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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maria Bello files for divorce from French chef wife Dominique Crenn after one year of marriage
Maria Bello has filed for divorce from French chef Dominique Crenn. The Coyote Ugly star, 58, is calling it quits on her marriage with Dominique, 60, after one year, according to TMZ. The actress filed for divorce on Wednesday, listing April 7 as their separation date, precisely one year after they said 'I do.' Maria cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for their split. The star confirmed there are no child custody or support matters to resolve, since the two have no minor children together. It's unclear if the estranged pair signed a prenup. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Maria is requesting that mediation costs be shared with her estranged wife, and states that spousal support terms are to be outlined in a separate written agreement. The actress first went public with Dominique in 2020, announcing that they had gotten engaged the previous year. In April 2024, they were both seen flashing their rings at the Time 100 Gala, leading to speculation they had already exchanged vows. The two confirmed their wedding last May, with Maria revealing she and Dominique held their 'bohemian, chic' nuptials in Cabo San Lucas with 140 loved ones in attendance. Their guest list included Mariska Hargitay, Gavin Rossdale, Vanessa Getty and Oscar-winner Patricia Arquette, Maria told People. The pair spent a chunk of their engagement in Mexico during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and the nation became their 'home away from home,' they said. For their venue, they selected the Montage Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, which they fell in love with in part because of the 'stunning' vistas on view. During the ceremony, Dominique arrived to the Prince song KISS, accompanied by her 10-year-old daughters from a previous marriage and by her ex-mother-in-law, who is the children's grandmother. Maria then appeared to Burna Boy's Time Flies, along with her son Jackson McDermott, 23, whom she had with studio executive Dan McDermott. For her grand entrance at her wedding ceremony, Maria was also joined by her mother Kathy Bello, a teacher and nurse. Dominique, the first woman chef to earn three Michelin stars in the United States, got engaged to Maria in December 2019 while on holiday in Paris. Early in their relationship, the couple weathered a frightening storm together when Dominique was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dominique — who served as a consultant for the Ralph Fiennes film, 'The Menu' — recalled that upon hearing the news, Maria told her: 'I'm here and I'm going to be here for all the time during the time of this.' 'Listen, I just knew. I just knew and so did she,' Maria explained to People, saying she had 'never smiled as much' before as she did during her time with Dominique. They announced their engagement at Elton John's Oscars viewing party in February 2020, and later that night posed side by side at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. In 2013 Maria wrote about love in a New York Times essay. She was dating Clare Munn at the time; they were together from 2011 until 2016. 'I didn't think of it as romantic or sexual,' she wrote. 'She was one of the most beautiful, charming, brilliant and funny people I had ever met.' 'But it didn't occur to me that we could perhaps choose to love each other romantically.' She also said, 'Love is love.' The blonde beauty has also dated McDermott - from 1999 to 2006 - and together they have son Jackson. Bellow was with Bryn Mooser from 2008 until 2010. After Maria split from Munn in 2016, she also dated Elijah Allan-Blitz.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Megyn Kelly makes shocking allegation about ABC News star David Muir's behavior at Time 100 gala
Megyn Kelly has claimed ABC News anchor David Muir disrupted the red carpet at the prestigious Time 100 Gala. The anchor accused him of skipping a long line of A-list attendees who were waiting for their photo-op at the star-studded event. 'Everyone's waiting, as we inch up, and it's almost our time to go out there. They stop our procession... because clearly some big stars are coming over from the right,' she said. 'I was thinking, like, who is it? Tom Cruise? Who is it?' It was f***ing David Muir!' Kelly added, 'Everybody was expecting some truly A-list talent to come in there. And we were all like, 'David Muir?!' Just the fact that he would do it is kind of humiliating.' 'It was an absurdity by him. Honestly, he should have been embarrassed,' she seethed. 'Everybody was expecting some truly A-list talent to come in there. And we were all like, David Muir?! You got to be kidding me.' The fiery takedown is just the latest flashpoint involving Muir, 51, who is already at the center of a long-simmering feud with George Stephanopoulos. Insiders at the network describe it as a battle for dominance within the network. The red carpet kerfuffle, while appearing trivial on the face of it, quickly gained traction in media circles. Speaking on her podcast, Kelly recounted a moment she described as 'an absurdity,' accusing David Muir of skipping a long line of attendees who were waiting for their photo op Kelly, known for her confrontational style, did not mince words in characterizing Muir's behavior as inappropriate and emblematic of his ego. 'Honestly, he should have been embarrassed,' she said. Neither Muir nor ABC News has responded publicly to the allegation. Kelly's comments come amid renewed attention to Muir's rise at ABC News and the internal shake-ups that have accompanied it. As reported in March by journalist Oliver Darcy, Muir has effectively supplanted Stephanopoulos as the face of the network. 'David won,' Darcy said on the Welcome to MAGAland podcast. 'There's a reason George Stephanopoulos does not play a role in the larger ABC News political coverage anymore.' The rivalry reportedly dates back to 2014, when Muir succeeded Diane Sawyer as anchor of World News Tonight. Though Stephanopoulos retained the title of 'Chief Anchor,' Muir was handed the coveted responsibilities of leading breaking news and political event coverage - sparking outrage from the more senior Stephanopoulos, who allegedly threatened to quit. That drama peaked in 2021, when then-Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly flew to New York to mediate. While the feud never spilled fully into public view, insiders say it has never truly cooled. Darcy likened the situation to a 'détente,' saying, 'It's not like an active feud… but there's not much love lost between those camps.' The latest symbol of that divide emerged last month when D avid Muir was named to Time magazine's 100 most influential people, complete with a glowing tribute from Diane Sawyer. Stephanopoulos was conspicuously left off the list. 'Everyone at ABC News is proud of David's recognition,' a network spokesperson insisted, dismissing feud talk as a 'tired narrative.' But the tension was hard to ignore during Good Morning America's on-air congratulation segment. 'David Muir! Our own David Muir,' co-host Robin Roberts cheered. Stephanopoulos followed with a subdued, 'Congratulations to David and all the nominees.' Behind the scenes, sources say Muir's stock continues to soar. His World News Tonight consistently leads in national ratings, drawing more than 8 million viewers a night far outpacing competitors NBC and CBS. Insiders say his salary now exceeds eight figures, although ABC has not confirmed details. Meanwhile, Stephanopoulos retains his morning role on GMA and his Sunday show This Week, and launched a production company backed by Disney. But according to Darcy, Muir is now 'ABC's main star,' and any suggestion otherwise is 'laughable.' '[George] still has his own real estate,' Darcy added. 'But there's certainly a feud… and I think if anyone's denying it, that's just kind of embarrassing.' To many in media circles, Kelly's viral criticism is emblematic of a broader evolution in network news - where anchors are increasingly treated (and treat themselves) like celebrities. The sight of Muir bypassing a red carpet line, in Kelly's telling, underscores that transformation. 'It was an 'F U b*****s' moment,' she said of her own attendance - a subtle dig at former NBC colleagues - before noting how the moment soured when Muir made his entrance. 'It was just kind of nice from that standpoint… until that happened.' Muir's reputation as a ratings juggernaut and steady hand has secured his place atop the ABC hierarchy at least for now. Stephanopoulos remains a force at the network, even if his influence has waned. 'He's doing great,' Darcy said. 'But he's very much below Muir in the pecking order.'
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Billionaire investor Julia Koch eyes stake in NY Giants: report
Investor Julia Koch is interested in acquiring a minority stake in the New York Giants, according to a report. Koch – the widow of David Koch and New York City's richest woman – and her family last year took a 15% stake for nearly $700 million in Brooklyn Nets owner BSE Global, The Post exclusively reported. The firm also owns the WNBA's New York Liberty and Barclays Center. Advertisement 3 Julia Koch at BCNY's annual luncheon in April. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Now Koch and her family, who boast a $74.2 billion net worth per Forbes, are looking into investments in other teams, especially those in the New York market like the Giants, a source told CNBC. Representatives for Koch and the New York Giants did not immediately respond to The Post's requests for comment. The deal is still in flux, with several possible investors being floated for a stake likely less than 10%, sources told CNBC. Advertisement One possible contender is Eli Manning, the team's former quarterback for 16 seasons, who said earlier this year that he would consider becoming a minority owner of his old team if they would sell a small stake. Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry and Michael Strahan, the former Giants player-turned-ABC news host, are reportedly teaming up to make a bid for a stake in the New York team, according to Sportico. As of August 2024, the New York Giants were valued at $7.3 billion, according to Forbes. Advertisement There have been several limited partner deals over the past few months placing franchises at particularly high valuations after NFL owners voted last summer to allow private equity firms to invest in the teams. 3 The Giants were valued at $7.3 billion as of August 2024, the, according to Forbes. AP In December, two investment groups clinched an 8% stake in the Philadelphia Eagles for $8.3 billion. That same month, Ares Management and Joe Tsai, who owns BSE Global, took a small stake valued at $8.1 billion in the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Grand Prix F1 race and roughly half of the Miami Open tennis tournament, a source familiar with the sale told CNBC. Advertisement Just this week, the NFL approved a 6.2% minority stake sale of the San Francisco 49ers, valued at $8.6 billion, a person familiar with the deal told the outlet. 3 Julia Koch and her late-husband David Koch attend the Time 100 Gala in 2016. Getty Images for Time Julia Koch inherited her fortune from her husband David, who made his riches from a massive 42% stake in the family's Koch Industries, an energy and chemicals conglomerate. He died in 2019 and was survived by Julia, his wife of more than 20 years, and their three children, David Jr., Mary Julia and John Mark.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively Reveals Her Mother's Life Was Almost Taken by a Past Colleague, Thanks Ryan Reynolds for Being 'Good When No One Is Watching'
'I have so much to say about the last two years of my life, but tonight is not the forum,' Blake Lively said in her speech at the Time 100 Gala on Thursday night. Lively was honored by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of the year. Over the past several months, coverage surrounding the actress has largely been focused on her ongoing legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. More from The Hollywood Reporter Gayle King Is "Not Focusing" on Blue Origin Backlash and Would "Consider" Going Back to Space: "I'm Definitely Open to It" Ryan Reynolds Shares Lessons He Learned From 'Green Lantern,' Teases Upcoming "Ensemble" Project Noah Schnapp Teases 'Stranger Things' Finale: "People Are Going to Be Truly Devastated" However, Lively's focus of the night was honoring her mom, who survived an attack that threatened her life by a work acquaintance. 'What I will speak to separately is the feeling of being a woman who has a voice today,' Lively said. 'My life was influenced most by my mother sitting here tonight, Willie Elain McAlpin.' 'My mom never got justice from her work acquaintance who attempted to take her life when she was the mother of three young kids years before I was born. She has always credited her beating heart today with stories she heard from another woman in a similar circumstance, speaking on the radio, as my mom drove home one day entirely unaware of the future ahead in which she would call upon this critical moment to save her own life,' she said while holding her mother's hand throughout the speech. 'The woman painfully and graphically shared how she escaped. And because of hearing that woman speak to her experience instead of shutting down in fear and unfair shame, my mom is alive today.' The actress continued, 'She was saved by a woman whose name she'll never know. I'm alive and standing here with you all today, being honored, because of a woman whose name I'll never know. I am here and my mom is here because that woman not only survived but she told others how. It's a silent torch of womanhood that we've come to know, a pact that privately we must show others how to survive — literally or spiritually.' The A Simple Favor star also took a moment to thank every man, including her 'sweet husband' Ryan Reynolds, sitting next to her mom, for being so 'kind and good when no one is watching.' Lively received a round of applause for her vulnerable speech. But not everyone was thrilled she was being recognized for Time's honor, including Megyn Kelly, who has been vocal about the Lively-Baldoni legal battle and shared how she believes Lively's honor was 'a ploy to get her to attend' the event. 'She's definitely not here because she's one of the most influential people,' Kelly told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet before Lively's speech. 'There's zero chance that Blake Lively is one of the most influential people in America. She's one of the most controversial. In fact, she's managed somehow to alienate half of the country and her fan base by getting involved in what I think is a fake #MeToo situation. And it's going to be a rough year for Blake.' Lively is suing Baldoni for sexual harassment from their time working together, in addition to retaliation against her, in a legal filing made in December. Baldoni wasn't on the list, but Kelly shared, 'he's not one of the most influential either.' The journalist, who is on the Time 100 list herself, added, 'If it were up to me, it'd be all military men and women standing here, and I wouldn't care if they were in a fancy dress or not. So, it's tough to really reach back and pat myself or anyone else here, to be perfectly honest with you.' Next, Lively stars in Another Simple Favor, a sequel to Paul Feig's 2018 film, which begins streaming on Amazon's Prime Video on May 1. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Blake Lively will testify in Justin Baldoni trial, lawyer reveals in first interview
Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? Blake Lively's attorney has revealed that the 37-year-old Hollywood starlet will testify in next year's trial against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni. 'Yes,' Lively's lawyer, Mike Gottlieb, confirmed to People during his first interview about the case on Thursday. 'The ultimate moment for a plaintiff's story to be told is at trial. We expect that to be the case here.' 'So we would, of course, expect her to be a witness at her trial,' he added. 'Of course she's going to testify.' 11 Blake Lively leaving 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' on May 1, 2025. MEGA 11 Justin Baldoni in Hawaii on March 28, 2025. Clint Brewer Photography / WCP / BACKGRID Questions regarding whether Lively would testify at the upcoming trial against Baldoni, 41, began last month after the actress' speech at the Time100 Gala. 'I have so much to say about the last two years of my life,' she said at the time, 'but tonight is not the forum.' Plus, Lively's lawyer revealed that the 'Gossip Girl' alum would not be the only one to take the stand when the legal battle against Baldoni goes to trial in March 2026. 11 Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively on the set of 'It Ends with Us' on January 12, 2024. GC Images 11 Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in 'It Ends With Us.' ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'There are individuals that were witnesses to or experienced misconduct that is relevant to Ms. Lively's claims,' Gottlieb explained. 'We expect their testimony, particularly about what took place on set, will come out through live witness testimony.' The first step of the lengthy legal process will begin with discovery, in which both parties will question all those involved in the controversial matter. 'In discovery, they'll have an opportunity to ask Ms. Lively questions,' Gottlieb noted. 'Likewise, we will have the opportunity to take the depositions of the defendants.' 11 Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni filming another scene for 'It Ends With Us' in January 2024. GC Images 11 Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively discussing a scene on the set of 'It Ends With Us' in January 2024. Christopher Peterson / Besides witness testimony, Lively's legal team plans to present alleged 'evidence' relating to sexual harassment and smear campaign accusations against Baldoni. Statements and documents from Sony Pictures and the 'It Ends With Us' producers will also reportedly be presented. Gottlieb further claimed that 'there have been a lot of distractions' taking attention away from the 'core of the case' and Lively's initial allegations against her former director. 'There have been a lot of distractions put up to deflect attention from the retaliation campaign that was launched against her,' he argued. 11 Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, at the premiere of 'It Ends With Us' in August 2024. REUTERS 11 The 'Gossip Girl' alum and Ryan Reynolds in New York City on April 29, 2025. GC Images 'And we expect and hope that in discovery we'll have an opportunity to really focus on what we believe to be the core part of the case,' Lively's attorney added, 'which is that this retaliation campaign was launched against Ms. Lively for her having raised concerns about sexual harassment.' Whether Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, and other A-list celebrities like Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman will be called to testify is still uncertain. Reynolds, 48, is currently named as a defendant in Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Lively. The 'It Ends With Us' director's legal team has also suggested that Swift, 35, and Jackman, 56, may be subpoenaed. 11 Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in another scene from 'It Ends With Us.' ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'It's completely unclear what claims or defenses in the case any of these celebrities have any relevance to at all,' Gottlieb said. 'This is a case about what happened to Blake Lively when she raised claims of sexual harassment on the set.' 'It's not a case about how songs were chosen for the movie. It's not a case about fictional Marvel characters in 'Deadpool' movies,' he continued. 'You have to ask the question, then, why are these people being subpoenaed? Do they have any actual relevance to the case at hand?' 'You can't just go around subpoenaing people because they're famous and you think it will generate a bunch of headlines,' Lively's lawyer concluded. 'And the federal courts don't tolerate that kind of behavior.' 11 Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has fired back at the remarks made by Blake Lively's attorney. Gregory P. Mango Baldoni's attorney has since fired back at Gottlieb's comments. 'Although obviously uncomfortable for the Lively parties, the truth is not a distraction,' the director's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, told People on Thursday. 'The truth has been clearly shown through unedited receipts, documents and real life footage. More to come.' 'Blake was the one who brought her high-profile friends into this situation without concern for their own personal or public backlash,' he added. 'As the truth shows, she used her Dragons to manipulate Justin at every turn.' Lively and Baldoni's legal feud began in December when the 'A Simple Favor' star filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and others. 11 The 'It Ends With Us' co-stars' trial is scheduled for March 2026. Christopher Peterson / She alleged that Baldoni sexually harassed her on set and then launched a 'coordinated effort to destroy her reputation.' Baldoni denied the allegations and later countersued Lively and Reynolds for $400 million over alleged defamation and extortion — accusations they also denied. A trial date has since been scheduled for March 2026.
