Jolie, Pitt divorce
After two years of marriage and more than a decade together, Jolie files for divorce from Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences. Jolie is seeking physical custody of their six children, suggesting Pitt get visitation rights. Jolie is not seeking spousal support. Jolie’s manager:
Angelina will always do what’s in the best interest of taking care of her family. She appreciates everyone’s understanding of their need for privacy at this time.
Jolie’s attorney:
The decision was made] for the health of the family. [Jolie] will not be commenting, and asks that the family be given its privacy at this time.
Hospitalized
Schumer is hospitalized with food poisoning during a visit to Paris with her boyfriend.
Thanks for everything Paris! Except the food poisoning.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKRs7OohFyT/
Expecting baby girl
Kardashian and Chyna say they are expecting a baby girl. The pair announced the news on their reality show, Rob & Chyna.
Protesters interrupt routine
Judge Inaba is interrupted by protesters while she is giving feedback at the end of Lochte and Burke’s dance routine. Inaba:
Hey back off!
Lochte:
I wanted to do something I’m completely not comfortable with, and I did.
https://youtu.be/Z9X8JDkkT4I
Recovering
Dion debuts Recovering, a tribute song to her husband Renee, written for her by Pink.
Patty Duke dies age 69
Patty Duke dies at age 69. Her agent confirms her death to the Associated Press, saying she died early in the morning of sepsis from a ruptured intestine. Son Sean:
She had “really, really suffered” with her illness, was a really, really, really hard process. It was hard for her, it was hard for the people who love her to help her….
Carey, Packer get engaged
Carey announces her engagement to Packer, after Packer popped the question in New York City on January 21. Packer reportedly gives Carey a 35-carat diamond ring.
Frank Gifford tribute
Kathie Lee Gifford and Kotb play tribute to Frank Gifford on the Today Show. The co-hosts watch a video showing highlights from the NFL hall of famer’s appearances on the show, as well as clips of Kathie Lee speaking about her longtime love. Videos include Frank bringing flowers to his wife during the broadcast, Kotb announcing his death and Kathie Lee remembering their journey together. Kathie Lee:
He was so grateful, he knew what hard work was. He never had an entitled moment in his entire life.
Defamation suit continues
Federal Judge Mastroianni says a defamation lawsuit brought against Cosby by three women who say he sexually abused them decades ago can move forward. Cosby’s lawyers had asked the judge to dismiss their suit, arguing that the remarks were personal opinions protected by the First Amendment and legal declarations made in his defense. Green, Serignese and Traitz have accused Cosby of drugging them and then having unwanted sexual contact with them. The defamatory comments range from statements dismissing their accusations as “ridiculous claims” and “absurd fabrication” to longer remarks that sought to discredit the accuser. Mastroianni:
The court recognizes that some jurisdictions do apply a version of the conditional self-defense privilege, which allows individuals, in certain circumstances, to publish defamatory responsive statements necessary to defend their reputation. However … such a privilege does not permit a defendant to knowingly publish false states.
Attorney for women:
We’d expect and hope the judge rejected every one of Mr. Cosby’s attempts to throw the case out of court and allowed the case to proceed.
Anne Meara dies at 85
Jerry and Ben Stiller announce that Meara has died age 85. No other details are provided. Stiller and Meara were married for 61 years.
GMA interview
In an interview with ABC News, Garth says she is working as her own wedding coordinator, as DIY projects have always been a passion.
I want people to be comfortable. That’s my priority no uncomfortable clothing. No high heels.
On staying fit:
My 12-year-old is going to start boxing lessons with me, get some adolescent aggression out — and I hike with my older daughter. My youngest is very active, from jumping on the trampoline to competitive soccer. We like to move! We don’t like to sit around.
On her daughter watching episodes of 90210:
I didn’t see her for four days because she binge-watched them. But she loves it. She was like, ‘That’s really weird, mom.’
Second pregnancy
Kardashian says she is expecting her second child with West. The couple confirms their pregnancy with NBC News, saying their baby is due at the end of the year.
I just got the blood test back, and I am pregnant!
Defends gay marriage views, criticizes Clinton
While meeting with local leaders Cruz defends his views on same-sex marriage, saying he does not think his opposition to gay marriage will hurt his chances with moderate voters.
Is there something about the left — and I am going to put the media in this category — that is obsessed with sex? ISIS is executing homosexuals — you want to talk about gay rights? This week was a very bad week for gay rights because the expansion of ISIS, the expansion of radical, theocratic, Islamic zealots that crucify Christians, that behead children and that murder homosexuals — that ought to be concerning you far more than asking six questions all on the same topic.
On Hillary Clinton’s use of a personal e-mail while she was the secretary of state.
Unfortunately this pattern of deception is what we’ve come to expect from the Clintons. I think what’s most surprising is how unsurprising this is.
Cruz again declined to say whether he would participate in the Iowa Straw Poll.
I am spending a great deal of time in Iowa, and I intend to spend a great deal of time in Iowa and participate vigorously in the Iowa caucus. A number of candidates and a number of campaigns are making decisions on the straw poll right now and we’re certainly making those decisions at the same time.
Breaks silence, wants emails released
After a campaign event at a bike shop in Iowa, where she was discussing small businesses and entrepreneurship, Clinton breaks her 28-day streak not talking to the press by answering six questions from reporters. On the release of State Department emails.
I want those emails out. Nobody has a bigger interest in getting [the emails] released than I do. They are not mine; they belong to the State Department. But as much as they can expedite that process. That’s what I’m asking: please move as quickly as they possibly can.
On her wealth:
Well, obviously Bill and I have been blessed and we’re very grateful for the opportunities that we had. But we’ve never forgotten where we came from, and we’ve never forgotten the kind of country that we want to see for our granddaughter. … So I think that most Americans understand that the deck is stacked for those at the top, and I am running a campaign that is very clearly stating that we want to shuffle that deck.
On the Clinton Foundation:
I am so proud of the foundation. I’m proud of the work that it has done and that it is doing. … And I’ll let the American people make their own judgments about that.
During the event, Clinton told the local businesses owners that she wants to roll back regulations on small businesses and small banks and spur business creation across the country.
I want to be a small business president.
Finds home intruder
Brown and his security team arrive at his Agoura Hills, California, home to find a woman’s clothes in the entryway and “I LOVE YOU” spray-painted across his kitchen counter. An unknown naked woman is discovered in the singer’s bed. Brown calls the police, who take the woman into custody and book her on felony burglary and vandalism charges. The R&B star post a picture of the woman wrapped up in a towel to his Instagram account, along with a description of what she’d allegedly done, including throwing out all of his daughter’s and dog’s belongings, placing voodoo things around the house, and spray-painting her name on his cars.
I love my fans but this is some on some real real crazy s–t! I pray she will get help.
https://instagram.com/p/2Yi084PpW4/
Ninth anniversary
Spelling celebrates her ninth wedding anniversary with McDermott, sending a series of tweets and hashtags from htheir trip to Fiji, indicating they are rebuilding their marriage. #TogetherWeMade4Blessings #MistakesAreMomentsIfWeDontLetThemDefineUs and #Forgiveness.
https://instagram.com/p/2YrAdzxubD/
Off ventilator
The Houston family is now says Bobbi Kristina is off life support, and breathing without the assistance of a ventilator, but they continue to maintain there’s no real hope for recovery.
According to the doctors she’s breathing on her own but the trach has to stay. Global and irreversible brain damage and remains unresponsive.
Voted off
Sommers gets the boot after five weeks of competition for the mirror ball trophy. Sommers and partner Dovolani dance to He’s a Tramp from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp and received a score of 28.
I’m 68 years old and I don’t think I looked or felt like a 68-year-old out there and that’s what I was trying to proves she said. If you take good care of yourself, there’s no end to what the human body can accomplish.
Summer tour announcement
Clarkson announces on Good Morning America she is going on tour for her album, Piece by Piece. The 36-city tour will begin July 11 in Hershey, PA., and end Sept. 20 in Camden, N.J. Clarkson will play two nights at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and at Wolf Trap National Park For The Performing Arts in Vienna, Va. Pentatonix and Eric Hutchinson will open the shows. At least four songs from the album will be played, including Tightrope.
Because of an element I’ve never done on tour, it makes sense to incorporate that song I’m not flying or on a tightrope there’s not that but it makes sense with that song and how it sounds on the record that it will fit into the show.
Pleads guilty
Petraeus pleads guilty to one count of unauthorized removal and retention of classified material, a misdemeanor, for showing his mistress Broadwell eight “black book” binders of classified material that included identities of covert operatives overseas and notes on his discussions with President Obama. He is eligible for up to one year in prison, but prosecutors will recommend a sentence of probation for two years and a $40,000 fine.