The director and filmmaker — who is best known for her work creating theOscar-nominateddocumentaryA Love Song for Latasha— said she had been considering directing Lizzo’s documentary. She said she traveled briefly with the 35-year-old star in 2019, but had ultimately made the decision to “walk away after about 2 weeks.” She described a “s—ty situation” with the pop star that ultimately led her to bow out of the job. “I was not protected and was thrown into a s—ty situation with little support,” Allison said....

Wanda Sykesis taking some time to soak in theAcademy Awardsred carpet before she steps onstage as co-host. The comedian walked the carpet in Los Angeles ahead of Sunday’s show with wifeAlex Sykes. Wanda, 58, wore a custom Pamella Roland cream wool-and-silk suit alongside Alex, who chose a blush-colored dress. The evening was already a major accomplishment, Wanda told E! red carpet hostLaverne Cox. “I don’t even have abucket, so forget about a list,” Wanda joked when Cox, 49, asked her if the opportunity to host with actressRegina Halland comedianAmy Schumerhad been a bucket-list milestone....

In America: Remember.Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty A powerful new art installation is commemorating the staggering number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the United States. As of Friday, at least 670,034 people have died of COVID-19 in the U.S.,according to Johns Hopkins University. To symbolize the loss, over 600,000 flags have been placed on the National Mall for artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg’sIn America: Remember. In addition to providing a visual representation of the lives lost to the virus, the flags will also hold personalized messages from loved ones — which can be left in person oronlinethrough a website for the installation....

It’s a new day for DayDay. The smiley rescue pup ended up atManatee County Animal Services(MCAS) in Florida in March 2019 as a stray. According to the shelter, staff members checked the dog for a license and microchip when she first arrived, and found that she had both. Unfortunately, both the license and microchip contained old contact info for DayDay’s former owner, so the shelter was unable to get in touch with them....

Photo: Berks County Jail System; Facebook Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams told reporters during a Monday press conference that Lisa Rachelle Snyder’s Samsung phone remains missing, but is believed to be the device she used to order a dog lead. She picked the lead up hours before her children were found unconscious, hanging from the lead in her Albany Township home’s basement, Adams said. Adams also said that one of Snyder’s friends came forward following the deaths in late September of Conner Snyder, 8, and Brinley Snyder, who was 4, and told investigators Snyder had confided she’d “had enough” of her children just weeks before allegedly hatching an elaborate plot to kill them both....

Corrie Shanikah Cowlay-Saunders.Photo: Williamsport Bureau of Police A 22-year-old woman is facing criminal homicide and attempted murder charges in Pennsylvania, where authorities allege she killed her 5-month-old daughter after trying to kill the child’s father. A statement from police in Williamsport claims that when Corrie Shanikah Cowlay-Saunders was arrested on Thursday night, she spontaneously confessed to the murder, allegedly proclaiming, “I killed my daughter.” According to investigators, they received a call at around 9:30 p....

Padma Lakshmiwould like to clarify that she is not, in fact,Priyanka Chopra. Over the weekend, theTop Chefhost, 49, clapped back atThe New Yorkerafter the magazine’sInstagram accountmistagged a photo of her as Chopra, 37. Since deleted, the post was part of aseriesin which celebrities likeMindy Kaling,Ina GartenandSeth Meyerschoose their favoriteNew Yorkercartoons. Lakshmi’s food-humor pick depicted a street hot dog vendor with the caption, “They’re marinated in hot water for six hours.”...

Padma Lakshmiis embracing her beauty. On Monday, the former model and long-timeTop Chefhost unveiled photos from herSports Illustrated Swimsuitstory for the 2023 issue. Lakshmi opened up about beauty standards and the love she has for her body at 52. For Lakshmi, aging is a gift. “My thighs may have been leaner, and my boobs were probably slightly higher in earlier parts of my life, but I have never felt better about myself....

Photo:CHUV 2022/WEBER Gilles CHUV 2022/WEBER Gilles Gert-Jan Oskam is walking for the first time since becoming paralyzed 12 years ago in a cycling accident, according to multiple reports. “A few months ago, I was able for the first time after 10 years, to stand up and have a beer with my friends. That was pretty cool. I want to use it in my daily life,” said Osckam, who is from the Netherlands....

A doctor in Tennessee told a couple that in order to help pay their son’s mounting medical bills, their best plan of action would be to divorce. Angela and Randy Tindell allegedly received the advice while caring for their son Jackson, as they earn too much money to qualify Jackson for the state’s Medicaid program, the couple toldlocal CBS affiliate WVLT. Angela said she gave birth to the kindergartener at 42, and that he’s battled health issues his entire life....

Parents of patients at the Phoenix-based health care facility, where a female patient in a vegetative state for more than a decade, reportedly gave birth to a son last month, say they are shocked and seeking answers. “Everybody was up in shock,” Karina Cesena, whose 22-year-old daughter, Jazzmyne, is a patient at the Hacienda Healthcare facility, toldCBS News. “Trust has been broken and severed completely.” “A lot of people are mad – my family included,” Gary Londer told the outlet....

01of 90ShutterstockParis Hilton and new husband Carter Reum continue their lengthy honeymoon in The Maldives on Jan. 4. 01of 90 Shutterstock Paris Hilton and new husband Carter Reum continue their lengthy honeymoon in The Maldives on Jan. 4. 02of 90Take a StandPaula Lobo/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesAnthony Anderson gives a round of applause while visitingThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin N.Y.C. on Jan. 3. 02of 90 Take a Stand Paula Lobo/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images...

Photo: Ricky Middlesworth/ABC via GettyPat Sajakwalked off theWheel of Fortuneset in shock and awe after a third contestant won $100,000 in the show’s bonus round this week.Three consecutive nights ofWheel of Fortuneresulted in the winners bringing home the bonus round jackpot, and Sajak, 75, joked that he needed a moment to process the wild pattern.Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday’s episodes included a bonus round win with Bree Yokouchi winning over $120,000 on Wednesday’s show....