Table of contents for September 9, 2024 in Star Magazine

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may no longer be working royals, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s mid-August trip to Colombia certainly looked like a royal tour. The couple, promoting their charity work trying to make the internet safer for children, met with politicians and local schoolchildren, watched an indigenous dance performance and attended an Afro-Colombian festival. “It couldn’t have gone any better,” an insider tells Star of the trip. “It brings attention to the causes they support and makes them feel like what they’re doing is worthwhile and making a difference.” The couple charmed their hosts with their relaxed behavior — taking to the dance floor at one point, where Harry spun his wife then went in for a big kiss. “I saw them close,” one onlooker gushed.…

Mauricio Umansky didn’t seem too broken up about the recent cancellation of his Netflix series Buying Beverly Hills. On Aug. 17, the 54-year-old was spotted on a carefree Mexican getaway with his new love, 33-year-old model Nikita Kahn. While holed up at the posh One&Only resort near Puerto Vallerta, the real estate mogul, worth a reported $100 million, and the Ukrainian-American beauty held hands during a surfside walk and frolicked in the water. “Mauricio is head over heels with Nikita, he’s not dating anyone else and seeing her every chance he gets,” an insider tells Star. “He didn’t want to make a show of things, but he’s glad things are out in the open now.” The pair were first spotted mid-kiss at Greece’s Mykonos Airport in July. “Even before the…

Four years after the death of his beloved wife, Kelly Preston, John Travolta has moved through his grief and is enjoying life in a big way. “For a long time, John was just existing,” a source tells Star of the dad to Ella Bleu, 24, and 14-year-old Benjamin (son Jet died at age 16 in 2009). Not anymore: In August, the 70-year-old hit up the Olympics with his daughter and made the most of Paris. “Ella mentioned how cool it would be to go, and the next thing you know, John had planned a five-star trip for the two of them, with shopping sprees, luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and special museum tours, as well as the sporting events,” says the insider. “It’s almost like he’s making up for lost time.”…

Booked and Busy New York City, Aug. 13 Julianne Hough stopped by Good Morning America, where she talked up her debut novel, Everything We Never Knew. “I’ve been a storyteller my whole life… through dancing, singing, acting and now writing,” said the Dancing With the Stars cohost. Queens’ Night Out Los Angeles, Aug. 13 RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Dawn Q, Mirage, Megami, Hershi LiqCour-Jete, Xunami Muse and Amanda Tori Meating celebrated the reality competition’s Emmy nomination at EP & LP. Bucket (Hat) List New York City, Aug. 14 Chance the Rapper pumped his fist — and pumped up the crowd — while performing songs from Star Line as part of the Citi Concert Series on the Today show. “It’s my favorite project that I’ve ever worked on,” said Chance of his…

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Commit or quit? Chris Hemsworth is nudging little bro Liam to finally pop the question to his lady of nearly five years, model Gabriella Brooks. But Liam, 34, whose 10-year on-off relationship with Miley Cyrus culminated in a 10-month marriage, is gun shy. “Liam thought his longtime relationship with Miley meant their marriage could not fail, but he insists things started to fall apart the moment they said ‘I do,’” says a source. “He’s afraid of rocking the boat.” Chris and his wife, Elsa Pataky — who’s grown close with Gabriella — disagree. “There were red flags with Miley, she wasn’t keen to live at least part-time in Australia,” says the source. “Gabriella is Australian, and she’s spent most holidays with the clan. All the Hemsworths have given her two…

GETTING TO KNOW YOU Jen met Ben on the set of the period drama Pearl Harbor in 2000. She married actor Scott Foley, 52, later that year. The pair split in 2003 months after Ben and Jen’s next movie, Daredevil, hit theaters. FALLING IN LOVE After Ben and J.Lo cancelled their 2003 wedding and called it quits the first time in 2004, Ben started seeing Jen. They made their first public appearance as a couple at a Boston Red Sox game during the October 2004 World Series. MARRIAGE & FAMILY The 13 Going on 30 actress was pregnant with Violet when they eloped in Turks and Caicos in June 2005. They welcomed their daughter later that year and soon became parents again: Fin was born in 2009, and Samuel completed…

“I’m a hopeless romantic. I won’t stop until I get it right.”— Halle Berry IN her new movie, The Union, Halle Berry plays a spy who reconnects with her high school sweetheart and ropes him into a dangerous mission 25 years later. “I’m glad it’s you and me,” she tells her past love Mikey (Mark Wahlberg) after one close call. “And I’m really glad I walked back into that bar.” It makes for a cute premise, but off-screen, the 58-year-old might be more apt to avoid her exes. After a series of messy splits, the Oscar winner is still battling with husband No. 3, eight years after their divorce. In an Aug. 16 filing, Halle asked for sole custody of her 10-year-old son, Maceo, alleging that his father, Olivier Martinez,…

VIRGO AUG. 23–SEPT. 22 Communication planet Mercury in your sign connects with mystical Neptune. The energy urges you to enjoy love and life without overthinking. Time management is crucial for productivity. LIBRA SEPT. 23–OCT. 22 Venus, your ruler — and the planet that governs both love and money — is well positioned in your sign to send both love and money your way. SCORPIO OCT. 23–NOV. 21 Put time aside to indulge your heart. An interaction between Venus and Jupiter prompts you to delve deep to decide how you want your life to truly be. SAGITTARIUS NOV. 22–DEC. 21 The best way to start or continue a romantic union is to be upfront and honest, as secrets can come back to bite you. CAPRICORN DEC. 22–JAN. 19 Planet Mars in…

ACROSS 1 Root beer brand 5 Doggie doc 8 Again 12 Divvy up 17 On the safe side, at sea 18 Victorian, for one 19 Pepsi or Coke 20 Baby grand, e.g. 21 Dairy cow 23 Cafeteria carrier 24 “The King” 25 Relaxation time 26 Charges 27 Winter outerwear 28 Collection agcy. 29 Number of Little Pigs 30 Bestseller 31 What the dish ran away with 34 __ good deed (2 wds.) 35 Style of blouse 39 Actor Alda 40 Newspaper strip 42 Spiral shape 43 Fawn’s mother 44 The “p” of m.p.h. 45 Blood type abbr. 46 Sort of 48 California wine valley 49 Talked back to 51 Sink’s alternative 52 Less wild 53 Board member, for short 55 “ __ Am believe…?” (2 wds.) 56 Feng __ 58…

End of an Era London, Aug. 20 Taylor Swift saved the best for last as she ended the European leg of her Eras Tour with a record-breaking show at Wembley Stadium. “You just made me the first artist to ever play Wembley eight times in a single tour; we will never be able to thank you enough for it,” the singer told the crowd of overtaking the record set by Michael Jackson with his Bad Tour in 1989. The 34-year-old rewarded fans with special guest appearances from Florence Welch and Ed Sheeran — and by performing the Tortured Poets Department ballad “So Long, London” for the first time in concert. Alas, the show will go on for Swift: The Eras Tour has nine dates left in Canada, from Nov. 14…

✪ Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek, checking in to the IHG Hotels & Resorts Rally Room at Kimpton Hotel Eventi, in NYC. ✪ Harry Goodwins, the star of Netflix’s The Gentlemen, attending the Chain House’s Skillet Pizza Social dinner series, sponsored by Pizza Hut and featuring Absolut Citron, Codigo 1530 Tequila and Beefeater Gin cocktails, in Los Angeles. ✪ Hailee Steinfeld, joining Neutrogena for the launch of the Collagen Bank Moisturizers, in NYC. ✪ CJ Franco, a star of Max’s FBoy Island, attending the Young Hollywood Pool Party, presented by Affinity Nightlife and Underscore Talent, at the Godfrey Hotel, in Los Angeles. ✪ Courteney Cox, taking her daughter out to dinner at Giorgio Baldi, in Santa Monica.…

NOT Split decision Heidi Klum couldn’t choose between wearing jorts or full-length jeans — so she created a whole new aesthetic. NORMAL Silver surfer Mad Men’s John Slattery traded his business suit for a wetsuit. “[Surfers] can get territorial — there are only so many waves,” said the actor. NOT Sci-fi shades Julia Fox sported futuristic frames in New York City; the outrageous Oakley shades retail for $2,999! NOT Selfie x two “I think wax Andy is cuter — I’m actually a little jealous!” said Andy Cohen, twinning with his Madame Tussauds figure at Watch What Happens Live. NOT Skirting the issue Seventy-six-year-old Grace Jones made a grand onstage entrance at the Outside Lands Festival — in a 40-foot-tall ballgown! NORMAL Just desserts A cherry on top! Kristen Bell savored…

Bring it on! Hoda Kotb has revealed that two years after splitting from fiancé Joel Schiffman, she’s ready for a new romance. “I see it very clearly,” she said on the Today show. So far, the 60-year-old has had little luck being set up by friends (including cohost Jenna Bush Hager). Now, says a source, she has another plan. “She wants to boost her chances by getting a matchmaker.” Hoda, who adopted daughters Haley, 7, and Hope, 5, in her 50s, recently admitted that like motherhood, love might be another late-life addition. Says the insider, “A matchmaker will save her the embarrassment of going on dating apps, and anyone she meets will be fully vetted. She knows there’s someone out there for her, it’s just a matter of finding him.”…

Using Pacifica Pamper tresses with the brand’s new Vanilla Oat Milk Volumizing formula! First, wash strands with the foaming shampoo that helps boost shine and fight frizz. Then, further nourish your mane with the super-hydrating conditioner. $11 each, ulta.com Sporting Anthropologie x Gola Spruce up your street style wardrobe with the duo’s 34-piece collection of cool sporty basics like tanks, baby tees, joggers, windbreakers, kicks and more. Our fave: the chic, lace-up Stadium Sneakers! From $48, anthropologie.com Wearing Valentino Beauty Fashionistas and makeup connoisseurs, listen up! Add the new Spike Valentino to your beauty stash. The stunning lip formula — laced with moisturizing cotton oil — is housed in a lipstick case influenced by the Valentino Garavani Studded Bag. $48, valentino-beauty.us…

More proof that Princess Kate is on the mend: Five months after revealing she’s battling cancer, the 42-year-old was spotted with Prince William, also 42, having fun with their three kids at the Gone Wild Festival near Anmer Hall, their home in Norfolk, England. Onlookers said the future queen playfully took part in a Nerf battle with Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and 6-year-old Prince Louis. According to one news outlet, Kate “grabbed a Nerf gun, ran around, and played stuck in the mud with her kids” and was having a “wholesome family day like any other normal family.” The royals arrived without fanfare and no photographs were taken of their fun day out. One organizer of the outdoor festival said that she was simply told a “very special…

Imagine a TV-scape with no Kardashians! Since 2007, the telegenic family has been living their lives in front of the cameras — and raking in hefty paychecks — first for E! and currently for Hulu. Behind their success, of course, is momager Kris Jenner, who has propelled her kids’ careers into the stratosphere. In late July, the show was renewed for 20 more episodes, but a streaming insider tells Star there’s no guarantee it will continue past that — much to the 68-year-old’s dismay. “Kris wants the show to go on forever, but the economic realities of the streaming world are creeping up on her,” says the insider. “Everything from marketing budgets to episode counts are getting tighter so streaming services can continue making a profit.” (And don’t ask any…

Nathalie Emmanuel At the premiere of The Killer, Nathalie was the epitome of fabulosity in a timeless Elie Saab Haute Couture number and metallic sandals. Léa Seydoux All eyes were on the French star at the premiere of The Second Act, where she donned a shimmery Louis Vuitton creation and beautiful jewelry from the fashion house. Rita Ora Red-haute! Looking beautiful as always, the songstress stood out in a sizzling Elie Saab Haute Couture confection at the Descendants: The Rise of Red premiere. Kylie Minogue The singer hit a major style high note in a sequin gown from Marmar Halim for the Summer Gala by Gala One. She enhanced the glamorous dress with beachy waves. Poppy Delevingne Embracing the sheer trend! Poppy opted for an ethereal Ermanno Scervino gown complemented…

IT’S a day parents both celebrate and dread. On Aug. 18, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner bid farewell to daughter Violet, dropping her off at Yale University to begin her freshman year of college. Before heading back to L.A., the proud parents treated their 18-year-old and middle child, Fin, 15, who joined them for the trip to the East Coast (son Samuel, 12, stayed home), to a goodbye meal at a restaurant near the Ivy League school’s New Haven, Conn., campus. “It was an emotional and exciting time for their family,” a source tells Star, adding that Ben and Jen, who nine years ago announced they were ending their decade-long marriage, are “so proud of Violet. The fact that she’s going to Yale is a testament to the love and…

CELEB PUZZLE #37 ACROSS 2 “I’ll be right there!” 7 Office-building area 13 More alluring 14 Miller of GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra 15 Sarah of Scrubs 16 Medium meeting 17 “Alice’s Restaurant” patron 18 Sailing the Pacific 20 Franken and Gore 21 Unpaved-road hazard 22 Singer/songwriter Tori 23 Alt. to Catholic 24 Tinted 25 Furniture material 26 Jenna Maroney portrayer on 30 Rock 30 Wicked deeds 31 Amateur’s opposites 32 Setting for The King and I 33 Struggle 34 Volcano output 37 Reagan was pres. of this 38 Adds zip to, with “up” 39 Kind of code or rug 40 Firenze’s land 42 Bull’s-eye site 44 Reef builders 45 What you take home 46 Good for cultivation 47 Placed one inside another DOWN 1 Movie trophy 2 1960s…

SUPER-7 CHALLENGE Answer all seven questions — and use the circled letters to unscramble the Super-7 Challenge solution. Answers below. 1 On Hacks, Jean Smart plays a legendary … 2 Vince Vaughn’s Bad Monkey is adapted from this author’s novel. 3 The Golden Girls was set in this state. 4 Vivica A. or Matthew. 5 Name the fictional Connecticut home to Gilmore Girls. 6 What series has a theme composed and sung by Marcus Mumford? 7 Keri Russell spy drama. SUPER-7 CHALLENGE When Chandler had cold feet before marrying Monica on Friends, where did he hide out? ANSWERS 1) COMEDIAN (C) 2) CARL HIAASEN (H E) 3) FLORIDA (F I) 4) FOX (F) 5) STARS HOLLOW (S) 6) TED LASSO (O) 7) THE AMERICANS (I) SUPER-7 CHALLENGE: (CHEFIFSOI) HIS OFFICE…