Posted on Thu Jan 5th, 2017 9:10am PDT By
X17 Staff
He's got her back... sort of.
Mariah Carey's ex-husband Tommy Mottola just weighed in on the singer's disastrous NYE performance with an open letter, and the music executive basically places all the blame on her management team. He was also critical of his ex-wife's decision to film her reality show Mariah's World.
"MC is arguably the greatest pop voice to come along in the last three decades. She has had more number one hits than any pop artist in history!!! She is a global icon and a treasure with incredible talent not only as a singer but as a great songwriter. What happened on NYE could’ve happened to anyone! Yes, her technical people should’ve helped pay more attention to all of it so that there was no chance of that happening," he began.
"My only advice is that she should hire more seasoned and respected professionals to surround her and help her with her career! I would never have encouraged her or guided her to do something like a reality television show!!!!! I don’t get it!! That does absolutely nothing for her integrity, her credibility, or her massive talent!! She should take a step back, think carefully and figure out what to do next. That is what she does best.. most certainly none of these issues or problems ever existed with her in her early days at Sony for the first 10 years when she skyrocketed to global superstardom!! Where absolutely meticulous and methodical attention was paid to every single detail and nuance that went on into her career!†he continued.
"It could have happened to anyone and it has, so everyone should just get off her back and leave her the hell alone and hopefully she will find her way to the right professionals for guidance. It’s never about the fall, it’s all about the recovery," he concluded.
Mimi's manager Stella Bulochnikov clearly didn't appreciate the diss and promptly fired back. "Really? Tommy is a relic. Did he give you that statement from a rotary phone?†she sniped.
Despite admitting she was "mortified" over the incident, the "Sweet Fantasy" songstress isn't letting all the bad press get to her. The evidence? She posted the below photo of herself relaxing in a hot tub in Aspen. See, she's totally fine and not freaking out at all! Or at least she wants you to think so...
Kim Kardashian has been on a self-imposed social media hiatus following her Paris robbery last October, but the reality star just shared her first selfie of 2017! The mother-of-two flashed the peace sign and rocked a diamond lip ring while in the car with mom Kris Jenner, and we're kind of surprised this whole come back wasn't more calculated.
Everything the K clan does is carefully orchestrated for PR, either for a new season of their E! show or a product or an appearance, but it appears Kimmy K has no agenda with the stuff she's been posting. Just the other day, she uploaded a video of intimate family moments, and yesterday she shared a snapshot of herself cuddling son Saint.
It sounds like this is what we can expect from the new and improved brunette bombshell!
"I think with everything that has happened in Kim’s life this year, she has really had to redefine her priorities. Time does heal and I think she’s in a much better place now. So I just want her to focus on her family and her own happiness this year," sister Khloe recently revealed.
We liked her better when she was scantily clothed, dripping in diamonds, and totally full of herself!
Posted on Thu Jan 5th, 2017 7:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
BFFs Sofia Richie and Nicola Peltz, along with Nicola's brother Will, returned to Los Angeles from an extended tropical vacay, pets in tow. The trio appeared to be in the Caribbean -- some unknown beachside locale -- with plenty of sexy bikinis in their suitcases for more than enough Instagrams to satisfy their fans.
But what we can't help thinking when we see these two lovely girls together, that they BOTH hooked up with Justin Bieber in the not too distant past. I mean ... they're not the first besties to hook up with the sam guy and they won't be the last. And frankly, if you and your best friend had the opportunity, would either of you turn down the Biebs? Of course not -- so you can't blame the girls -- they were presented with a nice opportunity and they both took it :)
Come to think of it -- as we're looking at our photos, we're now wondering if Ms. Richie didn't jump at the opportunity to hook up with Nicola's brother Will. I mean, they both love dogs, he's cute, she's a girl, he's a guy -- you think maybe those two did the dirty during this trip???
Posted on Thu Jan 5th, 2017 6:30am PDT By
X17 Staff
Jennifer Lopez was granted a restraining order against a man she claims followed her from Las Angelies to Las Vegas, but who had also been arrested at the singer's LA home for trespassing.
J Lo, 47, petitioned the court to keep Timothy McLanahan at least 100 yards away from her and her family. The singer said, in court documents, she fears for the safety of her two children - Emmie and Max, 8. McLanahan has previously been arrested for firearms violations and threats.
Posted on Thu Jan 5th, 2017 6:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
Blac Chyna is back at it again with a burrito! The second-time mom let loose on take-out from a food truck on Wednesday, scarfing down some beans and cheese. Perhaps Chyan's relaxing a little now that she's back together with baby daddy Rob Kardashian -- she and Rob, baby Dream and her son King Cairo are together under one roof again after their Christmas Eve blow-up that found Chyna moving out of the family home.
BUT! A recent report claims the couple are putting off their wedding!
After Rob's recent hospitalization for a diabetes-related health issue, Mr. Kardashian apparently realizes he needs to be in better shape for his family and he doesn't want to walk down the aisle looking like he does now. Rob vows to lose weight before he ties the knot with Chyna so for now, wedding plans are off!
Posted on Wed Jan 4th, 2017 2:20pm PDT By
X17 Staff
She's ready to have her life back in 2017.
Kim Kardashian just returned to social media this week after a three month hiatus following her Paris robbery, and now she's stepping out of her self-imposed seclusion, too. We caught the reality star leaving lunch with legendary songwriter Carole Bauer Sager at Hotel Bel Air this afternoon, and she was really playing up the whole "dressing down" thing in ripped jeans, a hoodie, and clear Yeezy heels. Is Kim planning her own single? Or could Sager be penning a tune for Kanye?!
Sager wrote "Stronger Together" for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and Kim reportedly loved the single. Maybe Carole's counseling Kim to reign in her hubby and his perceived support of president-elect Donald Trump!
The mother-of-two will make her first public appearance on January 13 in Dubai, where she will participate in a makeup tutorial class with longtime makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic. Don't count on her talking about anything personal like her jewel heist or Kanye's breakdown, though!
"She's feeling really good -- and strong. She had three months off and was able to spend an amazing chunk of time with her kids and [husband] Kanye, and I don't think she would trade that in for anything, but she is ready to get back into a routine and back into the swing of things. She’s in a very good place and is ready to move on," a source dished to Entertainment Tonight.
"She's not ready to get into the past, but she is ready to move forward. Kim knows she has to address the robbery at some point, but she's not ready to just yet. She's uncomfortable talking about it still. It's the scariest thing that's ever happened to her, and for her to relive that night by every detail is something she's mentally and emotionally putting off right now," the source added.
We still think it's fishy that her robbers haven't been caught and that whole story seems to have vanished from the spotlight...
Posted on Wed Jan 4th, 2017 1:50pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Life is good after more than a few rocky years!
Khloe Kardashian has had more than her share of trying experiences in the past twelve months, but the reality star just updated her fans via her website that she's finally in a great place.
"At this moment, a few days into 2017, I feel incredibly clear and probably the happiest I've been in years. It's such a great feeling that I have my happy back! It's from a genuine place and the most peaceful place I've been in for longer than I can even remember. I think maintaining this peace and happiness is my biggest goal for the new year," she shared.
A major source of that happiness? Boyfriend Tristan Thompson!
"Recently, I've pulled away a little. So much tough s--t has gone down in my family over the past year that I've removed myself from social media a bit more and focused on what's important in my life. I think when you're in love you definitely feel happy and healthy too. I like that my relationship is very normal and doesn't need to be so publicized all the time. People aren't wrong for putting all of their personal business out there, but I've learned from my mistakes and don't need to do that anymore,†she continued.
The E! starlet might be focusing on keeping her private life more private, but she's not going to totally shut everyone out.
“I think being able to share my life in a way, while still keeping so many great memories for myself, is a sign of maturity and evolution. So going into 2017, I wish you all a happy, peaceful year and hope that you live your life the way you want to!†she concluded.
Let's hope Lamar Odom doesn't read this, because it's bound to sting!
Posted on Wed Jan 4th, 2017 12:40pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Very funny, kid!
We caught Kourtney Kardashian out running errands with son Mason yesterday in Calabasas, and her son thought it was a good idea to take his toy gun and pretend he was shooting photographers. He seems like a little brat, but we blame the reality star for her lax parenting. We know he was just goofing off, but he clearly thinks he can do whatever he wants.
Kourt just returned from a Christmas vacation in Aspen with Scott and the kids, leading some to believe a reconciliation was in the works for the estranged couple, but rumor has it she's still hooking up with model Younes Bendjima too!
"Kourtney has a thing for boy toys, and Younes is just her type. She’s been boasting to pals about his amazing six-pack, telling them she can’t keep her hands off his sexy body. Scott hit the roof when he heard she was hooking up with Younes," a source dished to In Touch.
Making matters worse, the mother-of-three has allegedly been doing the deed with both The Lord and Bendjima and recently had a pregnancy scare.
"When she told pals a few weeks ago that she missed her period and fears she’s pregnant — she also said she didn’t know who the father is," the source added.