Table of contents for May 21, 2018 in People

‘If he hurts my little sister … I mean, he thinks all that bow shooting he did in Lord of the Rings … I’ve got some real-world bow shooting experience.’—LUKE BRYAN admitting he wants to “suss out” American Idol costar Katy Perry’s boyfriend Orlando Bloom, to Access ‘I’m not that person who knows how to work it. I try to channel Beyoncé.’—SANDRA BULLOCK, on her red carpet inspiration, to InStyle ‘I was like, “Lord have mercy, what did you see?”’—JADA PINKETT SMITH, on learning daughter Willow walked in on her and husband Will having sex, on her Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk ‘You realize it’s not about music. It’s about making good TV moments and massaging a story.’—CHRISTINA AGUILERA, on why she won’t return to “churning hamster wheel”…

MEGHAN MARKLE IS working her way through her prewedding checklist—including one very important introduction. In a Palace briefing on May 4 ahead of Meghan’s May 19 wedding to Prince Harry, the couple’s spokesman Jason Knauf said that Meghan’s dad, Thomas Markle, would meet her royal groom for the first time in the days leading up to the wedding. The former lighting director for Married … with Children and General Hospital will also walk Meghan, 36, down the aisle of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, Knauf confirmed. The news came just after Markle’s half brother from her dad’s first marriage, Thomas Markle Jr., made headlines with a scathing letter published in the tabloid InTouch claiming that their dad had not received an invitation to the royal wedding and that…

Your new LP is called Voicenotes because you recorded some of it on the app on your phone, right? There’s a song called “The Way I Am”: It sounds like a party—the ambiance of glasses clanking, people talking loudly—and that’s what it is. I recorded on my phone and put it on the song to set the vibe. The phone was used as an instrument as much as the piano and guitar were on this album. How is this album different from your first? Those “romantic” songs weren’t me at the time. I wasn’t in love, and I was tired of faking it. Voicenotes is more me because it’s inspired by the music I grew up listening to: jazz and R&B. And you collaborated with some icons this time…

Bravo reality star Thomas Ravenel has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder in 2015. Real estate agent Ashley Perkins alleges that Ravenel, a 55-year-old Charleston, S.C., socialite, assaulted her mother, Debbie Holloway Perkins, on a date. Ashley says Ravenel (who has two children with castmate and ex-girlfriend Kathryn Dennis) settled with her mother for $200,000. It isn’t Ravenel’s first legal scrape—he lost his job as South Carolina state treasurer after being indicted on drug charges. “My client enjoys a certain degree of fame, which has unfortunately made him a vulnerable target for such claims,” says his attorney Richard P. Terbrusch. Ashley isn’t backing down. “This is bigger than my mom. This is bigger than me,” she says. “I would like … other women to…

John Cena and Nikki Bella called off their yearlong engagement just three weeks before their wedding—but the pair is now “on a path to reconciliation,” says a source, who adds that the WWE stars have “constantly been in touch” since announcing their split April 15. “They will almost definitely get back together.” Cena, 41, and Bella, 34, were set to marry May 5 but called it quits due to tensions over the impending wedding and whether to have kids. “They got away from what made them work, which is the bond that’s just between John and Nicole—not John Cena, WWE superstar, and Nikki Bella of the Bella Twins,” the source adds. “They need to regroup, and they both want to do that.”…

When Kenan Thompson first auditioned acting for Saturday Night Live, well over a decade ago, the comedian never dreamed he’d make the cut. “It was one of those things that you talked about but never actually thought would become a reality,” he says. “For a couple of years I sent in tapes, but they were like, ‘You look kind of young.’” It wasn’t until 2003 that Thompson finally got his chance to audition. “It was the most nervous experience of my life,” he says. “I had never done stand-up, and I was up against all stand-ups. They were crushing it.” As it turns out, so did Thompson. With 15 seasons of SNL under his belt, he’s now the longest-running cast member on the sketch comedy show, a title he’s…

Vibrant Blush Vegan brand Coloured Raine is known for its vivid pigments, such as this shimmery coral shade. Impressive Foundation Range Haleys matte foundation leaves skin looking flawless, plus the paraben-free formula comes in 31 shades. Stay-Put Lip Shades The Lip Bar’s liquid lipstick goes on like a gloss but dries to a shine-free finish that lasts for hours. The Perfect Finishing Powder Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant spent nearly two years developing EveryHue Beauty, which debuted in 2017 with a tinted moisturizer that earned her rave reviews. Her latest makeup bag must-have: this setting powder that doubles as a bronzer. Pretty Highlighters Created by popular YouTube star Marlena Stell, Makeup Geek has beautiful shimmer powders in three flattering hues. ‘IT’S AMAZING TO BE LAUNCHING IN TARGET.…

⅓ cup mayonnaise⅓ cup thinly sliced celery¼ tsp. cayenne pepper1 tsp. lime zest, plus 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided (from 2 limes)1 lb. fresh crabmeat1 tsp. table salt, divided2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped¼ cup chopped fresh scallions1 cup fresh raspberries¼ cup granulated sugar¼ cup buffalo-style hot sauce2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened6 hot dog buns or brioche buns, split 1. Whisk together mayonnaise, celery, cayenne pepper, lime zest and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a medium bowl. Fold in crabmeat, and sprinkle with1⁄2 teaspoon salt. 2. Stir together avocados, scallions, remaining salt and lime juice in a small bowl. 3. Combine raspberries, sugar and hot sauce in a food processor until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer in a small bowl; discard solids. 4. Preheat…

3 cups all-purpose flour1⁄22 tsp. baking powder1⁄2tsp. baking soda 1⁄2tsp., plus pinch of finely ground sea salt, divided11⁄2cups unsalted butter, softened3 cups, plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided5 large eggs, room temperature2 vanilla bean pods, dividedZest of 1 lemon (about 1 Tbsp.)1 cup whole buttermilk,room temperature1 lb. fresh strawberries,hulled and halve 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Generously grease and flour a 16-cup Bundt pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Set aside. 2. Place butter and 3 cups sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; cream together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Split 1 vanilla bean pod…

Last Perfect Day Off Honestly, staying at home on a quiet day in the yard with my dog. I work with hundreds of people, so when I get off work, I want solitude. Which probably isn’t healthy, but it is what it is. Last Roseanne rerun I watched Oh boy, it’s been some time. It’s easy to get sucked in, especially if I’m not in the episode. Well before I [starred in it], I was a massive fan. It governed when we ate dinner that night. Last Time I Was Starstruck Stephen Hawking was a real part of [The Big Bang Theory]—even when he wasn’t there, we referenced him a lot. It was like I spent time with Abraham Lincoln or Einstein. Last Moment of Pride It’s funny—I try…

Welcome to the People team! How did you get into the entertainment industry? I was born in Honduras and grew up in New Orleans. I started working at a countdown show—like a local TRL—that got me into the business. When I moved to Dallas, I got hired at a radio station. An opportunity came for me in Boston, and I was in college at the time; my mentor said, “You can always go back to school.” I went, and it was the best decision I ever made. From there, you got gigs on BET and Entertainment Tonight. I had some amazing experiences, from playing football with Mark Wahlberg in Hong Kong to going in a hot-air balloon in Dubai—things I never would’ve dreamed of. Who was your most memorable…

FAMILY BONDING!…

Ciara says she’s back down to “prebaby-weight territory” after gaining 65 lbs. during her pregnancy with daughter Sienna, who turned 1 on April 28. The pop star, 32, who’s married to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, 29 (she’s also mom to son Future Jr., 4, with rapper-ex Future), breast-fed and “trained two to three times a day,” she says. She hit the treadmill and focused on her core after being diagnosed with diastasis recti—a pregnancy-related condition in which the large abdominal muscles separate—following her first pregnancy. She’s in no rush to lose the last few pounds: “My husband has been showing me love on my hips. He likes them!”…

From Idol to mom! Jordin Sparks and her husband, model Dana Isaiah, welcomed son Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. (they’ll call him DJ) on May 2. “It was just this incredibly miraculous, beautiful moment that I don’t know could ever be duplicated,” the American Idol alum, 28, says of the delivery at the Natural Birth Center & Women’s Wellness in L.A. Her husband and a midwife were at her side for a drug-free water birth. (DJ’s umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, but the midwife quickly handled the situation.) “You see in movies how emotional people get,” says Sparks, who married Isaiah in July 2017, “but until you are actually sitting there…. It’s beyond anything I’ve ever felt in my life.” Sparks—who hit the red carpet just…

The son of Chicago-based circus directors, Jenkins began performing at 3. Now 13, he plays Will Robinson in Netflix’s Lost in Space reboot. Jenkins met the star of the original 1965 series, Bill Mumy, who introduced him to another hero: Mark Hamill. “That was a dream come true,” Jenkins says. “My parents use Star Wars as a parenting tool, like, ‘Don’t go to the dark side, Max!’”…

It’s late morning in Jefferson, Ga., and Brantley Gilbert is just stirring after a long night in the studio when his wife brings their wriggling 6-month-old into the bedroom. “Every time he sees you for the first time that day, he’s smiling,” says the singer of his son Barrett Hardy-Clay. “It’s like Christmas, getting to wake up to that big smile.” For the 33-year-old country rocker the happy scene is a far cry from mornings of years past, when the first thing he’d reach for was a bottle, not a baby. Even as the “One Hell of An Amen” singer was making his mark on Nashville with two platinum albums and four No. 1 singles, he was also battling an addiction to pills and alcohol that threatened to destroy…

1 cup granulated sugar1 Tbsp. lemon zest1 whole star anise6 black peppercorns 2 cups, plus 2 qt. water, divided1 cup fresh blueberries12 regular-size black tea bags3 Tbsp. kosher salt8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 1. Stir together sugar, zest, star anise, peppercorns and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium; bring to a boil. 2. Add blueberries, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer 8 minutes. 3. Remove from heat, and let cool. Using a potato masher or back of a slotted spoon, mash blueberries into syrup. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard solids. 4. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high. Add tea bags, and remove from heat. Cover and let stand…

KINGSFORD ORIGINAL BRIQUETS The uniformly pressed pieces give a long-lasting, consistent burn—a good choice for novice grillers. $15, homedepot.com ROYAL OAK PREMIUM BRIQUETS It burns superhot (which is great for charring and searing) and has a long burn time. $17, amazon.com STUBB’S CHARCOAL BRIQUETS The high-heat burn gives food a stronger smoky flavor without producing too much ash. $10, lowes.com…

Watch for Bee Stings Dogs can have allergic reactions to bee stings. If you think your pet ate or was stung by a bee, look for a swollen face, vomiting and diarrhea. If your canine shows these symptoms, take it to the vet immediately. Hydration Is Crucial If you are outside with your pet, make sure it always has access to fresh water and shade. Keep water on hand during summer walks, and don’t push your dog to go farther than usual, especially in high temps. Not All Pets Need Summer Cuts You might be tempted to shear your canine’s coat when warm weather rolls in, but not all require summer cuts. Some even depend on their fur to stay cool in the heat. Check with a professional groomer…

‘Congratulations to the happy couple!’Daphne S. via people.com Joanna Gaines I love Chip and Joanna Gaines. I will miss Fixer Upper tremendously, but I know they’re doing great things. Congratulations! You have a beautiful family. Vicki C. via people.com I love that Chip isn’t afraid to be goofy and silly. And you can tell he totally adores Joanna. I will miss these two, but there are always reruns! Lisa Cahoy via people.com I’ve loved this show—but I completely respect “family first.” Thank you for all the laughs, inspiration and love you brought us every week. Congratulations on the little guy to come! Patricia U. via people.com Carol Burnett I had no idea Carol Burnett lost her daughter to cancer. My heart goes out to her. To lose a child…

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Jamie Foxx & Katie Holmes Linked since 2013, Foxx, 50, and Holmes, 39, are still trying to keep their romance under the radar, departing separately after two dinner dates at swank New York City restaurants (Nobu on April 22 and Carbone on May 1). “Katie and Jamie are still careful about being photographed together,” an insider says. “Everyone knows they’re dating, but they want to keep it private.” Matthew Lawrence & Cheryl Burke The Boy Meets World alum, 38, gave the Dancing With the Stars pro, 34, a special ring when he asked her to marry him on May 3. “It’s the same diamond that Cheryl’s late father, Steve Burke, gave to her mother,” Burke’s rep says. The pair first dated a decade ago and reunited in February 2017.…

When Eric Stoltz, 56, was directing the new comedy Class Rank, about two teens who decide to take on their town’s political establishment, he had no idea it would mirror current events. “We were clueless,” says Stoltz, who made his name in ’80s coming-of-age stories such as Some Kind of Wonderful and Mask. Although he still acts, Stoltz has been directing since 2001 and prefers being behind the camera. “It’s more all-encompassing for me at this point in my life,” says the native Californian. Stoltz, who has directed episodes of Glee, How to Get Away with Murder and Madam Secretary, enjoys a quiet life with family and friends in Los Angeles. “The other night this guy stopped me and said, ‘Hey, if I recognized you, I would tell you…

You suffered injuries last November in a scary fall. What’s the best way to ease into working out? If it’s a nice day, I like sunshine. It makes me feel good. I run, do weight training, push-ups, pullups, curls, squats, lunges—all those basic things. Are you feeling like yourself again after returning to the ACM Awards stage last month? I felt a lot of love and support in the room. I needed that. I’m getting the chance to be so much more creative. It’s nerve-racking when you’re introducing something to the world. Your upcoming album is called Cry Pretty. When do you feel the prettiest? Not when I’m crying! I feel the prettiest when my son [Isaiah, 3] says something supersweet. This morning he didn’t want me to put…

BABIES Actress and TV host Tia Mowry-Hardrict, 39, gave birth to a daughter on May 5—her second child with her husband, actor Cory, 38. They are also parents to son Cree, 6. • Actress Kirsten Dunst, 36, and her fiancé, Fargo costar Jesse Plemons, 30, welcomed their first child, a boy. • 90210 star Shenae Grimes-Beech, 28, and her husband, Josh Beech, 31, are expecting a daughter later this year. CRIME Rapper G-Eazy, 29, was convicted of assaulting a security guard, drug possession and resisting arrest following a nightclub brawl in Stockholm on May 2. He was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay about $9,000 for his crimes, as well as $810 restitution to the security guard he was accused of assaulting. “Embarrassed and apologetic beyond…

‘My husband makes me gut-laugh every single day. Everyone should have that’—MELISSA McCARTHY When she was a teen in suburban Plainfield, Ill., Melissa McCarthy was a high school cheerleader. Not surprisingly, she hollered on the football field with the unleashed enthusiasm that would later make her a superstar. “I’d be doing a cheer and just giving it my all,” she recalls. “But I remember my dad standing behind this fence on the sidelines just shouting my name, ‘Missy! Missy!’ And it turned out I was doing a cheer all about our amazing defense or something … and my dad was like, ‘Missy! Your team is playing offense right now! You’re offense!’” McCarthy was unbowed. “I just thought, ‘It doesn’t matter! It’s a great cheer!’ I wasn’t paying attention to…

DIANE KEATON She dated Warren Beatty and Woody Allen, but Al Pacino, her costar in the Godfather movies, is the ex-boyfriend the never-married actress has said she was “mad for.” But Keaton declares Andy Garcia, who plays her Book Club love interest, the “best kisser.” Why? “I’ll go into that,” she says, “in private.” CANDICE BERGEN Married to director Louis Malle—the father of her daughter Chloe, 32—until his death in 1995, Bergen wed her current husband, real estate developer Marshall Rose, in 2000. She’s looking forward to the fall reboot of her ’90s series Murphy Brown—and thankful she’s not part of the hookup generation: “It sounds horrible!” JANE FONDA Married three times, Fonda calls media-mogul Ted Turner “my favorite ex-husband.” They’re so close that Fonda—now single—tried to set up…

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½ cup red wine vinegar1 Tbsp. granulated sugar2 tsp. kosher salt, divided1 red onion, thinly sliced6 ears fresh sweet corn2 cups fresh shelled fava beans1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided½ cup sour cream2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro1 tsp. lime zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime)2 oz. serrano ham, roughly torn2 jalapeño chiles, minced¼ tsp. black pepper 1. Whisk vinegar, sugar and 1½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Place sliced onion in a medium bowl or jar; add vinegar mixture to cover onions. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. 2. Heat grill to medium high (400° to 450°). Place corn on oiled grates, and grill, uncovered, until lightly charred, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Toss fava beans in 2 teaspoons…

1 lb. red seedless watermelon1 lb. beefsteak tomatoes1⁄2oz. fresh basil1 bunch fresh tarragon3 fresh oregano or marjoram sprigs1 Tbsp. coarse sea salt1 Tbsp. black pepper1⁄2cup extra-virgin olive oil1⁄3cup aged balsamic vinegar6 oz. fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1. Preheat grill to high (450° to 500°). Slice watermelon into 1-inch-thick slices, and place on oiled grates. Grill, uncovered, to create light grill marks, about 1 minute on each side. Chill watermelon until ready to use. 2. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch pieces, and place in a large bowl. 3. Tear basil leaves, and add to tomatoes. Pick tarragon and oregano leaves from stems; add leaves to tomatoes and basil, and discard stems. 4. Cut cooled watermelon into 1-inch pieces, and add to tomato-herb mixture. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Drizzle…

Pet Sunscreen Wipes Your furry friends can get sunburns too. Petkin, $5.99; petkin.com Cooling Mat Protect your pet from heatstroke with a cool gel seat. The Green Pet Shop, $69.97; amazon.com Water Bottle With Bowl Great for walks, this bottle has a cap that doubles as a doggie bowl. HighWave, $14.99; highwave.com…

STEP UP YOUR STORAGE Opt for pieces that can hide unsightly items. “The media console has space for electronic components, magazines and even pet toys!” DO DOUBLE-DUTY Multi use pieces put every square inch to work. “Rachel and Bryan wanted extra seating in the living room, so we brought in versatile poufs.” WARM UP A WHITE COLOR SCHEME Gray velvet armchairs add texture and interest. That way, “every piece has its own unique character.” MAKE IT PERSONAL Customize a rental with decorative accents. “Wall decor makes a huge statement, and it’s easy to change out,” she says.…