‘The Bachelorette’ Charity Lawson on ‘Advocating’ for Herself as Fourth Woman of Color on Franchise: ‘To Be in This Role Was Huge’

substance abuse and mental health issues — is seen holding onto the building’s pillars, wearing black flip-flops, a camouflage short-sleeve shirt that hung off one shoulder and matching joggers.She also appeared to be reading aloud from what looks to be a journal while sitting on the outdoor steps, as captured in disturbing video footage and photographs.At one point, a disheveled Locklear aggressively pointed at something in the book, slammed it shut and continued to talk to herself before making her way down a staircase.The beloved blonde’s bizarre behavior comes as friends are allegedly worried that the veteran TV star — long known as the “secret weapon” who famously saved once ailing shows such as “Melrose Place” and “Spin City” — may have started drinking again, according to multiple sources.A man — presumably her fiancé, Chris Heisser, also 61 — dropped her off for the appointment and waited for her for almost an hour in the parking lot until she was done taking a moment for herself. Eventually, Locklear is seen sprinting across the street and hopping into the man’s SUV.The Post has contacted a rep for Locklear for comment.Locklear made her return to acting with the Meghan McCain-produced 2021 Lifetime flick “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story.” It was her first role since she “overdosed” in 2018, followed by a rehab stint and her arrest for the alleged assault of an EMT worker called to her home during a domestic dispute.But in 2020, “The Perfect Man” alum happily celebrated one year of sobriety.

J. Kim Murphy “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is staying in line with some tempered box office expectations, still tracking to fall in line with estimates that had pegged the film with an opening between $80 million and $85 million through the Fourth of July holiday. The Harrison Ford finale earned $11.8 million on Monday, pushing its domestic total to $71 million. Unlike some other holidays, Independence Day isn’t exactly the largest box office booster — with families hitting the beach, barbecuing red meat and waiting for fireworks, filmgoing isn’t exactly at the top of the agenda for most Americans. Rather, it’s the time off around the Fourth that can offer some extra lift to studio tentpoles.

Monday night's episode of , the tennis pro won the chance to break the franchise's all-time kissing record, and did just that by laying one on Charity Lawson for four minutes and 25 seconds.«It's crazy. I had no idea what to expect coming into today and I'm just buzzing right now,» Joey told ET's Denny Directo after the smooch. «That was unbelievable.»Joey got the opportunity to break the franchise's record after impressing Charity and former Bachelorettes Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey in several rounds of competition, that required him to answer questions and make out with his hand.«The make-out with the hand, I'm interested to look back on that one.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent SPOILER ALERT:This story discusses major plot developments in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which is now playing in theaters. Shaunette Renée Wilson (“The Resident,” “Black Panther”) landed the role of a lifetime when she was cast opposite Harrison Ford in his final “Indiana Jones” film. Wilson was hand-picked by director James Mangold to play Agent Mason in the major summer release. After a Zoom meeting with Mangold, she was cast and didn’t even have to audition, but when she received the script, she wanted to implement some changes.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent On “The Idol,” Da’Vine Joy Randolph brings a rare bit of heart to the much-discussed show. Playing Destiny, Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) manager, the actor portrays one of the only stabilizing forces surrounding the sexualized pop star who has been wrapped up in a dangerous world, led by wannabe musician and cult leader Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye). Randolph was hand-picked by “Idol” co-creator Sam Levinson after the “Euphoria” creator took over the show during a complete overhaul in which he shot it again, after an initial version helmed by Amy Seimetz was completely scrapped, Randolph says. Controversy began before the show even premiered, with a Rolling Stone article that claimed production on “The Idol” had gone “disgustingly off the rails” and that Levinson’s version played like “twisted torture porn.”

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent Hannah Brown, known as a former star of “The Bachelorette,” is launching a podcast with SiriusXM, Variety has learned exclusively. “Better Tomorrow With Hannah Brown” is a new lifestyle podcast hosted by Brown, as she seeks to answer life’s big questions: “Am I better today than I was yesterday?” and, “How can I learn to be better tomorrow?” The weekly series will premiere on July 19. Brown’s podcast will build on those questions, focusing on topics like confidence, relationships, love, faith and making time for yourself. Brown will be joined by guests on the series, including experts, celebrity friends, artists and entrepreneurs.

Charity Lawson raised some eyebrows during the premiere of The Bachelorette this week.

On the day before the cameras are set to start rolling, Raquel Leviss’ future on Vanderpump Rules still remains uncertain in the wake of her affair with costar Tom Sandoval.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent SPOILER ALERT: This contains spoilers for the Season 20 premiere of “The Bachelorette,” which aired on June 26 on ABC. On “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” the very first red rose of the season — dubbed the “first impression rose” — is handed out by the lead on the first night in the mansion to a contestant they have their eye on. As Bachelor Nation knows, this rose often indicates a frontrunner who regularly ends up as a finalist by the end of the season. On Charity Lawson’s season premiere of “The Bachelorette” on Monday night, she handed out her first impression rose to a suitor who seemingly might also be the season’s villain.

Charity Lawson is breaking down all of the drama to come on . At the conclusion of Monday's season 20 premiere, fans got a peek at the rest of Charity's journey for love, and it's safe to say it will be a wild ride.«I'm here to find a husband, someone who's truly going to show up, love me, and be there for me. I've never had that,» Charity shares at the start of the preview, before footage shows her bungee jumping, spending time on the beach, and jet skiing with her suitors, as well as getting a visit from Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia.Charity's men are clearly smitten with her, with one guy calling her the «whole package,» and another praising her as «such an empathetic, passionate woman.»«I have such a great group of guys,» she says.

The Bachelorette is back – and Charity Lawson is breaking down the biggest moments from the season 20 premiere on Us Weekly’s “Here for the Right Reasons” podcast.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent “The Bachelorette” launched its 20th season Monday night, marking the first season to air without franchise creator Mike Fleiss on board — except Fleiss’ name still appeared when the credits rolled. During the ending credits at the conclusion of the episode, the very last name to appear on-screen was Fleiss’ accompanied by the words “created by.” Unlike past seasons, Fleiss was not credited as an “executive producer” and his production company, Next Entertainment, was not listed. In former seasons, Fleiss’ name appeared first on the credits, instead of last.

Charity Lawson is dishing on the season premiere of . In an interview with ET's Denny Directo, the child and family therapist broke down the biggest moments from the start of her journey for love.The episode began with Charity explaining what she wants out of the show, namely a relationship like her parents, who have been married for 48 years.«I take away so much from what my parents have modeled and how they view love,» she told ET.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the Season 20 premiere of ABC’s The Bachelorette.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the Season 20 premiere of ABC’s The Bachelorette.

As “The Bachelorette” season 20 made its grand premiere tonight on ABC, Charity Lawson, originally appearing on season 27 of “The Bachelor”, steps into the spotlight looking for love.

The Bachelorette is back tonight and we’re bringing you photos and info about all 25 contestants!

One of Charity Lawson’s Bachelorette contestants is already standing out from the rest of the pack — for better or for worse.

Falling “in love” with more than one contestant is a cautionary tale in Bachelor Nation, but as Charity Lawson gears up to relive her journey on season 20 of The Bachelorette, she insists it can happen to anyone.