Jackie Willis

New York

Senior Editor at Entertainment Tonight

Senior Editor and Writer for @ETnow in NYC -- Is this thing on?

Articles

Janet Jackson Pregnant With Her First Child

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Jackie Willis

By Jackie Willis (ETONLINE) – Just days before Mother's Day, a source confirms to Entertainment Tonight that Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child. The baby news comes after the 49-year-old singer -- who will turn 50 on May 16 -- announced last month that she will be postponing her tour to start a family with husband Wissam Al Mana. "We're in the second leg of the tour and there actually has been a sudden change," Jackson explained in a video posted to Twitter on April 6.
Richard Simmons, Beloved Fitness Instructor, Dead at 76

Jul 13, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis

Richard Simmons, the incomparable fitness guru who got people moving and sweating with his eccentric coaching style, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 76. TMZ, who was first to report the news, reports Simmons died Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. The outlet, citing law enforcement sources, says police got a call from his housekeeper just before 10 a.m. PT. He was pronounced dead at the scene and no foul play is suspected at this time. The cause of death is not known.
Christine Quinn's Husband Christian Dumontet Files for Divorce After Assault Arrest

Apr 5, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis

Christine Quinn's husband has filed for divorce after nearly three years of marriage, ET can confirm. According to court documents obtained by ET, Christian Dumontet filed the divorce papers on Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. As for the dissolution of marriage, Dumontet cited "irreconcilable differences." The estranged couple got married on June 2022, 2021.
Jenna Lyons Had One Big Condition Before Returning for 'Real Housewives of New York City' Season 15

Mar 28, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis

Jenna Lyons admits that more opportunities came her way after she was cast on season 14 of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City -- but she still had pause about returning to the series. On Friday, it was confirmed that Lyons and all her season 14 castmates -- including Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield -- are in for season 15. However, ultimately the former J.
Christina Ricci Gets Candid About Being Broke and Insecure About Her Looks

Mar 25, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis

Despite having a thriving career as an acclaimed actress, Christina Ricci admits that she has faced financial hardship and negative feelings about her appearance over the years. On the latest episode of the Let's Be Clear With Shannen Doherty podcast, the 44-year-old actress shares what it's been like having to support her family over the years.
M. Emmet Walsh, 'Blade Runner' and 'Knives Out' Actor, Dead at 88

Mar 20, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis

M. Emmet Walsh, a character actor whose career spanned six decades, died on Tuesday of cardiac arrest, ET can confirm. He was 88. According to his long-time manager, Sandy Joseph, Walsh died at Kerbs Memorial Hospital in St. Albans, Vermont. The actor -- born on March 22, 1935 in Ogdensburg, New York, and raised in rural Swanton, Vermont -- is known for his work in theater, TV and film. He first made his onscreen debut in Alice’s Restaurant in 1969.
Bill Murray Says He Wants Kristen Wiig to Play Him in 'SNL 1975' -- See Her Reaction (Exclusive)

Mar 15, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis

Bill Murray has three people in mind to portray him in the highly anticipated SNL 1975 film, which has already started filming in New York City. Directed by Jason Reitman, the movie is about the moments that led up to the first episode of Saturday Night Live on Oct. 11, 1975. That year, Murray was made a cast member of ABC's variety show Saturday Night Live With Howard Cosell. That same season, NBC premiered a variety show of their own called Saturday Night.
Lucien Laviscount Calls 'Emily in Paris' Co-Star Ashley Park a 'True Fighter' After Health Battle (Exclusive)

Mar 11, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis

Lucien Laviscount is thrilled that his Emily in Paris co-star, Ashley Park, is doing "really, really well" after her recent health scare. In January, the 32-year-old actress shared with fans that she was hospitalized after suffering septic shock that affected multiple organs.
Vanessa Hudgens is Pregnant, Debuts Baby Bump at 2024 Oscars

Mar 10, 2024 | etonline.com | Jackie Willis |Mekishana Pierre

Vanessa Hudgens is going to be a mom! The High School Musical alum is expecting her first child with Colorado Rockies player Cole Tucker. Hudgens' baby bump made its debut on Sunday on the 2024 Academy Awards red carpet. The actress, 35, showed off her special guest in a floor-length black gown as she strutted down the carpet and kicked off ABC's Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live!, which she hosts alongside close friend Julianne Hough.
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Have Been Engaged for Several Years

Mar 8, 2024 | etonline.com | Samantha Schnurr |Jackie Willis

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have been secretly engaged for several years, according to multiple reports. A source close to the couple tells People that they "got engaged years ago but were in no rush to get married." In 2020, Johnson sparked engagement speculation when she was spotted wearing an emerald ring on that finger. Years later, a source confirms to the magazine that the accessory is, in fact, her engagement ring.