Celebrity News Roundup: Demi Lovato Ties the Knot, Billy Joel Cancels Tour, and More

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Demi Lovato, a 32-year-old musician and actor, has tied the knot with Canadian singer-songwriter Jordan "Jutes" Lutes, 34, on Sunday in California. The couple met while working on Lovato's last album, 2022's "Holy Fvck," and dated for nearly two years before Lutes proposed in December 2023. Lovato wore a white Vivienne Westwood dress and Lutes wore a Saint Laurent suit.

Meanwhile, Billy Joel's ex-wife Christie Brinkley has spoken out about his recent health issues, sending love and good wishes to the singer after he announced the cancellation of his tour due to a brain disorder diagnosis. Brinkley and Joel share one child together, a daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, 39.

Roger Nichols, the songwriter who penned "We've Only Just Begun" and other hits for folk-rock duo the Carpenters, has passed away at the age of 84. His longtime songwriting partner, Paul Williams, confirmed his death in a social media post.

Santino Casio, a 42-year-old inmate, has claimed self-defence in the stabbing attack on rapper Tory Lanez at a California prison this month. Casio stabbed Lanez multiple times, causing the collapse of both of his lungs. Marvel has also pushed back the release dates of its next two "Avengers" movies, with "Avengers: Doomsday" now slated to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and "Avengers: Secret Wars" on December 17, 2027.

Key Takeaways:

  • Demi Lovato has tied the knot with Canadian singer-songwriter Jordan "Jutes" Lutes, 34, in a private ceremony in California.
  • Christie Brinkley has send love and good wishes to Billy Joel after he canceled his tour due to a brain disorder diagnosis.
  • Roger Nichols, the songwriter who penned "We've Only Just Begun," has passed away at the age of 84.
  • Santino Casio, a 42-year-old inmate, has claimed self-defence in the stabbing attack on rapper Tory Lanez at a California prison.
  • Marvel has pushed back the release dates of its next two "Avengers" movies, with "Avengers: Doomsday" now slated to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and "Avengers: Secret Wars" on December 17, 2027.
  • Lovato began her entertainment career on "Barney & Friends" before becoming a staple of the Disney Channel in the 2000s for her role in the "Camp Rock" films and as the star of "Sonny with a Chance."
  • Lutes, an independent artist, was previously signed to Capitol Records and has released music that marries elements of emo, pop-punk, and trap.

Statistics:

  • Demi Lovato is 32 years old.
  • Jordan "Jutes" Lutes is 34 years old.
  • Roger Nichols was 84 years old at the time of his passing.
  • Santino Casio stabbed Tory Lanez 14 times, causing the collapse of both of his lungs.
  • Marvel is pushing back the release dates of its next two "Avengers" movies, with "Avengers: Doomsday" now slated to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and "Avengers: Secret Wars" on December 17, 2027.
  • Lovato's last album, "Holy Fvck," was released in 2022.
  • Lutes has released music that incorporates elements of emo, pop-punk, and trap.

Sources:

  • Vogue
  • TMZ
  • The Associated Press
  • Tribune News Service
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Variety
  • Entertainment Weekly