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Michelle Trachtenberg Planned to Appear at Benefit Screening Before Death
Michelle Trachtenberg
Supposed to Appear at Documentary Screening Before Death
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Michelle Trachtenberg‘s death shocked many in the film industry … and, clearly she wasn’t expecting it either — ’cause she had plans for a major appearance in the coming weeks.
Jennifer Hutchins — a producer on the film “Spyral,” Michelle’s final credit — tells TMZ … Trachtenberg was supposed to appear at a benefit screening of the movie in Austin for SXSW on March 12 to support mental health nonprofits.
Hutchins says the “Spyral” team knew she was struggling with health issues … but, if she was well enough, she planned to attend either in person or via Zoom.
Trachtenberg — who reads excerpts from the diary of Michelle Cody White, filmmaker Randall White‘s wife who suffered from undiagnosed bipolar depression before her death — performed the voice work back in 2021 … though the doc didn’t premiere until last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The producers of the movie are still trying to reach a public distribution deal so they can release the flick wide … and, raising money for a good cause along the way with benefits like this.
We’re told the March 12 event will go forward as planned — but, the team will also work to honor Michelle’s legacy. The event will feature a private viewing of the film, guest speakers, and live entertainment to raise awareness and funds for mental health resources, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
As you know …. Michelle’s mother found her unresponsive in her New York City apartment Wednesday — and, first responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
Trachtenberg had a liver transplant in the months before her death … though it’s unclear if that played a part in her passing. Her family has declined to have an autopsy performed.
Hutchins remembers Trachtenberg as “one of the sweetest, most gentle human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. I could tell she cared deeply about people and using her voice for the greater good.” She adds Michelle’s performance in “Spyral” was so powerful it brought people working on the film to tears. Trachtenberg was 39.
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Elon Musk
I Did Not-See The Backlash Coming …
Nazi Jokes on ‘Joe Rogan’
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Elon Musk ain’t apologizing for his controversial hand motion after Donald Trump was inaugurated … instead, he’s doubling down with a series of Nazi jokes that almost certainly won’t tone down the criticism of the mogul.
The Trump ally and tech entrepreneur stopped by “The Joe Rogan Experience” for an episode published Friday … and, during the chat he opened up about liberals and others claiming he was giving a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration in January.
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Remember, Musk drew ugly comparisons when he pointed his right hand in the air — much like a Heil Hitler salute … though he claims he was just saying his heart goes out to the audience. Now, he says he did “not see” the backlash coming.
He runs the words “not” and “see” together — making it sound like “Nazi” — before flashing a smile at the host … who busts up laughing at the wordplay.
In case anyone thought it was just an accident, EM doubles down … adding people will just “Goebbel” anything up — a second Nazi reference, this time to the WWII Nazi Germany propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels — and a repeat of the same joke he tweeted the week of the inauguration in the wake of fresh criticism.
Elon then gets serious … saying he found the whole backlash unbelievable — especially since he says he meant the gesture, which he maintains was not a Nazi salute, in a positive, loving way.
Obviously, Musk has been in the news a ton recently … working closely with President Donald Trump to slash government spending — mainly by closing departments they deem unnecessary.
It looks like Elon ain’t apologizing for a dang thing … and, he’s just trying to laugh the controversy away.
Ryan Seacrest
Mark Consuelos is Between My Legs …
Just Working Out, Guys!!!
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Ryan Seacrest is getting big with one of his bros in the gym … sharing a workout video with the guy who replaced him on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” — Mark Conseulos!
The popular host shared a short clip to social media Friday which shows Consuelos doing sit-ups … telling fans he’s just trying to get a workout in.
But, when he goes back to the ground, Seacrest is revealed to be stretching out behind him … and, MC keeps ending up right between his pal’s legs whenever he’s fully laid back.
The two dudes are barely holding back the giggles … clearly enjoying seeing each other — and, they even posed for a gym selfie with their muscles bulging too.
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Of course, Mark and Ryan have known each other for years as Ryan has been close with the family since beginning hosting duties on ‘Live’ with Kelly Ripa in 2017.
Ryan left the show in 2023 … and, Mark took over for him last year — appearing on weekday mornings alongside his wife of more than two decades.
They host the show in NYC … unclear why Mark’s out in L.A. in this clip — but, it looks like he and Seacrest are putting the work in out in Cali!
Jenna Jameson
Files For Divorce From Jessi Lawless
… After Jessi Said She Wanted Annulment
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Jenna Jameson and her wife Jessi Lawless appear to be splitting up … ’cause Jenna just filed for divorce — almost a year after Jessi said she was done with the marriage.
The former porn star turned businesswoman filed in a Nevada court Thursday. The documents don’t cite a reason … but, Jenna says the two have been living separately since April.
Jenna’s asking the court to let her keep a series of high-priced items … including multiple luxury handbags, jewelry, clothes and personal painting.
Also, it looks like the two won’t have to co-parent any new kids … ’cause Jenna claims she and Jessi aren’t pregnant.
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Remember, last year Lawless claimed she was splitting from Jameson … after Jessi claimed Jenna was drinking despite promising she wouldn’t when they first got married.
In an annulment filing, Jessi cited the drinking issue as well as an alleged debt of $500K as the reason she wanted the whole marriage wiped away.
However, a day or so after posting the video, Jessi took it down … and, it seems she never followed up with the case — ’cause a court dismissed the action in December after she failed to move the case along.
We’ve reached out to Jessi about the divorce … so far, no word back.
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