Table of contents for November 18, 2024 in Star Magazine

If you find yourself miles away from family this Thanksgiving, why not invite those closest to you to a Friendsgiving celebration? It’s a wonderful way to inspire a sense of community among the people who make your life sparkle. With simple tips from Skye Drynan, founder and CEO of the fashion mega brand House of Skye™, you can effortlessly create a memorable gathering. Set a Tablescape Instead of place cards, make friendship bracelets adorned with each guest’s name. Not only do they serve as cute decorations, they also double as heartfelt take-home favors. Also, think of the food as décor, like frozen grapes, cranberries, or pomegranate seeds that add a colorful touch to the table and keep drinks cold without watering them down. Create a Bountiful Bar Ask friends to…

After their acrimonious divorce, Christina Haack and Ant Anstead have made peace. “Ant and I share Hudson,” the HGTV star, 41, recently said of their 5-year-old son. “And I feel like he deserves to have us get along.” True, but sources tell Star that there was someone else who prompted the exes to make nice: Ant’s girlfriend of three years, Renée Zellweger. “She convinced Ant it’s silly to hold grudges and hated seeing him so worked up,” an insider says of the Bridget Jones star, 55. “Things are better now.” The exes had battled over custody of Hudson, with Ant, 45, arguing that Christina exploited the child in social media ads. Now the pair happily share pics of their boy playing soccer and having fun. “Renée hated seeing Ant so…

After three years together, Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz have called off their engagement. The pair were last spotted together at a play in NYC on Oct. 6, but in recent weeks, Zoë, 35, had been out and about without her ring from 44-year-old Channing. “They had a good time together and want to remain friends,” an insider tells Star. The duo seemed thrilled to work together in Blink Twice, Zoë’s directorial debut, which starred Channing. “Art is our love language,” she said at the film’s Aug. 23 premiere. That may have been part of the problem. As the Alabama-born Channing joked, his fiancée warned him, “She’s like, ‘I don’t do activities. I don’t go hiking. I just love movies.’” Says the insider, “She’s an artist and a poet, and…

Holding Court Washington, D.C., Oct. 24 No, she’s not the ref! Winnie Harlow wore a stylish take on black and white stripes as boyfriend Kyle Kuzma’s Washington Wizards took on the Boston Celtics. A Night at the Circus Los Angeles, Oct. 24 Cher joined boyfriend Alexander Edwards and his son Slash, 5, at the red carpet premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s kid-friendly touring show Kooza. (Slash’s mom is Alexander’s ex Amber Rose!) Poster Girl Los Angeles, Oct. 24 Paris Hilton sparkled at her sold-out performance at the Hollywood Palladium. “Thank you for celebrating this unforgettable moment with me and dancing through my journey,” said the Infinite Icon singer. What a Cash Grab Los Angeles, Oct. 24 Show her the money! Fans stuffed bills down Kesha’s dress — and partied with…

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As if ripped from a future Taylor Swift lyric, Taylor’s ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, and ex-friend, Kendall Jenner, have reportedly hit it off. A source reveals the super-private British actor, 33, and supermodel, 29, got chummy at a recent museum gala in L.A., even posing for a message-sending pic. “Joe likes Kendall, and they’re making plans to see each other soon,” claims the source. Taylor, 34, is on the outs with both parties: her six-year relationship with Joe ended abruptly last year, while her relationship with Kendall has been dicey since they both dated Harry Styles in 2013, becoming irreparable after her 2016 feud with Kim Kardashian. “Taylor’s convinced this has been engineered by the Kardashians just to upset her,” claims the source, adding that the truth may be less shady:…

WHEN Ariana Grande was 10, her mom took her to see Wicked on Broadway, followed by a backstage visit with the original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, who gifted her with a witch’s wand and shower gel the tween treated like a special potion. “Dipping a tiny little pinky in,” the 31-year-old recalled, adding, “I really think it was magical now.” No wonder: After 10 years of publicly vying for the pop-u-lar role, the former Nickelodeon star will hit the screen alongside British actress Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the movie adaptation of the Broadway hit, in theaters Nov. 22. As the “Thank U Next” singer put it, it’s her “dream role.” But the movies (part 2 will come in 2025) — based on Gregory Maguire’s novel about the complex friendship between…

CELEB PUZZLE #47 ACROSS 1 Idol contestant turned Oscar and Grammy winner Hudson 9 Manning and Whitney 13 Cause hostility in 14 Defeatist’s word 15 Generosity metaphor 16 Epps of House 17 Nobel Prize–winning physicist Niels 18 Place for a stud? 20 Fat meas. 21 Bring into accord 24 Run for a long pass 26 Choose 28 Call evil upon 29 2011 animated flick starring Salma Hayek 33 Shore of song 34 Eccentricity 35 More sharp, as pain 37 Itinerant folks 42 OT sections 43 Morse morsel 45 Bard’s home 46 Breakout hit for LeAnn Rimes 48 Theron of Young Adult 51 Faucet malfunction 52 Try to get off easier 53 Gardner, author of Perry Mason series 54 Symbol of sternness DOWN 1 Sci-fi crime lord 2 Modernist poet 3…

Strike a Pose Savannah, Ga., Oct. 27 Demi Moore was presented with the SCAD Savannah Film Festival’s Icon Award at a special screening of her body-horror movie, The Substance. In it, the 61-year-old plays an aging TV star who takes an injectable drug to transform into a younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley) — but at great cost. “I look for things that push me out of my comfort zone… [and] this touched on so many themes that we all face,” Demi said of taking the role. “Through the process of the film, I think I came out with greater acceptance of myself.”…

✪ Frankie Delgado, hosting a Halloween bash with Casa Azul where guests sipped on Casa Azul Tequila and snacked on Cookie Pop Oreo Halloween edition, in Hollywood. ✪ Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, getting into character at a Jimmy John’s shoot for their new Picklewich, on Tiktok. ✪ The Real Housewives of Miami’s Larsa Pippen and Kiki Barth, attending The Knot’s Celebration of Life for Guerdy Abraira, in Miami. ✪ Keke Palmer, celebrating her new role as Creme of Nature’s Chief Brand Officer at a dinner event in Brooklyn, N.Y. ✪ Charlie D’Amelio, Brooks Nader and Jessie J, stopping by Airbnb’s Beetlejuice Icon, in Hillsborough, N.J. ✪ Shaun White, popping the question to Nina Dobrev, at The Golden Swan in New York City.…

NOT Getting cheeky Butt seriously! Justin Bieber grabbed his wife Hailey Bieber’s behind as they left her Rhode event. NORMAL Making the cut Getting into the Halloween spirit! Crystal Kung Minkoff carved a jack-o’-lantern out of a pumpkin. NOT Looking long in the tooth Mouthing off! Grace McClung seemed to have been swallowed by a symbiote at the premiere of Venom: The Last Dance. NOT Always accessible Put your phone on mute! Ken Jeong interrupted his Walk of Fame ceremony for a very relaxed call. NORMAL Pump it up Saved by the tank! Tiffani Thiessen fueled her vehicle during a pit stop at the gas station. NOT Seeing double Take a bow — and a vow! Ralph Fiennes imitated his poster pose at the premiere of his Pope-election movie Conclave.…

Supermodel spawn! Gisele Bündchen is expecting a baby with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, and a source says the news was a “happy surprise” for the 44-year-old and the jiujitsu instructor, 37. “Gisele wanted another baby, that’s no secret in her circle,” adds the source. “Her philosophy was, if it’s meant to be, it will happen — and it did. She’s ecstatic.” Two years ago, the model divorced Tom Brady, dad to her two kids, Benjamin, 14, and 11-year-old Vivian. Prior to their split, the Brazil native had expressed her longing for a large brood, saying back in 2009, “I want to have a big family.” She wasn’t single long before her longtime friendship with fellow Brazilian Joaquim turned romantic in late 2022, shortly after she finalized her divorce. Since then, she’s…

Roll out the welcome mat! Just ahead of their one-year dating anniversary in January, Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have moved in together. “Oh, we’re unpacked, baby!” spilled the country star, whose new song “Baggage” touches on the “weight and gravity” of living with a boyfriend. A source says the “Peter Pan” singer and the Outer Banks actor, 32 — who met after Kelsea slid into the heartthrob’s DMs after her divorce from Morgan Evans — “want to spend all their free time together.” While both see moving in as a big step, they’re ready, says the insider, adding that Kelsea, for one, is being careful of her heart. The 31-year-old has described her parents’ divorce as “traumatic,” and her own five-year marriage to Morgan ended acrimoniously. Still, says the…

SAGITTARIUS NOV. 22–DEC. 21 Dreams can become real! Take care when making decisions at work. Expect a fun fling thanks to Jupiter and Mercury both in your love zone, but don’t say anything you don’t mean. CAPRICORN DEC. 22–JAN. 19 Don’t get stuck in the past! Whatever has happened is a lesson to learn from, so let it go and don’t dwell on the negative! Opportunities head your way, so make time for an image overhaul. AQUARIUS JAN. 20–FEB. 18 Your social life get a boost of fun and positive energy! This is a time to be lighthearted and not too serious. If your home, work and social life clash in some way, start trying to find more balance. PISCES FEB. 19–MARCH 20 Your work and love lives feel on…

ACROSS 1 Prune 5 Backyard storage site 9 Primary color 12 More secure 17 Partner of “go seek” 18 Fuzzy fruit 19 Much __ About Nothing 20 Living quarters 21 Try __ for size (2 words.) 22 Tech support caller 23 B.A. or Ph.D. 24 Same old, same old 25 Packages 27 Slender 29 Inclement 30 Under the weather 31 “Ta-ta!” 32 “Believe” singer 33 Flower holder 36 Yeats or Keats 37 Wily 38 Cereal serving 42 They catch robbers 43 Valuable stones 44 __ moment’s notice (2 words.) 45 Very early 46 Time of one’s life 47 You can dig it 48 Mother __ 51 Like Beethoven 52 Tomato sauce 55 Smallest 56 “__ It Romantic?” 57 Slangy turndown 58 Nautical 60 Water tester 62 Attention-getting sound 65 Skirt…

Maybe it’s time to purge his Instagram! Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are sparking engagement rumors, so why is he still following a bunch of women who seem to post nothing but bikini shots on Instagram? The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, even “liked” some shots after he began dating Taylor! “Travis, like lots of guys and like many athletes, has used social media as a way to meet women,” an insider tells Star, adding, “His ex Kayla Nicole said they first met via Instagram when Travis would like her photos.” Indeed, the Ohio native seems to prefer meeting on the ’gram. “The funny thing is, before Taylor, Travis would go out with his friends, party and talk to girls and be fun and flirty, but almost never met…

It has been an emotional time for Riley Keough as she promotes her late mother Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, which the 35-year-old helped complete. “Something drove me,” she recently said of finishing the book, adding that she didn’t want to leave anything of her mother’s “undone.” At the same time, the Daisy Jones & the Six star freely admits she regularly disregarded her mother’s wisdom — especially when it came to her career — revealing in Elle that Lisa Marie had tried to steer her away from acting, warning her that she would be judged harshly as Elvis Presley’s granddaughter. “[She said,] ‘You don’t want to be an embarrassing celebrity kid!’” Riley told the mag, adding that she feels being related to The King…

Tell us what you really think! Martha Stewart did not hold back when asked about the new Netflix documentary about her life. “I hate those last scenes. Hate them,” the 83-year-old told The New York Times, accusing filmmaker R.J. Cutler of trying to make her look bad, among other things. “Those last scenes with me looking like a lonely old lady walking hunched over in the garden? Boy, I told him to get rid of those,” the domestic diva said, explaining, “I had ruptured my Achilles’ tendon. I had to have this hideous operation. And so I was limping a little… He doesn’t even mention why.” (She also beefed that the director “chooses the ugliest angle” to shoot from: “I told him, ‘Don’t use that angle! That’s not the nicest…

Aja Naomi King The Lessons in Chemistry star charmed in an enchanting floral-adorned Giambattista Valli Haute Couture number complemented by Buccellati jewelry. Diane Kruger At the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, the actress made a fanciful statement in a romantic Prada design styled with a swept-up, retro-inspired ’do. Zoe Saldaña Sensational! Wearing a structured Emilia Wickstead creation and Anita Ko jewels, the Emilia Pérez darling was a vision at Variety’s 2024 Power of Women event. Tiffany Haddish For the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, the comedian shone bright in a strapless and bedazzled dress accessorized by bejeweled heels and cool-girl hoops. Vanessa Paradis Head turner! The French model and mom to Lily-Rose Depp looked flawless on the carpet in a tiered frock for the Opening Season Ballet Gala at the…

What age gap? Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan looked thrilled to be arm in arm with new boyfriend Jake Dunn on an October night out in London. The 37-year-old “isn’t bothered” about being 13 years older than the Renegade Nell actor, 24, says a source. “Jake isn’t either. He’s smitten and thinks she’s the most beautiful girl he’s set eyes on, and funny too.” The two sparked dating rumors this summer after cozy hangs at a London bar and music festival. They appeared to confirm the buzz with their recent PDA-heavy night out. Says the insider, “They really hit it off over the summer. They both love reading and board games — their idea of a perfect date is sitting at a pub and playing Scrabble.” The insider adds that the…

SUPER-7 CHALLENGE Answer all seven questions — and use the circled letters to unscramble the Super-7 Challenge solution. Answers below. 1 Michael Buble is a coach on this music competition show. 2 Name the Kansas town where Somebody Somewhere is set. 3 Travis Kelce has a part on this Ryan Murphy series. 4 Halle or Fred. 5 Who succeeded Johnny Carson as Tonight Show host? 6 The Big Bang Theory science gang worked at this college. 7 What kind of Playlist did Jane Levy’s Zoey have? SUPER-7 CHALLENGE Crooner Jack Jones sang the theme for this series. ANSWERS 1) THE VOICE (V O) 2) MANHATTAN (T T) 3) GROTESQUERIE (E) 4) BERRY (B E) 5) JAY LENO (L O) 6) CALTECH (H) 7) EXTRAORDINARY (A) SUPER-7 CHALLENGE: (VOTTEBELOHA) THE LOVE…