Table of contents for December 17, 2018 in People

‘Hey @kanyewest so cool that you’re here at @TheCherShow! If you look up from your cell phone you’ll see we’re doing a show up here. It’s opening night. Kind of a big deal for us. Thanks so much’ —JARROD SPECTOR, who portrays Sonny Bono in Broadway’s The Cher Show, slamming the rapper on Twitter ‘I was like the Punky Brewster of the hood. I was a well-rounded kid, but I could also scrap if necessary. But I wasn’t that hard. I still had Strawberry Shortcake wallpaper in my room’—TARAJI P. HENSON, on growing up in the Washington, D.C., area, to In Style ‘[People say] your life is not your own any more. But I had 39 years of me. I was sick of me. I was so happy to…

JOHN & EMILY’S DATE NIGHT Los Angeles, Nov. 29 John Krasinski only had eyes for wife Emily Blunt, who wore a billowing white Yanina Couture gown to the premiere of her new movie musical Mary Poppins Returns. HARRY CLOWNS AROUND Lusaka, Zambia, Nov. 27 During a two-day solo visit to Africa, Prince Harry attended the Circus Zambia and met with young leaders from CAMFED, an organization that tackles poverty and inequality in sub-Saharan Africa by educating and empowering young women. JULIA BREAKS THE INTERNET Los Angeles, Nov. 30 Ellen DeGeneres offered Julia Roberts some playful pointers on how to gain more Instagram followers—à la the Kardashians!—on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, from flaunting (faux) cleavage to posing in a tropical setting. GOLDEN GIRL Johannesburg,…

MARRIED! Miguel & Nazanin Mandi The R&B singer, 33, married Mandi, a 32-year-old model and actress, on Nov. 24 in Simi Valley, Calif. The newlyweds said the affair was “an indescribable day filled with so much love, light and positivity.” MARRIED! Malin Akerman & Jack Donnelly The Billions star, 40, wed the British actor, 32, on Dec. 1 in Tulum, Mexico, in front of friends and family, including Akerman’s son Sebastian, 5. MARRIED! Quentin Tarantino & Daniella Pick He’s a bachelor no more! On Nov. 28 the Oscar-winning writer-director, 55, said “I do” for the first time—to Israeli singer and model Pick, 35, in an intimate ceremony in L.A. GOING STRONG Hayden Panettiere & Brian Hickerson Four months after they were first linked, the actress,…

The Biebers are happier than ever. A little more than two months after they secretly tied the knot at a New York City courthouse on Sept. 13, Justin Bieber, 24, and Hailey Baldwin, 22, are enjoying newlywed life while slowly getting back to work. The model returned to the runway on Dec. 2 at Versace’s pre-fall collection fashion show, and sources say Bieber—who hasn’t released an album since 2015’s Purpose—is back in the recording studio. “You will hear something from me sooner than you think,” he teased fans in a Nov. 29 Instagram post that featured a young fan concerned her idol had “quit.” ‘RELATIONSHIPS ARE HARD AND LOVE ISN’T ALWAYS EASY. . . . EVERY DAY IS A LEARNING PROCESS’ —BIEBER, ON INSTAGRAM Bieber and Baldwin also…

Being a bully worked out for Zack Ward, who starred as tormentor Scut Farkus in 1983’s A Christmas Story . “It’s an honor to be part of something that matters 35 years after you did it,” the Canadian actor, 48, says. But he almost played a different character. “[Director] Bob Clark saw I was a foot taller than Yano Anaya [Scut’s sidekick Grover Dill] and said, ‘You get his lines, he gets yours,’ ” Ward, who wed events director Jen McMahan in August, reveals. “So I became the beloved jackass of Christmas.” He’s acted consistently since A Christmas Story (his first Hollywood gig) in shows like Titus and Z Nation, but the star—now CEO…

Visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been a life-changing experience for me. My wife, Caroline, and I lost our infant niece Sadie Brett to congenital heart disease last year, and Caroline thought of starting Brett’s Barn as a tribute to her and her love for animals. We invite children, including patients from St. Jude, to come out to our house each week and enjoy the farm and see all the animals. Caroline and I just love every opportunity to let the kids have some fun, whether it’s playing with the animals, fishing in our pond or going mudding. For us, it’s about putting smiles on their faces. St. Jude has done that through the years. A family will never receive a bill from St. Jude, and their child…

Even the most scandalous feud between modern royal women—Diana vs. Camilla—is lightweight compared with the rivalry between two of the most determined women ever to vie for the throne: Elizabeth I and her first cousin Mary Stuart. The fierce face-off is the subject of a new film, Mary Queen of Scots, starring Margot Robbie, 28, as the brutally self-disciplined Elizabeth and Saoirse Ronan, 24, as the passionate Mary. While Elizabeth, the Protestant daughter of King Henry VIII, ruled without emotion, Mary—a devout Catholic and heir to the Scottish throne—“led with her heart,” says Ronan. Their feud remains one of history’s greatest—read on for five fascinating facts about the two powerful women who considered each other “sisters.” MARY HAD A GAY HUSBAND. In real life Mary married Lord Darnley—and in…

RANI ROSE Danny Fujikawa & Kate Hudson The couple’s daughter was born on Oct. 2 and named after Fujikawa’s grandfather. MILES John Legend & Chrissy Teigen On May 16 the couple welcomed their second child and first son. Teigen announced it with a tweet —“Somebody’s herrrrrrre!” OSKAR Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent The Nate & Jeremiah by Design stars welcomed a son on March 26, joining their daughter Poppy, 3. TIANA GIA Dwayne Johnson & Lauren Hashian The actor and his girlfriend welcomed their second child together on April 17. “Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world,” Johnson said. “[She] came into this world like a force of nature.” CHICAGO Kim Kardashian West & Kanye West Jan. 15 TRUE Khloé Kardashian…

1 KACEY MUSGRAVES GOLDEN HOUR The Nashville disrupter blended traditional country twang with psychedelic synth-pop and sassy storytelling. 2 ELLE KING SHAKE THE SPIRIT Battles with depression, divorce and drugs fueled the rocker’s raw second album, a personal and artistic triumph. 3 DRAKE SCORPION Drake’s fifth LP offered a smash song of the summer (“God’s Plan”) and revealed a secret bombshell—he’s a dad! 4 ARIANA GRANDE SWEETENER After a difficult year Grande contemplated love, loss and anxiety on this sugary-sweet collection of pop bops. 5 MIGOS CULTURE II The Atlanta trio remains hip-hop’s buzziest act, this time with support from powerhouses like Post Malone and Nicki Minaj. 6 THE CARTERS EVERYTHING IS LOVE Jay and Bey got political and personal,…

Aperol Spritz The drink of the summer was an aperitif that originated in Italy in 1919. Three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol—a red-orange citrusy, bitter liqueur—and a splash of soda water, it took off in New York City and quickly went national. The Floss The Dab was so last year. The new dance craze, popularized by Georgia teen Russell Horning, was fueled by hip kids and embarrassing parents. Harder than it looks, it involves swinging arms with clenched fists from back to front on each side. TINY SUNGLASSES Small specs caught on as part of a ’90s revival, although Mindy Kaling tweeted, “I think we will regret this.” Pickle Juice The oddest flavor of the year was best represented in Sonic’s limited edition Pickle Slush, which reviewers called “satisfying.”…

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‘Eating healthy food isn’t always exciting, but at the end of the day I know it’s the best thing for my physical and mental health’ —CHLOEBENNET…

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 oz. crumbled blue cheese (about 1/2 cup) 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges 3 large radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 1. Whisk together vinegar, water, sugar and salt in a small, shallow bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in shallots, and let stand 15 minutes to soften a bit, stirring once or twice (or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours). 2. Drain shallots, reserving pickling liquid in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise and pepper to pickling liquid, and whisk until well combined. Stir in the blue cheese. Taste and…

1/ Steph Curry’s response to a young girl about his sneakers This girl rocks! When a 9-year-old from California wrote the NBA star asking why his Icon Curry 5s weren’t listed in the girls’ section on Under Armour’s site, he wrote back, “We are correcting this now !” 2/ Hostess snacks getting the breakfast treatment Mornings will get a little (okay, a lot ) sweeter when cereals inspired by Donettes and Honey Buns hit grocery stores in January. 3/ Ariana Grande’s ‘thank u, next’ music video After more than a week of teasing on social media, the pop star released the video for her single, which is an homage to comedy classics like 13 Going on 30, Bring It On, Legally…

One year after Matt Lauer’s ousting from NBC News, the former Today anchor is leading a quiet life outside New York City—a dramatic change from his decades-long career as a globe-trotting newsman. “He’s not doing well,” says a source close to Lauer, 60, who was fired as reports emerged of several incidents of alleged sexual misconduct in the workplace. “He went from being a superbusy person to having nothing but time on his hands.” On Nov. 29, 2017, Lauer’s former Today coworkers Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb announced on-air he had been terminated overnight. (Lauer later admitted to seeing NBC staffers romantically during his tenure at the network but slammed allegations of “coercive, aggressive or abusive actions” as “absolutely false.”) In the 12 months since, the journalist, who is…

‘EVERYONE VERY MUCH ENJOYED SPENDING TIME TOGETHER’ —A SOURCE ON FARIS AND BARRETT’S BLENDED FAMILY THANKSGIVING Anna Faris only recently finalized her divorce with ex Chris Pratt in October—but in reality, the Mom star and founder of the podcast Anna Faris Is Unqualified, 42, moved on with her new beau, cinematographer Michael Barrett, 48, a long time ago. The couple, who have been dating for more than a year, recently spent Thanksgiving together in Maui, along with Faris’s parents and her 6-year-old son with Pratt, Jack. “They had the best vacation,” a source says of the couple. “You could tell everyone very much enjoyed spending time together. They went swimming in the pool, had fun in the ocean and shared a sunset dinner.” The source added that Barrett…

When Jenni “JWoww” Farley posted a sweet video of her 2 1/2-year-old son Greyson perfectly reciting the words “red,” “yellow” and “blue” on her Instagram account on Dec. 2, it was pretty incredible—and not just because Greyson happened to be wearing a costume from The Incredibles while doing so. In November Farley, 33, revealed for the first time that her son had recently been diagnosed with autism—after previously sharing in an August episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation that he still couldn’t speak after turning 2. “It was really heartbreaking and frustrating as a mom when you see other 2-year-olds that are speaking and living their best life,” Farley told Hollywood Life. But now Greyson—whom Farley shares…

CHADWICK BOSEMAN ACTOR, 42 Exhibiting both dignity and brawn, his Black Panther was superhero of the year. The film’s racial significance is a given, he told The Guardian, but “this is just another doorway” to tolerance. CHIP & JOANNA GAINES REALITY STARS, 44 and 40 Last year they retired Fixer Upper, their hit HGTV show, to recharge. But when one properly framed door closes for the star entrepreneurs of Waco, Texas, dozens of new doors open. For instance: Joanna published a book, and the couple welcomed fifth child Crew. JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS ACTRESS, 57 After a course of breast-cancer treatment that required three rounds of chemotherapy—much of which she documented on social media—the star of HBO’s Veep went…

ERIC DANE & REBECCA GAYHEART FILED FOR DIVORCE FEB. 16 The Grey’s Anatomy star and the actress, parents of Billie, 8, and Georgia, 6, split after 14 years of marriage. “We will work as a team to co-parent our two beautiful girls,” Dane told People . JOHN CENA & NIKKI BELLA SPLIT JULY 30 The WWE stars’ roller-coaster union ended with a second broken engagement. “I had a beautiful and loving six-year relationship with a wonderful man,” Bella told People. “But I know this is what’s best for me.” JUSTIN THEROUX & JENNIFER ANISTON FILED FOR DIVORCE FEB. 15 After seven years together, including two and a half as husband and wife, the Leftovers actor and the…

WHY YELLOW? “It’s not only a strong color but a happy one,” says Gal Gadot’s stylist Elizabeth Stewart. “I think that in dark times people subconsciously gravitate toward yellow as a symbol of brightness and hope.”…

Last Time I Danced Pretty much every night we put on music during dinner. Catherine [Zeta-Jones] and our daughter Carys are fabulous dancers. They love to watch me do ’60s, ’70s doo-wop numbers. It cracks my daughter up. Last Time I Cried Every other day. I’m a kveller. It must have something to do with getting older. Mostly it’s good cries over caring about people—especially my kids and my wife. Last Bet I Made It was for $100 with my father, Kirk [age 102], on a Jets game. I lost. I’m a sports junkie, and he knows nothing about it, but he beats me all the time. Last Advice I Gave Slow down. In your life, in your lovemaking, just slow down and enjoy. Everybody’s rushing. Before you know…

My Friends Always Give Me Grief About . . . Wearing sweatpants all the time. They’re like, “You’ve got to spruce it up a notch.” But I’m not budging. I’m Self-conscious About My . . . Arms. They’re disproportionately larger than the rest of me. The fat hides the muscle well. I Have an Irrational Fear of . . . Throw-up. Anything about it. I have an irrational fear of prison cells too. Can you imagine puke in a cell? I would just pass out. My Guilty Pleasure Is . . . Sweets. I used to be a salts girl, but I moved on to sugar. My arms love it more than I do. My Hero Is . . . My mom. She’s lived a pretty exemplary life. She…

The Bachelor’ s Arie Luyendyk and Lauren Burnham have packed a lot into one year. The couple, who got engaged in March, are preparing for their Jan. 12 wedding in Hawaii and expecting a baby in June. “We didn’t really plan it this way, but everything has been very quick in our relationship, so it’s kind of fitting,” says Burnham, 27. “We’ve come full circle!” Now that Burnham has overcome initial morning sickness (“It was really bad,” she says), the couple are prepping for baby while finalizing wedding plans—including selecting rings by jeweler Neil Lane. “I had my eye on it from the beginning,” says Burnham of her 4-carat eternity band, set with more than 200 diamonds. Now the couple are counting down the days until they’re husband…

Ariana Grande’s music video for breakup anthem “thank u, next” delighted her fans—and quite a few stars, including Reese Witherspoon—on Nov. 30, with its spot-on remakes of iconic scenes from Legally Blonde, 13 Going on 30, Mean Girls and Bring It On . But one person was not singing along. Grande’s ex Pete Davidson, 25, whom she references in the track, took to social media with a sobering Dec. 3 Instagram post. “I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for nine months,” wrote the SNL star, whose four-month engagement to Grande, 25, ended in October. “I’ve spoken about [borderline personality disorder] and being suicidal publicly only in the hopes that it will bring awareness and…

The Grammy-winning saxophonist, 62, has listed his Studio City home in Los Angeles for $3.995 million with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. At nearly 4,000 sq. ft., the rustic-chic home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms and is flooded with natural light thanks to plenty of French doors; the property also includes a pool, spa, guesthouse and a recording studio.…

Babies Country singer and actress Jana Kramer, 35, welcomed son Jace Joseph with her husband, former NFL player Mike Caussin, 31, on Nov. 29. They are also parents to daughter Jolie Rae, 2. • Eddie Murphy, 57, and his fiancée, Paige Butcher, 39, welcomed their second child, a boy named Max Charles, on Nov. 30. He is the 10th child for Murphy, the second for Butcher. • Timeless actress Annie Wersching, 41, and her husband, Stephen Full, welcomed a son named Archie on Nov. 25. • Reality star and tattoo artist Kat Von D, 36, announced on Dec. 2 that she has given birth to her first child, a boy named Leafar, with her husband, Leafar Seyer. • The Bachelor alum Bob Guiney, 47, and his wife, Jessica…

KALEY CUOCO & KARL COOK JUNE 30 San Diego After more than two years together, the Big Bang Theory actress and the professional equestrian wed at a horse ranch. “Ok let’s party!!!” Cuoco captioned an Instagram of the two prepping for the reception. KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY & ELISA PUGLIESE JUNE 8 New York City “It’s a truly amazing thing when you find someone who brings happiness and joy to your life,” the comedian told People after marrying producer and director Pugliese in an intimate ceremony at the couple’s home. BRAD FALCHUK & GWYNETH PALTROW SEPT. 29 East Hampton, N.Y. The Goop founder said “I do” to the Glee co-creator in a private ceremony. Paltrow calls Falchuk “the man…

1 SMALL FRY LISA BRENNAN-JOBS A riveting, indelible memoir by Steve Jobs’s oldest daughter, who details her often-harrowing upbringing without an ounce of self-pity. Don’t miss it. 2 BECOMING MICHELLE OBAMA Among the reasons the former First Lady’s memoir became the year’s bestselling book: She’s lived a life like no other, yet she knows how to make you relate. 3 YOU THINK IT, I’LL SAY IT CURTIS SITTENFELD The characters in these insightful short stories are haunted by past selves, prone to misreading cues—and great company. 4 A PLACE FOR US FATIMA FARHEEN MIRZA A radiant debut novel about the cultural forces that bind and divide members of one close-knit Muslim-American family. 5 GOOD AND MAD REBECCA TRAISTER In a year that saw women running for office in record…

A AGENT TO THE STARS Loni Edwards, owner of the Dog Agency, makes pets like Hamlet (above) Instagramfamous. “Pet influencers are taking on a broader role,” she says, “Now they have books and make more appearances.” B Bertie the Pomeranian A former shelter dog deemed too large to sell by his breeders, Bertie has accrued nearly 300K Instagram followers. He broke the Internet in August with this Paddington Bear costume. C Charlie A star was born when Bradley Cooper cast his own rescue Charlie in the megahit that he cowrote and directed. Cooper’s character, Jackson, and Ally (played by Lady Gaga) “don’t have a child together, but they have a dog together, and I wanted it to be part of their story,” he said. “I love dogs.” D Duke…

Tootsie on Broadway Starring Santino Fontana as Michael Dorsey/ Dorothy Michaels—the role made famous by Dustin Hoffman in the 1982 film—the musical is set to open on April 23. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge The new land opens in Disneyland (summer) and Disney World (fall). Puppy Yoga! The next big thing—with dogs offering cuddles—has already hit N.Y.C., L.A. and elsewhere. Kombrewcha Wellness advocates claim that the spiked fizzy fermented tea is a healthier way to get buzzed. The Big Bang Theory Series Finale The beloved sitcom, which premiered in 2007, will go out with a big bang at the end of its 12th season in May. Brie Larson As Captain Marvel Marvel’s first female superhero lead (Wonder Woman belongs to DC Comics) will…

Q| Can you help me copy this makeup look I saw on Lupita Nyong ’o for a New Year’s Eve party? A| Yes! Start with a cat eye. The star’s makeup artist Nick Barose suggests doing it in two parts: First draw the wings at the outer corner. Then line the eye from the inner to the outer corner. Next use a damp sponge to dab liquid highlighter on your cheekbones. Finish off with a swipe of your favorite red lipstick. Q| I love getting gel manicures but hate what they do to my nails. How can I keep them healthy? A| Apply cuticle oil every night and never peel off your gel, which could seriously damage your nail bed, says Evelyn Lim, chief educator at Paintbox nail salon…

12/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup (6 oz.) unsalted butter, softened1/3 cup sour cream1 Tbsp. vanilla extract1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. kosher salt2 large eggs, at room temperature11/3 cups plus 1/2 cup superfine sugar, divided1/2 cup (1 5/8 oz.) plus 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa, divided1/2 cup boiling water plus 1/2 cup water, divided1 cup bittersweet or milk-chocolate chips1 oz. thick bittersweet-chocolate baking bar 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 2-lb., 9x5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil, leaving a 3-inch overhang on all sides; lightly grease foil with cooking spray. 2. Combine flour, butter, sour cream, vanilla, baking soda, salt, eggs, 1 1/3 cups sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa in the bowl of a food processor. Process until a smooth batter forms, about 30 seconds. Scrape down sides with a…