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- Who’s That Girl? Jojo Fletcher Debuts New Look During Bachelorette Party
- Everything We Know So Far About Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas' Wedding
- Shanna Moakler Sets the Record Straight on Matthew Rondeau Relationship
- Dave Coulier Reveals Role Wife Melissa Played in His Decision to Get Sober
- Bachelor Nation Couples Who Got Together Outside the Show
- 'Finally!' Bachelor Nation Celebrates Chris Bukowski, Anna Redman's Romance
- Hayden Panettiere’s Ups and Downs Through the Years
- Hayden Panettiere Is ‘OK’ After Bar Fight Involving BF Brian Hickerson
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| Who’s That Girl? Jojo Fletcher Debuts New Look During Bachelorette Party Posted: 25 Mar 2022 04:40 PM PDT What happens in Cabo! JoJo Fletcher kicked off her Bachelorette party surrounded by friends, including fellow Bachelor alum Becca Tilley, before marrying fiancé Jordan Rodgers. "Let it begin The season 12 Bachelorette — who has been engaged to Rodgers, 33, since 2016 — showed off her festive, white one-piece bathing suit emblazoned with the word "Bride" in the clip. Fletcher enjoyed a mimosa by the pool before Tilley, 33, brought her a tray of shots with lemon wedges while tanning. The partygoers donned black bikinis as the lounged on orange-cushioned chairs. Hours earlier, the Texas native revealed that her squad started their first full day in paradise with a gym session. She later teased the group's view from their Mexico pad via her Instagram Story. Fletcher later posed for pictures in front of a sign that read "Mrs. Rodgers." The photo op included a balloon arch and pink roses. "Umm The women briefly took a break from having drinks by the pool to design custom hats in celebration of the Cash Pad star's upcoming nuptials. "Soon to be JR Fletcher and Rodgers fell head over heels for one another on season 12 of the ABC dating series in 2016. Three years after their initial proposal, the sports commentator popped the question again and the couple began planning their dream wedding. The twosome had to reschedule their ceremony twice amid the coronavirus pandemic, finally settling on a May 2022 date to tie the knot. "We're doing it no matter what at this point. … We've waited so long. I want it to be everything that we both dreamt up and we wanted all the people there," Fletcher exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2021 of their decision to hold off on the wedding until everyone could be there in person. "So it's a personal decision, but I would say if anyone else is waiting, just know that it's going to be worth it. That day is not any less special just because you've had to move it. If anything, it's more special. When life happens, we just roll with the punches." Scroll down for an inside look at how Fletcher celebrated her bachelorette party:  The group started their Mexican adventure on Wednesday. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  Fletcher enjoyed a Coke after arriving at their destination. Courtesy of Jojo Fletcher/Instagram  Pal Ali Grant snapped a few pics of the bride-to-be before hitting the gym. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  The former Bachelorette got in a workout before kicking off her first full day in Mexico on Thursday. Courtesy of Jojo Fletcher/Instagram  Fletcher, Grant and Tilley posed for a selfie at a beach bar. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  The TV personality glowed as she sipped on a mimosa. Courtesy of Jojo Fletcher/Instagram  The southern belle was all smiles as she posed for pics. Courtesy of Becca Tilley/Instagram  Fletcher got her tan on during her getaway. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  Tilley waited on Fletcher, bringing her drinks by the pool. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  The real estate guru laughed while her friends directed her in a photo shoot. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  The ladies started their party early on Thursday. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  The group designed custom hats in between tanning. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  Fletcher added her future initials to her new accessory. Courtesy of Jojo Fletcher/Instagram  The woman of the hour relaxed in a giant ring-shaped pool float. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram  Fletcher had fun with her girls ahead of her nuptials. Courtesy of Becca Tilley/Instagram  Fletcher got a big surprise from her friends as the celebrations continued into the evening on Thursday. Courtesy of Joelle Fletcher/Instagram  Tilley and the rest of the girls showed off their alter egos, courtesy of mullet wigs, dad shorts and drawn-on goatees. Courtesy of Joelle Fletcher/Instagram  On Friday, March 25, the group enjoyed a refreshing watermelon drink as they prepared to hit the beach. Courtesy of Joelle Fletcher/Instagram  Fletcher and Tilley took a break from relaxing in the sun to take photos in their matching hats. Courtesy of Ali Grant/Instagram |
| Everything We Know So Far About Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas' Wedding Posted: 25 Mar 2022 04:04 PM PDT Happily ever after! Ahead of her wedding to Luis Ruelas, Teresa Giudice has been very candid about her journey of getting down the aisle. Us Weekly originally confirmed that Giudice and Ruelas were dating in November 2020. The pair later revealed that they started seeing one another three months prior. At the time, a source exclusively told Us that the romance was "very new, but they are happy." In October 2021, Giudice announced that Ruelas proposed during a trip to Greece. They were joined by her former Real Housewives of New Jersey costar Dina Manzo and her husband, Dave Cantin, on the trip. “My Fiancé you are such a beautiful person inside and out. I love everything about you especially your heart and the way you treat me and my daughters. You are amazing in so many ways one thing I admire about you is what a great Dad you are,” Giudice wrote via Instagram at the time. “I am so lucky to have found you thank you for coming into my life. I know my parents sent you to me from that day I prayed to them on Bay Blvd. I adore you endlessly. You are the love of my life, my soulmate and my everything. I Love you Ruelas, for his part, gushed about how he knew Giudice was The One as soon as they met. “I spent my entire life dreaming of you … everyday without even knowing who you were,” he captioned an Instagram post from their celebration. “These have been the most defining moments of my life and I am eternally grateful to share them with you. This is just the beginning of the rest of our lives.” That same month, Giudice’s brother, Joe Gorga, opened up about his reaction to the exciting news. “[Luis] is living up to everything he’s talking about, so I’m just so happy that they’re in love,” Gorga told Us at the time. “She’s ecstatic. She loves him. She’s really, really happy. She always wanted to be loved, like, really loved, and he loves her.” Joe’s wife, Melissa Gorga, also showed her support for the upcoming nuptials during a joint interview with Us. “It’s going to be so Jersey and so fabulous!” the "On Display" singer teased, noting that she didn’t think she'd be part of the bridal party. "I didn't go to the first one so at least I never attended one of her weddings before. This [will] be my first.” Four months later, the cookbook author confirmed that she didn’t ask Melissa to be one of her bridesmaids. “Don’t make a big deal. I mean, come on,” Giudice said during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in March. For Melissa, it was a surprise to find out that she wouldn’t be involved on television. “I did find out on TV that I’m not going to be in Teresa’s wedding and I’m not a bridesmaid, which I’m OK with. I’m fine with [it]," the singer said during an episode of her "Melissa Gorga on Display" podcast. "I understand. To each their own.” The Envy by Melissa Gorga creator admitted that she wasn’t expecting to make the cut. "Is it, like, a no-fam wedding other than the four daughters, her four beautiful daughters, and like a couple of her friends? I think if that’s the case then that makes perfect sense," she said at the time. "I mean if she’s having Louie's sisters than I guess that makes perfect sense for Teresa." The designer went on to say that she was there to support her sister-in-law no matter what. "We’ve always backed her up and we haven’t said much on the show in a negative light regarding her and Louie and it’s for a reason," Melissa, who has been married to Joe since 2004, shared. "It’s because we want her to be happy and we want it to be good. So I hope she sees that and realizes that, and I wish her nothing but happiness and I’m sure her wedding will be absolutely beautiful.” Scroll down for everything to know about Giudice and Ruelas’ big day:  Giudice and Ruelas are set to tie the knot in New Jersey. The Bravo personality confirmed that they would have their ceremony in summer 2022. Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram  Giudice will have right bridesmaids by her side — including her four daughters with ex-husband Joe Giudice. The exes share Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana. Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram  During her March appearance on WWHL, Teresa extended an invite to her wedding to fellow guest Loni Love. At the time, the reality star also admitted that she would love for host Andy Cohen to attend her nuptials with his friend Sarah Jessica Parker. "We'll talk about it. There's a decent chance I won't be there with Sarah Jessica if I get invited," Cohen noted at the time. Teresa also previously revealed that many of her RHONJ costars would be getting invites, telling Entertainment Tonight in January, "I'm not a fighter. I'm a lover. I'm a lover. I'm all about the love. That's why I just want to spread the love." Kristina Bumphrey/Shutterstock |
| Shanna Moakler Sets the Record Straight on Matthew Rondeau Relationship Posted: 25 Mar 2022 02:52 PM PDT  Navigating what’s next. Shanna Moakler opened up about where her relationship with Matthew Rondeau stands following his domestic violence arrest. “I’d like to address recent events that took place. I understand my recent public situation has been triggering for many and I do not condone his behavior,” the former Miss USA, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, March 25. “However, truthfully, I would not be with a man who was portrayed as a monster for the past two years of our relationship. The headlines have been overwhelming and many [of them are] untrue. … Matthew is a good and loving man whom I will always care deeply for.” Though Moakler confirmed that “as of now” she and Rondeau, 29, are not in a relationship, she explained that they were supporting one another as they “work on getting the proper guidance we both need.” She continued: “We clearly hit a low in our relationship and it’s not something that we can resolve overnight. It takes time to heal. I know we are not the first to deal with these issues, but we are actively taking the steps to remedy it for ourselves and our families. Hopefully, we as individuals can learn and grow from a painful and unfortunate experience and come out better people. Thank you to all of you who been very supportive. Please respect our privacy at this time.” Following an altercation between the twosome on February 24, Us confirmed that the Murder Party actor was arrested for felony domestic violence. Earlier that day, Rondeau shared an alarming video on Moakler’s Instagram account, accusing his then-girlfriend of infidelity and being romantically interested in her ex-husband, Travis Barker. The model, who was released six hours after his booking, addressed his legal issues amid his tumultuous relationship with Moakler. "Today was one of the most heartbreaking days of my life," Rondeau wrote on his Instagram Story at the time. "To my family and friends, I just want you to know I love you so so much. You know I'd never lay a hand on another woman. My mother is my angel and my best friend. She raised me right." He added: "I'm safe and I'm just moving forward. I'm just mentally drained and in complete disbelief. The love of my life has made me out to be the villain. This will be my last post for awhile. God bless everyone who actually knows the truth of who I am and how I am as a man." Earlier this month, Moakler told Us that she was still dealing with the aftermath of the altercation with Rondeau and his arrest. “It's very difficult because it's, like, I just lost the man that I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with and my best friend,” the Celebrity Big Brother contestant explained. “I had a plan for my life. … Now I don't know where I'm at in my world, so I'm trying to get the help that I need to get myself back on track and in a good headspace so I can move forward.” She also condemned the death threats that Rondeau and his family allegedly received after the arrest, explaining that “he's a good person who's going through a difficult time, and I'm not condoning the video or any actions, but I think attacking someone's family with small children is not the way to heal this, or even to bring awareness to these types of situations.” Moakler added that she hoped the pair would both get the support they need “to get healthy” as individuals. The Dancing With the Stars alum made headlines when she announced on March 3 that she was expecting her fourth child after splitting from Rondeau. However, it turned out to be a false positive and Moakler confirmed to Us on Wednesday, March 23, that she is not pregnant. Reporting by Diana Cooper If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. |
| Dave Coulier Reveals Role Wife Melissa Played in His Decision to Get Sober Posted: 25 Mar 2022 02:50 PM PDT  A weight lifted. Dave Coulier opened about how it felt to publicly discuss his struggles with alcohol — and he said he’s doing better than ever. “I’m having the best time of my life,” the Full House alum, 62, said during a Friday, March 25, appearance on Good Morning America. “I feel healthier than I ever have. You have to feel like you want to change and improve your life and let it come from the inside outward.” One day earlier, the comedian revealed that he decided to get sober in 2020 after an accident that left his face bloodied. "I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic,” the Michigan native wrote via Instagram on Thursday, March 24, alongside a photo from the incident. “I've been alcohol free since January 1, 2020. When I drank, I was the life of the party. I could make people laugh until they fell down. In this picture I was the one who fell down. Not because I was playing hockey or doing the things I love — like chopping wood or doing construction, golfing, fishing or flying airplanes. I was hammered and fell, going up some stairs made of stone." The Fuller House veteran said on Friday that it was “hard” to admit that he had a drinking problem because he thought an alcoholic “was something that I thought other people were.” After the night that he fell down, however, he decided he needed to make a change. “That was pretty much it,” he explained on GMA. “My wife was out of town, so I had to send her that picture and she started crying. And at that point, I realized, ‘Wow, I need to fix this.'” The Muppet Babies voice actor and Melissa Coulier tied the knot in July 2014 after nine years of dating. Following Dave’s sobriety reveal, the photographer, 38, expressed her support for his recovery on social media. “SO proud of you,” she wrote in the comments of his original Instagram post. “I love you and your strength so much!!” Several of Dave’s Full House costars weighed in as well, offering their congratulations via Instagram. “Love you and always proud of you,” wrote Candace Cameron Bure, who played D.J. Tanner on the beloved sitcom and its spinoff, Fuller House. "Thank you, poopoo,” replied Dave, who played D.J. and her sisters’ “Uncle” Joey. “Love you.” Scott Weinger, who played D.J.’s high-school sweetheart, Steve, congratulated his former costars with a string of clapping hands emojis and a red heart. “Much respect my friend, love you,” added Josh Peck, who appeared on Grandfathered with Dave’s Full House costar John Stamos. |
| Bachelor Nation Couples Who Got Together Outside the Show Posted: 25 Mar 2022 02:16 PM PDT What happens on The Bachelor, doesn't always stay on The Bachelor! While many couples have found — or lost — love on the reality TV dating franchise over the years, others have met their match within Bachelor Nation after their season ended. Katie Thurston joined the club of offcamera Bachelor Nation couples in November 2021 when Us Weekly confirmed her relationship with John Hersey — who she sent home in week two of The Bachelorette season 17 — after her broken engagement to Blake Moynes. The Washington native got engaged to Moynes in her finale, which aired in August 2021. The duo announced their split the following October, and Thurston shared loved-up videos of her new beau four weeks later. She debuted their relationship by dedicating Taylor Swift‘s “Begin Again” — a song about finding new love after a major heartbreak — to Hersey alongside some personal videos of her new man. The former bank manager also shared a clip from when they met on the ABC series’ June 2021 premiere. "Yeah, that's my type. I think that's my type," she said after the bartender's limo entrance on The Bachelorette. "Did he hear me? Play it cool." While Thurston and Hersey got a second chance after the cameras stopped rolling, some Bachelor Nation members never crossed paths onscreen before finding love later on. Jason Tartick was a guest on Kaitlyn Bristowe‘s “Off the Vine” podcast in January 2019 when he asked her out — on the air! The bold move scored him a longterm relationship. In a podcast episode later that month, the season 11 Bachelorette (who was previously engaged to Shawn Booth) said she considered the Bachelorette season 14 alum her boyfriend after just a couple dates. "I never thought I would hang out with somebody from The Bachelor franchise!" Bristowe said. "I feel bad for saying that … I was like, 'You know what? I'll just be a little more private, low-key. Whatever.' But you can't help who you like. … You can't fight chemistry. You can't fight a good guy." The Dancing With the Stars winner and entrepreneur announced their engagement in May 2021. "It has been the best, like, two to three weeks of my life since [the proposal]," Tartick exclusively gushed to Us about their engagement later that month. "One of the things I really wanted to do was to surprise her. I know Kaitlyn loves to be surprised. And so that was one of my true goals to genuinely surprise her. And her reaction was absolutely perfect. It was the most Kaitlyn reaction." Scroll down to see which former reality stars have found love with other past contestants from the hit ABC series.  After months of dating speculation, the two Chicago residents took their romance Instagram official in March 2022. Redman captioned a kissing photo, “Hard launch.” Courtesy Anna Redman/Instagram  Us Weekly broke the news in May 2020 that Soules, the season 19 Bachelor, and Fuller, a contestant from season 24 of The Bachelor, are dating. The duo posed together for the first time in public in June 2020 in her hometown of Virginia Beach. Three months later, however, Fuller confirmed that the twosome went their separate ways. “I’m not moving to Iowa anytime soon, so I just want to focus on me. It’s been so much about other people this year, that I just really want to hone in on what I want to accomplish,” she said on the “Viall Files” in September 2020. “I still talk to him all the time. I think he’s amazing. We are a lot alike, but I just want to focus on myself right now.” Courtesy of Leaping Lizard Cafe/Instagram  The “Off the Vine” podcast host first gave love a shot when she was vying for the heart of Chris Soules on season 19 of The Bachelor in 2015. After placing third, Bristowe went on to become the season 11 lead of The Bachelorette where she met — and got engaged to — Booth. The couple announced their split in November 2018 after three years together. Shortly after, the Canada native went on to date Tartick, who appeared on Becca Kufrin’s season of The Bachelorette in 2018. Bristowe announced in May 2021 that she and Tartick got engaged after more than two years together. Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images  Kitt vied for the affection of Jake Pavelka on The Bachelor season 14 in 2010, while Brown competed for the heart of Ali Fedotowsky on season 6 of The Bachelorette that same year. The pair — who welcomed their first child, a daughter named Blakely, in December 2018 — started dating in January 2013 after meeting at a charity event. They wed in March 2014. Courtesy of Ty Brown/Instagram  Chris and Peyton met through mutual Bachelor Nation friends in 2010 and tied the knot two years later in May 2012. Peyton was a contestant on Andy Baldwin’s season of The Bachelor in 2007, meanwhile, Chris appeared on season 6 of The Bachelorette with Fedotowsky. The pair are parents of two children, son Hayes and daughter Lyla. Ida Mae Astute/ABC via Getty Images  Pappas was the lead on season 4 of The Bachelorette in 2008 after she was rejected by Brad Womack on his season in 2011. Though she didn’t end up with the man who she gave the final rose to, Jesse Csincsak, Pappas found her happily ever after with Stephen Stagliano, whom she was introduced to by his brother, Michael, who appeared as one of Jillian Harris’ suitors. The pair, who wed in 2012, are now parents to two children, daughter Addison and son Austin. David Livingston/Getty Images  Amezcua was introduced to Bachelor Nation in 2017 when she appeared on Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor and later joined the Bachelor in Paradise cast. Though she didn’t find love on either show, Amezcua later found it with Harbor who was a contestant on Kufrin’s season in 2018. Harbor gushed over his newfound love in an Instagram post in September 2018. “What do the kids call it? Woman crush Wednesday? Well here’s mine,” he captioned a pic of the pair looking cozy together. Courtesy of Clay Harbor/Instagram  The now-parents of three first attempted to find everlasting happiness as contestants on The Bachelor and Bachelorette. Csincsak, for his part, received the final rose from Pappas in 2008 but called it quits on their relationship just four months after the finale aired. The previous year, Lueders was sent home by Jason Mesnick on week 1 of his season. The two met in 2010 at a Bachelor event hosted by the professional skateboarder and wed that same year. They share two sons, Noah and Carter, and a daughter, Charlotte. Courtesy of Jesse Csincsak/Instagram |
| 'Finally!' Bachelor Nation Celebrates Chris Bukowski, Anna Redman's Romance Posted: 25 Mar 2022 02:15 PM PDT It's official! After months of fueling dating rumors, Chris Bukowski and Anna Redman have taken their relationship public. "Hard launch," the Bachelor season 25 alum, 25, captioned a Friday, March 25, Instagram snap, kissing Bukowski, 35, on a beach. Redman shared more photos of the pair's tropical trip for a destination wedding hours later via Instagram Story on Friday. She captioned a tongue-heavy PDA snap, "Happy and sun-kissed here in Costa Rica." The twosome — who both hail from Chicago, Illinois — have been getting cozy since both their Bachelor Nation tenures. "[My dating life] is good. You know, it was bad for a while. After Katie [Morton, my ex-fiancée], I didn't date anybody really," Bukowski said during a January appearance on the "She's All Bach" podcast. "Recently, it's been pretty good." At the time, the Bachelor Pad alum downplayed the pair's connection, telling the hosts, "I'm not going to confirm or deny those allegations. But I know Anna. She's a great girl. … We're definitely friends. I enjoy spending time with her." He continued: "I'm just really kind of enjoying my time, you know, currently dating, and I don't want to put an extra spotlight on it by any means because genuinely, like, for the first time in a long time, [I'm] happy with no stress behind it. [I'm] just kind of, you know, enjoying good company. … No stress, very free, very natural. All of it very unexpected, but obviously, you know, happy that it's happening with whoever that might be." Bukowski has since changed his tune, commenting, "Lucky guy," on the copywriter's Friday social media upload. Fellow Bachelor Nation alumni — including Katie Thurston, Nick Viall and Raven Gates — also were ecstatic to learn the pair’s relationship news. The 30-year-old former bank marketing manager, who's been dating John Hersey since November 2021, proclaimed, "Finally!" Bukowski first joined the ABC franchise when he appeared on season 8 of The Bachelorette. Since then, he's returned for episodes of The Bachelorette season 10, Bachelor Pad season 3 and three seasons of Bachelor in Paradise (1, 2 and 6). During the sixth season finale in September 2019, he popped the question to Morton, 29. The pair soon called it quits, breaking off their engagement, in December 2019. (Morton later moved on with soccer player James Rowe.) Redman, for her part, appeared on Matt James' quarantined season of The Bachelor in 2021 before hitting the BiP beaches in season 7. Redman, who attempted to pursue a connection with James Bonsall, eventually left the August 2021 show single and she went back home to Chicago. Scroll below for more of Bachelor Nation's sweetest reactions to Bukowski and Redman's relationship:  “Love this ❤️🙌,” the 30-year-old fashion entrepreneur, who welcomed son Gates with husband Adam Gottschalk last month, wrote via Instagram comment. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The Washington native added a heart-eyes emoji to her message. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  Viall, who served as the Bachelor during season 21, noted, “Love this." John Salangsang/Shutterstock  “So happy for you,” Gunn, who got engaged to ex-fiancé Riley Christian during BiP season 7, added. ABC/Craig Sjodin  “When I tell you I gasped!! Happy for you two cuties 😍,” Heringer, who recently relocated to California to be closer to boyfriend Noah Erb, replied. Marco Sagliocco/January Images/Shutterstock  The Canada native, who got engaged to Joe Amabile during the August 2021 finale of BiP, commented, “FINALLY!! 🤍" John Salangsang/Shutterstock  “YES BABE 🔥🔥🔥,” the Sweet Josephine musician added. ABC  The former football player joked: “Damn they filming paradise already?!” MediaPunch/Shutterstock |
| Hayden Panettiere’s Ups and Downs Through the Years Posted: 25 Mar 2022 01:15 PM PDT Hayden Panettiere has had quite the career — and her personal life has been just as captivating. The Golden Globe-nominated actress started modeling at 5 months old and appeared in her first commercial when she was 11 months old. Her big break came in 1994 when she began playing Sarah Roberts on One Life to Live at age 5. She continued to impress onscreen with roles in Remember the Titans, Raising Helen and Scream 4, but made an even bigger splash with her television work. The New York native is best known for her leading roles on Heroes as cheerleader Claire Bennet and Nashville as singer Juliette Barnes. She was nominated for two Golden Globes for the music-based series and was nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic TV Actress in 2015. At times, the actress' personal struggles overshadowed her professional success through the years. After welcoming daughter Kaya with then-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko in December 2014, the Guiding Light alum endured postpartum depression. She sought treatment twice to improve her mental health and openly talked about her ups and downs after giving birth. "It takes you a while. You feel off. You don't feel like yourself," Panettiere told Good Morning America's Lara Spencer in January 2017. "But, you know, women are so resilient, and that's the incredible thing about them. I think I'm all the stronger for it. I think I'm a better mom because of it. Because you never take that connection for granted." The pair split in August 2018, and shortly after Panettiere began dating Brian Hickerson, who was arrested for domestic violence against her in May 2019. Months later, the case against him was dropped, but his family worried that he and the actress are "very toxic for each other," a source told Us Weekly that November. Panettiere and Hickerson broke up after another domestic violence incident in February 2020. Five months later, the actress spoke out about her situation, telling Us that she hopes her story "will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve." Scroll down for the highs and lows from Panettiere's life in the spotlight.  The New York native kicked off her career as a baby, starring in commercials. By age 5, she landed her first major acting role on One Life to Live. She followed that up with another soap role on Guiding Light before becoming a Disney staple starring in Remember the Titans, Tiger Cruise and Ice Princess. Bei/Shutterstock  The actress is best known for portraying Claire Bennet on Heroes from 2006 to 2010. Two years later, she returned to TV on Nashville. Panettiere played Juliette Barnes for six seasons on the ABC (and later CMT) show and sang in numerous episodes. Nbc/Universal Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock  For her work in Nashville, Panettiere got a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film at the Golden Globes in 2012 and again in 2013. Shutterstock  After splitting from Scotty McKnight in December 2012, the actress got back together with Klitschko, whom she originally dated from 2009 to 2011, in February 2013. The following month, Us Weekly reported the duo were engaged, and she confirmed the news that October. Jens Kalaene/EPA/Shutterstock  A source told Us that Panettiere was “totally pregnant” with her first child in May 2014. She revealed she was expecting a baby girl at the 2014 Emmys that August, and she and Klitschko welcomed daughter Kaya that December. “You hear that they’re healthy, and you just don’t care about yourself anymore,” she said on Good Morning America in April 2015. “It’s the most out-of-body experience, where you go, ‘I will completely lay myself on the line for my child. Without even a hesitation.’” Broadimage/Shutterstock  “I suffered a bit of postpartum depression,” the Heroes alum told Us in September 2015. She elaborated on Live! With Kelly and Michael that same month, saying, “It’s something that needs to be talked about. Women need to know that they’re not alone, and that it does heal.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  Panettiere took a leave from Nashville and checked into a treatment facility in October 2015 as she continued to battle postpartum depression. “If you think for one second that a mother wants to feel that way toward her child, you’re outta your mind,” she later told Yahoo! Style. “It is one of the most debilitating, scary, guilty feelings that you can ever feel.” Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock  Panetierre made a big-screen return in the courtroom drama Custody, starring opposite Viola Davis and Tony Shalhoub. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2016. T Concordia/Lucky Monkey/Kobal/Shutterstock  The actress sought help for her postpartum depression again in May 2016. “The postpartum depression I have been experiencing has impacted every aspect of my life,” she tweeted at the time. “Rather than stay stuck due to unhealthy coping mechanisms I have chosen to take time to reflect holistically on my health and life. Wish me luck!” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Panettiere spoke out about her ongoing battle in a January 2017 GMA appearance. “Women are so resilient, and that’s the incredible thing about them,” she said at the time. “I think I’m all the stronger for it. I think I’m a better mom because of it. Because you never take that connection for granted.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock  Panettiere split with the former boxer after nine years of dating off and on, their breakup making headlines in August 2018 after she was spotted with a mystery man. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  Us confirmed days later that the mystery man she was spotted with was Hickerson. Around the same time, a source told Us that Panettiere and Hickerson had been dating “for a couple months” and were “having fun.” The following month, a source said that the duo were “getting serious” and were “full steam ahead.” Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  Cops from South Carolina’s Greenville City Police Department responded to a call about “a domestic assault in progress” after an alleged altercation between Hickerson and his father in November 2018. The cops allegedly found Panettiere “intoxicated” and “frantic” during the incident. Later that month, a source told Us the actress’ pals were worried her relationship was “not a healthy situation.” RHTY/starmaxinc.com/Shutterstock  An insider told Us in February 2019 that the Nashville alum hadn’t “had much time” with Kaya since her split with Klitschko. “She knows the child being with her is not best for [Kaya right now],” the insider added. “It’s a sad situation.” Babiradpicture/Shutterstock  “I’ve lived a big life, I’ve met a lot of people. I learn something new from [Brian] every day, and that’s something that not many people can provide me with,” Panettiere told Us later that month. When asked if she thought she and Hickerson would get married someday, she responded, “I think so. I hope so.” MEGA  Hickerson was arrested for domestic violence in Hollywood in May 2019 after police discovered “redness and marks” on Panettiere’s body following an argument the couple had. A 911 caller reported that the duo were “in both [a] physical and verbal argument,” according to Radar Online. MEGA  Two weeks after Hickerson’s arrest, he and the actress were spotted holding hands on a coffee date in Los Angeles. Lies Angeles / MEGA  Three weeks after the incident, Hickerson was charged with felony domestic violence and subjected to a prosecutor-requested protective order mandating that he cannot come within 100 yards of Panettiere or contact her via phone, email, or third party. The prosecutor in the case claimed Hickerson “hit [Panettiere] on the face, causing her to get dizzy” during the May 2019 altercation. BDG/Shutterstock  “The restraining order is the beginning of something good,” a source told Us that same day. “Change is different, and to be honest with yourself, but everyone is very afraid for Hayden, and her friends and family believe that people with this history do not change overnight.” A week later, a source told Us that the actress’ family and friends were worried that she and Hickerson weren’t following the court order. “There is not one single person out there who isn’t concerned about Hayden,” the source added. “What Brian did to Hayden is unacceptable behavior, and it’s not to be tolerated.” Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  The domestic violence case and the protective order against Hickerson were dismissed in September 2019. “The prosecution did not have their witnesses,” a source told Us, indicating that Panettiere declined to participate or testify in the prospective trial. Munawar Hosain/startraksphoto.com  “Brian’s family is extremely concerned for his safety when he is with Hayden,” a source told Us in November 2019. “They are terrified that Brian will once again find himself accused of domestic violence. Hayden and Brian are very toxic for each other.” Donn Jones/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in February 2020 that Hickerson was arrested for allegedly punching the Ice Princess actress in the face. The incident marked his second arrest in nine months. Teton County Sheriffs/ MEGA  The former child star “is in danger with Brian,” a source told Us exclusively in February 2020 after Hickerson’s alleged domestic abuse arrest. “Add impairment issues from drinking too much and it will have a tragic outcome if she continues the relationship.” Shutterstock (2)  After Hickerson was arrested for allegedly attacking Panettiere, the Heroes alum tweeted a photo in February 2020 of Klitschko dancing with their daughter, Kaya. She called her ex the “best father ever.” However, one fan responded to her tweet and asked “before or after he beat you,” mistakenly confusing Klitschko for Hickerson. But Panettiere set the record straight, replying back: “Wrong guy. Klitschko’s r legends. That’s my CHAMP.” Shutterstock  In February 2020, a source told Us that Panettiere’s ex-fiancé Klitschko is worried for her over her relationship drama with Hickerson. “Wlad is very concerned for Hayden,” the insider revealed. “He still cares for her and truly wishes her the best.” Shutterstock  After Hickerson pleaded not guilty to domestic battery charges in April 2020, multiple sources told Us that he and Panettiere had called it quits. "She's in a good place right now," one source said of the actress. "She's on the path to recovery." Another source said at the time that Panettiere was leaning on her ex-fiancé for support in the aftermath of her breakup. Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The Heroes alum sought a protective order against her ex-boyfriend in her home state of California in July 2020, shortly before she made a powerful statement in support of domestic violence survivors. "I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve," she said in a statement to Us at the time. "I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. I'm grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life." Her attorney, Alan Jackson, later praised the actress' "strength and courage to share the truth" about her experience as she continues to heal. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  According to court documents obtained by Us in July 2020, Hickerson was charged with eight counts of domestic violence and assault — seven felonies and one misdemeanor. If convicted, the South Carolina native could face up to 10 years in prison. One month later, a source told Us that Hickerson was accused of intimidating or influencing a witness in Wyoming, which led to a 50-state warrant being placed for his arrest. MEGA  In August 2020, Hickerson turned himself into the Teton County Sheriff's department in Wyoming and was released on a $25,000 bond one day later. News of his most recent arrest came shortly after a source told Us exclusively that he had previously threatened to share "embarrassing" information about Panettiere. "Specifically, he threatened to release videos of her," the insider said. "Some of the 'embarrassing' information ... appears to be four short video clips that were sent from [Brian] to [Hayden] during this exchange from a previous incident at an unknown date and time." At the time, Hickerson denied the allegations. MEGA; Inset: Teton County Sheriff's Office  “6 years ago today, I met the most amazing (not so little anymore) creature,” Panettiere gushed via Instagram in December 2020 alongside a photo of her daughter Kaya’s How to Train Your Dragon-themed birthday cake. “Can’t believe my baby girl is getting so big! #HappyBirthdayKaya #blessed @klitschko.” Courtesy Hayden Panettiere/Instagram  The actress’ ex Hickerson pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend in April 2021. The remaining six counts, which include battery, assault with a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness, were dismissed. He was sentenced to 45 days in county jail but has credit for 12 days in accordance to his plea deal. He will be on probation for four years and must pay $500 in fees following his completion of jail time. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Teton County Sheriffs/ MEGA  A source exclusively told Us in July 2021 that the former Disney star met up with Hickerson after he was released from jail in May. The actress was seen line dancing with her ex during one of their reunions. They were also spotted at a Los Angeles bar to watch the NBA finals together. Shutterstock; MEGA  In March 2022, Panettiere and Hickerson were involved in a brawl outside the Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles. The Raising Helen actress’ rep said in a statement to Us that the pair were dining at the hotel’s restaurant when he got into an altercation with another patron. “That same individual along with the group he was with began badgering and shoving Brian at which point security pushed everyone outside,” the rep said, adding that Panettiere attempted to break the fight up. “Hayden was refused the opportunity to provide a statement to the police as she was escorted back inside,” her rep claimed. “She is OK.” Though the cops were called, by the time they arrived on the scene everyone involved in the incident had dispersed and police found “no evidence of a crime,” per a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. The authorities declined to file a report. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock |
| Hayden Panettiere Is ‘OK’ After Bar Fight Involving BF Brian Hickerson Posted: 25 Mar 2022 01:14 PM PDT  Hayden Panettiere is “OK” after she attempted to break up a bar fight involving on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson. The Heroes alum, 32, was attempting to separate the South Carolina native, 30, after he got into a brawl with some fellow patrons outside the Sunset Marquis hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 24, according to video footage obtained by TMZ. The on-and-off couple were dining at the hotel’s restaurant when Hickerson “made a comment to an individual about leaving the waitress a poor tip,” Panettiere’s representative said in a statement to Us Weekly one day later. “That same individual along with the group he was with began badgering and shoving Brian at which point security pushed everyone outside.” Once outside, Hickerson was allegedly “attacked” by the group, per the rep, while the Nashville alum attempted to break up the fight. Though Panettiere appeared to have been knocked to the ground during the incident, she was ultimately unharmed. “Hayden was refused the opportunity to provide a statement to the police as she was escorted back inside," her rep claimed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s West Hollywood station confirmed to Us on Friday, March 25, that someone from the hotel called the police at 12:18 a.m. regarding a fight outside. “Upon deputies’ arrival there was no evidence of a crime,” a spokesperson noted in a statement. “There was nobody complaining of pain, and no one came forward saying they were a victim of an assault.” By the time the authorities arrived, everyone involved in the incident had left and there were no eyewitnesses still present on the scene. As a result, the spokesperson told Us that police did not file a report. Us confirmed that Panettiere and Hickerson were dating in August 2018 following her split from fiancé Wladimir Klitschko. She and the former boxer, 46, share daughter Kaya, now 7. In November 2018, cops from South Carolina's Greenville City Police Department responded to a call about "a domestic assault in progress" after an alleged altercation between Hickerson and his father. Per a police report filed at the time, Panettiere appeared to be “intoxicated” and “frantic” when she answered the door. The following May, Hickerson was arrested for domestic violence after police discovered "redness and marks" on Panettiere’s body following an alleged argument between the twosome. Though the couple were spotted smiling and holding hands two weeks after the incident, Hickerson was later charged with felony domestic violence. A prosecutor-requested protective order was granted that same month, mandating that he could not come within 100 yards of Panettiere or contact her via phone, email, or third party. The prosecutor in the case claimed at the time that Hickerson had "hit [Panettiere] on the face, causing her to get dizzy" during their altercation. The actor’s charges were dismissed in September 2019. A separate insider noted that the Bring It On: All or Nothin star’s family were “being supportive as much as they can,” adding, “There is not one single person out there who isn’t concerned about Hayden. Five months after his first case was dismissed, Us confirmed that Hickerson had been arrested yet again for allegedly punching the Ice Princess actress in the face. The M.F.A. actor was eventually charged with eight counts of domestic violence and assault — seven felonies and one misdemeanor. In August 2020, he was accused of intimidating or influencing a witness in Wyoming, leading to a 50-statewide warrant for his arrest. Hickerson pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend in April 2021, and the remaining six counts were dismissed. He served 33 days in prison and was placed on four years’ probation and required to pay a $500 fee. Panettiere previously made a passionate statement to Us about her relationship after Hickerson was charged. “I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve," she claimed in July 2020. "I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. I'm grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life.” For anyone affected by abuse and needing support, call 1-800-799-7233, or if you're unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474. |
| Will Scott Disick Attend Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Wedding? Posted: 25 Mar 2022 01:03 PM PDT Forever holding his peace? Scott Disick might not make the guest list for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's upcoming nuptials. "It would definitely be awkward if Scott was at the wedding," a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. "If it's filmed for sure, then he might there.” However, the insider predicts that Disick, 38, may “want to stay far away from witnessing” the pair’s vows if cameras aren’t rolling. The Blink-182 drummer, 46, and the Kardashians star, 42, got engaged in October 2021 after less than one year of dating. Watching his ex — with whom he shares children Mason, 12, Penelope, 9, and Reign, 7 — move on with Barker hasn’t been an easy transition for Disick. “It’s going to take time for him to fully accept Travis is The One for her,” a second source told Us of the New York native earlier this month, adding that Disick believes the Poosh founder is “the one that got away.” Disick dated Kardashian on and off for nearly a decade before the two split for good in 2015. Following the California native’s engagement, a third insider told Us that the Talentless cofounder was “very jealous of Kourtney and Travis’ relationship.” The source noted in October 2021, "Scott still thinks that they could call things off before the wedding.” Several months earlier, the Flip It Like Disick alum took the high road when asked about the Kravis romance during the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion special. "I think if you really love somebody, right, you want them to be happy no matter what," Disick told host Andy Cohen in June 2021. "So I do give her a blessing to be happy." Despite the apparent tension between him and Barker, Disick was spotted with the musician at Reign’s baseball game on Sunday, March 20. While a source later told Us that Barker “is cordial with Scott” for the sake of Kardashian’s kids and “respects Scott as a father,” a separate insider revealed that the feeling isn’t necessarily mutual, claiming that Disick “despises” Barker. Disick and Barker are “not on friendly terms" and are typically only together when "the kids are around,” the insider revealed. During these gatherings, Disick tries to put the animosity aside. “Scott adores his kids and would do anything to make them happy,” the source said. As for Disick and Kardashian, an insider told Us in September 2021 that “outside of coparenting, Scott and Kourtney's relationship is nonexistent.” With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Love Is Blind’s Deepti Reflects on ‘Hardest’ Decision After Shake Split Posted: 25 Mar 2022 12:56 PM PDT Two sides to the story. After Deepti Vempati and Abhishek "Shake" Chatterjee found love inside the Love Is Blind pods during season 2, the pair went their separate ways before the season was over. "I knew what I had to do," Deepti exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the Netflix series' finale in February 2022. "No one should have doubts about me [on our wedding day] and I deserve the best. So it's, like, if you're not gonna be able to offer it for me, then there's no chance I'm staying." While the information data analyst walked away from Shake in the middle of their planned nuptials, he previously admitted that he did not have a physical connection to his then-fiancée, even referring to her as an "aunt" during one episode. "There's a lot of things that he said that he didn't say to my face and [things] I've heard from other cast members," Deepti told Us about her decision to end their engagement. "I just don't have room for anybody in my life that doesn't see me in the best way. And who could even think those types of thoughts, I guess." Shortly after the finale, the pair — and their respective loved ones — have continually weighed in about the nature of the twosome's breakup. "I've mentioned earlier that there are certainly things I want to work on for myself and get better at but one thing I don't feel inclined to do is pretend I'm sad or sorry about certain things that were out of my control, certain things that I can't necessarily even speak about," the veterinarian claimed in an Instagram video in March 2022. "I'm not sorry. I think I handled the situation as best as anybody in my situation could." While Shake continued to assert his honesty, Deepti's siblings took to social media in her defense. “We've witnessed you grow into such an incredible and beautiful woman, you've inspired so many people to realize their self worth and demand what they deserve and settle for nothing less," her brother, Sunny Vempati, and his partner, Hina, wrote via a joint Instagram statement after the finale aired. “We wish you didn't pick that [clown emoji] but despite his childishness, you carried yourself with grace and continued to see the good in people." The statement continued: "Now normally I don't get involved in drama but I'mma defend my sister here: 'Shake', bruh, you're a loser. You minimized my sister's life by making some awful and cringeworthy comments about her. You made these statements knowing your own mom would one day watch it; my parents and my entire family had to sit through you talking behind my sister's back about insecurities she fought her entire life. Despite your comments on and off camera about her body, she continued to only ever be supportive of you, despite our best efforts to convince her to see through your BS. THAT'S the person she is." While Shake did not directly address Sunny's pointed remarks, Deepti reshared the message via Instagram Story, adding a heart emoji as she gushed about the "love and support" from her family. Scroll below for everything the Love Is Blind exes have said about their public split:  “On my wedding day, I was full of mixed emotions but I knew what I had to do,” she told Us in February 2022, noting that she doesn’t regret her reality TV experience. “Everything that I went through, I think I needed to go through just for personal growth. The only regret that I have is I wish I was a little more vulnerable and more emotional outward instead of inward.” Adrian S. Burrows Sr./Netflix  “At the end of the day, I’m going to live my best life going forward,” Shake noted in a March 2022 Instagram video, refusing to apologize for his reality TV actions. “And you don’t have to like me, only I have to like me. Thankfully.” Courtesy of Shake Chatterjee/Instagram  Sunny noted via his social media statement that their family had welcomed the aspiring DJ into their home before asking him to “stay the f—k away from [his] sister.” “In spite of your best efforts to pretend this was all fictional and it was because of the ‘edit’, no one forced you to say those words,” Deepti's brother wrote via Instagram. “We welcomed you into our home, and you saw it as an opportunity for clout; so forgive me if I’m not sympathetic towards you and the hate you’re receiving. Good luck with the rest of your life.” Courtesy of Sunny Vempati/Instagram  “I’m not perfect but I’m real,” Shake wrote via a cryptic Instagram post that February. Netflix  While it seemed that Shake seldom addressed his lack of chemistry with his former fiancée to her face on camera, Deepti admitted that she did discuss those issues with him. “Shake and I had conversations about how physical intimacy and that chemistry was lacking between us,” she told BuzzFeed that February. “It was kind of disappointing and hard to watch [back as the show aired], especially because my parents were so impacted by it. We welcomed him into our home.” Netflix  “The one you hate the most is the one that is lying the least. Probably why you don’t like them,” Shake captioned a series of March 2022 Instagram Story slides. “All these perfect apologies are publicity stunts from people who care enough about their appearances to flat out lie. I’m not gonna play that game. Ever.” Netflix  After costar Kyle Abrams teased the March 4, 2022, reunion special, Shake weighed in about his involvement. “I felt like [the] villain so I played one,” he wrote via Instagram Story that February. “Low key was kinda fun at times but yeah be warned LMAOOOO.” Ser Baffo/Netflix  “He lacks self-awareness in social settings or even in how to talk to people,” Deepti told Us in February 2022 of her former fiancé. “You know what? I realized it’s not my problem anymore and I shouldn’t have to deal with it. I think we’re on two completely different paths.” Netflix “After filming had wrapped, I was under the impression that we could at least celebrate this friendship that we built cause we’ve gone through something so insane and that like no one else understands,” Deepti told Nick Viall during a March 2022 episode of his “Viall Files” podcast. “As the days unfolded after filming had wrapped, I just started to see more of his true character. … I was so disappointed. Honestly, there are no words.” Netflix  During the season 2 reunion, which aired in March 2022, Shake defended his tenure on the show despite believing that physical attraction was crucial for a potential romance, noting that “it’s nature” because “we’re animals.” “But I wanted to be partially blind,” he explained during the televised special. “I wanted to be, Love Is Blurry.… We all have our physical preferences. Listen, every woman in here is beautiful. I think you’re all beautiful. I’m not attracted to all of you. Unfortunately, the only one I’m attracted to is Vanessa [Lachey] — and I wish I wasn’t! I wish I wasn’t. The point is, it’s not a choice.” He added: “This show’s about finding love, OK? It’s not about rushing into something … skipping steps, you know, three through 20 to get to the end goal. … You don’t know what it is until you’re there.” Netflix  “I wanted to take this opportunity to really just say sorry to a woman that I know I hurt,” Shake said in an Instagram video in March 2022. “Deepti, I am truly sorry for some of the things I said. Things that, honestly, just could’ve been left unsaid or could have been said differently. Things that never should have been on national television.” The TV personality called Deepti his “best friend” throughout filming before apologizing publicly for the unkind remarks he said about her on the series. “Even though I knew our relationship wasn’t going to end in marriage I didn’t want what we had to end either. I loved every second of it,” he said. “I’m so, so sorry that I hurt you with my words. That’s the last thing that I wanted from all of this. I’m sorry, Deepti.” Netflix (2)  Deepti said that she and Shake briefly tried being friends after filming, but the vet's personality was ultimately too much for her. "As the days unfolded I kind of saw more of his true character," she said during a March 2022 episode of the "We Have the Receipts" podcast. "I realized the face or the mask that he put on during filming is nowhere near the person that I thought he was. And it kind of sucks." She went on to say that she felt "drained" every time they hung out because Shake always had a "problem" with someone. "It's such a red flag and it's usually a woman," she added. "He just doesn't know how to talk to women. It's so degrading and it's misogynistic." Ser Baffo/Netflix  After Shake publicly apologized for his behavior in an Instagram video, Deepti told the Daily Mail that she thought he was faking his remorse because of all the backlash he's gotten. "I feel like he's just doing damage control, and clearly, what he's continued to do on social media since that apology, it's evident that he does not care," she said in March 2022. "He did that for show. He did that to get less hate, but he's not sorry." She added that she felt "broken" during the process of filming Love Is Blind. "That's why I am so grateful for my family and friends, because they constantly reminded me throughout the experience, 'Don't forget the work that you have done on yourself,'" she said. Courtesy Deepti Vempati/Instagram; Courtesy Shake Chatterjee/Instagram  “The hardest and best decision I made was choosing myself, so I’ve partnered with @harperwilde to inspire other women around the world to have the courage to do the same,” Deepti wrote via Instagram in March 2022, promoting her collaboration with the lingerie brand. "This bra will be a constant reminder of the strength and resilience women exude on a daily basis!” Portions of the proceeds from sales of the bra — which says “I’m choosing myself” on the side — will be donated to survivors of domestic violence. Courtesy of Deepti Vempati/Instagram |
| Disco Fever! Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Film New Music Video Together Posted: 25 Mar 2022 12:53 PM PDT Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are a power couple to be reckoned with — and they have the swoon-worthy love story to prove it. The duo met in 2006 on the set of Legend’s “Stereo” music video. Though they parted ways after the shoot, Teigen later told Cosmopolitan in June 2014 that they “hooked up” that night. “I was doing this fake model-y dancing with the most dead eyes you’ve ever seen in a human,” she joked of the video. “I walked into John’s dressing room to meet him, and he was ironing in his underwear. I said, ‘You do your own ironing!?’ He said, ‘Of course I do.’ I gave him a hug.” Over the next year, the couple kept in touch, but Legend would often be seen on red carpets and at events with other women. “I let him be himself for a while,” the Cravings cookbook author told Cosmopolitan. “The worst thing you can do is try to lock someone like that down early on, then have them think, ‘There’s so much more out there. I played it cool for a long time.’ Never once did I ask, ‘What are we?’ Marriage was never my goal because I’ve never been very traditional. I was just happy to be with him.” Eventually, the Voice coach was ready to settle down and the pair tied the knot in Lake Como, Italy, in 2013. They later welcomed daughter Luna in April 2016 and son Miles in May 2018. During an interview on Today in 2018, Legend opened up about how he and the Lip Sync Battle personality have made their marriage work. “We actually really love and respect and admire each other,” he said at the time. “I think that's the foundation of who we are as a couple and we actually enjoy each other's company. … [She] makes me laugh all the time. … She's so good. She's so attentive, she's so loving and she also has a great sense of humor about it all.” Scroll down to relive Legend and Teigen’s epic romance!  John Legend rang in his 29th birthday with girlfriend Chrissy Teigen on his arm at The Bank in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2008. Denise Truscello/WireImage.com  Teigen stunned in a peach deep-cut gown and tanned skin at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood on Feb. 22, 2009. John Shearer/WireImage.com  “I’m not going to lie. We hooked up,” the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model told Cosmopolitan in 2014, of how she and the “All of Me” crooner first met. “I was just happy to be with him.” Here, the pair stun at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2010. Anna Webber/Getty Images  Teigen and Legend enjoyed a date night courtside at the NBA All-Star Game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 20, 2011. Jeff Gross/Getty Images  It wasn’t love at first sight for the nine-time Grammy winner, he revealed in an interview with Los Angeles Confidential in November 2014. “I’m more cautious than that,” he said. “For me I’m the kind of person who needs to grow into that feeling.” Even so, he and Teigen looked so in love at a gala event in New York City on May 26, 2011. Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com  Leggy Teigen and her boo made a picture-perfect pair at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2012. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic  “Hi @johnlegend I miss you,” Teigen captioned an Instagram shot of the two of them in a photo booth together back in May 2012. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  “We’re by no means freaky-deaky, but let’s just say, we’re open to things,” Teigen once told Cosmopolitan of the famous duo’s sex life. “We’re very okay with PDA. When we got to a restaurant, he loves when I wear a dress, so he can do some upper-thigh rubbing.” Here, the pair goof off in a pool in July 2012. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  What better way to ring in 28 than with a Super Mario-themed birthday party? Teigen dressed up as Princess Peach (with Legend donning a faux mustache as Mario) in West Hollywood on Nov. 26, 2013. Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images  Teigen and Legend tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Lake Como, Italy, on Sept. 14, 2013 — and the bride couldn’t resist a little goofing off, much to the amusement of the Grammy winner. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  The red carpet-ready twosome made a splash at the MET Gala 2014 on May 5, 2014, with Teigen in a figure-hugging gray Ralph Lauren Collection gown that showed off plenty of side boob. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson  Legend received an honorary doctorate of music at the University of Pennsylvania on May 19, 2014, and a proud Teigen posted an Instagram of the moment. “My baby got another honorary doctorate! I have a bunch too I just don’t brag about all the time,” she joked. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  Legend and Teigen were quite the sight to see as they dashed through lower Manhattan with their French bulldog Pippa in tow for a photo shoot on Dec. 1, 2014. Alessio Botticelli/GC Images  The couple, who often share snapshots from their nights in, frequently cook together (Teigen is the author of a cookbook), as in this Instagram shot from March 2015. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  The fun-loving couple shared a funny photo of the two of them in the Vogue offices in April 2015 holding cutouts of each other’s faces in front of their own. “Someone let us into the @voguemagazine closet and the visit did not disappoint!!” Teigen captioned the snap. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  Teigen couldn’t help showing off her husband’s tooshie on social media during a trip to Florence, Italy, on July 7, 2015 — though the model did take care to strategically cover up parts of Legend’s bum with her knee. Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  Legend and Teigen looked thrilled at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills on Feb. 22, 2015 — hours after the singer won an Oscar for his song “Glory” with rapper Common from the film Selma. Kevin Mazur/VF15/WireImage.com  Teigen and Legend posed in the nude, by a piano, and with a goat for their cover shoot with DuJour magazine in May 2015. “We want a lot of kids. I would love to have three or four of my own, and then adopt a few,” she told the magazine. “So basically I’ll be pregnant the rest of my life.” BRUCE WEBER/DuJour Magazine  Teigen went sans underwear in a very risqué, sexy look at the MTV VMAs on Aug. 30, 2015 — and a Legend wore a dapper all-black ensemble to complement his leading lady. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic  The A-listers stepped out at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in February 2016. Teigen, who was pregnant with the couple’s first child, daughter Luna, at the time, stunned in a curve-hugging gown. Getty Images  Teigen and Legend welcomed their first child, daughter Luna, in April 2016. Courtesy Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  The EGOT winner and the cookbook author sported matching white ensembles at the 2017 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images  The loving couple welcomed their second child, son Miles, in May 2018. Teigen opened up about being a mother of two during a February 2019 interview with Good Housekeeping, saying: “The biggest difference between one kid and two is finding that balance in between giving that special quiet time to your baby, and then having that rambunctious playtime where you really have to be on your toes.” Courtesy Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  When Legend became the first African-American man to earn EGOT status after winning a Primetime Emmy Award (to go along with his Grammys, Oscar and Tony wins) in September 2018, the Cravings author praised her spouse for being an “incredible man.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  Seven months after welcoming son Miles, the couple stepped out for the musician’s Legendary Christmas bash. Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  Legend teared up in November 2018 as he sang Teigen’s praises while she was being honored as one of the Glamour 2018 Women of the Year. “I have a career in the music business, but we all know who the star of the family is,” he said of his wife. “She’s the heart and soul of the family too. I am very much in love with this woman.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Teigen and Legend shared the cover of Vanity Fair’s December 2019 issue with their daughter, Luna, and son, Miles. They spilled all in their joint interview, including sharing details on their love for one another. “I’m her biggest cheerleader. I always think she should do more,” the Voice coach said. Mark Seliger for Vanity Fair  At Sony Music Entertainment's January 2020 Grammys after party in Los Angeles, the pair cozied up to pop superstar Cyndi Lauper. Shutterstock (2)  "I really don’t care about Valentine’s Day or going out on dates – it’s John who cares," Teigen wrote on her Cravings website in February 2020. "My favorite date will always be at home. In my robe. With wine. Watching my reality show. With John cooking." imageSPACE/Shutterstock  As the U.S. went into lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, fans began to show concern over the state of their favorite stars' relationships. "Oh we are also def breaking up after we can leave the house," Teigen joked in April 2020 after a cryptic caption made an Instagram user's heart stop. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  While trying to keep their kids busy in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic, Teigen and Legend put on their fanciest frocks for a backyard tea party with their little ones. Courtesy of Chrissy Tiegen/Instagram  During a candid interview on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast in July, the "Green Light" crooner admitted that he had struggled with infidelity in the past. "I escaped ‘technically cheating’ by keeping my relationship ill-defined. But it was really cheating. I definitely was dishonest and selfish," he explained. "At a certain point, you just realize you’re happier being honest. ... You’re happier being faithful and being in love with one person." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The couple made a big announcement in the video for Legend's new song, "Wild," which dropped in August 2020 and confirmed that they were expecting their third child together. YouTube  In September 2020, Teigen confirmed the loss of the pair’s third child in a heartbreaking Instagram update. “We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we’ve never felt before,” she wrote. “We were never able to stop the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed, despite bags and bags of blood transfusions. It just wasn’t enough.” The lifestyle guru continued, “We never decide on our babies’ names until the last possible moment after they’re born, just before we leave the hospital. But we, for some reason, had started to call this little guy in my belly Jack. So he will always be Jack to us. Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family, and he will be, forever.” Teigen then dedicated a portion of her statement to address Jack, apologizing for the “first few moments” of his life coming with “so many complications, that we couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive.” She added that they “will always love” him. Legend later shared Teigen’s statement via Twitter, writing: “We love you, Jack 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤.” Courtesy Chrissy Teigen/Instagram  Legend wished his “queen” a happy 35th birthday in November 2020, writing via Instagram, “My love for you is infinite and unconditional. Thank you for bringing so much light and love to our family and to the world.” Courtesy of John Legend/Instagram  Teigen staged a math-off competition for Legend’s 42nd birthday in December 2020 — and the birthday boy won! When his wife asked how it felt to be victorious, he said he hoped to “get laid tonight.” Courtesy Chrissy Teigen/Instagram (2)  Legend honored his wife's skills as a mom in a sweet Mother's Day post shared via Instagram in May 2021. "Happy Mother’s Day to my wonderful wife! It’s been a year that tested you in so many ways but you’ve come through stronger, wiser, happier and a better mother than ever," he wrote, referring to the couple's loss of their son Jack in September 2020. "I’m so fortunate to have you as my partner, my inspiration and my best friend. I love you forever." Courtesy John Legend/Instagram  Following allegations that Teigen sent Michael Costello harmful messages and threatened his career in 2014, Legend shared another side of the story."Chrissy apologized for her public tweets, but after her apology, Mr Costello fabricated a DM exchange between them. This exchange was made up, completely fake, never happened," the singer tweeted in June 2021 after the fashion designer's claims went viral. “Honestly I don’t know why anyone would fake DMs to insert themselves in this narrative, but that’s what happened. I encourage everyone who breathlessly spread this lie to keep that same energy when they correct the record." Legend linked to a Business Insider report that questioned the fashion designer's accusations against Teigen, whose team alleged that Costello's screenshots "appear to be manipulated." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “Happy birthday to my forever,” the former model captioned a December 2021 Instagram video with her husband. “I am lucky to have known you 16(!!) of your 43 years and I still wish it were more. I picked the most kind hearted man, the best father, and most talented human being around, which is truly a testament to me! Anyhoo I love you more than a caption could capture. More than a boomerang could wrangle. I love you I love you.” The “Bigger Love” crooner, for his part, replied, “I love you angel!” Courtesy of Chrissy Teigen/Instagram |
| Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick: A Timeline of Their Relationship Posted: 25 Mar 2022 12:50 PM PDT Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick have been through the ringer. When the former couple met at a party thrown by Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis in Mexico in 2006, they had no idea that their lives would never be the same. They took Us on their journey as they broke up, got back together, welcomed not one, not two, but three babies together and learned how to be in each other’s lives — even if it wasn't as a couple. Though they ultimately made the choice to split for good in 2015, finding several other partners since (Disick notably dated Sofia Richie on-and-off from 2017 to 2020), Kardashian and Disick managed to parlay their former romance into a successful coparenting relationship to the benefit of their three shared children, Mason, Penelope and Reign. Scroll through to relive every step of the former pair's long (and sometimes tumultuous!) relationship, for better or worse.  It all began in 2006, when Kardashian met Disick at a party thrown by Girls Gone Wild's Francis in Mexico. Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage  Our lives were forever changed in October 2007 when Keeping Up With the Kardashians debuted on E!, introducing the world to the famous Kardashian clan — and Disick. Larry Marano/Getty Images  Kardashian accused her boyfriend of cheating on her on the season 2 premiere of KUWTK after she found texts from another woman on his phone. The pair split shortly after. Polk Imaging/FilmMagic  The couple reconciled when they hooked up at a party in Miami, as seen on a September 2009 episode of Kourtney & Kim Take Miami. Shortly after, Kardashian, who had forgotten to take her birth control pill, announced that she was expecting. "I love being pregnant," she told Us Weekly of her first pregnancy. "I feel like it's going by too fast. It is the best thing that's happened to me. It's such a spiritual thing happening in your body, and it's what your body is made for." Brett & Natalie Kaffee/Buzzfoto  The on-again, off-again couple welcomed their first child, Mason, who entered the world weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 19.5 inches long, in December 2009. Vallery Jean/FilmMagic  Kardashian and her rekindled love moved to Miami for a fresh start, but by the summer 2010, things had gone sour once more when Disick’s partying became out of control. He punched a mirror in an August 2010 episode of Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami, and Kardashian had had enough. She later took him back. Chris Wolf/FilmMagic  On the season 1 finale of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Disick shops for an engagement ring for his beloved, but his hopes of a proposal are dashed by a conversation the two have about marriage over dinner. "Why mess it up?” Kardashian asked him. "I just feel like right now I'm happy with the way things are.” David Becker/WireImage  The couple exclusively confirmed to Us in November 2011 that they were expecting their second child. "It wasn't like we weren't trying," the expectant dad told Us at the time. "We kind of just said, 'If it's meant to be, it'll be.'" James Devaney/WireImage  The couple welcomed their second child together, a baby girl named Penelope. A source told Us at the time, "The entire Kardashian/Jenner clan was at the hospital and everyone was super excited!" Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Dom Perignon  Disick’s mother, Bonnie Disick, passed away in 2013. Three months later, his father, Jeffrey Disick, followed suit, leaving Scott’s children as his immediate family. Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Shrine at MGM Grand at Foxwoods  Us revealed that Kardashian and Disick would be parents to yet another little one in July 2014. "It was planned,” a source told Us at the time. “[Kourtney] wants to have a handful of kids.” Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Women's Health  The twosome called in quits for good in July 2015 after nine years when pictures surfaced of Disick getting cozy with his ex-girlfriend Chloe Bartoli in Monte Carlo. "[She's] hanging in there,” Kardashian's mom, Kris Jenner, told Entertainment Tonight at the time. Denise Truscello/Getty Images  Exactly five years after her first child was born, Kardashian gave birth once more, on Mason’s birthday. “Madly in love with my little Reign Aston Disick,” she wrote on Instagram of the pair’s third child. John Parra/Getty Images for Wildfox  By the end 2015, Kardashian had moved on — with her sister Kendall Jenner’s pal, Justin Bieber! “Justin and Kourtney have been hooking up since late August, early September,” a source tells Us. The news made Scott none too happy. “Scott feels she’s doing this to get back at him and get revenge,” an insider told Us. “He feels he has to take it and can’t say anything after all he did to her, but he thinks it’s dumb and immature.” Getty Images  Disick took control of his alcohol and drug issues in October 2015 by entering rehab as Kardashian looked after their shared children. Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  Kardashian began dating her first serious boyfriend since Disick — Younes Bendjima. The couple went on to date for nearly two years before splitting in August 2018. Marc Piasecki/GC Images  Disick went on a spree of hookups and courtships in 2017, most notably with Bella Thorne, who later said the two never had sex. It did little to bring Disick and Kourtney close, however, with the two feuding over their respective hookups in an October 2017 episode of the show, in which Kim Kardashian also mocked Scott for taking Thorne to Cannes. starzfly/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  In September 2017, Us revealed that Disick had a new lady in his life — now-girlfriend Richie. It didn’t hurt his relationship with Kourtney, however: “Kourtney thinks this fling with Sofia is a little weird, but nothing shocks her anymore,” a source told Us exclusively. “Kourtney just wants Scott to be his old self. She shares three kids with him, so she’ll always want the best for him and will always make sure he’s happy.” BG002/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images  Things had calmed down between the two by October 2017, when Kourtney shared a photo of herself and her former flame enjoying the great outdoors. “MOM and DAD back at it again with the coparenting skills,” she wrote on Instagram. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The former couple defined their relationship rules in a March 2018 episode of KUWTK in which Kourtney asked Disick not to go into her bedroom without permission. The businessman agrees: “There’s obviously some boundaries that we both need to respect, and I don’t want you to be uncomfortable.” Bravo  Khloé Kardashian trolled the ex-lovebirds to get back together in a series of Instagram Stories about Kendall's 21st birthday. “A girl can dream,” she wrote of the duo at the time. Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram  Despite both having significant others at the time, Kim revealed in a September 2018 episode of the hit E! series that Disick had expressed interest in having a fourth child with his ex. “So Scott just texted me that he wants to have another baby with Kourtney … I think he just wants one more. And she wants one more,” the KKW beauty founder says in the clip. “I mean, it’s, like, Scott has a girlfriend, Kourtney has a boyfriend, we get it, so they don’t even have to have sex. It can be like IVF.” Bravo  The reality star shared a snap of herself with Disick, Mason and Penelope while on vacation with her family in Bali in November 2018. A source told Us at the time that she had decided to invite him so they could spend time as a family,” adding, “Coparenting couldn’t go better.” Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The exes showed they could play nice when they headed to dinner together … with Disick's paramour, Richie. MEGA  Kourtney expressed gratitude for her baby daddy on Instagram for Thanksgiving. “I woke up this morning in bed with my children, in the same house as my sisters (minus @khloekardashian), my brothers, the father of my kids, my mommy, my grandma, my nieces and nephew. I feel beyond grateful,” she wrote. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  Kourtney and Disick hit their coparenting stride in 2018, when the former Dash owner shared a snap of her former flame on a bed with daughter Penelope on his lap as Kourtney strikes a sexy pose. Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  Disick opened up to Us about his relationship with Kourtney during a joint interview with Khloé in June 2019. “Just because their mother and I couldn’t make it as a perfect, romantic couple shouldn’t have anything to do with the kids,” he said. “They don’t deserve our mistakes, so we figured out a way. We still need to be as honest and as good to each other as if we were together. Let’s raise these children together and that’s it.” US Weekly  Richie made her KUWTK debut in October 2019 on a ski trip with Kourtney and Disick. “You’re a lot more sophisticated with me when Kourtney’s around,” Richie quipped in the episode. MEGA  Disick made headlines in April 2020 when an eagle-eyed fan account caught him “liking” old photos of him and Kourtney. Earlier that month, Kendall accused Kourtney of never fully dealing with the aftermath of her split from Disick on an episode of KUWTK. “I think Kourtney, for a very long time, has felt really misunderstood and a lot of people feel like she’s being rude, but I know she means well,” Disick replied on the show. “And you just gotta see that through her and it’s kind of hard sometimes. But I do know that she wants to be on good terms with everybody. It just doesn’t always come out that way.” Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  Kourtney posted a sweet Father’s Day tribute for Disick via Instagram, sharing a photo of the former pair posing with their three kids. “Happy Father’s Day,” she wrote. “Thankful for you and these three special ones.” Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  The Poosh founder posted photos of the exes from their time at Kim’s private island 40th birthday bash. “selfie selfie,” she captioned the cute pics. Courtesy Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram  Disick posted a sweet family shot via Instagram, writing, "Thank you @kourtneykardash for being the best baby maker in town. I couldn’t have asked for a better person in the world to have these amazing children with, I love u and our family more than anything in the world.” Courtesy of Scott Disick/Instagram  The former couple got real about where they stand six years after calling it quits while reflecting on their ups and downs captured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “The infidelity, I only knew about it at the end, so I think the substance abuse was the dealbreaker,” Kourtney said of her and Disick’s breakup during the KUWTK reunion special, which aired in June 2021. She also revealed that they “have not” been intimate since their 2015 split. Disick, for his part, noted, “We’re family. I think we always will be” before joking that he has wanted to “kill” some her Kourtney’s ex-boyfriends over the years. “Scott and everyone else didn’t like him,” Kourtney admitted, referring to one of her former flames. Disick added: “I did still try and support — I was still there to help her through.” Shutterstock (2)  After Disick unfollowed his ex and her entire family on social media, an insider told Us that he felt like Kardashian and Barker's romance negatively impacted his own relationship with the reality star. “He’s trying to be the best parent he can be for their kids and make it work coparenting, but he’s having problems now with Kourtney," the insider said of the New York native. Later that month, another source added that “outside of coparenting, Scott and Kourtney’s relationship is nonexistent." Kcr/Shutterstock  After Kardashian and Barker got engaged, a source told Us that Disick was hoping they wouldn't go through with the marriage. “He knew [the engagement] was possible, but is very jealous of Kourtney and Travis’ relationship,” the insider revealed. “Scott still thinks that they could call things off before the wedding.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock; AFF-USA/Shutterstock |
| Scott Disick’s Feelings About Kourtney and Travis: Everything We Know Posted: 25 Mar 2022 12:49 PM PDT It's safe to say Scott Disick doesn't exactly ship Kravis. Kourtney Kardashian's ex is making headlines for allegedly throwing shade at her romance with Travis Barker. The eldest sibling of the Kardashian-Jenner family dated Disick on and off for a decade until they called it quits during the summer of 2015. The pair share three kids: Mason (born in 2009), Penelope (2012) and Reign (2014). While they went on to date other people, it was a common theme on Keeping Up With the Kardashians that her family hoped the Poosh founder and the Talentless designer would find their way back to each other. However, during the June 2021 KUWTK reunion episode, she revealed that they hadn't been intimate since their split. "People cannot believe that, but we have not," Kardashian told Andy Cohen. "For real." Disick added, “How annoying.” The mother of three went on to explain why she ended their relationship: "The infidelity, I only knew about it at the end, so I think the substance abuse was the dealbreaker." Disick replied at the time: "I don't want to make any excuses for my behavior. I definitely wouldn't have done these things sober, but it was all wrong. I just thought it was normal, to be honest." After KUWTK wrapped in early 2021, Kardashian went public with her relationship with Barker, whom she secretly started seeing in late 2020. Disick, for his part, had been linked to Amelia Gray Hamlin since October 2020 after ending his three-year relationship with Sofia Richie. A source previously told Us Weekly that "things haven't been the same" for Disick and the famous family "since KUWTK stopped filming and Kourtney and Travis began dating." Another insider revealed that the couple's hot and heavy romance shows no signs of slowing down. "Their relationship has gotten more serious over the past two months," the source said in April 2021. "They love each other very much and their chemistry is off the charts." Per a third source, Kardashian is "really happy with Travis and she's gotten a lot of approval on him as well. He gets her and they have fun." But does she have Disick's approval? Scroll through for everything we know about his feelings regarding Kardashian's romance with Barker: A source told Us in February 2021 that Disick is “OK” with the romance — because he “believes he still has the upper hand being the kids’ father.” The insider added at the time that Disick and Kardashian have “an incredibly special bond that no one can ever come between” with “history … and love for each other can’t be touched by anyone else, and they both know that." Shutterstock (2)  According to an insider, Disick started feeling distance from the Kardashians after wrapping KUWTK in early 2021. “Scott and Kourtney’s relationship is definitely strained,” the source said in May 2021. “They don’t communicate much unless it has to do with their kids.” The source added, “Scott feels not just disconnected from Kourtney, but also all the Kardashians. This was his biggest fear — getting out of touch with his ‘family,’ and now him being on the outskirts with Kourtney is affecting him completely.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Disick broke his silence on Kardashian’s relationship with Barker during the June 2021 KUWTK reunion, telling Cohen that he wants her to be happy. “I think if you really love somebody, right, you want them to be happy no matter what. So I do give her a blessing to be happy,” he said before throwing shade at Kardashian’s ex Younes Bendjima when the Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen host suggested that Disick gets “really upset when Kourtney is linked to other guys.” Disick responded, “Me? No. I just want to kill them. … Well, the last guy. Let’s all be honest here.” Scott-Disick-Shades-Younes-Bendjima-Reveals-If-Hes-OK-With-Travis-Barker-002  Barker threw shade at Disick’s lady love after a social media account suggested the musician, the Flip It Like Disick alum, Kardashian and Hamlin had dinner together in May 2021. “It’s so odd to me. Like, what does a 2001 baby have to do [with] these grown ass people? I know that dinner was awkward as hell,” one social media user commented. Days later, Us confirmed the drummer’s official social media account “liked” the comment. Shutterstock (3)  After Kardashian and Barker’s PDA-filled trip to Italy, Disick allegedly messaged Bendjima to throw shade. “Yo is this chick ok!????? Brooo like what is this. In the middle of Italy,” he allegedly DMed the former boxer in August 2021. Bendjima, who shared the alleged exchange via Instagram Stories, replied, “Don’t matter to me as long as she’s happy. PS: i aint your bro.” Shutterstock (3)  “Scott was definitely embarrassed by Younes sharing his DM,” a source told Us in September 2021. “He didn’t realize when he messaged him that that would happen. He DMed him when he was in a heated moment and was just looking for him to react the same way being that they both dated Kourtney.” The source added that Disick is “sick of seeing photos of them splashed everywhere” and he “doesn’t think she should be showing off too much PDA because of their rated-R behavior,” which their kids can easily see online. Shutterstock (2)  According to an insider, Disick and Kardashian are more “strained” than ever as of September 2021. “What’s really got him riled up is the effect Travis and Kourtney’s relationship is having on his relationship with Kourtney,” the source said. “He’s trying to be the best parent he can be for their kids and make it work coparenting, but he’s having problems now with Kourtney.” That same month, another insider told Us that “outside of coparenting, Scott and Kourtney’s relationship is nonexistent." Courtesy of Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram After news broke in October 2021 that Barker and Kourtney are engaged, a source told Us that Disick is “furious.” “He knew it was possible, but is very jealous of Kourtney and Travis’ relationship,” the source said. “Scott still thinks that they could call things off before the wedding.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock; AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Disick made headlines in late September 2021 for unfollowing Kourtney — and all of her family members — on social media. The following month, however, he scored an invite to watch Kim Kardashian on Saturday Night Live alongside Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Despite being spotted together at Reign's baseball game in March 2022, a source exclusively told Us that Disick "despises" Barker. The hangout was "a rare occasion," per the insider, and Disick usually "can't stand being around" the musician unless the kids are involved. "It's going to take time for him to fully accept Travis is The One for her," the source said of the Poosh founder, who Disick still views as being "the one that got away." Kcr/Shutterstock; AFF-USA/Shutterstock  A source told Us in March 2022 that Disick may want to "stay far away from witnessing” his ex's nuptials, adding, "It would definitely be awkward if Scott was at the wedding.“ However, if the ceremony is filmed for Kardashian-Jenner family's Hulu series, The Kardashians, then he might there," the source said. Shutterstock (2) |
| Making It Official! Kaia Gerber Attends Pre-Oscars Event With Austin Butler Posted: 25 Mar 2022 12:01 PM PDT  A milestone! Three months after Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler initially sparked dating speculation, the pair were seen taking their romance to the next level. Gerber, 20, and Butler, 30, were photographed attending W Magazine‘s pre-Oscars party on Thursday, March 24. The Los Angeles outing comes shortly after the couple’s trip to Paris. In photos obtained by E! News, the model paired a bright gold crop top with a green and red skirt. The Elvis actor, for his part, wore a black suit at the event and was seen holding Gerber’s hand as they left. The duo were first linked in December 2021 after they were spotted attending a yoga class together. At the time, a source exclusively revealed to Us Weekly that Gerber and Butler were “low-key dating,” adding, "It’s still very new." One month prior, Us confirmed that the American Horror Stories star had split from boyfriend of one year Jacob Elordi. The exes were first linked in September 2020 after public outings in New York and California. Shortly after their breakup made headlines, the Euphoria star, 24, opened up about the positive impact his ex made on him throughout their relationship. "She handles herself wonderfully publicly," the Australia native told Men's Health during an interview in December 2021, noting that he "learned so much" from Cindy Crawford‘s daughter about dealing with fame. "[She taught me] how to deal with it and just kind of be whatever about it, you know?" Gerber, for her part, previously gushed about the connection that she shared with Elordi. "Being able to be with someone I trust, where we don't want anything from each other, having a safe, steady relationship like that, has really opened my eyes to the possibilities of love and what it feels like to love without conditions," the Los Angeles native told Vogue in May 2021. "Lust is touching other people or wanting them, but love is really seeing someone." Before Butler started dating Gerber, the former Nickelodeon star was in a relationship with Vanessa Hudgens for nine years. In January 2020, Us confirmed that the twosome had pulled the plug on their romance. "Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up, and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their breakup," an insider told Us at the time. The High School Musical actress, for her part, has since moved on with MLB player Cole Tucker. |
| Is Marriage in the Cards for Pregnant Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green? Posted: 25 Mar 2022 11:39 AM PDT Is there an aisle in Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green's future? Nearly one month after the Dancing With the Stars pro confirmed she and her beau are expecting their first child together, she weighed in on the possibility of getting hitched. "We just allow things to flow. It’s on the cards. Of course, you know, we’ve talked about [marriage and] what type of weddings we like," the Australia native, 36, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of The Modern Day Wife‘s What She Said panel on Thursday, March 25. Burgess — who was first linked to the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 48, in October 2020 — noted during the W Hollywood event in Los Angeles that the twosome previously discussed an ideal wedding guest count and rings. "There’s been discussions over the time that we’ve been together of stuff we like and that we would want, and we are endgame," she told Us. "So, it is definitely on the cards at some point, but we weren’t that kind of relationship [in the first place] that was like, 'So we’ll get married here and then we’ll schedule in a baby for here, but if you book a gig, we can push that a little bit.' … It's like, let life be life, right? Let’s just enjoy each other and trust that things will happen when they’re meant to." While the DWTS season 27 mirrorball champ isn't in a rush to walk down the aisle, she couldn't help but gush over her season 30 partner and their connection amid her pregnancy. "I have no need to have a ring on my finger to know that I’m gonna be loved and supported by this man and so will our child," Burgess explained on Thursday. "And to know that we’re happy and together it doesn’t give me any more sense of security, you know? So, I’m not looking for that necessarily. Don’t get me wrong: I want it, but I don’t need to have it before the baby, I think, 'Let’s enjoy this.'" Burgess and Green confirmed they are expecting their first child together, his fifth, last month. (He already shares son Kassius, 19, with ex Vanessa Marcil and sons Noah, 9, Bodhi, 7, and Journey, 5, with ex-wife Megan Fox.) "We want to thank everyone for the amazingly kind well wishes The former Dancing With the Stars Australia judge has been soaking in the milestones of her first pregnancy — nicknaming her little one "peanut" in various social media posts — while Green has been "doting" on her. "He’s done this four times, this is his fifth time. And so [that’s] been really comforting," Burgess told Us. "It's given me a big sense of security and safety and confidence … in being with a man that is just so in tune with what’s happening with my body and [is] so much more understanding of it than even I am." In addition to glowing about her first pregnancy and blossoming relationship, Burgess stepped out at The Modern Day Wife’s What She Said event, speaking on a panel about female empowerment. "It was a really cool honor actually to be asked to be a part of this,” she told Us on Thursday. "And, honestly, somewhat surprising. I know that I reach out to women and they love listening to me and I know sometimes my stories are funny or inspiring to them, but I have not been asked as of yet to speak at an event like this, which I think is so freaking cool." She added: "So I’m deeply honored to be here [and] be a part of the panel of amazing women and an event that really encourages women to be their best, to strive for more to feel inspired to know that the sky is the limit essentially. And I feel like that is something I try and put forward in my presence, I guess, for people both on social media, Dancing With the Stars and anything that I do really." With reporting by Diana Cooper |
| Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green's Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Mar 2022 11:38 AM PDT Better together! Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green found happiness with one another following a PDA-filled Hawaiian vacation in December 2020 — but that was only the beginning of their love story. Burgess first hinted at the romance earlier that month when she exclusively told Us Weekly that she was seeing someone new. "It's been really awesome," the pro dancer told Us at the time. "I actually am not on the market anymore. But it's very new and very, you know, it's dating, essentially. No one's calling us a relationship yet." The Australia native explained that dating during the coronavirus pandemic definitely made it more interesting. "How funny would it be if I actually found the love of my life during a pandemic?" she added at the time. "I’m looking for that soulmate stuff — that thing where that something inside you recognizes that something inside them." The couple went Instagram official in January 2021 with Burgess posting a steamy photo of them kissing on a balcony. That same month, a source told Us that the twosome’s bond was only getting better with time. “Their vacation to Hawaii has brought them closer. While they’ve become Instagram official, people don’t see how close they’ve actually become since their meeting,” the insider revealed. “Those who know them can see them being together for the long haul and getting super serious.” While the source noted that the Masked Dancer judge “doesn’t want to be in that type of limelight,” the duo were still getting more comfortable in their relationship. Burgess even shared a glimpse at how dating in quarantine made their romance more meaningful during their first public appearance together in March. “We took out time and we really got to know each other for who we are on the inside. And we really built something beautiful,” she told Entertainment Tonight during their first public appearance in March 2021. Burgess opened up how she wanted to scream about her relationship “from the mountaintops,” but that at the same time, she wanted to keep it private. “That anonymity, that little secret that was just ours. We kept that for as long as we could,” she gushed about dating in quarantine. “It was a different way of dating. We really took our time. We took four or five dates before we even kissed. It was truly about getting to know the human being, because that’s where we are both at in our lives. I’m not really dating for fun, I’m dating for serious. I want to get to know you on the inside.” The Knots Landing alum was previously married to Megan Fox. He confirmed their split in May 2020 after nearly 10 years of marriage. They share three sons, Noah, 8, Bodhi, 7, and Journey, 4. Relive the couple’s romance by scrolling through the photos below:  The couple were first spotted kissing multiple times while on a vacation in Hawaii together. In photos obtained by E! News, Burgess and Green were also seen hugging and wiping sand off of each other. MediaPunch/Shutterstock; John Photography/Shutterstock  After ringing in the new year together, the Transformers star and the Dancing With the Stars pro took to social media to tease the idea of love. “Let’s all find the connection to love and togetherness again :)," Green captioned a photo via Instagram of himself sitting in a pool by a beach January 1. Burgess posted her thoughts on 2020 with a similar mention, saying, "I choose to react with kindness, respect, understanding, optimism, positivity, wholehearted gratitude and above all else, love. Love for myself, love for my people, and love for even those who haven’t got it for me... yet ;) I have no resolution this year other than to move forward with the same intentions, and hopefully inspire some people along the way." Courtesy of Sharna Burgess/Instagram  The actor revealed that he met the dancer through a mutual friend and even called her "an amazing woman." "She's super responsible and she's super sweet and caring, passionate, fun to be around, so I feel blessed right now," Green gushed in an interview with Access Hollywood on January 9. MediaPunch/Shutterstock; Annie Lesser/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  The pair went Instagram official while sharing a glimpse at their time in Hawaii. "Him," Burgess captioned the photo via Instagram of her kissing the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum on January 11. Shutterstock (2)  Green celebrated Valentine's Day by sharing his feelings for his girlfriend with the world. "This has been kind of a weird year for me so what an amazing Valentine's Day this has been," he said during the Instagram Live in February 2021. "Sharna is a really amazing, considerate, loving, kind person. I kind of feel like when you put yourself in a space where you on some level decide that you're gonna surround yourself with people that help you move forward on a path instead of pulling you back, that they do that." Courtesy of Brian Austin Green/Instagram  The Anger Management alum honored Burgess during a shout-out to all the women in his life on International Women’s Day in March 2021. Courtesy of Brian Austin Green/Instagram  Burgess' DWTS costar Keo Motsepe shared his thoughts on the romance. “I haven't seen Sharna in a while, but when I saw her, she was happy. She just had this glow about her. And I was like, ‘I'm generally so happy for you,'" he revealed exclusively to Us in April 2021. Shutterstock (3)  "Pool days," Green captioned a photo of Burgess in the pool with his three youngest children. She commented on the post, writing, "Best days." Courtesy of Brian Austin Green/Instagram  "I'm excited for this time in life ... and I'm excited that she's in my life,” Green told Entertainment Tonight of his girlfriend in June 2021. “I think she's amazing. My kids love her. It's a win-win right now. I totally love her. That's without any question at all." Burgess chimed in, "I second it, I mirror it. I love him. Honestly, eight months has gone really, really fast. It feels like the blink of an eye, but I also feel like I've known him my whole life. So it's one of those." The professional dancer also commented on her beau’s parenting skills and how wonderful it’s been to interact with his children. "He is an amazing dad, I can tell you that. He's one of the best I've ever known or witnessed. He's incredible," she said. "I love spending time with the boys. I love having them in my life. They're amazing kids, so it's not a hard gig. I've always loved kids. A lot of my friends have kids now and I'm obsessed with them, so it was really wonderful for me to be able to connect with them.” The actor praised Burgess’ ability to connect with his sons, adding, "She's great with them, she really is. She's super fun. They love hanging out with her and doing things and she has a great connection with each one of them. … She just instinctually sort of knows how to not be a stepparent in that way, but really just bond with them and love them." Christopher Smith/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Kelsey McNeal/ABC  "Mushy Instagram posts aren't really your thing… but they are definitely mine so… 😌 Also … you can thank your mum for the next few slides 😍," the ballroom dancer teased while wishing her "best friend and favorite human" a happy 48th birthday with a special Instagram slideshow. "I truly never knew it could be like this. That my happiness could find a whole new level. That life and love and all things in between could feel so inexplicably deep and connected and transparent and .... Right. Loving you is the easiest thing I’ve ever done and I’ll celebrate your existence today and all days, In all the ways, always. I love you, HAPPY FRICKEN BIRTHDAY!!!"Burgess said Green has been "cute as hell since birth," sharing childhood snaps of the actor, including one of him cozy in a crib. "You deserve everything you’ve ever wanted, dreamed of, or needed. I know there is so much exciting stuff ahead for you, and I can't wait to witness it," she added. "Now… let's go dive with Great Whites for the first of many crazy adventures together. (What the f--k was I thinking 🤦🏼♀️)." Courtesy of Sharna Burgess/Instagram  The dancer revealed via her Instagram Story that Green’s sons got a new pet, a bunny named Thumper Brave Green. “Positively obsessed,” she captioned one of her videos with the furry animal. Courtesy of Sharna Burgess/Instagram  "It’s been a really long time since I’ve been with someone I can truly share life with. ," the actor captioned a photo of him kissing his girlfriend at Walt Disney World via Instagram in July 2021. Burgess, for her part, shared her own adorable pic from the trip. "Even at Disney World you’re all I see. I could never get enough of you. ," she wrote via Instagram at the time. Courtesy of Brian Austin Green/Instagram  Burgess and Green earned a 24 out of 40 during their first dance for season 30, revealing post-show that he was “never” going to dance with anyone else on the show. “I’ve never done this before; I've never dated anyone that I've danced with, whether it was in my competitions or my DWTS career,” Burgess told reporters, noting that it was a “learning curve” for their romance. “So, everything for me is new — learning that balance, every day in how to approach it. I think that's the biggest challenge. It doesn't mean it's bad, either. We haven't had a bad moment for us because our communication is so great in our relationship, so anything that arises, we discuss it. But it is new, so it's just that staying open to seeing what Bri is showing me and what we need as a couple in life, and what we need as a partnership on the dance floor and trying to be present to that.” ABC/Eric McCandless  “1 year of accepting me in a way I’ve never been loved before ❤️ #damnimlucky,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum captioned a close-up snap of the pair on October 16 to celebrate the couple’s first anniversary. Courtesy of Brian Austin Green/Instagram  The twosome announced they were expecting their first child together, Green’s fifth, with a maternity photo shoot. ABC/Eric McCandless  “We just allow things to flow. [Marriage is] on the cards. Of course, you know, we've talked about it [and] what type of weddings we like,” Burgess exclusively told Us ahead of The Modern Day Wife's What She Said panel. “There's been discussions over the time that we've been together of stuff we like and that we would want, and we are end game.” She continued: “So it is definitely on the cards for, at some point, but we weren't that kind of relationship that was like, ‘So we'll get married here and then we'll schedule in a baby for here, but if you get, if you book a gig, we can push that a little bit.’ … It’s like, let life be life, right? Let's just enjoy each other and trust that things will happen when they're meant to.” ABC/Eric McCandless |
| WWE’s Triple H Announces Retirement After Heart Scare, Surgery: ‘I’m Done’ Posted: 25 Mar 2022 11:33 AM PDT Hanging up his belt. WWE star Paul "Triple H" Levesque is officially retiring after undergoing heart surgery last year due to heart failure. "As far as in ring, which I get [asked about] a lot, I'm done," the 52-year-old athlete told Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take on Friday, March 25. "I would never wrestle again. First, I have a defibrillator in my chest. Which, it's probably not a good idea for me to get zapped on live TV." The 14-time world champion, whose full interview will air on Stephen A's World on Friday evening, explained what led to his decision to step back from the ring, pointing to his health scare in the fall of 2021. The professional wrestler recalled having viral pneumonia where his lungs became enflamed. After learning that he had fluid around his lungs and heart, he got "increasingly worse," explaining that he was told by doctors to pack a bag and get to the hospital ASAP. Triple H had having only 30 percent of his heart ejection fraction working before arriving at the emergency room when it should be at 55 to 60 percent. (Ejection fraction is how well one's left or right ventricle pumps blood with each heartbeat.) "By the time I got to the emergency room, my ejection fraction had gone down to 22," WWE's executive vice president of global talent strategy and development said during his interview. "I was in heart failure. Bad." The next morning, Triple H noted that his ejection fraction was down to 12 ahead of his heart catheterization procedure. The stark nosedive in how his heart was pumping led to him undergoing heart surgery in November 2021. "[I was] sort of at the one-yard line of where you need to be — or where you don't want to be, really, for your family and your future," the New Hampshire native told Smith, 54, about his health pre-surgery. That scare made him reevaluate what was important to him as a father of three.  "Suddenly, I come home, I'm a little bit sick and [then] their dad who is strong always suddenly is in the hospital. I don't know if they understood the consequences of it," Triple H said, noting that the severity of his heart problems was not lost on him. "There's moments in there when they're putting you out for stuff and you think, 'This is it. Do you wake up from this?' That's tough to swallow." He added: "It makes you think differently about life. It doesn't make you any less driven about the things that you do, but it certainly makes you appreciate the things that you have more. Your friends and your family." Triple H's last wrestling match was during a June 2019 WWE live event. His last televised event was later that month. The TV personality — who first competed on TV in the early '90s as Hunter Hearst Hemsley — continued to make appearances as his Triple H wrestling persona on WWE Raw, WWE's Most Wanted Treasures and WWE NXT through 2021. He has become a producer and director as well on multiple wrestling-related projects. |
| Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik: A Timeline of Their Relationship Posted: 25 Mar 2022 10:42 AM PDT Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have been through a whole lot since their on-off relationship began. The former One Direction singer announced the arrival of the couple’s first child, daughter Khai, in September 2020. "Our baby girl is here, healthy & beautiful," Malik wrote via Twitter at the time. "To try put into words how i am feeling right now would be an impossible task." Us Weekly confirmed in April 2020 that the model and the British crooner were expecting their first child. "She's always wanted to start a family with Zayn," a source told Us exclusively of the then-pregnant star. Hadid and Malik's romance started in a very traditional way in November 2015. "I just asked her [out]. It was pretty straight-up," he recalled on SiriusXM's The Morning Mash Up in December 2016. "A gentleman never tells the full details! But, yeah, we met and we spoke, and we went on a date." Two months later, the singer premiered the music video for his debut solo single, "Pillowtalk," and it starred none other than his new girlfriend. The budding couple continued to publicize their relationship that spring, appearing in an April 2016 spread for Vogue and making their red carpet debut at the Met Gala weeks later. Hadid and Malik broke up for the first time in June 2016, but they were back together within a matter of days. From that point forward, their romance was full steam ahead — at least for a few years. "We try not to think about [dating in the spotlight] too much," the former boy bander told Us exclusively in September 2017. "There are a lot of people who are too busy in other people's lives. I just concentrate on my relationship and try to do right by my girlfriend and she does by me, and we hope for the best, as we all do!" The pair called it quits for the second time in March 2018, but once again, the breakup didn't last very long. They reunited a month later, only to go their separate ways one last time in January 2019. During their yearlong break, Hadid had a two-month fling with The Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron. Malik, meanwhile, wrapped up the promotional campaign for his album Icarus Falls and laid low the rest of the year. Us broke the news in January 2020 that the lovebirds were back together again after "trying to make it work" for several months. They welcomed Khai nine months later, but multiple sources confirmed to Us in October 2021 that the pair split once again. Scroll down to see a timeline of the new parents' relationship!  Us exclusively reported in November 2015 that Hadid moved on with Malik after her split from Joe Jonas. “He thinks she’s so hot,” a source told Us at the time. “He takes interest in her shoots and videos she does. He thinks she’s sweet too. She talks about her mom a lot and her family, and he likes that.” Will/MEGA  After they made out in his “Pillowtalk” music video, Malik confirmed on Zach Sang & the Gang in January 2016 that Hadid was his girlfriend. “[We] had a lot of fun on set,” he said. Vevo  Hadid and Malik called it quits on their seven-month romance in June 2016. Shutterstock  Five days after their breakup made headlines, a friend told Us exclusively, “[They] got back together almost right away.” Shutterstock  Malik joked about having a Fifty Shades of Grey-style sex life with Hadid on The Morning Mash Up in December 2016, telling the radio show’s hosts, “I like that!” Shutterstock  The power couple only had eyes for each other during their photo shoot for the August 2017 cover of Vogue, on which they wore colorful suits. Vogue  The runway star shared a black-and-white video of her shirtless beau via Instagram in January 2018, revealing that he got her eyes tattooed on his chest. Courtesy Gigi Hadid/Instagram  Hadid and Malik announced their second split in March 2018. He tweeted that they “had an incredibly meaningful, loving and fun relationship,” while she wrote that she wanted “nothing but the best for him and will continue to support him as a friend that I have immense respect and love for.” Shutterstock  An eyewitness told Us exclusively in April 2018 that the musician kissed Hadid “on the cheek” during a “lovey-dovey” walk to his NYC apartment, sparking reunion rumors once again. However, he later told GQ, “We don’t need to put a label on it, make it something for people’s expectations. … I’m really thankful that I met her.” MEGA/Said Elatab  The duo ended their relationship again in January 2019. A source told Us at the time that Hadid “tried hard to make it work,” but Malik had “a lot of his own issues that she couldn’t help him get through.” MEGA  After their longest break to date, an insider told Us exclusively in January 2020 that the couple “got back together” and were going “slow and steady” with their rekindled relationship. Shutterstock  Just days after her 25th birthday, news broke in April 2020 that the Los Angeles native was pregnant. “She and Zayn are so in love,” a source told Us. Courtesy Gigi Hadid/Instagram  Hadid posted a rare selfie with Malik via Instagram in July 2020. “Baby daddy,” she captioned the photo, which showed the parents-to-be sharing a passionate kiss. “Gigi and Zayn are so great for each other and balance each other out,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “Her pregnancy has brought them even closer together as a couple.” Earlier that month, the model showed off her bare baby bump for the first time during an Instagram Live. “Everyone’s like, ‘Oh, you didn’t look pregnant in your jumpsuit on your last Live.’ That’s because this way [facing front] I’m gonna look normally how I look in this [outfit],” she explained. “The reason I said it’s a different story is, like, there’s my belly, y’all. Like, it’s there. From the front, it’s different, you know what I mean?” She added: “I’m just taking my time with sharing my pregnancy, and you guys will see it when you see it. Right now I just want to experience it, and I just don’t wanna worry about waking up every day during my pregnancy and worry about having to look cute or post something.” Courtesy of Gigi Hadid/Instagram  “Our baby girl is here, healthy & beautiful,” Malik announced via Twitter in September 2020 alongside a photo of his hand holding his newborn daughter's fingers. “To try put into words how i am feeling right now would be an impossible task. The love i feel for this tiny human is beyond my understanding. Grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, & thankful for the life we will have together x.” The new mom later wrote via Instagram, “Our girl joined us earth-side this weekend and she’s already changed our world. So in love.” Courtesy Gigi Hadid/Instagram  “Gigi and Zayn are loving parenthood and can’t get enough of their little girl,” an insider exclusively told Us in October 2020. “Things are going really swimmingly between them and they’re both so happy. Gigi is so excited to be a new mom and has been appreciating every moment.” Courtesy of Gigi Hadid/Instagram  Several months after her arrival, the couple confirmed their daughter’s name is Khai. While Hadid updated her Instagram bio to read, “Khai’s mom,” Malik secretly had his baby girl’s name tattooed on his wrist for months. Courtesy of Gigi Hadid/Instagram  Malik’s “To Begin Again” collaborator, Ingrid Michaelson, sparked speculation that the twosome secretly wed when she referred to him as “married” on her Patreon live stream. Michaelson later apologized via Instagram Stories: “I mentioned that he was married, and he’s not married. As far as I know, he’s not married. It was a mistake.” Shutterstock (2)  Hadid shared a glimpse at the birthday present her beau gave her for her 26th birthday on April 23, 2021. “WOW @zayn 💘,” she wrote via her Instagram Story along with a photo of a magnificent floral bouquet in shades of pink, orange and yellow. Courtesy of Gigi Hadid/Instagram  Hadid and Malik held hands in New York City at the supermodel’s 26th birthday party, which included a grilled cheese food truck and cheese-shaped cake. MEGA  The former boy band star feels right at home with Hadid's family — but the transition took some time. "At first he was like, 'How do I get a word in edgewise?'" she told Harper's Bazaar in July 2021. "But now he is very comfortable. He speaks his mind. When he's in the middle of a family thing and everyone's like, 'Zayn, whose side are you on?' ... He's charming." Matt Baron/Shutterstock; LaurentVU/SIPA/Shutterstock  Shortly after reports surfaced that the model’s mom, Yolanda Hadid, wanted to file a police report after an alleged incident with the “PillowTalk” crooner, Malik defended himself via Twitter on October 28. "As you all know I am a private person and I very much want to create a safe and private space for my daughter to grow up in," the former One Direction member wrote at the time. "A place where private family matters aren't thrown on the world stage for all to poke and pick apart. In an effort to protect that space for her, I agreed to not contest claims arising from an argument I had with a family member of my partner's who entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago." Malik continued, "This was and still should be a private matter but it seems for now there is divisiveness and despite my efforts to restore us to a peaceful family environment that will allow for me to coparent my daughter in a manner in which she deserves, this has been 'leaked' to the press. I am hopeful though for healing for all involved with the harsh words shared and more importantly I remain vigilant to protect Khai and give her the privacy she deserves.” The musician later denied “striking” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum while speaking with TMZ, telling the outlet, “For the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  Multiple sources confirmed to Us that the pair called it quits after "having problems for a while." According to one insider, "[Zayn] continues to be very much involved in Khai's life. He and Gigi still care deeply for each other." Broadimage/Shutterstock  Following the highly publicized drama, “Gigi and Zayn are getting along just fine,” an insider told Us, noting that their utmost concern is keeping things private for Khai's sake. “They’ve been in each other’s lives in some way or another for the past few weeks.” Their coparenting relationship is "amicable," the source said. “There is no custody battle going on right now — they’re just trying to work things out as coparents.” For his part, Malik is trying to prove that he is a “responsible father" to Khai. Shutterstock (2) |
| Zayn Malik Through the Years: From One Direction to Solo Hitmaker Posted: 25 Mar 2022 10:39 AM PDT Zayn Malik almost missed his chance at fame. On the morning of his audition for The X Factor UK in 2010, he felt so nervous that he decided not to go — that is, until his mother, Tricia, basically dragged him out of bed and helped change his mind. The rest, as they say, was history. In the middle of the competition, creator and judge Simon Cowell grouped Malik with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson to form a boy band named One Direction. The fivesome went on to conquer the world, releasing four albums together in the same number of years and performing at historic stadiums across North America, Europe and beyond. Malik abruptly left the group in 2015 in the middle of one of their On the Road Again tour. He explained to fans that there was not a rift between the members, but he simply wanted time away from the spotlight. In a British Vogue profile in 2018, the "Story of My Life" crooner explained why he parted ways with the beloved boy band. "We went from theaters to arenas to stadiums — there was never any sort of bridge between. Just boom, boom, boom," he said at the time. "I guess that kind of progression to any mind — but especially when you're 17, 18 — it kind of affects you a little bit." Malik added, "People take it different ways — especially when there are five different personalities. The relationships had broken apart." The singer-songwriter ended up returning to music in 2016 when he released the hit single "Pillowtalk" from his debut solo album, Mind of Mine. His sophomore record, Icarus Falls, followed in 2018. In addition to his successful career, Malik has made headlines for his personal life, most notably his relationships with ex-fiancée Perrie Edwards and off-and-on girlfriend Gigi Hadid. After reconciling with the Victoria's Secret stunner in early 2020, the duo welcomed their first child together that September. "Our baby girl is here, healthy and beautiful," he wrote via Instagram alongside a pic of their little one grabbing onto his finger. "To try [to] put into words how I am feeling right now would be an impossible task. The love I feel for this tiny human is beyond my understanding. Grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, and thankful for the life we will have together." Malik and Hadid are "loving parenthood and can't get enough of their little girl," a source told Us Weekly exclusively. "Things are going really swimmingly between them and they're both so happy." Scroll down to see photos of the entertainer through the years, from his childhood to present day!  Malik grew up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, with three sisters, Doniya, Waliyha and Safaa. He was raised on R&B, hip-hop and reggae music and took performing arts classes in school. Shutterstock  Malik auditioned for The X Factor UK at the age of 17 in 2010 by singing Mario’s “Let Me Love You.” He made it to the next round but was eventually eliminated. Shutterstock  Cowell still believed in Malik and put him in a group with Styles, Horan, Payne and Tomlinson. One Direction went on to finish in third place and subsequently signed a major record deal. Shutterstock  One Direction released their debut album, Up All Night, in November 2011. It was one of the bestselling albums in the U.S. and the U.K. that year, thanks to the hits “What Makes You Beautiful” and “One Thing.” The supporting tour traveled across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Columbia Records  The boy band’s second album, Take Me Home, came out in November 2012, and it was another instant bestseller. They promoted the record and its singles, including “Live Like We’re Young” and “Little Things,” on a world tour with twice the number of shows as their previous trek. Their first concert film, One Direction: This Is Us, premiered in August 2013. Columbia Records  One Direction dropped their third album, Midnight Memories, in November 2013, and became the first group in U.S. history to debut at No. 1 with their first three releases. The album featured the hits “Best Song Ever,” “Story of My Life” and “You & I.” The guys embarked on their first stadium tour the following year, and later released their second concert film, One Direction: Where We Are. Columbia Records  The group’s fourth album, aptly titled Four, was released in November 2014, and it included the singles “Steal My Girl” and “Night Changes.” Columbia Records  Malik exited One Direction in March 2015, just one month into their On the Road Again tour. The rest of the band continued the tour and released their fifth album, Made in the A.M., later that year. “My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band,” Malik said in a statement on Facebook at the time. “I’d like to apologize to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.” Shutterstock  Malik suffered another setback in August 2015 when news broke that his two-year engagement to Little Mix member Edwards had ended. “He just wanted to move on and start over in all ways,” a source told Us Weekly at the time. Shutterstock  Malik released his debut solo album, Mind of Mine, in March 2016 to critical acclaim. It included the hit single “Pillowtalk.” He was scheduled to perform in London and Dubai to promote the disc but canceled all performances due to anxiety. He never went on tour in support of the album. RCA Records  Malik published his self-titled autobiography in November 2016, in which he reflected upon his time in One Direction, his decision to quit the band, his relationship with Edwards and his battle with anorexia. Penguin Random House  Malik and then-girlfriend Hadid appeared on the cover of Vogue in August 2017. Courtesy of Vogue  Malik and Hadid announced their breakup on Twitter in March 2018 after more than two years together. “Gigi and I had an incredibly meaningful, loving and fun relationship and I have a huge amount of respect and adoration for Gigi as a woman and a friend,” he wrote at the time. The couple got back together weeks later, only to call it quits a second time in January 2019. Shutterstock  Malik released his sophomore solo album, Icarus Falls, in December 2018. It received positive reviews but was not as commercially successful as Mind of Mine. Malik released a string of singles from the album, including “Let Me,” “Too Much” featuring Timbaland and “No Candle No Light” featuring Nicki Minaj. RCA Records  Malik released a cover of “A Whole New World” with Zhavia Ward for the Aladdin soundtrack in May 2019. He has otherwise laid low in the music industry. YouTube Four months after Malik and Hadid got back together, Us confirmed that they were expecting their first child. “Gigi always wanted to start a family with Zayn,” a source revealed. Shutterstock  Malik welcomed his first child with Hadid in September 2020. To announce the exciting news, the singer shared a sweet pic of their daughter grabbing onto his finger. “To try [to] put into words how I am feeling right now would be an impossible task,” he captioned the post. “The love I feel for this tiny human is beyond my understanding. Grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, and thankful for the life we will have together.” Courtesy of Gigi Hadid/Instagram  The English crooner teased his return to music in January 2021 with a song called “Vibez,” which will be a part of his third studio album, Nobody Is Listening. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Malik allegedly got into an altercation with a family member of his longtime girlfriend. Shortly after the news made headlines in October, he issued a statement via Twitter. "As you all know I am a private person and I very much want to create a safe and private space for my daughter to grow up in," Malik wrote at the time. "A place where private family matters aren't thrown on the world stage for all to poke and pick apart. In an effort to protect that space for her, I agreed to not contest claims arising from an argument I had with a family member of my partner's who entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago. ... I am hopeful though for healing for all involved with the harsh words shared and more importantly I remain vigilant to protect Khai and give her the privacy she deserves.” He later denied “striking” Yolanda Hadid while speaking with TMZ, telling the outlet, “For the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private." Courtesy of Zayn Malik/Instagram  Malik showed off his new facial hair in January via Instagram, rocking a full beard. Courtesy of Zayn Malik/Instagram  The following month, the "Nobody Is Listening" singer debuted a much shorter haircut with buzzed sides, one reminiscent of his time in One Direction. ("2014 vibes," one fan commented on the Instagram post.) He also ditched the beard, opting for some stubble instead. Courtesy of Zayn Malik/Instagram |
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