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This week has brought triumph and tears to some of your favorite celebrities. We’ve gathered some of the top entertainment news stories from November 28 – December 4, 2021, to keep you updated on all the celebrity happenings.

Entertainment News: Love and Family
It’s a glorious week for Lindsay Lohan. Bader Shammas got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife. She said yes and is planning on marrying her beau.

NWBA star Napheesa Collier and fiancé Alex Bazzell are expecting their first child. The excited couple is over-the-moon and looking forward to welcoming a little girl in the coming months.

Tiffany Haddish is one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelorettes again. She and Common are going their separate ways. While their breakup is amicable it doesn’t stop their hearts from breaking.

Also on the outs are Anthony Ramos and Jasmine Cephas Jones. The couple ended their engagement after six years as a couple. The Hamilton stars had quite the love story and it shocked fans to hear things are fizzling out.

Aaron & Lauren Paul will soon be parents of two! The couple is expecting their second baby. This little bundle will join big sister Story Annabelle. The baby is due next year.

Ty Pennington is off the market. The HGTV star is a very married man. He and Kelly Merrell tied said “I do” this week in an intimate ceremony including only eight guests.

Honorable Mention
Giorgio Armani was the recipient of Italy’s highest civilian honor. He was bestowed the Knight Grand Cross to recognize his infamous career and its impact on the world of fashion. People Magazine has all the details.

Entertainment News: Health Matters
Singer Teyana Taylor was hospitalized this week after feeling run down. The star took to Instagram to explain her situation and shed light on her illness and warn fans she had to cancel her upcoming show.

Keira Knightley is in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19. She and her family are taking some downtime to recoup, recover, and keep themselves and others safe. EW has the full story.

Kathy Griffin shared wonderful health news this week. The comedian is cancer-free! She has battled the disease for ten years and there is finally light at the end of her tunnel.

Carlos Santana canceled his upcoming tour dates due to sudden heart surgery. The iconic musician is on the mend and hoping to return to his life on the road in January.

Celebrity Scandals
Jussie Smollett is back in the headlines. He is facing serious charges during his trial. A special prosecutor is overseeing this case and wants to make sure the Empire star pays for his alleged deceit.

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson’s LA mansion was raided this week. The police department was allegedly looking for evidence in the sexual assault case against him. TMZ has the details.

Josh Duggar’s trial began this week. The TLC star is facing multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in child pornography. The reality star also faced past accusations of child molestation.

Casting About
Magic Mike fans rejoice! Channing Tatum confirmed the third installation of the franchise. Magic Mike’s Last Dance will stream exclusively on HBO Max.

The Bachelor franchise forges on with Clayton Echard taking the lead on season 26. The NFL player will grab his roses and check in for the winter premiere in January.

Entertainment News: In Memoriam
Louis Vuitton Director and iconic designer Virgil Abloh died this week. He battled a rare and aggressive form of cancer and succumbed after his two-year fight. He was 41 years old.

Bowling Hall of Famer Mark Roth passed away on November 26. He rose to fame on the bowling lanes and made quite a name for himself in the 70s and 80s. People Magazine has the details.

Legendary Broadway casing director Geoffrey Johnson is dead at 91. He died on November 26 in New York from respiratory failure. He is the man behind the magic who cast iconic plays such as Cats, Les Miserables, and Phantom of the Opera.

Iconic Indigenous Australian actor David Gulpilil passed away this week. The trailblazer, best known for his role in Crocodile Dundee, was honored by South Australian Premier Steven Marshall who publicly confirmed his death. EW has the full story.

Famed televangelist Marcus Lamb is dead from Covid. He passed away on December 1st at 64 years old. Lamb was an avid and outspoken activist against the vaccine.

Dave Draper, the bodybuilder who served as an inspiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died. He made quite a name for himself in the 1960s starting in movies opposite big names, including Sharon Tate.

Music legend, Clarence Avant is in mourning this week after the shocking and brutal murder of his wife, Jacqueline. Police worked fast and already have a suspect in custody. Jacqueline Avant was 81 years old.

Laverne and Shirley actor Eddie Mekka has passed. The actor played Carmine ‘The Big Ragoo’ Ragusa on the ABC sitcom. A Tony Award nominee for his role in The Lieutenant, Mekka died on November 2