Freeform ( formerly ABC Family ) will premiere the fourth season of The Fosters on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. CT, according to a press release. Picking up where the season-three cliffhanger left off, Callie admits her past relationship with Brandon to her moms. But before Stef and Lena can even process the information, the school goes into a "Code Blue" lockdown when it's discovered Mariana's boyfriend, Nick, showed up with his father's gun after seeing her kiss her ex-boyfriend Mat. The show stars Teri Polo and Sherri Saum as the main couple.
Josh Flagg and his fiance, Colton, appeared to be the perfect couple on recent seasons of Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles—but they have split, Enstarz.com noted. Although it is unclear why the two reality stars parted ways, Flagg recently made their split crystal-clear when he debuted a new man, Bobby Boyd, on his Instagram page. "Who would have thought? @Bboydla," Flagg captioned a photo of himself and Boyd, in which Boyd was seen giving him a kiss on the cheek during a polo match.
A column on TheMarySue.com comments on what the writer claims is "the incredible amount of biphobia demonstrated by the media's coverage" surrounding Amber Heard's divorce from husband Johnny Depp. Writer Carolyn Cox cited, among other things, Hollywood Life wondering if "'Amber Heard's Lesbian Friends' were responsible for putting the marriage on the rocks" as well as other publications quoting anonymous sources discussing Heard's "bisexual tendencies" as the reason behind the breakup, with another asking if "Depp's bisexual wife" was preparing to "take him for [millions]."
In a surprise appearance, Beyonce went onstage to speak emotionally about both family and fashion at the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America awards ceremony, Page Six noted. "As long as I can remember, fashion has always been a part of my life," the pop superstar, who was honored with the Fashion Icon award, told a crowd of designers, TV stars and other celebrities. Usually, organizers announce the name of the Fashion Icon winner well in advance, but this year they kept it under wraps until the end of the ceremony, when designer Diane von Furstenberg took the stage to introduce Beyonce, saying she represented everything women aspire to be.
Out weatherman Sam Champion waged a lengthy Twitter rant against American Airlines after witnessing what he called "shameful" behavior by the airline, The New York Daily News reported. The social-media tirade spanned more than 30 tweets and blasted the company for allegedly pulling passengers over claims the flight was "too heavy"—and later replacing them with other customers. The airline quickly responded to the former Good Morning America weather anchor, apologizing and asking to discuss the matter via direct messaging. Champion refused to hash out the turbulence privately, explaining he was "not looking for special treatment."
Breaking an extended absence that stretches back to 1970, when she accepted a Special Tony Award, Barbra Streisand has joined the lineup of presenters scheduled to appear at the upcoming 70th edition of Broadway's big night, June 12, The Hollywood Reporter stated. She adds her name to a previously announced list of presenters that includes Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Steve Martin, Edie Brickell, Carole King, Audra McDonald, Saoirse Ronan, Patina Miller and Nathan Lane.
Singer and longtime LGBT advocate Kesha helped two men get engaged during a Gay Days concert series at Disney World, NewNowNext.com reported. After the concert, Kesha took to Instagram to share her thanks to the couple for allowing her to be a part of their special moment. "Overcome and overwhelmed with emotion on stage last night," she posted. "I'm honored that [they] shared such a monumental moment with me, and let me help orchestrate their surprise engagement."
People.com reported that Richard Simmons was transported to a Los Angeles hospital from his Hollywood Hills, California, home, due to dehydration, he has said in a statement. "Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and concern after hearing I was in the hospital," Simmons said in a statement People obtained. " I was dehydrated and needed some fluids and now I am feeling great! Summer is here— drink plenty of liquids. Big hugs and kisses for caring." In March, Simmons' rep, Tom Estey, brushed aside rumors that the star was allegedly being held against his will inside his home, calling the reports "untrue and preposterous."
Britney Spears' longtime dancer and choreographer Andre Fuentes has died at age 40, Billboard reported, citing PopCrush. Fuentes' had been with Spears since the 1999 ...Baby One More Time Tour. His dance credits include classics such as "I'm a Slave 4 U," "Sometimes," "Born to Make You Happy" and "( You Drive Me ) Crazy." Fuentes also worked with Beyonce, No Doubt, Brandy and Prince, whose "The Greatest Romance That's Ever Been Sold" video he choreographed.
Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda has set a date for his final bow from the hit Broadway show he created, TheWrap reported. The actor/rapper's performance will be July 9, a person from Miranda's camp said. After that, he'll be pursuing other opportunities. Currently, Miranda is in post-production on Speech & Debate, and is gearing up to star in Mary Poppins Returns, which is slated for 2018. He'll star opposite Emily Blunt in that one, who will play Poppins.
Martha Stewart is about to cash in big-time on a new Amazon project, Page Six noted. The domestic diva is making a comeback to TV by taking her American Made online store to the small screen with a new project for Amazon Prime that would earn her up to $200,000 per episode. Former Home Shopping Network exec Andy Sheldon came up with the idea for the new show and sold it to Amazon.
There was an alleged backstage faux pas when Ana Villafane—who plays Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet!—met Heather Headley of The Color Purple," Page Six noted. Villafane took in a matinee of the show, in which Headley replaced Jennifer Hudson. But backstage, "when meeting Headley....newcomer Villafane extended her hand and exclaimed, 'Welcome to Broadway!' to the astonishment of onlookers," a source said. Headley, who the source said, "coolly withdrew her hand" and walked away, is a well-known vet of shows such as Aida.
Dolly Parton is taking her twang to a new animated series: Lily's Driftwood Bay, Radio.com reported. The show, which targets the preschool set, is about a girl who creates an imaginary world from items that she's found washed up on the beach. Parton plays the role of Noleen ( not to be confused with her smash hit "Jolene" ), a famous singing chicken. Parton said, "I've never played a chicken before but I have been known to lay a few eggs!" Lily's Driftwood Bay kicked off in the UK on Nick Jr. June 6, followed by its debut on Sprout June 27.
Trey Pearson—the lead singer of the Christian rock band Everyday Sunday—has come out of the closet as gay, Billboard reported. "I finally decided to come out because I couldn't keep trying to be something that I wasn't," Pearson told the Religion News Service in a letter. "I never wanted to be gay. I was scared of what God would think and what all of these people I loved would think about me, so it was never an option for me." Reared in a conservative Christian home where he learned that sexual orientation was a choice, Pearson said he knew from a young age that he was attracted to men, but pushed down those feelings to "be straight," marrying a woman eight years ago.
Sally Field is returning to Broadway in Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Glass Menagerie, according to NewNowNext. The production, which is slated to begin previews February 14, 2017, will also co-star Joe Mantello ( The Normal Heart ). Tony Award winner Sam Gold will direct the production, which he first staged at the Toneelgroep Amsterdam in 2015 with an all-Dutch cast.
The official results of Prince's autopsy have confirmed that the singer died of a self-administered overdose of the opioid fentanyl, TheWrap noted. A few of Prince's physical details are also revealed in the autopsy report, which describes his build as "petite." At the time of his death, the singer was 5'3" and weighed 112 pounds. Also, the manner of death was listed as an accident, as opposed to a suicide. The music legend was found dead April 21 at his Paisley Park estate.
Speaking of Prince, Tamron Hall was pulled from filling in on NBC Nightly News last week because of her close relationship with the late singer, The Daily Caller noted. Hall was scheduled to take over for Lester Holt June 2-3 but the network's producers yanked her after the cause of Prince's death was released. Hall's close relationship with Prince was widely known after he used a photo of her as one of his album covers.
Marvel is busy looking for the right woman to bring Carol Danvers to life on the big screen, and right now Room star Brie Larson is considered the frontrunner. According to Bustle, Captain America himself, Chris Evans, wants Oscar winner Brie Larson ( Room ) to be Captain Marvel. Evans said, "I really hope that happens. I love Brie Larson. We did a movie together back in '09, we did Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. I cannot say enough about Brie Larson."
In the world of gaming, Maxis updated The Sims 4's Create A Sim mode to include more gender customization options in an effort to help players better express themselves, Gamespot reported. The big change here is that, for the fist time, there are no gender boundaries; aspects like physique, walk style and tone of voice are no longer restricted to one gender or the other. Additionally, clothing, hair and jewelry items ( more than 700 pieces in all ) can now be worn by all Sims—male or female.
Elizabeth Banks will no longer direct Pitch Perfect 3, TheWrap noted, saying it conflicted with parental duties. The news comes just three days after Universal pushed the film's release date from July 21, 2017, to Dec. 22, 2017. Banks will continue to serve as a producer on the film, as she has on the two previous movies in the series. The actress directed "Pitch Perfect 2," which grossed $184 million domestically.
How I Met Your Mother alum Alyson Hannigan and Smash vet Megan Hilty have been cast in TV Land's "First Wives Club pilot, TheWrap noted. The actresses will play two of the three leads in the adaptation of the original 1996 film starring Diane Keaton, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn. The series, set in modern-day San Francisco, follows three former friends and classmates who reconnect after their close friend from college dies in a freak accident.
ABC's Grey's Anatomy will continue to chronicle Meredith Grey's journey, as star Ellen Pompeo has closed a new deal to return to the medical drama for the upcoming 13th season, Deadline reported. With Pompeo as the sole lead following the exit of Partick Dempsey, Grey's Anatomy is coming off one of its strongest seasons regarding creativity and ratings. Pompeo is one of the highest-paid actresses on TV, reportedly earning well north of $300,000 an episode.
NBC's The Biggest Loser might find itself on the losing end of the law over claims that illegal and prescription drugs were handed out on the long-running weight-loss reality show, Deadline reported. "Malibu/Lost Hills Station personnel are conducting an inquiry regarding the unsubstantiated allegations," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. However, investigators won't have a lot to look at on the site where Biggest Loser is shot. The set at the King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas was dismantled last fall after filming on The Biggest Loser: Temptation Nation wrapped.
Karl Lagerfeld has entered into a licensing agreement with jeweler Frederick Goldman to distribute Karl Lagerfeld fine jewelry in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, the first collection of which debuts this fall and focuses on engagement rings for the millennial crowd, Vogue.com noted. All of the styles are offered in 18-karat white and yellow gold, as well as platinum, and prices start at $1,000, going up to $10,000.
Betty Who has released her cover of Donna Lewis' classic '90s hit "I Love You Always Forever," a press release stated. Australian singer Who was known for her song "Somebody Loves You." A man proposing to his same-sex partner with "Somebody" playing became a monster viral hit online.
The class of 2016 just got a special shout-out from Pitbull, Billboard noted. He took to social media to congratulate the SLAM Miami Charter graduates tweeting, "Proud of all the graduates of SLAM! Class of 2016 and graduates around the world." Pitbull has opened two SLAM charter schools, one in Miami and one in Las Vegas, as ambassador for the SLAM Foundation; the educational center is focused on students in grades six through 12 who are interested in sports and management industries.
