Freshly Brewed Buzz with Harvey Weinstein and Simon Cowell

HARVEY WEINSTEIN DOESN’T WANT TO GO TO LA JAILS: Harvey Weinstein doesn’t want to head to L.A. to face prosecution for sex crimes, TMZ reports. He is currently serving 23 years in NY for crimes committed there. The L.A.D.A. wants him extradited to face trial for crimes in California, but Weinstein’s lawyer Norman Effman told TMZ that Weinstein is prepared to fight it, saying that L.A. prisons are rife with COVID. The convicted rapist already got COVID in N.Y. in March, but his team says there’s no guarantee he won’t get it again. (TMZ)

TYRESE GIBSON DEFENDS R. KELLY: Tyrese Gibson talked to Fat Joe on social media this weekend, and when R. Kelly came up, he said: “R. Kelly, with all of his videos, what he was doing musically and sonically, and how he figured out a way to change and evolve and stay relevant over all of those years. I know he has a lot of controversy and heat on him. I get it.” He added: “I’m too real to fake it. I just have to say it. What I’ve learned over the years, there is a lot of people in our industry …. Everybody is involved in something that they don’t ever want people to know about publicly. I would say you know what ‘let god do his job.'” Kelly has been accused of repeatedly sexually abusing multiple girls. (The Blast)

SIMON COWELL THANKS FANS: After breaking his back testing out an e-bike, Simon Cowell went through surgery, but is on the road to recovery. The America’s Got Talent judge spoke out, thanking fans for their support. He said on social: “Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time. I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages. And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors. Some of the nicest people I have ever met. Stay safe everyone Simon.” (The Blast)

SARAH HYLAND, WELLS ADAMS CELEBRATE WOULD-BE WEDDING: Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams have put their wedding day on ice in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but they celebrated their would-be big day. The Modern Family wrote on social media: “We were supposed to get married today. Instead… we took pictures and drank wine. I love you to Pluto & back @wellsadams.” (Page Six)

THE GAINES ARE SEEKING OUT RENOS IN WACO: Fixer Upper stars Chip & Joanna Gaines are rebooting their HGTV series on the Magnolia Network, and are looking for homeowners in Waco who want their homes revamped. Would-be renos have to have a $50K budget and be willing to sign over all decisions to the Gaines. (TMZ)