Today's Evil Beet Gossip

Madonna shares rare pic of her with all her kids

Madonna, like most of us, I'm sure, is spending the Holidays in the Swiss Alp, in the city of Gstaad.  I kid of course.  On must be worth at least $1,000,000 just to be granted entrance to Switzerland... I jest. But Maddona decided to host some yodelers to her cabin to entertain her and her children before they leave the gorgeous country.  She was joined by children Lourdes, 25, Rocco, 21, David Banda, 16, Mercy James, 15, and twins Estere and Stella Ciccone, nine. See her Instagram post below.  The people are (L-R) daughter Lourdes' boyfriend Jonathan Puglia, Lourdes, 25, Mercy, 15, Rocco, 21, yodeler, David Banda, 16, Madonna's boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams, 27, Estere, nine, Madonna, yodeler, Stella, nine, yodeler: Madonna, like most of us, I'm sure, is spending the Holidays in the Swiss Alp, in the city of Gstaad.  I kid of course.  On must be worth at least $1,000,000 just to be granted entrance to Switzerland... I jest. But Maddona decided to host some yodelers to her cabin to entertain her and her children before they leave the gorgeous country.  She was joined by children Lourdes, 25, Rocco, 21, David Banda, 16, Mercy James, 15, and twins Estere and Stella Ciccone, nine. See her Instagram post...

James Corden tests positive for COVID-19

Another Late Night host has had to back out of their talk show due to contracting Covid. James Corden, who is vaxed and boostered, announced  “I just tested positive for covid 19. I’m fully vaccinated, boosted and because of this am fortunate enough to say I feel completely fine,” Corden, 43, wrote in a statement posted to his Instagram. He added, “The show will be off the air for the next few days.” He joins Seth Meyer and Jimmy Fallon, who have also had to cancel their...

Hollowood Legend Sidney Poitier dies at 94

I JUST said yesterday that 2022 needs to lay off all this killing of our legends, but it's come to pass again. Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win an Oscar for best actor, has died. He was 94.   His passing was confirmed on Friday morning by Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Bahamas, where Poitier grew up. His cause of death is not yet known. His cause of death wasn't released, but as he was 94 I am assuming it was natural causes. His film list is full of breakthrough roles and amazing performances.  I can not suggest enough that you check out one of these amazing films this weekend. Porgy and Bess A Raisin in the Sun To Sir, with Love In the Heat of the Night Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Those are just his biggest roles.  'Guess who's coming to dinner' was insanely important because it was made in 1967 and he plays a black man meeting his white girlfriends parents for the first time.  The great Katharine Hepburn plays the mother he tries to win over. Besides Golden Globes and BAFTA's, Sidney was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1974 and received the Kennedy Center honor in 1995, and in 2008 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama. RIP, Sir. I JUST said yesterday that 2022 needs to lay off all this killing of our legends, but it's come to pass again. Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win an Oscar for best actor, has died. He was 94.   His passing was confirmed on Friday morning by Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Bahamas, where Poitier grew up. His cause of death is not yet known. His cause of death wasn't released, but as he was 94 I am assuming it was natural causes. His film list is full of breakthrough...

Dr Dre could pay millions if Covid cancels Super Bowl

Dr Dre has a whole show planned for half time at the 56th Super Bowl held February 13th.  That's a nice lucky day for some folks. Dre is hosting the show that is jam packed with legends of hip hop.  Performers include Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and of course, Dre himself. But here's the rub.  If the show gets canceled, Dre would be on the hook for millions to cover wages and equipment.  Insiders say it's normal to get insurance, and Dre definitely got that, but these contracts include a Communicable Disease Exemption.  In other words, cancelation because of a pandemic ain't included! Word is the clause has been around for ages. Since SARS broke out in 2002.  Word also is it's really unlikely the show will be canceled.  Omicron will (knock on wood) be out of here by then and a new strain isn't expected. Wait... expected? Are we at that point? Dear god let us be at that point. Dr Dre has a whole show planned for half time at the 56th Super Bowl held February 13th.  That's a nice lucky day for some folks. Dre is hosting the show that is jam packed with legends of hip hop.  Performers include Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and of course, Dre himself. But here's the rub.  If the show gets canceled, Dre would be on the hook for millions to cover wages and equipment.  Insiders say it's normal to get insurance, and Dre definitely got that, but...

Director Peter Bogdanovich dead at 82

Starting a little early with the death of legends, 2022! Peter Bogdanovich was considered a pioneer in whats know as the “New Hollywood” age.  His work is taught in film school.  He movies sit on 'best of' lists. Probably best known for his film 'Paper Moon', Bogdanovich passed away on Thursday morning at his home in Los Angeles from natural causes. He was 82. The New York natives films including “The Last Picture Show” (1971), “What’s Up, Doc?” (1972), “They All L...

Kim and Pete hit the Bahamas

The curious relationship between Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson has left the country. There are two camps when it comes to Kim & Pete's romance.  Those who think the couple connected over a spark felt when they kissed on SNL... and those who think the whole thing is just a PR stunt to keep people interested till their new Netflix show comes out.  I'm in the second group. But here they are, the lovers or cohorts in the sunny Caribbean island of The Bahamas. The two were seen exiting a water taxi and strolling down the dock.  Kim was wearing some ridiculous giant pants and a pretty hot body suit.  Pete was, as always, rocking his "it's laundry day" look. The curious relationship between Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson has left the country. There are two camps when it comes to Kim & Pete's romance.  Those who think the couple connected over a spark felt when they kissed on SNL... and those who think the whole thing is just a PR stunt to keep people interested till their new Netflix show comes out.  I'm in the second group. But here they are, the lovers or cohorts in the sunny Caribbean island of The Bahamas. The two were seen exiting...

‘Anchorman’ actor arrest for DUI and hit and run

[caption id="attachment_191358" align="alignleft" width="228"][caption id="attachment_191358" align="alignleft" width="228"] DAVID KOECHNER Mug shot[/caption] You might know him from Anchorman or you might know him from The Office, but actor David Koechner should be familiar to you, even if you can't place how you know him. Police say that on New Years Eve they got a call about someone driving erratically in Simi Valley, California. When police pulled Koechner over they suspected he was drunk and he then failed a sobriety test.  They also said h...

The Weeknd is asking $22.5m for LA penthouse

WOW. This is a see to be believed living space.  Perched at the top of a 22 story condominium called Beverly West is the massive home of musician The Weeknd. This place has views from Bel-Air to the Pacific ocean and every bit of the 8,000 square foot home takes advantage of those views.  The place is also set up like a funky LA art museum and the finishings.... the sick counters in the kitchen, bar, and seven bathrooms are luxury personified. From the listing:  "The master bedroom features a grand and lavish bathroom with the tub framed onto a beautiful view, jewel box steam shower, and powder. Attached to the master bedroom is your own private gym, or space customizable to anything desired. The boutique-style Beverly West offers exclusivity, privacy, security, and ultimate luxury." Asking: $22,500,000   4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 7,950 square feet, gym, helipad round the clock staff. WOW. This is a see to be believed living space.  Perched at the top of a 22 story condominium called Beverly West is the massive home of musician The Weeknd. This place has views from Bel-Air to the Pacific ocean and every bit of the 8,000 square foot home takes advantage of those views.  The place is also set up like a funky LA art museum and the finishings.... the sick counters in the kitchen, bar, and seven bathrooms are luxury personified. From the listing:  "The master bedroom features...

Chris Evans to play Gene Kelly in upcoming film

Chris Evans didn't have to fight too hard for the role of Gene Kelly in an upcoming film about the singing, dancing, actor.  That's because he came up with the film idea and will be producing it as well! The film isn't a biopic, but rather centers around a 12 year old boy who works on the MGM movie lot and develops an imaginary friendship with the Singin' In The Rain actor while working on his latest movie. Kelly is a movie icon and that's supposed to always be extra hard on actors, so Evans better...

Betty Whites hometown establishes “Betty White Day”!

When you think "Betty White" and "hometown" your mind probably goes straight to St Olef.  The town that Rose Nylund of the Golden Girls is from.   But the real Betty White was actually from a different small town called Oak Park, Illinois. The president of the Village of Oak Park, Vicki Scaman told TMZ that the residents of Oak Park loved Betty and considered her theirs, despite her moving to LA.  She still visited family in Oak Park and always spoke highly of it. TMZ says that a ...

Tristan Thompson admits to fathering Maralee baby

File this under 'shit we all knew anyway,' but last night Tristan took to instagram to admit he's the father of the baby born December 1st to Maralee Nichols. Tristan has admitted to sleeping with Nichols, but said the baby wasn't his. Even tried to sue the poor girl for claiming it was. But a recent paternity test laid it all bare. He explains; “Today, paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols.  I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that p...

Ricki Lake is married!

Hoping for better success the third time, Ricki Lake has once again tied the knot! Ricki married fiancé Ross Burningham on Sunday at a stunning cliffside ceremony.  She naturally went straight to instagram to share the magical moment. 'We did it! 1/2/22 Ross and I said I DO!,' the Hairspray star penned in a celebratory social media caption. Ricki wore a simple house dress with the groom in casual pants and button down shirt.  Honestly, this is just how I'd do it if I had my way. ...