Jennifer Garner Supports Red Nose Day 2019 ... But Should She?

Posted on Thu May 23rd, 2019 10:38am PDT       By X17 Staff



It all looks like fun and games ... until it's not! Jennifer Garner wears a funny clown nose in support of Red Nose Day 2019, but should she be??? Recent controversy surrounding the charity has turned off some celebs ...

The British foundation Comic Relief began the campaign to stop child poverty worldwide in 1985; since then, the effort has raised more than $1.2 billion -- nothing to sneeze at. And it's going to a great cause, so what could possible be the issue?

Well critics of the charity's ad campaigns say it supports the white savior idea -- that white westerns can raise a bunch of money and take it to Africa and teach locals how to fix all their problems because "we" are so much smarter than "they" are. And we call know that's not true ... and we know Ed Sheeran hanging out with homeless children in Liberia is probably not going to change anything, which is why Comic Relief was SLAMMED for this celeb-fronted campaign in support of the foundation in 2017.

Since the, the non-profit has said it will pull back from celebrity sponsorships. Comic Relief CEO Liz Warner told The Guardian about their new campaigns: "You’ll see the films we put into Sport Relief are a step towards that, towards change. People talking in the first person in their own voices, with local heroes and local heroines talking to us about the work they’re doing. ‘You won’t see a celebrity standing in front of people talking about them. You’ll see people talking for themselves."

That's a good idea! Better than this ...

 

Halle Berry Makes Out With Lena Waithe On Jimmy Kimmel Live

Posted on Thu May 23rd, 2019 9:50am PDT       By X17 Staff



Hope she got permission!

Halle Berry planted a wet one on writer/actor/producer Lena Waithe during the opening of Waithe's gig as fill-in host for Jimmy Kimmel on Live and it was wild!

The bit goes like this ... Lena says she needs some inspiration for hosting because she's nervous and Kimmel's sidekick Guillermo suggests Lena press "the Halle Berry button." Waithe does it, and Halle appears to give her a pep talk: "Lena, you know I know you, right? We've worked together. So I know that you are a force of nature. You are a beautiful African American queen," she said. "Lena, tonight you are a writer, an actor, a producer and tonight you are a late-night comedian. You about to slay this show! And you are already winning, girl, because you are dressed way better than Jimmy ever was."

Then Berry goes in for the kill!! Watch (above)!

 

Kendall Jenner And NBA'er Boyfriend Ben Simmons Split

Posted on Thu May 23rd, 2019 8:50am PDT       By X17 Staff


Over! The relationship you didn't even know was happening is finished and ... if a tree falls in the forest and no one's around to hear it, does it make a sound???

Kendall Jenner and her Australian Philadelphia 76ers basketball boyfriend have called it quits right after Vogue Australia interviewed the young model and had her talk about her "private" and "sacred" relationship with her man and possibly MARRYING him one day. Oops! That's what happens in a 24-hour news cycle, folks -- sit down with Vogue in April, do the photo shoot in May, magazine writes it up, edits, it, lays it out, sends it to the printer, ships it out and BAM! You've got old news.

Anyway, word is now, the two have called it off. A source tells Us Weekly: "It wasn’t so sudden. Things have wound down between them. They aren’t seeing each other anymore ... They were getting serious for a bit, but were starting to cool off recently. They’re so busy doing their own things and realize they’re young and want to have fun."

They supposedly split in Sept 2018 after just four months of dating and then reconciled some time after that. But the two were never very public with their romance and probably didn't see each other that much with bi-costal lives and with Kendall's crazy modeling schedule. So basically ... over before it began!



 

Justin Bieber Worships At Hillsong Without Hailey But WITH Lana Del Rey!

Posted on Thu May 23rd, 2019 6:20am PDT       By X17 Staff



Where's Hailey?

Justin Bieber hit up his usual Wednesday night haunt Hillsong Church last night but his wife Hailey was conspicuously absent. Of course the two bond over their faith and both are church members so maybe Hailey had to work or stay home and get her beauty rest for an early-morning gig today.

Justin appeared to be in good spirits as he fist-bumped fellow churchgoers and danced his way to his car after the service. And exiting the service right after JB was none other than Lana Del Rey! The singer often attends when she's in town but when Hailey finds out Lana was there last night, will jealousy kick in???

Bieber had another new companion with him -- his Drew sticker-covered notebook. Or is that a laptop? He's bringing it with him EVERYWHERE these days! Is he working on music during church service? Writing a book? Keeping a real-time diary? Omg, what we'd give to read that!

 

Brad Is Back! Pitt Wows In Cannes With Costars Leonardo DiCaprio And Margot Robbie And Once Upon A Time Director Quentin Tarantino

Posted on Wed May 22nd, 2019 11:30am PDT       By X17 Staff


FINALLY! We've been waiting for the moment Brad Pitt would return to the spotlight after his difficult divorce from Angelina Jolie and all the dramatic accusations lodged against him in the bitter battle ... and finally, he's back!

Pitt was in high spirits at the Cannes Film Festival photo call for his new film Once Upon A Time co-staring the equally as exciting Leonardo DiCaprio and the beautiful Margot Robbie ... and directed by Quentin Tarantino -- what more could you ask for in a film! Here's the synopsis from Sony Pictures: "Once Upon A Time visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore." Check out the trailer for the movie which opens July 26 (we've got to wait a while!) ...

 

Kylie Jenner Gets Support From The Family At Kylie Skin Launch Party

Posted on Wed May 22nd, 2019 10:30am PDT       By X17 Staff


The KarJenner clan was pretty in pink for the launch of Kylie Jenner's latest beauty line -- Kylie Skin.

The young billionaire had the support of all her sisters, minus her supermodel sis Kendall, who was likely busy working. The family dressed in sexy nude looks -- Kylie in a strapless, cut-out mini-dress with sequin detail; Khloe in a CRAZY pink unitard that showed off every detail of her hot bod; Kourtney in a simmery short pink dress and Kim in a skintight mock turtleneck floor-length dress. Mom Kris wore a fuscia pantsuit and looked stunning.

Even dad Caitlyn Jenner turned out to support Ky. She wore a white dress with a long fushia silk robe-jacket and heels.

Could these ladies get any sexier?!

 

Will Smith Brings His Entire Family To The Aladdin Premiere!

Posted on Wed May 22nd, 2019 9:30am PDT       By X17 Staff


Will Smith has always got to be the center of attention and last night at the Aladdin premiere was no different!

The actor brought along his entire family -- kids Jaden, Willow and Trey, and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith and he was relishing the spotlight as castmates were also greeted by fans.

The Disney film, which opens this Friday, is a remake of the classic story, of course, but Will brings his special brand of humor and talent to his role as the Genie -- check out the trailer ...



Smith did double-duty on Tuesday, hitting up Jimmy Kimmel for an early-afternoon taping yesterday. Fans there went wild as the actor arrived and on the couch with Jimmy, Smith talked about turning 50. See how the big boy feels about hitting that milestone!

 

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Justin Bieber's A Paparazzo In Training!

Posted on Wed May 22nd, 2019 8:19am PDT       By X17 Staff


If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Justin Bieber bought his own camera and is headed to the photo shop to have it repaired and to get some instruction on how to use the vintage film apparatus. Is JB planning on replacing X17 as king of the paparazzi?!

Perhaps Justin's feeling artsy, deciding to shoot his own celebrity photos -- hey, he's got the best access ... to himself!

 

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