Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome back to the fun segment “A&E Trivia.” We will play a little quizzo with a total of four questions — one question from each category. You will be given three answer choices. The categories are movies, television, music and celebrities. Let’s go!
I hope you all enjoyed this week’s “A&E Trivia,” and hopefully got a question or two right. Email tripodij2@lasalle.edu any questions you’d like to see asked in the next edition.
Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.
Rebel Wilson gets restraining order against man who claims they have a son
A judge has granted actress Rebel Wilson protection from a man who keeps showing up to her house. According to TMZ, the 39-year-old man leaves gifts and letters. In these handwritten letters, he refers to the “Pitch Perfect” star as his former partner and mentions that they share a 20-year-old son. Wilson, who does not have any children, has stated that she has never met this man.
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Kat Von D finds intruder in her home
Tattoo artist and former reality star Kat Von D and her son were asleep at their home when a man broke in. According to TMZ, the “LA Ink” star was suddenly awakened. She then saw a beam of light moving inside her home. The famous tattoo artist quickly left with her 3-year-old child and called the police. When authorities arrived, they found a man in his thirties who told them he entered because he needed to use the restroom. The man was arrested for residential burglary.
The Cut
“Love is Blind” new season coming to Netflix
New episodes of the second season of the hit dating reality series, “Love is Blind,” will arrive on Netflix on Feb. 11. In this show, contestants form relationships without knowing what their partner looks like. Communicating with each other through the wall, dozens of singles will choose their partner based solely on their personality. The couples will then see each other face-to-face for the first time when they get engaged.
Stylist
“Murder Mystery 2” is in the works
The sequel to the hit Netflix film “Murder Mystery” is currently in production. The stars, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler, announced the upcoming movie through their Instagram accounts. Aniston was the first to post. She shared a picture of herself posing with Sandler on a Mexico beach. The caption stated, “Back to work with my buddy #MurderMystery2.” Sandler then posted the same picture and caption. The original “Murder Mystery” follows a New York couple who are framed for a billionaire’s death while vacationing in Europe.
Daily Mail
Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Feb. 12, 2022
According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast. Staying at the top spot, this is the sixth week the Disney song is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is Disney’s “Encanto” Soundtrack. At the top spot for the fourth time, this is the tenth week the Latin pop film score is on the charts.
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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.
Fan crashes his car into Taylor Swift’s New York home
A 31-year-old Virginia man named Morgan Mank has been arrested after he drove the wrong way on pop singer Taylor Swift’s street before reversing and crashing into her building. It has been reported that Mank then got out of the vehicle and tried to gain entry into the residence. After police arrived, the man stated that he would not leave until he met Swift. According to TMZ, Mank was charged with “DWI and criminal mischief.”
Peyton Manning admits his love for “Emily in Paris” on “Saturday Night Live”
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was a guest on “Saturday Night Live,” where he joined Colin Jost on the “Weekend Update” segment. When Jost asked for Manning’s perspective on the divisional-round games, the two-time Super Bowl champion admitted that he did not watch football because he ended up binging on the second season of “Emily in Paris” instead. Jost then asked Manning for his opinion on Tom Brady’s retirement. The former Colts player joked that Brady will now have more time to watch the Netflix hit series.
“Home Team” is trending on Netflix
Trending in the top 10 on the Netflix streaming platform is the family-friendly comedy and sports film “Home Team.” This film tells the story of a suspended NFL coach named Sean Payton who tries to repair his damaged relationship with his young son by coaching his sixth grade football team. This PG rated film stars Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Rob Schneider and Jackie Sandler.
Kanye West’s new album will be released on 2-22-22
Rapper Kanye West has announced that his upcoming album, “Donda 2,” will be released later this month on Feb. 22. Making this announcement on Instagram, Ye posted a picture of the release date written on a replica of his childhood home. This white home was pictured in the sky and on fire. The eleventh studio album will be a sequel to his previous album, “Donda,” which honored his late mother.
Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Feb. 5, 2022
According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast. Moving from the second spot to the first, this is the fifth week the Disney song is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is Disney’s “Encanto” Soundtrack. At the top spot for the second week in a row, this is the ninth week the Latin pop film score is on the charts.
Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome back to the fun segment “A&E Trivia.” We will play a little quizzo with a total of four questions — one question from each category. You will be given three answer choices. The categories are movies, television, music and celebrities. Let’s go!
I hope you all enjoyed this week’s “A&E Trivia,” and hopefully got a question or two right. Email tripodij2@lasalle.edu any questions you’d like to see asked in the next edition.
Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome back to the fun segment “A&E Trivia.” We will play a little quizzo with a total of four questions — one question from each category. You will be given three answer choices. The categories are movies, television, music and celebrities. Let’s go!
I hope you all enjoyed this week’s “A&E Trivia,” and hopefully got a question or two right. Email tripodij2@lasalle.edu any questions you’d like to see asked in the next edition.
Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra welcome first child
Singer Nick Jonas and his wife, actress Priyanka Chopra, both took to their individual social media accounts to announce that they have become parents. The joint post stated: “We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family.” According to TMZ, the sex of the child is female but her name has not been revealed.
Farrah Abraham arrested for battery at Hollywood hotspot
Reality star Farrah Abraham has been arrested for slapping a security guard at restaurant and club Grandmaster Recorders. According to Fox News, Abraham slapped the security guard as he escorted her out after she was involved in an altercation with another female. Threatening a lawsuit against the Los Angeles hotspot after claiming she was abused by staff, the “Teen Mom” star shared a video to Instagram of the security guard holding her down. After being taken into custody, the single mother was shortly released.
Fox airs new dating reality show
Fox is currently airing a new reality competition series titled “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer.” In this show, a group of female contestants get to choose between two men. However, there is a twist: one man is very rich, and the other man is the average joe. The women are told this information, but are not told which man is the rich man. Therefore, they must compete for the man they connect with the best. By the end of the season, one woman will be with a rich man, and the other woman will end up with the average joe. New episodes air on Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Nicole Kidman wins best actress for “Being the Ricardos” at Golden Globes
At the 79th Golden Globes, actress Nicole Kidman won “Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama” for her starring role as Lucille Ball in the Amazon Prime film “Being the Ricardos,” where she starred alongside Javier Bardem. This R-rated movie portrays the shocking private lives of legendary Hollywood couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. This is the fifth Golden Globe Kidman has won throughout her acting career.
Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Jan. 29, 2022
According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Easy On Me” by Adele. Becoming her longest-running chart topper, this is the tenth week the pop ballad is number one. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is Disney’s “Encanto” Soundtrack. Back at the top spot after falling to the third spot, this is the eighth week the Latin pop film score is on the charts.
Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.
Petition seeks to stop Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith from doing more interviews
A man named Dexter Morales has started a petition on Change.com that asks for the media to stop interviewing Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith due to the intimate information the couple tends to share about their private lives. So far, the petition has over 20k signatures and users have left comments supporting the cause. One comment stated, “Everything I learn about this couple is against my will. Free us.”
NBC News
Machine Gun Kelly launches nail polish brand
Rapper and pop punk singer Machine Gun Kelly has launched a unisex nail polish line called “UN/DN LAQR.” With a wide variety of color choices, fans can choose from neutrals to bold hues. In a press release, MGK shared that he was inspired to start this brand because nail polish has always allowed him to express himself and make a statement because “every color has a purpose.” Each bottle of nail polish is selling for $18.
Allure
The next “Bachelor” is officially announced
ABC has confirmed that the leading man for season 26 of “The Bachelor” will be Clayton Echard. The 28-year-old former NFL player first emerged as a contestant on Michelle Young’s season of “The Bachelorette.” His surprise elimination during a one-on-one date was the moment when he captured America’s heart — as he broke down in tears while stating that he wished he could find the right person. Echard’s season of “The Bachelor” will debut on Monday, Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Cosmopolitan
The “Home Alone” house will be available to rent this holiday season
The iconic house from the 1990 Christmas movie “Home Alone” will be available to rent on Airbnb for one night. Beginning Dec. 7 at 1 p.m., renters will be able to request to stay in the McCallister family home on the night of Dec. 12. For just $25, four lucky guests will be welcomed with a candlelit mac and cheese dinner, a meet-and-greet with a tarantula and booby traps. Actor Devin Ratray, who played the older brother named Buzz in the film, is hosting.
NPR
Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Dec. 4, 2021
According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Easy On Me” by Adele. This is the eighth week the pop ballad is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “30” by Adele. The pop album is at the top spot for the second week in a row.
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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome back to the fun segment “A&E Trivia.” We will play a little quizzo with a total of four questions — one question from each category. You will be given three answer choices. The categories are movies, television, music and celebrities. Let’s go!
I hope you all enjoyed this week’s “A&E Trivia,” and hopefully got a question, or two, right. Email tripodij2@lasalle.edu any questions you’d like to see asked in the next edition.
Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment. The following news includes highlights of celebrities, television, movies and music this week.
Paris Hilton brings her parents on her honeymoon
Socialite and businesswoman Paris Hilton recently married entrepreneur Carter Reum. After a lavish three-day wedding celebration, the newlyweds embarked on their first vacation as husband and wife, which Hilton referred to as a “honeymoon world tour.” The first stop was Bora Bora. According to Page Six, the pair were not alone, but were joined by Hilton’s parents and siblings. An Instagram story captioned a picture of the group as a “family honeymoon.”
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Jon Gosselin could have lost his life due to a spider
Former reality star Jon Gosselin has been hospitalized after being bit by a venomous spider. The “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” star shared to The Sun that he woke up in “excruciating” pain and noticed that his leg was swollen and had a red blister with a large red circle around it. The 44-year-old Pennsylvania native was taken to a local hospital where he was given antibiotics. Doctors told Gosselin that he was bitten by a brown recluse spider and that he was lucky because he could have lost his leg or died from the infection.
The Mirror
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” will air once on television this holiday season
The 1965 animated television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” will be returning to the television screen for one night only. On Sunday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m., the classic holiday show will air on PBS and PBS Kids. If you miss this opportunity, or want to get festive ahead of time, you can stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Apple TV+ with a subscription or a free trial.
IMDb
Brooke Shields produces and stars in new Netflix Christmas movie
On Nov. 26, actress Brooke Shields’ latest film, “A Castle for Christmas,” was released on Netflix. This holiday film tells the story of a best-selling American author named Sophie who decides to spend some alone time in Scotland in order to visit her father’s childhood castle. Upon her arrival, she meets the castle’s new owner, a snobbish man named Myles. Although the two do not get along at first, Sophie and Myles become surprised when they start to catch feelings for one another as the holiday season approaches. “A Castle for Christmas” is rated TV-G.
IMDb
Number one on the Billboard charts: week of Dec. 4, 2021
According to “The Hot 100” on the charts, the number one song in the U.S. is “Easy On Me” by Adele. Back at the top spot after falling to number two last week, this is the seventh week the pop ballad is on the charts. According to the “Billboard 200,” the number one album in the U.S. is “30” by Adele. The pop album is at the top spot during its first week on the charts.
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Jeriann Tripodi, Editor
Welcome back to the fun segment, “A&E Trivia.” We will play a little quizzo with a total of four questions — one question from each category. You will be given three answer choices. The categories are movies, television, music and celebrities. Let’s go!
I hope you all enjoyed this week’s “A&E Trivia,” and hopefully got a question right. Email tripodij2@lasalle.edu any questions you’d like to see asked in the next edition.
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