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'Game of Thrones' stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie welcome first child

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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images(LONDON) — It’s a baby boy for Game of Thrones co-stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie.

A rep for Harington confirms to E! News that the two welcomed their first child together recently and that the new parents are “very, very happy.”

Harington and Leslie were spotted out and about with their newborn in London on Tuesday.

Leslie confirmed she was expecting back in September by baring her bump in a photo spread for U.K.’s Make Magazine. She later told the New York Post, “I am thrilled to be expecting and I can’t wait to meet the new member of our family!”

Harington and Leslie married in 2018 after falling in love on the set of Game of Thrones, where Harington played Jon Snow and Leslie played his fierce yet ill-fated love, Ygritte.

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Chris Lane partners with Belk for "Big Big Plans" campaign

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Randy ShafferChris Lane is partnering with clothing store Belk to make a couple’s proposal even more special. 

Belk has launched a new campaign encouraging people to share their plans to propose to their significant other, along with details of the couple’s love story including how they met, what a dream proposal would entail and if they’ve faced any challenges, such as job loss or military deployment.

The winning couple will receive merchandise from Belk, along with a personalized congratulatory video from Chris in which he’ll perform his hit song, “Big Big Plans.”

The deadline to enter the contest is February 28, with a winner to be selected around March 1.

“Big Big Plans” became Chris’ third #1 single when it topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2020. In one of two videos for the song, Chris proposes to his now-wife, The Bachelor alum Lauren Bushnell. The couple is expecting their first child, a boy, in June.

By Cillea Houghton
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $1 million to food banks for second time

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Michael Stewart/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have made a generous donation to food banks for the second time this pandemic.

The Hollywood power couple has once again donated $1 million to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. The organizations announced the gift on their social media pages Monday.

“When #COVID19 first hit in early 2020, @VanCityReynolds and @BlakeLively generously donated $500K (USD) to US sister organization @FeedingAmerica and to Food Banks Canada helping kickstart our COVID-19 Response Funds,” Food Banks Canada wrote in a statement. “It was an act that inspired so many Canadians to donate to their local food banks and show their support to their neighbors during these critical times.”

“Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude ONCE AGAIN to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively for pledging another $500K in support of our COVID-19 Response Funds!” the organization continued. They concluded, addressing Reynolds, “You continue to be not only our favorite Canadian, but also our favorite superhero (sorry, Hugh Jackman).”

And in a statement posted to Feeding America’s Instagram Stories, Lively and Reynolds wrote, “Many of our neighbors faced hunger last year for the first time and the struggle is still not over. We’re honored to continue supporting Feeding America and Food Banks Canada in their mission to keep food on the table for families in need.”

By Andrea Tuccillo
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Luke Bryan says it's "heartbreaking" not being able to hug contestants on 'American Idol'

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ABC/Brian Bowen SmithThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new way of life to the set of American Idol. 

Judge Luke Bryan says that due to the ongoing pandemic, there’s a set of new rules and restrictions in place to keep everyone safe. The singer shares that one of the aspects he and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry miss most is the human connection between them and the contestants in the audition room. 

“The interesting thing is just trying to navigate all of the new rules of COVID-19. One tricky thing is a lot of times during the audition process, contestants will get very, very emotional and it will be an emotional situation for them. The fact that me and Lionel and Katy can’t walk out there and do the human element — hug and show support and love — is very, very tough,” Luke explains to People. 

“When someone is hurting and they’re emotional, you want to console them and hug them and love on them to help them through,” he continues. “The fact that sometimes we can’t go put our arms around them is pretty heartbreaking.”

Season four of the American Idol reboot premiered Sunday on ABC.

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Kenny Chesney mourns pilot friend killed in crash: "She was such a huge part of my island life"

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Allister Ann Kenny Chesney is mourning the loss of friend. 

Kenny turned to Instagram Monday to remember his friend and helicopter pilot Maria Rodriguez, who was one of four people killed Monday in a helicopter crash in St. Thomas. In the post, Kenny shares that he and Maria had flown together many times over the past 15 years. 

“She was a dear friend to me and to our island community,” he writes alongside a series of photos that show the two posing in front of an aircraft on the islands and another of them smiling inside the helicopter. 

“It’s fair to say I won’t ever be able to go to the Virgin Islands again without feeling the loss of her. She was such a huge part of my island life,” Kenny continues. “So goodbye sweet friend. I’m sure glad our paths crossed on this side. See you on the other.” 

AIN Online reports that Maria was the recipient of the Salute to Excellence Appareo Pilot of the Year Award by the Helicopter Association International in 2018. BVI News also states that after Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria ravaged the Caribbean in 2017, Rodriguez used her helicopter to distribute supplies to the neighboring island of Anegada.

By Cillea Houghton
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