Chely Wright is now mom to two early birds. The singer's twin sons with her wife Lauren Blitzer Wright were expected to debut this summer, but they pushed up their arrival to May 18. [Gossip Cop]
Beyoncé Bump Watch 2013 is still going strong, as her husband Jay-Z has *allegedly* said that she's not pregnant, as earlier reports have claimed. [HuffPost]
Former "30 Rock" star Katrina Bowden is "in complete wedded bliss" at the moment, as she just tied the knot with musician Ben Jorgensen in Brooklyn on Sunday. [Katrina Bowden's Twitter]
Steer clear of Kristen Stewart: the actress is supposedly in "a terrible mood" now that her relationship with Robert Pattinson has reportedly hit another breaking point. [People]
We wish we had context for the timing of Justin Bieber's encounter with Selena Gomez backstage at the Billboard Music Awards - you know, the one that clearly disgusted Taylor Swift (check out the face she makes at about the 1:01 mark). If the run-in was after Bieber was booed onstage, we're surprised that Gomez wasn't showing more sympathy.
George Michael was in a car accident today, but thankfully he's come out of it with just a few minor scrapes. His rep told CNN in a statement, “George Michael was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a traffic accident yesterday evening, no third party was involved. He is being treated for superficial cuts and bruises but is fine. We have no further comment at this time.”
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles is launching a solo country career - and she's tapped Rick Rubin to help her do it. (Nettles, consider our interest piqued.) [THR]
Amazon's potential "Zombieland" series is dead - as in really dead, not like "Night of the Living Dead" - and it's all your fault. The show's co-creator blasted the pilot's critics on Twitter saying that they "successfully hated it out of existence." (Anyone know how that works? We have a few things we'd like to hate out of existence at the moment ...) [LAT]
After this monkey business - in the truest sense of the phrase - Justin Bieber should consider just getting a pet fish. The singer now reportedly owes Germany "thousands" after he left his pet monkey in the care of a German animal shelter while he was on tour. [Rolling Stone]
Cheryl Cole might be the one person to publicly defend Kim Kardashian's maternity style. The former "X Factor" judge wrote a long message of support to the reality star on Twitter, sending Kimmy her "best wishes." [MTV]
A new trailer for "Dexter's" eighth and final season has landed - get into it:
It's official: Shakira is out on "The Voice," and Christina Aguilera is back in. (Says new mom Shakira, "my poor baby's so tired [of] flying such long distances.") Usher's return, however, is more up in the air. [E!/THR]
Demi Lovato, in a nod to the arrival of her new album, "Demi," has gotten fresh ink. The singer and "X Factor" judge has "now I'm a warrior" inscribed on her left shoulder. [Demi Lovato's Twitter]
"Scandal" star Tony Goldwyn's wife is one person likely planning to avoid the series' second season finale tonight. The actor has admitted that his steamy romps with co-star Kerry Washington are "a problem" for his better half. [Us Weekly]
There's tons of speculation about who will and won't be coming back to "Saturday Night Live," now that Bill Hader has confirmed his exit. Funny enough, the one guy who's got a new job already - Seth Meyers - has said that he's for sure returning in the fall. [NYMag's Vulture]
A portrait of late "Golden Girls" star Bea Arthur has been sold for millions - $1.9 million to be exact. What makes the John Currin work standout? She's topless - even though Arthur never actually posed for the painting. [NYP]
On top of being cast in Jon Favreau's upcoming movie, "Chef," Scarlett Johansson has also lined up her directorial debut. (Busy girl!) The actress will helm an adaptation of Truman Capote's "Summer Crossing." [Deadline]
"Star Trek Into Darkness" actress Zoe Saldana might've found a new beau after an on-again, off-again situation with Bradley Cooper. The actress has been spotted with Italian artist Marco Perego. [People]
There's a new "Pacific Rim" trailer out, delivering even more ginormous robots and aliens from the sea - because why not?
And now, may we present to you the Tobias Fünke audition "sizzle" reel ("Arrested Development's" May 26 premiere can't get here fast enough, can it?): [InsertMeAnywere.biz]
Kelly Rowland's "Dirty Laundry" is something to behold. The singer's new single gets frank and very personal, as Rowland sings about her jealousy of Beyoncé post-"Survivor" and an abusive ex. [Billboard]
Actor/director Jon Favreau is going to both act and direct in his next feature, and he's bringing along a high-profile team. Along with Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson has also signed on for Favreau's "Chef." [Variety]
Chris Brown and Drake now have another thing in common (besides Rihanna, clearly): Like Drake, Brown's also featuring the late singer Aaliyah's voice on a new song. [MTV]
The Backstreet Boys aren't done with this whole "we're back" thing. The boy band has released a new single, as well as a release date for an upcoming album. [HuffPost]
Egads: A so-called Taylor Swift fan was reportedly arrested near the singer's Rhode Island beach property after - wait for it - allegedly swimming in the star's pool. [TMZ]
Oooooo noooo! Who shall crack us up with that catch phrase as NBC "Dateline's" host Keith Morrison now?! 'SNL' cast member Bill Harder is reportedly leaving the sketch comedy show after eight years. Don't worry Stefon, we will see you at that hot New York City club "Ummm hmmm." [New York Times]
"Homeland" star Morena Baccarin is expecting her first child with husband Austin Chick. Can Dana Brody babysit please? [People]
What? A Danity Kane reunion minus that short-lived girl group's Svengali Diddy? Do NOT play with our emotions! [TMZ]
Britney Spears' two sons are growing up so fast. All together now: Awwwwwwwwww. [MTV]
Speaking of kids, we are so happy for TLC's "The Little Couple" to have found their adopted son William. Watching them getting ready to pick him up warms our heart. [People]
We aren't sure we are buying this story circulating out there that Jaden Smith wants to be legally emancipated from his parents, Will and Jada. 'Cause, come on – who would want to be emancipated from the man who gave the world the quintessential warm weather jam, "Summertime?" [New York Daily News]
With all the news about Angelina Jolie and cancer, we didn't want to forget about another Angie – Angie Everheart's rep confirmed to CNN that the actress was scheduled to undergo surgery for thyroid cancer today so we wish her all the best.
Beyoncé has said that she's ready to expand her family, and now there's fresh speculation that she's expecting baby No. 2. Yet, knowing this star, we're not going to see confirmation until she can reveal her baby bump on another red carpet. [Page Six]
Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" is now streaming on iTunes. Make it happen. [Billboard]
Get ready to see the Taylor Swift haters out in full force during the 2013 CMT Awards. The singer's set to perform during the show, along with Hunter Hayes, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town. [MTV]
"Today's" Savannah Guthrie is a bride-to-be. The morning show host flashed a sparkler on Monday's show as she announced that she's engaged to political consultant Mike Feldman. [E!]
"The only thing that worried Michael Douglas about playing Liberace, the flamboyant Las Vegas superstar, was the fourteen-inch penis." And so begins the profile of Michael Douglas in New York magazine. [NYMag]