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- 90 Day Fiance’s Tarik Does Not Want to Divorce Hazel: I Still ‘Love’ Her
- Getting Festive! Prince William, Duchess Kate Attend Christmas Carol Service
- Tiger Woods Returns to Golf With Son Charlie Nearly 1 Year After Car Crash
- Jen Shah's Legal Drama: Everything We Know So Far
- Snow Bunnies! Rebel Wilson, Kylie Jenner and More Stars’ Snow Getaways
- Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock's Divorce to Be Heard by Private Judge
- They Do! The Challenge: All Stars' Pregnant Casey Cooper Is Married
- 90 Day Fiance's Tarik Myers Shuts Down Hazel Cagalitan's Abuse Allegations
- RHOC’s Gina: How Matt and I Got to a ‘Great’ Place After Restraining Order
- Tom Girardi's Brother Robert Will Represent Him in Erika Jayne Divorce
- Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi’s Divorce, Legal Woes: Everything We Know
- Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s Ups and Downs Over the Years
- Kelly Bensimon Explains Alex Rodriguez Relationship Amid Romance Rumors
- Dorit Kemsley Breaks Her Silence After Husband PK’s DUI Arrest
- Josh Hartnett Gives Rare Interview About Taking a Break From Hollywood
- Celebrity Weddings of 2021: Stars Who’ve Tied the Knot
- Nicki Minaj Through the Years: From Rap Queen to Mom and Beyond
- Khloe Denies Halle Berry Shade: 'Barely in My Own Body' Amid Tristan Drama
- ‘Sex/Life’ Stars Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos Make Their Red Carpet Debut
- Katie Thurston: John Hersey’s PCAs Suit Is the One I ‘Dumped’ Him In
| 90 Day Fiance’s Tarik Does Not Want to Divorce Hazel: I Still ‘Love’ Her Posted: 08 Dec 2021 05:29 PM PST  Reaching out. 90 Day Fiancé star Tarik Myers made a public plea to wife Hazel Cagalitan amid their relationship woes. "If I could talk to her right now, I would tell her, 'I love you more than anybody alive. No. 2, I absolutely do not want a divorce,'" the reality star, 47, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, December 8. "I absolutely do not want her to leave. I absolutely want to build our family like we’ve planned since the very beginning." Tarik noted that he does not "have any open lines of communication" with Hazel at this point — but "not by choice." The TV personality also shed some light on what led to his troubles with Hazel. "There wasn’t a big blow-up fight," he said. "Hazel and I talked about some issues that we have talked about many, many, many times. She felt one way about these issues, and I felt another way about these issues. We disagreed on what we should do." Although Tarik refused to elaborate on the nature of their dispute, he claimed that it involved "the betterment of the whole entire family." He added that he "never wanted any of this" and was not aware that Hazel "was going to leave." He continued: "I still don’t know if her leaving was meant to be permanent, if it was meant to be temporary, if it was meant for me … if this was her way of trying to get my attention — saying, 'You’re not hearing me, you’re not listening to me. You’re going to listen to me now because I’m going to disappear.'" Tarik sparked split rumors on Tuesday, December 7, when he gave an update on his marriage. "Hazel does not live with me anymore. She said she is [in] another state with people I don't know. She's going back to the Philippines. I do know that bc she has no choice," he wrote via his Instagram Stories. Hazel later changed her Instagram bio to read, "A real man wouldn't abuse his women mentally and emotionally. Real man don't run his mouth n social media, wait tell I'm OK. Thruth [sic] will prevail #facts." Tarik denied the abuse allegations on Wednesday, writing, "Not true and you know it." "She never, ever, ever said that she felt abused in any way," he claimed to Us on Wednesday. "We had arguments and disagreements like everybody else, but everything I have ever done or ever said to Hazel was 100 percent out of love. She would agree with that. Now, you know, if she felt like I was abusive in tone or in nature, I mean, I definitely would apologize for that to her, and I don’t want to minimize what somebody else feels. … If she felt mentally or emotionally abused, it absolutely was not intentional by me." Tarik and Hazel met during season 2 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in 2018. They got married during season 8 of 90 Day Fiancé in March. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Getting Festive! Prince William, Duchess Kate Attend Christmas Carol Service Posted: 08 Dec 2021 03:40 PM PST The world watched in awe as Prince William and Duchess Kate wed at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011, and years later, commoners still stand impressed with the couple. From their royal engagements to their three beautiful kids, Us Weekly is taking a look back at the duo's relationship. Though they didn't tie the knot until 2011, Kate and William first met 10 years prior while studying history at Scotland's University of St Andrews. The two would go on to keep quiet about their romance as they completed their education, but later had a high-profile split in 2007. "At the time I wasn’t very happy about it, but it actually made me a stronger person," Kate shared during a joint interview with William in November 2010. "You find out things about yourself that maybe you hadn’t realized. I think you can get quite consumed by a relationship when you are younger, and I really valued that time for me as well although I didn’t think it at the time.” William, for his part, explained the reasoning behind his decision to split from Kate for a short while. “It was very much trying to find our own way and we were growing up so it was just a bit of space, and it worked out for the better," he said at the time. The pair would reconcile the following year, and announced their engagement in November 2010. They are now proud parents of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Scroll down to take a look back at William and Kate's royal romance!  The two began dating after meeting at the University of St Andrews. Years later, William admitted during an interview with BBC’s Tom Bradby that he attempted to impress his then-girlfriend by making “amazing fancy dinners.” Middleton Family/Clarence House via GettyImages  Shortly after news of their engagement broke, William and Kate did their first-ever joint video interview. “It was about three weeks ago on holiday in Kenya. We had a little private time away together with some friends and I just decided that it was the right time really,” William revealed of how he popped the question. “We had been talking about marriage for a while so it wasn’t a massively big surprise.” Chris Jackson/Getty Images  Just married! Kate stunned in a long-sleeve, Alexander McQueen wedding gown for the nuptials, while William wore a red Irish Guards Mounted Officer’s uniform. John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty Images  It’s a boy! The duo welcomed their first child, Prince George, on July 22. William and Kate announced news of their growing brood in December 2012. "Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby," Kensington Palace said in a statement at the time. Chris Jackson/Getty Images  Princess Charlotte makes her debut! Kate gave birth to the couple’s daughter on May 2, and the proud parents showed off their baby girl outside of the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in London, with William in a blue sweater and the doting mom in a white and yellow Jenny Packham dress. Chris Jackson/Getty Images  William and Kate displayed a rare moment of PDA at the Wimbledon championship when the duchess wiped a speck from her husband's cheek. Murray Sanders/ANL/Shutterstock  Baby makes five! Kate and William welcomed their second son, Prince Louis, on April 23. “We’re very happy. We’re delighted. Thank you,” the prince told the press as he, Kate and the newborn left the hospital hours later. “You’ll find out soon enough,” William teased of the name at the time. “We didn’t keep you waiting too long.” Chris Jackson/Getty Images  Kate went viral when she pulled away from the prince when he attempted to place his hand on her shoulder during their appearance on the A Very Berry Christmas Special. BBC  A source exclusively told Us Weekly that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down from their senior royal duties brought the Cambridges "closer together" despite their busier schedules. Tim Rooke/Shutterstock  William and Kate marked their first official visit to Ireland with a three-day trip in Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare and Galway. Tim Rooke/Shutterstock  The royal couple advocated for the Every Mind Matters mental health campaign to highlight the importance of maintaining mental health amid the coronavirus quarantine. BBC  The family of five shared a sweet Christmas card in December 2020. A source told Us at the time that George, Charlotte and Louis couldn’t “wait for Christmas” because it is their “favorite time of year.” The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/PA/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  The couple made headlines for their color-coordinated outfits and attempts to golf during a royal engagement at the Cheesy Waffles Project in Durham, England, in April 2021. Andy Commins/WPA Pool/Shutterstock  William and Kate celebrated a decade of marriage with two picture-perfect portraits and a family video on April 29, 2021. “Thank you to everyone for the kind messages on our wedding anniversary. We are enormously grateful for the 10 years of support we have received in our lives as a family. W&C,” their official Instagram read alongside the video, which included the parents running around with their kids and roasting smores. Chris Floyd/Camera Press/Shutterstock  William and Kate returned to the University of St Andrews during their royal tour of Scotland in May 2021. “It was here in Scotland — 20 years ago this year — that I first met Catherine,” he gushed during an appearance at The Church of Scotland. “Needless to say, the town where you meet your future wife holds a very special place in your heart.” The couple stopped by some of their old haunts, which she called a “trip down memory lane.” Cover Images/INSTARimages.com |
| Tiger Woods Returns to Golf With Son Charlie Nearly 1 Year After Car Crash Posted: 08 Dec 2021 03:33 PM PST Tiger Woods was hospitalized in the aftermath of a single-car wreck on Tuesday, February 23, and authorities have officially ruled it an accident. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued a statement after the pro athlete, 45, was “extricated from the wreck with the ‘jaws of life’ by Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics” when his vehicle flipped over several times. The car “sustained major damage” and Woods’ manager later told Golf Digest that he “suffered multiple leg injuries.” The California native was the only passenger in the car. During a press conference on Tuesday, more details about the crash and Woods’ condition were revealed. Authorities noted that the golf champ was conscious when first responders arrived at the scene, asserting that there was “no evidence of impairment.” Los Angeles County sheriff Alex Villanueva added, “The first contact was with the center median, from there then crossed into the opposing lane of traffic, hit the curb, hit a tree, and there were several rollovers during that process.” Later that evening, Villanueva addressed concerns from the public on the department’s Facebook page and denied the possibility of Woods facing reckless driving charges. “This is purely an accident,” the sheriff said. “We do not contemplate any charges whatsoever in this crash. This remains an accident. An accident is not a crime.” One day before his hospitalization, Woods gave Dwyane Wade and David Spade a hands-on lesson on the driving range for Golf TV and Golf Digest. The former Miami heat player, 39, opened up about spending a “great day” with the 15-time major champion. “I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world to be able to get a little snippet of our moment together,” Wade recalled during an appearance on Inside the NBA on Tuesday. “And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. … I’m just thankful that he took the time to be able to teach me a few things about the game yesterday.” The Chicago native was “shaken” after learning about what happened to Woods — and he wasn’t the only one. Alex Rodriguez, Barack Obama and more stars sent well-wishes to Woods while waiting for an update on his condition. “Praying for TW right now Keep scrolling for the latest on Woods’ car crash and recovery.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Woods was traveling on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes when the crash took place at roughly 7 a.m. local time. While the department's statement initially claimed that the Florida resident was "extricated from the wreck with the 'jaws of life,'" County Fire Chief Daryl Osby later noted that firefighters simply used an ax and other tools to remove Woods from the severely damaged vehicle. ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Woods traveled to California for his annual Genesis Invitational golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades. One day before the crash, he played a round of golf with Spade and Wade. "Tiger, thank you for teaching me something," the NBA star wrote via Instagram hours before the accident made headlines. Courtesy of David Spade/Instagram  The Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday that Woods' injuries consisted of a shattered ankle and two leg fractures, one of which was a compound fracture. He was transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. INSTARimages.com  Deputy Carlos Gonzalez, who arrived at the wreck, claimed in a press conference on Tuesday that the 11-time PGA Player of the Year "seemed as though he was lucid and calm" and was able to tell the officer his name. Woods was in the drivers' seat when the car flipped several times and "didn't seem concerned about his injuries at the time, which is not uncommon in traffic collisions," Gonzalez explained. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/Shutterstock  Villaneuva added that there were "no skid marks" on the road, indicating that Woods didn't try to slow down before crashing his vehicle. Though he was traveling at a "relatively greater speed than normal," there was "no evidence of impairment." The golf pro was also wearing his seatbelt, which authorities think saved his life. "The front end was totally destroyed, the bumpers, everything totally destroyed, airbags deployed, all of that," Villanueva said on Tuesday. "However, thankfully the interior was more or less intact, which kind of gave him the cushion to survive what otherwise would have been a fatal crash." Ryan Kang/AP/Shutterstock  A statement uploaded to Woods' Twitter account on Tuesday night thanked fans for their "overwhelming support" following the accident and shared an update on his progress. "He has undergone a long surgical procedure on his lower right leg and ankle after being brought to the hospital," the statement noted. "He is currently awake, responsive and recovering in a hospital room." ETIENNE LAURENT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  While fielding questions about the wreck on the police department's Facebook page on Wednesday, Villanueva ensured the public that Woods would not be charged with reckless driving. "This is purely an accident," the sheriff stated. "We do not contemplate any charges whatsoever in this crash. This remains an accident. An accident is not a crime." Villanueva also reiterated that "there was no evidence of any impairment" from alcohol or "medication, narcotics, or anything like that." JUSTIN LANE/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Harbor-UCLA Medical Center’s interim CEO, Dr. Anish Mahajan, announced via the hospital’s Twitter account on Thursday, February 25, that Woods had been transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. to continue “orthopedic care and recovery.” Mark Newcombe/Shutterstock  L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy John Schloegl gave an update on Woods’ condition on March 3, saying in a press conference, “I understand he is resting comfortably, he is healing.” After Woods’ surgery the week prior, the deputy added: “He is in good spirits, which is a good sign, and hopefully he’ll get himself back on his feet at some point down the road.” Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Shutterstock  Woods revealed on March 16 that he’d left the hospital. “Happy to report that I am back home and continuing my recovery,” he tweeted. “I am so grateful for the outpouring of support and encouragement that I have received over the past few weeks.” He also thanked the “incredible surgeons, doctors, nurses and staff” for taking “such great care” of him and concluded, “I will be recovering at home and working on getting stronger every day.” Aflo/Shutterstock  Disturbing new details emerged about the accident on March 20, with law enforcement sources telling TMZ the crash investigation revealed that Woods started speeding up shortly before the crash, but there was no evidence that he took his foot off the accelerator. “Investigators believe Tiger did nothing to prevent the crash once he lost control of the vehicle,” TMZ reported. The golfer was cleared at the scene of drug or alcohol impairment, but according to documents obtained by CNN, he had no memory of the accident and “did not remember driving.” Ringo H W Chiu/AP/Shutterstock  More than one month after the crash made headlines, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed that their investigation was complete and that the cause of the accident had been determined. However, they would not be presenting the findings to the public due to "some privacy issues" on Woods' end. Speed Media/Shutterstock  Lomita Sheriff’s Captain James Powers revealed in a press conference in April 2021 that the golfer was going between 82 and 86 mph at the time of the crash, which played a part in the dangerous accident. “The cause of the collision was the speed and inability to maintain the roadway,” Powers said. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva added that Woods will not face citations or charges for speeding in the 45-mph zone. Shutterstock (2)  “My course is coming along faster than I am 😃,” Woods joked via Instagram on April 23. “But it’s nice to have a faithful rehab partner, man’s best friend.” The golfer shared a photo of himself standing with crutches and a boot on his right foot on the green with his dog beside him. Courtesy of Tiger Woods/Instagram  Woods gave his first interview following the accident in May 2021, telling Golf Digest that the recovery from these injuries has "been an entirely different animal." The athlete, who had no comment about whether he'd be able to return to golf again, added "I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  In June 2021, an insider exclusively told Us that the athlete has been focusing on his recovery during "twice-daily physical therapy" sessions, but the "agonizing" process has been slow going. "It's been a two steps forward, three steps back situation," the source added. "He's had several surgeries on his right leg, and after his second surgery, healing was much more difficult." When it comes to returning to the golfing green, the source explained, "He wants to be able to walk without assistance before he makes any announcements." Andrew Gombert/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The athlete shared a glimpse of himself hitting balls on a golf course in November 2021, revealing that he is “making progress” in his game. Woods posted a three-second clip via his Instagram that showed him wearing a leg brace while swinging his golf club. Courtesy of Tiger Woods/Instagram |
| Jen Shah's Legal Drama: Everything We Know So Far Posted: 08 Dec 2021 03:32 PM PST Jen Shah was indicted for her alleged role in a long-running telemarketing scheme while filming season 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — and all eyes are on the Bravo star as she faces up to 50 years in prison. Bravo viewers met Shah during season 1 of RHOSLC, which filmed in 2019 and aired in 2020. She quickly became a polarizing character on the franchise, with fans questioning her job and need for several assistants. "People will come to me and I'll invest in their companies, so we have a got a lot of different investments, all different kinds of things," Shah said of her career on Access Hollywood's "Housewives Nightcap" in November 2020. "I've been able to do it because what I've been able to carve out, the niche I've been able to carve out in the direct response marketing world." Not long after production began on season 2 of RHOSLC, which also stars Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Heather Gay, Lisa Barlow and Mary Cosby, news broke on March 30 that Shah and one of her assistants who appeared on the show, Stuart Smith, were arrested in Utah. "Jennifer Shah, who portrays herself as a wealthy and successful businessperson on 'reality' television, and Stuart Smith, who is portrayed as Shah's 'first assistant,' allegedly generated and sold 'lead lists' of innocent individuals for other members of their scheme to repeatedly scam," Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said in a press release. "In actual reality and as alleged, the so-called business opportunities pushed on the victims by Shah, Smith, and their co-conspirators were just fraudulent schemes, motivated by greed, to steal victims' money. Now, these defendants face time in prison for their alleged crimes." HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Peter C. Fitzhugh claimed that Shah and Smith "built their opulent lifestyle at the expense of vulnerable, often elderly, working-class people." "Shah and Smith objectified their very real human victims as 'leads' to be bought and sold, offering their personal information for sale to other members of their fraud ring," Fitzhugh said. "Working with our partners at the NYPD and the United States Attorney's Office, SDNY, and with the assistance of HSI Salt Lake City, HSI New York worked to ensure that Shah and Smith will answer for their alleged crimes. As a result, their new reality may very well turn out differently than they expected." A source told Us Weekly at the time that Shah is "embarrassed" by the scandal, which included NYPD detectives, Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York working together. "Jen is really humiliated that all of this is happening in the public eye and that it will be shown on Bravo," the source told Us on March 31, noting at the time that Shah hasn't "been talking to her castmates or friends" following her arrest. Scroll through for a breakdown of the charges and everything we know about Shah's legal drama: This is an ongoing article that was originally published in March 2021 and last updated on Friday, November 19.  “I own three different marketing companies and we do lead generation, data monetization, customer acquisition. The best way to describe it is, I’m the Wizard of Oz, I’m the one behind the curtain that no one knows exists but I’m the one making everything happen,” Shah told Access Hollywood in November 2020. “So, ads are popping to you guys and they’re like, ‘How the hell do they know I’m shopping at Neiman Marcus?’ That’s me.” She continued: “If you think about it, you know how much traffic is on the internet every second, all the people clicking. I’m making money on every click, anytime you click on anything I’m getting some money. I think because I’ve been blessed to be successful with my marketing background and my companies, I’ve really found a niche within the direct response marketing world. I’ve been able to branch out and invest in our fashion company, our skincare line, our lash line.” Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock  According to the press release, Shah and Smith’s alleged involvement in the scheme stems back to 2012. While they were indicted in March 2021, the case dates back to 2019 and 10 others — Anthony Cheedie, Chad Allen, Shane Hanna Cameron Brewster, Kevin Handren, Joseph Ciaccio, Joseh Minetto, Joseph Depaola, Derek Larkin and Mattie Cirilo — who were previously charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. Courtesy Jen Shah/Instagram  Shah was booked on conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Both the Bravo star and her assistant face a maximum sentence of 30 years for the wire fraud charges and an additional 20 years for the money laundering charges. Gabe Ginsberg/Bravo  Us confirmed that the Bravo cameras were rolling on the day of Shah’s arrest. “Jen was filming with a few of the other women present when she was arrested. The women were completely shocked when Jen was taken away,” the source told Us, noting that the group was gearing up for a trip to Colorado at the time. Another source told Us on March 31 that the cast “resumed filming after Jen’s arrest” without her. “Jen’s future this season remains unclear. If she will go back to filming or not, no one is really sure, she hasn’t resumed filming yet,” the source said at the time. Chad Kirkland/Bravo  Following Shah’s arrest, she appeared before a Utah judge on March 30. The judge set the following conditions for her and Smith: must commit no federal offense upon release, must appear as required, no traveling outside of Utah with the exception of New York City court, no international travel, no contact with co-defendants and no engagement in telemarketing. They were subsequently seen leaving the Utah court and ignored all reporters' questions as they headed to their cars. Bravo  Shah was set to be arraigned virtually on March 31 but couldn’t dial in because too many people were on the line. Judge Sidney Stein subsequently decided to continue Shah and Smith's arraignment to April 2 at 11 a.m. ET. Heidi Gutman/Bravo  Shah called into her hearing on April 2 and pleaded not guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. She sought counsel from her local Utah lawyer, Clayton Simms, and from known white collar crime defense attorney Henry Asbill, who works out of Washington, D.C. The government described the scandal as a $5,000,000 money laundering scheme. Courtesy of hairbyendo/Instagram  During the April 2 hearing, the judge set Shah’s bail at $1 million, giving her one week to pay the required $250,000 “to secure that bond in cash or property.” "There is a risk of flight here. It's not insubstantial,” the judge said. “I’m going to release her on the following conditions: I am going to require a personal recognizance bond of $1 million. I am going to require $250,000 to secure that bond in cash or property. She will have one week to comply." Shah’s lawyer then asked for two weeks to secure the bond, which the judge approved, but noted that Shah must sign the $1 million personal recognizance bond by the end of the day. Other conditions of her bail included no drug use or excessive alcohol, not being allowed to open any bank accounts and continued mental health treatments. Bravo  The Bravo star’s attorney told the court that Shah doesn’t own her home — which was labeled as “Jen’s Chalet” on the series — or any real property. The government also alleged that she has not willingly disclosed her assets amid the investigation. When asked about her employment outside of telemarketing, her lawyer told the judge, “She's in the fashion business and on a news show as well … The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram  During the April hearing, a judge set a trial date for October 18, 2021, noting that may change due to COVID protocols. During the August hearing, the trial was postponed until March 2022 following updated COVID-19 standards. Courtesy of hairbyendo/Instagram  A source told Us exclusively in April that RHOSLC is “still filming” amid Shah’s legal drama. “Production sees this as a great storyline. One that everyone will want to see unfold,” the insider said. “It’s ratings gold. They're going to use as much footage as they can that they're legally allowed to use.” Fred Hayes/Bravo  Shah filed a motion to dismiss her case, but it was denied by the judge in August 2021, Us Weekly confirms. In her initial ask, she was hoping charges would be dismissed. Additionally, her attorney, Daniel R. Alonso, along with colleagues Henry W. Asbill and Michael S. Chum, announced their resignation. Shah has retained attorney Priya Chaudhry, of ChaudhryLaw PLLC, to represent her in the case moving forward, according to the court documents. Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock  The lead-up to Shah's arrest by members of Homeland Security and the New York Police Department appeared in a season 2 episode of the series, which aired in November 2021. In the moments before she was taken into custody, Shah told her RHOSLC castmates that she was unable to go on a trip with them to Vail, Colorado, because her husband was suffering from a medical emergency. “I have some bad news,” she told costarGay as the cameras rolled pre-departure. “I just got a phone call and Sharrieff Sr.’s in the hospital. He has internal bleeding, so I need to go.” After telling Gay that the doctors weren’t “sure if they’re going to need to do surgery,” she shared the bad news with Rose, Barlow and Jennie Nguyen, who were on the bus getting ready to leave. Nearly 15 minutes later, the authorities pulled into the parking lot of Gay’s beauty clinic. “Is this a prank?” Rose asked. “Is Jen playing a prank on us, though?” Andrew Peterson/Bravo  During a November 2021 episode of RHOSLC, Shah's costars were left in shock after Homeland Security showed up looking for her. "Other than our families, there was seven people that knew we were meeting at Beauty Lab today. I can't imagine anyone here would turn Jen in, but this looks really sus[picious]," Lisa Barlow noted in a confessional after Whitney Rose suggested that "someone told" the authorities where to find Shah. "I don't know anything, but I have a lot of questions around, like, Jen's lifestyle," Rose continued. "It intrigues me where she gets all of her money and all of her things from." Meredith Marks said in a FaceTime call with the cast that she was "not surprised" by the arrest, adding, "Too many things didn't add up and I've suspected that something was going on for a while. And now, it's validated that I was right [and] I'm not crazy. That's the bottom line." Chad Kirkland/Bravo(3)  In November 2021, Joseph Ciaccio, who was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing in 2019, was sentenced to time served. According to attorney Ronald Richards, Ciaccio received the sentence because a recent car accident left him paraplegic. "Judge was very compassionate about it and did not follow the government recommendation and sentenced him below guidelines," Richards tweeted. Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram  Smith, the assistant who was arrested and charged with Shah, changed his plea in November 2021 after initially pleading not guilty. “He pleaded guilty to three counts: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice,” Richards told Us at the time. “He admitted to hiding ownership and money, defrauding elderly people and lying to the Federal Trade Commission in a deposition, which constituted perjury." Smith will be sentenced in March 2022 after his former boss' trial. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. Bravo  Following the release of The Housewife & the Shah Shocker, a documentary that explored Shah's legal issues with interviews from alleged victims and government agents, the Bravo personality requesting that her charges.Shah's legal team claimed that the ABC News doc would ruin her chance at an unbiased jury pool because everyone could access The Housewife & the Shah Shocker ahead of her trial."Ms. Shah respectfully requests that the Court grant her leave to file a motion to dismiss the indictment," the court documents obtained by Us in December read. "Given both the extensive viewership of Hulu nationwide and Ms. Shah’s public notoriety, a change in venue would not protect Ms. Shah’s rights, nor would alternative remedies such as a detailed voir dire or emphatic jury instructions." The US Attorney responded to the motion stating that there was no basis to drop the legal case, to which Shah's attorneys called out the government officials that participated in the Hulu project. "Make no mistake, the Government cannot shift the blame to Hulu or ABC News for the manner in which the final program was edited," the RHOSLC star's response argued. "The Government and its agents publicly expressed their opinions to the press about a pending case, therefore the Government is fully accountable for all that followed. Like any wrongdoer, the Government is entirely responsible for the entire damage caused by its violation of the rules." Fred Hayes/Bravo  In December 2021, a source exclusively told Us that the drama of the past year had "put a strain on" Jen's marriage to Sharrieff. "It's been a very stressful time," the insider explained. Despite the difficulty, however, the duo were still trying to make it work. "[Coach Shah] is there for Jen and is supporting her through all of this," the source said. "They have a lot of love for each other. They've been through therapy, which really helped, and now, they are stronger than where they were months ago." Bravo/YouTube |
| Snow Bunnies! Rebel Wilson, Kylie Jenner and More Stars’ Snow Getaways Posted: 08 Dec 2021 03:04 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 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 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 |
| Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock's Divorce to Be Heard by Private Judge Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:55 PM PST Kelly Clarkson's split from Brandon Blackstock is providing the singer with a lot of material for her next album as the pair battle it out in court. Clarkson and Blackstock tied the knot in October 2013 after two years together. "I'm too happy. He's ruining my creativity," she gushed to Us Weekly before they exchanged vows. "I'm writing all this happy s—t. It's killing me." The twosome went on to welcome daughter River in 2014 and son Remington in April 2016. The talent manager also shares daughter Savannah and son Seth with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth. "I think parenting changes you in the best of ways," Clarkson told Us in February 2020. "It's made me stronger, but it's definitely hard. It's the hardest job out of all the jobs. … I think it makes you selfless. It makes you really prioritize." Us confirmed in June 2020 that Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock after nearly seven years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." The news came after the family of four spent several months living in Montana amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I mean, it's no secret. My life has been a little bit of a dumpster," the "Stronger" songstress told Willie Geist in September 2020. "Personally, it's been a little hard the last couple of months. I've been talking to friends that have been through divorce. I don't know how people go through that without having some kind of outlet because it is the worst thing ever for everyone involved." That same month, Clarkson noted that she was trying to "navigate" going through a public split. "You can ask anyone who's gone through a divorce, I don't think anyone expects it," she told Hoda Kotb on the Today show. "You see yourself growing old with someone and then life has a different path. It's so hard on everyone, and you know me, I'm really open. I try to be open and share … We all go through things. But at the same time, we have four kids total with each other. That's a lot of hearts involved, and you just have to be really careful. … We're in the public eye so that's hard too, to try and be truthful but also keep your privacy." Scroll through for more on Clarkson and Blackstock's split and messy divorce: This is an ongoing article originally published in November 2020 and last updated on Friday, September 24.  After Us confirmed the talk show host was ordered to pay her estranged husband nearly $200,000 in monthly support, a source clarified that the pair hadn't yet reached a "formal settlement" before finalizing their divorce. "It's expected to happen soon," the insider noted in July 2021, adding that their "prenup is not being contested, despite reports." FF-USA.com/MEGA; Jason Mendez/startraksphoto.com  “They clashed on so many levels, and being in quarantine together heightened their problems to the point of no return. So she filed for divorce,” a source close to Clarkson told Us in June 2020. “Everyone thought Kelly and Brandon had the perfect marriage, but they definitely didn’t. Brandon’s very laid-back, whereas Kelly’s pretty high-strung.” The source added that Clarkson spending more time in California “changed things” between them. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Brandon’s father Narvel Blackstock’s company, Starstruck Management Group, sued Clarkson in September 2020, claiming that their longtime client owes them $1.4 million in unpaid commissions in addition to the $1.9 million she already paid. Clarkson has been working with her father-in-law’s company since 2007. The paperwork also alleged that the American Idol alum has not paid the total commission for her work on The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Voice in 2020, claiming she will owe the group at least $5.4 million by the end the year. The “Since U Been Gone” singer countersued Starstruck in November 2020. In her docs, Clarkson accused the management group of violating the California Labor Code by “procuring, offering, promising, or attempting to procure employment or engagements” without being properly licensed. Narvel fired back in a statement at the time: “[Clarkson's petition] conveniently ignores the fact that Kelly had her own licensed talent agency [Creative Artists Agency] at all times. While Starstruck Management Group provided talent management services on her behalf, it did so at all times that CAA was her agency of record," he continued. "It is unfortunate that Kelly is again attempting to avoid paying commissions that are due and owing to Starstruck to try and achieve some perceived advantage in her ongoing custody and divorce proceedings." Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Shutterstock  Us confirmed in November 2020 that Clarkson was granted primary custody of daughter River and son Remington. “The Court finds that under the circumstances present in this case, the interest in providing stability and continuity for the minor children weighs in favor of Petitioner having primary custody,” the doc read. “The level of conflict between the parents has increased. The parties have a difficult time coparenting due to issues of trust between them.” The former couple will share joint physical and legal custody of their kids and Blackstock will FaceTime the kids every day “at a mutually agreed upon time,” per the paperwork. Shutterstock (2)  While Clarkson lives in Los Angeles for work, Blackstock plans to live in Montana. As a result, he will have to travel to California to have his two youngest children on the first and fifth weekends of the month in L.A., and the third weekend in Montana. "The court finds that the minor children are not now and have not been residents of Montana and that California is their home state,” the docs read. AP/Shutterstock; Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The November 2020 docs revealed River and Remington spent Thanksgiving with their dad. Looking ahead to Christmas, Blackstock will have custody of their kids from December 19 through 25 at 2 p.m. until they are returned to Clarkson for the remainder of their school break through the New Year. The exes are set to split spring break, with Clarkson having the children on Easter Sunday in April 2021. Faye Sadou/Media Punch/INSTARimages.com  While Clarkson asked the court to enforce their prenuptial agreement and block spousal support, TMZ reports that he is seeking $436,000 a month —$301,000 in spousal support and $135,000 in child support — from the musician. He is also asking for Clarkson to pay his $2 million attorney fees. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Like several celebrity couples, Blackstock and Clarkson are expected to use Our Family Wizard to “share calendars and documents regarding the children, including “significant school events, doctors appointments and therapist appointments.” Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  It's likely fans will get more insight into their split while listening to Clarkson’s upcoming ninth album. “This next record, this will probably be the most personal one I’ve ever released,” she teased during an interview on Sunday Today With Willie Geist in September 2020. “The whole record is basically every emotion you experience from the beginning of a relationship to the end of what it is now or where it is now. It’s been very therapeutic for me. It’s very honest.” NBC  “It’s horrible. There are so many hard parts. The hardest for me is the kids. That’s the hardest for me,” Clarkson said on her talk show in December 2020. "I think as women we are trained … to take it all on and you can deal with it and you’re fine, but it’s your babies that you worry about.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Us Weekly confirmed in December 2020 that the musician filed legal documents with the California Labor Commission in October, alleging that Brandon and his father Narvel’s Starstruck Management company defrauded her by charging her outlandish fees during her 13 years with the team. Clarkson claimed that her agreement with the management company was a “fraudulent and subterfuge device” that allowed her managers to perform “illegal services” as agents, which they were never licensed as in the state of California. The singer is seeking payment from all of the fees she paid out to the company over the years. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in January 2021 that Brandon filed a response to Clarkson’s claims of defraud in November 2020. In the petition, which was filed with the California Labor Commission, Brandon denied all of Clarkson’s claims and said she was not entitled to any money that he, his father or their company earned while working with her for 13 years. Brandon’s attorneys argued that the father-son pair and their company are not subject to the Talent Agencies Act because they did not perform their duties in California. They also said that if Clarkson were to prove her claims of the pair performing “illegal services” as unlicensed agents in California, Brandon’s attorneys would argue that she can only claim commissions for one year prior to her October 2020 filing, based on the one-year statute of limitations in the Talent Agencies Act. Brandon asked that Clarkson’s petition be dismissed and that she pay for his attorney fees. Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In documents obtained by Us in July 2021, Clarkson and her lawyer filed a motion for a separate trial to terminate her marital status. While Clarkson's divorce proceedings continue, she would be legally considered single. The paperwork also included a notice from the court that suggests that both parties meet to resolve the issues currently still pending in their divorce. In the docs, Clarkson claimed she "has made good faith efforts to settle" while her estranged husband and his attorneys "have no intention of reaching a global settlement of this matter anytime soon." "Irreconcilable differences have existed and continue to exist between [Brandon] and me, which have caused our marriage to irretrievably break down,” Clarkson wrote in the docs. “No counseling or reconciliation effort will be of any value at this time. There will be no prejudice to [Brandon] if our marriage is immediately dissolved. I have been attempting to reach a global settlement on this matter with [Brandon] since I led for divorce in June 2020. [Brandon] and I both deserve the opportunity to build a new life. Therefore, I am asking that my request to bifurcate and terminate marital status be granted." Us confirmed in September 2021 that both Clarkson and Blackstock were declared legally single one month prior. imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in July 2021, a Los Angeles County Court has ruled that starting on April 1, 2021, the “Miss Independent” singer became required to pay Blackstock $150,000 per month in spousal support. According to court docs obtained by The Blast, Clarkson must pay the talent manager $45,601 per month in child support bringing the total owed to Blackstock each month to $195,601. Shutterstock (2)  Court documents obtained by Us in August 2021 revealed that Clarkson wanted to sell the Montana ranch that the couple shared during their marriage, but her request was denied. Blackstock has been living at the property, which according to the court costs $81,000 per month to maintain. The music manager is also planning a career change. During hearings in February and March, he testified that he plans to leave the entertainment industry to become a full-time rancher and rodeo sponsor. "The evidence in this case shows that after the date of Separation, Respondent made a very deliberate choice to change his life and become a rancher full-time," the judge wrote in court documents filed in August. "He testified that he is not devoting any effort toward expanding his client list and music management business. ... Respondent has made a very deliberate choice, that he testified he planned for a long time, to significantly change his lifestyle from primarily working in the music and entertainment industry to working in an agriculture community and lifestyle involved in full-time ranch and cattle work." The judge ordered that Blackstock must pay the maintenance costs associated with the ranch. If he fails to do so, Clarkson can file another motion to sell the property. That same month, Clarkson was granted most of the couple’s assets, including the Montana ranch where Blackstock was residing at the time. The performer filed an objection later that month to clarify the ownership division of the Montana properties. According to legal documents obtained by Us, the prior order referred to all of the properties as the Montana Ranch, but there were, in fact, four separate properties. Two of the properties have Clarkson listed as the only owner, but under the premarital agreement the "ownership is based on capital contributions," meaning based on who put in more money into each property. Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  According to August 2021 court docs, Clarkson and Blackstock’s “marital or domestic partnership status” will end on January 7, 2022. Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock  During a November 2021 hearing, a privately compensated temporary judge was appointed to hear the estranged couple’s divorce proceedings, according to the court docs obtained by Us. Trae Patton/NBC; AFF-USA.com/MEGA |
| They Do! The Challenge: All Stars' Pregnant Casey Cooper Is Married Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:38 PM PST  Like a fairy tale! MTV’s Casey Cooper and longtime love Kyle Toups tied the knot shortly after announcing her pregnancy. “I’m not crying, you’re crying. #6yearsinthemaking,” the reality star, 34, captioned an Instagram photo on Tuesday, December 7, from the ceremony in Woodlands, Texas. The series of snapshots showed Cooper and her husband walking down the aisle hand in hand and toasting to their future in front of a decorated wedding cake. The newlyweds received love from fellow members of the Challenge family, including Trishelle Cannatella, who commented, “You look beautiful! Huge congrats.” Syrus Yarbrough, who appeared with Cooper on The Ruins in 2009, added in a separate comment, “Congrats girl!!!!!! U look amazing.” Cooper, who has competed on five seasons of the reality series, kept her fans in the loop ahead of her big day, sharing a countdown after she and Toups received their marriage license in November. “Less than a month away!” she captioned an Instagram Story at the time. That same month, the All Stars 2 contestant revealed that she’s expecting her first child in early 2022. “I’m not the best at keeping secrets, but this one has been worth the wait. For those of you who have known, thank you for being patient with us while we've figured out how to share our happy news with everyone,” she wrote via Instagram in November alongside a cork board announcement introducing her future “mini All Star.” After she and Toups exchanged vows, Cooper gushed over the close friends who were by her side as she prepared for the relationship milestone. “Literally yesterday was a dream. Thank gawd for these girls who put up with me and have helped me sooooo incredibly much over the last few weeks and especially this weekend,” she wrote via Instagram alongside a carousel of photos with her bridesmaids. “I’m beyond grateful to each of you and so lucky to call all 3 of you family.” The Texas native reflected on the wedding planning process, adding, “Shout out to an incredible team of vendors that helped us pull this off in such a short time frame too!!! @thepeachorchardvenue @adorneartistry @pineyrosefloral @darkroux @wedandprosper you all made this so special I can’t thank you enough for how above and beyond my wildest dreams everything turned out.” Cooper has kept much of her pregnancy journey private thus far but captured glimpses of her growing bump during a family Thanksgiving getaway. “I love these humans and this was such a good vacation away from work, wedding planning, the show, holiday stress, and baby planning,” she wrote via Instagram in November. “10/10 recommend.” |
| 90 Day Fiance's Tarik Myers Shuts Down Hazel Cagalitan's Abuse Allegations Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:16 PM PST  The plot thickens. Tarik Myers made headlines after he seemingly confirmed his split from Hazel Cagalitan — and now his estranged wife is sharing her thoughts on their marriage. Fans of the 90 Day Fiancé stars noticed that Hazel, 28, recently changed her Instagram bio, which now reads, “A real man wouldn’t abuse his women mentally and emotionally. Real man don’t run his mouth n social media, wait tell I’m ok. Thruth [sic] will prevail #facts.” Tarik, 46, posted a since-deleted screenshot of Hazel’s Instagram profile on Wednesday, December 8, writing, “Not true and you know it. I still will not bash you or air out your personal life.” Although the Philippines native has not yet responded to her estranged husband, she has shared several quotes via her Instagram story that hint at her state of mind. “Work at being calm about everting, it will allow your mind to find solutions. Calmness is also a state of trust. Instead of overthinking and overreacting, you just surrender for that moment and allow guidance for what doesn’t make sense,” one of the posts read via her Instagram Stories. The TLC personality also shared a quote that stated, “You can’t always be nice. That’s how people take advantage of you. Sometimes you have to set the boundaries.” The duo’s social media activity comes after Tarik announced that he and Hazel were no longer together. “Hazel does not live with me anymore. She said she is [in] another state with people I don’t know. She is going back to the Philippines. I do know that bc she has no choice,” he wrote via his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, December 7. “Please do not attack her or harass her like you’ve been doing for the last 3 years.” Viewers watched the pair form a bond during season 2 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in 2018. After Tarik visited Hazel in the Philippines, the twosome started dating and tied the knot on season 8 of 90 Day Fiancé. Before their nuptials played out on screen in March, Tarik revealed that the couple had developed a romance with a woman named Minty. During a December 2020 episode, Tarik noted that he first made contact with the woman amid a strain in his relationship with Hazel, which he later told his then-fiancée about, recalling, “I said, 'Look, I'm gonna be straight-up honest with you. I started talking online, you know, to this girl.’ She was like, 'I wanna see all the pictures, I wanna see all the text messages.' I was like, 'OK, I ain't got nothing to hide.' And then, she was like, 'She's beautiful, and I might wanna talk to her.' … Like, holler at her." That same month, the reality stars opened up about how they made their non-traditional take on marriage work for them. “Hazel told me that she kind of went through some drama with her ex because he was not accepting of [her bisexuality] and he basically told her she was a walking body of sin, and just really hurtful stuff. And I think that further made Hazel kind of close up and never want to tell anyone again,” Tarik detailed during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in December 2020, “So when she told me, I was like, ‘Well, I’m glad you felt the need to tell me upfront and not only do I not care, I want you to be yourself. I don’t care what anyone says.’ Obviously, her family is very religious and I’m like, ‘I’m with you. However you want to do this.'” Hazel, for her part, shared how being honest with Tarik allowed her to feel “free to be” her true self, noting, “I’m glad because finally I found a guy that really accepts me and especially my son, and now I’m not shy for being me.” |
| RHOC’s Gina: How Matt and I Got to a ‘Great’ Place After Restraining Order Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:08 PM PST  Proud of her modern-day Brady Bunch. Gina Kirschenheiter gives boyfriend Travis Mullen "a lot of credit" for helping her and Matt Kirschenheiter make amends after the Real Housewives of Orange County star accused her ex-husband of domestic violence. "[Travis] is just really on it," the Bravo personality, 37, exclusively tells Us Weekly of her beau. "He has a very strong, moral compass. He’s really about what’s in the best interest of the kids and he really loves me. So when I’m starting to get hot or I would, you know, be like, 'Oh, I want to kill Matt or whatever,' he’s the person, the driving force, that's like, 'Yeah, but you don’t want to do that because that’s not the best play here and that’s not going to benefit you and that's going to push you guys further away from each other and you need to come together for the kids.'" Gina further explained that Travis, whom she's been dating since mid-2019, is her sounding board when she gets "angry" at her ex. "To have somebody say, 'I understand you’re frustrated, but think about the bigger picture and what you really want,' is very important, very instrumental in us being able to move stuff," she told Us. "Like someone takes a shot, you don’t have to take the shot back. And then eventually you just stopped taking shots at each other and then it’s better. I’m proud of that and I am so happy about that. And I am proud of myself and Matt for being able to coparent, but I do give credit to Travis for that. A lot of credit." Despite Matt rarely appearing on RHOC, the former couple's marital woes, including the aftermath of his domestic violence arrest, were documented on the series. Gina, who shares Nicholas, 8, Sienna, 6, and Luca, 5, with Matt, told the judge that she thought she was "going to die" while giving her emotional victim impact statement at his April hearing. Matt pleaded guilty to domestic battery charges at the time. Gina subsequently dropped the temporary domestic violence restraining order against him in June. "We’re really great. We get along really well," Gina told Us of her relationship with her ex now. "I probably took a lot of that out on [Travis] and that’s probably not right. And the fact that he is willing to be there and help me get through to the other side is really amazing. [He's a] great person. And I really thank him for that because these are really hard things to go through and they’re really complicated and they’re really stressful and I’m very, very thankful to be on the other side of it. … [The kids are] so good. They’re so cute. They’re getting so big." While Gina told Us that doesn't know whether she can "make a commitment to being pregnant" and breast-feeding if she and Mullen decided to expand their family, they have their hands full with her three kids and Mullen's two daughters and son. "[We'd have to really think about] the dynamics of what that would do the family. We have two different sets of children," she explained. "I don’t want anyone to think, like, ‘This the golden baby.' … It’s a lot of dynamics to think about and just potentially disrupt and we’re really happy." The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET. |
| Tom Girardi's Brother Robert Will Represent Him in Erika Jayne Divorce Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:05 PM PST A big change. Tom Girardi will now represent himself — through his brother and conservator Robert Girardi — in his divorce from Erika Jayne. The former lawyer, 82, filed a substitution of attorney on Tuesday, December 7, indicating that his previous representative, Michael L. Abrams, is no longer attached to the case. Tom will instead represent himself, but because he is currently under a conservatorship, his brother Robert will be acting on his behalf. According to the Los Angeles Times, Robert is a dentist. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 50, filed for divorce in November 2020 after 21 years of marriage. "After much consideration, I have decided to end my marriage to Tom Girardi," she said in a statement at the time. "This is not a step taken lightly or easily. I have great love and respect for Tom and for our years and the lives we built together.” Three months later, a judge temporarily appointed Tom’s brother to take control of his daily activities and personal care after the Colorado native suffered a medical emergency. In July, the conservatorship was made permanent because of Tom’s diagnosis of dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s. During a June court hearing, Tom expressed his displeasure with the situation, saying, “Obviously, I disagree with the conservatorship altogether.” At the time, he said that he planned to “put together the reasons why the conservatorship should be dissolved” and address the court again. In addition to the ongoing divorce proceedings, Tom’s former law firm, Girardi Keese, has been the center of a complex legal battle since last year. Though neither he nor Erika have been charged with a crime, both have been the target of a lawsuit alleging that they misappropriated funds intended for victims of a plane crash. The Pretty Mess author repeatedly denied that she knew anything about her estranged husband’s finances. "What's being said is just, I mean, it's insane," Erika said during the July 14 episode of RHOBH. "That lawsuit that says my divorce is a sham so I could hide assets — people want to believe that. … I could have never predicted this f—king s—t." Several months later, the former Broadway star addressed whether she thinks Tom is guilty during the RHOBH reunion. "It does not look good. However, we still need to get to the bottom of it. Only one side of the story has been told," she told Andy Cohen in October. "I feel terrible. This is not who I am. And I hope this is not who he is. … I hope that he has not done what is alleged here." With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi’s Divorce, Legal Woes: Everything We Know Posted: 08 Dec 2021 02:02 PM PST Pat the … divorce papers. After Erika Jayne went to court to end her marriage to Tom Girardi, Bravo fans were shocked to learn that what seemed like one of the strongest couples in Real Housewives history was not so picture-perfect after all. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced in November 2020 that she and the powerhouse attorney had called it quits after 21 years of marriage. A source later told Us Weekly exclusively, "Erika and Tom had an unconventional marriage, spending a lot of time apart." Erika, who shares adult son Tommy with ex-husband Thomas Zizzo, met Tom in the late 1990s while waitressing at one of his favorite West Hollywood hot spots, Chasen's. One year later, she decided to give him her phone number, and he subsequently reached out to her through his secretary. "I told her, 'Tell Mr. Girardi if he wants to take me out on a date, he needs to call me himself and ask me and give me enough time to prepare,'" the Bravo personality recalled in her 2018 memoir, Pretty Mess. "You know how men are, especially if they are successful. They expect you to drop everything right away. That's not how I work, I don't care who you are." Six months into their relationship, Erika and the lawyer got engaged. They married in January 1999. "For the first 10 years of our marriage, I was by Tom's side," the "XXPEN$IVE" singer said in a February 2017 episode of RHOBH. "I was even the first lady of a couple legal organizations. Imagine that!" Listen to Ramona Singer tell Us Weekly editors what it was like filming season 13 of ROHNY during COVID-19. Due to Tom's high-power job, he has only made a few appearances on the reality series since Erika joined the cast in 2015. It is likely that their divorce will play out during season 11, which began filming in early October 2020. "People are always like, 'Oh, you guys don't see each other a lot.' But when we do see each other, it's 100 percent, full-on attention," the former Chicago star said in the February 2017 episode. "This is what people don't understand. It's not a detriment to the relationship. It's actually helpful. It's better than someone being in your face all the time and you're not even present." Scroll down for everything we know so far about the Girardis' divorce. This is an ongoing article that was originally published in November 2020 and last updated on Wednesday, December 8.  The Atlanta native confirmed in a statement to Us in November 2020 that she “decided to end” her marriage to Tom “after much consideration.” She added, “This is not a step taken lightly or easily. I have great love and respect for Tom and for our years and the lives we built together. It is my absolute wish to proceed through this process with respect and with the privacy that both Tom and I deserve. I request others give us that privacy as well.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock  A source exclusively told Us in November 2020 that it was not uncommon for the now-estranged couple to go “several months” without seeing each other. “They would travel separately. Tom gave Erika a very lavish lifestyle, and she enjoyed it,” the insider said. “Erika has gained independence and confidence from being on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The exposure it has given for her singing career has given Erika a much larger fan base.” Bravo  Erika told Andy Cohen in June 2017 that she and Tom never signed a prenuptial agreement. “I’m married to a very powerful lawyer. A prenup wouldn’t stand in his way anyway,” she said at the time. “So it doesn’t matter whether you had one or you didn’t, it’s gonna be all Tom’s way, I assure you.” Bravo  Erika and Tom were hit with a lawsuit in December 2020 that accused them of embezzling settlement funds intended to help the families of Lion Air Flight 610 victims. In federal court documents obtained by Us, the class action firm Edelson PC claimed that the estranged couple’s divorce is “a sham attempt to fraudulently protect Tom and Erika’s money” and that they “are on the verge of financial collapse and locked in a downward spiral of mounting debts and dwindling funds.” Erika and Tom did not immediately comment on the allegations. Damian Dovarganes/AP/Shutterstock; Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  According to the Los Angeles Times, Erika was called to testify in the fraud case in May 2020 and September 2020 — before she filed for divorce that November. She was out of town on both occasions and her hearing was rescheduled for January 2021, but she's yet to testify. Jen Lowery/MEGA  Erika requested spousal support from Tom in November 2020, according to court documents obtained by Us, in which she citied “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. She also asked Tom to pay her attorney’s fees and demanded that the court block her estranged husband from seeking spousal support from her. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Damian Dovarganes/AP/Shutterstock  In November 25, 2020, court documents obtained by Us, Tom requested to terminate the court’s ability to award spousal support to Erika. He also asked her to pay his legal fees. Shutterstock (2)  Tom told the court in September 2020 that he has “maybe a couple thousand” dollars in a personal bank account, adding that his stock portfolio of millions was “all gone.” He said: “At one point I had about $80 million or $50 million in cash. That’s all gone. I don’t have any money.” He added that he hasn’t “taken a penny in salary out of the firm for more than two years.” Shutterstock; Bravo  In December 2020, a judge in Chicago seized Tom's assets after allegations that the estranged couple withheld $2 million in client funds following the 2018 Lion Air Flight 610 crash. Tom did not attend the contempt hearing at the time, but instead called into the proceedings. Bravo  According to court documents obtained by Us, Tom was secretly hospitalized for a “serious illness” in 2020. An attorney at his firm brought up the illness during a December court date, telling the judge that Tom was “unavailable in recent weeks due to a serious illness that caused him to be hospitalized for which he sought treatment.” The paperwork stated Tom “couched everything” related to the fraud case in July 2020 because he was forced to be away from his firm amid his hospitalization. He also cited his illness as the cause of the “mistake” of not getting some of the families paid in full. The Los Angeles Times also reported that one of Tom’s attorneys believed he should be subject to a mental examination. "I'm unsure that he understands either the nature or the gravity of the current situation," the lawyer told the judge, noting the team is concerned about his mental competency. In January 2021, his brother Robert Girardi claimed Tom was suffering from short-term memory loss and requested he become his conservator as Tom is “not capable of making rational decisions” when it comes to his finances. Edelson suggested that there is more to the story with Tom’s sickness. “I’m not a doctor, I don’t know. But what I can tell you is that it seemed very convenient,” Edelson told Kate Casey in June 2021. “When we put out the facts that we found through our investigation of the types of things he was trying to do, during the time he had Alzheimer’s, where he was really scheming, he was scheming to protect himself from the fraud. He was scheming to try to keep as many possessions as possible, he was scheming to try to sell cases that he had in the pipeline to other firms.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The bank is also suing Tom and his Girardi Keese firm, alleging he didn’t make monthly payments for rent, taxes, fees and more on their office. According to the paperwork obtained by Us, the group owes Wells Fargo $882,000. Wells Fargo is also seeking interest at 10 percent per annum from the date of default and wants to seize Girardi Keese’s Los Angeles and San Bernardino, California, properties. Shutterstock (2)  Sources told Us in December that Erika believes Tom cheated on her during their 21-year marriage. “Erika is really going through it. She’s very strong, but this has been very hard for her emotionally,” an insider told Us. A second source claimed that rumors that Erika and Tom “had an agreement in terms of being with other people” weren’t true. Tom has yet to comment on the infidelity accusations. Matt Baron/Shutterstock; YouTube  A source told Us that Erika never thought Tom “could be capable of doing what he has been accused of in court.” “Erika was completely unaware of the very serious allegations that were being made against Tom in court,” the source told Us, referring to the fraud accusations. “Tom always handled all of the finances and that was how they handled things. Erika feels betrayed by Tom because she completely trusted him. She is just reeling from all of this, but make no mistake. Erika is a tough cookie and she isn’t stupid. She will get through this.” According to a second source, Erika is still in "disbelief" about the alleged cheating and legal drama: “The legal issues are unfolding one after another and she’s learning as everyone’s filing. As the whole world is finding out about it, she’s finding out about it. She’s reading about it in the press before she even sees it [from her lawyers].” While she has seemingly maintained her innocence in all RHOBH footage, Jay Edelson, the lawyer who filed the class action lawsuit against the pair, claimed she was aware of the scheme. “We believe we’re going to be able to prove that Erika was incredibly involved in not just the law firm, but also, he was loaning money to her company 10s of millions of dollars to her company,” Edelson said on the “Reality Life with Kate Casey” podcast in June 2021. “And we think that money came from client funds. And we’re going to look into all of that. And that’s all going to be, you know, part of proof that we showed to a jury — that she was knee-deep in this fraud, and she can say, ‘Oh, she didn’t know anything about it.’ And I think that’s going be hard for to convince a jury of.” Shutterstock  "This is Justice Tricia A. Bigelow. She was f--king my husband Tom Girardi and he was paying her Saks bill and paying for her plastic surgery," Erika captioned an Instagram post on December 18, sharing screenshots of texts. Shutterstock  The judge’s lawyer released a statement to the L.A. Times, saying, Erika’s “actions in maliciously doxxing the Justice were nothing short of criminal.” The attorney added: “We are considering our options to protect Justice Bigelow from further harassment.” Bravo  According to court documents obtained by Us in January 2021, Erika moved out of her $15 million mansion with Tom and into a three-bedroom house in Los Angeles. The new home is estimated to be worth $2,408,937 or $9,500 a month in rent, per Zillow. Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com  Tom appeared virtually in court on June 9, 2021, and told the judge he “disagree[d]” with the conservatorship. “I think that we should put together the reasons why the conservatorship should be dissolved, and then we’ll address it, address the court,” he said. “Right now, I have nothing to say to the court.” The judge subsequently ruled that Robert should still be named Tom’s conservator. Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com; Damian Dovarganes/AP/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on June 15, 2021, that Erika’s bankruptcy attorney filed a petition to withdraw his representation of the RHOBH star. Peter Mastan made the move one day after The Housewife and the Hustler started streaming. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Hulu’s The Housewife and the Hustler, which started streaming on June 14, 2021, aired the “never-before-aired deposition tape of Girardi” and featured RHOBH alum Dana Wilkey, Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Danielle Staub and L.A. legal professionals Chris Darden, Brian Kabateck and Neil Wertlieb. In the doc, several of Tom’s alleged victims told their stories, including Joe Ruigomez, who said the former attorney “basically robbed” him from his settlement money after he was severely burned and scarred in 2010’s San Bruno gas pipeline explosion. The Ruigomez family and Josie Hernandez, who hasn’t received a $135,000 settlement owed to her by Girardi Keese, played voicemails from Tom promising to get their money to them as soon as he could. ABC News  Erika briefly addressed the divorce for the first time on the June 16, 2021, episode of RHOBH. "There's so many layers to this divorce. It's so f—king complicated. It's very difficult to explain,” she told the cameras. During a promo for the July 14, 2021, episode Erika spoke about the class action lawsuit for the first time. “What’s being said is just, I mean, it’s insane,” she said. “That lawsuit that says my divorce is a sham so I could hide assets — people want to believe that. … I could have never predicted this f—king s—t.” Shutterstock (2)  She went even more into detail about the separation during the June 23, 2021, episode, telling the cast, "I let go of my Lamborghini. I let go of my 16,000 square foot home. I let go of my marriage. I let go of everything. I literally made a decision that I had to." She also told the cameras that she "left because he pushed me further and further out" and she knew the "marriage was headed down a really sh--ty path." Shutterstock (2)  Erika told the women during the June 23, 2021, episode that she "didn't leave a note" and just disappeared, leaving him to get served. “I drove him to work, I told him I loved him and he said, ‘Thanks, hun.’ Like I was an employee," she explained of the last time she'd seen Tom. "I went home and started putting everything in the moving van. I drove off, went to my new place, spent the night there and he was served the next morning.” Kcr/Shutterstock  Erika's legal team requested that the judge in her case reconsider appointing Ronald Richards as the bankruptcy trustee lawyer after he made comments about her on social media. Court documents from June 2021 claimed that the attorney "has made false and inflammatory social media posts and public statements" about the RHOBH star. Her lawyers also questioned whether Richards' posts "violate the ethical rules to which he is bound." Richards, for his part, said in a statement to Us that he was "hopeful that Erika’s new attorneys will cooperate with our investigation and we can move forward in a positive direction and complete our work." He added: "The court made no restrictions or gag orders in this case. If those rules change, our speech will change. The case is interesting for the public and I have enjoyed communicating with people all over the world about numerous legal issues. I look forward to working positively with her new attorney." As Richards and Erika continued to fight via social media, she told him he was “finally” on the right track after “a year of looking in the wrong direction” in October 2021 when he posted, “What does [every] attorney who worked at Girardi Keese as either an Associate, quasi Partner, or Manager have in common? Answer: Not one of them has taken responsibility for the clients they were obligated to protect and serve or gifted back any of their bonuses or salaries.” Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA  After Erika's original lawyers filed a petition to be removed from her case — then filed a second motion to stay on the case — the RHOBH star hired a new attorney to represent her. Us confirmed that she filed paperwork in July 2021 notifying the judge that her new lawyer is Evan C. Borges. Mastan, meanwhile, is no longer on the case. Media Punch/INSTARimages.com  According to court documents obtained by Us, Erika may have to repay settlement funds intended for Tom’s former clients. A judge ruled on July 6, 2021, that Joe Ruigomez, Jaime Ruigomez and Kathy Ruigomez can move forward with a collections lawsuit against Erika to obtain the $11 million they are owed from Tom. “The Ruigomez Family, the Girardi Trustee and the GK Trustee shall cooperate with each other with their collection efforts against Erika,” the paperwork read. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Tom’s brother, Robert Girardi, became the effective person of the former attorney’s person and estate in July 2021. Court documents listed the reason for the conservatorship as Tom’s dementia diagnosis, classifying the condition as a “major neurocognitive disorder." Shutterstock (2)  After the former couple listed their massive mansion in Pasadena for a sale price of $13 million in May 2021, they’ve since dropped the price on the historic estate to $9.9 million in July 2021 amid their ongoing divorce and court proceedings. Us confirmed in October 2021 that Tom and Erika’s La Quinta property sold for $1.25 million. The profits will be used “to pay any unpaid property taxes, valid liens, homeowner’s association fees, real estate brokers’ commissions (5 percent) and related sale costs directly from escrow on the Property,” per court docs. Shawn Bishop  In August 2021, the trustee overseeing the bankruptcy case for Girardi Keese sued Erika for $25 million. According to court documents obtained by Us, the trustee accused the reality star of knowing that the firm paid her expenses for at least 12 years. The trustee requested that the court order here to pay back the $25 million she allegedly spent plus interest. The suit also argued that she should be personally held responsible for the funds even though the money allegedly went to her company, EJ Global LLC. “She attempts to create a distinction between handling her money directly versus paying all of her bills directly,” the documents read. “The distinction, like her prior motion for reconsideration, is meritless. Any payments made for her benefit are her responsibility.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  In September 2021, investigator Richards told Us that if Erika "voluntarily" paid back the $25 million within 10 days, the lawsuit would not proceed. “If she was interested in helping the victims, she would simply pay back some of the expenses that were improperly advanced by the law firm and improperly deducted by Erika on her LLC and personal returns," Richards said in a statement. "This would add 10 percent to her voluntarily compliance payment. It is not about the fees, it is about the victims.” The following month, Erika’s lawyer denied Richards' claims that his client is “liable” for the $25 million. “I can’t say enough that based on the evidence and law, Erika does not have liability for any of the claims against her,” he said in a statement. “All the claims against Erika amount to efforts to blame her for the actions of others, including Girardi Keese and Tom Girardi.” Jaxon/MEGA  According to Richards, Erika’s case has a status conference on November 16, 2021. While she won’t appear personally, her attorney is expected to. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Lawyer Jay Edelson claimed in October 2021 that season 11 provided “a lot of evidence” for the case against Erika and Tom. Richards said in a statement to Us at the time: “All public statements Erika makes are admissible in court. Some will hold weight if she tries to change them later or does something different than what she answers [at the RHOBH reunion].” Bravo has also been subpoenaed to hand over unaired footage of Erika. Nicole Weingart/Bravo  Us confirmed on October 20, 2021, that Erika’s lawyer filed a new document in the bankruptcy case one day prior. “Ms. Girardi is an entertainer, never served as a lawyer at GK, and had no role in the management of the firm,” the docs read, claiming Erika “was a complete stranger to and has no knowledge of whatever transpired at GK related to the Lion Air litigation filed in November 2018, or the settlement funds that apparently were received by GK after the District Court in Illinois approved certain settlements in that litigation in the first half of 2020.” The documents also state that Erika’s “only assets are her personal possessions and income she receives from her work as an entertainer, including from the Real Housewives television program,” after she left Tom on November 3, 2020. “Ms. Girardi has no access or visibility into the bank accounts of GK, including client trust accounts, into which Edelson alleges the settlement funds in the Lion Air case were paid. If anyone has access to these accounts, it is the GK Trustee,” the paperwork read. “The GK Trustee has never contended that Ms. Girardi directly or indirectly received any of the Lion Air settlement funds; and the Trustee is the party in the best position to make that contention if it has any merit.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  In a November 2021 court filing, Erika's lawyer asserted that his client "never had and does not have any of the fee agreements between [the Girardi Keese firm] and the Lion Air clients." He went on to claim that Edelson's case "is based on an unethical, unenforceable and illegal fee sharing agreement between Edelson and Girardi Keese, which will require that the Illinois litigation be dismissed" if copies of the documents can't be provided to the court. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  When asked in November 2021 whether she would ever tie the knot again, the Bravo star was quick to respond. “No, I will not. Never,” she told TMZ, adding that she would “probably not” date another lawyer. “But then again,” she noted. “I may need free legal [advice]. Who knows?” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  In December 2021, Tom filed paperwork to remove his lawyer Michael L. Abrams from the divorce case. He will now represent himself through his brother Robert, who was named his permanent conservator in July 2021. Shutterstock; Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA |
| Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s Ups and Downs Over the Years Posted: 08 Dec 2021 01:42 PM PST Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright's love story hasn’t exactly been a fairy tale. The SUR bartender met Cartwright in between seasons 3 and 4 of Vanderpump Rules in the spring of 2015. "We met in Vegas. He fell in love with me at first sight," she recalled during an interview with Bravo in 2017. "He was with another girl, I stole him away and we've been together ever since." Fans watched the former Hooters server move to Los Angeles to be with Taylor during season 4 of the reality series. While she quickly befriended the cast, their relationship was at the center of the drama after Taylor cheated on Cartwright with former SURver Faith Stowers in between seasons 5 and 6. "I just kind of fell into a deep hole and that happens out here sometimes. You get sucked into this lifestyle," Taylor told Us Weekly in November 2018 about his indiscretion. "I hate to use [my father's death] as an excuse to pick myself up, [but] I don't think I would have done it unless something happened, something traumatic needed to happen in my life, and it just so happens it was my father. He was kind of that turning point for me to be like, 'Enough's enough.' I just felt like my dad kind of took my body over and was like, 'This is how you're going to live the rest of your life the way I think you should live it.' I'm living my every day — from now until I die — how my dad would live his life." Less than a year after the cheating scandal, Taylor proposed in Malibu. "I see him every single day making efforts and he's completely changed the way he treats me, the way he talks to me, the way he listens to me. Every single thing about our relationship is better," Cartwright told Us about learning to trust Taylor again. "I know how much he's wanting the wedding and how much he's wanting to marry me, how much effort he's putting into the wedding, just as much as me. I don't know, whenever you know somebody as well as I know Jax, you can just tell." The twosome exchanged vows in June 2019, but the drama hasn't stopped. Scroll through for a timeline of their ups and downs:  The twosome met at Gold Spike Lounge in Las Vegas. “The place it all started! @caramarietabor and I met @musickillskate, and then @mrjaxtaylor swooped in and got my number at the bar. Lol memories!” Cartwright recalled in January 2019 via Instagram. Courtesy of Brittany Cartwright/Instagram  While fans met Cartwright during season 4 of Vanderpump Rules, they got to know the Kentucky native even better when she and Taylor landed their own spinoff: Jax and Brittany: Take Kentucky. The first and only season taped in 2016 and aired in 2017. Tommy Garcia/Bravo  During the season 6 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, Cartwright learned of Taylor’s affair with Stowers. The former SURver later claimed to Us that Taylor insisted his relationship with Cartwright was “totally done” at the time of the hookup. Milla Cochran/startraksphoto.com; Inset: Tony DiMaio/startraksphoto.com  Cartwright and Taylor briefly split while dealing with the fallout of his affair with Stowers. “I’m just, like, really unhappy. I’ve been unhappy for such a long time … This has 150 million percent nothing to do with you,” he told her during season 6 of the Bravo show. “I am not good at relationships. You deserve a lot better than me. I just don’t think we should be together anymore.” AP/Shutterstock  While Cartwright and Taylor’s relationship was rocky during the summer and fall of 2017, they confirmed they were 100 percent back on in December 2017. Cartwright was also on hand to help Taylor deal with the death of his father that month. “It is hard, trust me, and there are still days, sometimes, when you can’t help but think of horrible things from the past,” Cartwright told Us at the time. “But for the most part, we’ve moved mountains in this relationship. I feel like we’re almost starting over, but we’ve grown so much. He does things before I even ask him now. Even just helping around the house. I can just tell in our everyday lives that he’s changed.” Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock  Taylor popped the question in June 2018. “She said yes!!!” he wrote at the time via Instagram. “I can’t wait for y’all to see how this happened next season!!! I am marrying the woman of my dreams and I could not be happier!! 💍” Courtesy of Jax Taylor/Instagram  A little more than a year after he proposed, Taylor and Cartwright walked down the aisle at a castle in Kentucky. 'NSync singer Lance Bass officiated the nuptials after the couple came under fire for initially picking a pastor who has made offensive remarks against the LGBTQ community in the past. Gustavo Caballero/Bravo  Two months after they tied the knot, Taylor was spotted sans wedding band in Los Angeles in August 2019. While Cartwright assured Us at the time that things were good between them, fans watched Taylor question if they rushed into their marriage during season 8 of Vanderpump Rules. “I’m thinking about my wedding, it just was so quick,” he told Stassi Schroeder during a May 2020 episode. “Did I do the right thing?” Nicole Weingart/Bravo  Taylor’s affair with Stowers made headlines again in June 2020 when she opened up about being the only Black cast member on the show. “I felt like after their friend did something that we both were involved in that he’s done like, a thousand times, they wanted to attack me instead of him. They wanted to attack, attack, attack, attack, attack,” Stowers said at the time via Instagram Live. “I was wrong, I was this, I was that, calling me names, saying my hair was nappy, which is weird coming out of their mouths. … I was just really, like, confused that they were attacking me and giving him nothing — in my opinion. He got off very, very, very, easy — especially with the things I’ve been told.” Fans subsequently accused Cartwright of being racist toward Stowers, which she denied. Taylor’s old tweets about his former costar also resurfaced, prompting some viewers to call on Bravo to fire him. That same month, Cartwright’s mother was placed in ICU due to serious complications from bladder surgery. “Brittany is beyond overwhelmed. Her mom is in the hospital, in the ICU, and that matters more than anything else. Imagine dealing with that and combating comments calling her a racist, when she is anything but that?” a source told Us. “She’s being hit at all angles. Jax has his flaws, but when it comes to being Brittany’s rock, he has not wavered. He is unconditionally and wholeheartedly there for her, as are her closest friends. She knows she is loved and supported as she navigates through this really difficult time.” Amy Sussman/E! Entertainment  Taylor joined Cartwright in Kentucky for their first wedding anniversary in June 2020. "Happy 1 year anniversary honey! ❤️❤️,” she gushed via Instagram at the time. "Thank you for making me laugh every single day and for being my best friend. You’re my lobster and I love you to pieces. ❤️" Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  Cartwright confirmed in September 2020 she is pregnant with the couple’s first child. “Mom & Dad,” she wrote alongside a series of pics of the pair holding a sonogram. “The love of our lives is coming soon.” They later revealed that they are expecting a baby boy. Courtesy Brittany Cartwright/Instagram  Taylor revealed on his costar Katie Maloney's "You're Gonna Love Me" podcast in November 2020 that he and Cartwright had conceived on their "second try" while visiting her home state of Kentucky. He also shared how he plans to get involved in their son's schooling, saying, "I'm gonna be part of the PTA, 100 percent. I'm very excited to be part of school. I can't wait. Like, any field trips I'm gonna be there." Courtesy Jax Taylor/Instagram  In December, the couple announced that they will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules for another season. "We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors," she wrote via Instagram. He added, "It’s time to move on.... we had a good run. It doesn’t make sense anymore." Courtesy of Brittany Cartwright/Instagram  The couple welcomed their son, Cruz, on April 12. “I don’t think I have ever been as happy as I am right now, everything else in life seems so insignificant now,” Taylor captioned their baby boy’s Instagram debut. “I am crying just writing this message. I have the most beautiful son a man could ask for, he’s an absolute blessing from God. I just want to say how absolutely amazing my wife has been through this whole process, it has not been an easy pregnancy for her, but she did an absolute[LY]amazing job all the way till the end. I have always been in awwh [sic] of Brittany but I fell in love with her all over again.” Courtesy Jax Taylor/Instagram  The pair celebrated their second wedding anniversary in June 2021. “Happy second wedding anniversary to the head of our household, my beautiful wife @brittany,” Taylor wrote via Instagram. “I can’t believe it’s been 2 years married and 6 years together already. And now we have a family. Thanks for always being my rock and putting up with my “Dad” shenanigans. You have made me such a happy man over the years and now you have given me the best gift ever, our little boy Cruz. We love you so much. 💜♥️” Bravo/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "He's only 3 months old, and it just feels like he's always been here," Cartwright said during a July 2021 episode of E! New’s Daily Pop. Taylor added: "I can't remember not having him. It's gotten to that point already. We just love him so much and love having him around. We just can't picture life before him." The proud papa noted that their little one is “a really good baby. He’s so smiley all the time.” Taylor and Cartwright revealed they haven’t gotten a babysitter yet, explaining that they share parenting responsibilities. Courtesy Brittany Cartwright/Instagram  "Brittany and Jax are enjoying this new chapter of their lives as parents,” a source exclusively told Us in December 2021. “Having Cruz has really brought them closer as a couple. They are in a better place now with a baby in the picture.” The insider noted, "Cruz has brought so much joy into their lives” and that Taylor has “changed as a person after becoming a father.” The former bartender has become a “family man” and has been “just as hands-on as Brittany” with the baby, per the source. Courtesy of Brittany Cartwright/Instagram |
| Kelly Bensimon Explains Alex Rodriguez Relationship Amid Romance Rumors Posted: 08 Dec 2021 01:39 PM PST  Friends and colleagues! Amid the ongoing romance speculation that Real Housewives of New York City alum Kelly Bensimon and Alex Rodriguez have been seeing one another, she has cleared up where they stand. "We’re working together and it’s great," Bensimon, 53, exclusively told Us Weekly at the off-Broadway opening night of Candace Bushnell's Is There Still Sex In The City? production on Tuesday, December 7, of her relationship with the former baseball player, 46. "I never gave [Alex] tips on real estate. I mean, we just have a lot of investments and opportunities that we’re both interested in." The Illinois native, who currently works as a real estate agent both in and out of New York, opened about her love life amid the ongoing headlines.  "I am dating and I’m having the best time ever," she told Us while attending the play at New York’s Daryl Roth Theatre. "You know, it’s the holiday season so it’s time to get under the mistletoe. … I would describe dating in New York City as really exciting. I mean you have all these apps, you have all these bars, you have all these friends, you have all these different opportunities with work." The Bravo alum continued, “You know how, like, kids are always in groups? I think that’s the best thing too, like, when you go out with your friends, you’re going to meet people. When you’re by yourself, it’s awkward, but when you’re with a group of friends having a really good time, you know, that really great energy — people are going to feed off of it. And put your phone in your pocket. I think that’s a really good thing is put your phone in your pocket. Not gonna meet anyone when you’re on your phone." Bensimon and Rodriguez previously made headlines last month after it was reported that the pair had been texting following the former MLB star's breakup from ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez earlier this year. The New York native's rep since denied the claims of a potential romance to E! News. Rodriguez, who began dating the 52-year-old Hustlers star in 2017, ended his longtime relationship with Lopez in April. "We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so," the exes said in a joint statement at the time. "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." Since their split, the "Let's Get Loud" songstress — who shares 13-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex Marc Anthony — rekindled her 2000s-era romance with Ben Affleck. The Shark Tank alum, for his part, hasn't publicly dated anyone since the split, even joking about his bachelor status in October. After FOX Sports anchor Kevin Burkhardt commented on footage of the Tampa Bay Rays athletes eating popcorn from the dugout during a game, he couldn't resist comparing it to the former baseball star. The October 7 broadcast then shared a throwback clip of the single dad — he shares daughters Natasha, 17, and Ella, 13, with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis — snacking on some kernels with ex Cameron Diaz during 2010’s Super Bowl XLV championship. "KB, that's maybe why I'm single," Rodriguez teased of his past actions at the time. Bensimon, for her part, was previously married to photographer Gilles Bensimon — with whom she shares daughters Sea Louise, 23, and Thaddeus Ann, 21 — before they separated in 2007. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Dorit Kemsley Breaks Her Silence After Husband PK’s DUI Arrest Posted: 08 Dec 2021 01:33 PM PST In his corner. Hours after Us Weekly confirmed that Paul "PK" Kemsley had been arrested for suspicion of DUI, his wife, Dorit Kemsley, weighed in. "He's very regretful. He fully understands the nature and the danger of drinking and driving," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 45, told a photographer while leaving the 2021 People's Choice Awards on Tuesday, December 7, according to Page Six. "He was barely over the limit, and he fully understands and reassures me that it will never happen again." The England native, 54, was stopped by the California Highway Patrol while driving in Los Angeles on November 23. Per the arrest report, the businessman was pulled over "for weaving on the westbound US-101." He "submitted to a chemical test," which found his blood alcohol content to be .081, the Daily Mail reported. (California's legal limit is .08.) PK, who was alone in his car at the time of the incident, took an additional test at a Van Nuys police station before he was cited and released. According to the arrest report, he was "cooperative" amid the entire encounter. The property developer's arrest came one month after Dorit was robbed at gunpoint inside their Encino, California, home on October 27. "They were surprised to see me at home," the reality TV star told Teddi Mellencamp on Extra one month later. "When they did, they pushed me to the ground. They said, 'Who else is in the home?' There was someone else who said, 'Just kill her, just kill her already, just kill her,' and all I could think of [was], 'I have to save those babies [children Jagger, 7, and Phoenix, 5, who were asleep at the time].' I begged them, I begged for my life, and begged for their [lives]." Shortly after the incident, PK — who was away on business at the time — opened up about how the family was coping. "I would like to thank you all for your kind words of support. Dorit and myself have been overwhelmed by the show of love," he wrote via Instagram on October 29. "We can't respond to every message ( I can't even respond to all the texts and what's apps)…. So I wanted to tell you all that we are doing OK." He continued at the time, "I'm home and we are all together and will get through this. The babies are great they are totally unaware and life is going to return to normal hopefully very quickly." One day later, the Beverly Beach founder shared her own statement. "As you all know by now, I have been through a terrifying ordeal, one that no parent or person should ever have to experience," the Connecticut native explained via a Notes app screenshot on her Instagram page. "I've received so many messages of love and support and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's truly overwhelming. My kids are unaware of what happened, they slept through it and I thank God for keeping my kids and myself from being physically harmed." |
| Josh Hartnett Gives Rare Interview About Taking a Break From Hollywood Posted: 08 Dec 2021 01:32 PM PST  Putting himself first. After hitting pause on his Hollywood career, Josh Hartnett explained why he believes that decision was the “best thing” he could have done for his mental health. During a rare interview on Sunrise on Wednesday, December 8, Hartnett, 43, said his choice to keep "Hollywood at bay" was a lesson worth learning. "Luckily, I think I hit onto it early on in my life," he told the Australian morning show. "It's about creating a good home life and being able to do things that are wild and wonderful like making films, which is such a privilege." Hartnett made a name for himself in the late 90s after he appeared in projects including Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor, 40 Days and 40 Nights and The Virgin Suicides. Amid his rise to fame, the Minnesota native admitted that he regrets having to turn down some major roles. "Unfortunately, I was going to do Brokeback Mountain, and I had a contract with Black Dahlia that I had to film, so I had to drop out of it," he noted. In 2014, Hartnett addressed how his quick rise in the industry was too much to handle, telling Details magazine, “I couldn’t really go anywhere. I didn’t feel comfortable in my own skin. I was alone. I didn’t trust anyone. I’m still finding my way through all that.” He continued: “Within two weeks. I didn’t have to struggle as an actor, although I think I’ve made up for it now. I still get offered film and TV roles, luckily, but years ago, if I saw a role I wanted, there was a good chance I could grab it. When I see a role now, I’ve got to fight for it. It’s not bad. It’s actually more rewarding. Depressing when something doesn’t go your way, but only for a minute.” Since then, Hartnett shifted his focus to the smaller screen, scoring the lead role of Ethan Chandler in Penny Dreadful, which aired from 2014 to 2016 on Showtime. Earlier this year, the Paradise Lost alum got honest about his temporary break from Hollywood, telling Yahoo in May, “I didn’t really take any major hiatuses that were planned, I just had kids.” Hartnett, who shares three children with wife Tamsin Egerton, added, "I started doing smaller films, [since] the films didn't take me away from the kids very often.” At the time, the Drunk History guest star opened up about how his relationship with acting has changed over the years. “I’m acting a lot right now. I have taken time off to start writing scripts. I’ve written quite a few and had a couple sold but nothing actually got made and that was frustrating,” he said. “But right now I'm getting a lot of good offers, working with a lot of cool people … There's a lot of good stuff coming so I can’t turn down great roles. So my relationship [with acting] is just if there are interesting roles that are going to be challenging and get out there and people are going to see them, then I'm all for it.” |
| Celebrity Weddings of 2021: Stars Who’ve Tied the Knot Posted: 08 Dec 2021 12:57 PM PST Even a pandemic can't stop wedding bells from ringing. As the world slowly began to open back up in 2021 following the COVID-19 crisis, stars were eager to exchange vows. First came Alexander Ludwig and Lauren Dear, who announced they'd eloped in Utah following a one-month engagement on January 4. Next up, Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody wed on January 9 after a two-week engagement. “I’m still in complete shock but I'm humbled and honored to introduce you to Mrs. Moody,” the bluegrass musician wrote via Instagram at the time. “Now more than ever, I am able to truly admire and appreciate everything she is. I’ve never met anyone so kind and generous to people she knows as well as complete strangers. Without even knowing it, she teaches me how to be a better person every day that I am with her. I can't believe I got to marry my best friend … Jennifer, now I stand before the world a brand new man because of the love you've shown me. From this moment on you will never walk alone.” Another 2021 trend? Secret weddings! Aubrey Plaza subtly revealed on May 7 that she and her longtime beau, Jeff Baena, tied the knot by referring to him as her "darling husband" in an Instagram post. "Whoa!!!! Just took in the word husband and I am sending you both love and congratulations and blessings!!!!! Just over a week later, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez got married in a secret ceremony. "It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people," Grande's rep told Us Weekly on May 17. "The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn't be happier." Us confirmed the pair's engagement five months earlier. "Ariana is beyond excited. She has really enjoyed getting to know and falling in love with Dalton out of the spotlight, something she didn't get to do in her past relationships," an insider said in December 2020. "They are so in love and committed to spend the rest of their lives together." Other 2021 newlyweds included two Duggar brothers — Justin Duggar and Jed Duggar — who married Claire Spivey and Katey Nakatsu, respectively. "We are overjoyed about adding another daughter-in-love to our family," Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar wrote via Instagram to celebrate one of their son’s weddings. "Jed and Katey have enjoyed a quiet, low-key relationship that has allowed them to prepare for a beautiful life together. Congrats to this wonderful couple on their wedding day! We are excited to see how their story continues to unfold in the future." Scroll through the gallery to see the other lucky lovebirds who tied the knot in 2021:  The pregnant Challenge contestant married her longtime love in December shortly after announcing they have a baby on the way. Dark Roux Photography  The coupled tied the knot in a romantic wedding on December 3 at a Tennessee ceremony with 400 guests, the couple exclusively confirmed to Us Weekly. “We know we owe a huge debt of gratitude to those that worked long hours behind the scenes and to those who traveled to attend and to those who prayed for us on this day," the newlyweds said in a statement to Us. "We feel especially blessed and loved. We also feel a little bit overjoyed with excitement about our future together as Mr. and Mrs. Clark!” Darian Kaia Photography  The Amazing Race season 32 winners married on December 3 in New Orleans, Us Weekly confirmed. “This moment has been a long time coming and it’s such a relief to FINALLY be married and call ourselves husbands,” the couple told Us. “The best part is having everyone we love in the same space to be a part of this special moment. It’s going to take some getting used to saying ‘my husband’!” Sonja Flemming/CBS  The Trading Spaces alum, who previously proposed to Merrell in July, tied the knot with his love four months later. Pennington shared wedding photos of the pair via Instagram on November 28, captioning the snaps, “We did it 💐💍.” Three Lines Creative  The Floribama Shore star shared a photo of “Mr and Mrs Gazda” after her November 21 ceremony in Florida. Courtesy of Nilsa Prowant/Instagram (2)  The couple exchanged vows on November 11 in California less than one year after Reum's February proposal. "My forever begins today... 11/11 #JustMarried," the Simple Life alum wrote via Instagram. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The For All Mankind actress and the Motherland: Fort Salem star tied the knot three times in 2021. The couple shared their story with Brides on November 9, revealing their first wedding was at Pasadena City Hall in California on August 9, which is VanSanten’s grandparent’s wedding anniversary. After the passing of her grandfather, who was set to walk her down the aisle, the former One Tree Hill actress chose to tie the knot in their honor. The pair’s second ceremony took place in Napa, California, two months later. The final nuptials were held in VanSanten’s home state of Minnesota in October. “Through all of this, the biggest lesson Victor and I have learned is the resiliency of the human spirit and our hearts,” the Shooter alum told Brides. “As I looked at my side, when the world felt like it was falling apart, there stood my rock, my home, my husband.” Courtesy of Shantel VanSanten/Instagram  The Young and the Restless actress star married Duell on October 23 in an outdoor wedding in Malibu, California. Instagram  The Bringing Up Bates star made a grand entrance at his October 23 wedding by skydiving in with his groomsmen. The bride, meanwhile, arrived by horse-drawn carriage. Courtesy of Isaiah Garrido  The Flip or Flop star and Selling Sunset cast member married on October 23 surrounded by friends and family. Tarek El Moussa/Instagram  After getting together in 2012 and getting engaged in 2019, the "Beautiful Soul" singer finally tied the knot with his longtime love in a rustic California ceremony on October 23. Katie Peterson/Instagram  Paul Walker’s daughter announced on October 22 that she married Thornton-Allan. Us confirmed that her late father’s Fast and the Furious costar Vin Diesel walked her down the aisle at the wedding, while Jordana Brewster was also in attendance. Courtesy of Meadow Walker/Instagram  The Siesta Key stars wed on October 21, one year after their engagement. Courtesy of Madisson Hausburg/Instagram  The Schitt’s Creek alum and the producer got married in October 2021 — but it was her brother, Dan Levy, who broke the news of the nuptials on Instagram with a photo of him dancing with the bride. “My sister got married this weekend,” he captioned the black and white shot on October 18. “This is absolutely not a photo of us screaming the lyrics to 'S Club Party' on the dance floor. Love you, @sarahplevy.” Courtesy Sarah Levy/Instagram  The Sweet Magnolias alum tied the knot with Rowland (né Kenny) on October 16. The two shared a few snapshots from their big day on Instagram. “Husband & wife,” she captioned her wedding photo gallery to which her new husband responded, “I love you.” Courtesy Chrissy O'Neill & Co./www.chrissyoneill.com  The daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates tied the knot with the equestrian in an upstate New York ceremony on October 16. Courtesy of Nayel Nassar/Instagram  The Kitchen’s Alex Guarnaschelli shared photos from the wedding ceremony on Saturday, October 16, more than a year after the the Worst Cooks in America host and ad sales manager got engaged in April 2020. “The bride and groom @chefanneburrell and @stuartclaxton LETS HEAR IT FOR ANNE!!!! Congrats GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” she captioned a photo via Instagram of the Food Network star dancing with her new husband. JD Images/Shutterstock  The rock star got married for the fifth time in October as he exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Kamilah Chavis. "I'm so happy, finally a keeper," Waters wrote via social media alongside several photos from the ceremony. "A very happy man. A very beautiful bride." David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Girl Meets World alum announced on October 11 that he quietly married singer Taela — while also revealing that they’re expecting their first child. Both shared a carousel of photos via Instagram, including three wedding photos and a sonogram. "Alright I have to get sappy with you for a minute," Meyer captioned the snaps. "I had 100 million reasons to never get married. I always hated the concept of marriage. But all I needed was one reason to conquer all those reasons... And that one was you. I’m so grateful for our little family, it has changed my life forever. You changed me forever. I love you. (To all the dads out there please send ya boy some tips 😂)." Courtesy Kurt Ozan Photography/www.kurtozan.com  The Awkward alum married her longtime beau in a private ceremony in October 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, but she was able to have the wedding of her dreams one year later. Reed revealed in an October 3 Instagram post that she and Shannon got hitched again — this time with friends and family surrounding them. "Happy national boyfriend day to my husband who’s also my fiancé who also takes me on dates like my boyfriend. Let’s get married… again… shall we?" Rose captioned a photo of her and Shannon kissing [via Instagram in October]*CUT just ahead of their big day. Courtesy Jill Rose Reed/Instagram  The Whiskey Myers drummer married his longtime girlfriend in October. "Congrats @jdhogg_drums and Staci!" the band’s official account tweeted. Courtesy Ashley Howland Photography/www.ashleyhowlandphotography.com  The former Bravo star married Joe Biden’s nephew in Pennsylvania on October 11 after a whirlwind romance. “Our love for and commitment to each other, and our family — each of our families, and the new very large and very tight family that we were bonding together by getting married. That’s it,” she gushed to Brides. Brides/Jeremy Fraser of LA Exposures  The couple, who got engaged in 2019, tied the knot on October 9 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Two months after announcing they were expecting a baby together, the Casper actress and the hairstylist tied the knot. They announced the news with a selfie via Instagram on October 9. “Mr. and Mrs.,” Ricci captioned the snap. Courtesy of Christina Ricci/Instagram  The country singer married her boyfriend of three years, she announced on October 9. “I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I love you so much @tylergraham02,” she captioned her wedding photos via Instagram. Sarah Jordan Photography  The actress revealed that her October wedding to her Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta costar wasn’t exactly what she intended her big day to be like. “It wasn’t the large destination wedding we were originally planning,” she shared via Instagram. “Instead, it was intimate, whimsical, full of love, laughter and joy… Absolutely perfect!! Maybe one day I will share the events that inspired our change of plans. However, for now I can say God makes no mistakes & the joy is in the journey.” JanetHowardStudio.com  The Libertines frontman and the film editor tied the knot in September, just days after the duo announced they were engaged. The pair started dating in 2012 and have also collaborated in the band the Puta Madres. Courtesy of Katia deVidas/Instagram  Netflix’s Lucifer showed Lavi’s character, Eve, tie the knot when season 6 dropped on September 10, and the actress had a real-life wedding just days later. Lavi married her businessman beau in their native Israel on September 13. The bride wore three custom dresses created by designer Daniella Hajaj throughout the night. “We literally crafted it on my body from scratch. It was amazing,” Lavi told Brides. “We started pulling out strings and tying up ribbons until we found the design we all loved. It was so creative and free, which happens to be the spirit of the wedding.” People Photography/Brides  The Army Wives actress married the celebrity tennis coach in Santa Barbara, California, in a September ceremony. "The most magical day of my entire life!" McLemore said of the big day via Instagram. Courtesy of Elle McLemore/Instagram  Us confirmed on September 26 that the pair exchanged vows less than one year after Dunham made their relationship public. James Veysey/Shutterstock  The Summer House stars tied the knot on September 25 in Batula’s parents’ backyard in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Several of the couple’s Summer House costars attended the celebrations, including Carl Radke, Paige DeSorbo, Lindsay Hubbard, Luke Gulbranson, Danielle Olivera and Ciara Miller. Winter House personalities Austen Kroll, Craig Conover and Andrea Denver were there as well. Melissa Marshall  The Younger actress married her longtime love in September at The Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York, according to her Instagram. The duo announced their engagement in January 2020. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The Hacks co-creators made their newlywed status official during the 2021 Emmys. While accepting the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series on September 19, Aniello said, "To Paul, I'm in love with you, which is why I married you last weekend.” After the couple won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Downs joked backstage that the wedding “wasn’t as good as this,” referring to their big Emmy night. “This is really very wild and very special,” he said, according to E! News. “The wedding was beautiful, it was great." Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple announced via Instagram that they tied the knot on September 4. Courtesy of Instagram  The Riverdale star called his September 4 wedding “the best day of [his] life” via Instagram. Photo by Olivia Van Dyke; Courtesy of Jordan Connor and Jinjara Mitchell  The Are You the One? stars tied the knot on September 4 in Chicago, one year after their engagement. Courtesy of Clinton Moxam/Instagram  After delaying their wedding twice due to the pandemic, the Teen Beach Movie star and screenwriter finally tied the knot on September 4. hrhblakeknight/Instagram  The comedic actress married her husband on Friday, September 3, at the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn, New York. The Other Two star shared photos from her big day via her Instagram Story. Their big day was held just around the corner from Grand Army, where they had their first date in February 2019, according to their wedding website. The two got engaged earlier this year on Valentine’s Day. Courtesy of Jake Wilson/Instagram  The actress, who is Meryl Streep’s daughter, married the Oscar-winning music producer sometime in 2021. After months of rumors about an engagement and secret wedding, Ronson finally confirmed the news on his 46th birthday by sharing a snap from their ceremony. “To my truest love...out of nowhere, you made 45 hands down the greatest year of my life,” he captioned the photo via Instagram. “And i'm sure it took me 45 years to become the man worthy of your love. I hope I spend every one of these birthdays by your side til my last day. And beyond. Forever and ever yours ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (and yes, we got married).” Shutterstock (2)  "Took my best friend out to the desert with both of our families and friends and got married 🤍👰♀️💍🏜🌵🐫 I love you my husband @aquinomarlon 😍😍😍," the actress wrote via Instagram on August 31. "It was the most magical night I have ever had. It took my breath away, it brought me to tears (tears of joy)." Courtesy Marlon Aquino/Instagram  Drew Barrymore’s ex-husband tied the knot for a second time, marrying Michler on August 28. The couple’s Nantucket, Massachusetts, nuptials were officiated by Kopelman’s sister, Jill Kargman, while his and Barrymore’s daughters, Olive and Frankie, served as flower girls. Courtesy of Will Kopelman/Instagram  The Little People, Big World alum wed her longtime beau at Roloff Farms in Hillsboro, Oregon, on August 28. "I can’t believe we’re just a few short hours till Chris and I are married. 💍,” she wrote one day earlier via Instagram. “The rehearsal is done (complete with bridal shower ribbons bouquet! 🎀💝), and now all that’s left is to meet Chris at the altar tomorrow! I’m so thrilled and excited to be his wife.” Courtesy of Amy Roloff/Instagram  The America’s Next Top Model alum wed the musician on August 24. “Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin,” he captioned the pair’s official wedding photos on August 28. The pair tied the knot on her parents’ anniversary, he noted via Instagram at the time. Courtesy of Liane V/Instagram  Us confirmed on August 20 that the Bachelor alum wed the businessman in Montreal. The pair’s ceremony was held in their hometown at the Le Mount Stephen Hotel and was attended by their immediate family. Courtesy of Vanessa Grimaldi/Instagram  The Ginny & Georgia star married lawyer Matt Ziering on July 24 in Palos Verdes, California. Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Instagram  The Bachelorette alum married Stacy Santilena in a romantic ceremony on July 24, in Napa, California. The couple announced their engagement in August 2019. Kandace Photography  The Insecure actress married longtime boyfriend Louis Diame on July 25, at the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a commune in the South of France. She revealed the news by sharing photos in her stunning Vera Wang gown via Instagram. Shutterstock  The Glee alum tied the knot to her longtime love in July 2021 during an outdoor ceremony in Los Angeles. “We were elated and so grateful that we didn’t have to push our wedding and that we got to have the day of our dreams,” the Broadway performer told Brides Magazine at the time. “It was such a gift that we were able to share it with our friends and family.” Courtesy of Brides Magazine/For The Love of It  The niece of Princess Diana married her partner of two years in a lavish Italian ceremony in July 2021. The nuptials were held at Villa Aldobrandini outside of Rome. Lady Kitty donned at least four custom Dolce & Gabbana gowns throughout the evening, each designed to “celebrate the beauty of the bride, the passion for #AltaModa and the absolute joy of the occasion,” the fashion house shared via Instagram at the time. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Mom alum spilled the beans about her secret elopement on a July 2021 episode of her “Unqualified” podcast, revealing she and Barrett exchanged vows at a courthouse in San Juan Island in Washington state. “We eloped … I’m sorry. I didn’t know … I’m sorry, honey. I just blurted that out, but it just feels [like] I can’t say fiancé anymore,” she said, adding that “everything about it just felt right.” MB/MEGA  Following an October 2020 engagement, the American Idol mentor and Parker tied the knot on July 17. “Greatest night of my life . . Love you @caitcparker,” Bones wrote via Instagram the following day. Courtesy of Bobby Bones/Instagram  The singers tied the knot on July 3 in Oklahoma, during a wedding officiated by The Voice host Carson Daly. Broadimage/Shutterstock  During a June appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, guest host Wanda Sykes confirmed that Cheadle told her he and his longtime partner tied the knot during the coronavirus pandemic. After the comedian joked she didn't know they weren't already married, the Oscar nominee replied, "Yeah, I mean, that's understandable, given that we've been together 28 years before we got married." Katy Winn/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The SVU actress, whose character became the first officer on the series that is part of the LGBTQ community, married the Right Stuff actor on June 27 during the Pride parade in New York City. Shutterstock  The Southern Charm alum revealed her and Appel's secret wedding — and pregnancy — in June 2021. Photography by @Logic413  The Duck Dynasty alum announced via Instagram that she and Mayo tied the knot on June 5. "#MARRYMEMAYO," she captioned a photo of the couple on their special day. @AndrewAbajian  After postponing their wedding twice, the Bachelor alum married Burrello on May 30 in Sarasota, Florida. Stephanie Sunderland  Gale teased her wedding celebration to the ACM Award winner via her Instagram Stories in May 2021, including photos of the couple celebrating with their loved ones. Courtesy of Alexis Gale/Instagram  90 Day Fiancé couple Armando Rubio and Kenneth Niedermeier confirmed that they tied the knot in an Instagram post shared in May 2021. "Mr. & Mr. Niedermeier-Rubio," Rubio captioned a photo of the pair kissing at the altar. Courtesy Kenneth Niedermeier/Instagram  Just one day after the Young & the Restless alums walked the red carpet together at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in May 2021 while wearing matching rings, E! News reported that the couple tied the knot in secret after one year of dating. The pair first sparked marriage rumors earlier in the month when they were spotted wearing the aforementioned bands on their left hands for the first time while hanging out in Malibu. Courtesy Sofia Pernas/Instagram  Us Weekly confirmed on May 17 that the “7 Rings” singer married Gomez over the weekend at her home in Montecito, California. “It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people,” Grande’s rep said at the time. “The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.” Courtesy of Ariana Grande/Instagram  The longtime couple revealed they’d secretly tied the knot when Plaza posted an Instagram photo referring to Baena as her “darling husband” on May 7. While the post focused on their upcoming film Spin Me Round, fans were mainly interested in the “husband” word choice in the comment section. “UM HUSBAND HOLD ON THERE,” one fan wrote. “HUSBAND,” multiple others added. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Bachelor in Paradise alum, who got engaged in June 2019, tied the knot on April 16. Courtesy Raven Gates/Instagram  The Counting On star married Nakatsu on April 4, he announced via Instagram. "For a long time, I have prayed for my future spouse, not knowing who that person would be. God answered my prayers far beyond what I could have ever imagined in Katey," he captioned their wedding photo. "We have enjoyed quietly developing our relationship over the past year and every moment together has been amazing!" Photo by Kelsie Jo Photography; Courtesy of Jed Duggar/Instagram  The Real cohost and the rapper wed on March 27 — the one-year anniversary of their engagement. The couple tied the knot at their Atlanta home with only immediate family and friends in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After getting engaged in 2019 and postponing their wedding due to COVID-19, Us confirmed on March 16 that the Challenge costars tied the knot in Michigan on March 13. Courtesy of Jenna Compono/Instagram  Two months after they tied the knot, Lim shared the first pic from her wedding day via Twitter in March 2021. The California native later told E! that she and Rhodes, who proposed in September 2020, exchanged vows in her parents' backyard. Courtesy Erin Lim/Instagram  Cage and Shibata secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas in February. The following month, the National Treasure star told Us on March 6, "It's true, and we are very happy." According to a rep for the couple, they exchanged vows in a "small and intimate wedding" after about one year of dating. Cage's ex-wife Alice Kim was in attendance along with their son, Kal-El. LRNYC/MEGA; Courtesy of The Wynn Hotel  The Counting On star and his bride confirmed that they tied the knot on February 26, sharing the exciting news in a statement to Us. “Today we have started a journey together that God crafted long before we ever knew it was meant to be," the couple announced. "We are so thankful for the love of Christ that has brought our lives together and teaches us what real love looks like. There is no greater joy than marrying your best friend. We are thankful for the prayers and support so many have shown us through our engagement and look forward to this new chapter of our lives together as husband and wife.” Lori Blythe Photography  The daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Kathy Wakile married her longtime love on February 13 after postponing their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Kosmidis,” Victoria captioned a stunning photo from the ceremony via Instagram. Photo by Courtney Simpson Photography  The Real World and Challenge alum tied the knot with the baseball pitcher in Kiln, Mississippi, on February 6. She shared a photo of her diamond wedding band on her Instagram Story alongside a “Just Married” sticker. Courtesy of Jessica McCain/Instagram  The American Idol alums, who auditioned as a duo on season 18 in 2020, wed on January 15 at Cactus Creek Barn in Dickson, Tennessee. "OFFICIALLY MR & MRS GEORGIA," Luna captioned a photo on Instagram on January 16, referring to her husband by his stage name, Alex Georgia. "I cannot believe that I can finally say I married my best friend! Since the first day I met you I knew you were the one. You are my protector, my superhero, my husband, and most importantly the one I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with! I love you baby let’s do this!♥️ #married #husbandandwife #forever #wedding." Courtesy Kat Luna/Instagram  The Runaway June singer wed fellow crooner Austin Moody on January 9. "I got to marry my favorite person in the world last night," Wayne announced via Instagram on January 10. "I'm still in complete shock but I’m humbled and honored to introduce you to Mrs. Moody," the bluegrass musician wrote on his own Instagram post. "Now more than ever, I am able to truly admire and appreciate everything she is. I've never met anyone so kind and generous to people she knows as well as complete strangers. Without even knowing it, she teaches me how to be a better person every day that I am with her. I can’t believe I got to marry my best friend.. Jennifer, now I stand before the world a brand new man because of the love you’ve shown me. From this moment on you will never walk alone." The pair wed less than two weeks after their engagement. Courtesy Jennifer Wayne/Instagram  The Vikings star announced on Instagram on January 4 that he and his fiancée of one month had eloped and married at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection in Wanship, Utah. "My wife, my best friend, the future mother of my children, my everything. @laurendear," Ludwig captioned a photo of the couple standing on a wooden deck with the snow-dusted countryside behind them. "Thank you @blueskyutah #reverandcraiggordon @gabriellasantosphotography and of course #yam for being our witness. We decided to elope. It has been such a crazy year but it certainly put things into perspective. Life is too short And I didnt want to spend another day without calling this beautiful woman my wife. Of course when things settle down we will have a proper celebration with our friends and family but for now- the love of my life, our dog yam, a yurt on a mountain top in the middle of nowhere sounded like the perfect beginning." Gabriella Santos Photography |
| Nicki Minaj Through the Years: From Rap Queen to Mom and Beyond Posted: 08 Dec 2021 12:55 PM PST Her Minajesty! Nicki Minaj made a splash in the music industry with the launch of her rap career — and she has been taking the world by storm ever since. Born Onika Tanya Maraj in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Minaj moved to Queens, New York, at the age of 5 with her family. She went on to graduate from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in Manhattan, where she developed a love for performing arts. After rapping in a New York-based quartet called The Hoodstars, Minaj decided to make a name for herself, and she did just that with the release of her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over, in July 2007. She dropped two more tapes in April 2008 and April 2009, Sucka Free and Beam Me Up Scotty, the latter of which caught the attention of Lil Wayne. The "Lollipop" rapper quickly signed her to his record label, Young Money Entertainment, and the rest was history. As Young Money's latest recruit, Minaj was tapped as a featured artist on songs including Ludacris' "My Chick Bad" and Kanye West's "Monster" before releasing her debut album, Pink Friday, in November 2010. Her career immediately took off as she toured with Britney Spears, performed at the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and won countless awards. In April 2012, Minaj released her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which mixed rap and pop music and only made her an even bigger mainstream star. To promote the record, she launched her first headlining tour, performed at the Grammy Awards (making her the first solo female rapper to do so) and rapped alongside Madonna during the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show. In the midst of the Roman Reloaded era, Minaj also ventured into the movie and TV worlds, voicing a character in 2012's Ice Age: Continental Drift, becoming a judge on season 12 of American Idol and starring in 2014's The Other Woman. The Grammy nominee dropped her third album, The Pinkprint, in December 2014 and starred in another film, Barbershop: The Next Cut, the following year. Her fourth record, Queen, came out in August 2018. It was not until May 2020 that she got her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to her remix of Doja Cat's "Say So." Her second chart-topper, "Trollz" with 6ix9ine, came just one month later. Through the years, Minaj has also made headlines for her personal life. She dated fellow rappers Safaree Samuels, Meek Mill and Nas before marrying her childhood friend Kenneth "Zoo" Petty in October 2019. The couple welcomed a son the following September. Scroll down to see Minaj's evolution!  Minaj, who has two brothers and two sisters, once said that she did not have “a lot of discipline” growing up in New York. Courtesy of Nicki Minaj/Instagram  The rapper released her debut mixtape, Playtime Is Over, in July 2007. It included songs like “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” featuring Wayne and “Jump Off ’07.”  Minaj’s first album, Pink Friday, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 after its November 2010 release. Its singles included “Your Love,” “Check It Out” featuring will.i.am, “Right Thru Me,” “Moment 4 Life” featuring Drake, “Super Bass” and “Fly” featuring Rihanna. Pink Friday was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2012 Grammys.  The MC was a special guest during Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show in February 2012. Together, they performed the Queen of Pop’s song “Give Me All Your Luvin’” with M.I.A. Tannen Maury/EPA/Shutterstock  Minaj’s second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 in April 2012. It included the singles “Starships,” “Right by My Side” featuring Chris Brown, “Beez in the Trap” featuring 2 Chainz and “Pound the Alarm.” A reissued version of the album, titled The Re-Up, came out that November with seven bonus tracks.  The hip-hop star made her debut as an American Idol judge in January 2013 alongside Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban. She infamously argued with Carey in several episodes, many times in front of contestants. They both eventually left the show after just one season. Michael Becker / FOX  Minaj starred opposite Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton in the comedy The Other Woman, which hit theaters in April 2014. She played Lydia, the assistant to Diaz’s character, Carly. Twentieth Century Fox/Lbi Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock  The MTV Video Music Award winner broke up with Samuels around October 2014 after 12 years together. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Minaj detailed her split from Samuels on her third album, The Pinkprint, which was released in December 2014 to critical acclaim. The record included singles such as “Anaconda,” “Only” featuring Drake, Wayne and Brown, “Truffle Butter” featuring Drake and Wayne and “The Night Is Still Young.” It was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2016 Grammys.  The actress starred alongside Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall and Eve in the third movie in the Barbershop franchise, The Next Cut, which premiered in April 2016.  Minaj announced her breakup with Mill in January 2017 after nearly two years of dating. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  After a fun-filled fling, the “Massive Attack” rapper and Nas went their separate ways in January 2018. Shutterstock; Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  In August 2018, Minaj released her fourth album, Queen, which included songs like “Barbie Dreams,” “Chun-Li” and “Good Form.”  The BET Award winner married Petty in October 2019 in Los Angeles with just a minister present. Their low-key wedding took place nearly one year after the New Yorkers rekindled their flame. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Doja Cat helped Minaj get her first No. 1 single in May 2020 with their collaboration, “Say So.”  After announcing her pregnancy in July 2020, Minaj gave birth to her and Petty’s son that September. Courtesy of Nicki Minaj/Instagram  Minaj got real about balancing her career with motherhood in a July 2021 Instagram Live. “To the women that have to get up and go to work every day and leave the baby in daycare, God bless you,” she said. “Like, I know that’s not easy. Like, I can do a photoshoot for two hours and when I see my baby, I feel guilty. I feel like, ‘Oh, my God.’” Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock |
| Khloe Denies Halle Berry Shade: 'Barely in My Own Body' Amid Tristan Drama Posted: 08 Dec 2021 12:52 PM PST  The Reality TV Star of 2021 winner’s mind was elsewhere during the People's Choice Awards. Khloé Kardashian fired back at claims that she threw shade at Halle Berry during the ceremony — hinting that she was more concerned with the drama surrounding Tristan Thompson on Tuesday, December 7. The 37-year-old Good American cofounder responded to a fan who accused her of looking uninterested as Berry, 55, accepted the People's Icon Award. "Okay who saw that 'I don’t care' sorta look on @khloekardashian when @halleberry was on stage, not cool man," one person wrote on Tuesday via Twitter. Kardashian replied, "That's disappointing my face gave that expression. Halle Berry is such a force. Absolutely Stunning and beyond talented. Tbh I'm barely in my own body right now. Please don't read into anything. Also please don't tear me apart because you assumed something." The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum stepped out for the awards show less than one week after Thompson, 30, was named in a paternity suit filed by Maralee Nichols. The personal trainer alleged that the basketball pro is the father of her newborn son, who was conceived in March. Us Weekly broke the news that Nichols gave birth on December 2. While Thompson acknowledged in court documents that he had sex with her, he requested genetic testing. The Sacramento Kings center also allegedly texted her that he "won't be involved at all" with the child. "You know how I feel. My feelings haven't changed at all," Thompson allegedly wrote. "Btw if you think having this baby is gonna make you some money. It's completely wrong. You are aware that I'm retiring after this season. So in terms of support it will be whatever is required monthly for someone who's unemployed." The NBA star has since filed a gag order, asking the judge on Tuesday to prevent Nichols from speaking publicly about the case. Kardashian's clapback about Berry is the first time she's seemingly acknowledged the drama. A source previously told Us that it's a "very sad time" for the Revenge Body host, who shares 3-year-old daughter True with the athlete.  "She really loves Tristan and still held a candle for him. She thought he might have changed his ways," an insider said. "Khloé now knows that Tristan was unfaithful to her when they were back together." Us confirmed in June that Thompson and Kardashian split for the second time after previously calling it quits due to another cheating scandal. A second source told Us on Wednesday, December 8, that Kardashian was "really distracted" and "didn't look too happy" during the PCAs, noting she "turned it up for the cameras." Thompson, who has yet to publicly speak out about the case, also shares son Prince, 4, with ex-girlfriend Jordan Craig. |
| ‘Sex/Life’ Stars Sarah Shahi and Adam Demos Make Their Red Carpet Debut Posted: 08 Dec 2021 12:39 PM PST Lights, camera, romance! Sarah Shahi and boyfriend Adam Demos fell in love after meeting on the set of Netflix's Sex/Life — and their real-life relationship is equally as steamy. The duo filmed the series together in the fall of 2020 in Canada, playing sexy former lovers who get caught in a love triangle. In the show, Shahi's character, Billie, is married to Cooper (Mike Vogel) but yearns for her wilder days when she hooked up with Demos' Brad. Offscreen, the L Word alum was going through a divorce when the risqué role came into her life — and not necessarily thinking about finding love again. Us Weekly exclusively confirmed in June 2020 that Shahi and Steve Howey had separated two months prior after 11 years of marriage. The former spouses, who share three children, son William and twins Violet and Knox, finalized their divorce in January 2021. Shahi wrapped Sex/Life one month prior to her divorce being finalized. At the time, she reflected on how much her life had changed over the past few months. "And it's a wrap on Billie Mann. @sexlife. My alter ego," she captioned a series of photos of her on-camera persona in December 2020. "The layered, wildly complex, hurricane of a character I had the honor of portraying. The saint and the sinner wrapped up in a messy pink bow." The Texas native then got a little more personal, adding, "This show was more than just another gig. It changed the direction of my life. It unleashed parts of my heart I had hidden for so long. It helped me find my truth. I was broken open. Finally." When celebrating her birthday in January 2021, the Person of Interest alum again reflected on her good fortune, noting that her relationship with Demos is one of the many "privileges" she's been afforded as she's grown older. "It's a privilege to wake up every day with excitement as to what the day COULD bring, to look at Christmas lights and Halloween decorations with more astonishment than my kids," she wrote via Instagram at the time. "To get giddy at the smell of pages of a freshly opened book. To have found my love @adam_demos, to laugh until the sun comes up (sleep is boring), to dance when there's no music." Four months later, Shahi gushed over her man when celebrating his birthday, admiring how two very different people could be a perfect match. "Not exactly sure how two people on opposite sides of the world could have more in common, were meant to meet, were meant to be together," she wrote via Instagram in May 2021. "But I do know I met my soulmate." The UnREAL alum replied: "My forever and more.. I love you so f–king much my baby Shahi later commented on Demos' own birthday post, writing, "My baby … you're worth everything and more. Gonna celebrate you forever." Scroll down to relive Shahi and Demos' most romantic moments as a couple:  The pair giggled on the set of Netflix’s Sex/Life in September 2020 while filming in Canada. Courtesy of Sarah Shahi/Instagram  The actors both praised their Sex/Life costars and coworkers after the project wrapped in December 2021. “That’s a wrap on the greatest job and experience of my life!!” Demos captioned a solo shot on set. Shahi, for her part, shared behind-the-scenes moments from the show, captioning them, “This show was more than just another gig. It changed the direction of my life. It unleashed parts of my heart I had hidden for so long. It helped me find my truth.” Courtesy of Sarah Shahi/Instagram  The lovebirds got cozy on New Year’s Eve in December 2020, sharing their first official photo as a couple on social media. Courtesy of Adam Demos/Instagram  Demos paid tribute to his girlfriend in January 2021 on her 41st birthday, sharing photos of the pair apple picking. “Happy bday my baby, I f*#kin love you. You’re everything,” he gushed. Courtesy of Adam Demos/Instagram  The Falling Inn Love actor shared a throwback set photo in February 2021 of the duo cuddling up in honor of their first Valentine’s Day together. Courtesy of Adam Demos/Instagram  “My forever squeeze ... happy Valentine’s baby @adam_demos #happyvalentinesday ❤️,” the Bad Therapy actress wrote via Instagram in February 2021. Courtesy of Sarah Shahi/Instagram  “My forever ❤️,” Shahi captioned a sweet snap with her man on a romantic getaway in March 2021. Courtesy of Sarah Shahi/Instagram  The duo enjoyed the great outdoors in Georgia in May 2021 while Shahi was on location for the upcoming DC Comics film Black Adam. Courtesy of Adam Demos/Instagram  The twosome donned matching leather jackets in May 2021 that read, “The Rats” with a rose design on the back. Courtesy of Sarah Shahi/Instagram  “The most magical birthday thanks to my angel @sarahshahi I’m truly blown away,” the Janet King alum wrote via Instagram in May 2020, alongside photos from his romantic and adventurous celebration in Georgia. Courtesy of Adam Demos/Instagram  The Chicago Fire alum gushed about her man on his 36th birthday in May 2021, taking a look back at their romance via Instagram. “I do know I found my forever. I do know I’ve never loved deeper, harder, more ferociously,” she wrote. “I do know I’m overly grateful for him. I do know I’ve loved him for a thousand lifetimes before and will love him for a thousand lifetimes more. Happy birthday my baby ❤️.” Courtesy of Sarah Shahi/Instagram  The couple stood in awe of their show’s success while looking at a billboard in New York City’s Times Square in June 2021. “Just f*#ckin wow,” Demos captioned a series of photos. “Absolutely rattled and Beyond grateful! I’m a lucky lucky man!!!” Shahi commented, “Full on magic ✨ I❤️u.” Courtesy of Adam Demos/Instagram  The duo fully embraced their Sex/Life alter egos in a behind-the-scenes show photo posted by Shahi in July 2021. Courtesy of Sarah ShahiInstagram  Demos shared an adorable selfie of the couple and captioned the post with a single red heart in July 2021. Courtesy Adam Demos/Instagram  The twosome looked more in love than ever at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards in December 2021. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Katie Thurston: John Hersey’s PCAs Suit Is the One I ‘Dumped’ Him In Posted: 08 Dec 2021 12:24 PM PST  Outfit repeating — with a twist. John Hersey hit the red carpet with his girlfriend, Katie Thurston, at the People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday, December 7, and his suit may have looked a little familiar to Bachelorette viewers. “This is the suit that John got dumped in,” the Washington native, 30, joked in an Instagram Story posted after the ceremony on Tuesday. Noticing that his paramour didn’t mention that she was the person responsible for the dumping, Hersey, 27, added, “This is the suit that Katie dumped me in.” The bartender originally wore the suit on The Bachelorette when Thurston sent him home during week two, along with several other potential suitors. “I mean, we had to reverse that bad juju,” the former bank marketing manager added in her Instagram Story. “So, we’re good now.” Last month, Us Weekly broke the news that the Bachelor alum had moved on with the California native after her split from fiancé and season 17 winner Blake Moynes. The wildlife manager, 31, and Thurston called it quits in October, just two months after their engagement aired during the season finale of The Bachelorette. "They just couldn't make the long-distance [relationship] work," an insider told Us of the former couple, who had been traveling back and forth between Moynes’ native Canada and Thurston’s adopted hometown of San Diego, California. "Katie really missed Blake once he left and they would get into little arguments, but at the end of the day, Katie wished he would be with her more." Some Bachelorette fans were shocked by how quickly Thurston seemingly moved on with Hersey, but the pair have denied that their romantic relationship began while the reality star was still dating Moynes. “Katie and I developed an incredible and deep friendship over the last half year or so,” Hersey wrote in a lengthy letter posted via Reddit in November. “The circumstances by which this friendship formed was a series of crazy, random and coincidental events, that I'm sure you will all hear about at a later time. My point for now is that we were ALWAYS platonic.” He added that the twosome never considered hooking up while she was engaged. "Neither Katie nor I would ever cheat, push someone to cheat or be involved in cheating,” he explained. “It is not in our nature. It is not acceptable. It is not OK. On second thought, maybe this message deserves its own paragraph: There was no wrongdoing prior to the end of their engagement." Despite the critics, Thurston is thriving in her new relationship. "We're in the honeymoon phase right now," she exclusively told Us at the PCAs on Tuesday, adding that she’s “the happiest” she’s been in a long time. "He was my best friend before, so I think that's what makes it, honestly, the best." |
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