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- Stars — They're Just Like Us!
- Brad Pitt Sues Angelina Jolie Over the Sale of Chateau Miraval Stake
- Greg Grippo Confirms He's Dating: Have 'Bachelorette' Fans ID'd His New GF?
- His Story! Elliot Page Announces Upcoming Memoir 'Pageboy'
- Inside the 'Differences' That Drove Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley Apart
- Paris Hilton’s Dating History: Relive Her Most High-Profile Romances
- Scandal’s Columbus Short Charged After Domestic Violence Arrest
- Kim Kardashian Officially Unfollows Kanye West Amid Pete Davidson Drama
- Has Candace Cameron Bure’s Faith Been Tested After Bob Saget’s Death?
- Tom Holland and Zendaya Hold Hands During Rare New York City Outing
- Robert Pattinson Gushes Over GF Suki's Reaction to 'The Batman'
- Kanye West Slams Pete Davidson for Mocking Him in Resurfaced 'SNL' Episode
- Jake Gyllenhaal Feels 'So at Ease' With GF Jeanne Cadieu: 'We're Family'
- New Year, New Her! Kelly Clarkson Files to Legally Change Her Name
- Sister Wives' Christine Brown and Kody Brown's Ups and Downs Over the Years
- Wendy Williams Shares Health Update Amid Struggles: 'Going Back Stronger'
- Craig Claims Kristin Cavallari ‘Lied’ About Relationships With Him, Austen
- BiP’s Riley Christian Says 'It Is OK to Break' After Maurissa Gunn Split
- Shanna Moakler Denies Being 'Obsessed' With Kravis, Won't Watch Hulu Show
| Posted: 18 Feb 2022 04:25 AM PST Stars — They’re Just Like Us!  Willa Fitzgerald enjoyed a sweet treat at Black Tap in New York City on February 14. Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  Cara Delevingne installed an electric vehicle charger at her home in New York on February 7. Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  Denise Richards got a pedicure in Malibu, California, on January 31. INSTARimages.com  Gwen Stefani purchased the essentials at Bristol Farms in West Hollywood on January 31. APEX / MEGA  Adam Brody got dressed after a surfing session in Malibu, California, on January 24. MEGA  Addison Rae grabbed frozen yogurt with her boyfriend, Omar Fedi, in Los Angeles on January 25. APEX/MEGA  Neve Campbell and her husband, John Light, picked up some groceries before heading home in Los Angeles on January 17. MEGA  Garcelle Beauvais got some exercise in as she worked out at the park in Los Angeles on January 19. 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Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  Olivia Jade Giannulli was spotted browsing in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 30. twoeyephotos/MEGA  Cynthia Erivo donned a chic purple coat while browsing Sloane Street stores in London on November 13. Shutterstock  Jennifer Garner kept things clean in Los Angeles on November 7. BauerGriffin/INSTARimages.com  Today’s Joy Bauer enjoyed Harry Potter Butterbeer at Universal Studios in California on October 29. Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  Floyd Mayweather Jr. hit Venice for an early evening bike ride on October 26. London Entertainment/Shutterstock  Riverdale’s Charles Melton celebrated with close friends in L.A. on Saturday, November 13.  Leonardo DiCaprio vacationed with Camila Morrone in Hawaii in October. MEGA  Ed Sheeran stayed focused on his phone during a London outing on October 18. CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA / MEGA  Yolanda Hadid appeared to send son Anwar Hadid and his pup off in New York City on October 13. 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Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes couldn't keep their hands to themselves at the U.S. Open in September. Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock  Ben Affleck followed coronavirus protocols at the premiere of his film The Last Duel on September 10. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Paris and Nicky Hilton indulged in a New York City favorite on September 10. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Katie Holmes left a hair appointment in NYC on September 2. Jesse Bauer/startraksphoto.com  Nicollette Sheridan and boyfriend Marcus Shirock snacked on ice cream in Malibu on September 4. twoeyephotos/MEGA  Hailee Steinfeld enjoyed a cocktail in Venice on September 5. Courtesy of Hailee Steinfeld/Instagram  Brooklyn Decker got ready to hike in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 29. Jack Hammer/startraksphoto.com  Lucy Hale was caught chatting while out in Los Angeles on August 30. 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| Brad Pitt Sues Angelina Jolie Over the Sale of Chateau Miraval Stake Posted: 17 Feb 2022 05:02 PM PST  Back at it. Brad Pitt is suing ex-wife Angelina Jolie for allegedly selling her stake in Château Miraval behind his back. The Ocean's Eleven star, 58, claimed in court documents obtained by Us Weekly that the Maleficent actress, 46, sold her interest in the winery to a third party without his knowledge or consent. He allegedly discovered the transaction in October 2021. Pitt further accused Jolie of attempting to gain profits that she did not earn and breaching their initial agreement to only sell their stakes with mutual consent. The Eternals star allegedly stopped contributing to the Château Miraval loan in 2013, while the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor continued to put money into the business. He also claimed that he dedicated time to the winery, making it profitable for the first time since they purchased it in 2008. They bought Château Miraval for €25 million, with Pitt and Jolie contributing 60 percent and 40 percent, respectively. Pitt is asking for the sale of Jolie's shares to be voided and to receive damages. "Unfortunately, this is another example of the same person disregarding her legal and ethical obligations," a source close to the situation tells Us. "In doing so, she has violated the rights of the only person who poured money and sweat equity into the success of the business by purporting to sell both the business and family home to a third-party competitor. She is seeking a return on an investment she did not make and profits she did not earn." Pitt filed a lawsuit against Jolie in September 2021, accusing her and her business partners of trying to cut him out of a lucrative sale of Château Miraval shares. An October 2021 press release confirmed that she sold her stake in the estate and wine label, noting that the Moneyball actor would still be involved in the business. The exes tied the knot at the French estate in August 2014, but it got caught up in their messy split after she filed for divorce two years later. They have also been involved in a lengthy court battle over custody of their children: Maddox, 20, Pax, 18, Zahara, 17, Shiloh, 15, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 13. Despite all the public fighting, Pitt is still hopeful that he and Jolie can make amends. "Brad hopes that one day he and Angelina find a way to forgive each other and move forward, for the kids' sakes if nothing else," an insider told Us in December 2021. "He hates all the bad blood." |
| Greg Grippo Confirms He's Dating: Have 'Bachelorette' Fans ID'd His New GF? Posted: 17 Feb 2022 04:56 PM PST  Off the market! Bachelor Nation thinks they've identified Greg Grippo's girlfriend after he confirmed that he's dating someone new. The Bachelorette alum, 28, who was the front-runner on Katie Thurston's season of the ABC dating series in 2021, revealed on Tuesday, February 15, that he has a good reason not to appear on Bachelor in Paradise in the near future. "I don't see myself going to the beach right now. I'm actually seeing someone at the moment," Grippo told Nick Viall during an interview on the "Viall Files" podcast. Viall, 41, asked whether the woman in question lives in Paris, to which, Grippo replied, "She does, yeah." He didn't, however, reveal her name. "I genuinely want to find someone. I don't necessarily like dating around," the marketing sales representative continued. "As soon as I click with someone, I like to see where it goes. It's a little tough, like you said, the whole Paris situation, but I'm giving it my best shot at the moment." Fellow season 17 Bachelorette contestant Andrew Spencer revealed during the same sit-down that things are definitely heating up between Grippo and his mystery woman. "Bro just bought three dozen roses, by the way," the 27-year-old reality star told Viall, noting that the flowers were for Valentine's Day. "He's a romantic." Grippo has yet to confirm his new flame's identity, but eagle-eyed fans have identified her as Clémence. The model, who splits her time between Paris and New York, was first linked to Grippo in November 2021 when they were spotted at a basketball game in Miami. One Reddit user shared a video of the couple sitting together at the event in an attempt to prove that they were an item. A second user claimed at the time that the twosome had "been together for a few months," alleging that the vlogger was spotted with Grippo in Boston before going to Miami for a "getaway." The former ABC personality shared a photo of the basketball court in November 2021, confirming that he was in attendance. His rumored love interest also posted a snap of the FTX Arena the same day. One TikTok user claimed in November 2021 that Clémence may have shared a photo of the back of Grippo's body while he seemingly looked at the Eiffel Tower. She then allegedly deleted any comments on her social media pages that referenced the New Jersey native. Bachelor Nation sleuths later pointed out that Grippo's BFF Spencer is following the France native on social media. Clémence, for her part, keeps up with both Grippo and Spencer on Instagram. Earlier this week, the influencer hinted at her romance in her life via her Instagram Story, sharing a snap of red roses like the ones that Grippo sent his unnamed love interest for Valentine's Day. However, she didn't tag him in the post.  Clémence, who has recently been in Florida, revealed via her Instagram Story on Thursday, February 17, that she's back in the Big Apple. The same day, Grippo hinted that he began learning French this year while sharing an ad for Babble, which some believed was a nod toward his rumored girlfriend. Grippo made waves during his time on The Bachelorette after Thurston, 31, claimed he gaslighted her when he chose to leave the show before the finale. The Washington native, for her part, got engaged to Blake Moynes during the show's finale, which aired in August 2021. They announced their split two months later. Thurston has since moved on with season 17 suitor John Hersey. |
| His Story! Elliot Page Announces Upcoming Memoir 'Pageboy' Posted: 17 Feb 2022 04:41 PM PST Putting pen to paper! Whether it be a memoir, children’s book or something in between, celebrities — including the Kardashian sisters, Michelle Obama and Mindy Kaling — have all taken their talents outside of the realm of Hollywood by becoming successful authors. The Mindy Project alum made her authorial debut in 2011 when Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) hit shelves, followed by Questions I Ask When I Want to Talk About Myself: 50 Topics to Share With Friends in 2013 and Why Not Me? in 2015. Her 2020 essay collection, Nothing Like I Imagined (Except for Sometimes), explored her identities as an Indian woman, an actress and a single mom. “I think I am so used to labels. The labels have been the center stone of my entire career. And sometimes they’re useful because it separates me from other people,” the Never Have I Ever producer told NPR in October 2020. “But I don’t think I would get far in this business if I had a thin skin about labels because for me — and it’s not just those. It’s, like, not traditionally thin, like, dark-skinned, like, not your Bollywood — so I’ve had these since — pretty much since I had my own show, I was sort of inundated with how other I was and really quickly. I think I’m pretty comfortable with them. And actually as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to embrace them a little bit.” Kaling welcomed her daughter, Katherine, in 2017, and her son, Spencer, made a surprise arrival three years later. Dating as a single mother has been “complicated,” she wrote in her 2020 book. “Sometimes it’s the most liberating and lucky feeling in the world,” she explained. “Sometimes I am just so grateful to be an independent woman doing what I want, when I want, that I could cry with gratitude. … I save a truly staggering amount of time not having to run my parenting decisions by another person. Good or bad, I can just, like, quickly make a decision and move on with my day.” While the Office alum chose to go into detail about her current lifestyle, Obama delved deeper into her upbringing in her 2018 memoir, Becoming, which sold more than 2 million copies in two weeks, breaking the record for the year’s highest-selling book. In 24 chapters, the former first lady describes how her childhood in Chicago led her to where she is now. Obama embarked on a nationwide tour to promote the book, sitting down with an accomplished and diverse group of guests in front of sold-out crowds. In 2020, the Princeton University grad earned the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for her reading of the audiobook and released a Netflix documentary based on her memoir. “So little of who I am happened in those eight years [in the White House],” she said in the film’s trailer. “So much more of who I was happened before. … We can’t afford to wait for the world to be equal to start feeling seen.” Scroll down for a recap of some of the most successful stars-turned-authors:  The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor announced in February 2022 that he wrote a memoir, We Were Dreamers, which hits bookshelves in May 2022. “From Harbin to Hollywood, We Were Dreamers is a hilarious and heartfelt tale about coming of age in a foreign land, struggling to find your footing and ultimately learning to seize your moment and own your greatness,” Liu tweeted. “This book is my whole heart and soul. It has been a nearly three-year journey to write this story of our little family of dreamers, and I absolutely cannot wait to share it with you!” Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The Spy Kids star and the Big Time Rush alum wrote a memoir titled What If Love is the Point? Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World. "We wrote a book!!!!" the couple shared via Instagram in November 2021. "We are so excited to be able to share this sneak peek of our cover with you! This has been a dream of ours for years now and @harpercollinschristian and @thomasnelson was crazy enough to give us that opportunity!!! We laughed, we cried, this book was basically one big therapy session." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The Tony Award winner wrote a children’s book, Remember to Dream, Ebere, in which she called the writing process a “dream come true” via an Instagram post on its September 2021 publication date. “It’s here!! My children’s book Remember to Dream, Ebere is out today,” Erivo wrote. “Thank you to everyone who has helped me make this dream come true. I hope you’ll love the book and story as much as I do. ✨” Courtesy of Cynthia Erivo/Instagram  The Pitch Perfect star wrote her first children's book, Bella the Brave, about "overcoming shyness." The book will be released on October 2021 and takes inspiration from Wilson's childhood. Courtesy Rebel Wilson/Instagram  The former Bachelorette announced in September 2021 that her memoir, God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life's Best (and Worst) Moments, will hit bookstores in November 2021. The book will cover Brown’s life from her pageant days to joining Bachelor Nation to overcoming a “life-threatening health crisis” and of course, her romantic life. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Quantico alum released her memoir, Unfinished, in February 2021. The nonfiction book chronicled her life as a child growing up in India, her professional career and her marriage to Nick Jonas. Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Instagram  Stone released her memoir, The Beauty Of Living Twice, in March 2021. Per the official book summary, the actress chronicled "her efforts to rebuild her life" as she discussed her "slow road back to wholeness and health." In the candid text, she discussed her pivotal roles, life-changing friendships, disappointments and accomplishments. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Harry Potter actress' memoir, The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up, is set to hit shelves in October 2021. Lynch's story is "about the tragedy and the glory of growing up – and everything in between," she explained via Instagram in August. Courtesy of Evanna Lynch/Instagram  The "Old Town Road" crooner wrote a children's book, C Is For Country, which was released in January 2021." C Is For Country goes out to every amazing kid out there who sang along to ‘Old Town Road’ on repeat and helped change my life forever," the musician said in a statement. "I hope this book inspires them and makes learning the alphabet a thousand times more fun. I’m so happy with how it turned out, and I can’t wait for the world to see it.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The ER alum released her memoir, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life, in May 2021, telling her personal story from childhood and her eventual Hollywood career. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The Ray star's memoir, Act Like You Got Some Sense, will debut in October 2021. He announced the book in June 2021 via Instagram, writing, "Yoooo I cannot wait for you to read a book that is so special to My heart mind and soul… A book about the relationships between two of the most important people in my life… My beautiful daughters… @corinnefoxx and Anelise Foxx… while writing this book I discovered feelings and emotions that I didn’t even know existed… There would be times that I would break out laughing and also times that I would shed tears…" Courtesy of Jamie Foxx/Instagram  "Excited, nervous, all of the emotions as I prepare to release Bad Republican which is by far the most personal, intimate and raw project I’ve ever worked on," McCain announced via Instagram in August 2021. "The past four years have been a time of growth, pain, elucidation, awakening and evolution both personally and politically. I really can’t wait for you to hear it." The memoir, which will be released in October 2021, will explore "awkward moments, final conversations, motherhood and more," according to Audible. This will be the second memoir for the former View host, who previously penned Dirty Sexy Politics in 2010. Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Five months after kicking off their "Renegades" podcast in February 2021, the dynamic duo announced that they would be continuing the story in a new book "about the stories we told and the people and places that shaped us." Carolyn Kaster/AP/Shutterstock  The Duke of Sussex will release a memoir in 2022, he announced in July 2021. “I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become,” he said in a statement. “I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story — the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned — I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think.” Shutterstock  The Oscar winner will release Finding Me, her memoir, in April 2022. “I believe that our stories, and the courage to share them, is the most powerful empathetic tool we have,” she said in a statement. “This is my story … straight no chaser.” Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  “I cried way more than I thought I would while writing my book, You Deserve Better,” the Bachelorette alum admitted to Us Weekly exclusively in June 2021 one month before the release of You Deserve Better: What Life Has Taught Me About Love, Relationships, and Becoming Your Best Self. Media Punch/INSTARimages.com  The Vanderpump Rules star became a USA Today Bestseller with her May 2021 memoir, Give Them Lala. “I wrote it because I thought people would be that interested in my life story. I feel like since I signed on to Vanderpump, there was like a microscope on me that I was not used to,” Kent told Us exclusively ahead of her memoir’s release. “And I kept feeling like I needed to explain certain things. KCR/Shutterstock  The Live with Kelly and Ryan host’s first book will detail her life thus far. “Surprising, at times savage, a little shameless and always with humor, Live Wire shows Kelly as she really is offscreen — a very wise woman who has something to say,” her publisher, Dey Street Books, a HarperCollins Publishers imprint, teased. Ripa’s memoir is due out in 2022. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  In four years, the Office alum produced three books that reflect her humor and relatability. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? was released in 2011, followed by Questions I Ask When I Want to Talk about Myself: 50 Topics to Share with Friends in 2013 and Why Not Me? in 2015. David Livingston / Getty Images  The Good Morning America meteorologist wrote a memoir titled Natural Disaster in 2017. She followed up the success of her first with a children’s book Chasing Helicity in 2018 set to encourage kids to chase their dreams. Future Image/D.Van Tine/ullstein bild via Getty Images  The Sweet Home Alabama actress’ highly-anticipated memoir, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits, was released in 2018. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner  Fans and fellow celebrities alike went wild for Teigen’s first cookbook Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat in 2016, inspiring her to pen a second, Cravings: Hungry for More, which was released in 2018. Thaddaeus McAdams/WireImage  The “Flip My Hair” singer released a tell-all Just Jessie: My Guide to Love, Life, Family, and Food in 2018 filled with intimate stories and photos from her life. Monica Schipper/Getty Images  The former boybander reflected on his childhood, his career, and his family with Jessica Biel in Hindsight, released in 2018. The book also included photos that showcase the journey to his life now. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images  The trio collaborated to release Kardashian Konfidential in 2010. The book includes relationship advice, candid photos of the reality stars and more. Years later, Khloé wrote a solo memoir titled Strong Looks Better Naked focusing on positive body image in 2015. That same year, Kim released a coffee table book Selfish, which included a collection of her personal photos. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  The former first lady revealed in September 2018 that she was embarking on a 10-city tour for her new memoir, Becoming. "Over this time that I’ve been out of the White House, I’ve had time to think and reflect for the first time in a long time and I spent some time really thinking about the people and the stories and the experiences that have shaped me and helped me become the person I am today, and I am proud of what I’ve created," she said in an Instagram video. "I’m proud because it’s candid, it’s totally and utterly me. So I’m also a little frightened because it’s candid and honest and open, but I can’t wait to share it with the world." Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images  The former Alaska governor's first book, Going Rogue: An American Life, sold over two million copies since its Nov. 2009. Her next book, America By Heart, will hit stores Nov. 23. UPI/Ian Halperin.  Gosselin's third book, I Just Want You to Know, bombed after its April 13 release this year, selling just over 10,000 copies its first 14 days in stores. By contrast, the mom of eight's first two books, Multiple Blessings and Eight Little Faces sold 523,000 copies in 2009. Tony DiMaio/startraksphoto.com  Spears sat down with her mom, Lynne, in 2000 to put together Heart to Heart, featuring photos and stories from the singer's early days. Lynne's second book, a memoir on "her backseat role in Britney's path to fame" called Through the Storm, was released eight years later. Newscom/(Mega Agency  E!'s resident funny lady has three humor titles to her name, including her most recent release, Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang. "Chelsea writes like Judy Blume, if Judy Blume were into vodka, Ecstasy, and sleeping with midgets and nineteen-year-olds," chick lit author Jennifer Weiner says of Handler. Kristin Callahan/ACE/INFphoto.com  Spelling has penned three successful memoirs, but now she's trying out a new genre: children's books! Presenting...Tallulah hits stores Sept. 21, but the actress already counts her own children, Liam and Stella, as fans. "I love reading to my kids," she has said. "It's our special time together." Tony DiMaio/startraksphoto.com  Hilton added New York Times best-seller to her resume in 2004, when she came out with her autobiography, Confessions of an Heiress. Her second book, Your Heiress Diary, a user friendly, fill-in-the-blank style book with short stories from Hilton, was released in 2005. Steve Connolly/startraksphoto.com  Richie's first book, The Truth About Diamonds, hit shelves in 2005 and chronicled the struggles of a young woman adopted by a famous musician -- from backstabbing socialite friends to drug and alcohol abuse. The mom of two will release her second book, Priceless, Sept. 28. Fernando Lucena/startraksphoto.com  The former Girl Next Door dished about life at the Playboy mansion and a serious drug addiction in her just-released autobiography, Sliding Into Home. "When they told me I was No. 4 [on the New York Times best-seller list], I was just like, 'What, there are only four books out?'" she joked to Us. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  Like Conrad's life, L.A. Candy follows a 19-year-old girl who moves to Hollywood and finds fame as a reality star. L.A. Candy, optioned for the big screen, and Conrad's second book, Sweet Little Lies, will be followed up with Sugar and Spice on Oct. 5. Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com  Hewitt's relationship advice book, The Day I Shot Cupid, came out on the heels of her breakup from comedian Jamie Kennedy. Bad timing? "It's not the ideal situation, but...I never say in the book that I know how to find perfect love or how to be in the perfect relationship," she has said. Roger Wong/INFevents.com  In 1992, Madonna caused a stir with the release of her racy coffee-table book, Sex. Nearly 20 years later, the mom of four has focused her energies on a new genre of writing: children's books. The most recent book in her series about London schoolgirls known as the English Roses, came out last year. Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage  The actress has been writing about her experiences as a model and mom for over a decade, releasing her story of motherhood in Belly Laughs and Louder Than Words, inspired by her own son's struggle with autism. Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com  The comedian opens up in her memoir, Official Book Club Selection, released in June 2010. And the comic's not the only one in her family adding "author" to their resume: Her mom, Maggie, also released a memoir, Tip It!, in June. Marcus Owen/startraksphoto.com  Banks will release a young adult trilogy, Modelland, in 2011. Marketed under the host's Bankable Books imprint, the books are set in a fantasy world for model-teens. "'Intoxibellas' are drop-dead beautiful, kick-butt fierce and, yeah, maybe they have some powers too," Banks says of her characters. Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com |
| Inside the 'Differences' That Drove Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley Apart Posted: 17 Feb 2022 12:46 PM PST Not meant to be. Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley‘s whirlwind romance may have moved a little too quickly before the duo’s split. “They certainly had their differences and ultimately their relationship didn’t work,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly of the former couple. “They thought were a good match for each other in the beginning but the more they got to know each other they realized their careers, their interests [and] their political views weren’t aligned.” The Green Bay Packers quarterback, 38, “is very passionate about his football career,” and the NFL ended up driving him apart from the Big Little Lies alum, 30, prompting them to end their engagement. “He was focusing more on the sport than on future plans with Shailene,” per the insider. Rodgers and the Secret Life of the American Teenager alum were first linked in July 2020 following his split from Danica Patrick. Us confirmed in February 2021 that the California native and Woodley were an item, shortly before news broke of their engagement. At the time, the actress told Jimmy Fallon that she had “yet to go to a football game” in support of her then-fiancé. “I didn’t really grow up with sports, especially American sports,” she said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “It was never really on my radar. When we met, also, I knew he was a football guy, but I didn’t know, like, what kind of a football guy he was. And I’m still constantly learning.” Woodley teased that she “never thought” she would fall for an athlete “who throws balls for a living,” but gushed, “He’s really just so good at it.” Though the coronavirus pandemic sped up their romance, the pair spent time apart during the 2021 NFL season. Rodgers, however, was optimistic about the long-distance romance. “It’s a busy work time for her, so [my decision] probably came at a good time for both of us to be able to focus on our work,” he told Haute Living in September 2021. “I think it’s going to be a good thing. I mean, her work was shut down for an entire year [during the coronavirus pandemic], and she’s booked a number of projects. She enjoys working and her own routine, which I obviously enjoy, too.” However, the now-exes’ packed schedules proved to be a challenge, with an insider telling Us on Wednesday, February 16, that Rodgers and Woodley weren’t “spending any time together” before calling it quits. “Shailene has been super busy with work. Everything was so different during lockdown, and they had been living in their bubble,” a second source said. “Friends of Shailene didn’t believe Aaron is the best match for her.” Along with his love life, fans have been following Rodgers’ controversial views on the COVID-19 vaccine after he tested positive for the virus in November 2021. At the time, the Super Bowl champ said he was worried the shot might impact his fertility. “The next great chapter of my life, I believe, is being a father and it’s something that I care about a lot,” he said on The Pat McAfee Show, asserting that he “didn’t lie” about his vaccination status. “And to my knowledge, there’s been zero long-term studies around sterility or fertility issues around the vaccine, so that was definitely something that I was worried about and it went through my mind.” While Woodley didn’t make her own opinion on the vaccine public at the time, she seemingly referenced the scandal in a cryptic social media post. “Calm seas may bring you peace, but storms are where you’ll find your power,” a quote shared to her Instagram Story in November 2021 read. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Paris Hilton’s Dating History: Relive Her Most High-Profile Romances Posted: 17 Feb 2022 12:42 PM PST That's hot! Paris Hilton has had no shortage of experience in the dating world, romancing musicians, actors and businessmen before walking down the aisle in November 2021. The Simple Life alum's relationship with Jason Shaw made headlines in the early 2000s after the duo called off their one-year engagement in 2003. Two years later, Hilton's love live caused a stir once again when she announced that Paris Latsis had proposed. The duo, however, called off the impending nuptials a few months later. The Confessions of an Heiress author didn't give up on love and was later linked to Benji Madden, Nick Carter and Adrian Grenier. She appeared to find The One when actor Chris Zylka got down on one knee in January 2018. "He's even more beautiful on the inside than the out," Hilton exclusively gushed to Us Weekly of her then-fiancé in October 2018. "He's just such a genuine, good man and an amazing, supportive best friend. He's everything, and it's really rare and hard to find — especially in L.A. You can't trust any of these guys. So it's nice to finally find someone that I can really trust." The "Stars Are Blind" songstress, who had pushed back their nuptials due to busy schedules, added at the time: "We go everywhere together. It feels like we're already married anyway, but I'm excited for next year. We're together 24/7. We've never spent a night apart." One month later, Us confirmed that Hilton and the Leftovers alum called off their engagement. "I just realized after time it wasn't the right decision," Hilton said during an appearance on The Talk in November 2018. "But I wish him the best and one day I would love to get married and have children, but for right now I'm just focused on myself and my work." The House of Wax star embraced the single life for a while, telling Us in September 2019 that she still planned on becoming a mother despite not having a man by her side. "I think that having a family and children is another meaning of life. One day I would love that, but with my schedule, I just honestly don't have time for it right now," Hilton said at the time. "One day I will, and I'll be the best mom." The "Come Alive" singer didn't have to wait long to find her future husband. Hilton started dating Carter Reum in late 2019 and by February 2021, they were engaged. The couple tied the knot in November of that year. Scroll down to take a look back at all the famous men that Hilton has dated:  Hilton almost walked down the aisle with the model, who she was engaged to from 2002 to 2003. The two have reportedly remained friends and were spotted together in 2010 sparking rekindled romance rumors. "Paris has always loved Jason and cared about him deeply," E! News reported at the time. "But when they were together she was just a kid and not ready for such a commitment." Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  Hilton and the Sum 41 frontman briefly dated in 2003. Shutterstock  Hilton and Salomon are most famously linked due to a sex tape of the two that the poker player leaked in 2003. “I just felt so betrayed,” Hilton said of the scandal during an interview in 2011. “This was not some random guy; this was someone I was with for a few years.” Mega; Shutterstock  Hilton and the Backstreet Boys singer dated for seven months before calling it quits in July 2004. Carter opened up about their relationship in his 2013 autobiography. “Paris was the worst person in the world for me to hook up with,” he wrote. “[She] fed my worst impulses as far as partying.” J Lingo/Shutterstock  The pair — who shared a moniker — started dating in December 2004, and got engaged eight months later. They ultimately called off their impending nuptials in September 2005. E Charbonneau/Bei/Shutterstock  Following her breakup with Latsis, Hilton began seeing, Niarchos, the son of a billionare Greek shipping tycoon, who she dated on and off until ending things for good in March 2007. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  Hilton and the Desperate Housewives alum were spotted out together for months in 2007, sparking dating speculation. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The reality star and the Good Charlotte guitarist split in November 2008 after dating for nine months. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  Hilton and the Hills alum dated for more than a year before the socialite pulled the plug on their relationship in April 2010. "I am like so past that,” Hilton told Us Weekly one week after their split. “I don't even care. "I don't even remember that time in my life. I am over it!" Sipa/Shutterstock  The National Lampoon's Pledge This! actress and the nightlife entrepreneur split in June 2011 after a year of dating. “We're not together anymore," Hilton confirmed on a late night talk show at the time. "I love him and we remain really good friends ... I feel like the relationship ran its course and we'll see what happens." Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  The two sparked romance rumors in 2012 before it was reported that the DJ had dumped Hilton. “100 percent not accurate,” a rep for the reality star told Us. "Paris and Afrojack are best friends and love and support each other very much.” Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  Hilton and the Ibiza-born model were hot and heavy with the PDA during their nearly two-year-long relationship. Hilton seemingly confirmed the two had broken up in July 2014 after she was spotted kissing a mystery man in Malibu. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  The hotel heiress and businessman dated for one year before calling it quits on their relationship in April 2016. Shutterstock (2)  Hilton was briefly linked to the Entourage alum in 2017 when they were spotted hanging at her Malibu home. Araldo Di Crollalanza/Shutterstock  Hilton and the HBO star started dating in 2017. Zylka proposed to the Simple Life alum in January 2018 during a ski trip in Aspen, Colorado, and Hilton gushed over their relationship in an engagement announcement. “My best friend & soulmate,” she wrote at the time. “Perfect for me in every way.” Us Weekly confirmed that the couple called off their engagement in November 2018. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Scandal’s Columbus Short Charged After Domestic Violence Arrest Posted: 17 Feb 2022 12:41 PM PST  Former Scandal star Columbus Short has been charged with two misdemeanors following a recent arrest for alleged domestic violence. The Stomp the Yard star, 39, is facing one count of domestic violence and one count of child endangerment, because the alleged incident took place in front of a child, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly on Thursday, February 17. Short was arrested for felony domestic violence, though the prosecutors ultimately reduced the severity of his charges. The choreographer was taken into custody on February 2 after authorities responded to a call regarding a verbal altercation that had turned physical between Short and his wife, Aida Abramyan. The couple married in 2016 and share two sons. Short also has a daughter named Ayala, 10, whom he shares with ex-wife Tanee McCall. When police arrived at the couple’s Los Angeles home, the Cadillac Records actor claimed that Abramyan had punched him, per the docs. Authorities didn’t see any injuries or marks on Short’s face after inspection. However, they did notice a minor injury on his wife’s face, which led to Short’s arrest. The That’s So Raven alum denied the allegations of abuse on February 6 in a since-deleted post on Instagram. “Marriages are challenging but getting through it is the blessing!” he wrote at the time. “I AM not [an] abusive man nor am I on drugs but drinking alcohol makes my words unholy sometimes. My wife and I are working on our marriage.” Short left Scandal in April 2014 after being arrested on felony assault charges following a restaurant brawl that occurred one month earlier. At the time, he was also in the middle of a heated divorce with McCall and had been charged with misdemeanor spousal battery. "I must confirm my exit from a show I've called home for 3 years, with what is the most talented ensemble on television today,” Short said in a statement to Us amid the drama. “I have enjoyed every single minute of it. Everything must come to an end and unfortunately the time has come for Harrison Wright to exit the canvas. I wish nothing but the best for Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington and the rest of the cast, who have become like a second family to me in such a short amount of time.” In December 2014, Short revealed that his departure from Scandal was partially due to his struggle with addiction. “I'll be candid: I was struggling with drugs,” the This Christmas actor told Access Hollywood Live at the time. “I had a lot on my plate, and you know, I was using unhealthy ways to kind of self-medicate and deal with a lot of heavy duty stuff in my life.” Short credited Rhimes, 52, and his costars with helping him tackle his substance abuse issues, adding, “That was one of the real reasons [I left] – they just wanted me to get my stuff together. Sometimes the bottom has to be dropped out for you to really get it.” If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. |
| Kim Kardashian Officially Unfollows Kanye West Amid Pete Davidson Drama Posted: 17 Feb 2022 12:19 PM PST Actions speak louder than words? As Kanye West continues to voice his displeasure with Kim Kardashian‘s boyfriend, Pete Davidson, the reality star officially unfollowed her estranged husband on Instagram. The social media change seemingly happened on Thursday, February 17, and it leaves Kris Jenner as the sole Kardashian family member still keeping up with the rapper, 44. The unfollow news came one day after Davidson. 28, rejoined the social media platform following a nearly four-year hiatus. Shortly after the comedian’s return to the app, West called out Davidson for his past jokes about his mental health on Saturday Night Live. "HI SKETE YOU GOT ANYMORE MENTAL HEALTH JOKES FOR ME?," the Yeezy designer wrote via Instagram on Thursday, February 17, before later posting the clip from the 2018 "Weekend Update" appearance, in which Davidson said, “There's no shame in the medicine game. Being mentally ill is not an excuse to act like a jackass. I'm quoting my therapist, my mom, and my mailman." Davidson, who has been candid about his own mental health struggles, has not publicly responded to West. He currently only follows Kardashian, 41, and actor Sebastian Stan on Instagram. The tension between the twosome has raised eyebrows since the Meet Cute actor’s relationship with the Skims founder made headlines. Kardashian originally filed for divorce from the musician in February 2021 after almost seven years of marriage. Later that year, the beauty mogul moved on with the Guy Code alum after they worked together on SNL in October 2021. Shortly after the couple sparked romance rumors, West claimed that he never received any divorce papers from his ex. "SNL making my wife say 'I divorced him' on TV because they just wanted to get that bar off, and I never have seen the papers. We're not even divorced," he said during an appearance on Revolt's "Drink Champs" podcast in November 2021. "So how we — because [it's] no joke to me, my kids want their parents to stay together. I want their parents — I want us to be together." The Illinois native later stated that the New York native would "never" meet his children. “HOLD YOUR SPOUSE CLOSE MAKE SURE THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE AND APPRECIATE THEM BECAUSE THERES A SKETE LURKING IN EVERY DIRTY ASS ALLEY WAITING TO HELP DESTROY YOUR FAMILY AND WALK AROUND IN CALVIN KLEINS AROUND YOUR CHILDREN,” West, who shares North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2, with Kardashian, wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post on Sunday, February 13. The songwriter also shared alleged screenshots of texts from Kardashian about his social media behavior. “U are creating a dangerous and scary environment and someone will hurt Pete and this will all be your fault,” one message from the California native read on Monday, February 14, to which West allegedly responded, “I will always do everything to protect you and our family forever. And I listened to you and told everyone to make sure nothing physical happens to Skete.”  West apologized for his posts and deleted the screenshots one day later. “I’ve learned that using all caps makes people feel like I’m screaming at them. I’m working on my communication,” he wrote on Tuesday, February 15. “I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilizers and community leaders. Thank everybody for supporting me.” He continued: “I know sharing screen shots was jarring and came off as harassing Kim. I take accountability. I’m still learning in real time. I don’t have all the answers. To be good leader is to be a good listener.” Amid the drama, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Davidson was choosing to stay “far away” from West, saying, “He’s not afraid of him — he just doesn’t want to get involved in the divorce drama.” Kardashian, for her part, recently reflected on her decision to not discuss private matters about West in order to protect her children. "You could be so hurt or angry at your ex, but I think in front of the kids, it always has to be 'Your dad's the best.’ Make sure you are your coparent's biggest cheerleader, no matter what you're personally going through," she shared in her March cover story for Vogue, published on February 9. |
| Has Candace Cameron Bure’s Faith Been Tested After Bob Saget’s Death? Posted: 17 Feb 2022 11:42 AM PST Getting stronger. Candace Cameron Bure opened up about how her faith has shifted following the death of longtime friend Bob Saget. "I don’t question my faith," the 45-year-old actress exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, February 16, while promoting her new Aurora Teagarden Mysteries movie on Hallmark. "I believe with all of my heart that God knows everything that’s happening and there’s nothing that catches him by surprise. He doesn’t make mistakes." The actress — who starred alongside Saget on both Full House (from 1987 to 1995) and Fuller House (from 2016 to 2020) before his death at age 65 in January — noted that his passing did leave her searching for answers. "Of course, I’m gonna have a lot of questions when I get to talk to God face-to-face one day," the California native said. "It always makes me cling closer to God. … I mean, I love God in the good times, but I’m so grateful that he’s there in the difficult times." The A Shoe Addict's Christmas star added: "Because the Bible says, God loves and brings comfort to those who are brokenhearted. He’s close to those who are brokenhearted. And I definitely feel his presence in those times and that’s comforting." News broke on January 9 that the former America's Funniest Home Videos host was found dead in his Florida hotel room. Earlier this month, Florida's Orange County Medical Examiner announced that the Saget's death was likely caused by an accidental fall. Shortly after his passing, Cameron Bure paid tribute to her TV dad. (Saget played Danny Tanner on the Full House, while the Puppy Love actress portrayed his eldest daughter, D.J. Tanner.) "Oh, Bob. Why'd you have to leave us so soon?" she wrote via Instagram last month. "We are all family, but you were the glue. The sticky, messy, squishy, sweet, lovable glue." The Christmas Contest star exclusively told Us on Wednesday that she is "doing OK" one month after the loss. "Every day it feels a little bit better, but then it’ll hit you out of nowhere," she explained. The Candace Cameron Bure Clothing founder revealed that she is going to miss Saget's companionship the most, saying, "His friendship was so wonderful and he was such a caring person and a fun person to be around." Cameron Bure called the Philadelphia native "loving and kind," and someone who was readily available to his close circle of friends. "Bob was always there. I will really greatly miss his friendship and the laughs and the hugs," she added. The If I Only Had Christmas actress noted that she's grown "closer" to Saget's wife, Kelly Rizzo, while they both grieve. "We are all there for her and she’s taken it one day at a time," Cameron Bure told Us. "But she’s a strong, strong woman. And her faith is strong as well." In addition to leaning on her friends and family following Saget's death, Cameron Bure has been focused on the latest installment of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries. The new film, subtitled Haunted by Murder, also stars her daughter, Natasha Bure, as the younger version of her character, Aurora. "I loved every minute of it. It was so much fun," she said of working with her 23-year-old daughter. "But, you know, Natasha made it very clear, several years ago, that she was [planning her own route, saying], 'Mom, I really wanna to forge my own career and I wanna do it all on my own.'" Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Sunday, February 20, at 9 p.m. ET. With reporting by Christina Garibaldi |
| Tom Holland and Zendaya Hold Hands During Rare New York City Outing Posted: 17 Feb 2022 11:09 AM PST From friends to lovers. Zendaya and Tom Holland have their romance hush-hush, but fans know that the two have a long history. The actors met while working on Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016 and romance rumors quickly followed. However, there wasn’t a direct confirmation of them dating until July 2021, when they were spotted kissing. At the time, the Cherry star and the Disney Channel alum were seen packing on the PDA in Holland’s car, in photographs obtained by Page Six. The two shared a smooch and made funny faces at each other in an Audi sports car in Los Angeles. Shortly after the pics confirmed what had been suspected for years, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the pair were completely unaware of the photographer snapping away and prefer to fly under the radar. "They're both not one to make their relationship public," another source told Us earlier this month. "They're private when it comes to dating, so any photos that have come out would've just been them going about their business and not knowing photographers were around." Later that month, a third insider exclusively revealed that the Marvel stars' friendship created a strong foundation for their romantic relationship. "Zendaya and Tom started off as really great friends and stayed that way for a long while before things turned romantic,” the source revealed, adding that the Emmy winner and the Avengers: Endgame actor “work really well together because he makes her laugh and she really helps guide him through the world of celebrity.” Holland found fame as soon as he debuted as the web slinging superhero in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. Though Zendaya joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe after her beau, she entered the limelight years earlier while starring on Disney Channel hits, including Shake It Up and KC Undercover. The duo “challenge each other and balance each other out,” the third source told Us in July 2021. It isn’t clear exactly how long the couple have been dating due to the on-again, off-again nature of their relationship. While they were first linked in 2017, they’ve both had other relationships since then. Zendaya dated Euphoria costar Jacob Elordi in 2020, while Holland was rumored to be dating family friend Olivia Bolton from 2019 to 2020. He later sparked romance rumors with Nadia Parkes when he posted a photo of the actress to Instagram. Scroll down to take a look back at Holland and Zendaya’s romance:  Spider-Man: Homecoming started filming in June 2016, though Zendaya was officially cast three months prior. The pair met some time during this period with Zendaya making her first appearance on Holland's Instagram in July 2016. Courtesy Tom Holland/Instagram  Tom called Zendaya his "mate" as they graced the front of The Hollywood Reporter together, marking the Brit's first-ever cover shoot. "Over the moon with my first cover. So grateful that I got to share it with the one and only @zendaya," he captioned the photo at the time. "Thanks mate for helping me out 👊🏻." Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Lip Sync Battle aired the now-iconic episode featuring Holland and Zendaya. The California girl serenaded her British beau with Erykah Badu's "Tyrone" and Bruno Mars' "24K Magic." Holland performed Nelly's "Ride Wit Me," but fans might not remember those as well as the final song. The Onward star's "Singin' in the Rain"/"Umbrella" mashup went on to become a classic viral hit as the episode highlighted their playful friendship. Courtesy Lip Sync Battle/YouTube(2)  Spider-Man: Homecoming hits theaters, showing Zendaya as a cool loner named Michelle while Holland's Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man. By the end of the film, Michelle tells Peter that her friends call her "MJ," which Spidey fans know means they're love interests. Shutterstock  Romance rumors swirled around the duo, but the "Rewrite the Stars" singer denied the speculation. "It happens all the time, and of course we expected it," she told Entertainment Tonight in August 2017. "I mean, it comes with the territory. It comes with the job, so it’s all good." She told Variety that month that the Billy Elliot star was "literally one of my best friends.” Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Holland and Zendaya enjoyed dinner in New York City with her parents, mom Claire Stoermer and dad Kazembe Ajamu Coleman. “Tom has met Zendaya’s family and they love him,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “They are still seeing each other. It’s been about a year.” AP/Shutterstock  The two kept a low profile as they filmed their second Spider-Man movie throughout Europe. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Peter and MJ got together in Spider-Man: Far From Home, sharing their first onscreen kiss. Odette Martin/Shutterstock  Zendaya spotted kissing Elordi in New York City in February 2020, but he was confirmed to be dating Kaia Gerber seven months later. Meanwhile, Holland was linked to Bolton from 2019 until they split in April 2020. MEGA  Holland sparked relationship rumors with Parkes after posting a snap via Instagram in July 2020. The former couple reportedly moved in together during the pandemic. Courtesy Tom Holland/Instagram  Holland accidentally gave Zendaya's Instagram handle a cheeky placement in a social media upload, which sparked romance rumors again. “You mean, because I tagged Zendaya over my groin in an Instagram post?” Holland quipped to British GQ when asked about relationship speculation. “That was so funny; it was obviously a mistake," he explained. "But in all seriousness, it is also incredibly frustrating. It’s very nerve-racking. It means that if you are dating someone, you have to be really conscious of their feelings, because if something does happen between the two of you, it’s not just happening between the two of you, it’s happening in front of the entire world. And it can be very complicated. It’s one of the things I worry about most, of all the things in my career.” Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The pair were spotted kissing in a car in Los Angeles, finally offering fans visual confirmation that their romance is not just a rumor. Shutterstock(2)  After the PDA photos went public, the Malcolm & Marie star and Holland went to their friend Josh Florez’s wedding together in Simi Valley, California. Photos and videos appeared on social media showing the couple enjoying themselves while dancing and chatting with other guests. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer was released — and fans saw the couple sharing some sweet moments. It looks like Peter and MJ are closer than ever, so the Tomdaya fans will likely be in for a treat. Courtesy Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTube  Holland was in England while Zendaya celebrated her 25th birthday in California, but he shared a sweet tribute for her to wake up to. “My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when your [sic] up xxx,” he captioned a mirror selfie they took on the set of a Spider-Man film. Five hours after Holland's initial post, his girlfriend commented, "Calling now♥️." Courtesy of Tom Holland/Instagram  Holland shared his support for Zendaya's new film, Dune, by sharing a photo of her on the red carpet at the London premiere. He simply captioned the black and white snap, "Dune 😍." Zendaya liked the Instagram photo and commented with a pleading eyes emoji. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  The Uncharted star paid tribute to his girlfriend via Instagram after she received the honor of Fashion Icon at the 2021 CFDA Awards. “Naaa stop it 😍,” he wrote. “An incredible achievement for the most incredible person.” Shutterstock (2)  While he didn't mention his flame by name, Holland told Total Film he felt “very happy and in love,” explaining that he prefers to keep his private life out of the spotlight. He even hinted that he's considered a future outside of Hollywood. "I might go and be a carpenter for two years, and take a big break, and come back,” he told the magazine. “Or I might not come back. I might go away and get married and have kids, and just disappear for the rest of my life,” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  The Dune actress shared her beau’s GQ cover via Instagram Story on November 17 alongside a heart eyes emoji. Sharif Hamza/GQ  While discussing their joint Spider-Man: No Way Home film, the Disney Channel alum revealed what it was like filming the project’s action stunts together despite their height differences. “There’s a particular stunt where Spider-Man swings us on top of a bridge and he places me there [before] we eventually jump off of, so he’s supposed to gently rest MJ on the bridge and walk away,” Zendaya explained during an appearance on the Graham Norton Show. “Because of our height difference, I would land before him [and] my feet obviously hit the ground before he does.” Holland, for his part, chimed in before the pair demonstrated their stuntwork: “So Zendaya would land, and I'm the superhero, I'm supposed to look cool. And I would land and my feet would swing from underneath me and then she would catch me.” Courtesy The Graham Norton Show/YouTube  The two briefly held hands as they shared a smile during a London photocall for Spider-Man: No Way Home on Sunday, December 5. Shutterstock  During an interview with the Associated Press, Holland referred to Zendaya as "beautiful" while he reflected on the way her "companionship" helped him on his fame journey. “Like two friends coming together, like, experiencing this world, going through the same problems at the same time, having a shoulder to cry on,” he shared while promoting their joint Marvel project. “It has been a huge thing for the pair of us and with Jacob [Batalon] as well. We really are a family. And you know, becoming famous at the age of 19, but this is a different kind of famous. There’s not a corner of the world that Spider-Man hasn’t touched so it’s a lot to take in so it’s really nice for me to have a family to share that with.” F Thomson/Shutterstock  Holland and Zendaya’s Christmas plans don’t include cooking a meal together. Both told Heart radio that they believe they would make the better holiday meal than the other. Zendaya admitted that they are a “bit controlling” in the kitchen, which is why they can never work together on a dish. “I like to do it my way,” the Smallfoot actress said. “He likes to do it his way so it’s better if just one of us does it.” Holland noted that his lady love has a rather dangerous streak when it comes to chopping onions. “Every time she cooks, [she] comes millimeters from not chopping her fingers off, [but] her hand off,” he joked. Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock  Zendaya wore a custom webbed Valentino dress to the Spider-Man: No Way Home red carpet premiere in Los Angeles, and boyfriend Tom Holland posed by her side in a dark, custom Prada suit. The complementary looks were styled by Law Roach, who had both stars wear Christian Louboutin shoes. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Zendaya shared a sweet message to her superhero sweetheart one day before Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters. “My Spider-Man, I’m so proud of you,” she wrote via Instagram alongside a throwback photo of her beau in a Spider-Man costume. “Some things never change and good thing ♥️.” J Maidment/Columbia/Marvel/Kobal/Shutterstock  An insider exclusively told Us that the pair "are in the best place they could be right now" after going public with their relationship — a move that "made them even more strong and confident in their relationship." The source added, "They are still in the new love phase and want to spend every moment together, which works out great because they’ve been doing so much shooting, traveling and press together. He adores her and she thinks he is so smart and funny. They seem to be in it for the long haul together, all their friends love them together." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Holland was asked if he'd be interested in hosting the Oscars one day. While he said he's extremely busy at the moment, "it would be a lot of fun" if he had that opportunity. "By myself would be great, and with someone I love would be even better. I think a shared experience is always better than a solo experience," he noted, before addressing whether Zendaya would join. "I could run it by her. But as for her answer, I’m not too sure." AP/Shutterstock  “He keeps talking about it. Maybe we can get him in the background of a shot eventually, but he definitely came by [to the set],” the KC Undercover alum told Access Hollywood after her beau previously expressed his desire to appear in an upcoming episode of her acclaimed HBO series. "Listen, we need all the support we can get this season." After the interviewer shared a throwback pic of Holland, Zendaya gushed, "I know, that face." VICKIE FLORES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Zendaya was spotted in London visiting her beau and his family. The couple were seen with Holland's mom, Nikki Holland, and brothers Sam Holland and Harry Holland at the West End play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Luca Piergiovanni/EPA/Shutterstock |
| Robert Pattinson Gushes Over GF Suki's Reaction to 'The Batman' Posted: 17 Feb 2022 10:57 AM PST  Moved to tears! Robert Pattinson revealed girlfriend Suki Waterhouse's sweet response to seeing him on the big screen in The Batman for the first time. "It was really her reaction that kind of changed the entire thing [for me], because I’m pretty sure she’s not normally into watching superhero movies,” the actor, 35, recalled on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, February 16. “And just seeing that it was capturing her attention the entire time and then she held my hand and touched it [to her face] and I could feel a little tear. And I was like, ‘No way!'” After some prodding by the late-night host, the Twilight star joked that the 30-year-old model's positive response didn't end there. “And then after the movie [was over], was she just all over you?" Kimmel asked. "Super sexed up from Batman?” “I mean …," Pattinson replied, blushing and laughing. "Yeah!" As for the star's own reaction to his performance in The Batman, the Harry Potter alum told the comedian that he was "absolutely terrified" to see himself as the iconic superhero, confessing, "I haven't been this scared to release a movie in such a long time." In fact, the British actor joked that in order to have a positive response to watching his "own stuff," he has to consume "enormous amount of sugar and caffeine" and do a solid workout beforehand so that he can have "the perfect balance of serotonin."  To help him prepare for the role (and the fight sequences), Pattinson revealed that he wanted to see how an actual bat attacks too. "There was this one video on Planet Earth of the technique of a vampire bat with a chicken in a cage," the Remember Me lead recalled. "And how it fights the chicken was it flaps around the cage for like an hour … until the chicken has been scared for so long it falls asleep." As for how the animal eventually charges? "The bat sneaks into the cage — and then bites [the chicken] on its anus," the Water for Elephants star laughed. (Considering Waterhouse is a "brown belt in karate," she told Us Weekly in May 2021, perhaps she gave her boyfriend some more helpful pointers.) Pattinson and Waterhouse — who have been on and off since July 2018 — are known for keeping their relationship as private as possible. But the moments they do show in public are significant. In June 2019, a source told Us that the runway star FaceTimed her beau right before the Moschino 2020 Resort Womenswear/Spring Menswear Runway Show. The pair "seemed very happy and in love" while video-chatting, the insider revealed at the time, adding that the A-list partners "both seem very into each other." Prior to dating each other, Pattinson famously dated his Twilight costar Kristen Stewart for years, followed by a serious relationship with FKA Twigs, which ended in 2017. For her part, Waterhouse has also been in a string of high-profile relationships, including with Bradley Cooper from 2013 to 2015 and Diego Luna from 2016 to 2017. The Batman hits theaters March 4. |
| Kanye West Slams Pete Davidson for Mocking Him in Resurfaced 'SNL' Episode Posted: 17 Feb 2022 10:46 AM PST  The drama continues. Kanye West was quick to slam Pete Davidson (again) shortly after the Saturday Night Live star made his return to Instagram. "HI SKETE YOU GOT ANYMORE MENTAL HEALTH JOKES FOR ME?," the Illinois native, 44, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, February 17, using his nickname for Davidson, 28, instead of his given name. Alongside his shady caption, West included a screenshot from Davidson's SNL appearance in which he discussed the rapper's mental health struggles. "You know how wrong about politics you have to be for, like, me to notice?" the King of Staten Island star previously said during a September 2018 "Weekend Update" appearance, slamming West's pro-Donald Trump remarks during his musical performance one week earlier. "You know how annoying that is? Like, Kanye is a genius but, like, a musical genius. … Kanye, I know you're like 'Yo, this is the real me, I'm off the meds,' but take [them]. There's no shade in the medicine game." Davidson, who donned a "Make Kanye 2006 Again" cap during the segment, continued at the time: "Being mentally ill is not an excuse to act like a jackass. I'm quoting my therapist, my mom, and my mailman."  West's recent comments came hours after Davidson rejoined Instagram after a nearly four-year hiatus. While the comedian — who began dating West's estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, in October 2021 — has yet to post anything on his new page, he already follows the Skims mogul, 41, and actor Sebastian Stan. West, for his part, also gave Davidson's page a follow. Earlier this month, the Yeezy designer initially made headlines after publicly dissing Davidson in a series of now-deleted Instagram posts. "HOLD YOUR SPOUSE CLOSE MAKE SURE THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE AND APPRECIATE THEM BECAUSE THERES A SKETE LURKING IN EVERY DIRTY ASS ALLEY WAITING TO HELP DESTROY YOUR FAMILY AND WALK AROUND IN CALVIN KLEINS AROUND YOUR CHILDREN," West wrote on Sunday, February 13, alleging that Davidson would "never meet" his four children. (West and the Selfish author share children North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2.) Hours earlier, he added: "IF YOU SEE SKETE IN REAL LIFE SCREAM AT YHE LOOSER AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS AND SAY KIMYE FOREVER Amid the social media feud, Kardashian has allegedly pleaded to keep their relationship civil while the Dirt actor has taken a "mature route."  "Pete is staying far away from Kanye," a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this week. "He's not afraid of him — he just doesn't want to get involved in the divorce drama." The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum filed for divorce from the rapper in February 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage. Despite moving on with Davidson, the beauty mogul hoped she and West could amicably coparent their children together, even describing herself as West's "biggest cheerleader" in a March 2022 Vogue profile. "You could be so hurt or angry at your ex, but I think in front of the kids, it always has to be 'Your dad's the best.' No matter what you're personally going through," the KKW Beauty entrepreneur told the outlet. "For so long, I did what made other people happy and I think in the last two years I decided, I'm going to make myself happy. And that feels really good. … I think it's important to be honest with yourself about what really makes you happy. I've chosen myself. I think it's OK to choose you." |
| Jake Gyllenhaal Feels 'So at Ease' With GF Jeanne Cadieu: 'We're Family' Posted: 17 Feb 2022 10:25 AM PST A low-key kind of love! Jake Gyllenhaal and Jeanne Cadieu have kept their romance on the down-low — but they still seem to be going strong. Us Weekly confirmed the duo’s relationship in December 2018 after they were spotted traveling together in London and Greece that summer. While their 16-year age difference may have caused a stir among some fans, the pair weren’t fazed. “Jeanne is very mature for her age. She’s quirky, smart and loves history, reading; she’s a really great and well-rounded person,” a source explained. “She and Jake really took things slow, but are now pretty serious.” The private couple have only made a handful of public appearances together — and have kept their romance largely off of social media. Before falling for the French model, Gyllenhaal gave some insight into his approach toward dating in the spotlight. “I think when you’re in a relationship, you are constantly scrutinized, your friends are scrutinized, but … I would love to not talk about my personal life,” he said in a 2017 interview with The Guardian. Over the years, the Brokeback Mountain star has sparked his fair share of high-profile relationships. He was linked to Reese Witherspoon and Kirsten Dunst, before dating Taylor Swift for three months in 2010. The whirlwind romance was allegedly the inspiration for the Grammy winner’s fourth record, Red, and its devastating breakup track “All Too Well.” Though the Southpaw star tends to keep his love life under wraps, he’s frequently spoken out about his desire to start a family someday. “I’m not someone who has ever existed in a space where I’ve really known what’s coming next. But you do have to be open to it,” he told British Vogue in May 2020. At the time, Gyllenhaal didn’t mention his girlfriend by name, but he explained that he’d “lightened up” over the course of his Hollywood career. “I’m interested in my life, even more so than my work. I’ve reached a point in my career where I feel hungry in a different way. I’ve seen how much of my life I've neglected as a result of being committed to that work and that idea,” the October Sky actor added. “[I’m] seeing life as something that is, you know, fleeting, and the world being as it is now.” Three years prior, the Broadway performer gushed over his nieces, Ramona and Gloria, who his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, shares with husband Peter Sarsgaard. “My sister has raised two extraordinary daughters,” Jake told Us exclusively in September 2017. “They are so well-behaved and they are so thoughtful and so observant of the world around them. I’m so proud of not only them but my sister as a mother. When they come to me, I get two great girls, [but] at the end of the day there are times where it’s not bad to hand them back.” At the time, the Nocturnal Animals actor said he loved his role as the girls’ “fun uncle,” adding, “When I'm with them, all I can think about is what incredible work my sister has put in and what a good mother she is with all the things she has on her plate already. With her extraordinary talent and everything she does there, it says a lot about her and it says a lot about her husband. Fully devoted to their family.” Scroll down to see Jake and the Columbia student’s relationship timeline:  Us confirmed the pair's romance several months after they were spotted together in Europe in July 2018. "She and Jake really took things slow, but are now pretty serious," an insider noted at the time, when Cadieu was just 22. Shutterstock (2)  When the Spider-Man: Far From Home star marked the opening night of the Tony-nominated play Sea Wall/A Life, Cadieu was spotted walking the red carpet. The couple later attended an afterparty together following the performance. Shutterstock (2)  The Oscar nominee made a rare comment about his love life while speaking with British Vogue, admitting he'd "lightened up" in the past few years. "I've turned to my family, I've turned to my friends and I've turned to love. I'm a little less interested in the work, I would say, and more interested in that," he said at the time, adding that he'd "definitely" want to be a dad someday. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Jeanne Cadieu/Instagram  The couple walked hand in hand through Manhattan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Shutterstock; Courtesy of Jeanne Cadieu/Instagram  Cadieu and her beau posed separately on the red carpet at the 74th annual Tony Awards in New York City. The California native was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Sea Wall/A Life, but lost to The Inheritance's Andrew Burnap. Two days later, the couple made their red carpet debut at the New York Film Festival. The two attended the NYFF premiere of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, The Lost Daughter, on September 28. The pair posed for photos, their arms wrapped around one another, and later joined The Guilty actor’s older sister and her husband, Peter Sarsgaard, for a few group shots. Gyllenhaal was there to support his sister and “was happy to have his girlfriend by his side,” an eyewitness exclusively told Us. "They looked cozy together. He wrapped his arm around her for photo opps. She seems to get along with Maggie and Peter well like she's already part of the family." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  A week after making their red carpet debut, Gyllenhaal opened up to Howard Stern about marriage. “All I want is to be a good husband and a father. ... That really is what I want," he told the radio talk show host on October 4. "And now that I have fulfilled a lot of things in my career that I feel comfortable with, I can safely say that. I don't know if I could have said that before." The Donnie Darko star, who has kept his relationship with Cadieu out of the public eye for years, told Stern he wouldn’t give any details regarding the possibility of an engagement in his future. "There's only so far I'll go as, you know, in talking about it," he said. "I love her so much. She's such a good person.” His girlfriend of three years doesn’t care much for the spotlight, “and so that's part of the reason why I just adore her,” the Zodiac actor said. “And not at all the main reason but, you know, one of them.” Shutterstock (2)  While Gyllenhaal trended for days after ex Swift dropped the 10-minute version of “All Too Well” on her rereleased Red album, Cadieu didn’t publicly react to fans resurfacing her beau’s 2010 whirlwind romance with the singer. A source told Us that Gyllenhaal, meanwhile, was in a “good mood” when he stepped out for the first time amid the headlines at the 11th Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards. Shutterstock (2) |
| New Year, New Her! Kelly Clarkson Files to Legally Change Her Name Posted: 17 Feb 2022 10:21 AM PST A new start. Kelly Clarkson has filed to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne amid her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. The Texas native, 39, wrote in court documents filed on Monday, February 14, and obtained by Us Weekly that she had “a desire” to go by her first and middle names because “my new name more fully reflects who I am.” A hearing regarding the petition is set for March 28. Us confirmed in June 2020 that the American Idol winner filed for divorce from Blackstock, 45, after nearly seven years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.” While the pair ironed out the details regarding ownership of their Montana ranch, the American Idol winner was legally declared single in September 2021. Last month, Clarkson agreed to give her estranged husband a 5.12 percent share of the property, which amounts to $908,800. The Kelly Clarkson Show host was previously ordered to pay $150,000 per month in spousal support and an additional $45,601 per month to "benefit" their children. The estranged couple share daughter River, 7, and son Remington, 5. Before calling it quits, the Voice coach was also the stepmother of the music manager’s kids with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth: Savannah, 19, and Seth, 14. “We have a lot of help as far as therapists or child psychologists because we want to do it right,” the "Because of You" singer told Extra in October 2020 about her desire to make her split from Blackstock as easy as possible on their kids. “Everyone's sad and it's OK to be sad.” The duo currently share joint physical and legal custody of River and Remington but learning to amicably coparent has been difficult for Clarkson. “It's tough. … I know with me and Brandon, it's just a difficult thing because we're in different places, and it's like, we both agree on the main things, but it's a hard thing when you're not together all the time, for me personally,” she explained on her talk show in February 2021. She continued: “As long as you make sure it's about the children and their best interests, then we're both on board.” The “Since U Been Gone” musician has also been candid about adjusting to life as a single mother, confessing during the Tuesday, February 15, episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show that quarantining with her children has “broken” her. “Sometimes women don't rise. Sometimes we fall,” Clarkson jokingly told guest host Taraji P. Henson while calling into the show in her pajamas. “I thought we were done with quarantining, and I'm so tired. I broke a nail. I'm so broken. This is me broken. My almond milk just expired. America, this is what I look like. You're welcome.” |
| Sister Wives' Christine Brown and Kody Brown's Ups and Downs Over the Years Posted: 17 Feb 2022 10:06 AM PST When five become four. Christine Brown‘s announcement that she and her husband, Kody Brown, split for good came as a shock to viewers who have followed the family on Sister Wives since 2010. The TLC personality announced the news via Instagram in November 2021, shortly before the TLC show’s season 16 premiere. “After more than 25 years together, Kody and I have grown apart and I have made the difficult decision to leave,” she wrote at the time. “We will continue to be a strong presence in each other’s lives as we parent our beautiful children and support our wonderful family.” The duo, who tied the knot in March 1994, share six children: daughters Aspyn (born March 1995), Mykelti (born June 1996), Gwendlyn (born October 2001), Ysabel (born June 2003) and Truely (born April 2010) and son Paedon (born August 1998). During the Sister Wives series premiere in September 2010, Christine, who was raised in a polygamous family, said she decided at age 19 that she wanted to be part of a plural marriage. “I honestly wanted sister wives more than a husband for a good time of my life,” she said at the time. “I want the whole family. I didn’t just want Kody. No, I wanted everything.” As soon as she realized that she wanted to be part of a polygamous family, she also knew that she wanted to be someone’s third wife — not their first or second. “They actually say if you’re having problems, like, when you have two wives … marry a third because they’ll even it out,” she said during one confessional scene. “I never wanted to be a first at all because I didn’t want to be married to a guy by myself. And then I didn’t want to be a second because I felt like they were a little wedge in the relationship, and I didn’t want to be the wedge. I only ever wanted to be the third because it sounded the easiest.” Though Christine was happy to be Kody’s third wife, she initially struggled with the addition of the fourth, Robyn Brown, who wed Kody in May 2010. He has also been married to Meri Brown since April 1990 and to Janelle Brown since January 1993. “[Robyn] lives, like, five hours away,” Christine said during season 1 when Kody was still courting his future fourth wife. “There [were] a couple times where I’m like, ‘You really can’t go. You can’t leave me, and you can’t leave your family. You are replacing your family with Robyn and her kids.’ It was hard, and at the same point I realized that it needed to happen, but it didn’t necessarily make it easier.” Keep scrolling for look back at Christine and Kody’s ups and downs over the years:  Christine became Kody's third wife when she was 21 years old. Two months after the wedding, Janelle gave birth to the family's first child, Logan. Courtesy Christine Brown/Instagram  Christine's first child, daughter Aspyn, arrived one year after she married Kody. Aspyn married Mitch Thompson in June 2018. Courtesy Christine Brown/Instagram  Kody and Christine welcomed their second daughter, Mykelti. In December 2016, Mykelti wed Tony Padron in a ceremony held in Utah. Courtesy Mykelti Brown/Instagram  Christine's first son, Paedon, became the eighth child in the family (her third). Courtesy Paedon Brown/Instagram  Kody and Christine welcomed Gwendlyn, their third daughter and fourth child together. Courtesy Gwendlyn Brown/Instagram  Ysabel, the couple's fifth child, arrived nearly two years after Gwendlyn. Courtesy Christine Brown/Instagram  The duo welcomed their sixth child, daughter Truely. The birth was documented on season 1 of Sister Wives. Courtesy Christine Brown/Instagram  Kody married his fourth wife, Robyn, making her the first new wife in the family in 16 years. "I don't wanna be a boat rocker, and I don't like my boat rocked," Christine said of the impending marriage during the Sister Wives series premiere. "I'm a little hesitant to accept another wife. But if it happens, then she just has to be absolutely amazing. Otherwise, it might be a little difficult." Puddle Monkey Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock  Sister Wives premiered on TLC and instantly became a hit. Some viewers worried that the family's openness might lead to criminal proceedings given that polygamy was (and still is) illegal in Utah, but no charges were ever filed again Kody and his wives. They did sue the state of Utah in 2011 to challenge the state's ban on plural marriage, but the case was later dismissed by the U.S. Court of Appeals in 2016. Puddle Monkey Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock  Kody told Us Weekly in February 2021 that the family dynamic was getting "weird," but one month later, Christine said she preferred their plural marriage to a monogamous one. "It’s so out there and beyond my understanding to have a guy around every night,” she told Us. “I felt, like, it would cramp my style a lot because I’ve never had that as soon as Kody and I married. I was the third wife. And so, I really liked the independence that I have and I love the freedom that I have. I love that I can just have those evenings where I’m wearing the grossest most comfortable clothes ever and I’m just, you know, curled up on the couch with the girls, eating popcorn and playing games or something. … I feel bad whenever I say things like that — really bad.” In the same interview, however, she admitted that she sometimes felt like she wasn't "an equal partner in this whole relationship" with Kody and the other wives. "The thing that I struggled with most is when I feel like I don’t have a say or when I feel like I’m not as important or things like that,” she told Us. “Anytime we’ve had major decisions, I go through a time where I’m like, ‘Does my opinion really even matter here?’ That’s when we struggle the most … is when I feel like I don’t really have a say or I don’t really have an opinion.” Puddle Monkey Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock  Christine became a grandma for the first time when Mykelti gave birth to daughter Avalon. (Kody was already a grandpa of two thanks to Janelle's eldest daughter, Madison.) Courtesy Mykelti Brown/Instagram  During the season 15 finale, Christine shocked her fellow wives by saying that she wanted to move back to Utah. The family had relocated to Arizona in 2018. "We’ve had a rough relationship for a couple of years," Christine said of her husband during an earlier episode. In the finale, she admitted that she wasn't sure she could continue her relationship with Kody. “Meri, I can’t do marriage with Kody anymore,” she said. “I don’t want to. … It’s not enough.” During a confessional interview, she explained that she never got comfortable in Arizona. “I agreed to move to Flagstaff, and I followed Kody here, but it’s been a struggle the whole time," she explained. "I’m tired of feeling like I don’t matter, I’m tired of not having his support when I really need it. I’m just tired. I need a partnership. I need something different than this." Puddle Monkey Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock  Us confirmed that Christine sold her home in Arizona. When she signed the house over to the new owner, she listed her address as being in Utah. Courtesy Christine Brown/Instagram  After Christine announced her split from Kody, the Brown family patriarch confirmed the news via Instagram. "Christine's decision to leave comes with a great deal of sadness," he wrote. "We enjoyed many years together and I have a large amount of respect and admiration for her. Although we are moving forward on different paths, we will always remain committed parents." Courtesy Christine Brown/Instagram  During an episode of the TLC series filmed before their split, Christine appeared to reach her breaking point and turned to Meri for comfort. "You didn't put 30 years into this — 25, 28, wherever you are — to walk away," Meri said after Christine told her she "can't do marriage with Kody anymore." In a confessional, Christine admitted, "Marriage is hard, but I never wanted the kind of marriage that I have now. I never wanted to be estranged and have extremely limited physical contact — not even hand holding. It's sad. My marriage to Kody is sad." Puddle Monkey Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock(2)  The pair butted heads during a December episode of Sister Wives when Kody chose to stay home as Christine and daughter Ysabel traveled to New Jersey so the teen could undergo scoliosis surgery. "Ysabel's really hurt that Kody's not here. She's really hurt," Christine said during the December 13 episode. Ysabel later added of her dad, "I think his priorities are a little screwed up. And l don't want to disrespect him because he is my dad and I understand, I do. I do understand why he's doing it, it's just really frustrating and really, really hard." Courtesy Kody Brown/Instagram; Courtesy Christine Brown/Instagram  During an emotional Sister Wives episode, Christine packed up Kody's belongings after he said he wasn't "interested" in being "intimate" with her anymore. "What did I do so wrong? I always wanted [a] romantic marriage and it's been so hard for so long," she said to the cameras. "I feel like I don't have a choice but to throw his stuff out because I can't — it's too heartbreaking to be around his stuff and it's too heartbreaking to be around him and watch him with Robyn and Janelle and the kids." Courtesy of Christine Brown/Instagram; Shutterstock  “HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!” Christine wrote via Instagram alongside a smiling solo snap on her first V-Day without Kody. “Take a break from this crazy world and focus on family today! #valentines #valentinesday #focus.” Courtesy of Christine Brown/Instagram  “Kody and I are divorced,” Christine said during part three of the Sister Wives: One on One tell-all special. “We’re completely separate. We’re just gonna be friends, eventually. I just realized I had to make a decision for my heart, and my heart was done being broken. And it felt, well, freeing.” Kody also confirmed during the tell-all that the two were totally done. “Christine’s moved; she’s left. We are no longer married,” he explained. “I love her, and I don’t know what to do ‘cause I’ve got the grief but I’m still angry. I’ll take the grief right now for a little while just to be out of the anger phase, and then [I’m] just moving on. [I] just [want to] have a good life and find happiness.” Christine Brown |
| Wendy Williams Shares Health Update Amid Struggles: 'Going Back Stronger' Posted: 17 Feb 2022 10:04 AM PST How she doin'? Through the years, Wendy Williams has made headlines for much more than just her brutally honest opinions and on-air spats with her A-list interviewees. The talk show host, who was once dubbed "New York's Shock Jockette" during her radio days, has found herself face-to-face with numerous health and personal struggles. She was addicted to cocaine for a decade in the beginning of her career, and more recently has battled Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism and other physical ailments. Williams' marriage has also been a hot topic (no pun intended). For years, she has weathered allegations that her now-ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, was living a double life and had been unfaithful to her. After the TV producer welcomed a baby with another woman in March 2019, Williams finally pulled the plug on their 21-year marriage. The former couple finalized their divorce in January 2020. The following year, Williams opened up about where she stood with Hunter, telling Extra, “He calls from time to time. … I don’t block his number though, he’s my son [Kevin Jr.’s] father.” The pair’s ups and downs were explored in Williams’ Lifetime biopic, Wendy Williams: The Movie, which aired in January 2021. A documentary titled Wendy Williams: What a Mess accompanied the movie. While speaking with the Los Angeles Times about the two films, the Masked Singer alum referred to them as a “breakup project.” She explained in January 2021, “I’m 56 years old. My breakup project is not destroying my ex-husband. I don’t regret meeting him. We fell in love almost instantly. We’ve been through a lot. … I have no regrets about marrying him, and I have no regrets about divorcing him.” The New Jersey native asserted at the time that she had “outgrown” the relationship regardless of reported scandals. “That's the best way I can describe it,” she said. “And I’ve accepted my growth as opposed to fighting it.” Williams didn’t want either movie to hold back about her past — even the most troubling parts. Viewers learned that she is the survivor of sexual assault and got a more in-depth look at her struggles with substance abuse. The Dancing With the Stars alum also recalled receiving “endless calls” with supportive messages about her prior miscarriages, which she experienced before welcoming her son in 2000. “You’d be surprised how many women opened up and said, ‘Oh, my gosh, Wendy, that happened to me,'” she told the newspaper. “I would get stopped in the streets. … It really became very soothing for me to feel like my loss was able to help other people not feel embarrassed, not feel ugly or less than a woman.” Take a look back with Us Weekly at some of the Ask Wendy author's personal woes.  In September 2017, the Daily Mail published photos of Hunter hanging out with a woman named Sharina Hudson in New Jersey. The U.K. newspaper claimed that he had purchased a home for the massage therapist just nine miles down the road from the house he shared with Williams. The report further alleged that Hunter and Hudson had been romantically involved for more than 10 years. The next morning, Williams said on The Wendy Williams Show that she will “stand by my guy” and assured viewers not to “believe the hype.” Johnny Nunez/WireImage  The Emmy nominee fainted on air in October 2017 while wearing a Statue of Liberty costume for Halloween. Producers rushed to her rescue when she collapsed to the floor as the broadcast cut to a commercial break. The host returned minutes later, explaining that she simply “overheated in my costume.”  Williams was forced to cancel three episodes of her syndicated show during the week of Valentine’s Day in February 2018 after experiencing flu-like symptoms. She noted on Instagram that she had not taken “a sick day EVER in over 25 years,” and returned as promised the following Monday. Manny Hernandez/Getty Images  The former radio host took three weeks off from The Wendy Williams Show from late February to mid-March 2018 due to issues with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism. “Wendy’s doctor prescribed a necessary three weeks of rest to get her levels and medication in sync,” a rep for the show told Us. Paras Griffin/Getty Images  To celebrate her “Be Here” national campaign with The Hunter Foundation, Williams reflected upon her decade-long battle with cocaine addiction during a July 2018 interview. “I was a functioning addict,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “They wouldn’t fire me because I was making ratings. … It’s a miracle I was able to stop.” Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Wilhelmina Models  The fashion designer suffered a “hair fracture on my right shoulder” in mid-December 2018, but she soldiered on. She hid her sling under her clothes on air while announcing to viewers, “I don’t need an operation, and I’m not wearing a hard cast. … The show will go on!”  Viewers expressed concern on social media after Williams slurred her words during a December 2018 episode of her show. She acknowledged her behavior was “less than stellar” and explained that she usually tries to avoid taking pain medication. “I really do ride or die for my craft and give 200 percent,” she insisted. Her health complications proved to be too much to handle though, and she repeatedly delayed her return to the show to focus on her well-being. “The struggle of being the main centerpiece of the show, day in and out, while fighting Graves’ disease has been a real battle,” a source told Us before Williams’ March 2019 return. Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Vulture Festival  As some skeptics continued to question the status of Williams and Hunter’s marriage, she addressed the speculation head-on. “I want to shout out my husband. I am still wearing my ring,” she said on TV in March 2019. “When you’ve been with somebody for 28 years, married for 25 … we know each other. He is my best friend, my lover. … I know what you’ve been saying and I know what the streets have been talking about. … I’m still very much in love with my husband.” Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images  The TV personality revealed in March 2019 that she has been staying at a sober living house and has a 24-hour coach. “When you see me come to work glammed up, right after the show I go across the street, I do my Pilates. I told you — two hours a day or [so], to take care of my body,” she told viewers. “I’ve had a struggle with cocaine in my past. I never went to a place to get the treatment. I don’t know how, except God was sitting on my shoulder and I just stopped.” Gary Gershoff/WireImage  Hunter made headlines in March 2019 after Page Six reported that Hudson gave birth to his child at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. John Lamparski/WireImage  A source confirmed to Us on April 11, 2019, that Williams filed for divorce from Hunter after more than 21 years of marriage. They finalized the case the following January. Jennifer Graylock/WireImage.com  Williams announced in May 2020 that her talk show was going on hiatus again. “Recently, Wendy has been dealing with symptoms from her Graves’ disease which is causing fatigue. In consultation with her doctor and as a precautionary measure, she will be taking some time off as she continues to receive treatment,” a spokesperson from The Wendy Williams Show said in a statement to Us. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  In September 2021, the host was forced to delay the start of the 13th season of her show not once, but twice. After testing positive for COVID-19, The Wendy Williams Show announced in a statement at the time that the premiere date would be moved from September 19, 2021, to October 4, 2021, to “allow Wendy time to quarantine and fully recover.” The announcement came after reports that Williams would be unable to take part in promotion of the season due to “ongoing health issues.” At the end of the month, the show announced via Instagram that the premiere date would again be pushed back to October 18, 2021, explaining that Williams “continues to be under a doctor's care and is still not ready to return to work.” The statement continued that her breakthrough case of coronavirus was “no longer an issue,” but she was still dealing with lingering unspecified health issues. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  As Williams continued to recover amid ongoing health concerns, a slate of guest hosts were tapped to take her place on The Wendy Williams Show throughout November 2021. "The Wendy Williams Show is excited to announce that actor and comedian and good friend to the show, @michaelrapaport, will be guest hosting the week of November 8th,” according to a post via the show’s official Instagram page on November 3. “The following week kicks off with an all-new hot talk panel on Monday, November 15th. Then, actor and comedian @BillBellamy will take the reins on Tuesday, November 16th and Wednesday, November 17th. Later that week, legendary talk show host @judgejerrytv and fellow daytime host @thestevewilkosshow will be filling in on Thursday, November 18th and Friday, November 19th.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  In February 2022, Us confirmed that Williams won't be returning to her talk show for the rest of season 13. Amid the news, Williams' bank Wells Fargo referred to her as an “incapacitated person.” According to Page Six, the bank sent a letter to New York Supreme Court Judge Arlene Bluth requesting a hearing on the basis that Williams might need guardianship to help handle her finances. The talk show host's attorney Celeste N. McCaw filed an emergency petition ahead of the bank's statement, claiming Wells Fargo had denied Williams access to her assets. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  One week after announcing plans to take a "hiatus" from her talk show, Williams assured fans that she was "on the mend" in a statement from her counsel, LaShawn Thomas. "Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being," the lawyer said in February 2022. "Wendy wants you to know she is fine; she is of sound mind ... Wendy is grateful for the love and the outpouring of support she has received from her fans and she can't want to get back." The statement also addressed reports that Wells Fargo has declared Williams an "incapacitated person," claiming that the bank would not let her son — who has Power of Attorney — check in on her financial affairs. Thomas also stated that the talk show host "spoke with several bank managers" to prove she was of sound mind and alleged that Wells Fargo only raised suspicions about her wellbeing when she decided to switch to another bank. In addition, the statement claims that all of the recent rumors about Williams' heath are the "allegations of a former employee who is upset because she no longer has direct and unfettered access to Wendy's financial affairs." The TV personality once considered this person to be a "friend," according to her counsel. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  “It’s just after 8 o’clock in the morning and I’m doing OK,” Williams shared via Instagram in February 2022 while describing her “peaceful” vacation in Florida. “This is a break from New York; New York is fast-paced. … I am going back stronger. At 56 years old, there are things that happen to you, I would say things usually start about 40 and they go up from there.” Courtesy Wendy Williams/Instagram |
| Craig Claims Kristin Cavallari ‘Lied’ About Relationships With Him, Austen Posted: 17 Feb 2022 09:50 AM PST Things are getting messy! Kristin Cavallari's friendship with Craig Conover and Southern Charm pal Austen Kroll has been the cause of controversy on more than one occasion — and the drama doesn't appear to be stopping anytime soon. The Uncommon James founder first made headlines with her newfound friends in the fall of 2020 after splitting from husband Jay Cutler in April of that year. "She came to town with her friend Justin and the four of us [with Craig] had dinner," Kroll exclusively told Us Weekly about their friendship in October 2020. "We've all been in contact ever since. We're in this, like, big old group chat, and the group chat is active. We had a blast with them and I'm gonna take a trip to see them in Nashville sometime soon." However, as the year came to an end, Cavallari's relationship with Kroll, specifically, appeared to rub his ex-girlfriend Madison LeCroy the wrong way. The fellow Southern Charm star, who dated Kroll on and off until December 2020, caused a stir when she claimed that the beer maker was still into her amid speculation that he was getting flirty with Cavallari. "Trust me if he was with her, he wouldn't be sending me songs at midnight. bless," LeCroy wrote via Instagram in December 2020, referencing her ex and his alleged new flame. (The hairdresser has since moved on with Brett Randle, whom she got engaged to in October 2021.) The same month, Conover gave Us insight into his and Kroll's dynamic with the cookbook author and her best friend Justin Anderson — both of whom they saw while visiting Nashville in December 2020. "We've been having a lot of fun. It was a new friendship. Kristin had reached out to me a couple months ago and she came with Justin," the Charleston School of Law alum exclusively said in December 2020. "He hit it off with them. We were down in Nashville filming the first episode of our podcast 'Pillows and Beer,' and she's our first guest. It's just one of those things — we just all hit it off and were great." Four months later, Conover again sang Cavallari's praises while promoting the opening of his flagship Sewing Down South store. "She is great. Her and Justin are awesome," he gushed to Us in April 2021. "She just opened her new store. … I actually used that as an example, and I was like, 'Can we do this?’ [And she’s] like, ‘Yes, Craig, maybe in five years, if you're here every day and you really work.'" Cavallari's friendship with Conover and Kroll, however, turned heads again in July 2021 when she was accused of being in a love triangle with the men. "I haven't dated anybody in a few months. These two guys who I have been linked to for the past year are my friends. That's it," the former MTV personality said via her Instagram Story at the time, denying that she had a sexual relationship with either guy. "I've never dated either one of them. I can guarantee that I'm not going to date either one of them. It's possible for a grown woman to be friends with a grown man." Conover, for his part, claimed during a January 2022 episode of Summer House — which taped in early July 2021 — that he had in fact hooked up with Cavallari. A source close to Cavallari denied the romantic relationship to Us in February 2022. Scroll down to relive Cavallari's friendship with Conover and Kroll through the years — and see a full breakdown of her alleged hookup with the attorney:  The Bravo star’s friendship began in the fall of 2020 over social media, before Cavallari came to Charleston in October of that year. “She slid into Craig’s DMs and was like, ‘I’m coming into town,’ so we all went to dinner,” Kroll said during a December 2020 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “We all kinda hit it off. We wanted to go and visit them, and we did. We all get along so well.” imageSPACE/Shutterstock; Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  The two reality stars were spotted spending time with Cavallari and her BFF Anderson in Nashville a few months after they initially met. During the hang out, the Balancing in Heels author sparked romance speculation with Kroll, not Conover, but she quickly squashed those rumors via social media. “I didn’t realize I wasn’t allowed to have FRIENDS that are guys,” she captioned a boomerang of herself at the time. Kroll, for his part, exclusively told Us in December that he was not “trying to cause problems,” noting that the duo “just had fun with our friends” during his visit. Courtesy of Justin Anderson/Instagram  While Conover claimed he was OK with Kroll possibly hooking up with Cavallari, the Kings Calling Brewing founder’s ex-girlfriend LeCroy wasn’t as happy with the idea. After sparking her own romance with Cavallari’s estranged-husband Cutler in January 2021, things turned sour fast when the southern belle seemingly shaded the Hills alum on social media. LeCroy then shared her alleged text messages with Cutler in order to prove that he pursued her, affectively ending their brief fling. The former spouses, however, showed a united front amid the drama, with Cutler and Cavallari posing together on Instagram later that month. “The world is full of users. 10 years. Can’t break that,” the caption read. Courtesy of Madison LeCroy/Instagram; Mark Humphrey/AP/Shutterstock  Conover exclusively told Us that there was a chance that Cavallari could appear on Southern Charm, revealing that he expected to her to attend the opening of his Sewing Down South flagship store in Charleston later that year. “I hope so. It’s not ruled out at all,” he teased. “If they’re at the party, then yeah. I think some of our friends from the past six months, you’ll get to see a decent amount of them, which will be really fun.” Later that month, the mother of three exclusively told Us that she had no plans of starring on the Bravo series anytime soon. “They say, ‘Never say never,’ but I can confidently say I’m never going to do Southern Charm,” the Very Cavallari alum said. “I love Craig. I don’t know! I don’t know why he was saying that stuff.” Shutterstock (2)  Things started to heat up between Conover and his Winter House castmate Paige DeSorbo, but the pair kept their romance on the down-low for months. When DeSorbo left for the Hamptons to film season 6 of Summer House two months later, she and Conover were casually dating. Their relationship became more official later that summer. Bravo (2)  The True Comfort author visited Conover and Kroll in Charleston, sharing a photo outside of an oyster restaurant via Instagram. “Charmed I’m sure,” she captioned the group snap. Courtesy of Kristin Cavallari/Instagram  Cavallari took to Instagram to clear up her relationship status, declaring that she was “single” despite rumors to the contrary. “Normally, I don’t comment on this stuff. However, these rumors have been going on for about a year now,” she said via her Instagram Story, noting that some people were claiming that she’s “involved in a love triangle, which is not true.” “I haven’t been involved in a love triangle since I was in high school,” she said, referencing her relationship with teenage boyfriend Stephen Colletti and former classmate Lauren Conrad, which fans saw on Laguna Beach in the early 2000s. “My one and only love triangle was documented in high school.” The entrepreneur further explained that she was in a platonic relationship with both Kroll and Conover, who were the two men in question. “I’ve never dated either one of them. I can guarantee that I’m not going to date either one of them,” she concluded. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock (2); Shutterstock  Us confirmed that Conover and DeSorbo were “officially together” after months of speculation. “Their friendship turned into a relationship as they’ve spent more time together in recent weeks,” an insider told Us, two months before the New York native made her romance with Conover Instagram official. Shutterstock (2)  The Delaware native claimed during the January 31 episode of Summer House that he and Cavallari had been intimate. During the show, which was filmed in July 2021, Lindsay Hubbard revealed that it was Conover and not Kroll who allegedly hooked up with Cavallari after sparking a friendship nearly one year prior. Conover, for his part, shared his side of the story to DeSorbo while in the Hamptons, saying, “I’ve hooked up with her before.” He added that Kroll “hates that I was making out [with Kristin],” seemingly confirming that he and Cavallari were more than just friends at one point. Shutterstock (2)  "I knew about the Kristin thing because I was with Craig on the 4th of July. So I knew about it,” Luke Gulbranson exclusively told Us after the Summer House episode filmed that weekend aired. “I didn't know how things were gonna go down.” He added: “It wasn't my place to say anything, but apparently all this stuff happened. I heard about it, but I didn't hear about it until after the fact." Shutterstock(3)  “He’s making it up — it’s not true,” a source close to Cavallari exclusively told Us after the Summer House episode aired. “They never hooked up.” The Little James founder thinks Conover is “just capitalizing on her name,” per the insider. Courtesy of Kristin Cavallari/Instagram  During the February 14 episode of Summer House — which taped in July 2021 — DeSorbo revealed details of Conover’s alleged messages with Cavallari. “I guess she texted him like, ‘You are not going to make me look like an idiot with her.’ And like, ‘If you want her, like, go have her. Just don’t make me look stupid,’” DeSorbo claimed. Conover then called out Cavallari's post about never being in a love triangle with him and Kroll, per DeSorbo: “And he was like, ‘OK, but you went on Instagram and lied.’ Like, ‘You can’t say you were never going to date either of us. We f—ked.'" Shutterstock (2); ABC/Shutterstock |
| BiP’s Riley Christian Says 'It Is OK to Break' After Maurissa Gunn Split Posted: 17 Feb 2022 09:35 AM PST  His words. Bachelor in Paradise's Riley Christian is breaking his silence after his split from Maurissa Gunn, and getting candid about adjusting to the major life change. “It takes a while for me to heal, but I thank you all for your patience. This has not at all been an easy time. This has been one of the most difficult times of my life, but as with everything I always do my best to move forward with hopeful and positive spirits,” Christian, 32, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, February 17. “But you see, I was always taught by my pops that ‘we bend but don't break.’ But some very good people showed me otherwise.” In his lengthy note, the reality star issued a thank you to a friend for showing up when he needed the support, writing, “To @dijahpickle, who stayed up into the early hours of the morning listening to me wail then calling me a few hours later to make sure I was awake pursuing the dreams we talked about since 1L year, thank you. It meant more than you know.” Christian, who got engaged to Gunn, 25, after they appeared on season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, also offered a sweet shout-out to his mother. “To my mama, who I've spent more time with in the past month than I have in the past 5 years combined; the person who taught me that it's ok to break because the good people in my life would carefully and gently help me put my broken pieces back together,” he continued. “And you did just that, mama. You are the toughest and most amazing woman I know. I don't have the words to properly thank you for what you've done for me, but just know that I love you with everything that I have and I promise I'll come home more often.” The ABC personality went on to note how grateful he was for his late father’s influence before issuing a statement to his followers, writing, “To my very passionate bachelor nation fans, who reached out to offer support, just know that I saw and appreciated every word. Love you all. Now let's have some fun … and be great all 2022.” The emotional social media post comes after fans previously questioned the status of Christian and Gunn’s relationship when the patient coordinator removed all traces of her then-fiancé online. Late last month, the duo confirmed that they ended their engagement. "We have decided to go our separate ways. Never did we imagine this, but we've come to a point where we both need to work on ourselves," they shared in a joint statement on January 24. "We've appreciated everyone's love and support so far throughout our journey and we just ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate through this." Since their split, the season 24 Bachelor alum has offered a glimpse at how she has been dealing with the breakup. "These last few months haven't been easy, but let me tell you today I feel amazing," Gunn captioned a post earlier this month. "Taking time to heal at my own pace was the best thing I could do. I would not be where I am without the amazing support system I have. Thank you to everyone who has helped me through, and a huge s/o to @black.on_ for reminding me who the heck I was and believing in me to become the BEST version of myself. Let's see what this year has to offer!" |
| Shanna Moakler Denies Being 'Obsessed' With Kravis, Won't Watch Hulu Show Posted: 17 Feb 2022 08:28 AM PST Not interested. Shanna Moakler didn’t hold back regarding the public assumption that she is “obsessed” with ex-husband Travis Barker and his now-fiancée, Kourtney Kardashian. “I’m in a relationship and I’m really happy, and it’s just not something that's centered in my world, and that’s why I was so excited for this Big Brother opportunity, because I wanted America to see me for who I was, and not necessarily what's pumped out to the masses and the media sometimes,” Moakler, 46, who is currently in a relationship with Matthew Rondeau, told Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, February 16. The CBS personality noted that she doesn’t mind that her kids will appear on the upcoming Kardashians reality series with their father. Moakler and Barker, 46, share son Landon, 18, and daughter Alabama, 16. “I won’t be tuning in. But I think it’s fine if this is an opportunity that they want to be a part of,” the Rhode Island native, who also shares daughter Atiana, 22, with ex Oscar De La Hoya, added. “My children are my first priority and, that’s one thing that I think Travis and I do agree on.” Moakler explained that her children’s happiness comes before any tension with the famous family, saying, “That’s probably the only thing we agree on, but our children come first and their happiness. As long as the Kardashians are good to my kids, that’s all that matters to me as a mom. As long as they’re happy, and that’s the key.” The former Playboy model, who was married to the musician from 2004 to 2008, previously opened up about Barker’s romance with Kardashian, 42, feeling too familiar. “I’m not bothered by them and I don’t even find them even scandalous or whatever. Like, if you’re in love and you want to show that off, go for it,” Moakler exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2021. “What was weird is that they were posting about a movie [True Romance] that Travis and I basically bonded over. I called him Clarence in the movie. We named our daughter after the character Alabama in the movie. I walked down the aisle to ‘You’re So Cool’ from True Romance. Our first dance at our wedding was to the love song from True Romance.” Moakler claimed that Barker and Kardashian could be affecting her relationship with her kids. “I think it’s in poor taste to have your new girlfriend sit there while you put a skull and cross bones over my name and post it,” she said about the couple, who announced their engagement in October 2021. “But why post about it if you’re not trying to shade me? And then, of course, you know, my kids see that. They see their father basically insulting their mother, you know?” After the former pageant winner joined season 3 of Celebrity Big Brother earlier this month, a source revealed to Us that Moakler had no plans to “publicly” discuss the Kardashian family. “[Shanna] has to bite her lips sometimes and is definitely careful about what she says and mindful of what can happen as a result,” the insider added, noting that Kardashian and Barker were “not watching” his ex-wife on the competition show. “Her kids are very close to Travis so she wouldn’t want to say something that would hurt them and cause their relationship to get strained again.” Following her eviction on Monday, February 14, the former Miss USA weighed in on viewers connecting her to the Kardashians family during her time on the show. “Obviously, the Kardashians are a huge family and that brings a lot of traction, but I try to just keep all that sort of media attention out of it,” she shared with Us, adding that it was nice to return from CBB in time for Valentine’s Day. "It was very refreshing to be able to come home and just decompress and be around my things. It was so nice." |
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