Inhaltsverzeichnis für December 16, 2024 in Life & Style Weekly

Her Roman Empire! In 2019, Witney Carson took a trip to Rome with her husband, Carson McAllister, that she still thinks about to this day. “Architecturally, it’s so amazing,” the Dancing With the Stars pro, 31, tells Life & Style. “I mean, there’s so much history. The atmosphere, the culture, just everything about it is beautiful.” No visit to the ancient Roman capital would be complete without touring the Colosseum, marveling at the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Vatican City, or throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain. “The food is incredible, too,” says Witney. The Mirrorball champ’s fave spot for dessert? Gelateria della Palma, an ice cream shop near the Pantheon with more than 150 different flavors, including Italian classics like panna cotta and pistachio.…

Keanu Reeves and girlfriend Alexandra Grant are walking down the aisle next year, reveals a source, who says the duo are skipping a long engagement and heading straight to the altar. “They’ve been together for so many years,” notes the source. “Plus, Alexandra isn’t the type to want a big, flashy diamond ring.” The wedding will be super low-key, just like the actor, 60, and the visual artist, 51. “They don’t need anything grand,” says the source. “What Keanu and Alexandra do want, though, is a wedding that’s intimate and spiritual, with just their closest friends and family present. They’re planning for the ceremony to take place outdoors, somewhere surrounded by nature, so they can feel the energy of the land.” Alexandra has been busy designing custom works of art…

Since she completed chemotherapy in September, Princess Kate has been slowly returning to royal duties — including hosting her annual Royal Carols: Together at Christmas concert on Dec. 6. “This year’s service provides a moment to reflect upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other,” Kensington Palace said in a statement announcing the return of the Westminster Abbey event. “Especially in the most difficult times of our lives.” Kate’s own rock during her 2024 cancer battle? Prince William. “It’s safe to say that her health crisis has made Kate and William stronger as a couple — and now they’re more in love than ever before,” says an insider. “William and Kate have been to hell and back, and it just proves that nothing can…

He’s Insanely Talented! This guy wrote his first lyrics at 9 — when he still went by his birth name of Christopher — but broke out in the music biz in the late ’90s as a mononymous wordsmith. Since then, he’s released nine albums, won three Grammys and appeared in more than a dozen movies! Family-Friendly Abode With five bedrooms, the home features plenty of room for the 47-year-old’s four children. And his wife, whom the celeb calls a “phenomenal” cook, no doubt adores its droolworthy kitchen. Work and Play The 22-acre lakefront estate is tricked out with a recording studio, home theater and basketball and tennis courts. “It’s all about good vibes and great times!” he has said.…

MADE YA LOOK! 1. Color of sunglass lenses changed. 2. Extra buttons on Gigi’s jacket. 3. Interior piece of cab missing. 4. Text erased from subway sign. 5. Extra row of big windows on building. 6. Color of Gigi’s nail polish changed. 7. Sticker removed from windshield. 8. Direction of sign arrow reversed. 9. Seam missing from pant leg. 10. Window on building enlarged.…

Their secret is out! Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster no longer need to hide their relationship, but instead of going public, the Broadway co-stars are pumping the brakes out of respect for their families. “Hugh and Sutton don’t want to rush things,” says a source. “This is a delicate situation, and they’re trying to move forward in a caring, considerate way.” Hugh, 56, has two children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 19, with ex Deborra-Lee Furness (inset), and Sutton, 49, shares a 7-year-old daughter, Emily, with ex Ted Griffin. “There was a time when their families spent holidays together, but that was before. It’s tricky now,” admits the source. “While Hugh and Sutton would love to get the kids together for Christmas, they realize it’s going to take time for everyone…

Is Tinseltown starting to lose its luster? Hollywood has long been home to some of the biggest stars, but over the years and in recent months, more and more celebrities seem to be packing their bags. Find out why leaving LA and the pressure and stress of the spotlight was the best decision they ever made. ALI LARTER During the pandemic, the Landman star, 48, and her husband, Hayes MacArthur, fled Cali for Idaho. It was only supposed to be temporary, but the couple and their kids, Vivienne, 9, and Theodore, 3, have since put down permanent roots. “We fell in love with the beauty of the mountains and their quiet grandness,” says Ali. CHRIS EVANS While promoting his new Christmas action flick, Red One, the actor, 43, revealed that,…

Gwen Stefani sings Blake Shelton’s praises in a new interview with The Guardian. “Meeting my husband felt like a second chance at life,” the rocker, 55, said. “Because when my family fell apart, it was a catastrophe.” Gwen and ex Gavin Rossdale split in 2015 amid rumors he cheated with the nanny. “How do you pick yourself up from that?” she asked. “But God put this other person there to love me.” Gwen’s new album, Bouquet, is inspired by her relationship with Blake, and the country singer, 48, is even featured on the song “Purple Irises.” “I love singing with him,” she gushed. “He’s very humble and doesn’t realize how good he is. There’s something so attractive about that.”…

Brad Pitt has admitted he was already in love with Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-star Angelina Jolie as he grappled with ending his marriage to Jennifer Aniston, 55, in 2005 following a long period of feeling adrift. Six years and six kids later, he’d finally found real contentment. “I’m satisfied with making true choices and finding the woman I love, Angie, and building a family that I love so much,” the actor told Parade in 2011. “A family is a risky venture, because the greater the love, the greater the loss.… That’s the trade-off. But I’ll take it all.” At the time, he couldn’t have imagined that his high-stakes gamble would lead to such heartbreak. In 2016, Brad lost his partner and his connection with their children after a heated,…

ACROSS 1 The Dark Knight star Ledger 3 Henpeck 6 Actress Hyland of Modern Family 9 Actress Marisa 10 Monster man Chaney 12 Paddle 13 The Big Bang Theory star Parsons 15 Baseball stat 17 X-Men actor McKellen 19 Self-esteem 21 Amanda Seyfried movie ___ Riding Hood 23 The Judge star Robert 26 Actress Leah 28 The Help star ___ Dallas Howard 30 Ms. Minnelli 32 Blood and guts 36 Actress Rene 37 Had dinner 38 Patrick Swayze hit ___ Dancing 39 Native Americans 41 Actress Ward 43 Excuse 45 Kylie or Kendall 48 Actor Radcliffe 52 Bullfight cheer 53 Tombstone star Kilmer 55 Stiller or Kingsley 56 Heredity factor 57 Actress Leoni 59 Common contraction 61 Refusals 63 Hoosegows 64 House of Gucci actress Hayek 65 Funnyman Brooks 66…

Natalie Portman has told pals that she’s ready to meet someone new, reveals a source, after ex-husband Benjamin Millepied was seen kissing a mystery woman on the streets of Paris in October. “Clearly, Ben has moved on, and Natalie thinks it’s time she does as well,” says the source. “She’s asked her friends for help, and they’re only too happy to play matchmaker. They’ve been encouraging Natalie to get out there again and are more than willing to set up dinner parties and introduce her to eligible men.” The Oscar winner, 43, only has one rule: No actors! “Natalie barely likes to socialize with other celebrities and has publicly admitted how hard it is maintaining those friendships,” the source notes. “She’s more open to dating a surgeon or an architect…

KIDDING AROUND Vancouver, Canada, Nov. 18 PRINCE HARRY met with elementary school students during the Invictus Games 2025 School Program launch event at Seaforth Armoury. The royal dad of two chatted with the children while they colored and even played a game of sitting volleyball with them. BLOWING OFFS TEAM Nov. 15 Is it hot in here, or is it just DAVID BECKHAM? The soccer stud sweated it out in the sauna wearing nothing but boxer briefs. POP PRINCESSES Toronto, Nov. 16 TAYLOR SWIFT brought out special guest GRACIE ABRAMS to perform their Grammy-nominated song, “Us,” on the Eras Tour. TOGETHER AGAIN NYC, Nov. 18 Reunited and it feels so good! KRISTIN CHENOWETH was elated to see her Our Little Secret co-stars LINDSAY LOHAN and DAN BUCATINSKY at the premiere…

SUNSHINE STATE RETAIL THERAPY The world’s top stores all in a single place? Yes, please! Now through Jan. 12, visit the Bal Harbour Shops’ Pop-Up experience at CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Fla., and stroll through a lush green courtyard filled with palm trees and koi ponds while exploring more than 90 exclusive fashion and lifestyle brands. When it’s time to recharge, stop at The Whitman for lunch! balharbourshopspopup.com SPONSORED CONTENT: HOUSE OF SKYE…

On Nov. 8, Brad scored a victory in his battle with Angelina over their French winery and estate, Château Miraval: The case will now head to trial after a judge ruled that Brad’s claims can proceed. The actor sued his ex in 2022, alleging she illegally sold her stake to a Russian billionaire for $64 million instead of honoring an agreement to get Brad’s approval before selling to a third party. Angie argues she didn’t accept Brad’s own $54.4 million offer because the deal required she sign an NDA that would silence her abuse accusations.…

For Mariah Carey, the holiday season starts when she takes off her Halloween costume. This year, she’s marking the 30th anniversary of Merry Christmas — the bestselling holiday album of all time — with a rerelease and 21-city concert tour. Plus, the icon, 55, has partnered with Virgin Hotels to launch festive pop-up bars that serve cocktails made with her signature Irish cream liqueur, Black Irish. Here’s how else Mariah will no doubt be celebrating, away from the spotlight, alongside twins Moroccan and Monroe, 13. Pass On Heartfelt Traditions The ultimate diva, Mariah doesn’t usually spend much time in the kitchen, but she makes an exception for the holidays. “I cook Italian food on the 23rd because my father had a recipe for linguine with white clam sauce,” she has…

MOVIES of the week Maria BEGINS STREAMING DEC. 11 ON NETFLIX From the director of Jackie and Spencer comes a buzzed-about biopic featuring Angelina Jolie as legendary opera star Maria Callas. The film follows the famed soprano’s final days in Paris in 1977 as she looks back on her storied life. To prepare for the role, Angie took “many months” of singing lessons and even learned Italian. “I would recommend almost every human being take an opera class,” says the actress. “To exist and never have sung with your full body as loud as you could possibly sing — it’s something I think we should all feel.” The Order IN THEATERS DEC. 6 Based on a true story, this crime thriller centers on FBI agent Terry Husk’s (Jude Law) investigation…