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Rumor Patrol! Did Tom Holland Buy a House With GF Zendaya?

Posted: 20 Feb 2022 12:39 PM PST

Tom Holland Addresses Rumor He Bought a House With Girlfriend Zendaya in London
Zendaya and Tom Holland. Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock

Keys, please? Tom Holland said he can’t wait to get the keys to his new home after reading reports that he bought a house for himself and Zendaya — especially since the Spider-Man actor never paid for a new home.

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During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan on Friday, February 18, the Uncharted star said he gets a kick out of hearing some of the more “outrageous” rumors about himself. The most recent story resulted in many congratulatory calls that Holland had to awkwardly reject.

"I've had so many people call me up because apparently, I bought a new house in South London — which is completely false," he told hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.

The England native, continued, "I didn't buy a new house. I'm like, 'Wow, what a surprise, I wonder when I'll get the keys to this imaginary house.'”

When Seacrest, 47, asked how the rumor started, Holland added, “Honestly, I don’t know.”

While they aren’t moving into a new house together, the Cherry star’s relationship with Zendaya, 25, is going strong. Their long-rumored romance was confirmed in July 2021 when they were photographed kissing in Los Angeles, and the two attempted to keep their relationship out of the spotlight until their Spider-Man: No Way Home press tour started in the late fall.

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"I've always been really adamant to keep my private life private, because I share so much of my life with the world anyway," he explained to GQ in November 2021. "It's not a conversation that I can have without her. … This isn't my story. It's our story. And we'll talk about what it is when we're ready to talk about it together."

Zendaya Tom Holland Relationship Timeline Spider Man Homecoming Beyond
Tom Holland and Zendaya. Broadimage/Shutterstock

Ahead of Holland’s Uncharted movie hitting theaters, the couple made some rare public appearances. On Wednesday, February 16, Zendaya supported Tom at a screening of his new movie, which also stars Mark Wahlberg, in New York City, and they walked into the Crosby Street Hotel holding hands.

The lovebirds were then spotted at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, February 17, where they watched a New York Rangers hockey game alongside Euphoria costar Hunter Schafer and Holland’s younger brother Harry Holland. The Marvel stars wore jerseys with the number 96 (their birth year) and each other’s names.

OMG! Zendaya, Tom Holland Wear Jerseys With Each Other's Names at Hockey Game

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"Zendaya and Tom are in the best place they could be right now," a source told Us Weekly exclusively in December 2021. "Going public with their relationship has made them even more strong and confident in their relationship."

The insider added that the actors are "still in the new love phase” of their relationship and “want to spend every moment together” when possible — even if that’s in the middle of a promotional tour.

Tom “adores her” while the Greatest Showman star “thinks he is so smart and funny,” the source added at the time. “They seem to be in it for the long haul together.”

Late 'SATC' Star Willie Garson Honored by Son Nathen on His Birthday 

Posted: 20 Feb 2022 12:38 PM PST

Still in his heart. Nearly five months after Willie Garson died, son Nathen Garson is paying tribute on what would have been the actor’s 58th birthday.

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“Happy birthday papa. Miss you tons and love you ❤," Nathen wrote via Instagram on Sunday, February 20, sharing a throwback snap of the father-son pair.

Several of the late Hawaii Five-0 alum's celebrity friends also honored his memory on Sunday.

Nathen Garson Shares Sweet Tribute on Late Father Willie Garson's Birthday: 'Miss You Papa'
Willie Garson and Nathen Garson. Courtesy of Nathen Garson/Instagram

"I miss you I miss you I miss you. Happy Birthday @willie.garson," Hilarie Burton captioned a black-and-white Instagram photo of Willie. "Love you and @nathen_garson for my whole life."

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The 39-year-old One Tree Hill alum's husband, Jeffery Dean Morgan, replied: "Happy birthday pal. We love you."

Bryan Greenberg, for his part, concurred, commenting: "Same 🥲."

The Sex and the City alum died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer in September 2021. He was 57.

"I love you so much papa," the college student announced via Instagram at the time of his father's death. "Rest In Peace and I'm so glad you got to share all your adventures with me and were able to accomplish so much. I'm so proud of you. I will always love you, but I think it's time for you to go on an adventure of your own. You'll always be with me. Love you more than you will ever know and I'm glad you can be at peace now. You always were the toughest and funniest and smartest person I've known. I'm glad you shared you're [sic] love with me. I'll never forget it or lose it ❤😘."

Since Willie's death, Nathen has frequently shared sweet memories of the pair and even honored his father at the premiere of HBO Max's And Just Like That.

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"What a wonderful trip and what an amazing time I got to have," Nathen wrote via Instagram in December 2021, alongside a group photo with AJLT stars Chris NothCynthia NixonSarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis. “Thanks @justlikethatmax for a wonderful time and for inviting me to enjoy the season premiere of And Just Like That! Go check it out on HBOmax!"

Before his death, the White Collar alum reprised his beloved role of Carrie Bradshaw’s BFF, Stanford Blatch, during the first two episodes of the SATC revival.

"I spent a lot of time with Willie Garson, who I know we all miss very much and I miss very much," Niall Cunningham — who plays Miranda's adult son, Brady, in the new series — exclusively told Us Weekly at the premiere. "I knew him very briefly, but it was great to talk with him about just, like, how long he had known Sarah Jessica. There's always one New York actor who you're like, 'I'm gonna be friends with that person.' I could feel it. I feel very grateful for the time I had with him, just talking about old movies we love. … He was such a fun person to be around."

Skier Jessie Diggins Takes Home Team USA’s Final Medal at Beijing Olympics

Posted: 20 Feb 2022 09:40 AM PST

Go team go! Team USA has a long history of winning at the Winter Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Games are no different.

The athletes donning stars and stripes ended the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics with 23 total medals, including nine gold. The country's strong showing put Team USA in the No. 4 spot overall for the most medals at the games.

With seven wins in the snowboarding events — four golds, two silver and one bronze — the U.S. athletes had a lot of hype around them coming into the 2022 competition.

All four of the snowboarding gold medalists — Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Red Gerard and Jamie Anderson — made their way back to the slopes of the China-based Games in February and fans took notice.

"To be going at my fifth time here is pretty spectacular," White, 35, told the Today show hosts after the February 4 opening ceremonies. "It's tough to say goodbye. I've had an amazing run. I'm so thankful for everything I've achieved and I'm ready to pass the torch to the next generation."

The snowboarding legend couldn't wait to hit the slopes in his final Winter Games, saying, "I'm so thankful to be here, feeling healthy. Body's feeling great. I'm ready to put on a performance."

Figure skater Nathan Chen was also prized to take home the gold in men's singles during his second Olympic appearance after landing just off the podium at the 2018 Games.

"It's always been a dream of mine to be able to win a national title, to win a world title, to win an Olympic title," Chen, 22, said in January 2021 via USA Today. "Easier said than done. I thought that I had a chance in 2018 and that didn't happen and I'm able to live with that."

The Yale University student revealed he would "love to be able to win the next Olympics," but wasn't putting too much pressure on taking home a medal.

"If that doesn't happen, it's not like my legacy or who I am is ultimately diminished. I'm still happy with everything that I've done," he added. "I'm proud of everything that I've already accomplished in skating."

Scroll down to see whether White, Chen or their many Team USA teammates took home a medal at the Beijing Olympics:


Women's 1000m Speed Skating Bronze Medals
Brittany Bowe CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Silver Medals
David Wise Lee Jin-man/AP/Shutterstock
Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Bronze Medals
Alex Ferreira Francisco Seco/AP/Shutterstock
Two-Woman Bobsled Bronze Medals
Sylvia Hoffman and Elana Meyers Taylor CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Women's Monobob Gold Medals
Kaillie Humphries CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Women's Monobob Silver Medals
Elana Meyers Taylor JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Ice Dance Bronze Medals
Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Men's Freeski Slopestyle Gold Medals
Alexander Hall CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Men's Freeski Slopestyle Silver Medals
Nicholas Goepper Matthias Schrader/AP/Shutterstock
Women's Aerials Bronze Medals
Megan Nick Francisco Seco/AP/Shutterstock
Men's Team Pursuit Bronze Medals
Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman and Joey Mantia ALEX PLAVEVSKI/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Speed Skating 500m Gold Medals
Erin Jackson JEROME FAVRE/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Mixed Team Snowboard Cross Gold Medals
Lindsey Jacobellis and Nick Baumgartner Gregory Bull/AP/Shutterstock
Men's Single Skating Gold Medals
Nathan Chen Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock
Mixed Team Aerials Gold Medals
Ashley Caldwell, Christopher Lillis and Justin Schoenefeld CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Gold Medals
Chloe Kim Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/Shutterstock
Men's Super-G Silver Medals
Ryan Cochran-Siegle Luca Bruno/AP/Shutterstock
Women's Cross-Country Skiing Bronze Medals
Jessie Diggins Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/Shutterstock
Men's Big Air Freestyle Skiing Silver Medals
Colby Stevenson CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Women's Snowboarding Cross Gold Medals
Lindsey Jacobellis VASSIL DONEV/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Women's Slopestyle Silver Medals
Julia Marino Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/Shutterstock
Women's Freestyle Skiing Moguls Silver Medals
Jaelin Kauf Gregory Bull/AP/Shutterstock

Summer House's Luke Shares 1 Regret About 'Insane' Romance With Hannah

Posted: 20 Feb 2022 09:00 AM PST


Making some changes. While reflecting on his past Summer House romances, Luke Gulbranson admitted that there was one regret that he had about his time with Hannah Berner.

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“I wish that in the Hannah situation that I had asked more questions to her friends, like Amanda [Batula] and Paige [DeSorbo], on what she was telling them,” Luke, 38, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting season 6 of the hit Bravo series. “Because what she would tell them was the complete opposite of what I would tell her. It was insane.”

The Minnesota native noted that despite the issues in his relationship with both Hannah, 30, and Ciara Miller, he doesn’t regret either romance, adding, “I’ve grown a lot through those experiences and become a better man because of it. I’ve learned a lot about other people’s character because of it as well. It’s just taught me a lot of lessons.”

Viewers watched Hannah and Luke form a connection when he joined season 4 of Summer House in 2020. Tensions developed between the costars when the comedian claimed that they dated after a hookup, while the jewelry designer alleged that they just had a fling.

During season 5, Hannah explained why things took a turn when Luke brought Ciara, 26, to the house.

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"I was feeling so many emotions [when Ciara showed up] because I knew I was locked in a house for the next six weeks," the New York native, who is now engaged to fellow comedian Des Bishop, shared with Us in February 2021. "I wasn't mentally prepared for it, especially 'cause he wasn't giving me those kinds of signals up until that point."

At the time, Luke maintained that he wasn’t dating Hannah before they reunited in season 5, telling Us that same month, "Maybe she thought it was something else, but I was under the impression that Hannah actually was seeing somebody and had been seeing people. And I was just treating her like a friend like I always had."

Ciara, for her part, decided to side with Hannah because of her own ups and downs with Luke.

Summer Houses Luke Gulbranson Regrets How He Approached Romance With Hannah Berner
Luke Gulbranson and Hannah Berner Evan Faulk/OK! Magazine/Shutterstock

"Honestly, after just hearing everything, like all the cards on the table, and, like, knowing Luke, [I'm] team Hannah," she told Us in February 2021. "Luke definitely didn’t — I mean, typical guy stuff, they love to downplay. He definitely didn’t tell me the state that they left things off. Or maybe he just gave me his opinion and obviously left out some things, which we come to find out. They were definitely in two different spots, Hannah and Luke. So, it was kind of interesting to see that play out."

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After watching back his moments with Ciara in season 5, Luke revealed that he would change how he interacted with her.

“I wish that I had been upfront with her about my feelings and not just ghosted her for six months or whatever it was, but I did tell her the truth eventually,” he shared with Us ahead of the season 6 premiere. “And I owed her an apology, and I gave it to her. But you know what you live and learn, and it is what it is.”

For more of Luke’s regrets, watch the exclusive video above!

Summer House airs on Bravo Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

Queen Elizabeth II Tests Positive for COVID-19, Receiving Medical Attention

Posted: 20 Feb 2022 06:38 AM PST

Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla revealed their own diagnoses.

Stars Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 in 2022

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The sovereign, 95, is "experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week," Buckingham Palace announced via a statement on Sunday, February 20. "She will continue to receive medical attention and follow guidelines."

Us Weekly confirmed earlier this month that the England native had been "monitored" after the Prince of Wales, 73, and the Duchess of Cornwall, 74, both tested positive. She showed no symptoms at the time.

Charles, who previously battled COVID in March 2020, tested positive for a second time on February 10.

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"This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating," a Clarence House statement read at the time. "HRH is deeply disappointed not to be able to attend today's events in Winchester and will look to reschedule his visit as soon as possible."

Nearly four days later, Us confirmed that the Reading Room founder had also tested positive. In a statement, the palace noted that Camilla was self-isolating and following government guidelines.

Elizabeth previously received her first vaccination dose against the illness in January 2021 alongside her late husband, Prince Philip. (The Duke of Edinburgh died in April 2021 at age 99.)

"[The shot] was very quick, and I've had lots of letters from people who have been very surprised by how easy it was to get the vaccine," the long-time monarch recalled during a February 2021 virtual meeting with U.K. health officials, per The Guardian. "And the jab — it didn't hurt at all."

She continued at the time: "Once you've had the vaccine, you have a feeling of, you know, you're protected, which is I think very important. I think the other thing is, that it is obviously difficult for people if they've never had a vaccine … but they ought to think about other people rather than themselves. I think it is remarkable how quickly the whole thing has been done and so many people have had the vaccine already."

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The regent celebrated her Platinum Jubilee earlier this month, becoming the first ruler to mark 70 years on the throne after her February 1952 accession.

"As I look ahead with a sense of hope and optimism to the year of my Platinum Jubilee, I am reminded of how much we can be thankful for," Elizabeth said via a February 5 statement. "These last seven decades have seen extraordinary progress socially, technologically and culturally that have benefitted us all; and I am confident that the future will offer similar opportunities to us and especially to the younger generations in the United Kingdom and throughout the Commonwealth."

Stars Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 in 2022

Posted: 20 Feb 2022 06:35 AM PST

The pandemic isn’t over. Just as it did in 2020 and 2021, Hollywood’s A-list continues to be affected by COVID-19 in 2022 — but they largely attribute their fast recoveries to vaccines.

In January, Late Night With Seth Meyers only returned from holiday break for one show before suddenly having to go on hiatus amid the omicron variant’s prevalence.

“The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks, 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!),” Seth Meyers wrote via Twitter on January 4. “We are canceling the rest of the shows this week, so tune in next Monday to see what cool location we will try and pass off as a studio!!!”

Meyers’ fellow NBC late night host Jimmy Fallon revealed a day prior that he’d recently recovered from COVID-19. The Saturday Night Live alum made it clear that he tested negative before returning to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 3.

“Hey guys, on the first day of our holiday break I tested positive for Covid,” he captioned a photo via Instagram of himself masked in a room marked “reserved for testing use.” The room was decorated with an iconic Diff’rent Strokes quote, which Fallon appreciated.

He continued, “I was vaccinated and boostered which made me lucky enough to only have mild symptoms. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who work so hard around the clock to get everyone vaxxed. Thank you to NBC for taking the testing protocols so seriously and doing a great job – and also thanks for putting me in the ‘What 'chu talkin' about Willis?’ isolation room when they told me the news.”

In the comments section, Fallon told a fan that he completely recovered, writing, “The positive came back on 12/18. Back at work today and feeling 100%!”

The NBC hosts both advocated for vaccination. As of January, the CDC recommended a booster shot for people over age 16 five months after completing the primary series. Meyers and Fallon each had a booster before testing positive.

Similarly, Whoopi Goldberg also had a breakthrough case amid the highly contagious variant’s spread. Her View cohost Joy Behar announced the news on January 3 and said the Sister Act star was expected to be fully recovered within a week.

“Why am I here instead of Whoopi? Well, Whoopi, unfortunately, tested positive over the break, but she’ll be back probably next week,” Behar explained. “Since she’s vaxxed and boosted, her symptoms have been very, very, mild. But we’re being super cautious here at The View.”

The daytime talk show opted to film remotely for the week in the midst of Goldberg’s positive test.

“They say there’s no place like home for the holidays and that’s exactly where we are this year,” Behar said. “Happy New Year from all of our living rooms. As you can see, we’re back in boxes and doing the show remotely — hopefully for just a week. I’m praying that it’s just a week, but you never know because this omicron thing is all over the place.”

See the stars who have tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022:


Queen Elizabeth II
The British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus on February 20, experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms," per a Buckingham Palace statement. While Elizabeth expected "to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, she will continue to receive medical attention and follow guidelines.” Shutterstock
Duchess Camilla
The Duchess of Cornwall tested positive days after the palace confirmed her husband, Prince Charles, was battling the virus for a second time. Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Shutterstock
Simon Cowell
One week after breaking his arm in a bike accident in February 2022, Cowell tested positive for COVID-19. The result means that he was unable to attend a taping of Britain's Got Talent on February 19. It is unclear how long he will be away from the reality show. AFF-USA/Shutterstock
Jimin
BTS’ record label confirmed on January 31 that Jimin tested positive for COVID-19. The company revealed that the band member had sudden abdominal pain and a mild sore throat the day before, and he was diagnosed with the virus after going to the emergency room. He also underwent surgery for acute appendicitis on January 31. Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Shutterstock
Liam Payne
The former One Direction member had to reschedule his virtual concert after he tested positive. Payne announced via Twitter on January 26 that his Here's to the Future show would be rescheduled for Valentine's Day weekend. James Veysey/Shutterstock
Elton John
The "Rocketman" singer tested positive in January, forcing him to once again reschedule **HIS tour dates. The American Airlines Center in Dallas announced the news in a statement on its website. “It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas set for Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for COVID-19," the venue said. "Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms.” Derick Hingle/AP/Shutterstock
Ashley Park
“Well, I am [BTS] ARMY. I don’t even realize how much I was ARMY until this happened,” the Emily in Paris star revealed during a January 2022 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, while discussing her “Dynamite” cover on the Netflix show. "I said to Lily Collins, who is the best, most supportive person on set ever, I was like, ‘If BTS were ever to see this in an alternate universe, I would want to make them as proud as they have made me as a Korean and as an artist.’” Park then gushed that it felt like a total dream when several of the K-pop group’s members reposted her number: “The whole rest of the day, after they posted that, I couldn’t think, I couldn’t talk, I couldn’t get up. And I was like, is this what your body feels like when you go into shock? My sinuses, my head… I’ve never had this experience before. I’ve never been a fangirl to this extent. I woke up the next day and I had to take a COVID test for something. And I took a COVID test and I had Omicron, which is why I was in such a fog. I didn’t think it was COVID because I really thought I had gone into shock.” ABC/Randy Holmes
Robin Roberts
The Good Morning America co-anchor revealed on January 20 that she was fighting a “mild” battle of COVID. "Appreciate the concern about my absence this week on @GMA,” Roberts tweeted. “Unfortunately I tested positive for Covid. … I’m doing well. Looking forward to returning as soon as I can. #ThankfulThursday   #HappyFridayEve ..” MediaPunch/Shutterstock
Amy Robach
The GMA personality announced her diagnosis on the same day as Roberts. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock
Justin Baldoni
The Jane the Virgin alum confirmed on January 18 that he and his family — including wife Emily Baldoni and their two kids, daughter Maiya and son Maxwell — tested positive for coronavirus. "Well.. we sure didn't have our kids getting the flu and then all of us getting Covid in the first three weeks of 2022 on our bingo cards but hey, at least it's all up from here!" he wrote via Instagram. "It's been a rough three weeks but we're in good spirits. Sending everyone love!" Courtesy of Justin Baldoni/Instagram
Connie Britton
The actress revealed on January 16 that she “just got over” a “mild” case of COVID-19. “When I tested positive I called my doctor in a panic and he broke it down for me. Masks. If you’re both masked and avoid face to face contact, that can keep the virus from spreading,” she wrote via Instagram. “Honestly the worst was not being able to hug or even make close eye contact with my son who has spent 1/5 of his life now upended from this pandemic. Kids, and all of us, have been living in fear of this thing for 2 years. And now mom has it!! And he might get it! So frightening.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock
Whitney Port
The Hills alum, her husband, Tim Rosenman, and their 4-year-old son, Sonny, tested positive in January. “The nausea last weekend I guess was the first sign of it but we’ve all been fine otherwise,” she said via Instagram Stories on January 15. “A little congested and my taste is not at its sharpest, but we are ok. Just quarantining, cooking, and napping. I was starting to feel like it was just a matter of time before we got it.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock
Alli Dore
The Below Deck star told her Instagram followers on January 13 that she had “recovered” from COVID-19 and finished her “isolation period,” concluding, “Be assured I follow and respect all the rules because I care about my community.” Courtesy of Alli Dore/Instagram
Malika Haqq
The Side by Side star revealed on January 11 that she tested positive during the ongoing omicron surge. "I fought hard, dodged COVID for 2 years in an effort to protect my baby boy," she tweeted. "I’m vaccinated, I was tested several times a week, tested those who visited. I lost the fight, and tested positive yesterday. My win, by Gods grace Ace is negative. Health is wealth. Stay safe." The Dash Dolls alum went on to slam "ignorant folks" questioning her fears about infection. "Why am I worried about a 'cold'?" she added in a second tweet. "Cus many people have died from the virus including my loved ones. You spreaders keep your narrow perspective to yourself." Shutterstock
Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham
The Bachelor season 22 couple spent their third wedding anniversary sick with COVID-19 on January 12. Mediapunch/Shutterstock
Lisa Vanderpump
The Vanderpump Rules star announced that she tested positive on January 11 via Instagram. "Agh it finally got me … #covid_19," she captured an illustration of herself pouting. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Savannah Guthrie
The Today anchor announced on January 10 that she was filming the show from home because she tested positive for COVID-19. “Here we go Hoda, we're trading places,” Guthrie said days after Kotb revealed her own coronavirus battle. “I’m working from home, you're back in the studio. You have a negative test for COVID, I just tested positive for COVID, so here we go.” Guthrie added that she had mild symptoms: "A little sniffles, not much more than that.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
Dean McDermott
Hours after Tori Spelling revealed her whole family was sick, the Chopped Canada host thought he would need a ventilator after a particularly tough bout. “This is the first place I’m going once I get over COVID," McDermott captioned a throwback Instagram photo at the ice rink. “I’ve got to be honest, this scared the s—t out of me. My breathing was so compromised, I thought I was going to be put on a ventilator. Slowly turning the corner to recovery. Be safe out there.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock
Ana Navarro
The View cohost tested positive for a breakthrough case on January 7, though was “feeling pretty so good so far,” Navarro said as she confirmed the news during the show. "I did what the CDC recommended — the minute I felt a little bit of a tickle in my throat, I assumed I had it and I've been isolating,” Navarro told her fellow hosts. ABC/Lou Rocco
Sadie Robertson
“Tbh the start to this year has been quite interesting,” the Duck Dynasty alum captioned a January 7 Instagram post. “It started off by me getting FLURONA (flu + covid) (yikes) so obviously I was so bummed to miss passion but I was so thankful that God gave me the strength to still preach my message to an empty room despite being so sick. My faith from that experience grew so much 🤯 His spirit is truly living within us!” In addition to her flurona diagnosis, Robertson found her home had a rat infestation, noting, “It’s disgusting🙃 and we are exhausted from getting over sickness and being out of our home.” Donn Jones/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Tori Spelling
“I share a lot on social media but this is one thing I didn’t want to share,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum wrote via Instagram on January 7. “But, at this point, people are getting frustrated not getting responses personally and business-wise from me and wondering why I’m MIA so I finally decided to share. Our entire family has COVID. Yes, every single member got it. We all have varying degrees of symptoms. I was last to be symptomatic. We all were praying it was just a bad winter cold. But it wasn’t.” She continued: “Nothing is worse than wanting to care for your little ones but feeling so sick you can barely function yourself. I feel useless as a parent. Devastated. A mom is supposed to take care of their kiddos when sick.” Courtesy of Tori Spelling/Instagram
Gleb Savchenko
After the Dancing With the Stars professional was feeling “sick” amid rehearsals for the DWTS live tour, he confirmed his coronavirus diagnosis on January 7 via Instagram Story. He has since been isolating away from the rest of his costars. “I’m happy to say that I’m feeling fine and the rest of the cast is healthy,” the Russia native explained in his social media video. “I cannot wait to rejoin the tour in the next couple of days.” Courtesy of Gleb Savchenko/Instagram
James Corden
The Late Late Show With James Corden host took a brief hiatus in early January after the host tested positive for COVID-19. “I’m fully vaccinated, boosted, and because of this, am fortunate enough to say I feel completely fine,” he wrote on January 6 via Instagram. “The show will be off the air for the next few days. Stay safe everyone. All my love, James x.” Art Streiber/CBS
Hoda Kotb
After Kotb was noticeably missing from the Today show on January 5, host Craig Melvin revealed on January 6 that she tested positive for COVID-19. “Thx for well wishes! Feeling good.. ,” the co-anchor tweeted at the time. “Cant wait to see you all when I am in the clear! Xo.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock
John Mayer
The Dead & Company announced on January 5 that Mayer will not be at their Mexico shows as he has coronavirus. "Today, just prior to leaving for Mexico, per his physician, @JohnMayer tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to perform at the upcoming 'Playing in the Sand' event in Riviera Cancun January 7-10,” the band said in an Instagram statement. “In these unprecedented times fans should expect many rare and different tunes.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Aaron Tveit
“Happy New Year! Gutted to have been out the past two weeks,” the Broadway star wrote via his Instagram Stories on January 5, noting he was back in the theatre for Moulin Rogue The Musical. “But Omicron got me. Shout to @aaron_c_finley for holding it down. Stay safe. Get jabbed. Come see us at The Hirschfeld.” Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock
Lupita Nyong’o
"I too have tested positive for COVID-19," the Black Panther actress tweeted on January 4. "I'm fully vaccinated and taking care in isolation, so I trust I will be well. Please do all you can to keep yourself and others protected from serious illness. #StayMaskedAndVaxxed." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
Alli Simpson
The model revealed via Instagram that she tested positive for the virus shortly after the new year. Amy Sussman/Shutterstock
Seth Meyers
The Illinois native canceled a week of Late Night With Seth Meyers on January 4 and attributed his mild symptoms to the vaccine. John Salangsang/Shutterstock
Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host didn't reveal his positive diagnosis until he was completely recovered on January 3. MediaPunch/Shutterstock
Whoopi Goldberg
The View cohost was absent from the show on January 3 after testing positive. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Jessie J
The "Bang Bang" singer revealed on January 2 that she tested positive for COVID-19 a month prior, and she believed she contracted it at a Los Angeles concert on December 14. “I got covid at this show,” Jessie captioned a video from the show via Instagram. "BUT The audience could clap in time." Matt Baron/Shutterstock

Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young: A Day in Our Life

Posted: 20 Feb 2022 06:00 AM PST

Double duty! Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young exclusively invited Us Weekly to experience a day in their life as newlyweds and coparents.

The couple, who tied the knot in October 2021, were joined by the Flip or Flop star’s children with ex-wife Christina Haack — daughter Taylor, 11, and son Brayden, 6. Shortly after their nuptials, Heather, 34, gushed about getting to be an official family with Tarek, 40.

"Tarek treated me like a wife from the beginning and he was so supportive of me being a stepmom to the kids right away, but there's something extra special about officially being the El Moussa family," the Selling Sunset star wrote via Instagram at the time. "These kids are truly our everything, so we decided to say our vows first to the kids and second to each other. This is just a tiny portion of what I said to the kids, but I truly meant every word: When your daddy and I decided to be fully committed, I was 100 percent committing myself to you too. I am beyond honored to be your bonus mommy. Thank you for allowing me to love your daddy with all my heart. I love you both more than you will ever know.”

The HGTV star, for his part, previously discussed how the pair made the decision to have kids of their own.

"When we first met, we kind of talked about how we wouldn’t have kids together," he exclusively told Us in September 2021. "Then she became a stepmom and now she’s obsessed with [my kids], Taylor and Brayden, and she loves being a mom. So recently she’s been hinting at the fact that maybe she does want babies."

Heather and Tarek have used their social media platforms to offer followers a glimpse at their baby journey.

Scroll down to take a look at a day in Tarek and Heather’s life:


6:25 A.M.
"We wake up, get the kids up and fed and take our puppy, Bugz, out," says Heather. "The usual morning craziness! When Tarek wakes up, he likes to have a Celsius instead of a coffee, which is a healthier kind of energy drink." Courtesy of Tarek and Heather
7:45 A.M.
The new Mrs. El Moussa protects herself from the strong SoCal sun. "I religiously apply sunblock every morning before getting out the door," explains the beauty. Courtesy of Tarek and Heather
8:00 A.M.
It's hot yoga time for the couple. "It's the best way to relieve stress," notes Heather, "and is so important for both our body and mind wellness." Courtesy of Tarek and Heather
12:30 P.M.
The duo's often on the go — so no time for a sit-down meal! "I like to drink my lunch," says the Selling Sunset star, adding that her "Heather's Way" smoothie is a fave. Courtesy of Tarek and Heather
2:00 P.M.
Tarek sits down to work on an upcoming book project. If the Flip or Flop star has Taylor and Brayden that day, "then it's time for homework and taking Bugz for a walk along the beach," Heather adds. Courtesy of Tarek and Heather
7:30 P.M.
"After dinner, the kids get ready for bed and we talk to them about what's on their minds," shares Heather. Afterward, the couple reconnects: "Tarek and I wind down and chat about life, kids, work and our days." Lindy Lin

Kim Kardashian Stays Calm With Minimalist Decor Amid Kanye West Split

Posted: 19 Feb 2022 04:12 PM PST


Coping with chaos. Kim Kardashian said she keeps her home decor monochromatic in shades of cream to help her relax amid a hectic life.

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“Everything in my house is really minimal,” the 41-year-old told Vogue‘s “Objects of Affection” series in a video released Friday, February 18. “I find that there’s so much chaos out in the world that when I come home, I want it to be just really quiet and I want everything to feel calming.”

The reality star shares four children with estranged husband Kanye West: North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2. The kids all have their own rooms plus a playroom filled with all the colors they could ever want.

“I have the playroom filled with clutter. Bedrooms — one is pink, one is purple, one is blue, one is dinosaurs,” Kardashian explained. “It’s like each kid can have their full style and taste in their bedroom and have so much fun, but in the main house, I really like the calmness.”

The KKW Beauty founder is also surprised that her kids keep the mess in their designated areas. “Shockingly, four kids hasn’t messed up my cream house,” she added.

Kardashian’s search for peace and quiet comes amid her divorce from West, 44, which she filed for in February 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage. She filed to be declared legally single in December 2021.

"The parties' marriage has irremediably broken down. [Kardashian] no longer desires to be married to [West]," the court documents stated, noting that there was "no possibility of saving" the marriage. "There is no question that the marriage of the parties is no longer viable. [Kardashian] has no desire to reconcile with [West] and wants their marriage terminated."

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However, West put forth three conditions in order to support the declaration in February 2021. Per the docs, West is requesting that Kardashian "will not transfer assets out of any trust" that they created together and that that she waive "marital privileges" until a custody decision has been made. This would allow all communication between them to be included in court records. A third stipulation argued for the "right of reimbursement" to remain intact in the event that either suddenly dies before a final property judgment is made.

The “Power” rapper’s attorney said Kardashian rejected the conditions. A hearing will take place in March.

Outside of the courtroom, West has been attacking the Selfish author’s new beau, Pete Davidson, via Instagram. He’s made it clear that he wants to reunite with the mother of his children, and he doesn’t like the Saturday Night Live star, who Kardashian was first linked to in the fall.

While at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, West shared another attack on Davidson after claiming the comic 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,” he wrote in part.

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He continued, adding, “I WISH MY WIFE WAS WITH ME AND OUR CHILDREN SITTING AT THE 50 YARD LINE @kimkardashian ALWAYS REMEMBER WEST WAS YOUR BIGGEST W.”

While the “Donda” performer airs his grievances publicly, Kardashian said she wants to make sure her kids don’t see any negativity between their parents, even calling herself West's "biggest cheerleader" in Vogue's March cover story.

"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," she told the fashion magazine. "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."

How Shaun White Is Starting Retirement With GF Nina Dobrev

Posted: 19 Feb 2022 04:01 PM PST

More than a summer fling! Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's whirlwind romance has gotten very serious, very quickly.

The Vampire Diaries alum and the professional snowboarder sparked dating rumors in February 2020 when fans noticed that they had shared similar photos from a trip to South Africa. One month later, they were photographed together for the first time during a bike ride in Malibu.

Us Weekly broke the news in April 2020 that Dobrev and White were, in fact, a couple. A source said at the time, "They're enjoying their time together and getting to know each other better. Nina really likes Shaun, and they both laugh a lot together."

The actress made their relationship Instagram official in May 2020 when she shared a photo of herself holding a pair of scissors while the athlete jokingly looked afraid. White later uploaded a video of Dobrev changing up his look, which he captioned, "My hairstylist said he wouldn't, so she did. #QuarantineCuts."

An insider exclusively revealed to Us at the time that the duo were "living together" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "They're super compatible and both free-spirited people," the insider added. "They're very comfortable around each other and both supportive of one another in their fields."

Things heated up between Dobrev and White in August 2020 when they took a trip to Tulum, Mexico, where they were spotted getting cozy on a beach and in the water.

"Nina and Shaun have gotten really close during the quarantine and have been having the best time traveling together," a source exclusively told Us. "Shaun is super happy and loving life."

As the couple's romance has developed, they've become pros at balancing busy schedules and making time to see one another.

"We have a nice little system of how to stay in touch," White exclusively told Us Weekly about how the duo manages long-distance dating in October 2021. "Plane tickets are pretty much booked for any opportunity that we can go see one another. So, I know during the holiday break, we're going to meet up, and we're going to meet up again probably around Christmas time. Anything that happens in between, then I'll jet over and see her. You just make it work."

He added at the time: "I think that's the goal of it all and the key to it all is just making the time. [Nina’s] super organized and on top of it, so I give it to her. She always finds a way to make it happen."

The Degrassi: The Next Generation alum previously dated her Vampire Diaries costar Ian Somerhalder from 2011 to 2013, Bridge of Spies actor Austin Stowell from 2015 to 2016 and former Scream Queens star Glen Powell for most of 2017. The Olympian, for his part, dated rock singer Sarah Barthel from 2014 to 2019.

Scroll down to see a timeline of Dobrev and White's relationship:


February 2020
The Perks of Being a Wallflower star and the X Games gold medalist shared several snaps from their South African safari in February 2020. Although they did not pose together in any of the pictures, eagle-eyed Instagram users were quick to point out that they were always in the same location. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram; Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
March 2020
The couple were spotted enjoying a bike ride in Malibu in March 2020 with one of White’s dogs in tow. APEX / MEGA
April 2020
After Dobrev shared a video of herself and the ESPY Award winner washing their groceries in April 2020, a source exclusively told Us that they were an item. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
May 2020
“Adding to resume: hairdresser,” the model joked in the caption of her first Instagram post with White in May 2020. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
August 2020
The lovebirds locked lips during their trip to Tulum, Mexico, in August 2020. BROADIMAGE/MEGA
November 2020
The twosome celebrated their first Thanksgiving together in November 2020. "I’m so thankful to be surrounded by so much love!!" White captioned an Instagram post featuring photos of their family gathering. "Getting older and watching my family continue to grow has been incredible. Hope everyone out there had an amazing thanksgiving!" Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram
December 2020
The pair posed for the perfect end-of-fall photo with autumn leaves as their background in December 2020. "Catch me if you can," Dobrev captioned the cute shot. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
December 2020
While participating in an Instagram challenge in December 2020, Dobrev uploaded the very first photo the couple ever took together. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
January 2021
White celebrated Dobrev’s 32nd birthday by posting a series of goofy photos. “Too bad we never have any fun together …” he wrote via Instagram, adding winking, champagne and party emojis. “Happy birthday baby!” Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram
January 2021
Dobrev shared a clip via her Instagram Story on January 16 that showed her practicing at a shooting club. “When you ask him to take a video of you shooting…” she captioned the post, in which White zoomed in on her butt while she aimed the rifle. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram
June 2021
The Olympian, who binge-watched Dobrev’s show The Vampire Diaries, exclusively told Us Weekly about their one-year anniversary celebration. “I wanted to recreate our first date, but everything was closed,” he explained. “I managed to sweet talk the owner of the place to open up for us. It was actually pretty fun to have a place all to ourselves.” He added that Dobrev can easily keep up with him on the slopes, calling her “pretty talented on the snowboard.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock; Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock
June 2021
The couple posed against a rainbow wall as they enjoyed their first party since the pandemic. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
September 2021
“The person in this photo is the funniest, most charming, sexiest, and hardest working person I know. The other person is my boyfriend,” the actress captioned a photo of the couple on his 35th birthday via Instagram. “Happy birthday baby, thank you for always being older than me. @shaunwhite.” Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
October 2021
The couple celebrated Halloween Queens Gambit style with the help of pal Adam Devine. While Dobrev dressed as Thomas Brodie Sangster’s Benny Watts, White put on a red wig to be Anya Taylor Joy’s Beth Harmon and the Pitch Perfect actor was a chess piece. “Your move @anyataylorjoy ♟👑,” White captioned a series of snaps. Courtesy Nina Dobrev/Instagram
January 2022
Dobrev shared sweet snaps from a trip to the slopes with her snowboarding beau. “Snow daze,” she captioned the goofy photos. Nina Dobrev/Instagram
January 2022
“LFG! Beijing babbbbbbbyyy @shaunwhite,” Dobrev gushed via her Instagram Story on January 15 after the snowboarder made the Olympic team. “So proud of you. Time to celebrate.” Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
January 2022
The Olympian exclusively told Us about how a last-minute trip to South Africa made him realize that their romance was more than a fling. Dobrev was filming Redeeming Love in South Africa and invited White to come visit her on location. “That was actually how we kind of started our relationship,” told Us in January 2022 while promoting his CELSIUS Energy Drink partnership. “I was like, ‘All right. Yeah. OK.’ And she [thought], ‘Oh, this guy, he came to play. He’s serious.’" Shaun White/Instagram
January 2022
Talking is key for the couple. "The problems that we do face, they kind of fall away through communication. It’s just been great," gushed to Us ahead of the Beijing Olympics. The Fresh Vine Wine cofounder cheered on her man as he prepared to join Team USA again. “She’s just been so incredibly supportive,” the athlete said. “She’s like, ‘Hey, I’m here to help you … how do I help you?’ It’s not about her. She’s just been so giving in that sense.” White added that the actress has “this overwhelming kindness and care for people,” a quality that he adores. He continued, telling Us, “She wants to elevate the people around her. It’s such a beautiful thing, especially in today’s world. … To have that kind of a caring quality still is really special.” Shaun White/Instagram
January 2022
"I am really excited for him," Nina told E!'s Daily Pop on Tuesday, January 25. "Just to get into the Olympics at all is one of the hugest accomplishments, let alone to get in five times. I'm so excited. I'm so proud of him." Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram
January 2022
While filming a TikTok video, the athlete was interrupted by his girlfriend and dog Maverick. Courtesy of Shaun White/TikTok
February 2022
“We'll be anxiously watching from home and cheering him on,” Dobrev exclusively told Us of her plans to watch White compete at the Olympics. “I'm very, very excited for him. I can't wait.”The One director revealed that she supports her boyfriend in “whatever decision he makes” after White previously claimed that the 2022 Beijing Olympics would be his last. “He’s had such an incredibly long and amazing, successful run of the sport,” she added. “He knows when the time is to throw the hat in, and he's decided that it's now.” Shutterstock (2)
February 2022
“By your side every step of the way,” Dobrev captioned an Instagram Story slide while watching her beau’s Beijing Olympics snowboarding qualifiers. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
February 2022
Dobrev praised her beau after he finished his final Olympics run in fourth place. "I am in awe of you. Today we are celebrating you," she wrote via Instagram. "Your hard work. Your passion. Your determination. Your talent. Your class. Your fearlessness. Your courage. Your soul. Your heart. YOUR LEGACY. I couldn’t be more proud. Of everything you have accomplished over the last 20 years as a competitor and the man you have become. You are one of a kind. The end of one chapter, means the beginning of another. You will forever be the G.O.A.T. of snowboarding. Not to mention you are also the G.(B).O.A.T. = Greatest Boyfriend Of All Time." Shutterstock (2)
February 2022
"He's home," Dobrev captioned an Instagram Story photo of her and her beau at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, days after his final Olympics appearance. Both wore personalized Rams jerseys. White shared a video of them enjoying Mickey Guyton's national anthem performance via his own Instagram Story. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram
February 2022
Dobrev kicked off their Valentine's celebration with a sweet poem. "Rose’s are red violets are blue how great is it that I’m still not sick of you. I’m yours no refunds," she wrote via Instagram with a "happy valentine's day" hashtag. "Nature finds a way …. Happy Valentine’s Day @Nina ❤️," White captioned a hilarious photo of the couple kissing through face shields. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram
February 2022
Dobrev is to thank for White's first Super Bowl trip, which happened right after his final Olympics. "My girlfriend said, 'If you're retiring, you've gotta make this list of things you want to do,'" White recalled during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at the time. "Pretty close to the top of the list was, 'Go to a Super Bowl,' because it's always during the competitive season — I've never been to one. So I landed, said hi to everyone ... and went straight to the Super Bowl." Courtesy of Julianne Hough/Instagram

Awkward! Matt James Accidentally Touches Brittney Elena's Chest at All-Star Game

Posted: 19 Feb 2022 02:56 PM PST

Matt James Punched Teammate Brittney Elena In Her Chest at Celebrity All Star Game: 'He Said Sorry'
Matt James and Brittney Elena. Shutterstock (2)

Oops! During Matt James' stint on the basketball court at the 2022 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, he caught heat for grabbing one of his teammates.

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As the former Bachelor, 30, dribbled the ball during Friday's game, a screen recording via Twitter shows him pushing teammate Brittney Elena away. As the Real Husbands of Hollywood actress, 32, approached James, he reached a hand to push her back behind him, briefly putting his hands on her chest.

The North Carolina native soon went viral on Twitter as diehard sports fans discussed what went down.

"I don't think I've seen guys do that either … what was he doing," one social media user tweeted at the time. Another quipped, "The look on her face though lol."

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Elena, for her part, later confirmed that it was all an accident, writing via Twitter, "😂 😂 🤦‍♀️ 😂 😂 He said sorry y'all! It was a simple mistake lol."

While the ABC Food Tours founder has yet to address the mishap, his good friend Tyler Cameron weighed in.

"Damn Matt, air balled two free throws and a boob punch… not your night. And after your golf swing at the waste management open, we’re running out of sports you can try,” the You Deserve Better author, 29, jokingly tweeted on Friday, referring to James' golfing incident earlier this month.

When James participated in the Waste Management Phoenix Open on February 10, he nearly took out a photographer thanks to an intense backswing. After he missed the ball on his first attempt, his shank hit a spectator on the sidelines.

"I just really want to apologize again for [hitting you],” the Dancing With the Stars alum said in a Twitter message to photographer Steve Cortez after the incident. "I was not aiming for you — frankly, I don't think I was aiming for anything and that's the problem. I probably shouldn't have even stepped out here. I owe you a beer. I owe you dinner. I owe you my life."

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While the former college football player failed to prove his athletic prowess during both the NBA game — after his free throws did not make it in the basket — and in the golfing pro-am, he fared much better on DWTS. James, and pro partner Lindsay Arnold, steadily improved their footwork before being eliminated during the fourth week.

"After [The Bachelor was] over, [people were] expecting me to look a certain way, act a certain way. I'm Matt James. I'm not here to please them," he opened up to Us Weekly and other reporters in September 2021. "I'm here to be the best version of myself, and that has little to do with my appearance and more so about how I'm treating people and the work that I'm doing in the community and the type of impact I'm trying to leave. We get caught up on things like appearance. I think it's kind of shallow … it's comical. So, I just kind of grew it out in spite of what everyone wanted me to look like and just [wanted to] do me."

James rose to fame as the season 25 lead of the ABC dating franchise, which began airing in January 2021. After falling for contestant Rachael Kirkconnell on the show, he gave the 25-year-old Georgia native his final rose by the season conclusion. After the pair briefly split in March 2021 after her past racially insensitive photos resurfaced, they reconciled one month later and have been going strong ever since.

“We're in a great place," the graphic designer exclusively told Us in September 2021. "We just needed to take that time away from everyone and really figure everything out, and I think that we were just so sick of the outside noise, and we were like, 'You know what? We need to just put all of that aside and really focus on our relationship and how we feel about each other and nothing else.' It's been so incredible."

'Chopped' Judge Alex Guarnaschelli and Fiance Michael Castellon Split

Posted: 19 Feb 2022 02:39 PM PST

Calling it quits. It happens all the time, but the world never gets used to seeing celebrity couples break up. Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard were among the stars who made headlines for their splits in 2022.

Us Weekly exclusively revealed in January that the model and the NFL star were "getting divorced," though they were "going to try and remain civil and friendly towards each other."

Divorce documents obtained by Us claimed that the pair were having marital issues as far back as December 2020.

"The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences [and the] differences have caused a break down in the marital relationship," the papers, which were filed in June 2021, read. "Said irreconcilable differences have existed for at least six months prior to the filing [of] this Complaint and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation."

After Iman and Shepard welcomed daughter Cali in August 2018, he got real about balancing their parenting responsibilities and their relationship. (The duo also share daughter Cassie, whom they welcomed in December 2019.)

"It's honestly tough whenever you put a baby into the situation because you've got to still try to find time for each other and a lot of the focus goes onto the baby," he told Us in August 2019. "So that's the main thing is just me trying to carve out a little time in my schedule and her trying to carve out time in her schedule because we're both pretty busy. That's the toughest thing about it, but we find a way to get through it."

Another split that made news in 2022 was Joe and Bessy Gatto's, though they technically announced it in December 2021. The comedian revealed the separation in an Instagram post that also explained his exit from Impractical Jokers.

"Alongside my friends, I've devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn't be prouder of what has been accomplished," he wrote on New Year’s Eve in 2021. "However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids."

Bessy, for her part, addressed the breakup in her own Instagram post. "With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together," she noted. "We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about!"

Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars ended things this year:


Olivia Rodrigo and Adam Faze
Us confirmed on February 18 that the Grammy nominee and the music producer called it quits after less than one year of dating. VICKIE FLORES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers
Multiple sources confirmed to Us on February 16 that the duo officially called it quits, with one insider saying that they “haven’t been spending any time together.” Shutterstock (2)
Matt LeBlanc and Aurora Mulligan
In February 2022, a rep for the Friends alum told Us, "Matt and Aurora are not together but remain good friends." Andrew Morales/Shutterstock
Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson
Us confirmed that the Daredevil alum and the New Jersey senator called it quits in February after more than two years of dating. The duo connected in 2018 after meeting at a political fundraiser. Dawson confirmed in March 2019 that the twosome were dating. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Julia Fox and Kanye West
The rapper and the Uncut Gems actress split in February after less than two months of dating. "Julia and Kanye remain good friends and collaborators but they are no longer together," a representative for the model told Us at the time.  Shutterstock
Angelina Pivarnick and Chris Larangeira
Us confirmed in February that the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation stars split, less than one year after dismissing Pivarnick's initial divorce filing. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock
Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman
The Today show host announced during the January 31 episode that she and her fiancé called it quits after getting engaged in November 2019. "They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, a season or a lifetime, this was for a season," Kotb noted at the time. The pair took their relationship public in 2015 and share two daughters: Haley and Hope. Matt Baron/Shutterstock
Princess Cristina of Spain and Inaki Urdangarin
The estranged couple announced their split on January 24. "By mutual agreement we have decided to break off our marriage,” the duo, who were married for 24 years, said in a statement to The Times. “Our commitment to our children remains intact. Since this is a private decision, we ask the utmost respect of all those around us.”The separation came one week after Urdangarin, who shares four children with the royal, made headlines when he was photographed holding hands with another woman in southern France. Charles Dharapak/AP/Shutterstock
Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian
The Bachelor in Paradise couple, who got engaged on season 7 of the series in 2021, announced their split on January 24 after sparking speculation one month prior. ABC/Craig Sjodin
Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund
Us confirmed on January 22 that the twosome, who share son Rhodes, split after nearly three years together. Snorlax/MEGA
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet
The pair announced in a joint statement on January 12 that they split after four years of marriage. “We share this not because we think it’s newsworthy ~ But so that ~ as we go about our lives we may do so with dignity and honesty,” the duo wrote via Momoa’s Instagram account. “The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other ~ to be who we are learning to become … Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life & our children.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock
Delilah Belle Hamlin and Eyal Booker
Us confirmed on January 10 that the pair, who began dating in 2019, called it quits before the new year. Courtesy of Delilah Belle Hamlin/Instagram
Chris Olsen and Ian Paget
The TikTok stars confirmed their split on January 7 after two years together. “Not an end, just a shift!” Olsen told fans via TikTok. “We love u forever.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Lindsay Mendez and Philip Wakefield
The Broadway star filed for divorce from her husband of five years on January 6. She listed their date of separation as December 23, 2021.  Courtesy of Lindsay Mendez/Instagram
Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard
Us broke the news on January 5 that the pair called it quits after three years of marriage, confirming that Shepard filed for divorce in June 2021. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock

 

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