Table of contents for January 8, 2024 in Life & Style Weekly

Gym, tan, rehab! In his new memoir, Reality Check, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino opens up about his years-long addiction to painkillers. “It had all begun by taking a pill here or there just to feel good and experiment,” writes the Jersey Shore star, 41. “But eventually the dream turned into a nightmare.” Mike brought 500 Percocets with him to film Season 2, and when they ran out, he found an unlikely supplier: a tanning salon owner. “After I finished tanning, I would place his cash under the towel and go about my job with a fresh stash of pills hidden in my boxers,” Mike says. His addiction soon became evident not only to production but also to Jenni “JWoww” Farley, who confronted her co-star on camera about his pill problem.…

“I REALLY LOVE GOING TO PSYCHICS. I HOPE MY ONE IS WRONG, THOUGH, BECAUSE SHE SAYS THAT I’M NOT GOING TO FIND A BOYFRIEND UNTIL MARCH. MARCH!”— OLIVIA RODRIGO, INSISTING SHE TAKES “IT ALL WITH A GRAIN OF SALT” “THERE WAS A DEDICATED NIPPLEOLOGIST.”— JON HAMM ON HIS FAKE PIERCINGS IN FARGO “WE’RE FARM PEOPLE, WE PRODUCE MOST OF OUR OWN FOOD, I LIVE IN MY COWBOY BOOTS.”— IAN SOMERHALDER ON HIS LIFE WITH WIFE NIKKI REED “MY CHILDREN CALL ME JENNA.”— JENNA BUSH HAGER ON GOING BY HER FIRST NAME WITH DAUGHTERS MILA, 10, AND POPPY, 8, AND SON HAL, 4 “I’M ALWAYS BEING MISTAKEN FOR OCTAVIA SPENCER.”— SHERRI SHEPHERD, WHO ADMITS TO OCCASIONALLY USING THE ACTRESS’ NAME TO GET INTO PLACES…

Kristin Cavallari doesn’t believe anyone should settle when it comes to relationships. So the Let’s Be Honest podcast host, 36, is sharing her tips for navigating the dating scene! DO: Get to know each other in person. “I’m over the texting phase,” says Kristin. “I don’t want to talk to someone for three weeks, like, let me go and meet you and see if there’s something there.” DON’T: Abide by old-fashioned dating rules. The Uncommon James founder isn’t committed to waiting until the third or fourth date to sleep with someone. “I don’t think it f---ing matters,” she declares. “If there is chemistry and feelings there, it doesn’t matter.” DON’T: Overindulge. “As long as you are not having more [drinks] than your date, you should be safe,” says Kristin. “But…

DIVA! Anne Has an Umbrella Holder Rain main! A staffer shielded ANNE HATHAWAY from the elements as she walked the red carpet at the 2023 Fashion Awards in London. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Suki Hits the Self-Serve Lane Having played a gas station attendant in 2019’s Burn, SUKI WATERHOUSE knew just what to do when she pulled into a Shell station in LA. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Ryan & Richard Deliver Packages Welcome to prime time! Football legends RYAN FITZPATRICK and RICHARD SHERMAN dropped off order boxes in Edison, N.J., using one of Amazon’s electric vans. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Mindy Packs a Suitcase Whenever mom of two MINDY KALING goes on vacation, she brings “sunscreen, a huge hat, big sunglasses and a couple of ‘everyone’s talking about it’ books I may (or may not) get around to reading.”…

FASHION OBSESSION Rebecca Vallance’s Veronica Mini “I’m a bow addict, and she makes the most beautiful, feminine party dresses.” MUST-VISIT RESTAURANT Rubirosa in Nolita “It’s the best pizza in New York — really delicious. The tie-dye pizza is my favorite!” SCRIPTED TV PICK The Morning Show “I just finished the series. It’s brilliant and scandalous with a lot of twists and turns.” FAVE GETAWAY SPOT Maui “Paris and I and our families stayed at the Waldorf over the summer and had the best time. That’s the hotel with all of the waterslides.” LAST READ The Woman in Me by Britney Spears “I really loved it. There’s so much speculation about her, and she set the record straight.” As her sister takes center stage on Season 2 of Paris in Love…

When you know, you know! After one year of dating, Demi Lovato is walking down the aisle with boyfriend Jordan “Jutes” Lutes. The musician, 32, popped the question on Dec. 16 with a pear-shaped diamond ring from NYC jewelry store Material Good. “Jordan knew what Demi wanted. He sketched it out with her input and then had it custom-made,” dishes a source. “It was more beautiful than she ever imagined.” The singer, 31, who was previously engaged to Max Ehrich, met Jutes during a songwriting session in January of 2022, and the pals-turned-couple went public with their romance eight months later. “Demi is so happy and in love that friends can’t help but be excited for her. They think Jordan is a sweetheart,” shares the source. “A lot of other…

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Cardi B has called things off with husband Offset for a second time — and this time it’s for good, reveals a source. During a Dec. 10 livestream on X, the “She Bad” singer, 31, confirmed their split. “I’ve been single for a minute,” she told fans. “But I have been afraid…. Not afraid, I just don’t know how to tell the world. But I feel like today has been, like, a sign.” While Cardi forgave Offset for being unfaithful in the past, “he continually disrespected her,” says the source. “She couldn’t take that anymore.” Friends suspect that Cardi will eventually end up reuniting with the Migos rapper, 32. However, Life & Style’s source insists that she’s done with him: “There’s absolutely no going back.”…

Comfort Food Homemade Chili INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. of ground beef1 tbsp. garlic, minced1 red bell pepper, small diced1 Spanish onion, small diced1 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes3 tbsp. dark chili powder15.5 oz. canned red kidney beans2 tbsp. hot sauceSalt & Pepper to taste. INSTRUCTIONS: In a pot, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat. Once cooked, remove the beef and drain the fat. In the original pot, sweat the garlic, pepper and onions. Add the tomatoes and cooked beef and stir to incorporate. Next, add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 30-45 minutes. (Be sure to stir frequently to avoid the bottom burning.) Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar and scallions. Enjoy!…

Recommended Reading Sarah Jessica Parker shared some of her favorite books of 2023, including Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr! and The Fraud by Zadie Smith. Tee Hee Julia Roberts wore a T-shirt with Ethan Hawke’s face on it. “Happy to announce the new Chairwoman of the Board of my fledgling fan club,” he quipped. Squad Goals Mariska Hargitay developed “lifetime” friendships with co-stars Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Kelli Giddish and Octavio Pisano on the set of Law & Order: SVU. Sleeping Beauty Ring, ring! Supermodel Cindy Crawford received a “wake-up call” from the front desk at the Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica. “Feeling” Naughty “I pushed dozens of kids out of the way to get to this man,” Michael Bublé said of meeting Santa. “There were lots of tears, but thankfully I stopped…

It’s the question everyone’s asking: Are Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell dating? Rumors began swirling when Glen and his girlfriend, Gigi Paris, split up during the filming of Anyone But You and the model unfollowed Sydney, 26, on Instagram. So, when the co-stars stopped by Today to promote their rom-com, Hoda Kotb couldn’t help but wonder if there was “a little romance” going on between them. While Glen, 35, denied a relationship, viewers found it interesting that Sydney didn’t mention her engagement to restaurateur Jonathan Davino. “She wants to keep her personal life private. She’s also really not ready to walk down the aisle,” a source says of the actress, who admittedly hasn’t even begun planning the wedding yet. “Marriage scares her. That’s why she chooses to keep mum about…

TOUCHY TWOSOME! T.J. HOLMES couldn’t keep his hands off AMY ROBACH while attending iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball concert in LA. “It’s a bad habit,” he confessed. SCALE IT BACK! RITA ORA took a licking from fashion photographer MERT ALAS at a British Fashion Awards afterparty in London. BRA-VO! HAILEY BIEBER snapped a photo of herself wearing nothing but lingerie. PERMANENTLY PRESSED! CARDI B raised her middle finger at the camera during a laundromat photo shoot with sister HENNESSY.…

Bradley Cooper is no stranger to Pennsylvania. After all, the famous Philadelphia Eagles football fan was born and raised there. But when he and supermodel flame Gigi Hadid enjoyed a getaway to River House at Odette’s in New Hope, Pa., this October, the Silver Linings Playbook actor found an all-new reason to adore the Keystone State. “Gigi showed him around town, and they spent time with her mom,” an insider tells Life& Style, noting Yolanda Hadid owns a farm nearby that the Guest in Residence designer often retreats to with daughter Khai, 3. “Bradley absolutely loved it.” In fact, he’s so smitten with the area, as well as with Gigi, that the Maestro star and director has reportedly bought a home not too far away. “Bradley wants Gigi to help…

There She Is! “I identify most with red hair,” says EMMA STONE, who always returns to her signature ginger locks (even though she’s a natural blonde). “My mom’s a redhead, so maybe I grew up seeing it more than seeing myself in a mirror.” Blonde Ambition KATE BECKINSALE debuted a radical transformation with newly lightened locks. “Because sometimes one fancies a change,” the Jolt actress explained. Added Dimension Look at her now! SELENA GOMEZ’s fresh honey highlights are sure to inspire a lot of other people to ask their stylists for honey highlights in 2024. Going Dark Daisy Jones & The Six star RILEY KEOUGH jumped on the “expensive brunette” trend by trading her auburn color for a deep brown hue.…

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 It’s the time of year to decide what you really want to accomplish. Don’t be afraid to break the mold. Experiment! Try doing things your own way instead of stepping into line. AQUARIUS Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 As the New Year arrives, life should be feeling good. While there are so many questions left unanswered, you have faith that things are going to work in your favor. PISCES Feb. 19 – March 20 Life just keeps getting better and better! Sure, there are challenges ahead, but it’s nothing you can’t manage. Focus on the positive and everything gets clearer. ARIES March 21 – April 19 You’re ready to lay old issues to rest and focus on those ambitions that really set your heart…