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- ‘Below Deck’ Captain Mark Howard’s Death Sparks Investigation: What We Know
- Best Celebrity Pet Halloween Costumes of All Time
- Jim Bob Duggar Announces State Senate Run Amid Josh Duggar Child Porn Case
- Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik Had a ‘Very Destructive Relationship’ Ahead of Split
- Fetty Wap Arrested, Indicted on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
- Is It Over? Everything We Know About Lala Kent and Randall Split Rumors
- 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 1 Star Captain Mark Howard Dead
- Meow! Celebs Who Are Obsessed With Their Cats
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| ‘Below Deck’ Captain Mark Howard’s Death Sparks Investigation: What We Know Posted: 29 Oct 2021 05:02 PM PDT Surprising loss. Below Deck's Captain Mark Howard's death sparked an investigation following the discovery of "suspicious" evidence on the scene. News broke on Friday, October 29, that the season 1 Below Deck Mediterranean captain, who led the Ionian Princess, had died. In a police report obtained by Us Weekly at the time, the Fernandina Beach Police Department confirmed that Mark's wife, Susan Howard, was the first one to report him dead after coming home to find his body on Wednesday, October 27. The report noted that there were "blood droplets on the floor that appeared suspicious in nature" next to his body upstairs in the room above the garage. The late Bravo personality had "blood coming from the area of the right side of his face" and appeared to have died several days prior. According to the docs, the scene was turned over to investigations department after Corporal Carey, who was one of the officers to arrive at the house, questioned why some of the "blood evidence at the scene could not be explained initially." The responding officers, who received a call around 9:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday of a deceased person, stayed at the scene to help the investigators finish documenting the area with photos before uploading them to the evidence server. Us confirmed on Friday that the investigation is still ongoing. Following the news of Mark's death, many fans of the show shared heartfelt tributes to the former captain. "I am so saddened to hear of Captain Mark Howard's passing. He was very kind," one Twitter user wrote on Friday in response to Tiffany Copeland's confirmation of the former Bravo star's passing. Another user tweeted: "Oh no Scroll down to learn everything we know about Captain Mark's death and the investigation:  Howard’s wife returned home from a dog show in Ocala, Florida, on October 27, which is when she found her husband’s body, according to the Fernandina Beach Police Department’s report. Susan was home for approximately 30 minutes when she realized it was “odd” that her husband hadn’t come down from upstairs to greet her. She reportedly went upstairs to the “room above the garage where Mark frequently stays” and noticed his body behind some boxes lying on the floor near the mattress he slept on. She then phoned the police. YouTube  Upon arrival on scene, the police noticed “blood droplets on the floor that appeared suspicious in nature.” The report stated that the former captain was “laying up against a plastic shelf in the room” and there appeared to be “blood coming from the area of the right side of his face.” According to the documents, the responding officers “could not tell if trauma was present.” Susan was noted as having “blood on the right leg of her pants” when police looked over the scene, but she reportedly advised that it “must have come from when she found Mark.” YouTube  Susan told police that she left town on October 22 for the dog show. She later explained that she “last had contact” with her husband the same day at “approximately 23:33 hours by text,” per the police report. “It was apparent that Mark had been deceased for several days,” the report noted, adding that contact was made with Doctor DeVane by Corporal Carey on October 27. The doctor “advised on a recorded line that if the death was not deemed suspicious, he would sign the death certificate.” YouTube  “Our thoughts and sincerest sympathies are with the family and friends of the respected Captain Mark Howard," the network said in a statement on October 29. "As the captain of the first season of Below Deck Med, he will always be remembered for his many contributions and mentorship and will forever remain part of the Bravo family.” Courtesy of Tiffany Jones/Twitter  “I just found out this morning” Copeland exclusively told Us on October 29, noting she learned about his passing from former cast member Brian Kattenburg. “They were still close.” The season 1 stew also tweeted the news, writing, “RIP Captain Mark Howard. You were a joy to be around 💕.” Quinn, who penned Not All Diamonds and Rosé, retweeted Copeland’s social media tribute, writing, “Sad news, Bravo fans. Captain Mark Howard — BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN's season 1 captain — died on Thursday. May he RIP. #BelowDeckMed.” With reporting by Diana Cooper Courtesy of Tiffany Jones/Twitter  |
| Best Celebrity Pet Halloween Costumes of All Time Posted: 29 Oct 2021 04:49 PM PDT A howling good time! Celebrities are just like Us — they love to dress up their furry friends for Halloween. Miley Cyrus, for one, is a known pet lover and cannot resist adopting when she feels an animal is the right fit for her. She added to her family in February 2021 after the death of her pit bull mix Mary Jane, who battled cancer. "Almost two months ago my best friend a rescued pit mix Mary Jane left this world," the Disney Channel alum wrote via Instagram at the time. "I knew she wasn't gone for good. She had out lived the body she was in but she never said goodbye ….. with her eyes she whispered 'See you soon Bestie.' Mary Jane defined loyalty and would never break a promise." Cyrus noted that she felt Mary Jane brought her new pup, Angel, into her life. "I feel her here with me blessing this new member to my family who's [sic] name is 'Angel' because she was delivered to me by one… My Mary," she continued. "It breaks my heart to know Angel was sleeping on concrete in a shelter for 3 months before finally making it home. The stigma and stereotype that surrounds pit bulls tears me in two. This breed is incomparably loving. Just like humans nurture often overrides nature." The singer concluded: "I am head over heels in love. Not sure I will ever sleep again because I can't take my eyes off of her! Her halo shines for all to see and I can't wait to show her off! It's pretty cool having an Angel on a leash! She is illuminated by the aura of the late and great Mary Jane. Long live love. It never dies." Dwayne Johnson, meanwhile, not only enjoys putting his dog Hobbs in costume for Halloween but also for his big-screen projects. The actor joked via Instagram in March 2016 that his pup was angry with him for not casting him in his 2017 film remake of Baywatch, but the French bulldog finally got his due in 2019 when he made a cameo in Hobbs & Shaw. The role was only fitting given that Hobbs is named after Johnson's character from the Fast and Furious franchise. From Cyrus' family of four-legged friends in coordinated costumes to Johnson posing with his pint-sized pup in an octopus costume, prepare for the spookiest day of the year by scrolling down to see some of Hollywood's best pet costumes ever!  Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) dressed her dog, Oscar, as a spider in October 2021. “Spooky SZN is upon us,” the model captioned an Instagram Story pic of her pup at the time. Courtesy of Hailey Bieber/Instagram  Eva Longoria shared a killer snapshot of her pudgy French bulldog dressed as Chucky, saying, “Popeye had to join in on the Halloween fun!” The Desperate Housewives alum later hilariously admitted to forgetting a costume for her 16-month-old son Santiago. Courtesy of Eva Longoria/Instagram  Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s “handsome” pup surely put a smile on little Luna and Miles’ faces with this adorable rendition of Woody from Toy Story for Halloween 2019. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  Mario Lopez’s dog rounded out this perfect tribute to the '90s series. Gia, Dominic and Santino channeled characters from their dad's beloved television series alongside the sweet family pup, Julio. Courtesy of Mario Lopez/Instagram  Super Lou is here to save the day! Reese Witherspoon shared this pup-tacular photo of her lovely bulldog (who looked less than thrilled to be in costume) channeling Batman’s loyal sidekick, Robin. Courtesy of Reese Witherspoon/Instagram  Kylie Jenner decked out one of her pint-sized pups, Bambi, in a Little Bo Peep outfit. The makeup mogul also shared some footage of two of her greyhounds dressed as the dynamic Toy Story duo, Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Jennifer Garner’s golden retriever, Birdie, often graces the actress’ Instagram page, but the not-so-little dog nestled on top of her lap while wearing a witch's hat for a Halloween 2017 edition of #BooksWithBirdie is possibly the cutest pic ever. Courtesy of Jennifer Garner/Instagram  Cyrus’ brood of canines were the tastiest group of costumes, with one dressed as a hot dog, another as a hamburger and — don’t forget dessert — her Collie as an ice cream sundae. One dog stuck out, though, as it was dressed as a UFO with an alien toy. Courtesy of Miley Cyrus/Instagram  Demi Lovato’s teeny pup, Buddy, was the cutest Bachelor in the history of the ABC reality TV dating show — except it appears he found love in the comfort of the singer’s cozy bed. The dog’s costume was complete with a sweet stuffed animal companion and rose petals. Courtesy of Demi Lovato/Instagram  Hilary Duff had a field day dressing her pup up as a blue-and-green dinosaur prior to Halloween 2018. Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram  Zooey Deschanel’s dog, Dot, was as cute as can be lounging around in a banana costume for Halloween 2013. Courtesy of Zooey Deschanel/Instagram  Sarah Hyland’s adorable pooch, Barkley, channeled his inner dinosaur in a cute pic of the fur-mom-and-dog duo. “Barkley's costume. And a little sneak peak of mine,” the Modern Family star tweeted alongside a pic in 2014. “HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Be safe and take ubers... Or just don't drink.” Courtesy of Sarah Hyland/Instagram  |
| Jim Bob Duggar Announces State Senate Run Amid Josh Duggar Child Porn Case Posted: 29 Oct 2021 04:19 PM PDT  The Duggar family patriarch, Jim Bob Duggar, is getting back into politics. The 19 Kids and Counting alum, 56, announced on Friday, October 29, that he has entered the race to represent State Senate District 7 in his home state of Arkansas. "Northwest Arkansas is my lifelong home,” the reality star said in a statement posted to the Duggar family’s Facebook page on Friday. “It's where my wife, Michelle, and I have raised our 20 children. It's where we've grown our small businesses. It's where we've built a life centered around our faith, family, and friends.” He went on to describe his beliefs, saying that he’s “pro-family, pro-business, pro-gun and pro-life.” The real estate agent formerly served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003. “I'm running for State Senate because these are unprecedented times in our nation,” he continued in his statement. “It's time for conservatives to demand courageous leadership that puts Arkansas families, jobs, and our constitutional liberties first.” Earlier this year, Jim Bob’s eldest son, Josh Duggar, was indicted with receiving and possessing child pornography. “We appreciate your continued prayers for our family at this time," Jim Bob and Michelle, 55, said in a statement to Us Weekly in April. "The accusations brought against Joshua today are very serious. It is our prayer that the truth, no matter what it is, will come to light, and that this will all be resolved in a timely manner.” Josh, 33, was released on bond in May, but a judge ruled that he could not return home because of the “six minor children that live in your house." The former TLC personality shares Mackynzie, 11, Michael, 10, Marcus, 8, Meredith, 6, Mason, 4, and Maryella, 23 months, with his wife, Anna Duggar. Shortly before Josh’s arrest, Anna, 33, announced that she is expecting the couple’s seventh child. In June, Josh’s legal team requested that the original trial date of July be pushed back to February 2022, but a judge only granted an extension of four months. The trial is now scheduled to begin on November 30. Two months after Josh’s arrest, TLC officially canceled Counting On. The reality show followed the Duggar children in their own lives after their original family series, 19 Kids and Counting, was canceled in 2015. "TLC will not be producing additional seasons of Counting On," the network told Us Weekly in a statement in June. "TLC feels it is important to give the Duggar family the opportunity to address their situation privately." The network pulled the plug on 19 Kids and Counting after reports surfaced in May 2015 that multiple women had accused Josh of molesting them years prior when he was a teenager. He later admitted to cheating on his wife after his Ashley Madison profile was leaked in a hack. At the time, Josh apologized and entered a faith-based rehab program.  |
| Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik Had a ‘Very Destructive Relationship’ Ahead of Split Posted: 29 Oct 2021 04:00 PM PDT  After Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik decided to go their separate ways again, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that “it's much better that they have separated.” According to the insider, “Gigi and Zayn had a very destructive relationship when they were together romantically.” Hadid, 26, and Malik, 28, who originally started dating in November 2015, called it quits more than one year since welcoming their 13-month-old daughter, Khai. “Gigi stands by Zayn's ability to coparent well,” the source adds to Us. The exes broke up and got back together several times before Us confirmed that they had rekindled their romance in January 2020. Three months later, multiple sources confirmed that Gigi was expecting their first child together. After giving birth to Khai in September 2020, another insider shared that things were “going really swimmingly” for the twosome as they focused on their little one. "Gigi and Zayn are loving parenthood and can't get enough of their little girl,” the source detailed, noting that the model native was “appreciating every moment” with her daughter and the former One Direction band member. Earlier this year, the California native offered a glimpse at Malik’s dynamic with her family. "At first he was like, 'How do I get a word in edgewise?' But now he is very comfortable. He speaks his mind. When he's in the middle of a family thing and everyone's like, 'Zayn, whose side are you on?' he's charming," she told Harper's Bazaar in July. "He's usually on my mom's side. So he's smart in that sense." Three months later, Malik was charged with four criminal offenses of harassment after an alleged altercation with Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid. According to court documents obtained by Us on Friday, October 29, the U.K. native reportedly “shoved [Yolanda] into a dresser causing mental anguish and physical pain” after referring to the reality star, 57, as “a f–king Dutch slut.” The incident, which took place in September at Malik and Gigi’s Pennsylvania home, escalated with the X Factor UK alum warning the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum that she should “stay away from [my] f–king daughter.” At the time, a source noted to Us that Gigi was not home when the fight occurred. "Gigi was not there during their argument," the insider shared. Although the Ocean’s 8 star was in Paris, France during the altercation, she reportedly flew back home shortly after the incident happened on September 29. Malik, who pled no contest to the charges on Wednesday, October 27, was in contact with Gigi amid the fight and told her to “strap on some f–king balls and defend your partner against your f–king mother in my house,” the legal docs stated. The “Like I Would” singer has been fined for the incident and is on probation for 360 days. He will have to complete anger management classes, a domestic violence program and he can’t have any contact with Yolanda or a security guard who was on the premises. Prior to Malik’s legal issues going public, he wrote a lengthy statement on Thursday defending himself as the rumored allegations started to make headlines. That same day, Malik told TMZ that he “adamantly” denied Yolanda’s claims against him. Amid the drama, Us confirmed that Hadid and Malik had “silently separated.” "They'd been having problems for a while and tried to figure them out, but it just wasn't working," the insider told Us. Yolanda did not immediately respond to Us‘ request for comment about the alleged altercation with Malik. With reporting by Travis Cronin  |
| Fetty Wap Arrested, Indicted on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Posted: 29 Oct 2021 02:35 PM PDT Fetty Wap was arrested on Thursday, October 28, in relation to federal drug trafficking charges, Us Weekly can confirm. The "Trap Queen" rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was indicted alongside five others on Friday, October 29, in New York City, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York. The 30-year-old musician was charged with “conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances,” according to the press release. His arraignment is set for Friday where he will go in front of United States Magistrate Judge Locke at a Brooklyn federal court. The New Jersey native and the five other defendants allegedly "transported, distributed and sold more than 100 kilograms of deadly and addictive drugs, including heroin and fentanyl, on Long Island, [New York]." Wap was allegedly a kilogram-level redistributor for the trafficking organization and New Jersey correction officer Anthony Cyntje reportedly transported kilograms of cocaine from Long Island to New Jersey. The prosecutors claimed that the men were "deliberately contributing to the opioid epidemic that has devastated our communities and taken too many lives." A lawyer for Wap told NBC News in a statement on Friday: “We pray that this is all a big misunderstanding. He sees the judge today. Hoping he gets released so we can clear things up expeditiously.” Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini stated on Friday that "these defendants ran a multimillion-dollar bicoastal drug distribution organization with Suffolk County as their home base" and that they "pumped massive quantities of narcotics" into the community. FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll noted that the pipeline of drugs presented in the investigation ran for "thousands of miles" from the West Coast to the greater New York and New Jersey area. "The fact that we arrested a chart-topping rap artist and a corrections officer as part of the conspiracy illustrates just how vile the drug trade has become," he said in the press release. "I want to commend the work of our Long Island Gang Task Force and our law enforcement partners for working day in and day out to get these deadly drugs off our streets." Search warrants executed during the investigation “resulted in the recovery of approximately $1.5 million in cash, 16 kilograms of cocaine, 2 kilograms of heroin, numerous fentanyl pills," in addition to multiple handguns, a rifle, two pistols and ammunition, per the press release. According to an indictment filed on September 29, the "No Days Off" singer was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances. The other five men, however, were charged with an additional count of use of firearms in connection with a drug trafficking crime. If convicted, the defendants face a maximum of life imprisonment. Wap previously got into trouble with the law when he was arrested in June 2019 on three counts of battery. TMZ reported in January 2020 that the L.A. County District Attorney's office dropped the case, citing insufficient evidence. Two years prior, he was taken into custody for street racing and driving while intoxicated. The musician pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment, agreeing to take a state impaired driving program course and giving up the use of his license for 90 days, Page Six reported in March 2018. He was also reportedly required to pay a $500 fine, but avoided jail time for the DWI.  |
| Is It Over? Everything We Know About Lala Kent and Randall Split Rumors Posted: 29 Oct 2021 02:21 PM PDT Is it over? Lala Kent and Randall Emmett have been engaged since September 2018 — but they sparked split speculation three years later when Kent wiped photos of her fiancé from her Instagram account. The Vanderpump Rules star, 31, fell for the movie producer, 50, after meeting in December 2015, but they kept their budding romance pretty quiet to start. When Emmett met Kent, he was going through a divorce with Ambyr Childers, with whom he shares daughters London and Rylee. The producer’s complicated personal life made things hard for the new couple, which fans saw on season 5 of the Bravo reality series. "That will go down as one of the toughest times in my entire life. I was just so madly in love with this person, and it was so different from anyone I had ever dated before, and so my feelings got hurt when people spoke about the money aspect, because that's never really been my type of personality to go for such shallow things," Kent recalled to Cosmopolitan in 2018, one year after Emmett’s divorce was finalized. "He's my best friend. He takes care of my heart and my soul. That's important when you're in a relationship. You have to marry your best friend. What's better than being able to have sex with your best friend?" The Give Them Lala Beauty founder and the Midnight in the Switchgrass producer went public with their romance in 2018, the same year Emmett popped the question in Mexico. As the COVID-19 crisis forced the couple to postpone their April 2020 nuptials, the filmmaker exclusively told Us Weekly how "heartbreaking" it was to have to put things on hold. "She's like, 'Listen to me, pull it together, get your ass back to work, we're going to be together for the rest of our lives, it's not the end of the world,'" Emmett told Us in May 2020 of Kent's reaction to having to switch things up. "[She said], 'I'm OK, you're OK, we're going to do this.' It was just one of these moments where you're like, 'I got the best partner in the world.'" However, the twosome, who welcomed daughter Ocean in March, sparked breakup speculation in October after Kent "liked" a meme about Emmett allegedly cheating on her. Days later, she was spotted without her engagement ring while out in Los Angeles. Scroll down for the most-recent updates on the pair's rumored split:  Fans began to wonder whether Kent and Emmett were on the rocks after noticing in mid-October that the TV personality wiped all of the photos of him from her Instagram account. Some comments on her page have also been disabled. Shutterstock  The twosome have continued to post solo shots with their daughter, Ocean, throughout their alleged drama. Neither star has shared a group snap since October 15. Emmett also removed the ability to comment on his Instagram posts beginning on that date after sharing a photo of Ocean on her 7-month birthday. Courtesy Lala Kent/Instagram  Kent posted an Instagram Story on October 17 of two men pulling luggage at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California as Beyoncé lyrics about cheating played in the background. The guys were also pushing Ocean as they walked the hallway. Courtesy Lala Kent/Instagram  The new mom “liked” a meme on Instagram on October 17 about Emmett allegedly stepping out on her, causing more fans to believe that they were separated. “Rumors are swirling that Randall might have had some extracurriculars with a couple of cocktail waitresses,” read the meme, which featured side-by-side photos of Emmett and Lisa Rinna holding a gun. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “Well, look, Randall and I have come a long way and obviously my loyalty stands with Lala, no matter what,” Kent’s BFF said on the October 19 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “But, honestly I don’t know much. I just wish them the best. I don’t really like to dip deep into their business. You know what I mean? I’m more about me and Raquel [Leviss] these days.” Kennedy joked about the timing of the alleged split, noting that week’s episode of Vanderpump Rules was supposed to be about his engagement to Leviss.“All we are talking about so far is Lala,” he said, adding that it’s “perfect timing” for Kent as she had a book signing the next day. David Buchan/Shutterstock; Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Utah native was spotted walking through Los Angeles without her engagement ring on October 19. Diggzy/Jesal/Shutterstock  Kent was again seen without her ring while attending an L.A. book signing for Give Them Lala on October 20. She later celebrated the sold-out event with Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright — and her diamond sparkler was still nowhere to be seen. APEX/MEGA  Emmett celebrated Kent’s three-year sobriety anniversary with balloons and a sweet social media message on October 22. “Congrats on 3 years,” the filmmaker wrote via his Instagram Story alongside a photo of a golden “3” balloon and a bundle of other festive decorations. Shutterstock (2)  “I have spoken to her. I don't know what's gonna happen in the future. I really don't know, like, what she's planning on doing,” the Fancy AF Cocktails author said during the October 26 episode of Watch What Happens Live. “And certainly, it's been a crazy week, but I have spoken to her and I support whatever decision I she makes.” Shutterstock (3)  The duo released a new episode of their “Give Them Lala … With Randall” podcast on October 27, but the new intro gave listeners more questions than answers. “Hello, gorgeous. Welcome to the ‘Give Them Lala’ podcast,” Kent said in a solo recording. “We had an intro, and there was some technical difficulties, and once we sent them over to our producer, the file was nowhere to be heard. So here’s the alternative. I’m literally sitting in Ocean’s nursery giving you guys this intro.” Although Kent didn’t mention Emmett in the intro of the podcast as she usually does, he was present for the rest of the episode, which featured a previously recorded interview with Jesse Metcalfe. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  |
| 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 1 Star Captain Mark Howard Dead Posted: 29 Oct 2021 02:11 PM PDT  RIP. Captain Mark Howard, who led the Ionian Princess during season 1 of Below Deck Mediterranean, has died. According to the Fernandina Beach Police Department, on Wednesday, October 27, Captain Mark’s wife, Susan Howard, was the one to find his body after returning home from a trip. The police report notes that there were “blood droplets on the floor that appeared suspicious in nature” next to Captain Mark’s body upstairs in the room above the garage. The late Bravo personality had “blood coming from the area of the right side of his face,” and had seemingly died several days prior. Following the heartbreaking news, Tiffany Copeland, who worked with the late captain on the Bravo series, exclusively told Us, “I just found out this morning” on Friday, October 29. The season 1 stew learned about his passing learned about his passing from former cast member Brian Kattenburg. “They were still close,” Tiffany noted about the first officer’s bond with Captain Mark. She also tweeted the news, writing, “RIP Captain Mark Howard. You were a joy to be around Dave Quinn, the author of Not All Diamonds and Rosé, also confirmed the news, tweeting, “Sad news, Bravo fans. Captain Mark Howard — BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN’s season 1 captain — died on Thursday. May he RIP. #BelowDeckMed.” Viewers were introduced to Captain Mark in 2016 when he led the cast of the Below Deck spinoff series. Ahead of the show’s debut, Mark opened up about his experience working on season 1 of Below Deck Mediterranean. "There's more experience involved here," he said during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in May 2016. "This is the pinnacle of charter yacht operation and the best of the best people go to the Med. We had some newbies, but we had a lot of experience as well. That really made a big difference in what we were able to do and the service we were able to provide for the charter clients." According to the Michigan native, although there was “a little bit of pushing and prodding” with his fellow cast members at first, “In the end, everyone got to that professional level and gave it their heart and gave it all they could." At the time, Captain Lee, who has starred in Below Deck since its debut in 2013, tweeted that Captain Mark was “an outstanding mariner with out a doubt.” Captain Sandy replaced Captain Mark ahead of season 2 and has been with the Bravo series since. The pilot kept a low profile on social media after his short stint on television. Three years after their time on Below Deck Med together, Hannah Ferrier revealed that she had kept in touch with her former boss. “Captain Mark and I, we send a message maybe once a year, just to touch base,” the former chief stew, 34, detailed to The Daily Dish in August 2019. “I really like him.” While reflecting what it was like working with Captain Mark compared to his replacement, Hannah said she enjoyed the previous captain’s approach to leadership. “I don’t really think I knew what he was up to when I was working with him, let alone three years later. He was like the opposite of [Captain Sandy],” the Australia native, who was fired by Captain Sandy in season 5, noted at the time. “He kind of drove the boat and stayed in his cabin, so it was lovely.” With reporting by Diana Cooper  |
| Meow! Celebs Who Are Obsessed With Their Cats Posted: 29 Oct 2021 02:05 PM PDT Purr-fect pets! Taylor Swift, Kate Beckinsale and more of Hollywood’s biggest stars have one serious obsession with their furry feline friends. The "Lover" singer has never been shy about her love for her pets, Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, named after some of her favorite fictional characters. While speaking with TIME in April 2019, the Grammy winner admitted that the “most influential factor” in her life is her cuddly kittens. “I have cats. I’m obsessed with them,” she said at the time. “They’re just a real joy to live with. I love my cats so much that when a role came up in a movie called Cats, I just thought, ‘I’ve got to do this.'” Though the 2019 movie adaptation of the famous Broadway musical didn’t make a major splash with viewers, Swift teased that working on the film was her “calling in life” and said she jumped at the opportunity to learn “how to be as much like a cat as I possibly could” with her costars. Later that month, the Nashville native opened up about how she came to adopt her third cat, Benjamin Button, on the set of a music video. “[They] handed me this tiny cat and he just starts purring and … he looks at me like, ‘You’re my mom, and we’re going to live together.’ I fell in love. I looked at Brendon [Urie] and he’s like, ‘You’re going to get the cat aren't you?'” she said during an Instagram Live. Despite their past “Bad Blood,” Swift’s obsession with kittens is one thing she has in common with fellow cat lover Katy Perry. The “I Kissed a Girl” singer confirmed in April that her darling pet Kitty Purry had passed away. “Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend's window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter,” Perry wrote via Instagram at the time. “Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way. Big thanks to my brother David and @garethwalters for being great co-parents. #kittypurryforever.” Scroll down to see more celebs who go crazy for their kittens.  "Watch Ethel and I on @fallontonight to see me catch up with my friend the always funny and so lovely @jimmyfallon!! and see an exclusive clip from the first episode I directed for the new season of The Handmaids Tale 😻," the actress captioned a photo of her and her furry friend via Instagram in April 2021. Courtesy of Elisabeth Moss/Instagram  After the Queer Eye personality mourned the loss of beloved pet Bug in 2019, he adopted two "new additions" to his feline family, introducing them via Instagram while wearing a "Kitten Lady" sweatshirt. Courtesy of Jonathan Van Ness/Instagram (2)  The Van Helsing star's grumpy feline friends, Clive and Willow, have stolen the show in countless social media posts — especially during the coronavirus pandemic in the spring of 2020. Broadimage/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Kate Beckinsale/Instagram  "Princess peony and empress tang are going stir crazy," the lifestyle guru wrote via Instagram in April 2020 as her furry friends adjusted to their crowded coronavirus quarantine house. "There are people all over the place, namely me and Ryan, who usually are not here all the time . I am being followed .Cajoled .Bothered. Meowed at. Swatted at!! Oh my ! All I can say is sorry." Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Martha Stewart/Instagram  "Heaven is a place on earth,” the "Roar" singer captioned an Instagram post in 2014. Six years later, she mourned the loss of her beloved pet, Kitty Purry. “Sadly, Kitty completed her 9th life last night," Perry wrote in April 2020. "I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven. Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way. Big thanks to my brother David and @garethwalters for being great co-parents 💔 #kittypurryforever." Katy Perry/Instagram  Dennings has a whole lot of love for her own cat, Millie, and worked hard to flip the "cat lady" stereotype on its head in Hulu's Dollface — even if she possesses some of those characteristics herself. "I am the person who just does not want to go out," she told Nylon in November 2019. "I just want to stay home and like, play with my cat." Courtesy of Kat Dennings/Instagram  The Tag actress shared this shot of her tabby cat in August 2018, one day after National Dog Day, remarking that cats "deserve” their own day because they "were worshipped in Ancient Egypt" and "cleaner than dogs." Courtesy Isla Fischer/Instagram  The Community alum's husband, Dave Franco, was relieved to discover that Brie was as much of a cat lover as he was before they tied the knot in March 2017. “She was really the only option [for marriage],” the 21 Jump Street actor teased during a September 2017 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Courtesy of Alison Brie/Instagram  The British comedian and animal rights activist loves to share snaps of his cat, Ollie, on social media. "Have a great day," he captioned this silly selfie of the duo on Instagram in March 2017. Courtesy of Ricky Gervais/Instagram  The actor has a charity, the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, that, among other causes, helps rescue animals. His feline is named Moke. Ian Somerhalder/Instagram  Can't be tamed! Cyrus has loads of pets including multiple cats and dogs, fish and even a pig. Miley Cyrus/Instagram  Michele has called her kitty Sheila, who she found while filming Glee, "the love of my life." Lea Michele/Instagram  The actor has two cats, Morrissey and Jericho. "Cat nip induced genie," he captioned this sweet Instagram snapshot. Russell Brand/Instagram  Starry eyed! The singer posed with a precious ball of fuzz for this adorable Instagram shot. Ellie Goulding/Instagram  The "Crazy" singer's Persian cat, which often accompanied him to the set of The Voice while he was a coach on the NBC sing-off, is named Purrfect. Lewis Jacobs/NBC  Ryan, who often takes to Instagram to promote cat adoption, wrote in July 2016: "Celebrate every love that makes you safe and better." Debby Ryan/Instagram  Thorne says her cats, Louis and Lola, can sense when she's upset. “If I’m, like, crying or something, they’ll come up to me and they’ll just, like, snuggle me cause they know I’m having a bad day,” The Babysitter star told Us in March 2016. “That makes me feel so much better because, you know, then for a second I’m just thinking about them and what they want and not me and what I’m going through.” Bella Thorne/Instagram  "My babies haven't left my side," the singer shared on Instagram in 2016. "Animals literally make EVERYTHING better." Kesha/Instagram  The "I'm Yours" crooner admitted he was grateful for "family, fruit trees, and fur friends" during the 2015 holiday season. Courtesy of Jason Mraz/Instagram  "I’m a huge cat lover," the Big Bang Theory star told Parade in 2015. "I read books on cats. I spend time with my cats. I post a lot on social media about my cats." Mayim Bialik/Instagram  "Don't be mad 'cause we doin' us better than you doin' you," the actor captioned this post in 2015. Peyton Clark/Instagram  The Grease Live! star tagged this 2015 shot "#Catmodeling." Carlos Pena/Instagram  In January 2015 the rapper shared a photo of his tabby named Cairo, who is an Instagram star! Macklemore/Instagram  "My best friend is my cat," the Walking Dead star told Us in 2014. Case in point: He carries his furball with him on flights! Norman Reedus/Instagram  "So basically this one month old kitten was gonna get put down," the "Shape of You" singer tweeted in 2014. "So I adopted him and called him Graham. Just bought Graham a bed and snacks." Ed Sheeran/Instagram  The singer documents the lives of her two adorable furballs, Doctor Meredith Grey (named after the Grey's Anatomy lead character, played by Ellen Pompeo) and Detective Olivia Benson (named after Mariska Hargitay's character on Law & Order: SVU), on her Instagram. On the Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014, Swift revealed that she nicknamed Olivia, the younger of her two felines, Dibbles. "It suits her personality more," she explained. "She's like a scrappy little cat." Taylor Swift/Instagram  |
| Aww! RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice Shares ‘Magical’ Details of Her Engagement Posted: 29 Oct 2021 01:55 PM PDT Her soulmate? Teresa Giudice's love life took center stage amid her marital woes with Joe Giudice, but after their divorce, she fell head over heels for boyfriend Luis "Louie" Ruelas. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star married Joe in October 1999, and the pair went on to welcome four daughters: Gia in January 2001, Gabriella in October 2004, Milania in February 2006 and Audriana in September 2009. The reality stars hit a roadblock in March 2014 when they pleaded guilty to 41 counts of fraud. She subsequently served 11 months in federal prison in 2015, while Joe completed his 41-month sentence in March 2019. Prior to his release, a judge ordered in October 2018 that the businessman be deported to his native country of Italy. He relocated there in October 2019 after spending months in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Teresa revealed during the March 2019 season 9 Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion that she and Joe would end their marriage if he was forced to leave the country. "I'm not doing a long-distance relationship. I'm not doing it," she explained. "You know, I want somebody with me every day. I know exactly what happens. You know, I'm sure he'll be with other women. It happens. We do the long-distance thing, it's not going to work. I'd be like, 'Bye-bye.'" Us Weekly confirmed their split in December 2019. "Teresa and Joe talked about their future when she and the girls were in Italy and decided it was best for them to separate," a source told Us at the time. "Neither of them wanted to be in a long-distance relationship. Joe has been dating in Italy, Teresa is busy taking care of their girls right now. They harbor no ill will toward each other and will continue to coparent their kids." News broke in September 2020 that Teresa and Joe finalized their divorce. Us confirmed one month later that the Standing Strong author is dating Ruelas. Her costars later weighed in on the relationship. "I wish them happiness, and I hope everything's great," Melissa Gorga exclusively told Us in February 2021. "But it's new. It's the beginning, so you never know. He seems like a nice guy, so we'll see what happens. … It's been nice to be able to, like, double date with her again because we haven't done that in forever." Dolores Catania, meanwhile, hinted that an engagement could be on the horizon for the couple. "I see a marriage there," she told Us in May 2021. "I see potential for so much and a life together, and I see a lot of love between them. So, I'm really hopeful and really optimistic about what's going on there." Scroll through the gallery below to revisit Teresa and Ruelas' relationship timeline!  Although they didn't go public with their romance until the fall, Giudice later shared that they began dating July, sharing their first photo together. Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram  Teresa introduced fans to Ruelas, writing: “Excited to reveal my new boyfriend.” Us confirmed the twosome are dating, with a source revealing at the time that the romance was “very new, but they are happy.” She opened up about their relationship on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen later that month. “It’s fairly new, so I’m taking things slow and we’ll see where it goes from there,” she noted. Courtesy of Louie A. Ruelas/Instagram  The Bravo star made things Instagram official with a gushing post. “The BEST thing that came out of 2020,” she captioned a photo of herself cuddling up to the entrepreneur. Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram  The duo took a family trip to California with her daughters. “Grateful 4 this amazing woman,” he wrote of a pic in which they posed in swimwear at the beach. Courtesy of Louie A. Ruelas/Instagram  Although fans hoped Teresa and Ruelas would take the next step, an insider exclusively told Us that there were “no talks of an engagement” in February 2021. “Their relationship is way too premature to even consider marriage at this point. … They aren’t rushing into anything. They are taking their time.” The source added that they “both genuinely like each other and have a great relationship.” Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram  Gorga claimed that her sister-in-law moved in with Ruelas after reports surfaced that they were living in a $3.3 million new home in Montville, New Jersey. “Yes, I believe that this is true. I don’t know much other than that, but I believe it’s true,” she said on Watch What Happens Live. However, Teresa revealed the following month that there had “been no talk” of her moving into the investment property. Courtesy of Louie A. Ruelas/Instagram  Teresa raved over Ruelas’ “amazing” desire to meet her ex Joe. “He said he just wanted to talk to him and let him know that he’s not trying to take his place or anything,” she detailed on Watch What Happens Live. The introduction happened later that month in The Bahamas, where Joe moved after living in Italy. Ruelas’ two sons and Teresa and Joe’s daughters joined them for the trip. Joe reflected on the family reunion in April 2021. “You can all imagine how I felt when they walked in the room. It was awkward to see my ex after a lifetime together with someone else,” he told Us. “Teresa and I decided to be honest and remain friends with one another for the girls. … I am genuinely happy for both Teresa and Luis and wish them the best!” Courtesy of Joe Giudice/Instagram; Shutterstock; Courtesy of Louie Ruelas/Instagram  "A year, wow I would have never imagined how in one year I would feel so loved," the Housewife gushed in a tribute to her beau on their first anniversary. "You are so kind, supportive & loving. You take great care and consideration in everything you do. You have shown my girls so much love, I adore you. I admire your incredible parenting & your work ethic, and the passion you put into everything you do. You have made me smile every single day for the last year and I love you today and all of my tomorrows. ❤️❤️." Ruelas, for his part, felt like the "luckiest man alive" over the past year. "I found my one true love, I found my one and only and my forever always," he wrote via Instagram. "I fall more deeply In love with you every single day & when I tell you how much you mean to me and how much I ADORE YOU it's to remind you that you are my world, you are my today and tomorrow - I will always treat you like the princess you are & LOVE you unconditionally forever. Happy Anniversary Teresa ❤️❤️ #trueloveexists❤️." Courtesy Teresa Giudice/Instagram  The duo got engaged on October 19 at the Amanzoe Resort in Porto Heli, Greece. Courtesy Teresa Giudice/Instagram  Giudice shared the details of Ruelas’ proposal with fans during a cooking tutorial on October 28, calling the whole thing “magical” and “amazing” – and even a little scary. During the Amazon Live session, she revealed that someone was a little quick to set off the pyrotechnics. "As he's [proposing], the sparklers are going off and then the fireworks are going off, so I'm like a little kid, just looking all around," the reality star said — admitting she couldn’t hear Ruelas ask the question the first time. Still, she said, "I'll never forget it. It was like something you always wanted." Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  |
| ‘Rust’ Crew Member in Charge of Firearms Wanted to Show ‘How Safe’ Guns Are Posted: 29 Oct 2021 01:55 PM PDT While filming his movie Rust on Thursday, October 21, Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that injured the director and killed another crew member. The incident occurred at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department, the weapon was “discharged” by the 30 Rock alum, 63, and Deadline later reported that production on the Western was paused. “Mr. Baldwin came in voluntarily to speak with investigators,” sheriff’s office spokesman Juan Ríos noted in a statement, asserting that the situation would be treated like “any other investigation.” Detectives were trying to determine “what type of projectile was discharged” as the set remained on lockdown. The victims — director Joel Souza and director of photography Halyna Hutchins — were rushed to receive medical attention after being struck. Hutchins, 42, was pronounced dead at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The 48-year-old filmmaker, for his part, was taken to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center via helicopter. While his condition was initially unknown, Deadline was told by Souza’s rep that he was released from the hospital on Friday, October 22. The movie’s production company, Rust Movie Productions LLC, noted in a statement regarding the accident, “The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today’s tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna’s family and loved ones. We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe Police Department’s investigation. We will be providing counseling services to everyone connected to the film as we work to process this awful event.” Hutchins was originally from the Ukraine and had been sharing updates about the filming process with her Instagram followers ahead of her death. “One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off:),” she captioned a video of herself on Wednesday, October 20, as she joined a group on horseback. The Emmy winner broke his silence on Hutchins’ death on Friday via Twitter, writing, “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.” Before Baldwin addressed the incident, tributes poured in for the late cinematographer. “I’m in shock. I was so lucky to have had Halyna Hutchins as my DP on ‘Archenemy,'” Joe Manganiello tweeted. “An incredible talent & great person. I can't believe this could happen in this day and age… gunfire from a prop gun could kill a crew member? What a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to her family.” Ava DuVernay left a comment on casting director Sidra Smith‘s Instagram post about Hutchins, writing, “Devastating. Absolutely horrific. Blessings to you during this difficult time, Sidra. And may her soul be at rest.” Scroll down for the latest updates on the Rust shooting:  Hutchins was working as director of photography on Rust and was named one of American Cinematography's "rising stars" in the profession in 2019. She previously contributed to 2019's Darlin' and 2020's Blindfire, as well as AMC's The Walking Dead. She was pronounced dead on Thursday at University of New Mexico Hospital. James Gourley/Variety/Shutterstock  Souza is a California-based writer and director whose previous credits include 2015's Ghost Squad, 2017's Break Night and 2019's Crown Vic. According to Deadline, he was released from the hospital early Friday morning after sustaining injuries on set. Ron Adar/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  Only one round was discharged, and it grazed Souza but hit Hutchins in her shoulder, per The Los Angeles Times. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  That is the question investigators are still trying to answer. The assistant director called out “cold gun” when handing Baldwin the weapon, the AD wrote in an affidavit, according to the New York Times. “Cold” means no ammunition is in the gun. The crew member “did not know live rounds were in the prop gun,” Detective Joel Cano declared in an affidavit. Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  The LA Times reports that several crew members walked off set to protest working conditions hours ahead of the fatal accident. They accused the production of not properly following safety protocols, including gun inspections. The workers claimed that there were two accidental gun discharges on set before, with Baldwin’s stunt double allegedly firing a gun that was announced as “cold” only to find a live round in it. “There should have been an investigation into what happened,” a crew member alleged to the LA Times. “There were no safety meetings. There was no assurance that it wouldn’t happen again. All they wanted to do was rush, rush, rush.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Many film and TV sets are taking action and vowing not to risk having “hot” or “live” — meaning loaded — weapons on set. ABC’s police drama The Rookie has officially banned live rounds. “As of today, it is now policy on The Rookie that all gunfire on set will be with Air Soft guns with CG muzzle flashes added in post,” showrunner Alexi Hawley wrote in a memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, October 22. “There will be no more ‘live’ weapons on the show. The safety of our cast and crew is too important.” Amazon Prime’s The Boys, which is known for its violent action sequences, will also forgo live rounds. Showrunner Eric Kripke, who worked with Rust cast member Jensen Ackles on Supernatural and The Boys, announced the news on Friday via Twitter. “In [Hutchins’] memory, a simple, easy pledge: no more guns with blanks on any of my sets ever. We'll use VFX muzzle flashes. Who's with me?” he wrote. Eric McCandless/ABC/Kobal/Shutterstock  This is not the first time a prop gun has led to fatalities on a film set. In 1993, the late Brandon Lee was killed during filming for The Crow after an improperly loaded prop gun was fired. His sister, Shannon Lee, reacted to the Rust incident on Thursday. "Our hearts go out to the family of Halyna Hutchins and to Joel Souza and all involved in the incident on 'Rust,'" she tweeted via a memorial account set up for her brother. "No one should ever be killed by a gun on a film set. Period." Pressman/Most/Kobal/Shutterstock  "I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna," Souza said in a statement. "She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch and always pushed me to be better. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out. It will surely aid in my recovery." Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  According to Deadline, assistant director David Halls, who handed Baldwin a prop gun moments before it was discharged, was "removed from set immediately" after the accident. Producers told the outlet that an incident report was filed and a new assistant director was brought in. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock  On October 22, a Rust crewmember named Serge Svetnoy shared a photo of Hutchins that he claimed was taken shortly before the fatal shooting. “This is the last photo with Halyna on set,” he wrote via Facebook. The snapshot showed the cinematographer shooting a scene with Baldwin in a small church on the New Mexico set. Two days later, Svetnoy shared an emotional post in which he revealed that he “was holding [Hutchins] in my arms while she was dying. Her blood was on my hands,” he wrote via Facebook on October 24. In that same message, the electrician stated that, in his opinion, Hutchins’ death was “the fault of negligence and unprofessionalism.” Courtesy of Halyna Hutchins/Instagram  Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed during a press conference on October 27 that a lead bullet was recovered from Souza’s shoulder after he was taken to the hospital. The bullet is believed to be the one that fatally struck Hutchins. Police also collected approximately 600 items of evidence, including 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which were a mixture of “blanks, dummy rounds and what we are suspecting were live rounds,” according to Mendoza. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was the armorer — or person in charge of firearms — on the set of Rust. During a September episode of the “Voices of West” podcast, the former model admitted “the best part” of her job was “just showing people who are normally kind of freaked out by guns how safe they can be and how they’re not really problematic unless put in the wrong hands.” Reed is the daughter of longtime armorer Thell Reed, who was Brad Pitt’s shooting coach on the 2007 film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. However, the 24-year-old had only worked on one movie before landing the role of head armorer on Baldwin's western. The Hollywood rookie noted she had “figured” out most of the job's requirements on “my own” and said that “loading blanks” is the “scariest thing to me.” Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock  |
| Jaime King Is 'Not Dating' After ‘I Love You’ Photo With Sennett Devermont Posted: 29 Oct 2021 01:50 PM PDT It’s over. Jaime King is single after seemingly going public with Sennett Devermont earlier this year. “I’m not dating,” King, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending the DKMS 30th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Thursday, October 28. Two months prior, the Hart of Dixie alum shared a sweet photo with Devermont, 33. She captioned the since-deleted Instagram post, “I love you,” uploading a pic of herself getting cozy with the activist. The duo originally sparked romance rumors in November 2020 when King gushed about Devermont in honor of his birthday. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENNY!” the Sin City star wrote at the time. “A few quotes about what embodies you and why we are so lucky to know your heart.” Along with several quotes, King tagged an organization founded by Devermont in the post. One month later, the pair were spotted grabbing takeout in West Hollywood. Before moving on with Devermont, King was married to Kyle Newman. In May 2020, the model filed for divorce after almost 13 years of marriage and also requested a temporary restraining order against Newman, 45. Documents obtained by Us at the time requested that Newman not come within 100 yards of the Nebraska native. Four months later, the musician responded by filing for sole physical custody of their two sons, James, 8, and Leo, 6. According to court documents obtained by Us, Newman alleged that King had "emptied and closed" their joint bank accounts, which meant he had “minimal access to funds."  As the messy divorce proceedings continued, the New Jersey native debuted his romance with girlfriend Cyn (real name Cynthia Nabozny). The couple welcomed their first child together, a son named Etienne, in February. Earlier this year, a source told Us that King and Newman were sharing "custody of [their] kids for now," and wouldn’t “know the final agreement until the divorce is finalized." Despite the drama, King has been focused on teaching her sons important lessons. “Honestly, I think that healthiness comes from kindness, so it’s [about] being kind to oneself and being kind to others, that’s first and foremost, and it’s like, 'How do we get our energy out?'” the Out of Death star shared with Us on Thursday. “It’s … making sure they’re painting and they’re doing things that they enjoy, whether it’s karate [or] things you know that are stimulating them in a healthy way.” With reporting by Diana Cooper  |
| Zayn Malik and Yolanda Hadid’s Relationship Is ‘Fraught With Tension’ Posted: 29 Oct 2021 01:33 PM PDT Icy relationship? Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid's mom, Yolanda Hadid, have "always had issues with each other" before their alleged physical altercation, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. "Their relationship was fraught with tension," the insider says, noting that within the family, "Zayn and Yolanda have the biggest issues with one another." Despite their personal problems, the 28-year-old musician's role as a parent to his and Gigi's daughter, Khai, has never been called into question. "Zayn's relationship with his daughter is great," the source adds. "The family knows he is a good father." While the former One Direction singer's dynamic with his 13-month-old baby girl seems to be solid, his relationship with his ex-girlfriend's family is in a rocky place after he was accused of harassing Yolanda, 57, last month. Malik allegedly got physical with the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star during an incident on September 29 at his home in Pennsylvania. Details of the fight didn't make headlines until Thursday, October 28, when TMZ published a report that claimed the "Pillowtalk" singer "struck" Yolanda. The British musician defended himself in a lengthy Twitter statement on Thursday, noting that he is a "private person" who wants to "create a safe and private space for my daughter," implying that Yolanda "leaked" the story. "In an effort to protect that space for her, I agreed to not contest claims arising from an argument I had with a family member of my partner's who entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago," he continued. "I am hopeful thought for healing and for all involved with the harsh words shared and more importantly I remain vigilant to protect Khai and give her the privacy she deserves." Amid the drama, Us confirmed that Malik and Gigi, 26, had "silently separated" after dating on and off since 2015. The duo previously reconnected in January 2020 and three months later, Us confirmed that the model was expecting her and Malik's first child. The twosome welcomed Khai in September 2020, and one year later, an insider told Us that "it just wasn't working" between the new parents. "They'd been having problems for a while and tried to figure them out," the source said on Thursday, noting that Malik and Gigi "still care deeply for each other." According to court documents obtained by Us on Friday, October 29, Malik was charged with four criminal offenses of harassment after Yolanda claimed he "shoved" her and shouted profanities at her during their September altercation. He pleaded no contest to the charges after previously saying he "adamantly" denied the allegations. The Dutch model has yet to publicly comment on the incident, but a spokesperson for Gigi told Us in a statement on Thursday that she is "solely focused on the best for Khai" at the moment. A source later told Us that the California native has been "busy with her modeling career" recently and is "leaning on her mom, Yolanda, and sister Bella [Hadid] for support," after the breakup and alleged fight between her mom and ex-boyfriend.  |
| Celebrities Who’ve Tested Positive for COVID-19 Posted: 29 Oct 2021 01:25 PM PDT The novel coronavirus has made its rounds worldwide after first emerging in the Wuhan, Hubei, province in China in December 2019 — and today's biggest stars are not immune. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the first high-profile names to test positive for COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the Academy Award winner shared the symptoms the couple experienced during their time in Australia, where Hanks was working on pre-production for Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic. "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches," the Forrest Gump actor said of he and Wilson. "Rita had some chills that came and went." On March 16, 2020, Us Weekly confirmed that Hanks and Wilson were released from the hospital. The pair, who have been married for 30 years, rented a home in Australia before flying back to the U.S. Nearly a week after Hanks and Wilson's diagnosis was confirmed, Idris Elba announced that he contracted the virus as well. He revealed via Twitter on Monday that he decided to get tested after learning that an individual he was in contact with tested positive on March 13, 2020. The day after speaking out, the English actor shared that Hanks' confession inspired him to speak about his own condition. "I'm really proud of Tom Hanks, who is also someone in the public eye who came out and said they have it and has been public about it," the Cats actor said in a Twitter livestream video. "I was really motivated by Tom's move there." Scroll down to see all the stars who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.  After previously testing positive for the disease in 2020, the reality star revealed in October 2021 that both she and her daughter, True, contracted COVID-19. "Luckily I have been vaccinated so all will be ok. We will be over here in quarantine and following current guidelines," she tweeted. Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram  The “Bad Habits” crooner confirmed the news via Instagram in October 2021, “Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so I’m now self-isolating and following government guidelines.” The England native added, “It means that I’m now unable to plough ahead with any in person commitments for now, so I’ll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house. Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone x.” Sheeran’s positive test came one day after it was announced that he was set to be the musical guest for Saturday Night Live’s November 5 episode, though no further plans have been made. Anthony Ghnassia/SIPA/Shutterstock  The season 30 Dancing With the Stars contestant revealed in September 2021 that he tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in one year — just days after his professional partner, Cheryl Burke, announced she contracted the virus. “To properly rest and recover as well as avoid exposing others, I will be taking a break in the coming days,” he captioned an Instagram video at the time, noting his symptoms are “mild” thanks to getting vaccinated. “I appreciate all your support and I'll be back as soon as I am ready.” ABC  Brown tested positive for the coronavirus and subsequently announced his plans to put the Zac Brown Band’s “Comeback” tour on pause. “Despite taking precautions, I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” the country crooner explained via Instagram in September 2021. “I am deeply disappointed this has happened, as touring is our life and performing live for our fans is the best part of our job. The bottom line is that I want to take every precaution to put the health and safety of our fans and crew first. We will resume the tour as soon as I have finished the CDC-mandated quarantine and it is safe for our band members and crew to do so.” Kristina Bumphrey/Shutterstock  "Honestly, y'all, I'm feeling straight. The only thing I'm dealing with is no taste, no smell, which is the worst part of it," Booker said on Twitch in September 2021. "I'm about a week in. I'mma be back in no time, no time. ... Having no smell, no taste it makes your day dry. It makes your day grey. It makes it grey, for real." He went on to add, "I'm not gonna tell you guys if I have the vaccine or not, but you could still get COVID with the vaccine, for anybody that's saying that. Educate yourself." Sophie Sahara  The Dancing With the Stars pro tested positive for the coronavirus despite being “fully vaccinated,” telling her Instagram followers in September 2021: "I feel so bad for [my partner], Cody [Rigsby], I feel like I’m letting him down. I just feel like s—t to be quite honest, and it’s so overwhelming because it’s Sunday and the show’s tomorrow. … I just hope I didn't spread it. For those of you who don't think COVID is a real thing, it's f—king real, dude. … I don't know what to say. I'll be in bed. God, I can't believe this happened.” Courtesy of Cheryl Burke/Instagram  As Selling Sunset halted production in September 2021, the HGTV star's rep confirmed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, but "had no symptoms." El Moussa was quarantining with fiancée Heather Rae Young "out of an abundance of caution," the rep noted at the time. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The comedian confirmed in May 2021 that he received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but Rock revealed he had a breakthrough case in September. “Hey guys I just found out I have COVID," the Spiral actor shared via Twitter. "Trust me you don't want this. Get vaccinated." Scott Kirkland/FX/Picturegroup/Shutterstock  The 57-year-old star announced in September 2021 that she tested positive for COVID-19 while dealing with “ongoing health issues” earlier in the month. “To allow Wendy time to quarantine and fully recover and to ensure that our production abides by all SAG/AFTRA and DGA Covid protocols, we expect to begin the 13th season of The Wendy Williams Show on Monday, October 4,” the talk show said in a statement via Instagram at the time, noting the show would be pushed from its original September 20 premiere date to October. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Dancing With the Stars pro revealed in September 2021 that he contracted the Delta variant three months prior after traveling for work. "It was pretty bad. I came back [from the trip] and I felt like crap," he said on the "Pretty Messed Up" podcast. "I went [to get tested] and it was negative. I went the second time, it was negative. I was dying. Literally dying. I felt like I couldn't breathe. It was just bad." A third test showed positive COVID-19 results and after spending two weeks at home, Savchenko got vaccinated. "Everybody who's not vaccinated, go get vaccinated 'cause that sucks. It sucks," he said. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The quarterback confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus in February 2021, shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a boat parade. Brady confirmed the news during an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, which was published in September. “And I think [COVID-19] going to be challenging this year,” he told the newspaper at the time. “I actually think it’s going to play more of a factor this year than last year, just because of the way what we’re doing now and what the stadium is going to look like and what the travel is going to look like and the people in the building and the fans." Kevin Sabitus/AP/Shutterstock  The comedian announced via an Instagram video on September 1, 2021 that he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I got back from the road Saturday night and was feeling very weary. I had a headache, and I just felt rundown," he shared, adding that he isolated himself from family after getting "fevers and sweats" that night. Shutterstock  Although both were vaccinated, the KISS bandmates tested positive for COVID-19 in succession and experienced mild symptoms in August 2021. Stanley tweeted on August 30 that he recovered, writing, “My COVID symptoms were MILD compared to many others and let me tell you... It kicked my ass.” The next day, Simmons tested positive, forcing KISS to postpone at least four concerts while the band quarantines. "While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that he has recovered from COVID, Gene Simmons has now tested positive and is experiencing mild symptoms," the band said in a statement. "The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next 10 days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on September 9th at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Slipknot musician canceled his upcoming appearance at the “Astronomicon” convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. “I wish I had better news,” he shared via a video posted on the event’s official Facebook page. “I woke up today and tested positive, and I’m very, very sick. So I’m not gonna be able to make it this weekend. And I am absolutely devastated. I am so sorry. I hope everyone has a good time, and I promise you I will absolutely try to get back there as soon as I can. I should be okay.” In the video, Taylor acknowledged that he’s vaccinated and “not worried.” He added, “I certainly wouldn’t want to spread it to anyone else. So, everybody be safe out there. And thank you so much. And I will see you again, I promise.” Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Younger alum confirmed in August 2021 that she had tested positive for the Delta variant of the coronavirus days after she began shooting How I Met Your Father for Hulu. “That delta... she's a little bitch. Symptoms: bad headache. No taste or smell. Sinus pressure. Brain fog,” she captioned an Instagram Story. "Happy to be vaxxed." Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram  "I am vaccinated and I got COVID, and it's bad," the actress explained in an August 2021 Instagram video. "It's weighing on my chest. It's hard to breathe. One of my kids, I think, has it so far. I'm praying that the other ones are OK. ... I'm just scared and sad and disappointed in myself and some of our leaders. I just wish I'd done better, so I'm asking you guys to do better. Protect your families. Protect your kids." Courtesy of Melissa Joan Hart/Instagram  The rapper didn’t reveal when he was diagnosed with coronavirus, but his struggle with the illness affected his hair growth. When a fan commented via Instagram they were “stressed” over the hairstyle in August 2021, Drake explained that he was dealing with a COVID-19 side effect. “I had Covid that s--t grew in weird I had to start again,” the “Hotline Bling” rapper replied with a laughing emoji. “It’s coming back don’t diss.” Shutterstock  "My family and I have recovered from COVID and we're all good now," an image shared via Instagram in August 2021 read. "God is the greatest! God love us and we love God!" The DJ shares hares sons Asahd, 4, and Aalam, 18 months, with wife Nicole Tuck, but he didn’t say exactly which family members were diagnosed with coronavirus. He thanked his support system and his doctors, and he shared a message to fans. “Please be safe out there! Please take care of yourself,” he added. Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock  "It's not fun to get this. I did get it. Rex and I got it and it's not fun," the country singer said via a TikTok video in August 2021. "You don't feel good. We were both vaccinated and we still got it, so stay safe, stay home, and be protected the best you can." Courtesy Rex Linn/Instagram  After the 16 and Pregnant alum’s family vacation to the Dominican Republic in August 2021, she and her four children contracted the coronavirus. Lowry’s son Lincoln’s dad, Javi Marroquin, subsequently tested positive. Courtesy of Kailyn Lowry/Instagram  The TV personality announced that she tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. “I’m telling you this so that you understand that the pandemic is very much NOT over,” the former E! News anchor shared via Instagram in July 2021. “Delta is relentless and highly contagious and grabbed ahold of me even after getting vaccinated. I was caring for someone who contracted Covid (although at the time we thought it was just the flu) - so I did come into close contact with the virus, but I wore a mask, and again I’m fully vaccinated. I assumed I would be fine. Well I’m not.” Sadler added that her symptoms include a fever, headache and "serious congestion." Courtesy of Catt Sadler/Instagram  During a May 2021 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the SKIMS founder shared that she secretly battled COVID-19 months prior. She explained that she tested positive after getting it from her son Saint, who originally contracted the virus from someone in his school. Todd Williamson/Shutterstock  The actress revealed in May 2021 that she was diagnosed in the early days of the pandemic and that she chose at the time to keep it a secret. “My doctor begged me to go to the hospital because it was so bad. I said, ‘No, thank you. I’d rather die at home,’” Hayek told Variety. The Hitman's Bodyguard star was isolated from her family for seven weeks in another room in their house and was even put on oxygen at one point. Hayek has since returned to work but explained that she still doesn't have all her energy back. “It was not a lot of time,” she said. “It was easy. It was the perfect job to just get back into it. I had started doing Zooms at one point, but I could only do so many because I would get so tired.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  HBO announced that Real Time With Bill Maher won't be taping an episode of the show following the host testing positive for COVID-19. “Bill tested positive during weekly staff PCR testing for COVID. He is fully vaccinated and as a result is asymptomatic and feels fine,” the network wrote in a statement in May 2021. “Real Time production has taken every precaution following COVID CDC guidelines. No other staff or crew members have tested positive at this time. The show will be rescheduled at a later date.” Maher thanked his fans that same day for their outpouring of support and reflected on missing his first episode in almost 30 years. “Thanks to all wishing me get well - hard to do since I feel perfectly fine, but I appreciate it!” he wrote via Twitter. “Most upset about ending my streak going back to 1993 of never missing a Politically Incorrect or Real Time episode. Oh well, even Cal Ripken had to sit one out at some point.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The 90 Day Fiancé couple announced in April 2021 that they tested positive for COVID-19 while living in India. "Thank you all for praying for us," Singh wrote via Instagram. "Thank you all for hoping best for us and for wishing us good health and stay safe. Sorry to inform you all that we both are Covid positive." He added that they're both "doing okay" and "hoping to recover" as soon as possible. Courtesy of SumitJenny/Instagram  Sweet's bandmates announced on April 15 that he contracted the virus and wouldn't be joining Little Big Town at the 2021 ACM Awards. "Well, Philly's not feeling good. We might as well break the news, he's got the COVID," Jimi Westbrook revealed during an interview on Audacy. "He seems to be holding off the really bad stuff, just a little not feeling great." Karen Fairchild added, "Over the hump today, he's hoping. ... He is, unfortunately, so sad and missing out on this whole ACM week. But he'll be back soon." imageSPACE/Shutterstock  The country singer announced in April 2021 that he would miss the first live episode of American Idol season 19 because he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I'm sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight's first live @AmericanIdol show," he tweeted. "I tested positive for COVID but I'm doing well and look forward to being back at it soon." Original Idol panelist Paula Abdul stepped in as a replacement judge for the episode. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Benedict Cumberbatch opened up in April 2021 about his fear that he was "patient zero" in bringing the coronavirus to the United States. The actor explained that while shooting a film in South Africa he became “terribly ill with what he believes now was COVID-19." “I was incredibly ill, to the point that when all this COVID stuff suddenly broke in the new year, I was thinking, ‘Oh my god, was I actually patient zero?’” Cumberbatch revealed. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  After the Big Ang alum contracted coronavirus, she died at the Staten Island University Hospital in April 2021. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in March 2021 that he former governor of Alaska tested positive for COVID alongside some of her family members, including her 12-year-old son Trig. She said in an Instagram Story that the “worst thing” about contracting the virus was, “When you’re not feeling well, don’t you still just want your mom?” Palin detailed her symptoms in a statement to People, revealing that she had “bizarre” feelings like loss of taste and smell, which made her assume “unmistakable COVID caught me” before she tested positive. "I strongly encourage everyone to use common sense to avoid spreading this and every other virus out there," she said in the statement. "There are more viruses than there are stars in the sky, meaning we'll never avoid every source of illness or danger ... But please be vigilant, don't be frightened, and I advise reprioritizing some personal time and resources to ensure as healthy a lifestyle as you can create so when viruses do hit, you have at least some armor to fight it." Colin Young-Wolff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Open Book author revealed she tested positive for COVID-19 on the same day she sat down to write her new essay, Take the Lead. “This past year has been especially intense for me and so many of you. I started writing this essay on the same day I received a positive test result for COVID-19. I decided instead of being driven by fear, I would manifest a hopeful conversation with you,” Simpson wrote in March 2021 via Instagram. “I felt strong, resilient, and God-inspired through my pen teaching me as I was sharing with you ways to get to the other side of fear.” Cindy Barrymore/Shutterstock  The model recalled her coronavirus health scare during an interview with Babe by HATCH in March 2021. “At first, finding out I had COVID while pregnant was unnerving, especially as I didn’t know anybody who had it while they were pregnant,” she explained. “The first night I was a little scared but went into full-on mama-bear mode. I had to stay vital for everyone. I was pregnant with three guys quarantined in our apartment, and no help.” The former Victoria’s Secret model noted that she cleaned and cooked every day, making fresh juices to “boost our immunity” all while being sick herself. “Fortunately, none of us had symptoms outside of being a little achy, but it was still intense. We did our best to make it fun [for the kids] and lived upside down for a while because I felt terrible for the kids,” she explained. “The sofa turned into a trampoline, and I had to let go of my love of organization! Now, as a bonus, it looks like the baby will have antibodies which is such a relief.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The American Idol alum announced via social media on March 20, 2021, that she was canceling a concert after coming down with coronavirus. “I am so sad to say I will not be at the acoustic show in Lexington, Kentucky tonight,” she wrote in a statement. “I tested positive for COVID yesterday. I am quarantining and trying to get better! Please know I can’t wait to be back — when it is safe for all of us.” She ended her message by asking fans to “cheer me up” by sending her videos and photos from the concert, which also features Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Travis Denning and Priscilla Block. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Prodigal Son actor revealed on March 8, 2021 that he “spent the last few weeks laid low by COVID.” His girlfriend confirmed that both she and the couple’s 17-month-old daughter, Lyra, had been battling the virus as well. “It's been very challenging for all of us but luckily we're all much better now than we were,” the Swedish actress wrote via Instagram. “Thankfully I was lucky to only have relatively mild symptoms, which meant that I could keep focusing on Lyra and Michael.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum revealed on March 2, 2021, that she and her husband had "tested + for Covid A few days ago," writing via her Instagram Stories that their battle had "been a hell of a ride!" Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Dancing With the Stars pro revealed on February 27, 2021, that she was battling coronavirus when she gave birth to her son, Leo, a month earlier. "So I've debated sharing this or not… but yes we did have Covid when Leo was born," Carson replied to a fan on her Instagram Stories who asked if she had tested positive. "We gave it to my parents on Christmas Eve. They weren't out of quarantine yet & had to meet their grandson for the first time through a window literally broke my heart into pieces," she added along with crying emojis as she shared a video of the moment. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA  "The Queen and I have now tested twice," Yearwood’s husband Garth Brooks wrote in a statement posted on his Facebook page February 24, 2021. "Officially, she’s diagnosed as ‘on her way out of the tunnel’ now, though, which I’m extremely thankful for. … Anyone who knows [Yearwood] knows she's a fighter and she's been doing everything right, so I know we’ll walk out the other side of this thing together.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Oscar winner detailed her quiet coronavirus battle via her Goop website in February 2021. “I had COVID-19 early on, and it left me with some long-tail fatigue and brain fog,” she wrote on the wellness site. “In January, I had some tests done that showed really high levels of inflammation in my body. So I turned to one of the smartest experts I know in this space, the functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole. After he saw all my labs, he explained that this was a case where the road to healing was going to be longer than usual.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After going “MIA for a week,” the Sonny With a Chance alum told her Instagram followers on February 14 that she had been hospitalized with COVID-19. “My week has consisted of lots of snot filled tissues, vitamin c, d and zinc, Tylenol for body aches, chills and fever, a z pack for extreme congestion, soup that I can’t taste and a vaporizer/humidifier as my only friend in the quarantined guest room I’ve been hanging out in,” she wrote via Instagram. “Not quite the way I wanted to spend my 35th birthday today but hey, I’m definitely feeling better today than the start of the week so I’ll take it. Happy Valentine’s Day my peeps!” Courtesy of Tiffany Thornton/Instagram  The reality star announced on February 14 that she was quarantining away from her family after testing positive. “Happy Valentine’s Day! This ones a bit different.... I have Covid,” she wrote via Instagram. “I’ve been isolated in my room since I found out. My family & I have been super cautious & careful, so this is super scary.” Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Variety reported on February 3 that the Masked Singer host tested positive for COVID-19 and would therefore be replaced by Niecy Nash for the first few episodes of season 5 of the Fox series. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  "Got my results back today and they came back positive for COVID,” the Olympic gymnast wrote on her January 30 Instagram Story. “Not going to lie … I’m nervous knowing I’m positive. It's been a long two weeks of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) with [my daughter], Drew, and now this. My body is exhausted. ... So far, I have a cough, terrible sore throat and headache. Fatigue for sure but that's pregnancy haha. Not looking for any kind of pitty [sic] party. Just a reminder to take care of yourself. Drink an extra water tonight and wash your hands.” Courtesy of Shawn Johnson/Instagram  The Chappelle Show creator was forced to bow out of a series of shows in Austin, Texas in January after testing positive for COVID-19. His rep confirmed the news in a statement to TMZ, saying, "Dave Chappelle is quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19. His remaining shows at Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, have been cancelled and ticket holders should contact their point of purchase for refund." John Salangsang/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The reality star opened up about his diagnosis during an episode of Dr. Oz on January 14. He got bloodwork done and received a variety of recommended treatments while he stayed in a “packed” emergency room earlier in the year. “My stepdaughter, Jordan, Colleen [Conrad]‘s daughter, took me to the hospital and I had a 104.8 [degree fever]. I was in a wheelchair. I had to wait in the ER. It was packed, like, the hospital was full and then they put me on a gurney and put me in the hallway in the waiting room, so I could get a temporary room,” he revealed at the time. “All of a sudden, I’m getting antibiotics, steroids and a plasma antibody transfusion for COVID. It happened really fast. Then they moved me … up to another room, a more permanent room. Then I just remember sleeping and it was just surreal. Like, ‘What?’ I didn’t even realize why I was there until, like, three days later.” ZoCo Productions, LLC  The actress opened up about her battle in an Instagram post on January 15. “Reunited with my loves … what a wild 2 weeks,” she captioned a pic of herself hugging her kids Sailor, 5, and Lula, 4, while wearing a mask. “I’m such a private and shy person and usually don’t share such things but this is a big one and I feel we all need to share our stories, to share information, to gather facts and awareness and mostly to know we are not alone in this.” Tyler tested positive on New Year’s Eve. “S–t, I had made it all the way through 2020 keeping myself and my family safe. Doing everything I could to protect my wolf pack and follow the rules to protect others,” she continued. “They sent me little messages and drawings under my door. Reminders of what’s on the other side. What to get better for.” Courtesy Liv Tyler/Instagram  The Minnesota Timberwolves player revealed he tested positive on January 15. “Prior to tonight’s game, I received yet another awful call that I tested positive for COVID. I will immediately isolate and follow every protocol,” he wrote via Instagram. “Continue to take it seriously by taking all of the necessary precautions.” Towns’ mother and six other family members have died from complications related to the coronavirus. “I’ve seen a lot of coffins in the last seven months, eight months,” he told reporters in December 2020. “But I have a lot of people who have — in my family and my mom’s family — who have gotten COVID. I’m the one looking for answers still, trying to find how to keep them healthy. It’s just a lot of responsibility on me to keep my family well informed and to make all the moves necessary to keep them alive.” Courtesy of Jordyn Woods/Instagram  The British athlete tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Australian Open. The tennis organization revealed the news on Twitter, confirming that he was isolating at home and would not immediately fly Down Under to compete in the Grand Slam championship. Nick Wass/AP/Shutterstock  "I’ve had COVID (still recovering but I’m doing good today!!) so today is the day I’ve worn makeup,” the Bravo personality wrote on her January 13 Instagram Story. "Still quarantining (in the salon LOL) but have Zoom meetings all day. I’ve been beyond bored for awhile so if anybody has any suggestions on what to watch on Hulu or Netflix, please let me know because I am running out of things to do up here in the salon. Very bored. … I’m gonna test again to see how I’m doing because I think I’ve had it for almost two weeks now." Courtesy of Brielle Biermann/Instagram  "Yes, Austin and I both tested positive for COVID last year,” the Counting On star wrote via Instagram in January 2021. "I was still pregnant with Evelyn. We both had body aches, slight fever and lost our taste and smell. Thankfully, we recovered quickly!” Courtesy of TLC's Counting On  After the Harry Potter star tested positive for the coronavirus in December, her son, Tenn, contracted COVID and stayed in the hospital for a few days. When the infant returned home, the actress told Lorraine Kelly on January 12 that her boyfriend, Alfie Brown, was battling COVID after a "weird delay" and was "doing OK." Courtesy of Jessie Cave/Instagram; Inset: Courtesy of Alfie Brown/Instagram  The singer revealed on January 9 that she was diagnosed with coronavirus. "Finally got COVID but weirdly enjoying the Dayquil fever dream 2021," Grimes wrote on her Instagram Story as she shared the cover photo of SZA's "Good Days." Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA  “Unfortunately, my family and I closed out 2020 learning that we had contracted Covid while in California over the holidays,” the U.S. women’s national soccer team player tweeted on January 5. “We are all in good spirits and recovering well. My body is fully recovered, and I can join my teammates back on the field soon. Be safe and happy new year.” Courtesy Alex Morgan/Instagram  The veteran talk show host was hospitalized in Los Angeles as he battled coronavirus, multiple outlets reported on January 2. Milla Cochran/Startraks  The Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star revealed on December 31 that she tested positive for the virus after waking up with a high fever on Christmas morning. “It’s been a rough week to say the least,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories, noting that “multiple members of [her] family are also infected.” Bennet told fans that she “always wore a mask, social distanced, and took all the necessary precautions” but still got sick, adding, “If it can happen to me it can happen to you.” Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  The Miami Dolphins quarterback tested positive for COVID-19 on December 31, one day after practicing with his team. “It hurts. He’s a leader on our team. He brings energy,” safety Eric Rowe later told reporters. AP/Shutterstock  After telling her Instagram followers on December 24 that her stepsons, Cade and Jack, had tested positive for COVID-19, the Office alum, her husband, Joshua Snyder, and their daughter, Isabel, were also diagnosed with the virus. “I knew the odds were against me since I was living with 4 Covid positive people. I really tried to quarantine and not get it,” Kinsey wrote via Instagram on December 29. Courtesy Angela Kinsey/Instagram  "Cheers to the New Year with some Hydralyte for Covid-19. Drew tested positve [SIC] day 4 and @firstladyoflove is negative," the TV star wrote via Instagram in December 2020, captioning a photo of himself and wife Susan Sailer Pinsky. "#2020 #covid19 #youlive. Drew is home, under survelliance [SIC] and fever is down. Thanks Dr. Zelenko, Dr. Yo and Dr. Jeff for the superior care and advice. Drew is feeling better and will hppefully [SIC] get well soon." Courtesy of Instagram/Dr. Drew  The S.W.A.T. star revealed on December 23 that he tested positive for COVID-19 after thinking he had a bad case of food poisoning. “[I] had chills and aches all day today … still can smell, taste, no cough, no runny nose,” he wrote via Instagram. “I have to accept test results … I feel fine now … but I have to be responsible!!!!” The Criminal Minds alum noted that his Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are “clearly not gonna be the best,” before explaining, “My last year and a half has not be the best … but I WILL BE OKAY!!!” He concluded: “This is a hard time for ALL OF US … the WORLD!!! But … I BELIEVE in the sun shining through the rain!!! Stay safe and appreciate everything and everybody you have and had!! MUCH LOVE!!!!” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Bachelor Nation couple announced they had tested positive on December 24. "Jason and I had been trying to quarantine before seeing family. We thought we were making a responsible decision to have ONE person over, who had been tested daily for work. Negative tests 4 days in a row. The day we saw her, she became positive which we all found out the next day. Now, like many, we will spend Christmas by ourselves," Bristowe wrote via Instagram. "We just want to let everyone know that we thought we were being safe, but covid is bigger than us. Today, We are thinking of everyone who is spending the holidays alone, anyone who is sick or overcoming something, (as 2020 has taught us to overcome a lot), and all of the healthcare workers who have been away from family, taking care of others for months, and months now. We will be ok!! Be safe and happy holidays!!" AFF-USA/Shutterstock  "2020 has been a crazy/twisted year for all of us. Recently I tested positive for Covid-19, I was lucky enough to catch the news before being around and infecting my loved ones (friends, family, significant other). I quickly isolated myself and started my quarantine process alone," Britney Spears' personal trainer boyfriend revealed via Instagram on December 23. "This is where my healthy lifestyle helped a lot, I only had 1 day of common cold symptoms day 2 after testing positive but 24 hours later I was perfectly normal. I continued my workouts and clean nutrition at home as usual. 10 days later I was no longer contagious, and tested negative twice and was cleared by doctors to end quarantine and return to my loved ones." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "I wanted to share that I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” the Talk cohost announced via Instagram on December 14. “After a brief hospitalization, I’m now recuperating at a location away from [my husband], Ozzy [Osbourne], (who has tested negative) while The Talk is on a scheduled hiatus.” Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The singer revealed on December 12 that she had been diagnosed with coronavirus hours before her Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole was set to take place. "Hey y'all I can't believe I'm saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19," she wrote. "I'm ok and not in any pain. I'm actually down to do the verzuz from my house… we're trying to figure it out!!!" The webcast series later announced in an Instagram post that the event had been postponed and rescheduled for January 9, 2021. Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star confirmed via her Instagram Story on December 10 that she tested positive. "After a long, grueling, two weeks (due to COVID), the kids and I were able to spend the first night of Hannukah together, and I couldn't be more grateful," she captioned a pic with her children, Phoenix and Jagger. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Southern Charm stars revealed that they tested positive during the December 10 episode of the Bravo series. "Craig and I thought we were invincible," Kroll said on the show. "It's really weird to be a part of a statistic. Like, s--t, I am one of them." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  The Talk cohost missed the December 10 episode of the talk show after testing positive for COVID-19. After her fellow costars announced her positive diagnosis, she confirmed the news on Instagram, saying, “I’m home with some symptoms and will be sequestering as per the CDC guidelines, resting and taking care of myself.” She asked everyone to “stay vigilant” amid the holidays, noting that despite strict protocols at work “it still found its way to me.” Inaba also noted that she has a “fever and bad cough and lots of aches and pains” as a result of the illness. ABC/Kelsey McNeal  The singer revealed via Instagram that she tested positive in December 2020. "I'm all good but will be isolating for a little bit to protect those around me," she wrote at the time, noting that she's hoping to still finish her upcoming album in time for a 2021 release. "Trust me, I'm doing everything I can. ... I have to make sure I'm being safe first." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Ellen DeGeneres Show host announced on December 10 that she tested positive for COVID-19. “Fortunately, I am feeling fine right now,” she shared via social media. “Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified and I am following all proper CDC guidelines.” The comedian added that she will see her fans again “after the holidays” and reminded everyone to “please stay healthy and safe.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Twilight star contracted the virus while filming the Christmas movie Happiest Season in Pittsburgh in February. "COVID was on our set. Kristen got sick, but we didn't know," her costar Aubrey Plaza revealed on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on December 4. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced on December 5 that she and her daughter Sophia tested positive for COVID after production was suspended on the Bravo show. "I love these people so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Some of you may have heard I have COVID. I got it after these photos were taken," Richards captioned a family Christmas portrait. "Since I was diagnosed I have been separated from my family in order to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, Sophia also got it. We will stay in isolation until it's safe to see the family and others again. I can't wait to hug them. John Tsiavis/Bravo  "I did end up getting it, the big, dreaded COVID-19. It got through my whole family," Siwa told Entertainment Tonight in December 2020, sharing that she was diagnosed after her brother, Jayden Siwa, and parents found out they were infected. "We had headaches, we were tired, we had shortness of breath, we had all the things. All my family actually lost their taste and smell, but all have it back. But I never did. ... Everyone who gets this virus, it's gonna affect them differently. We were all, like, three days apart." RHTY/starmaxinc.com/Shutterstock  The singer revealed on December 1 that she battled COVID-19 in November after coming in contact with a maskless fan at a restaurant in October. “I just wanted to share with you the fact that I was in quarantine and the one day I went out and met with one person that was not wearing a mask — I even held my breath, quite honestly, through their talk — something must have happened,” she explained in an Instagram video, noting that her only symptoms were “the loss of smell and taste and a little bit of a cough.” Evan Falk/Shutterstock  Perez contracted the coronavirus in December 2019, while filming HBO Max's The Flight Attendant in Thailand. “We had two and a half more episodes to do. We got shut down in the middle of episode six. I had told everybody, ‘We’re going to get shut down,'" Perez told Uproxx in an interview in November 2020. "I had contracted COVID when we flew to Bangkok. And at that time, they were saying it’s a new respiratory tract infection. It’s a virus that’s going around. We don’t really know what it is and what it does, but it attacks the respiratory system first and then travels to other parts of your body." She also recalled telling her manager, "Don't let me die in Bangkok," and he responded by telling her how scared she was making him. "The head of the ICU says, ‘You should be scared, sir. This is serious. We’re going to have to put her in a separate room.’ Because it was new. [This] was in December," Perez added. "I remember the doctor saying to me, ‘The mask that you have on, the mask that I have on, every time you go outside, every time you meet someone wear that mask — not just for you, but to protect them too.’ And I haven’t forgotten it. But anyway, we got shut down and it was tough because it was a good gig for a lot of hard-working people." Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  The former Bachelor revealed his diagnosis on November 26 as he celebrated a socially-distant Thanksgiving with wife Lauren Burnham and their daughter, Alessi. "I actually tested positive for COVID ... like, nine days ago. Tomorrow I get to go in and see if I'm all clear. It's been rough, I've gotta say. It's not been easy," he said in an Instagram Story. The following day, he shared his testing experience with his social media followers. Courtesy of Arie Luyendyk Jr/Instagram  After missing the 2020 American Music Awards without explanation, the reggaeton singer announced on November 23 that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. imageSPACE/Shutterstock  A spokesperson for President Donald Trump’s eldest son confirmed to Bloomberg on November 20 that the businessman tested positive for COVID-19. He began isolating four days prior and was asymptomatic. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Catfish host revealed on November 17 that both he and his wife, Laura Perlogno, battled COVID-19 in March and have since made a “full recovery.” He detailed the experience on Instagram saying that “for over three weeks, my constant fatigue, headaches and difficulty breathing was awful and the stress of wondering if my symptoms would worsen was horrifying.” He added: “With all the fear, uncertainty, and unrest that has followed it’s been a roller coaster of emotions for all of us.” MJ Photos/Shutterstock  The Dear Evan Hansen star revealed via Twitter on November 15 that he contracted COVID-19 in March. "It was like an awful flu that lingered for 3 weeks or so. Thankfully made a full recovery. So many haven't been as lucky and will continue not to be," the Tony winner wrote. As fans sent him their well-wishes, Platt reassured them that he was feeling healthy. "I'm totally fine now you sweet bb's keep distancing and masking!" he tweeted. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Orange County alum revealed her diagnosis on November 15. “I tested positive for Covid,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “I have been safe while traveling but I had an exchange on Tuesday where I did not protect myself and this is when I had to have been infected. I have been safe with distancing and masks since Tuesday including when I went to dinner solo and stayed distant and wore a mask at Hayes’s soccer. My kids have been at their father’s but Hayes will quarantine due to brief (1 hour) proximity to me. I have contacted everyone and will isolate for 10 days minimum per CDC guidelines. My children will have to stay with my parents as they cannot stay at my house while I’m sick.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  On November 13, the Real Housewives of Miami alum revealed in a since-deleted Instagram Story that she had been experiencing symptoms of the novel virus for roughly a week. Pippen's rep later confirmed the news, telling Us, "She's been battling it for a week with a hard time breathing. She's had horrible body aches. We're hoping she starts feeling better soon." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Sons of Anarchy alum revealed during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on November 6 that he'd tested positive for coronavirus "earlier this year." He explained that his case "wasn't particularly acute" but he lost his sense of taste and smell "for about 10 days and had a little bit of fatigue." Hunnam said he knew something "wasn't quite right" when he was grinding coffee beans in the morning "and realized I couldn't smell at all." His girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, couldn't taste the coffee either. Since it was early in the pandemic, loss of taste hadn't been revealed as a COVID symptom, so the British star thought he and his girlfriend were "simultaneously having a stroke." During his interview, the Jungleland star said he was feeling sick, with a fever, dry cough and fatigue and was concerned "it could be COVID" again. He added that he hadn't left the house "in six months" apart from taking his new cat to the vet. The feline was also diagnosed with coronavirus. Magnus Sundholm/Shutterstock  The Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman tested positive in the middle of Game 6 of the 2020 World Series on October 27. After his team clinched the title, Turner joined them in celebrating on the field and came under fire for removing his face mask. “I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine,” he later tweeted. JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The Arrow alum revealed on the October 27 episode of the “Inside of You” podcast that he contracted the coronavirus in the middle of production for his Starz show Heels. “When I got the positive test, for me it became, ‘Holy f--k. I just destroyed this show because I’m No. 1 on the call sheet, and I work every day more or less,’” he said. “I’m in my head going, ‘S--t, they’re going to have to shut down the production. We’re not yet done with the first block of two episodes. Did I just ruin this?’” Broadimage/Shutterstock  On October 13, the Portuguese Soccer Federation confirmed that the pro athlete is "doing well, without symptoms and in isolation" after testing positive for the novel disease. Ronaldo, who was set to take the field against Sweden the following day, was released from the team's training facility out of an abundance of caution. "Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result," the federation said in a statement. Frank Augstein/AP/Shutterstock  The “Bottoms Up” crooner revealed his coronavirus diagnosis via Instagram on October 5. “I’ve taken many tests as I’ve been out protesting, food drives, of course I have a very young son at home, so I get tested periodically and, this time, unfortunately it came back positive,” Songz said in a video. “I will be taking it seriously, I will be self-quarantining. I will be in my house until I see a negative sign.” Courtesy Trey Songz/Instagram  The Yeezy designer’s wife, Kim Kardashian, disclosed his COVID-19 battle in Grazia USA on October 6. “Kanye had it way at the beginning, when nobody really knew what was going on,” the businesswoman told the publication. “It was so scary and unknown.” Kardashian also explained how she nursed West back to health, adding: “I had to go and change his sheets and help him get out of bed when he wasn’t feeling good. It was a challenge because it was so unknown. Changing his sheets with gloves and a face shield was really a scary time.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The New England Patriots quarterback tested positive for coronavirus, ESPN reported on October 3. "Late last night, we received notice that a Patriots player tested positive for COVID-19," the team said in a statement on Twitter. "The player immediately entered self-quarantine. Several additional players, coaches and staff who have been in close contact with the player received point of care tests this morning and all were negative for COVID-19." Broadimage/Shutterstock  "Tonight I tested positive for COVID-19," the former White House advisor tweeted on October 2. "My symptoms are mild (light cough) and I'm feeling fine. I have begun a quarantine process in consultation with physicians. As always, my heart is with everyone affected by this global pandemic." Shutterstock  “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19,” the president tweeted on October 2 after downplaying the virus for months. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” Andrew Harnik/AP/Shutterstock  During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Parsons revealed that both he and his husband, Todd Spiewak, recovered from their coronavirus battles. “We had it. Todd and I both had it early on. It was, like, middle of March,” he told Jimmy Fallon on September 28. “We didn’t know what it was. We thought we had colds, and then it seemed less likely, and then, finally, we lost our sense of smell and taste.” The Big Bang Theory alum added, “It defied the descriptions for me. I didn’t realize how, completely, taste and smell could be gone. And when you're in quarantine, and there is really nothing to do but eat — Oh, my God. That was brutal.” imageSPACE/Shutterstock  “My sister has been diagnosed with a severe case of COVID-19 and was hospitalized Thursday night after having trouble breathing,” the Basketball Wives star's sister, Jayde, told The Shade Room on September 26. “We would like to ask everyone to please keep her in your prayers as she continues to fight through this. We love you all and please stay safe!” Instagram/Brandi Maxiell  The entertainment reporter revealed on September 20 that she wouldn’t be hosting the Emmys red carpet, explaining, "As part of E! and NBCUniversal's very strict testing guidelines, especially before an event like this, I did find out that I tested positive for COVID-19. Now as much as I didn't want to hear that, I'm very thankful I heard it before I traveled and possibly could have exposed other people. So for that, I'm thankful." David Fisher/Shutterstock  “I am terribly sorry I cannot be with my E! family tonight,” the Empire alum announced in a September 20 statement ahead of the Emmys red carpet. “Unfortunately, I have tested positive for the coronavirus, so in an abundance of caution, I am isolating myself at home. During these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that we follow all safety and health rules and guidelines to protect ourselves and each other." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  The couple and their twins "have antibodies and are feeling good" after suffering from the coronavirus "very early" in the pandemic, the How I Met Your Mother alum said on the Today show in September 2020. "We want to make sure everyone's doing their best to slow this down every way possible." Courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram  The former Biggest Loser trainer detailed her experience with COVID-19, which she didn’t realize she had for six days, during an interview with Fox Business on September 8. “If you are afraid of COVID, you should not go to the gym,” Michaels explained while revealing she had contracted the virus earlier in the year. “And I actually am a person who let my guard down. I haven’t even spoken about this publicly, really, and a very close friend of mine gave me COVID several weeks ago.” The Los Angeles native explained that she “was able to get on the other side of it pretty quick” but noted that not everybody “is that lucky, as we know.” Michaels urged her fans to stay away from gyms during the pandemic adding that “I literally let my guard down for an hour with one of my best friends who does my hair and makeup and got it. It’s just that simple.” Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The comedian revealed during a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci on August 31 that she had tested positive for COVID-19. "I was working on a movie and someone in the movie contracted coronavirus," the 40-year-old told the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. "I was not in direct contact with them, but they sent all of us home, we stopped the movie. They suggested I go get tested." Haddish said she initially tested negative, but a second test revealed that she "did have the coronavirus." Although she didn't have any symptoms, the Like a Boss actress said she quarantined with her dogs until she tested negative. "I've been tested 12 times now because I've been working and everything," she said. Shutterstock  The Guardians of the Galaxy actor revealed on September 4 that he'd been battling coronavirus. "If y'all aint figured it out by now why I've been isolating in this crazy awesome Airstream of mine, let me help y'all out by saying I've been fighting off COVID-19. and I have to let y'all know it has been quite a battle. And as in any war, ALL is fair," the 65-year-old wrote in a Facebook post as he shared a negative test result. "And IN the middle of this epic battle I've come to the conclusion that there aint a whole heck of a lot one can do externally, to fight off COVID-19 once it has gotten into your body. This is my personal opinion, definitely not the conclusion of some scientific study. The real battle takes place internally, on a cellular level." The Walking Dead alum wrote that he "made the decision not to take any extra medicines or vitamins or supplements." "I felt that if my immune system was not already prepared for this battle loading up with all this extra stuff would only do me damage as kidneys and liver would have been gravely stressed," he continued. "In the process of fighting off COVID-19, I could feel and see the results of those daily battles, by how I felt and looked the next day. I was either feeling like crap, or pretty dang good, semi human in fact. So, just so y'all know the end result of all those daily battles has come to an end. My body has won the WAR! Covid put up a pretty good fight... but bottom line, it ended up getting its ass knocked out! buy [sic] my immune system. 1,2, punch to the head, 2 body shots and a left hook right upper-cut combination. End of story..... Rooker out........" Shutterstock  After Warner Bros. announced on September 3 that production on The Batman had been "temporarily paused," Vanity Fair and The New York Times reported that the Twilight star tested positive for the coronavirus. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/DC Comics  The Jumanji: The Next Level actor shared an Instagram video with his fans on September 2 and revealed that he and his wife, Lauren Hashian, and their two daughters, all tested positive for COVID-19. "I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn't, it was my entire family, so this one was a real kick in the gut,” he said in the 11-minute video. “But I am happy to tell you guys that we as a family are good. We're on the other end of it, we're on the other side. We're no longer contagious, and we are, thank God, we are healthy." Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The actor revealed at Dave Chapelle’s comedy show in Yellow Springs, Ohio, on August 22 that he tested positive for the coronavirus at the beginning of the pandemic. “The problem is that I had it around the same time as Tom Hanks, and I couldn’t say anything because he’s more famous than I am,” he joked. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  While virtually accepting an award at the 2020 Premios Juventud on August 13, the Colombian singer told viewers that he was “getting better” after battling the coronavirus. “These have been very difficult days, very complicated. Sometimes we won’t think that we’ll get it, but I got it, and I got it bad,” he said. Christopher Polk/Variety/Shutterstock  The actor shared that he had coronavirus via social media on August, 10, which was also his 60th birthday. "I am forced to celebrate my 60th birthday following quarantine after having tested positive for the COVID-19 disease, caused by the coronavirus," he wrote. "I would like to add that I am relatively OK, just a little more tired than usual and confident to recover as soon as possible following the medical indications that I hope will allow me to overcome the infectious process that I suffer and that people is affecting around the planet." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  |
| Harry! Zayn! Niall! Former One Direction Members’ Dating Histories Posted: 29 Oct 2021 01:10 PM PDT Still the one! One Direction may have hit pause on their music together, but band members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have continued to hit play when it comes to romance. Malik’s relationship with fellow English singer Perrie Edwards was a fan-favorite as the couple started dating in 2011 and got engaged two years later. The pair later announced the end of their relationship in 2015. Since then Malik has been with Gigi Hadid. The couple sparked romance rumors in 2015 and welcomed their first child, a daughter named Khai, in September 2020. Styles, for his part, dated Caroline Flack from November 2011 to January 2012. The twosome made headlines for their 14-year-old age gap. He later sparked romance rumors with Taylor Swift in 2012. The “Golden” singer made headlines when he was photographed holding hands with Olivia Wilde at his manager Jeffrey Azoff's wedding. The twosome were working on the film Don’t Worry Darling together at the time. "Harry likes that Olivia is so driven and confident and smart," a source exclusively told Us Weekly about the couple following their first public outing in January 2021. "Her intelligence and independent nature were the first things that drew him to her." Another insider revealed the lengths that the pair went to in order to keep their romance quiet on set. "Olivia and Harry were able to keep their relationship under wraps for a bit before it became public knowledge," a second source shared with Us at the time. "They were very careful about it and even sleuthy at times, although the small group of people who were on set with them every day eventually figured it out." Tomlinson had an on-and-off relationship with Eleanor Calder from 2011 until 2015. He shares a son, Freddie, with ex-girlfriend Briana Jungwirth. His fellow 1D dad, Payne, also went through some ups and downs in his romantic life. The “Strip That Down” singer dated his childhood friend Sophia Smith from 2013 to 2015. Payne and Cheryl Cole dated from 2016 to 2018 and share a son, Bear. Payne went Instagram official with Maya Henry in 2018, and the duo got engaged two years later. The Englishman confirmed that they split in June 2021. “I am indeed [single],” he said during an episode of the “The Diary of a CEO” podcast at the time. “I feel like more than anything at this point, I’m more disappointed in myself that I keep on hurting people. That annoys me. I’ve just not been very good at relationships.” Payne explained that he has the same problem in all of his relationships. “I’m just not very good at them so I just need to work on myself before I put myself on to somebody else,” the “For You” singer explained. “I feel like that’s where I got to in my last relationship. I just wasn’t giving a very good version of me anymore, that I didn’t appreciate and I didn’t like being.” The following month, Payne and Henry rekindled their romance. Scroll down for a breakdown off all the One Direction relationships throughout the years:  The singer dated Caroline Flack from 2011 to 2012. He was spotted on a date with Swift in Central Park in December 2012, but the couple broke up one month later. Styles was linked to Kendall Jenner in 2013 and they have reunited over the years. The Brit casually dated Tess Ward in 2017 before getting into a relationship with Camille Rowe from 2017 to 2019. Since January 2021, Styles has been dating Wilde and the pair have enjoyed keeping to themselves in London. "Harry and Olivia have been spending time in London," a source told Us in April 2021. "She's been staying at his place. They're trying to be as low key as possible and go to places that aren't too crowded." MJ Photos/Variety/Shutterstock  Horan has managed to keep his romantic life relatively quiet since his time in the popular boyband. The "Slow Hands" singer was rumored to be dating Selena Gomez in 2015. He was later linked to Hailee Steinfeld, whom he dated for several months in 2018. “It doesn’t make a difference. If I am seeing someone, if they’re just a friend of mine, [people think] I’m going out with them,” he said on Hit90.9 Gold Coast’s Breakfast With Lise, Sarah, Dan & Ben in December 2019 about his love life. “That’s the most annoying part, isn’t it really? I can’t even be friends with a female.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  Payne dated dancer Danielle Peazer from 2010 until 2012. The following year he dated his childhood friend, Sophia Smith, for two years. The "For You" singer started dating Cole in 2016, and they welcomed their son a year later. The twosome broke up in July 2018 but continue to coparent together. The singer was briefly linked to supermodel Naomi Campbell before his relationship with Henry started in 2018. The couple dated for two years before getting engaged and Payne confirmed their split in June 2021. "I am indeed [single]," he said during an episode of the "The Diary of a CEO" podcast at the time. In September 2021, Payne and Henry attended a London Fashion Week party together two months after giving their relationship another try. BabiradPicture/Shutterstock  Tomlinson dated Calder from 2011 to 2015. They reconciled shortly in 2017. The singer welcomed his son Freddie with Jungwirth in 2016. He later dated Danielle Campbell from 2015 to 2016. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for SiriusXM  Edwards and Malik’s romance began in April 2012, and he proposed to her the following year. The “Pillowtalk” singer called off their engagement in July 2015, four months after he left One Direction. Us broke the news that Malik was dating Hadid in November 2015, and the couple continued to date on and off until October 2021 when multiple sources confirmed to Us that the pair called it quits after "having problems for a while." Hadid and Malik are the parents of daughter Khai born in September 2020. The Ocean's 8 actor continues to be "very much involved" in his baby's life,” one insider told Us. “He and Gigi still care deeply for each other.” James Devaney/GC Images  |
| She Said Yes! Kristin Chenoweth and Boyfriend Josh Bryant Are Engaged Posted: 29 Oct 2021 12:47 PM PDT  She said yes! After nearly three years of dating, Broadway veteran Kristin Chenoweth is engaged to musician Josh Bryant. Bryant, 32, popped the question to the Holidate actress, 53, on Wednesday, October 27, her rep confirms to Us Weekly. "I've been the runaway bride," the Voice mentor jokingly told Vogue in an interview published on Friday, October 29. "Now that I've found him, I won't let him go. I will race to greet him at the altar." Ahead of Bryant's big question, the pair indulged in a quintessential New York day, which included walking around various Broadway theaters, capped off with an evening at the Rainbow Room. Vogue noted that the Backroad Anthem musician proposed with a three-stone halo-style ring. "My best friend and soulmate said 'YES' to me!" he recalled to the magazine. "Kristin is my world, my everything, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her!" The couple initially met at the wedding of the Oklahoma native's niece in 2016 and later her nephew's nuptials in 2018 when Bryant performed in the wedding band. Shortly after their second meeting, the pair began dating in August 2018. While the Pushing Daisies alum was initially wary of how their relationship would fare in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, she opened up about how it eventually proved to be beneficial for their relationship. "I think I maybe had a crying moment," Chenoweth exclusively told Us in November 2020. "And I said, 'Are you ever going to? Are you going to break up with me?' Because, you know, we were together 24/7. That is really a testament to our relationship. He just held my hand. I think I held his at different times, and we were there for each other. That's really what it's about." Months earlier, Chenoweth gushed over her beau, calling him "her rock" amid the pandemic. "I've had some loss during this time, which I think is important to talk about,” the Tony winner told Us in July 2020. “I lost one of my best friends and he's been there for me and he's held my hand through that." Nearly one year earlier, the Glee alum noted she didn't necessarily need a proposal from the guitarist to prove their devotion. "I don't know if I need a ring," the Descendants actress told Us in June 2019. "I just need the commitment, and I got that. Snap." The Schmigadoon! alum, who was previously engaged to Marc Kudisch from 1998 to 2001, was first linked to Bryant after they were spotted holding hands in Los Angeles. Since then, the pair have continued showcasing their love on social media. "You light up my life @joshbguitar," she wrote via Instagram in September for his birthday.  |
| Celebrity Engagements of 2021: Stars Who Got Engaged This Year Posted: 29 Oct 2021 12:39 PM PDT They said yes! Caroline Stanbury, Nilsa Prowant and more celebs took major steps in their relationships in 2021. The Ladies of London alum confirmed via social media days after the new year that boyfriend Sergio Carrallo popped the question during a trip to Nepal. The engagement came less than six months after the pair made their relationship Instagram official. Stanbury was previously married to Cem Habib, from whom she split in December 2019. The exes share daughter Yasmine and twin sons Aaron and Zac. Weeks after confirming her engagement, Stanbury defended her relationship after receiving negative comments about the more than 10-year age gap between her and her fiancé. “Why is this so shocking?” she told Bravo Insider, noting that the reaction isn’t as severe when men date younger partners. Prowant, for her part, checked two big milestones off of her list within a few weeks. At the beginning of the holiday season, the MTV reality star revealed that she was expecting her first child, a baby boy, with then-boyfriend Gus Gazda. Soon after breaking the happy news, Gazda proposed. “On cloud nine The Florida native thanked her “kind, caring, strong” fiancé for always standing by her side — even through tough moments. “Gus, you’ve picked up the broken pieces of my heart and put them back together one by one. You never cease to amaze me. I can always count on you!” she wrote. “I know with you by my side I can get through anything. I would say yes over and over and over again. Every single time. Now…Let’s plan a wedding Scroll down to see which stars got engaged in 2021.  The Glee alum and the guitarist got engaged in October 2021 after nearly three years of dating, her rep confirmed to Us Weekly. “I’ve been the runaway bride,” the Voice mentor told Vogue in an interview published on October 29. “Now that I’ve found him, I won’t let him go. I will race to greet him at the altar.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The former Bachelor host celebrated the beginning of his "next chapter" with Zima on October 25 after proposing in Napa Valley, California. The pair began dating in 2018. Courtest Chris Harrison/Instagram  The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum announced she is engaged to her boyfriend of nearly a year in October. "I have no clue how @itsjaylanbanks pulled this big surprise off but I have not stopped balling my eyes out,” she wrote via Instagram. The news comes two months after the pair announced they are expecting their first child together. Courtesy of Jaylan Banks/Instagram  The drummer proposed to the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star on October 16 after less than a year of dating but more than a decade of friendship. Barker popped the question with an elaborate flower and candle display on the beach at the Rosewood Miramar, getting down on one knee at sunset. Ciao Pix/Shutterstock  The Southern Charm star announced her engagement to her boyfriend — whose last name she has not shared — on October 14 after seven months of dating. “I am so excited and I feel like I’ve been trying to hold this in for quite some time and it has been one of the hardest things I’ve had to do,” she exclusively told Us. Courtesy of Madison LeCroy/Instagram  Bryant and Weber both shared photos via Instagram on October 9, Bryant’s 28th birthday, to announce their engagement and show off her sparkling diamond ring. “For anyone who knows me personally you know how badly I have always wanted to meet my person. To be with the one God intended me to have a life with,” she captioned the happy snap. “I can’t express the happiness I feel in my heart right now. You are such a great man and I am so excited to marry you @iamchasebryant 💍” Courtesy Chase Bryant/Instagram  The former Bachelor proposed to his wife two years after their wedding, explaining in an October 3 YouTube video: "The ring I gave her on The Bachelor was obviously paid for. We never really felt like it was something I chose for her, so I got her another ring." Photo by Matias Che Ezcurra/@matiasezcurraphotography  One year after announcing her split from Ant Anstead, Flip or Flop star Christina Haack revealed she's engaged to realtor Joshua Hall. She showed off photos via Instagram in September 2021 with her engagement ring clearly visible. "❤️♾🔒🗝 💍," she captioned the snaps Courtesy Christina Haack/Instagram  Jordana Brewster and Mason Morfit "JB soon to be JBM," the Fast and the Furious star wrote via Instagram on September 14, posing next to the tech company CEO. The pair were first linked in July 2020. Courtesy of Jordana Brewster/Instagram  The actress debuted her engagement ring at the Met Gala on September 13. Shutterstock; Inset: MEGA  The Almost Famous actress announced the relationship milestone via Instagram on September 13, writing, "Let's go! 👰♀️💒🤵🏻♂️." Courtesy Kate Hudson/Instagram  “I can’t f–king believe it,” the singer captioned an Instagram video of her and Asghari on September 12, showing off her new ring. “The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them," his manager told Us Weekly. Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars winner and real estate developer got engaged in September after two years of dating. “I think the right person makes you want to get married again,” Burke told Us in 2019 after several months of dating Rigsby. “I would have said ‘hell no’ a year ago. ‘Hard no!'” Michael Simon/Shutterstock  The Carrie Diaries alum shared the news on September 7. "I want to be with you everywhere!" she captioned a series of happy photos via Instagram. "And now I get to. We got engaged!!! YAHHHHOOOOOO! He's my best friend, the greatest man I know & a real bad bitch. I feel pure joy beginning the rest of our lives together." Courtesy of AnnaSophia Robb/Instagram  The stars of Netflix's Bling Empire are engaged, they announced on August 31. "Dear God, Thank you for everything in my life! 🙏 ❤️," Lee captioned an Instagram photo of Chan popping the question. Chan's social media posts revealed that the proposal took place in Paris on August 30. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The country crooner announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend via Instagram on August 23. “I’m not her boyfriend anymore ❤️,” he wrote alongside a photo from the proposal at the Lyric Oxford Theater in Mississippi. “WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!! 💍” Ryan captioned two snaps outside the venue after saying yes. Courtesy Caleigh Ryan/Instagram(2)  The Big Brother season 21 alum announced her engagement via social media on August 22 during a trip to Paris. Courtesy of Christie Murphy/Instagram  "She said, 'She’d have her people call my people,'" the Modern Family alum wrote via Instagram on August 22, captioning three photos of the couple who have been together since 2017. Courtesy of Eric Stonestreet/Instagram  "I want to share something with you guys. We're engaged," Mike Shouhed said during the season 9 Shahs of Sunset reunion special on August 22, sitting next to Paulina Ben-Cohen. "I want to share that with everybody today." Courtesy of Mike Shouhed/Instagram  "I hit the Jacq-pot. You are quite simply the greatest person I have ever known," Clementi wrote via Instagram on August 19. "From the mundane to the insane, life is so fun with you. I love you infinitely and cannot wait to marry the absolute sh*t out of you. #enGAYged." Toboni, who proposed, added in her own post, "I feel so incredibly lucky to have found such a goofy, smart, funny, kind soul in you. Thank you for making me laugh everyday. I can’t wait to do this forever. Love you." Courtesy of Instagram/Kassandra Clementi  The couple confirmed their engagement via Instagram on August 17. Fleming, who previously appeared on season 22 of The Bachelor, called the realtor's proposal "the best surprise." Albert Azouz  The Canadian athletes got engaged in August 2021 after the Tokyo Olympics. Simmerling, a cyclist, announced the news via Instagram, revealing she popped the question to the soccer player on a “camping trip we’ll never forget.” The four-time Olympian continued in her caption, “I asked my best friend to spend the rest of her life with me aaaand SHE SAID YAAASSSSS! My heart is so full. I love you with all that I am.” The bronze medalist was shocked. “Through my ugly crying I could barely hear what you said, but what I do know is that spending the rest of my life with you by my side is the greatest gift,” Labbé, a goalie, shared via Instagram. “My heart and soul are complete with you in my life. I feel safe, calm and hopeful that no matter what comes our way we will be ok. My best friend, my soulmate, my rock, my FIANCÉE.” Courtesy of Georgia Simmerling/Instagram  Us confirmed on August 12 that Meghan King's ex-husband popped the question one month prior, with an insider noting that the newly engaged couple are excited about their "new chapter." O'Connor also detailed the relationship milestone via Instagram, writing, "Jimmy asked me to marry him in the most intimate and personal way." Courtesy Kortnie O'Connor/Instagram; Courtesy Jim Edmonds/Instagram  The One Tree Hill alum announced the couple's engagement on August 10. "So it turns out that being your favorite person’s favorite person is the actual best feeling on planet Earth," she wrote via Instagram, alongside a photo of Hughes proposing to her in a boat. Courtesy of Sophia Bush/Instagram  When Paul Walker's daughter seemingly announced her engagement via Instagram on August 9 with a video showing her ring, Thornton-Allan commented, "Forever and always." Courtesy of Louis Thornton-Allan  The Awkward alum popped the question to the psychologist while on a trip to Paris. He shared their happy news via Instagram in August 2021. “The love of my life said oui,” he captioned an Instagram gallery of the big moment. They had a picnic on the lawn beneath the Eiffel Tower with champagne, pink balloons and multiple bouquets of flowers. Courtesy Beau Mirchoff/Instagram  The NASCAR star announced via Instagram on July 30 that he proposed to his longtime girlfriend after five years of dating. “Soooooo yeah … I have no idea why the hell I waited so long!! Here’s to forever babe, love you,” Wallace captioned a series of photos of the romantic waterfall engagement. Courtesy of Bubba Wallace/Instagram  The HGTV host announced on July 28 via Instagram that he popped the question to Merrell. In the snap, she is wearing a large teardrop-shaped diamond ring and her hand rests on top of his. Pennington added the caption, "It’s the 'yes' for me…" Courtesy Ty Pennington/Instagram  Us confirmed on July 21 that the Vanderpump Rules star and her Australian beau are engaged after Shay was spotted wearing a diamond ring in Los Angeles one day prior. Courtesy of Scheana Shay/Instagram  “I said YES to my soul mate,” the Below Deck: Mediterranean alum wrote via Instagram on July 14, while showing off her ring in Portofino, Italy. “The first time we met I called him my future husband before I even knew his name (behind his back- that would just be creepy) and now the most romantic proposal on a hilltop overlooking the bay of Portofino 🥰❤️ Just in time for my 30th Birthday today. Sooooo overwhelmed and in love.” Courtesy Brooke Laughton/Instagram  Amrit Kapai surprised his longtime boyfriend, Nicholas Kouchoukos, with a romantic proposal on the July 14, 2021, episode of Family Karma. He popped the question on a boat in the Miami Harbor surrounded by their friends. "So I don't tell you nearly enough that I love you. You're everything I need, and I've known for a while now that I can't do life without you. You're a good person, and you're gonna be such a good father," he said in the episode. "Remember when we first started dating, you told me you needed to protect your heart, and I said you don't have to worry about that because I'm gonna protect it. I made that promise to you. Well, I want to renew that promise for the rest of my life, to protect your heart.” Courtesy of Amrit Kapai/Instagram  The Sweet Magnolias actor and Maris Kenny both shared a series of Instagram Story photos to confirm the news on Saturday, July 10. In one slide, the couple snapped a selfie with Kenny's diamond ring on display. She captioned the pic, "Oh yea fiancé." The couple has been dating since September 2019. Courtesy of Maris Kenny/Instagram  “Very, VERY happy! 😆 @belpowley 🥂❤️,” the Dirt actor captioned a series of photos via Instagram on July 3, including one of Powley showing off her engagement ring. The Pride and Prejudice and Zombies star proposed in London during a romantic picnic in the park. Courtesy of Douglas Booth/Instagram  “I choose you always, thanks for choosing me best friend,” Henningsen, who starred alongside Selig in Broadway’s Mean Girls, wrote via Instagram on July 1. “(Not pictured: a 100-pound sea turtle who served as witness, and Kyle’s panic sweat when he dropped the ring in the sand moments before).”Selig shared more moments from the romantic beach proposal, captioning them, “I am lucky to have a best friend that has seen me through all the ups and downs, and I think I’d be stupid not to LOCK THAT DOWN. So, we’re doing this, officially. She said yes, btw, she’s not just keeping the ring.” Courtesy of Kyle Selig/Instagram  The model announced her June 25 engagement with a series of Instagram photos showing off the proposal and her gleaming new diamond. “My best friend, my soulmate, I’ll love you always 💗✨ 06/25/21 ✨💗,” Hill wrote. Courtesy of Taylor Hill/Instagram  “We knew we would love each other forever. Im just so excited to officially say YES!!! ❤️❤️ #final2forever,” Abbott wrote via Instagram on June 25 after her former Big Brother: All Stars competitor popped the question during a Florida vacay. “Im still in SHOCK bc I had no idea this was coming but I’m so glad it did. @memphisgarrett you are my home, my forever. 🙏.” Courtesy of Christmas Abbott/Instagram  The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star confirmed on June 21 that he proposed to Matos, just seven months after going public with their relationship. “I love you 💕 Thank you for sticking by my side through thick and thin! Til death do us part! #SheSaidYes,” Ortiz-Magro wrote via Instagram, alongside a photo of his fiancée and her giant ring. The news came less than two months after the reality star was arrested for violence in Los Angeles in April. Courtesy of Saffire Matos/Instagram  The Orange is the New Black star was shocked when her love, who was playing a concert at a Panama City, Florida, bar, stopped the show to ask Manning for her hand in marriage on June 11. The women shared a kiss as they celebrated their engagement, according to video obtained by TMZ. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA  The Bachelor season 22 contestant got engaged to Hudson, the father of her daughter, Presley, on June 9. “I said YES!😍💍,” Cooper captioned photos of the Turks and Caicos proposal via Instagram. “Easiest decision ever, and Presley agrees. Love my little family so much, and excited to marry my best friend! Karl is everything I ever wanted in a man and more.” Courtesy of Jenna Cooper/Instagram  "He said YES! 😍 WE’RE ENGAGED! I am so happy my best friend said he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me!" Grande captioned the announcement via Instagram in June 2021. "Playing games and making me laugh forever! Speaking of games ... I proposed IN VIRTUAL REALITY! HE FREAKED OUT!" Courtesy Frankie Grande/Instagram  The musician confirmed he was engaged in June after Meryl Streep’s daughter was spotted rocking a diamond ring a month prior. Ronson, who has been linked to the actress since 2020, went on to gush about their first kiss. “There’s a plaque for that somewhere. There’s a first kiss, very corny Hallmark first kiss plaque,” he joked on his “The FADER Uncovered” podcast. “But no, it was forever, it will be etched. It’s still my record.” Shutterstock (2)  In a May 30 Instagram video, Stodden showed off their diamond ring sparkling in the sunlight as they revealed the tech entrepreneur popped the question. "I said yes......OH and the ring made me gag it’s so beautiful 🔥😍💎 #engaged #stopasianhate #diamondsareagirlsbestfriend," Stodden wrote in the caption. Snorlax / MEGA  "Well, friends, he put a ring on it!” the former talk show host captioned a May 24 Instagram selfie with the lawyer. “#engaged to my magnificent king. I am officially the happiest woman in the land. My dear Ross, I choose you today and every day!" Courtesy of Ricki Lake/Instagam  The Bringing Up Bates star popped the question on May 22 after a romantic journey that took him and his now-fiancée across three states. “I wanted it to be perfect for Esther!” he told Us Weekly exclusively. Photography by Isaiah Garrido  The 49ers linebacker proposed to the Bachelor season 24 alum on May 15. “05•15•21,” Hightower wrote alongside a picture from the proposal via Instagram. “It’s you & me.” Courtesy of Fred Warner/Instagram  The Vanderpump Rules star called himself “one lucky guy” after he revealed on May 16 that Leviss said yes to his proposal. The couple got engaged while throwing a party in Palm Springs since Coachella Music Festival was canceled. Courtesy of Raquel Leviss/Instagram  The former Bachelor contestant announced her engagement to the Finnish hockey player on May 16, alongside photos from the proposal three days prior. “I am ENGAGED to the man of my DREAMS! @oula7 thank you for choosing me,” she captioned the snaps. “Will I ever stop crying/smiling...probably not!😍.” Courtesy of Hayley Fergusson/Instagram  Less than two weeks after sharing PDA pics via Instagram, the actress announced her engagement to the musician. “Don’t mind if I do @AndrewWK,” Dennings wrote alongside photos of her new ring via social media. Courtesy Kat Dennings/Instagram (2)  The Bachelor Nation power couple got engaged on May 10, 2021 after Tartick proposed during a recording session for the former Bachelorette’s “Off the Vine” podcast. The couple had been dating for more than two years when the former banker decided to pop the question. "Jason's like, 'Kaitlyn, we're not doing a podcast.' And I'm like, 'You forgot to hit record, didn't you!'" Bristowe told Entertainment Tonight. "He was like, 'No, this is something else,' and he got up and I saw him bring out a ring box from the drawer." Courtesy of Jason Tartick/Instagram  Williams confirmed her relationship with Guobadia, the estranged husband of her Real Housewives of Atlanta costar Falynn Guobadia, on May 10. "Our relationship began a month ago — yes we are crazy in love," she wrote via Instagram. "I know it’s fast but we are living life each day to its fullest. I choose happiness every morning and every night." A few hours later, Simon announced that the pair had gotten engaged. "Getting married again was never a question in my mind, but when," he shared via Instagram. "Did not expect to be blessed with a mate so soon. The interesting thing about life is that it is an individual journey." Courtesy of Simon Guobadia/Instagram  Ashley Iaconetti’s sister, Lauren, who fans met on season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise, announced her engagement to the real estate agent on May 6. “From 13 years old to 30 … there’s always been an invisible string tying you to me ❤️💍,” Lauren wrote via Instagram. Courtesy of Lauren Iaconetti/Instagram  The Teen Mom OG couple got engaged on April 25 during their baby shower. "Speechless... We said Yessss," she wrote via Instagram, referencing her 3-year-old daughter, Ryder, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Cory Wharton. "Today was perfect! I can not put it into words yet but this is a moment I will cherish forever 🤍 thank you @z.terrel I love youuuuuu!!" Courtesy Cheyenne Floyd/Instagram  “I said yes!” the television personality captioned a photo of her showing off her engagement ring via Instagram on April 20. Courtesy of Katie Price/Instagram  “A little while ago — this is so weird — I asked Jenna to marry me and she said yes. So, we are engaged,” Solomita revealed during a Twitch stream on April 15. The YouTube stars have been dating since 2013. Courtesy of Jenna Marbles/Instagram  Us broke the news that the Bringing Up Bates star got engaged in Key West, Florida, on April 7. “Taking this next step in our relationship is something we have prayed about and have looked forward to for a long time!” she exclusively told Us. “We are excited about what God is doing in our lives, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store for our future.” @dariankaiaphotography  The Midnight Sun alum and Italy native confirmed their engagement on March 21. Mascolo shared a snap of himself and Thorne standing side by side as she showed off her pear-shaped engagement ring. "She said YES!" he captioned the post. The singer also posted a clip from what appeared to be their engagement party. In the video, he gushed, "Thank you for being amazing, baby. I love you so much." The Florida native replied, "I love you so much. Let me give you a kiss." Mascolo then asked, "When are we getting married? Soon I hope, adding that they should have a "celebration in Italy and in America. Both." Courtesy of Benjamin Mascolo/Instagram  The NASCAR Hall of Fame driver announced his engagement to drag racer Leah Pruett on March 18. "So excited to spend the rest of my life with a truly amazing woman," he captioned a photo of the couple on social media. "She's motivated, hard-working, funny as hell, and as dedicated to her sport as anyone I've ever known. Love you babe." Courtesy Tony Stewart/Instagram  Us confirmed on March 16 that the Southern Charm alum and the Related Garments owner got engaged after dating for more than a year and a half. The couple shared photos from the mountain-top proposal via Instagram, which Jacobs captioned, “My fiancé!! (Kinda has a nice “ring” to it!) 💍.” Courtesy Ashley Jacobs/Instagram  "On 2.27 I said yes on the top of the Empire State Building," the Jersey Shore star captioned a photo of the couple via Instagram on March 9. Courtesy of Jenni 'J-Woww' Farley/Instagram  The 90 Day Fiancé couple announced their engagement via Instagram on March 7, showing off Zeta's diamond ring. The Other Way season 2 stars previously split after Clarkson cheated on Zeta, but in the March 7 episode of 90 Day Bares All, which is streaming on Discovery+, they told host Shaun Robinson that things were "going great." Zeta explained that the couple reconnected as they reminisced over things they'd done in the past. "We just can't stay away from each other. No matter how hard we try to move on and forget about each other, we can't," Clarkson said. The pair shared a video from their reunion in Medellin, with Clarkson proposing within 24 hours of arriving. "I pulled the trigger. She actually said yes," he said as they sat on a pier by the ocean, where he popped the question. "It was just us, and it was so awesome and we're so happy. And this is the guy that I'm marrying," Zeta said in the clip as she showed off the ring. TLC  The comedian announced his engagement to Jordana via Instagram on February 26. “Yay!!!!! Me and @elisajordana celebrating engagement and Kermit And Friends,” he wrote alongside a pic of him planting a kiss on his fiancé’s cheek. Courtesy Andy Dick/Instagram  The former talk show host announced her engagement on February 20. "Friends, I'm so so so excited to share some good news! I'm engaged!" she captioned an Instagram selfie with her fiancé. "This is Ross. He is my person. He is wonderful. I love him very much and I am so grateful I get to love and be loved so deeply by this stellar human. Our next chapter is sure to be a good one. #heartopen #lifeisbeautiful #ibelieveinlove #thisis52 #selflove #nofilter #justhappy." Lake, who went Instagram official with their romance in December 2020, was previously married to Rob Sussman from 1994 to 2004 — with whom she shares two sons — and Christian Evans from 2012 to 2015. Evans, who battled bipolar disorder, died by suicide in 2017. Courtesy Ricki Lake/Instagram  The businessman proposed to the Simple Life alum on February 13 after one year of dating, days before her 40th birthday. Shutterstock  The Love Blossoms costars got engaged on February 9. “We hiked 2000ft to the top of the mountain where @iamvictorwebster told me he loved me for the first time years ago! What happened next still has me in shock... He told me he wanted to spend forever with me, as he got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him!!” VanSanten wrote via Instagram. “I didnt say anything for awhile, not out of suspense although it would have been a good prank, but because my legs stopped working, I had to sit down and I couldn’t stop crying and kissing him.... I forgot to say anything at all... BUT OBVIOUSLY I SAID YES!!! I cant wait to spend FOR-EV-ER with my best friend!!!! I F--KING LOVE YOU @iamvictorwebster.” Courtesy of Shantel VanSanten/Instagram  The former Dancing With the Stars champion announced the major relationship milestone via Instagram on February 10. "P and I didn’t get to see each other for almost all of 2020 because of the pandemic. When there was finally a chance for me to go and see him in Finland, I jumped at it," Rippon wrote alongside a series of sweet pics with his fiancé. "I was there for a little over two months. ... He would drive me into the Finnish forest where I would attempt to try and 'help' him shovel snow so he could keep working on the cottage he's building. So, in between all that and binging the entire 4 seasons of The Crown, we bought ourselves some rings and said that magic word.. 'duh!' We got ~*engaged*~ 🥂❤️." Courtesy of Adam Rippon/Instagram  The Cleveland Cavaliers player and the Victoria’s Secret model got engaged while celebrating her 33rd birthday on January 30. “I couldn’t be happier to have been asked to be a Love. Heart bursting all day & night,” she gushed via Instagram the next day. Alexandra Martin/@allybmartin  The Big Brother stars announced their engagement on January 31 via social media. Rummans, 29, revealed that her beau surprised her by popping the question on the beach earlier that month. "YES to forever and ever and always. You and me babe, for the rest of time. 1.10.2021 'If it's meant to be, it'll be,'" she wrote in her Instagram caption. Courtesy of Angela Rummans/Instagram  Drew Barrymore’s ex-husband and the Vogue fashion director's engagement was announced on January 30. Kopelman’s sister, Jill Kargman, shared the news via Instagram. “Some joyful news in endless January! ECSTATIC for my fabulous *engaged* brother @willkopelman and his incredible bride-to-be!" she captioned a photo of the couple. "Sooo lucky to have you as my sis-in-law @alliemichler.” Courtesy of Jill Kargman/Instagram  The Killing alum got down on one knee to pop the question to Gale on a mountain top overlooking the ocean. Kinnaman joked via Instagram after and wrote, "She said no." The Victoria's Secret model shared two photos from the special moment, along with the caption, "Yours forever." Courtesy of Joel Kinnaman/Instagram  The first daughter announced her engagement to the business executive on January 19. “It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House, none more special than my engagement to my amazing fiancé Michael,” she shared via Instagram alongside a pic of the couple at the White House. “Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter! .” Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour  "So I have been wanting to share this moment with you all!" the Bravo personality shared via Instagram on January 2 alongside footage of Carrallo's proposal in the Himalaya mountain range in Nepal. "5400 meters up on the holy lakes I said YES ! @sergiocarrallo 💍👰♀️💗." Courtesy of Caroline Stanbury/Instagram  One month after announcing that she's expecting her first child, the Floribama Shore star shared the details of Gazda's romantic proposal. "On cloud nine 💍," she captioned the sweet Instagram reveal on January 2. "The love of my life asked me to spend forever with him tonight on my 27th birthday. Today has been more than I could have ever imagined. I can’t believe I get to marry my best friend and bring our son Gray into this world soon." Photo by Hannah Lane Photography/www.hannahlanephotography.com  Quigley revealed via Instagram on January 14 that she and the singer-songwriter, who toured with Lizzo in 2019, are engaged. "From the first week we met, I knew you would be in my life forever 😭💕🌷💍," Quigley wrote alongside four photos that showed off her new diamond ring. Parx later confirmed the news by sharing her fiancée's post on her Instagram Story. Courtesy of Shirlene Quigley/Instagram  |
| BFFs! Natasha Bure Is ‘So Proud’ of ‘Sister’ Olivia Jade on ‘DWTS’ Posted: 29 Oct 2021 11:19 AM PDT Full of love! Natasha Bure gushed over her longtime friend Olivia Jade Giannulli competing on Dancing With the Stars following the college admissions scandal. "Olivia is one of my best friends. I mean, it has been since we were so young," the 23-year-old star exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, October 28, while promoting the announcement that she will join RomaDrama Live! in January. "I love her and I’m so proud of her, like, she’s killing it. I hope they go all the way." The Farmer and the Bell: Saving Santaland actress continued: "I think her and [dance partner] Val [Chmerkovskiy] are doing a fabulous job and she’s just handling everything with such grace, which is something I really admire. I’m definitely rooting them on." Candace Cameron Bure's daughter has known both of Lori Loughlin's girls, Olivia Jade and Bella Giannulli, since they were kids. Their mothers, who were both on Full House from 1987 to 1995, welcomed their daughters after working on the sitcom. "We've been friends and sisters since forever. We have so many fun memories together of just, like, hanging out," Natasha said on Thursday. "It’s just, like, a fun, interesting dynamic too. When you both [have] one of your parents on a show together and then you’re the same age and you are friends. It’s super fun." The Faith, Hope & Love actress has been there for the 22-year-old blogger through all of her family's ups and downs over the past few years. Loughlin, 57, and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty in May 2020 to fraud charges after being accused of paying bribes to ensure their daughters got into the University of Southern California. The When Calls the Heart alum served two months in prison, while Mossimo, 58, served five months before getting released in April. "I think that it’s always nice to just show a different side of you … for people to really get to know you want it on a deeper level. I feel like, especially when you’re judged on, like, such a big platform and people only know you maybe from social media, what they read online, like, it can just be a toxic thing for your mental health, just being judged so much," Natasha told Us on of Olivia Jade's choice to do DWTS after the scandal. "I’m really glad that she’s able to express herself on the show and just, like, be open and show a different side of [herself], which is what she’s talked about. I’m super happy for her and I love her and we’ll always support her." The Home Sweet Home star revealed that she isn't surprised at how well the beauty guru has been doing on season 30 of the dance competition. In fact, Olivia Jade's time on the series, and Candace’s past on DWTS, has made Natasha want to possibly compete in the future. "I totally would love to do it. I was obsessed [when my mom was on]. I didn’t really watch the show prior to when she did it, but since having her do it. I’ve just been obsessed with the show," Natasha told Us. "I’m such a competitive person too. I definitely one day would love to be on it. It would be super fun." For now, Natasha is keeping herself busy by joining the lineup for RomaDrama Live! The fan convention will take place in January in Palm Beach, Florida, and will include appearances by stars on the Hallmark Channel, GAC, Lifetime and Netflix, as well as best-selling authors and screenwriters. "I’m so excited. It's my first time ever being a part of something like this," the Switched for Christmas actress told Us of RomaDrama Live! "And I’m really excited just to connect with people who follow me and who have been watching me on social media or in films. I’m very thrilled about being a part of it. I love growing my circle. So I’m very excited." With reporting by Christina Garibaldi  |
how incredibly sad. Really liked him on below deck. Thoughts and love to his family and friends. RIP Captain Mark."
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,” Prowant gushed via Instagram on January 2, showing off the romantic moment that Gazda got down on one knee. “The love of my life asked me to spend forever with him tonight on my 27th birthday. Today has been more than I could have ever imagined. 
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