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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 11 Mar 2022 04:34 PM PST Sometimes the best romances start off as friendships! While Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's new relationship may come as a surprise to many, the pair have known each other for years. After Barker spent time with Kardashian at her mom Kris Jenner's Palm Springs, California, home in January 2021, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair were dating. "Kourtney and Travis are officially a couple," the insider told Us. "They have been close friends for years and have been dating for a couple months. Travis is very smitten with Kourtney and has been for a while." Shortly before the dating news broke, the Blink-182 drummer left multiple flirty comments on the Poosh founder's Instagram posts. As she shared a steamy selfie from her closet, Barker commented with a rose emoji. He dropped a mermaid emoji beneath a pic of her walking into the ocean. He also wrote, "You’re So Cool," after she shared screenshots of the 1993 film True Romance. (The rocker has previously stated that True Romance is his favorite movie, and he even named his daughter after Patricia Arquette's character, Alabama.) Kardashian and Barker's bond goes way back. The duo, who live in the same Calabasas, California, gated community, have been spotted out together on numerous occasions including in 2018 when they grabbed dinner and later attended evening church service. The musician has made appearances on her family's long-running show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, alongside his ex-wife Shanna Moakler. Barker once gushed to Us exclusively about how he was attracted to the mother of three's sister Kim Kardashian when she was still Paris Hilton's assistant. "How could you not stare at Kim? Mind you, I enjoyed hanging out with Paris, but I love curvy girls," he explained in October 2015. "Kim was eye candy. I was no way disrespectful to Paris, but I couldn't keep my eyes off Kim!" Since the pair both live in Calabasas, they would casually get together sometimes. "We would go out to eat, just hang out," he said, noting that he "had a crush on her and we were flirtatious, but nothing ever happened." The former Dash owner shares children Mason, Penelope and Reign with ex Scott Disick. The pair forged a friendship after ending their rocky on-and-off romance in 2015 after nine years. While Disick went on to date Sofia Richie for nearly three years before moving on with Amelia Gray Hamlin in late 2020, Kourtney was previously linked to Younes Bendjima and Luka Sabbat. The Meet the Barkers alum, for his part, was married to Moakler from 2004 to 2008. The exes share daughter Alabama and son Landon. Barker briefly dated Rita Ora in 2015. Scroll down to see Kourtney and Barker's relationship timeline: ![]() During an Entertainment Tonight interview with Barker and Alabama, his daughter spoke about bonding with the Kardashian family. “Actually, the other night I had dinner with all of them and they were really sweet,” she said, as the rocker added, “I told her she had a power dinner. … I told Alabama that was a really cool dinner to be a part of.” Shutterstock (2) ![]() The duo sparked dating rumors when they were spotted leaving a vegan restaurant together in L.A. MEGA ![]() They were seen attending Hillsong’s evening church service together. Shutterstock (2) ![]() The pair grabbed dinner together alongside Larsa Pippen at Crossroads restaurant in L.A. Shutterstock (2) ![]() They stepped out for a night out in Malibu together. Shutterstock (2) ![]() The pair sparked dating speculation after Barker dropped several flirty comments beneath Kourtney’s Instagram posts, including a red rose emoji on a photo of the E! personality taking a sultry mirror selfie in her closet. Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram; Shutterstock ![]() The lovebirds posted shots of their view from Kris Jenner’s Palm Springs vacation home. Shutterstock (2) ![]() Us confirmed that Kourtney and Barker are “officially a couple” and “have been dating for a couple months.” The musician is very smitten with Kourtney and has been for a while,” the insider added. Shutterstock (2) ![]() The new couple spent their first Valentine’s Day together by an outdoor fireplace. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The couple became Instagram official in February 2021, after celebrating Valentine’s Day together three days prior. The pair both posted a photo holding hands in a car, confirming their relationship. Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() Kardashian promoted her boyfriend's CBD-infused line of products on March 6 by wearing a sweatshirt touting the Barker Wellness Co. on her Instagram Stories. The drummer also shared her photo to his Stories. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The couple were spotted packing on the PDA in March 2021 after going on a date to West Hollywood’s vegan restaurant Crossroads Kitchen. “Kourtney and Travis are doing really well,” a source exclusively told Us after the flirty outing. “Kourtney is so smitten with Travis, and everyone around them loves them as a couple.” Rachpoot/MEGA ![]() The Poosh founder declared her feelings for the musician in March 2021 by giving him a handwritten note. “I love you,” the sweet letter read, which was signed with a heart. Barker shared the intimate message via Instagram Story at the time. Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() The lovebirds jetted off to Nevada in March 2021 to watch the UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 event live. They were spotted sitting close to Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. ESPN ![]() The musician sent Kardashian a giant floral display featuring white gardenias hanging from the ceiling and tulips in honor of her 42nd birthday in April 2021. The pair also enjoyed a romantic night out and a special dessert. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The Blink-182 drummer shared a blurry photo of himself and the Poosh founder in a hot and heavy make out session under the glow of red lights. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() Barker shared a sweet photo of Kardashian’s well-manicured hand holding his tattooed palm. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() The couple stayed cozy by a firepit. “YOU’RE A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD,” Barker captioned the birthday photo series. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() Barker celebrated Kardashian’s 42nd birthday on Monday, April 18, with a PDA-heavy Instagram slideshow. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() Kardashian posted her own set of birthday celebration photos after turning 42, which included a sweet snap of her wearing Mickey Mouse ears while holding Barker's hand. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The mother of three and Barker shared a passionate kiss in the desert. In an April 2021 Instagram post, she wore a tiny beige bikini while Barker wore only his black shorts. “They love getting out of LA and being with their families in the Utah environment,” a source told Us at the time, adding that friends think the couple will “absolutely” get engaged. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() "Anywhere with you," the musician wrote alongside an April 2021 Instagram slideshow of an outdoorsy adventure. Barker traversed a boulder in one snap and admired the view of his girlfriend in a barely-there bikini in another. Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() For their first Mother's Day as a couple, Barker gave Kardashian three oversized arrangements of pink and orange roses and peonies. The reality star shared photos and videos of the bouquets via her Instagram Stories, captioning them with the red heart and watery-eyed emojis. Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The couple spent the day at Disneyland with their kids one day after Barker’s ex-wife claimed he had an affair with Kim Kardashian while they were still married. Barker appeared in good spirits as he channeled his inner child with the Poosh founder and their squad at the happiest place on Earth. Marksman/Snorlax/MEGA ![]() The twosome packed on the PDA in a set of steamy Instagram pics from a date night at Barker's recording studio. Earlier that month, a source exclusively told Us, "An engagement could be right around the corner for Kourtney and Travis." Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram (2) ![]() After the reality star shared a series of pictures perched on her boyfriend’s lap, the drummer commented a trio of skull and crossbones emojis to compliment the pair’s all-black ensembles. “My vampire 🧛🏻♂️🖤,” he wrote on another of Kardashian’s photos from the same night. Glen Coco/@glencocoforhair/Instagram ![]() The lovebirds posed for a photo at Disneyland alongside Barker’s kids and Kardashian’s son Reign. Courtesy Travis Barker/Instgram ![]() The couple smiled and laughed as they played “Heart and Soul” on the piano together. Barker’s daughter Alabama captured the sweet moment via her Instagram Story, captioning it, “This is what I come home to,” with a teary-eyed emoji. Courtesy Alabama Barker/Instagram ![]() Barker took his first flight since his 2008 crash with Kardashian, traveling to Mexico. He later shared a photo of the pair embracing in front of the plane, captioning the Instagram still, “With you anything is possible.” Courtesy Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() The pair traveled to Italy together, sharing multiple PDA photos during their romantic summer vacation. Ciao Pix/Shutterstock ![]() During an interview with Nylon magazine, Barker opened up about the choice to fly again with Kardashian. “I made a deal with her that she had just said to me, ‘I would love to do so much traveling with you. I want to go to Italy with you. I want to go to Cabo with you. I want to go to Paris with you. I want to go to Bora Bora with you,’” he said at the time. “And I said, ‘Well, when the day comes you want to fly, I’m telling you I’ll do it with you. I would do anything with you. And just give me 24 hours’ notice.’ And that’s what she did.” He added, “It’s still something very new to me, but having something that gives me the strength and hope to be able to overcome things that were so traumatic in my life, it just says a ton. She’s definitely that for me. I’m invincible when I’m with her. It’s just like I never dreamed, I never even considered flying again.” Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() The couple kissed making their red carpet debut at the VMAs. Jeremy Smith/imageSPACE/Shutterstock ![]() "Instagram vs. Reality," the reality star captioned a photo of her in full glam compared to a selfie of her and the drummer in matching hydrating face masks. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() During a trip to Knott's Scary Farm, the Poosh founder posted a photo of her boyfriend lifting her up in his arms as the couple kissed. They also enjoyed the Timber Mountain Log Ride with Barker's son, Landon. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() After Kardashian shared a video of her and Barker via Instagram, the drummer replied, "Laugh with you for the rest of my life." The reality star responded to the comment, writing, "My whole life." Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The duo got engaged on October 16, 2021, when Barker got down on one knee on the beach at the Rosewood Miramar in Santa Barbara, California. Kourtney confirmed the news via Instagram. “Forever,” she wrote with a photo from the romantic proposal. Courtesy of Alabama Barker/Instagram ![]() "I can’t believe this was a week ago @travisbarker," Kardashian captioned a photo of her topless in bed on rose petals, showing off a close-up look at her engagement ring. Courtesy of Instagram/Kourtney Kardashian ![]() As the Poosh founder posted Instagram photos from Simon Huck and Phil Riportella’s wedding reception, her beau couldn’t resist noting that they'd walk down the aisle soon. “Our turn next," Barker commented with a rose emoji. Glen Coco Oropeza/@cocoglencoco/Instagram ![]() Nearly one month after the pair’s engagement, they watched classic holiday movies with an elaborate beachfront setup on November 20, per their Instagram Stories. Their path was lined with candles, and a fireworks display concluded the festivities. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram (2) ![]() Barker posted a sweet note from Kardashian via his Instagram Story, which read, "Our first Christmas since we've been fiancéed." Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() “I Would Die 4 U,” Barker captioned a January 29 Instagram snap kissing his fiancée. Kardashian, for her part, replied, "You, I would die for you." Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() “Oh, my God, it was crazy,” Kardashian told Bustle of her and Barker’s recent sex fast. “But it actually made everything better. Like, if you can’t have caffeine, when you have your first matcha, it’s so good.” Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() Kourtney and Barker packed on the PDA during a getaway to Laguna Beach. The TV personality shared photos from the trip via social media, including a video of her fiancé getting handsy with her on the beach while she wore a cheeky swimsuit. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram |
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Get Cheeky During Beach Getaway: Pics Posted: 11 Mar 2022 04:31 PM PST PDA alert! Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker continued to show their love for each other as the couple were spotted having a very steamy makeout session on the beach. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum, 42, and the Blink-182 drummer, 46, got hot and heavy in the sand in Laguna Beach, California, on Tuesday, March 8. In photos obtained by TMZ, the pair kissed as she laid on her back and he hovered over her. She also straddled him at one point. Kardashian sported a cheeky black one-piece swimsuit and jeans, while Barker went shirtless with black shorts. The Poosh founder posted a few sexy snaps from the beach getaway on Friday, March 11, including a close-up of her derriere. Kardashian also shared a video from the intimate vacation, showing Barker with his hands on her butt as they locked lips. The couple then ran into the ocean holding hands and took a dip. Us Weekly confirmed in January 2021 that the duo had been dating for "a couple months." They got engaged on the beach in Santa Barbara, California, in October 2021. Kardashian and Barker have not shied away from showing off their relationship since they became an item. She opened up earlier this month about the twosome's recent sex fast. "Oh, my God, it was crazy," she told Bustle. "But it actually made everything better." The reality star added that her chemistry with Barker was stronger than ever once they reconnected. "Like, if you can't have caffeine, when you have your first matcha, it's so good," she explained. Three months after Barker's proposal, a source told Us that he and Kardashian were already planning their nuptials. "It's going to be some time this year and could even be as soon as this spring," the insider revealed in January. "They're so ready to be husband and wife. They couldn't be more in love." The California native and the musician hope to keep their plans under wraps until the big day. "[Kourtney] doesn't want any details of her wedding getting out as she wants it to be a surprise to guests," the source said. "It's going to be a fairy tale wedding for sure, though." Amid their engagement, Kardashian and Barker are trying to expand their family. She already coparents son Mason, 12, daughter Penelope, 9, and son Reign, 7, with ex-boyfriend Scott Disick, while the Grammy nominee shares son Landon, 18, daughter Alabama, 16, and stepdaughter Atiana, 22, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. "Right when they got serious, Kourt and Travis decided to put effort into getting pregnant," an insider told Us in February. "It was a no-brainer for both of them because they've set their hearts on a big family and agreed there was no point in delaying or waiting to be married first." The source added at the time that Kardashian was "trying to get there in the natural way" but also "looking at IVF." Scroll down to see more from Kardashian and Barker's Laguna trip: ![]() Kardashian put her bum on full display before taking a dip with her fiancé. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The TV personality warmed up by putting on a hoodie and jeans while on vacation. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The twosome revealed their sandy toes via Barker’s Instagram Story. Courtesy of Travis Barker/Instagram ![]() The lovebirds enjoyed the sunset while at the beach. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram |
My Unorthodox Life's Julia Haart and Silvio's Messy Divorce: Everything to Know Posted: 11 Mar 2022 04:09 PM PST For Julia Haart and estranged husband Silvio Scaglia Haart, relationship drama doesn’t end with divorce. Us Weekly confirmed that the Russia native filed to end her marriage on February 9, two years after she and the entrepreneur tied the knot. Days later, Page Six reported that Julia submitted a petition for a restraining order against the Fastweb founder, alleging she felt “terrified” of him. “He has routinely berated me, calling me ‘a venomous snake,’ a ‘monster’ and a ‘liar,’ in the presence of third parties and at times, my children. One of [his] favorite epithets is to tell me to ‘go f–k yourself,'” her petition claimed. “In January 2022, I confronted [Silvio] about his abusive behavior and told him that if anyone ever heard how he acts and speaks to me, they would think he is a horrible person. In response, [he] threatened me, stating: ‘If you ever go to the press about how I treat you or the kids, I will kill you.'” Julia alleged that she “experienced severe emotional distress” throughout her relationship and because of Silvio’s supposed verbal abuse. Her daughter Miriam, whom she shares with ex-husband Yosef Hendler, provided a statement of her own, claiming that she once found her mom “crying hysterically” in their home. “I was afraid for her safety and I seriously considered calling the police,” Miriam alleged, per Page Six. “I was terrified that he was hurting her … I ran into the room and found my mother on the bathroom floor, naked, curled up on the floor and sobbing.” Along with Miriam, the My Unorthodox Life star shares Batsheva, Shlomo and Aron with Hendler. The former couple wed when Julia was 19, calling it quits as she left their strict Jewish community. In her petition, Julia alleged that Silvio insulted her youngest son over his religious beliefs. “Recently, on January 23, 2022, [Silvio] came into the bathroom while I was bathing, purple in the face and screaming, ‘I hate your children and I hate this place. … I hate Shabbos [the Sabbath] and I don’t want it in my house.'” The fashion mogul continued: “I have become an emotional wreck for fear of him returning to my home at any time of the day or night. Recently, he summarily and without cause dismissed me from our jointly owned business, cut off my credit cards and made baseless allegations against me.” Ahead of the pair’s split, Julia was made the CEO of Silvio’s model and talent agency, Elite World Group, joking to The New York Times that she was “horrible” to him while they worked together. “But I had a lot of respect for him,” Julia told the outlet in July 2021. “As sheltered as my life had been, his life had been the diametric opposite. He’d been everywhere. He’d seen everything. And when I yelled at him, he took it like a man. That made me happy.” Scroll down for everything to know about the duo’s messy divorce so far: ![]() Speculation swirled in late 2021 that the pair had called it quits, but a source denied the rumors to Us at the time. Courtesy of Julia Haart/Instagram ![]() Us confirmed that Julia filed for divorce on February 9 after two years of marriage. Courtesy of Julia Haart/Instagram ![]() After their breakup made headlines, a source told Us that season 2 of the family's Netflix series had already started production — and "cameras will have captured everything." Courtesy of Netflix ![]() The designer was axed from Silvio's company, with Us confirming that an internal memo was sent to staff before the pair's split news broke. According to an insider, Julia was "blindsided" by the move and was "working with her attorney to see what can be done." Courtesy of Silvio Scaglia Haart/Instagram ![]() One day after Julia filed to end her marriage, a complaint accused her of making "illegal withdrawals" from the EWG bank account after she was informed of the board's plans to fire her. According to docs obtained by Us, the move "breached a January 19, 2022 agreement between her and Silvio Scaglia," under which the duo signed off on a $250,000 limit on withdrawals "other than to cover a mortgage, rent, and current living expenditures." Silvio is seeking "(a) return of the converted funds; (b) damages for [Julia's] conversion, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty; and (c) a declaration of constructive trust over the $850,000," per the docs. Courtesy of Julia Haart/Instagram ![]() Page Six reported that Julia filed a petition for a restraining order on February 10, alleging that Silvio threatened her life. Her estranged husband grew "increasingly volatile, abusive and unhinged," the paperwork claimed, noting that Silvio allegedly told Julia, "I will kill you in the public eye." Courtesy of Julia Haart/Instagram ![]() As Julia's restraining order claims made headlines, a rep for Silvio responded in a statement to Us, alleging, "This is just another day in the life of an aspiring reality TV star, aiming to divert the attention from the factual misappropriation claim just filed against her." The tech CEO and his team "are not aware of any restraining order being sought in court," according to a source. "To their knowledge, he has not been served with any motion seeking a restraining order and they are not aware of any grounds for such an order." Courtesy of Julia Haart/Instagram ![]() The Brazen author filed another petition against her estranged spouse in February 2022 in Delaware, alleging that Silvio acted out of "vindictiveness and avarice on the eve" of her divorce filing and "blatantly" ignored "proper corporate governance." Netflix (2) ![]() “The claims against Julia Haart are not based in fact and an attempt for Silvio Scaglia to take the attention off of his own history of failed investments [La Perla, Babelgum, Yewno],” Julia’s attorney, Marty Singer, said in a statement to Us in February 2022. “In fact, the company still owned by Scaglia that has any value is the company that was run by Haart, who took over the operations of the business and as a result its valuation has increased over 5 times from $90 million to $500 million. The account that is the basis of a lawsuit is a jointly owned account, and the same account that Mr. Scaglia used to pay his own divorce lawyers. Earlier today Julia filed an action in the Delaware Court of Chancery to address the actions taken by Mr. Scaglia, including her unauthorized purported termination.” Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto/Shutterstock ![]() "We are not going to respond to the multiple falsehoods and baseless personal smears in Ms. Haart's Delaware lawsuit except to put faith in the court to determine the facts and the law," a spokesperson for Silvio told Us in a statement on February 14. "We will note, however, that it seems Ms. Haart has not taken the time to read the company's governing documents as to who owns the stock that controls the company." The reality star's "baseless action cannot divert attention" from Silvio's own lawsuit against her regarding her alleged withdrawal of money from the company's bank account, the statement continued. "We will have more to say in the future about the need for Ms. Haart to be held legally accountable for such allegedly illegal misappropriation of company funds." Courtesy Silvio Scaglia/Instagram ![]() According to a source, Silvio "will not dignify or go to the level" of his estranged wife amid their split. "Mr. Scaglia has lived a life of respect for members of all religions, including Judaism and the Jewish tradition and history. Any suggestion or innuendo to the contrary has no factual basis and cannot be taken seriously," the insider claimed. There's "a real possibility" that Julia's "alleged act of theft will end up being referred [to] criminal authorities for investigation and, if justified, prosecution," the source claimed to Us, adding, "Someone who is guilty of theft and stealing money from a company without authority and for improper personal purposes can be guilty of a crime." Courtesy Silvio Scaglia/Instagram ![]() Us exclusively confirmed in March 2022 that Silvio filed a complaint against Julia, alleging that she stole a $401,500 Bentley, owned by Elite World Group following her termination from the company one month prior. Silvio reported the car stolen on March 4 after giving Julia seven days to return the vehicle herself since she was “unauthorized” to use it after being let go from his company. Julia could be charged with a misdemeanor for "unauthorized use of a vehicle" for still having the Bentley in her possession. A source close to the situation told Us at the time that the NYPD doesn’t plan to arrest her, but they would issue her a summons to appear in court on the charge of theft. Shutterstock; Netflix |
Complaint Filed Against Julia Haart for Alleged 'Unauthorized Use' of Bentley Posted: 11 Mar 2022 03:22 PM PST ![]() The drama continues. Julia Haart and Silvio Scaglia Haart are still at war over Elite World Group’s company car that is owned by SW Vestry Cars, LLC. Silvio, 63, reported the $401,500 Bentley stolen on March 4, nearly one month after he fired Julia, 50, from his company Elite World Group, according to a New York City police report exclusively obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, March 11. The filing claims that the My Unorthodox Life star has been "unauthorized" to use the vehicle since February 9, when she was let go from her estranged husband's business. Julia, who split from Silvio the same month, previously served as the CEO of Elite World Group. ![]() The documents state that ex-employee Haart was "given ample time to return vehicle" and that after she was "served certified regarding return of vehicle" she is "still using vehicle." The Brazen author was previously given seven days' notice by SW Vestry Cars LLC — which is the company that owns and leases the vehicle — to give the car back following her termination from Elite World Group. After she didn’t hand over the vehicle, members of Silvio's team filed the police report with the New York Police Department. According to the complaint, Julia could be charged with a misdemeanor for “unauthorized use of a vehicle” for still having the Bentley in her possession. Furthermore, a source close to the situation tells Us that the Julia Haart Dynasty founder has never made lease payments on the high-end car; instead the money came from Elite World Group. However, a rep for Julia denies this claim. A source told Us on Friday that police don’t intend to arrest the TV personality but instead want to issue her a summons to appear in court on the charge of theft. An insider tells Us that the police arrived at Julia’s NYC parking garage on Friday evening to reclaim the vehicle, adding that officials sequestered a tow truck to take the car into custody after being unsuccessful in their attempt to get in touch with Julia. After determining the legalities involved, the cops left the scene and it will now be handled as a civil matter. The Bentley controversy is the latest drama to come from Julia and Silvio's messy divorce, following her surprise termination from Elite World Group last month. The designer, who is the mother for four children from a previous marriage, was let go from the company on February 9, the same day that she filed for divorce from Silvio after two years of marriage. After the couple tied the knot in 2019, the businessman named Julia the CEO of EWG and took her last name. A lawyer for the Netflix personality later claimed in a statement to Us in February that Julia owns 50 percent of the business and that the action taken to remove her from her role was "unauthorized and of no legal effect." The attorney explained in a statement on February 10 that Julia plans to "enforce all of her legal rights and remedies" after being wrongfully terminated. However, attorneys for EWG and Silvio dispute Julia's ownership share and claim in a press release that she owns less than one percent of the voting shares. The former La Perla creative director filed a petition for a restraining order against her estranged husband on February 11, according to documents obtained by Us, claiming that he has become "increasingly volatile, abusive and unhinged." An attorney for Silvio told Us in a statement last month, “This is just another day in the life of an aspiring reality TV star, aiming to divert the attention from the factual misappropriation claim just filed against her.” The dispute over the Bentley is still a pending case in Delaware. With reporting by Diana Cooper |
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev's Sweetest Quotes About Each Other Posted: 11 Mar 2022 01:30 PM PST A relationship worthy of a gold medal. Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have been dating since early 2020, and the sweet stars can't help but gush about each other at every turn. "I wish I could sum it up into one or two things," the Olympian exclusively told Us Weekly in January 2022 about exactly what it is that make him and the Vampire Diaries alum such a good match. "It's such a mix of everything." The snowboarder and the actress were first linked in February 2020 when fans noticed they both shared Instagram posts from the same location in South Africa, each wearing a camera around their neck and striking the same pose. Two years later, White recalled to Us that Dobrev invited him to visit her on set in Africa, which is where their relationship began. "I was like, 'All right. Yeah. OK,'" he recalled in January 2022 of being game to fly out to see her. "And she [thought], 'Oh, this guy, he came to play. He's serious.'" In March 2020, they were photographed kissing on a bike ride in Malibu. Us confirmed the pair's relationship in April 2020. "Nina and Shaun are into each other and are dating," a source dished at the time. "They're enjoying their time together and getting to know each other better." Their relationship bloomed quickly, in part due to the coronavirus pandemic. Us even confirmed that they moved in together during the lockdown. "They've gotten much closer during quarantine since they've been able to spend a lot of time together," an insider told Us in April 2021. "They're gradually taking steps to starting a future together." Those steps include a lot of celebrations. In June 2021, the athlete revealed to Us that he went all out for the couple's first anniversary that year. "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." The Degrassi alum returned the favor in March 2022, throwing her boyfriend an epic retirement party featuring all of their friends wearing long red wigs, evoking memories of White's old nickname, "The Flying Tomato." "Celebrating the ![]() The X Games champion celebrated his girlfriend’s birthday via Instagram in January 2021. “Too bad we never have any fun together …” he captioned several shots of the pair in silly, ‘80s-inspired outfits. “Happy birthday baby!” Shutterstock (2) ![]() White may be a five-time Olympian with three gold medals, but he also praised Dobrev’s athletic ability, telling Us in June 2021 that she’s “pretty talented on the snowboard.” Courtesy Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() Nine months after the snowboarder wished the Perks of Being a Wallflower star a happy birthday via social media, Dobrev returned the favor, referring to White as “the funniest, most charming, sexiest, and hardest working person I know” in September 2021. Courtesy Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() Long-distance relationships can be hard, but White told Us how the two manage to pull it off. “We have a nice little system of how to stay in touch,” he revealed in October 2021. “Plane tickets are pretty much booked for any opportunity that we can go see one another. … I think that’s the goal of it all and the key to it all is just making the time.” Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock ![]() Part of what makes their LDR work, the athlete told Us, is Dobrev’s impressive organizational skills. “She’s super organized and on top of it, so I give it to her,” he said in October 2021. “She always finds a way to make it happen.” Courtesy Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() As soon as White made it onto Team USA at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, the Canadian actress celebrated via Instagram. “LFG! Beijing babbbbbbbyyy @shaunwhite. So proud of you. Time to celebrate,” she gushed in January 2022. Bryan Keane/INPHO/Shutterstock ![]() Even “our dogs get along, you know?” the San Diego native told Us in January 2022, adding that he and Dobrev “have common interests,” like exciting travel. Courtesy Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() In fact, the athlete couldn’t say anything kinder about Dobrev if he tried. The actress has “this overwhelming kindness and care for people,” he revealed to Us January 2022, explaining that she is “just so supportive” of him. “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.” Shutterstock (2) ![]() The Bulgaria-born star waxes just as poetically about her beau, who she called the “G.(B).O.A.T. = Greatest Boyfriend Of All Time." “I am in awe of you. Today we are celebrating you," she wrote via Instagram in February 2022 after the athlete’s last Olympic run. "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.” Bryan Keane/INPHO/Shutterstock ![]() With the month of February comes Valentine’s Day, and both White and Dobrev let their feelings be known. “Rose’s [sic] are red violets are blue how great is it that I’m still not sick of you. I’m yours no refunds," the CW alum wrote via Instagram in 2022. "Nature finds a way …. Happy Valentine’s Day @Nina ❤️," shared the snowboarder. Courtesy Shaun White/Instagram ![]() During a Today show interview in February 2022, the now-retired athlete revealed that it’s his turn to support his girlfriend, who had been a “powerhouse” of strength for him during the Olympics. She booked a movie overseas, White said, and he can’t wait to travel to visit. “That sounds great. I will support you in that every step of the way,” he joked. Shutterstock (2) |
Alec Baldwin Tried to Work Out Deal to Resume ‘Rust’ Production After Shooting Posted: 11 Mar 2022 01:23 PM PST While filming his movie Rust on Thursday, October 21, Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that injured the director and killed another crew member. The incident occurred at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department, the weapon was “discharged” by the 30 Rock alum, 63, and Deadline later reported that production on the Western was paused. “Mr. Baldwin came in voluntarily to speak with investigators,” sheriff’s office spokesman Juan Ríos noted in a statement, asserting that the situation would be treated like “any other investigation.” Detectives were trying to determine “what type of projectile was discharged” as the set remained on lockdown. The victims — director Joel Souza and director of photography Halyna Hutchins — were rushed to receive medical attention after being struck. Hutchins, 42, was pronounced dead at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The 48-year-old filmmaker, for his part, was taken to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center via helicopter. While his condition was initially unknown, Deadline was told by Souza’s rep that he was released from the hospital on Friday, October 22. The movie’s production company, Rust Movie Productions LLC, noted in a statement regarding the accident, “The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today’s tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna’s family and loved ones. We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe Police Department’s investigation. We will be providing counseling services to everyone connected to the film as we work to process this awful event.” Hutchins was originally from the Ukraine and had been sharing updates about the filming process with her Instagram followers ahead of her death. “One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off:),” she captioned a video of herself on Wednesday, October 20, as she joined a group on horseback. The Emmy winner broke his silence on Hutchins’ death on Friday via Twitter, writing, “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.” Before Baldwin addressed the incident, tributes poured in for the late cinematographer. “I’m in shock. I was so lucky to have had Halyna Hutchins as my DP on ‘Archenemy,'” Joe Manganiello tweeted. “An incredible talent & great person. I can't believe this could happen in this day and age… gunfire from a prop gun could kill a crew member? What a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to her family.” Ava DuVernay left a comment on casting director Sidra Smith‘s Instagram post about Hutchins, writing, “Devastating. Absolutely horrific. Blessings to you during this difficult time, Sidra. And may her soul be at rest.” Scroll down for the latest updates on the Rust shooting: ![]() Hutchins was working as director of photography on Rust and was named one of American Cinematography's "rising stars" in the profession in 2019. She previously contributed to 2019's Darlin' and 2020's Blindfire, as well as AMC's The Walking Dead. She was pronounced dead on Thursday at University of New Mexico Hospital. James Gourley/Variety/Shutterstock ![]() Souza is a California-based writer and director whose previous credits include 2015's Ghost Squad, 2017's Break Night and 2019's Crown Vic. According to Deadline, he was released from the hospital early Friday morning after sustaining injuries on set. Ron Adar/SOPA Images/Shutterstock ![]() As of Thursday, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office was in the midst of an "open and active" investigation, but no arrests were made. Baldwin was questioned by investigators — as were other members of the crew — but no charges were filed. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock ![]() Only one round was discharged, and it grazed Souza but hit Hutchins in her shoulder, per The Los Angeles Times. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock ![]() That is the question investigators are still trying to answer. The assistant director called out “cold gun” when handing Baldwin the weapon, the AD wrote in an affidavit, according to the New York Times. “Cold” means no ammunition is in the gun. The crew member “did not know live rounds were in the prop gun,” Detective Joel Cano declared in an affidavit. Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock ![]() The LA Times reports that several crew members walked off set to protest working conditions hours ahead of the fatal accident. They accused the production of not properly following safety protocols, including gun inspections. The workers claimed that there were two accidental gun discharges on set before, with Baldwin’s stunt double allegedly firing a gun that was announced as “cold” only to find a live round in it. “There should have been an investigation into what happened,” a crew member alleged to the LA Times. “There were no safety meetings. There was no assurance that it wouldn’t happen again. All they wanted to do was rush, rush, rush.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock ![]() Many film and TV sets are taking action and vowing not to risk having “hot” or “live” — meaning loaded — weapons on set. ABC’s police drama The Rookie has officially banned live rounds. “As of today, it is now policy on The Rookie that all gunfire on set will be with Air Soft guns with CG muzzle flashes added in post,” showrunner Alexi Hawley wrote in a memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, October 22. “There will be no more ‘live’ weapons on the show. The safety of our cast and crew is too important.” Amazon Prime’s The Boys, which is known for its violent action sequences, will also forgo live rounds. Showrunner Eric Kripke, who worked with Rust cast member Jensen Ackles on Supernatural and The Boys, announced the news on Friday via Twitter. “In [Hutchins’] memory, a simple, easy pledge: no more guns with blanks on any of my sets ever. We'll use VFX muzzle flashes. Who's with me?” he wrote. Eric McCandless/ABC/Kobal/Shutterstock ![]() This is not the first time a prop gun has led to fatalities on a film set. In 1993, the late Brandon Lee was killed during filming for The Crow after an improperly loaded prop gun was fired. His sister, Shannon Lee, reacted to the Rust incident on Thursday. "Our hearts go out to the family of Halyna Hutchins and to Joel Souza and all involved in the incident on 'Rust,'" she tweeted via a memorial account set up for her brother. "No one should ever be killed by a gun on a film set. Period." Pressman/Most/Kobal/Shutterstock ![]() "I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna," Souza said in a statement. "She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch and always pushed me to be better. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out. It will surely aid in my recovery." Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock ![]() According to Deadline, assistant director David Halls, who handed Baldwin a prop gun moments before it was discharged, was "removed from set immediately" after the accident. Producers told the outlet that an incident report was filed and a new assistant director was brought in. Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock ![]() On October 22, a Rust crewmember named Serge Svetnoy shared a photo of Hutchins that he claimed was taken shortly before the fatal shooting. “This is the last photo with Halyna on set,” he wrote via Facebook. The snapshot showed the cinematographer shooting a scene with Baldwin in a small church on the New Mexico set. Two days later, Svetnoy shared an emotional post in which he revealed that he “was holding [Hutchins] in my arms while she was dying. Her blood was on my hands,” he wrote via Facebook on October 24. In that same message, the electrician stated that, in his opinion, Hutchins’ death was “the fault of negligence and unprofessionalism.” Courtesy of Halyna Hutchins/Instagram ![]() Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed during a press conference on October 27 that a lead bullet was recovered from Souza’s shoulder after he was taken to the hospital. The bullet is believed to be the one that fatally struck Hutchins. Police also collected approximately 600 items of evidence, including 500 rounds of ammunition from the set, which were a mixture of “blanks, dummy rounds and what we are suspecting were live rounds,” according to Mendoza. MediaPunch/Shutterstock ![]() Hannah Gutierrez Reed was the armorer — or person in charge of firearms — on the set of Rust. During a September episode of the “Voices of West” podcast, the former model admitted “the best part” of her job was “just showing people who are normally kind of freaked out by guns how safe they can be and how they’re not really problematic unless put in the wrong hands.” Reed is the daughter of longtime armorer Thell Reed, who was Brad Pitt’s shooting coach on the 2007 film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. However, the 24-year-old had only worked on one movie before landing the role of head armorer on Baldwin's western. The Hollywood rookie noted she had “figured” out most of the job's requirements on “my own” and said that “loading blanks” is the “scariest thing to me.” Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock ![]() Gutierrez Reed's lawyers, Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence, released a statement to Us on October 29. "First Hannah would like to extend her deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Halyna," the statement read, referring to Hutchins as "an inspirational woman in film who Hannah looked up to." The statement went on to allege that she had been "slandered" in the aftermath of the shooting. "Safety is Hannah’s number one priority on set. Ultimately this set would never have been compromised if live ammo were not introduced," the lawyers claimed on her behalf. "Hannah has no idea where the live rounds came from. Hannah and the prop master gained control over the guns and she never witnessed anyone shoot live rounds with these guns and nor would she permit that. They were locked up every night and at lunch and there’s no way a single one of them was unaccounted for or being shot by crew members. Hannah still, to this day, has never had an accidental discharge." Though there have been reports that there were two accidental discharges in other situations on set, Gutierrez Reed's lawyers allege that others were at fault. "The first one on this set was the prop master and the second was a stunt man after Hannah informed him his gun was hot with blanks," they alleged. Myung J Chun/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock ![]() Gutierrez Reed's lawyers suggested that the blame for the fatal accident lay with other filmmakers. "Hannah was hired on two positions on this film, which made it extremely difficult to focus on her job as an armorer," they said in the October 29 statement. "She fought for training, days to maintain weapons, and proper time to prepare for gunfire but ultimately was overruled by production and her department. The whole production set became unsafe due to various factors, including lack of safety meetings. This was not the fault of Hannah." Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock ![]() While in Vermont on October 30, Baldwin told news outlets that he couldn't say much about the incident, but he is cooperating with authorities and mourning the death of Hutchins. "I’ve been ordered by the sheriff’s department in Santa Fe, I can’t answer any questions about the investigation," Baldwin said. "I can’t — it’s an active investigation in terms of a woman died. She was my friend.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock ![]() The actor, who also produced the film, explained that he met with Hutchins' husband as well as her son to offer support. "The guy is overwhelmed with grief," Baldwin said on October 30. "There are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time but nothing like this. This is a one in a trillion event, and so he is in shock [and] has a 9-year-old son. We are in constant contact with him. We’re very worried about his family and his kid, and we’re eagerly awaiting for the sheriff’s department telling us what their investigation has yielded.” Andres Leighton/AP/Shutterstock ![]() Dave Halls, the assistant director on Rust, released a statement in which he praised his “friend” Hutchins. “I’m shocked and saddened by her death,” he said. “It’s my hope that this tragedy prompts the industry to reevaluate its values and practices to ensure no one is harmed through the creative process again.” He continued, “My thoughts are with all who knew and loved Halyna.” Halls did not address the details of the incident or the reports that he was the one who handed Baldwin the gun involved in the shooting. Jae C Hong/AP/Shutterstock ![]() Baldwin reposted a thread from Terese Magpale Davis, who worked on Rust as a costume designer, outlining what they allege really happened on set. Davis’ post, which the actor shared via his Instagram account on November 2, claimed “the story being spun of us being overworked and surrounded by unsafe, chaotic conditions is bulls—t.” Davis stated that she “never worked more than a 12.5-hour shoot day,” saying that only happened once and “most days” were under the 12-hour mark. She recalled the day that Hutchins died, saying, “We had come off a 12-hour turnaround after an 11-hour shoot day,” noting they had a “56-hour weekend right before” the prolonged day. “No one was too tired to do their jobs,” she said. She refuted claims that the producers on the film didn’t care about their crew, writing, “They were some of the most approachable and warm producers I’ve ever worked with.” Davis explained that “concerns were heard and addressed” by the producers. According to her, the crew had a union rep who told production “not to give in to the camera crew” demands because they were asking for things that “the union does not require.” Davis alleged that she has spoken with the producers on the project since the accident, and they told her they have chosen not to defend themselves against the “blatantly false accusations” because they want the “focus to be on Halyna” and they want to “grieve and recover.” Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock ![]() Matthew Hutchins, the husband of the late cinematographer, has retained California-based law firm Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi, according to Deadline. The firm specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock ![]() “Every film/TV set that uses guns, fake or otherwise, should have a police officer on set, hired by the production, to specifically monitor weapons safety,” Baldwin tweeted on November 8. The actor, who has now made his Twitter profile private, also shared a screenshot of the tweet via his Instagram page. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock ![]() More than a month after the tragedy, Halyna has been laid to rest. Her husband, Matthew, confirmed that a funeral was held on the weekend of Saturday, November 20, ET reports. Matthew revealed that Hutchins' grave marker has her name followed by ASC, indicating her association with The American Society of Cinematographers. The late mother's headstone also features images of a camera and film reel, emphasizing her passion for moviemaking. Underneath her years of birth and death is an inspirational quote: "Her light shapes our lives. Keep chasing your vision." Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock ![]() The It's Complicated actor sat down for an in-depth interview with ABC News more than one month after the tragedy, opening up about the aftermath of the shooting. In a clip from the December 2021 special, Baldwin cried while reflecting on what went wrong on set. "The trigger wasn't pulled. I didn't pull the trigger," he said. "I would never point a gun at anyone and pull the trigger at them. Never. I have no idea [how a bullet got in there]. Someone put a live bullet in a gun. A bullet that wasn't even supposed to be on the property." Baldwin went on to say the incident was the "worst thing" that's ever happened to him, explaining, "Because I think back and I think, 'What could I have done?'" Lumeimages/MEGA ![]() Baldwin confessed during his first sit-down interview about the incident that he didn't feel guilty, revealing, "I might have killed myself if I felt that I was responsible. I don't say that lightly." He continued to deny pulling the trigger, asserting that he was simply following Hutchins' directions on set. "I've been told by people who are in the know, in terms of even inside the state, that it's highly unlikely that I would be charged with anything criminally," he added. ABC News ![]() Baldwin shared a two-page letter via Instagram in December 2021 that was written by the Rust crew, which defended the film’s production. The writers of the note clarified that the note had "not been sanctioned or influenced in any way by the producers,” but was intended to "express a more accurate account" of their "workplace tragedy." The letter stated that Hutchins was the “heart of the production” and “losing her hurt every single one of us." "We are hurting from the loss of our togetherness, our spirit, and the loss of our labor,” the message continued. “We are hurting for our friends that have been targeted by the public as they themselves grieve." While those who worked on the film said the production had its challenges, “the descriptions of Rust as a chaotic, dangerous, and exploitative workplace are false and distract from what matters the most: the memory of Halyna Hutchins, and the need to find modern alternatives to outdated industry firearm and safety practices.” imageSPACE/Shutterstock ![]() Police sought a warrant to obtain the Boss Baby actor's cell phone in December 2021, according to Deadline, requesting the device to determine whether there might be "any evidence relating to the death investigation of Halyna Hutchins." A judge signed off on the paperwork, which stated, "Such information, if it exists, may be material and relevant to this investigation." At the time, Baldwin's lawyer noted, "We are confident that the evidence will show that Mr. Baldwin is not responsible civilly or criminally for what occurred on October 21, and he continues to cooperate with authorities." John Sheene/Ace Pictures/Shutterstock ![]() As more details continued to emerge, Baldwin denied a report claiming he asked for a larger prop weapon on the movie set. "This, in fact is a lie," he tweeted in December 2021. "The choices regarding any props by me for the film RUST were made weeks before production began. To suggest that any changes were made 'before fatal shooting' is false." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock ![]() Baldwin took to Instagram on Christmas Eve to thank “all the people who sent me such kind words and best wishes and strength and hope and prayers, thoughts and lots of encouragement.” He said in the December 24 video, ”I got hundreds, hundreds of emails from friends, family and colleagues and people I haven't heard from in quite a while to send me strength and good wishes and so forth. I'm really grateful to them.” The actor then referenced the tragedy. “I’m looking forward to some aspects of this being behind me, of course. For everyone who is involved in this, it'll never be behind us because someone died so tragically,” he said. “I only care about my wife and my kids and moving forward with my life and trying to get through a tough time, a really tough time. Whatever holiday you're celebrating, happy holidays to everybody. I hope that you're as lucky as I am in one department, that you're home with your family; I'm home with my family." Courtesy of Alec Baldwin/Instagram ![]() In February 2022, lawyers filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her husband and son. The suit named Baldwin as a defendant along with seven producers and numerous crew members. “[Matthew] lost his long-term wife who was the love of his life, and his son lost a mother,” an attorney for the family said during a press conference announcing the suit. “It never should have happened.” Shutterstock (2) |
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s Official Relationship Timeline Posted: 11 Mar 2022 01:18 PM PST An unexpected romance. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's relationship may have shocked fans in 2021, but the pair haven't slowed down in 2022. The Keeping Up With the Kardashian alum was first linked to the Saturday Night Live star in October 2021, eight months after she filed for divorce from Kanye West. (The former couple, who wed in 2014, share daughters North and Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm.) While Kardashian and Davidson were friendly over the years — he even called Kimye the "cutest couple" after attending Kid Cudi's birthday dinner with the spouses in 2019 — the KKW Beauty mogul bonded with the Set It Up actor when she hosted SNL. "He was a true professional the whole time they rehearsed and in between takes, but afterward things got flirty," a source told Us Weekly at the time. "They exchanged numbers and Pete asked if Kim would like to hang out sometime, which she agreed to straight away." Following a group Halloween outing, Kardashian and Davidson were spotted on a series of dinner dates. By mid-November 2021, an insider told Us that she was "falling for" him. "Everything flows well [when they're together]," the source said. As the duo heated up, West, meanwhile, made a series of public pleas to try to win Kardashian back. The rapper also alleged that he wasn't served with divorce papers. The Selfish author subsequently filed paperwork to be declared legally single amid divorce proceedings. "Pete is not worried about Kanye trying to get back with Kim," a source told Us in December 2021. "He's very laid-back and understanding. They're super smitten with each other." West, for his part, "absolutely despises Kim dating Pete," the source said. "He is so jealous." The Grammy winner has since been linked to Julia Fox. Scroll through for a timeline of Kardashian and Davidson's relationship: ![]() Kardashian and Davidson kissed in an Aladdin-themed sketch when she hosted SNL on October 9, 2021. YouTube ![]() Less than a month after the reality star’s debut on the sketch comedy show, Kardashian was spotted with Davidson at Knott's Scary Farm in California with Kourtney Kardashian and fiancé Travis Barker and more pals. While sources said their relationship was platonic at the time, the duo were photographed holding hands on a roller-coaster, sparking romance rumors. Shutterstock (2) ![]() Kardashian and Davidson were seen in his native Staten Island in early November, dining at the restaurant Campania. The following day, they dined with friends at Zero Bond in Manhattan. Things proved to be heating up between the twosome when Kardashian helped Davidson celebrate his 28th birthday with her mom, Kris Jenner, and Flavor Flav. “The whole night, I was so honored to be in their presence,” the rapper told Entertainment Tonight about the get-together. One thing that I could say is Pete Davidson loves himself some Flavor Flav. Everything he does is, ‘Flavor Flav this, Flavor Flav that, Flavor Flav this, Flavor Flav that.’ So Kim said, ‘OK, well, for your birthday, you are going to have Flavor Flav.’ She sent for me and that’s how I ended up there. I was the birthday gift.” Courtesy of Flavor Flav/Instagram ![]() The couple continued to make headlines for various outings on the East Coast and West Coast through the remainder of 2021, turning heads when they went to the movies on Staten Island. “They're clearly not hiding their romance,” a source told Us at the time. “It seems like they want to just be able to do things any normal couple would do and have fun together." MediaPunch/Shutterstock ![]() The pair kicked off the new year with a whirlwind trip to the Bahamas. The vacation came days after a source told Us that things were “getting serious” between Kardashian and Davidson. “Things have definitely escalated quickly but in a healthy, fun way,” the source said. “Right now, they are just enjoying their time together and seeing where things go.” Shutterstock (2) ![]() After the duo attended a dinner party at the home of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, an insider told Us that Davidson was considering investing in some West Coast real estate. “Pete’s been spending more time in L.A. to be close to Kim, and he’s looking to find a place there,” the source explained. “They’ve definitely gotten serious.” Shutterstock (2) ![]() The Selfish author addressed her romance with Davidson for the first time, telling Variety that fans will see more of how their relationship began on Hulu's The Kardashians. "I have not filmed with [Pete]," she told the outlet. "And I'm not opposed to it. It's just not what he does. But if there was an event happening and he was there, he wouldn't tell the cameras to get away. I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn't be for this season. ... I'm definitely open to talking, and I definitely explain it." Shutterstock (2) ![]() Kardashian shared photos of Davidson on her social media for the first time. The throwback pics were taken during the pair’s pre-Valentine’s Day date one month earlier. He laid his head in her lap in one shot and was all smiles when he posed beside her for a selfie. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram (2) |
Cuddled Up! Kim Kardashian Finally Posts 1st Photos With Pete Davidson Posted: 11 Mar 2022 01:17 PM PST Time to refresh her feed! Kim Kardashian finally posted photos with boyfriend Pete Davidson after four months of dating. The reality star, 41, shared throwback pics from the couple's pre-Valentine's Day date in February. "Whose car we gonna take?!" she captioned her Friday, March 11, Instagram post. In one shot, Davidson, 28, laid his head in Kardashian's lap. The pair also posed for a selfie taken by the comedian. The Selfish author elaborated on her caption in a tweet on Friday, sharing a scene from the 2010 movie The Town. "I need your help. I can't tell you what it is, you can never ask me about it later and we're gonna hurt some people," Ben Affleck says, to which Jeremy Renner responds, "Whose car are we gonna take?" The Skims founder and the Saturday Night Live star were first linked in October 2021 after she hosted the NBC sketch comedy series earlier that month. They even shared an onscreen kiss during the episode. Kardashian and Davidson have kept a relatively low profile since their romance began. However, she broke her silence on the relationship earlier this week while discussing whether he will appear on her family's upcoming Hulu reality show, The Kardashians. "I have not filmed with [Pete]," she told Variety in an interview published on Wednesday, March 9. "And I'm not opposed to it. It's just not what he does. But if there was an event happening and he was there, he wouldn't tell the cameras to get away. I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn't be for this season." Kardashian added that viewers will see "how we met and who reached out to who and how it happened and all the details that everyone wants to know," noting that she is "definitely open to talking" about Davidson on the show. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum filed for divorce from Kanye West — with whom she shares North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2 — in February 2021 after six years of marriage. A source confirmed to Us Weekly earlier this month that she was declared legally single. As Kardashian moved on with Davidson, the rapper, 44, made his feelings about their relationship known on multiple occasions. In February, he claimed that he gave the KKW Beauty founder the coat she wore on her pre-Valentine's Day date with the actor. "DON'T HAVE BEEF WITH KIM I LOVE MY FAMILY SO STOP THAT NARRATIVE IM NOT GIVING UP ON MY FAMILY," West wrote alongside a photo of Kardashian and Davidson at Lilia's restaurant in Brooklyn. "I BOUGHT THIS COAT FOR KIM BEFORE SNL I THOUGHT IT WAS PARTICULARLY SPECIAL I HAVE FAITH THAT WE'LL BE BACK TOGETHER." More recently, the Grammy winner released his "Eazy" music video, which showed a cartoon version of the King of Staten Island star being buried alive. An insider told Us earlier this month that Davidson is concerned with "how obsessive and dark" the situation between them has become, while a second source said the New York native is "respecting the divorce process." Kardashian, for her part, was "appalled" by the video, the source said. Scroll through the gallery below to see Kardashian and Davidson's first social media post together: ![]() Davidson sported a big grin and Kardashian pouted her lips in a black-and-white selfie. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The couple got cozy as they sat in a hallway together. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram ![]() Kardashian posed solo in the coat that West allegedly purchased for her. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram ![]() The TV personality shielded her face from the camera. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram |
Kourtney Details Travis' Role in New Show After Khloe Said She Hid Past BFs Posted: 11 Mar 2022 12:55 PM PST Setting some boundaries. Kourtney Kardashian confirmed that her fiancé, Travis Barker, will appear on her family’s new reality show — but she still plans to keep some things to herself. “I definitely hold my relationship really close,” the Poosh founder, 42, told Variety in an interview published on Friday, March 11. “It's so sacred to me and I am very protective of it. I think I've learned a lot of lessons. There is a lot of us on there, and we've had such a good time doing it because we have such a good time when we're together, but I definitely want to protect it as much as I can. But also, this is my life.” The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum was responding to a question about whether her fiancé, 46, would be the “center” of her story line on the upcoming Hulu series The Kardashians. The California native said that the couple have invited camera crews with them on some outings, but she implied they won’t be getting too intimate. “He obviously has a full-time job and a full career, so it's not his thing,” she explained. “But I think he's happy to [film], and we have had so much fun while we've been filming certain things that we're doing, so I'll just invite the producers to come along.” Last year, Khloé Kardashian called out her sister for hiding much of her personal life during later seasons of KUWTK. While Kourtney was dating Younes Bendjima, for example, he never appeared on the show. The wellness guru dated the model, 28, off and on from 2016 to 2020. "We weren't even allowed to talk about it," the Good American founder, 37, claimed during the KUWTK reunion, which aired in June 2021. "We're not saying to put him on, but Kourtney wouldn't even let us mention [him], even though there's paparazzi photos. So we were frustrated that we couldn't even talk about what Kourtney was doing." When host Andy Cohen asked if she ever felt like she was carrying the show, Khloé said that she and Kim Kardashian had definitely discussed it from time to time. "Sometimes Kim and I have had this conversation really openly, is that we feel like we give so much and maybe others aren't holding up their end of the deal too," the former Kocktails With Khloé host explained. "If other people are going through things and are choosing not to share, that's when it's unfair, but if there's really nothing else going on in someone's life, what are they supposed to share?" The Strong Looks Better Naked author also defended Kourtney for choosing to keep her personal life off the show, noting that she had already put so much of it out there during her relationship with Scott Disick. When the former couple welcomed their first child Mason, now 12, there were cameras in the delivery room. (The duo are also parents to Penelope, 9, and Reign, 7.) Looking back on the moment, Kourtney told Variety she has no regrets about filming the birth. “We shot that ourselves, so it was our footage from a handheld camera,” she explained. “I didn't have a microphone on, I didn't have a lighting guy or a camera operator. It was all shot by Khloé and Scott.” |
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: Timeline of the Original Bennifer Romance Posted: 11 Mar 2022 12:51 PM PST The word "Bennifer" might include flashbacks to frosted lip gloss and butterfly clips, but everything comes back in style eventually. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are spending time together, nearly 20 years after their romance took the world by storm. Affleck has reportedly been getting picked up in a white SUV that takes him to Lopez's Los Angeles home. It's easy to understand why they'd keep their hangouts on the down-low when remembering their high-profile romance. The pair first connected in 2002 on the set of the ill-fated Gigli. The two played gangsters who fall in love while attempting to kidnap a neurodivergent man. The movie flopped at the box office and among critics, who claimed Affleck and Lopez didn't have much chemistry. It was a different story off-screen. Lopez filed for divorce from second husband Cris Judd in June 2002, and she went public with the Good Will Hunting star after. The "Waiting for Tonight" singer had another rock on her finger by November. Affleck proposed with a 6-carat pink diamond that had smaller white diamonds on the sides. The ring caught plenty of media attention as did J. Lo's "Jenny From the Block" music video. Paparazzi caught Bennifer filming in various cities throughout the fall before the clip was finally released in November. It included plenty of scenes of the couple showing their affection for each other. The duo even welcomed Dateline's Pat O'Brien into their Vancouver rental home to discuss their relationship, but they wouldn't say exactly when they fell in love. "You can't pinpoint it," Lopez said. "We became friends first. That is the honest to God truth." Their wedding was set for September 2003, and Lopez said she'd change her name to Jennifer Affleck after the wedding. However, they never made it to the altar, canceling just days before the ceremony due to "excessive media attention." They announced their official breakup in January 2004. Lopez would marry Marc Anthony in June 2004 while Affleck moved on with Jennifer Garner that year as well. Though it didn't work out, Affleck and Lopez have only been kind to each other in the press. "We just happened to be together at the birth of the tabloids, and it was like ‘Oh, my God.’ It was just a lot of pressure," she told PeopleTV's The Jess Cagle Interview in 2016. She continued, "I think different time, different thing, who knows what could’ve happened, but there was a genuine love there." Affleck, meanwhile, praised her in InStyle in April 2021 as "the hardest-working person I’ve come across in this business. She has great talent, but she has also worked very hard for her success, and I’m so happy for her that she seems, at long last, to be getting the credit she deserves." ![]() The two met on the set of Gigli, which sank at the box office while their relationship sizzled. Lopez was married to her second husband, Cris Judd, but Lopez filed for divorce in June 2002 and it was finalized the following year. Ralph Nelson/Columbia/Revolution/Kobal/Shutterstock ![]() Lopez and Affleck were engaged by November 2002. Affleck proposed with a 6-carat pink diamond ring. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock ![]() After weeks of paparazzi photos from the set, the "Jenny from the Block" music video premiered on TRL. Affleck costarred and engaged in some heavy PDA with J. Lo. RAMEY PHOTO/MEGA ![]() Lopez and Affleck filmed their second movie together, Jersey Girl. It's another box office bomb. Moviestore/Shutterstock ![]() Just days before they were set to say "I do," Bennifer called off the wedding. They cited "excessive media attention" but remained together. Richard Young/Shutterstock ![]() Lopez and Affleck announced their breakup. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock ![]() Lopez believed tabloid attention majorly impacted the relationship. "I think different time, different thing, who knows what could've happened, but there was a genuine love there," she told Jess Cagle. Cj Gunther/EPA/Shutterstock ![]() Affleck said Lopez should have received an Oscar nod for her work in Hustlers. "She should have been nominated. She's the real thing,"he told New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes. "I keep in touch periodically with her and have a lot of respect for her. How awesome is it that she had her biggest hit movie at 50? That's f--king baller." Broadimage/Shutterstock ![]() Less than two weeks after Us confirmed that the former couple had been spending time together again, the duo were spotted vacationing in Big Sky, Montana. "They looked very happy together," an insider told Us of the trip. “It was just the two of them on vacation together. Big Sky is a special place to Ben.” Shutterstock (2) ![]() After sparking romance speculation in April 2021, a source exclusively told Us in May that the exes have “always loved each other” and Lopez’s friends “won’t be surprised if they end up together.” A second source added that the duo had a “heart-to-heart” following their respective splits from Ana de Armas and Alex Rodriguez in 2021, which “reignited a spark between them.” Global Citizen/Shutterstock; Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock ![]() Days after Us confirmed that Lopez was in California to visit Affleck, the Massachusetts native and the Grammy nominee were spotted hanging out together in Miami. The director was seen walking behind Lopez as the musician smiled during their Florida outing in photos obtained by the Daily Mail in May 2021. “Jen and Ben are both very happy with each [other] and are excited to see where the relationship goes,” an insider told Us following the duo's Miami getaway. “They are full-on dating and very happy together.” Shutterstock (2) ![]() The couple were spotted cuddling and holding hands in West Hollywood as they headed to a dinner date in photos posted by Page Six. BauerGriffin/INSTARimages.com; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock ![]() The lovebirds were making out in Malibu when they attended a birthday dinner for Lopez’s sister at Nobu. In photos obtained by Page Six, the two packed on the PDA as they locked lips and stayed close throughout the night. Shutterstock (2) ![]() The Gigli costars got cozy in the Hamptons while celebrating 4th of July shortly after taking their kids on a fun-filled trip to Universal Studios in Hollywood. Days later, Lopez gushed that she's "never been better" during an interview on Zane Lowe's Apple Music radio show. "It's the best time of my life," she said. Broadimage/Shutterstock ![]() As the duo's relationship continued to heat up, a source told Us that the pair were "fully committed" to starting a future together — and planned "on moving in together very soon." The same month, a second source revealed Affleck and Lopez had been house hunting in Beverly Hills and Bel Air. A Ware/Shutterstock; Lionel Hahn/Shutterstock ![]() "There's been so many times in my life where I have not felt happy, just like anybody else. And I think I'm good at hiding that from the public because I don't feel like that's their burden to carry. I don't put that on them," Lopez said while promoting her single "Cambia El Paso" on Apple Music, adding that she'd felt "really, really good" in recent months. "Everything is just amazing. And I feel great. Everything is beautiful." Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock ![]() The pair were spotted house-hunting in the chic Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the homes they looked at was listed at $65 million and included a bowling alley, movie theater, gym and wine cellar. In video footage obtained by TMZ, the duo packed on the PDA while looking at real estate. Shutterstock (2) ![]() The "Dance Again" singer playfully dodged a question about whether she looks "happier" during an interview with Hoda Kotb. She replied she is "always happy when you see me" after the Today host commented on her appearance. When Kotb asked point-blank if she was "happier," Lopez turned the discussion back to her new song with Lin-Manuel Miranda. "The song is out, five years since we’ve done it,” she said on the Today show appearance. “And I believe that that message of loving one another and coming together and love, is never more relevant than it is right now.” Shutterstock (2) ![]() The couple made their subtle debut on Instagram in a video posted by Leah Remini. In the montage, Lopez and Affleck got cozy in a black-and-white photo booth snap. Shutterstock (2) ![]() To celebrate Lopez’s 52nd birthday, the two went to France. They arrived in Nice on a private airplane and headed straight for the sea. They spent time snuggling and kissing on a yacht off the coast of Monaco. The singer even shared a photo of her and Affleck kissing via Instagram. KCS Presse/MEGA ![]() After Lopez's daughter joined the couple for dinner at Craig's in Los Angeles, Affleck was spotted supporting his girlfriend on the set of a new project. Shutterstock (2) ![]() Lopez and her teenage twins were joined by Affleck's daughters at Hollywood's Pantages Theater for a performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton. @CelebCandidly/MEGA ![]() The duo attended the Venice International Film Festival premiere of Affleck's movie The Last Duel, marking their first red carpet appearance since rekindling their romance earlier in the year. Prior to the event, their last red carpet outing together was for the August 2003 premiere of Gigli. David Fisher/Shutterstock ![]() The duo did some family bonding when took Affleck's daughters, Seraphina and Violet, as well as Lopez's twins, Max and Emme, to an outdoor movie in Los Angeles. P&P/MEGA ![]() Affleck gushed over his "strong" girlfriend as she was named Adweek's 2021 Brand Visionary. "I am in awe of what Jennifer's effect on the world is. At most, as an artist, I can make movies that move people. Jennifer has inspired a massive group of people to feel they have a seat at the table in this country. That is an effect few people throughout history have had, one I will never know and one I can only stand by and admire with respect," he noted at the time. Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock ![]() Affleck and Lopez posed on the red carpet for the New York premiere of The Last Duel at the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios ![]() The couple masked up as they headed to the movies with their children in Los Angeles on December 4. Bellocqimages/Bauergriffin.com/MEGA ![]() The couple spent a romantic night together at a Los Angeles Lakers game, sitting courtside and sharing a few kisses between plays. When the Jumbotron broadcast a video of the happy pair engaged in some light PDA, the crowd cheered. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP/Shutterstock ![]() “This is adorable from The Tender Bar,” the “On My Way” songstress gushed while opening a PR box from the Prime Video movie via Instagram Story. “There’s a great scene in a bowling alley with Ben and the little boy. Ben plays his uncle [and] they’re both amazing in the movie if you haven’t seen it, you should. This is awesome.” Courtesy of Jennifer Lopez/Instagram (2) ![]() "We were just on the boat! There was no recreation!" Lopez told People. "I was lying down. ... It was a trip I like to take for my birthday, but no, we were not intentionally recreating it. I didn't know there were paparazzi out in the middle of the ocean either!" BauerGriffin/INSTARimages.com ![]() The Marry Me star said she and Affleck are trying to keep their relationship private because they remember the publicity circus of their early '00s romance. "I think what we learned from the last time is that love, when you are lucky enough to find it, is so sacred and special and you have to hold a little bit of that privately and that's what we've learned," Lopez said during an appearance on Today. "But we're very happy, if that's what you wondering about." Matt Baron/Shutterstock ![]() Affleck walked the red carpet alongside his girlfriend at the Los Angeles premiere of her romantic comedy Marry Me. Lopez told Entertainment Tonight that the red carpet was a night of work and fun for her. "It's a great date night. We're super happy," the singer said. "What can I tell you? We're just having a good time." John Salangsang/Shutterstock ![]() The Last Duel star directed a special remixed music video of Lopez's “On My Way” single, which was released in conjunction with the Marry Me film. “I am going to share something very special and personal with you that normally that I would only share with my inner circle,” Lopez wrote via her OnTheJLo newsletter on February 11. “It’s an early Valentine’s Day present from Ben. Watching it made me think about the journey of true love, it’s unexpected twists and turns, and that when it’s real, it actually can last forever. This seriously melted my heart.” GHOST/Shutterstock ![]() The twosome attended Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, California, on February 13, where they danced in the crowd. John Salangsang/Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock ![]() Affleck subtly appeared in Lopez’s “Marry Me” music video. While the actor’s face isn’t shown, eagle-eyed fans spotted his arm and neck in the final shot, cuddling Lopez in bed. In another scene, a portrait of Affleck is visible atop her piano. YouTube |
Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's Most Romantic Moments Posted: 11 Mar 2022 12:40 PM PST Partners in crime! Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have stood by each other's side through thick and thin over the course of their relationship. The duo began dating in December 2006 after the Good Charlotte lead singer turned on the charm for Richie. “When I first would see her around, we were friends,” Madden told Australia’s 60 Minutes in April 2013. "But I don’t think I’m the obvious choice. I’m always like, ‘Just give me a shot. Just give me one date.’ If I can get my foot in the door …” Two years later, the Simple Life alum and Madden welcomed their daughter, Harlow, followed by their son, Sparrow, in 2009. The couple announced their engagement in February 2010 and tied the knot in December of that year. The Great News alum admitted in March 2012 that she and the Maryland native were "polar opposites" when they first got together. “He’s very family-oriented,” Richie, who is the eldest daughter of Lionel Richie, told Ocean Drive Magazine. “He grew up with four brothers and sisters. When we met, I was definitely going through a difficult time with my family, and having him have such a strong foundation really opened the doors and brought both of our families together.” The California native told Us Weekly in September 2019 that having fun is the foundation of their successful relationship. "I don't know [if there's] a secret [to it], other than we love to laugh and have fun," Nicole explained at the time. "It's nice doing the journey of life together. Doing it with somebody else that has the same goals as you is a really fun way to live." She also gushed to Us that Madden is "the most supportive." One of the duo's common goals is to instill good values in their children. "I think we just have to encourage kids to be themselves and to stand up for what they believe in and to stand up for something," Nicole noted. Nicole is so lucky in love that she decided to spread the love. She revealed in July 2014 that she set up Cameron Diaz with Madden's twin brother, Benji Madden. "I'm going to take responsibility for everything!" she said on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. "I am a devoted sister-in-law. I'm happy for anyone who is happy, and I want everyone to be surrounded with love." Diaz and Benji tied the knot in January 2015 and announced the arrival of daughter Raddix in January 2020. Take a look back at Nicole and Joel’s most romantic moments. ![]() Joel smooched a pregnant Nicole during a trip to Hawaii to celebrate Richie's 26th birthday in 2007. X17online ![]() The new parents had coffee and a stroll in L.A.'s Westwood area in March 2008. x17online ![]() Joel "is so sweet and nice ... when he's asleep," joked Nicole in October 2009, one month after giving birth to son Sparrow James Midnight Madden. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock ![]() "We're really focused on our family, and ... we already feel kind of married, you know?" Joel told Larry King in 2009. "Our family system that we have down, we feel like this is a real family and marriage, one day it will come." Shutterstock ![]() Family day! "Harlow loves being a big sister," Nicole told Us. Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() The couple got close at a Los Angeles Lakers game December 29. MEGA ![]() Nicole confirmed her beau of four years had popped the question during an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman. "We've been engaged for a while so you're all kind of late on that," Joel later tweeted. "But Thanks for the hooplah all the same." Amy Sancetta/AP/Shutterstock; MEGA (inset) ![]() "We're kind of doing it at our own pace," Joel said of finalizing their wedding plans. "It's a big deal!" added his bride-to-be. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock ![]() The couple tied the knot on December 11 after four years of dating. Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() Nicole and Joel took their children to welcome Rapunzel as the latest Disney princess at a celebration event in London. Mike Webster/Shutterstock ![]() Joel paid a sweet tribute to Nicole on their anniversary. "We just spent a few days off the grid celebrating our second wedding anniversary,” he wrote via Tumblr. “Sometimes I keep it to myself and sometimes I can't help myself and I gotta tell the whole world how much I love her. This is one of those times. I can't help it.” Courtesy Nicole Richie/Instagram ![]() Joel told Australia's 60 Minutes he was so enamored by Nicole he begged her to date him. "When I first would see her around, we were friends," he recalled. "But I don't think I'm the obvious choice. I'm always like, 'Just give me a shot. Just give me one date.' If I can get my foot in the door …" Alexandra Wyman/Invision/AP/Shutterstock ![]() The pair shut down divorce rumors when Nicole posted a photo of herself via Instagram wearing a “Mrs. Madden” sweatshirt and the musician shared a pic of his family captioned, "Me and my three.” Broadimage/Shutterstock ![]() "Best Mom, Best Friend, Best Wife. Happy Birthday Nicole, You keep us all laughing,” Joel wrote via Instagram for his wife's 35th birthday. Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() Joel shared a sweet selfie with Nicole at the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. "Summer vacation back home,” he wrote via Instagram. Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() Nicole told Us her favorite activity is “to be in sweats” and “shut off” with Joel and their children. Matt Baron/Shutterstock ![]() Nicole rang in the new year on the beach with Joel and Sparrow. Courtesy Nicole Richie/Instagram ![]() Nicole posted a throwback photo of herself and Joel for the singer’s birthday. “Here we are at 25 & 27,” she wrote. “Today you’re 40. Happy Birthday to my P.I.C., my ride or die, & my best friend for life @joelmadden.” Courtesy Nicole Richie/Instagram ![]() Nicole told Us that Joel is “the most supportive” person in her life. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock ![]() “Met my match,” Nicole captioned a tennis selfie of the pair via Instagram. Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() Joel penned a sweet Mother’s Day tribute to Nicole. “Happy Mother’s Day to one of the best to ever do it, Nicole we love you and I Thank you,” he wrote. “You take care of us all, and you make our house a home. And To all the moms out there holding it down for your families in these difficult times, we all say thank you and we hope you are getting all the flowers today, you deserve them.” Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() Nicole and Joel celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() For Valentine’s Day, Richie posted a cute video of the pair dancing together, writing: “My Valentine ♥️.” Madden, for his part, shared a sweet pic of the designer on top of his shoulders that he captioned, “Happy 14th Valentine’s Day❤️ @nicolerichie.” Courtesy of Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() Nicole posted a throwback video of herself, Joel and the kids picking out a Christmas tree. “3 years ago. Our favorite fight with you is our yearly fight about how tall our Christmas tree can be, & we wouldnt [sic] have it any other way,” she wrote of the hilarious clip on Instagram. “Happy Fathers [sic] Day @joelmadden we love you and your … quirks.” Courtesy Nicole Richie/Instagram ![]() “Happy Birthday Nicole,” Joel captioned a series of Instagram photos with his wife. “You’ve made love feel timeless I’ve forgotten how old we are.” Courtesy Joel Madden/Instagram ![]() Richie wished her husband a happy 43rd birthday with a joking reference to beloved 1990s sitcom Sister, Sister. "Happy birthday to my 2nd favorite twins @joelmadden @benjaminmadden," she wrote in an Instagram Story alongside a photo of Tia and Tamera Mowry in character. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock |
Jen Shah Wants 'RHOSLC' Excluded From Trial Because It's 'Fabricated' Posted: 11 Mar 2022 12:12 PM PST Jen Shah was indicted for her alleged role in a long-running telemarketing scheme while filming season 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — and all eyes are on the Bravo star as she faces up to 50 years in prison. Bravo viewers met Shah during season 1 of RHOSLC, which filmed in 2019 and aired in 2020. She quickly became a polarizing character on the franchise, with fans questioning her job and need for several assistants. "People will come to me and I'll invest in their companies, so we have a got a lot of different investments, all different kinds of things," Shah said of her career on Access Hollywood's "Housewives Nightcap" in November 2020. "I've been able to do it because what I've been able to carve out, the niche I've been able to carve out in the direct response marketing world." Not long after production began on season 2 of RHOSLC, which also stars Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Heather Gay, Lisa Barlow and Mary Cosby, news broke on March 30 that Shah and one of her assistants who appeared on the show, Stuart Smith, were arrested in Utah. "Jennifer Shah, who portrays herself as a wealthy and successful businessperson on 'reality' television, and Stuart Smith, who is portrayed as Shah's 'first assistant,' allegedly generated and sold 'lead lists' of innocent individuals for other members of their scheme to repeatedly scam," Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said in a press release. "In actual reality and as alleged, the so-called business opportunities pushed on the victims by Shah, Smith, and their co-conspirators were just fraudulent schemes, motivated by greed, to steal victims' money. Now, these defendants face time in prison for their alleged crimes." HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Peter C. Fitzhugh claimed that Shah and Smith "built their opulent lifestyle at the expense of vulnerable, often elderly, working-class people." "Shah and Smith objectified their very real human victims as 'leads' to be bought and sold, offering their personal information for sale to other members of their fraud ring," Fitzhugh said. "Working with our partners at the NYPD and the United States Attorney's Office, SDNY, and with the assistance of HSI Salt Lake City, HSI New York worked to ensure that Shah and Smith will answer for their alleged crimes. As a result, their new reality may very well turn out differently than they expected." A source told Us Weekly at the time that Shah is "embarrassed" by the scandal, which included NYPD detectives, Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York working together. "Jen is really humiliated that all of this is happening in the public eye and that it will be shown on Bravo," the source told Us on March 31, noting at the time that Shah hasn't "been talking to her castmates or friends" following her arrest. Scroll through for a breakdown of the charges and everything we know about Shah's legal drama: This is an ongoing article that was originally published in March 2021 and last updated on Friday, March 11. ![]() “I own three different marketing companies and we do lead generation, data monetization, customer acquisition. The best way to describe it is, I’m the Wizard of Oz, I’m the one behind the curtain that no one knows exists but I’m the one making everything happen,” Shah told Access Hollywood in November 2020. “So, ads are popping to you guys and they’re like, ‘How the hell do they know I’m shopping at Neiman Marcus?’ That’s me.” She continued: “If you think about it, you know how much traffic is on the internet every second, all the people clicking. I’m making money on every click, anytime you click on anything I’m getting some money. I think because I’ve been blessed to be successful with my marketing background and my companies, I’ve really found a niche within the direct response marketing world. I’ve been able to branch out and invest in our fashion company, our skincare line, our lash line.” Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock ![]() Shah and Smith’s alleged roles in the telemarketing scheme include defrauding “hundreds” of people, many over the age of 55, by selling “lead lists” for fictitious business opportunities. Courtesy Jen Shah/Instagram ![]() According to the press release, Shah and Smith’s alleged involvement in the scheme stems back to 2012. While they were indicted in March 2021, the case dates back to 2019 and 10 others — Anthony Cheedie, Chad Allen, Shane Hanna Cameron Brewster, Kevin Handren, Joseph Ciaccio, Joseh Minetto, Joseph Depaola, Derek Larkin and Mattie Cirilo — who were previously charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. Courtesy Jen Shah/Instagram ![]() Shah was booked on conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Both the Bravo star and her assistant face a maximum sentence of 30 years for the wire fraud charges and an additional 20 years for the money laundering charges. Gabe Ginsberg/Bravo ![]() Us confirmed that the Bravo cameras were rolling on the day of Shah’s arrest. “Jen was filming with a few of the other women present when she was arrested. The women were completely shocked when Jen was taken away,” the source told Us, noting that the group was gearing up for a trip to Colorado at the time. Another source told Us on March 31 that the cast “resumed filming after Jen’s arrest” without her. “Jen’s future this season remains unclear. If she will go back to filming or not, no one is really sure, she hasn’t resumed filming yet,” the source said at the time. Chad Kirkland/Bravo ![]() Following Shah’s arrest, she appeared before a Utah judge on March 30. The judge set the following conditions for her and Smith: must commit no federal offense upon release, must appear as required, no traveling outside of Utah with the exception of New York City court, no international travel, no contact with co-defendants and no engagement in telemarketing. They were subsequently seen leaving the Utah court and ignored all reporters' questions as they headed to their cars. Bravo ![]() Shah was set to be arraigned virtually on March 31 but couldn’t dial in because too many people were on the line. Judge Sidney Stein subsequently decided to continue Shah and Smith's arraignment to April 2 at 11 a.m. ET. Heidi Gutman/Bravo ![]() Shah called into her hearing on April 2 and pleaded not guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. She sought counsel from her local Utah lawyer, Clayton Simms, and from known white collar crime defense attorney Henry Asbill, who works out of Washington, D.C. The government described the scandal as a $5,000,000 money laundering scheme. Courtesy of hairbyendo/Instagram ![]() During the April 2 hearing, the judge set Shah’s bail at $1 million, giving her one week to pay the required $250,000 “to secure that bond in cash or property.” "There is a risk of flight here. It's not insubstantial,” the judge said. “I’m going to release her on the following conditions: I am going to require a personal recognizance bond of $1 million. I am going to require $250,000 to secure that bond in cash or property. She will have one week to comply." Shah’s lawyer then asked for two weeks to secure the bond, which the judge approved, but noted that Shah must sign the $1 million personal recognizance bond by the end of the day. Other conditions of her bail included no drug use or excessive alcohol, not being allowed to open any bank accounts and continued mental health treatments. Bravo ![]() The Bravo star’s attorney told the court that Shah doesn’t own her home — which was labeled as “Jen’s Chalet” on the series — or any real property. The government also alleged that she has not willingly disclosed her assets amid the investigation. When asked about her employment outside of telemarketing, her lawyer told the judge, “She's in the fashion business and on a news show as well … The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram ![]() During the April hearing, a judge set a trial date for October 18, 2021, noting that may change due to COVID protocols. During the August hearing, the trial was postponed until March 2022 following updated COVID-19 standards. Courtesy of hairbyendo/Instagram ![]() A source told Us exclusively in April that RHOSLC is “still filming” amid Shah’s legal drama. “Production sees this as a great storyline. One that everyone will want to see unfold,” the insider said. “It’s ratings gold. They're going to use as much footage as they can that they're legally allowed to use.” Fred Hayes/Bravo ![]() Shah filed a motion to dismiss her case, but it was denied by the judge in August 2021, Us confirmed. In her initial ask, she was hoping charges would be dismissed. Additionally, her attorney, Daniel R. Alonso, along with colleagues Henry W. Asbill and Michael S. Chum, announced their resignation. Shah has retained attorney Priya Chaudhry, of ChaudhryLaw PLLC, to represent her in the case moving forward, according to the court documents. Rick Bowmer/AP/Shutterstock ![]() The lead-up to Shah's arrest by members of Homeland Security and the New York Police Department appeared in a season 2 episode of the series, which aired in November 2021. In the moments before she was taken into custody, Shah told her RHOSLC castmates that she was unable to go on a trip with them to Vail, Colorado, because her husband was suffering from a medical emergency. “I have some bad news,” she told costarGay as the cameras rolled pre-departure. “I just got a phone call and Sharrieff Sr.’s in the hospital. He has internal bleeding, so I need to go.” After telling Gay that the doctors weren’t “sure if they’re going to need to do surgery,” she shared the bad news with Rose, Barlow and Jennie Nguyen, who were on the bus getting ready to leave. Nearly 15 minutes later, the authorities pulled into the parking lot of Gay’s beauty clinic. “Is this a prank?” Rose asked. “Is Jen playing a prank on us, though?” Andrew Peterson/Bravo ![]() During a November 2021 episode of RHOSLC, Shah's costars were left in shock after Homeland Security showed up looking for her. "Other than our families, there was seven people that knew we were meeting at Beauty Lab today. I can't imagine anyone here would turn Jen in, but this looks really sus[picious]," Lisa Barlow noted in a confessional after Whitney Rose suggested that "someone told" the authorities where to find Shah. "I don't know anything, but I have a lot of questions around, like, Jen's lifestyle," Rose continued. "It intrigues me where she gets all of her money and all of her things from." Meredith Marks said in a FaceTime call with the cast that she was "not surprised" by the arrest, adding, "Too many things didn't add up and I've suspected that something was going on for a while. And now, it's validated that I was right [and] I'm not crazy. That's the bottom line." Chad Kirkland/Bravo(3) ![]() In November 2021, Joseph Ciaccio, who was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing in 2019, was sentenced to time served. According to attorney Ronald Richards, Ciaccio received the sentence because a recent car accident left him paraplegic. "Judge was very compassionate about it and did not follow the government recommendation and sentenced him below guidelines," Richards tweeted. Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram ![]() Smith, the assistant who was arrested and charged with Shah, changed his plea in November 2021 after initially pleading not guilty. “He pleaded guilty to three counts: conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice,” Richards told Us at the time. “He admitted to hiding ownership and money, defrauding elderly people and lying to the Federal Trade Commission in a deposition, which constituted perjury." Smith will be sentenced in March 2022 after his former boss' trial. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. Bravo ![]() Following the release of The Housewife & the Shah Shocker, a documentary that explored Shah's legal issues with interviews from alleged victims and government agents, the Bravo personality requesting that her charges.Shah's legal team claimed that the ABC News doc would ruin her chance at an unbiased jury pool because everyone could access The Housewife & the Shah Shocker ahead of her trial."Ms. Shah respectfully requests that the Court grant her leave to file a motion to dismiss the indictment," the court documents obtained by Us in December read. "Given both the extensive viewership of Hulu nationwide and Ms. Shah’s public notoriety, a change in venue would not protect Ms. Shah’s rights, nor would alternative remedies such as a detailed voir dire or emphatic jury instructions." The U.S. Attorney responded to the motion stating that there was no basis to drop the legal case, to which Shah's attorneys called out the government officials that participated in the Hulu project. "Make no mistake, the Government cannot shift the blame to Hulu or ABC News for the manner in which the final program was edited," the RHOSLC star's response argued. "The Government and its agents publicly expressed their opinions to the press about a pending case, therefore the Government is fully accountable for all that followed. Like any wrongdoer, the Government is entirely responsible for the entire damage caused by its violation of the rules." Fred Hayes/Bravo ![]() In December 2021, a source exclusively told Us that the drama of the past year had "put a strain on" Jen's marriage to Sharrieff Shah. "It's been a very stressful time," the insider explained. Despite the difficulty, however, the duo were still trying to make it work. "[Coach Shah] is there for Jen and is supporting her through all of this," the source said. "They have a lot of love for each other. They've been through therapy, which really helped, and now, they are stronger than where they were months ago." Bravo/YouTube ![]() In December 2021, Jen filed to have her case dismissed. In court documents obtained by Us Weekly, she requested her case be dismissed on the basis that the new Hulu documentary, The Housewife & the Shah Shocker, violated her right to a fair trial. Jen’s legal team argued that there won’t be an “untainted jury pool” with the documentary is available for anyone to watch ahead of the March 2022 trial. Judge Sidney H. Stein denied the request. Alberto Reyes/Shutterstock ![]() Nearly one month after Smith changed his plea to guilty, another codefendant in the case changed his plea as well. According to Richards, Shane Hanna — who is one of the 10 other people who were charged in connection with the case back in 2019 — entered a guilty plea in December 2021 after previously pleading not guilty. Hanna pleaded guilty to eight counts of superseding information to wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering, device access fraud, aggravated identity theft, false statements on loan apps and wire fraud. "This is clearly a plea bargained deal," Richards tweeted, adding that the plea could have negative effects for Jen. "These charges are more severe then Stuart Smith's plea bargain and have a mandatory minimum on the aggravated identify theft." Courtesy Jen Shah/Instagram ![]() According to attorney Ronald Richards, every defendant in the case has pleaded guilty to their respective charges — except for the reality star, who stands by her not guilty plea. Jen's trial will begin in March 2022. Courtesy Jen Shah/Instagram ![]() The Housewife’s legal team is gearing up for court, and they have specific demands when it comes to RHOSLC. “Any use of clips from the RHOSLC at the trial of Ms. Shah, either in the government’s case-in-chief or during cross-examination of the defense’s case, would have to fall under one of the exceptions to the hearsay rule of evidence, as they are, by definition, out-of-court statements,” court documents obtained by Us in February 2022 stated. The defense also submitted nearly 40 questions for the potential jury, including multiple queries about each prospective juror's knowledge of the reality series. Natalie Cass/Bravo ![]() While Jen's team is preparing their side of the story, the government is working on theirs, according to court documents obtained by Us in February 2022. “The Government intends to offer evidence [of fraud] in the form of financial records, summary charts, and limited testimony regarding those records, charts, as well as testimony by percipient witnesses with knowledge of the defendant’s disposition of the criminal proceeds,” the latest filing reads. Natalie Cass/Bravo ![]() In March 2022, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams asked the judge to reject Jen's previous subpoena for documents, video footage and communications related to the ABC News documentary The Housewife & the Shah Shocker. "There is no basis to conclude that the materials sought constitute relevant, admissible evidence," Williams wrote in a letter. "Indeed, certain of the defendant’s improperly overbroad requests, which seem to potentially encompass footage of the defendant and others who were involved in The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, are particularly ironic in light of her position that such materials are inadmissible." One month earlier, Jen's legal team subpoenaed ABC News for all video footage related to the documentary, including everything that was unaired. In a motion to quash the subpoena, the network argued that Jen has no right to the footage, noting that the requested material is protected because of journalist's privilege. Williams' letter was written in support of that motion. "The Court should not permit the defendant’s attempted fishing expedition seeking broad categories of documents, communications, and video footage absent a showing of specificity, relevance, and admissibility, none of which the defendant can establish," he concluded. "Accordingly, the motion to quash should be granted." Jen's team fired back with a memo opposing ABC's motion to reject the subpoena, claiming that the request for Shah Shocker materials isn't hypocritical because the footage allegedly includes statements from witnesses. "Meanwhile, RHOSLC is a show—that is, a deliberately-edited, Hollywood-fabricated fantasy, loosely based on real people and designed to draw millions of viewers into outrageous episodes manufactured by editors," the memo argued. "The RHOSLC clips are devoid of evidentiary value, as they do not relate to any material fact at issue in Ms. Shah’s case, whereas the subpoena at issue seeks statements made by actual witnesses." Courtesy of Jen Shah/Instagram |
Prince Harry Will Not Return to the U.K. for Service Honoring Prince Philip Posted: 11 Mar 2022 12:12 PM PST Royal retreat? Prince Harry will not return to the U.K. for an upcoming event in honor of his late grandfather Prince Philip. The news came as Queen Elizabeth II decided to skip the approaching Commonwealth Day Service following her COVID-19 battle. A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, March 11, that Harry, 37, will not travel to his native country for the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Philip, which is set to take place on March 29. However, the prince hopes to visit the queen, 95, as soon as possible. Earlier on Friday, Buckingham Palace announced that the monarch will not attend the Commonwealth Day Service on Monday, March 14. "After discussing the arrangements with the royal household, the queen has asked the Prince of Wales to represent Her Majesty at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday," a statement to Us read. "The queen will continue with other planned engagements, including in person audiences, in the week ahead." The statement noted that Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla, Prince William and Duchess Kate will be present at the Commonwealth Day Service in the queen's absence. The sovereign's Commonwealth Day message will also "be distributed in the usual way." The service honoring Philip will take place nearly one year after his death in April 2021 at age 99. While his funeral was scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Thanksgiving event will allow representatives from charities and organizations that the Duke of Edinburgh worked with during his life to pay tribute to him. Harry moved to California with wife Meghan Markle — with whom he shares son Archie, 2, and daughter Lilibet, 9 months — in 2020 following the couple's royal exit. He previously returned to the U.K. for Philip's funeral in April 2021 and the Princess Diana statue unveiling in July 2021. However, Harry applied in January for judicial review of a Home Office decision that he could not personally fund police protection for his family while in England. His legal spokesperson said in a statement at the time that the Sussexes "are unable to return to his home" without proper security. As for the queen, she has reduced her duties since testing positive for COVID-19 in February. She held her first in-person meeting since her diagnosis on Monday, March 7. The monarch's battle with coronavirus followed a series of health issues. She was briefly hospitalized in October 2021 and encouraged by her doctor to rest for several weeks. She later skipped the November 2021 Remembrance Day Service after spraining her back. |
Jessie James Decker Shows Off Her Curves in Sexy One-Piece Posted: 11 Mar 2022 12:07 PM PST Who says one-piece swimwear can’t be sexy? Stars like Amelia Hamlin, Salma Hayek and Teresa Giudice, among others, have proven time and time again that the figure-flattering design can look just as hot as a bikini. Of course, there are so many different ways to wear a one-piece swimsuit, evidenced by the hundreds of pics Us Weekly’s Stylish gathered of celebs in previous years. While some like to stick to practical, solid-colored pieces, others prefer to turn heads in bold takes on the trend. Either way, the figure-flattering style is undeniably eye-catching. Take Hayek, for example, who started 2022 by sharing a swimsuit-clad post on Instagram. In the pic, she dons an $890 low-cut leopard-print style from none other than French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent. It’s safe to say that the design is anything but boring — and makes a strong case for coveting a statement-making one-piece. Another one-piece moment that rocked social media at the start of the year is the Real Housewives of New Jersey star, who wore an animal-print design from the celeb-loved label PQ Swim on New Year’s Day. Undeniably sexy, the swimsuit featured a cleavage-baring cutout in the center and a crossed halter neck top. She teamed it with a cowboy hat (because why not?) and fans flocked to the comments section to praise her look. But this is all not to say that a classic one-piece can’t look damn good, too. Actress Jane Seymour proved it possible while visiting an elephant sanctuary during a trip to Thailand. She grinned ear in an Instagaram photo posted from the excursion, wearing a black silhouette that put the legendary star’s toned legs on full display. Ahead, Stylish is keeping tabs on the hottest one-piece swimsuit moments of 2022, including the aforementioned celebrates and so many more. Be sure to check back for updates to stay in the loop! ![]() Classic! The singer took to Instagram Stories in March 2022 to show off her black one-piece from Kittenish. “So flattering, amazing stretch and compression material,” she captioned her post. Courtesy of Jessie James Decker/Instagram ![]() “Orange you glad to see me,” the swimsuit-clad actress captioned her February 2022 Instagram post. Courtesy of Isla Fisher/Instagram ![]() Metallic moment! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star took to Instagram in February 2022 to show off her stunning swimsuit. “Living my life like it’s golden,” she captioned her post. Courtesy of Kandi Burruss/Instagram ![]() Happy dance! The “Circus” singer took to Instagram Stories in February 2022 to dance around in a neon green one-piece and black pumps. “8 seconds of smiling with my purple hair today for the haters,” she captioned the clip. “My smile to yours!!!” Courtesy of Britney Spears/Instagram ![]() Pop of pink! The Southern Charm star took to Instagram in February 2022 to show off her fabulous figure — and her trendy swimsuit. Courtesy of Madison LeCroy/Instagram ![]() Mellow yellow! The Real Housewives of New Jersey star took to Instagram in February 2022 to show off her neon swimsuit and fabulous figure. Courtesy of Melissa Gorga/Instagram ![]() Vacation mode! The singer showed off her stellar swim style via Instagram in January 2022. “❤️&☀️,” the bathing suit-clad star captioned her post. Courtesy Ciara/Instagram ![]() All about the balance! The swimsuit-clad actress showed off her paddleboarding skills via Instagram Stories in January 2022. Courtesy of Lena Dunham/Instagram ![]() While on vacation in the Cayman Islands in January 2022, the model took to her Instagram Story to share some snaps, including this pic of herself in an itty-bitty tie-dye bikini. Courtesy of Amelia Hamlin/Instagram ![]() Beach babe! The All My Children alum celebrated her 75th birthday in January 2022, wearing a white strapless one-piece swimsuit, sunglasses and a patterned sarong. Courtesy of Susan Lucci/Instagram ![]() Slay! While on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star posed in a cutout halter-neck one-piece from PQ Swim in a January 2022 Instagram post Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram ![]() The actress posed with elephants while on a trip to Thailand in January 2022, donning a ruffled black swimsuit for the occasion. Courtesy of Jane Seymour/Instagram ![]() The Mexico native blessed her 20 million Instagram followers with one of their first celebrity bikini pics of the year. She wore an $890 YSL swimsuit for the Instagram pic and captioned it, “First #coffee of the first #monday of the first month of a brand new year.” Courtesy of Salma Hayek/Instagram |
Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 11 Mar 2022 11:20 AM PST From child stardom to parenthood! Though they haven't always been with each other physically, Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have shared some major life experiences together. The Home Alone actor and the Suite Life of Zack and Cody alum met while costarring in the film Changeland, which was released in 2019. They first sparked romance rumors while the film was in production in September 2017, when they went on a double date at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. "They were spotted holding hands and being cute with each other," a source told Us Weekly at the time. Months later, they made headlines again when they took a trip to Paris with Culkin's goddaughter, Paris Jackson. While the pair have kept their relationship relatively private over the last few years, they have opened up about their love for each other in rare interviews. One year after their relationship became public, the Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior actress gushed about the former Pizza Underground frontman in a conversation with Us. "[The relationship is] great!" she said in September 2018. "I don't like to talk about my personal life, but everything's wonderful and I'm happy." A month earlier, Culkin spoke to Joe Rogan about wanting to start a family with Song during an August 2018 episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. "I'm gonna make some babies," he said. "This one's a good one, so I'm probably going to put some babies in her in a little bit. I mean, we've definitely been practicing." During the interview, the My Girl actor also spoke about his plans to move in with his girlfriend. "I have a good life out here. I have a pretty little family — a pretty girl, a pretty dog, a pretty cat, and all that stuff. We're gonna move. We're doing the house thing and all that kind of stuff,” he said at the time. Two years later, Culkin opened up again about the pair's process of getting pregnant. "We practice a lot," the Golden Globe nominee told Esquire in February 2020. "We're figuring it out, making the timing work. Because nothing turns you on more than when your lady comes into the room and says, 'Honey, I'm ovulating.'" Just over one year later, Esquire revealed that the couple welcomed their first child, Dakota, on April 5, 2021. Culkin was previously married to actress Rachel Miner. He also dated Mila Kunis for almost nine years until their split in 2011. Song, for her part, was previously engaged to Miley Cyrus' older brother Trace Cyrus. They broke up in 2012. Scroll down to take a look at Culkin and Song's relationship through the years: ![]() The pair sparked romance rumors when they were spotted holding hands on a date at Knott’s Berry Farm. Culkin and Song were joined by Seth Green and his wife, Clare Grant. Broadimage/Shutterstock (2) ![]() The pair spent time with Culkin’s goddaughter, Paris Jackson, while on vacation in France. As they walked through the streets, Culkin kept his arms wrapped sweetly around the former Disney Channel star. Broadimage/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutterstock; Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock ![]() Song gushed about her boyfriend in an exclusive interview with Us, noting that while she likes to keep her personal life private, the pair were “wonderful.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock ![]() The Social Network actress told Entertainment Tonight that she and her boyfriend understand each other because they both grew up in the entertainment industry. “It’s almost like child actors … don’t even have to talk about it. You just look each other in the eye and you nod and we know,” Song, who got her first film role in 1995, said in an interview published April 29, 2019. Culkin originally entered the public eye when he starred in 1990’s Home Alone. Matt Baron/Shutterstock ![]() The actor told Joe Rogan that he and his girlfriend were ready to “make some babies” during the August 7, 2021, episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. Matt Baron/Shutterstock ![]() The Suite Life of Zack and Cody alum wished her boyfriend a very happy 40th birthday via Instagram on August 26, 2020. “Happy 40th birthday to this magical being,” she captioned a photo of the pair wearing matching, personalized pajamas. “I could sit here and write endlessly about how wonderful, kind, loving, genuine, loyal, honest, brilliant and hilarious you are, and how grateful I am that I get to share and do this life thing with you. But firstly, that would take me an eternity and secondly, you won’t even see this because you don’t ever use instagram. Hahaha.” She continued, “My unicorn that I never thought could exist, I am luckiest person in the world because I am loved by you.” Courtesy of Brenda Song/Instagram ![]() The pair revealed to Esquire that they welcomed their first son, Dakota, on April 5, 2021. The healthy baby weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was named after the “Bunny Ears” podcast host’s late sister. Jesse Florio ![]() Us confirmed that Culkin and Song were engaged after she was spotted wearing a ring on her left hand during a Beverly Hills outing. “They are and always have been very in love with each other,” a source revealed amid the engagement news. Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock ![]() “They want more than one kid for sure. … It can definitely happen soon,” a source exclusively told Us, noting that the pair also “definitely want to plan a wedding and get married” within the next couple of years. “They’re committed to each other and are fully in it for the long haul. They’re very in love with each other and have been from the beginning.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock |
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev Jet Off to Costa Rica After Retirement: Pics Posted: 11 Mar 2022 11:04 AM PST Out of office! Shaun White and Nina Dobrev jetted off to Costa Rica after the snowboarder's retirement party. "It means no worries …. The three-time Olympic gold medalist playfully embraced his retirement by wearing a Lion King T-shirt that read "Hakuna Matata" while drinking a beer and hanging out by the pool. The Vampire Diaries alum, 33, also joked about her boyfriend's new lifestyle, commenting on his post, "For the rest of your days The duo took some time off from their regular lives to soak up the sun in South America and sip on cocktails. Dobrev, for her part, gave fans a glimpse at their spacious digs at the Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection via social media. "Pura vita [sic] The pair appeared to be honoring Dobrev's Instagram message, which is a Costa Rica expression meaning "pure life" or "simple life" in Spanish, while spending time outdoors and by their hotel pool. "Costa Rica looks good on you The low-key getaway came just days after Dobrev helped the professional athlete celebrate his retirement from snowboarding with a blowout bash in Los Angeles. "Celebrating the During the event, which took place on March 4, White's loved ones wore red wigs as a nod to his trademark hair color and style. The snowboarder — who has been dating the Canadian star since 2020 — announced his retirement ahead of competing in the 2022 Beijing Olympics in February. "You know, for me, this has all had this amazing glow to every single decision, every single competition because I have decided this will be my last Olympics and with that, I've given it my all," he told reporters during a press conference last month. "I think the beautiful part about snowboarding is there's still a life to be had within the sport outside of competition. So, I'm excited for that next chapter." The athlete finished his career with five Olympic appearances, earning three gold medals for halfpipe snowboarding. He finished fourth in the other two Winter Games, including Beijing. Scroll down to see how the couple spent their time in Costa Rica: ![]() The duo got cozy while exploring Costa Rica. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() Dobrev soaked it all in while on vacation. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() White joked about his new “hakuna matata” lifestyle. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram ![]() The pair’s room featured a luxurious bed and sitting area. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() The hotel bar boasted tropical décor and modern accents. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() The Degrassi alum showed off her vacation attire. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() The retired snowboarder leaned into the island life. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram ![]() Dobrev posed for a photo in her white bikini, sunhat and navy coverup. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() White soaked in the beauty of Costa Rica. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() The xXx actress showed off the couple’s spectacular view. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram |
Maralee Nichols’ Requested Child Support From Tristan Thompson Revealed Posted: 11 Mar 2022 11:00 AM PST Maralee Nichols took the next step in her court battle against Tristan Thompson, requesting a hefty amount of monthly child support for their 3-month-old son, Theo. The fitness model, 31, filed the papers in Los Angeles on March 4. "With regard to child support, using Tristan's income of $9.7 million alone and Maralee's income of $0, Maralee at this time requests guideline monthly child support of $47,424," court documents seen by Us Weekly read. She also asked that the NBA star, 30, be ordered to pay her attorney fees, which exceed $1 million. The filing estimated Thompson's monthly income to be at least $810,075. Nichols, for her part, claimed that her expenses are $22,263 per month, adding, "Theo and I are living at a far depressed standard of living than Tristan." The former personal trainer alleged that before she gave birth, she spent more than $2,000 per month dining out and "expects these expenses will resume once Theo gets older and COVID-19 restrictions are lifted." She also claimed that she spends $3,500 per month on clothes, explaining, "I have made a tremendous effort to reduce my spending. Previously, my average month's expenses for clothing were in excess of $5,000 a month." Nichols went on to claim that she is living in an apartment with a roommate, while Thompson allegedly has not paid her any money yet and has a "lavish celebrity lifestyle." The Texas native then called out Jordan Craig, who shares 5-year-old son Prince with the Chicago Bulls player. She alleged in the papers that the model, 30, "is reportedly receiving at least $40,000 a month in child support from Tristan [and] leads a similarly high lifestyle, including living in a $3 million mansion in Los Angeles, driving multiple luxury vehicles, taking extravagant vacations and dressing her son in designer clothes at a young age." News broke in December 2021 that Nichols sued Thompson for child support. Us exclusively revealed that she gave birth to Theo earlier that month. The athlete confirmed in January that he is the child's father. "I take full responsibility for my actions," he wrote via his Instagram Story at the time. "Now that paternity has been established I look forward to amicably raising our son. I sincerely apologize to everyone I've hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately." Thompson also expressed his remorse to ex-girlfriend Khloé Kardashian, with whom he shares 3-year-old daughter True. "Khloé, you don't deserve this," he added. "You don't deserve the heartache and humiliation I have caused you. You don't deserve the way I have treated you over the years." Us confirmed in June 2021 that the off-on couple called it quits. The reality star, 37, revealed earlier this week that the paternity drama will be covered on her family's upcoming Hulu show. "I wish I never had to talk about that because it's not a fun thing to talk about," she told Variety. "But it is part of my journey in life so we will see it on the show." Us has reached out to Thompson for comment. Nichols is not commenting on, confirming or denying anything pertaining to pleadings and documents in the paternity file. |
Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to Not Appearing on Hulu’s ‘The Kardashians’ Posted: 11 Mar 2022 10:57 AM PST Sitting this one out! Although Caitlyn Jenner was a fixture for the majority of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, she will not be making an appearance on the family's new Hulu series, The Kardashians. "I was there when this started from day one," the Olympian, 72, tweeted on Thursday, March 10, alongside a link to Variety's profile of her ex-wife Kris Jenner and her stepdaughters Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian. "I watched it grow." Caitlyn also reflected on her KUWTK tenure via the social media upload, writing, "Doing the show for almost 20 seasons was one of the highlights of my life. To be able to work with my family for all those years, connect with the fans, it was incredible. Happy that it continues for my family." ![]() Variety previously confirmed earlier this week that the Big Brother VIP alum — who was married to the 66-year-old Safely founder from April 1991 to December 2014 — would not be featured on the new show. Caitlyn, who shares daughters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner with Kris, regularly appeared on KUWTK since its 2007 debut. After publicly announcing her transition in 2015, Caitlyn's journey was briefly chronicled on the I Am Cait reality TV series. "I think I was involved with 420 [episodes], something like that, starting with the kids," the Secrets of My Life author recalled of her KUWTK experience during a September 2020 YouTube video ahead of its series finale. "Kendall and Kylie were like 8 and 10 or somewhere right around there when we started. They were so young. The other girls, they had a whole world ahead of them, and they were just kind of getting started." She added at the time: "I have to admit, all my kids have done just an amazing job, but as a parent, you spend all your time — 23 years of my life — carpooling people around. Every day, you're with them, and then you teach them to be independent, smart, good citizens and go out there into the world. And then, damn it, they do that. … I got a little sentimental and started watching some of these old clips of my old life." The Kardashian-Jenners, who confirmed the conclusion of KUWTK in September 2020, announced the production of a new Hulu show several months later. (The finale episode of the E! series aired in June 2021.) "We are all equals," the Good American cofounder, 37, told Variety this month, noting her sisters and her mom will receive equal salaries for filming. "It definitely played a factor because we give so much of our personal lives up for entertainment. We always have our private family conversations, and we’re pretty brutal, me and my sisters, with what we will settle for or not settle for. But not all money is good money. It has to be a good fit, and Hulu was just the perfect fit for us." The Kardashians premieres April 14 on Hulu. |
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White: A Timeline of Their Relationship Posted: 11 Mar 2022 10:45 AM 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: ![]() 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 ![]() The couple were spotted enjoying a bike ride in Malibu in March 2020 with one of White’s dogs in tow. APEX / MEGA ![]() 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 ![]() “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 ![]() The lovebirds locked lips during their trip to Tulum, Mexico, in August 2020. BROADIMAGE/MEGA ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() The couple posed against a rainbow wall as they enjoyed their first party since the pandemic. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() “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 ![]() 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 ![]() Dobrev shared sweet snaps from a trip to the slopes with her snowboarding beau. “Snow daze,” she captioned the goofy photos. Nina Dobrev/Instagram ![]() “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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() "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 ![]() While filming a TikTok video, the athlete was interrupted by his girlfriend and dog Maverick. Courtesy of Shaun White/TikTok ![]() “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) ![]() “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 ![]() 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) ![]() "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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() “Celebrating the 🐐 and bringing back the 👩🏻🦰 one last time,” Dobrev captioned an Instagram slideshow of pics from her boyfriend’s retirement party. Jack Platner ![]() The duo jetted off to Costa Rica for a tropical getaway that featured pool hangs, cocktails and sunbathing Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram |
John Hersey Reacts to Katie Saying She’d ‘Never Believe’ Their Romance Posted: 11 Mar 2022 10:38 AM PST Part of their story. Katie Thurston‘s sweet note to John Hersey was met with a hilarious reaction. “A year ago I'd never believe I would be right here in these moments with you. The couple originally met during season 17 of The Bachelorette in 2021. At the time, the former bank marketing manager chose to send the California native home during week two of the competition. Thurston then formed a connection with Blake Moynes after he crashed the ABC series to win her heart. The Canada native, 31, originally appeared on Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams‘ season 16 in 2020 before returning to the franchise. Three months after Thurston and Moynes got engaged on screen, they announced their decision to split. “It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways,” the Washington native wrote via Instagram in October 2021. “We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently." One month later, Us Weekly confirmed that Thurston moved on with Hersey. At the time, the bartender took to social media to defend his relationship. "Katie and I developed an incredible and deep friendship over the last half year or so. The circumstances by which this friendship formed was a series of crazy, random and coincidental events, that I'm sure you will all hear about at a later time," he wrote on Reddit in November 2021. "My point for now is that we were ALWAYS platonic. Even during my short stint on the season, we never had a chance to foster anything romantic (read as: John blew his chance and left the next day hahaha). The boundaries of our friendship with respect to her ongoing relationship never even required addressing, because it was never a thought in our minds that we would ever be anything more." ![]() The duo have since offered fans a glimpse at their blossoming romance. Earlier this year, Hersey poked fun at the way their first meeting played out. “I could have never dreamt up what this year had in store for me. I am both in awe of, and extremely grateful for the circumstances that brought us together,” he wrote in an Instagram birthday tribute for Thurston in January. “And thank goodness you dumped me on national television, or else we could have never gotten to where we are now. Falling for you was the best decision I never had a say in, and I couldn’t be happier. Cheers to another year around the sun- happy birthday beautiful girl!!” Thurston, for her part, dedicated a poem to her boyfriend for their first Valentine’s Day together last month. “My heart danced in a way that was new. A crowded room but felt like us two,” she captioned the Instagram post. “Some talk about Cupid or love at first sight. I never understood until that very same night. Your eyes, that smile, you energized my soul. You ignited my world, leaving me whole. Once you found a rose floating at sea. I can't help but think we were always meant to be.” |
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