Today's Evil Beet Gossip

George Jung, portrayed in movie ‘Blow,’ dead at 78

[caption id="attachment_188633" align="aligncenter" width="597"][caption id="attachment_188633" align="aligncenter" width="597"] George and Johnny Depp, unknown date.[/caption] First, if you've never seen the movie 'Blow', lets make that a priority.  It's fantastic. George Jung was a cocaine smuggler who worked closely with Pablo Escobar.  Pablo, according to feds, was responsible for 80% of the worlds cocaine in the 1980's.  So why are we honoring a drug smuggler?  IDK.  Just are. Jung was the subject of the book “Blow: How a Small-Town Boy M...

Kim Kardashian says Ancient Roman sculpture aint hers

[caption id="attachment_188629" align="aligncenter" width="667"][caption id="attachment_188629" align="aligncenter" width="667"] Kim and Kanyes house with all white decor and a headless statue.[/caption] So back in 2016, when Kim and Kanye were building their mega-mansion in Calabasas with the help of Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt, a large package from overseas arrived at Los Angeles customs addressed to her and Axel.  It was immediately seized. [caption id="attachment_188627" align="alignleft" width="148"] Statue in customs[/caption] The contents of t...

Rebel Wilson Shares News of Her Fertility Struggles

Rebel Wilson had a very candid moment on Instagram yesterday when she shared with friends and fans that she is struggling with fertility issues. "I got some bad news today and didn't have anyone to share it with...but I guess I gotta tell someone," Wilson began her photo caption. "To all the women out there struggling with fertility, I feel ya. The universe works in mysterious ways and sometimes it all doesn't make sense... but I hope there's light about to shine through all the dark clou...

“Night Court” is getting the reboot treatment

If you were around in the 80's there was a thing called "Must See TV" where every Thursday NBC showed their top 4 comedies and people would actually gather together when and watch television... LIVE.  Like as it aired!  Well "Night Court" was part of that line up, just after Cheers. Now the show about a court room during the graveyard shift and all the wacky people who come through there is getting remade for NBC again. The stars of the show will be 'The Big Bang Theory’s' Melissa ...

DJ Marshmello goes big in Mulholland Estates

DJ Marshmello is known the world over for essentially DJ'ing with a big white bucket on his head.  I've included his pic for the less hip and tragically old. He's done well with this craft, which is evident by the $10 million dollar house he just plucked off the market in the tony Mulholland Estates in Los Angeles. The home was built by Richard Landry who's built homes for tons of celebs and it was designed by reality star and mega designer Jeff Lewis.  It's a cozy 7,800 square feet ...

Dolly Parton and Sally Field Remember Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis, known best for her performances of spunky Clairee Belcher in the 1989 classic Steel Magnolias. Academy Award winner Olympia (best name ever, btw) was remembered after her recent death by her Steel Magnolias costars Sally Field and Dolly Parton. "I was so sorry to hear that Olympia Dukakis had passed away," Parton, 75, told Today. "She has been one of my favorite people that I have ever known or worked with." Parton added, "I really got very close to her and...

Josh Dugger’s sibling hopes for justice in child porn charges

[caption id="attachment_188579" align="aligncenter" width="596"][caption id="attachment_188579" align="aligncenter" width="596"] Josh and wife Anna[/caption] Last week FBI agents arrested 19 Kids and Counting's Josh Duggar on charges or  receiving and possessing material depicting the sexual abuse of children.   Now his sister Jill is speaking out. Jill Dugger, and her husband Derick, have expressed obvious concern for Josh's pregnant wife, but pretty much denounce their brother and the charges he's hit with. Speaking to The Sun she said "We’re...

Timothée Chalamet will host this years Met Gala

If your a fan of smoldering eyes and wild fashion, we've got something special for you.   This years Met Gala will be cohosted by "Call Me By Your Name" star Timothée Chalamet! The annual fundraiser is often referred to as the Oscars of the fashion world because of the total extravagance and risk-taking by those who attend the red carpet. Usually held on the first Monday in May, this years gala was postponed due to Covid and canceled altogether last year.  It will now be held Septembe...

Edie Falco shot alternate ending of Sopranos with Gandolfini

So this is pretty interesting fodder heading into the weekend.  Edie Falco, who famously played Carmela Soprano on HBO's mega hit that ran through the aughts. Speaking with The Atlantic's podcast this week, Falco said that back in the day, she and James Gandolfini would be asked often to do spoofs and reinactments and James turned them all down.  Till the Knicks came calling. In 2010, The New York Knicks were, like all other NBA teams, desperate to get LeBron James to play for their team...

Anne Douglas, Wife of the Late Kirk Douglas, Dead at 102

I wouldn't normally draw attention to the passing of a wife of a celebrity, but Anne Douglas, wife of Kirk Douglas and the stepmother of Michael Douglas, was not only an occasional actress, but she was also a consummate philanthropist and fixture in the art world.  She was 102! Anne died at her home in Beverly Hills on Thursday, PEOPLE confirms. Her death comes just over a year after the death of her husband in February 2020. They were married for 66 years and shared two sons, Pet...

5 arrested in Lady Gaga’s dog walker shooting

    Los Angeles police have charged five people in connection with the shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker and the kidnapping of her beloved French bulldogs, according to police. Three of the five arrested -- James Jackson, 18, Jaylin White, 19, and Lafayette Whaley, 27 -- were allegedly involved in the robbery and shooting of the singer's dog walker, Ryan Fischer, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Authorities don't believe Fischer was targeted because he works for Lady Gaga; inve...

Willow Smith comes out as polyamorous

[caption id="attachment_188541" align="aligncenter" width="579"][caption id="attachment_188541" align="aligncenter" width="579"] courtesy of Red Table Talk[/caption] While TLC has taught us that having multiple husbands or wives is illegal, there ain't no law no place that says a person can't develop meaningful relationships and casual encounters with whoever they want.   It's glorious in it's way. Now Willow Smith, daughter of Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, has revealed to the world she follows the laid back guidelines of the love that took over the 60's. ...