Table of contents for July 15, 2024 in Globe

TWIGGING OUT Bridgerton beanpole PHOEBE DYNEVOR jumps at the chance for a swim in St. Tropez JEST THE SAME Guffawing geezer DICK VAN DYKE — who sang I Love to Laugh in Mary Poppins — still puts on a happy face after nearly 80 years in showbiz! SHE’S A CORKER! Bubbly CHARO shares a toast at a gala in L.A. — but the Love Boat regular’s guppy gape is pretty fishy! BOOBY PRIZE Movie jokester JUDGE REINHOLD — who’s rejoined the Beverly Hills Cop franchise — needs to get something off his chest! THE BEST CELEB PHOTOS EVERY WEEK! HEAD CASE Songwriter LINDA PERRY — ex-wife of The Conners star Sara Gilbert — sports one of her signature hats while sampling the wares at a California farmers market HOW A-MEW-SING! Cat-crazy…

CHILLING diaries of vicious serial killer Ted Bundy — penned as he awaited execution on Florida’s death row — reveal the monster never regretted murdering 30 innocent women and, incredibly, the vicious psycho believed HE was the real victim! Bloodcurdling documents obtained by GLOBE reveal Bundy wallowed in self-pity and crazily saw himself as the spiritual successor to India’s nonviolent activist Mahatma Gandhi, who was repeatedly imprisoned for championing human rights! Crime experts, who analyzed the fiend, say Bundy was cunning but not crazy — a real-life Jekyll and Hyde! In a stunning cache of handwritten messages, Bundy’s cousin and childhood playmate Edna Cowell Martin, now in her 70s, begs the remorseless killer to confess to his crimes and reveal where he concealed his victims’ bodies. “For the sake of…

SEEMS TAYLOR SWIFT has in-law troubles — and she’s not even engaged to tight end love TRAVIS KELCE! But his bigmouth bro, JASON, has her country pals’ knickers in a twist by dumping piles of manure on their twangy music. The burly, just retired, All-Pro center of the Philadelphia Eagles unloaded during his podcast with Travis, who catches passes for the Kansas City Chiefs, growling: “If I have to hear one more country song that’s like, ‘I got my boots in my truck going through the fields’ — like, what the f*** are we talking about? That’s not country music. Put on some f***ing WILLIE NELSON. I am tired of country music and what it has become. It is horses***!” Now, spies say poor Travis has to cool things with Taylor,…

SEXYBACK singer Justin Timberlake seems to have lost some of his luster in the aftermath of his DWI arrest in New York as tickets for his once-ballyhooed Forget About Tomorrow tour have been slashed to as little as 11 bucks! A top resale website set the paltry price for one of tippling Timberlake’s Pennsylvania shows hours after lawmen accused the 43-year-old pop prince of being pickled when he blew through a stop sign in the Hamptons on June 18. As GLOBE reported, author ities say the snooty stud — who shot a commercial with his NSYNC bandmates about drinking responsibly in 2001 — refused to take a breathalyzer and later claimed he had just “one martini.” A rep for Justin’s lawyer says his counsel looks forward to “vigorously defending” against the…

PETTY Prince William cozied up to pop princess Taylor Swift knowing all too well his growing friendship with the Cruel Summer singer would set off the snubbed Duke and Duchess of Sussex — and now the unwitting superstar is caught in the middle of a royal civil war, palace spies squeal. William, 42, beamed backstage in London as Taylor and her football player beau, Travis Kelce, snapped after-concert pics with the future king and his two oldest kids, Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 9. The Shake It Off songbird even shared one selfie online and wished Wills a happy birthday! “Taylor is very much on the royals’ radar. It’s not just Charlotte and George who love her. Everyone’s raving about her and how talented and charming she is,” a…

LEGENDARY surfer and Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry was killed by sharks in an attack so gruesome that only a part of his mutilated body was found. The 49-year-old champion wave-rider, who appeared in the fourth Pirates epic, was found with an arm and leg missing by surfers off Malaekahana Beach on Oahu’s North Shore. The attack came when Perry took a lunch-hour break from his lifeguard job to ride some waves. A beachgoer saw Perry’s ravaged body and alerted emergency services. Paramedics were unable to resuscitate him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Ironically, Perry, who leaves behind his wife, Emilia, was considered an “ocean safety” expert and a skilled surfer who won the famed Pipeline Masters competition in 1999. In addition to Pirates of the Caribbean:…

POP hottie Gwen Stefani’s 2.5-inch fingernails drive her hubby, Blake Shelton, crazy — and not in a good way, say tattlers! The 54-year-old platinum blond beauty, who tied the knot with Blake, 48, in 2021, loves her long, signature scratchers, but the Hillbilly Bone crooner claims they are total terrors, especially when the lovebirds are in the throes of passion! “Gwen has accidentally scratched Blake on more than one occasion when they are getting frisky,” says the source. “And the tiny little jewels she adds make them even sharper. “Blake doesn’t understand how Gwen can function with her fancy, long nails, and neither do her fans. But somehow, she manages.” The source dishes Gwen’s talons take getting used to when it comes to simple chores. “Even her fans want to know…

A RABID bunny fight has erupted between the late Hugh Hefner’s widow, Crystal, and two other exes of the Playboy power broker over who is entitled to say what! After Crystal Hefner, 38, sent a cease and desist letter to Holly Madison, 44, and Bridget Marquardt, 50, for dissing her on a podcast — with Holly accusing Crystal of “copying” her — the two former galpals of the silk pajama–clad media titan bunny-hopped back at her! Crystal, who was married to Hef from 2012 until his death at 91 in 2017, is president of the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation, which promotes free speech and individual liberties. “I can’t deal with the hypocrisy right now!” declares Holly. “Nobody’s allowed to talk but her!” bellyaches Bridget.…

ALLEGED sex creep Alki David — heir to a colossal Coca-Cola bottling empire — popped his top after an L.A. jury ordered the bristling billionaire to pay his rape accuser $900 million! The aggrieved gal — who was only identified in her lawsuit as Jane Doe — claims she was sexually assaulted by the mogul while she worked at his media companies. But David, 56, bellows the purported attack “never happened” — and outrageously claims news of the court verdict is “fake!”…

SULTRY singer Madonna is flirting up a storm with Yellowstone cowboy Kevin Costner — more than 33 years after mocking the Hollywood hunk in her Truth or Dare documentary, tipsters tattle. “They don’t broadcast it, but Madonna and Kevin have become really tight. They have a lot of admiration for each other these days,” an insider shares. Over three decades ago, cameras notoriously captured the Material Girl sticking her finger down her throat behind Costner’s back after the Bodyguard stud called her concert “neat.” But the Like a Virgin songbird, 65, apologized for the rude gesture in 2007 — and the spy squeals she and the Dances with Wolves Oscar winner, 69, now have a “flirtatious friendship!” After leaving the protective pastures of Yellowstone, Costner sank $38 million of his…

SAGGING star Meg Ryan is feeling a need for some nips and tucks after fans noticed her droopy boobies and mini jelly belly during a recent outing in Santa Barbara, insiders whisper. “Meg takes care of herself and works out fanatically every day, practicing yoga and eating a clean diet of mostly veggies, healthy grains, fruit, seeds and nuts, but no amount of core exercises and push-ups can do a thing for her muffin-top tummy and droopy bust,” snarks a source. “It’s embarrassing for her. She’s always been so proud of her physique, but no matter what she does, she can’t make the flab and sag go away. It just goes to show Meg is like anyone else when gravity sets in.” Although until now, spies tattle she’s avoided any…

SOBBING singer Celine Dion suffered an agonizing ten-minute seizure while shooting a film about her heart-breaking struggle with rare stiff person syndrome! In a harrowing clip from I Am: Celine Dion, the haggard hitmaker weeps and gasps for breath as her skeletal body is wracked by painful muscle spasms, which leave her immobile — a hallmark of the neurological disorder. Celine, 56, was diagnosed with the crippling condition in 2022 after troubling physical symptoms caused her to postpone and eventually cancel her Courage World Tour. Sources say the stricken songbird insisted on including the disturbing scene in the documentary without any changes to display the horrors of the progressive and incurable disease. Cameras captured a medical professional monitoring the wailing Power of Love warbler and administering a nasal spray to…

Former teen bride COURTNEY STODDEN, 29, is flashing her bikini bod and engagement ring from movie producer JARED SAFIER, 41. Stodden was 16 when she wed actor DOUG HUTCHISON, then 51. Barstool Sports founder DAVE PORTNOY, 47, boasts he “beat” cancer following removal of a malignant mole on his neck. Country music artist KANE BROWN, 30, and his wife, KATELYN JAE, 32, welcomed their third child, son KREWE, June 18. Perpetually tardy MADONNA is breathing a sigh of relief after a judge tossed a wacky class action lawsuit by fans over her arriving at a concert two hours late. Rapper NELLY, 49, and galpal ASHANTI, 43, are expecting a little one but it’s legit — the lovers secretly got hitched six months ago. CLINT EASTWOOD, 94, hosted the wedding of…

SEXY single Demi Moore adores her pack of pooches so much, insiders bark the G.I. Jane actress often turns down dates with guys to cuddle with her fur babies instead! “Demi always says her dogs mean more to her than any people in her life, aside from her kids, and she doesn’t see a thing wrong with that,” snitches a source. The 61-year-old Striptease stunner, whose three exhubbies include hunky actors Bruce Willis, 69, and Ashton Kutcher, 46, hasn’t had any romance in over two years, but an insider says she’s told friends she’d rather hang at home with her nine dogs than “waste her time” hunting for love. “Her dogs bring her so much joy and comfort, and their love is so reliable and sincere,” tattles the source. “Unlike…

ROWDY rapper Travis Scott — two-time baby daddy of reality TV’s Kylie Jenner — is accused of causing an alcohol-fueled altercation at a docked yacht in South Florida — but later laughed off his arrest on social media! According to cops, Scott, whose real name is Jacques Webster, was involved in a “disturbance,” displayed “erratic” behavior and refused to leave the scene — despite being asked to vamoose several times! A police affidavit states ten officers found the hotheaded Texan hollering “obscenities” at the boat’s occupants from the marina’s grounds — and claims the Sicko Mode singer had a “strong smell” of hooch on his breath! A source dishes the dust-up was solely verbal and “there was no physical altercation with anyone.” Cops claim when they asked Scott, 33, whether…

KING CHARLES’ sister, Prince Anne, is expected to “bounce back,” say royal sources, following a nasty head injury from a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate. The 73-year-old younger sister of the king, an expert horsewoman who rode for England in the 1976 Olympics, reportedly suffered “minor injuries and a concussion” during an evening stroll near the animals. She’ll miss nine appearances while recovering from brain damage. Her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, were at the estate at the time of the scary incident. Docs believe her injuries were from being hit by a horse’s head or leg. A former staffer described the princess as “the hardest working royal,” adding: “She’s an amazing woman and will quickly bounce back. “No one would ever…

Kiwi fruit fights depression ✚ CONSUMING kiwis can banish the blues in just four days! That’s the finding of scientists at New Zealand’s University of Otago, who served the fuzzy fruit daily during an eight-week study involving 155 adults. The kiwi eaters claimed their mood quickly improved, with the effects peaking around the 14-day mark. Researchers believe the high vitamin C content of the produce is responsible for the sweet results. The nutrient has been linked to the release of the feel-good hormone serotonin. Neanderthal genes cause autism ✚ CAVEMEN could be the source of autism, say scientists, who discovered modern-day folks with the developmental disorder have higher levels of rare Neander thal gene mutations! Researchers at Clemson and Loyola universities reached that conclusion after analyzing DNA differences between patients…

THE 1921 comedy Brewster’s Millions stars silent-film star ROSCOE “FATTY” ARBUCKLE as a chump who must quickly spend down a million-dollar inheritance to quality for an even larger sum. The beloved actor, 34, had made tons of movies and was living high on the hog. But after this movie came out, he was caught up in a ghastly scandal that took an ax to his career — even though he was found innocent of manslaughter charges over the death at a boozy party of 30-year-old starlet Virginia Rappe! The judge even apologized to Arbuckle for the horrible rumors involving rape and a broken bottle. The broken butterball died of a heart attack at age 46, just when he was finally making a comeback. The flick was remade in 1985 with…

KRIS JENNER’s boozing has long concerned her pals, but now sources claim her cocktail-chugging is having a devastating effect on her 68-year-old bod — causing swelling and likely raising her blood pressure to the danger zone. Sources squeal the Kardashian clan’s momager had fans gawking at her swollen hands while out to dinner in Paris with her 43-year-old toyboy, Corey Gamble, ahead of the glitzy, celeb-studded fashion week. “She clearly has inflammation in her hands,” dishes an insider. “They’re so swollen and knobby and red looking, and it must be painful for her.” The source notes Kris tries to hide the swelling under clothes and camouflage it with accessories, “but people are still noticing and they’re worried. “There was talk a few years ago that Kris was getting fillers in…

MICHAEL JACKSON’s first permanent California home must have inspired his iconic Thriller album, with sources revealing the Hayvenhurst Ave. house in Encino — where family matriarch Katherine still lives — is reputedly haunted by demons and spirits! The Jackson family moved into the home in 1971. While Michael’s 94-year-old mother hasn’t seen the ghosts, insiders say she believes evil “demons” are lurking in the home and has had the place blessed at least twice so, like Michael’s hit says, the spooks would beat it! “Our Encino home was built on an Indian burial ground,” confides Michael’s brother and former Jackson 5 bandmate Jermaine. “So, all kinds of spirits seem to be drawn there. “One night I opened my eyes and there were two older people standing at the foot of…

BIGWIG WANTS JOHNNY BACK The hotshot behind the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean flick must think he’s got a stinker — or should we say “sinker” — ’cause he’s raised the white flag to former star JOHNNY DEPP, who was blackballed from the series following his embarrassing defamation suit, which he won, with ex-wife AMBER HEARD. But after previously leaving Johnny’s quirky Capt. Jack Sparrow pirate character dead in the water, producer TERRY ROSSIO is suddenly welcoming the bad boy back, saying: “Johnny is beloved. I wouldn’t even hesitate on Johnny Depp.” Suddenly Rossio’s blathering about a Pirates reboot with the original cast, including Depp, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, ORLANDO BLOOM and GEOFFREY RUSH. He apparently noticed Johnny’s big again and got a five-minute standing ovation for his new historical film, Jeanne du…

GINA TORRES The Suits lawyer commits a fashion crime by pairing a colorblock skirt and a floral blouse MINDY COHN The former Facts of Life kid roars back into the limelight with a spot-on leopard print dress CHRISTIE BRINKLEY The stylish model is picture-perfect in an off-the-shoulder gown with an eye-catching sash JENNA DAVIS What a horror! The M3GAN doll appears frightfully underdressed in a sheer corset frock GAYLE KING Bad news for the TV talker — her ruched dress manages to accentuate her boxy bod!…

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Has 26 brothers and sisters on her daddy’s side FAMILY is everything to Jennifer Hudson — it turns out her father had 27 kids and the singer says her “dream” is to meet every one of them! “Apparently he had 27 children!” says the award-wining thrush, who recently revealed on a podcast she first learned of her pop’s prolific paternity as a teenager and it made her eager to explore more of her fertile family tree. “It was my dream to have all of us at this grand Thanksgiving or Christmas table, and we all sit and eat together — that was my goal at 16,” insists the 42-year-old Dreamgirls belter, whose mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson, were brutally murdered in 2008 along with nephew Julian King.…

A NEW book about John F. Kennedy is another in a long line of tell-alls exposing the terrible faults of the late president, his U.S. attorney general brother Bobby and the other males in the cursed clan. But these bad boys did a lot of good, too, and we shouldn’t forget that. JFK was definitely no angel — maybe even a sex creep by today’s standards! But as a leader, he symbolized hope and a better future and made especially younger Americans believe in it. His famed slogan “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country!” set millions of people on fire to make America and the world a better place in programs like the Peace Corps. Still, his feet of…

KEY West, Fla., is overrun by feral chickens brought to the island by Cuban immigrants. The birds were once outlawed, but the ban was rescinded when residents complained the birds were ending up in pots at local homes and restaurants. TWO off-duty Kirkland, N.Y., firefighters, 33-year-old Nathan Doody and 29-year-old Tyler Memory, died when they fell into a farm’s manure tanker. Both dudes had passed out from toxic fumes. REACHING the top of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, costs about $45,000 per person! An estimated 4,000 adventurers have scaled the mountain since 1953. SLY British Prime Minister Winston Churchill got a doctor’s note describing alcohol as mandatory medicine so he could drink while visiting America during Prohibition. THE cost of a gallon of gas includes nine-tenths of a cent…