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Stars in lockup. Plenty of reality TV personalities have faced legal trouble over the years, but only a handful have served time for their crimes.

James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek are the proud parents of six children. And on Wednesday the former Dawson's Creek star paid extra special attention to daughter Annabel when he posted a series of daddy-daughter snaps, while wishing her a very happy birthday. '9 years old today. 9 years of getting to live in the same house with sweet, loving kindness personified,' Van Der Beek, 45, began the post, which was just the first of many loving compliments he heaped his little girl's way.

Paying her dues. When Sheryl Lee Ralph won her first Primetime Emmy Award in September 2022, the Abbott Elementary star was overcome with emotion after spending more than 40 years working in Hollywood.

“Violent Night,” 2022’s “Bad Santa”-meets-“Die Hard” action movie, was a sleeper hit, making more than $75 million globally on a budget of only $25 million. (Plus untold riches from its PVOD release shortly after its theatrical bow.) The Tommy Wirkola-directed and David Harbour-starring film saw Santa Claus, who in this mythology was originally an ancient Norse warrior, defend a family from killer thieves and also suggested a broader world. And don’t worry, there will be more Christmases for Harbour’s Santa to save.

Shake-a-doo! It’s been nearly 20 years since Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! hit theaters in 2004.

Amanda Bynes‘ return to her roots at ’90s Con is going to be all that!

Chloë Sevigny enjoyed some quality time with her two-year-old son Vanja as they enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York City on Wednesday afternoon.While pushing her toddler across the street in a black and beige stroller, the 48-year-old Big Love star sported a navy varsity jacket, green sweatpants and a pair of brown leather clogs.For their laid-back outing, the Oscar nominee opted to wear her blonde hair in a low ponytail, minimal makeup and black socks.  Out and about: Chloë Sevigny enjoyed some quality time with her two-year-old son Vanja as they enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York City on Wednesday afternoonSevigny's little boy looked joyous as he smiled bright while bundled up in a puffer coat, jeans and black boots. Sevigny, who shares her tot with art gallery director Siniša Mačković, announced the birth of their first child in May, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic.His birth came just two months after the couple tied the knot in her hometown of Darien, Connecticut.  Casual: While pushing her toddler across the street in a black and beige stroller, the 48-year-old Big Love star sported a navy varsity jacket, green sweatpants and a pair of brown leather clogs All bundled up: For their laid-back outing, the Oscar nominee opted to wear her blonde hair in a low ponytail, minimal makeup and black socksIn addition to sharing the exciting news, the Boys Don't Cry star posted an adorable family photo with her spouse and baby boy as she breastfed him from a hospital bed.'Welcome to the world Vanja Sevigny Mačković Born May 2nd New York City Thank you to all the staff at Mt.

Amanda Bynes was seen stepping out for coffee in Los Angeles on Wednesday, after news broke that she participate in an All That reunion at 90’s Con. Following confirmation that she will make her first public appearance since the end of her eight-year conservatorship, the 36-year-old actress looked relaxed as she got a cup of java. During her laid-back outing, the Sydney White star wore a black hoodie, matching leggings, a pair of white Converse sneakers and her dark locks in a high ponytail.  Laid-back look: Amanda Bynes was seen stepping out for coffee in Los Angeles on Wednesday, after news broke that she participate in an All That reunion at 90’s ConHer outing comes after news broke that she would reunite with her All That co-stars for the upcoming '90s Con Panel - 23 years after the original show ended.  The Nickelodeon actor, who starred on the sketch comedy show from 1996-2000, revealed she will appear at the event - running from March 17-19 at the Connecticut Convention Center - alongside Kel Mitchell, 44, Danny Tamberelli, 40, and Lori Beth Denberg, 46.The She's The Man actress told People: 'I'm really excited to reunite with my cast mates and meet the fans at '90s Con. Coffee run: Following confirmation that she will make her first public appearance since the end of her eight-year conservatorship, the 36-year-old actress looked relaxed as she got a cup of java Casual: During her laid-back outing, the Sydney White star wore a black hoodie, matching leggings, a pair of white Converse sneakers and her dark locks in a high ponytail Mitchell said: 'Last year, I had a blast at '90s Con promoting my book and new single Blessed Mode.

Amanda Bynes, along with fellow former All That cast members Lori Beth Denberg, Danny Tamberelli and Kel Mitchell, will reunite at 90’s Con for the show’s largest reunion since the popular Nickelodeon series wrapped 18 years ago. It also marks Bynes’ first major public appearance since her conservatorship ended last year. Hosted by Thats4Entertainment, the convention runs March 17-19 in Hartford, CT.

, is reuniting with a bunch of her All That costars at an upcoming panel. The show is gone but never forgotten.If you were a comedy-loving kid in the ’90s—and your house had cable—you simply had to watch Nickelodeon's kid version of Saturday Night Live. I may have sent in an audition tape.

Amanda Bynes will reunite with her All That co-stars for the upcoming '90s Con Panel - 23 years after the original show ended.The actress, 36, who starred on the sketch comedy show from 1996-2000, revealed she will appear at the event - running from March 17-19 at the Connecticut Convention Center - alongside Kel Mitchell, 44, Danny Tamberelli, 40, and Lori Beth Denberg, 46.The She's The Man actress told People: 'I'm really excited to reunite with my cast mates and meet the fans at '90s Con. She's back: Amanda Bynes will reunite with her All That co-stars for the upcoming '90s Con Panel - 23 years after the original show endedMitchell said: 'Last year, I had a blast at '90s Con promoting my book and new single Blessed Mode.

Two former ESPN employees are suing ESPN in federal court, alleging its COVID-19 vaccine requirement violated religious freedom rights, according to reports. 

AMC Networks has acquired the rights to John Maxim’s popular Bannerman spy book series for development as a potential television series. The project hails from Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, Ironman), Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead, Creepshow) via his overall deal with AMC Networks, and Brian Witten (Creepshow, Friday the 13th). Jeffrey Maxim is also attached as a consulting producer. It was announced today during AMC Networks’ TCA presentation in Pasadena, CA.

Drama off the island? Former Survivor winners Parvati Shallow and Sandra Diaz-Twine shaded one another on social media.

Bring it on! Darcey & Stacey season 4 is jam-packed with drama and Us Weekly has an exclusive sneak peek at the Silva twins’ new adventures in Miami.

Owning up. UFC president Dana White admitted to slapping his wife, Anne Stella White, during an altercation on New Year’s Eve.

Robert Joseph “Bob” Dowling, the former publisher and editor in chief of The Hollywood Reporter for 17 years, died December 30 after a short illness. He was 83.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 is coming to MTV and the network has revealed who will join the judging panel throughout the season to find “America’s Next Drag Superstar.”

Cassie made the streets of New York City her runway on Wednesday evening.The songstress, 36, wore a simple black top underneath a floor-sweeping trench coat and showed off her toned legs as she walked.Earlier, the Me & U singer stepped out in another bold look with a contemporary faux-fur white coat with a brick textile pattern and graffiti drawings. Model material: Cassie, 36, made the streets of New York City her runway on Wednesday eveningThe Connecticut-born model donned black gloves and wore a pair of black suede heel boots.

EXCLUSIVE: Black Adam breakout Sarah Shahi is set to executive produce and star in the Christmas film The Hollys with 17 Again helmer Burr Steers attached to direct. The film, co-written by Floriana Lima, Yolanda Pecoraro, and Ilaria Urbinati, will be produced by Denise Di Novi and Margaret French Isaac of Di Novi Pictures.  The package is just starting to go out to financiers.

Two-time Oscar nominee Bruce Dern (The Hateful Eight), Tyrese Gibson (Fast & Furious franchise), Shawnee Smith (Saw franchise), and Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black) have signed on to horror film, The Skulleton.

RuPaul’s Drag Race is back for Season 15 and this time on MTV. A two-part premiere will set off the race to find “America’s Next Drag Superstar” that will win a cash prize of $200,000. The new season will start on Friday, January 6 at 8 p.m. ET.

She said yes! Allison Williams is engaged to boyfriend Alexander Dreymon one year after they welcomed their first child.

Allison Williams and Alexander Dreymon made their red carpet debut as a couple after dating for three years.

Allison Williams looked amazing Wednesday night as she and beau Alexander Dreymon walked their first red carpet together.The lovebirds, 34 and 39 respectively, put on a glitzy and loved-up display at the M3GAN movie premiere nearly one year after quietly welcoming a child.The German actor sweetly planted a kiss on the Girls alum's cheek during one sweet moment. Allison stars in the upcoming horror/sci-fi film, helmed by director Gerard Johnstone.

Charli D'Amelio showed off her slim figure while arriving to the YouTube Streamy Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The internet personality, 18, donned a low-cut black top which showed off a silver of her toned tummy. The top was backless, putting the whole of her slender torso on display as she turned away from onlookers.   Toned: Charli D'Amelio showed off her slim figure while arriving to the YouTube Streamy Awards in Beverly Hills on SundayShe added a tight, matching skirt to her ensemble, and it was slit in the front from her knee to her foot.  The Connecticut native stood on tall black high heels and parted her silky, jet black hair in the middle. Charli was just one of many YouTubers who attended the big internet awards show.   Low-cut: The internet personality, 18, donned a low-cut black top which showed off a silver of her toned tummy Backless: The top was backless, putting the whole of her slender torso on display as she turned away from onlookers Standing tall: The Connecticut native stood on tall black high heels and parted her silky, jet black hair in the middle Winner! D'Amelio won an award in the show's Lifestyle categoryShe posed alongside Avani Gregg at the event who wore a form-fitting red dress, slit high on her left thigh. Tana Mongeau donned a fiery red gown which accentuated her ample chest. She matched it to cherry red heels and mesh elbow-length gloves as well. She pulled her platinum blonde locks back into a loose bun. Jay Shetty kept it casual in a white button-down shirt over a black shirt and leather pants.

EXCLUSIVE: MGM is repping sales on the new movie version of Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ben Foster and Colin Morgan. 

Filming has wrapped on an under-the-radar screen adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning play, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ben Foster and Colin Morgan.

Jen Shah's trial date has been pushed back until next year, after she plead guilty to charges of organizing a $5million telemarketing scam that targeted hundreds of elderly people.The 49-year-old Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s new court date is set for January 6, 2023. In court documents, obtained by Us Weekly, it was revealed that 'Judge Sidney H. Stein approved the rescheduling on Wednesday, November 23.'  After the holidays: Jen Shah's trial date has been pushed back until next year, after she plead guilty to charges of organizing a $5million telemarketing scam that targeted hundreds of elderly peopleIn July, Shah plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, with the US attorney dropping her second count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.  Shah's assistant Stuart Smith previously admitted his part in the same scam, and had been due to testify against his former employer, until her guilty plea.The US attorney’s office says Shah faces the maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, but NBC Connecticut reports that a plea deal will actually see her serve a maximum of 14 years.  Approved: The 49-year-old Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s new court date is set for January 6, 2023 A few extra months of freedom: In court documents, obtained by Us Weekly , it was revealed that 'Judge Sidney H.

EXCLUSIVE: Filming has wrapped in northwestern Connecticut on slasher feature Founders Day, the latest feature from fraternal writing-director duo Erik and Carson Bloomquist and production outfit Mainframe Pictures.

Offering his two cents. Captain Lee addressed Eddie Lucas‘ potential return to Below Deck after the bosun claimed their cast was the “lowest-paid” at Bravo.

A real reboot! Andy Cohen revealed that the cast for the upcoming Real Housewives of New York City spinoff, RHONY: Legacy, is “close” to being finalized.

Seven-time Grammy winner John Mayer and Jim Henson Company exec Faryal Ganjehei attended Camp High Collective's anniversary, which was held at celeb-favorite Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on Monday night.The 45-year-old musician chivalrously held the SUV door open for the Cal State Northridge grad as they emerged from the seaside soirée in honor of the brand marketing agency.Faryal - wearing a fur coat over a leopard-print mini-dress and black knee-high boots - also arrived to the party with John in the same SUV.

3RD UPDATE: A judge in Connecticut on Thursday awarded the families the Sandy Hook shooting victims another $473 million in punitive damages to be paid by Inforwars founder Alex Jones. It comes after the jury awarded the families $965 million in compensatory damages after finding that Jones was liable for spreading lies about the 2012 school massacre, in which 26 people were murdered, including 20 children.

amfAR chair Jenna Dewan and her longtime fiancé Steve Kazee glammed up to attend 12th annual LA gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Thursday.The Connecticut-born 41-year-old left little to the imagination - flashing her panties in a black-sheer plunging Georges Chakra gown and Jacob & Co. jewelry selected by stylist Brad Goreski.Hairstylist Cherilyn Farris coiffed Jenna's sideswept raven mane, make-up artist Tonya Brewer applied her artisy cat eyeliner, and nail artist Zola Ganzorigt painted her vampy manicure.

Lena Dunham has revealed she's built a house '10 feet behind' her parents' home as she seeks to strike the perfect balance between 'dependence and solitude.'Speaking to Architectural Digest, the Girls actress, 36, admitted she used to 'dread ever leaving' her childhood home growing up, so has now ensured she never has to with the construction of a one and a half bedroom home in Connecticut.The star said her ongoing love of the 'culture of her family' and her longing for a 'sense of permanence' amid the pandemic flitting between London, Brooklyn and Manhattan led to her family beginning construction on her colorful new home. Wow: Lena Dunham has revealed she's built a house '10 feet behind' her parents' home as she seeks to strike the perfect balance between 'dependence and solitude.Lena's parents, artist Laurie Simmons, 73, and painter father Carroll Dunham, 72, spearheaded the project, with the star's home - The Carriage House - built on the plot of land where the former boarding school family compound is.Lena revealed her initial vision for her dream home was to 'paint the house pink so it looks like I live in a strawberry' - an idea vetoed by her  architect David Bers and contractor Rick McCue.