Italian actress/director Asia Argento has broken her silence following the death of her boyfriend Anthony Bourdain. She posted a message on Instagram just minutes ago, reading: "Anthony gave all of himself in everything that he did. His brilliant, fearless spirit touched and inspired so many, and his generosity knew no bounds. He was my love, my rock, my protector. I am beyond devastated. My thoughts are with his family. I would ask that you respect their privacy and mine."
It's tragic. Still, it's curious that just days after Argento being photographed embracing another man in the streets of Rome, Bourdain decided to take his own life -- when just a week ago, he was seemingly happy and in love with Argento during a trip to Florence.
So who's the dude Argento was with? Hugo Clement is a hot, tattooed 28-year-old French journalist for Konbini news agency and the two had gotten close during the Cannes Film Festival when the young hottie supported Argento's speech against Harvey Weinstein.
Had Asia moved on from Bourdain and is that what pushed the romantic chef/journalist over the edge? He had professed his undying love for her -- as she had done for him -- he gave her his intense support for her during the start of the #MeToo movement when Argento was one of the first women to come forward and tell her story about being raped by Harvey Weinstein. Argento Instagramed a sweet pic of the couple two weeks ago with the caption, "I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years, nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years, gold @anthonybourdain" Prophetic, on this day ...
Oh sh*t - UPDATE - Asia posted this gem on her Instagram story ... she's wearing a shirt that says "F*** everyone" with the caption "You know who you are." She's since deleted the post.
Posted on Fri Jun 8th, 2018 8:09am PDT By
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She can't stop and she won't stop! Kylie Jenner loves a good belly-bearing selfie and she's NOT gonna stop posting them ... thank god!
The new mom is determined to prove to the world that she's lost her baby weight after giving birth to daughter Stormi just over four months ago and she's documenting her weight loss in a series of sexy crop top selfies on Instagram.
Saturday night she posted a shot with BFF Jordyn Woods (who's also dropped a fair number of pounds recently) with the caption "piercings." What?! Where? We're afraid to ask ...
Earlier in the day she uploaded some snaps of herself laying in the bed of an Airstream, it appears, wearing a striped bandeau top that accentuates her massive, almost porn-star level cleavage. We get it, Kylie! You can be a mom and still be sexy! Noted!
Posted on Fri Jun 8th, 2018 7:12am PDT By
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Happy Birthday babe @kanyewest !!!!! It’s been a wild year but we’re here & life is good! So proud of you dropping back to back albums & fulfilling your dreams. You inspire me to make the impossible always become a reality. Love you 💕 pic.twitter.com/lflFE6ePdQ
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 8, 2018
Happy birthday, Yeezy!
The rapper/creator/designer/opioid addict/criminal advocate/slavery-denier/husband/father-of-three turns 41 today and boy, does Kanye West wear a lot of hats!
Kim wished her man a happy birthday with a sweet pic of West and baby Chicago on a private jet as Kanye scrolled through his cell phone: "Happy Birthday babe!!!!! It’s been a wild year but we’re here & life is good! So proud of you dropping back to back albums & fulfilling your dreams. You inspire me to make the impossible always become a reality. Love you 💕"
The reality star told E! News she's planning an "intimate little dinner with friends" in honor of Kanye's birthday.
We'll be watching tonight so stay tuned for deets!
Posted on Fri Jun 8th, 2018 6:45am PDT By
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The badass of all badasses, everybody's favorite chef/journalist, one of the coolest guys on the planet, the guy whose life we thought we envied, Anthony Bourdain -- host of his own show Parts Unknown on CNN -- was found dead of apparent suicide by hanging this morning in Strasbourg, France. His best friend and fellow chef Eric Ripert found his body.
The news network released this statement:
"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,†the network said in a statement on Friday, June 8. “His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time."
Bourdain was in France working on an upcoming episode of his award-winning show. His fans and colleagues have reacted on social media with shock and sadness ...
My heart breaks for Tony Bourdain. May he rest in peace now. He was a friend, a collaborator, and family. A huge personality, a giant talent, a unique voice, and deeply, deeply human. My heart goes out to his daughter and family, and his longtime partners and friends at ZPZ.
Anthony. One of my idols. Unapologetic, passionate and one of the best storytellers on the planet. Thank you for making food so exciting. And always standing up for everything right. Horrible. Why why why. Be at peace now :(
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 8, 2018
I have to say I’m in total shock to hear that the amazing @Bourdain has just died 💔 he really broke the mould, pushed the culinary conversation, Rest in peace chef 👨â€ðŸ³ 🙠thoughts and love to all his family and close friends xxxxxxxxxxx pic.twitter.com/HB7sV7CeRH
Stunned and saddened by the loss of Anthony Bourdain. He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food. Remember that help is a phone call away US:1-800-273-TALK UK: 116 123
Bourdain had been dating Italian actress/director Asia Argento, who directed a recent episode of Parts Unknown in China. Bourdain was a huge supporter of his girlfriend after she was one of the first to come forward with accusations against Harvey Weinstein and was one of the biggest #MeToo advocates. The actress had recently been photographed with French reporter Hugo Clement in Rome, a few weeks after they were together in Cannes. However, Argento was with Bourdain in Florence just a week previous. Still, the photos of Argento and Clement are clearly romantic -- they're hugging and holding hands, strolling the streets of the Italian capital. Could that have pushed Tony over the edge?
Posted on Thu Jun 7th, 2018 11:15am PDT By
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They want us to think nothing was ever wrong, but that's not what we're hearing.
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie looked like the picture of a happy couple yesterday while holding hands, after a meeting at a talent agency followed by some afternoon shopping at Barney's, but insiders are saying things weren't going quite as smoothly when the teen model saw those pix of him flirting with chicks at Kanye's album listening party in Wyoming last week.
“[Sofia] was really disappointed in the Wyoming photos and wouldn’t talk to Scott for a couple days. Eventually they hashed it out though and he smoothed things over like everyone expected," a source tattled to People.
Now about that talent agency meeting...
We have a feeling the lovebirds dropped by to discuss the 19-year-old's upcoming role and contract for Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Her blossoming reality TV career is one of the reasons why the brunette beauty allegedly didn't want to cut things off permanently with The Lord after his betrayal.
"Sofia is so addicted to fame and when she ran back to him after she realized she was going to lose her Keeping Up with the Kardashians contract. She just can’t stand being irrelevant," an insider told Radar.
We give them another six months tops! We point blank asked them about his infidelity on their way out of their hotel, and it's AWKWARD! Watch!
Posted on Thu Jun 7th, 2018 10:40am PDT By
X17 Staff
Mimi's looking like a million bucks these days!
Mariah Carey flaunted her drastic weight loss in a little black dress as she made her way into the studio to tape an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! yesterday, and we haven't seen her looking this happy or healthy in a long time!
During her sit-down, the iconic singer took a swipe at her brief time being a judge on American Idol.
"It was bleak, darling. It was a bleak experience. We don’t have to go back there. But there were some good hairstyles. It’s all good. We’ll stick the positives. My hairstyles were good… I mean everybody else’s were great too," she told the late night host. Shade alert!
We love her commitment to being the ultimate diva!
Posted on Thu Jun 7th, 2018 9:55am PDT By
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She made him look like a fool!
Kendall Jenner was enjoying a steamy fling with NBA star Ben Simmons for about a week before she was photographed making out with Gigi and Bella Hadid's little brother Anwar in NYC, and her switch-a-roo has made the athlete feel like yesterday's garbage.
"Ben’s use to being a player on the court but feels Kendall stepped over him. He thinks she’s the true player! He was in awe seeing those pictures and was like, ‘Wow. Just wow," a source dished to Radar.
The Philadelphia 76ers star has reportedly been texting the cover girl incessantly demanding answers as to why she left him in the dust and publicly embarrassed him, but she hasn't responded.
"He’s feeling extra salty over how Kendall did him,†the source added.
Kenny and Anwar wasn't a one-time deal, either! The two were caught heading into Gigi's Big Apple pad within minutes of each other yesterday, so you know what that means. They're totally heating up!
"Anwar and Kendall are just having fun for now. Both of them recently got out of relationships, and don't want anything too serious. Kendall is best friends with Anwar's sisters, Gigi and Bella, and she respects them tremendously. Kendall would never want to do anything to put her relationship with Anwar's sisters in jeopardy. Kendall and Anwar have known each other for years and have always been flirtatious and this is just another sign of that. The two enjoy one another's company and things could change, but for now, it's nothing serious," a source told ET.
Posted on Thu Jun 7th, 2018 8:55am PDT By
X17 Staff
We're not sure we're buying this.
Johnny Depp sparked fears for his health and well-being after he appeared pale and gaunt in some recent fan selfies, but insiders say nothing is wrong, and he's just been trying to shed some pounds in recent months. Why on Earth would he be deliberately trying to look sickly? Makes no sense...
"Johnny is healthy and enjoying his time on the road with his band [Hollywood Vampires]. [Depp] purposely lost weight because he’s on tour and is trying to stay in shape. He doesn’t have any major health issues or anything," a source dished to Us Weekly.
The former Hollywood heartthrob certainly doesn't look like a well-nourished, rested 54-year-old, that's for sure.
Could it be that the Pirates of the Caribbean star's years of hard living are finally catching up to him? Rumors have been rampant in recent months that the A-lister is suffering from a drug and alcohol problem, and he's also being sued by his former managers over financial issues on the heels of his stressful divorce from Amber Heard. Maybe his personal problems are showing in his physical appearance?