Perry’s shoes pulled:
Katy Perry’s fashion line has pulled two types of shoes after some people compared them to blackface. In a statement released Tuesday by the singer and company, they said the shoes were “envisioned as a nod to modern art and surrealism.” Perry says she was saddened when she learned they were being compared to blackface and were “immediately removed” from the company’s website.
McGraw pays tribute to Hill’s late father: Country star Faith Hill’s father has died at 88. Ted Perry’s passing was revealed by Hill’s husband, fellow artist Tim McGraw, in a series of Twitter posts Tuesday. McGraw wrote that Perry died last week. “He was the sweetest, kindest most gentle man I’ve ever known,” McGraw tweeted, along with a video and photo tribute to his late father-in-law.
People reveals ‘most stylish’ stars: People magazine on Wednesday released its list of Hollywood’s most stylish stars. The magazine calls Lupita Nyong’o a trailblazing beauty and Emma Stone the modern romantic. Nicole Kidman is the elegant icon, Emily Blunt the queen of whimsy and Tracee Ellis Ross is considered avant-garde. Kacey Musgraves is a rulebreaker and Rihanna is a showstopper. As for men, Timothy Chalamet is considered a trendsetter.
Feb. 14 birthdays: Actress Meg Tilly is 59. Actor Simon Pegg is 49. Singer Rob Thomas is 47. Actor Jake Lacy is 34. Actor Freddie Highmore is 27.