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- Jennifer Lopez Seemingly Gives Subtle Nod to Ben Affleck in 'Cozy' Pic
- Oliver Hudson Hits the Slopes With 2 Sons on Family Colorado Trip
- All the Feels! Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's Friendship Through the Years
- Jaden Smith Reveals He’s Gained 10 Lbs After Family Intervention
- Olivia Jade: Tom Felton Slid Into My DMs — But I 'Didn't Get' His Joke
- Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid’s PDA-Filled Romance Before Split
- Tiffany Haddish and Common’s Relationship Timeline
- Royal Family’s Merriest Holiday Cards Through the Years
- Congressional Panel Launches Investigation After Astroworld Tragedy
- Aly & AJ's Dad Hospitalized for COVID-19 After Voicemail 'Alarmed' Them
- Why Tiffany Haddish Is 'Disappointed' in Ex Common's Breakup Explanation
- It’s Over! Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid Split, Go 'On a Break' After 2 Years
- Celebrity Splits of 2021: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
- Getting Cozy! Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler Are 'Low-Key' Dating
- Inside Prince William, Duchess Kate's Christmas Plans Without Sandringham
- 'Home Alone’ Actor Devin Ratray Arrested After Allegedly Strangling Girlfriend
- Former 'SATC' Stand-In Claims Chris Noth's Set Behavior Was ‘Disgusting'
- Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler Fuel Romance Speculation With New Sighting
- TMI Alert! Jana Kramer and More Celebs Who Overshared in 2021
| Jennifer Lopez Seemingly Gives Subtle Nod to Ben Affleck in 'Cozy' Pic Posted: 23 Dec 2021 12:38 PM PST  A romantic Easter egg. Jennifer Lopez recently showed off a new coat, but eagle-eyed fans noticed a possible hidden reference to her boyfriend, Ben Affleck. “Cozy morning in my Super Puff,” the “Jenny From the Block” singer, 52, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, December 21, alongside a photo of herself relaxing in a white Aritzia puffer jacket. In her hand, however, was the object fans found interesting: a coffee mug bearing the initial “B.” As J. Lo fans know, there is no one in the Grammy winner’s immediate family whose name starts with a “B.” The 13-year-old twins she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony are named Max and Emme, and her sisters names’ both start with “L.” Her mother, meanwhile, is named Guadalupe Rodríguez. The Hustlers actress and the Oscar winner, 49, rekindled their relationship earlier this year after Lopez split from ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez. The JLo Beauty founder and the Argo director were previously engaged from 2002 to 2004. Last month, the Marry Me star said she would “100 percent” consider getting married again in the future. "You know me, I'm a romantic, I always have been,” she said during a November appearance on the Today show. “I still believe in happily ever after, for sure." The New York City native has been married three times: to Ojani Noa from 1997 to 1998, to Cris Judd from 2001 to 2003 and to Anthony, 53, from 2004 to 2014. Affleck, for his part, was married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018. The duo share daughters Violet, 16, Seraphina, 12, and son Samuel, 9. Earlier this month, the Good Will Hunting actor hinted that he hasn’t ruled out another walk down the aisle. “The most important thing is being a good father,” he told WSJ. Magazine for its January 2022 issue. “The second most important thing is to be a good man. And a good person. And, ostensibly, you know, a good husband. Hopefully." After the Deep Water star and Lopez made their red carpet debut in September, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the pair were seriously thinking about their future together. "They feel so blessed to be living this real-life fairy tale, and will be getting engaged — then married — down the line," the insider said at the time. "Without any shadow of doubt." The twosome were partly encouraged by their successful outing at the Venice International Film Festival premiere of Affleck’s film The Last Duel. "Going red carpet official was a wonderful experience, and they were just so proud to shout their love from the rooftops like they did," the insider explained. "The messages were pouring in from all over Hollywood and beyond, saying how cute they looked, and that meant the world to both Ben and J. Lo." |
| Oliver Hudson Hits the Slopes With 2 Sons on Family Colorado Trip Posted: 23 Dec 2021 12:35 PM PST Stars on the slopes! Celebrities are getting into the winter spirit by heading to the mountains and channeling their inner snow bunny. Some of your favorite celebs have traveled north for the winter in order to hit the ski slopes, try their hand at snowboarding or curl up by the fire in a mountain cabin. Whether they are getting in on the snow-filled fun alone or bringing their families, stars are all in on cold weather getaways. The Vampire Diaries alum Candice Accola gathered her husband, Joe King, their daughter, Florence, and King's daughters, Ava and Elise, for a trip to Devil's Thumb Ranch in Colorado for a white 2019 Christmas. Their vacation was full of frolicking in the snow, going on a horse-drawn sleigh and skiing. Ashlee Simpson and husband Evan Ross took their family to Aspen, Colorado, for the holidays in December 2019, and met up with Ross' extended family, including his sister Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross. They even coordinated their pajamas in between snow activities. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos had a parents' getaway afternoon, which centered around skiing together, ahead of their Christmas celebrations in December 2019. Comedian Chelsea Handler got in some serious aunt time with all of her nieces and nephews, as well as her siblings, during the 2019 holiday season in Whistler, Canada. "Having the time of my life on this mountain, thanks to the sage guidance of my two ski guides," Handler captioned a series of photos while skiing on December 27. Rebel Wilson took skiing lessons in December 2020 after playing snow polo while in Aspen, Colorado. “I'm classed as a 'cautious' skier … I guess that's a nice way of saying I'm pretty s–t Other snow bunnies shredding the mountains all over the world include actresses Jennie Garth and Kaitlyn Dever. Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars and their families are taking advantage of the winter months and snowy weather.  The Die Hard actor and his wife, Emma Heming, took their daughters to get ski lessons in December 2021. Courtesy of Emma Heming Willis/Instagram  The Dancing With the Stars pro enjoyed a winter escape with son, Leo, in December 2021. Courtesy of Witney Carson/Instagram  The Hills: New Beginnings star enjoyed a getaway to Montana with boyfriend Kristopher Brock and their son, Rowan, in November 2021. The trip marked their baby boy’s first snow. Courtesy of Kaitlynn Carter/Instagram  “She got back on the board,” the actress captioned an Instagram photo of herself in full snowboarding gear in March 2021, three months after she gave birth to son Rhodes with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund in December 2020. Courtesy Emma Roberts/Instagram  Handler enjoyed a bag lunch during a ski break in March 2021. “I am one with the mountain,” she wrote via Instagram. “And Mountain Women eat carbs. I eat sandwiches now.” Courtesy Chelsea Handler/Instagram  The Degrassi alum spun “into a new (better) year” on an ice rink in Montana in a December 2020, Boomerang video that she uploaded to Instagram. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  The dancer showed off her “new whip” during a snowy outing in December 2020. Courtesy of Julianne Hough/Instagram  The KKW Beauty founder embraced “FREEZN SZN” in a December 2020, Instagram photo from her family’s Lake Tahoe trip. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram  The Everwood alum announced via Instagram in December 2020, that she was “putting down some roots back home” in Canada. “Our sweet girl is loving it,” she captioned a snowy photo with her dog. Courtesy of Emily VanCamp/Instagram  The Pitch Perfect costars learned to ski while vacationing in Aspen, Colorado, in December 2020. “Truly never thought I’d ever get on a pair of skis, let alone start to feel comfortable,” Jakle captioned a series of photos from the slopes. “I’m so grateful for friends who encourage me to try new things and cheer me on!❤️.” Courtesy of Kelley Jakle/Instagram  The makeup mogul kicked off the holiday season by heading to the mountains in December 2020. Jenner took her daughter, Stormi, with her to see the snow and experience a little winter magic. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The “Homecoming Queen” singer celebrated seeing “real snow” by posing for a funny pic at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming in February 2020. “Played a show, learned to ski, and just soaked in the view and fresh air the last few days. so lovely. 🤍,” Ballerini captioned one of her snow-filled snaps. Courtesy of Kelsea Ballerini/Instagram  “So happy to be back in Whistler 🏂,” David Beckham wrote alongside a photo with his squad on the slopes in Canada in February 2020. “♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Love U all x.” Courtesy of David Beckham/Instagram  “Weekend ski bunnies 🎿,” The Morning Show actress wrote via Instagram in February 2020, on a snow selfie with her look-alike daughter Ava. Courtesy of Reese Witherspoon/Instagram  The Very Cavallari star and then-husband Jay Cutler jetted off to Aspen in February 2020 to enjoy the snow. “Dumb and Dumber,” she wrote via Instagram on a photo of her and Cutler smooching on the slopes. Courtesy of Kristin Cavallari/Instagram  “What a magical day,” the 7th Heaven alum wrote via Instagram in January 2020, alongside a series of photos with her husband, Michael Cameron, and their two children, Kenzie and Hutton. The actress called the trip to Canada “something we will never forget” after they skated on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. Courtesy of Beverley Mitchell/Instagram  The Chicago P.D. alum started off 2020 in the mountains with friends, including Aaron Paul and his wife, Lauren Paul. “Started off the new year in my version of a place of worship,” the actress wrote on her Instagram Story in January, alongside photos of herself in a remote winter wonderland, riding snow mobiles and soaking in a hot spring. Courtesy of Sophia Bush/Instagram  The "Irresistible" singer showed off her curves in her winter gear during a family ski trip in Aspen, Colorado. "Skiing with the kiddos today. This is as far as I got..." Simpson captioned the snowy black-and-white Instagram post in December 2019. Courtesy Jessica Simpson/Instagram  The Grease Live! star headed to Switzerland after the holidays in December 2019 and couldn’t help but spam her Instagram feed with winter wonderland snaps. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  The Blue Crush actress headed out of Los Angeles for a quick snow escape in December 2019. Courtesy of Kate Bosworth/Instagram  “This place is honestly the most scenic place in the world and the snow polo is the 💣 ❄️,” the Pitch Perfect star captioned a fun winter photo while on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, in December 2019. Courtesy of Rebel Wilson/Instagram  “Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait. ⛷,” the Terminator star wrote via Instagram in December 2019, when posing with Clint Eastwood on the ski slopes. Courtesy of Arnold Scwarzenegger/Instagram  The Little Market cofounder took her kids to the mountains in December 2019, to find snowand build their first snowman. Courtesy of Lauren Conrad/Instagram  The Originals alum took in all that the Colorado winterscape had to offer, including skiing in her "happy place," before the new year in 2019 alongside her family. Courtesy of Candice King/Instagram  The “Pieces of Me” singer made sure to take a selfie with her husband in between their mountain activities in December 2019. Courtesy of Ashlee Simpson/Instagram  “This group of ladies (plus @dirvla 🤣) conquered @aspensnowmass mountain!⛷🏂🌲❄️,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum captioned a group shot in Aspen, Colorado, in December 2019. “Literally... blood sweat and tears 🤦🏼♀️ #ski #family #colorado #cousins #snow #grateful #holidayseason.” Courtesy of Jenni Garth/Instagram  The former Chelsea Lately host was all smiles while skiing in Canada. “New studies show skiers have a lower risk of depression and dementia,” she captioned photos on Instagram in December 2019. “Thank you, Canada for your slopes and your mellow yellow weed. I’m digging it. #ShredCity.” Courtesy of Chelsea Handler/Instagram  “Naught and Nice,” Ripa captioned a selfie on the ski lift with her husband of over two decades on Christmas Eve in 2019. Courtesy of Kelly Ripa/Instagram  The Booksmart star celebrated the opening of Chanel’s newest boutique in Aspen by taking part in festive winter activities in December 2019. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Dever/Instagram  The “All I Want for Christmas Is You” singer looked like she was filming a music video on her trip to the mountains for the holidays in 2019. Courtesy of Mariah Carey/Instagram  The Little star strutted her stuff and rocked numerous fashionable winter ensembles while vacationing with her family in Colorado in 2019. Courtesy of Tracee Ellis Ross/Instagram |
| All the Feels! Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's Friendship Through the Years Posted: 23 Dec 2021 12:28 PM PST Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga may have played onscreen love interests in A Star Is Born, but it's their offscreen bond that has driven fans wild. The twosome formed a friendship while filming the critically acclaimed 2018 musical, which also marked Cooper’s directorial debut. The filmmaker revealed that one of his first encounters with the singer actually happened before they joined the project when they bonded over a shared meal. "I was hungry, she made me food," Cooper shared during an appearance on Conan in September 2018, noting that Gaga offered him some leftover pasta that she had in her home. "It was insane. She made me feel so comfortable." When A Star Is Born premiered the following month, viewers couldn’t help but wonder whether the chemistry between Cooper and Gaga in the roles of Jack and Ally, respectively, was more than acting. At the time, the American Hustle star was in a relationship with Irina Shayk and Gaga was engaged to Christian Carino. Cooper and Shayk began dating in 2015 and welcomed their first child together two years later. Following the birth of their daughter, Lea, the "Million Reasons" singer gushed about the Limitless actor’s transition to parenthood, telling Elle in November 2019, "He's a beautiful father.” Earlier that year, Cooper and Shayk called it quits after four years of dating. Gaga, for her part, ended her engagement to Carino in February 2019 after two years together. In June 2019, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Shayk wasn’t worried about Cooper’s close friendship with Gaga, but the movie still had “a major impact” on the model’s relationship. "Even though there was nothing romantic between Bradley and Gaga, the noise was difficult for Irina to deal with," the insider said. However, the "Bad Romance" singer clarified that she and Cooper played up their chemistry with the goal of promoting their film. “For me, as a performer and as an actress, of course we wanted people to believe that we were in love,” she told Elle in November 2019, reflecting on their iconic rendition of “Shallow” at the Academy Awards earlier that year. “And we wanted people to feel that love at the Oscars. We wanted it to go right through the lens of that camera and to every television that it was being watched on.” Gaga later revealed that the Nightmare Alley star’s support impacted her acting career after A Star Is Born was released. (She went on to earn acclaim for her performance in 2021’s House of Gucci.) “Bradley Cooper really believed in me for the role of Ally Maine. The way that he empowered me to take helm of that character, as well as take helm of the soundtrack, and work with him so closely on a movie about music and a movie about musicians, [that] really was the success of our artistic collaboration,” she told Entertainment Weekly's "Awardist" podcast in December 2021. "And I think that landed me where I am now, which is where I'm able to read lots of scripts and talk to lots of different directors. And it's a true honor." Scroll down to see all the times Cooper and Gaga were friendship goals:  The Hangover star also dished on bonding with Gaga over their heritage. “I didn’t know you were Italian,” Cooper recalled at the Venice Film Festival in August 2018, speaking directly to the Grammy winner. He added: “I remember when we first met, after 10 minutes we were eating homemade food that she cooked – I love to eat – and that was actually a huge bond that we both came from East Coast Italian-American families. So we had a real synchronicity on that level from our upbringing." Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images  "She really gave me the confidence," Cooper told Vogue in September 2018 of Gaga’s assistance in helping him gain the momentum to channel his inner singer to portray Jackson. Gaga added: “He sings from his gut, from the nectar. I knew instantly: This guy could play a rock star. And I don't think there are a lot of people in Hollywood who can. That was the moment I knew this film could be something truly special." Clay Enos/Warner Bros.  After the Pennsylvania native was snubbed of an Oscar nomination for his directorial debut, the “Born This Way” songstress expressed her gratitude to him, revealing he’s “the best director” in her eyes. “I know that he’s so happy that we’ve all been nominated and that the film was recognized and we all feel really, really beyond elated for the recognition," Gaga told the Los Angeles Times in January 2019. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Town & Country; Clay Enos/Warner Bros.  The Silver Linings Playbook star assisted Gaga by holding her hand as she took the stage to accept her Golden Globe Award for best actress in January 2019, ensuring she didn’t trip on her way up. Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images  The American Sniper star joined Gaga on stage during a January 2019 concert in Las Vegas where the two performed the hit song “Shallow” from A Star Is Born. The crowd went wild as the pair belted out the duet for the first time live at the pop star's Enigma residency. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Critics' Choice Awards  Gaga and Cooper delivered a swoon-worthy performance of “Shallow” at the 91st annual Academy Awards in February 2019 that had fans convinced that the costars had real feelings for each other. The pair rarely broke eye contact during the ballad, with Cooper later joining Gaga at the piano where he lovingly nestling his head in her neck. Kevin Winter/Getty Images  Three years after A Star Is Born introduced people to the twosome sharing the screen, the Wedding Crashers star addressed speculation about the duo's steamy Oscars performance. “Just from a personal standpoint, it reduces the anxiety level,” he told The Hollywood Reporter in November 2021. “They kind of fall in love in that scene in the film. It’s that explosive moment that happens to happen to them on a stage in front of thousands of people. … It would have been so weird if we were both on stools facing the audience.” James Gourley/Shutterstock  During an episode of Entertainment Weekly’s “Awardist” podcast, Gaga revealed that she “absolutely” asked the Marvel actor for advice before taking on the role of Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci, noting, “I’ve confided in Bradley for years. And I’ve always appreciated his support and his advice, his thoughts on my future endeavors.” Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock |
| Jaden Smith Reveals He’s Gained 10 Lbs After Family Intervention Posted: 23 Dec 2021 11:25 AM PST  Getting back on track. Jaden Smith detailed how an intervention from his parents, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, helped him gain weight after photos of him looking very thin went viral. The Get Down alum, 23, said on the Wednesday, December 22, episode of Red Table Talk that he “definitely” feels better after his mom and dad encouraged him to alter his diet. “I was able to work with the doctors and really get my vitamins and get my supplements and protein shakes,” he explained. “That’s half of my diet. It’s like a password that I have to find to my body.” The Karate Kid star added that he’s “10 pounds heavier now,” noting, “I feel like I’m keeping on my weight. I’m able to put on my muscle.” Back in 2019, the Magic Mike XXL actress, 50, and her husband, 53, revealed that they had a “bit of an intervention” with their son when they thought his health was suffering because of his strict eating habits. “We realized he wasn’t getting enough protein,” Jada said in September of that year. “He was wasting away. He just looked drained, he was just depleted, he wasn’t getting the nutrients.” Will, for his part, said that Jaden had “dark circles” under his eyes and developed a “grayness” tone to his skin. “We got really nervous,” he added. At the time, the “Cabin Fever” singer said that he was switching back and forth between vegan and vegetarian diets, but he admitted that he probably wasn’t eating enough each day. “I was just eating, like, two meals a day … maybe one,” he explained. “Maybe just that one big meal and I’m like, ‘Oh, you know, I didn’t get around to it.'”  Though Jaden previously expressed annoyance with his parents for publicly discussing their “intervention,” he changed his tune, noting on Wednesday that he's happy that he has a better handle on his nutritional needs now. “That was a long way from where I was when I was at Coachella, where I just was just, like, bones,” he said on Red Table Talk, referencing his April 2019 appearance at the musical festival. “I thought I was so tight! I was like, ‘This. I’m swagging on this. Like, I need to take off my shirt right now.'” Earlier this year, Jaden’s sister, Willow Smith, was similarly candid about her mental health during an episode of “The Yungblud Podcast.” The “Whip My Hair” singer, 21, discussed whether releasing new music had helped her heal from some of the anxiety she faced as a child star. “For so long, I had a lot of fear that was just, like, in my heart, and just sitting there. I felt extremely unsafe in my music career in the past, and that feeling of insecurity or un-safety — I just didn't feel protected, which went really deep," she said in July. "And now I'm kind of going back in, and it's so interesting because all of those memories and emotions have just been resurfacing.” New episodes of Red Table Talk are available to stream via Facebook Watch on Wednesdays. |
| Olivia Jade: Tom Felton Slid Into My DMs — But I 'Didn't Get' His Joke Posted: 23 Dec 2021 11:03 AM PST  A sly Slytherin! Olivia Jade Giannulli revealed that Tom Felton once slid into her DMs — but his Harry Potter reference didn't get her attention. “I’m really sorry I’m going to expose you, but I think you’re probably a really nice person,” the Dancing With the Stars alum, 22, said during the Thursday, December 23, episode of E!’s Down in the DMs before sharing Felton's unsuccessful opening line. According to Giannulli, the 34-year-old British actor wrote, “Hello mate. Dig your work,” adding a snake emoji which playfully referenced his Harry Potter character, Draco Malfoy, and his house mascot. “I haven’t seen the Harry Potter movies, so I didn’t get the joke,” the beauty influencer explained. “I didn’t respond and now I just exposed that I’ve seen it and I didn’t respond so that’s also rude of me." The California native noted that "most people would probably understand [the snake] and be excited by it," but it was over her head. "I just need to watch more movies," she joked. Felton may have crashed and burned with Giannulli, but he has found love on more than one occasion. The Forgotten Battle actor was previously linked to singer Melissa Tamschick and The Originals' Phoebe Tonkin before dating Harry Potter crew member Jade Olivia Gordon from 2008 to 2016. Felton has previously raised eyebrows for his relationship with Harry Potter costar Emma Watson, who revealed she had a crush on the Ophelia star when they were kids. Despite fans' desire for them to be a romantic couple, both actors have maintained they are just friends these days. "Lovely Emma. We do see each other quite a lot actually. We just don't always post pictures about it," the Flash alum exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2018. "Everyone loves the reunion of it. We're reuniting all the time. We just don't always post it on Instagram. … I always enjoy spending time with her." The "Conversations With Olivia Jade" podcast host, for her part, had an on-off relationship with musician Jackson Guthy beginning in January 2019. The influencer confirmed in August that the duo had parted ways. Earlier this month, the daughter of Lori Loughlin sparked relationship speculation with Jacob Elordi after he split from Kaia Gerber one month prior. The YouTuber and the Euphoria actor, 24, are "enjoying hanging out together," a source exclusively told Us on Wednesday, December 22. The pair have been on "some dates" recently but are "keeping it casual" for now, the insider added. |
| Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid’s PDA-Filled Romance Before Split Posted: 23 Dec 2021 11:02 AM PST One kiss is all it took! Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid showed major PDA throughout their romance ahead of their 2021 split. The couple's romance first made headlines in June 2019, when Lipa was on hand for Hadid's 20th birthday festivities. The Sun published a video of the singer laughing as the birthday boy received his cake, and the newspaper reported that the duo had just enjoyed a "string of dates" in Malibu and that Lipa "really gets on with" Hadid. That birthday bash came just weeks after Lipa split with boyfriend Isaac Carew, ending three and a half years of dating on and off. In July 2019, Lipa reportedly locked lips with Chris Martin after he briefly split from Dakota Johnson, but the Coldplay frontman's rep denied the rumors and asserted the pair are "just friends." For his part, Hadid split from Bates Motel actress Nicola Peltz in 2018 after more than a year of dating. He was also spotted making out with Kendall Jenner at a CFDA Awards afterparty in NYC that June. Lipa, who rose to fame with tracks like "IDGAF" and "New Rules," gave glimpses into her love life in September 2018 as she played the role of advice columnist for Elle UK magazine. "There's so much fun in being single," she observed at the time. "When I'm single, I end up having so much more time to do a lot of other stuff. When you're in a relationship, the time you do have off, you tend to dedicate to that one person. While that can be fun, it's also good to go out and do everything on your own terms. I am totally into monogamy, but I think it's also important to experience life on your own, at least for a little bit. I think you learn so much about yourself when you're completely alone and you have no one to go to for help for certain things. You learn to rely on yourself in a different way." She also talked about those three little words: "There is a danger in saying 'I love you' too soon, but sometimes you'll meet someone who makes you feel a certain way, and it seems like the most natural thing to say. You shouldn't be afraid of it. If it's meant to be, there's no such thing as 'going too fast'. It will feel right. And if it doesn't work out, that's OK, too. As much as I tell myself not to rush into something, or be careful not to say 'I love you' too fast without knowing if there's any substance in the relationship, it's important to go with your gut. Life is too short not to say 'I love you.'" Us Weekly confirmed in December 2021 that Lipa and Hadid had split after two years of dating. Scroll down to relive Lipa and Anwar's best PDA moments:  Lipa and Hadid took a stroll in New York City in October 2019, a day before celebrity manicurist and nail art pro Mei Kawajiri revealed they had gotten complementary neon manicures. MEGA  The couple walked with their fingers laced as they stepped out in NYC in October 2019. Roger Wong/INSTARimages.com  Lipa joined the model and his sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid and their mother Yolanda Hadid and Bella’s 23rd birthday party in October 2019. Courtesy Bella Hadid/Instagram  The lovebirds embraced on the American Music Awards red carpet in November 2019. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “Be happy soon before u forget how,” Anwar wrote on Instagram, captioning this November 2019 snap of Lipa with her arms around him. Courtesy Anwat Hadid/Instagram  Anwar carried Lipa across the tarmac as the couple headed for a private plane in this December 2019 Instagram upload. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  On a lazy Sunday in March 2020, the couple posed for a playful mirror selfie while indulging in a DIY spa treatment. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  As she marked her first anniversary with Hadid in June 2020, Lipa paid tribute to their love with a handful of PDA pics. "Nothing sweeter than 365 days joint at the hip with you ❤️," she wrote via Instagram at the time. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  "Happy Birthday to my loveeee, my light n best goat daddy there is!!! Everything is better with you 🎂🎈 🍯🧸❤️🐐🌸🦹🏼♂️ 🎊," the Grammy winner gushed alongside her favorite photos of her boyfriend on his 21st birthday in June 2020. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  During a summer getaway to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Lipa puckered up for a sweet selfie with Hadid. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  The "Levitating" songstress gazed lovingly at her beau during a safe night out with friends amid the coronavirus pandemic in August 2020. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  The pair celebrated Christmas 2020 dressed in festive attire with Anwar's mom, Yolanda, and his sisters, Bella and Gigi, who welcomed her daughter with Zayn Malik three months earlier. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  During a candid interview with British Vogue, the "Don't Start Now" singer opened up about trying to keep her relationship out of the spotlight. "We have all these incredible memories and experiences, and if there's something that we want to share together, then OK that's fun. But at the same time, we're quite private," she said in the magazine's February 2021 issue. "We'll only show you as much as we want you to see. It's a little bit of give and take, trying to find the right balance of being so excited and being in love, and wanting to share that with the people around me, but at the same time not wanting to put too much out there." Lipa added: "I want to be able to just be happy in this relationship without having other people’s opinions." Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  Hadid celebrated Lipa’s Grammys win for Best Pop Vocal Album in March 2021 by throwing her a butterfly-themed bash at home after the show. Courtesy Dua Lipa/Instagram  Lipa celebrated the release of Anwar’s song “Off@Night” in April 2021 with a PDA-filled night in London. “OFF @ NIGHT !!!! proud of you mi lovieeeee,” she wrote via Instagram. Courtesy of Dua Lipa/Instagram  Us confirmed in December 2021 that the twosome had split less than two months after they celebrated Halloween in New York City together. “They are no longer dating,” a source told Us at the time, noting they were now “on a break.” Xavier Collin/Picturegroup/Shutterstock |
| Tiffany Haddish and Common’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 23 Dec 2021 10:57 AM PST Finding love on set! After first connecting while playing love interests in the 2019 film The Kitchen, Tiffany Haddish and Common took their time time bringing their romance off screen. In April 2020, the duo sparked dating rumors when they teamed up for Bumble's virtual dating campaign. One month later, Haddish and the Oscar winner (real name Lonnie Rashid Lynn) seemingly confirmed that they were quarantining together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were also spotted with one another at a Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles in June 2020. The comedian hinted at their bond later that summer, telling Stephen Colbert that it “was quite a negotiation” to get the musician to participate in a TikTok video with her. “I’m like, ‘Look, I want to shoot this video. I need you to be in it with me.’ And he was like, ‘Nah, that’s really not my style. I’m not really known for that. That’s not really my thing,'” the Bad Trip actress said during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in July 2020. Although Common wasn’t up for it at first, he became interested in the process and the pair eventually did 18 takes for the short clip. “I’m like, ‘For somebody who didn’t want to do this, you now want to do another take and another take, come on bro,'” she joked. “But we had a good time. We were laughing.” Soon after, the Like a Boss star confirmed her romance with the rapper while detailing how they moved out of the friend zone. “I met Common when I was filming my movie The Kitchen, he was in it. He was, I guess, kind of like my love interest,” Haddish explained during an interview on the “Wild Ride! With Steve-O” podcast in July 2020. “I made out with him in the movie and we became friends but it wasn’t anything sexual … because my eyes were set on something else.” Working together on the Bumble campaign helped the twosome grow closer — and the Night School star found herself falling for the Chicago native. “I've lost 20 pounds since I've been in this relationship. I feel more confident in me and it's not him that's doing it,” Haddish noted at the time. “I'm just way happier and it's, like, knowing I got somebody that cares about me, that really has my back. It seems like he does anyways, and I love it. I love him.” As their romance got more serious, the California native revealed that she had "taken the precaution to protect" herself against an unplanned pregnancy with her boyfriend. “Let me tell you, if I get pregnant, that is all God — tearing down all walls, all barriers," the Grammy winner joked during an appearance on E!’s Daily Pop in May 2021. “Now, if that did happen, we’re gonna hire some help, then we’re gonna cry a lot. … And I’m not gonna be ‘baby mama,’ I’m gonna be ‘wife.'” Scroll down to relive Haddish and Common’s love story:  The couple met after they were both cast in the crime drama The Kitchen in 2019. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Annie Lesser/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Haddish announced that she was in "hands down the best relationship" she'd ever had during an appearance on the "Wild Ride! With Steve-O" podcast after months of romance rumors. “I went into this period of dating [other people]. At this point, our friendship was getting a little bit more than friendship but not quite because COVID happened and we were, like, quarantined,” she said of Common at the time. “So then we’re, like, FaceTiming all the time and then he got tested for everything. I got tested for everything. And yeah, we’ve been f--king.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Girls Trip star revealed that she and Common had discussed her interest in adopting a child someday. "I just want to bring to them survival skills, share everything that I know with them,” she said during an episode of her beau’s “Mind Power Mixtape” podcast. "Between 6 and 10, get them right in there, because you can mold their mind. They're still malleable in a lot of ways until they're 21, that's what I think.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  A source exclusively told Us Weekly that the actress and the performer are "such a great couple" and "bring out pieces of each other" that make them better. "Tiffany gets Common to come out of his box and let loose and Common grounds Tiffany," the insider shared. According to the source, the duo's inner circle "see them in it for the long run" and "love them as a couple." Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  News broke that the twosome called it quits after one year together. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Not long after the breakup made headlines, Common confirmed his single status. “It probably was the most mature relationship I have been in … meaning the communication, the respect, just all around,” he said on Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee Uncensored in December 2021, noting the split was “mutual.” The actor, who described the relationship as “heavy and loving,” added that things changed when they “got back on the move” as the world opened up amid the coronavirus pandemic. “It really didn’t allow for us to spend as much time and put as much energy into our relationship. I don’t think the love really dispersed … [but] we weren’t feeding the relationship. … Neither one of us is gonna stop,” he explained. “We both care about our crafts and what we do. We care about love too and partnership, but I think the energy that has been put into our careers and continuing to want to do the things that we do for ourselves and for people … it was hard for me to balance all of that and keep the relationship fed.” Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.; AFF-USA/Shutterstock  One month after Common confirmed their split, Haddish questioned his public reasoning for the breakup."I was very disappointed. I was like, 'Oh, OK. 'Cause that's not what you told me, but OK,'" she revealed during an interview on Hollywood Unlocked Uncensored with Jason Lee. "He might be the type of person that never really settles with somebody, maybe he's like, you know, like a bee going from flower to flower to flower. I don't know. I wish him nothing but joy and happiness, you know. He will always be cool." Although the Last Black Unicorn author wasn't happy about her ex-boyfriend's comments about their split, she reasoned that it was "a new opportunity" for her, adding, "I miss him. I miss him from time to time, but that's with, I think, any intimate relationship that you might have, you miss them. But I'm fine with it. It's cool." Shutterstock (2) |
| Royal Family’s Merriest Holiday Cards Through the Years Posted: 23 Dec 2021 10:52 AM PST A very royal Christmas! Britain's beloved royal family has been spreading holiday cheer over the years through their festive season's greetings cards. Prince William and Duchess Kate often used the special occasion to document their growing family after their 2011 nuptials. The pair, who share Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, showed how much their children have grown in their festive 2021 photo, writing via Instagram, "Delighted to share a new image of the family, which features on this year's Christmas card.” In the sweet snap, William and Kate matched in green while their children kept it casual with their blue and camouflage outfits. That same month, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the royal family was expected to reunite with Queen Elizabeth II for the holidays after having to isolate the previous year due to COVID-19. “The Cambridges are spending Christmas with the Queen at Sandringham. It's going to be a big family affair,” the insider detailed to Us in December 2020 noting that, “George, Charlotte and Louis are absolutely delighted to be seeing their great grandmother in person again.” According to the source, William and Kate’s kids “spent hours picking out their own festive gifts for [the queen], and Charlotte and George made her paintings of The Christmas Story in art class at school.” Amid the exciting holiday preparations, the insider also added that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be attempting to shift their focus in 2022 following a hectic year. “[William and Kate] are looking forward to starting fresh in the New Year. We'll be seeing a transition of responsibility — they're taking on additional charity work, attending more events and making appearances,” the source said at the time. “There's even a royal tour in the works, and of course they're heavily involved in the Platinum Jubilee.” The royal family’s plans to focus on the future came after major ups and downs with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2021. Harry and Meghan made headlines when they announced that they were stepping back from their duties as working members of the royal family one year prior. In February 2021, they confirmed their decision to not return to their senior roles and instead move to California. The Sussexes went on to address the reason why they chose a different path for their family during a tell-all interview on CBS in March 2021. "I was trapped but I didn’t know I was trapped," Harry, who shares Archie and Lili with his wife, said at the time. "Trapped within the system like the rest of the family. My father [Prince Charles] and my brother are trapped. They don’t get to leave and I have huge compassion for that." One month later, tragedy struck the royal family when Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99. At the time, Elizabeth shared a special tribute to her partner of over 74 years. “While as a family we are in a period of great sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world,” she wrote in a statement via Instagram shortly after Philip’s death. “My family and I would like to thank you for all the support and kindness shown to us in recent days. We have been deeply touched, and continue to be reminded that Philip had such an extraordinary impact on countless people throughout his life.” As the monarch entered her mourning period, another source told Us that the queen was “overwhelmed” by the “outpouring of love” that she received. “Elizabeth has found it cathartic to soak up all the well-wishes and tributes to the man she loved unconditionally for countless decades,” the insider shared with Us. “Seeing how many lives he touched has been nothing short of extraordinary.” Scroll down to revisit the most merry royal holiday cards:  King George V and Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth’s grandparents, sent this elegant card to British World War I soldiers. The Print Collector / Heritage-Images  Then-Princess Elizabeth, inspired by her grandparents, shared sweet words with the British army’s Grenadier Guards regiment during World War II. Express/Express/Getty Images  The late Princess Diana and Prince Charles posed alongside their sons, Prince Harry and Prince William. FREDERIC J. BROWN  The Prince of Wales and Camilla waved to fans during the most wonderful time of the year. 2012 Clarence House  Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla stunned in regal attire for their annual card. 2013 Getty Images  The royal pair were all smiles in the cute and candid snapshot. 2014 Clarence House  The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall held each other close during the holiday season. 2015 Clarence House  The prince and his second wife grinned in their winter coats. Clarence House  Prince William and Duchess Kate smiled sweetly next to Prince George and Princess Charlotte. They have since welcomed Prince Louis. Chris Jackson/Kensington Palace/Getty Images  The duo wished their loved ones well. Clarence House  Charles and Camilla wished everyone a “very Happy Christmas and New Year” in their 2018 Christmas card. PA Images/INSTARimages.com  Harry and Duchess Meghan, who tied the knot in May 2018, shared a never-before-seen photo from their nuptials in honor of their first Christmas as a married couple. PA Images/INSTARimages.com  William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis looked cute and causal in their first Christmas card as a family of five. PA Images/INSTARimages.com  Charles and Camilla used a photo taken of the couple from their royal visit to Cuba earlier that year for their official Christmas card. In the pic shared to Clarence House’s Instagram page on December 20, the pair were shown riding around in a stylish old-fashioned car. Ramon Espinosa/AP/Shutterstock  A then-7-month-old Archie was front and center in Harry and Meghan’s 2019 card, which dropped a month before they announced they were stepping away from their royal duties. Sussex Royal  William and Kate held onto their little ones, George, Charlotte and Louis, while posing outdoors for their family photo in 2020. Louis, 2 years old at the time, stole the show with his big laugh in the middle. Matt Porteous/The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/PA/WPA Pool  Harry and Meghan teamed up with the animal charity Mayhew for their 2020 card, which included the couple, Archie, who was 19 months old at the time, and their two dogs. “This year we, as a family, have made donations to several charities with you in mind,” the couple said in a message alongside the card. “From a local California organization that helps families transition out of homelessness, to two of our U.K. patronages: one that supports animal and community welfare, and the other, a memorial fund for a cherished friend that helps to educate children and fight poverty in Uganda, we have honored their work on behalf of all of us.” Mayhew  George, Charlotte and Louis looked all grown up in their family's annual Christmas card pic. Kensington Palace/PA/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  Charles helped Camila adjust her face masks in their Christmas card, sent amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sam Hussein/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  Harry and Meghan’s first card as a family of four was released through a Veteran’s charity called Team Rubicon. The snap, which was taken at their Santa Barbara, California, home, also marked the first public photo of their daughter, Lili. “Happy Holidays. This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter, Lilibet, to the world. Archie made us a 'Mama' and a 'Papa', and Lili made us a family,” the pair wrote on the card. “As we look forward to 2022, we have made donations on your behalf to several organizations that honor and protect families – from those being relocated from Afghanistan, to American families in need of paid parental leave." Photo by Alexi Lubomirski |
| Congressional Panel Launches Investigation After Astroworld Tragedy Posted: 23 Dec 2021 10:26 AM PST Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival left nine attendees dead and more injured after a crowd rushed the stage. While the 29-year-old "Sicko Mode" rapper performed in Houston, Texas, on Friday, November 5, the crowd surged forward and caused a mass accident. "This is a tragic night," Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña said during a news conference early on Saturday, November 6. "We know that we had at least at least 8 confirmed fatalities tonight and we had scores of individuals that were injured here in this event." Peña noted that nearly 50,000 individuals attended the music festival, explaining that around 9:00 p.m. the crowd had "began to compress toward the front of the stage," which caused panic and injuries. "At the start of the mass casualty incident, when it was triggered … We transferred 17 patients to the hospital," Peña added at the time. "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." The incident took place at the sold-out outdoor festival, which was held at NRG Park. The crowd surge “was from panic because people were running for safety,” a source close to the investigation tells Us Weekly. “The quick response from Astroworld security and staff on site undoubtedly saved even more people from being hurt or worse." During the show, Scott paused his performance "three times" to ask what had happened, 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. "As soon as they were made aware of what was happening, they ended the performance in the interest of public safety.” The event's official social media page shared a statement of support early on Saturday, writing, "Our hearts are with the Astroworld Festival family tonight — especially those we lost and their loved ones. We are focused on supporting local officials however we can." In the statement, it was confirmed that the festival's Saturday lineup had been canceled. "As authorities mentioned in their press conference earlier, they are looking into the series of cardiac arrests that took place," the social media statement read. "Thank you to our partners at the Houston Police Department, Fire Department and NRG Park for their response and support." Scott's partner, Kylie Jenner, shared footage from the concert hours earlier via Instagram Story, having attended alongside sister Kendall Jenner. The 24-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder posted snaps of a trailer with 3-year-old daughter Stormi's name on it alongside concert videos during the rapper's set. In Jenner's Instagram videos, the packed crowd was seen jumping during her beau’s performance, which was complete with pyrotechnics on stage. The musician's annual festival completed a week's worth of "Astroweek" programming, which he described via Instagram in October as "a wild week." "But injecting the city with inspirational features and activities for charity is a must," Scott wrote at the time. "Join us thru out the week for a bunch of Scroll below to learn more about the incident so far:  The sold-out crowd in Houston, Texas, rushed the stage during Scott’s set at 9:30 p.m., which caused mass panic and hysteria and led to numerous accidents and injuries. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Houston police initially confirmed that eight concert attendees had died and even more were injured. During a press conference on November 11, attorney James Lassiter announced the death of a 22-year-old college student who was in the crowd, bringing the total number of casualties to nine. On November 14, 9-year-old Ezra Blount died of injuries sustained during the festival, bringing the number of deaths to 10. Blount, who also became the youngest person to die from injuries at Astroworld, was placed in a medically induced coma after he was trampled on November 5. "The Blount family tonight is grieving the incomprehensible loss of their precious young son," the family's attorney, Benjamin Crump, said in a statement. "This should not have been the outcome of taking their son to a concert, what should have been a joyful celebration." Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The local police force’s investigation is still ongoing as Peña noted during the media conference that they planned to look into "what caused the issue of the crowd surge and what prevented people from being able to escape that situation.” HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  While the festival was initially planned as a two-day event, the organizers canceled its second night on Saturday, November 6, amid the investigation. KEN MURRAY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  After the model and the pregnant Kylie Cosmetics founder shared snaps while watching Scott’s set on Friday, a source confirmed to Us that the sisters were not harmed during the incident. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I’m absolutely devastated by what took place last night,” the rapper tweeted a statement on Saturday. “My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival. Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.” He continued in his post, “I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support. Love You All.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “We had more security over there than we had at the World Series games,” Houston mayor Sylvester Turner explained to The New York Times. “The Houston Police Department provided hundreds of officers, in addition to what I’m told were 240 or 250 non-police security that were there.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Several people were trampled, and investigators are still looking for answers regarding why the surge happened. “I’m sending investigators to the hospitals because we just don’t know,” Finner said, according to the New York Times. “We’re going to do an investigation and find out, because it’s not fair to producers, to anybody else involved, until we determine what happened, what caused the surge.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Chief of Police Troy Finner addressed reports that people were being drugged without their consent at a press conference on Saturday. "One of the narratives was some individual was injecting other people with drugs. We do have a report of a security officer, according the medical staff that was out and treated him last night, that he was out and reaching over to restrain or grab a citizen, and he felt a prick in his neck," Finner said via CBS. The police chief said this was unfounded in a press conference on Wednesday, November 10. The guard was hit in the head. He noted that other individuals were trampled and families were still being notified. Live Nation is cooperating and told authorities that they would give any video they had. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Injured concertgoer Manuel Souza filed a petition against the rapper in Harris County District Court on Saturday, November 6, Us Weekly confirms. Souza called the tragedy "predictable and preventable" in the court docs and is seeking at least $1,000,000 in damages. The lawsuit also names organizer ScoreMore, entertainment company Live Nation, Scott's Cactus Jack Records and several other organizations. Shutterstock  Scott announced on Monday, November 8, that he will cover all funeral costs for the victims and further aid for those affected. He has also partnered with renowned mental health service provider BetterHealth to provide one-on-one therapy and is working with NAMI, MHA National and MHA of Greater Houston (Mental Health America). NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The “Highest in the Room” crooner gave his first public interview in the wake of the incident, speaking with Charlamagne Tha God during a YouTube interview on December 9. Scott claimed that he was initially unaware of his attendees’ injuries during his performance. “I didn’t know the exact details [of the incident] until minutes before the press conference [after my set],” Scott told Charlamagne Tha God. “And even at that moment you’re like, ‘Wait, what?’ People pass out, things happen at concerts, but something like that …” He continued at the time: “It’s so crazy because I’m that artist too — anytime you can hear something like that, you want to stop the show. You want to make sure fans get the proper attention they need. Anytime I could see anything like that, I did. I stopped it a couple times to just make sure everybody was OK. And I really just go off the fans’ energy as a collective — call and response. I just didn’t hear that. You can only help what you can see and whatever you’re told, whenever they tell you to stop, you stop.” Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Anheuser-Busch announced that the rapper's Cacti hard seltzers, launched in early 2021, are no longer in production. "After careful evaluation, we have decided to stop all production and brand development of CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer. We believe brand fans will understand and respect this decision," the parent company said in a statement to AdAge on December 10. The brand's official Instagram and Twitter accounts have been deleted. A rep for Scott told TMZ that he "is not focused on business" in the aftermath of Astroworld. "His priority is helping his community and fans heal. CACTI asked AB InBev to inform their wholesalers there will not be product at this time," the spokesperson said. Nike previously delayed Scott's collaboration with Air Jordan, and Epic Games removed the performer's emote from Fortnite. APEX / MEGA  Variety reported on December 11 that Scott was set to be a headliner at Coachella 2022, but the festival pulled him from the lineup following the aftermath of Astroworld 2021. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Harris County medical examiner's office released their findings one month after the festival, declaring that all 10 of the deaths were accidents due to "compression asphyxia." For one victim, "cocaine, methamphetamine and ethanol, a form of alcohol," were contributing factors, per the Associated Press. Robert Bumsted/AP/Shutterstock  Members of the House Oversight Committee announced in December 2021 that an investigation would begin following the tragedy, writing in a letter to Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, "Recent reports raise serious concerns about whether your company took adequate steps to ensure the safety of the 50,000 concertgoers who attended Astroworld Festival. ... The tragedy at Astroworld Festival follows a long line of other tragic events and safety violations involving Live Nation." The company later issued a statement in response, noting, "Safety is core to live events and Live Nation engages in detailed security planning in coordination with local stakeholders including law enforcement, fire and EMT professionals. We are heartbroken by the events at Astroworld and our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the victims." KEN MURRAY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock |
| Aly & AJ's Dad Hospitalized for COVID-19 After Voicemail 'Alarmed' Them Posted: 23 Dec 2021 10:19 AM PST A harrowing update. Aly and AJ Michalka revealed that their father, Mark Michalka, has been hospitalized for pneumonia and COVID-19 after he left them a worrying voicemail. “Reminder to check in on your loved ones this holiday season,” the sisters tweeted from their official account on Wednesday, December 22. “Our Dad wasn't feeling well & we became alarmed after hearing a voicemail from him. Immediately dropped everything & drove to his house.” After Aly, 32, and AJ, 30, went to check on him, they realized he needed medical attention. “Long story short he has Covid & Pneumonia,” the singing duo added. “He's being treated at a hospital now.” In a second tweet, the musicians reflected on how it feels to become more responsible for an aging parent’s health. “It's hard to come to terms with, but as we get older it's our turn to take care of our parents when they won't/can't take care of themselves,” they wrote. “A lot of times they want to hide their suffering from us because they think it's a burden, when really it's our duty to step in.” The “Pretty Places” singers are the latest celebrities to speak out about their personal connection to the coronavirus as cases rise across the United States. Earlier this month, Billie Eilish revealed that she suffered from a breakthrough case of COVID-19 in August. "I didn't die, and I wasn't gonna die, but that does not take away from how miserable it was. It was terrible," the Grammy winner told Howard Stern on December 13. "I still have side effects. I was sick for, like, two months almost." The “Bad Guy” singer went on to credit her vaccine with saving her life. "I think if I weren't vaccinated, I would have, like, died, because it was bad," she explained. "When I say it was bad, I more just mean that it felt horrible. But really, in the scheme of COVID, it was not bad. You know what I mean? When you're sick, you feel f–king horrible." The pandemic has also continued to wreak havoc on concert tours and film and TV production schedules, with plenty of events being postponed and canceled again because of outbreaks. The Critics Choice Association announced on Wednesday that the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, originally scheduled for January 9, will be postponed to a still-unannounced later date. "After thoughtful consideration and candid conversations with our partners at The CW and TBS, we have collectively come to the conclusion that the prudent and responsible decision at this point is to postpone the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards,” the organization told Variety in a statement. "We will be sharing additional details with our friends and colleagues throughout the entertainment industry as soon as we can." |
| Why Tiffany Haddish Is 'Disappointed' in Ex Common's Breakup Explanation Posted: 23 Dec 2021 10:18 AM PST  Not on the same page? Common may have blamed a busy schedule for his split from Tiffany Haddish — but she has a different version of events. Haddish, 42, revealed during an interview on FOX SOUL’s Hollywood Unlocked Uncensored with Jason Lee that the explanation Common, 49, gave for their recent breakup didn’t make sense to her, according to a Wednesday, December 22, clip. “He might be the type of person that never really settles with somebody, maybe he’s like, you know, like a bee going from flower to flower to flower,” the comedian claimed. “I don’t know. I wish him nothing but joy and happiness, you know. He will always be cool.” The Girls Trip actress admitted that she was “disappointed” to hear the reasoning the musician gave for them going their separate ways, adding, “I was very disappointed. I was like, ‘Oh, OK. ‘Cause that’s not what you told me, but OK.'” Although Haddish still had questions about why the romance really fizzled out, the Emmy winner attempted to look on the bright side, calling the split “a new opportunity” for her. “I miss him. I miss him from time to time, but that’s with, I think, any intimate relationship that you might have, you miss them,” she shared in the Wednesday video. “But I’m fine with it. It’s cool.” Haddish and Common met while playing love interests in the 2019 film The Kitchen. One year later, the duo sparked dating rumors when they teamed up for Bumble's virtual dating campaign. Shortly after they quarantined together during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Last Black Unicorn author confirmed that she was dating the rapper. “I've lost 20 pounds since I've been in this relationship. I feel more confident in me and it's not him that's doing it,” Haddish said during an interview on the “Wild Ride! With Steve-O” podcast in July 2020. “I'm just way happier and it's, like, knowing I got somebody that cares about me, that really has my back. It seems like he does anyways, and I love it. I love him.” Multiple outlets reported in November that the pair called it quits after more than one year of dating. Earlier this month, the Golden Globe winner gushed about the time he spent with Haddish before their split. “That's what made me love her and be in love with her and want to be in a relationship with her and grow with her,” Common explained on Hollywood Unlocked With Jason Lee: Uncensored, referring to the California native as “one of the best people I’ve met in life, one of the best-hearted and most authentic and caring people that I've met in life.” Common noted that they had “a real healthy and loving relationship,” but things in their professional lives just didn’t line up, claiming the duo “came to an understanding” about putting their careers first. “It probably was the most mature relationship I have been in … meaning the communication, the respect, just all around, man,” he added at the time. “Even from the standpoint of dealing with the pandemic and being around each other, and communicating, and knowing how to navigate that. … a lot of relationships that I honestly have been in, I’ve been on the move because me and that person, we both had professions. I don't think the love really dispersed. I just think it was like we weren't feeding the relationship.” He continued: “Neither one of us is gonna stop. We both care about our crafts and what we do. We care about love too and partnership, but I think the energy that has been put into our careers and continuing to want to do the things that we do for ourselves and for the people, it was hard for me to balance all of that and keep the relationship fed.” Before going their separate ways, the former costar’s friends saw their love lasting. A source exclusively told Us Weekly in July that the pair have been “such a great couple” and that their loved ones “love them as a couple,” adding that many even “see them in it for the long run.” |
| It’s Over! Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid Split, Go 'On a Break' After 2 Years Posted: 23 Dec 2021 10:00 AM PST  Pressing pause! Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid are "on a break" after dating more than two years, a source confirms to Us Weekly. "They’re no longer dating," the insider adds of the twosome who were first linked in June 2019 but haven’t been seen together since early November. The 26-year-old singer and the 22-year-old model first made headlines in 2019 after Lipa was spotted at Hadid's 20th birthday celebration. The former couple took their romance public in October 2019 when they were seen together in New York City on multiple occasions. Lipa appeared to grow close with Hadid's family later that month as she attended Anwar's sister Bella Hadid's 23rd birthday and posed for photos with the whole group, including his eldest sister, Gigi Hadid. The pair made their red carpet debut the following month while attending the 2019 American Music Awards. While the former lovebirds continued to post photos together on social media during the first year of their romance, it wasn't until May 2020 that Lipa revealed how they first linked up. The British singer revealed during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen that she slid into Anwar's DMs before they started dating. “I definitely did that,” the pop star teased. “We actually met at a barbecue, but it then carried on to DMs.” The "Levitating" artist gushed over her man on their one-year anniversary in June 2020. “Nothing sweeter than 365 days joint at the hip with you The "Don't Start Now" songstress opened up further about her relationship with Anwar in a February interview with British Vogue, noting they are "quite private" for the most part. “We have all these incredible memories and experiences, and if there’s something that we want to share together, then OK that’s fun," she explained at the time. “We’ll only show you as much as we want you to see. It’s a little bit of give and take, trying to find the right balance of being so excited and being in love, and wanting to share that with the people around me, but at the same time not wanting to put too much out there.” The following month, Anwar showed his then-girlfriend some love after she won Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys by throwing her a butterfly-themed party. Lipa posted a series of photos with Anwar in September during a trip to the Big Apple. "I Anwar, however, isn't the only person in his family to have a recent breakup. Gigi, 26, called it quits from Zayn Malik earlier this year amid drama with her mom, Yolanda Hadid. Us confirmed in October that Gigi, who shares 14-month-old daughter Khai with Malik, 28, "silently separated" from the former One Direction singer after trying to work through their problems for a "while." New of the split came shortly after Malik made headlines for an alleged incident with Yolanda, 57, in which she claimed he "struck" her in September. The British crooner pleaded no contest in October to four charges of criminal offenses of harassment after previously denying that he harmed the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star. Malik was placed on a 90-day probation for each charge, must take an anger management class and a domestic violence program and was ordered to stay away from Yolanda and the security guard who witnessed the incident. Us Weekly has reached out for comment. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Celebrity Splits of 2021: Stars Who Broke Up This Year Posted: 23 Dec 2021 09:58 AM PST Heartbreak club. Not all celebrity couples got the fairy-tale ending they were hoping for in 2021, including Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley. Us Weekly confirmed on January 7 that the Even Stevens alum and the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress had split after one month of dating. The pair's breakup came amid LaBeouf's legal trouble with ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, who accused the actor in December 2020 of "relentless abuse" while they were together. The Peanut Butter Falcon star said in a statement to The New York Times that "many of these allegations are not true" but accepted "accountability" for his past mistakes. Us confirmed on January 18 that Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas had called it quits after dating less than a year. The Deep Water costars were first linked in March 2020 after meeting on the set of their upcoming film. "Ben and Ana were so close to each other," a source told Us following the breakup. "They have their issues, but still want to remain on good terms and keep a friendship." Couples who met on reality TV shows also experienced heartache in 2021, with The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart winners Bri Stauss and Chris Watson announcing their split on January 19. Love Island season 2 winners Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew separated the same month. Their breakup came three months after the show's finale aired. Alice Evans, meanwhile, shocked many fans when she claimed in a since-deleted tweet on January 26 that her husband of 13 years, Ioan Gruffudd, told her "he is to leave his family" without any further explanation. The Titanic actor and Evans later shared a joint statement to Us, saying, "As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for our family and we remain committed to our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy." The Mentalist's Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg called it quits after 29 years of marriage in late January, saying in a joint statement that they "remain close friends and our three children will always be the most important focus of our lives." And after finishing her "year of health" in December 2020, Rebel Wilson revealed via an Instagram post in February 2021 that she was single after dating Jacob Busch for more than a year. "They talked all throughout the holidays and had excellent communication, but then, all of a sudden, she got really quiet and broke up with him via text message about two or three weeks ago," a source exclusively told Us on February 4, confirming the breakup. Scroll down to see which stars called it quits this year.  The Harlem actress and the film producer, who married in June 2012, confirmed their divorce in a joint statement to Us Weekly on December 21. ""After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to go into our futures separately but forever connected," Good and Franklin said at the time. "We celebrate almost a decade of marriage together and a love that is eternal. There's no one at fault, we believe this is the next best chapter in the evolution of our love." NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on December 21 that the Selling Sunset costars, who confirmed their romance in July, had ended their relationship. Rob Latour/Shutterstock Us confirmed in mid-December that the “Levitating” songstress and the model were “on a break” after dating two years. An insider told Us at the time that they were “no longer dating.” Xavier Collin/Picturegroup/Shutterstock  Tiffany announced via Instagram on December 13 that she and the retired MLB athlete had split after 25 years and three children together, noting that they would continue to be "friends and co-parents." Debby Wong/Shutterstock  The last remaining couple from Married at First Sight season 13 called it quits in December 2021, filing for divorce seven months after their season debuted. AGABA STUDIOS  The Vanderpump Rules stars were engaged for seven months before they called off their nuptials. “After these 5 wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement,” the pair wrote via their respective Instagrams on December 5. “We love each other very much, but we aren’t in love anymore. We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending Love.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Us confirmed the Broadway stars' split on November 30. The Grammy winners got engaged in December 2018 after sparking a romance as Hamilton costars three years prior. Kristina Bumphrey/Shutterstock  The 90 Day Fiancé season 5 couple confirmed their split to In Touch on November 29. The following day, Cormier accused her husband of more than four years of “mental and emotional abuse,” which he denied. Courtesy of Evelyn Cormier/Instagram  One week after welcoming their first child, the singer announced his split from Martin via Twitter. "Due to personal reason [SIC] Melanie Martin and I have decided to go our separate ways," he tweeted on November 30. "There has been a very big lie and my sister communicating w my ex fiancé [SIC] ruined everything considering she knew what angel tried to do to me in court thanks angel you ruined my family. God bless." MediaPunch/Shutterstock The Girls Trip actress and the Oscar winner split after more than one year of dating, E! News and People reported on November 29. The outlets cited long-distance and the former couple’s busy schedules as the reason for the breakup. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Married at First Sight alums called it quits in October, according to a November report from E! News. The duo had been married for one year after meeting during season 11 of the Lifetime series. Courtesy Bennett Kirschner/Instagram; Courtesy Amelia Fatsi/Instagram  The former Bachelorette and her fiancé called it quits in November, nearly one year after their engagement aired. “Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark are no longer a couple,” a spokesperson told Us at the time. The news came three days after Life & Style reported that the couple were on a break. ABC/Craig Sjodin  A source confirmed to Us on November 18 that the model and the actor called it quits after a year of dating. The pair were first linked in September 2020. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on November 18 that the Southern Charm star and Ravenell called it quits after more than one year of dating. “She broke up with him and they are no longer living together,” a source exclusively said at the time. “There is no bad ill-will between them.” Courtesy Kathryn Dennis/Instagram  The singers announced their split on November 17 after more than two years of dating. “We’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever,” their joint statement read. “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on November 18 that the My Unorthodox Life stars split after nine years of marriage. “Batsheva and Ben are getting divorced,” an insider told Us, revealing that Batsheva has been “living” at mother Julia Haart’s home for “the last few weeks.” Courtesy of Batsheva Haart/Instagram  Us confirmed in November that the former Mentalist star and his girlfriend called it quits after they were first linked in March. The duo split "several months" prior, according to an insider. SPEED MEDIA/ MEGA  The record producer filed for divorce on November 8, according to court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight. The pair were married for three years before calling it quits. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Sister Wives couple announced their separation on November 2. “After more than 25 years together, Kody and I have grown apart and I have made the difficult decision to leave,” Christine, who was Kody’s third wife, 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.” VRCP/©2012 RAMEY PHOTO/MEGA  News broke on November 1 that the Outer Banks costars called it quits after more than one year of dating. Rocco Spaziani/UPI/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on October 28 that the former One Direction singer and the model, who share daughter Khai, split after rekindling their on-off romance in January 2020. “They’d been having problems for a while and tried to figure them out, but it just wasn’t working,” an insider noted, while a second source told Us the breakup occurred five months prior. Broadimage/Shutterstock  "After 11 beautiful years together, I want to let you know that Matt and I have decided to go our separate ways as life partners. However, we are committed to remaining lifelong friends, and I am confident that will be the case," the country singer wrote via Instagram on October 27. "We appreciate the support Nashville and so many of you have given us over the years and look forward to continuing a close relationship with each other and all of you. The Bible tells us that for everything there is a season. We both are looking forward to this next season of our lives with hope, optimism, and love." Courtesy of Instagram  The season 17 Bachelorette announced via Instagram on October 25 that she and Moynes called off their engagement less than three months after their proposal aired on TV. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways,” Thurston wrote at the time. “We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently.” Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  The actress filed for divorce from the Gaslit star on October 15 after nearly one year of marriage, Us Weekly confirmed. Shutterstock (2)  Us confirmed the 90 Day Fiancé season 7 alums called it quits in October after two years of marriage and four years together. “Some rumors are true — #SingleLife New Season was announced and yes I am single, @syngin_colchester is single — we’re all single!!" the Connecticut native wrote via Instagram at the time. "Now don’t go all at once to his DMs ladies or he’ll never be able to sort them all out." The bartender, for his part, confirmed that he will be participating in season 2 of 90 Day: The Single Life, which premieres in November. Courtesy Tania Maduro/Instagram  After a whirlwind engagement in June, the Orange Is the New Black alum split from the musician, Us Weekly confirmed in October. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Anne Cline/Instagram  Us confirmed on September 28 that the Real Housewives of Orange County alum and Lodge called off their two-year engagement. "Steve broke up with Vicki while she was filming the [Real Housewives] spinoff show in the Berkshires,” a source exclusively told Us. “After he told her this, she was traumatized. It ruined her. … She's in terrible shape. She still loves him.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The singer and his model wife announced their separation in September after 17 years together and less than three years of marriage. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Bachelorette season 16 duo called it quits for the second time after more than one year together. Us confirmed the split on September 28. Courtesy Clare Crawley/Instagram  Us broke the news that the Challenge couple split after nearly two years together. “I’ve always tried my best to be an open book and after seeing everything circulate over the internet, I felt like I should let you all know that Johnny and I are no longer together,” Willett said in a statement on September 28. “While I feel heartbroken, I’m thankful to know the truth. Johnny is someone I loved & respected very much and so I will be taking some time to heal and process it all. Thank you to everyone for the support and when I’m ready to share more, I will. For now, I’m just focused on spending time with my family.” Courtesy of Morgan Willett/Instagram  The Tesla Motors CEO revealed on September 24 that he and the "Entropy" singer were "semi-separated" after three years together. "[We] still love each other, see each other frequently and are on great terms," Musk noted in a statement at the time. The pair welcomed their son, X Æ A-Xii, in May 2020. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "Jena and I have decided to part ways. She is an amazing mother but we feel being apart at this time will allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and the best parents we could be. Pls respect our privacy in this time," the performer tweeted on September 23. The exes started dating in March 2020 and welcomed their son the following year. Courtesy Jena Frumes/Instagram  The former couple finalized their divorce in September 2021 after initially filing in October 2020, according to court documents obtained by Us. They got married in 2013 and share daughter Nova and son Ozgood. The parents have joint custody, waiving both child and spousal support and agreeing to split tuition costs. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "Life is full of many chapters and it's important to recognize when it's time to end and begin again," Missie wrote via Instagram Story on September 9. "While our romantic relationship has come to an end, we're forever connected and focused on being the best for our son. Thank you all that have supported us through this journey. Xoxo." Courtesy of Rachel Missie/Instagram  Multiple sources confirmed to Us Weekly in September that the pair had split less than one year after beginning their romance. While the breakup came after Kourtney Kardashian's ex Younes Bendjima shared alleged messages sent by Disick, the separation "wasn’t related to the messages Scott sent about Kourtney," one source told Us. "This breakup was coming regardless. Amelia was the one to end things." Shutterstock  A source confirmed to Us on September 3 that the Gossip Girl alum and the model split after nearly two years of dating. David Fisher/Shutterstock; Hannah Young/Shutterstock  Less than three months after celebrating their third anniversary, the 8 Simple Rules alum and the equestrian called it quits. "Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions," they said in a joint statement on September 3. "We have both shared so much of our journey publicly so while we would prefer to keep this aspect of our personal life private, we wanted to be forthcoming in our truth together. There is no anger or animosity, quite the contrary." imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Us exclusively confirmed on September 2 that the pair, who were first linked in December 2019, called it quits two months prior. "They weren't meant to be," an insider revealed. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Courtesy Corinne Olympios/Instagram  The Survivor: Micronesia winner cited “irreconcilable differences” when she filed for divorce from Fincher, according to documents obtained The Blast on August 24. The two were introduced by fellow Survivor alum Ethan Zohn in 2013 and married in 2017. Shallow and the Survivor: Samoaalum share daughter Alma, 3. Courtesy of Parvati Shallow/Instagram  Us confirmed in August that the duo, who were first linked several months prior, had officially called it quits after realizing "they aren't great romantic partners." Shutterstock (2)  Us confirmed on August 16 that the Saturday Night Live star and the Bridgerton actress called it quits, with a source revealing the “distance put a strain on the relationship.” Shutterstock (2)  The “Jack and Diane” crooner amicably split from realtor Natasha Barrett in August 2021, a source told Closer at the time. The pair dated for a few months and made their public debut in May, when they were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Malibu, California. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Natasha Barrett/Instagram  The DJ split from his girlfriend of seven years in August, shortly after she opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The YouTuber confirmed via her Instagram Story on August 12 that she and the singer split. “R u single?” a fan asked, to which she responded, “I am indeed.” Us broke the news in May 2019 that the pair had broken up over the college admissions scandal involving her parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, but they were back together by August of that year. MEGA  Us confirmed in August 2021 that the Bachelorette alum and the model split after eight months together. “Things were going well until they weren’t,” a source said. “Friends were surprised things ended so quickly.” Shutterstock; Courtesy of Camila Kendra/Instagram  The According to Jim star filed for divorce from Sloan after more than 23 years of marriage, according to paperwork filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court in August 2021, Us Weekly can confirm. Sloan previously filed for divorce in March 2018 before the duo reconciled. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Blue Crush star announced in August 2021 that she and the director had decided to split after a decade together. The pair tied the knot in 2013 after meeting on the set of the movie Big Sur, in which Polish directed Bosworth. "Our hearts are full, as we have never been so enamored and deeply grateful for one another as we do in this decision to separate," she wrote via Instagram. "Together, over the last ten years, Michael and I have chosen love, every time. We hold hands as tightly today as we entangled fingers on our wedding day." Shutterstock  The “Ride Wit Me” rapper and his girlfriend of six years appeared to have called it quits. Jackson seemingly confirmed the news via an Instagram comment in July 2021. After a follower commented on a recent post to ask if the couple was still together, the model succinctly replied, “No we’re not ….. Just friends.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  After previously sparking split rumors, the model confirmed on July 29 that he and Moakler had called off their romance, telling Life & Style that he "broke up with Shanna months ago" and felt "happier" than ever. Bauergriffin.com/MEGA; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram  The Chrisley Knows Best alum announced on July 27 that she and her husband of nine years had separated. “Will & I have mutually decided to end our marriage. We maintain the greatest respect & love for one another, & we're so grateful for our time together,” she wrote via Instagram. “We will continue to remain friends & be devoted parents to our son whom we both love very much. Personally, I am focusing on the new beginnings ahead & a fresh space with the move this week." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; USA  The Jersey Shore star confirmed on July 26 that she called off her engagement to Biscardi, who proposed in March 2019. The pair, who were first linked in 2017, previously postponed their nuptials in April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy Sammi Sweetheart Giancola/Instagram  The music executive filed for divorce from his wife of seven years in July 2021, days after Us confirmed that they called it quits. “They are still currently living together, but eventually Scooter will be moving out,” an insider said at the time, adding that the pair “are remaining amicable for the sake of the kids.” The duo share three children: Jagger, born in 2015, Levi, born in 2016, and Hart, born in 2018. Shutterstock  The model confirmed via Instagram on July 20 that she and the West Wing writer had split after making their public debut at the Oscars three months prior. "I'm so grateful for his presence in my life. He helped heal me and reclaim myself," she wrote, noting that the social media upload would be "all I'll ever say on the subject." Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S./Shutterstock  The couple announced in July that they were calling it quits after seven years of marriage. “After much thought and with great sadness, we have decided to end our marriage. We continue to care and have respect for one another and share eternal love for our daughter and her well-being,” they said in a statement to TMZ. “We ask for personal privacy for ourselves and our daughter as we navigate these new steps as a family.” Us Weekly confirmed in February 2014 that the duo were engaged after seven years of dating. They first met in 2007 when Pantenburg worked as a backup dancer for the “When Can I See You” singer. Shutterstock  ”We have decided jointly that we are going to take a few months apart," the RHOC alum said during an Instagram Live on July 12. She added that she will be moving to Hawaii for the summer while Sean will remain in California. Courtesy Braunwyn Windham-Burke/Instagram  People reported on July 12 that the Southern Charm alum and the doctor split after moving to New York City together earlier in the summer. The pair sparked breakup speculation after Olindo deleted her photos with Shah from Instagram in early July. Courtesy Metul Shah/Instagram  Us confirmed on June 21, that the former couple “broke up a few weeks ago [but] remain amicable toward each other and will continue to coparent,” after rekindling their romance in August 2020. “There was no drama that broke them up, things just didn’t work out between the two of them,” a source told Us, one day after Kardashian revealed during part two of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion that she was taking it “day by day” with Thompson regarding her trust of him following past cheating issues. Larry Marano/Shutterstock; Brian To/Shutterstock  The Think Like a Man star filed for divorce from the NBA player on June 17. The pair, who got engaged in 2004, wed in July 2010 in a ceremony that was filmed for the VH1 series La La's Full Court Wedding. "They have been separated for a while now and will remain friends," a source told Us exclusively of the split. "They both want to make sure that the divorce goes as smoothly as possible for their son, [Kiyan]." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  In June 2021, Messner filed for divorce from the Fleetwood Mac musician, Us confirmed. They were married for over 20 years and share three children together. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The singer revealed that the pair, who confirmed their engagement in August 2020, split in June 2021. "I feel like more than anything at this point, I'm more disappointed in myself that I keep on hurting people. That annoys me," he said on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast. "I've just not been very good at relationships." David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Friends alum announced the end of his engagement to the talent manager on June 2, six months after proposing. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock; YouTube  The couple announced their split via social media on May 30 after 27 years of marriage and three kids. "It has truly been a beautiful journey," the duo noted. "Our proudest achievements are our three incredible children. Three souls to which God entrusted us. We continue to be awed & humbled by the blessings of parenting. We have always put their best interests first & will continue to do so. We will continue to be the best of friends and coparents and have the utmost respect for one another as we embark upon this new chapter of our lives, separately." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Following a low-key romance, Us Weekly confirmed on May 16 that the South Africa native and Friday Night Lights alum split after confirming their relationship nine months earlier. “They’ve been dating for a while, well before quarantine started,” an insider revealed in September 2020. Shutterstock (2)  Us Weekly broke the news that the Dawson’s Creek alum and her beau had split in May 2021 after dating for less than one year. “The pair have parted ways amicably but remain friends,” a spokesperson for the actress told Us exclusively at the time. An insider added that Holmes wanted to focus on parenting and her career. “Katie and Emilio really enjoyed their time together — it just simply didn't work out,” they noted. Shutterstock; Courtesy Emilio Vitolo/Instagram  Mulaney split from Tendler after six years of marriage on May 10. "John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work,” his spokesperson said, while hers responded, "I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage. I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery." Greg Allen/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the duo, who tied the knot in 1994, wrote in a joint statement via Twitter on May 3. "Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a believer in that mission and will continue our work together at the foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life." Elaine Thompson/AP/Shutterstock  The longtime couple called it quits in April 2021 after nearly eight years together. Mixter announced the news in an Instagram caption accompanying a selfie of the duo. “It is odd to write about the end of a relationship, especially when the friendship that still exists is so full of life,” she wrote. “But change happens and we made the decision quite a while ago to let ourselves grow away from what our relationship had been and into what it was becoming.” Shutterstock  In April 2021, the One Tree Hill vet filed for divorce, Us Weekly confirmed. "I just can't fight any longer. It's time to heal. Thank you for all the love, heart, and support, in many ways you have fought on this journey alongside me, and for that I am grateful," she wrote via Instagram at the time. "I'll always encourage you to continue the good fight, but you can't fight it alone." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  In April, Efron's friend Kyle Sandilands confirmed that the actor and the model had split. "It's only recent, but not, like, yesterday recent. But they've gone their separate ways," the host, 49, said on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. "No drama, but it's done." Shutterstock; Courtesy of Vanessa Valladares/Instagram  One month after sparking breakup speculation, the singer and the former professional baseball player announced their split on April 15, calling themselves "better as friends." They told Today in a joint statement: “We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Project Runway season 4 champ filed for divorce from Walsh on April 13, requesting to legally dissolve their marriage. The former couple tied the knot in 2016 and initially announced their separation two years later. Henry S. Dziekan III/WireImage.com  Us exclusively confirmed on April 5 that the controversial pair had called it quits four months after their PDA pics made headlines. "Larsa decided to distance herself from the drama," a source revealed, adding that "many people assumed" the relationship "was serious when in fact it was not." MEGA  Us confirmed on April 3 that the model and the Chainsmokers member had called it quits one month prior. Their breakup was “amicable," Taggart's rep said. Courtesy of Chantel Jeffries/Instagram  The Riverdale star and the photographer reportedly split in March after nearly a year of dating. Courtesy of Camila Mendes/Instagram  After three years of marriage, the Tiger King stars announced they are getting a divorce on March 26. "For the last two and a half years, we have been apart. I’ve always stood by his side and will continue to always love and support him," Passage wrote via Instagram. "Joe and I are seeking a divorce. This wasn’t an easy decision to make but Joe and I both understand that this situation isn’t fair to either of us." Netflix  The “Tap In” rapper confirmed via Twitter on March 19 that she split from the Migos member after they dated for nearly three years. “I’m single. I’ve endured too much betrayal and hurt behind the scenes for a false narrative to be circulating that degrades my character,” she tweeted. “Presents don’t band aid scars and the love isn’t real when the intimacy is given to other women.” Saweetie wrote in another tweet, “I emotionally checked out a long time ago and have walked away with a deep sense of peace and freedom. Excited for this new chapter of elevation.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of New York City alum’s ex-fiancé confirmed the news of their split on March 18, one year after she left the Bravo show to move to Chicago with him. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, but it is one that I believe is best for both of us,” Kluth said in a statement to Us. A source, meanwhile, said that the businessman “completely blindsided” Mortimer by calling off their engagement. Courtesy of Tinsley Mortimer/Instagram  "Over the past 5 and half years, Andrew and I have shared some incredible times together. I have a tremendous amount of respect and love for him and will always cherish the memories we made. However, we have made the difficult decision to officially separate at this point in our lives. We are both so grateful to have experienced a relationship that allowed us to grow and learn so much," Mi Li, who appeared on season 1 of Bling Empire, wrote via Instagram on March 9. "Andrew and I plan to continue working on becoming the best versions of ourselves individually." Courtesy Kelly Mi Li/Instagram  The Love Island couple announced their split on March 6. "Some of you have been wondering about us and our relationship, so we want to help you to understand where we are right now," they wrote in a joint statement shared on Instagram. "We are both young and in the early stages of our careers, and sadly those careers are keeping us in two different places. One of us is in Pittsburgh and the other is in Tucson, and neither one of us will be able to move anytime in the near future." "So over the last couple of weeks we have started having some difficult conversations about our future. Ultimately we both realized that our lives are moving in different directions. We have both made commitments to cities that are over 2,000 miles apart," the pair, who met on season 2 of the show in 2020, added. "This was not a decision we took lightly. We both have so much love for each other and had hopes that we could make this work, but relationships are all about timing, and this is just not our time." "We are unsure of what the future holds for us, but one thing is for certain, we will always have each other," they concluded. "And we will forever be grateful that Love Island brought us together." Courtesy of Mackenzie Dipman/Instagram  The Selling Sunset star and professional dancer called it quits in February 2021, shortly after spending their first Valentine's Day together. An insider told Us, "She broke up with him earlier this week. There were multiple things that lead to the breakup. Keo's super upset over this and still trying to process it." Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  After weeks of speculation about the state of their marriage, the reality star filed for divorce from the "Gold Digger" rapper on February 19. The pair tied the knot in May 2014 and share four children: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on February 3 that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum's wife filed for divorce shortly after the pair marked their 10th wedding anniversary. The duo wed in Los Angeles in January 2011 following their May 2010 engagement. Mediapunch/Shutterstoc  "Lots on my mind...aghhhhhh...#single-girl-heading-to-Super-Bowl!" the Pitch Perfect star captioned an Instagram post on February 2, hinting that she and the Anheuser-Busch heir had called it quits. POOL MONACO/SIPA/Shutterstock  The Mentalist alum split from his longtime wife 29 years of marriage. “Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg have announced their separation after 29 years of marriage,” the pair said in a statement on January 29. “The longtime couple quietly split last April and have jointly stated, ‘We remain close friends and our three children will always be the most important focus of our lives.’” Steven Markham/Shutterstock  The actor filed for divorce from his wife on January 27. While it is unclear when the estranged couple married, they went public with their relationship in early 2018. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Us Weekly confirmed on January 27 that the Summer House star and her boyfriend split after more than one year together. They were first linked in the summer of 2019, and their romance began during season 4 of the Bravo series. Courtesy Stephen Traversie/Instagram  The actress announced in a since-deleted tweet on January 26 that her husband of 13 years told her "he is to leave his family." Evans told fans that she and the estranged couple's daughters, Ella and Elsie, were "very confused and sad" and had not "been given a reason except that he 'no longer loves me.'" Gruffudd did not immediately comment. The pair later issued a joint statement about their separation, telling Us, “As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for our family and we remain committed to our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy.” Gruffudd filed for divorce on March 1. Niviere/Villard/Sipa/Shutterstock  Daly confirmed his and the Real Housewives of Atlanta star’s second split on January 23. “After recently attending mediation, Kenya and I have agreed to end our marriage,” he said in a statement. “I will always have great care for her and look forward to amicably continuing to co-parent our daughter Brooklyn with an abundance of love and wisdom.” The pair, who tied the knot in June 2017, initially broke up in September 2019 but later attempted to reconcile. Vince Flores/Startraks  The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart season 1 winners announced their split on January 19, after nearly one year of dating. "With deep admiration and respect for one another, we have decided to end our relationship and go our separate ways,” the pair said in a joint statement. “We will always look back on our journey with deep fondness, and will continue to support each other both personally and professionally." ABC/Craig Sjodin  The Teen Mom 2 star denied cheating on his ex-fiancée on Tuesday, January 19, after she confirmed their relationship is over after three years together. “I have dealt with my fair share of betrayal and pain my whole life, but what I learned today, what I found out today — from the kids none the less — just makes me feel like the last three years, they’ve just been waiting for this to happen,” she said in a since-deleted Instagram Story video, claiming Marroquin cheated with his ex-wife Kailyn Lowry. Courtesy Javi Marroquin/Instagram  On January 18, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the pair, who were first spotted together in March 2020, amicably split. "She was the one who called things off. Ben and Ana were moving in different directions in their lives and stopped seeing eye to eye," the insider said at the time. "The two couldn’t work through their differences and have decided to end their relationship." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Love Island season 2 winners announced their split three months after the finale. “This is extremely difficult for me to express but out of respect for those of you who supported me, and rode for me, I want you to know that Caleb and I are no longer together,” Ndiba wrote via Instagram on January 16. “I do ask for time as I continue to go through the process of heartbreak and healing as this has all been very hard for me. I cannot thank you all enough for the love and support to this point and I hope that it may continue as we move forward as individuals.” Adam Torgerson/CBS Entertainment  The Beauty & the Beast actor confirmed his split from the former footballer after less than a year of dating in an interview with The Times. "It is what it is," Evans told the British newspaper on January 8 about speculation over his relationship status. Courtesy of Rafa Olarra/Instagram  The Love Island USA stars announced on January 9 that they had broken up. "Because you've all been such a close part of our relationship, I wanted to share with you that Johnny and I are no longer together," Vazquez, who appeared on season 2 of the show with Middlebrooks in 2020, tweeted. "While our relationship has been public from the start, I do ask that you respect this decision and our privacy during this time. There is no reason to speculate, I am so thankful for our time together, but not it's simply time for each of us to focus on our own personal journey. I hope that you continue to support each of us individually as we move forward, heal and continue to follow our dreams." Middlebrooks shared Vazquez's tweet on his Instagram Story along with videos of the couple and wrote, "Thank you so much for everything. I'm appreciative of the time we spent together on this unforgettable journey. I will forever cherish the fun we had, the laughs we shared, and the memories we created. Thank you to all of the fans who loved and supported us the whole way through. Much love." Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment  A source confirmed to Us on January 7 that the Disney alum and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress had split. The pair, who starred in Qualley's sister Rainey's NSFW music video for "Love Me Like You Hate Me," called it quits amid the Peanut Butter Falcon's star legal trouble with ex-girlfriend FKA twigs. The singer is suing LaBeouf, accusing him of "relentless abuse" including sexual battery, assault and emotional distress. He said in a statement to The New York Times that "many of these allegations are not true" but accepted "accountability" for his mistakes. Snorlax/MEGA  News broke on January 2 that the couple had called it quits after less than two years of marriage. Us confirmed via court records that the Big Little Lies star filed for divorce in New York from the Love actor on December 23, 2020. The pair, who began dating in 2016, secretly married in May 2019 and tied the knot for a second time in Paris the following month at her father Lenny Kravitz's French home. Jason Mendez/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Getting Cozy! Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler Are 'Low-Key' Dating Posted: 23 Dec 2021 08:51 AM PST New couple alert! Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler are officially dating following her split from Jacob Elordi, Us Weekly confirms. “They are low-key dating," a source exclusively tells Us. "It’s still very new." Earlier this week, Gerber, 20, and the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor, 30, attended a yoga class together. In the photos, they wore workout clothes and face masks, per COVID-19 guidelines, as they walked on a sidewalk together. Days later, they were spotted arriving at the Los Angeles airport on Wednesday, December 22.  The couple's romance comes one month after Us confirmed that the model had split from the Euphoria star, 24, after one year of dating. "She handles herself wonderfully publicly," the Australia native told Men's Health in an interview published on Monday, December 20, noting that he has "learned so much" from Gerber about dealing with fame. "[She taught me] how to deal with it and just kind of be whatever about it, you know?" The daughter of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber — who also briefly dated Pete Davidson in October 2019 — was first linked with the 2 Hearts star in September 2020 after they were photographed together in New York and California. While the exes primarily kept details of their relationship under wraps, the American Horror Story alum gushed about her then-partner and finding love during a May Vogue profile. "Being able to be with someone I trust, where we don't want anything from each other, having a safe, steady relationship like that, has really opened my eyes to the possibilities of love and what it feels like to love without conditions," the Los Angeles native told the outlet. "Lust is touching other people or wanting them, but love is really seeing someone." (Elordi, meanwhile, is currently seeing Olivia Jade Giannulli and the pair are keeping things casual.) Nearly one year earlier, Kaia opened up about codependent relationships after her breakup from the Saturday Night Live star, 28. "I've always kind of been the person who's like, 'I'll let everyone else be sad,’" Kaia told Lena Dunham during an April 2020 Instagram Live, revealing she has a difficult time being vulnerable about her emotions. "One of my favorite self-help books is Codependent No More … Even if you're not technically codependent, just not allowing your happiness to rely on someone else's I think is a huge thing. Because I was like, 'I'm so independent. I'm good,' and I was reading that book and I was like, 'Nope, I am absolutely codependent.’" Before romancing Kaia, Butler, for his part, was previously spotted kissing Lily-Rose Depp in August, months after he split from longtime girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens. "Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up, and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their breakup," a source exclusively told Us in January 2020. Hudgens, 33, has since moved on with Cole Tucker. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Inside Prince William, Duchess Kate's Christmas Plans Without Sandringham Posted: 23 Dec 2021 08:34 AM PST  Making it work. Queen Elizabeth II canceled her traditional Christmas trip to Sandringham, but she’ll still get to spend some time with the royal family. The monarch, 95, will spend Christmas Day at Windsor Castle with Prince William and Duchess Kate as well as Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla, according to royal expert Omid Scobie. The group is also expected to be joined by the queen’s youngest sons Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Elizabeth’s daughter, Princess Anne, will likely not participate in the festivities as she will still be self-isolating with her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, after he tested positive for coronavirus. Earlier this month, Elizabeth canceled her annual pre-Christmas lunch because of rising coronavirus infection rates in the U.K. Days later, Us Weekly confirmed that she also scrapped her usual visit to Sandringham. This will mark the second year in a row that the queen hasn’t spent Christmas at the countryside estate.  Hours before Us confirmed Elizabeth’s change of plans, royal expert Kerene Barefield said that aides were already looking at backup options for a holiday celebration at Windsor if the Sandringham trip couldn’t happen. “I think close aides are kind of looking at an alternative Christmas and how that would look at Windsor instead of everyone going to Sandringham,” Barefield explained to Us. “What I understand from sources is that she won't be spending it alone, but it might be just slimmed down even further.” Ahead of her possible visit with the queen, the Duchess of Cambridge, 39, spearheaded a TV concert special called Royal Carols: Together at Christmas, which will air on Christmas Eve in the U.K. The event was filmed earlier in the month, but on Wednesday, December 22, Kensington Palace released a transcript of the speech Kate gave before the service. "We've been through such a bleak time," the duchess said. "We've seen so many challenges. We've lost our loved ones. We've seen our frontline workers under immense pressure. And also, we've been more emotionally and socially distanced and isolated from each other." Though Kate noted how difficult the past two years have been, she told the crowd that she thought the hardship had helped people understand the importance of connection. “I suppose through that separation, we've also realized how much we need each other and how acts of kindness and love can really bring us comfort and relief in times of distress,” she continued. "In the congregation tonight, we've got many inspirational individuals. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for all they've done in bringing people together and supporting their communities." According to a press release from the palace, the audience was made up of “unsung heroes” from around the U.K. “in recognition of the inspirational efforts to protect and care for those around them." |
| 'Home Alone’ Actor Devin Ratray Arrested After Allegedly Strangling Girlfriend Posted: 23 Dec 2021 08:14 AM PST UPDATE 12/23/21 11:14 a.m. ET Devin Ratray has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly strangling his girlfriend, Us Weekly confirms. The Hustlers actor was charged with one count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation and another count of domestic assault and battery. Original story below: Devin Ratray, who played Buzz McCallister in the original Home Alone movies, was reportedly issued a ticket for assault and battery after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend. Ratray, 44, allegedly attempted to strangle his partner when the pair were staying together at an Oklahoma City hotel on December 9, multiple outlets reported after the supposed dispute. Ratray was issued a citation that morning, though no arrest was made. One day later, the former child star's girlfriend met with authorities to give a statement, claiming that Ratray "beat the crap out of her," per the police report.  The Girls alum's rep told TMZ earlier this month that the pair got into a verbal argument before breaking up, denying the situation turned physical. The subject of their disagreement remains unknown. Ratray is best known for portraying Kevin McCallister’s (Macaulay Culkin) older brother in the 1990s-era holiday movies, recently returning to his role on the Disney+ reboot, Home Sweet Home Alone. "On November 12th … Officer McCallister is on patrol. Keeping the streets safe. From Trout Sniffers," the actor wrote via Instagram in November alongside a snap of himself in costume. In the 1990 film and its 1992 sequel, Ratray played Kevin's eldest brother, who had a difficult relationship with his younger sibling before growing up to be a police officer in the revival. In the new iteration — which premiered last month — Ratray's character told his fellow officers to ignore calls about children being left behind at home during the holidays, noting, "[Kevin] called in the 289 to mess with me. The idiot does it every year." The My Girl star, 41, did not appear in the comedy, but his onscreen brother was excited to bring his character back to life. "People either know me right away or they find out after knowing me for some time. It can be quite a surprise. I don't look the same as I did when I was 13," the New York native told Den of Geek in December 2020 about his experience working on the first movie. "Chris [Columbus, the director] encouraged me to explore the material. If I felt like throwing in a line or improvising, he wanted me to do that so he could get a better sense of who I was. He made me feel at ease and very comfortable and I walked out feeling quite relaxed. It was a pretty good experience in terms of an auditioning process and just a total joy when I got the part." He added at the time, “Maybe he felt that he could work with someone who didn't come across as nervous on camera. I don't know what it was but I'm just grateful that I got it. … Up until then, I had played either nerds or bullies — both ends of the spectrum — but playing the bad guy is always more fun, and playing a nasty, surly, rude teenage bastard like Buzz was great." |
| Former 'SATC' Stand-In Claims Chris Noth's Set Behavior Was ‘Disgusting' Posted: 23 Dec 2021 08:10 AM PST Less than one week after Chris Noth made headlines regarding his brief return to the anticipated Sex and the City revival, he has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. Shortly after the HBO Max premiere of And Just Like That, two women came forward in December 2021 with claims that the Equalizer alum had previously assaulted them. One of the alleged victims, who went by the moniker of Zoe in a Hollywood Reporter profile, claimed that the actor "raped her from behind" in 2004 after they met during a high-profile Los Angeles event. Zoe, who was 22 at the time, claimed that the Wisconsin native flirted with her before inviting her to his West Hollywood apartment. There, Zoe claimed that he kissed and assaulted her, even laughing when she asked him to wear a "condom" amid the "painful" experience. "I realized there was blood on my shirt. I got out of there. I went to my friend's apartment [in the same building]," Zoe allegedly recalled to the outlet, noting that she later went to the hospital. "I had stitches. Two police officers came. I wouldn't say who it was." A second woman, Lily, also accused him of misconduct in the THR report after the pair met while she was working at a New York City nightclub in 2015. She claimed that the actor invited her back to his apartment after a night of drinking. "He said marriage is a sham. Monogamy is not real," Lily claimed, revealing that the next thing she knew was that Noth "was having sex with me from the back in a chair. We were in front of a mirror. I was kind of crying as it happened. … I went to the bathroom and put on my skirt. I was feeling awful. Totally violated. All of my dreams with this star I loved for years were gone." One day later, a third alleged victim came forward, telling the Daily Beast that she was sexually assaulted by the Golden Globe nominee while working as a hostess and lounge singer at New York's Da Marino restaurant in 2010 when she was 18. "At first, it felt as though I was the only person in the universe who could hear me saying no," the woman, who is referred to as Ava, recalled to the newspaper, claiming that her limbs hurt the next morning. "He wasn't hearing 'no,' but he heard me when I said 'not here' and convinced him that I would meet him somewhere else." Amid the allegations, the Good Wife alum has continually denied the claims. "The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false," Noth told Us Weekly via a statement at the time. "These stories could've been from 30 years ago or 30 days ago — no always means no — that is a line I did not cross. The encounters were consensual. It's difficult not to question the timing of these stories coming out. I don't know for certain why they are surfacing now, but I do know this: I did not assault these women." Following the recent headlines, Noth — who has been married to Tara Wilson since 2012 — had been dropped by his talent management firm, A3 Artists Agency. Additionally, Noth's collaboration with Peloton following his SATC character's death has since been scrubbed from the fitness company's social media. "Every single sexual assault accusation must be taken seriously. We were unaware of these allegations when we featured Chris Noth in our response to HBO's reboot," Peloton, who teamed up with Ryan Reynolds for the commercial, told Us via a statement shortly after the news broke. "As we seek to learn more, we have stopped promoting this video and archived related social posts." If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Scroll below to learn more about Noth's sexual assault scandal:  Noth was accused of sexual assault by two women via a December 2021 THR report, shortly after his well-publicized role in the SATC revival earlier that month. Marion Curtis/StarPix for HBOmax/Shutterstock  Shortly after the allegations made headlines, the Perfect Man actor rebutted the claims, noting that the encounters were “consensual.” Matthew Taplinger/Starpix/Shutterstock  Following Noth’s character death in And Just Like That, he shot a brief Peloton ad with the Green Lantern star and fitness trainer Jess King. The video, which debuted shortly after the HBO Max premiere, has since been removed from the brand’s social media amid the allegations. Earlier this year, Noth’s tequila brand, Ambhar, was in negotiations regarding a potential sale. However, in light of the scandal, it has since been terminated. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  One day after the THR article was published, a third allegation was made via a Daily Beast report. The third alleged victim told the newspaper that she was initially starstruck upon meeting Noth: “I remember how electrifying his hand, the hand I watched hold Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, felt grabbing me.” After their encounter, she instead found him “sloppy,” “heavy” and “strong.” Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Amid the scandal, Zoe Lister-Jones publicly called out her former costar via an Instagram statement. “Last week, my friend asked me how I felt about Mr. Big’s death on And Just Like That, and I said, honestly I felt relieved,” the Life in Pieces alum wrote via social media. "He asked why and I told him it was because I couldn’t separate the actor from the man, and the man is a sexual predator. My friend was alarmed at my word choice. And to be honest so was I. … On the few occasions he would show up, he was consistently sexually inappropriate with a fellow female promoter. That same year I was a guest star on Law and Order and it was his first episode returning as a detective after SATC. He was drunk on set.” She further alleged, “In one take he got close to me, sniffed my neck, and whispered, ‘You smell good.’ I didn’t say anything. My friend at the club never said anything. It’s so rare that we do.” Sophia Bush, Helen Hunt, Anna-Sophia Robb and more celebrities have rallied around the New Girl alum in the wake of her social media message. Shutterstock (2)  Entertainment Arts Research Inc., the company that planned to acquire Noth's tequila brand, Ambhar, is not moving forward with the purchase amid the allegations. “At this point in time it doesn’t make sense for us to move forward with this deal in light of the claims, which must be taken with the utmost seriousness,” Bernard Rubin, CEO of EARI, said in a statement in December. The deal was reportedly worth $12 million. J Mayer/Shutterstock  Days after the third alleged victim came forward, the network confirmed in December that Noth would no longer be part of their show The Equalizer, "effective immediately." Michael Greenberg/CBS |
| Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler Fuel Romance Speculation With New Sighting Posted: 23 Dec 2021 06:27 AM PST  Moving on? Nearly one month after Kaia Gerber and Jacob Elordi broke up, she has continued to fuel romance speculation with Austin Butler. Gerber, 20, was first spotted with the Zoey 101 alum, 30, on Sunday, December 19, after they attended a yoga class together. In the snaps, which were first obtained by Daily Mail, the pair donned workout clothes and wore face masks per COVID-19 recommendations. After walking on a sidewalk together, they were later photographed driving away in the model's car. The duo's romance seemingly heated up as they were spotted together on Wednesday, December 22, at the airport. On Wednesday, E! News reported photos of the two stars unloading their suitcases at the Los Angeles airport.  While Gerber and Butler have remained mum about the dating reports, the pair's recent outings come less than one month after Us Weekly confirmed she had split from Elordi, 24, after nearly one year of dating. After debuting their romance on Instagram in November 2020, the Euphoria star and Cindy Crawford's daughter broke up amid conflicting schedules, In Touch first reported last month. Following their breakup, the Australia native — who has since been linked to Olivia Jade Giannulli — couldn't help but praise his ex-girlfriend and how she's impacted his view on fame. "She handles herself wonderfully publicly," the Kissing Booth actor told Men's Health in an interview published on Monday, December 20, noting that he has "learned so much" from Gerber about handling the spotlight. "[She taught me] how to deal with it and just kind of be whatever about it, you know?" Elordi continued at the time: "I want to have a life. I want to have the same 80, 85-year — more or less — experience that everyone has. I don't want to miss anything by sitting on some overly sour pile of candy." The former couple were first seen together in September 2020 in New York and California. Since then, the exes’ romance continued to blossom as they got closer to her parents — Crawford, 55, and Rande Gerber — and even packed on the PDA. "Being able to be with someone I trust, where we don't want anything from each other, having a safe, steady relationship like that, has really opened my eyes to the possibilities of love and what it feels like to love without conditions," the young model previously gushed about the 2 Hearts star during a June/July Vogue interview. "Lust is touching other people or wanting them, but love is really seeing someone."  Butler, for his part, previously dated Vanessa Hudgens for nine years before Us confirmed the duo had split in January 2020. "Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up, and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their breakup," a source exclusively revealed at the time, several months before the High School Musical star, 33, moved on with MLB player Cole Tucker. The Carrie Diaries alum was spotted kissing Lily-Rose Depp in August before seemingly moving on with Gerber. |
| TMI Alert! Jana Kramer and More Celebs Who Overshared in 2021 Posted: 23 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST There’s no such thing as TMI for these celebs! Jana Kramer, Nikki Bella and more shared every juicy detail about their personal lives throughout the year. The country singer has never shied away from telling fans about her struggles, but after she split from husband Mike Caussin in April 2021, she became more candid than ever. “It’s still super hard. It’s still, like, I’m gonna have to deal with him for the rest of my life,” Kramer said during a June 2021 interview on the “Unzipped” podcast of where she stood with the ex-NFL player. “I wish we could just be, like, ‘All right, peace out.’ Like, ‘Great knowing you. You do you.’ [But] we have kids that essentially bind us together and there's still so much, like, hate and hurt between us.” The Friday Night Lights alum continued: “I’m trying my best to, like, lead with love and when he doesn’t do it and I’m, like, ‘Well, wait a minute, like, you don’t get to be mean to me. I didn’t want this.’ So it’s very hard for me not to go to that same place, but I know that he deals with his sadness in his way of more anger.” Six months later, the “Beautiful Lies” songstress confessed that she felt wary about getting back into dating, despite having been linked to Graham Bunn, Jay Cutler and another mystery man in the wake of her divorce. “I feel like there’s no way that someone can be honest and that it can be good,” she said on her “Whine Down” podcast in December 2021. “I’m used to just war and not being on steady ground. … For seven years, I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Clearly, there’s another shoe to drop and I don’t want to be fooled again.” Bella, for her part, frequently discussed how her relationship with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev changed after becoming parents to son Matteo in August 2020, telling Us Weekly exclusively in March 2021 that things aren’t as “hot and heavy” in the bedroom as they once were. “When you have tired sex with each other, it’s like one’s leaning onto someone too much,” the former pro wrestler said at the time. “And it’s like, ‘OK, wait. … I need something else.’ Like, I need energy. Even for me, I’ll be like, ‘Let’s see. I’ll be on bottom. It’s OK. Let’s just do missionary.’ … When you’re with a dancer and how they work, it’s bomb.” The Dancing With the Stars pro, however, hasn’t been as forthcoming about what happens with Bella at home. “He gets really embarrassed with all that,” the “Bellas Podcast” cohost joked to Us in October 2021. “And when I talked about, like, having hemorrhoids, he’s like, ‘I can’t believe you told people about your hemorrhoids.’ And I’m like, ‘It’s real life. [That’s what] it’s like to push out a baby.'” Brie Bella, Nikki’s twin sister, noted at the time that she hears the same concerns from her husband, Daniel Bryan. “[He] will always just be like, ‘When is it enough info [that] you give to everyone where you feel like it's also OK to be private?’ And I told him, ‘I was put on earth to be as open as possible. So people know it’s OK,'” Brie told Us. “That’s my purpose, to just be fully honest, authentic, raw and real so that other people can listen and be like, ‘Thank goodness I’m not alone.'” Scroll down to relive some of the biggest TMI moments of the year, from Meghan Trainor‘s double toilets to Jamie Otis‘ marriage woes:  The Total Bellas star frequently discusses her relationship with Chigvintsev on her podcast with her sister — but the dancer isn't always happy about it. "A lot of stuff I say makes headlines, and [he got upset when] it was something about our sex life," Nikki told Us exclusively in October 2021, noting that her fiancé is "very private" and gets "really embarrassed" easily. KCR/Shutterstock  After the Hallmark actress split from Caussin in April 2021, she continued to share updates with her fans about adjusting to coparenting, dating and more. "I fear that I'm going to resent him for the rest of my life for breaking up our family," she said during an episode of "Whine Down" one month after filing for divorce. "I've gotten out of the 'Will he ever change? Did I make the right decision?' I know I made the right decision. ... I'm never settling, ever again. I'd rather be alone." Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  Trainor raised eyebrows in October 2021 when she described the unique renovation she and husband Daryl Sabara made to their home. "Nobody knows this, but in our bathroom, there was one toilet, and a lot of time in the middle of the night when we're with the baby, we've got to pee at the same time. So I was like, 'Can we please have two toilets next to each other?'" the "All About That Bass" singer said on the "Why Won't You Date Me?" podcast. "We got two toilets sitting next to each other, and we've only pooped together twice. We pee at the same time a lot." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple didn't shy away from sharing PDA over the past year, but one interview in particular caught fans' attention. While reminiscing on a beer pong game gone wrong during a December 2021 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Kelly confessed that he tried really hard to impress the New Girl alum. "This was also right when I started to date Megan and I was holding it together," he recalled. "It was a bad night. I won the beer pong match, I went home [and] Travis [Barker] got me this knife that had an engravement from the new album on it, and I was like, 'Check this out. This is sick.' And I threw it up, and it stuck in my hand. ... I looked at her, and I was like, 'Check this out.' And then the next morning as soon as she left, I was like, 'Yo, I need stitches real quick. I've got a bruised coccyx and a knife in my hand.'" Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  In May 2021, the Bachelor alum hinted that her marriage to Doug Hehner was in trouble, revealing alongside a tearful selfie three months later that she was trying to "fight for my family." The Married at First Sight couple continued to give fans a glimpse at how they were working through their ups and downs, moving into an RV with their kids — daughter Henley and son Hendrix. "Let's just be honest, sex is important for every relationship and we're not having enough of it," Otis exclusively told Us in December 2021 of her family's new digs. "The whole idea [was] to grow closer as a family and to grow stronger as husband and wife, and the one is happening [but] the other isn't." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  After Us confirmed their romance in January 2021, the twosome couldn't keep their hands to themselves, frequently sharing major PDA moments on social media. They got engaged in October 2021 and took their steamy relationship to another level two months later when the drummer posted a pic of Kardashian's foot. "All I want for Christmas," he wrote via Instagram. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Selling Sunset star welcomed her son, Christian, with husband Christian Richard in March 2021 — and she didn't hesitate to get back into a bedroom routine with her man. "After a month, I finally had sex. ... Yeah, I did," Quinn said on SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live in June 2021. "It was after a month. It was amazing. It was great. Popped an Ambien, got some Dom [Pérignon]. It was nice. It was really good." While adjusting to motherhood, the Netflix personality described her baby's harrowing delivery, telling her social media followers that she and the infant were "lucky to be alive." MEGA  From her "eyebrow transplant" to her lengthy public apologies, the cookbook author shared plenty of ups and downs with her fans throughout 2021. "Just feels so weird to pretend nothing happened in this online world but feel like utter s–t in real life," she wrote in July 2021 while facing accusations of past bullying. "Going outside sucks and doesn't feel right, being at home alone with my mind makes my depressed head race. But I do know that however I'm handling this now isn't the right answer. I feel lost and need to find my place again." Janet Mayer/startraksphoto.com |
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