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“No one did it quite like him”: Keith Urban, Brad Paisley mourn the loss of guitar pioneer Eddie Van Halen

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Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesAs the rock world mourns the death of pioneering Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen, two country stars who are also known for their skilled guitar work turned out to pay their respects.

Those are Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, whose skills on the instrument are arguably some of the best in country music. And though they may not have shared a genre with the late musical master, both Brad and Keith reflected on social media this week that they considered themselves students of Van Halen’s craft.

“I loved everything about the fire and style he brought to the guitar. I studied him, heck everybody did,” Brad wrote. “We all wanted to play just like him. But no one did it quite like him.”

In a social media post of his own, Keith reflected on the legacy that Van Halen leaves behind.

“There are lots of great guitar players in the world, but very VERY few true innovators. People who seem to have arrived from a far distant planet, and who bring a completely new color to the rainbow,” Keith said. “Eddie Van Halen was this and so much more.”

His death, Keith added, was a devastating loss for the rock legend’s family, his friends, fans and the guitarists who learned from him.

“…From players like me, all over the world who never got to meet him, I say THANK YOU EDDIE,” he continued.

Keith and Brad weren’t the only country stars to mark the loss of the rock legend: Kenny Chesney also paid tribute to him on social media, where he shared a memory of a time he got to perform alongside Van Halen onstage.

Van Halen died Tuesday of cancer at the age of 65.

By Carena Liptak
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Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live' returning to "the clubhouse"

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Bravo(NEW YORK) — After filming his Bravo talk show Watch What Happens Live from various remote locations since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in March, Andy Cohen will finally return to his New York City studio, known as “the clubhouse,” on October 11.

Cohen will continue to interview his guests remotely.  He’ll commemorate the end of the at-home shows on Wednesday in ceremony called “The Golden Robes,” with categories such as  “Worst WiFi Connection” and “Best Inspirational Moment in an Otherwise S**** Year.”

“We feel so fortunate to have kept the show going remotely, but there’s no place like our clubhouse,” Cohen says in a statement. “I cannot wait to come home to my tchotchkes and elbow my crew.”

Mariah Carey will be Cohen’s final “@Home” guest on Thursday’s show.  Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen airs Sunday-Thursday nights on Bravo.

By George Costantino
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Mindy Kaling gives update on 'Legally Blonde 3'

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ABC/RICK ROWELL(LOS ANGELES) — Here’s some news Legally Blonde fans won’t object to — an update on Legally Blonde 3. 

During a chat with Good Morning America on Tuesday, Mindy Kaling gave fans a much-needed update on the Reese Witherspoon-led sequel, including how a third installment even came about in the first place. 

“I have been working with her on a couple movies, and we’ve been friends for awhile and I have always quoted the movies to her. I was that annoying friend that would be like, ‘bend and snap’ to her,” The Office alum shared.

After nearly two decades since the first film, Kaling said Witherspoon told her she’d “really love to revisit this character.”

“I was nervous because the movie is so iconic. But then I thought, ‘It’d be really fun to see that character in her 40s. What is Elle Woods dealing with as a 41-year-old woman?'” Kaling said. “And it’s been really funny to write. And I’m working on it with my friend Dan [Goor], and I think it’s going to be a great movie for Reese and people are going to love to see her in this part.”

Legally Blonde was released in 2001, followed by Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde in 2003. However, it wasn’t until 15 years later that Legally Blonde 3 was officially confirmed. 

In 2018, Witherspoon shared the exciting news an Instagram post of herself lounging on a pool float with the caption, “It’s true… #LegallyBlonde3.”

By Danielle Long
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NBA Finals: Lakers one win away from title after Game 4 victory

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(ORLANDO, Fla.) — The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from being crowned the NBA champions.

The team inched closer to their first title in 10 years Tuesday night, beating the Miami Heat 102-96 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Lakers now lead the series 3-1.

Both teams will face off again Friday night in Game 5. Tip off is slated for 9 p.m. ET.

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'90210' stars react to Jessica Alba's claim she was told not to make eye contact with cast

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Jason Merritt/FilmMagic for Paramount Home Entertainment(LOS ANGELES) — Jessica Alba has caused quite a stir among the Beverly Hills, 90210 cast. 

The actress recently dropped the bombshell that she was instructed not to make eye contact with the cast while acting as a guest star on the show back in the day and now cast members Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Jason Priestley and Ian Ziering are sharing their side of the story. 

While speaking with Access Hollywood, Ziering said, “for the life of me ever imagine a situation where any of the actors would ever say that… none of my cast mates ever requested anything like that.” However, he did acknowledge that the order could have come from an assistant director or someone outside of the cast. 

Priestley had a similar reaction during an interview. 

“Don’t look at the stars of the show was never an edict that came down on our show,” he claimed. “I don’t know who told Jessica Alba not to look at us.”

Garth and Spelling also addressed the allegation on their podcast 9021OMG. 

“I’m not going to lie to you guys: I was a little horrified when I saw that clip that she said that she wasn’t allowed to make eye contact and she had an awful experience because her baby wipes are my favorite,” Spelling said, referencing the product made by Alba’s business, The Honest Company.

As for Garth, she didn’t rule out that it could have been her.

“If anybody was, you know, didn’t want to have their eyes looked into, it would have been me,” she said. “But, I don’t remember because I have the world’s worst memory.”

By Danielle Long
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