KATY PERRY HINTS THAT SHE’LL HAVE A VEGAS RESIDENCY: Katy Perry is teasing fans that she might be heading to Las Vegas for a future residency one day. During a Facebook Q&A session on April 12th, a fan named Patrick asked, “Any chance you’re gonna consider doing a Vegas residency?” Katy saw the question and said, “Hey Patrick.” She then gave a wink and a smile while saying, “That one was for you.” Last year, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported that Katy was seen taking a tour of the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which is where Celine Dion used to play.
CIARA & RUSSELL WILSON REVEAL SEX OF THEIR BABY: Ciara and husband Russell Wilson announced they are expecting a son, sharing an adorable video of their outdoor gender reveal on social media. “Gender Reveal!! What’s it gong to be @DangeRussWilson ?!! Aaaaaah!!!,” the 34-year-old entertainer posted on her Instagram with 31-year-old Russell, their daughter Sienna Princess Wilson, 2, and Ciara’s son Future, 5. Wilson and Ciara blew blue smoke and confetti into the air, indicating a baby boy is on the way. The family of four then celebrated happily in their backyard.
CARDI B INTERVIEWS BERNIE SANDERS ON JOE BIDEN, CORONAVIRUS & MORE: Cardi B interviewed Bernie Sanders on her Instagram Live last night. During the live, Cardi asked Sanders about endorsing Joe Biden and why we should vote for him. Sanders said, “Trump is to my mind the most dangerous president in the modern history of America. This is a guy who lies all the time, he doesn’t believe in science, he downplayed this whole coronavirus which has led to the deaths of many thousands of people unnecessarily, he doesn’t believe in the Constitution, he thinks he’s above the law. This is a bad news guy who needs to be defeated.”
BILLIE EILISH IS A ‘FOSTER FAIL’ AFTER ADOPTING PUPPY DURING QUARANTINE: Billie Eilish fostered a shelter pet during quarantine and is now officially a foster fail. The singer revealed that she’s now adopting the adorable pup who she was fostering. “I failed at fostering teehee,” she wrote on her IG Story. Billie revealed recently that she was fostering a few different puppies during the stay at home order, and will be keeping one of them while the others go to another forever home. “As for this little nameless monkey….you are miiiiiiiiiine,” she captioned with a heart emoji. Billie also has another pit bull mix dog named Pepper.
SARA BAREILLES, JOSH GROBAN DONATING TO NEW YORK CITY HOSPITALS: Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban are donating to two major New York medical facilities as they continue to fight COVID-19. Sara, who had COVID-19 but has recovered, made a video in which she’s wearing a “Brave” t-shirt, used to promote her hit song of that name. “Not because I am the brave one, but because there are so many brave people that I’m here to say thank you to,” she said. She invites people to use the hashtag #ThankYouFrontline and to donate at NYP.org/thankyoufrontline or by texting Fight19 to 51555. In his video, Josh thanks two specific doctors for “saving a very dear friend of mine,” and gives a “huge shoutout” to the ICU nurses at New York-Presbyterian and Columbia Medical. He also encourages people to donate at the same link, and writes, “Post a shout out to a frontliner in your life, and give if you can. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS.”
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ANNOUNCES NEW JERSEY CORONAVIRUS FUNDRAISER: Bruce Springsteen has announced a fundraiser for next week that will benefit his home state’s New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. The Jersey 4 Jersey event will include Jon Bon Jovi, Tony Bennett, Jon Stewart, Danny DeVito, Whoopi Goldberg, SZA, Chelsea Handler, Charlie Puth, Kelly Ripa, Chris Rock, and more, with the stars appearing remotely while at home. The broadcast, which will be available to watch on Apple Music and AppleTV and carried on some TV stations, is scheduled for April 22nd.