Entertainment
Ellen DeGeneres faces lawsuit by woman over car crash
Ellen DeGeneres is pushing back against a lawsuit tied to a 2023 California car crash, arguing that she was never properly served legal papers despite claims from the woman suing her.
The dispute centers on whether DeGeneres legally received notice of the case, which accuses her of causing a traffic accident that resulted in injuries.
According to court documents dated January 21 and obtained by Us Weekly, DeGeneres’ legal team states that the paperwork was not delivered to her home or personal place of business.
The filing explains that documents were left on December 23, 2025, at the receptionist desk of Neuman + Associates, a business management firm.
The response makes clear that the location “is not Ms. DeGeneres’ dwelling house, usual place of abode, or usual place of business,” and adds that she was not there at the time.
The woman bringing the lawsuit has claimed that a process server also attempted to deliver the documents at NKSFB, LLC on January 6 and January 7, leaving them with an “Employee/Security Guard.” Neuman + Associates is a division of NKSFB.
DeGeneres’ response strongly disputes that this counts as proper service, stating, “There was no reason to believe Ms. DeGeneres would be there at all, and specially not on those two random days in January.”
The filing further argues, “It should be reasonably apparent to anyone, especially a process server, that a security guard at a 20-story building is not ‘in charge’ of a business on the fifth floor of that building.”
The documents also note that it would be “extremely unlikely” that the employee involved would have any direct relationship with DeGeneres or be expected to reliably deliver sensitive legal papers to her.
Harley Neuman, who heads Neuman + Associates and serves on the board of the Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund, also submitted a statement supporting DeGeneres’ claim.
In documents dated January 21, he said, “I have a business relationship, through Neuman + and am generally familiar with Ms. DeGeneres’ business operations and personal living situation.”
While he acknowledged that documents were left at the office, Neuman said DeGeneres was not present at the time.
He added that there was no interaction with the process server, no explanation of what the documents contained, and no signed acknowledgment of receipt.
He also said he is not aware of any copy of the summons and complaint being mailed to the office.
The lawsuit itself was filed in September 2025.
The woman suing DeGeneres alleges that the former talk show host ran a stop sign and hit her Tesla in Santa Barbara County in October 2023.
She is accusing DeGeneres of negligence and claims she was injured in the crash. The plaintiff is seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
DeGeneres, who turned 68 on January 26, currently lives in the U.K. with her wife, Portia de Rossi, after relocating in 2024. The court date for the case is scheduled for April 30.
Entertainment
Timothee Chalamet reveals plans about marrying Kylie Jenner
Timothée Chalamet has offered a rare glimpse into his thoughts on marriage while addressing his relationship with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and his response quickly caught fans’ attention.
During a recent fan interaction captured in footage shared on Sunday, Feb. 1, the actor was first asked if he currently has a girlfriend.
Chalamet answered plainly, “Yes.”
When the question turned more personal and he was asked whether he sees marriage in his future, the 30-year-old appeared momentarily taken aback before replying, “Wow. That’s so personal. You’re gonna get me in trouble, man. Yes.”
The exchange drew laughs and cheers from the crowd.
When the interviewer jokingly asked if everyone could attend the wedding, Chalamet played along, asking, “Who is we? The whole crowd?” before the interviewer suggested it might be safer to say no.
Chalamet and Jenner, 28, have been together since early 2023 and have largely kept their relationship private.
In recent months, however, the couple has been more visible, stepping out together at major events.
In December 2025, they appeared side by side in matching orange leather looks at the premiere of Chalamet’s film Marty Supreme.
Their joint appearances continued into awards season.
The couple attended both the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globe Awards together, where Chalamet won Best Actor for his performance in Marty Supreme.
During his Critics Choice acceptance speech, he publicly acknowledged Jenner, saying, “Thank you to my partner of three years. Thank you for our foundation. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Days later, while accepting his Golden Globe, Chalamet again mentioned Jenner as he reflected on gratitude and support in his life. “For my parents, for my partner, I love you. Thank you so much,” he said.
Behind the scenes, the relationship appears to be just as serious.
An insider previously told Us Weekly that the pair are “very serious” and have “talked about getting engaged this year,” adding that Jenner sometimes jokes Chalamet is “already her husband.”
The source also described their dynamic, noting, “Kylie definitely runs the show, and Timothée loves it… It is a great balance between both of their personalities, and it works.”
Chalamet has also formed a bond with Jenner’s children, Stormi, 8, and Aire, 3, whom she shares with ex Travis Scott.
Another source shared that the kids “love him,” adding that while Jenner took time before introducing them, “now things are very normal, and he spends a lot of time with them.”
While Chalamet didn’t reveal any concrete plans, his candid response suggests that marriage is something he’s thought about, and fans are paying close attention.
Entertainment
Kylie Jenner reunites with Travis Scott for their kids’ joint birthdays
Kylie Jenner reunited with her ex-boyfriend Travis Scott over the weekend to celebrate their kids’ back-to-back birthdays.
The SICKO MODE rapper went all out as he took charge of the birthday celebrations for Stormi, who turned eight years old on February 1, and Aire, who turns four the very next day.
Videos and photos from the birthday bash shared online showed a lavish fantasy land partly inspired by Travis’ Astroworld, with custom signs reading “Stormi World” and “Planet Aire” scattered throughout the venue. The proud dad even designed giant inflatable versions of his children’ s heads modeled after his iconic Astroworld mask at the venue’s entrance.
Inside the sprawling venue was a desert-themed fantasy land complete with full-scale carnival rides, including a pink roller rink and a diner. One sweet moment showed Stormi skating around an indoor roller rink while Travis stayed close, holding her hand and helping her keep her balance.
Kylie was also hands-on throughout the party, joining Travis to sing “Happy Birthday” to both kids as they stood in front of the elaborate setup.
Among the attendees was Kylie’s sister Khloe Kardashian, who shared snaps from the bash to her Instagram Stories.
The children’s grandmother, Kris Jenner, also took to Instagram to pay a special tribute. “Happy birthday to my precious Stormi and Aire! You are both loved beyond measure, and you make our world brighter every single day. Happy birthday my angels!” the matriarch wrote.
Notably missing from the festivities was Kylie’s current boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, who did not appear in any photos or videos from the event.
Kylie and Travis, who dated on and off from 2017 until 2023, once again showed that when it comes to Stormi and Aire, they’re a united front.
Entertainment
“Melania” documentary opens with better ticket sales than expected, despite criticism
Promoted by President Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The release of “Melania” was unlike any seen before. Amazon MGM Studios paid $40 million for the rights, plus some $35 million to market it, making it the most expensive documentary ever. Directed by Brett Ratner, who had been exiled from Hollywood since 2017, the film about the first lady debuted in 1,778 theaters in the midst of Mr. Trump’s turbulent second term.
While the result would be a flop for most films with such high costs, “Melania” was a success by documentary standards. It’s the best opening weekend for a documentary, outside of concert films, in 14 years. Going into the weekend, estimates ranged from $3 million to $5 million.
But there was little to compare “Melania” to, given that presidential families typically eschew in-office memoir or documentary releases to avoid the appearance of capitalizing on the White House. The film chronicles Melania Trump over 20 days last January, leading up to Trump’s second inauguration.
On Thursday, Mr. Trump hosted a premiere of the film at the Kennedy Center, with attendees including cabinet members and members of Congress. There, Ratner downplayed its box-office potential, noting: “You can’t expect a documentary to play in theaters.”
Mr. Trump addressed a number of political topics at the premiere event, answering reporters’ questions about the Federal Reserve, Iran, Cuba and more. The first lady told CBS News on the event’s red carpet why she believed people would connect with the documentary.
“I think you will see a lot of emotions, from humor to sadness to grief to celebration, family,” she said.
Jose Luis Magana / AP
The No. 1 movie of the weekend was Sam Raimi’s “Send Help,” a critically acclaimed survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. The Walt Disney Co. release debuted with $20 million. The film, with a $40 million budget, was an in-between kind of release for Raimi, whose hits have typically ranged from low-budget cult (“Army of Darkness”) to big-budget blockbuster (2002’s “Spider-Man”).
The microbudget sci-fi horror film “Iron Lung,” directed by YouTuber and filmmaker Markiplier, came in second with $17.9 million, far exceeding expectations. The Jason Statham action thriller “Shelter” debuted with $5.5 million.
But most of the curiosity was on how “Melania” would perform. A week earlier, the White House hosted a black-tie preview attended by Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy, Apple chief executive Tim Cook and former boxer Mike Tyson.
The film arrived in a week dominated by coverage of federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
“Melania” didn’t screen in advance for critics, but reviews that rolled out Friday, once the film was in theaters, weren’t good. Xan Brooks of The Guardian compared the film to a “medieval tribute to placate the greedy king on his throne.” Owen Gleiberman of Variety called it a “cheese ball informercial of staggering inertia.” Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: “To say that ‘Melania’ is a hagiography would be an insult to hagiographies.”
But among those who bought tickets over the weekend, the response was far more positive. “Melania” landed an “A” CinemaScore. Audiences were overwhelmingly 55 and older (72% of ticket buyers), female (72%) and white (75%). As expected, the movie played best in the South, with top states including Florida and Texas.
David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe, called it “an excellent opening for a political documentary.”
“For any other film, with $75 million in costs and limited foreign potential, it would be a problem,” said Gross. “But this is a political investment, not a for-profit movie venture, and if it helps Amazon with a regulatory, taxation, tariff or other government issue, then it will pay back. $75 million is insignificant to Amazon.”
“Melania” is Ratner’s first film since he was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017. Multiple women, including the actor Olivia Munn, accused Ratner of sexual harassment and misconduct. Ratner has denied the allegations. Last fall, after Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures said it would distribute his “Rush Hour 4.”
“Melania,” which will stream on Prime Video following its theatrical run, was released globally. Shortly before its debut, South African distributor Filmfinity said it would no longer release it. The company said it changed course “based on recent developments.”
International ticket sales for “Melania” were expected to be minuscule.
Weekend box office estimates for the U.S.
With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore:
1. “Send Help,” $20 million.
2. “Iron Lung,” $17.9 million.
3. “Melania,” $7 million.
4. “Zootopia 2,” $5.8 million.
5. “Shelter,” $5.5 million.
6. “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” $5.5 million.
7. “Mercy,” $4.7 million.
8. “The Housemaid,” $3.5 million.
9. “Marty Supreme,” $2.9 million.
10. “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” $1.5 million.
-
Sports5 days agoPSL 11: Local players’ category renewals unveiled ahead of auction
-
Tech1 week agoThis Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain
-
Entertainment5 days agoClaire Danes reveals how she reacted to pregnancy at 44
-
Fashion1 week agoSpain’s apparel imports up 7.10% in Jan-Oct as sourcing realigns
-
Sports5 days agoCollege football’s top 100 games of the 2025 season
-
Tech1 week agoICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations
-
Fashion1 week agoTurkiye cuts benchmark rate to 37%, flags confidence on inflation
-
Politics5 days agoTrump vows to ‘de-escalate’ after Minneapolis shootings
