Table of contents for August 16, 2021 in Us Weekly

KAITLYN DEVER Rock ’n’ roll glam! The Booksmart actress — who stars in the big screen adaptation of the Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen (in theaters this September) — played up her cool-girl vibe in a Saint Laurent look with $645 pumps on July 17.…

DJ Khaled is a doting dad to two sons — Asahd, 4, and Aalam, 18 months — with wife Nicole Tuck. But he teases that baby No. 3 isn’t off the table! “Whatever God gives us, I’m ready,” says the Grammy winner, 45, adding that he and Tuck, also 45, have talked about expanding their family. “She just had our two beautiful boys, [so I want to] make sure that she’s [alright].” Here Khaled tells Us more about his life at home. Q: What is your wife like as a mom? I [recently] got some flowers and made her an award, “Mother Award of the Century.” You sit back and realize [moms] do a lot. It’s a non-stop job when you have kids. Q: Who’s the stricter parent? “Nicole, whatever…

On July 29, when actress Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney for releasing her recent Marvel film Black Widow in both theaters and on Disney+ the same day, it sent Hollywood insiders reeling. Johansson’s claim? Because her salary was largely based on box office performance, and the studio never disclosed the movie would also be on the streaming platform, she was being unfairly compensated. But reps for Disney hit back at the star, noting she’d already received $20 million for the role, and her lawsuit was “especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.” However, a source tells Us Johansson, 36, won’t back down. “She’s determined to stand up for what she believes is fair,” says the source,…

• Kathy Griffin (above) underwent surgery on Aug. 2 to remove half of her left lung after being diagnosed with stage I cancer — despite having never smoked. “Surgery went well and as planned,” a rep for the actress tells Us. “Doctors say [there weren’t] any surprises.” • She’s cashing in! Reese Witherspoon has sold her media company, Hello Sunshine, for a reported $900 million. • General Hospital actor Jay Pickett, 60, passed away suddenly from unknown causes while filming a movie on July 30. • Singer Nelly and Shantel Jackson have broken up after dating for over six years. “We’re… just friends,” Jackson confirmed. • Rapper Fetty Wap’s 4-year-old daughter Lauren Maxwell has died of unknown causes. He shared the young girl with ex Turquoise Miami. • Bob Odenkirk was…

MAETA Kylie Jenner is a fan of this up-and-coming R&B songstress, whose sultry vocals pair perfectly with hip-hop beats on singles like “Habits” and “B**ch Don’t Be Mad.” (Apple Music) PLANT PROPER Celebs like Whitney Port get their greenery at this retailer that carries plants boasting air quality benefits and pet friendliness. (From $10, plantproper.com) CELSIUS The energy drink that boosts metabolism and burns fat (loved by Olivia Culpo!) now comes in Tropical Vibe, a new flavor that combines starfruit and pineapple. (celsius.com) NO, THANK YOU This skincare line is scientifically formulated with full-spectrum CBD for cleansing and pain relief. The best part? All products are free of harmful ingredients like sulfates and parabens. (From $18, nty.co) FIOL PROSECCO ROSÉ With notes of wild strawberry and raspberry and hints of…

Five summers ago, Suicide Squad — in which a group of super-villains are coerced into working together to defeat a powerful enemy — was dead on arrival. This sequel proves that bad can indeed be good. Well, better. See ya Will Smith and Jared Leto; hi again to Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, who, along with the likes of Idris Elba and John Cena’s criminals, are sent to destroy a lethal creature in a mission dubbed Project Starfish. If they fail or bail, they die. The irreverent attitude is rampant, as several members spectacularly bite it before the climactic battle. The scenes are played for laughs, though please note new director James Gunn sprinkles his film with ugly and potentially off-putting violence. When Harley puts a bullet into a villain, blood…

SUNDAY 8/8 THE L WORD: GENERATION Q When season 2 debuts, Bette (Jennifer Beals) is forced to reexamine everything in her personal and professional life. Meanwhile, Shane (Katherine Moennig) throws herself into work. (Showtime, 10 P.M.) MONDAY 8/9 THE BACHELORETTE After an up-and-down season, Katie Thurston’s journey to find love comes to an end. Here’s hoping it’s a happy one! (ABC, 8 P.M.) TUESDAY 8/10 FANTASY ISLAND In this semi-anthology series (a reboot of the classic TV series) guests at a luxury resort have their wildest dreams fulfilled. Roselyn Sanchez stars as Elena, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. (Fox, 9 P.M.) WEDNESDAY 8/11 THE CHALLENGE: SPIES, LIES & ALLIES In season 37 of the hit show, 17 international players join U.S. reality stars as they all compete for…

1. I’m a huge fan of classical music. I grew up singing opera and playing the trumpet. 2. I was born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island, N.Y. 3. I absolutely love hosting dinner parties for my friends.  4. I enjoy cooking Italian dishes. Penne alla vodka is my [specialty]! 5. When I go visit my parents, I still sleep in the bedroom that I grew up in. 6. My favorite movie series is Harry Potter. 7. I have at least three coffees a day. 8. I’m a neat freak. I like to have a clean home all the time. It makes me feel good.  9. I love listening to demos in my car. 10. I have a huge tomato garden in my backyard. My father grew up on…

“I lost $10,000 that night. But you know what I won? My wife.”On taking Cardi B to the 2017 Super Bowl for their first dateOFFSET “People would take pictures of us walking on set and I looked like… his tiny child.”On her Jungle Cruise costar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson being a big guy in real lifeEMILY BLUNT “I can’t look at an alcoholic drink ever again. It was insane.”On being hungover after day drinking with Seth MeyersLORDE “If you can see the dirt on them, clean them. Otherwise, there’s no point.”On not giving his kids regular bathsASHTON KUTCHER “How else would I be? Like, would I be unhappy? Like, I hate true love?”On being happy for Ben Affleck and Jennifer LopezMATT DAMON…

Deja vu! Randall Emmett already has two daughters — London and Rylee — with ex-wife Ambyr Childers, but he’s experiencing fatherhood all over again with his 4-month-old daughter, Ocean. “She’s smiling at me [now],” the producer, who shares the infant with fiancée Lala Kent, tells Us. “She grabs my hands with little fingers. It’s all happening — the personality.” While Emmett, 50, loves watching Kent, 30, bond with their little one, he admits that the Vanderpump Rules star is “running on fumes” while raising their daughter and filming the Bravo show. “[Lala] wants to be with the baby at all times,” explains Emmett. “[So] she’ll have me or the nannies standing off camera.” Even though she’s exhausted, Kent’s is already talking about another. “I’m like, ‘Slow down!’” jokes Emmett, adding…

In 2013, Kelly Clarkson joked that she was losing her creative touch because of how in love she was with her new husband Brandon Blackstock. “I’m too happy!” she said at the time. But Clarkson, 39, changed her tune after announcing the end of their seven-year marriage in June 2020. Now, the parents of River, 7, and Remington, 5, are battling over money, with Blackstock, 44, recently being granted a whopping $200,000 a month in spousal support. “It’s only temporary,” a source tells Us of the payout, noting the exes have a prenup and that their divorce will soon be finalized. Still, the financial demands are upsetting to Clarkson, who has also been fighting with the music manager over $1.4 million, which Blackstock and his management company claim she owes.…

1. MOMENT OF ZEN After waking up, Sanders reflects and writes. “Journaling is a self-care priority,” she explains. “So is burning sage. It brings in positive energy to keep me focused.” 2. PUPPY PLAYTIME “Kilo is always ready [to play] fetch!” the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model says of devoting part of her morning to running around with her huskie. “I get a tiring game in with him no matter what!” 3. AHH… THE SPA Sanders (a.k.a. Golden Barbie) likes to indulge in a massage as often as possible, which she says helps her mental health. “It’s good for workout recovery, but it’s extremely important for those living with anxiety to relax and release.” 4. EATING RIGHT The 30-year-old beauty keeps her energy up by incorporating tons of fruits and veggies…

The opening night selection of the recent Cannes Film Festival is a highly experimental, 140-minute musical with a striking, fever dream-like visual style. In other words, it’s for open-minded cinephiles only. Adam Driver stars as a self-loathing, anarchistic standup comic married to a renowned opera soprano (Marion Cotillard). After they welcome an ethereal baby girl named Annette, their lives turn even more tumultuous. (Just to underline the weirdness, said baby resembles a marionette.) This drama is set to songs by the pop-art duo known as Sparks — and some of the music, especially the first number “So May We Start,” is alluring. The morally repellent storyline, which meditates on the pitfalls of fame, is not. Pass, or catch it on Amazon on Aug. 20. MR…

Thanks to her gold medal in floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympic Games, gymnast Jade Carey is well on her way to becoming an athletic icon. “It’s definitely cool that little kids are going to look up to me,” the 21-year-old Arizona native tells Us. “I hope that I can inspire them to follow their dreams.” Q: Who has been your idol over the years? Nastia Liukin is definitely the person I’ve looked up to. She’s really great and has been there for me throughout this whole thing. Q: How do you handle your nerves before a big routine? I really try to focus and remember my training in the gym — don’t do anything extra, and don’t do anything less. Q: How did you keep up with training during…

HODA KOTB “[She] withdrew from team competition after vault… stayed and cheered on her teammates… She already won,” tweeted the Today show host. KERRY WASHINGTON “It takes the strength, power and bravery of a champion to put your health first,” wrote Washington. “[Simone], we love you.” JUSTIN BIEBER Bieber posted a heartfelt message to Biles on Instagram saying he understood her plight. “So proud of you,” he declared. JANET JACKSON “Putting your mental health [first] is putting you [first]. I stand with you,” the “Control” singer posted on social media. ALY RAISMAN “I can’t imagine the bravery that it takes to just say, ‘I’m not going to do it today,’” said Biles’ former teammate. ADAM RIPPON “Sending her so much love,” tweeted the former Olympic ice skater. “It’s easy to…