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- Next Steps! Harry Styles Has Met Girlfriend Olivia Wilde’s Kids
- Chris Noth's Ex Beverly Johnson Claimed He Tried to 'Kill' Her in 1995
- Ravens Forever! Best ‘One Tree Hill’ Cast Reunions Through the Years
- Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim: The Way They Were
- Selling Sunset's Chrishell and Jason's Quotes About Their Relationship
- 'Selling Sunset' Cast's Love Lives: Who the Netflix Stars Are Dating Off Screen
- Celebrity Splits of 2021: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
- Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Split 5 Months After Announcing Romance
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| Next Steps! Harry Styles Has Met Girlfriend Olivia Wilde’s Kids Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:53 PM PST  Another major step! As Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde continue to open up more about their relationship, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that the pair have “started getting to know each other's families.” According to the insider, Styles, 27, met Otis, 7, and Daisy, 5, whom Wilde, 37, shares with ex Jason Sudeikis. The Booksmart director has also been introduced to the musician’s mother and “all the meetings have gone very well.” The source notes that following the successful family moments, the couple are looking to spend “some of this holiday season together.” Wilde, who was spotted attending her boyfriend’s concert with her children and parents in November, has previously discussed why she isn’t hiding her dating life from her kids. "Parenting forces you to be honest about how you live your life. It puts in sharp, clear focus decisions you're making," she told Vogue in her January 2022 cover story, published earlier this month. "I think we owe it to children to be happy. They sense it. They're so intuitive. The idea that you can trick your kids into thinking you're happy is ludicrous." The New York native, who split from Sudeikis, 46, in November 2020, noted that she had "no time" for others trying to make her feel “guilt and shame" for how she balances parenting and dating. "You can go deep on Cold War influences on family structure, why we all think we need, you know, a two-parent household and a microwave," Wilde added at the time. "The work I've done personally in the last decade has been learning to have a voice and taking my voice seriously." The House alum also addressed how finding someone special has made her stop caring what other people think. "It's obviously really tempting to correct a false narrative. But I think what you realize is that when you're really happy, it doesn't matter what strangers think about you. All that matters to you is what's real, and what you love, and who you love,” Wilde shared. "In the past 10 years, as a society, we have placed so much more value on the opinion of strangers rather than the people closest to us. I'm happier than I've ever been. And I'm healthier than I've ever been, and it's just wonderful to feel that." Styles and Wilde originally sparked dating rumors after they met on the set of Don’t Worry Darling late last year. The former One Director member was spotted holding hands with the director at his manager’s wedding after replacing Shia LaBeouf in the upcoming psychological thriller. A source told Us at the time that the duo tried not to draw too much attention themselves while working together on set. “Olivia and Harry were able to keep their relationship under wraps for a bit before it became public knowledge,” the insider revealed. “They were very careful about it and even sleuthy at times, although the small group of people who were on set with them every day eventually figured it out.” With reporting by Travis Cronin |
| Chris Noth's Ex Beverly Johnson Claimed He Tried to 'Kill' Her in 1995 Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:45 PM PST  As Chris Noth‘s alleged history of sexual assault continues to make headlines, his ex Beverly Johnson‘s 1995 restraining order has resurfaced. The model, now 69, dated Noth, now 67, from 1990 to 1995, filing a temporary restraining order against him at the Los Angeles Superior Court that August. At the time, Johnson requested that the actor stay 500 yards away from her, her daughter, Anansa Sims, and their dog, claiming that the Sex and the City alum had made threats against them. “Chris Noth punched me in the chest and ribs, injuring my ribs, making it difficult to breathe, punching and bruising my face and body in which I had to have medical attention,” the New York native alleged in the docs, which were obtained by Page Six on Tuesday, December 21. “On July 27, 1995, he made repeated threats on my life making up to 25 calls per day threatening to kill me [and] destroy my face. [He] threatened to kill [the] dog.” Johnson also asked the court to enforce that Noth “make no calls to others with threats against me. Restraining from slandering my character + good name.” In October 1995, a judge signed off on the temporary request. Noth’s attorney confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday that the pair agreed to “mutual restraining orders,” with Johnson’s rep clarifying that the arrangement “lasted until 2017.” (A rep for Noth alleged an incident occurred between the now-exes at the premiere of 1993’s Carlito’s Way.) Both Noth and his ex-girlfriend agreed to the order’s terms, pledging to stay at least 500 yards away from each other and any family members, as well as from the residence of the other party and their place of work. The former couple were required to not “contact, molest, attack, strike, threaten, sexually assault, batter, telephone or disturb the peace of the other,” and agreed to avoid making derogatory statements about each other. “Neither party shall make any derogatory statements about the other of any nature or description to another person or entity not encourage or participate in any party making any such derogatory comments about the other to any third person or entity,” the judge declared at the time. Johnson’s past claims recirculated after the And Just Like That star was accused of sexually assaulting multiple women. On Thursday, December 16, two women shared their alleged experiences with The Hollywood Reporter, with one alleged victim claiming she felt “violated” after having sex with Noth at his New York City apartment in 2015. (He married Tara Wilson in 2012.) Zoe, the other accuser, alleged the Good Wife alum “laughed” when she suggested he wear a condom during their supposed encounter in 2004. She told THR that she went to the hospital to report the assault, but didn’t reveal Noth’s name at the time. The Wisconsin native, who was axed from CBS’ The Equalizer amid the allegations, denied any wrongdoing in a statement to Us. “The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false,” he claimed. “These stories could've been from 30 years ago or 30 days ago — no always means no — that is a line I did not cross.” Noth continued: “The encounters were consensual. It’s difficult not to question the timing of these stories coming out. I don’t know for certain why they are surfacing now, but I do know this: I did not assault these women.” The accusations have led to professional consequences, with Peloton scrapping the ad Noth starred in following the premiere of And Just Like That. Several of his costars have spoken out amid the controversy, including Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis, who issued a joint statement after a third alleged victim came forward. (Noth denied the allegations published by the Daily Beast on Friday, December 17.) “We are deeply saddened to hear the allegations against Chris Noth,” the trio noted via their respective Instagram Stories on Monday, December 20. “We support the women who have come forward and shared their painful experiences. We know it much be a very difficult thing to do and we commend them for it.” If you or someone you know have been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). |
| Ravens Forever! Best ‘One Tree Hill’ Cast Reunions Through the Years Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:39 PM PST Ravens for life! One Tree Hill hooked viewers in with its dramatic story lines — but the cast's real-life friendships are what keeps fans talking about the teen series nearly 20 years after its premiere. "We've known each other for almost two decades now. Our friendships have changed immeasurably," Sophia Bush exclusively told Us Weekly in December 2020 of her dynamic with BFFs — and former costars — Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz. "We've been through so many stages of life together. But I think something that we really cherish — Hilarie and I were talking about this not too long ago — is just having, interestingly enough, as we've all gotten older, having our friendships deepen even more." Bush, Burton and Lenz played high schoolers Brooke Davis, Peyton Sawyer and Haley James Scott, respectively, on the CW series, which premiered in 2003. While the show ended in 2012 after nine seasons, the women's bond has remained intact. "We all got to go through this wild ride together and it's a thing that's ours. No one else can really share it with us in the way that we can," Bush, who cohosts the "Drama Queens" podcast with her two pals told Us. "It's such a special thing to leave a journey like that and maintain really deep and trusted connections and we all are able to support each other and inspire each other and it's something I just really cherish." Through the years, the show's leading ladies aren't the only ones who've kept in touch. The teen drama — which followed the lives of half-brothers Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan Scott (James Lafferty) and their complex relationship as basketball players and siblings — also created long-lasting friendships among the show's male actors. Lafferty and Stephen Colletti (who played Chase Adams), for example, reunited in 2020 to write, produce and star on Hulu's Everyone Is Doing Great. “We lived enough life to realize and look back on our lives since One Tree Hill had actually ended to say things have been absurd and difficult and wonderful at the same time, enough for us to find some real humor here and a story to tell,” Lafferty told Entertainment Weekly at the time of the show, which is loosely based on their real-life experiences since leaving the teen series. “And we built some characters around some of these experiences that we’ve had or this world that we’ve been exposed to, and what we ended up doing was finding a story that both of us could really relate to.” One Tree Hill also starred Lee Norris (Marvin "Mouth" McFadden), Paul Johansson (Dan Scott), Antwon Tanner (Antwon "Skills" Taylor), Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb Scott), Jackson Brundage (Jamie Scott), Moira Kelly (Karen Rose), Barry Corbin (Whitey) and Craig Sheffer (Keith Scott). Shantel VanSanten, Austin Nichols and Robert Buckley joined the cast in later seasons as Quinn James, Julian Baker and Clay Evans, respectively. Scroll down to see the cast of One Tree Hill's best reunion moments over the years:  Lenz hosted the ultimate Christmas party in December 2021, which several of her OTH costars attended. Courtesy of Bethany Joy Lenz/instagram  Lafferty reunited with Bryan Greenberg, who played Jake Jagielski on the series, along with their significant others, Alexandra Park and Jamie Chung, in November 2021 for a sunny Southern California dinner. Courtesy of James Lafferty/Instagram  The “Drama Queens” podcast hosts shared a laugh in July 2021. Courtesy of Bethany Joy Lenz/Instagram  Lafferty, Buckley and Colletti hung out with Jana Kramer, who played Alex Dupre on the show, and her then-husband Mike Caussin for a March 2020 episode of the “Whine Down” podcast. Courtesy of Robert Buckley/Instagram  “What can I say that hasn’t been said ... This is Tree Hill & it’s our home. Family Forever,” Murray captioned a group photo via Instagram in February 2020. Courtesy of Chad Michael Murray/Instagram  Sheffer, Woods, Kelly and Murray posed for photos during a February 2020 reunion put on by FWB Charity Events. Courtesy of Barbara Woods/Instagram  The OTH stars came out in droves to celebrate Burton’s October 2019 nuptials to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, including longtime pal Tanner. Courtesy of Antwon Tanner/Instagram  Woods and Burton teamed up in May 2019 to film Lifetime’s A Christmas Wish. Tyler Hilton, who appeared on OTH from 2004 to 2012 as Chris Keller, Colin Fickes, who played Jimmy Edwards on the show, Norris and Tanner were also part of the holiday movie cast. Courtesy of Barbara Woods/Instagram  Tanner and Murray enjoyed some downtime in March 2019 after attending an Eyecon reunion convention. Courtesy of Chad Michael Murray/Instagram  “Things got silly by the end of the night! Big love to my cast mates and lifelong friends,” Burton captioned a series of photos via Instagram in February 2019, including a selfie with Greenberg and Bush. “Coming home to you is always such a joy.” Courtesy of Hilarie Burton Morgan/Instagram  “Double double, toil and trouble! I miss getting to play with these crazies every day,” Burton wrote via Instagram in October 2018, referring to Bevin Prince (who played Bevin) and Danneel Ackles (who played Rachel). The women reunited to film Lifetime’s The Christmas Contract. Courtesy of Hilarie Burton Morgan/Instagram  Burton also teamed up with Buckley in Louisiana in June 2018 to shoot The Christmas Contract. Courtesy of Robert Buckley/Instagram  “I think you all know this guy ... @thisisjameslafferty — still as kind as he is talented,” Murray wrote via Instagram in November 2016 after hanging out with Lafferty. “Great seeing the whole crew this weekend.” Courtesy of Chad Michael Murray/Instagram  Lenz went to the racetrack with Daphne Zuniga, who played Victoria Davis, in April 2016. Courtesy of Bethany Joy Lenz/Instagram  “As per your request! #Naley ...just a few years later ;) 💋💋💛💜,” Lenz captioned an Instagram snap with her TV husband in March 2016. Courtesy of Bethany Joy Lenz/Instagram  “Father/Son time,” Lafferty captioned a March 2016 photo with his TV son. Courtesy of James Lafferty/Instagram  The cast was all smiles in August 2015 when they got together in Montreal. Courtesy of Stephen Colletti/Instagram  “Guns of sun and fun in the desert last weekend,” Colletti wrote via Instagram in April 2014 after going to a concert with Lafferty. Courtesy of Stephen Colletti/Instagram |
| Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim: The Way They Were Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:16 PM PST From coworkers to costars to friends to dating to exes! Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim had serious history before taking their relationship to the next level in 2021. The soap star met Jason and his twin brother, Brett Oppenheim, when she started working for The Oppenheim Group in 2018. During her first year at the agency, the group, which also includes Christine Quinn, Heather Rae Young, Maya Vander and Mary Fitzgerald, started filming the Netflix reality show Selling Sunset. When the pair met, Stause had recently married Justin Hartley. The actress and the This Is Us star split in November 2019 while she was filming season 3, with Stause alleging she found out about the divorce petition via text message. "Because of the crazy way in which this went down, people want answers, and I f—king want answers," she told Fitzgerald on the 2020 season of the show. "I know people are saying we were only married two years, but it's like, we were together for six years. … In a fight, that's his go-to, you know? Like, 'I'm out, I'm out.' I hate that kind of impulsive stuff, but I always just thought, you know, that's just an issue that we work through it." Following the divorce, Stause competed on Dancing With the Stars and was dragged into partner Gleb Savchenko's messy split from his now-ex Elena Samodanova in November 2020. Both Stause and Savchenko denied that their relationship was anything but professional at the time. The real estate agent did, however, briefly date fellow professional dancer Keo Motsepe. They split in February 2021 after a few months of dating. "Keo was caught in a web of lies," a source told Us at the time. "He's not denying the fact that he lied to her and is truly ashamed about something he did. … He genuinely loved her but made a big mistake. I don't see them getting back together." Although he didn't directly address the split, Motsepe told Entertainment Tonight in May 2021, “Everything that happens in life, people deal with things differently, and I deal with things differently. So I think for me personally, with everything in my life, I [turn to] music or dance, it just depends on the feeling at the moment." Fast-forward to the summer of 2021 — while the cast was seemingly taking a break from filming seasons 4 and 5 — Stause and Jason announced they are dating. "Chrishell and I became close friends and it has developed into an amazing relationship," he told Us Weekly in July 2021 statement when he confirmed they were dating. "I care about her deeply and we're very happy together." In November 2021, Jason explained that their friendship provided the perfect base for an open and honest relationship. "There was definitely a transition," Jason told Us exclusively at the time. "We had been so open about what we were looking for with each other because we had become close friends. She knew my dating life, and we would almost joke about our each other's dating lives and what we were looking for and things like that." He gushed, "I love her.” Less than a month later, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the Selling Sunset stars split before Christmas. Scroll through for a timeline of Stause and Jason's relationship and see the way they were:  Stause joined The Oppenheim Group in 2018 years after she got her real estate license. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Selling Sunset started streaming on Netflix in March 2019. During season 1, Stause was still with Hartley, who never appeared on screen, and fans learned about Jason’s past with Fitzgerald. “I don’t give her special treatment,” he told Good Housekeeping about his working relationship with Fitzgerald after their split. “I understand that there can be frustrations from other agents because they see that Mary is being involved in and brought on to many of my listings. While I don’t share the financials with everyone because that’s confidential, I think that everyone would admit based on just the obvious work that she’s done, that she’s bringing more money into this brokerage and selling more properties than anyone else.” Netflix  After dating Fitzgerald prior to Selling Sunset, Jason told Page Six in May 2021 that dating another costar “probably wouldn’t be an epic idea.” He added, “It’s not that I’ve taken a step back from dating — it’s not on my priority list to be honest. And no, that wouldn’t be a priority for me. I think that would be complicated.” ITV/Shutterstock  After making her relationship with Oppenheim public, Stause revealed that he was the person who sent her a lavish display of flowers and balloons for her 41st birthday earlier in the month. "Annnnd now that you guys know … thank you SO much @jasonoppenheim 🥰🥰🥰," she wrote via Instagram, editing the caption on a photo that showed her posing with the brightly colored flowers. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  After visiting Italy, the pair spent one night in London and enjoyed a romantic dinner. Courtesy Chrishell Stause/Instagram  In August 2021, the duo made their red carpet debut, posing for photos at the Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings premiere in Los Angeles. Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple enjoyed their first New York Fashion Week together at the Bronx and Banco runway show on September 8. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  "So proud of you!!" Stause gushed in an Instagram Story as her beau took the stage at The Hollywood Reporter's Power Brokers event. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  The realtors were all glammed up for a formal date night on September 29 with several of their Netflix costars. Stause shared snaps from the evening via Instagram, including one of her beau nuzzling her neck. Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  Stause shared a throwback photo of herself and her boyfriend taken during their summer trip to Italy. "I like my snacks with a little salt and pepper on them 😜😜," she captioned the sweet selfie. "#TBT #ItalyThrowback #HeightAintNothingButaNumber." Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  Ahead of Selling Sunset's return to Netflix, Chrishell confirmed to Cosmopolitan UK that her romance with Jason wouldn't be highlighted on season 4 because they went public months after filming started. That same month, Fitzgerald opened up about when she first learned about her costars' relationship. "We were out together and I noticed the way he was looking at her was different, so when she went to the bathroom I confronted him," Fitzgerald told Cosmopolitan UK in November 2021. "When she came back Jason said, ‘Sorry Chrishell, Mary knows.'" Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  During an exclusive interview with Us, Jason opened up about how the couple went from friends and colleagues to more. “There was definitely a transition. We had been so open about what we were looking for with each other because we had become close friends," he shared with Us. "She knew my dating life, and we would almost joke about each other’s dating lives and what we were looking for and things like that." He also shared that Chrishell wanted to keep the relationship private for as long as possible. "I think that we were both more comfortable with that approach, and I liked that. I followed her lead on things, and I respected her decision-making on that,” he explained. “I think that that’s the right approach for anyone." JENNIFER GRAYLOCK/INSTARimages.com  The cast of Selling Sunset has been completely supportive of the couple. Maya Vander admitted that "it doesn’t hurt to [date the boss]," but reiterated that the actress wasn't getting special treatment. "At the end of the day, she does have good clients now that she built on her own. So whatever Jason decides to help here and then it’s his call, it’s his brokerage," she told Us. Mary Fitzgerald later told Us at the People's Choice Awrads: "I was surprised but they started off as friends and they're very good for each other. I'm waiting to see what happens but they are two of my very, very best friends and I want nothing more than for both of them to be happy and right now, they make each other happy." MEGA  It's over. A source confirmed to Us Weekly that Jason and Stause broke up before Christmas. 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| Selling Sunset's Chrishell and Jason's Quotes About Their Relationship Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:10 PM PST From coworkers to lovers — and back to colleagues! Chrishell Stause was Jason Oppenheim's employee before their relationship grew into something more. Fans watched Stause and Oppenheim become friends in the early seasons of Netflix’s Selling Sunset, which debuted in 2019. Two years later, the pair surprised everyone in July 2021 when they confirmed that they were dating. "Chrishell and I became close friends and it has developed into an amazing relationship," Oppenheim told Us Weekly after Stause shared an Instagram photo of the couple packing on the PDA during a trip to Italy. "I care about her deeply and we're very happy together." Shortly after the duo made their relationship public, their coworker Mary Fitzgerald, who was with them on the European getaway, replied to the pic, “Nothing makes me more excited than to see two of my closest friends together and making each other so happy! Follow Selling Sunset star Amanza Smith wrote, "Love you both! So happy it's out!! Ahhhh we can all just be normal now! Happy!!!! Makes me sooooo happy for you both!!” Jason’s twin, Brett Oppenheim, also commented on Stause’s post, noting, "Love you Chrishell. Thank you for making my brother happy." One month later, the Emmy nominee explained why she and her beau initially made an effort not to discuss their relationship outside of their friend group. "You don't want to share with everybody and get all their opinions before you really know what it is," Stause said on E! News' Daily Pop in August 2021. Ahead of the season 4 premiere of Selling Sunset, the former soap opera actress elaborated on how her public outings with Jason pushed her to finally address their relationship status. “I didn’t want people to think it was a mistake or they’d 'caught us’ doing something,” she told Cosmopolitan UK in November 2021. “I wanted to be able to hold my boyfriend’s hand at dinner.” During the same interview, Fitzgerald recalled learning about her ex-boyfriend’s romantic connection with her best friend, telling the outlet, “We were out together and I noticed the way he was looking at her was different, so when she went to the bathroom I confronted him. When she came back Jason said, 'Sorry Chrishell, Mary knows.'” That same month, Jason admitted that he wasn’t thinking about Stause romantically when their friendship began. “Even [after we got together], I don’t think we were … taking it very seriously then either. So, it was definitely an interesting process,” he exclusively told Us, noting how supportive the rest of their friend group was after they made their relationship official. “I mean, as we knew they would be. We share such close mutual friends, which is also great in many ways as well. 'Cause when we’re hanging out with our friends, we’re both hanging out with our friends.” The Kentucky native, for her part, gushed about how easy it was to have conversations with Jason about their future. "I think that that's why it works so well and our communication is very open and honest. There's no conversation that we haven't had at this point,” she told Today in November 2021, adding that they already had a "very open" discussion about having children. "I don't know what we're gonna do, but you know, it's just one of those things that I'm very open with where I'm at in life and I think that's the key." In December 2021, a source confirmed to Us that the pair had called it quits. Scroll down to see all of the candid quotes that Jason and the Dancing With the Stars alum have shared about their relationship:  After the duo debuted their relationship, the Days of Our Lives alum admitted that they weren't looking to go public when it happened. “We really were really private and secretive for as long as we could until we realized the walls were closing in," she said during an appearance on E! News’ Daily Pop in August 2021. "People were getting a little savvy to it. We made it to a point where we’re really happy to share it because we knew exactly what it was, so it’s all good.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The real estate broker got honest about the "added pressures" that come with dating in the spotlight. "I think it's nice to kind of start a relationship in the way that normal relationships kind of grow and progress. And that's just between two people," Jason shared with Us in November 2021, noting that he followed his girlfriend's lead on addressing their romance publicly. "I think that we were both more comfortable with that approach, and I liked that," he added. "I respected her decision making on that. I think that that's the right approach for anyone." Jennifer Graylock/INSTAR “I'm the happiest I've ever been. But nobody's more surprised than both of us. I mean, we did not see this coming," the Under Construction author revealed to Today in November 2021, adding that spending time with Jason during the COVID-19 pandemic pushed their relationship into a new light. “So you have your small group of people that you end up, you know, hanging out with and, you know, it just kind of happened where I think what started as something that was a little, you know, just going to be really light and ... nothing [serious], it just really took a turn,” she continued. “And it really kind of surprised both of us [with] what we kind of saw for the future and I think it was obviously a pleasant surprise.” MEGA  The Oppenheim Group founder explained how his dynamic with Stause only got better once they started dating. "I think we're pretty open and pretty honest about our relationship and where we are and the things that we're talking about," he told Us in November 2021, hinting that their romance would play out on season 5 of Selling Sunset. "When we're together on camera and off camera, it's easy for us to just be open and honest, because I think there's a lot of trust there." Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  Although Jason and Stause shared a connection before they started dating, he noted that there "was definitely a transition" that they went through. "We had been so open about what we were looking for with each other because we had become close friends. She knew my dating life, and we would almost joke about our each other's dating lives and what we were looking for and things like that," he told Us. "I love her." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Stause told E! News in December 2021 that when she first joined the Oppenheim Group she came in with a “fake it till you make it” mentality. It wasn’t until she built up a real confidence in herself that she was able to go from coworkers to more with Oppenheim. Luckily, he’s always been her biggest cheerleader. "With Jason, I just feel like the work/relationship dynamic, it's not as complicated as people would think because we were best friends before and we work together all the time,” she said. “It just kind of felt easy." AFF-USA/Shutterstock |
| 'Selling Sunset' Cast's Love Lives: Who the Netflix Stars Are Dating Off Screen Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:10 PM PST All’s fair in love and real estate! Selling Sunset is partly about the luxury home market in Southern California, but it still devotes plenty of airtime to the cast’s personal lives. When the agents of the Oppenheim Group aren’t pounding the pavement in five-inch stilettos, they’re sitting around their West Hollywood office catching up on gossip with their coworkers — especially the latest additions. In season 1, the new girl in town was Chrishell Stause, who joined the firm after acting on soap operas including The Young and the Restless. When the Netflix series premiered in March 2019, Stause was married to Justin Hartley, but seven months later, the This Is Us surprised fans — and his then-wife — by filing for divorce. Selling Sunset covered the surprise filing in the season 2 finale, leaving fans wondering what happened between the former costars and setting a precedent for even more personal drama to follow. Like Stause, Heather Rae Young saw her love life become a subject of interest in season 2. After breaking up with Nick Ebert, the hockey player with whom she had a long-distance relationship in season 1, Young started dating Tarek El Moussa, who was previously married to Christina Haack. Their romance quickly became the subject of much discussion at the Oppenheim Group, perhaps most famously when Amanza Smith questioned whether Young had met El Moussa’s children in the relationship. Nearly two years later after meeting, however, the former model and the Flip or Flop cohost are still going strong and got engaged in July 2020. Young also has a friendly relationship with Haack, who shares daughter Taylor (born in 2010) and son Brayden (born in 2015) with El Moussa. "We coparent very well together," Young told Us Weekly of Haack in April 2021. "We communicate daily about the kids, and they're the most important thing in the world to all of us. So, as long as the kids are happy, we're all happy." Season 4 is yet to premiere, but it seems likely that the relationship drama will only continue, especially given that Stause started dating Oppenheim Group cofounder Jason Oppenheim in July 2021. After photos of the pair cuddling up during a vacation made waves on social media, the businessman confirmed their relationship to Us in a statement. "Chrishell and I became close friends and it has developed into an amazing relationship," he explained. "I care about her deeply and we're very happy together." Us confirmed in December 2021 that the pair had split. Keep scrolling to learn more about the Selling Sunset cast and their love lives:  The former Days of Our Lives star was engaged to Matthew Morrison from 2006 to 2007. After that, she was linked to Bachelorette alum Graham Bunn off and on, but they split for good in 2009. Stause wed Hartley in 2017 after four years of dating. She later moved on with Keo Motsepe, whom she met while competing on season 29 of Dancing With the Stars. They called it quits in February 2021 after two months together. In July 2021, she went public with Oppenheim, her costar on Selling Sunset. Us confirmed the duo split in December 2021. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Fitzgerald was married twice before she wed Romain Bonnet during season 2 of Selling Sunset. In season 1, she said that her first husband died and her second "just didn't work out," but not much is known about either man. She also briefly dated Oppenheim before meeting Bonnet. John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The former Playboy Playmate broke up with Ebert, who lived in Sweden, sometime in 2019. She then moved on with El Moussa, who proposed to her in July 2020. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  As documented in season 2 of the show, Quinn began dating her now-husband, Christian Richard, in 2019. They wed the same year in an extravagant ceremony that was documented in the season 3 finale. The duo welcomed son Christian in May 2021. Before the How to Be a Boss Bitch author began seeing her entrepreneur husband, she briefly dated Peter Cornell, a fellow Oppenheim Group agent. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  Smith was married to former NFL player Ralph Brown from 2010 to 2012. They share daughter Noah and son Braker. In July 2021, she claimed she hadn't heard from Brown since September 2019. Todd Williamson/January Images/Shutterstock  The Oppenheim Group cofounder was previously linked to Fitzgerald. In July 2021, he confirmed his relationship with Stause. Five months later, Us confirmed the pair had called it quits. John Salangsang/Shutterstock  Jason's twin brother has been linked to model Tina Louise since April 2021. He previously dated Katya Dmitrenco, whom he brought to an event during season 3 of Selling Sunset. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  Vander has kept her relationship with her husband mostly under wraps. The pair welcomed their first child, son Aiden, in 2019. The daughter, Elle, followed in 2020. In July 2021, she announced that the couple are expecting a third baby. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Potratz is also secretive about her personal life, but she has been in a long-term relationship with a man named Alex for several years. John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The Emma-Leigh & Co founder joined Selling Sunset in season 4, which premiered in November 2021, where she quickly became involved in a feud with Quinn after fans learned that the pair allegedly dated Cornell at the same time. “I found out about [Christine] the day that I met her. It was not pleasant,” she explained on the show. “I was leaving the gym with who I thought was my boyfriend and she pulled up with her friend and was like ‘Who the f–k’ is this?’ and started screaming, ‘This is my boyfriend.’” Hernan, who is currently single upon her Netflix debut, has also been linked to Gregory Kelleher, a general contractor in her native Massachusetts. Netflix |
| Celebrity Splits of 2021: Stars Who Broke Up This Year Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:08 PM PST Heartbreak club. Not all celebrity couples got the fairy-tale ending they were hoping for in 2021, including Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley. Us Weekly confirmed on January 7 that the Even Stevens alum and the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress had split after one month of dating. The pair's breakup came amid LaBeouf's legal trouble with ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, who accused the actor in December 2020 of "relentless abuse" while they were together. The Peanut Butter Falcon star said in a statement to The New York Times that "many of these allegations are not true" but accepted "accountability" for his past mistakes. Us confirmed on January 18 that Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas had called it quits after dating less than a year. The Deep Water costars were first linked in March 2020 after meeting on the set of their upcoming film. "Ben and Ana were so close to each other," a source told Us following the breakup. "They have their issues, but still want to remain on good terms and keep a friendship." Couples who met on reality TV shows also experienced heartache in 2021, with The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart winners Bri Stauss and Chris Watson announcing their split on January 19. Love Island season 2 winners Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew separated the same month. Their breakup came three months after the show's finale aired. Alice Evans, meanwhile, shocked many fans when she claimed in a since-deleted tweet on January 26 that her husband of 13 years, Ioan Gruffudd, told her "he is to leave his family" without any further explanation. The Titanic actor and Evans later shared a joint statement to Us, saying, "As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for our family and we remain committed to our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy." The Mentalist's Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg called it quits after 29 years of marriage in late January, saying in a joint statement that they "remain close friends and our three children will always be the most important focus of our lives." And after finishing her "year of health" in December 2020, Rebel Wilson revealed via an Instagram post in February 2021 that she was single after dating Jacob Busch for more than a year. "They talked all throughout the holidays and had excellent communication, but then, all of a sudden, she got really quiet and broke up with him via text message about two or three weeks ago," a source exclusively told Us on February 4, confirming the breakup. Scroll down to see which stars called it quits this year. Us confirmed on December 21 that the Selling Sunset costars, who confirmed their romance in July, had ended their relationship. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Tiffany announced via Instagram on December 13 that she and the retired MLB athlete had split after 25 years and three children together, noting that they would continue to be "friends and co-parents." Debby Wong/Shutterstock  The last remaining couple from Married at First Sight season 13 called it quits in December 2021, filing for divorce seven months after their season debuted. AGABA STUDIOS  The Vanderpump Rules stars were engaged for seven months before they called off their nuptials. “After these 5 wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement,” the pair wrote via their respective Instagrams on December 5. “We love each other very much, but we aren’t in love anymore. We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending Love.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Us confirmed the Broadway stars' split on November 30. The Grammy winners got engaged in December 2018 after sparking a romance as Hamilton costars three years prior. Kristina Bumphrey/Shutterstock  The 90 Day Fiancé season 5 couple confirmed their split to In Touch on November 29. The following day, Cormier accused her husband of more than four years of “mental and emotional abuse,” which he denied. Courtesy of Evelyn Cormier/Instagram  One week after welcoming their first child, the singer announced his split from Martin via Twitter. "Due to personal reason [SIC] Melanie Martin and I have decided to go our separate ways," he tweeted on November 30. "There has been a very big lie and my sister communicating w my ex fiancé [SIC] ruined everything considering she knew what angel tried to do to me in court thanks angel you ruined my family. God bless." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Girls Trip actress and the Oscar winner split after more than one year of dating, E! News and People reported on November 29. The outlets cited long-distance and the former couple’s busy schedules as the reason for the breakup. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Married at First Sight alums called it quits in October, according to a November report from E! News. The duo had been married for one year after meeting during season 11 of the Lifetime series. Courtesy Bennett Kirschner/Instagram; Courtesy Amelia Fatsi/Instagram  The former Bachelorette and her fiancé called it quits in November, nearly one year after their engagement aired. “Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark are no longer a couple,” a spokesperson told Us at the time. The news came three days after Life & Style reported that the couple were on a break. ABC/Craig Sjodin  A source confirmed to Us on November 18 that the model and the actor called it quits after a year of dating. The pair were first linked in September 2020. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on November 18 that the Southern Charm star and Ravenell called it quits after more than one year of dating. “She broke up with him and they are no longer living together,” a source exclusively said at the time. “There is no bad ill-will between them.” Courtesy Kathryn Dennis/Instagram  The singers announced their split on November 17 after more than two years of dating. “We’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever,” their joint statement read. “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on November 18 that the My Unorthodox Life stars split after nine years of marriage. “Batsheva and Ben are getting divorced,” an insider told Us, revealing that Batsheva has been “living” at mother Julia Haart’s home for “the last few weeks.” Courtesy of Batsheva Haart/Instagram  Us confirmed in November that the former Mentalist star and his girlfriend called it quits after they were first linked in March. The duo split "several months" prior, according to an insider. SPEED MEDIA/ MEGA  The record producer filed for divorce on November 8, according to court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight. The pair were married for three years before calling it quits. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Sister Wives couple announced their separation on November 2. “After more than 25 years together, Kody and I have grown apart and I have made the difficult decision to leave,” Christine, who was Kody’s third wife, wrote via Instagram. “We will continue to be a strong presence in each other’s lives as we parent our beautiful children and support our wonderful family. At this time, we ask for your grace and kindness as we navigate through this stage within our family.” VRCP/©2012 RAMEY PHOTO/MEGA  News broke on November 1 that the Outer Banks costars called it quits after more than one year of dating. Rocco Spaziani/UPI/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on October 28 that the former One Direction singer and the model, who share daughter Khai, split after rekindling their on-off romance in January 2020. “They’d been having problems for a while and tried to figure them out, but it just wasn’t working,” an insider noted, while a second source told Us the breakup occurred five months prior. Broadimage/Shutterstock  "After 11 beautiful years together, I want to let you know that Matt and I have decided to go our separate ways as life partners. However, we are committed to remaining lifelong friends, and I am confident that will be the case," the country singer wrote via Instagram on October 27. "We appreciate the support Nashville and so many of you have given us over the years and look forward to continuing a close relationship with each other and all of you. The Bible tells us that for everything there is a season. We both are looking forward to this next season of our lives with hope, optimism, and love." Courtesy of Instagram  The season 17 Bachelorette announced via Instagram on October 25 that she and Moynes called off their engagement less than three months after their proposal aired on TV. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways,” Thurston wrote at the time. “We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently.” Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  The actress filed for divorce from the Gaslit star on October 15 after nearly one year of marriage, Us Weekly confirmed. Shutterstock (2)  Us confirmed the 90 Day Fiancé season 7 alums called it quits in October after two years of marriage and four years together. “Some rumors are true — #SingleLife New Season was announced and yes I am single, @syngin_colchester is single — we’re all single!!" the Connecticut native wrote via Instagram at the time. "Now don’t go all at once to his DMs ladies or he’ll never be able to sort them all out." The bartender, for his part, confirmed that he will be participating in season 2 of 90 Day: The Single Life, which premieres in November. Courtesy Tania Maduro/Instagram  After a whirlwind engagement in June, the Orange Is the New Black alum split from the musician, Us Weekly confirmed in October. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Anne Cline/Instagram  Us confirmed on September 28 that the Real Housewives of Orange County alum and Lodge called off their two-year engagement. "Steve broke up with Vicki while she was filming the [Real Housewives] spinoff show in the Berkshires,” a source exclusively told Us. “After he told her this, she was traumatized. It ruined her. … She's in terrible shape. She still loves him.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  The singer and his model wife announced their separation in September after 17 years together and less than three years of marriage. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Bachelorette season 16 duo called it quits for the second time after more than one year together. Us confirmed the split on September 28. Courtesy Clare Crawley/Instagram  Us broke the news that the Challenge couple split after nearly two years together. “I’ve always tried my best to be an open book and after seeing everything circulate over the internet, I felt like I should let you all know that Johnny and I are no longer together,” Willett said in a statement on September 28. “While I feel heartbroken, I’m thankful to know the truth. Johnny is someone I loved & respected very much and so I will be taking some time to heal and process it all. Thank you to everyone for the support and when I’m ready to share more, I will. For now, I’m just focused on spending time with my family.” Courtesy of Morgan Willett/Instagram  The Tesla Motors CEO revealed on September 24 that he and the "Entropy" singer were "semi-separated" after three years together. "[We] still love each other, see each other frequently and are on great terms," Musk noted in a statement at the time. The pair welcomed their son, X Æ A-Xii, in May 2020. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "Jena and I have decided to part ways. She is an amazing mother but we feel being apart at this time will allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and the best parents we could be. Pls respect our privacy in this time," the performer tweeted on September 23. The exes started dating in March 2020 and welcomed their son the following year. Courtesy Jena Frumes/Instagram  The former couple finalized their divorce in September 2021 after initially filing in October 2020, according to court documents obtained by Us. They got married in 2013 and share daughter Nova and son Ozgood. The parents have joint custody, waiving both child and spousal support and agreeing to split tuition costs. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "Life is full of many chapters and it's important to recognize when it's time to end and begin again," Missie wrote via Instagram Story on September 9. "While our romantic relationship has come to an end, we're forever connected and focused on being the best for our son. Thank you all that have supported us through this journey. Xoxo." Courtesy of Rachel Missie/Instagram  Multiple sources confirmed to Us Weekly in September that the pair had split less than one year after beginning their romance. While the breakup came after Kourtney Kardashian's ex Younes Bendjima shared alleged messages sent by Disick, the separation "wasn’t related to the messages Scott sent about Kourtney," one source told Us. "This breakup was coming regardless. Amelia was the one to end things." Shutterstock  A source confirmed to Us on September 3 that the Gossip Girl alum and the model split after nearly two years of dating. David Fisher/Shutterstock; Hannah Young/Shutterstock  Less than three months after celebrating their third anniversary, the 8 Simple Rules alum and the equestrian called it quits. "Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions," they said in a joint statement on September 3. "We have both shared so much of our journey publicly so while we would prefer to keep this aspect of our personal life private, we wanted to be forthcoming in our truth together. There is no anger or animosity, quite the contrary." imageSPACE/Shutterstock  Us exclusively confirmed on September 2 that the pair, who were first linked in December 2019, called it quits two months prior. "They weren't meant to be," an insider revealed. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Courtesy Corinne Olympios/Instagram  The Survivor: Micronesia winner cited “irreconcilable differences” when she filed for divorce from Fincher, according to documents obtained The Blast on August 24. The two were introduced by fellow Survivor alum Ethan Zohn in 2013 and married in 2017. Shallow and the Survivor: Samoaalum share daughter Alma, 3. Courtesy of Parvati Shallow/Instagram  Us confirmed in August that the duo, who were first linked several months prior, had officially called it quits after realizing "they aren't great romantic partners." Shutterstock (2)  Us confirmed on August 16 that the Saturday Night Live star and the Bridgerton actress called it quits, with a source revealing the “distance put a strain on the relationship.” Shutterstock (2)  The “Jack and Diane” crooner amicably split from realtor Natasha Barrett in August 2021, a source told Closer at the time. The pair dated for a few months and made their public debut in May, when they were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Malibu, California. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Natasha Barrett/Instagram  The DJ split from his girlfriend of seven years in August, shortly after she opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The YouTuber confirmed via her Instagram Story on August 12 that she and the singer split. “R u single?” a fan asked, to which she responded, “I am indeed.” Us broke the news in May 2019 that the pair had broken up over the college admissions scandal involving her parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, but they were back together by August of that year. MEGA  Us confirmed in August 2021 that the Bachelorette alum and the model split after eight months together. “Things were going well until they weren’t,” a source said. “Friends were surprised things ended so quickly.” Shutterstock; Courtesy of Camila Kendra/Instagram  The According to Jim star filed for divorce from Sloan after more than 23 years of marriage, according to paperwork filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court in August 2021, Us Weekly can confirm. Sloan previously filed for divorce in March 2018 before the duo reconciled. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Blue Crush star announced in August 2021 that she and the director had decided to split after a decade together. The pair tied the knot in 2013 after meeting on the set of the movie Big Sur, in which Polish directed Bosworth. "Our hearts are full, as we have never been so enamored and deeply grateful for one another as we do in this decision to separate," she wrote via Instagram. "Together, over the last ten years, Michael and I have chosen love, every time. We hold hands as tightly today as we entangled fingers on our wedding day." Shutterstock  The “Ride Wit Me” rapper and his girlfriend of six years appeared to have called it quits. Jackson seemingly confirmed the news via an Instagram comment in July 2021. After a follower commented on a recent post to ask if the couple was still together, the model succinctly replied, “No we’re not ….. Just friends.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  After previously sparking split rumors, the model confirmed on July 29 that he and Moakler had called off their romance, telling Life & Style that he "broke up with Shanna months ago" and felt "happier" than ever. Bauergriffin.com/MEGA; Courtesy of Matthew Rondeau/Instagram  The Chrisley Knows Best alum announced on July 27 that she and her husband of nine years had separated. “Will & I have mutually decided to end our marriage. We maintain the greatest respect & love for one another, & we're so grateful for our time together,” she wrote via Instagram. “We will continue to remain friends & be devoted parents to our son whom we both love very much. Personally, I am focusing on the new beginnings ahead & a fresh space with the move this week." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; USA  The Jersey Shore star confirmed on July 26 that she called off her engagement to Biscardi, who proposed in March 2019. The pair, who were first linked in 2017, previously postponed their nuptials in April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy Sammi Sweetheart Giancola/Instagram  The music executive filed for divorce from his wife of seven years in July 2021, days after Us confirmed that they called it quits. “They are still currently living together, but eventually Scooter will be moving out,” an insider said at the time, adding that the pair “are remaining amicable for the sake of the kids.” The duo share three children: Jagger, born in 2015, Levi, born in 2016, and Hart, born in 2018. Shutterstock  The model confirmed via Instagram on July 20 that she and the West Wing writer had split after making their public debut at the Oscars three months prior. "I'm so grateful for his presence in my life. He helped heal me and reclaim myself," she wrote, noting that the social media upload would be "all I'll ever say on the subject." Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S./Shutterstock  The couple announced in July that they were calling it quits after seven years of marriage. “After much thought and with great sadness, we have decided to end our marriage. We continue to care and have respect for one another and share eternal love for our daughter and her well-being,” they said in a statement to TMZ. “We ask for personal privacy for ourselves and our daughter as we navigate these new steps as a family.” Us Weekly confirmed in February 2014 that the duo were engaged after seven years of dating. They first met in 2007 when Pantenburg worked as a backup dancer for the “When Can I See You” singer. Shutterstock  ”We have decided jointly that we are going to take a few months apart," the RHOC alum said during an Instagram Live on July 12. She added that she will be moving to Hawaii for the summer while Sean will remain in California. Courtesy Braunwyn Windham-Burke/Instagram  People reported on July 12 that the Southern Charm alum and the doctor split after moving to New York City together earlier in the summer. The pair sparked breakup speculation after Olindo deleted her photos with Shah from Instagram in early July. Courtesy Metul Shah/Instagram  Us confirmed on June 21, that the former couple “broke up a few weeks ago [but] remain amicable toward each other and will continue to coparent,” after rekindling their romance in August 2020. “There was no drama that broke them up, things just didn’t work out between the two of them,” a source told Us, one day after Kardashian revealed during part two of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion that she was taking it “day by day” with Thompson regarding her trust of him following past cheating issues. Larry Marano/Shutterstock; Brian To/Shutterstock  The Think Like a Man star filed for divorce from the NBA player on June 17. The pair, who got engaged in 2004, wed in July 2010 in a ceremony that was filmed for the VH1 series La La's Full Court Wedding. "They have been separated for a while now and will remain friends," a source told Us exclusively of the split. "They both want to make sure that the divorce goes as smoothly as possible for their son, [Kiyan]." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  In June 2021, Messner filed for divorce from the Fleetwood Mac musician, Us confirmed. They were married for over 20 years and share three children together. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The singer revealed that the pair, who confirmed their engagement in August 2020, split in June 2021. "I feel like more than anything at this point, I'm more disappointed in myself that I keep on hurting people. That annoys me," he said on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast. "I've just not been very good at relationships." David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Friends alum announced the end of his engagement to the talent manager on June 2, six months after proposing. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock; YouTube  The couple announced their split via social media on May 30 after 27 years of marriage and three kids. "It has truly been a beautiful journey," the duo noted. "Our proudest achievements are our three incredible children. Three souls to which God entrusted us. We continue to be awed & humbled by the blessings of parenting. We have always put their best interests first & will continue to do so. We will continue to be the best of friends and coparents and have the utmost respect for one another as we embark upon this new chapter of our lives, separately." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Following a low-key romance, Us Weekly confirmed on May 16 that the South Africa native and Friday Night Lights alum split after confirming their relationship nine months earlier. “They’ve been dating for a while, well before quarantine started,” an insider revealed in September 2020. Shutterstock (2)  Us Weekly broke the news that the Dawson’s Creek alum and her beau had split in May 2021 after dating for less than one year. “The pair have parted ways amicably but remain friends,” a spokesperson for the actress told Us exclusively at the time. An insider added that Holmes wanted to focus on parenting and her career. “Katie and Emilio really enjoyed their time together — it just simply didn't work out,” they noted. Shutterstock; Courtesy Emilio Vitolo/Instagram  Mulaney split from Tendler after six years of marriage on May 10. "John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work,” his spokesperson said, while hers responded, "I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage. I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery." Greg Allen/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the duo, who tied the knot in 1994, wrote in a joint statement via Twitter on May 3. "Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a believer in that mission and will continue our work together at the foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life." Elaine Thompson/AP/Shutterstock  The longtime couple called it quits in April 2021 after nearly eight years together. Mixter announced the news in an Instagram caption accompanying a selfie of the duo. “It is odd to write about the end of a relationship, especially when the friendship that still exists is so full of life,” she wrote. “But change happens and we made the decision quite a while ago to let ourselves grow away from what our relationship had been and into what it was becoming.” Shutterstock  In April 2021, the One Tree Hill vet filed for divorce, Us Weekly confirmed. "I just can't fight any longer. It's time to heal. Thank you for all the love, heart, and support, in many ways you have fought on this journey alongside me, and for that I am grateful," she wrote via Instagram at the time. "I'll always encourage you to continue the good fight, but you can't fight it alone." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  In April, Efron's friend Kyle Sandilands confirmed that the actor and the model had split. "It's only recent, but not, like, yesterday recent. But they've gone their separate ways," the host, 49, said on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. "No drama, but it's done." Shutterstock; Courtesy of Vanessa Valladares/Instagram  One month after sparking breakup speculation, the singer and the former professional baseball player announced their split on April 15, calling themselves "better as friends." They told Today in a joint statement: “We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Project Runway season 4 champ filed for divorce from Walsh on April 13, requesting to legally dissolve their marriage. The former couple tied the knot in 2016 and initially announced their separation two years later. Henry S. Dziekan III/WireImage.com  Us exclusively confirmed on April 5 that the controversial pair had called it quits four months after their PDA pics made headlines. "Larsa decided to distance herself from the drama," a source revealed, adding that "many people assumed" the relationship "was serious when in fact it was not." MEGA  Us confirmed on April 3 that the model and the Chainsmokers member had called it quits one month prior. Their breakup was “amicable," Taggart's rep said. Courtesy of Chantel Jeffries/Instagram  The Riverdale star and the photographer reportedly split in March after nearly a year of dating. Courtesy of Camila Mendes/Instagram  After three years of marriage, the Tiger King stars announced they are getting a divorce on March 26. "For the last two and a half years, we have been apart. I’ve always stood by his side and will continue to always love and support him," Passage wrote via Instagram. "Joe and I are seeking a divorce. This wasn’t an easy decision to make but Joe and I both understand that this situation isn’t fair to either of us." Netflix  The “Tap In” rapper confirmed via Twitter on March 19 that she split from the Migos member after they dated for nearly three years. “I’m single. I’ve endured too much betrayal and hurt behind the scenes for a false narrative to be circulating that degrades my character,” she tweeted. “Presents don’t band aid scars and the love isn’t real when the intimacy is given to other women.” Saweetie wrote in another tweet, “I emotionally checked out a long time ago and have walked away with a deep sense of peace and freedom. Excited for this new chapter of elevation.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of New York City alum’s ex-fiancé confirmed the news of their split on March 18, one year after she left the Bravo show to move to Chicago with him. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, but it is one that I believe is best for both of us,” Kluth said in a statement to Us. A source, meanwhile, said that the businessman “completely blindsided” Mortimer by calling off their engagement. Courtesy of Tinsley Mortimer/Instagram  "Over the past 5 and half years, Andrew and I have shared some incredible times together. I have a tremendous amount of respect and love for him and will always cherish the memories we made. However, we have made the difficult decision to officially separate at this point in our lives. We are both so grateful to have experienced a relationship that allowed us to grow and learn so much," Mi Li, who appeared on season 1 of Bling Empire, wrote via Instagram on March 9. "Andrew and I plan to continue working on becoming the best versions of ourselves individually." Courtesy Kelly Mi Li/Instagram  The Love Island couple announced their split on March 6. "Some of you have been wondering about us and our relationship, so we want to help you to understand where we are right now," they wrote in a joint statement shared on Instagram. "We are both young and in the early stages of our careers, and sadly those careers are keeping us in two different places. One of us is in Pittsburgh and the other is in Tucson, and neither one of us will be able to move anytime in the near future." "So over the last couple of weeks we have started having some difficult conversations about our future. Ultimately we both realized that our lives are moving in different directions. We have both made commitments to cities that are over 2,000 miles apart," the pair, who met on season 2 of the show in 2020, added. "This was not a decision we took lightly. We both have so much love for each other and had hopes that we could make this work, but relationships are all about timing, and this is just not our time." "We are unsure of what the future holds for us, but one thing is for certain, we will always have each other," they concluded. "And we will forever be grateful that Love Island brought us together." Courtesy of Mackenzie Dipman/Instagram  The Selling Sunset star and professional dancer called it quits in February 2021, shortly after spending their first Valentine's Day together. An insider told Us, "She broke up with him earlier this week. There were multiple things that lead to the breakup. Keo's super upset over this and still trying to process it." Courtesy of Chrishell Stause/Instagram  After weeks of speculation about the state of their marriage, the reality star filed for divorce from the "Gold Digger" rapper on February 19. The pair tied the knot in May 2014 and share four children: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on February 3 that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum's wife filed for divorce shortly after the pair marked their 10th wedding anniversary. The duo wed in Los Angeles in January 2011 following their May 2010 engagement. Mediapunch/Shutterstoc  "Lots on my mind...aghhhhhh...#single-girl-heading-to-Super-Bowl!" the Pitch Perfect star captioned an Instagram post on February 2, hinting that she and the Anheuser-Busch heir had called it quits. POOL MONACO/SIPA/Shutterstock  The Mentalist alum split from his longtime wife 29 years of marriage. “Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg have announced their separation after 29 years of marriage,” the pair said in a statement on January 29. “The longtime couple quietly split last April and have jointly stated, ‘We remain close friends and our three children will always be the most important focus of our lives.’” Steven Markham/Shutterstock  The actor filed for divorce from his wife on January 27. While it is unclear when the estranged couple married, they went public with their relationship in early 2018. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Us Weekly confirmed on January 27 that the Summer House star and her boyfriend split after more than one year together. They were first linked in the summer of 2019, and their romance began during season 4 of the Bravo series. Courtesy Stephen Traversie/Instagram  The actress announced in a since-deleted tweet on January 26 that her husband of 13 years told her "he is to leave his family." Evans told fans that she and the estranged couple's daughters, Ella and Elsie, were "very confused and sad" and had not "been given a reason except that he 'no longer loves me.'" Gruffudd did not immediately comment. The pair later issued a joint statement about their separation, telling Us, “As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for our family and we remain committed to our children. Thank you for respecting our privacy.” Gruffudd filed for divorce on March 1. Niviere/Villard/Sipa/Shutterstock  Daly confirmed his and the Real Housewives of Atlanta star’s second split on January 23. “After recently attending mediation, Kenya and I have agreed to end our marriage,” he said in a statement. “I will always have great care for her and look forward to amicably continuing to co-parent our daughter Brooklyn with an abundance of love and wisdom.” The pair, who tied the knot in June 2017, initially broke up in September 2019 but later attempted to reconcile. Vince Flores/Startraks  The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart season 1 winners announced their split on January 19, after nearly one year of dating. "With deep admiration and respect for one another, we have decided to end our relationship and go our separate ways,” the pair said in a joint statement. “We will always look back on our journey with deep fondness, and will continue to support each other both personally and professionally." ABC/Craig Sjodin  The Teen Mom 2 star denied cheating on his ex-fiancée on Tuesday, January 19, after she confirmed their relationship is over after three years together. “I have dealt with my fair share of betrayal and pain my whole life, but what I learned today, what I found out today — from the kids none the less — just makes me feel like the last three years, they’ve just been waiting for this to happen,” she said in a since-deleted Instagram Story video, claiming Marroquin cheated with his ex-wife Kailyn Lowry. Courtesy Javi Marroquin/Instagram  On January 18, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the pair, who were first spotted together in March 2020, amicably split. "She was the one who called things off. Ben and Ana were moving in different directions in their lives and stopped seeing eye to eye," the insider said at the time. "The two couldn’t work through their differences and have decided to end their relationship." Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Love Island season 2 winners announced their split three months after the finale. “This is extremely difficult for me to express but out of respect for those of you who supported me, and rode for me, I want you to know that Caleb and I are no longer together,” Ndiba wrote via Instagram on January 16. “I do ask for time as I continue to go through the process of heartbreak and healing as this has all been very hard for me. I cannot thank you all enough for the love and support to this point and I hope that it may continue as we move forward as individuals.” Adam Torgerson/CBS Entertainment  The Beauty & the Beast actor confirmed his split from the former footballer after less than a year of dating in an interview with The Times. "It is what it is," Evans told the British newspaper on January 8 about speculation over his relationship status. Courtesy of Rafa Olarra/Instagram  The Love Island USA stars announced on January 9 that they had broken up. "Because you've all been such a close part of our relationship, I wanted to share with you that Johnny and I are no longer together," Vazquez, who appeared on season 2 of the show with Middlebrooks in 2020, tweeted. "While our relationship has been public from the start, I do ask that you respect this decision and our privacy during this time. There is no reason to speculate, I am so thankful for our time together, but not it's simply time for each of us to focus on our own personal journey. I hope that you continue to support each of us individually as we move forward, heal and continue to follow our dreams." Middlebrooks shared Vazquez's tweet on his Instagram Story along with videos of the couple and wrote, "Thank you so much for everything. I'm appreciative of the time we spent together on this unforgettable journey. I will forever cherish the fun we had, the laughs we shared, and the memories we created. Thank you to all of the fans who loved and supported us the whole way through. Much love." Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment  A source confirmed to Us on January 7 that the Disney alum and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress had split. The pair, who starred in Qualley's sister Rainey's NSFW music video for "Love Me Like You Hate Me," called it quits amid the Peanut Butter Falcon's star legal trouble with ex-girlfriend FKA twigs. The singer is suing LaBeouf, accusing him of "relentless abuse" including sexual battery, assault and emotional distress. He said in a statement to The New York Times that "many of these allegations are not true" but accepted "accountability" for his mistakes. Snorlax/MEGA  News broke on January 2 that the couple had called it quits after less than two years of marriage. Us confirmed via court records that the Big Little Lies star filed for divorce in New York from the Love actor on December 23, 2020. The pair, who began dating in 2016, secretly married in May 2019 and tied the knot for a second time in Paris the following month at her father Lenny Kravitz's French home. Jason Mendez/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim Split 5 Months After Announcing Romance Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:01 PM PST It’s over. Selling Sunset stars Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim have called it quits less than six months after going public with their romance, a source confirms to Us Weekly. The Dancing With the Stars alum, 40, and the Oppenheim Group cofounder, 44, confirmed they were dating in July while they were on vacation in Italy with some of their fellow Selling Sunset costars. “Chrishell and I became close friends and it has developed into an amazing relationship," the real estate broker told Us in a statement at the time. "I care about her deeply and we're very happy together." Later in the summer, the former soap actress revealed that the couple started dating two months before going public with their relationship. "It's just one of those things," she told E! News' Daily Pop in August. "You don't want to share with everybody and get all their opinions before you really know what it is." Though Selling Sunset fans were eager to see the pair’s courtship play out onscreen during season 4 of the Netflix series, the new episodes, which premiered in November, did not include any mention of their romance. A teaser trailer for season 5 hinted that future episodes will cover the twosome’s relationship. Earlier this month, Oppenheim exclusively told Us that his then-girlfriend made the decision not to make their personal lives part of season 4. "I think when [a relationship is] public, it puts a lot of just added pressures and publicity and opinion," the real estate agent explained. "I think it's nice to kind of start a relationship in the way that normal relationships kind of grow and progress. And that's just between two people."  The University of California, Berkeley added that the Kentucky native also made the calls about when they would tell their friends and coworkers about the change in their relationship status. "I think that we were both more comfortable with that approach, and I liked that. I followed her lead on things, and I respected her decision making on that," he told Us. "I think that that's the right approach for anyone." The couple have both said that their coworkers at the Oppenheim Group were supportive of them dating, but that hasn’t stopped social media trolls from implying that Stause’s professional success wouldn’t have happened without her former beau. When an Instagram user messaged the All My Children veteran that she’s only “getting listings and selling them” because of her boss-turned-boyfriend, Stause didn’t mince words in her reply. "It would seem I am not the miserable one here,” she wrote via Instagram earlier this month. “When you are an agent on tv you end up getting so much business you have to refer it out to others Bc there is only so much time in a day. The days of getting more listings because of rank in the office are long gone. But please take a breathe [sic] and have a great day! Thanks for watching!!!!” |
| Jamie Spears Is Still Asking Daughter Britney to Pay His Legal Fees Posted: 21 Dec 2021 11:43 AM PST For the longest time, it seemed as though Britney Spears' dark days were finally behind her. After suffering a much-publicized breakdown in 2007 and 2008, the Princess of Pop came out on top, taking home one award after another and landing a four-year Las Vegas residency that grossed nearly $138 million. In February 2019, Spears was set to return to the Las Vegas Strip for Piece of Me's follow-up, Domination. However, she announced a month before the scheduled kickoff date that she would be taking an indefinite work hiatus to care for her ailing father, Jamie Spears, who underwent a life-threatening surgery after his colon spontaneously ruptured the previous fall. Britney subsequently went dark on social media, only posting in mid-January 2019 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her debut album, …Baby One More Time. She did not return until April 2019, when she posted on Instagram that she was taking "a little 'me time.'" Within minutes, news broke that Britney had quietly checked into a California mental health facility in late March for a 30-day stay. A source told Us Weekly exclusively that the Grammy winner decided to seek help after the stress of her dad's hospitalization and the complex process of changing the medications she had been taking for an undisclosed mental illness. The news rocked the Britney Army, which began speculating about the pop star's well-being and picking up the #FreeBritney movement launched by the cohosts of a podcast dedicated to Britney's Instagram. Her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, was quick to shut down unfounded rumors surrounding the "Toxic" singer, writing via Instagram, "I have been here long before anyone else, and I'll be here long after. I love my sister with everything I have. So, anyone or anything that speaks to the contrary can GTFOH with all the comments about what you don't understand. Do not come for me or the ones I love anymore." Britney herself spoke out later that day, assuring fans in a video message that "all is well." The Crossroads actress has been unable to make major personal or financial decisions in her life without the approval of her father since a court-approved conservatorship was put in place in February 2008 after her meltdown and divorce from Kevin Federline, with whom she shares sons Preston and Jayden. As a result, co-conservators Jamie and attorney Andrew Wallett had long been credited with saving Britney's life. Wallett abruptly resigned in March 2019, leaving Jamie as the sole conservator until he temporarily stepped down that September following an alleged altercation with Preston. (Jamie was later cleared of wrongdoing.) Licensed fiduciary Jodi Montgomery later assumed Jamie's position, though he still had partial control of Britney's estate. Britney spoke out against her conservatorship for the first time in June 2021. "The main reason why I'm here is because I want to end the conservatorship without being evaluated," she said during a court hearing, adding: “I just want my life back. It’s been 13 years, and it’s enough.” Two months after Britney laid it all on the table during her court hearing, Jamie filed documents agreeing to step down as the conservator of his daughter’s estate, asserting “he does not believe that a public battle with his daughter over his continuing service as her conservator would be in her best interests.” Jamie was suspended as conservator of the estate in September 2021 before requesting two months later that the conservatorship end "immediately." He was replaced temporarily by John Zabel until the end of December 2021. A judge ruled in November 2021 to officially end the conservatorship after 13 years. Scroll down to stay up-to-date on the conservatorship. This is an ongoing article that was originally published in May 2019 and last updated on Tuesday, December 21. With reporting by Marjorie Hernandez  The Louisiana native announced on January 4, 2019, that she would be putting Domination on hold “to put my full focus and energy on my family at this time.” A source later told Us, “Family is — and always has been — the most important thing to her. After all, her family was there for her when she needed them the most a decade ago.” Kevin Mazur/BCU18/Getty Images for BCU  After Us confirmed that Britney was seeking treatment, a source explained, “Britney was distraught when her dad first got sick. … She couldn’t emotionally handle the thought of potentially losing him. It was her breaking point.” Her sons stayed with their dad, Federline, while she was away. In a statement, the DJ commended his ex-wife for “taking the reasonable steps to deal with her situation in a responsible way.” INSTARimages.com  The entertainer was spotted for the first time in three months when she stepped out at the Montage hotel in Beverly Hills on April 21, 2019, to celebrate Easter with her boyfriend of two-plus years, Sam Asghari. Two days later, the personal trainer told TMZ that Britney was “doing amazing” and would “be back soon.” J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD  Britney took to Instagram on April 23, 2019, to slam the “rumors, death threats to my family and my team, and just so many things crazy things being said” while she was in treatment. “Everything that’s happening is just making it harder for me,” she wrote. Courtesy Britney Spears/Instagram  The former Mouseketeer checked out of the wellness center on April 25, 2019. Asghari picked her up and drove her back to her mansion in Thousand Oaks, California. “She feels rejuvenated,” a source told Us. startraksphoto.com  Britney and Asghari spent a long weekend with her sons, Preston and Jayden, after returning home. “Britney’s visit with the boys went extremely well,” a source told Us. “She thrives around them.” Courtesy Britney Spears/Instagram  The former X Factor judge’s mother, Lynne Spears, filed court documents on May 6, 2019, to request to be updated on the details of Britney’s conservatorship. (She and Jamie divorced in 2002.) “Legally Jamie, as the conservator, has more of a say in Britney’s life than Lynne, as the mother,” a source explained to Us. “This filing is not Lynne’s attempt to take control of the conservatorship from Jamie; she simply wants to know what’s going on and feels she should have that right just as much as Jamie does.” Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic; Heidi Gutman/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  In separate court documents, Lynne requested to have her attorney, Gladstone N. Jones III, participate in a conservatorship hearing scheduled for May 10, 2019. The motion was quickly granted. Derek Steele/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic  On May 8, 2019, Britney was granted a restraining order against Sam Lutfi, who once claimed to be her manager and had been accused of drugging her in 2008, which he denied. The singer’s attorneys said in court documents that she wanted protection for herself, her parents and her sons against the “severe mental trauma” that Lutfi allegedly caused by sending threatening messages about #FreeBritney to her family. Lutfi claimed he had not contacted Britney since 2009, and his attorney alleged that the restraining order being granted violated his client’s “constitutional rights.” Kevin Mazur/BCU18/Getty Images for BCU; J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD; Courtesy Britney Spears; Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic; MEGA  Britney appeared in court on May 10, 2019, for a hearing about her conservatorship. She arrived with Lynne and stayed in the judge’s chambers until members of the public and media cleared out of the courtroom. Her attorney requested to make the hearing private because personal finances and Britney’s minor children would be discussed. After Britney, Lynne and Jamie spoke, the judge ordered a 730 expert evaluation, which is “a very comprehensive report prepared by a team of Britney’s doctors and possibly a court-appointed medical professional,” according to a source. The insider explained that Britney is “exploring formally petitioning the court to end the conservatorship,” with the evaluation being “the first step in the process.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images  The “Slumber Party” songstress’ longtime manager, Larry Rudolph, made headlines on May 15, 2019, when he said she may never perform again. “It’s clear to me she should not be going back to do this Vegas residency [Domination]. Not in the near future and possibly never again,” he told TMZ, adding that he is “only here for her when she wants to work.” Later that day, Rudolph attempted to clarify his comments, telling Billboard that Britney may never tour again but another Vegas residency is still an option. The entertainer seemingly hit back at Rudolph’s claims the next day by posting a video on Instagram of herself dancing to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson’s “Scream.” Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images  Jamie filed a request to extend the California-based conservatorship to Florida, Louisiana and Hawaii on May 21, 2019. Britney regularly travels to Hawaii, and the Spears family has properties in Louisiana and Florida. Courtesy Britney Spears/Instagram  The “Work Bitch” singer’s temporary restraining order against Lutfi was extended through June 13, 2019, during a May 28, 2019, court hearing. The judge disagreed with Lutfi’s dispute of the order after he claimed in documents obtained by Us that it “would violate the first amendment, because it prohibits speech that has not been deemed defamatory, is vague as to what speech is banned and is overbroad because it restricts speech about Ms. Spears rather than speech to Ms. Spears.” Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic  After Jamie and Lutfi’s testimonies on June 13, 2019, a Los Angeles judge granted Britney a five-year restraining order against Lutfi. During the court hearing, Jamie admitted that his and the singer’s “relationship has always been strained.” A source later told Us that “Britney absolutely still wants the conservatorship to end,” although her father has given her “full access to her social media accounts,” among other “additional privileges that weren’t [previously] in place.” VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images; Nicholas Hunt/FilmMagic  Us obtained court documents on September 6, 2019, detailing Jamie's request to “temporarily relinquish the powers of conservatorship” due to “personal health reasons.” Montgomery subsequently assumed the position after being approved by an L.A. judge. Shutterstock (2)  A source confirmed to Us on September 3, 2019, that Britney and Federline altered their custody agreement from 50-50 to 30-70, respectively, after Jamie allegedly “shook” Preston during an argument the month prior. K-Fed filed a police report and obtained a restraining order against his former father-in-law after the incident. Ventura County District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced on September 17 that criminal charges would not be filed against Jamie. Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  Jayden made headlines on March 3, 2020, when he went live on Instagram and told fans that his famous mom might stop making music. “I remember one time I asked her, I said, ‘Mom, what happened to your music?’ and she was like, ‘I don’t know, honey. I think I might just quit it,’” he recalled. “I’m like, ‘What? What are you saying? Like, do you know how much bank you make off of that stuff?’” A source later confirmed to Us, “Britney is in no rush to start recording music again. The thought barely crosses her mind. This is the longest break between album cycles in her career — it’s coming up on four years since Glory was released — and she’s perfectly content with it.” Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  Us exclusively reported that Britney flew to her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana, in early April 2020 to spend time with Jamie, Lynne, Jamie Lynn and her nieces amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They also celebrated the Zoey 101 alum’s birthday while Britney was in town. After she returned to California later that month, Federline asked his ex-wife to quarantine for two weeks before seeing their sons. Debby Wong/Shutterstock; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Britney’s former photographer Andrew Gallery, who worked on her 2008 MTV documentary, Britney: For the Record, went viral on TikTok on July 10, 2020, after reading a third-person letter that she allegedly once wrote about her conservatorship. In the letter, she was quoted as saying that she has “no rights … as long as people are getting paid.” Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  The Through the Storm author filed court documents on July 13, 2020, to demand “special notice” of “all matters” involving the SJB Revocable Trust, which her eldest daughter established in 2004 to protect her multimillion-dollar fortune. Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  Britney’s brother, Bryan Spears, spoke out in a rare interview on July 23, 2020, as the #FreeBritney campaign started to gain traction again on social media. “She’s always wanted to get out of [the conservatorship],” he said on the “As Not Seen on TV” podcast. “It’s very frustrating to have. Whether someone’s coming in peace to help or coming in with an attitude, having someone constantly tell you to do something has got to be frustrating.” Shutterstock  Jamie shut down speculation about Britney's conservatorship when he fired back at #FreeBritney "conspiracy theorists" on August 1, 2020. "The world don’t have a clue. It’s up to the court of California to decide what’s best for my daughter. It’s no one else’s business," he told Page Six. “I love my daughter. I love all my kids. But this is our business. It’s private." Jamie also denied rumors that he's stolen from his eldest daughter's estate, saying, “I have to report every nickel and dime spent to the court every year. How the hell would I steal something?” Shutterstock (2)  Britney requested to have Jamie removed as “the conservator of her person” and as the “sole conservator of her estate” on August 17, 2020, stating in court documents that she is “strongly opposed” to him returning and that she wants Montgomery to permanently take over. In the filing, her attorney also broke down Britney’s case into three phases: “triage” (2008), her “performing years” and present day, stating that she has no “desire … to perform at this time.” A source later exclusively told Us, “Britney does want the conservatorship of her as a person to end, but she was concerned that Jamie could attempt to have the temporary conservator removed. There has been significant improvement in Britney’s overall medical treatment plan, which has been attributed to no longer having her father in charge of her personal life.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Shutterstock  The Britney and Kevin: Chaotic alum’s first ex-husband, to whom she was married for a mere 55 hours in January 2004, returned to the spotlight on August 18, 2020, when he attended a #FreeBritney protest in Los Angeles. “I’ve been quiet for 10 years, and I feel [like] what a good time to come forward now with the movement making noise and the conservatorship hearings going on,” Alexander exclusively told Us before claiming that he and Britney “stay in contact pretty regularly” and had texted the night before. Doug Peters/PA Images/Startraks; Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  Jamie filed a petition on August 19, 2020, requesting that Wallet return as co-conservator of the estate following the attorney’s exit 17 months prior. Additionally, Wallet signed an affidavit saying he consents to working with Britney’s father again. However, the lawyer withdrew the petition on October 2, 2020. Courtesy of Wallet Law  Us obtained court documents on August 25, 2020, that showed Jamie Lynn being named as trustee of Britney’s SJB Revocable Trust in the event of the pop star's death. The move would have put the Zoey 101 alum in charge of distributing Britney’s fortune to Preston and Jayden by following out the trust’s rules. However, after a court hearing on November 2, 2020, Us confirmed that Jamie Lynn withdrew her petition to become a trustee. Shutterstock (2)  Britney showed support for the social media campaign in a court filing on September 2, 2020, saying she is “vehemently opposed” to Jamie’s motion to keep her conservatorship case closed to the public and “hidden away in the closet as a family secret.” Her lawyer also slammed Jamie for calling #FreeBritney a “joke,” saying in the documents, “[Britney] is trying to regain some measure of personal autonomy [and] welcomes and appreciates the informed support of her many fans.” Days later, Jamie accused his daughter’s attorney of grandstanding. He also argued that her medical and financial issues are “inextricably entwined” and that unsealing the details of one could expose the other. Courtesy Britney Spears/Instagram  Britney objected to the reappointment of Wallet as co-conservator of her estate in court documents filed on September 11, 2020, saying the attorney is “uniquely unsuitable to fill that role” and “had little or no direct contact” with her over the years. Her lawyer, Ingham, argued that bringing Wallet back onto the case would be “a very poor value that Britney cannot afford” given she has not performed in years. The paperwork then laid out the exorbitant amounts of money that Britney has paid her team. On top of his $426,000 annual salary, Wallet received a $100,000 “golden parachute” after his “voluntary resignation” in March 2019. Then, in December 2019, Jamie “modified the compensation” of Britney’s business manager Lou Taylor’s firm, Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group, to “a minimum annual fee of $500,000,” which was “more than double the amount” that Tri Star previously received. “[Jamie] has taken the position that Britney’s decision not to perform will require him to undertake drastic changes to her budget. Apparently, this frugality does not extend to the fees [Jamie] pays from the conservatorship to the financial professionals with whom he surrounds himself,” Ingham said in the documents. “Apart from the fact that Mr. Wallet has been extremely expensive in the past, based on what occurred over the 11 years he served as her co-conservator there is no reason to believe that Mr. Wallet will be able to work with Britney to explain and implement any difficult budgetary choices that must be made.” In response three days later, Jamie claimed that Britney’s filing was full of “untrue” and “misleading” statements and denied that Tri Star is compensated more now than the firm had been in the past. He requested a court hearing to further discuss the matter. Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  Britney's court-appointed attorney, Ingham, filed documents on September 18, 2020, to ask the judge to approve the law firm Loeb & Loeb LLP to help him with the case. Ingham made the move to seek additional lawyers with expertise in conservatorship litigation to help him prepare for upcoming hearings. The judge in the case ruled in Britney's favor on October 14, 2020, and allowed the firm to be brought on to help the pop star regain control of her estate. “The mere presence of Loeb & Loeb has already provoked a massive change,” Ingham said during an hourlong court hearing, referencing Jamie dropping his petition to bring back Wallet. Jamie's attorney Geraldine Wyle, however, argued that there was no need to bring in additional attorneys who would only take away more money from Britney's estate. Courtesy Britney Spears/Instagram  According to court documents obtained by Us on September 29, 2020, Ingham requested for Bessemer Trust Company, a private wealth management firm, to take over Britney’s estate. A judge is set to sign off on an official decision in November. Jamie responded on October 5, 2020, and indicated that he is willing to work with Britney and her attorney on finding the “most efficient and effective” plan to manage her estate. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  During a court hearing on October 7, 2020, Montgomery’s attorney, Lauriann Wright, acknowledged that “Britney’s right to privacy does not belong to” the fiduciary. Jamie’s lawyer Wyle agreed, saying that Britney’s desire to unseal certain court documents related to her conservatorship is up to her and her attorney, Ingham, who noted that the singer “is not legally capable to execute a declaration” in the case. The judge ordered both parties to discuss the issue and gave them due dates to file various briefs ahead of a hearing on November 10, 2020. In his response on October 23, 2020, Jamie denied Ingham’s claim that Britney “lacks the capacity” to speak for herself, arguing that she has the “right to be heard” even as a conservatee. Jamie’s legal team also rebutted Ingham’s assertion that he is Britney’s “exclusive voice” as her court-appointed attorney. Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  Britney assured her fan base on November 2, 2020, that she is hanging in there amid her conservatorship battle. “I know that there have been a lot of comments and a lot of people saying a lot of different things about me, but I just want to let you guys know that I am fine,” she said in an Instagram video. “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life.” Courtesy Britney Spears/Instagram  Britney’s attorney filed court documents on November 3, 2020, requesting that Jamie be removed as co-conservator of the singer’s estate once and for all. The filing addressed a letter that Jamie had filed in October, in which he agreed to have Bessemer Trust as a co-conservator after Britney asked for the trust to be the sole conservator of her estate moving forward. Britney’s lawyer claimed that Jamie hired a new business manager without consulting his daughter after Taylor of Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group “suddenly” resigned from the role. "The October 28 letter is a blatant attempt by James to retain full functional control of her assets, books and records in the face of Britney's objections, Tri Star's resignation and the appointment of Bessemer Trust,” the document read. “His simple litigation strategy is to introduce a new gatekeeper who admittedly has a major working relationship with his legal team.” The paperwork continued: “It is now obvious that any effort to create a viable working relationship between and among Britney, Bessemeer Trust and James would be doomed to failure even without the added stress of litigating Britney's objections to the Account.” Jamie made a case for why he should remain co-conservator of the estate in court documents obtained by TMZ on November 8, 2020. He argued that he succeeded in managing her business affairs and assets for years and even saved her from debt at one point. Jamie also took credit for making sure that Britney had a business manager, Taylor, whom he claimed resigned over death threats from fans. Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Nick Ut/AP/Shutterstock  A court hearing was held on November 10, 2020, to determine whether Jamie would remain the co-conservator of Britney’s estate. However, the judge ultimately decided not to suspend Jamie, saying the matter can be further discussed “down the road.” She did, however, approve Bessemer Trust to oversee the estate with Jamie. During the hearing, Ingham alleged that Britney informed him “she is afraid of her father” and that she “will not perform as long as her father is in charge of her career.” Jamie’s lawyer denied the claim. Lynne’s attorney, meanwhile, said the matriarch supports Britney and wants her ex-husband “to be a part of [Britney’s] life,” although “it has broken her heart to watch” the family’s court drama unfold. Ahead of the hearing, Britney filed an objection to her dad’s financial report, claiming Jamie approved a $308,975 payment to Tri Star without her knowledge. “Objector [Britney] believes that the retroactive fees paid to Tri Star ... are excessive and should be disallowed in their entirety as a credit on the accounting,” Ingham said in court documents obtained by Us. Jim Smeal/Shutterstock; Shutterstock  Jamie told CNN on December 15, 2020, that he had not spoken to his daughter since that August — and believed it was the fault of Britney's lawyers. "I love my daughter and I miss her very much," he said. "When a family member needs special care and protection, families need to step up, as I have done for the last 12-plus years, to safeguard, protect and continue to love Britney unconditionally. I have and will continue to provide unwavering love and fierce protection against those with self-serving interests and those who seek to harm her or my family." At the time, Ingham declined to comment on Jamie's interview. Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Jamie’s attorney, Vivian Thoreen, argued in a January 27, 2021, court filing that Britney’s lawyer, Ingham, could not ask the judge to remove Jamie as co-conservator of the estate because a previous court order stated that changes could only be made if Jamie himself agreed to step down. In a response filed on February 2, 2021, Ingham pointed out that Jamie could have objected to the co-conservatorship with the “highly sophisticated” Bessemer Trust but failed to do so. Jen Lowery/MEGA; Astro/LSN/MEGA  Britney’s social media manager, Cassie Petrey, took to Instagram on February 2, 2021, to shut down rumors that the entertainer had been sending hidden messages in the captions of her posts. “People continue to believe conspiracy theories over what Britney says over and over again,” the Crowd Surf cofounder wrote. “Britney is not ‘asking for help’ or leaving secret messages in her social media. She is literally just living her life and trying to have fun on instagram.” Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  On February 5, 2021, FX and Hulu released the “Framing Britney Spears” episode of their series, The New York Times Presents, which looked back on Britney’s life and career and included interviews with her former assistant Felicia Culotta, record executive Kim Kaiman and lawyers involved in the conservatorship. After the documentary premiered, the hashtag #FreeBritney trended on Twitter again as fans and celebrities called for the general public to apologize to the star for the way she was treated in the mid-aughts. FX Networks  During a hearing on February 11, 2021, the judge ordered that Jamie would share equal power with Bessemer Trust as co-conservators of the estate. The judge left it open for Britney’s lawyers to file another petition in the future should she still want to have Jamie removed. “It is no secret that my client does not want her father as co-conservator, but we recognize that removal is a separate issue,” Ingham said in court before requesting that Jamie and the trust company “work together” to come up with an investment plan and a proposed budget for Britney. After the hearing, Jamie’s attorney, Thoreen, said in a statement to Us, “The probate court’s rulings today show the court’s confidence in our client Jamie Spears and Bessemer Trust to manage the conservatorship of Ms. Spears’ estate together. My client looks forward to working with Bessemer to continue an investment strategy in the best interests of his daughter. The probate court is highly experienced in these matters and takes them very seriously.” Thoreen continued, “From the beginning, the court has closely monitored Britney’s situation, including annual accountings and in-depth reviews and recommendations from a highly experienced and dedicated court investigator. Britney’s conservatorship of the estate was comanaged by a private professional fiduciary and her father until early 2019. At that time, Britney requested in court papers that her father be the sole conservator of her estate. Her conservatorship of the person is not managed by her father but by a licensed personal care professional and is similarly subject to the scrutiny of interviews, audits and detailed reports to the judge by the court investigator. My client Jamie Spears has diligently and professionally carried out his duties as one of Britney’s conservators, and his love for his daughter and dedication to protecting her is clearly apparent to the court.” Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram  During a Good Morning America appearance on February 25, 2021, Thoreen insisted that Britney “never asked [Jamie] to step aside” from the conservatorship despite the pop star’s attorney filing multiple court documents stating the opposite. Thoreen also applauded her client for creating “a safe environment” for Britney and for bringing “her finances back from disaster.” She added, “Britney knows that her daddy loves her and that he will be there for her whenever and if she needs him, just as he always has been — conservatorship or not.” Thoreen did not, however, have an answer when Amy Robach asked why Britney has not put an end to the speculation surrounding her conservatorship, responding, “You’ll have to ask Britney.” ABC  During a virtual court appearance on March 17, 2021, Ingham said he was preparing to file a motion to appoint Montgomery as the permanent conservator of Britney’s personal affairs — including the star’s medical care, safety and other needs — at the next hearing, which was scheduled for April 27, 2021. The attorney also said he had prepared a revised order for the judge to sign concerning the appointment of Bessemer Trust as the co-conservator of Britney’s estate alongside Jamie. Ingham submitted the paperwork regarding Montgomery succeeding Jamie on March 23, 2021. In it, he noted that Britney “expressly reserves the right to petition for termination of this conservatorship” and that “nothing in the within petition shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of that right.” Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  According to documents filed on March 26, Jamie’s attorneys are asking the court to approve a $16,000 per month salary for himself as the co-conservator and an extra $2,000 to maintain an office. Britney’s father also wants the singer’s estate to pay more than $3 million in legal fees. Broadimage/Shutterstock; Shutterstock  Court documents filed on April 19, 2021, outlined an objection from Britney's mom, Lynne, who argued that the $890,000 in fees requested by Jamie's team of attorneys are "procedurally and substantively improper" given that the Holland & Knight firm's services were not "performed in good faith for the benefit" of Britney. Lynne's filing asked the court to review the fees and that the $224,000 used for press communication be "immediately repaid" to the pop star's estate. Shutterstock (3)  Jamie fired back at his ex-wife's claims in an April 26, 2021, court filing, asserting that Lynne has "no knowledge" of what's best for Britney. "Lynne Spears is the one who exploited her daughter's pain and trauma for personal profit by publishing a book about the Conservatee," Jamie's response stated, defending himself as "a loving, caring father who has nothing to hide, has been loyal and fiercely loving toward his daughter, sought to protect her, and manage her finances so that she can live her life the way she wants." Shutterstock (3)  In April 2021, Britney's attorney revealed that the pop star would like to address her conservatorship in court. Two months later, Us exclusively confirmed that the singer would be appearing via Zoom at the June 2021 hearing. Mediapunch/Shutterstock  When asked by fans when she would be "ready" to take the stage again after putting her Las Vegas residency on pause in January 2019, Britney admitted she had "no idea" when she would perform next. "I'm having fun right now," she explained in a June 2021 Instagram video. "I'm in a transition in my life and I'm enjoying myself, so that's it." Top Photo Corporation/Shutterstock  The musician “articulated she feels the conservatorship has become an oppressive and controlling tool against her,” according to sealed court documents from 2016, released by The New York Times on June 22, 2021. In the docs, which were written by a court investigator, Spears reportedly thought the system had “too much control” over her life and finances. "She is 'sick of being taken advantage of' and she said she is the one working and earning her money but everyone around her is on her payroll," the investigator added at the time. The Times’ report also revealed that Spears allegedly stated her father was “obsessed” with controlling everything about her. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Britney spoke out about the conservatorship for the first time during a June 23, 2021, court hearing, which she called in for rather than appearing in person. She claimed that she felt “enslaved” by her father, adding: “I’m so angry I can’t sleep, and I am depressed. I want to be heard. … I want changes and I want changes going forward. I deserve changes.” She continued: “I just want my life back. It’s been 13 years and it’s enough. It’s enough and it makes no sense at all. … I’m done. I want to sue my family, to be totally honest with you.” Britney further alleged that she has been prevented from having more children. “I have an IUD in my body right now that won’t let me have a baby and my conservators won’t let me go to the doctor to take it out,” she claimed. “I want to be able to get married and have a baby. I was told with the conservatorship I was not able to get married and have a baby.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The “Toxic” singer’s father claimed in court documents obtained by Us on June 29, 2021, that Jodi Montgomery, who is the conservator of Britney’s person, is the one to blame for his daughter’s alleged poor treatment over the past few years. In the documents, which were submitted but have yet to be filed, Jamie claimed Montgomery “has been fully in charge” of Britney’s “day-to-day personal care and medical treatment” for two years, adding that he is “greatly saddened” by his daughter’s alleged mistreatment and wants an “investigation into those claims.” Jamie also pointed the finger at the Grammy winner’s attorney, claiming both Samuel Ingham and Montgomery are the only ones “permitted” to speak with Britney about her “current medical treatment, diagnosis or therapy.” In addition to asking for an evidentiary hearing, Jamie requested a judge postpone the decision as to whether Montgomery’s stint as temporary conservator of Britney’s person should be extended until after a hearing can be conducted. Shutterstock; LinkedIn; Shutterstock  Montgomery, who has been a part of Britney’s conservatorship team since 2019, denied Jamie’s claims in a statement to Us on June 30, 2021. “I can state unequivocally that Jodi Montgomery has been a tireless advocate for Britney and for her well-being,” Montgomery’s lawyer Lauriann Wright told Us at the time on behalf of her client. “While she does not control Britney’s financial assets, she is responsible for her personal care, and if Britney wants any issue brought up to the court, Ms. Montgomery is and has always been ready, willing, and able to do so.” The attorney explained that the California native’s “primary goal” has always been to “assist and encourage Britney in her path to no longer needing a conservatorship of the person.” She added: “It is [Montgomery’s] sincere personal wish that Britney continues to make meaningful progress in her well-being so that her conservatorship of the person can be terminated.” In the case of who is to blame for Britney’s ongoing restrictions under her current conservatorship terms, Wright claimed that her client does not have the final say on most things, Jamie does. “Practically speaking, since everything costs money, no expenditures can happen without going through Mr. Spears and Mr. Spears approving them,” Montgomery’s attorney said. “Jamie Spears, as conservator of the estate, has a duty to make decisions in the best interests of the estate, and sometimes that has meant requested expenditures have been denied or limited. Since being appointed in September 2019, Ms. Montgomery has tirelessly acted in Britney’s best interests with the approval of her doctors and the oversight of the court.” LinkedIn/Shutterstock  According to court documents obtained by Us on June 30, 2021, judge Brenda Pennysigned an order to have Bessemer Trust serve as a co-conservator of the singer’s estate alongside Jamie. The decision was made months ago during a November 2020 hearing, but according to probate and trust attorney Mina Sirkin, the order was most likely not signed until recently to allow parties to file any objection. One day after news of the co-conservatorship deal made headlines, Bessemer Trust filed an emergency application asking the court to approve their resignation from Britney’s case. The attorneys for Bessemer said their decision to resign was connected to the singer’s June 23 statement and her desire to terminate the conservatorship. "Petitioner has heard the Conservatee and respects her wishes,” the court filing read. The musician’s next hearing is set for July 14, 2021. Broadimage/Shutterstock; MEGA  Less than one month after Britney took the stand, Ingham, her court-appointed lawyer for the past 13 years, resigned from his role in July 2021. According to court documents obtained by Us on July 6, Ingham and the Loeb & Loeb LLP, which was brought in to help the attorney in October 2020, will step back once the judge assigns new counsel to Spears. Shutterstock; Inset: Courtesy of Samuel Ingham III/Linkedin  Us confirmed on July 2, 2021, that Judge Penny signed an order and approved in part Bessemer Trust’s emergency application to be removed as co-conservator on Britney’s case. The judge will fully weigh in on the trust’s desire to end its role as co-conservator of the singer’s estate — a duty it currently shares with Britney’s father, Jamie — at the July 14, 2021, hearing. If the judge grants Bessemer Trust’s request to be removed from the Grammy winner’s conservatorship, her father will once again be the sole conservator of her estate, which is what she’s been fighting against since August 2020. Shutterstock; Jason Szenes/EPA/Shutterstock  When Spears began her residency in Las Vegas with her "Britney: Piece of Me" show in 2013, the contract required that she remain under the conservatorship, according to a New Yorker expose published on July 3, 2021. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  Montgomery noted on July 6, 2021, that she has “no plans” to be removed as Britney’s conservator, just days after Bessemer Trust’s emergency application to be removed as co-conservator was granted. "Ms. Montgomery has no plans to step down as Ms. Spears’ Temporary Conservator of the Person. She remains committed to steadfastly supporting Ms. Spears in every way she can within the scope of her duties as a conservator of the person,” Montgomery’s lawyer, Lauriann Wright, told Us in a statement. “Ms. Spears as recently as yesterday has asked Ms. Montgomery to continue to serve. Ms. Montgomery will continue to serve as a conservator for as long as Ms. Spears and the Court desire her to do so.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock; Courtesy LinkedIn  Shortly after Ingham's resignation was filed, Britney's mom petitioned the court to allow the pop star to select her own replacement attorney. "Now, and for the past many years, [Britney] is able to scare for her person and in fact has, inside of the parameters of this conservatorship, earned literally hundreds of millions of dollars as an international celebrity," court documents obtained by Us on July 7, 2021, stated. "Her capacity is certainly different today than it was in 2008, and [Britney] should no longer be held to the 2008 standard, whereby she was found to 'not have the capacity to retain counsel.'" Shutterstock (2)  The ACLU filed a petition on July 12, 2021, asking the court to grant them "confidential communication" with the pop star to offer "supported decision making services" after her attorney's resignation. The civil rights organization also applied to file a brief as an impartial advisor to help Britney select her own lawyer, per a source. Attorneys with the ACLU asked if they could present their petition during the July 14, 2021, hearing and asked the court to authorize an order within 10 days so their attorneys could meet with Britney. A status report would be filed after the meeting. "This petition offers the Court and Ms. Spears a mechanism to make that system of informed, supported choice a reality," docs obtained by Us read. "Petitioner here request confidential communication with Ms. Spears to make sure she is aware of the concept of supported decision-making, and to learn whether she wishes to use supported decision-making to select a successor lawyer. If she so wishes, and if she wishes to consider Petitioner as supporters, Petitioners seek the Court's leave to provide this support to Ms. Spears. As a nonprofit organization with no vested interest in the outcome of this case, Petitioners offer their services confidentially and without cost." Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  After Britney's father petitioned for a "court-ordered investigation," Montgomery fired back in a filing of her own. "This Court should not take the bait," a July 12, 2021, filing read. "Mr. Spears' thinly veiled attempt to clear his name is absolutely procedurally defective, and must fail. Barring that, the Petition should be continued until Ms. Spears has counsel who can fully represent her interests." Montgomery asserted that she "is in full support" of Britney's claims being verified and is "preparing a comprehensive care plan" with the singer's medical team to "offer [her] a path to ending her Conservatorship of the Person, as she so unequivocally desire." Shutterstock; LinkedIn; Shutterstock  At a July 2021 hearing, Britney was granted the right to choose her own lawyer for the first time since her conservatorship began in 2008. The judge approved her chosen attorney, Mathew Rosengart, a former federal prosecutor. “I’m here to get rid of my dad and charge him with conservatorship abuse,” the pop star said during the hearing, adding that she is “extremely scared” of her father. “This conservatorship has allowed my dad to ruin my life.” Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock  After Rosengart filed documents in July 2021 requesting Jason Rubin replace the musician’s father as the conservator of her estate, her health team supported the motion with a filing of their own. Montgomery argued in court documents at the time that she and the rest of the singer’s medical staff are on board with Jamie being replaced. "[Jamie] should not continue to act as the Conservatee's Conservator of the Estate, because his doing so is not in the best interest of the Conservatee," the filing read. "Because the paramount concern for this Conservatorship is doing what is in the best interest of the Conservatee, Petitioner hereby joins Conservatee in the Removal Petition." The docs continued: "Ms. Montgomery respectfully notes that Ms. Spears's medical team agrees that it is not in the best interest of the Conservatee for Mr. Spears to be and remain Conservator of the Estate. Ms. Montgomery believes in good faith that Ms. Spears's best interests are served by granting the Removal Petition and removing Mr. Spears and replacing him as Conservator of the Estate with Mr. Rubin as requested in the Appointment Petition." Courtesy Britney Spears/Instagram  Britney’s attorney filed an emergency motion on August 4, 2021, to move up a September 29, 2021, hearing. According to court documents obtained by Us, the "Lucky" singer requested that the hearing to suspend Jamie as conservator occur after August 23, 2021, but no later than September 5, 2021. As an alternative, Britney also asked the judge to immediately suspend Jamie and appoint Jason Rubin as conservator of her estate. Brian J Ritchie/Hot Sauce/Shutterstock; Shutterstock  In August 2021, Us confirmed that the judge denied the emergency motion to move up a September hearing or, as an alternative option, to immediately remove Jamie as conservator of her estate. The next hearing is still set for September 29. MEGA; Shutterstock  Jamie filed court docs to begin the process of leaving Britney's conservatorship team in August 2021, noting at the time, "Regardless of his formal title, Mr. Spears will always be Ms. Spears' father, he will always love her unconditionally, and he will always look out for her best interests." The Grammy winner's attorney later told Us, "This is a major victory for Britney Spears and another step toward justice. ... We look forward to continuing our vigorous investigation into the conduct of Mr. Spears, and others, over the past 13 years, while he reaped millions of dollars from his daughter's estate, and I look forward to taking Mr. Spears' sworn deposition in the near future." Shutterstock (2)  After Jamie expressed plans to step down after resolving issues such as "the pending Twelfth Account and a final account," Britney's attorney hit back at the request. In a supplemental petition on August 30, Rosengart explained that the singer's father would not be getting any more money. According to the legal docs, Jamie was requesting payments for "continu[ing] to do my best to keep current regarding the music, advertising and entertainment business," as well as legal work involving "public, media, and social media attention." Rosengart added that Jamie and his legal team were "now on notice" after the request. "The status quo is no longer tolerable, and Britney Spears will not be extorted," Rosengart wrote in the docs. "Mr. Spears’s blatant attempt to barter suspension and removal in exchange for approximately $2 million in payments, on top of the millions already reaped from Ms. Spears’s estate by Mr. Spears and his associates, is a non-starter." Shutterstock  Days after announcing her engagement, Britney urged the judge to immediately end Jamie’s involvement in her conservatorship so that she could move forward with creating a prenuptial agreement with Asghari. On September 23, 2021, the singer's fiduciary accountant, Jason Rubin, exited and she requested that John Zabel, the CEO of Media Finance, take over as temporary conservator of her estate. Shutterstock (2)  In September 2021, Jamie filed paperwork to terminate his role as conservator of his daughter's estate on the basis that he didn't think it was "longer required." According to court documents obtained by Us, Jamie's petition mentioned that since the start of the conservatorship in 2008, things have changed and now "grounds for establishment of a conservatorship may no longer exist." The legal docs also argued that Jamie didn't think a psychological evaluation would be necessary in order for him to step down and for the conservatorship to end. In a statement to Us, Britney's attorney called the new petition a "massive legal victory." "Having exposed his misconduct and improper plan to hold his daughter hostage by trying to extract a multimillion-dollar settlement, Mr. Spears has now effectively surrendered," Rosengart noted. The attorney added that even though Jamie has decided to step down from his role as guardian of her estate, he still can't "avoid accountability and justice" as their "investigation into financial mismanagement and other issues" will keep moving forward. Shutterstock (2)  While she never spoke out against the conservatorship publicly until 2021, Netflix unearthed a voicemail in the teaser trailer for Britney vs. Spears in September 2021 that indicated she has been fighting to end the legal guardianship for over a decade. In the clip, the singer called a lawyer in January 2009 about “the process of eliminating the conservatorship.” Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock  The musician commented on The New York Times Presents “Controlling Britney Spears” documentary, which claims Britney’s security team (and her father) monitored her phone calls, in September 2021 via Instagram. “It's really crazy guys ... I watched a little bit of the last documentary and I hate to inform you but a lot of what you heard is not true!!!” she wrote. The same day, Britney’s lawyer slammed her father, Jamie, for his alleged part in the bugging scandal. “The Times reported that Mr. Spears engaged in horrifying and unconscionable invasions of his adult daughter’s privacy,” Rosengart said in court documents filed in September 2021. “Specifically, the Times reported that he and others 'ran an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored [Ms. Spears’s] communications' and also evidently captured attorney-client communications with her prior lawyer, which communications are a sacrosanct part of the legal system. Even more shockingly, the Times reported that Mr. Spears and his cohorts 'secretly captured audio recordings from her bedroom,' including private communications with her children. Mr. Spears has crossed unfathomable lines.” The filing called for Jamie’s immediate suspension from his role as conservator of her estate when Britney’s hearing takes place on September 29. "To be clear, his suspension will not impede the ultimate termination of the entire conservatorship, as Mr. Spears will be required during the transition to work with his temporary successor,” her attorney wrote. “The only thing Mr. Spears will ‘lose’ is something he should not have ever had — the ability to further harm his daughter." MEGA; Shutterstock  Jamie was suspended as conservator of Britney’s estate during a September 29, 2021, hearing. The judge appointed John Zabel as the singer’s temporary conservator until December 31, 2021. Montgomery's role as the conservator of Britney's person will continue through the end of December. Both legal teams will return to court on November 12 to determine whether the conservatorship will be terminated completely. Shutterstock  In November 2021, Jamie filed a report calling for the "immediate" termination of Britney's conservatorship. "Jamie unconditionally loves and supports his daughter," he wrote in court documents obtained by Us. "Full stop. As he has done for her entire life, Jamie will do everything he can to protect and care for her. For the last 13 years, that included serving as her Conservator. Now, it means ending her Conservatorship. So it is said in no uncertain terms, Jamie believes that the Conservatorship should end, immediately." He also reiterated the need for the conservatorship when it was implemented in 2008, but noted again that he thinks it should be ended as soon as possible. "The fact is that 13 years ago, a conservatorship was necessary to protect Britney in every sense of the word," he wrote. "Her life was in shambles and she was in physical, emotional, mental and financial distress. Through the Conservatorship, Britney has been able to return to a path towards stability in all of these phases of her life. The mission has been successful and it is now time for Britney to re-take control of her life. Not tomorrow or next week, now." Nick Ut/AP/Shutterstock; Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The pop star’s mom filed a petition in November 2021 requesting that Britney’s estate pays for her attorney’s legal fees amid the ongoing conservatorship case, according to Page Six. Michael Simon/Startraks; Rob Latour/Shutterstock  A judge ended the conservatorship during a November 2021 court hearing, causing cheers to erupt from the crowd gathered outside the building. “The record is clear, the time is clear,” Rosengart said. “The time has come today to end the conservatorship.” Montgomery’s attorney, meanwhile, assured, “Ms. Montgomery will be there for her. There is no reason that this termination cannot happen. The termination of [the conservatorship of] the person can happen today.” Britney, for her part, celebrated the news via Instagram. “Good God I love my fans so much it’s crazy!!! I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day!!!!” she captioned a video of well-wishers outside the courthouse. “Best day ever … praise the Lord … can I get an Amen???? #FreedBritney.” Asghari also showed support for his fiancée, posting an Instagram photo of the word “freedom” against a pink backdrop. “History was made today,” he wrote. “Britney is Free!” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The singer was "still processing" the big changes in her life after celebrating her legal victory, a source exclusively told Us in November 2021. "There are still a ton of unresolved questions she wants answered in a formal setting," the insider said, adding that Britney was determined to "her money back, or at least as much of it can possibly be retrieved" from those who "profited" from her conservatorship. "Britney goes from being excited and thrilled to angry and a little overwhelmed by the enormity of it all." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Several weeks after her conservatorship was officially dismissed, Britney celebrated being able to enjoy her freedom. "That beautiful … nice … and warm f--king fuzzy feeling when you've been waiting patiently for 13 years to be able to live your life however you choose and it's finally here !!!! Lighting my candles sure is a joy folks 🕯🕯🕯 !!!" she wrote via Instagram in November 2021. "And you might be surprised cause my prayers are pretty damn powerful ESPECIALLY when you're on the right medication just a month ago !!!! Damn I can actually pray 🙏🏼 ✨ it feels so good to just BE HERE !!!! I'M HERE … thanks to no doctor or conservatorship people … good God my friends … it's good to BE HERE and be PRESENT !!!!" Omar Vega/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  One month after a judge officially terminated Britney's conservatorship, Jamie filed legal documents requesting that his daughter's estate continue to pay his legal fees. In a statement to Variety, Britney's lawyer called the request an "abomination" that had no legal merit. “Mr. Spears reaped many millions of dollars from Britney as a conservator, while paying his lawyers millions more, all from Britney’s work and hard earned money,” Matthew Rosengart said. “Britney poignantly testified about the pain her father caused her and this only adds to it. This is not what a father who loves his daughter does.” Nick Ut/AP/Shutterstock |
| Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Celebrate One Year Together: 'So Happy' Posted: 21 Dec 2021 11:42 AM PST A match made in world-class athlete heaven! Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens‘ relationship began during the coronavirus pandemic, but they’ve still managed to squeeze in tons of adventures together. The Olympic gold medalist and Houston Texans safety met via the dating app Raya in March 2020. "I didn't know who she was," the NFL player told Texas Monthly in June 2021. "I just hadn't heard of her, and when I told her that, that's one of the things she liked." Though the pandemic caused the 2020 Olympics to get pushed back a year, the break in Biles’ training schedule allowed the pair to get closer. "It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off and she couldn't do anything,” Owens explained. “So we used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger. Now I'm so thankful.” The gymnast is seemingly as fearless when it comes to dating as she is on the mat. "He would say I slid into his DMs,” she told the Wall Street Journal in July 2021. “I saw him and I was like, 'Oh, he's pretty cute,' so I said hi. And then I saw that he was in the Houston area, so we started chatting a little bit, and then we went to hang out a week or two later." Because of COVID-19 protocols at the postponed Olympics, Owens wasn’t able to accompany Biles to Tokyo, but he offered his support from afar. After the Texas native withdrew from the team’s all-around finals and individual all-around competition, her boyfriend sent her his love via Instagram. “Imma ride with you through whatever baby,” he wrote in July 2021. “Your strength and courage is unmatched and you inspire me more and more everyday SB In response, Biles replied, “I love you so much.” She later withdrew from the vault and floor exercise finals, but returned for balance beam and took home the bronze medal. “Not at all how I imagined or dreamed my second Olympics would go but blessed to represent the USA,” she wrote via Instagram in August 2021 after winning her seventh Olympic medal. “I'll forever cherish this unique Olympic experience. Thanks everyone for the endless love and support. I'm truly grateful.” Keep scrolling for a complete timeline of Biles and Owens’ relationship:  After the couple met, Owens was instantly smitten. “Her energy is something," he told Texas Monthly. "She’s always happy, giggly, bubbly. If I’ve had a tough day at the office, I wouldn’t want to take that home to her." Courtesy Simone Biles/Instagram  The duo made it Instagram official in August 2020. "It's just us," Biles captioned two adorable photos of the pair. Courtesy Simone Biles/Instagram  The twosome spent Christmas and New Year's together to wrap up a tough year. "Always good to spend Christmas with the fam," Owens wrote via Instagram. "Happy holidays to everyone!" Courtesy Jonathan Owens/Instagram  Biles commemorated her boyfriend's third year in the NFL with a sweet Instagram post. "Year 3 in the books, couldn’t be more proud of you," she wrote. Courtesy Simone Biles/Instagram  The athletes spent their first Valentine's Day together among a lavish display of balloons. Courtesy Simone Biles/Instagram  "Got the hottest chick in the game wearin' my chain," Owens wrote via Instagram to celebrate Biles' birthday. "Wishing the happiest 24th birthday to my lady, I’m so excited for what the future holds for us and I can’t wait to celebrate many more with you. I love you baby." Courtesy Jonathan Owens/Instagram  After the Missouri native watched Biles compete for the first time, he shared his thoughts about seeing her in action. "What an amazing experience," he wrote via Instagram. "First time getting to watch you compete in person and you didn’t disappoint. It’s so cool that I get to watch you do what you love, and be the best at that ‼️ I’m so proud of you my lil champ." Courtesy Jonathan Owens/Instagram  The duo competed in a "friendly" rope challenge posted to social media (which Biles handily won). Courtesy Simone Biles/Instagram  The gymnast wished Owens a happy 26th birthday from Japan. "I love you so much," she wrote via Instagram. "Can’t wait to celebrate you when I get home! thanks for keeping me sane during the craziest times. an ear to vent too, someone to share fun times with and make the best of memories 🖤 not sure how I got so lucky & what I’d do without you! But I hope you have the best day ever. Not too much fun without me tho hahaha." Courtesy Simone Biles/Instagram  After returning home from the Olympics, Biles visited Owens at a Texans practice, where they shared a kiss on the field. Courtesy Simone Biles/Instagram  “Impromptu sunset photoshoot ,” Biles captioned a cozy photo with her man in Texas. Courtesy of Simone Biles/Instagram  Biles took a much-needed vacation after the Olympics in August, but that didn't stop her from supporting her man on the field. "Sending you love & well wishes from vacation!" the athlete shared via her Instagram Story along with a screenshot of her FaceTiming her love. "I'll be cheering you on! GO #36!" She added, "I love you so much & so so so proud of you." Biles later shared a photo of Owens taken during one of his football games on her Instagram Story and captioned it, "Yesssssss that's my boyfriend that's my boyfriend." Courtesy of Simone Biles/Instagram  Biles celebrated her beau's first NFL start with a supportive Instagram message. "#36 showed all the way out today starting!" she wrote alongside a sweet photo of the duo holding hands. "Don’t mess with him 😤🖤🤞🏾🏈 I’m so proud of you babe!!! I love watching you live your dream!" Owens replied in the comments: "Thank you so much baby ❤️🤞🏽 I know you always gone support!! My ride or die." Courtesy of Simone Biles/Instagram |
| President Joe Biden Rehomes Dog Major, Will Adopt a Cat in 2022: Details Posted: 21 Dec 2021 11:38 AM PST  Giving him the life he deserves. President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have decided to rehome their dog Major with family friends after he struggled to adapt to life in the White House. "After consulting with dog trainers, animal behaviorists and veterinarians, the first family has decided to follow the experts' collective recommendation that it would be safest for Major to live in a quieter environment with family friends," Michael LaRosa, the first lady’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Monday, December 20, via The New York Times. Major, who was rescued in 2018 from a Delaware animal shelter, had bitten a Secret Service agent and at least one other person in March. Amid other allegedly aggressive behavior, the 3-year-old German shepherd was removed from the White House and brought back to the Biden’s family home in Delaware, where he received more training. Major was in Delaware with the 46th president’s other dog, Champ, who died in June at age 13.  "This is not in reaction to any new or specific incident, but rather a decision reached after several months of deliberation as a family and discussions with experts,” LaRosa added of the rehoming. The news that Major is officially moving out comes amid the first family announcing their third dog and newest addition to the White House, a cat. The feline is a female who is currently living with foster parents. While her name has yet to be announced, officials told the Washington Post that the new pet will arrive in January. The kitten will be the first cat in the White House since George W. Bush‘s India (nicknamed Willie), a black cat who died at nearly 20 years old, just weeks before Bush’s presidency ended. The fur ball will join another new addition, the Bidens’ new puppy, Commander. The 3-month-old German shepherd was born on September 1. The canine was a gift from the president’s brother, James Biden, and James’ wife, Sara Biden. In a video released on Monday via Twitter, the commander in chief, 79, introduced his new pup. The clip showed the Pennsylvania native tossing a ball to play with the dog and giving him a treat after he sat down on command. The first lady, 70, also appeared in one shot where she and her husband walked Commander on a leash through the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue doors, which were decorated for the holiday season. |
| Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma's Relationship Timeline Posted: 21 Dec 2021 11:37 AM PST Hey now, hey now! Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma's relationship is what dreams are made of. The former Lizzie McGuire star and the musician, who got married in December 2019, are one of Hollywood's most adorable couples. They're also one of the most relatable, thanks to their social media posts about scrolling through Postmates in bed, NSFW tattoos and just being happy they found one another. "I will always choose sandwiches and 8 p.m. bedtimes over fancy date nights …. over and over again," Duff wrote via Instagram on the first anniversary of their 2019 engagement. "My best friend, lover, and papa bear that can not be rivaled… it's always been you." The Younger alum met the record producer after collaborating together on her 2015 album Breathe In. Breathe Out. One year prior, Duff split from her ex-husband, NHL player Mike Comrie, with whom she shares son Luca. "They had great chemistry in the studio," a source told Us Weekly of Koma and his now-wife at the time. "Hilary thinks Matt is very talented and cute." However, it wasn't until 2017 — one year after they officially started dating — that the former Disney Channel star and the Winnetka Bowling League band leader made their red carpet debut. The twosome welcomed their first daughter, Banks, in October 2018. The following year, they tied the knot during an intimate backyard ceremony that incorporated their kids, who are "obviously, the biggest part of our life," Duff told Vogue in 2019. Amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the A Cinderella Story actress announced that she was pregnant with her third child. "Lol quarantine was fun," the "So Yesterday" singer joked via Instagram that October. In March 2021, Duff gave birth to the pair's second daughter, Mae James, and praised her husband for his support during her at-home water birth. "My hubby is the most calm anchor in the room when I feel like climbing the walls," Duff wrote via Instagram in celebration of Mae’s 4-month "birth day." Raising three kids isn't easy, but the couple have a sense of humor about keeping their romance alive when they aren’t changing diapers. In September 2021, Koma praised Duff for balancing her parenting duties while filming Hulu’s How I Met Your Father, sharing a photo that he described as "one of my favorite pictures of wifey somewhere between supremely fulfilled, exhausted and why the f–k are you taking my photo." She joked in the Instagram comments at that time, "This is bound to get him baby No. 4." Keep scrolling for Duff and Koma's major relationship milestones.  The pair hit it off in 2015 — one year after Duff split from ex-husband Mike Comrie, with whom she shares son Luca — while collaborating on the Lizzie McGuire alum’s album Breathe In. Breathe Out. "They had great chemistry in the studio," a source close to Duff told Us at the time. "Hilary thinks Matt is very talented and cute." Sylvain Gaboury/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images; Jason LaVeris/Getty Images  The Younger actress and Koma made their red carpet debut at a pre-SAG Awards party. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly  Duff and the “Kisses Back” singer briefly split after a few months of dating. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Cosmopolitan  The two rekindled their romance and the Raise Your Voice star started sharing photos of them together on Instagram again. She later opened up about their relationship, telling Us Weekly in December that “it’s going so great.” ROMA / MEGA  Duff and Koma welcomed an elderly dog into their home. “Hey guys! We adopted an old dog,” the actress wrote alongside a sweet Instagram pic at the time. “Thank you so much @loveleorescue #welovelucy.” Koma also shared his excitement on Instagram. “I Love Lucy and she…looks fairly indifferent towards me,” he captioned a pic of the pup. “I will Ricky Ricardo her heart.” PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  Duff announced that the couple were expecting their first child together in a sweet Instagram post. “Guess what guys! @matthewkoma and I made a little princess of our own and we couldn’t be more excited!!!!!!” she captioned a pic that showed her beau giving her a kiss on the cheek, with her baby bump on full display. ROMA / MEGA  The doting mom revealed she gave birth. “Banks Violet Bair,” she captioned an Instagram pic that showed her and Koma snuggling their newborn daughter. “This little bit has fully stolen our hearts! She joined our world at home on Thursday afternoon and is absolute magic.” Courtesy Hilary Duff/Instagram  Koma proposed to Duff after dating on and off for two and a half years. “He asked me to be his wife,” she gushed on Instagram alongside a photo with her new diamond ring. The singer later added, “Thanks for the promotion babe.” Emma McIntyre/Getty Images  The couple married in a low-key wedding in the backyard of their Los Angeles home on December 21, 2019, in front of a small group of family and friends. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The “Sparks” singer paid tribute to her husband on the anniversary of their engagement in May 2020. “Bubba, thanks for forcing me to go on that walk with you today (last year) I love you so much♥️” Duff captioned her Instagram post. “I will always choose sandwiches and 8 pm bedtimes over fancy date nights …. over and over again. My best friend, lover, and papa bear that cannot be rivaled…it’s always been you.” Courtesy Hilary Duff/Instagram  The former Disney Channel star announced in October 2020 that the pair are expanding their family. “We are growing!!! Mostly me …” Duff captioned a photo of her baby bump, revealing she is pregnant with baby No. 3, her second child with Koma. Courtesy Matthew Koma/Instagram  “I love this moment so much,” Duff wrote alongside a photo of her and Koma eating on their wedding day, in honor of their one-year anniversary in December 2020. “Matt and I were both too nervous to eat the day of our wedding .. this is directly after .... we slammed a plate of apps someone brought us before taking pictures and this pretty much sums us up ... Snacking through life, dreaming about dinner at 7 am and wrangling kids. Oh, and dodging covid the first year of marriage😕. Always with you babe. For you. Over and over I choose you and this ♥️ thank you for being a damn good man.” The New York native celebrated the special day with his own Instagram tribute, writing, “Happy Anniversary Ba ... One year ago today looked a whole lot different. I can’t imagine this last year without you to Clorox groceries and avoid the world with.” He continued: “When I asked you to be my wife, we had no idea our first year would look like this ... They always say, ‘The first year is the hardest,’ but in our case it was for completely different reasons and I’m so in awe of your badassery. How you’re able to be the mom, individual, wife, spirit, and tie dye influencer you are, while making it look so easy is mind boggling and I don’t know what I did right to deserve being on the receiving end of it. Thank you for being the most steady, supportive, empathetic, loving, and passionate. You make me so much better. You make our family what it is. You’re the only thing that makes me cry through the Prozac. I love you.” Courtesy Matthew Koma/Instagram  Duff gave birth to their second child together, daughter Mae James, at home. “We LOVE you beauty,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. Lauren Guilford  The Lizzie McGuire alum looked back on her pregnancy sex life with Koma the following month, telling Dr. Berlin: “Sex really was not interesting for me at all. So toward the end, where with Banks, that felt like a really helpful-slash-fun tool [to speed labor along], this time I was like, ‘Nope, not for me.’ And it, like, annoyed me majorly when people would say, ‘You know what really gets things started?’ I'm like, ‘Nope.’ Poor Matt. But maybe not. Maybe he was like, ‘This is for the better right now.’” MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "Matthew, My dedications can’t touch yours," the Younger actress began a sweet tribute to her husband on his 34th birthday in June 2021. "Mostly I just want to say thank you.... For being my best friend. Giving 1000 percent to our kids. Whenever there's a tiny hint of something going on with me you drop everything to make me feel like it's valid and important And that feels really nice(I'm a poet, I know🙄). But it's the humor for me. ..sometimes I don't even feel worthy of your sophisticated trolls, how lucky I am to be the chosen one. 😊." Duff felt lucky to be "forever surprised/ impressed/ and learning" from Koma. "Thank you for being the coziest safest blanket for us to all rest our head. Nobody else I'd rather go through the trenches with bubba. HBD love you papa 🐻 who's 34!" she gushed. "Oh! And when you sit down and get really serious trying to do Banks’ hair.... I really like that too. Slays right through me 💔." Courtesy of Hilary Duff/Instagram  Duff commemorated the duo's second wedding anniversary with an Instagram post that included a carousel of photos and videos from their 2019 nuptials. "12.21.19 with the guy of my dreams," she wrote. "Papa bear. Best friend. Good human. That’s all." 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| Bethenny Frankel Is 'Still Engaged' to Paul Bernon After Split Speculation Posted: 21 Dec 2021 11:02 AM PST  Happy together! After fans questioned whether Bethenny Frankel and Paul Bernon were going strong, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that the pair are “still engaged.” The former Real Housewives of New York City star, 51, sparked split rumors when she posted a photo on Tuesday, December 21, where she wasn’t wearing her engagement ring. "Shoutout to all my #jingleladies who can put their own ring on it …,” Frankel captioned the pic of herself in front of a Christmas tree sporting an “All My Jingle Ladies” sweater via Instagram. The reality star’s followers were quick to point out that the Skinnygirl founder was missing her ring, with one fan asking, “Wait is she single?!? An insider explained to Us that “nothing has changed” when it comes to Frankel’s relationship with Bernon, 51. The Bravo personality is wearing a ring in the snap although it’s “not the one she always wears” because that one is “massive.” The A Place of Yes author addressed the speculation via her Instagram Story that same day, saying, “I am engaged to a wonderful man named Paul. We got engaged in February and months later I was swimming and I had my ring on so it came out that we were engaged.” Frankel noted that it was “convoluted” that the couple “planned the date” that she would be spotted “swimming and wearing the ring.” “I don’t always wear my ring. I don’t have to always wear my ring. Sometimes I don’t feel that it is safe, sometimes my fingers swell or contract but I’m doing me,” she continued. “My opinion is that a relationship is about the two people in the relationship, the commitment and the feelings.” Frankel and Bernon originally started dating in 2018 after meeting each other through a dating app. “I'm happy in a way that's different. Not a high or a low, just a balance — which, if you know my personality at all, it's not often that balanced. But I feel just balanced and healthy," the Big Shot With Bethenny star revealed during an appearance on Live With Kelly and Ryan in July 2019. “I'm just settled.” The New York native, who announced her split from ex Jason Hoppy in 2012 after less than three years of marriage, admitted that she didn’t expect to find The One at the time. (Frankel and Hoppy, 51, share daughter Bryn, 11.) “I have a career, I have a daughter, I've had a nasty divorce. So I wasn't sure that I could have just that normal, beautiful, loving relationship that you remember from high school or college or something,” she added. “And that's what it feels like." Amid a brief split in October 2020, Frankel addressed how the twosome managed to stay on good terms. "We had a great, great relationship and I'm really happy. Not everything has to end badly, some things just don't continue and it's not negative, it's just life,” she said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show at the time. “So many people have tried to define my life — our lives — with, 'When are you getting engaged?' 'When are you having a baby?' 'When are you getting married?’ … I've just realized more in life, with people being more open and honest about their lives and what they want, that everything doesn't have to sort of end in a blue box and a bow.” The duo were spotted holding hands three months later and confirmed their engagement in March. Frankel finalized her divorce from her now ex-husband that same year. The entrepreneur gushed about the film producer while celebrating a relationship milestone in September, writing via Instagram, “A good relationship, like a lighthouse, represents strength and safety and the ability to withstand powerful storms and turbulent waters. Happy Anniversary Paul. I love you. You are my lighthouse. With reporting by Travis Cronin |
| They Do! RHOM's Alexia Echevarria Marries Todd Nepola in 'Dream' Wedding Posted: 21 Dec 2021 10:36 AM PST Officially man and Housewife! Bravo’s Alexia Echevarria and longtime love Todd Nepola are married, Us Weekly exclusively confirms. “I’m a wife!!! (A real one.) It still feels like a dream I can’t even put into words,” the Real Housewives of Miami star, 54, gushed to Us after the ceremony. “[It was] perfect for us! Truly everything we wanted. Just him and I. … We look forward to celebrating with our friends and family in 2022.” The couple tied the knot on Thursday, December 16, at the Eden Rock hotel in St Barths. The bride wore a Muse by Berta dress paired with a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted Marielena headpiece and Aquazurra shoes. She walked down the aisle at sunset, meeting her groom, who donned a blue tuxedo by Isaia Nepoli and Ferragamo shoes. While reading their vows, the pair cried and laughed, exchanging white gold wedding bands that were engraved with the ceremony’s date. The celebration continued with a romantic dinner at Bonito, followed by dancing and champagne popping at Bagatelle. “Our favorite moment of the ceremony was when a big sea turtle came up to above the water. I knew there was a symbolic and spiritual meaning and the universe trying to tell me something,” Echevarria told Us. “Sea turtles symbolize longevity, peace, perseverance, healing, steadfastness, wisdom and emotional strength. I am a sea turtle!” The newlywed added: “Another special moment was when I closed my eyes, kissed and tossed my flower bouquet into the ocean while thinking of my mom and dad. They both loved flowers and the ocean. I could feel both of them right by my side.” The reality TV personality and the Current Capital Group founder got engaged in December 2019 after two years of dating. Echevarria noted in May 2020 that she wanted to have a “religious wedding,” but the pair were forced to push back their plans due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re still trying to figure out if we want it here, if we want a destination wedding, so those are things that we’re still working out,” she told Bravo’s Daily Dish at the time. “But meanwhile, we’re really enjoying each other. He’s an amazing man and I’m very happy.” As the world slowly began to open up, the couple set a new date, hoping to walk down the aisle in August. However, on what would have been her wedding day, the Alexia and Frankie’s Beauty Bar founder announced that her mother, Nancy, died of COVID-19. “The last couple of days have been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. I was on the road to marry the man of my dreams when I had to stop everything as my mother became ill. What was supposed to be the happiest day of my life today has turned out to be the saddest,” the reality TV personality wrote via Instagram at the time, referring to her mom as a “woman of strength and beauty” who “showed me to live unapologetically, never look back and don’t regret the things you’ve done but the things you haven’t.” Echevarria continued: “To say I will miss you does no justice for what I feel. No amount of tears can express the pain I feel in losing you, but then again, thank you for the honor of sharing a lifetime with me. Rest in Peace Mami. I know you’re in a better place dancing and drinking champagne. Please watch over us, as I need all the help from up above. I now have another angel. Until we meet again.” The Cuba native was filming season 4 of RHOM — which originally aired from 2011 to 2013 — when tragedy struck her family. However, her now-husband also experienced a loss of his own. “A lot of people don’t know [but] Todd’s father passed away. The cameras weren’t here,” the Venue magazine cofounder told Entertainment Tonight before her Thursday nuptials. “We had already wrapped up the show, but unfortunately four weeks later, not even four weeks later, he had a stroke and then he never recovered and he passed away. Like I said, the show revolves around my life. So whatever’s going on in my life at that moment, that’s where you’re capturing and the cameras weren’t around, but between him and I, we’re still dealing with so much loss. My mom and his father. … But love wins at the end.” Before Nepola, the entrepreneur was previously married to Herman Echevarria from 2004 until 2016, when he died. The pair separated in 2015. Alexia also shares two sons with ex-husband Pedro Rosello. New episodes of The Real Housewives of Miami stream Thursdays on Peacock. Scroll down for exclusive photos from the couple’s “dream” wedding: With reporting by Diana Cooper  The reality star descended the stairs at sunset before meeting her now-husband at the altar. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  Nepola planted a smooch on Echevarria's left hand. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  St Barts was the "perfect" place to celebrate the couple's love, the Bravo star told Us. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  The pair's wedding bands were purchased in St Barts. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  With a bouquet in her hands, Echevarria glowed in her wedding gown. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  Echevarria posed in her Muse by Berta dress. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  The couple posed on the waterfront. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  The newlyweds were all smiles as they embraced. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab  Nepola and his wife locked lips. Diane Coriat & IG @dinghylab |
| 'Are You the One?' Alum Connor Smith Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault Posted: 21 Dec 2021 09:59 AM PST  Connor Smith, who appeared on season 3 of Are You the One?, was arrested on charges of sexual assault, Us Weekly can confirm. According to court records obtained by Us, the former MTV personality, 31, was arrested on Friday, December 17, and charged with rape, sexual battery and two counts of criminal confinement. The alleged victim, a 16-year-old girl, told police that Smith kidnapped her from her room in July when she was visiting family members in Indiana. The teen claimed that she met Smith online after exchanging info with a person who claimed to be selling a cat. That evening, she alleged that a man ripped open her bedroom window screen and put her in his truck. (She later admitted that she fabricated that part of the story, telling authorities that she was afraid of getting in trouble for sneaking out.) After leaving the house where she was staying, the victim claimed that Smith assaulted her in the truck, then took her to a hotel where he assaulted her again. When he brought her back home, several of her relatives began chasing his truck. Police identified Smith after one of the girl’s family members provided the truck’s license plate number. According to court records, DNA analysis showed that the former reality star was a likely match with the alleged victim’s sexual assault kit.  Smith, who resides in Illinois, was arrested in Oak Lawn, a suburb of Chicago. He is currently in custody in a county jail awaiting extradition back to Indiana, where the alleged crime occurred. Smith appeared on season 3 of Are You the One?, which premiered in September 2015. The show follows a group of single people who are secretly matched into couples by producers. While living together, the contestants try to figure out all of the matches, and if they succeed, they split a prize of $1 million. During episode five, Smith found out that he and fellow contestant Chelsey Perkins were a “perfect match.” After filming, however, they decided not to continue their relationship. “BEST FRIEND STATUS!!!!” Smith wrote via Instagram in November 2015 alongside a photo of himself with Perkins. “Yes for everyone who wants to know @bombshellchels and I are NOT dating. Having said that I could no be happier with my perfect match. What I came out of this experience with is a new best friend! Live your dream.” If you or someone you know have been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). |
| Lala Kent Declares She's Cutting 'The Fat' Following Randall Emmett Split Posted: 21 Dec 2021 09:52 AM PST  Another dig? After Lala Kent announced her rebranded — and solo — “Give Them Lala” tour, some fans couldn’t help but question whether the reality star threw shade at her ex Randall Emmett in the process. “I've got a brand new format for the tour & its everything I've ever dreamed of. Of course I will spill the tea, give behind the scenes commentary, Q&A, have inspiring guests, and most importantly we will get to know each other. I can't wait to hang out with you An account for the podcast “Not Skinny But Not Fat” replied, “Cut Another follower applauded the Vanderpump Rules star for the subtle shade, writing in the comments section, “‘I've cut the fat’ bahahaha STOP.” The tour announcement comes after Kent previously confirmed that she was going to be taking over the podcast on her own following her split from Emmett, 50. "Hello, my loves. I am so excited to introduce my brand-new podcast, 'Give Them Lala,'” the Utah native shared in a November episode clip, after changing the name from “Give Them Lala … and Randall.” Kent and Emmett originally announced their engagement in 2018 after going public earlier that same year. The pair welcomed their daughter, Ocean, now 9 months, in March after postponing their wedding ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic one year prior. The Bravo personality sparked breakup speculation after she removed all traces of the director from her social media in October. One month later, Us Weekly confirmed that they had ended their engagement. At the time, Emmett announced that he would be stepping down from his joint podcast venture with Kent. “I think for now, for me, I’m going to take a step back from being in front of the camera, even though it’s a podcast and you can’t be in front of the camera, you can be in front of the microphone. [I’m going] to focus right now on family and my children — Ocean, London, Rylee — and also my film business,” he explained in a November episode, referring to his kids with Kent and with ex-wife Ambyr Childers. “I made that decision and I hope that my 15 followers stay loyal to the podcast, while you don’t hear my voice. But I think that’s — for me right now — the right thing to do for myself and I just want to be super focused right now.” Since their split, the Give Them Lala author has offered her followers a glimpse at how she is doing post-split. After showing off her tattoo swap (tweaking her “Rand” tattoo to “bRand new”), the actress explained how seeing photos of Emmett with women in Nashville inspired the change. "I found out about the pictures of his name we shall not mention and the Nashville girls. [And] I decided on October 20th, the day of my book signing, that I was going to change my tattoo from ['Rand'] to 'bRand new,'” she explained on her podcast in November. “The 'bRand new' tattoo is such a vibe. It’s just such a fun thing to say, 'Like, I’m brand new" … and it’s in my handwriting — and I am brand new. With everything that’s going on, my mind is right, you know? … Boss ass bitch.” One month later, Kent opened up about what a “mindf–k” it was when she found out about Emmett’s infidelity. “I think I ignored a lot of things that I probably shouldn’t have, but I think I ignored them because. He’s good at what he does,” the singer said during an appearance on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast on Tuesday, December 21, noting that she would have “put million upon millions of dollars on him never creeping around on me.” For Kent, learning the news “blindsided” her after all the work that she put into trying to make their relationship work. “I think that’s what is so hard to stomach for me is that even when we weren’t connecting, I was so loyal and faithful. I was not sending inappropriate text messages. I was like in it. I went straight to him. If I was ever feeling unhappy, I was willing to do couple’s therapy. I started going to therapy on my own,” she added. “Like I was doing anything I possibly could to make sure that he and I would stand the test of time. To feel like I was doing all of that really for nothing. I mean, I look back on these years with him and I can’t remember any of it.” |
| Posted: 21 Dec 2021 09:48 AM PST For the love of men! Jane Fonda fell in love on more than one occasion in her life, but when she hit her 80s, she decided to close up shop. "I’m not dating anymore, but I did up until a couple of years ago," she told Extra in May 2018. "I’m 80. I’ve closed up shop down there!” The Grace and Frankie actress has however a history of long-term relationships, beginning with her first marriage to Roger Vadim in 1965. "There's no doubt that part of my attraction to him and his life was because it was so different from the repressed style in which I had been raised," Fonda wrote in her 2005 autobiography, Jane Fonda: My Life So Far. "But what a reputation he had! In the first years of our relationship, walking down the Champs-Élysées, people would react to him as to a major movie star." Fonda, who grew up under the Hollywood microscope as the daughter of actor Henry Fonda, was rarely single. Following her split from the French filmmaker in 1973, who helped put her on the map with 1968's Barberella, the actress quickly remarried in 1973. Once that relationship fizzled out, the Georgia Rule actress again walked down the aisle in 1991. It wasn't until her eight-year-relationship with music producer Richard Perry, however, that the actress had a sexually fulfilling romance. "At 74, I’ve never had such a fulfilling sex life," Jane said told The Sun in July 2012. "The only thing I have never known is true intimacy with a man. I absolutely want to discover that before dying. It has happened with Richard, I feel totally secure with him. Often, when we make love, I see him as he was 30 years ago.” Throughout her life, the Oscar winner hasn't been shy about sex and intimacy, nor has she shied away from revealing her Hollywood crushes. After appearing alongside Robert Redford in three films — and ahead of their 2017 reunion in Our Souls At Night — the activist opened up about their chemistry and the fact that she always loved him. "I realize that I've grown up because in the three previous movies, I was always in love with him," Jane told Ellen DeGeneres in March 2017. "I fell in love with him every time." In September 2020, the 9 to 5 star got real about the one that got away, naming Marvin Gaye as her "great regret." Jane told The New York Times that she missed her opportunity to sleep with the "Sexual Healing" crooner, because she was married at the time of his advances. "He wanted to and I didn't," she explained, noting she later learned that he had her picture on his refrigerator. Scroll down to relive Jane's romantic highlights.  The pair first appeared onscreen together in 1966’s The Clash. They followed it up with two more films before reconnecting in 2017’s Our Souls At Night. Although the pair were never romantically involved, Fonda was in love with her costar and longtime friends for years. “I live for sex scenes with him,” Fonda told journalists in 2017. “He’s a great kisser, so it was fun to kiss him in my 20s and to kiss him again in my almost 80s.” Shutterstock  The Monster-in-Law actress married the director in 1965 when she was 28 years old and he was 10 years her senior. They welcomed their daughter Vanessa in 1968 and split five years later in 1973. Shutterstock  Fonda wed the media mogul in 1991 shortly after splitting from Hayden. Their relationship lasted a decade with the pair calling it quits in 2001. Shutterstock  The What Can I Do? author dated the music producer from 2009 to 2017. “We communicate all the time,” Perry told Us after the breakup in January 2017. “It couldn’t be more amicable.” Shutterstock |
| Lala Kent Thanks God 'Daily' That She 'Never Married' Ex Randall Emmett Posted: 21 Dec 2021 09:42 AM PST Not holding back. Following her split from Randall Emmett, Lala Kent has offered insight on how she is moving on from the relationship. Vanderpump Rules viewers, who were introduced to Kent in 2014, were kept in the dark when it came to the reality star’s dating life. The Give Them Lala author started seeing Emmett ahead of season 5, but kept their relationship quiet for two years. In 2018, the twosome announced their engagement after going public earlier that same year. After Emmett and Kent postponed their April 2020 wedding ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pair welcomed their daughter, Ocean, one year later. The Row actress sparked split speculation after she deleted all the photos of the director from her social media in October 2021. One month later, Us Weekly confirmed that they had ended their engagement and were going their separate ways. “Randall did not want to split but it was Lala’s decision. The trust is gone,” an insider exclusively shared with Us at the time. “He’s been trying to win her back. … For now, she’s not wearing her ring and she’s truly focused on her daughter and her projects. She’s trying to keep everything private.” Kent, who had already filmed season 9 of Vanderpump Rules with her then-fiancé, offered a glimpse at what she learned filming the reunion special after her breakup. “I’ve been on this show for six years, I’ve changed a lot as a person — no one can tell me otherwise. … So, when I think back on my time [on the show], I love it, it’s been the ultimate mirror for me, but after that reunion, I sat back and thought, ‘Is this the space for me anymore or do we need to do some soul searching?'” the singer confessed during a December 2021 episode of her “Give Them Lala” podcast. The beauty mogul claimed that she hadn’t received support from most of her costars after addressing her personal life during the reunion. “I didn’t hear from one person on my cast except for Raquel [Leviss] to say, ‘Hope you’re doing OK,'” Kent said. “That was very telling for me. … I’m not saying that this group of my friends are bad people in any way. Just because I’m going through something doesn’t mean the world stops. … But I was visibly upset on the reunion, and for not one of them except for my little Bambi to reach out and say, ‘I just want to say I’m sorry for what you’re going through,’ was, like I said, eye-opening.” That same month, Kent explained how difficult it was to find out new information about the film producer now that they were no longer together. "The only truth I feel that existed in my relationship was me and my daughter Ocean. That is where the truth ended. That is a hard pill to swallow," she shared on her podcast. "There are moments [where] I sit here and say, ‘How can I go out into the world and trust anybody ever again? But it’s important for me to learn how to do that because I know that there are a lot of women out there that are going through the same thing that I am and it’s not right. I have to fight for them. I have to fight for Ocean." Scroll down to see everything Kent has said since parting ways with Emmett:  "I obviously want to acknowledge that I'm sure everyone knows what is going on between Randall and myself and just in my personal life," the former Sur hostess said during a November 2021 episode of her "Give Them Lala" podcast, which she previously shared with Emmett. "There will be a time where I feel comfortable enough to open up and share. Today's definitely not that day. It's been a lot, I'm going through a lot and at this point in time, I just want to protect my child, [Ocean]." While addressing her split, Kent noted that she felt "strong" and "hopeful" when it came to her future. "I feel like it's weird because I, for the first time, have no idea what my future holds. I don't know what each day is going to look like and for a really long time, I've had a schedule where everything is planned out. My future was ahead of me and I was like, ‘This is the plan,’" she said. "And I'm kind of just letting the universe take control of my life and place me where I need to be. I'm not questioning anything." Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  Kent discussed the photos of Emmett with two women at a hotel in Nashville one month after they originally surfaced. “I had my head in the sand for a really long time, but I'm grateful no matter what. What's five years and some change versus what I would've been in,” the performer shared during a November 2021 episode of the "Give Them Lala" podcast. “The second that I felt unsafe — I said this in therapy — I said, ‘The second I get a pit in my stomach, it'll be a different conversation.' I got that pit and I got the f--k out. No questions asked. 'Buh-bye.'" Rob Latour/Shutterstock  During an episode of "Give Them Lala," Kent reflected on how she found herself “meddling in other people’s relationships” because of a possible “projection” of her own ups and downs with Emmett. “I don't know what happened,” Kent added during the November 2021 episode. “All I know is a lot of things … that I meddled in, my comments didn't age well and I'm OK with that. So, I think a lot of it is going to be talking about that and having to answer for a lot of those things.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  For Kent, seeing photos of Emmett with the women in Nashville inspired her to change up the tattoo she had dedicated to him. “I found out about the pictures of his name we shall not mention and the Nashville girls. [And] I decided on October 20th, the day of my book signing, that I was going to change my tattoo from [‘Rand’] to ‘bRand new,'" she explained on her podcast. "The ‘bRand new’ tattoo is such a vibe. It's just such a fun thing to say, ‘Like, I'm brand new” … and it's in my handwriting — and I am brand new. With everything that's going on, my mind is right, you know? … Boss ass bitch." Courtesy of Lala Kent/Instagram  After learning new information about her relationship with Emmett, Kent acknowledged feeling “disposable” by her ex. “Every day I find out something new that makes me feel [like], ‘Lala you were so disposable the whole time. You meant nothing. … You were a possession, a shiny object and nothing more.' And I have to be OK with that,” she said during the "Give Them Lala" podcast in December 2021. “To learn the things that I learn and try my best to just keep my f–king mouth shut for my daughter, not say a word about what I know, it can become torturous. And I have to sit and say, ‘The universe will do its thing.’” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  During the December 2021 podcast episode, the Utah native claimed that her 6-carat engagement ring was not worth $150,000 and had been treated “one or more times” to change its color. “It just was like, ‘Wow, there’s not one piece of the five years I was with this person that has been truthful and honest," she added, referring to the ring as “likely brown” and worth something “in the teens.” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After an emotional episode of her "Give Them Lala" podcast, Kent took to social media to share a lesson she had learned from the experience. "Try to remember this — I have to reminder myself often, as well ... When somebody suffers from self loathing, they will grasp for anyone to make them forget how much they hate themselves. It's not us, It's them," she wrote via her Instagram Stories in December 2021. "Be grateful for the person they get their claws into next. That person saved you. That, and decided to get the f--k out. If you see the signs — run." KCR/Shutterstock  "I wonder often where I'm getting strength from and obviously I see my daughter and I know exactly where my strength is from, but I'd be lying to you if I said that, you know, this whole experience has been traumatizing and it haunts me daily," Kent detailed during an appearance on the "Melissa Gorga on Display" podcast in December 2021. She added: "Just how I could feel so safe with someone and to have a conversation about starting a family and him knowing the life that he was living behind my back and him feeling safe enough to bring this beautiful innocent life into this world is hard." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  "I wish that somebody would have come to me and said, I'm getting DMs about your person. No one voiced any concern for me and my relationship," Kent emotionally explained during an interview on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast in December 2021. "James [Kennedy] and [Tom] Sandoval both expressed that they knew things. As time passes, I have a lot of people that are telling me things. Everyone wants to say, 'It's not your business.' How would you feel? I would give everything to turn back the clock and have someone tell me something." The Hard Kill actress admitted that it felt like a "mindf--k" learning about Emmett being unfaithful, adding, "I think I ignored a lot of things that I probably shouldn't have, but I think I ignored them because. He's good at what he does." Kent noted that she would have "put million upon millions of dollars on him never creeping around on me." " I never would have thought in a million years and everyone around me is blindsided as well," she said at the time. "Did we never see it? Did we never question? I mean, I have conversations daily with people in my circle where it's, like, 'What, what the f--k just happened?'" Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  While reflecting on her decision to defend her relationship with Emmett on Vanderpump Rules, Kent referred to her situation as "very dark." "I thank God and my dad daily that I never married him. The thought of it sends me into a panic," she explained on "Not Skinny But Not Fat" in December 2021. "I made up all kinds of s--t to protect this person [on Vanderpump Rules], thinking that I was being protected in return." She continued: "At the beginning of our time together, I was being spoiled a lot and that was not how it was throughout our time together. I always said, 'If I ended up in a box tomorrow, I can't think of anybody else I'd rather live in a box with." John Salangsang/Shutterstock  Kent revealed that she and Emmett "don't communicate" since she saw the photos of him in Nashville. "He came home. I had seen the pictures. I kind of knew what I wanted to do. We didn't have a conversation about it and I packed my stuff and I left. No communication about anything. Even now it's through lawyers," the reality star detailed on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast in December 2021. "I think that's what is so hard to stomach for me is that even when we weren't connecting, I was so loyal and faithful." Kent candidly discussed how she attempted to make their relationship work even through many ups and downs. "I was not sending inappropriate text messages. I was like in it. I went straight to him. If I was ever feeling unhappy, I was willing to do couple's therapy. I started going to therapy on my own," she shared. "Like I was doing anything I possibly could to make sure that he and I would stand the test of time. To feel like I was doing all of that really for nothing. I mean, I look back on these years with him and I can't remember any of it." Broadimage/Shutterstock  While discussing her life after the split on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast, Kent revealed that she was looking forward to finding the "amazing love of my life." "I do feel that right now though, I want Give Them Lala to be a f--king empire. That is my baby — that and Ocean. I want to provide her with a beautiful life, that's my priority right now," she added at the time. "Finding love is like beyond on the back burner, even finding a good lay is like beyond on the back burner." David Buchan/Shutterstock |
| Pete Davidson Is All Smiles While Leaving Kim Kardashian's NYC Hotel Posted: 21 Dec 2021 08:55 AM PST Walk of no shame. Pete Davidson was spotted beaming as he left Kim Kardashian‘s hotel in New York City. The 28-year-old Saturday Night Live star smiled from ear to ear while walking out of the Four Seasons Hotel in Tribeca on Monday, December 20. In photos posted by the Daily Mail, Davidson kept it casual in a cozy fleece jumper and green T-shirt paired with sweatpants and New Balance kicks. He grinned while holding his phone up to his ear. Days prior, the Guy Code alum was joined by the Skims CEO, 41, at a movie theater in Staten Island. The pair were spotted shortly after news broke that the Saturday, December 18, episode of SNL would be downsized amid concerns of a COVID-19 outbreak. Though his date night raised eyebrows, a source later told Us Weekly that Davidson didn’t “skip” the taping to spend time with Kardashian. The reality star, for her part, is “loving” getting to know the comedian’s hometown, a second source exclusively revealed. “They’re clearly not hiding their romance. It seems like they want to just be able to do things any normal couple would do and have fun together,” the insider noted, adding that Kardashian appreciates the “more low-key” vibe of the NYC borough. Davidson and the California native sparked romance rumors weeks after she hosted the NBC sketch comedy series in early October. The following month, they were photographed holding hands in Palm Springs, California, confirming their relationship. While fans were surprised by the unlikely duo, Kardashian’s inner circle has been totally supportive. “They all encouraged her to go for it,” a source told Us in November of the makeup mogul’s family and friends. “It’s been very obvious for a while now that she’s been missing some fun and laughter in her life, and of course Pete offers that in abundance.” The Selfish author is drawn to Davidson’s “witty and laid back” personality, per the insider, and those close to Kardashian “are happy” to see her with someone new amid her split from Kanye West. In February, Us confirmed that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum filed for divorce from the Grammy winner, 44, after nearly seven years of marriage. The estranged couple share children North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2. While West has made several public pleas for Kardashian to give their relationship another try, she referred to her marriage as “irremediably broken down” in a recent court filing. “[Kardashian] no longer desires to be married to [West],” the December 10 docs state, requesting for the court to declare the KKW Beauty founder legally single. “There is no question that the marriage of the parties is no longer viable. [Kardashian] has no desire to reconcile with [West] and wants their marriage terminated. Irreconcilable differences have led to the irremediable breakdown of the marriage, and there is no possibility of saving the marriage through counseling or other means.” The musician has allegedly “been non-responsive” as Kardashian attempts to “move this case forward to a speedy and amicable resolution,” per her petition, which concluded, “[West] and I both deserve the opportunity to build new lives.” |
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