National Enquirer May 2, 2022

AGING pop tart Christina Aguilera is a bigger star than ever — but that’s NOT a good thing! After examining recent photos of the 41-year-old “Candyman” singer, doctors were shocked by her estimated 50-pound weight gain and warn she’s risking her health. “The extra weight makes her a target for dozens of serious illnesses, including heart failure, cancer, diabetes and right now — COVID,” says Dr. Stuart Fischer, author of “The Park Avenue Diet.” “She needs to take a serious look at her diet and health regimen.” Longevity expert Dr. Gabe Mirkin agrees. “If she doesn’t lose that extra weight, she can expect to die earlier than the average woman,” he says. The 5-foot-2 songbird was a svelte 102 pounds during the height of her popularity in the early 2000s. But now, some critics suggest…

FRAGILE Britney Spears’ baby joy could turn tragic, fear friends and medical experts. The 40-year-old “Toxic” singer — who has a history of mental illness — recently confirmed she’s set to welcome a child with personal trainer Sam Asghari, 27. But she set off alarm bells by admitting she suffered from crippling bouts of depression during her last two pregnancies. “It’s hard because when I was pregnant, I had perinatal depression. I have to say it is absolutely horrible,” the mom of two declares in a rambling social media post while breaking the news about her bun in the oven. Her confession worries friends given the elevated risk due to her age and the stress and trauma in her life. “This is A LOT for Britney to handle all at once,” says an insider. “She’s…

FORMER “Friends” train wreck Matthew Perry is back on track, and the slimmed-down star is looking for love after committing to a healthier lifestyle, tipsters snitch. The recovering boozer and pill popper, 52, recently emerged from his self-imposed exile where he’s been prepping his upcoming tell-all, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” sources squeal. “He’s been hiding out at his house in L.A., working on his book and paying more attention to his health, which has his pals so relieved,” spills an insider. “Sure, he still gets takeout from McDonald’s, but he’s ordering the grilled chicken salad or the grilled chicken sandwich and iced tea — and skipping the Big Macs and the shakes.” Just last year, fans and industry insiders feared for the TV vet following his bloated appearance and slurred speech…

FAR-OUT FOX firebrand Tucker Carlson is obsessed with UFOs — and now he wants to blast off into outer space by snagging a free trip from rocket man Elon Musk, tipsters dish. On a recent episode of his top-rated show “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” the conservative host, 52, lauded Elon, 50, as a proponent of free speech for his investment in Twitter. But sources snitch his praise is a ploy to butter up the SpaceX founder! According to an insider, Tucker, who regularly talks about aliens on TV, has been “kissing up to Elon privately for ages” and is “desperate” to get a seat on one of his company’s starships — despite the businessman being “very dismissive of him!” As National ENQUIRER readers know, sources claim Tucker was rejected by the CIA in college…

+ RENÉE ZELLWEGER wants to reprise her role as Bridget Jones in a fourth film. The star finds the character “endearing” because she “parallels our own life experiences” — and notes one book featuring Bridget has yet to be adapted. + BLONDIE singer Debbie Harry has given up the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle and prefers knitting! The 76-year-old singer — who previously battled heroin addiction — says: “I’ve had to change behavior over the years. [Now] I sit there knitting and rocking back and forth.” + AN ICONIC guitar played by Kurt Cobain in the video for the Nirvana hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is expected to fetch $1 million at auction! The blue Fender Mustang was one of the grunge legend’s favorites. + HORRIFIED Hilary Duff was all apologies after she and…

JEALOUS Jessica Simpson doesn’t trust her ex-husband’s wife as far as she can throw her, according to sources! Although she and Nick Lachey split after a whirlwind, reality-show-documented marriage in 2005, Jessica has always remained close to the former boy-band member. But sources say Vanessa Lachey’s recent revelations she and Nick had an open relationship in 2009 has raised Jessica’s hackles. A source close to the “Take My Breath Away” singer — who married Eric Johnson in 2014 — says: “Jessica has never trusted Vanessa! The day she found out Nick was with her, she burst into tears. “Nick is a very traditional guy — he isn’t the open relationship type. “Although Jess and Nick broke up, she still cares about him and is as suspicious of the woman today as she was when Vanessa…