Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Are Taking a ‘Respectful, Loving Space’ from Their Relationship  —  Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are taking a break.  —  “Before rumors or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time,” …

Oscar in hand, Casey Affleck now in the spotlight in his own right  —  It was improbable enough when Ben Affleck won a second Academy Award in 2012, following a career slide that included a string of mediocre movies.  But few in Hollywood — or in his hometown of Cambridge, for that matter …

Brad Pitt Reaches Out to Jennifer Aniston Amid His Split From Angelina Jolie  —  Brad Pitt is reconnecting with his past.  Amid the 53-year-old's bitter divorce from Angelina Jolie, he has “been texting” with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, a source close to the Mother's Day star reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

World exclusive: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ set to make Disney history with gay character  —  Disney's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast has quickly become one of the most eagerly anticipated movies in history, smashing records when its first trailer racked up more than 127 million views in just 24 hours last November.

Katie Holmes on Motherhood, Privacy, and Playing Jackie Kennedy  —  Katie Holmes has played Kennedy—twice.  What is it about this American actress that embodies our first lady of grace, grit, and glamour?  —  Katie Holmes's phone won't stop buzzing.  As the sun sinks behind the Hudson River …

New Photos Show PWC Accountant Tweeting, Mixing Envelopes Backstage at Oscars (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Variety has obtained exclusive photos of PricewaterhouseCoopers accountant Brian Cullinan — the man behind the infamous envelope mix-up — leading up to and during Sunday's gaffe in which “La La Land” …

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Will ‘Be Engaged by the End of Summer,’ Says Pal  —  Royal wedding, take two?  A source predicts Prince Harry will propose to actress love Meghan Markle near the anniversary of their first date.  “They will be engaged by the end of summer,” the source …

Damien Chazelle and Barry Jenkins on That Oscars Shocker: The Morning-After Interview  —  When Barry Jenkins returned to his hotel suite at the Four Seasons Monday at 3 a.m. after a surreal night at the Oscars, he slept for a couple of hours, then watched a clip of the show's ending on his cell phone …

Ricki Lake Reveals Her Ex-Husband Committed Suicide amid Battle with Bipolar Disorder: ‘I Wanted to Save Him’  —  Ricki Lake didn't want to say goodbye.  —  Married to jewelry designer Christian Evans in April 2012, the actress and former talk show host was devastated to learn that he had taken his life on Feb. 11.

Christian Serratos Expecting First Child  —  Christian Serratos is pregnant!  —  The actress and David Boyd are expecting their first child together, a source confirms to PEOPLE.  —  “They're extremely happy and have been looking forward to starting a family,” the source says of The Walking Dead star …

Kurt Andersen and Alec Baldwin to Write Satirical Book About President Trump  —  A little more than a month into Donald J. Trump's presidency, it's safe to say that the satire business in America is booming.  Penguin Press announced today that Kurt Andersen and Alec Baldwin will team up to write …

‘The Big Bang Theory’ Stars Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch Seek Parity in New Contract … The last hurdle to Warner Bros. TV and CBS clinching a two-season renewal of “The Big Bang Theory” is setting a new contract with actresses Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch.