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CBC
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Are there fireworks between Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry?
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau had dinner this week at an upscale restaurant in Montreal. After TMZ first reported the story, rumours started to swirl about whether the two were on a date, and what the future could hold for the pair. Today on Commotion, gossip columnist Lainey Lui and investigative journalist Justin Ling join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk about why these two love the limelight, and what our reaction reveals about the moment we're living in. We've included some highlights below, edited for length and clarity. For the full discussion, listen and follow Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud on your favourite podcast player. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube: Elamin: You cover politics, Justin. Watching this story, Lainey just pointed out this idea that they could have done this in private…. When you think about Justin Trudeau as a political figure, how do you think of this being in conversation with the way that he was as a politician? Justin: So, for starters, I swear I'm not coming for Lainey's job as a gossip columnist, but I do live here in Montreal. I do have connections. I have some sources, and I can tell you that when they booked the reservation for this dinner, they were pretty upfront. They knew there was going to be paparazzi outside, or at least people taking photos, or whatever. They intentionally did not do this as a private dinner. It has been speculated this was a soft launch. Again, not my business. I swear I'm not coming for your work, Lainey. Elamin: It's a little bit your business, but that's okay. Justin: So, you know, people who maybe have that pain of like, "Oh, well, they should be allowed to have this in private." They know they're having it in public. It's on purpose. And you always have to remember that so much of what Justin Trudeau does is following in the footsteps of his father. His father famously was a tabloid king, even when he was still in office. He dated Kim Cattrall in his later years. He dated Barbra Streisand quite publicly, or it was at least publicly speculated. So a lot of this is very purposeful. And to some degree, when he was prime minister, he was kind of this hybrid celebrity-politician, and he was always like this. He loves hobnobbing with American celebrities. He loves being in the limelight. He likes being kind of performative. And now that he's out of office, he's just doing this without all of the baggage of actually having to lead a country. What this is setting him up for, the next step, is going to be interesting. I don't know that I actually care, but certainly I think there's gonna be a lot more of it. Elamin: I do think that some of the public appearances and public performances after his resignation, after he was no longer prime minister, have been befuddling to me, Lainey. For example, I think the first photo that he posted on Instagram after he was no longer prime minister was a trip to Canadian Tire, but the caption was posted in English and French. I was like, what is that? I don't know what compels a person to do that after you are no longer holding that office. But the idea that you still want to maintain the appearance of being like, "I am everybody's person, I sort of belong to everybody." So when you listen to what Justin just said there, what's your take on that idea that this coheres with Trudeau as a hybrid politician and celebrity? Lainey: I 100 per cent agree with what Justin said — and thank you for being my source. I will quote you later in my column, about the reservation. And so I 100 per cent agree with the image of Justin Trudeau and the legacy he comes from. His father was a tabloid prime minister in terms of being, I don't know, in the politics write-ups, but also there was so much interest in his personal life because he was single, right? He was single for so much of the time that he was in office. But it also kind of feeds into a classic rom-com trope: the single politician, ex-politician, the pop star coming together. And he knows this, too. I mean, this is also a prime minister who's pretty tapped in with pop culture…. So this is 100 per cent the prime minister and celebrity I know to be as Justin Trudeau. It's not, like, an about-face. It's not a pivot to a new personality. This person is quite familiar to us, and Katy Perry is quite familiar to us. And I actually think this is a good match because, you know, you're talking about the Canadian Tire thing — was it a little corny? I'm not trying to put words in your mouth. Elamin: No, let me just answer that question. Yes, it was. Lainey: Exactly. It was a little corny, but so is Katy Perry. She's corny af, right? So to me, this is a match made in rom-com heaven. Like, of course I'm rejoicing because this makes my job easier. I have a personal investment in this. But also this is just, I mean, it was written. It was scripted. I know this is a random hookup, but at the same time, when I think about it, I'm like, everything lines up. The math is math-ing.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kim Kardashian's ‘Helping' Jessica Alba Build a Social Life Amid Divorce, Says ‘Source'
Jessica Alba continues to stay in the limelight following her split from ex-husband Cash Warren. The actor announced her separation from the film producer in January. However, the exact reason behind the big decision is yet to be confirmed by the duo. As per Life & Style, Alba has grown closer to Kim Kardashian now that she is single. Kim Kardashian 'reached out' to Jessica Alba after her divorce news made headlines, says 'source' Life & Style's insider shared that Jessica Alba has been 'gravitated' towards Kim Kardashian amid her divorce from Cash Warren. The source revealed that the two stars have been growing thick. Additionally, Kardashian is interested in spending time with her and making profitable collaborations. The insider revealed that the SKIMS co-founder 'reached out' to the actor following the public announcement of her divorce. 'They've got a lot of friends in common and have always been friendly but it was always on a very surface level,' the individual stated. 'That's changed now that Jessica is single.' The publication also mentioned that the 'Fantastic Four' actor has an ample amount of 'free time to get out and socialize more.' As a result, Jessica Alba has become closer to Kim Kardashian and the rest of the socialite's family. This is due to the Kardashians being 'tapped into everything that's going on.' The source added, 'Not to say Jessica needs social help, she's very well liked but being married for so many years and so busy with her kids and building her business did leave her out of the loop.' The Kardashians are apparently 'thrilled' to help The Honest Company co-founder in every way possible. 'Having her as a friend is a feather in their cap and they've been fawning all over her,' the insider concluded. Jessica Alba filed for divorce from Cash Warren on February 7. The couple tied the knot in May 2008 in Los Angeles. They share three kids: Honor, Haven, and Hayes. The post Kim Kardashian's 'Helping' Jessica Alba Build a Social Life Amid Divorce, Says 'Source' appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE He was the Hollywood nepo baby who had everything. But he hid a dark secret that turned him into a killer
Sam Haskell seemed to have it all and was no stranger to the Hollywood limelight. The aspiring filmmaker lived in a $2.6 million home in the quiet Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana with his wife, Mei Li Haskell, and their three young sons.
