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Usher has been heating things up in Las Vegas during his residency. Over the weekend, the 44-year-old GRAMMY-winning singer had some superstars in the audience, including Kimora Lee Simmons. The model and fashion mogul attended the show at the Park MGM with friends Kim and Khloe Kardashian, and got a delicious serenade from the singer, who performed «GLU» while shirtless and feeding her a strawberry.Making the moment even more special, it was a surprise reunion for the designer and the singer. Usher and Kimora Lee Simmons reunited in Vegas 25 years after ‘Nice & Slow’.

Yara Shahidi brought the '90s to the 2023 Met Gala! The 23-year-old actress tapped into her inner supermodel on Monday night, as she strutted up the Metropolitan Museum of Art stairs like it was her personal runway.Shahidi stunned in a Jean Paul Gaultier gown with Cartier jewelry and Jimmy Choo shoes. Inspired by '90s Chanel couture, the bronze gown features a pearl-detailed corset with a ruched micro-miniskirt, accented with an overlapping drape in the front and mermaid tail in the back. «I love the many eras of Karl [Lagerfeld],» Shahidi told ET's Rachel Smith, sharing her personal connection to the late Chanel House creative director.

one of the producers of the musical adaptation of, Mariah Carey is a first-time Tony Award nominee now that the production is up for Best Musical. Like Jennifer Hudson did last year when won Best Play, Carey could earn her first Tony ever if the show wins the top prize during the 76th annual Tony Awards. Citing her love for Marilyn Monroe, who was one of the stars of the original 1959 film, Carey signed on to 's production team ahead of its official opening last fall.  «I first became familiar with this story through the timeless film starring Marilyn Monroe.

Audra McDonald earned a historic 10th acting Tony Award nomination for her performance in. The latest nod ties her with Chita Rivera and Julie Harris as the most nominated individual performers ever in the 76-year history of the Broadway awards. McDonald was nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her turn as writer and alum Suzanne Alexander, who recounts her traumatic experiences while attending OSU. Prior to the 76th annual Tony Awards, McDonald had garnered two previous nominations in the same category for in 2020 and in 2014. She has also been nominated in the Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical category three times, for in 2012, in 2007 and in 2000. Her other acting nods include two for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, for in 2004 and in 1996.

Rihanna's got a baby on the brain!The singer, who is pregnant with her second child, stunned alongside A$AP Rocky in looks honoring the late Karl Lagerfeld at this year's Met Gala.Speaking to ET's Rachel Smith, Rihanna shared how pregnancy is «so different» this time around.«It's so different from the first one,» Rihanna shared. «No cravings. Tons of nausea.

Rihanna is reminding us who reigns supreme as the Met Gala queen. After skipping last year's affair, the 35-year-old, who is currently pregnant with her second child, returned for this year's fashion celebration at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday. Rihanna dressed her baby bump in gorgeous white gown by Valentino, complete with a hood made of embroidered white flowers and a long train.

Cardi B is thinking about Karl Lagerfeld at the Met Gala. The 30-year-old rapper spoke to ET's Rachel Smith and other reporters at Monday's event, and she reflected on the late designer, whose works serve as this year's theme, «Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.»«I hope everybody made him proud,» Cardi said of the late Chanel designer, before joking, «He's probably in Heaven like, 'Yes! No.'»As for what it means to Cardi to be at the event, the rapper quipped, «I spent so much money in Chanel, like, I might as well be here.»Cardi rocked two looks for the annual event.

Lil Nas X knows how to make an entrance!The 24-year-old rapper showed up to the 2023 Met Gala Monday night in a full crystallized cat look by Pat McGrath and Dior Men that almost masked his identity.With his body glittering in head-to-toe silver, Lil Nas X was outfitted with silver sequins and a host of pearls, creating what looked like a necklace on the  singer. He also sported a face mask, equally bedazzled, that covered every inch of his face.

Serena Williams is pregnant! The tennis superstar announced her child on the way on Monday, before debuting her baby bump at the 2023 Met Gala.To share the news, Williams posted pics of herself and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, ahead of the annual event. She revealed her surprise in the caption, writing, «Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala.»A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)The couple, who shares a 5-year-old daughter, Olympia, walked the Met Gala couple shortly thereafter.

Halle Bailey arrived at the 2023 Met Gala in a look fit for a real Disney princess! The 23-year-old made a stylish splash at the annual fashion event after skipping out on last year's affair.The star of Disney's upcoming live-action remake of  appeared to draw some inspiration from her beloved character in a Gucci pearl-white, halter-neck gown that shimmered pearlescent, similar to Ariel's iconic scales. The actress paired the gown with a matching ruffled drape with a sheer panel and her signature locks were fashioned into a voluminous curly bob, still sporting their Ariel-red shade. The look was a fitting choice for Bailey amid her highly anticipated upcoming role as the mermaid princess.

Ice Spice really was «chose!» On Monday, the rapper set foot on her first-ever Met Gala red carpet in New York City, reportedly following a personal invitation from editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.The 23-year-old, whose real name is Isis Naija Gaston, donned a white sequined gown. The long-sleeved dress featured body contouring cutouts and a long train the followed behind the rapper as she posed for pics on the Galas cream-colored carpet.Known for her curly orange hair, Ice Spice went for a sleeker look Monday, rocking her fiery locks in a long, straight style. Her number one accessory wasn't a purse, which the rapper is known to bring with her to red carpet events, but a bedazzled camera, which she playfully posed with while making her way up the Met Gala steps.Ice Spice's appearance follows her recent announcement of a collaboration with  and eBay.

Diddy" Combs and Notorious B.I.G.'s sons are continuing their legacy. In a conversation with ET's Kevin Frazier, Quincy Brown, Justin Combs, Christian «King» Combs and Christopher «CJ» Wallace look back on their childhood and reflect on the iconic rappers' legacies.The men are all appearing on Paramount+'s , a series that looks back on the most celebrated moments of legendary artists through the eyes of their kids.As Diddy's children -- Quincy, 31, Justin, 29, and King, 25 — think back on their childhood, they appreciate all that they learned from growing up around their dad.«Being able to look back on those things, it feels good to be a part of history, and just be a part of something that was so special,» Justin says.

Beyoncé filed a petition in the United States Tax Court contesting nearly $2.7 million in tax and penalties. The document asks the court to reconsider additional tax and penalties assessed by the IRS in a Notice of Deficiency given on Jan.

Zendaya and Tom Holland shared a rare moment of PDA and fun this week! The couple attended Usher's Las Vegas residency show, jamming out to the 44-year-old performer's hits in the audience at The Colosseum.Zendaya documented part of the fun on her Instagram Stories, singing along to «Confessions Part II,» as she panned the camera over to Holland and then to some other friends.For the outing, Zendaya wore a tan halter dress, hoop earrings and oversized glasses. Holland, 26, rocked a green hoodie.Fans also filmed the couple hugging one another in the stands as they enjoyed the show.A post shared by tomdayaahub (@tomdayaahub)A post shared by ♡ Happy and in Love very ♡ (@lovefortomdayax_)The jet-setting pair have been traveling all over the world together, spending time in London, England, Mumbai, India, New York City, andParis, France, in recent months.Zendaya was in Vegas for the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards, which she attended on Thursday.

Smokey Robinson has a lasting love for Diana Ross. The 83-year-old music icon opens up about his and Ross' longtime friendship, even claiming that they had a year-long affair during his first marriage to Claudette Rogers. When asked in an interview with whether he and Ross ever had «a thing,» he replies, «Yes, we did,» adding that it lasted «about a year.» «I was married at the time. We were working together and it just happened,» he shares. «But it was beautiful.

Dwyane Wade will do everything in his hands to protect his family, and that includes moving his family out of Florida. The NBA legend spoke Rachel Nichols for her Showtime series, in which Wade revealed that restrictive laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community — including his 15-year-old transgender daughter, Zaya -- proved to be the deciding factor to leave the state.«That's another reason why I don't live in that state,» said the three-time NBA champion in Thursday's show. «A lot of people don't know that.

is a universal one, it became far more personal for Halle Bailey when she began filming the live-action reimagining in 2020. In an intimate interview for 's May issue, the 23-year-old opens up about how playing Disney's beloved mythical princess helped her embrace change and realize just how much she has in common with her character.An artist that has always seen herself as a musician first, Bailey explains that landing the role of Ariel was an unforeseen «blessing» that began «opening something new» within her.

Nick Cannon loves a good joke, but not about his marriage to his ex-wife, Mariah Carey. During the Wednesday episode of his new radio show on Amp, the multi-hyphenate fired back at the claim he was the one who messed things up in his marriage to the songstress.«Explain to me how I fumbled Mariah,» Cannon challenged his cohost, Courtney Bee Bledsoe, when she quipped that he botched his marriage to the superstar. Bledsoe clarified that she was just joking, adding, «I just know you're not with her, so that's a fumble.»«Maybe she fumbled me,» Cannon responded, noting he «was there» for Carey throughout their relationship.The  host and Carey began dating in the early 2000s, getting hitched in April 2008 after a whirlwind romance of six weeks.

Ime Udoka as their next head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Udoka coached the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals during the 2021-22 season, his first as a head coach. However, he was suspended for the season by the Celtics due to an alleged inappropriate, consensual relationship with another team employee.

 is bitter-sweet one for the show's star, Yara Shahidi.ET spoke to Shahidi at the premiere of her new film, , where she dished on the show coming to an end this summer with its sixth season, and what it's like having her own Tinker Bell doll.«I mean, we hit 100 episodes. Shows don't get to do that anymore,» Shahidi said.

Toni Braxton is feeling lucky to be alive! On Tuesday, the 55-year-old GRAMMY-winning musician spoke about a recent health scare on The star, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2008, revealed that she dismissed chest pains that she was suffering following the 2022 death of her sister, Traci Braxton, thinking it was simply a bout of sadness.«I had some pain in my chest,» Braxton told co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. «But I was having this pain in my chest and I thought it was because I was so sad, we had just lost one of my sisters.»Braxton revealed that she kept postponing an appointment, until finally her doctor made it for her. After she went in to have a test done, she shared that she got some concerning news. «Shortly after that, I was told that I would have had a massive heart attack,» she recalled.