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- ‘Proud!’ Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Are All Smiles at Salute to Freedom Gala
- Sister Wives' Robyn Brown Feels 'Guilt' Over Christine and Kody's Split
- Sister Wives' Christine Brown: Kody Brown Split Was a 'Long Time Coming'
- Inside Ginny & Georgia's Brianne Howey's Aruba Getaway With Matt Ziering
- Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Ups and Downs Through the Years
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- Everything Kendra Wilkinson Has Said About Dating Since Hank Baskett Split
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| ‘Proud!’ Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Are All Smiles at Salute to Freedom Gala Posted: 10 Nov 2021 05:15 PM PST  Happy couple! Meghan Markle was all smiles as she supported her husband, Prince Harry, at the Salute to Freedom Gala in New York City. The twosome walked hand in hand on the red carpet outside of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on Wednesday, November 10, ahead of the festivities. "I'm always proud of him," Meghan, 40, told reporters of Harry, 37, before heading into the event. Meghan wore a red, V-neck gown and matching red heels. She donned a poppy pin on the left side of the dress as she posed for photos alongside her husband. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for veterans and those who served in the U.K. The prince, who is presenting Intrepid Valor Awards to five service members, veterans and military families at the gala, wore a navy suit, matching bowtie and a poppy on his lapel next to his medals of honor. The duo stopped on the carpet to chat with some of the night's recipients, according to royal reporter Omid Scobie. The Duke of Sussex served in the U.K. army for 10 years, rising to the rank of captain before his 2015 retirement. He was deployed to Afghanistan for two tours during his time in the service. Earlier this week, Harry spoke out against people who reacted negatively to his and Meghan's departure from the U.K. and their subsequent relocation to the U.S. in 2020. "Maybe people know this and maybe they don't, but the term 'Megxit' was or is a misogynistic term, and it was created by a troll, amplified by royal correspondents, and it grew and grew and grew into mainstream media," Harry said during a panel at Wired's Re:Wired Conference on Tuesday, November 9, according to Vanity Fair. "But it began with a troll." The former pilot explained that the term is harmful and like many things online, its spread comes from misinformation. Harry addressed the hate speech that his wife has experienced since marrying him in May 2018, pointing to the similar attacks his late mother, Princess Diana, faced. "I know the story all too well. I lost my mother to this self-manufactured rabidness, and I don't want to lose the mother of my children to the same thing," the royal continued, referencing his and Meghan's two children: son Archie, 2, and daughter Lilibet, 5 months. The Invictus Games founder explained that he and the Bench author had become targets of a coordinated social media campaign, revealing that a recent Bot Sentinel study showed that more than 70 percent of the "hate speech" about the Suits alum was "driven by fewer than 50 accounts." |
| Sister Wives' Robyn Brown Feels 'Guilt' Over Christine and Kody's Split Posted: 10 Nov 2021 03:58 PM PST  After the storm. Christine Brown may be thriving after her split from husband Kody Brown, but now her fellow sister wives are dealing with the aftermath of her departure. Robyn Brown, who joined the polygamous family in May 2010 as Kody’s fourth wife, is particularly feeling the sting, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, adding, “She secretly knows that she’s the one to blame for the separation, so obviously there’s some guilt there.” As the most recent addition to the Brown clan, Robyn, 43, has dealt with her fair share of drama over the years. When Kody, 52, began courting her over a decade ago, his other wives didn’t hold back about their frustration with the new arrangement. “I don’t wanna be a boat rocker, and I don’t like my boat rocked,” Christine, 49, said during a season 1 episode of Sister Wives in 2010. “I’m a little hesitant to accept another wife. But if it happens, then she just has to be absolutely amazing. Otherwise, it might be a little difficult.” When Robyn joined the family, she became Kody’s first new wife in 16 years. He married Meri Brown in 1990, Janelle Brown in 1993 and Christine in 1994. Because polygamy is not legal in the United States, only his union with Meri, 50, was recognized by law. Robyn’s arrival, however, necessitated a change of plans because Kody wanted to legally adopt her three children from a previous relationship: David, 21, Aurora, 19, and Breanna, 17. To do so, he divorced Meri in September 2014 and officially married Robyn three months later. Earlier this month, a source told Us that the close relationship between Kody and Robyn was one of the main reasons Christine decided to leave her husband. “She's been in the process of leaving him for a while,” the insider explained. “The big reason why she split from him is because Kody has been completed devoted to Robyn for the past five or six years. That hasn't changed at all.” Christine announced her split from Kody via Instagram on November 2. “After more than 25 years together, Kody and I have grown apart and I have made the difficult decision to leave," she wrote at the time. "We will continue to be a strong presence in each other's lives as we parent our beautiful children and support our wonderful family.” Kody, for his part, wrote, "Christine's decision to leave comes with a great deal of sadness. We enjoyed many years together and I have a large amount of respect and admiration for her.” None of the other sister wives have spoken out about the breakup, but the first source tells Us that Robyn is hopeful that “she and Christine can have some sort of friendship going forward.” For now, though, Christine seems to be enjoying her time on her own. “I feel like a much better person divorced than I ever did, and life is so great,” she said in a Cameo video she recently recorded for a fan. “It's a phenomenal world.” Sister Wives season 16 premieres on TLC Sunday, November 21, at 10 p.m. E.T. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Sister Wives' Christine Brown: Kody Brown Split Was a 'Long Time Coming' Posted: 10 Nov 2021 01:46 PM PST  Starting a new chapter. Christine Brown opened up about how she feels after announcing her split from her husband, Kody Brown — and it sounds like she’s thriving. The Sister Wives star, 49, got candid about the breakup in a Cameo video she recently recorded for a fan. “Thank you for supporting me with leaving Kody,” the TLC personality said in the message. “The decision was a long time coming, and I feel like a much better person divorced than I ever did, and life is so great.” Christine added that she “had no idea life could be simple,” asking her 25-year-old daughter, Mykelti, for confirmation that marriage could be easy. “It’s a phenomenal world,” she continued. “And I just hope that Kody and I can still remain friends during all of this, because we’ve been still [really] communicating with each other and stuff. I mean, good and bad days — don’t get me wrong.” The reality star announced her split from Kody, 52, on November 2 — three weeks before the premiere of season 16 of their family’s TLC series. “After more than 25 years together, Kody and I have grown apart and I have made the difficult decision to leave,” she wrote via Instagram. “We will continue to be a strong presence in each other’s lives as we parent our beautiful children and support our wonderful family. At this time, we ask for your grace and kindness as we navigate through this stage within our family.” In addition to Mykelti, the pair, who married in March 1994, share children Aspyn, 26, Paedon, 23, Gwendlyn, 20, Ysabel, 18, and Truely, 11. “Christine’s decision to leave comes with a great deal of sadness. We enjoyed many years together and I have a large amount of respect and admiration for her,” Kody wrote in his own statement on November 2. “Although we are moving forward on different paths, we will always remain committed parents.” In her Cameo, Christine reiterated that she plans to keep things civil with her former spouse as they coparent their children. “We have a life still together after this because we have kids to raise, and Truely’s 11,” she explained. “We have to just be good and amiable and things like that. I think it’s just important to remember that.” During the season 15 finale in April, Christine seemed to reach her breaking point with the family and told them that she wanted to move back to Utah — something no one agreed with. After breaking down in tears, she admitted to fellow sister wife Meri Brown, "I can't do marriage with Kody anymore," later adding, "I don't want to. … It's not enough."  One month earlier, Christine exclusively told Us Weekly that she wouldn't trade her plural marriage to Kody for a monogamous relationship. "It's so out there and beyond my understanding to have a guy around every night," she said in March. "I felt, like, it would cramp my style a lot because I've never had that. As soon as Kody and I married, I was the third wife." She added, "I really liked the independence that I have, and I love the freedom that I have." At the time of Christine and Kody's union, he had already been legally married to Meri, 50, since 1990. He was also in a spiritual marriage with Janelle Brown, which happened in 1993. He later legally divorced Meri in 2014 in order to marry his fourth wife, Robyn Brown, and adopt her children. He remains in a spiritual bond with Meri despite legally separating. Sister Wives season 16 premieres on TLC Sunday, November 21, at 10 p.m. E.T. |
| Inside Ginny & Georgia's Brianne Howey's Aruba Getaway With Matt Ziering Posted: 10 Nov 2021 01:40 PM PST The perfect getaway! After saying “I do” earlier this year, Brianne Howey and Matt Ziering enjoyed a romantic escape to Aruba. “Aruba was a dream come true,” Howey, 32, exclusively told Us Weekly about her special trip while discussing her partnership with the Aruba Honeymoon First Sweepstakes. “We had a private sailing experience, we did paddle boards, snorkeling, jet skis and we ate out every night. It was just truly magical and so romantic. Neither one of us had been there, so it’s always fun to explore somewhere new together. It was really, really lovely.” The pair, who tied the knot in July, also explored the relaxing options that came with staying in Aruba. “Aruba is actually the oldest producer of aloe, so they incorporate a lot of aloe treatments. The beaches are the most calming thing ever,” the Exorcist alum noted to Us. “The sand is actually so white and the waters are so blue. There’s these beautiful trade winds that are going so you can actually sit in the sun without feeling like you’re melting.” The Ginny & Georgia star found the vacation to be a one of a kind trip that isn’t only for couples looking to get away. “I think it’s the most ideal honeymoon location for young couples, especially. I mean it is incredibly family-friendly,” Howey shared. “So getting to kind of pick up and go and explore and be active, but also, [have] a glass of wine watching these incredible orange sunsets is really spectacular. I’m definitely going to be zooming in on all of these pictures I took while I am sitting in Toronto all winter [filming season 2 of Ginny & Georgia].” The Batwoman star added that she “can’t wait when the time comes” for her to expand her family, but for now she is enjoying newlywed life. “It’s been really nice,” she revealed. “I was a little bit skeptical that it [wouldn’t] actually feel that different and it really does. It’s really nice.” For Howey and Ziering, who previously had to postpone their wedding because of COVID-19, getting to have a wedding ceremony inspired the actress to partner up with Aruba Honeymoon First Sweepstakes where others can win the same honeymoon experience. “Matt and I were super fortunate. We were able to get married this year, but because of the pandemic, almost like a million couples in the U.S. have had to postpone their weddings,” she told Us. “So if you are one of those couples, you qualify to win a free honeymoon trip to Aruba where you go on your honeymoon first, and then you worry about the stress of wedding planning.” From now through Monday, November 15, couples can enter to win a honeymoon trip to Aruba! With reporting by Sarah Hearon Scroll down for a special look at Howey’s romantic honeymoon:  "We stayed at the Ritz Carlton, which was amazing. Everyone has their own private balcony with ocean views," Howey shared with Us. "It's the only luxury hotel in Palm Beach too, which is really nice." Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Matt Ziering  "[Aruba] truly has perfect weather year round," the Passage alum told Us. "I didn't know that this was something that existed." Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Matt Ziering  The duo enjoyed some time away from home four months after tying the knot. Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Matt Ziering  The twosome previously opened up about reaching another milestone while they waited to get married amid the pandemic. "Instead of a wedding in 2020, we got a puppy!" the Netflix star told Los Angeles Magazine in January, referring to their Australian Shepherd dog mix named Bodie. Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Matt Ziering  Howey and Ziering offered fans a glimpse of all that Aruba has to offer. Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Matt Ziering  "I truly can’t think of a more magical and blissful place to be as newlyweds ✨ from the breathtaking views and bluest water I have ever seen to the Aruban people, who are the kindest and have made us feel at home in every way, this trip has been beyond magical," Howey wrote via Instagram about the trip. Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Matt Ziering |
| Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Ups and Downs Through the Years Posted: 10 Nov 2021 01:32 PM PST Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have experienced both highs and lows in their years-long relationship. Kardashian and West met in the early 2000s when he was recording a song with her pal Brandy, a singer who is also the older sister to Ray J — the KKW Beauty mogul's ex. The duo reconnected years later after her 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries ended. At the time, Kardashian visited Paris to attend West's fashion show. "Right before I got married to Kris Humphries, [Kanye and I] were talking and I just went a different direction. I think I had to go through that to figure out what I wanted," she explained on the Keeping Up With the Kardashians 10th anniversary special in 2017. "After my breakup, I was feeling really low and down and he said, 'Just come to Paris and see my fashion show.'" The businesswoman added, "He jokes that he put on this whole fashion show just to get a date with me. So, I went there and I stayed with him, and that’s where we started dating. I swear from the moment I landed, I fell madly in love with him and I thought, 'Oh, my God. Why didn't I do this sooner?' Like, this is what real life is like — love and fun and real support." The twosome began dating in the spring of 2012 and Us Weekly confirmed that December that Kardashian was expecting the pair's first child, North. Four months after welcoming North, the "Gold Digger" rapper proposed to Kardashian. The couple wed in Italy in May 2014. As their marriage progressed, the pair encountered issues when trying to grow their family. Though Kardashian gave birth to son Saint in 2015, she would welcome daughter Chicago in 2018 and son Psalm in 2019 via surrogate. "You get your surrogate attorney, you get your surrogate broker and then the broker recommended that we use a therapist that would communicate with me first and then communicate with her and kind of be our liaison," she explained on Laura Wasser's "All's Fair" podcast in February 2020. "Toward the end, we got close enough where we could communicate really without that." The pair continued to encounter and overcome hardships over the years, including Kardashian being held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room in 2016. West abruptly ended his New York concert and rushed to his wife's side upon hearing of the scary incident. In July 2020, the Grammy winner announced his run for the U.S. presidency. During his campaign rally in South Carolina, he revealed a very personal tidbit about how he and Kardashian considered aborting their daughter North. He then proceeded to go on a Twitter rant, during which he claimed that Kardashian tried to get a "doctor to lock me up" after his behavior at the South Carolina event. After months of split rumors, Kardashian filed for divorce from West in February 2021. Scroll down to see Kardashian and West's ups and downs through the years.  The pair continued to remain in contact after initially meeting through Brandy in the early 2000s. Kardashian said she was talking to West ahead of her marriage to Humphries, but she ultimately reconnected with the Yeezy designer after the marriage ended in October 2011. The couple went public with their romance in April 2012. Shutterstock  Us confirmed in December 2012 that Kardashian was pregnant with the pair’s first child. They welcomed North in June 2013. Shutterstock  West planned the sweetest proposal to Kardashian in October 2013. At the time, he brought the reality star to the San Francisco Giants baseball stadium, AT&T Park. A sign at the stadium read, “PLEASE MARRY MEEE!!!” Kardashian’s family and close friends were all in attendance. Shutterstock  The couple tied the knot at the Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy, in May 2014. Kardashian wore a Givenchy dress worth nearly $500,000. The nuptials cost an estimated $12 million. Shutterstock  Kardashian faced major health issues while she was pregnant with North and Saint. She opened up to Allure in October 2017 about the possibility of carrying her third child, saying: “I would like to, but I’ve had lots and lots of complications. I had preeclampsia. And then I also had something called placenta accreta. We’ve explored surrogacy. We’re thinking about it.” Both Chicago and Psalm arrived via surrogate. Shutterstock  Despite interrupting her 2009 VMAs acceptance speech, West and Swift later appeared to be on good terms. The “Lover” singer even presented him with an award at the 2015 VMAs. However, they encountered issues when West made an offensive statement about Swift in his 2016 track “Famous.” After Swift spoke out against the derogatory remark, Kardashian leaked footage of Swift seemingly giving West permission to use the lyric. Swift would go on to address the feud through songs on her Reputation album in 2017. Cut to June 2019, Swift called out Kardashian in a Tumblr post for having “orchestrated an illegally recorded snippet of a phone call to be leaked.” In the year that followed, full footage from the frenemies’ call was leaked and Swift claimed in her Instagram Stories that she “was telling the truth the whole time.” Meanwhile, Kardashian tweeted in her husband’s defense and alleged that Swift was “actually lying.” Shutterstock (3)  Kardashian flew to France in October 2016 to attend Paris Fashion Week. She was alone in her hotel room one evening when she was robbed at gunpoint by men disguised as police officers. They tied her up and put her in the bathroom before leaving the scene. Upon hearing the news, West abruptly left his set at the Meadows Music & Arts Festival in New York. West told fans at the time, “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Family emergency, I have to stop the show.” Kardashian would later recall the scary experience in a March 2017 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “I saw two guys holding another guy down in police uniforms, right outside of my bedroom, five feet away,” she explained. “So I slid off my bed and picked up my phone, and I’m like, ‘I don’t know how to call 911 in a different country.’ So I called [my bodyguard] Pascal [Duvier] and then the guy came in, grabbed the phone from me, and threw me on the bed. I was like, ‘This is it.’” Shutterstock (2)  West was hospitalized for extreme exhaustion in November 2016 at the UCLA Medical Center. Just before his hospitalization, West ranted about Jay Z and Beyoncé at a concert in Sacramento, California. He also canceled the remaining dates on his Saint Pablo Tour. A source told Us that his workload, Kardashian’s Paris robbery and the anniversary of his late mother’s death contributed to his breakdown. “He’s been shaken up ever since the robbery in Paris,” the insider said. “It did a number on him as much as Kim. The mere thought that anything could happen to her sent him in a tailspin. He wasn’t sleeping, and he was having nightmares about it.” Shutterstock  West made headlines for his controversial support of President Donald Trump. In April 2018, the rapper even referred to Trump as his “brother” and said that they share “dragon energy.” Though Kardashian claimed that she would not vote for Trump in the 2016 presidential election, she ultimately visited the White House to work alongside the former reality TV star to improve prison reform. Shutterstock  West said on his 2018 album, Ye, that he suffers from bipolar disorder. He later opened up about his mental health struggles on David Letterman’s Netflix show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. “I wouldn’t be able to explain that as much just because, you know, I'm not a doctor,” he said in May 2019. “I can just tell you what I’m feeling at the time, and I feel a heightened connection with the universe when I’m ramping up. It is a health issue.” West added, “This — it’s like a sprained brain, like having a sprained ankle. And if someone has a sprained ankle, you’re not going to push on him more. With us, once our brain gets to a point of spraining, people do everything to make it worse.” Stephen Lovekin/WWD/Shutterstock  The “Stronger” rapper purchased a ranch in Wyoming in November 2019. The pair spent many occasions there with their children and invited their extended family to visit in June 2020. Courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram  After Kardashian sold a stake in her KKW Beauty brand to Coty in June, Forbes confirmed that her net worth had increased to $900 million. West congratulated her via Twitter by noting how “proud” he was of her becoming a billionaire. Before this, Kardashian raved about West’s Yeezy brand making a deal with Gap. “If anyone knows Kanye, they know how much the Gap and Yeezy means to him so this partnership is his dream come true,” she tweeted. “I am so proud of him.” Shutterstock  West announced his run for president in July 2020. Later that month, he made headlines for a series of outrageous statements he made during a campaign rally in South Carolina. At the political event, he claimed that Harriet Tubman “never actually freed the slaves” and “just had the slaves go work for other white people.” He also stated that he “almost killed” daughter North via abortion. A source told Us that Kardashian was “deeply upset with Kanye for talking about their personal life and for making matters that are very personal to them and their family public.” MEGA  After his South Carolina rally, West took to Twitter to post several rambling tweets. In one post, he claimed that Kardashian tried to get a doctor to “lock” him up after the comments he made at the political event. “She’s tried so hard to help him, but now Kim and her family feel as though he’s really crossed a line by talking negatively about them publicly and sharing private family matters with the public,” a source told Us. “She feels helpless at this point.” Shutterstock (2)  After West made more claims about Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, via Twitter in July 2020, the KKW Beauty CEO released a statement about the musician’s struggles with bipolar disorder. “I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy when it comes to his health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health,” she began via Instagram Stories. “Those that understand mental illness or even compulsive behavior know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor. People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgmental and not understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try.” Kardashian went on to call West “brilliant but complicated,” noting he is under a lot of pressure. She added: “Living with bipolar disorder does not diminish or invalidate his dreams and creative ideas, no matter how big or unobtainable they may feel to some. That is part of his genius and as we have all witnessed, many of his big dreams have come true.” After asking for “compassion and empathy,” the reality TV star signed her message, “Kim Kardashian West.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After jetting off to the Dominican Republic together in August 2020, a source told Us that the pair are back on track. “Their vacation definitely helped put things at ease for the time being, but the issues they were dealing with go deeper than that and unfortunately won’t just be solved with a trip,” one source said. “Their marriage definitely faced some hardships and was just hanging on with Kanye not being able to fully be present for their family, but ultimately Kim wants to keep everyone together and work things out for their kids.” According to a second insider, Kardashian and West “agreed” to stop talking about politics while they work on their marriage. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; MEGA  In January 2021, multiple sources confirmed to Us that Kardashian and West were headed for a split. “They have both been living separate lives for many months now. Kim and Kanye haven’t been on the same page for a while now,” a source told Us at the time, noting that the makeup mogul was “done dealing with Kanye’s unpredictable behavior.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband of six years in February 2021, one month after Us reported that she was "done" with their marriage. Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/Shutterstock  Kardashian sought joint legal and physical custody of their four kids and asked a judge to enforce their prenup and terminate the court’s ability to award spousal support. West responded to the filing in April 2021, requesting the same conditions for custody and spousal support that his estranged wife put forth. MEGA  During a June 2021 episode of KUWTK, Kardashian shed some light on the state of her relationship with West after sister Khloé Kardashian noticed her "struggling privately behind [the] camera." After previously getting cagey about her marriage throughout the season, Kim broke her silence. "I just honestly can't do this anymore," she said. "Why am I still in this place where I'm stuck for years? Like, he goes and moves to a different state every year. I have to be, like, together so I can raise the kids. He's an amazing dad, he's done an amazing job. I just think he deserves someone who will support his every move and go follow him all over the place and move to Wyoming. I can't do that. ... I feel like a f–king failure. It's my third f–king marriage. Yeah, I feel like a f–king loser. But I can't even think about that. I want to be happy." E!  In July 2021, the estranged couple reunited with their kids in San Francisco for a private art showing at the Asian Art Museum. “They came in as a normal family who was there to have fun,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “They had a really great time with the kids and everyone looked really happy and in a good mood. The kids were running around and laughing.” Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  Kardashian attended West’s Donda release and listening party in Atlanta in July 2021. The reality star sat in the stadium with the pair’s four little ones and her sister Khloé Kardashian, sharing footage from the arena via social media. At the event, West stood silently as his music played throughout the stadium, including lyrics about his life as a newly single man and “losing my family.” One track featured his late mother’s voice saying, “No matter what, you never abandon your family.” MEGA; Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram  Six months after Kardashian filed for divorce, she gushed over the lessons she learned from West throughout their nearly 10-year romance. "As long as he was true to himself, that taught me so much in the best way [about] just being me and living in the moment," she said on the "We Are Supported By" podcast in August 2021. "You don't have to please everyone. As long as I'm myself and as long as I'm doing it the way that I want to, like, you have one life and you're living it for you. That taught me to just be more confident in myself and truly not care as much of what other people thought." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  West didn't attend the 2021 Met Gala, but he did help his estranged wife choose the controversial Balenciaga look that she wore to the September event. After the big night, the rapper shared a series of photos of Kardashian via his Instagram account. His Yeezy company's official account responded by leaving a goat emoji in the comments of the post. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  When Kardashian made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut in October 2021, she used her monologue to get in a couple of jabs at her ex. "I married the best rapper of all time," she said. "Not only that, he’s the richest Black man in America: a talented, legit genius who gave me four incredible kids. So when I divorced him, you have to know it came down to just one thing: his personality.” She later poked fun at West's 2020 presidential bid in a joke that also targeted Caitlyn Jenner's gubernatorial run. “Now I know we’re divided as a country, but I’d love America to come together, which is I’m here to announce that I’m running for ... I’m just kidding, guys," she quipped. "I’m not running for president. We can’t have three failed politicians in one family.” Rosalind O'Connor/NBC  In October 2021, Kardashian paid West $23 million for his share of the Hidden Hills, California, home they purchased shortly after their wedding. “She has made her life there and it’s her kids’ main home,” an insider previously told Us of the house. “There was never a question — Kim was going to keep the home.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  Amid rumors that the Selfish author had moved on with Pete Davidson, West said that he wanted to get back together with Kardashian. “SNL making my wife say ‘I divorced him’ on TV because they just wanted to get that bar off and I never have seen the papers. We’re not even divorced,” he claimed during an interview with Revolt's "Drink Champs" in November 2021. “So how we — because [it’s] no joke to me, my kids want their parents to stay together. I want their parents — I want us to be together.” That same month, a source exclusively told Us that the Yeezy designer was "hurting" and "not happy" about Kardashian spending time with the comedian. Shutterstock (2) |
| Vanderpump Rules' Scheana, Charli Feud Over Brock's Attempt to Hang a TV Posted: 10 Nov 2021 12:19 PM PST  Where is Rob Valleta when you need him? After fans watched Brock Davies hang a TV for Charli Burnett in only five minutes, the SUR waitress clarified that it wasn’t as successful as expected. “Update on the TV Brock hung up lmao it literally fell at like 4 am we thought someone was breaking in Viewers, who saw Brock, 30, be put to the challenge in a new episode of Vanderpump Rules, took to the comments section, with one writing, "I love it. Oh no u better call ROB." Scheana Shay defended her fiancé’s hard work, replying, “And you knew y'all didn't have the proper tools or anchors for him to do it that day. He got it up quickly and did all the steps for the vlog. It was never secure.” Charli, for her part, laughed off the issue, responding, “Oh god scheana it's a joooookkeee did you sit all night mad about this and we did The Vanderpump Rules newcomer also included a video of Teresa Giudice, from a Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion, explaining that she was making a joke. Brock’s attempt to hang a TV in under seven minutes was a callback to fans who saw Scheana’s relationship with Rob, 39, play out on season 6 of Vanderpump Rules. The singer, 36, who reconnected with Rob after her divorce from Mike Shay, would always praise her then-boyfriend for his handyman skills. After the exes called it quits in 2017, Scheana opened up about having to watch herself be so committed to the TV host on the Bravo show. "Obviously, you can't see every minute of every conversation … I know I look really stupid, and you know what? I was coming off a divorce,” the “Good as Gold” performer explained to her costar Ariana Madix on an episode of her podcast, “Scheananigans,” in March 2018. “I got back with someone who I felt was my soulmate and was the one … You can't fault me for being happy and being in love."  Later that year, Scheana exclusively told Us Weekly that she didn’t want to see red flags when it came to her first relationship post-marriage. "With Rob, there was so many times that things didn't really [seem] right, but I ignored it. I ignored signs, I ignored other opinions," Scheana explained to Us in November 2018. "I was just like, 'No, no, no, this is perfect,' because I couldn't admit that me jumping into a relationship a month after a divorce was a bad idea. I couldn't admit that things weren't perfect. I just wanted everyone to think, 'Oh wow, this is her fairy tale ending, she got divorced and met the love of her life. And everyone lived happily ever after.' And that was not the case." The reality star found love with the rugby player in 2019 and Us confirmed in July that the pair got engaged. Scheana and Brock, who share daughter Summer Moon, 7 months, previously discussed her relationship with Rob. During a December 2019 episode of her podcast, Brock joked, "Seven minutes, thanks, mate. We can touch that one later," before adding, “It's a soft subject for me, for sure." For the Australia native, it was annoying to hear about Rob’s TV hanging accomplishment. "The f–king asshole makes me put up a TV in under 7 minutes, that's all I have to say about him," Brock said. "But he's a good guy." Scheana, for her part, clarified that she gave her ex a little more credit than he might have deserved. "To be clear, the framework was already drilled in the wall," she noted. "He simply took it out of the box, put it on, plugged it in, turned it on in under 7 minutes." |
| Everything Kendra Wilkinson Has Said About Dating Since Hank Baskett Split Posted: 10 Nov 2021 12:06 PM PST Is her heart closed for business? Kendra Wilkinson has been an open book when it comes to her dating life after her split from ex-husband Hank Baskett. The reality star announced in April 2018 that she filed for divorce from the former NFL player after nearly nine years of marriage. The pair share son Hank IV and daughter Alijah. Since their divorce was finalized in February 2019, the Girls Next Door alum hasn’t gotten serious with anyone. She has, however, been very clear about what she doesn’t want. First on that list is former Bachelorette contestant Chad Johnson, to whom she was linked in early 2019 after the duo were spotted getting cozy while out to dinner in Los Angeles. "For the millionth time. I'm not dating right now," she tweeted in January of that year. "I'm basically a f—king virgin." After her best friend Jessica Hall told her about the rumors, the Sliding Into Home author replied, “My vagina is still very closed." "I want to see [Kendra] with a family man because that's all that she wants,” Hall told Us Weekly exclusively in September 2019. “She doesn't want the spotlight or the crazy success. She wants a guy that just wants to go camping and wants to take her and barbecue. She's so simple and I think a lot of people don't realize that about her, but she really wants the ultimate family guy and it's what she's always dreamed of and what she's going to continue to want, so I like that it has not changed and she has not changed." At the time, the Kendra on Top alum was focusing on her kids and career, even as Hall tried to set her up with some eligible bachelors. "I've mentioned a few things here and there," her friend told Us. "I wish I had a family member single, to be honest, so I could make her my real-life sister, but I don't. I mean, my husband does have an identical twin brother, but no." In April 2020, the California native — who was previously linked to philanthropist Donald "DJ" Friese — was spotted with a mystery man in Los Angeles, but a source told Us at the time that it was nothing serious. The insider added that she had been seeing someone that spring, but it was “more so a fling” than a serious relationship. "She wasn't spending all her free time with him and she [wasn't] super optimistic in terms of where their 'relationship' [was] going," the source explained in May 2020. Keep scrolling to read what Wilkinson has said about dating after divorce:  The Kendra on Top alum focused on rebuilding herself nearly one month after her split. “I feel like going on a romantic dinner date by myself and bringing my dildo,” she wrote on her Instagram Story in April 2018. She later tweeted: “I’m going to do it this week I think. I’m going to [wear] a dress, put on makeup and go on a date by myself. Table for one at 8pm. LBD, red wine, maybe some jazz, n then… #mood.” Getty Images  “I am done tweeting about hank out of respect for my kids. Love will always win and he’s a great guy… we will all be fine after this hurdle is over,” the former Girls Next Door star tweeted in June 2018, adding: “I think i just need some d—k.” Getty Images  After some consideration, Wilkinson told her Instagram followers in November 2018 that she had ditched the idea of looking for a significant other. “Been dating myself lately. Getting to know myself and even falling in love,” she wrote. “Love and happiness is real without waiting on someone or something to do it for you. Been taking a lot of patience, empathy, and discipline…. well, except with the d—k head I flipped off on the road the other day…” Courtesy of Kendra Wilkinson/Instagram  The Sliding Into Home author opened up to Us Weekly and other reporters about men reaching out to her amid her divorce. “Honestly, I actually have a lot of text messages,” she said in December 2018. “Guys are hitting me up, but I want nothing to do with it.” She added that she would rather “Netflix and chill with my wine” or “build a computer and do nerdy things and game” than go out. Getty Images  Wilkinson shot down romance rumors in January 2019 after she was spotted holding hands with Bachelorette alum Chad Johnson. “We had a lot to catch up on after about 2 days of her being MIA,” she captioned an Instagram pic of herself and pal Jessica Hall. “Filled her in about these recent annoying rumors and how my vagina is still very closed up.” Getty Images  “Current status: SINGLE MAMA! No man!!” Wilkinson wrote via Instagram in May 2020 alongside a photo of herself with her kids. “Explored a little but nothing yet. Til then gonna keep working on myself and being the best mom and golfer ever." Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images  “The start of my show and the start of filming was [also] the start of my new … journey,” Wilkinson exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2021 of dating on her new show Kendra Sells Hollywood. “Everything just started all at once, including the decision to start dating. It just kinda happened. When those cameras turned on — and I was ready to start my new career — all my confidence just came back all at once. I don't know what happened. It wasn't ego. It was confidence.” The mother of two noted that her Discovery+ series is “all real” and will show her real estate career and love life post-split. “Hopefully I do get to, you know, unfold this new journey and meet someone and love someone and marry someone,” she explained. “I love to be married. I would marry again for sure.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock |
| Onscreen Love to Real Deal! Melissa Benoist, Chris Wood's Romance Timeline Posted: 10 Nov 2021 12:03 PM PST Praise Rao for onset romance! Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood fell in love after costarring on Supergirl, and thankfully, their relationship had a happier ending than their onscreen alter-egos'. The actor joined the CW series in season 2 as Mon-El, a love interest for the leading lady's Kara Danvers (a.k.a. the titular superhero). As their characters' romance blossomed on the show, so too did a spark develop between the portrayers. The duo were first linked in March 2017 after they were spotted at Los Angeles International Airport together. A week later, the twosome confirmed their relationship by showing PDA at the beach in Mexico. Things turned serious in February 2019 when Benoist and Wood announced their engagement. In six months' time, the couple walked down the aisle, making their union official. They waited until November 2019 to share photos from their wedding. "I'm always going to remember looking at you every five minutes on this day knowing both of us were thinking 'how in the world did we get so lucky?'" Benoist gushed via Instagram at the time. "I still don't understand how, but you prove to me every day that I'm one of the damn luckiest out there." The Glee alum briefly opened up about the nuptials during a November 2019 appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden. "It's great," she said of married life. "We had a really, really nice day. It was very special." She added that she didn't remember the highlight of the day, noting: "They don't lie when they tell you it goes like [snaps fingers] that." In March 2020, the Vampire Diaries alum and the Whiplash star surprised fans with news that they were expecting their first child. "A non-canine child is coming to our family very soon!!!" she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her holding up a baby shirt and Wood cradling one of their dogs. "@christophrwood has always been an old dad by nature but now he's going to be a real one!" Benoist and Wood announced the arrival of son Huxley in September 2020. Scroll to revisit Benoist and Wood's relationship, from Supergirl costars to married!  The Waco alum met the Legacies star after he joined season 2 of Supergirl in 2016. Their characters, Kara and Mon-El, dated, spawning the ship name Karamel. Wood left the show after season 3 in 2018. However, Mon-El returned for the series’ 100th episode in February 2020. Bettina Strauss /The CW  After sparking dating rumors, Benoist and Wood confirmed their relationship by kissing while on vacation in Mexico. Spread Pictures / MEGA  The two made their romance Instagram official in May 2017. “Antelopes,” she captioned a photo of them in Arizona’s Antelope Canyon. Courtesy of Melissa Benoist/Instagram  Wood and Benoist proved they were still going strong, making their red-carpet debut as a couple at the 2018 Tony Awards. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Yes yes yes it will always be yes,” the actress wrote via Instagram, announcing their engagement. The Carrie Diaries alum, for his part, captioned his post: “The happiest.” Courtesy of Melissa Benoist/Instagram  Us Weekly confirmed that Benoist and Wood married on September 1 — six months after he popped the question. NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The Patriots Day actress revealed in an Instagram video that she survived an abusive relationship. “Everyone deserves to be loved void of violence, fear and physical harm,” she wrote at the time. Her ex-husband, Blake Jenner, confirmed in an October 2020 Instagram statement that she was referring to their marriage. “I take full responsibility and accountability for the hurt that I inflicted during my relationship with my past partner—emotionally, mentally and yes, physically,” he wrote, claiming that abuse was “inflicted from both ends.” Benoist has yet to address her former Glee costar’s allegations. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Wood and Benoist announced that she was pregnant with their first child together. “The photo is a joke but the news is real…!!!” he captioned an Instagram pic of the Colorado native holding his stomach. Shutterstock  The duo confirmed via Instagram that they welcomed their first child. “Huxley Robert Wood got here a few weeks ago and this little boy is everything,” she captioned a photo of their son’s hand, while Wood wrote of the same pic: “Our son was born his name is Huxley he’s amazing and no it’s probably none of your business xo brb see you in 18 years.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  “Whew boy this is big love,” Benoist captioned an Instagram post of Wood kissing her cheek. “This love wholly accepts me and encourages me to unapologetically be myself, and to unapologetically love myself — whoever that self is day after day. This love challenges me to be a better person and recognize that even when things aren’t easy or pretty, they should always be respectful. This love is the one I was always looking for, and I never should have accepted less.” Courtesy of Melissa Benoist/Instagram  Benoist celebrated Wood’s 33rd birthday with a sweet Instagram tribute. “Happy birthday, sweetheart,” she wrote. “Odds are you won’t see this, but I felt like shouting from the rooftops how wonderful you are and how glad I am you were born.” Courtesy of Melissa Benoist/Instagram  Benoist wrapped up her starring turn on Supergirl with Wood by her side as he reprised his role of Mon-El during the series finale. Although their characters did not reunite romantically, she shared sweet behind-the-scenes photos of herself and her husband from earlier seasons to commemorate the CW show’s end. Courtesy of Melissa Benoist/Instagram |
| Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev: A Timeline of Their Relationship Posted: 10 Nov 2021 12:00 PM PST Dancing their way through life! Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev have been driving fans wild with their whirlwind romance following the professional wrestler's broken engagement to ex John Cena. Nearly seven months after Bella and Cena split for good in July 2018, Us Weekly confirmed that she and the Dancing With the Stars pro are dating, and had been seeing each other for "a while." The pair first met when they were partnered up on season 25 of the reality TV dance competition in 2017. At the time, the Total Divas alum and the Trainwreck actor were still going strong, with Cena even assuming Chigvintsev would be the one to choreograph his first dance with his then-fiancée at their wedding. "As far as dancing, I think he's probably gonna teach me my first dance," Cena told E! News in November 2017. "So hopefully I'll be able to take those tips from him there." After months of playing coy about their relationship, Bella confirmed her romance with Chigvintsev during an episode of Total Bellas in March 2019, and quickly went Instagram official with the dancer the following day. "Well after that season finale During the finale, Bella gushed over her newfound happiness as cameras panned to her jumping on the back of Chigvintsev's motorcycle. "I just feel like this free spirit. Truly like a butterfly out of her cage. I don't know. I have this new level of excitement. I'm just having a lot of fun. And I feel like, the first time ever, I'm focusing on me. It's crazy. I never in my life would've thought that, like, I would've had a lot in common with a Russian," she said. "I'm ready to really explore new things and people and just really see what certain chemistries are all about." Nikki and Chigvintsev welcomed their first child together — a son named Matteo — in July 2020. Scroll down to take a look back at the reality star duo's relationship!  Just partners! When they were on DWTS together, Bella and Chigvintsev were sent home on the seventh night of competition. Getty Images  Multiple sources confirmed to Us that the duo were giving love a shot — and had already been together for a bit of time. The news came nine months after Bella and Cena called off their engagement after six years together, though they briefly reconciled, and split for good in July 2018. MEGA  Bella and Chigvintsev’s newfound romance was first featured on a January 2019 episode of Total Bellas, where the two enjoyed a lunch date together. “The last time I saw Artem, I was in a relationship for so long, so I’m just really excited to see him today,” the WWE alum said in a clip from the show. “You look good,” she told him. “A lot’s happened since I’ve seen you last, which has been a long time.” ABC  Bella told Us that despite having “so much chemistry” with the Russia native, the two were “just friends” amid ongoing relationship speculation. Getty Images (2)  The California native finally confirmed their romance during the Total Bellas season finale, and later posted a sweet picture of the pair locking lips on Instagram. Getty Images  Bella revealed that the two weren’t monogamous just yet. “Yeah, we’re dating. … There’s been a lot of speculation about us … but I’m still dating [other people],” she said on an episode of “The Bellas Podcast” with her sister, Brie Bella. “We’re having fun. He’s showing me L.A.” Getty Images (2)  Chigvintsev went all out for a date night with his love — even whipping up some delicious recipes in the kitchen, which the duo documented on Instagram. While the DWTS pro showed off his skills, his leading lady sat nearby and sipped wine. ABC (2)  Bella and Chigvintsev enjoyed a night of love at Dancing With the Stars pros Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson’s wedding. Getty Images  The duo enjoyed a family-friendly date in Disneyland with Nikki's sister Brie Bella, her brother-in-law, Daniel Bryan, and her 2-year-old niece, Birdie Joe. The WWE star flooded Instagram with pics of the pair enjoying rides such as It's a Small World and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Courtesy of Nikki Bella/Instagram  Bella and Chigvintsev made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2019 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, with the dancer giving the Total Bellas star a kiss on the forehead. Rich Fury/FilmMagic  Chigvintsev and Bella announced in July 2019 that they are officially “boyfriend and girlfriend” after going more than six months without labels. “We’re in a relationship!” he gushed on “The Bellas Podcast.” ROMA / MEGA  In an appearance on “The Lady Gang” podcast in October 2019, Bella spoke candidly about sex with Chigvintsev. “The vagina smiles every time,” she said. ROMA/MEGA  Bella gushed about her man to Us at the Girl Up #GirlHero Awards in October 2019. “He lets me be me,” she said. “The attention of what he gives me with my soul, with my personal life, my business life. Like, I have never met anyone who’s so supportive and I have no fear that he’s ever going to leave me for my imperfections, which is so amazing.” Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Ryan Miller/Shutterstock  Bella revealed that she was “really nervous” to meet Chigvintsev’s parents. “It was the first time Artem saw his parents in five years and his brother. He was so nervous and excited and emotional,” she explained on “The Bellas Podcast.” “They all got really emotional when they saw each other. They cried.” The pair later revealed to Us that the Burn the Floor star taught the TV personality Russian to prepare for the meetup. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The couple announced their engagement two months after the happy moment occurred. “I said yes in France in November!” Bella wrote via Instagram. “We have been trying to keep it a secret but really wanted to share our excitement for the New Year!” Chigvintsev, for his part, gushed: “You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. So excited for what’s to come I love you more then [sic] anything and thank you for saying Yes.” Courtesy Nikki Bella/Instagram  Us confirmed on January 29 that the couple are expecting their first child together. “Say hi to our very strong warrior baby,” Nikki tweeted at the time. “Mama has felt it!” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Nikki called Chigvintsev her “baby daddy” as he cradled her baby bump in a cute pic. Courtesy of Nikki Bella/Instagram  Chigvintsev celebrated his romance with Nikki on Valentine’s Day, writing: “Happy Valentine my love ❤️ I’m so excited what’s a head of us , you are one of a kind and I wouldn’t change a bit, I love you just the way you are 🦄 .” Nikki, for her part, declared her love for her soon-to-be husband as well. “Our relationship isn’t perfect, no ones is, but it’s ours, and I love it! Love doing life with you, even when it gets hard,” she captioned an Instagram post, which featured footage from their trip to Germany. “Thank you for putting up with me lol. I know we are on the right path God has planned for us. Love you my A! ❤️ Broadimage/Shutterstock  Nikki told Us exclusively on the “Watch With Us” podcast that she’s unsure if she’ll take Chigvintsev’s last name when they wed. “I can’t even say my soon-to-be last name,” she previously said. “I always tell him, like, ‘Can you just be Bella? It’s easier!’ I feel like in this day and age, like, come on. The future is female. I kind of like just mine, but we’ll see. He’s very traditional, which I love.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  On the “Big Demi Energy” podcast, Nikki said that she and Chigvintsev have postponed their wedding due to their child’s arrival and the COVID-19 crisis. “I want to make sure the world is in such a clear space,” she shared. “The day I get married, I just want a massive party. I want a bash. I want everything I’ve dreamed of.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Nikki honored Chigvintsev on his 38th birthday with a sweet Instagram tribute. “Happy Birthday My Click!!” she wrote. “@theartemc I love you so much! You are such a bright light in my life. Thank you God for him! Excited for many more birthdays, journeys, travels, and experiences together … and with our baby boy.” Courtesy Nikki Bella/Instagram  Nikki and Chigvintsev’s revealed the sex of their baby during the Total Bellas season finale. E!  Nikki shared an intimate photo from the couple’s pregnancy photo shoot. Francis Cole Cameron/Courtesy Artem/Instagram  During their joint interview with Mini Magazine, Nikki revealed how the pair are gearing up for parenthood. “Artem just got me a Gucci diaper bag and I’m obsessed,” she explained. “I’m definitely going to try and keep my fashion up to par as a mama and this is a good place to start.” She also shared that they “went with a moon and stars theme” for their baby’s nursery, adding: “I wanted something very soothing and meditated and also day-dreamy. I just want my boy to get lost in the stars. We have a lot of gray and blues throughout the nursery and dark wood. It’s super handsome!” Jennica E. Maes/Mini Magazine  Nikki confirmed in August 2020 that the couple welcomed their first child together on July 31, 2020. “Our baby boy is here and we couldn’t be HAPPIER and more in LOVE!” she wrote via Instagram, sharing a photo the pair’s hands entangled with their son’s. “Everyone is safe and healthy.” Courtesy of Artem Chigvintsev/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars pro wished his fiancée a happy 37th birthday on November 21, sharing a pic of the couple on Instagram and writing, "I want to wish the happiest birthday to my beautiful and definitely better other half you are my rock , you have been absolutely incredible as a mom to Matteo and I am so lucky to have you. I want to wish you lots of success, love and happiness and everything you wish for your self. I love you and miss you and can’t wait to see you to celebrate." Courtesy of Artem Chigvintsev/Instagram  Nikki cuddled with Chigvintsev following his Dancing With the Stars win. “Mi casa,” she captioned the social media upload, which translates to, “My home." Courtesy of Nikki Bella/Instagram  Nikki and Chigvintsev revealed their wedding date during the season 6 finale of Total Bellas. “We are going to be getting married the weekend of Thanksgiving 2021!” the bride-to-be announced. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Nikki exclusively told Us that going to couples therapy has been "tremendously" helpful for her relationship. “We don't even have to keep going because it's — I mean, it's good to always have checkups — but all of a sudden, our sessions turned into, like, you just sit there,” she said at the time. “You're like, ‘Oh, I'm really loving right now. Like, there's no problems.’ It's like we didn't know what to talk about.” 007/MEGA  "Happy First Mother’s Day to you my love, it’s crazy to think how fast time flies Teo is nine month old and you’ve been the best mom we both can ask for so attending, loving, caring and determined to be best you can be," Chigvintsev wrote via Instagram alongside photos of Nikki and their son in May 2021. "We love you so so much, may this be the happiest day for you and to many more to come ❤️👼❤️" Courtesy of Artem Chigvintsev/Instagram  The former professional wrestler and her fiancé started to consider planning their fall wedding again after kicking off a home renovation project. "We're building our home right now ... It started, so we're, like, 'It's nice when that process starts because now that planning has come to an end,' and everything you've created now will be starting to come to life," Nikki shared with Us in June 2021. "So we're actually starting to think about wedding planning and it makes it even more fun because I also want a really big bash for all my friends and family because we haven't been around each other for a long time." With Chigvintsev' schedule on DWTS, the twosome managed to settle on a "heavenly" date for their special day. "What we would love to do is the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend because the finals are always the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving and then we thought, 'Oh, Thanksgiving is such a beautiful family time and it's so gorgeous in Napa Valley,'" the Total Bellas star revealed about their nuptial plans so far. "That's where we would want to get married, is in wine country and so for us, it's all so perfect." Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA  The "Bellas Podcast" cohost told Us that she was open to having a second child — but didn't want to rush. "I told Artem ... 'When I'm 39, if we feel so great in life and comfortable and you really want to try and have a little girl or just another one, and I feel that it's right as well, we can do that.' ... I want this time with just my son. I just don't want to have another baby interfere with that right now." Courtesy of Artem Chigvintsev/Instagram  Nikki and her fiancé experienced a "rocky" patch while living apart and working on different projects, she said on her podcast. "[We] had to get back into therapy. You know, distance is really hard. ... Now we're stronger than ever," she explained at the time. Courtesy of Artem Chigvintsev/Instagram |
| Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin's Relationship Timeline Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:52 AM PST Not wasting any time! Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin tied the knot in January 2019 after a whirlwind two-and-a-half-month courtship. The nuptials came amid turmoil in the police officer's personal life stemming from past relationships. Before the country singer's wedding to McLoughlin, she was married to Blake Shelton from May 2011 to July 2015. News of his ex-wife's second marriage came as a shock to the Voice coach. "Blake found [out] about the wedding at the same time as everyone else did," a source told Us Weekly in February 2019, shortly after Lambert announced her new relationship status. Shelton, who has since moved on with Gwen Stefani, mentioned to the No Doubt singer that "the timing of Miranda's announcement of the marriage was certainly curious," according to an insider. However, "just because Miranda got married in a quickie situation doesn't change anything for Gwen and Blake." McLoughlin has a complicated past too. The New York City police officer got another woman pregnant while cheating on his fiancée, Jackie Bruno, his ex's mother, Carol Bruno, claimed in February 2019. "[Brendan] tried to deny it and then begged her to stay with him," she told Us at the time. "She was only going [abroad] for a few months to play [soccer], he was begging her to marry him before she left, even though he knew the girl was pregnant." McLoughlin welcomed a son with Kaihla Rettinger in November 2018, days after he met Lambert for the first time. The Grammy winner previously made headlines for getting close to musician Evan Felker while she was still in a relationship with Anderson East. Two weeks after Lambert split from East in April 2018, Us confirmed that she had moved on with Felker, who was still married to Staci Felker at the time. The duo divorced in August 2018 but later reconciled, welcoming their first child in 2021. Lambert has a history of moving fast in relationships, but she explained that her pace with McLoughlin was actually beneficial for the duo. "We didn't date very long before we got married. And so we sort of got to just really, really, really get to know each other," she said during a SiriusXM interview in February 2021. "It was just us two with no distraction, at my farm outside of Nashville. And so I was really thankful for it because it made us really strong." Scroll to relive Lambert and McLoughlin's hasty romance, from cheating allegations to a quickie wedding.  Lambert and McLoughlin met on November 2 when she performed on Good Morning America, according to Radar Online. The Staten Island, New York, native was stationed at the Times Square area, where the ABC morning show is filmed. Ida Mae Astute/ABC via Getty Images; NY Midtown NYPD/Twitter  Three days after meeting the “Tin Man” songstress, the NYPD officer welcomed his first child, son Landon, with Rettinger. NY Midtown NYPD/Twitter; Allen Berezovsky/WireImage for Fashion Media  Lambert exchanged vows with McLoughlin on January 26 after quietly dating for nearly three months. The newlyweds kept the news a secret for three weeks. Courtesy Busy Phillips/Instagram  “In honor of Valentine’s day I wanted to share some news. I met the love of my life. And we got hitched!” the “House That Built Me” singer announced via Instagram on February 16. “My heart is full. Thank you Brendan Mcloughlin for loving me for … Me.” Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for NARAS  The couple attended the opening night of Aerosmith’s Las Vegas residency, Deuces Are Wild, on April 6 with fellow country singer Gwen Sebastian and a male friend. Al Powers for Park MGM  The Nashville Star alum and her hubby made their red carpet debut at the 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 7. They held tight to each other as she wore a lime-green dress and he sported a classic black suit. Later in the evening, Lambert performed a medley of her hits during the ceremony as Shelton and Stefani watched from the audience. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic  The duo went low-key as they stepped out for a stroll in New York City on April 27. Lambert and her hubby both sported black baseball hats and opted for athleisure ensembles as they walked arm in arm and even stopped to check out some jewelry laid out on a table at one point. BrosNYC/BACKGRID  Lambert and McLoughlin were spotted outside their NYC apartment waiting for an SUV on May 15, surrounded by a handful of luggage. MEGA  The "Masterpiece" singer showed off her husband with a rare Instagram photo of the NYPD officer on May 23. In the post, which was part of a larger gallery with photos of two dogs named Smoke and Bandit, McLoughlin held one pup under each arm with a big grin. "They showed up at the farm last week and we’re bringing them to #CMAFest to get adopted," Lambert captioned the shot. "No vacancy in our Mutt Motel! #FarmLife." Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  The pair enjoyed a date night at Billboard’s Country Power Players event in Nashville on June 4. Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA  McLoughlin supported Lambert on June 6 at her annual Mutt March in Nashville, where she opened up for the first time about becoming a stepmother to his son, Landon. “My stepson is amazing,” she told Extra. “I’m loving that whole phase, and I’ve raised a million dogs, so I feel like I’ve got that part of my womanly/motherly thing full, so this is a whole new journey. It’s great. … I was like, ‘Hey, I got the dogs, you got the kid, we can mix and mingle.’” John Shearer/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACM  The duo were spotted heading to lunch in NYC and taking advantage of the warm weather. Lambert showed off her toned legs in denim shorts, a white tank top and a Boston Red Sox baseball cap. McLoughlin, for his part, wore a baby-blue T-shirt and khaki shorts. LRNYC / MEGA  The couple held hands while walking around the Big Apple on June 13, with Lambert rocking her signature cowboy boots. LRNYC/MEGA  The twosome looked so in love as they ventured out for a meal and some shopping in New York’s West Village on June 28. McLoughlin showed off his ripped biceps in a white tank top that he paired with light-blue shorts and sneakers, while Lambert stunned in oversize sunglasses and a yellow and white polka dot romper. INSTAR Images  The Pistol Annies member showed off her hubby on Instagram on June 28 with a photo of them posing in front of a sunset on a rooftop. “NYPDA,” she captioned the post, adding a blue heart emoji. In the comments section, she wrote that it’s “ridiculous” how good-looking McLoughlin is and called him a “peach.” Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  Lambert cracked a joke about the couple’s race to the altar in a July 2019 interview with Chicago’s 99.5 FM, saying, “They’re not going to let me have eight months off ever again because I get married and do weird s–t.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  After moving in together in Nashville, the couple traveled to New York City, goofing off for photographers and even revisiting the Good Morning America set where their romance began, with McLoughlin hugging GMA cohost Robin Roberts. LRNYC/MEGA  Later in the month, the country star enjoyed Nashville BBQ with McLoughlin and then recorded a video of him doing laundry shirtless. And on July 19, Us Weekly confirmed that McLoughlin was taking a leave of absence from the NYPD, two days before he went shirtless again on vacation in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. MEGA  Lambert Instagrammed her admiration of McLoughlin again in August, sharing a video of him cooking fried chicken. And when a troll commented on the post to say, “It won’t last,” the singer had the perfect response. “Sure won’t!” Lambert replied. “I’m gonna eat every piece of it! Can’t waste chicken!” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Lambert and the cop held hands on August 15 as they walked through New York City alongside Landon, his son from a prior relationship. LRNYC/MEGA  The duo stepped out for the ACM Honors and looked picture perfect as they posed for photos on the red carpet. “To my hot date thanks for joining me on this crazy cool journey,” Lambert captioned an Instagram photo of her and her hubby at the time. Ed Rode/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Lambert shared a touching post on Instagram to mark McLoughlin’s 29th birthday. “Happy Birthday to the man that puts stars in my eyes,” she wrote, adding the hashtag “#foreverandeveramen.” Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  Us confirmed in February 2020 that McLoughlin had retired from the NYPD, seven months after taking a leave of absence. After he was spotted working security at her concerts in 2019, Fox News reported that he is now a member of her security team and was seen checking fans’ bags ahead of meet-and-greets at Lambert’s concerts. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Lambert shared a sweet tribute to McLoughlin via Instagram for his 30th birthday. "Happy Birthday to my sweet husband," she captioned the post. "The man I love so much with the most contagious smile. Brendan you are a light. ❤️ (and I love your obsession with cows🐄) #nyc #dreamboat." Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  McLoughlin made his music video debut in October, starring alongside his wife in her video for “Settling Down.” The Texas native revealed why she asked her husband to be in the video during a live Q&A on YouTube on October 21, saying, “I think we understand why we had him in my video … because he’s really pretty and I needed a video babe and he was there, so I mean, it just worked out.” Vevo  “Got my own little Annie Oakley for Halloween... and the other 364 days a year @mirandalambert 🤷🏽♂️😘,” McLoughlin wrote via Instagram on November 2, reflecting on the couple’s cowboy and cowgirl Halloween costumes. “Country life has this city guy smoking ribs, and I’m not mad about it @traegergrills #citygoescountry #fingerlickinggood.” Courtesy Brendan McLoughlin/Instagram  "Merry Christmas y'all!" Lambert captioned an Instagram collage that showed the couple along with 15 of their pets including "Thelma, Louise, Jessi, Bellamy, Delta, Cher, Tequila, Macaroni, Gibson, Leiani, Sophie, Titan, Ellie , Adriana, Sugar Pie & the chickens in Coop De Ville!" Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  The couple celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary. “2 years hitched!! @brendanjmcloughlin #anniversary,” the country singer captioned a gorgeous photo of the couple via Instagram. McLoughlin posted a smiley and heart emoji in the comments. Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  Lambert and McLoughlin attended the 2021 Grammys together. The musician won Best County Album for Wildcard, and her husband escorted her to the stage before she accepted the award. She thanked him in her speech. Jordan Strauss/AP/Shutterstock  The twosome took the stage in Nashville at the grand opening of Lambert's Casa Rosa Tex-Mex Bar & Cantina, belting out a rendition of "Summer Nights" from 1978's Grease. Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  McLoughlin made a cameo in Lambert’s “Tequila Does (Telemitry Remix)” video, showing off his dance moves and summer tan. The couple finished off the party-themed clip with a tequila kiss. YouTube  Lambert celebrated her husband's 30th birthday with an Instagram tribute. "Gussied up to celebrate this dream boat today! Happy 30th Birthday @brendanjmcloughlin," she captioned a slideshow of photos. "I love you so much. I’m so thankful to have you in my life. Cheers to the next 30 years! #30 #HappyBirthday." Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  The duo crafted the perfect couples costume for Halloween, dressing as Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis' characters from the 1986 movie Top Gun. "Happy Halloween from Charlie and Maverick," Lambert wrote via Instagram alongside several photos of the pair in matching pilot jackets. Courtesy of Miranda Lambert/Instagram  McLoughlin wished his love a happy 38th birthday with a sweet Instagram tribute. "This world became such a better place with you in it," he wrote. "You are a light for those in the dark, a voice for the ones who can’t be heard and most important of all, you’re the most amazing wife day in and day out. I hope today brings you as much joy as you bring to me daily. Happiest of birthdays @mirandalambert ❤️❤️ I love you." Courtesy Brendan McLoughlin/Instagram |
| Bethenny Frankel Donates $10,000 to 9-Year-Old Astroworld Victim Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:34 AM PST Paying tribute. After the fatal tragedy at Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival, at least eight attendees died — and more injured — following a crowd surge. Amid the ongoing investigation into the Friday, November 5, incident, several of the music festival's performers and attendees have shared their support for the victims and their loved ones. "I just want to send out prayers to the ones that was lost last night," the "Sicko Mode" rapper, 30, tearfully explained in a series of Instagram Story videos on Saturday, November 6. "You know, my fans, like, really mean the world to me and I always just really want to leave them with a positive experience and any time I can make out, you know, anything that's going on, I'd just stop the show and, you know, help them get the help they need. I could just never imagine the severity of the situation." The Texas native continued in his post, "Everybody, continue to keep your prayers. I mean, I'm honestly just devastated and I could never imagine anything like this happening." Scott's partner, Kylie Jenner, attended her beau's set shortly before the incident occurred, sharing concert footage via Instagram Story at the time. The pregnant Kylie Cosmetics founder, 24, also took to the social media platform to share her prayers for Astroworld attendees who were impacted by the events. "Travis and I are broken and devastated," the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum wrote in a statement on Sunday, November 7. "My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in any way [sic] by yesterday's events. And also for Travis, who I know cares deeply for his fans and the Houston community. … I am sending my deepest condolences to all the families during this difficult time and will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted." During the "Out West" performer's set at Houston's NRG Park, the crowd rushed the stage, causing a mass accident. "This is a tragic night," Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña said during a news conference on Saturday. "We know that we had at least at least eight confirmed fatalities tonight and we had scores of individuals that were injured here in this event." Peña explained at the time that around 9:00 p.m. the crowd had "began to compress toward the front of the stage," causing panic and injuries. "At the start of the mass casualty incident, when it was triggered … We transferred 17 patients to the hospital," Peña said. "We won't know the cause of death of the eight that were confirmed until the medical examiner has completed his investigation, but we are in the process — Houston Police Department — is sending units to the hospitals to identify these patients." During the show, the "Escape Plan" crooner had paused his performance “three times” to ask what was going on, according to one source. "He asked for everybody in the area to go help them and bring them to the front," an insider told Us Weekly. "As soon as they were made aware of what was happening, they ended the performance in the interest of public safety." Astroworld Festival, which was scheduled to be a two-night event, canceled its Saturday lineup amid the ongoing investigation. "Our hearts are with the Astroworld Festival family tonight — especially those we lost and their loved ones," a social media statement via the event's official Twitter page read. "We are focused on supporting local officials however we can. As authorities mentioned in their press conference earlier, they are looking into the series of cardiac arrests that took place. Thank you to our partners at the Houston Police Department, Fire Department and NRG Park for their response and support." Scroll below to see how Scott, Jenner and his fellow Astroworld performers have paid tribute to the victims:  “We’ve been working closely with everyone to try and get to the bottom of this: City of Houston, HPD, fire department, you know, everyone that [has helped] us figure this out,” he explained in a series of Instagram Story videos. “If you have any information, please just contact the local authorities. Everybody, continue to keep your prayers. I mean, I’m honestly just devastated and I could never imagine anything like this happening. I’m going to do everything I can to keep you guys updated and just keep you guys informed on what’s going on. Love you all.” Courtesy of Travis Scott/Instagram (2)  The Kylie Swim designer shared a statement of support after attending her partner’s concert, writing via Instagram Story, “I want to make it clear we weren’t aware of any fatalities until the news came out after the show and in no world would have continued filming or performing. I am sending my deepest condolences to all the families during this difficult time and will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted.” Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  The “Good Days” songstress, who performed earlier on Friday, tweeted her heartfelt condolences. “Speechless about last night I’m actually in shock n don’t even know what to say … just praying for everyone in Houston especially the families of those that lost their lives,” she wrote on Saturday. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Please have the families of those who we lost yesterday to reach out to @shawnholiday,” the performer captioned an Instagram Story post on Saturday. “I’ll b donating my net compensation to the families of this incident. #Pray4Houston.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Praying for all those we lost and their loved ones. Houston 4ever [three praying hands emojis]” Toliver wrote in a Saturday Instagram Story. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The “Jesus Walks” rapper dedicated his weekly Sunday Service to the “loved ones of Astroworld” one day after the tragedy took place. The prayer service included attendees all dressed in black while beams of light filled the sky. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  "Absolutely heartbroken for the lives who were lost and anyone who was hurt at Astroworld," the KKW Beauty founder shared in a statement via social media on Monday, November 8. "Just like all of you, our family is in shock by the tragedy. We are keeping all of the victims, families and loved ones impacted in our prayers for healing — as well as Travis who we know cares so much about his fans and is truly devastated." RCF/MEGA  Days after the concert, Drake, who performed at Astroworld, broke his silence. ”I’ve spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. I hate resorting to this platform to express an emotion as delicate as grief but this is where I find myself," he wrote via Instagram. “My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for all of them, and will be of service in any way I can. May God be with you all." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "Houston is my hometown. It has a special place in my heart. I feel terrible. Whatever we can do, I want to help," the 26-year-old rapper told Entertainment Tonight at Glamour’s Women of the Year on Monday, November 8. "I want to support. Always. That's my duty. That's what I gotta do. And we're just sending prayers and we're sending condolences. And we're sending positive energy to everybody and their family." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  “I’m still at a loss for words over the news from Astroworld,” the model, who attended the concert alongside sister Kylie, wrote in a statement via Instagram Story on Monday, November 8. “I’m truly broken for the families that have lost loved ones and my prayers go out to everyone involved. Sending everyone who has been affected all of my love and wishing them strength during this incredibly devastating and sensitive time." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Lauren Bushnell Tells Husband Chris Lane He’s ‘Aging Like Fine Wine’ Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:33 AM PST Three years after Bachelor viewers watched Lauren Bushnell get engaged on national television, the former flight attendant confirmed that she was set to be married again — and this time, she headed to the altar with country singer Chris Lane. Bushnell shared the happy news on Instagram on June 18, 2019, as she praised her future husband. "I can't stop smiling "PS he wrote me a song The pair married in Nashville in October 2019, after less than a year together. The Oregon native was previously engaged to Bachelor season 20 star Ben Higgins, whose proposal to her was telecast in the season's March 2016 finale. Higgins and Bushnell then starred in the spinoff show Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After? before ending their engagement in May 2017. That July, Bushnell started dating Devin Antin, but she and the real estate investor split in August 2018. Four months before calling it quits, she watched Lane perform at Stagecoach and even went backstage to hang out with him. She was attending the music festival with Antin, but he was not backstage during Bushnell's meet-and-greet with her future husband. All those romantics ups and downs are history, though, now that she and the "I Don't Know About You" crooner heard wedding bells. Scroll down to revisit the couple's relationship timeline, starting with one of their first public outings.  Us Weekly confirmed the duo were dating after they got close on the BMI Country Music Awards red carpet in November 2018. “Chris had his arm around Lauren as they walked onto the red carpet and they posed together,” an onlooker told Us at the time. “Lauren was standing front row during Chris’ performance.” Leah Puttkammer/FilmMagic  Before he started dating Bushnell, Lane dated another Lauren B. — namely, Lauren Barr, another contestant from The Bachelor season 20. “Chris was dating LB right before Lauren,” a source told Us in November, adding that Bushnell had called Barr a couple of days prior “to tell her that they were together.” Getty Images (2); Sjodin/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images via Getty Images  Lane stoked engagement rumors in January 2019 when he raved about his “great day on the course with [his] potential future father-n-law,” i.e. Bushnell’s father. (“Y’all, just so you’re aware, I’m not engaged,” the singer later clarified in his Instagram Stories.) Courtesy of Chris Lane/Instagram  At the 2019 ACM Awards in April, Lane told Entertainment Tonight he was “working on” a proposal to Bushnell. “Don’t tell her that, though,” he joked at the time. Ethan Miller/Getty Images  The couple took a romantic trip to Saint Barthélemy in May 2019, and enjoyed the Caribbean waters, swimming with sea turtles, and trying their hand at stand-up paddle boarding. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell  Lane made good on his proposal promise on June 16, 2019, popping the question at his future wife’s family home in Oregon. John Shearer/WireImage  “Do not expect a long engagement,” a source told Us in June 2019. “They want to start a family sooner rather than later.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Bushnell announced in August 2019 that they adopted a dog and purchased a home in Nashville. “It’s without shock to anyone who knows me well but, we have decided to make Cooper a permanent part of our family,” she wrote via Instagram. “So happy we get to love you Coop- now that we have adopted you I’ll start working on your dad and finding you a brother/sister, but for now it’s the 3 of us! Oh! And!! WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  The twosome celebrated their impending wedding at an engagement party in his native North Carolina in September 2019. “It’s been an incredible year in my career as well as my personal life,” he shared on Instagram. “Took the weekend off to celebrate our engagement in Kernersville with both of our families!! I’m a lucky lucky man!” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  Lane and Bushnell tied the knot in Nashville in October 2019. Bachelor Nation alums Amanda Stanton, Emily Ferguson, Haley Ferguson and Jen Saviano were among the famous faces in attendance. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  A month after tying the knot, the newlyweds attended the Country Music Association Awards in November 2019. “It felt different walking the red carpet as a married couple, in the best way” the crooner told Us exclusively at the time. “We knew we really liked each other when we came to the CMAs together last year, but this time around it’s so special to step on the red carpet with someone I love so dearly and introduce her now as my wife.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Ahead of the couple’s first married Christmas together, Lane told Us about his plans with his new wife and where they’d be spending the holidays. “This year, we won’t be starting any new traditions, however, our goal is to have both of our families in Nashville next Christmas in hopes of making that a new Christmas tradition,” the singer said in December 2019. “I’ve always loved family time during the holidays, but it makes it even more special to have the girl I love right by my side.” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  “Goes to Mexico, wears a flannel. 🇲🇽 Vacation Chris really sticking to his roots,” the former reality star captioned a photo from the duo’s Mexican vacation in February 2020. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  In March 2020, Lane revealed that the coronavirus quarantine had only strengthened his bond with Bushnell. “I think going through a challenging time can bring people closer together or drive people apart,” the North Carolina native told Us. “I think for us, we’ve realized just how lucky we are to have each other during a time of uncertainty and it has definitely brought us even closer!” Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  The “Hold You Tonight” singer and his wife aren’t planning on kids just yet, but he said “when it happens, it happens.” Although Lane told Us in May 2020 that he doesn’t know “if we’re completely ready for that yet,” he explained that “when it does [happen], it’ll be the right time.” When it comes to the number of little ones, Lane said he’s good with two, but the Oregon native has three siblings, so her number is higher. “She probably wants a lot from what I’ve heard,” he added. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell Lane/Instagram  The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary in October 2020. The Bachelor alum shared two photos of the happy couple on Instagram, while her husband posted a five-minute video of their nuptials and wrote, "Happy anniversary @laurenlane I can't believe it's been a year!! Love you Here's to getting old and grey together." Bushnell shared the post on her Stories and wrote, "This video still makes me cry." Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  The Bachelor alum announced in December 2020 that she was pregnant with the couple's first child. "A dream Except I’m not dreaming. I’m wide awake,” Bushnell captioned an Instagram video of her baby’s ultrasound. “Holding your dads hand, watching you dance around in my belly. Listening to your little heart beat. My new favorite sound. A miracle. New life. Our sweet baby. Thank you Jesus! All the glory belongs to You." The "Big, Big Plans" singer also shared the video and wrote, "Prayer works! Hope you look like your Mama." Al Wagner/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  One month after revealing their pregnancy news, the twosome announced that they're expecting a son. "Sweet baby BOY, we cannot wait to meet you! I already love you so much! 💙💙💙," Bushnell wrote via Instagram in January 2021 alongside footage from the day they found out the baby's sex with her family. "I’ve truly never seen Chris/my brothers so excited!" Courtesy Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  The couple enjoyed a babymoon in January 2021 amid Bushnell’s first pregnancy. "Honeymoon/Babymoon all rolled up into one. love you ," she captioned a post filled with several photos from their getaway. Photo by Delaney Royer  The couple welcomed their son, Dutton, in June 2021. Courtesy of Lauren Bushnell/Instagram  “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!! Aging like a fine 🍷 Dutton and I love you so much,” the Oregon native captioned a gushing birthday tribute to her spouse via Instagram in November 2021, sharing a snap of him cradling their son. Courtesy of Lauren Lane/Instagram |
| Matt James' New Book Details What Didn't Make the Cut on 'The Bachelor' Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:12 AM PST  Starting a new chapter! Matt James is ready to reintroduce himself with his upcoming memoir, First Impressions: Off-Screen Conversations with a Bachelor on Race, Family, and Forgiveness. “It’s about a lot of the things that I wanted people to know about myself that didn’t make the final product [of The Bachelor],” the ABC Food Tours founder, 29, told Us Weekly exclusively on Tuesday, November 9, at Kyle Richards and Kathy Hilton‘s Amazon Holiday Hosting Soirée in Brooklyn. “There’s a lot that needed to be shared … but I want a chance to share a little bit more of who I am and put context to a lot of the things that we scratched the surface of.” James announced the project via Instagram earlier this month, describing it as being “MY story, unedited.” He told Us on Tuesday that he’s “very excited” for fans of the franchise to get the full picture of his life when the book hits shelves in May 2022. The former athlete was named the first Black Bachelor in June 2020, which came as a shock to some viewers, who mostly knew him as Tyler Cameron‘s BFF. While James was initially in the running to appear on Clare Crawley‘s season 16 of The Bachelorette, he didn’t make the final cut of suitors. His search for The One came to an end in March and was jam-packed with drama surrounding front-runner (and eventual winner) Rachael Kirkconnell. The pair briefly split as the Georgia native, 25, faced backlash for her past racially insensitive actions, hashing things out with Emmanuel Acho during the emotional After the Final Rose special. (The graphic designer issued several public apologies amid the controversy.)  The twosome have since reunited — and seem to be stronger than ever. Before James was eliminated from season 30 of Dancing With the Stars in October, his girlfriend was one of his fiercest supporters. “I couldn’t imagine being out there without her being there,” James gushed on Tuesday, adding that he was “honored” to compete on the ABC series with pro Lindsay Arnold. “She came to every performance, she was picking me up from practice. She was a rider.” As for whether he thinks Kirkconnell could handle the pressure of DWTS, he told Us, “I would love for Rachael to do it. She can do whatever she puts her mind to, and if she wanted to dance, she would knock it out of the park.” While his final bow in the ballroom caused confusion among fans because of judge Len Goodman‘s controversial tiebreaker vote, James is still “cool” with the remaining season 30 cast members. “You really become a part of that community when they invite you in to be a part of Dancing With the Stars,” he said, hinting at his return to the studio for the season finale. “I’m gonna be upset about everybody leaving because I love everybody. … You’ve got a bunch of talented pros and stars, so I’m interested in seeing how everything shapes up. There’s a bunch of people who can take that mirrorball [trophy] home and I think everyone’s going to be upset [when] people go home who they think had a shot to [win] it.” With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| 'You' Cast's Dating Histories Through the Years Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:00 AM PST Love can be messy, but luckily for the cast of You, their offscreen relationships aren’t as rocky as those of their characters. The drama premiered on Lifetime in September 2018, starring Penn Badgley, Ambyr Childers, Elizabeth Lail and more. Based on Caroline Kepnes‘ novel of the same name, season 1 followed Joe Goldberg (Badgley) as he went to extreme lengths to pursue a relationship with aspiring writer Beck (Lail). At first, the series didn’t take off, but it picked up a major following when it moved to Netflix. Season 2 dropped on the streaming platform in December 2019, and the following month, a third season was confirmed. The Easy A actor thinks "there's value" in Joe not being a traditional romantic lead, he told IndieWire in December 2019. “I mean … I think a lot of what we talk about, the way they talk about love, in pop culture and as long as it ever has been pop culture, is actually quite distorted and sometimes — if not most of the time — has nothing to do with true love. Because true love is something that can be expressed between many different kinds of people, not just people who are romantically interested.” The MOTHXR musician continued, “I think a lot of times what we’re talking about when we say ‘love’ is actually lust. There’s nothing inherently wrong with lust, but I mean, it obviously doesn’t always compel us to do the best thing.” You isn’t Badgley’s first experience starring in a wildly popular series. He portrayed outsider Dan Humphrey on Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2012 and had plenty of fans swooning with his brooding performance. He even sparked a romance with costar Blake Lively, who played his onscreen love interest Serena van der Woodsen. “I remember there was one point where we were just afraid of how our personal lives overlapping our work life could be perceived by our bosses,” Lively told Vanity Fair in 2017. “[But then] we were like, ‘Oh no, that’s exactly what they want.’ They wanted us all to date. … They wanted that, because then it fed their whole narrative. People could buy into this world.” The duo ultimately went their separate ways in 2010, continuing to work together on the CW series. He went on to marry Domino Kirke in Brooklyn in 2017. After suffering multiple miscarriages, the couple welcomed their first child together in the summer of 2020. Kirke is also the mother of son Cassius from a previous relationship, and the little one has a solid relationship with Badgley. “He doesn’t have to be ‘dad’ so he can have more fun with him,” she told Us Weekly exclusively in October 2019. “It’s really nice. The stepparent thing is definitely uncharted territory for me ’cause I didn’t grow up with one, but … he takes care of him really well.” Production on season 3 of You was paused amid the coronavirus pandemic, but in February 2021, Badgley and his costars returned to set. Scroll down to see the cast’s dating histories through the years:  The Gossip Girl alum dated Lively from 2007 to 2010 before he moved on with Zoë Kravitz in 2011. The duo called it quits in 2013. One year later, Badgley sparked a romance with Kirke, whom he wed in 2017. They welcomed a son in August 2020. Patrick Lewis/Starpix/Shutterstock  The Once Upon a Time actress married longtime love Nieku Manshadi in April 2021. The couple, who met at a Brooklyn party, got engaged in August 2020. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  In October 2019, the Dollface star welcomed her daughter, Atlas, with partner of two years Matte Babel. She was previously linked to Jimmy Butler and Pretty Little Liars costar Keegan Allen. Brian Ach/AP/Shutterstock  In 2009, the actress exchanged vows with producer Randall Emmett. They welcomed two daughters — London and Rylee — before splitting in April 2015, and their divorce was finalized two years later. Emmett moved on with fiancée Lala Kent, with whom he shares daughter Ocean. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Based on his social media activity, the New Jersey native, who played bad-boy Benji in season 1, appears to be single. He was previously linked to actress Kelli Garner in the mid-2000s. Marion Curtis/StarPix/Shutterstock  The '90s hunk married model Rebecca Romijn in September 1998, but six years later, they called it quits. More than a decade after his divorce was finalized in March 2005, Stamos got engaged to actress Caitlin McHugh. They tied the knot in February 2018 and welcomed their son, Billy, two months later. Scott Kirkland/Shutterstock  The Pennsylvania native, who plays Love Quinn, prefers to keep her private life separate from her career. In November 2021, Us confirmed that Pedretti and You costar Dylan Arnold were dating after keeping their relationship "under wraps for a few months." Scott Kirkland/Shutterstock  The You season 2 actress has been linked to teen stars, including Shazam actor Asher Angel and Jacob Sartorius, but appears to be enjoying the single life. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Nef, who starred as one of Beck's classmates in season 1, has written candidly about her dating life in the past, but doesn't seem to be in a relationship. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Peter Gallagher's daughter appeared on season 1 of the thriller as Beck's friend Annika. The Tony nominee frequently shares photos of her friends and promotes her music, but no significant other has graced her social media. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Batwoman star, who played Lynn on season 1, is currently focused on self-love. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Hot Seat actress was rumored to be dating You season 2 costar James Scully, but the fan theories proved to be untrue. Broadimage/Shutterstock  In November 2014, the Accepted star told Glamour that he had been married for three years but preferred "to keep it private." He publicly came out as gay during a 2015 episode of "The Nerdist Podcast." His husband, Richard DiBella, is a production designer. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  When asked whether his work reflected his life off screen, the openly gay actor told Glamour in December 2019, "I play a lot of psychopaths and drug addicts, so I guess I hope not." He also noted that he doesn't "really" have a type, seemingly declaring his single status. 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| Bachelorette Michelle Young Shares the Key to a 'Beautiful Relationship' Posted: 10 Nov 2021 11:00 AM PST  Knowing what she wants! After calling out her suitors for ignoring her during a group date, Michelle Young shared her simple tips for having a successful relationship. "Vulnerability is the not-so-secret password to a beautiful relationship," the Minnesota native, 28, tweeted during the Tuesday, November 9, episode of the Bachelorette. As the episode continued, the fifth grade teacher opened up about feeling unseen when several of the men vying for her seemed more focused on the group date's slumber party activities than on bonding with her. In a confessional, the former basketball player even likened the sense of feeling ignored to her experience being the "token Black girl" growing up. "I was caught off-guard a little bit by the fact that I pretty much had to call the guys over," she expressed to the cameras. "I’m upset. Now that the boys are going to be competing against each other instead of making small moments with me during the group date.” The Bradley University alum later told a few of the contestants at the date's afterparty how hurt she felt by their lack of effort in their relationships with her. "I always said I’m going to be 100 percent transparent with you, and as much as I wish I would’ve left today’s group date feeling excited and great, that honestly wasn’t the case,” Michelle explained. "Last week during the poetry date, you heard me read a poem about not being seen. I was oftentimes the only person of color in my classroom. I wasn’t asked on dates. And if I’m being completely honest with you, I feel like I’m putting in so much effort to make small moments with you guys, but I don’t necessarily feel like that’s being reciprocated. And that doesn’t mean that I need these massive romantic gifts or gestures, I honestly just want, like, a 'hello' during the date." After her confession, Olumide "Olu" Onajide impressed the Bachelor season 25 runner-up when he tearfully expressed his disappointment in himself and noted that he saw his sisters go through similar experiences growing up. The IT analyst, 27, later earned the coveted group date rose following their vulnerable conversation. While the group date may not have been ideal, Michelle rewarded contestants Martin Gelbspan and Rick Leach with roses after they each opened up about their upbringings on their one-on-one dates. Michelle previously described feeling unseen during the November 2 episode of the ABC reality series. "I blamed my singleness on being a late bloomer but I knew that wasn't right," she explained in a poem. "I was never the girl invited to cute dates at the apple orchard in the fall. I was the girl picked last for prom but the first for basketball." The Bachelorette airs on ABC Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. |
| Vanessa Hudgens Is in ‘Vacation Mode' With Boyfriend Cole Tucker Posted: 10 Nov 2021 10:58 AM PST Making memories! Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker have enjoyed documenting their growing romance through cute photos on social media. The pair first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted holding hands in November 2020, less than one year after her split from longtime love Austin Butler. At the time, Hudgens got honest about what she was looking for when it came to a partner. "Your girl's open. I feel like at the end of the day, it's just about having similar fundamentals and wanting the same things," the Powerless alum told Entertainment Tonight. "I am not picky, really." Hudgens added: "I know what I want and I'm like, if someone comes into the picture and can give me all those things, then great. It doesn't matter if they're in the public eye or not. If anything, I prefer them not to be, but we'll see." The couple went Instagram official in honor of Valentine’s Day the following year. The same month, Tucker discussed his commitment to the High School Musical star during an MLB spring training interview. "I got a girlfriend and she's cool. She's awesome, I love her," he told reporters in February 2021. "But I don't want it to be, 'Oh, Cole's dating Vanessa … ' I don't want it to be treated any differently than Mitch [Keller] having his wife down, or Ke'Bryan [Hayes] having his girlfriend come down. She's great. She'll be around. You will see her, but you saw the headline, it is what it is." As their relationship continued to get more serious, Hudgens revealed how the duo first formed a connection. “Me and Cole met on a Zoom meditation group. Very random, yes,” the Princess Switch star told Entertainment Tonight in April 2021. “Zoom, you’ve got to love it.” Hudgens believed her romance with the shortstop was something special, adding, “He’s just kind of perfect for me. I am [happy]. I really am. I think that it’s also so important to stay grateful for everything that you have in life. I’ve been making that a priority, and I feel like it’s just been making magic happen all the more.” One month later, Hudgens elaborated on how she made the first move when she originally met the pro athlete. "If I want something or someone, I'm going after them," she said during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in May 2021. "I fully just slid into his DMs and was like, 'Hey, it was nice to meet you.' So I think there is no shame in making the first move." Hudgens previously dated Zac Efron from 2006 to 2010. The Gigi performer later moved on with Butler in 2011, and nine years later, Us Weekly confirmed the duo had called it quits. Scroll down for all the cutest pics that Hudgens and Tucker have shared on social media:  The couple made their romance Instagram official with a photo of them kissing. "It’s you, it’s me, it’s us. @cotuck,” Hudgens captioned the Valentine's Day post. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "Release the good," Tucker wrote alongside an Instagram photo of the duo smiling. That same he said he loved Hudgens in his first interview amid their romance. Courtesy of Cole Tucker/Instagram  The "🌞Sun Girl and Moon Boy🌝" posed together on a tropical vacation. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "This makes me happpyyyy," the Disney alum gushed alongside a photo of her laughing as she sipped from a hollowed-out pineapple next to her boyfriend. Tucker commented, "Smells good," to which Hudgens responded, "@cotuck my ear taste good too?" Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Spring Breakers star sent love "from me and my tree” during a sweet getaway with the MLB star. That same month Hudgens revealed that she met Tucker in a virtual setting. “Me and Cole met on a Zoom meditation group. Very random, yes,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “Zoom, you’ve got to love it.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "My precioussss," the actress captioned a compilation of adorable Instagram selfies from that month. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens wished her "big man" a happy birthday on July 3rd, gushing, "👑✨🤟🏽your magic ✨Go suns. Go us. 🧡💜✨." Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Sucker Punch actress shared a collection of moments from her boyfriend's baseball game via Instagram. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "Missing you," the actress captioned a pic of the pair kissing in late July. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "Go 3 ⚾️🥰," Hudgens captioned a series of photos where she visited her boyfriend at a game. The Disney alum kissed the athlete on the cheek for good luck in one of the Instagram pics. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens took to social media to show off her "perfect" day with Tucker and friends. In one Instagram photo, the Bad Boys For Life star blew a kiss to the camera. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  "We're just, like, the same, we're very similar,” Hudgens told Entertainment Tonight as to why Tucker is her perfect mate. “We're such weirdos, it's wonderful.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens told Shape that things are going “better than I could have dreamed of” with the athlete, gushing, “My relationship with myself is something I value deeply, even if things don't always go the way I expected.” She added, “For instance, my mom got married at 25, so I always thought I was going to be married at 25. That didn't happen. But I'm in such an amazing, healthy relationship, so it doesn't matter.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Despite conflicting schedules, a source exclusively told Us that Hudgens and Tucker are “going strong” one year later, adding, “They try to plan fun dates when their schedules allow, but when they’re not together, they certainly FaceTime and talk all the time. They really make a cute couple.” Earlier that month, the pair hit a golf course together as the former Disney Channel star teased via Instagram, “Me? Sporty? That’s spoooooky.” Courtesy Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The duo attended the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco in matching Star Wars costumes. "Haaappppyyyy Halloweeeeen," Hudgens wrote via Instagram alongside photos of the pair in their Grogu outfits. "Best. Weekend. Ever." Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram |
| Chrishell and Jason's Romance Won't Be Part of 'Selling Sunset' Season 4 Posted: 10 Nov 2021 10:46 AM PST From coworkers to costars to friends to dating! Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim had serious history before taking their relationship to the next level in 2021. The soap star met Jason and his twin brother, Brett Oppenheim, when she started working for The Oppenheim Group in 2018. During her first year at the agency, the group, which also includes Christine Quinn, Heather Rae Young, Maya Vander and Mary Fitzgerald, started filming the Netflix reality show Selling Sunset. When the pair met, Stause had recently married Justin Hartley. The actress and the This Is Us star split in November 2019 while she was filming season 3, with Stause alleging she found out about the divorce petition via text message. "Because of the crazy way in which this went down, people want answers, and I f—king want answers," she told Fitzgerald on the 2020 season of the show. "I know people are saying we were only married two years, but it's like, we were together for six years. … In a fight, that's his go-to, you know? Like, 'I'm out, I'm out.' I hate that kind of impulsive stuff, but I always just thought, you know, that's just an issue that we work through it." Following the divorce, Stause competed on Dancing With the Stars and was dragged into partner Gleb Savchenko's messy split from his now-ex Elena Samodanova in November 2020. Both Stause and Savchenko denied that their relationship was anything but professional at the time. The real estate agent did, however, briefly date fellow professional dancer Keo Motsepe. They split in February 2021 after a few months of dating. "Keo was caught in a web of lies," a source told Us at the time. "He's not denying the fact that he lied to her and is truly ashamed about something he did. … He genuinely loved her but made a big mistake. I don't see them getting back together." Although he didn't directly address the split, Motsepe told Entertainment Tonight in May 2021, “Everything that happens in life, people deal with things differently, and I deal with things differently. So I think for me personally, with everything in my life, I [turn to] music or dance, it just depends on the feeling at the moment." Fast-forward to the summer of 2021 — while the cast was seemingly taking a break from filming seasons 4 and 5 — Stause and Jason announced they are dating. "Chrishell and I became close friends and it has developed into an amazing relationship," he told Us Weekly. "I care about her deeply and we're very happy together." Scroll through for a timeline of Stause and Jason's relationship:  Stause joined The Oppenheim Group in 2018 years after she got her real estate license. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Selling Sunset started streaming on Netflix in March 2019. During season 1, Stause was still with Hartley, who never appeared on screen, and fans learned about Jason’s past with Fitzgerald. “I don’t give her special treatment,” he told Good Housekeeping about his working relationship with Fitzgerald after their split. “I understand that there can be frustrations from other agents because they see that Mary is being involved in and brought on to many of my listings. While I don’t share the financials with everyone because that’s confidential, I think that everyone would admit based on just the obvious work that she’s done, that she’s bringing more money into this brokerage and selling more properties than anyone else.” Netflix  After dating Fitzgerald prior to Selling Sunset, Jason told Page Six in May 2021 that dating another costar “probably wouldn’t be an epic idea.” He added, “It’s not that I’ve taken a step back from dating — it’s not on my priority list to be honest. And no, that wouldn’t be a priority for me. I think that would be complicated.” ITV/Shutterstock  Stause and Jason went public with their romance in July 2021 during a group trip to Italy with Fitzgerald and her husband, Romain Bonnet, and Jason’s brother, Brett, and his girlfriend, Tina Louise. “Nothing makes me more excited than to see two of my closest friends together and making each other so happy!” Fitzgerald commented via Instagram. Bonnet added, “So happy for you guys! Finally people will stop with Jason and Mary hopefully.” Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  After making her relationship with Oppenheim public, Stause revealed that he was the person who sent her a lavish display of flowers and balloons for her 41st birthday earlier in the month. "Annnnd now that you guys know … thank you SO much @jasonoppenheim 🥰🥰🥰," she wrote via Instagram, editing the caption on a photo that showed her posing with the brightly colored flowers. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  After visiting Italy, the pair spent one night in London and enjoyed a romantic dinner. Courtesy Chrishell Stause/Instagram  In August 2021, the duo made their red carpet debut, posing for photos at the Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings premiere in Los Angeles. Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple enjoyed their first New York Fashion Week together at the Bronx and Banco runway show on September 8. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  "So proud of you!!" Stause gushed in an Instagram Story as her beau took the stage at The Hollywood Reporter's Power Brokers event. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  The realtors were all glammed up for a formal date night on September 29 with several of their Netflix costars. Stause shared snaps from the evening via Instagram, including one of her beau nuzzling her neck. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  Stause shared a throwback photo of herself and her boyfriend taken during their summer trip to Italy. "I like my snacks with a little salt and pepper on them 😜😜," she captioned the sweet selfie. "#TBT #ItalyThrowback #HeightAintNothingButaNumber." Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram |
| Why Jamie Lynn Spears Couldn't Tell Sister Britney About Her Teen Pregnancy Posted: 10 Nov 2021 09:38 AM PST  Sharing her truth. Jamie Lynn Spears is gearing up to share her story as a former child star and a teen mom in her forthcoming memoir, Things I Should Have Said. In the 30-year-old Sweet Magnolias star's autobiography — which is set for a January 2022 publication date — she candidly opens up about how she discovered she was pregnant with daughter Maddie, now 13, and how her older sister, Britney Spears, learned of the pregnancy reveal. "My team believed everyone outside of the inner circle was a potential threat," the Zoey 101 alum claimed in the book, which was excerpted by People on Tuesday, November 9. "They went so far as hiding my pregnancy from my sister, claiming, 'It’s too risky to tell Britney about the baby.' I needed her more than ever and she wasn’t able [to] help me in my most vulnerable time. Britney’s condition was spiraling into something more concerning." Jamie Lynn noted that her team and family were "concerned" about the 39-year-old Mickey Mouse Club alum's alleged instability at the time, claiming she was "untrustworthy." The Mississippi native continued, "I went along with what my team told me to do because I was a minor and didn’t want to create any more issues. Britney learned of the pregnancy when the article was released. To this day, the hurt of not being able to tell my sister myself lingers." At the time of the former Nickelodeon star's pregnancy, the "Circus" performer made headlines after a public breakdown led her to temporarily lose custody of sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden, 15, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline. A conservatorship over her estate and person was then established in February 2008, controlled by father Jamie Spears. (A legal case regarding the status of the conservatorship is currently ongoing.) Elsewhere in the book excerpt, the All That alum further explained that throughout her pregnancy, she was determined to move out of her parents’ home and raise her baby on her own, remaining separated from both them and the "Toxic" songstress. "Britney was in the midst of her own crisis, and because we were isolated from each other, our communication was nonexistent," Jamie Lynn wrote. "My family denied my attempts to be independent and left me with no other choice than to threaten to file for emancipation with the courts. I spent days agonizing with my pending decision. But I followed my gut and instructed my new lawyer to go ahead and draw up the petition. … Simultaneously, my sister was experiencing her own breakdown, and media speculation about her wellness and our family already had the paparazzi swarming. Everyone involved with my saga reluctantly agreed that we needed to do what was best to avoid any more negative media attention." Jamie Lynn first announced in 2007 that she and boyfriend Casey Aldridge were expecting, though was nervous to tell her parents the news. "You have your first love, or what you call love in high school. You think it's forever, and then oh, my gosh, I'm pregnant," she told Nylon in October 2020. "'I am mortified to have to tell my parents this and my family this.' … That was all I was thinking about: 'These are the people I love that I have to tell, and also, I'm pregnant. There's a human being growing inside of me, and I'm so young, I'm almost a baby myself.'" Shortly after Maddie's birth, Jamie Lynn — fresh off the success of Zoey 101 — expressed her desire to "hide away for a little bit" as she raised her little one. "I got me a little house," she told the magazine at the time. "I put a big gate up around it, and I was like, 'I'm going to stay here, raise my baby and figure this out because this is real life. I've put myself in this situation, I'm not condoning it or saying it's right, but these are the cards that I have to play.' And I tried to do the best that I could." The actress and Aldridge, 32, eventually split in 2009 before she later wed Jamie Watson in March 2014. The couple welcomed daughter Ivey, now 3, in 2018. The Nickelodeon alum previously announced her memoir in October, writing via Instagram, "I can't believe I finally finished writing my book!!! 'THINGS I SHOULD HAVE SAID' has been in the works for quite a longggg time now. But there was a lot of personal work and healing that had to happen before I could share my truth the proper way. I've spent my whole life believing that I had to pretend to be perfect, even when I wasn't, so for the first time I am opening up about my own mental health, because this process challenged me to have to be painfully honest with myself, and face a lot of hard things, that I normally would have just glossed right over, like I was taught to." Things I Should Have Said is set to be released on January 18, 2022. |
First thing I'll be talking about this Wednesday," she captioned a picture of herself planting a kiss on her beau's cheek at the time.
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