Table of contents for 10/16/2017 in Life & Style Weekly

In the midst of their ongoing divorce and custody battle, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have something new to bicker about. Angelina, who’s a special envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), “is asking to take at least two of the kids to Bangladesh,” a source reveals, to visit Rohingya Muslims who’ve fled a crackdown in neighboring Myanmar. It wouldn’t be the first time Angie’s brought some of her brood along to a refugee camp in a faraway land, but Brad is digging in his heels on this one. “Brad’s concerned for the children’s safety,” says the source. The living conditions among the nearly 500,000 refugees are dire, with reports of rampant illness and unclean drinking water. “Angie has assured Brad that the children will receive the…

Hook, Line & Sinker Julianne Hough looked to have caught a big one in this Instagram pic. “Best sashimi of my life,” she wrote. Barracuda Boys Chris Pratt and his son, Jack, showed off the matching pair they snagged during a recent daddy-son day. Heavy Lifting Hugh Jackman used his famous muscles to hoist this Spanish mackerel. “Catch of the day,” he wrote online. Squeeze Play Jack Black inspected his next meal, a small rainbow trout. “Ima eat choo,” he Instagrammed. Catch of the Day Pass the butter! “Nothing like free diving with the kids for lobster at Albany,” Tiger Woods wrote of his idyllic day in the Bahamas.…

Now that Scott Disick and Sofia Richie are officially official, Sofia’s dad, music legend Lionel Richie, isn’t exactly dancing on the ceiling. For starters, he’s not thrilled about the age gap: Sofia is 19 and Scott is nearly twice her age at 34. But it goes far beyond that. Lionel, 68, who is “extremely protective of Sofia,” says an insider, is aware of Scott’s troubled personal history, which includes hard partying, numerous stints in rehab, a recent involuntary psychiatric hospital commitment and a revolving door of beautiful young women. “Lionel doesn’t want to see Sofia being influenced by him,” says the insider. But Sofia isn’t letting her dad’s worries put a damper on things with Scott. On Sept. 23, she passionately smooched him after they were presented with a congratulatory…

On Sept. 27, attorneys for Rob Kardashian and Kylie Jenner (including famed O.J. Simpson lawyer Robert Shapiro) slapped Blac Chyna with a lawsuit for assault, battery and vandalism in LA Superior Court. The papers, obtained by Life & Style, seek unspecified damages and contain shocking allegations, including a claim that on Dec. 14, 2016, while daughter Dream slept, Chyna “lunged towards Rob with an iPhone charging cable and attempted to strangle” him. The papers also accuse Chyna, 29, of causing $100,000 in damages to Rob’s rental home, which is owned by Kylie. Rob, 30, and Kylie, 20, also claim Chyna was involved with Rob solely for fame and financial gain. “They are sending a message,” says an insider. “Chyna isn’t going to get one more cent from the family.”…

She Has a Passion for Fashion In 2011, Gwen debuted a Harajuku Mini children’s collection for Target. A second, frill-filled girl’s line, Harajuku Lovers, followed four years later. Makeup Is Always a Must for Gwen “I literally have 400 bottles of nail polish,” says the beauty addict. She’s not just a consumer. The current face of Revlon has collaborated on eye shadow compacts and lipsticks with Urban Decay. Her Cartoon Promotes Girl Power The adorable show Gwen co-created airing on Nick Jr., Kuu Kuu Harajuku , follows fictional girl group HJ5. “This is an animated series for young girls that celebrates creativity, imagination and individuality,” says Gwen. Mattel now sells a line of dolls based on the characters.…

Not So Dreamy This mismatched getup needs to be put to bed, Katherine McNamara! With its ruffles and stripes, the MSGM dress reads “granny’s nightgown,” and trying to dial up the drama with pointy-toe thigh-highs is more odd than edgy. Loosey-Goosey Grace Gummer channels Risky Business in this “borrowed from the boys” LWD. It’s just a shame the baggy, shapeless design completely erases her killer curves. And those clear mules? Pass! Time to Downsize Giving a button-down some shape with a belt is usually a smart move—but it backfires on Elizabeth Olsen. Her shirtdress is so baggy that the belt causes it to bunch up at her hips, adding unflattering wrinkles and bulges. Fabulously Fitted With its slimming black stripes and sleek design, LeAnn Rimes’ formfitting frock hits a high…

Basic ponytail? Boooring! Hollywood’s hottest are giving the classic style a chic upgrade by placing it higher at the crown. “Genie ponies were huge in the ’90s and are making a big comeback,” says hairstylist Netty Jordan, who has worked with Ciara and La La Anthony. Why stars love it: “This ponytail gives off a powerful, confident vibe while also enhancing facial features.” To nail the tress trend, Jordan advises first prepping strands with an oil or serum (we like John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Hair Serum, $10, ulta.com) to boost shine and manageability. Then position the ponytail at the tip-top of the crown for mega-volume and pull back all strands at the hairline for a clean, polished finish. And for more tips on rocking the high-pony style, take cues…

PUMP UP THE VOLUME When you’re trying to lose weight without feeling hungry, it’s wise to put volume on your side. This means consuming foods that have a high water content or are pumped up with air, strategies that increase the volume of the food without adding calories. As Katherine Heigl discovered, smoothies and soups “are filling and they pack in nutrient density while still staying low in calories,” says Kristin Kirkpatrick, manager of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. HERE ARE THREE GREAT WAYS TO ADD VOLUME TO YOUR MEALS FOR RELATIVELY FEW CALORIES: 1. Have soup before a sandwich. Make it a broth-based soup to take the edge off your hunger. When people ate vegetable soup before lunch, they consumed 20 percent fewer calories during…

LIBRA Sept. 23 – Oct. 22 Big dreams propel you forward and quick thinking gives you the upper hand in negotiating, making this a perfect week for you to focus on business. On the romantic front, play it cool and let that special someone work for your love. SCORPIO Oct. 23 – Nov. 21 If you’re bored with the same old routine, this is your chance to do something about it. Try something new, and use your natural magnetic appeal to get others on board. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 Don’t be too forceful this week; a gentle approach is more likely to get you what you want. Put socializing on the back burner — time to yourself is more important. CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 Transformation comes…

Luscious Cosmetics Lips, eyes, face or brows, this high-performance makeup brand has beauty loverscovered. Now score 25 percent off iloveluscious.com’s affordablevegan products with code VIP25. Pura d’or Picture-perfect hair, here we come! This line of shampoos, conditioners, serums and more provides natural solutions to tough tress, scalpand skin issues. Bonus: Code LS15off nabs a 15 percent discountat purador.com. Life & Style is not responsible for savings and sale claims referenced in these offers, which are representations solely of the offering retailers, manufacturers and/or sponsors. Except where specifically indicated, Life & Style is not the sponsor of or responsible for any of the coupon savings offers published here. Offers valid until Oct. 13, 2017…

#Fierce Neck Candy Bella’s Are You Am I velvet choker gives her look a dash of grungyglam. Get your own for $5 at hm.com (search “Velvet Choker Necklace”) Sparkling Satchel A bronze Dior top handle gives Bella a burst of bold shine. Steal the look for $68 at freepeople.com (search “Ashton Mini Crossbody”) Playful Pumps Slivers of skin from the cutouts on Bella’s pointy Dior heels turn up the drama. Grab a dupe at amazon.com for $40 (search “Passionow Women’s Stylish Shallow Pointed Toe Assorted Color Snake Print Stiletto Heel Pumps”)…

Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell’s bubbly TV romance has given way to virtual silence since they ended their engagement in May. “There’s no communication,” Ben exclusively told Life & Style at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Sept. 22. Well, that’s not quite true. Ben and Lauren moved into a Denver pad together after they wrapped The Bachelor in March 2016, so there’s still a little bit of uncoupling business to attend to. “When there is [communication],” clarifies Ben, 29, “it’s not anything more than, ‘Hey, can you send this to the house?’ or, ‘Hey, I forgot this, can you help me out with my password here?’ ” Ben says he’s definitely moved on, and he promises he won’t ever trash-talk Lauren, 27. “I care about her,” he…

Brooke Burke-Charvet LA Celebrating the Chrysler and Kango launch at iPic Westwood and The Tuck Room Tavern with her husband, David, and kids Shaya and Heaven Candice Huffine NYC Promoting her newly launched Candice Huffine x Fortnight Lingerie capsule collection at Journelle’s Soho store LOCASH Leesburg, Va. Performing for a crowd at Vanish Brewery to help Pepsi kick off its NFL campaign, “The Fun Doesn’t End Zone” Dominique Dawes Miami Shopping for pumpkins at the Fontainebleau hotel with her daughters while snacking on GoGo squeeZ Michael Weatherly Yonkers, N.Y. Checking out the slots at Empire City Casino while shooting an episode of the CBS series Bull Fergie NYC Premiering her first visual album, Double Dutchess: Seeing Double, at iPic Theaters Caitlin O’Connor Black Rock Desert, Nev. Taking in the festivities…

Wedding Bells Kit Harington and his former Game of Thrones co-star Rose Leslie, both 30, announced their real-life engagement in the “Forthcoming Marriages” section of The Times of London Sept. 27. • American Idol champ Scotty McCreery, 23, proposed to Gabi Dugal on a North Carolina hike Sept. 26. The couple met in kindergarten and have been dating since high school. • Actress Julia Stiles, 36, revealed on Sept. 26 that she had wed camera assistant Preston J. Cook in what she called “a shotgun wedding.” Her rep confirmed the couple, who are expecting their first child, wed over Labor Day weekend on the beach in Seattle. New Gig Former Fox News contributor Meghan McCain, 32, daughter of Senator John McCain, 81, is joining The View as a co-host, it was…

“I can blow spit bubbles with my tongue.” — ZAC EFRON , revealing his hidden talent “[Oprah] called me, and I literally thought I was being Punk’d. I know Punk’d is not on anymore, but I was like, ‘Is this Ashton [Kutcher]?’ ” — CHRISSY METZ on receiving a lunch invite from the living legend “I’m open to love, but it’s just too soon.” — FERGIE on dating after her split from husband Josh Duhamel “I love her madly; I would have Rebel [Wilson] on toast.” — RUBY ROSE on her Pitch Perfect 3 co-star “I’d like to be the fun mom. I know I’m gonna be the dorky mom. So if I could be kind of fun, too, I think that would be nice.” — MINDY KALING , who…

He’s the last person she expected to hear from. But after Selena Gomez made her bombshell announcement on Sept. 14 that her battle with the autoimmune disease lupus had led her to have a secret kidney transplant over the summer, her worried first love, Justin Bieber, reached out. Selena had long ago cut off all contact with him, so he called her mom, Mandy Teefey, 41, instead. “He was shocked” by the surgery news, says a source. “He called Mandy to find out what was going on, and said he wanted to be there for Selena. Justin told Mandy he’s truly sorry for the way he treated Selena when they were dating and that he’s grown up a lot since then.” Justin and Selena hadn’t spoken in over a year.…

The reviews started appearing online just hours after Megyn Kelly made her Sept. 25 debut as host of Today’s third hour — and they were brutal. “[It] was like watching a network try to assemble its own Bride of Frankenstein, using parts of Ellen DeGeneres, Kelly Ripa and whatever else it can find,” said The Washington Post. CNN said NBC had hired Megyn away from Fox News “without having fully thought through how best to deploy her.” Critics almost universally labeled the show “awkward,” and Time called her “more chilly than chill.” Then things got even worse. Megyn’s stumbles in her first few days, including cringeworthy interviews with the Will & Grace cast and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda, drew the ire of social media users who found some of her…

The Celebrity Stylist Says “This is a very powerful era for women as we are ‘reclaiming our time,’” says Madison Guest, who styled Victoria, below, in a vintage Betsey Johnson blazer made into a dress. “This look is perfect for the woman who wants the serious vibes of a power suit, but wants to be a little sexier and more festive.” And what better way to highlight legs for days! Whether grabbing a jacket and nixing the matching pants or opting for a dress made to look like a blazer, Guest notes that sleek sleeves and a cinched-in waist are key to the look skewing less office drab and more off-duty fab. “But more than anything, the print really dictates the vibe,” adds Guest.“Mini polka dots like on Shay’s white…

Hollywood’s trendsetters are ditching their bulky oversize carryalls and hailing the compact “dad accessory” as their new #It bag. “The modern girl on the go wants a lightweight, utilitarian purse that easily stores all of her essentials without the fuss of a large tote, and the ‘bum bag’ fits that description perfectly,” says Toye Adedipe, who has styled stars like Christina Milian and Jennifer Hudson. Even better, today’s versions come in luxe fabrics, bold colors and countless shapes, giving the dull nylon wraparounds of the ’90s a chic, high-fashion upgrade. And the fanny pack can be figure-flattering, too! “It hits the highest part of the hips to define a small waistline for a super-sexy hourglass effect,” says Adedipe. Bonus? “Marrying the hip-slinging belt bag with a statement cardigan instantly ups…

My celebrity look-alike is... Julia Roberts. Not as much recently, but in the past people would say we had a similar style. Right now I’m lusting after... any and all Chanel bags. The oldest thing in my closet is a Chanel bag, and the newest thing in my closet is a Chanel bag! When I can’t be home, I love sleeping at... Baccarat Hotels. My red-carpet secret is that... generally I don’t like my red-carpet looks! The best party I’ve ever been to was... my Kashmere launch party/birthday party last year. But I don’t go to parties that often. My signature karaoke songs are... “Faithfully” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” The most I ever spent on an article of clothing was... $30,000 to $35,000 on a Chanel jacket. My…

DIVA! Blake Lounges in a Pile of Shoes Poor BLAKE LIVELY ! The All I See Is You actress played with a mountain of gorgeous kicks on Sept. 23. “I hate this part of my job,” she joked. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Jen Grabs Produce The LA Buyers Club! JENNIFER GARNER picked up some greens on Sept. 24 at an LA farmers market. DIVA! Kevin Flies Private Following a sold-out South Carolina show, KEVIN HART hopped onto a chartered jet on Sept. 25. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Jason Gets Into the Halloween Spirit Super Dad! JASON BIGGS tried on a Saban’s Power Rangers movie costume during a Sept. 24 Target shopping spree in Brooklyn with wife JENNY MOLLEN and son SID , 3.…

Just when it seemed the tasty spice was already everywhere, celebs went and found a new place to incorporate it — on their lids! “Like bronzer contours the cheeks so they stand out, pumpkin shadow contours the eyes so they really pop,” says makeup artist Natalie Malchev, who’s worked with Noah Cyrus and Gigi Hadid. “It’s a look that’s appealing to every skin tone and it’s easy to wear.” To try the trend, she tips to swipe a #PSL-inspired shadow (we like Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Singles in Burnt Orange Matte, $12, sephora.com) across the lid and blend it out — applied too heavily, it can skew more Halloween than hot. Then dab a clear gloss in the center to give the intense color a sexy, dewy finish.…

EVA MENDES ran errands around NYC while wearing a $ 1,350 Saint Laurent silk shirt SALMA HAYEK dug deep and donated $ 100,000 to Mexican earthquake victims KEVIN HART splashed out $ 118,000 on a safari-themed baby shower for his pregnant wife, Eniko Parrish JENNIFER LOPEZ donated $ 1M to the hurricane recovery effort in Puerto Rico BEYONCÉ and JAY-Z added a $ 26M mansion in N.Y.’s Hamptons to their growing bicoastal real estate portfolio…

Dolores Catania is back on Season 8 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and she’s going public with her boyfriend, perinatologist Dr. David Principe. “Doctors are very challenging to date,” Dolores, 46, exclusively told Life & Style at the Sept. 23 Posche by Kim D & Jack Daniels Porsche Fashion Show. “He’s not my first doctor, so I can tell you that. His hours are insane.” Dolores and David started dating after the Season 7 reunion last October, and it’s getting serious. Castmate Siggy Flicker gets the credit for making the love connection. At a christening of twins that David delivered, “He was the single hot doctor walking in,” Dolores says, “and Siggy goes, ‘Get the f--away from him. He’s for Dolores!’ ”…

Blake Shelton sported a huge smile on his face as he watched The Voice contestant Dave Crosby duet with his daughter, Claire, 4, onstage. “I want you on my team, but I would really like to have her,” the country star told Dave on the Sept. 25 episode of the NBC show. “We’ll get you going as an artist, and then we’ll co-manage your daughter!” Turns out he’ll soon have his own daughter to focus on. Blake and girlfriend Gwen Stefani are having a baby girl, Life & Style has exclusively learned. Heartbreakingly, the pair thought the “Hey Baby” singer was pregnant recently, only to find out that she wasn’t expecting. But now the determined stars are ramping up their efforts to conceive via IVF — and using gender selection…

All Washed Up Mom jeans and a head-to-toe light-wash hue? Gigi Hadid’s RE/DONE Canadian tuxedo looks more drab and dated than retro-cool. Even the fiery pops of color can’t save it. Ordinary Oops Kate Mara may be going for an #effortless vibe, but pairing a bare-bones Levi’s trucker with a plain black T-shirt and chinos is a bit too effortless. Those studded loafers, though. Love! Style Confusion A chunky cuffed denim topper, sports bra–esque Versus crop top, wrinkly wrap skirt and bow-tied sandals? Demi Lovato’s messy style mash-up hits a sour note. STEAL THE STYLE!…

Green Gold: Funky “The super-fun pops of gold and khaki on Yara’s lids changed slightly depending on the light she was under, giving her eyes major dimension,” says Emily Cheng, the Black-ish star’s makeup artist. To get the look, Cheng filled in the entire lid with a greenish-gold eyeliner (we like NYX Retractable Eyeliner in Golden Olive, $5, ulta.com). “Then I pressed two to three shades of green eye shadow over it to ensure the khaki really stood out.” The glitzy finish? Flecks of gold from the Chanel Ombre Première Longwear Powder Eyeshadow in #34-Poudre D’Or ($30, chanel.com). Fierce, fresh and glam! Rose Gold: Sultry “Ireland’s burnt-rose gold smoke ups the sexy, feminine feel of a severe Egyptian cat-eye,” says the model’s makeup artist, Amy Oresman. “And using warm golds…

There’s no question that losing baby weight can be a challenge, with lots of highs and lows along the way. Emmy-winning actress Katherine Heigl (best-known for›Grey’s Anatomy, Knocked Up, 27 Dresses and State of Affairs)› discovered this firsthand after giving birth to her son, Joshua Jr., last December. It took seven months for Katherine (who is married to singer Josh Kelley, with whom she also has two adopted daughters) to lose 40 pounds of baby weight. As she wrote on her blog Those Heavenly Days, “I’m not gonna lie, I had moments of sheer panic that I’d never be able to lose it all.” But she did, and the blond bombshell, now 38, looks absolutely stunning. SLOW, STEADY & SUSTAINABLE The secrets to her success: She consumed low-calorie, nutritious meals…

Jennifer Hudson was struggling to get noticed as a singer when a little show called American Idol came along. Though she didn’t win, she used her exposure on the show to become an Oscar-winning actress and put out Grammy-winning music, earning a $20 million fortune along the way. Now J-Hud, 36, is mentoring other young singers on The Voice. “To come from a place like that,” she reflects, “where once I was a contestant and [now] the chair’s turning around for other hopefuls…I was very emotional about it.” “Dreams do come true. If anyone’s proof of that, it’s me.”— Jennifer 1988 CHURCH SINGER Born in Chicago, Jennifer loves to sing and joins the Pleasant Gift Missionary Baptist Church choir at 7. She later signs a deal with Righteous Records, a…

Pretty Comfy There’s never been a better reason to get your lounge on. Throughout October, luxe French linen brand Yves Delorme is donating 20 percent of proceeds from sales of all blush pink items — including the $175 Triomphe Quilted Shams and the $75 Etoile Slippers — to breast cancer research. usa.yvesdelorme.com Glam From the Start Baby sleeps tight — and in style — in Incy Interiors’ Ellie crib. The $899 nursery must-have is crafted from sturdy, strong metal and finished with a fab rose-gold hue. So chic! incyinteriors.com App-solutely Amazing The world is your oyster thanks to Velocity Black. With the touch of a button, the curated app allows users to book restaurants, make travel reservations, buy concert tix or sign up for an unforgettable adventure like swimming with…