Table of contents for December 14, 2020 in Life & Style Weekly

LA, Nov. 22 Bey-have yourself! Those around her claimed she was paying homage to “Cellblock Tango” from the musical Chicago. But eagle-eyed viewers of the American Music Awards thought JENNIFER LOPEZ’s look and performance for “Pa’ Ti” and “Lonely” shared more in common with BEYONCÉ’s rendition of “Drunk in Love” at the 2014 Grammy Awards — and they weren’t shy to point it out on social media! Dozens of Twitter users snarked that J. Lo’s hairstyle, outfit and chair choreography were nearly identical to those of Mrs. Carter, while others huffed that Jennifer has every right to make the wet bob and leotard her own.…

Gillian Anderson is trying to keep calm after her portrayal of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher was widely panned by critics. Fans of The Crown slammed the actress, 52, for her “over-the-top” performance, calling it “a bad impersonation” of the political figure and her infamous accent. “The show is a hit around the world, getting raves and winning awards for its actors, but in England, where the series takes place, the reviews have been ruthless,” reveals an insider. “Gillian’s take on Margaret Thatcher was dubbed a ridiculous parody at best.” However, much like the Iron Lady herself, Gillian, who’s married to Peter Morgan, the creator and writer of The Crown, is maintaining a stiff upper lip. “She did meticulous research on Margaret Thatcher, watching hours of footage and working…

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Clue # 1 This hunk was McDreamy enough to be offered the role of Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, but he passed on the part. It eventually went to fellow ’80s scene-stealer Patrick Dempsey. Clue # 2 A viral infection contracted when he was a baby left him deaf in one ear — which gave him some understanding of the deaf character he played in the hit 1994 TV series, The Stand, based on a Stephen King book. Clue #3 Talk about putting a ring on it! In 2018, his jewelry designer wife announced plans to launch a men’s collection inspired by (and named after) her husband.…

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 If you haven’t worked out where to channel your creativity yet, this week should show you the way. You can’t control everything that’s going on, but there’s a great time to be had if you go with the flflow. CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 As others get lost in the moment, you’ll be thinking hard about what you want out of 2021. No longer willing to sit and wait for things to happen, you’re ready to take the lead, Capricorn. AQUARIUS Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 Are you at a crossroads in your life? Deep down, you know which path to take. Trust that you have what it takes to succeed, and the rest will fall into place. PISCES Feb. 19 – March…

Tru Niagen “I’ve been taking it for about three years. I think what we put in our body is as important as taking care of our health and wellness on a fifitness level.” LAST VACATION DESTINATION Arizona “My boyfriend Scott [Rigsby]’s family and my family are both from there, so we rented an RV and went on a road trip to places like Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell. It was super fun.” SONG ON REPEAT “Give Me a Reason” by Sonny Fodera feat. Janai “It’s in my workout playlist. I have so many playlists! I am always listening to music.” CURRENT READ Jim Kwik’s Limitless “It’s about upgrading your brain and unlocking your exceptional life — and how to learn faster, as well.” Fitness guru Brooke Burke opens up to Life & Style about…

SCARLETT JOHANSSON Vs CAMILLA LUDDINGTON While we love Brit beauty Camilla’s simple shoe choice, ScarJo’s more tailored fit makes this one a no-brainer for us. BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD Vs EMMA MACKEY There’s no denying Sex Education star Emma looks pretty in yellow. But Bryce’s gorgeous glam — including that fab red lip! — gives her the winning edge. OLIVIA CULPO Vs GRETTA MONAHAN Our apologies to TV personality Gretta, but we prefer Olivia’s belted take on this sweater dress for its waist-whittling effect.…

Khloé Kardashian is crying foul after boyfriend Tristan Thompson signed with the Boston Celtics. While Kim Kardashian and Rob Kardashian both congratulated the NBA star on his two-year, $19 million contract, an insider claims their sister, 36, is freaking out at the prospect of her baby daddy, 29, spending several months alone in Massachusetts and what that separation might do to their relationship. As Life & Style has previously reported, Khloé mounted a full-court press to try to convince Tristan to sign with a West Coast team so that he could be closer to their family. (The couple share 2-year-old daughter True.) “Tristan doesn’t understand what the big deal is. He’d love for Khloé and True to move with him to Boston,” reveals an insider, “but there’s just no way…

What a way to celebrate an anniversary! One year after they met and fell in love on the New Orleans set of the thriller Deep Water, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas were back in the place where it all began for reshoots. Between takes on Nov. 19, the pair were spotted embracing on a balcony — and the chemistry was palpable. “They had been separated while they both worked on different projects,” says an insider. “It was obvious they missed each other.” And that wasn’t the only thing that was obvious. As Ana, 32, cuddled with Ben, 48, onlookers couldn’t help but notice the enormous rock on her left ring finger. While some believed the bauble was simply a prop for the movie, the insider insists that a proposal…

DOWN-TO-EARTH! Kristen Pumps Her Own Gas Real Housewives alum KRISTEN TAEKMAN wasn’t too big a star to fill up her tank at a gas station in LA on Nov. 9. DIVA! Heidi Has Stylists at the Ready VIP treatment comes standard for HEIDI KLUM. The supermodel sat back and relaxed, snapping selfies on Nov. 13 while her glam squad got to work. DOWN-TO-EARTH! Travis Goes on a Grocery Run Hey, even celebs need to stock up! Blink-182’s TRAVIS BARKER scanned the aisles at Erewhon on Nov. 9 in Calabasas, Calif.…

ACROSS 1 Ad Astra star Pitt3 What’s up?5 Actress Sorvino10 State Rep.11 Actress Wasikowska13 Comedian Romano14 Horrible Bosses star Jason16 Grown boy17 The Last of the Mohicans star Madeleine19 Actor Hamm20 Elisabeth of Leaving Las Vegas21 Just a bit24 Striding pace25 Tech school26 Michael star MacDowell28 Actor Carrey29 Hang around30 Out ___ limb32 Internet site33 Crusted dessert34 Greasy spoon sign36 Not a lick38 Call ___ day40 The Upside star Cranston41 Actress Longoria42 McGowan or Byrne44 Late for school45 Linger47 Commercial spots49 Where Frodo lived50 Elementary star Lucy51 Actress Jennifer53 Top Gun star Kilmer54 Little toymaker55 Annabel Lee author56 Portlandia star Armisen57 Give it your all58 Actress Bancroft DOWN 1 Rock’n’ roller Chuck2 Actress Milano4 Bosworth or Mara5 Goes with culpa6 Lodging place7 Combat material8 “Tupelo Honey” singer Morrison9 Concerning10 Intelligent12…

It’s been five months since Kelly Preston lost her brave battle with breast cancer at the age of 57. And while millions of fans have mourned the loss of the Jerry Maguire actress, no one was more heartbroken than her husband John Travolta and their two children, daughter Ella, 20, and son Benjamin, 10. Now, a source tells Life & Style how the family is coping with her death during the holiday season. “It’s going to be a tough time for all three of them,” admits the source. “Kelly loved the holidays — the decorations, the dinners, the presents — and filled the house with so much love and laughter in the days leading up to Christmas.” Last year, John and his wife took their kids to the festive Polar…

“YOU KNOW WHAT? I FEEL I HAVE A REALLY GOOD BUTT, AND I NEEDED PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THAT I’M 44 YEARS OLD AND IT’S STILL PERKY AND REALLY PRETTY.”— OLIVER HUDSON ON BARING HIS BACKSIDE TO INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS “MY FRIEND WAS GETTING MARRIED CLOSE TO ME AND I WENT TO HER BACHELORETTE AND THEN WE ENDED UP — TYPICAL LEO — WE CALLED IT MY BACHELORETTE. IT WAS THE MOST FUN WEEKEND OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. I DON’T KNOW HOW SHE FELT, BUT I HAD A BLAST.”— JENNIFER LAWRENCE ON THE FESTIVITIES LEADING UP TO HER 2019 WEDDING “WE HUNG OUT ONE DAY…AT HIS SISTER’S HOUSE, AND HE PLANTED ONE ON ME…. HE HADN’T PERFECTED THE KISS YET.”— GARCELLE BEAUVAIS ON SMOOCHING A PRE-FAME JOHNNY DEPP “HIS FAVORITE THING IN…

The Grooming Files What better place to test out his own line of anti-aging products than the master suite’s spa-like marble bathroom? But if the baby-faced celebrity starts to feel like a real lone star, there’s a two-person, glass-enclosed shower for him and his wife of nearly 30 years to hop into together. He’s Literally a Success Story! While this 56-year-old was unknown when he first arrived in Hollywood, he didn’t remain an outsider for long! Not even a teen sex scandal could permanently derail his career, which has included movies, TV shows and now his own podcast. Empty Nesters’ Paradise With their boys grown up and out of the house, it’s no wonder the actor and his leading lady vacated their massive Montecito, Calif., manse in favor of a…

Basic Instinct “Who doesn’t scream when opening a VALENTINO bag?” Sharon Stone asked after the Italian fashion house sent her some swag. Late-Night Tales Jimmy Fallon joked about holding a “superexclusive” reading of his new children’s book, 5 More Sleeps’Til Christmas, at an FAO Schwarz toy store. Sign of the Times Nicole Kidman was overwhelmed with emotion when she came across a massive 18-story mural of herself in Sydney, Australia, promoting the release of her new HBO show, The Undoing. Top Dog No gym? No problem! Chelsea Handler found a new way to burn calories, using her beloved Chow Chow Bernice as a weight while trying to hold a plank.…