This celebrity news roundup features the tragic passing of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, Sofia Richie Grainge's second pregnancy announcement, Kevin Federline and Britney Spears' escalating public feud, Kevin Costner's legal victory, and other notable entertainment headlines.
The article compiles various celebrity news, leading with the confirmation of Ace Frehley's death, the original lead guitarist for KISS, following a brain bleed and the difficult decision to turn off life support. Tributes from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Bruce Kulick highlight his iconic legacy. In other major news, Sofia Richie Grainge announced she is expecting her second child with Elliot Grainge, simultaneously launching a new fashion line, having previously kept her first pregnancy private. Kevin Costner saw partial success in dismissing a lawsuit against him, with claims of sexual harassment and Bane Act violation being tossed. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show made a comeback, partnering with Amazon for a new shoppable collection. The ongoing drama between Kevin Federline and Britney Spears escalated with excerpts from his memoir, alleging Jamie Lynn Spears' concern over Britney's social media behavior towards their sons, to which Britney fiercely responded, accusing K-Fed of seeking financial gain. Eminem is reportedly in a relationship with his long-time stylist, Katrina Malota. Al Pacino issued a poignant statement remembering his late co-star and former partner, Diane Keaton. The article also includes a retrospective on the life of Liam Payne following his tragic death at 31, details the arrest of musician Robby Roadsteamer during a protest, and covers Kroy Biermann's request to jail Kim Zolciak for allegedly violating a divorce gag order. Hailey Bieber addressed the perceived rivalry with Selena Gomez, stating she is not inspired by Gomez and is annoyed by being pitted against others. Finally, Andy Cohen offered support to 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Dr. Wendy Osefo amidst her 16 criminal charges related to an alleged staged burglary.
