Table of contents for August 29, 2022 in Life & Style Weekly

Who ghost there? Brad Pitt may have gotten more than he bargained for when he purchased the historic D.L. James House. A source claims the $40 million Carmel, Calif., mansion, which was built in 1918 to resemble King Arthur’s castle, is haunted by the specters of Hollywood past. “Over the years, local kids would sneak into the spooky-looking house when it was empty to conduct séances and summon spirits with a Ouija board,” spills the source. “No one is sure who the ghost or ghosts might be, but some say it’s the original owner’s son, author Daniel Lewis James, while others suspect that Hollywood actress Joan Fontaine or famous photographer Ansel Adams, who both lived nearby, walk the halls.” Sounds like sage might be the perfect housewarming gift!…

Presented by RMS Titanic, Inc. The Sinking. On April 15th, 1912, at 2:20 in the morning, Titanic slipped beneath the surface of the North Atlantic and fell almost 2 ½ miles to the ocean floor. Light cannot reach this inhospitable depth; the cold is inescapable (hovering around 33°-34° F) and Titanic became home to numerous deep-sea creatures — some so tiny that they could only be seen under a microscope. For decades, many expected to find the Ship intact and in one piece in its final resting place at the bottom of the ocean. Books were written, movies were made — but the only way to know was to find what was lost. The world was in store for a shock that changed history. The Great Discovery. September 1st, 1985:…

MYTHIC PAGE-TURNER She’s just a small-town girl performin’ in a fairy world! Tune In Tomorrow by Randee Dawn tells the story of Starr Weatherby, a struggling actress who accepts a role on an alternate reality TV show aired for the entertainment of the Fae. There’s more than meets the eye with the human drama, though. Funny, thrilling and mysterious, this new paperback releases on Aug. 23 and retails for $16.99. barnesandnoble.com SIP, SIP, HOORAY! Summer entertaining is easy when you mix up a pitcher of Bartenura Moscato Sangria. Simply mix a bottle of chilled Bartenura, 1 cup of citrus vodka and 2 cups of assorted fruit cut into small pieces in a pitcher, then serve! For more delicious drink ideas, follow @BartenuraBlue everywhere or visit bartenura.com WET-DRY WONDER Found: The…

Earlier this year, Sandra Bullock hinted that some big changes were afoot. Instead of working on more film sets, she said, she wanted instead to be “in the place that makes me happiest” — at home with her kids, Louis, 12, and Laila, 10. A few months later, she revealed what made her realize she needed to hit pause on her 35-year career. “I’m so burnt out,” Sandra confessed. “I’m so tired, and I’m so not capable of making healthy, smart decisions and I know it.” As for how long a break might last, she added, “I really don’t know.” So far, it’s been five months that Sandy’s been M.I.A. Since hitting the talk show circuit and the red carpet to celebrate the release of her action flick The Lost…

Blake Lively Aug. 25, 1987 VIRGO Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 Your desire to uncover info needed to make an important decision will turn you into a data detective! Even so, it could be a simple heart-to-heart that really allows you to see the bigger picture, Virgo. LIBRA Sept. 23 – Oct. 22 If life’s been trudging along for a while, you should now be ready to move at a faster pace. Look for ways to make things more streamlined. SCORPIO Oct. 23 – Nov. 21 Work hard, play hard is your motto this week! While impatience may tempt you to cut corners, overlooking key details could set you back, so keep your eye on the ball. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 If your foot is on the pedal…

The naked truth! In a new interview, Kevin Federline claimed that Britney Spears’ nude Instagram photos have put a huge strain on her relationship with sons Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15. “I apologize…to them for [the posts] because I can’t imagine how it feels to be a teen having to go to high school…. Who knows how many people ask them about it?” the former backup dancer, 44, fretted. “They try to give her the benefit of the doubt, but at the same time, it hurts. I try to explain [that it’s] just another way in which she tries to express herself, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that what it does to them, it’s tough.” Britney, 40, wasted no time firing back, and she’s not apologizing to…

Ashton Kutcher is lucky to be alive. In a new episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge, the actor, 44, revealed that he was diagnosed with a debilitating autoimmune disorder three years ago. “I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis that like knocked out my vision, and knocked out my hearing, and knocked out all my equilibrium,” Ashton shared. “It took me like a year to build it all back up.” Now that he’s fully recovered, the Vengeance star, who will compete in his first-ever New York City Marathon come November, won’t take his good health for granted again. “You don’t really appreciate it until it’s gone,” admitted Ashton. “Until you go, ‘I don’t know if I’m ever going to see again. I don’t know if…

School’s back in session, “Summer Fridays” are a distant memory, and vacation is a thing of the past—summer is over, and you’re left wondering how to manage your stress while getting back to reality. No judgement if the chaos has you reaching for a cocktail, but with so much on our plates we need something to take the edge off without putting on the brakes. Social Sundays may be just what you need to replace “Summer Fridays” and tackle Sunday scaries. JUMPSTART THE DAY For a powerful pick-me-up to take on the day, Social CBD Boost Gel Capsules, with yerba mate and moringa, boost energy and focus. Super packed with antioxidant-rich vitamins and minerals they help you “own” even the most ambitious of tasks. $49.99 (DTC) CHANNEL THE “COOL” GIRL…

Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde’s custody battle has yet to officially begin, and it’s already getting ugly! In new court docs, the Don’t Worry Darling director, 38, accused the Ted Lasso star, 46, of trying to embarrass her professionally when she got served with papers onstage at CinemaCon in April. “Things between Olivia and Jason are as tense as ever and are only going to get worse,” a source says of the estranged exes, who share son Otis, 8, and daughter Daisy, 5. “They’re not communicating with each other and are strictly going through attorneys. It will not be an amicable situation.”…

Cameron Diaz In 2014, the star, 49, who shares Raddix, 2, with husband Benji Madden, 43, “decided to stop making movies and really focus on my personal life,” she’s said. Eva Mendes Eva, 48, hasn’t starred in a film since 2012, instead concentrating on raising Amada, 6, and Esmeralda, 7, alongside Ryan Gosling, 41. Demi Moore “I just needed to stop and take a break,” Demi, 59, has said of moving to Idaho to raise her three girls with ex-husband Bruce Willis, 67, in the late ’90s.…

He was talked about a lot during Season 1 of The Kardashians, but never made an appearance on screen. That changes when the Hulu reality series returns this fall — a promo for the Sept. 22 release features Pete Davidson hilariously jumping at Kim Kardashian’s offer to shower together. “Life is good,” she gushes during the trailer. “I have a new boyfriend.” Now, just weeks before the season premiere, it’s over. “They split amicably in early August,” confirms a source. Though multiple factors are rumored to have contributed to the breakup — including intense fights between the pair — “everyone agrees it was never going to be a forever love affair,” says the source. “They were the definition of ‘opposites attract.’” WAS HE UNFAITHFUL? After sparks flew on the set…

ACROSS 1 Actress Minka 3 Every single one 6 Downton Abbey star Maggie 9 Fishing lures 10 Car club initials 12 Actress Longoria 13 Love Story star MacGraw 15 Root veggie 17 Crooner Damone 19 Mr. Holbrook 21 Actor’s prompt 23 Comedian Wanda 26 Fixed charges 28 Very big 30 Up In The Air star Kendrick 32Actress Elisabeth 36 Soap star Lisa 37 Buddy, chum 38 Actor Jeremy 39 Black Mass star Johnny 41 Precious stones 43 Comedian Murphy 45 The Magnificent Seven star Hawke 48 Actress Zellweger 51 Jamie ___ Curtis 52 Actor Kilmer 54 A primary color 55 Single thing 57 Ortiz or de Armas 59 High card 61 Biblical no-no 63 Two And A Half Men star Jon 64 Thompson, Watson, Stone and Roberts 65 Put two…

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“I RARELY LISTEN TO MUSIC WITH LYRICS IN THE GYM. I LISTEN TO MOVIE SCORES…. I LOVE HANS ZIMMER. I LOVE HARRY GREGSON-WILLIAMS. IT’S HARDER TO RUN ON THE TREADMILL WHEN DRAKE IS TALKING ABOUT BEING ON THE JET.”— JOHN BOYEGA ON HIS WORKOUT ROUTINE “OUR CHIHUAHUA, DIVINA, HAS AN EXTENSIVE HOODIE COLLECTION.”— PADMA LAKSHMI ON HER FASHIONABLE FAMILY PET “MY MOM IS AN EXTRAORDINARY GARDENER.”— MAYA HAWKE ON UMA THURMAN’S GREEN THUMB “PEOPLE FIND ME A BIT ODD, BUT THAT’S ME. NO SHAME.”— CARA DELEVINGNE ON VIRAL SNAPS TAKEN AT THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS WITH MEGAN THEE STALLION “I PHOTOSHOP MY PICTURES TO FILTH AND PUT 82 FILTERS ON IT.”— CHRISTINE QUINN, ADMITTING THAT HER SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES ARE LESS THAN NATURAL…

They do! On Aug. 6, Teresa Giudice and Luis “Louie” Ruelas exchanged vows in front of all their family and friends at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, N.J. Well, almost all of them. Noticeably absent from the lavish nuptials were her brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Melissa Gorga, who had planned to attend but ended up skipping after the foursome got into a fight while filming Season 13 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. “Melissa and Joe have had their issues with Teresa before, but when she started spreading rumors about their marriage, that killed the relationship,” a source tells Life & Style. “They have no respect for Teresa. She’s been a thorn in their side for so long, always making trouble for them. Pretending…

Natalie Portman The Thor: Love and Thunder star celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary with husband Benjamin Millepied on Aug. 4. “And it keeps getting better,” she wrote on Instagram. Grade: A Camila Cabello Sealed with a kiss! The smitten “Señorita” singer confirmed that she’s dating Lox Club dating app CEO Austin Kevitch during a PDA-packed outing on Aug. 9 in LA. Grade: B Ne-Yo She knows! The R&B crooner’s wife, Crystal Renay, filed for divorce, claiming their six-year marriage is “irretrievably broken” after he fathered a child with another woman. Grade: F…

Clue #1 This youngest daughter of a celebrated singer was born and raised in the City of Angels. But some of her fondest childhood memories took place at Neverland Ranch in Santa Ynez, Calif., the home of her late godfather Michael Jackson. Clue #2 Though she’s only 23, the now-famous model — who’s appeared in campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors and Adidas — got her professional start a decade ago in the pages of Teen Vogue. Clue #3 The lord of this manor, 28, comes from recording industry royalty, too. His father is a legendary CEO who’s signed everyone from ABBA and Elton John to Amy Winehouse and Jay-Z. ANSWER: SOFIA RICHIE & ELLIOT GRAINGE…

Simply Stunning Celebrity makeup artist Molly Greenwald used Byredo beauty products to create singer-songwriter OLIVIA RODRIGO’s no-makeup makeup look. The soft finish — which featured flawless skin, wispy lashes and a hint-of-tint on the lips — proves sometimes less is more. Mermaid Vibes “Ocean Goddess waves” is how celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons described the wet hair look he created on MEGAN FOX. The ultra-glossy strands are courtesy of “a lot of Living Proof No Frizz Vanishing Oil,” notes Fitzsimons. We’ll probably never be over this one, y’all. ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET, THE VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS ARE HERE! SPONSORED Whether you’ll be watching from the couch or sitting in the audience, don’t let bad breath be a special guest on award night. Instead, have EXTRA® gum at the ready to…

Joy Riding She’s wheelie too big for that! Silly señorita Camila Cabello took a Baby Shark children’s bike for a spin at Walmart. Just Desserts Jennie Garth nibbled on a giant chocolate chip cookie while breaking down Kelly Taylor’s 18th b-day episode on the 9021OMG podcast. Life’s a Beach “I knew it would come to this,” America Ferrera joked after son Sebastian, 4, and daughter Lucia, 2, buried her up to her neck in the sand. The Reel Deal Danica Patrick showed off the impressive 51-pound halibut she caught during a fishing trip. “I [even] got a special hat,” boasted the retired racecar driver.…

ANSWERS TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLES CROSSWORD DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MEDIUM DIFFICULTY LEVEL: ADVANCED WORD FIND: RYAN GOSLING MOVIES MADE YA LOOK! 1. Color of Cardi’s hair changed 2. Text erased from background wall. 3. Star added to Kulture’s outfit. 4. Extra blue balloon in pile. 5. Offset’s sock made taller. 6. Bracelet removed from Cardi’s wrist. 7. Color of Wave’s sneaker changed. 8. Pacifier added to Kulture’s outfit. 9. Cardi’s shoulder strap missing. 10. Color of balloon changed.…

With Married to Medicine airing Sundays at 9 p.m. on Bravo, star Quad Webb gives Life & Style an update on her latest off-screen vitals. WELLNESS SECRET Kika Stretch Studios “I treat myself to a one-hour session. Our bodies get very stiff daily, but I leave there feeling so light.” FAVORITE RESTAURANT Sal at Jumeirah’s Burj Al Arab in Dubai “It’s amazing. My go-to dish to order is the sea salt–crusted sea bass.” LAST MOVIE WATCHED Alice “The film was inspired by the real-life story of Black Americans who remained enslaved after the Emancipation Proclamation. It was so shocking.” VACATION PICK Aruba “I loved the white sand beaches — and they are known for their beautiful flamingos.” TUNE ON REPEAT “Amazing” by Mary J. Blige (feat. DJ Khaled) “As soon as I hit play, it’s…