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- Austin Butler Says Ex Vanessa Hudgens Had ‘Epiphany’ He Should Play Elvis
- Jared Padalecki’s Ups and Downs Through the Years
- Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Cuddle Up to One Another at Coachella
- ‘Loved’! Bella Hadid and Marc Kalman’s Relationship Timeline
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| Austin Butler Says Ex Vanessa Hudgens Had ‘Epiphany’ He Should Play Elvis Posted: 25 Apr 2022 01:56 PM PDT When describing the courtship between Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler, it's hard not to associate them with the term "relationship goals." The longtime couple have maintained a strong and loving relationship over the years, which they've even shared glimpses of across their respective social media accounts. According to the Daily Mail, the acting pair first crossed paths in 2005 on the set of High School Musical. At the time, sparks were flying between Hudgens and her costar Zac Efron, who she dated for five years before calling it quits in December 2010. When Hudgens reflected on her former romance with Efron, she noted how appreciative she was of the time they spent together. "It started off really organically. I could not have been more grateful to have that relationship at the time," Hudgens said on The Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast in April 2019. "[High School Musical] was this massive phenomenon and [all] eyes were on me. And it's just a really weird, foreign thing to go through," she continued. "And by being in a relationship, it kind of kept me stabilized and grounded, and I had someone to lean on who was going through it as well." Nearly a year after her split with the Neighbors actor, Hudgens was spotted packing on PDA with Butler. Though the actors hadn't addressed their rumored romance just yet, they eventually confirmed their relationship on their own terms. "Communication is key," Hudgens told Access Hollywood in August 2018 the key to their successful romance. "It's so easy to let things get lost in the shuffle or to, kind of, push things down because you don't think they really bother you. But if anything even remotely bothers you, you gotta talk about it." Three years earlier, the Carrie Diaries told alum Entertainment Tonight in August 2015 that he believes "it's important to put that other person first" in a romantic relationship. "If you're constantly looking for ways that you can make them happy, and they're constantly looking for ways that they can make you happy, then you kind of lift each other up as much as possible and you can't go wrong," he added. The Shannara Chronicles alum has also gushed about his longtime love. In July 2019, he praised Hudgens for being an inspiration to him. "It's hard for me to even put into words what that girl means to me," he told E! News at the time. "I am so inspired by her every day and I just love her to my core." Us Weekly exclusively confirmed on January 14, 2019, that Hudgens and Butler split after nearly nine years of dating. The pair have been "telling those close to her about their breakup," a source said. Scroll down to see a look at the pair's relationship over the years.  Hudgens and Butler sparked dating rumors when they were spotted kissing, but the stars’ reps denied relationship rumors. Beverly News/Shutterstock  The pair were caught kissing again, this time during a trip in Miami. INFphoto.com  The couple went public with their romance when they locked lips while attending a Los Angeles Lakers game. GAMEPIKS/MEGA  The former child stars made their red carpet debut while attending the premiere of Hudgens’ film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  Butler praised Hudgens via Twitter as she promoted her film Spring Breakers, writing: “I’m home sick, but sending tons of love to everyone at the Spring Breakers premiere! Especially the beautiful girl in the feather dress ;)” Broadimage/Shutterstock  The duo brought their romance to Instagram for the first time when the Second Act actress shared a group photo that featured Butler. “We may be rowdy but man we have fun. Love these people with all my heart. Thanks @hillsong for my new home,” she wrote at the time. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens had a lavish 25th birthday party, which she celebrated with Butler. Mediapunch/Shutterstock  Hudgens honored her love with a sweet tribute for his 23rd birthday. “Yesterday was the love of my life’s birthday,” she wrote. “Happy birthday to the man with the kindest heart, beautiful soul, crazy talent and best looks I’ve ever seen. He never stops inspiring me in every aspect of life and always lifts those around him up higher. I thank god so greatly for blessing the world 23 years ago by creating Austin Butler. 🎉🎂🎁” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens supported Butler when his mother, Lori Butler, died from cancer by retweeting his statement, which read, “Lori Butler, my mom, my hero, & my best friend passed away this morning. Let’s all celebrate her. I love you and will miss you every day Mom.” In retweeting her beau’s message, Hudgens added a personal comment, writing, “I miss you already mama. #ripLoriButler #celebrateLori Spread the love for Lori.” MBB Images/BEI/Shutterstock  The Zoey 101 alum shared his first-ever Instagram post of Hudgens, in which she was pictured in a stunning sun-filled shot. Courtesy of Austin Butler/Instagram  Butler praised Hudgens for her performance in Grease Live, tweeting: “WOW @VanessaHudgens singing 'Worst Things' had me in tears. Just brilliant #GreaseLive.” Rob Latour/Variety/Shutterstock  Butler praised Hudgens for her performance in Grease Live, tweeting: “WOW @VanessaHudgens singing 'Worst Things' had me in tears. Just brilliant #GreaseLive.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  Hudgens shared a black-and-white headshot of Butler, calling the “stud” her “family.” Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  In honor of Man Crush Monday, Hudgens posted a photo to Instagram of the couple passionately kissing. She also noted in a hashtag that being “long distance sucks.” Seth Browarnik/startraksphoto.com  When Hudgens shared a photo of her shorter hairdo, she sparked engagement speculation because the snap also showed a ring on her left hand. “And then this happened 😳💁🏻🎉 ✂️✂️ @mflyons,” she captioned the photo, later denying rumors that she was set to wed Butler. “Guysssss. I’m not engaged! I posted a pic,” she wrote. “Not to show off my ring that I happened to throw on that finger after a long day of filming but to show off my haircut Lol.” Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens and Butler celebrated their sixth Valentine’s Day together. At the time, the Suite Life of Zack and Cody alum noted “how madly in love” she was with her beau. Bill Davila/startraksphoto.com  Hudgens opened up about the possibility of getting engaged to her longtime love. “I want to get married, travel, then have kids — probably in my late 30s,” she told Women’s Health at the time, noting that “everyone’s clock is different.” Speaking directly about Butler, she said that he “inspires me more than anyone.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Hudgens revealed what date nights with Butler are like, telling Entertainment Tonight that they “usually don’t consist of as many cameras and more clothes.” She also regarded her beau as “a wonderful supporter” and called him her “rock.” Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “7 years strong,” Hudgens captioned a photo of the pair on Valentine’s Day, marking a major relationship milestone. That same day, she also shared a Boomerang of themselves sweetly kissing while in water. Courtesy of Vanessa Hudgens/Instagram  Hudgens supported Butler at the premiere of his Oscar-nominated film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. “And we’re OFF!!!! To the @onceinhollywood premiere with my man of the hour @austinbutler,” she captioned a pic of the pair heading to the star-studded affair. Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures/Shutterstock  Us Weekly broke the news that Hudgens and Butler called it quits after nearly nine years together. “Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up, and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their breakup,” a source said. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock |
| Jared Padalecki’s Ups and Downs Through the Years Posted: 25 Apr 2022 01:49 PM PDT Leaving an impression. Jared Padalecki has experienced career success with roles in Gilmore Girls and Supernatural — but the actor has also had people talking off screen. After rising to stardom for playing Dean Forester in Gilmore Girls, Padalecki made a transition to The CW’s Supernatural in 2005. The Texas native and his costar Jensen Ackles quickly won over fans with the fictional brother bond between Sam Winchester and Dean Winchester. After a decade on the small screen as Sam, Padalecki made headlines when he got candid about his personal battle with depression. “I, in the past, have had my own struggles of not [being] so happy with where I am in life,” he told Variety in March 2015. “Maybe a lot of people don’t know this, but season 3, we were shooting an episode, and I went back to my trailer to get changed and just kind of broke down.” The New York Minute actor continued: “A doctor came to set and talked to me for about 30 minutes or 45 minutes and said, ‘Jared, I think you’re clinically depressed. I think I should write you a note and we can shut down production for five days and then we can take it from there.'” The experience inspired Padalecki’s online campaign titled Always Keep Fighting. The online fundraiser featured a shirt for fans to purchase in order to support the nonprofit To Write Love On Her Arms — an organization that offers outreach to people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. “There’s no shame in having to fight every day,” Padalecki told Variety at the time. “But fighting every day, and presumably, if you’re still alive to hear these words or read this interview, then you are winning your war. You’re here. You might not win every battle. There are going to be some really tough days. There might be several tough times in any given single day, but hopefully, this will help somebody to think, ‘This isn’t easy; it is a fight, but I’m going to keep fighting.'” The CW star continued to use his connection with his followers to offer updates on his life. In March 2019, the cast of Supernatural confirmed that the show would be ending after 15 seasons. At the time, Padalecki noted that it would be a "bittersweet" experience saying goodbye to the series. "The reality of being here, fielding questions about the show's last season, is reminding me that it's the show's last season coming up!" he exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of The CW's Upfront presentation in May 2019, adding that he would miss his costars the most. "We really have become a family. Over 15 years, we've cut the fat. We didn't fire anybody but if they didn't like being there, they move on. So the people that are there want to be there.” For Padalecki, wrapping up Supernatural after such a lengthy run was “rough” for everyone. "We've known [each other] for 15 years. We've seen births and deaths and divorces and marriages. I mean, I met my wife in season 4 and we have three kids! So much has happened,” he continued. “I feel such a deep connection with everybody.” After parting ways on screen, Padalecki and his former costar Ackles shocked followers when they argued over The Winchesters spinoff series. In June 2021, Padalecki expressed his disappointment with not knowing that Ackles was involved in the next chapter of the franchise. "Dude. Happy for you. Wish I heard about this some way other than Twitter. I'm excited to watch, but bummed that Sam Winchester had no involvement whatsoever," he tweeted in June 2021. The Smallville alum, for his part, later clarified that the longtime friends were able to figure out their issues. "Love you @jarpad … Miss these talks. I forgot how much face time we always used to get. And I miss that too. I know you're busy…as am I, but you're still my brother. I miss you, pal." The duo reunited when Ackles directed an episode of Padalecki’s series Walker in April 2022. Scroll down for Padalecki’s ups and downs through the years:  Padalecki played Dean Forester on Gilmore Girls from 2000 to 2005. He was a main cast member in seasons 2 and 3 before taking on a recurring role for season 5. Frank Ockenfels/Warner Bros Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock  While filming Flight of the Phoenix in Africa, the Christmas Cottage actor later revealed that he flipped his car in a 2004 near-death experience. During a con appearance in 2017, Padalecki recalled running away from the car because he expected it to explode. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After his time on Gilmore Girls, Padalecki joined Supernatural in the leading role of Sam Winchester. The supernatural series followed Sam and his brother, Dean Winchester (Ackles), as they hunted down demons, ghosts, monsters and more. Warner Bros Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock  While filming season 4 of Supernatural, the Friday the 13th star met his now-wife, Genevieve Cortese. Padalecki proposed at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2009 and they tied the knot less than one year later. Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  The pair welcomed their son Thomas in March 2012. Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock  Cortese gave birth to their second son, Austin, in December 2013. Jack Dempsey/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  After opening up about his mental health journey, the ER alum launched three different campaigns to fundraise for charity. In July 2015, Padalecki's fans surprised him at Comic Con when they unexpectedly lit candles in the audience during a panel to honor him. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Padalecki reprised the role of Dean Forester in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Netflix/Kobal/Shutterstock  Padalecki and Cortese welcomed their daughter, Odette, in March 2017. Shutterstock  “Dear #spnfamily. Season 1 @jensenackles and I want you to know that next season, season 15, will be the last season of #supernatural. I am so incredibly grateful for the family that we’ve all built together," Padalecki tweeted. "I love y’all and am more appreciative of y’all than my meager vocabulary could hope to describe. I’m also typing through tears. So, please forgive me. ‘Til next time. #WinchestersNeverDie.” Warner Bros Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock  In 2018, Padalecki opened up a '90s-themed bar in Austin, Texas, titled Stereotype. The following year, Padalecki was taken into custody for public intoxication and assault with injury charges following a physical altercation at his bar. He was charged with two misdemeanor counts and later addressed the situation. "I think what happened is I just was blacked out — didn't know what was going on. I saw me getting pulled down by my hair in the video and then I think I thought I was in a fight," Padalecki explained during the "Inside Of You" podcast in September 2020, noting that he watched TMZ footage from that night to piece together what happened. "I thought I was being attacked, I thought I was being shoved and pushed." At the time, Padalecki admitted that he hadn't "had a drink since" the incident. Uncredited/AP/Shutterstock  Padalecki continued his involvement with The CW when he joined Walker as the lead and executive producer. The reboot has aired two seasons since its premiere in January 2021. Rebecca Brenneman/The CW  After a potential Supernatural spinoff was announced with Ackles involved, Padalecki responded to a fan who asked if his response was a “bad joke." “No. It’s not. This is the first I’ve heard about it. I’m gutted," he tweeted in June 2021. Ahead of The Winchesters' pilot order, Ackles took to social media to confirm that the former costars were on good terms once again. Jack Rowand/The CW |
| Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Cuddle Up to One Another at Coachella Posted: 25 Apr 2022 01:41 PM PDT More than a summer fling! Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's whirlwind romance has gotten very serious, very quickly. The Vampire Diaries alum and the professional snowboarder sparked dating rumors in February 2020 when fans noticed that they had shared similar photos from a trip to South Africa. One month later, they were photographed together for the first time during a bike ride in Malibu. Us Weekly broke the news in April 2020 that Dobrev and White were, in fact, a couple. A source said at the time, "They're enjoying their time together and getting to know each other better. Nina really likes Shaun, and they both laugh a lot together." The actress made their relationship Instagram official in May 2020 when she shared a photo of herself holding a pair of scissors while the athlete jokingly looked afraid. White later uploaded a video of Dobrev changing up his look, which he captioned, "My hairstylist said he wouldn't, so she did. #QuarantineCuts." An insider exclusively revealed to Us at the time that the duo were "living together" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "They're super compatible and both free-spirited people," the insider added. "They're very comfortable around each other and both supportive of one another in their fields." Things heated up between Dobrev and White in August 2020 when they took a trip to Tulum, Mexico, where they were spotted getting cozy on a beach and in the water. "Nina and Shaun have gotten really close during the quarantine and have been having the best time traveling together," a source exclusively told Us. "Shaun is super happy and loving life." As the couple's romance has developed, they've become pros at balancing busy schedules and making time to see one another. "We have a nice little system of how to stay in touch," White exclusively told Us Weekly about how the duo manages long-distance dating in October 2021. "Plane tickets are pretty much booked for any opportunity that we can go see one another. So, I know during the holiday break, we're going to meet up, and we're going to meet up again probably around Christmas time. Anything that happens in between, then I'll jet over and see her. You just make it work." He added at the time: "I think that's the goal of it all and the key to it all is just making the time. [Nina’s] super organized and on top of it, so I give it to her. She always finds a way to make it happen." The Degrassi: The Next Generation alum previously dated her Vampire Diaries costar Ian Somerhalder from 2011 to 2013, Bridge of Spies actor Austin Stowell from 2015 to 2016 and former Scream Queens star Glen Powell for most of 2017. The Olympian, for his part, dated rock singer Sarah Barthel from 2014 to 2019. Scroll down to see a timeline of Dobrev and White's relationship:  The Perks of Being a Wallflower star and the X Games gold medalist shared several snaps from their South African safari in February 2020. Although they did not pose together in any of the pictures, eagle-eyed Instagram users were quick to point out that they were always in the same location. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram; Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  The couple were spotted enjoying a bike ride in Malibu in March 2020 with one of White’s dogs in tow. APEX / MEGA  After Dobrev shared a video of herself and the ESPY Award winner washing their groceries in April 2020, a source exclusively told Us that they were an item. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  “Adding to resume: hairdresser,” the model joked in the caption of her first Instagram post with White in May 2020. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  The lovebirds locked lips during their trip to Tulum, Mexico, in August 2020. BROADIMAGE/MEGA  The twosome celebrated their first Thanksgiving together in November 2020. "I’m so thankful to be surrounded by so much love!!" White captioned an Instagram post featuring photos of their family gathering. "Getting older and watching my family continue to grow has been incredible. Hope everyone out there had an amazing thanksgiving!" Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram  The pair posed for the perfect end-of-fall photo with autumn leaves as their background in December 2020. "Catch me if you can," Dobrev captioned the cute shot. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  While participating in an Instagram challenge in December 2020, Dobrev uploaded the very first photo the couple ever took together. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  White celebrated Dobrev’s 32nd birthday by posting a series of goofy photos. “Too bad we never have any fun together …” he wrote via Instagram, adding winking, champagne and party emojis. “Happy birthday baby!” Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram  Dobrev shared a clip via her Instagram Story on January 16 that showed her practicing at a shooting club. “When you ask him to take a video of you shooting…” she captioned the post, in which White zoomed in on her butt while she aimed the rifle. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram  The Olympian, who binge-watched Dobrev’s show The Vampire Diaries, exclusively told Us Weekly about their one-year anniversary celebration. “I wanted to recreate our first date, but everything was closed,” he explained. “I managed to sweet talk the owner of the place to open up for us. It was actually pretty fun to have a place all to ourselves.” He added that Dobrev can easily keep up with him on the slopes, calling her “pretty talented on the snowboard.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock; Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The couple posed against a rainbow wall as they enjoyed their first party since the pandemic. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  “The person in this photo is the funniest, most charming, sexiest, and hardest working person I know. The other person is my boyfriend,” the actress captioned a photo of the couple on his 35th birthday via Instagram. “Happy birthday baby, thank you for always being older than me. @shaunwhite.” Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  The couple celebrated Halloween Queens Gambit style with the help of pal Adam Devine. While Dobrev dressed as Thomas Brodie Sangster’s Benny Watts, White put on a red wig to be Anya Taylor Joy’s Beth Harmon and the Pitch Perfect actor was a chess piece. “Your move @anyataylorjoy ♟👑,” White captioned a series of snaps. Courtesy Nina Dobrev/Instagram  Dobrev shared sweet snaps from a trip to the slopes with her snowboarding beau. “Snow daze,” she captioned the goofy photos. Nina Dobrev/Instagram  “LFG! Beijing babbbbbbbyyy @shaunwhite,” Dobrev gushed via her Instagram Story on January 15 after the snowboarder made the Olympic team. “So proud of you. Time to celebrate.” Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  The Olympian exclusively told Us about how a last-minute trip to South Africa made him realize that their romance was more than a fling. Dobrev was filming Redeeming Love in South Africa and invited White to come visit her on location. “That was actually how we kind of started our relationship,” told Us in January 2022 while promoting his CELSIUS Energy Drink partnership. “I was like, ‘All right. Yeah. OK.’ And she [thought], ‘Oh, this guy, he came to play. He’s serious.’" Shaun White/Instagram  Talking is key for the couple. "The problems that we do face, they kind of fall away through communication. It’s just been great," gushed to Us ahead of the Beijing Olympics. The Fresh Vine Wine cofounder cheered on her man as he prepared to join Team USA again. “She’s just been so incredibly supportive,” the athlete said. “She’s like, ‘Hey, I’m here to help you … how do I help you?’ It’s not about her. She’s just been so giving in that sense.” White added that the actress has “this overwhelming kindness and care for people,” a quality that he adores. He continued, telling Us, “She wants to elevate the people around her. It’s such a beautiful thing, especially in today’s world. … To have that kind of a caring quality still is really special.” Shaun White/Instagram  "I am really excited for him," Nina told E!'s Daily Pop on Tuesday, January 25. "Just to get into the Olympics at all is one of the hugest accomplishments, let alone to get in five times. I'm so excited. I'm so proud of him." Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram  While filming a TikTok video, the athlete was interrupted by his girlfriend and dog Maverick. Courtesy of Shaun White/TikTok  “We'll be anxiously watching from home and cheering him on,” Dobrev exclusively told Us of her plans to watch White compete at the Olympics. “I'm very, very excited for him. I can't wait.”The One director revealed that she supports her boyfriend in “whatever decision he makes” after White previously claimed that the 2022 Beijing Olympics would be his last. “He’s had such an incredibly long and amazing, successful run of the sport,” she added. “He knows when the time is to throw the hat in, and he's decided that it's now.” Shutterstock (2)  “By your side every step of the way,” Dobrev captioned an Instagram Story slide while watching her beau’s Beijing Olympics snowboarding qualifiers. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  Dobrev praised her beau after he finished his final Olympics run in fourth place. "I am in awe of you. Today we are celebrating you," she wrote via Instagram. "Your hard work. Your passion. Your determination. Your talent. Your class. Your fearlessness. Your courage. Your soul. Your heart. YOUR LEGACY. I couldn’t be more proud. Of everything you have accomplished over the last 20 years as a competitor and the man you have become. You are one of a kind. The end of one chapter, means the beginning of another. You will forever be the G.O.A.T. of snowboarding. Not to mention you are also the G.(B).O.A.T. = Greatest Boyfriend Of All Time." Shutterstock (2)  "He's home," Dobrev captioned an Instagram Story photo of her and her beau at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, days after his final Olympics appearance. Both wore personalized Rams jerseys. White shared a video of them enjoying Mickey Guyton's national anthem performance via his own Instagram Story. Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  Dobrev kicked off their Valentine's celebration with a sweet poem. "Rose’s are red violets are blue how great is it that I’m still not sick of you. I’m yours no refunds," she wrote via Instagram with a "happy valentine's day" hashtag. "Nature finds a way …. Happy Valentine’s Day @Nina ❤️," White captioned a hilarious photo of the couple kissing through face shields. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram  Dobrev is to thank for White's first Super Bowl trip, which happened right after his final Olympics. "My girlfriend said, 'If you're retiring, you've gotta make this list of things you want to do,'" White recalled during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at the time. "Pretty close to the top of the list was, 'Go to a Super Bowl,' because it's always during the competitive season — I've never been to one. So I landed, said hi to everyone ... and went straight to the Super Bowl." Courtesy of Julianne Hough/Instagram  "Congratulations on a monumental career," Dobrev wrote while sharing White's letter about his final Olympic run via Instagram. The athlete re-shared her message via his own Instagram Story, and he added some videos to reveal how he's spending retirement. He and his girlfriend were enjoying some warm weather at what appeared to be a lake. White showed Dobrev's dog following him on a dock to see his love, who was floating on a paddle board in the water. "Retirement," he captioned the peaceful clip. Courtesy of Shaun White/Instagram  “Celebrating the 🐐 and bringing back the 👩🏻🦰 one last time,” Dobrev captioned an Instagram slideshow of pics from her boyfriend’s retirement party. Jack Platner  The duo jetted off to Costa Rica for a tropical getaway that featured pool hangs, cocktails and sunbathing Courtesy of Nina Dobrev/Instagram  The pair were spotted cuddling up to one another while attending the second weekend of Coachella. Shutterstock |
| ‘Loved’! Bella Hadid and Marc Kalman’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Apr 2022 01:18 PM PDT Happy and healthy. Bella Hadid and Marc Kalman have chosen to keep their relationship private after sparking romance speculation in summer 2020. After having a very public relationship with The Weeknd — the two dated on and off for four years before their August 2019 split — Hadid has remained somewhat tight-lipped about her new beau. Hadid and Kalman were first linked in July 2020 after being spotted having a meal together in New York City. While eagle-eyed fans noticed the model out on occasion with the art director on and off during 2020, it wasn't until July 2021 that Hadid confirmed the romance. "Time of my life Hadid shared a blurry snap getting cozy with Kalman, marking the couple's Instagram debut. The picture, which has since been deleted, was taken in France while the pair were in town for the Cannes Film Festival. Six months later, Hadid opened up about her past relationships and dynamic with men, pointing to a more positive romance with Kalman. "I grew up around men — whether that was in relationships or family or whatever that was — where I was constantly told that my voice was less important than their voice," she revealed during a January 2022 appearance on Victoria's Secret's "VS Voices" podcast. "Not having the boundaries of being able to stick up for myself and have my voice being heard affected me in my adult relationships very intensely." She recalled her nervous system crashing as a result of the negative experiences. "It was fight or flight. … That's something I really had to work on, where I constantly went back to men – and also women – that had abused me, and that's where the people-pleasing came in," Hadid added. The Parsons School of Design student noted that for a long time she didn't have "boundaries" in both personal and professional scenarios. Hadid explained that she has since gone to therapy to find balance. The following month, Hadid gushed over her guy via her Instagram Story on Valentine's Day, calling Kalman her "fav dinner date." She shared a kissing snap of the duo, captioning it, "To my bestie in a Tessie." Scroll down to relive Hadid and Kalman's relationship from the start:  Early sightings of the pair date back to July 2 when they were photographed leaving a café together in New York City’s lower Manhattan. Laurent VU/SIPA/Shutterstock  The duo were spotted having lunch with a friend in the Big Apple. Beretta/Sims/Shutterstock  Hadid seemingly confirmed their romance, posting a kissing snap via her social media page. Courtesy of Bella Hadid/Instagram  The Washington, D.C. native gave fans a glimpse at her romance in a sweet Valentine’s Day tribute. She shared multiple photos of her and Kalman via her Instagram Story. Courtesy of Bella Hadid/Instagram  The twosome were seen wandering Paris on March 4 when Hadid was in town working Paris Fashion Week. Laurent VU/SIPA/Shutterstock  The brunette beauty shared outtakes from her time in Paris via social media, including a video of her sharing a smooch with Kalman. Courtesy of Bella Hadid/Instagram  The duo jetted off to Italy after their time in France. Hadid documented one of their messy ice cream dates via Instagram, captioning a group of snaps, “Series of unfortunate but fortunate events 🍦💧🍫.” In the pictures, Kalman can be seen sitting beside Hadid as she eats the melting treat. Courtesy of Bella Hadid/Instagram |
| Done Deal! Elon Musk to Buy Twitter for $44 Billion, Teases New Features Posted: 25 Apr 2022 12:48 PM PDT  Taking over. Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter for about $44 billion on Monday, April 25. The public company will be purchased for $54.20 per share in cash, and the company will then be privately held by the Tesla CEO, who is the world’s richest man at age 50. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated,” Musk said in a press release announcing his purchase on Monday. He went on to note that he intends to make some big changes. “I also want to make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans,” he explained. “Twitter has tremendous potential – I look forward to working with the company and the community of users to unlock it.” Bret Taylor, Twitter’s Independent Board Chair, added in a statement, “The Twitter Board conducted a thoughtful and comprehensive process to assess Elon’s proposal with a deliberate focus on value, certainty, and financing. The proposed transaction will deliver a substantial cash premium, and we believe it is the best path forward for Twitter’s stockholders.” Musk bought nine percent of Twitter shares earlier this month and was offered a spot on the board of directors after becoming the company’s largest stakeholder. The SpaceX CEO initially accepted the spot, which was contingent on a background check, on the 11-person board on April 5. However, four days later, he turned down the spot on April 9. No reason was given for his rejection. The position, which was to have had a term ending in 2024, would have required Musk to agree not to own more than 14.9 percent of Twitter's stock or take over the company, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, The New York Times reports. The soon-to-be Twitter owner is also a dad. He shares twin sons Xavier and Griffin, both 18, as well as triplets Kai, Saxon and Damian, who are 16, with ex-wife Justine Wilson. The pair were married from 2000 to 2008, and Musk moved on with Talulah Riley and Amber Heard before romancing Grimes. He and the musician, 34, went public with their relationship in 2018 and share son X AE A X-II, 23 months and daughter Exa Dark Slideræl, 4 months. Grimes and Musk split in September 2021, three months before she gave birth to their daughter, but the pair have since reunited. "I would probably refer to him as my boyfriend, but we're very fluid," Grimes told Vanity Fair in March 2022 of her relationship status with the tech investor. "We live in separate houses. We're best friends. We see each other all the time. … We just have our own thing going on, and I don't expect other people to understand." The “Oblivion” singer tweeted that the interview was already outdated on March 10. “Me and E have broken up *again* since the writing of this article haha, but he's my best friend and the love of my life,” she wrote. |
| Below Deck Down Under's Chef Ryan Mocks Hannah Ferrier for Defending Aesha Posted: 25 Apr 2022 12:06 PM PDT Keeping the drama in the Below Deck franchise? Below Deck Down Under‘s Chef Ryan McKeown defended his comments about Aesha Scott when Below Deck Mediterranean‘s Hannah Ferrier came to her former costar’s defense. McKeown found himself in a social media back and forth with Ferrier, 35, after he shared his thoughts on working with Scott. "Right now [Aesha's] whole life is Bravo. And if she's OK with it, I'm happy for her. But I live a real life,” the chef said during an episode of the “POP-OFF! Podcast with James” earlier this month. “I work very hard. I live a f–king good life … I have zero regrets [about my behavior on Below Deck Down Under], not even a letter." Ferrier, for her part, later commented on a clip via Instagram, writing, "'[Aesha's] whole life is bravo' — yeah — apart from the part where she spends 10 months a year traveling the world adventure exploring with her hubby to be. Apart from that — her whole life is bravo The Peacock personality responded, "Wait. What did you get fired for again The Philadelphia native’s comments come after his appearance during season 1 of Below Deck Down Under became a topic of conversation. The chef found himself at odds with Scott and Captain Jason Chambers when not all the charter guests were happy with his meals. Ahead of the reality show’s premiere, Scott opened up about her ups and downs with her “difficult” cast member. “If arrogant was, like, personified, it would be Ryan. He’s a very arrogant man,” the Below Deck Down Under chief stew exclusively told Us Weekly last month. “I think that that’s something that everyone — not just as a chef — it’s kind of difficult to be around anyone that’s arrogant.” The New Zealand added: “For me, I’ve been doing yachting for a long time and every chef is a difficult toddler. I don’t know why that’s just how they are. So, he was no different. I kind of expect it from every chef I work with.” At the time, Chambers also weighed in on how McKeown’s attitude stirred up issues onboard. “I like everyone. We all had a great time. [Ryan’s] food was great and you saw in the first episode that the guests responded to his food,” the captain told Us that same month, noting that McKeown tends to “stir up drama” the most. “Every crew battles fatigue and working environments change and attitudes change. And then when the attitude changes, as I said, they lose focus.” The Australia native revealed that he wasn’t going to keep a crew member if they didn’t deliver at their job. Viewers previously saw Chambers texting another chef to stick around in case McKeown couldn’t last the charter season. “In the yachting industry, there’s gonna be ups and downs. We’re trying to achieve the high standard in hospitality and these guests are paying money and we need to constantly not lose that focus,” he shared with Us in March. “If people can’t see that, or they have an attitude against that, as a captain, I have to make changes.” Even though Scott hasn’t publicly addressed the drama, her friendship with Ferrier was documented during season 4 of Below Deck Med. The costars both also appeared in season 5, with Scott joining the yacht after Ferrier was fired by Captain Sandy Yawn for having Valium and a CBD vape pen in the cabin. Below Deck Down Under airs new episodes Thursdays on Peacock. |
| 'It Was Dark!' Billie Eilish Falls on Stage During Her Coachella Set Posted: 25 Apr 2022 12:01 PM PDT Even the stars take a tumble every once in a while! Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian and Michael B. Jordan are just a few celebrities who've completely wiped out while the cameras have been rolling. The American Hustle actress had a series of slipping spells in February 2013 while she was on the award show circuit. Ahead of the 2013 BAFTA Awards, Lawrence attended a dinner with her Silver Linings Playbook costar Bradley Cooper in London but had a bit of a misstep outside the restaurant. Lawrence was spotted tripping on a curb at the time and losing her shoe as fans looked on. Later that month, the Kentucky native faceplanted at the 2013 Oscars in Hollywood as she walked up accept the award for Best Actress for Silver Linings Playbook. "You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell — it's really embarrassing," Lawrence said after being helped up and to the podium to receive her award. "This is nuts!" Two years later, Lawrence's Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth revealed whether she really is as clumsy as she seems during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers. The Australia native explained that Lawrence falling is "not at all" part of an elaborate act. "She's terrible at walking," he said in November 2015, referencing the time that the actress broke her high heel while walking a red carpet with him. "She got down the stairs there, and we got to the back of the theater and one of her heels broke, and she went down," Hemsworth recalled of a Hunger Games London premiere. "Thankfully, it was at the back of the theater so only a couple of people saw her. I picked her up and she only has one heel on, so I'm walking her out, [but then] we get outside the theater and a friend of mine comes up and I'm like, 'Hey, good to see you!' and I let go." Lawrence, for her part, later addressed her tendency to slip, especially during the 2013 Oscars while appearing on the "Absolutely Not with Heather McMahan" podcast in October 2020. The X-Men: Dark Phoenix star explained that "for a very long time, the fall thing was very sensitive" for her, but she has since started to look back it "fondly." Lawrence also revealed that she and Anderson Cooper had a bit of a fallout after the incident when he claimed that she was faking it. "It was so devastating because it was this horrific humiliation to me," she recalled, noting she eventually spoke with Cooper about his comments. "I don't know if I'll ever have a chance to give a speech like that again, so it didn't feel good for me not to have a speech." Cooper later apologized for saying she was faking the whole thing, with Lawrence adding, "I think we're good friends now." Scroll down to see which celebrities have fallen on stage, during a performance or just walking:  Nothing to see here! The hotel heiress got some help from her bodyguard after falling outside a Hollywood club in January 2006. Her sister Nicky Hilton, meanwhile, just looked on during the funny incident. Felix Green/X17agency.com  The former Happy Endings resident couldn't help but laugh as she slipped while ice skating in Central Park in NYC while working on the film My Sassy Girl in January 2007. Alex Heining/INFGoff.com (3)  Marilyn Monroe moment, anyone? Not exactly. Simpson caught her heel on a NYC sidewalk before heading into the ACE Awards at Cipriani in November 2007. Demis Maryannakis / Splash News  What a save! The former 90210 actress quickly bounced back after getting her heel caught on the red carpet at the 7th Annual Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party in L.A. in September 2009. Jen Lowery/startraksphoto.com (2)  Where's her little monsters when she needs them? The "Applause" singer toppled down when she arrived at Heathrow Airport in London in June 2010. AP Photo  The prince fell while playing for the Blackrock Polo team at the Polo Classic on Governor's Island in NYC in June 2010. Chris Jackson/Getty Images  Taxi! Hayek was spotted almost taking a nose dive while holding onto her daughter Valentina's hand in Novemeber 2011. X17online.com  Meatball down! The Jersey Shore alum — while still pregnant with son Lorenzo — fell to her knees near the Seaside Heights boardwalk while filming the MTV series in June 2012. Nick Spaloss, PacificCoastNews.com  There she goes! The Pretty Little Liars star was all smiles (on her t-shirt too!) when she took a dive to the floor while leaving the Chateau Marmont in L.A. in August 2012. RAMEY PHOTO  The Catching Fire actress famously fell while walking up the stairs to accept the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Silver Linings Playbook in February 2013. Kevin Winter/Getty Images  Beckham took a hard hit to the ground after kicking a soccer ball in China in March 2013. Lintao Zhang/Getty Images  Miguel accidentally kicked a female fan in the face during a live performance at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in May. "Got caught up in the moment, thank goodness Khyati is okay," the "Adorn" singer tweeted hours later about the injured audience member. "Rock and roll made me do it." Ethan Miller/Getty Images  The Mad About You alum crashed feet first into the water while surfboarding in Malibu in May 2013. Splash News  Kidman got completely bulldozed when a photographer on a bicycle knocked her on the ground in NYC in September 2013. AAR/FAMEFLYNET; inset: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images  The British actress fell to her side in a clumsy moment while leaving her mark in the cement outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in November 2013. The Saving Mr. Banks star toppled over after she stepped off the elevated box, but later laughed it off. Amanda Edwards/WireImage.com  The reality star took a tumble at her family garage sale in Tarzana, California, in November 2013. Luckily, her best friend Jonathan Cheban was there to help her up. KMM-Jack-RS/X17online.com  Seal took a spill while snowboarding on a Mammoth Lakes hill in California in December 2013. GRPR MTJB/AKM-GSI  Nothing awkward here! The That Awkward Moment star played it cool when he tumbled in front of a group of fans in NYC in January 2014. His solution? The Friday Night Lights alum caught his fall by grabbing onto a street sign. Barbera/INFphoto.com  The British actress got tripped up on her Dolce & Gabbana gown at the Berlin Film Festival premiere of her film The Woman in Gold in February 2015. Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Getty Images  The comedian purposefully hit the red carpet of the Time 100 gala in New York City in April 2015. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images  Prince William and Duchess Kate’s eldest child happily took a tumble in the grass at the Gigaset Charity Polo Match in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, in June 2015. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images  After tumbling on stage at the Thundercat in Los Angeles in November 2021, the musician joked, "I hope someone got a good video of me doing that. I just ate s— in front of 7,500 people." Haim later poked fun at herself via social media, sharing the clip of the stage mishap on Twitter. She captioned it with three skull emojis. Courtesy of Este Haim/Twitter  “I guess that’s what I get,” the “Stitches” crooner captioned a January 2022 Instagram clip after he fell down on a mountain during a hike. Courtesy of Shawn Mendes/Instagram |
| Thandiwe Newton Kisses Lonr Amid Ol Parker Split Rumors, ‘Magic Mike’ Exit Posted: 25 Apr 2022 11:47 AM PDT Moving on? Thandiwe Newton seemingly confirmed the end of her marriage to Ol Parkerwhen she was spotted kissing Lonr in April. The 49-year-old actress turned heads on April 23 when she was photographing making out with the 25-year-old musician (real name Elijah Dias) out in Malibu, California. The duo were seen holding hands as they roamed the city. Newton, who was not wearing her wedding ring, wore a green tiger-striped fleece jacket, green pants and matching hat as she walked with the "Make the Most" singer. Lonr, for his part, wore a black hoodie, burgundy pants and a crossbody bag while holding on tight to the Solo: A Star Wars Story actress. The twosome did not hold back as they cuddled up to one another before and after grabbing beverages at a local Peete's Coffee location, according to photos obtained by the Daily Mail. The PDA-filled outing came just days after Newton's husband of 23 years was photographed in London without his wedding ring. Eagle-eyed fans have since pointed out that the seemingly estranged couple haven't been seen together in public since spring 2020. The God's Country star and the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again writer and director, 52, first sparked split speculation in early April after Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed Newton's departure from the third Magic Mike film for personal reasons. A spokesperson for the studio issued a statement to Variety on April 13, stating, "Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from the production of Warner Bros. Pictures' Magic Mike's Last Dance to deal with family matters." She was replaced by Salma Hayek. Newton and Parker tied the knot in 1998 and welcomed three children: daughters Ripley and Nico and son Booker in 2000, 2004 and 2014, respectively. The Reminiscence actress previously gave fans a glimpse at her very private relationship with Parker during a May 2011 interview with InStyle UK. "Ol has a very dry sense of humor. We are very different characters but very good friends," the Rogue alum said at the time. "We've both had a degree of pain in our lives, which I think is the best teacher there is. We don't expect to be happy every day." Us Weekly has reached out to Newton’s rep for comment. Scroll down to learn more about Newton's recent romance shakeup:  The actress was last publicly seen with her husband in March 2020 when the couple hit the Westworld season 3 premiere in Hollywood. Newton has since attended her film events solo in both 2021 and 2022. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The England native stepped back from Magic Mike’s Last Dance to “deal with family matters,” a spokesperson for Warner Bros. Pictures said in a statement on April 13. Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock  The filmmaker was seen without his wedding band on April 19 near his London home. Raw Image LTD/MEGA  The All the Old Knives star was photographed packing on the PDA in Los Angeles on April 23 with the young musician amid divorce speculation. Shutterstock (2)  During her April outing with Lonr, Newton was photographed without her wedding ring. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "From the relatively short time I've been fortunate to spend with her, I know Thandiwe and Oliver care deeply about the welfare of their children," Lonr told Page Six on April 20. "That's all I care about right now." Matt Baron/Shutterstock |
| Robin Roberts Holds Back Tears Discussing Her Partner Amber's Cancer Battle Posted: 25 Apr 2022 11:00 AM PDT  Emotional support. Robin Roberts got choked up when discussing partner Amber Laign's current battle with breast cancer — a journey the Good Morning America host, herself a breast cancer survivor, knows all too well. "I haven't talked about it much, but with you I will," the television journalist, 61, told Ellen DeGeneres about Laign's health while holding back tears in a clip from the comedian’s talk show shared on Friday, April 22. "She's doing well, which is great," Roberts said of the massage therapist, 47 — her partner of 17 years — noting the difference between being in the caregiver role this time. “I went through it twice, barely shed a tear,” she explained. “I’m a puddle every time I think about what Amber is going through. But she is being so courageous and is handling it extremely well.” Despite a blip in Laign's treatment plan — Roberts told Entertainment Tonight earlier this month that her partner's chemotherapy sessions are paused for now due to "complications" — "the prognosis is good for her," the GMA anchor told DeGeneres, 64. The Alabama native has been open about her own health issues throughout the years, including her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2007. She later battled a rare bone marrow disease, myelodysplastic syndrome, taking a leave of absence from GMA in 2012. "I am doing so well," the Brighter by the Day author told Us Weekly in January 2020. "I'm just very grateful to be doing as well as I am." The fact that the couple have been down this road before is only helpful, Roberts explained to DeGeneres — particularly for the ABC personality, who wants to emulate the strength and comfort Laign provided to her when she was fighting her own health battles. “I’m able to kind of give her a roadmap because I’ve gone through it, but she’s also given me a roadmap on how to be a caregiver,” Roberts remarked. “And I didn’t realize how much I had blocked out during my journey, and it was because of sweet Amber — because she protected me and navigated for me. So, I’m doing the same thing for her.” The journalist further emphasized the importance of going to the doctor, something she pointed out that Laign had put off due to the pandemic. "Get those regular exams," Roberts noted. "It can save your life." While the two have weathered their fair share of health problems throughout their relationship, Roberts' motto — which she shared with Us in January 2020 — helps to get her through it all. "My life lesson is 'This too shall pass,'" she told Us at the time. "I'm a living, breathing example of 'This too shall pass.' I have a little placard in my dressing room that says, 'This too shall pass. … Now would be good.' We want to get through it, but I understand that the reason why things are placed in our path is for us to learn from and to share with others." |
| A Timeline of Ben Affleck’s Time on Raya Posted: 25 Apr 2022 10:32 AM PDT While Ben Affleck's stint on Raya may have been brief, his time on the dating app made a lot of waves over the years. The actor's online activity first made headlines in 2019 when he appeared to confirm a report about using the celebrity dating app to look for love. "HA, you got me. I'm dating," he wrote in a statement at the time, before using the attention on his love life to shed light on his work with The Midnight Mission. "But let's be serious for a moment and talk about something that is actually important. I have been in recovery for over a year and part of that is helping out others. The Midnight Mission is an incredible organization that helps those in need with housing, training, development and recovery." Affleck's rare comment about his personal life came after his split from Lindsay Shookus, whom he dated on and off for two years. He was also briefly linked to Playboy model Shauna Sexton in 2018 following his divorce from Jennifer Garner. The Oscar winner and the Alias alum were married from 2005 to 2015, finalizing their divorce in 2018. The former spouses share three kids: Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. “The biggest regret of my life is this divorce. Shame is really toxic. There is no positive by-product of shame. It is just a toxic and hideous feeling of low self-esteem," he told The New York Times in 2020. “It’s not particularly healthy for me to be obsessed with failures, relapses, and hurt myself. I certainly made mistakes. I certainly did things I regret. But you need to compose yourself, learn from it, learn a little more, try to keep going ahead." Affleck subsequently dated his Deep Water costar Ana de Armas for nearly one year. While the pair's split made headlines in January 2021, it wasn't long before the Argo director was off the market again — reconnecting with former fiancée Jennifer Lopez. The twosome were officially back on in spring 2021, nearly two decades after ending their first engagement. In April 2022, Affleck proposed to Lopez again. Not long after Bennifer's reunion, however, the Tender Bar star's Raya use was in the news again after Selling Sunset's Emma Hernan claimed during season 5 that she matched with the director. "He may or may not have been texting me," the real estate agent said during the April 2022 episode, which seemingly filmed in fall 2021. "He may or may not have asked to grab … coffee a few times." Affleck's rep released a statement after the season dropped on Netflix: "Raya has confirmed that he has not been an active member for several years." Hernan isn't the only one who has claimed to match with Affleck on Raya, however. Scroll through for more on Affleck's time on the dating app:  During an appearance on Us’ “Hot Hollywood” podcast in February 2020, the former Millionaire Matchmaker star claimed she’s “seen [Affleck] a million f—king times on Raya.” MediaPunch/Shutterstock; Rob Latour/Variety/Shutterstock  “I am not on any websites, I am on no dating apps, not Tinder, Grindr, Brindr, Bumble, Humble,” Affleck said on Good Morning America in February 2020. “I am not on any of them. I don’t have any judgement about people who are — I know people who are on them and have a fun time, but that’s not me. I would love to have a relationship that is deeply meaningful and one to which I could be deeply committed.” Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The comedian went viral in May 2021 when she posted a video on TikTok that read: “Thinking of the time I matched with Ben Affleck on Raya and thought it was fake so I unmatched him and he send me a video on Instagram.” The clip subsequently cut to Affleck’s alleged video message. “Nivine, why did you unmatch me?” he said. “It’s me!” Courtesy Nivine Jay/TikTok  Hernan claimed in an April 2022 episode of Selling Sunset that she matched with Affleck before he got back together with Lopez. The Netflix star told Chrishell Stause that she and Affleck “have the Boston connection,” calling his messages “nice” and noting he was “very sweet.” His rep then released a statement denying that he’s been on the app in recent years. Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Janet Gough/AFF-USA.COM/MEGA |
| Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark's Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Apr 2022 10:23 AM PDT Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark are one of several Vanderpump Rules couples who’ve walked down the aisle … but their nuptials didn’t play out on the Bravo series. Before introducing fans to Beau on season 7 of the Bravo series, the former SURver documented messy relationships with Jax Taylor, Frank Herlihy and Patrick Meagher on the show. Us Weekly broke the news in February 2018 that Stassi started seeing the casting agent following her split from Patrick. The news came six months after the radio host dumped the Next Level Basic author on their four-year anniversary. "Broken up with on our anniversary after I planned a trip for us to Mexico," Stassi tweeted in August 2017. “Call me Carrie Bradshaw. @rachaelnobrien you're coming w me now." Three months later, the reality star opened up to Us about the unexpected breakup. "Well, we've had an up and down relationship from the beginning, and it was kind of our pattern obviously, to break up and make up," Stassi told Us in August 2017. "But this time was, to me, a shock. Like the real, full breakup. … Once you try twice, like really give it two really good shots, you know? You're not supposed to be together." Stassi's costars Kristen Doute and Katie Maloney not only helped her get over the tumultuous split, but also introduced her to Beau. "I feel really lucky right now. I haven't had a relationship like this," she gushed to Us in June 2018. "I didn't know that I could find someone that we'd just be best friends and love each other and he'd be so nice to me and supportive." Even Lisa Vanderpump approves of Stassi and Beau’s union. "You're going to ask her to marry you, aren't you?" the SUR boss asked Beau during the season 7 finale. After Beau confirmed his plans to propose, Lisa raved about their relationship in a confessional: "Beau listens to Stassi. He nurtures her, he cares for her. He loves her more than she loves herself." After watching Beau pop the question during season 8, the couple planned to document their nuptials on the following season of Vanderpump Rules. After racially insensitive remarks from Stassi's past resurfaced in June 2020, however, Bravo cut ties with the longtime star. Scroll through to revisit Stassi and Beau’s relationship timeline:  Days after Stassi teased that she had a “new beau,” Us exclusively revealed Beau’s identity. Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  Stassi and Beau made one of their first public appearances as a couple at her OOTD Day event in West Hollywood in June 2018. “[We’ll] start the day playing some video games, [play] with my dogs, brunch, day drink, then meet up with our friends, and just carry on the night,” she gushed to Us about living her best life. The Bravo star also revealed that commemorating her “Outfit of the Day” selfies as a national holiday was her “supportive” boyfriend’s idea. Lester Cohen/WireImage  The reality TV personality confirmed Beau was joining the cast of Vanderpump Rules ahead of season 7’s premiere. “Baby’s first credits #pumprules,” she captioned a photo from the set of the opening credits in October 2018. Mindy Small/FilmMagic  Several Vanderpump Rules stars told Us that Stassi and Beau will be the next pair to wed from the series in November 2018. “We think Beau is great, we’re so happy for them, I think they’re so adorable how they dress up together and do all kinds of stuff like that. I think they’re great for each other,” Brittany Cartwright gushed. Jax Taylor added, “I love Beau. In fact, him and I get along so well. He’s just a very easygoing guy. He’s basically the polar opposite of Stassi, which I think that’s what she needs. It’s kind of an opposites attract situation there. … Finally she’s got a good guy, she’s got a great guy and they both really love each other.” E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  Stassi, for her part, confirmed Beau was The One during a January 2019 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “Everything’s in the cards and I don’t even care about the order,” she replied to a fan who asked about marriage and babies. “I don’t know when the moment was. I can’t even remember when the moment was. There was something that just, like, switched.” Jeff Kravitz/2019 iHeartMedia  The New York Times best-selling author dedicated her first book, Next Level Basic, to Beau “for encouraging me to own my basic bitch every single day." Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Neon Carnival  Stassi and Beau’s relationship hit a few rough patches during season 7 of Vanderpump Rules due to her drunken meltdowns. During the reunion, which aired in May 2019, Stassi admitted that she was mixing Adderall, a prescription drug used to treat ADHD, with alcohol while filming the season. “I want to figure out what it is that’s making me like this. And I hurt my friends, I hurt him, I hurt myself,” she explained. “And that was a moment where I was like — and I didn’t want to, like, full-on come out and say this, but I’m not gonna take Adderall again. Like, I’m not gonna do that. … I’ve stopped taking it.” Nicole Weingart/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images  "We all finally got it right. #JaxGotItWright," Stassi captioned a photo of the pair at Jax and Brittany's joint Bachelor party in Miami in June 2019. Courtesy Beau Clark/Instagram  Beau popped the question at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on July 31, 2019. “OMG. I feel like Meghan Markle. 💍,” Stassi captioned a photo from the proposal via Instagram. The couple celebrated the milestone at Lisa Vanderpump’s home that evening. Courtesy of Lala Kent/Instagram  Stassi revealed at BravoCon in November 2019 that the twosome were set to wed in Rome in October 2020. “The No. 1 thing that we know for sure about our wedding is we don’t want to sweat,” she said at their panel. “Beau and I agreed on, right when we got engaged, that we don’t want to sweat at our wedding. We are not going to sweat, no one at my wedding is going to sweat. … It’s going to be crisp, fall wedding!” Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  While Stassi and Beau’s wedding plans were well underway, they were forced to reevaluate in March 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. “So planning a wedding that may be nonexistent is fun,” the Bravo star tweeted at the time. “Def recommend.” Courtesy of Stassi Schroeder/Instagram  As the twosome geared up to watch their romantic proposal on Vanderpump Rules, which aired months after Beau got down on one knee, they were also faced with criticism. On the April 21, 2020, episode of the show, fans saw the couple argue over Kristen the night before he popped the question. “You can go home to Kristen or you can go home to me,” she screamed on the episode. “I feel so embarrassed and so weird and I can’t believe you’re doing this to me right now. I am upset and you refuse to look at me! I am your f–king person, am I not? Am I not? Beau, am I not?” After the episode aired, Beau took to Twitter, writing, “OK I’m drunk. I’m annoyed. You don’t know me. I’m happy in my relationship! I can psychoanalyze myself without your DM’s or comments. I still have my balls ass wads! (I love that word – ass wads).” Shutterstock (2)  After news broke that Stassi was fired from Bravo — and lost her podcast and PR agency — a source told Us that she was leaning on Beau. “Beau has been being her rock throughout all of this and she’s been grateful to have his support,” the insider told Us. “Professionally speaking, Vanderpump Rules and her podcast were her main priorities and she loved working on both.” A second insider noted at the time that she was “surprised and upset” by the network’s decision. “Stassi was not expecting to be fired. She lost a lot of money from losing sponsorships and paid opportunities,” the second source said. The insider also noted, however, that she and Beau had saved a lot of money in recent years. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Us exclusively revealed that Stassi and Beau are expecting their first child together just four days after the Vanderpump Rules star was fired from the Bravo series. Shutterstock  Stassi confirmed in June 2020 that the couple are having a baby girl. “I was raised by great women, and the lessons I learned from them I’ll FW to my daughter and then some!” Beau added at the time via Instagram. “She will be great, powerful, humble, kind, loving, compassionate, and a dash from Kesha… “She’ll be a motherf*cking WOMAN!!! #thankful.” Courtesy Stassi Schroeder/Instagram  The pair quietly exchanged vows in September 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic forced them to postpone their nuptials. Stassi shared footage from their would-be wedding day on October 7, 2020. Courtesy of Stassi Schroeder/Instagram  Stassi shared details about her daughter’s health in October 2020. “My other favorite part of her nursery,” she captioned a picture of a framed heart spilling over. “After I bought this, we discovered she has a hole in her heart, and it was the worst week of our lives waiting to find out just how serious it was. After a week of actual hell on earth, the doctors said it’s incredibly small and should heal on its own.” Courtesy of Stassi Schroeder/Instagram  The couple announced the birth of their daughter, Hartford Charlie Rose Clark. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Beau revealed in an Instagram Story that the duo's second wedding would be taking place in three weeks. "Can't wait to marry this woman (again) in 3 weeks," he wrote alongside a photo of Stassi having her highlights done. Earlier in the month, the Off With Her Head author confirmed that the pair planned to have their second wedding ceremony in Europe as originally planned. Courtesy of Beau Clark/Instagram |
| Beau Clark Reveals His, Stassi Schroeder's 2nd Wedding Date: 'Can't Wait' Posted: 25 Apr 2022 10:16 AM PDT Prepping for the big day. Stassi Schroeder and her husband, Beau Clark, are getting married for the second time — and the ceremony is coming up soon. The commercial casting director, 42, revealed the news in an Instagram Story post on Friday, April 22. “Can’t wait to marry this woman (again) in 3 weeks,” the podcast cohost wrote alongside a photo of the Vanderpump Rules alum, 33, having her highlights done. The Next Level Basic author and Clark originally planned to tie the knot in Rome, Italy, in October 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic forced them to rethink that plan. The duo eventually decided to wed in a casual backyard ceremony in September 2020. “Today would've been our wedding day,” Schroeder wrote via Instagram one month later, sharing footage from the intimate event. “We went and did it anyway.” In June 2020, Us Weekly broke the news that the former Bravo personality was expecting her first child with Clark nearly one year after he popped the question. The pair welcomed daughter Hartford, now 15 months, in January 2021. Earlier this month, Schroeder confirmed that the second wedding will be in Europe. “Decided to put on this iconic KUWTK wedding episode to get inspired for our upcoming European nuptials,” she wrote in an Instagram Story at the time. The post included a screenshot of the season 9 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians that documented Kim Kardashian‘s wedding to Kanye West.  Though their wedding delay wasn’t ideal, Schroeder and Clark have weathered plenty of ups and downs since they started dating in February 2018. Shortly before the Off With Her Head author confirmed that she was expecting a baby girl, she was fired from Vanderpump Rules after Faith Stowers revealed that Schroeder and Kristen Doute falsely reported her to the police for a crime she didn’t commit. "Beau has been her rock throughout all of this and she's been grateful to have his support," an insider told Us in June 2020. "Professionally speaking, Vanderpump Rules and her podcast were her main priorities and she loved working on both." Bravo also fired Doute, 39, at the time, as well as Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni. Schroeder, for her part, was dropped by her PR agency, and her podcast, “Straight Up With Stassi,” was canceled and removed from all streaming platforms. "Stassi was not expecting to be fired,” a second source told Us at the time. “She lost a lot of money from losing sponsorships and paid opportunities.” After Stowers, 33, went public with her claims, Schroeder issued a public apology to the former SURver. "Racially insensitive comments from my past have resurfaced," she wrote via Instagram in June 2020. "I am grateful for the people in my life that continue to check me and push me to evolve into a more educated person. … What I did to Faith was wrong. I apologize and I do not expect forgiveness." |
| Sharon Osbourne Slams 'Hypocrites' Who Gave Will Smith Standing Ovation Posted: 25 Apr 2022 10:14 AM PDT The slap heard 'round the world. Will Smith stunned the star-studded audience — and everyone watching at home — when he took to the stage and smacked Chris Rock across the face after the comedian made a "joke" about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday, March 27. "Jada, I love you," the comedian said from the stage, quipping, "G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to see it," referring to the actress' buzzed head, as G.I. Jane star Demi Moore wore a similar style. (Pinkett Smith, 50, has often been open about losing her hair due to alopecia.) As the camera cut to the Smiths, the King Richard star, 53 — who later won the Oscar for best actor — seemed to smile at Rock's joke, while Pinkett Smith intensely rolled her eyes. Though it initially seemed that Smith was OK with the quip, he quickly walked onstage and slapped the Longest Yard actor, 57, across the face. Once he returned to his seat, he yelled, "Keep my wife's name out of your f–king mouth.” "Wow. Will Smith just smacked the s–t outta me," Rock said to the audience before returning to handing out the award for best documentary. For his part, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum later referenced — and apologized for — the altercation in his speech when accepting his Oscar for King Richard.  "Oh, man. Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family," Smith said, relating his behavior to that of Serena and Venus Williams' father, the role he played in the film. "I'm being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people. I know to do what we do, you got to be able to take abuse. You got to be able to have people talk crazy about you. In this business you got to be able to have people disrespecting you. And you got to smile, you got to pretend like that's OK." The 7 Pounds actor also apologized to several people for his behavior — though not explicitly to Rock. "I want to apologize to the academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees," he added. "Art imitates life: I look like the crazy father. Just like they said about Richard Williams. But love will make you do crazy things." He later apologized directly to the presenter the following day in a lengthy statement. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris,” Smith wrote via Instagram on March 28. “I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.” Stars who were both in attendance and watching at home had a lot to say about the drama — from Rock's "joke" to Smith's slap. Scroll below to see how celebrities reacted to the incident:  The former Talk cohost shared her thoughts on the slap in an April interview with the The Sunday Times. “When he wins [the Best Actor award], everybody stands up. It’s, like, you’re such hypocrites," she said. "You’re going to go home and say how disgraceful his behavior was, but you stand up and give him a standing ovation. You know, it’s like I’ve always said, in this industry, if people could make a buck off you … if Hitler were alive today, they would give him a TV show.” David Buchan/Shutterstock  "Both Will Smith and Chris Rock are dear, dear friends of mine," the Brooklyn Nine-Nine alum told The Hollywood Reporter in an April 22 interview. "I love them both as brothers, but there was a time in my life [where] I was Will Smith at that moment and let me tell you, I’ve done worse than Will — way overkill, just … the punishment did not fit the crime." He continued, praising Rock for his composure, "But the true definition of toughness was what Chris did in taking a punch and then holding everything together and then showing tremendous endurance and resilience in the middle of obstacles. … I’m very thankful to Chris, but also I understand Will. I’m not [one] to demonize Will at all because I was there.” Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  Three weeks after the former NBA player wrote an op-ed about the altercation between Smith and Rock, Abdul-Jabbar shared his concern for Pinkett Smith and her feelings. "I just felt that Will's wife really should have been given some consideration as to, you know, how she felt about it and what she wanted to do about it," he told Entertainment Tonight about the Matrix star's reaction to Rock's joke. "I mean [people] just ignored her altogether and I didn't think that made much sense. You know, she's the one that would've been offended if it was offensive. It wasn't like somebody, like, riding her. ... You never know what people are thinking. That's how I see it." AFF-USA/Shutterstock  "I think the whole thing is so unfortunate," the journalist told Entertainment Tonight while attending the 2022 CMT Music Awards in April. "I think there have to be consequences to your actions. I have no idea what's right [or] what's wrong, I don't. But the whole thing makes me so sad, because I like them both." King said that she's "pulling" for Rock, adding, "I just want him to be fine. And it seems Will is very regretful and very remorseful, and that's an important first step." John Amis/AP/Shutterstock  "I've worked with him, he is not that guy," the Bad Boys director told Yahoo Entertainment of Smith, confessing that he thought the slap was a bit at first. "I've never seen him lose his cool like that. I thought it was set up 'cause I saw the smirk, and I've been on set when Will screws with people, when he's joking with people." Bay said that Smith's reaction was "wrong," but also noted that there are bigger issues in the world that deserve attention. "But that's all people are talking about," he added. "And I don’t really care. Hollywood gets really self-absorbed. There are babies getting blown up in Ukraine right now. We should be talking about that." Scott Garfitt/Shutterstock  The West Side Story actress was asked about the Oscars drama on the red carpet at the 2022 Grammys, telling Extra, "I feel like it's none of my business." Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  The April 1 episode of HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher addressed the host's feelings about the slap. “To Will Smith: stay strong and I got your back," Maher said. “April Fools. You’re a d--k.” Maher then said he had trouble feeling sorry for Pinkett Smith. "Comparing a woman to Demi Moore looking her hottest is not exactly the worst insult I've ever heard. I mean, Alopecia is not leukemia,” he added. Casey Curry/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I’m going to say this as a comic, I am afraid now to get on a stage,” Underwood said on The Talk in April 2022. “Because in my third show, when everyone’s been drinking. If you don’t like my joke, do you now believe that you can get up and slap me?” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Dropout star threw shade at both Smith and the Academy on Wednesday, March 30, when she posted a photo of the actor dancing with his award at the Vanity Fair Oscar party. "Also pretty certain the Academy didn't tell him to f--k off before his win," Seyfried claimed via her Instagram Story. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Radcliffe declined to weigh in on the situation during his Thursday, March 31, appearance on Good Morning Britain. "I’m just so already dramatically bored of hearing people’s opinions about it that I just don’t want to be another opinion adding to it," the Harry Potter star explained. He did, however, sympathize with everyone in the audience that night who witnessed the uncomfortable moment, adding, "When you’re going on stuff as a kid you’re never quite sure if the joke’s with you or you’re the butt of the joke. So you sort of have a mode of just being like, ‘I’ll just keep smiling and laughing and maybe it’ll end soon.'” Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock  The Summer of Soul producer — who took home the Best Documentary Feature trophy alongside Questlove — slammed both Smith and Rock for overshadowing the exciting moment in a series of since-deleted tweets on Thursday. When the film was announced as the winner, the comedian said the award would go to "Questlove and four white guys," when in fact it went to the Roots frontman, Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein, only the latter two of whom are white. "The reason that makes me SO SO VERY ANGRY is because I was so proud to be one of a handful of South Asians to have ever won an Oscar in the history of the award," Patel wrote via Twitter, adding that he was also the third South Asian artist to win that night. "That's never happened before! And it's meaningful! It's history!" Though he acknowledged that Rock was in a stressful situation when he made the quip, Patel still shared his frustration with the entire incident, noting, "I'm angry. Angry at Will Smith. Angry at Chris Rock. Angry for me. Angry for Ahmir. Angry for my fellow filmmakers." Kristina Bumphrey/Shutterstock  “When Will Smith stormed onto the Oscar stage to strike Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife’s short hair, he did a lot more damage than just to Rock’s face,” the NBA legend wrote via a Substack essay on Monday, March 28. “With a single petulant blow, he advocated violence, diminished women, insulted the entertainment industry, and perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community.” He continued: “I don’t want to see [Smith] punished or ostracized because of this one, albeit a big one, mistake. I just want this to be a cautionary tale for others not to romanticize or glorify bad behavior. And I want Smith to be the man who really protects others — by admitting the harm he’s done to others.” Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  “He loves his wife. I do not condone violence against anyone,” the former Los Angeles Lakers athlete captioned a Tuesday, March 29, Instagram snap. “@willsmith loves @jadapinkettsmith. I was told love covers a multitude of sins.♥️… Had I protected my wife [ex Khloé Kardashian] versus mentally, emotionally and spiritually hurting her, I may still be married.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  “You have a presenter that’s working for you at The Academy. … They are working for you. They touch somebody, they punch somebody, they slap somebody. You have the person removed,” the Real Housewives of New York City alum said on a Tuesday, March 29, episode of her “Just B” podcast. “You give them their award separately. It’s not like, ‘Oh, hey, I know you just smacked somebody presenting, but now we’re going to give you an award.’” Frankel continued: “It’s awkward at best. I did not see the whole show. But from what I understand, that’s what happened. I can’t overstate the fact that you just can’t touch another person. It’s a bad example for your kids. It’s a bad example for America.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock  "Here's a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now," the Batman star captioned a red carpet photo via Instagram on Tuesday, March 29. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The Home Improvement alum tweeted, "It's not ok to come up on stage and hit a dude cause you don't like the humor. It's not ok at a Comedy Club, concert hall or hosting some cheeseball award show. Chris Rock is a stand up comedian and a standup guy who carried on. I think I would have run." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "I am not reading much about how, or even if, the producers attended to Chris," the 30 Rock alum tweeted, later sharing a screenshot of the post via his Instagram account. "But I love you, @chrisrock. And I'm sorry the Oscars turned into the Jerry Springer show." John Salangsang/Shutterstock  The Star Wars actor tweeted a photo of the smackdown, writing, "Stand-up comics are very adept at handling hecklers. Violent physical assault... not so much. #UgliestOscarMoment_Ever." Todd Williamson/January Images/Shutterstock  The Queen & Slim star was "still processing" the heated moment after the ceremony, tweeting, "I have second hand embarrassment for all involved." Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  "America may be divided, but it was kind of nice for all of us to come together and say, 'holy crap' at the same time," the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host quipped during his monologue one day after the awards show. "Of course, I have to address the big moment that everyone's talking about, and that is Questlove winning the Oscar for best documentary!" Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock  The U.K. native told Late Late Show With James Corden viewers that the "whole incident threw me off in a huge way" while discussing the ceremony on his show. "Also completely ruined my chances in the Oscar pool. I had Dame Judi Dench smacking Woody Harrelson," he teased, going on to praise Rock for "keeping the show moving." Magnus Sundholm/Shutterstock  "Let me say something as an objective observer: It's never OK to punch a comedian," the writer said on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. "Will Smith was offended by the joke and wanted to stand up for his wife. Fine. Challenge Chris to a duel or, if you really want to hurt a comedian, don't laugh. That hurts way more than a punch, I promise you." Omar Vega/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock  The former Saturday Night Live cast member joked that "the last thing" he'd expect at the Academy Awards "was a display of narcissism," adding, "The 94th Academy Awards were held last night and featured the first live performance of 'We Don't Talk About Bruno,' from the Disney musical Encanto, followed by an unbelievable live performance of 'We Don't Talk About Jada.'" John Salangsang/Shutterstock  “I just sat down ’cause I was like, ‘I gotta put that drink down,'” the tennis star — whose father, Richard Williams, was depicted by Smith in King Richard — said via a since-deleted Instagram Story. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  “I think Will was immature, I think he was childish and he was violent,” Sunny Hostin said on the show. Whoopi Goldberg, an Academy governor weighed in on the idea of the Academy taking away his Oscar. “There will be consequences I’m sure, but I don’t think that’s what they’re going to do, particularly because Chris said ‘Listen, I’m not pressing any charges,’” she said. Ana Navarro didn't mince words. "Hitting somebody is a crime, a crime of assault. While she called Rock's quip “a lame joke, a joke in very poor taste,” she believes the slap and the remark were “not equivalent.” Joy Behar discussed the impact on comedians. “They want us [comedians] to be edgy, to go out there and say what everyone’s thinking … and then they get mad.” Shutterstock (2)  “There is only so much one can take… sometimes you have to slap back,” the actress, who portrayed Aunt Viv on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, tweeted. “Celebrate the win… nothing else matters. Both actions were incorrect but Chris didn’t need to go there.” Marion Curtis/StarPix for HBOmax/Shutterstock  The entrepreneur attempted to play peacemaker after the incident when presenting The Godfather tribute on stage. “OK, Will and Chris, we’re going to solve that like family at the Gold Party, OK?" the rapper said. "But right now we are moving on with love. Everybody make some noise!” Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Cameras caught N'yongo looking visibly shocked as Smith yelled at Rock to keep "my wife's name out your f—king mouth. YouTube  "And That’s How We Do It," Will and Jada's son tweeted in response. Courtesy of Jaden Smith/Twitter  When asked how the altercation compared to Bachelor Nation drama, the "Viall Files" podcast host told Us that the Oscars moment was "way more dramatic" than the reality dating show. "He walked up on stage and slapped him," Viall said at the 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday. "I think most people just wondered if it was like a bit or a joke, if it was fake. I think pretty quickly we realized it was serious." The ABC personality noted that the situation was "unfortunate" on several levels. "Chris Rock is there to be a comedian. He tells jokes, obviously, you know, there's always going to be some at the expense of people. ... Everyone has a right to feel though how they feel, and we have our hurt feelings, but how we handle our hurt feelings matters," Viall told Us. "I don't know if Will handled it the best. But his performance [in King Richard] was amazing. Congrats to him for winning the Oscar, certainly well-deserved in his performance. It just — I feel like it took away from his moment. I feel like more people are going to be talking about that than his award. And that's unfortunate for everyone." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I love Chris Rock. I don’t think he would’ve made that joke had he known what Jada recently shared- but between him & the whole team @ the #Oscars you mean to tell me not ONE of y’all heard this woman just share this heartbreaking story? #ComeOnSon," the rapper wrote on Twitter. " .... You just got to witness in real time what happens in a man’s soul when he looks over to the woman he loves & sees her holding back tears from a “little joke” at her expense. This is what any & every real man feels in that instant. while y’all seeing the joke he’s seeing her pain." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “Will Smith said ‘Not Today,'" the Good Place alum shared via Twitter, alongside a Malcolm X quote. "A man big enough to absolutely floor him, slapped him softly enough that Chris barely moved, because he made fun of his wife’s alopecia on a world stage. Don’t say #protectBlackwomen for two years and then only condemn Will here. Come on…". Rob Latour/Shutterstock  "At your highest moment …be careful that's when the devil tries to come for you," the "WAP" rapper wrote on Twitter, echoing Denzel Washington's own comments to Smith. MediaPunch/Shutterstock  "So upsetting - on every level - bravo to Chris Rock - for not eviscerating will smith - which he could do any day of the week - he walked away - bravo from a sad display of toxic masculinity from a narcissistic madman," tweeted the actress, using the hashtags, "#Oscars2022" and "#chrisROCK." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  “I’ve been getting out of that Spider-Man costume. Did I miss anything?” the Life and Beth star joked after Will's win. “There’s, like, a different vibe in here.” Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  “Let me tell you something, it’s a very bad practice to walk up on stage and physically assault a comedian,” the comedian tweeted. “Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith in comedy clubs and theaters.” Annie Lesser/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  "We should never get to a place where we sit and watch a movie star hit someone on global television then, moments later, get a standing ovation while talking about love. #WillSmith #Oscars," the journalist tweeted. Broadimage/Shutterstock  “This was loud!!! Like that slap on that other channel,” the NBA icon tweeted Sunday night when the Stanford women's basketball team beat Texas. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do,” the "Strip That Down" singer told Good Morning Britain while noting, “I also felt like there were three losers in one fight.” He added, “It’s a very sad thing but there was a powerful moment for me, to sit and watch one of the world’s best emoters speak from the heart and I would rather take away the beauty from the situation than take the pain … but I had to leave my chair I’ll be honest with you, it cut me really deep.” David Fisher/Shutterstock  “This is a sign of great mental illness when you can’t control your impulse," the shock jock said of Smith, seemingly coming to Rock's defense: "Not only that, it was hardly an insulting joke. It was not even a good joke. The joke, quite frankly, was beneath Chris Rock. It was a throwaway." Scott Roth/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I mean the hit was definitely less Philly and more Bel Air," the Hunter Hunter star joked via Twitter. NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  The Hamilton star weighed in on the incident at the Vanity Fair afterparty, noting, "This business can sometimes feel like walking around with your skin ripped off, you know? It's a very vulnerable thing. And so I think we saw two artists with their hearts open. It's a vulnerable moment, sometimes it's messy but it's always beautiful when it's the truth." Evan Agostini/AP/Shutterstock  "I know the big story is the slap, but congratulations to @amyschumer @iamwandasykes & Regina Hall who were very funny," the comedian, who previously hosted the Oscars in 2017 and 2018, tweeted on Sunday. "I hope that isn't overshadowed by the unpleasantness #Oscars." Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock  "A GI Jane joke???" Spade tweeted of his Grown Ups costar's quip. David Fisher/Shutterstock  The Black Monday star wrote via Twitter, "Hopefully some eye witnesses will step forward," as the LAPD noted in a statement that they didn't "have any details about the incident." Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  “Wtaf????? That wasn’t scripted?????” asked the Daily Show host via Twitter, repeating, “Wtaf????? That wasn’t scripted?????” Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  "I think Chris was messy. As a woman who had a husband, I wish my husband would have stood up for me the way Will stood up for Jada,” the Girls’ Trip star told the Los Angeles Times. “That’s what every woman wants, right? She was hurt. And he protected his wife. And that’s what a man is supposed to do." Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  The director tweeted multiple times about the moment and strongly condemned the violence. “Alert - @amyschumer do not go to the @VanityFair party. Will Smith wants to talk to you about the monologue. Chris— I think you should take him for all his King Richard, I mean, Hitch money. #Oscars.” He later referenced Questlove, writing, “@questlove who deserved his moment without that toxic nonsense before him. I’m glad Chris is ok. Will learned nothing training for Ali. Will Smith’s punches are as soft as his raps. #Oscars.” David Buchan/Shutterstock  “Just saw the Will Smith slap. Anyone have a late night show I can borrow just for tomorrow?” the former late-night host joked via Twitter. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “I’m getting under my couch,” the Billy on the Street host tweeted in response to the surprising moment. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock  “WENT OUT OF RM & MISSED REASON FOR WILL’S PUNCH..JUST SAW IT, BUT STILL NOT SURE WHY,” Cher, always one to tweet her mind, wrote. Rob Latour/Shutterstock  “Violence isn’t ok. Assault is never the answer,” the One Tree Hill alum shared on Twitter. “Also? This is the 2nd time that Chris has made fun of Jada on the #Oscars stage, & tonight he went after her alopecia. Punching down at someone’s auto-immune disease is wrong. Doing so on purpose is cruel. They both need a breather.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  “There is NEVER a justification for VIOLENCE! Never, ever, ever!!” the Shameless star tweeted. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  "Will smith just fully sent it and punched Chris rock in the face on the Oscar’s,” Alex Pall and Drew Taggart tweeted from The Chainsmokers’ account. Casey Flanigan/imageSPACE/Shutterstock  "Hahaha thank you Japanese television," the Olympic medalist tweeted, enjoying the fact that the incident — with both actors' remarks — aired in full. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The singer-songwriter appeared to side with Rock, tweeting, "I like Oscar winners who don’t slap comedians across the face over a joke." Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup/Shutterstock |
| Date Night! Kim Kardashian Supports Pete Davidson at Washington D.C. Event Posted: 25 Apr 2022 09:46 AM PDT Out on the town. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson enjoyed a date night in Washington D.C., where the comedian took part in an event honoring Jon Stewart. The former Daily Show host, 59, was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, April 24, and Davidson, 28, took the stage to thank Stewart for his work advocating for veterans and 9/11 first responders. The Saturday Night Live star’s father was a New York City firefighter who died in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.  “If my dad were here, I know he’d be happy that you’re looking out for him and his friends after all these years,” Davidson said in his speech, per The New York Times. The Skims founder, 41, was spotted sitting alongside the comedian at the event, which was also attended by Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Kimmel as well as former Daily Show correspondents Steve Carell, Olivia Munn and Ed Helms. Kardashian, who began dating Davidson after making her SNL hosting debut in October 2021, recently revealed that she’s been enjoying keeping her new romance out of the spotlight. “I do think that I am holding a little bit more close to my heart on certain aspects of my relationship with Pete,” the Selfish author explained during an appearance on Hoda Kotb‘s “Making Space” podcast earlier this month. "It feels good just to know that, like, we have this connection, and we have our little bubble of a relationship world that we live in that, like, not a lot of people know about." She continued: "We were driving in the car yesterday and I just, like, looked at him and I was like, 'Thank you.’ And he was like, 'What?' And I was like, 'For running errands with me, like, this is so much fun just to go to a doctor's appointment or go to the dentist and just, like, run errands. I'm having so much fun.’" While the pair have been frequently spotted out on dinner dates in Davidson’s hometown of Staten Island, the KKW Beauty founder has gushed about how much she enjoys their “super low-key” outings. "Staten Island is an amazing place,” Kardashian said during an April 15 appearance on Live With Kelly and Ryan. “We take ferry rides everywhere. It's always been super low-key every time we go to Staten Island.” The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum added: “I feel like that is the fun part of it. We can just chill and be low-key, ride around and see all the fun hometown stuff and sneak in and out of places. Staten Island has surprisingly been so low-key for us.” |
| Watch Prince William, Kate Dodge Question About Queen Needing Protection Posted: 25 Apr 2022 09:26 AM PDT Brushing it off? Prince William and Duchess Kate were asked about Prince Harry‘s recent comment about Queen Elizabeth II‘s inner circle — but the couple seemingly didn’t give it a second thought. The Duke, 39, and Duchess of Cambridge, 40, dodged a question from a reporter while leaving the headquarters of the Disaster Emergency Committee in London shortly after Harry, 37, sat down for an interview with Today‘s Hoda Kotb. William and Kate silently made their way to their car as a reporter shouted, “Sir, does the queen need protecting?” The awkward interaction followed the Duke of Sussex’s candid conversation at the 2022 Invictus Games, which took place in the Netherlands. While attending the sporting event, Harry opened up about how his life has changed two years after leaving his senior royal role — and spoke about his recent visit to see the queen, 96, with wife Meghan Markle. “Being with her, it was great. It was just so nice to see her,” the former military pilot gushed about his grandmother during the Wednesday, April 20, broadcast. “She’s on great form. … I’m just making sure that she’s, you know, protected and got the right people around her.” Harry noted that his relationship with the monarch is “really special,” adding, “We talk about things that she can’t talk about with anybody else.”
Us Weekly confirmed earlier this month that Harry and Meghan, 40, stopped by Windsor Castle on their way to The Hague. The private meeting marked the first time the Suits alum has returned to the U.K. since her final engagement with her husband as working royals in March 2020. Harry, for his part, briefly stayed in his native country for the late Prince Philip‘s funeral in April 2021 and for the unveiling of a statue honoring Princess Diana several months later. When asked whether he missed his family in England since relocating to California with Meghan, Harry gave a cryptic response. “Especially over the last two years, for most people, have they not missed their family?” he told Kotb, adding that he feels more at home on the West Coast. “We’ve been welcomed with open arms and have such a great community in Santa Barbara, [California].” The Archewell cofounder seemingly avoided discussing his tension with William and Prince Charles, with whom he hasn’t seen eye to eye over the past few years. Following Harry’s quick trip to London, a source exclusively revealed that the brothers didn’t reunite at the palace. “It was purely coincidental,” the insider told Us, explaining that William was on a ski trip when Harry was in town. “Harry is coming back to visit soon and hopes to see William in person. They are trying to figure things out. … Harry and Meghan had a wonderful time seeing the queen again. It was one of the biggest highlights of their year so far.” When it comes to his relationship with Charles, 73, their dynamic has slightly improved — and the future king may even be willing to work with the Sussexes again someday. “We’ve already heard Charles say he wants to streamline the royal family, [to] modernize it,” royal author Tom Quinn recently told Us. “I think Meghan and Harry are hoping … Charles will be open to [them being] part-time royals, which is what they wanted from the start.” |
| A Guide to Everyone Who Attended Gigi Hadid’s Star-Studded Birthday Party Posted: 25 Apr 2022 08:42 AM PDT Celebrating 27 in style! Gigi Hadid's birthday bash with Bella Hadid, Blake Lively, Emily Ratajkowski, Antoni Porowski and more made waves all weekend. The model and her A-list friends and family partied at Zero Bond in New York City on Saturday, April 23. Bella, for her part, arrived at the party with boyfriend Marc Kalman. Hours earlier, she paid tribute to her big sister via Instagram. "Happy Birthday to my big sister @gigihadid thank you for being born so that I could be born that was very sweet of u," the 25-year-old model quipped on the app. "Thank you for being the best sister, mom, daughter, human bean ever. You teach me something new everyday and sometimes I just smile because I feel so lucky to be your baby sister. Bella concluded her message with a joke, writing, "I'm sitting next to you right now so don't make it weird when you read this." Their mother, Yolanda Hadid, was also at the get-together with boyfriend Joseph Jingoli, while Gigi's brother, Anwar Hadid, and her father, Mohamed Hadid, arrived solo. Gigi's on-again, off-again boyfriend, Zayn Malik, did not appear to be in attendance. The former couple, who share daughter Khai, 19 months, split in October 2021 amid allegations of an altercation between the former One Direction member and Yolanda. "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 via Instagram. "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." The "Pillow Talk" crooner "adamantly" denied "striking Yolanda Hadid" in a follow-up statement, while Gigi's rep told Us Weekly that she "is solely focused on the best for Khai." Malik, who pleaded no contest to four criminal offenses of harassment, was placed on a 360-day probation, which included a fine, anger management classes, a domestic violence program and an order to have no contact with Yolanda. While the family has stayed mum on the drama in the following months, Malik returned to Instagram in April after not posting for weeks. He shared a snap of his longer facial hair in the early hours of Sunday, April 24. Scroll through for photos from the birthday festivities and a breakdown of how Gigi knows her A-list guests:  The Gossip Girl alum, who rocked a hot pink mini dress and red accessories on Saturday, has known Gigi since 2014, but the twosome seemingly became close friends in 2016 after attending mutual pal Taylor Swift’s 4th of July weekend festivities. RCF / MEGA  The models have been tight since at least 2018. “hbd angel mama,” Ratajkowski captioned a video from Saturday night via Instagram Stories. RCF / MEGA  The model-turned-photographer is older than Gigi but revealed the twosome bonded right away at a Gianni Versace tribute show in September 2017. “I remember I was the first one to get off stage and Gigi Hadid was standing there and I fell into her arms and she gave me a huge hug and had tears in her eyes and since then we became friends,” Christensen told in AList in 2018. Gigi has also spent a lot of time with Hunt and Swift over the years, including on the set of the singer’s 2015 “Bad Blood” music video and a 2019 Friendsgiving celebration. RCF / MEGA  Gigi’s sister confirmed her romance with Kalman in July 2021. RCF / MEGA  Anwar seemingly attended the party solo after calling it quits from Dua Lipa in December 2021. J Mayer/Shutterstock  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum has been with Jingoli since 2019. J Mayer/Shutterstock  Yolanda and Mohammad split in 2000 after welcoming their three kids. “Guess what day is today,” he wrote on Gigi’s birthday via Instagram. “It’s the princess of Nazareth was born Self made hardworking smart and loves respect all people from all Religious walks of life she put a smile on everyone and she comes out the door greatest mother Daughter and sisters and brother is going to see has a heart of gold passion and drive without a break she is after all A Hadid.” RCF / MEGA |
| Kelly Rizzo Remembers Rainy Days With Late Husband Bob Saget: 'Our Fave' Posted: 25 Apr 2022 08:13 AM PDT A journey of healing. Kelly Rizzo has been open about the mourning process following the death of her husband, comedian Bob Saget. “My whole heart. Bob was my absolute everything,” the Eat Travel Rock founder said in a statement to Us Weekly in January 2022. “I am so completely shattered and in disbelief. I am so deeply touched by the outpouring of love and tribute from our friends, family, his fans and his peers.” Saget was pronounced dead at the age of 65 after being found unresponsive in his Florida hotel room on January 9. He was laid to rest one week later in an emotional service attended by his loved ones and Full House costars. “He put it all out there. He told everyone that he loved, and I mean, quite frankly anyone he met — even spend any time with at all — he told them he loved them endlessly, and tirelessly, and that was his entire message," Rizzo told the Today show in January 2022, in her first interview following the Raising Dad star’s death. “If you knew Bob, and he loved you, you knew it. There was never ever a doubt in your mind.” She continued: “I mean, even at his memorial, there were a lot of people there and every single person was pretty much like, 'Oh, I talked to Bob last week.' I'm like, 'How did he have the time to talk to everybody and tell everybody that he loved them? All the time.' It was just amazing.” Saget’s friends and family have included his fans in the mourning process, frequently thanking them for their love and support. “In the weeks since Bob's passing, we have been overwhelmed with the incredible outpouring of love from Bob's fans, which has been a great comfort to us and for which we are eternally grateful,” the Saget family told Us in a statement on February 9 while revealing his cause of death. The statement continued: “As we continue to mourn together, we ask everyone to remember the love and laughter that Bob brought to this world, and the lessons he taught us all: to be kind to everyone, to let the people you love know you love them, and to face difficult times with hugs and laughter.” Rizzo has also reflected on the ways that being open with her grief has helped her through such a difficult time. “I have been incredibly grateful and appreciative of all of you for the love and support,” the blogger said in a video on her Instagram Story in March 2022. So many people have shared their stories with me of the loss that you've been through, and you've poured out your heart, and it's just really kind that you've tried to help me by sharing your stories.” Keep scrolling to see everything Rizzo has said about coping with loss:  "My whole heart. Bob was my absolute everything," Rizzo said in a statement to Us the day after Saget's death. "I am so completely shattered and in disbelief. I am so deeply touched by the outpouring of love and tribute from our friends, family, his fans and his peers." Courtesy of Kelly Rizzo/Instagram  "After much reflection this week, I’m trying, really trying, to not think I was robbed of time," she wrote via Instagram in January 2022. "But instead to think: How lucky was I that I got to be the one to be married to THE MOST INCREDIBLE MAN ON EARTH. I was the one who got to go on this crazy ride with him and be in his life these last 6 years." Courtesy of Kelly Rizzo/Instagram  "I have no regrets," she explained at the time. "We loved each other so damn much and told each other 500 times every day. Constantly. I know how much he loved me until the very last moment and he knew the same. I’m so grateful for that. Not everyone gets that." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  In her first interview following Saget's death, Rizzo reflected on the ways her late husband prioritized their relationship. “He loved to sleep in, but when he was away. … He would go to bed at 2 a.m. and then wake up at 4 a.m., so he could be on the 6 a.m. flight so he could come home and just so we could spend time together. We valued every single second that we had together." She continued: "I know that every second that we had together was just maximized to the fullest and we absolutely — there was nothing left unsaid, and nothing left on the table. So those are things that I’m just trying to hold onto.” Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Rizzo reflected on the impact Saget had on his fans and loved ones through the years with an emotional tribute on Instagram. "My incredible husband," she wrote in January 2022. "The world will never be the same." Mediapunch/Shutterstock  “So remember when I said you’ll never see me do standup??” the Chicago native wrote via Instagram, alongside photos taken of her on stage at a tribute event at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles nearly one month after his death. "Well I guess I got a couple jokes in but paying tribute to my legendary and incredible husband on stage at @thecomedystore where his career began over 40 years ago was the honor of my life. I know he would’ve gotten a huge kick out of me being up on stage there backed up by Jim Carrey, @chrisrock @therealjeffreyross @johnmayer and @johnstamos – I know it made him smile big." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Rizzo marked the one-month anniversary of the loss of her husband by reminiscing about the trips they used to take together. “One month without this incredible man. Bob truly lived life to its fullest," she wrote via Instagram in February 2022. "He had so many hardships over the years that he would always tell me ‘look, life is hard, we need to enjoy it as much as possible.’ And one of the best ways we did that together was sharing and exploring amazing food around the world." Gregg DeGuire/UPI/Shutterstock  "Seeing how much of an impact he had on all your lives is life-changing, and [it’s] just immeasurable how much it means to all of us, and especially how much I know it would mean to Bob," Rizzo said in a series of videos on Instagram in March 2022, where she thanked Saget's fans for their love and support. "I don’t think he had any idea that it was to this extent how much of a difference he truly made, and so that is what I am so grateful for, so thank you all for showing me that." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  In the same post, she opened up about dealing with grief while being a public figure. "This whole grief thing is something that I’ve learned recently. A lot of people don’t really understand, don’t really like to talk about it. It’s not a very fun topic, but it’s something that at one point or another, we all go through," Rizzo explained. "And even though I’m still very new to this world, I feel I’ve kinda had a crash course in it. Especially doing it very publicly, it adds a whole other level. It takes it to this different place that you understand things in a certain way." London Entertainment/Shutterstock  Rizzo shared an inspiring message for her followers on International Women's Day, uploading a photo taken in the great outdoors. "Happy International Women’s Day. Ladies, you got this," she wrote via Instagram in March 2022. "Even when the road is rocky, you can still find some sunshine and blue skies. Thank you again to everyone for all of the endless love and support and kind words. (PS. Never underestimate the power of a good hike and some Vitamin D)." Courtesy of Kelly Rizzo/Instagram  “2 whole months. I’ve experienced that now time means nothing and everything at the same time,” Rizzo wrote via Instagram in March 2022. “You count the weeks, and the months, they’re strange and surreal milestones. How can it be 2 months without you?? But also it feels like yesterday you were here- and it still also feels like you never left? I like to say it’s all a very weird new universe. Learning how to navigate it is quite the journey 💫.” Courtesy of Kelly Rizzo/Instagram  "I had the best rainy day friend," Rizzo wrote via her Instagram Story in April 2022 alongside a black-and-white photo of her late husband. "Rainy days were our fave bc [because] we would watch our 'programs' while cuddling on the couch all day." Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 25 Apr 2022 08:04 AM PDT Swept up in love! Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are a match made in dancing heaven. The couple met while on Broadway in 2009, but it wasn't until their paths crossed again on Dancing With the Stars that they began dating in 2012. Three years later, the Ukrainian dancer asked Murgatroyd to marry him while performing onstage in December 2015. "I never thought that we were going to be together," the New Zealand native exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2019. The Faith, Hope and Love actress noted that when she met Chmerkovskiy, dating "wasn't even a thought that crossed my mind." The couple did, however, make it down the aisle in July 2017, having a both a small ceremony at City Hall and a 300-guest celebration in New York the same month. "It was beautiful. He made me cry," Murgatroyd told Us of her husband's vows, noting she spoke about wanting to be with him "until we're old in a rocking chair together." Chmerkovskiy revealed that when the pair kissed during their big ceremony, "a giant rainbow came out [and] people lost their s–t!" Murgatroyd added: "I couldn't believe it when I turned around. It was amazing — perfect timing." The pair, who welcomed their first child, son Shai, in January 2017 ahead of the nuptials, have continued to evolve as a couple. "You become closer," the Murgatroyd told Us in March 2019. "From the delivery room, to bringing them home for the first time, to, like, sharing those special moments." Scroll down to relive the couple's biggest relationship moments through the years.  The dancers met while working on Broadway’s Burn the Floor, which premiered in July 2009. INFphoto.com  The New Zealand native joined Dancing With the Stars as a troupe dancer for season 12 of the series in 2011. She was upgraded to a pro the following season. Maksim, for his part, joined the show in 2009. Amanda Schwab/Starpix/Shutterstock  The couple began dating three years after they first met. Tony DiMaio/startraksphoto.com  The duo split in 2013 after dating for 10 months. INFphoto.com  The pair were spotted together in January 2015 with a source telling Us they had been “spending time together.” Four months later, a second source told Us that the couple were “fully back together.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  The Ukrainian dancer announced their engagement in December 2015. Chmerkovskiy popped the question at the end of a performance of Sway at the Olympia Theater in Miami. Mediapunch/Shutterstock  The couple welcomed their first child, son Shai, in January 2017. “This is, without a doubt, the best thing that has ever happened to us,” the pair said in a statement at the time. Courtesy of Peta Murgatroyd/Instagram  The professional dancers said “I do” at City Hall in New York City in July 2017. “This was one of the most exciting days of my life,” Chmerkovskiy wrote via Instagram the following year. “Everything felt very festive, I couldn’t take my eyes off my future wife the whole ride to the City Hall and it was is if New York City herself was marrying us.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  After quietly tying the knot at City Hall, the pair had a lavish ceremony at New York’s Oheka Castle in July 2017. “It was everything we ever dreamt of,” Chmerkovskiy told Us of their vows. “And the party of the year!” Murgatroyd added. Shutterstock  The pair kicked off their Maks, Val and Peta Live on Tour performances in March 2018, alongside Chmerkovskiy’s brother Val Chmerkovskiy. The tour included 49 cities and special guests. Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock  “I think you learn a lot about each other because you don’t really know what type of parent you’re going to be, and who you’re going to be parenting alongside, really, until you become a parent,” the All Things Fam and Glam blogger told Us in March 2019 about the couple’s relationship after becoming parents. “You become closer. From the delivery room, to bringing them home for the first time, to, like, sharing those special moments.” John Photography/Shutterstock  “When Peta said it was a boy, I had this elated reaction like, ‘Thank God.’ But immediately after that, I was like, ‘OK, now I’m ready for a girl.’ I just think it’s a special thing,” Maksim told Us in March 2020 of expanding their family. “[My mom is] dying [for a girl], but I am too.” Murgatroyd previously told Us that she would “love to have more kids.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  “I just saw that she genuinely was in love with this guy, and he’s not always easy to love,” Val told Us in March 2020 of when he knew his brother had found The One with Murgatroyd. “I just knew that if she’s capable of loving him like I do and like my parents, and beyond even more so, and is willing to vouch for this man — there’s a lot of things that go with love. Love is not just, ‘Oh, this is love.’ Love is about loyalty, camaraderie, a certain respect. You saw all of that in the way she looked at him, and it was like, ‘That’s a keeper.’” Maks recalled his brother telling him to lock it down early on in his relationship. “He’s like, ‘I hope you put a ring on it.’ It wasn’t a surprise,” Maks told Us. “It was a beautiful thing that happened.” Snorlax / MEGA  As the world descended into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Murgatroyd-Chmerkovskiy household hunkered down together for plenty of quality time. As the two-time DWTS champ shared via Instagram at the time, “I’m loving the extra family time that quarantine has brought us .” In June, she shared another photo collage of her husband and son, writing, “This is all that matters.” Courtesy of Peta Murgatroyd/Instagram  The couple celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. The Peta Jane Beauty founder shared a slideshow of wedding memories via Instagram, along with the caption: “It’s been over 7 years and I’m still head over heels for you @maksimc Happy Anniversary my love.” Her doting groom also shared his anniversary wishes for his spouse on Instagram. Chmerkovskiy shared a snapshot of the card he gave her. On it, he wrote, “1,096 amazing, incredible, dramatic, magical, spontaneous, loving, passionate, extraordinary, wild, fervent, beautiful, amorous days!” The dancer continued, “I am lucky to have you in my life is a gross understatement there isn’t an aspect of my life where I feel complete without you. I love you beyond comprehension and for as long as I live!” Courtesy of Maksim Chmerkovskiy/Instagram  At the beginning of the year, the Fuller House alum appeared as a mystery contestant on Fox’s The Masked Dancer as the Sloth character. While he wasn’t unmasked until the finale, several of his clues along the way mentioned his love for his family. Some of his clues included a family drawing on a chalkboard, a piece of pita bread and that he hoped his performance showed his “Baby Sloth” sees that he’s a “big softy.” During the seventh week of the season, "Sloth" revealed in a clue package, “I was lonely until I met the love of my life who taught me that love is magic.” Following the show’s finale, Murgatroyd gushed about her husband’s hard work via Instagram, writing, “I’ll start by saying I’m proud and overwhelmed with joy. Seeing you become the SLOTH was equally hysterical and intriguing, and truly a highlight of 2020 for me. … I hadn’t seen you that happy in months....every day after rehearsal you came home with so much positivity and light radiating from you. … It was a pleasure seeing your excitement my love....this is what your soul needed and my heart is bursting for you. You’re a STAR, a true entertainer and an absolute champion. I wholeheartedly love you with everything in my being. Here’s to more laughs and sweaty Sloth suit adventures in the future... ” FOX  Murgatroyd cheered on her husband’s stint as a judge on Dancing With the Stars Ukraine. Courtesy of Peta Murgatroyd/Instagram  The Masked Dancer alum gushed that his “heart is full” while celebrating the holidays with his wife and son. Courtesy of Maksim Chmerkovskiy/Instagram  Chmerkovskiy surprised the New Zealand native on Valentine’s Day. “I was in complete shock, we had just been speaking on the phone, with him telling me he was driving back to his hotel in the freezing cold in Ukraine,” Murgatroyd wrote via Instagram at the time. “Lol. Liar!!! Big lies!!! He had flown overnight and told me that he had a long work day and wouldn’t be able to talk for most of it. More Lies!!!! ❤️ This was the BEST SURPRISE EVER!!!” Courtesy of Peta Murgatroyd/Instagram  Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Chmerkovskiy gave his social media followers a glimpse of his experience in Kyiv while filming World of Dance. The Peta Jane founder, for her part, asked for prayers for his safe homecoming. “I don’t usually ask these things from my social media network, however, today is extremely hard and the next few days will be even harder,” she wrote via Instagram on February 24. “My pain is overwhelming and I’m struggling, but you sending your positive light and love to him would be the world to me. Truly, I wish for nothing more. Please play that he comes home soon. Please pray that he has a swift, safe exit. I have faith. I have hope and I have prayed so hard.” Courtesy of Peta Murgatroyd/Instagram  The twosome were reunited at LAX after Chmerkovskiy’s “traumatizing” journey home from Ukraine, which included a stop in Poland. London Entertainment/Shutterstock  “I never thought our family would be directly affected by this in our lifetime, I never thought what we are seeing on our TV’s was a reality in 2022. I have never hugged him so tight,” Murgatroyd wrote via Instagram alongside a snap of Chmerkovskiy cuddling Shai. “Shaking and forever grateful. Now it’s time to heal. We cannot go back to our normal. Our lives are forever changed. We have a new normal, and that’s OK.” Courtesy of Peta Murgatroyd/Instagram  "Ojai for a hot minute ✨," Murgatroyd captioned a sultry selfie with her husband as they soaked up quality time following his return from Ukraine. Courtesy Peta Murgatroyd/Instagram |
| Former 'Today' Cohost Jim Hartz Dead at 82 Posted: 25 Apr 2022 07:56 AM PDT Always in our hearts. Hollywood mourned the loss of icons such as Betty White and John Madden in the final days of 2021 — and unfortunately, 2022 also came with celebrity deaths that have fans reeling. The sports world lost a football great in Dan Reeves who passed away on January 1. The 77-year-old Georgia native appeared in nine Super Bowls during his career — winning once as a player and once as an assistant coach. As one of the winningest coaches in the league's history, his loss was felt near and far. "The football world lost a heckuva coach and man today in Dan Reeves," former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway said in a statement on January 1. "Dan was a winner and I owe a lot to him. My heart goes out to Pam and the entire Reeves family." One day later, the Christian music industry lost a beloved musician Jay Weaver. His former Big Daddy Weave bandmate and brother, Mike Weaver, confirmed his passing following COVID-19 complications. Jay was 42. "Thank you so much for all your prayers for my brother," Mike said in a statement on January 2, after Jay was hospitalized with the virus a few days prior. "You have walked with him through a huge fight, and I'm so sorry to bring this news but I'm also excited to celebrate where he is right now. My brother Jay went to be with Jesus just a couple hours ago due to complications due to COVID-19 on top of everything else that he already had going on." He continued: “The Lord used [Jay] in such a might way out on the road for so many years … I believe even though COVID may have taken his last breath, Jesus was right there to catch him. My heart’s broke for my family, but we all just really wanted to thank you for walking with us through so much for so long.” On January 5, the Korean film world mourned the death of a young star in Kim Mi-soo, who passed away at age 29. "Kim suddenly left us on January 5," the late performer's agency, Landscape Entertainment, said in a statement translated by the publication Korea JoongAng Daily. "The bereaved are deep in their sorrow at the sudden sadness. Please refrain from reporting false rumors or speculation so that the family can mourn in peace." Scroll down to see Us' tribute to the celebrities who died in 2022:  The Survivor: Redemption Island alum died on April 20 at the age of 56. According to his family, he suffered a heart attack. CBS/YouTube  The Mandalorian alum died at age 51 on April 14 after battling an unspecified illness. His brother, Alex Hackford, confirmed the news to Variety at the time. Rio was the eldest son of director Taylor Hackford and the stepson of Helen Mirren. "This is a massive loss," Lake Bell commented via Instagram after learning the news. Jim Smeal/Shutterstock  The Seinfeld alum died in her sleep of natural causes in her New York City home on April 15. She was 93. Sheridan was best known for playing Helen Seinfeld on the hit sitcom, and appeared on a slew of other hits, including Alf, The A-Team and One Day at a Time. She also penned a 2001 memoir detailing her romance with James Dean, Dizzy & Jimmy: My Life with James Dean: A Love Story. The actress was married to musician William Dale Wales from 1985 until his death in 2003. She is survived by a daughter. Newscom/MEGA  The beloved comedian — best-known for his stand-up routines and voicing the parrot Iago in Aladdin — died at age 67 on April 12 "from Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia due to Myotonic Dystrophy type II," his publicist and friend Glenn Schwartz confirmed to Us Weekly. Gottfried's death was initially announced by his family via his Twitter account. "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness," the family shared. "In addition to being [one of] the most iconic voices in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children. Although today is a sad day for us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert's honor." Aurora Rose/Shutterstock  Persoff — who appeared in the likes of The Harder They Fall, Some Like It Hot, Yentl and An American Tail — died on April 5 at age 102, Us Weekly can confirm. The Israel native is survived by his four children and five grandchildren. ANL/Shutterstock  The '60s teen idol — who starred in Bye Bye Birdie and was such a famous singer at the time that Rydell High School in Grease was named after him — died in April 2022, just weeks before his 80th birthday. Moviestore/Shutterstock  The Seinfeld alum and Toy Story voice actress died of natural causes at age 93. “It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25 p.m.,” her son Glen Harris told Deadline in a statement on April 2. “Her kindness, passion, sensitivity, humor, empathy and love were practically unrivaled, and she will be terribly missed by all those who knew her. Her passion was her work and her work was her passion.” Tony DiMaio/Startraks  The actor, known for his work on The Sopranos and in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, died on March 29. It was his 76th birthday. Former Sopranos costar Michael Imperioli called Herman "a great dude" in an Instagram tribute confirming his passing, writing, "Paulie lived around the corner from me the last few years and I am glad we got to spend some time together before he left us. I'll miss him. Lots of love to his family, friends and community of actors and filmmakers." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  The Foo Fighters drummer died at age 50. "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins," the band wrote in a March 25 Twitter statement. "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time.” Ibl/Shutterstock  The Oscar winner died on March 13 at age 71, his son Will Hurt announced. “It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes," the actor's son, 31, shared on Sunday, according to Deadline. "The family requests privacy at this time.” Rich Fury/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Braxton Family Values alum died after a private esophageal cancer battle, her family announced on March 12. “It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci,” sister Toni Braxton wrote via Facebook at the time. “Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. We will miss her dearly.” Faye Sadou/AdMedia Newscom/MEGA  The actor, who played Fix-It Shop owner Luis Rodriguez on Sesame Street for 45 years, died on March 10 following a battle with cancer. He was 81. “A beloved member of the Sesame family for over 50 years, his warmth and humor invited children to share a friendship that has echoed through generations,” Sesame Workshop said in a statement. “At the forefront of representation, Emilio proudly laid claim to the ‘record for the longest-running role for a Mexican-American in a TV series.’ We are so grateful he shared his talents with us and with the world.” Ctw/Jim Henson Prod/Kobal/Shutterstock  The actor, best known for starring alongside Robin Williams in Mork & Mindy, was confirmed dead at 94 on March 9. In addition to the beloved '70s sitcom, Janis played the recurring character Albert on Frasier and had a memorable role in 1992's The Cable Guy. He is survived by his son Christopher, daughter Carin and brother Carroll. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock  The singer's father, Matthew Schofield, confirmed that she passed away on March 3. "This weekend we lost the fight for my daughter's life against depression, trauma, PTSD and drug addiction that we have been fighting since we got her back from America through emergency repatriation DFAT but broken," he wrote on Facebook about the media personality, whose real name was Winona Brooks. He explained that the Australia native, "fought hard against her demons as we all did side by side next to her and picking up the broken pieces over and over again, but she could not fight any more and we lost her." Courtesy Lil Bo Weep/Instagram  The Dharma & Greg alum died on March 4. He was 88. Ryan's stepdaughter, Denise Freed, told The Hollywood Reporter that his cause of death was congestive heart failure. After serving in the Navy, the Cincinnati-born performer started his career in Hollywood in 1958 with Thunder Road and went on to appear on the TV show Dark Shadows as well as movies like the Clint Eastwood's 1973 western High Plains Drifter and the original 1987 Lethal Weapon movie. Ryan detailed his 30-year struggle as an alcoholic and the following 30 years of sobriety in his autobiography, Fall of a Sparrow. 20th Century Fox Tv/Abc Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock  The Game of Thrones alum died on March 2 at age 68, his agent, Amanda Fitzalan Howard, confirmed to Deadline. The veteran theater actor appeared on a Scottish soap opera, Take the High Road, for more than 20 years and he played Rickard Karstark in the second and third seasons of HBO's GoT. Howard called Stahl "an actor of remarkable skill and a stalwart of Scottish theatre." She continued in her statement, "He died on the [Scottish] Isle of Lewis on March 2, 2022, and is survived by his wife, Jane Paton." Alastair Muir/Shutterstock  The actor died at his home in Mar Vista, California on Friday, March 4. He was 81. Disney confirmed Considine's death. The actor found success in the 1950s as Spin Evans in The Adventures of Spin and Marty — a serial from the original Mickey Mouse Club. He also appeared in Hardy Boys serials as well as the 1959 Disney classic movie, The Shaggy Dog. In the 1960s, he spent five years on the comedy My Three Sons. He is survived by son Christopher, brother John, wife Willett, sister Erin, and grandchildren Ethan and Tyler. Kathy Hutchins/Hutchins Photo/Newscom/Mega  The Good Times alum died March 2 at age 84, his daughter, actress Sharon Brown, announced via Instagram. "Our family is devastated. Devastated. Devastated. Beyond heartbroken," Sharon wrote. "Barely able to breathe. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time because we need a minute to process the unthinkable. To articulate the depths of profound sadness.This is my mom’s husband for sixty one years, mine and JJ’s dad, Elijah and Levi’s Pop Pop, older brother to George and brother in law to Pat and extended family to Chris, Hihat, Damian and Derell. It’s too terrible. It will never not be. It’s a shock. He was literally snatched out of our lives. It’s not real for us yet. So there will be more to say but not now. Dad was the absolute best. We love him so very much." In addition to playing superintendent Nathan Bookman on the classic 1970s sitcom Good Times, the Broadway veteran also appeared on The Jeffersons and Martin. YouTube  The actor, who portrayed Tran on Fox's New Girl, passed away on February 26 at age 95. Days later, Jake Johnson (a.k.a. Nick Miller) paid homage to his character's silent confidant. "RIP. So much fun to work with. He gave so much with literally no lines. I loved when he was on set. I was always expecting to somehow work with him again. Condolences to his family/friends," Johnson wrote via Instagram on February 28. Lamorne Morris, who played Winston Bishop on the sitcom, penned a social media tribute of his own, writing, "This man lived a lot of life, keep his friends and family in y'all thoughts and prayers." MEGA  The M*A*S*H actress died on February 24 at the age of 84. The late star’s son, Jack Krane, confirmed her passing to The Hollywood Reporter, saying Kellerman died at an assisted care facility after battling dementia.The California native was best known for her role as the original U.S. Army major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the 1970 film M*A*S*H. She earned an Oscar nomination for the role at the 1971 awards show. The comedy was later turned into a TV series starring Loretta Swit as the same fiery character. Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock  The British YouTube star died at the age of 31, the BBC reported on February 20. Edwards was an ambassador for The Prince's Trust and founded SBTV — a music platform that helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and more — in 2006. Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock  The Chicago Justice alum was found dead at 43 in Los Angeles. The LAPD confirmed her death on February 18, days after she was reported missing by her family and friends. Courtesy of Lindsey Pearlman/YouTube  The filmmaker, best known for directing the original 1984 Ghostbusters and its 1989 sequel, died in his sleep in California on February 12. "Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life," his family told the Associated Press. "We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always." Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The actor, who played a zombie on The Walking Dead, was found dead in Stockbridge, Georgia, on January 26. "Moses was loved by so many, and loved his friends, family and his fans," his manager said in a statement. ”He will be missed by so many, he was the light of your day when you were around him. He was always happy and excited about life. … Everyone is still in shock and still trying to process what is happening." Moseley’s death is under investigation. Courtesy of Moses J Moseley/Instagram  The actor died in January 2022 in Warwick, New York, his rep told Variety. He was 95.The Vermont native was famous for starring opposite Debbie Reynolds in the 1950 movie Two Weeks With Love. He worked with Judy Garland and Gene Kelly that year in Summer Stock. Shutterstock  The 2019 Miss USA winner died by apparent suicide on January 30 in New York City. She was 30 years old. KCR/Shutterstock  The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress died at age 73 "after a hard fought battle with lung cancer," her agent told USA Today on January 26. Orange Is the New Black fans will remember her as Piper's mother-in-law. She also appeared in Lizzie McGuire, Seinfeld and dozens of other projects. She was last on the big screen in the 2021 Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark. Courtesy of Kathryn Kates/Instagram  The original Charlie Brown voice actor died by suicide at age 65, his family confirmed to San Diego's Fox 5 on January 26. Robbins started voicing the Peanuts character in 1963's A Boy Named Charlie Brown in 1963 and went on to star in several iconic specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. He also appeared on classics such as Get Smart and The Munsters. The actor was open about his struggles with mental illness after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In 2019, he finished a four-year stint in prison after being convicted for making threats against several people and told Fox 5 that he wished he "had gotten treatment earlier by professionals." YouTube  The character actor, best known for his appearances in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Curb Your Enthusiasm, died of COVID-19 complications on January 22, according to Deadline. Netflix  The Emmy award-winning comedian died at a Las Vegas hospital on January 21 amid a battle with Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a version of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Anderson was 68. Paul A Hebert/SIPA/Shutterstock  The "I'd Do Anything For Love" crooner's death was confirmed on January 21. He was 74. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,” a statement on his official Facebook page read. “His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 Million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including Fight Club, Focus, Rocky Horror Picture Show” and Wayne’s World. 'Bat Out of Hell’ remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time. We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man. … From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!” Sergio Dionisio/EPA/Shutterstock  The Bachelorette alum’s family friend announced his death via Twitter on January 12. Arlis, who competed on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season in 2015, was 34. ABC/YouTube  The Ronettes singer, known for hits “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain,” died on January 12 after a battle with cancer. She was 78. Spector’s family confirmed the news in a statement: “Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude.” Larry Marano/Shutterstock  The Full House actor died on January 9 in Orlando, Florida. He was found in his hotel room one day after performing a stand-up comedy set. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Hollywood legend, who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for best actor in the 1960s, died at the age of 94 in January. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock  The Oscar-nominated director — known for his films The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon and What's Up, Doc? — died on January 6 of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 82. Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock  The South Korea native died on January 5 at the age of 29, her agency, Landscape, said in a statement. The actress was best known for her recent appearance on Snowdrop and Netflix’s Hellbound. Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Shutterstock  The bassist and vocalist for the Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave passed away on January 2 following complications related to COVID-19. The 42-year-old musician was hospitalized a few days prior to his death. Rick Diamond/Shutterstock  The Comic Book Men star died at age 62, his brother, John Bruce, confirmed on January 1. "I'm very sad to announce the passing of my brother (Robert K Bruce),” John wrote via Twitter. “He was the original pop culturist and a key contributor to the series Comic Book Men! He was a bright, inspiring and humble man!" NJ.com later reported that Robert was found dead in a New Jersey storage facility that he called home. While foul play is not suspected, the outlet revealed that there is an investigation underway. Courtesy of Robert Bruce/Instagram  The Mack star died on January 1 at the age of 88. Julien was best known as the pioneer of the blaxploitation film genre, having written and produced Thomasine & Bushrod and Cleopatra Jones. He also appeared in The Black Klansman, Getting Straight, Uptight and How to Be a Player. Cinerama/Kobal/Shutterstock  The former NFL coach and player died at his home in Atlanta on January 1. He was 77. Reeves appeared in nine Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach and head coach throughout his career. He won Super Bowl VI as a player for the Dallas Cowboys and took home the Super Bowl XII trophy as an assistant coach for the same team. Jack Dempsey/AP/Shutterstock |
| Sharon Osbourne Received Threats After 'Talk' Exit: It's 'Like I Was Dead' Posted: 25 Apr 2022 07:28 AM PDT On the outs. Sharon Osbourne is opening up one year after her exit from The Talk, claiming her career took a major hit amid the backlash. “They said to me, ‘You are on permanent suspension. We don’t think that you’re repentant enough. And we will decide whether you ever come back,'” the 69-year-old TV personality recalled during a recent interview with The Sunday Times, reflecting on being fired from the CBS daytime series. “And I said, ‘Well, who’s going to make that decision?’ And they said, ‘We can’t tell you.'” Osbourne joined The Talk in 2010, and her controversial departure from the show seemingly slowed other offers from coming in. “My phone as far as my TV career [in America was concerned] was nonexistent, not one call. Nothing,” she said. “In England and Australia, it never changed. Here it was like I was dead.” The former X Factor judge went on to claim that she was forced to hire 24/7 security in the wake of the scandal, alleging, “[People] were saying they were going to come in the night, cut my throat, cut Ozzy's throat, cut my dogs’ throats. … I just couldn’t stop crying because all I was thinking about was all the things that I’ve gone through in my life, and now they’re calling me a racist. This is insanity.” In March 2021, the former Celebrity Apprentice contestant came under fire while she and her then-cohosts were discussing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s CBS sit-down, during which they accused the royal family of racist behavior. Osbourne defended her friend Piers Morgan‘s take on the drama, but Sheryl Underwood believed supporting the broadcaster, 57, was “validation” of the “implications” of Morgan’s remarks. “I feel like I’m about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend who many people think is racist, so that makes me a racist,” the Extreme author replied. “For me, at 68 years of age, to have to turn around and say, ‘I ain’t racist, what’s it gotta do with me?'” After the televised conflict, Osbourne apologized “to anyone of colour that I offended,” writing, “I panicked, felt blindsided, got defensive and allowed my fear and horror of being accused of being racist take over.” Former panelists Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini later accused Osbourne of making racially insensitive comments behind the scenes of The Talk. The network conducted an internal investigation as the show took a brief hiatus, later announcing that the U.K. native would not be returning to the set. Osbourne’s publicist, Howard Bragman, denied the allegations on her behalf at the time. “Sharon is disappointed but unfazed and hardly surprised by the lies, the recasting of history and the bitterness coming out at this moment,” a statement read. “She will survive this, as she always has and her heart will remain open and good, because she refuses to let others take her down. She thanks her family, friends and fans for standing by her and knowing her true nature.” In her first interview after being axed from the series, the Osbournes alum told Bill Maher that she was “hurt” and “angry” about what went down. “I’ve been called so many things in my life … but a racist is one thing I will not take,” she said in April 2021. One year after the controversy, Osbourne is still thrown by what happens “when people turn on you en masse” in the public eye. “Everybody’s scared of saying something wrong that somebody would take and sell,” she told The Sunday Times, revealing that she and husband Ozzy Osbourne were leaving Los Angeles behind. “It’s no way to bloody live. I don’t want it. I don’t need it. … It’s just our time to go home. I don’t want to be judged.” |
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