The daily gossip: John Legend happily cedes 'Sexiest Man Alive' title to Michael B. Jordan, Taylor Lautner is MIA, and more

John Legend happily cedes 'Sexiest Man Alive' title to Michael B. Jordan, Taylor Lautner is MIA, and more

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1. John Legend is grateful Michael B. Jordan relieved him of People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' title

These days, we stan a PPE-clad man. Michael B. Jordan proved himself worthy of People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" title as he accepted his mirror trophy while wearing a bright yellow hazmat suit in an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jordan said he and his family are excited about the announcement, but was anticipating a lot of grief from his guy friends in their group chat: "The group chat is going to go crazy … the jokes aren't going to stop." Last year's winner, however, is feeling relieved to have the weight off his shoulders. John Legend tweeted, "Congratulations to my brother Michael B! And thank you! I can now keep gaining this quarantine weight in peace without the pressure of a title to maintain."

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