One year ago today, Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Kobe was 41 and Gianna was 13.

After “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” wrapped its final episode, Kim, Kourtney, Khloé and Kris surprised their roughly 30-person crew with Rolex watches. The famous family reportedly “thanked everyone with speeches” and swapped sentimental stories from the set prior to presenting the team with the gifts, on which they spent a total of around $300,000 — about $10,000 each.

Perry Botkin Jr., the Grammy-winning composer behind “The Young and the Restless” theme song, died last Monday. He was 87. He also composed and arranged theme music and scores for other hit series like “Happy Days”, “Laverne & Shirley” and “Mork & Mindy”.

Justin Timberlake’s ‘Better Days’, his duet with Ant Clemons, was released to streaming services following the song’s performance at the Biden-Harris inauguration last week. It has now set the record for the most-Shazamed song in a single day in the US.

After releasing their album “BE (Deluxe Edition)” on Nov. 20, BTS are dropping another release. “BE (Essential Edition)” will arrive Feb. 19.

Paula Abdul says Michael Bolton was a poor babysitter when she was a kid. Paula’s big sister was close to Michael when he was a music biz rookie, so when she needed someone to watch Paula, she called on Michael. Quote: “He was the worst babysitter, because all he cared about was music.”

Eric Church has announced that he has not one, but three new albums coming in April! “Heart”, “&”, and “Soul” are the names of the three projects, with the “&” album coming out April 20th, exclusively for members of his ‘Church Choir’ fan club. “Heart” arrives April 16th, and “Soul” will be available April 23.

My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell is suing the Daily Mail for $75,000 for claiming he dated ”30 Rock” actress Jane Krakowski. He says the story has done harm to his reputation.

Gabby Barrett and her husband, Cade, are the proud parents of a new baby girl named Baylah May Foehner. The couple has been married for a year and met on American Idol.

Matthew Perry has sold his Malibu, California mansion for $13.1 million. He bought the home in 2011 for $12 million. It has views of the Pacific Ocean, an outdoor spa, a movie theater and a wraparound deck.

Meghan Markle is allegedly grooming her son, Archie, for the Royal Throne. Archie is all studied up on his royal side of the family just in case he ever needs to step up and become king.

A live-action “Harry Potter” TV show is in “early development” at HBO Max. Sources say they’ve talked with potential writers, and “broad ideas” have been discussed . . . but nothing has been set in motion yet.

There’s a statue of DOLLY PARTON in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee. In a recent interview she shared how her dad would take a “bucket of soapy water in the back of his pick-up truck” and clean it at night.

There’s talk that KELLY CLARKSON could take over ELLEN DEGENERES’ spot. Interesting…..

DEMI LOVATO will star in an NBC comedy called “Hungry”, which is about a bunch of friends in a food issues group.

A source revealed to Entertainment Tonight that Kim Kardashian has been over Kanye West romantically for a long time. The source said, “Kim has been over Kanye in a romantic sense for a while but loves him as the father of their kids and doesn’t want to embarrass or hurt him.”

Beyonce has teased her new adidas X Ivy Park collection Icy Park. The new line features apparel, footwear, and accessories that combine “alpine-inspired elements with classic streetwear references.”

Cardi B took to social media to ask fans about advice about acne. She tweeted, “I been breaking out lately, and my face is extremely dry. …What are some good products for little blackheads breakouts and dry skin on your face?” Cardi even shared a close up look of her skin. Cardi decided to try “The Ordinary” after a fan recommended it to her.

Gwyneth Paltrow proved, once again, that she is still besties with her ex Chris Martin. She hit up IG to comment on a throwback video he put up, writing: “Awwwww, lil baby daddy.” The pair were married for a decade and share Apple, 16, and Moses, 14.