Celebrity Buzz
IS BRAD PITT DATING SAT HARI KHALSA? Depending upon which ‘bloid you ask, Brad Pitt is definitely dating holistic healer and jewelry designer Sat Hari Khalsa, or they’re just pals. Us Weekly claims they’re hot and heavy (he’s attracted to her “beautiful mind” and “strong character”), while E! claims they’re totes platonic. Khalsa attended the premiere of his new film, Ad Astra … but another pal joined her. Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorced in 2016.
TERRENCE HOWARD IN TEARS OVER JUSSIE SMOLLETT: Terrence Howard broke down in tears over the loss of his TV son Jussie Smollett on Empire‘s final season. While speaking to Extra‘s Billy Bush, he said of his leave-taking: “Jussie has been the heart of the show. He’s been my son for six years and I miss my son.” In January, Smollett said he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, but was then accused of filing a false police report. While the charges were dropped, the scandal continued to swirl and the City of Chicago filed a suit against him seeking $130K to pay for investigation fees. Smollett has said he won’t pay. Empire decided to drop him from the final season.
ERIKA JAYNE TO HIT BROADWAY: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne Girardi is set to take on the starring role of Roxie Hart in Chicago, the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. “I’m beyond excited to join the cast of the legendary musical ‘Chicago,'” Girardi, 48, told People. “Having been a fan of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon‘s work it is an honor and a dream to play Roxie Hart.” She will make her debut January 6, 2020.
WHY CHARLIE SHEEN PASSED ON DWTS: Charlie Sheen, 54, was set to compete on season 28 of Dancing With the Stars, but ultimately walked, Us Weekly reports. He told the magazine: “I was very flattered by ABC and their offer, but at the end of the day, I have two left feet and I just can’t dance.” The opportunity was linked a pilot opportunity as well, but when he passed on DWTS, the network pulled the pilot as well.


