Padma Lakshmi Responds to Controversy Surrounding 'Top Chef' Winner Gabe Erales

Amanda Seyfried is playing Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in Disney+’s new series “The Dropout”, but she didn’t have an interest in meeting her.

Chris Willman Music WriterAs “American Song Contest” approaches its March 21 premiere date, the “Eurovision Song Contest”-inspired NBC show has announced 56 artists that will compete in representing the 50 U.S. states, along with a new deal with Atlantic Records to release the upcoming series’ original songs.Some familiar names pop up on the stage-by-state list of competitors — including Jewel (representing Alaska), Macy Gray (Ohio), Michael Bolton (Connecticut), the Crystal Method (Nevada), Sisqo (Maryland) and Allen Stone (Washington) — along with dozens not so well known outside their local territories.Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg were recently announced as co-hosts for the show.

Cheryl Burke is working on herself.

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines on Friday, March 4.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Benfica star Darwin Nunez but they have been told they will need to splash out in excess of €60m (£50m) if they want to sign him.

Bethenny Frankel is doing what she can to help amid the crisis in Ukraine. The philanthropist and entrepreneur joined Fox News Channel’s "The Story with Martha MacCallum" on Thursday to discuss her worldwide initiative to help aid Ukrainian citizens affected by the Russian invasion.

died aged 87 from stroke complications. The Oscar winning director enjoyed a career spanning five decades in film, television and the stage and was famous for his work on Broadway in the US.His death was announced on Facebook by stepdaughter Bridget LeRoy.

Khloé Kardashian has hung out with a lot of celebrities, but it looks like Martha Stewart might be her favorite. Thanks to her mom Kris Jenner, the businesswoman visited their side-by-side mega-mansions, where they enjoyed lunch together. They shared edited photos from their time together, and Khloe gushed in a long caption about her experience hanging out with the “QUEEN herself.”Some moms surprise their daughters with a small gift, but Kris surprised Khloe with a whole Martha Stewart.

It’s good to be Lin-Manuel Miranda. He has three songs on the Disney soundtrack to Encanto, which currently sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Album Charts. He’s up for a Best Original Song Oscar for  “Dos Oruguitas,” which reflects his immersion in Colombian culture to capture the vibe. The Academy Award nomination is his second song bid, following his work for the Disney film. “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana.

Kim Kardashian channeled asexy biker babe in ablack leather Balenciaga jacket, matching pants and a pair of motorcycle gloves while attending the opening of Revolve Social Club's on Thursday in West Hollywood.During the bash, complete with a lounge and bar, stocked with sister Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila brand, the41-year-old reality star was the epitome of cool in her $7,000motorcycle jacket withribbed detailing andreflective silver-tone stripes.The mother-of-three, who was declared legally single from Kanye Westafter nearly seven years of marriage this week, wore her dark brown hair in a sleeksuper-sleek bun and toted a tiny, black crocodile embossed handbag . Fierce! Kim Kardashian channeled a sexy biker babe in a black leather Balenciaga jacket, matching pants and a pair of motorcycle gloves while attending the opening of Revolve Social Club's on Thursday in Los AngelesShe completed her figure-hugging ensemble with oversized silver shades, a nude matte lipstick and lightweight foundation on her sun-kissedcomplexion.

Amy Schumer said she's satisfied after undergoing a liposuction procedure.The comic, 40, who is slated to co-host the upcoming Oscars with Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall later this month, opened up about the procedure on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast.'I got liposuction,' said the Emmy-winning star, who shares son Gene, two, with her spouse, Chris Fischer, 42. 'I never thought that I was going to do anything like that.

The shoot for much-anticipated new superhero film, The Batman, can be described as a war of attrition.By the time the film will have premiered in theaters in the U.S. on March 4, it will have been one month shy of three years since Robert Pattinson was hired to play Bruce Wayne/Batman, and nearly two-and-a-half sinceZoë Kravitz signed-on to portray Selina Kyle/Catwoman.And for Kravitz, she opted to use an unusual process to help her find and develop her feline character, while she described during a guest appearanceonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Wednesday.

Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match up to $3,000,000 in donations to help provide 'immediate'humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees.The couple launched a GoFundMe page on Thursday with the goal of raising $30,000,000 forFlexport.org and Airbnb.org, which are 'two organizations who are actively on the ground providing immediate help to those who need it most.'Mila - who was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine - appeared alongside Ashton in a video shared to his Instagram account, where she spoke publicly for the first time about the 'devastating' conflict in her native country.According to NPR, one million people have fled the Ukraine since Russia's invasion just one week ago. Generous:Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher have vowed to match up to $3,000,000 in donations to help provide 'immediate' humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees'I was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine in 1983.

Robert Downey Jr. is reuniting with his Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang and Iron Man 3 director Shane Black for an ambitious new franchise based on the Parker crime novels by Donald E.

Gwen Stefani showcased her taut torso in a clinging sheer white top when she was spotted out and about in California this week.The 52-year-old smiled radiantly as she enjoyed an outing in Anaheim, which is located in her native Orange County.Her sleek ensemble included a pair of cowgirl boots, reminiscent of the country star style of her dashing husband Blake Shelton. Aglow:Gwen Stefani showcased her taut torso in a clinging sheer white top when she was spotted out and about in California this weekGwen selected a plunging V-neck top that betrayed just a trace of cleavage and matched her fashionably torn trousers.She cinched a slender belt around her waist, throwing her enviably svelte waistline into relief and complementing her bangles.

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi is calling for an investigation into allegations of misconduct by season 18 winner Gabe Erales.The TV personality weighed in on Twitter after it emerged Erales had been fired from Mexican restaurant Comedor in Austin, Texas, in December for alleged sexual harassment of a female employee.Laksmi tweeted Thursday: 'As someone who has been sexually harassed, this topic is a serious one and merits openness. We filmed Top Chef in October of last year & were not aware of the allegations now coming out about Gabe.

Sir Salman Rushdie was, for a brief time, “Mr. Padma Lakshmi.” The author — who won the Booker Price in 1981 with his second novel, Midnight’s Children – married the actress and culinary icon in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, internal and external issues resulted in their marriage going sour. Before the decade was up, they had gone their separate ways, searching for the next chapter in their respective stories.

 We filmed Top Chef in October of last year & were not aware of the allegations now coming out about Gabe.This should be investigated & the network should consider its best action.She continued, "To be clear, no one has alleged sexual harassment on the record or otherwise to Bravo/Top Chef and we judges didn't have any indication of inappropriate behavior from Gabe during his time on set."A source told the Austin-American Stateman that Bravo producers performed a background check on Gabe and looked into his behavior on set, but found nothing problematic.The newspaper said "Top Chef" never considered re-shoots after Gabe was let go from his job (which happened before the season aired) since "scrapping the entire season would not be fair to

repeated violations” of restaurant policies — claimed the $250,000 grand prize.Bravo’s Portland, Oregon-based finale of the show’s 18th season featured Erales, 40, being crowned the winner, with fellow Texas chef Dawn Burrell from Houston and Shota Nakajima from Seattle as runners-up.It was announced that Erales was competing on “Top Chef” in February 2021.

Viewers of “Top Chef” recently watched Gabe Erales crowned champion of the show’s 18th season.

Things are getting messy in the Top Chef kitchen. Host Padma Lakshmi weighed in on the controversy surrounding season 18 winner, Gabe Erales, after some fans expressed their disappointment during the finale.