Celebrity Buzz

Mar 4, 2019 | 6:00 AM

ROSE MCGOWAN REVEALS PREVIOUS ABORTION: Rose McGowan is opening up about a past abortion. The 45-year-old replied to a tweet saying that “1 in 4 women has an abortion by age 45,” by sharing, “I have had an abortion and I support this message.” She continued: “I am not ashamed, nor should you be. That 60% of those who choose to have abortions are already mothers says a lot – they understand more than anyone. I was on birth control and it failed. I realized I could not bring a child into my world and simultaneously change the world. I do not regret my decision and it was not made lightly. If you do not want an abortion, don’t get one. My body, my choice, my life. Have you had to make a choice? Let’s talk and use hashtag #HonestAbortion.”

STEVEN SPIELBERG CRITICIZED FOR TRYING TO BLOCK NETFLIX FROM OSCARS: Hollywood insiders are not happy with Steven Spielberg‘s rumored plan to block Netflix films from Oscars contention. He is proposing to change the rules so that films that debut on streaming services qualify for the Emmys, instead of the Oscars. “Steven feels strongly about the difference between the streaming and theatrical situation,” an Amblin spokesperson told IndieWire. “He’ll be happy if the others will join [his campaign] when that comes up [at the Academy Board of Governors meeting]. He will see what happens.” The backlash has started. Ava DuVernay, who received an Oscar nod for Netflix‘s 13th, tweeted: “Dear Academy, this is a Board of Governors meeting. And regular branch members can’t be there. But I hope if this is true, that you’ll have filmmakers in the room or read statements from directors like me who feel differently.”

BROTHERS INVOLVED IN ALLEGED JUSSIE SMOLLETT ATTACK APOLOGIZE: Abimbola “Abel” and Olabinjo “Ola” Osundairo, the two brothers who police say may have been paid by Empire star Jussie Smollett to stage a hate crime, say they regret their involvement. Their lawyer Gloria Schmidt, told Fox, “My clients have tremendous regret over their involvement in this situation, and they understand how it has impacted people across the nation, particularly minority communities and especially those who have been victims of hate crimes themselves.” Smollett, who maintains his innocence, was charged with felony disorderly conduct. He faces three years behind bars if convicted.

AMANDA BYNES CHECKS BACK INTO REHAB: Actress Amanda Bynes has been largely absent from the public eye since a breakdown in 2014, but seemed to be doing better. According to People though, Bynes had a “relapse” and is now seeking help and treatment from addiction and mental health counselors