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Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, few would have bet that privacy-conscious Prince Harry would end up spending his 40th birthday in ­Montecito, this gleaming Valhalla in Santa Barbara County for the rich and famous, this jewel on the American Riviera where another perfect summer is softly ­drawing to a close.

Jane Lynch donned patriotic colors alongside wife, Jennifer Cheyne, as the pair attended the Montecito Fourth of July Parade in Santa Barbara on Thursday. The Glee alum, 63 - who recently enjoyed a rare outing with the screenwriter for a lunch date - strolled with Cheyne while heading to the festivities and at one point channeled her Best In Show character as she cuddled an adorable dog. The actress sported a red and white-checkered shirt that was buttoned at the front as well as a pair of denim jeans.

Actress Jane Lynch and wife Jennifer Cheyne were seen together on a lunch date, in a rare public outing for the famously private couple.  The pair, who married in Santa Barbara in 2021, live in the idyllic yet star-studded seaside town of Montecito but are hardly spotted side by side.  In fact, the Glee star, 63, can sometimes be seen grabbing a coffee at Pierre LaFond or lunch at Tre Lune, but is usually alone or accompanied by pals and fellow locals like Ellen DeGeneres. 

Jane Lynch claimed that the Glee cast 'liked each other very much' while recalling her time portraying Sue Sylvester on the beloved Fox series between 2009 to 2015. While the show certainty had a lot of behind-the-scenes drama and controversies , which were explored in the 2023 docuseries The Price of Glee, the actress, 63, insisted all the stars 'got along.' 'They liked each other very much. And they would go out - they would sneak out for lunch, and come back an hour late,' she recalled of her former costars. Still, she joked that between takes on set she would 'forget that they were singers and performers' because 'they were just on the phones like zombies.'

Martin Short was named the latest celebrity Mayor of Funner, California this week, where he revealed he no longer believes in 'bucket lists.' The term - popularized by the 2007 Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman film The Bucket List - refers to things people want to achieve before they die, or, 'kick the bucket.' The 74-year-old comedian - who takes over as Funner, California's celebrity mayor from Jane Lynch - told People that, 'there's not a lot of longing' about his future.

Actor, singer, comedian, and now mayor of a small town in California. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Martin Short has been named as the next mayor of Funner, California. With celebrities Rob Riggle, David Hasselhoff, and Jane Lynch as mayors, the Only Murder In The Building actress is the fourth mayor to preside over the city.

Lily Gladstone and America Ferrera attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday evening and posed for a series of images at the Arlington Theatre. The 37-year-old entertainer and the 39-year-old actress seemed to be relishing their time at the festival, at which they were both honoured with Virtuosos Awards. Multiple other celebrities from the film industry joined Killers Of The Flower Moon cast members - who recently spoke about the film's'restorative' qualities - and the Ugly Betty actress.

Following Holly Willoughby's departure from her co-host Phillip Schofield, Jane Lynch spoke out after she made a tweet on This Morning on Monday. Holly, a 42-year-old television presenter from Portugal, returned to the show after a two-week break and a family holiday, with her last episode being Thursday, May 18th. Phillip, 61, said he had left the ITV daytime show on Saturday, and a week later, it revealed he had been in a dispute with a much younger male colleague who worked as a runner.

The revival of the sitcom Party Down for a long-awaited season three was almost 13 years in the making. Now, more than three months after the show's triumphant return, many of the actors appeared at STARZ's third FYC Screening Event at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Tinseltown. Jennifer Garner, the newcomer to the film, showcased her bright smile and perky personality while posing for a series of shots on the red carpet. Tyrel Jackson Williams and Zoe Chao, as well as original stars Jane Lynch, Ken Marin, Martin Starr, and Ryan Hansen were among the many attendees at the festival. Although main cast members Adam Scott and Megan Mullally recovered from the six-episode revival, they were able to attend the special FYC screening, owing to previous commitments.

Just weeks before her 90th birthday, comedian Carol Burnett was all smiles when she stepped into Jimmy Kimmel Live. On Tuesday afternoon, the actress, who will be celebrating her 90th birthday with a two-hour NBC special starring Katy Perry, Julie Andrews, and others, was seen entering Jimmy Kimmel Live's studio in Hollywood. Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, and others appeared in the special, which was shot at the Avalon in Hollywood.

Jennifer Coolidge has received numerous accolades throughout the awards season, but her surprise appearance at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles was something special. On March 30, the White Lotus" actress opened the show by giving guests a farewell speech in true Jennifer Coolidge fashion and a nod to her line from the HBO series. "Here, I am again surrounded by gays," she began, clutching a dramatic black gown and a sparkly headpiece. "It's the story of my life." Coolidge, humour aside, discussed the benefits of media that "helps the world understand and accept the LGBTQ+ community." "I thank you for always being there for me," she said. "I'm here because I'm here." I want to give back. We should all have the right to be who we are and to love the people we love, as well as to tell our stories and celebrate it in whatever way we can."

Doris Bergman, a Hollywood publicist, died on Wednesday at the age of 68, as did her husband Albert Sassoe Jr and their cat. According to YoVenice, the couple died in a house fire in Los Angeles' Mar Vista neighborhood. A 911 call was initiated by cell phone from inside the house, but the call was cut off before enough details were shared to the dispatcher. The fire department investigated the call and returned to the house, which had been ablaze. The couple and their pet were discovered dead. Jane Lynch, Marilu Henner, Esai Morales, Brigitte Nielsen, and Judd Nelson were all guests at Oscar gifting suites, and she also worked with George Lopez on his annual golf classic event. Sue Wong, Bergman's longtime companion, announced the death of the journalist on her Facebook page, where she branded her a 'good friend.'

Lea Michele is feeling all the love for her first "Funny Girl" appearance. People announced that in Act I of her highly awaited debut as Fanny Brice, the actor received multiple standing ovations (at least four), one before she even said a word on stage. As she took her first cheery bow in the audience Tuesday night, she had acquaintances and family present. Michele's lead role was one previously held by Beanie Feldstein, who played the titular character from April to July this year. Feldstein revealed on July 10 that she would be leaving "Funny Girl" earlier than expected. She revealed on Instagram that her last day would be July 31 -- almost two months before her and castmate Jane Lynch's previously announced final appearance, which was posted on April 25th.

When picking up her son Samuel from school, Jennifer Garner gave him a chic and useful look. As they took a walk in Santa Monica, California, the 50-year-old actress was seen holding hands with her 10-year-old son Samuel. Both the mother and son were smiling, cracking a joking about the actress' ride.

On Sunday, Rachel Bloom and Niecy Nash looked more glamorous than ever at the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Bloom, 35, displayed her toned arms in a vivacious floral sleeveless skirt cinched at the waist with a belt. With a middle portion, the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend actress transformed her auburn tresses into a slicked back bun for the occasion. In the meantime, the television presenter, 52, oozed Hollywood glamour in a figure-hugging one-shoulder black gown that showcased her svelte cleavage.

Lea Michele was shocked to learn that she was illiterate as she prepares to appear in Broadway's Funny Girl. The Bronx-born 36-year-old's Instagram account is full of remarks from trolls who claim she'can't read', such as the photograph of herself proudly posing outside the August Wilson Theatre in Manhattan on August 5.

On Friday, August 26, Lea Michele was given a birthday by the cast and crew members of Broadway's Funny Girl. In a video posted to cast member Ephie Aardema's Instagram, the performer, who would officially ring in her 36th birthday on Monday, looked beyond ecstatic. Since it was announced that Beanie Feldstein will be replaced by Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical, the actress made news recently.

In an evocative behind-the-scenes montage from Lea Michele's Funny Girl auditions, she displayed her vocal chops. Beanie Feldstein, who received a rash of stinging reviews and has been replaced by Lea, began the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl in April. Now, ahead of Lea's show on September 6, the revival's Twitter has a glimpse of her interpretation of I'm The Greatest Star, a song inextricably linked to the show's original leading lady Barbra Streisand.

Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl three weeks earlier than expected. Although she had intended to leave September 4, the actress told the Hollywood Reporter that she had already had a planned holiday from August 15-23. She would have been out of the show on September 1st, so she could have travelled all around the country to Los Angeles for the Creative Arts Emmys. As a result, the producers decided that rather than asking Jane to return for just one week, the 62-year-old could leave the company at the end of this week.