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| Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson’s Official Relationship Timeline Posted: 30 Apr 2022 07:10 PM PDT An unexpected romance. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's relationship may have shocked fans in 2021, but the pair haven't slowed down in 2022. The Keeping Up With the Kardashian alum was first linked to the Saturday Night Live star in October 2021, eight months after she filed for divorce from Kanye West. (The former couple, who wed in 2014, share daughters North and Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm.) While Kardashian and Davidson were friendly over the years — he even called Kimye the "cutest couple" after attending Kid Cudi's birthday dinner with the spouses in 2019 — the KKW Beauty mogul bonded with the Set It Up actor when she hosted SNL. "He was a true professional the whole time they rehearsed and in between takes, but afterward things got flirty," a source told Us Weekly at the time. "They exchanged numbers and Pete asked if Kim would like to hang out sometime, which she agreed to straight away." Following a group Halloween outing, Kardashian and Davidson were spotted on a series of dinner dates. By mid-November 2021, an insider told Us that she was "falling for" him. "Everything flows well [when they're together]," the source said. As the duo heated up, West, meanwhile, made a series of public pleas to try to win Kardashian back. The rapper also alleged that he wasn't served with divorce papers. The Selfish author subsequently filed paperwork to be declared legally single amid divorce proceedings. "Pete is not worried about Kanye trying to get back with Kim," a source told Us in December 2021. "He's very laid-back and understanding. They're super smitten with each other." West, for his part, "absolutely despises Kim dating Pete," the source said. "He is so jealous." The Grammy winner has since been linked to Julia Fox. Scroll through for a timeline of Kardashian and Davidson's relationship:  Kardashian and Davidson kissed in an Aladdin-themed sketch when she hosted SNL on October 9, 2021. YouTube  Less than a month after the reality star’s debut on the sketch comedy show, Kardashian was spotted with Davidson at Knott's Scary Farm in California with Kourtney Kardashian and fiancé Travis Barker and more pals. While sources said their relationship was platonic at the time, the duo were photographed holding hands on a roller-coaster, sparking romance rumors. Shutterstock (2)  Kardashian and Davidson were seen in his native Staten Island in early November, dining at the restaurant Campania. The following day, they dined with friends at Zero Bond in Manhattan. Things proved to be heating up between the twosome when Kardashian helped Davidson celebrate his 28th birthday with her mom, Kris Jenner, and Flavor Flav. “The whole night, I was so honored to be in their presence,” the rapper told Entertainment Tonight about the get-together. One thing that I could say is Pete Davidson loves himself some Flavor Flav. Everything he does is, ‘Flavor Flav this, Flavor Flav that, Flavor Flav this, Flavor Flav that.’ So Kim said, ‘OK, well, for your birthday, you are going to have Flavor Flav.’ She sent for me and that’s how I ended up there. I was the birthday gift.” Courtesy of Flavor Flav/Instagram  The couple continued to make headlines for various outings on the East Coast and West Coast through the remainder of 2021, turning heads when they went to the movies on Staten Island. “They're clearly not hiding their romance,” a source told Us at the time. “It seems like they want to just be able to do things any normal couple would do and have fun together." MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The pair kicked off the new year with a whirlwind trip to the Bahamas. The vacation came days after a source told Us that things were “getting serious” between Kardashian and Davidson. “Things have definitely escalated quickly but in a healthy, fun way,” the source said. “Right now, they are just enjoying their time together and seeing where things go.” Shutterstock (2)  “Kim and Pete are very in sync right now. They’re very in step with each other and the relationship is easy. They’re getting closer and closer and are a really great pair,” a source told Us in January 2022, noting that the actor has “bonded with her entire family." Shutterstock (2)  After the duo attended a dinner party at the home of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, an insider told Us that Davidson was considering investing in some West Coast real estate. “Pete’s been spending more time in L.A. to be close to Kim, and he’s looking to find a place there,” the source explained. “They’ve definitely gotten serious.” Shutterstock (2)  The Selfish author addressed her romance with Davidson for the first time, telling Variety that fans will see more of how their relationship began on Hulu's The Kardashians. "I have not filmed with [Pete]," she told the outlet. "And I'm not opposed to it. It's just not what he does. But if there was an event happening and he was there, he wouldn't tell the cameras to get away. I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn't be for this season. ... I'm definitely open to talking, and I definitely explain it." Shutterstock (2)  Kardashian shared photos of Davidson on her social media for the first time. The throwback pics were taken during the pair’s pre-Valentine’s Day date one month earlier. He laid his head in her lap in one shot and was all smiles when he posed beside her for a selfie. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram (2)  In screenshots of an alleged text exchange between Davidson and West, which was shared by The King of Staten Island co-producer Dave Sirus, Kardashian's new beau defended her parenting amid a social media tirade from the "Eazy" rapper. “Yo it’s Skete, Can you please take a second and calm down,” Davidson allegedly wrote to the Stem player cofounder. “It’s 8am and it don’t gotta be like this. Kim is literally the best mother I’ve ever met. What she does for those kids is amazing and you are so f—king lucky that she’s your kids mom. I’ve decided I’m not gonna let you treat us this way anymore and I’m done being quiet. Grow the f—k up.” MEGA  In the first full-length trailer for Hulu's The Kardashians, Kim laughs off a comment about her new romance while filming a confessional interview. "Who are you texting, Kim?" a voice asks from off camera. "Does his name rhyme with 'Feet'?" Elsewhere in the video, Kris Jenner tells the cameras, "This is a relationship that I don't think anybody saw coming." Shutterstock (3)  The comedian was photographed packing on the PDA with his girlfriend after picking her up at the airport. P&P/MEGA (2)  In a clip from her family's primetime ABC sit-down, the reality star revealed just how serious she is about Davidson. "I am a relationship kind of girl, for sure, and I wouldn't be with someone if I didn't plan on spending a lot of my time with them," she shared. "Obviously, I want to take my time, but I'm very happy and very content. And it's such a good feeling just to be at peace." Her mom gave the relationship her seal of approval, gushing, "Pete's great, Pete's great. He's a really nice guy." Shutterstock (2)  Davidson attended The Kardashians premiere with his girlfriend, and the duo held hands upon arrival. “I'm just so happy he's here,” the reality star gushed to E! News while walking the red carpet solo. APEX / MEGA  “Staten Island is an amazing place,” the Kardashians star gushed during an appearance on Live With Kelly and Ryan. “We had so much fun going to Staten Island, it’s where he’s from. I [wanted] to check it out. … We take ferry rides everywhere. It’s always been super low-key every time we go to Staten Island. 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.” YouTube  The pair made their red carpet debut at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C. Matt Baron/Shutterstock |
| Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Hold Hands for Red Carpet Debut: Photos Posted: 30 Apr 2022 06:56 PM PDT Two of a kind. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson made their official red carpet debut as a couple on Saturday, April 30, in Washington, D.C. at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Kardashian, 41, wore a sleeveless, glittery silver gown with a high neckline while Davidson, 28, went with the classic black suit with a white shirt. The comic — who addressed his feud with Kanye West during his standup set one night prior — wore sunglasses as he posed with his girlfriend. President Joe Biden is expected to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah. The dinner is a celebration of freedom of speech — with comedians roasting the president — as well as a fundraiser for journalism programs. Biden will get a chance to crack a few jokes as well. The pair attended as guests of Disney/ABC, according to The Washington Post. While it may seem like an odd place for Davidson and Kardashian to make their red carpet debut, this wasn’t their first outing in the Capitol. The pair went on a date on Sunday, April 24, where Davidson honored Jon Stewart. The former Daily Show host, 59, was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and the King of Staten Island star publicly thanked Stewart for advocating on behalf of veterans and 9/11 first responders. The pair connected at the Met Gala in September 2021, when she asked the King of Staten Island star, 28, for advice before her Saturday Night Live hosting debut. The pair began dating in October 2021 and made things Instagram official in March, with a series of PDA-filled pics. Their romance marks the Skims founder’s first relationship since filing for divorce from West, 44, in February 2021. Kardashian and the Yeezy designer share North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2. Last month, Davidson attended the premiere of Hulu’s The Kardashians alongside the KKW Beauty founder and the pair were photographed holding hands. However, the Big Time Adolescence star chose not to walk the red carpet. “I don't think it's his thing to be all up here with me. So, I'm just so happy he's here," Kardashian told E! News in April. "He's here to support me. It's my thing.” On Tuesday, April 26, Kardashian shared a series of photos from the event via Instagram, including snaps of her and Davidson walking hand-in-hand. “We premiered two weeks ago and I'm blown away that we had the highest premiere in HULU History! Beyond grateful when we heard that news!!” she wrote. “Also I felt so honored to wear a special dress to the special night! Manfred Mugler made this dress for me last year before he passed away and I just felt the magic in him when I wore it!” Though the Selfish author said she wouldn’t be opposed to having Davidson appear on the reality show, the pair have done their best to keep their relationship relatively low-key. "I do think that I am holding a little bit more close to my heart on certain aspects of my relationship with Pete," Kardashian told Hoda Kotb on her “Making Space” podcast in April. "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.’" Scroll down for photos of Davidson and Kardashian’s red carpet debut at the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner:  Kardashian only posted her first Instagram photo with her new boyfriend a few weeks prior to their red carpet debut. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The pair showed some gentle affection as they stepped onto the WHCD carpet. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Kardashian brought the sparkle while Davidson added sneakers for his signature casual flair. Matt Baron/Shutterstock The pair had been spotted on an outing in Washington, D.C., earlier that week. Matt Baron/Shutterstock |
| LOL! Pete Davidson Breaks Silence on Kanye West Feud, Jokes About Kim's Ex Posted: 30 Apr 2022 06:02 PM PDT Laughing it off. Pete Davidson broke his silence about his feud with Kanye West for the first time during a standup comedy set — and he didn’t hold back. The Saturday Night Live star, 28, took the stage at the Netflix is a Joke Festival on Friday, April 29, in Los Angeles, and he dove right into addressing the elephant in the room. Davidson, who started dating Kim Kardashian in fall 2021, explained that he had an “AIDS scare,” an audience member at the Fonda Theatre tells Us Weekly. The New York native assured the audience that he wasn’t concerned that he had AIDS, but he alleged West, 44, spread a rumor that he suffered from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The King of Staten Island star went to a famous friend for advice. “John Mulaney said, ‘He said you have AIDS? You should said say he has polio,'” Davidson recalled. In January, TMZ reported that the “Power” rapper was “allegedly telling friends Pete Davidson’s suffering with AIDS,” and he even called their mutual friends to try and convince them that he was struggling with the condition. West’s reps denied the report, calling it “nonsense” at the time. The beginning of the year was when West started to take his feud with Davidson public. The same month, West called out Davidson by name in his track "Eazy" with The Game. "God saved me from the crash just so I can beat Pete Davidson's ass," the performer said in the song. In March, a video followed which showed West brutally killing the comic. In his April 29 show, Davidson joked that since he, Chris Rock and Jon Stewart attended a Knicks game together in December 2021, he’d been beheaded in West’s video and Rock was famously slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars. “Jon Stewart, you’re next!” Davidson jokingly warned. The Suicide Squad actor also addressed friends, such as Jack Harlow, working with West. Davidson explained that collaborations between musicians didn’t bother him at all — but he’d be concerned if comedians like Bill Burr were teaming up with him. The Yeezy designer attempted to get Michael Che to quit SNL over his feud with Davidson. “@chethinks I'LL DOUBLE WHATEVER THEY PAYING YOU JUST SO YOU DONT HAVE TO LOOK AT THAT PAWN EVER AGAIN BIG LOVE,” West wrote via Instagram in February. The Weekend Update cohost, 38, responded with his own handwritten message. "Sorry Ye, but I would never betray my friends," the New York native wrote on one page of a legal pad. The next paper jokingly revealed he wouldn't leave, "for anything less than TRIPLE salary. That's right, $90k per year!" Che continued, "Full medical. Full dental. Four weeks vacay. Corner office. Plus, a pair of Red Octobers. Size 12. And you gotta make some beats for my band, The Slap Butts. And you gotta tell me what you're gonna wear to work the night before so we can look like twins. You do that for me, and I'll Rambo that whole building.” The comic has remained behind the Weekend Update desk. Davidson refrained from mentioning his girlfriend during his set. Kardashian, 41, filed for divorce from West in February 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage. The KKW Beauty founder, who shares children North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4 and Psalm, 2, with her ex, was declared legally single last month. |
| Mourning Naomi Judd's Death: Carrie Underwood and More React Posted: 30 Apr 2022 04:23 PM PDT Mourning an icon. Celebs from Hollywood to Nashville and beyond are grieving the death of Namoi Judd. Sisters Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd revealed their mother’s death on Saturday, April 30. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy,” they said in a joint statement via Twitter. “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness. We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.” The 76-year-old found fame in 1983 singing alongside Wynonna, now 57. The Judds dominated the country music charts during their initial eight-year run. The “Mama He’s Crazy” singers won multiple Grammy Awards and CMA Awards. The duo disbanded in 1991, though they reunited throughout the years for various performances, including a 2010 tour to promote their greatest hits album, I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection. Most recently, Wynonna and Naomi reunited for a performance at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on April 11, where they were introduced by Kacey Musgraves. They performed “Love Can Build a Bridge,” which was their first nationally televised award show performance in more than 20 years. The show was cohosted by Kelsea Ballerini, who reacted to the news of Naomi’s passing via her Instagram Story shortly after the news broke. The photo showed she was listening to “Love Can Build a Bridge” on her phone. She captioned the slide with a broken heart emoji. Maren Morris also noted the hit song as she reacted to Naomi’s passing. “Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd. Honored to have witnessed ‘Love Can Build a Bridge’ just a few short weeks ago,” the 32-year-old shared via Twitter on Saturday. Carrie Underwood noted that her family was in her thoughts, tweeting on Saturday, “Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We're all sending up prayers for the Judd family today.” Big and Rich’s John Rich also mentioned the late singer’s loved ones. “So very sad to hear of #NaomiJudd passing today,” Rich, 48, wrote via Twitter. “I had the great honor of knowing her, and she was no doubt one of the most iconic entertainers ever to make country music. Thinking of my good friend @Wynonna right now, this is a very tough day for her and the family.” Scroll down to see more reactions and tributes to Naomi from the stars who adored her:  "Country music lost a true legend … sing with the angels, Naomi!" Underwood shared. NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  "I loved Naomi Judd. Among her many talents, she was just so much fun, a great storyteller and a wonderful spirit," Cohen tweeted alongside a photo of the Kentucky native on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. MJ Photos/Shutterstock  The "Bones" singer recalled watching The Judds' final televised performance just 19 days before Naomi's death. Ed Rode/ImageSPACE/Shutterstock  "Back in 2003 Naomi Judd was a judge on Star Search.. she gave me a perfect score and that changed my life.. Thank you Ms. Judd," the TV personality shared via Twitter on Saturday. "She was a lovely woman and now the world is a little less bright without her. Condolences to her family and fans. Especially Wynonna and Ashley. 🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏻" Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock  "RIP Naomi Judd. My mom taught me seemingly every one of your songs," the Dancing With the Stars alum recalled in a tweet Saturday. "She'd sing them often and loud. You left Country Music better than you found it." James Atoa/UPI/Shutterstock  The Oklahoma native recalled meeting the songstress prior to her death. "I had the honor of meeting Naomi Judd years ago and she was so incredibly kind," the Broadway veteran shared on social media. "Sending love and prayers to Wynonna, Ashley, and the whole Judd family during this time. I never thought she'd go 💔." Matt Baron/Shutterstock  "My heart is sinking over the loss today of Naomi Judd at 76," the singer tweeted on Saturday. "She was a talented lady, and one of a kind, making The Judds iconic in every sense of the word. This pic was taken just a few weeks ago 😢." John Amis/AP/Shutterstock |
| Kylie Jenner Gushes Over ‘Most Special’ Travis Scott in Birthday Tribute Posted: 30 Apr 2022 02:45 PM PDT Hot and cold! Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have had their fair share of ups and downs throughout their relationship, but they always seem to find their way back to each other. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and the rapper went public with their romance at Coachella in April 2017, just weeks after she split from her boyfriend of four years, Tyga. The pair welcomed their daughter, Stormi, in February 2018. After more than two years together, Us Weekly confirmed that the couple was taking a break from their romance. “Kylie and Travis have been on and off at various times throughout their relationship,” a source explained in October 2019, shortly after news broke of their split. “Kylie still loves Travis and this isn’t considered a full breakup to either of them.” A second insider told Us at the time that the pair had never had a “traditional relationship” but were “very much in love” before deciding to take a break. Even during their time apart, the Kylie Cosmetics founder and Grammy nominee remained close and were committed to working together to raise their daughter. The couple made such a great team that even their close friends were rallying for them to reconcile and could “see them getting back together at some point in the future.” Jenner gushed over the strong coparenting relationship she had with the “Butterfly Effect” rapper during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in March 2020. “We’re, like, best friends,” she said of Scott at the time. “We both love [our daughter] Stormi and want what’s best for her. We stay connected and coordinated. I think about [my parents, Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner], in situations with Stormi, what they would do. They were very hands-on with me, and I want the same for Stormi.” Later that month, multiple outlets confirmed that the pair were back together. Entertainment Tonight reported that the reality TV personality and her former flame had been seeing each other for about a month, while a source told In Touch that they were taking things slow due to Jenner’s trust issues. Kylie's nephew Mason Disick denied the rumors, however. "No, Kylie and Travis are not back together, he said in a March 2020 Instagram live. In the year that followed, the duo focused on coparenting their daughter amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2021, they were spotted looking cozy when Kylie attended one of Travis' concerts at Liv Nightclub in Miami. “They were visibly together and definitely seemed to be enjoying themselves and each other’s company,” an eyewitness told Us exclusively. Us confirmed in August 2021 that the on-again, off-again couple are expecting baby No. 2. "She has been trying for almost two years to get pregnant," a source exclusively told Us at the time. Scroll down to see the complete timeline of Jenner and Scott's relationship.  Kylie and Scott were first spotted getting cozy at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in mid-April 2017, just weeks after she and Tyga split. After Scott finished his set, an onlooker said: “He immediately gave Kylie a kiss.” INSTARimages.com  The duo flew to the “Antidote” rapper’s hometown of Houston in April 2017 and were spotted cozied up courtside at an NBA game before heading to Boston for his concert at Bentley University. Bob Levey/Getty Images  The couple celebrated Scott’s birthday in April 2017 at NYC’s Cipriani along with Kylie's sister Kendall Jenner. The lovebirds were also joined by models Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin and Cara Delevingne. An onlooker said, “They really looked like a couple.” BACKGRID  Kylie joined her new guy as he crossed the country on his Birds Eye View tour in May 2017. The Kylie Skin owner was in attendance supporting her boyfriend as he took the stage in Miami during the Rolling Loud festival. INSTARimages.com  The couple were spotted heading to CVS in May 2017, and they were both wearing casual clothes. The usually glamorous lip kit maven was totally relaxed with a makeup-free look. BACKGRID  The makeup mogul visited her boyfriend in L.A. in May 2017. He was photographed embracing her while grabbing her backside. "Travis is telling friends that he and Kylie are the real deal," a source exclusively told Us of the budding romance that month. BACKGRID  Kylie visited her man on the set of a music video he was filming in Miami with DJ Khaled in June 2017. After wrapping the shoot, the couple visited Khaled’s restaurant, Finga Licking, in Miami Gardens. INSTARimages.com  Kylie and the “Goosebumps” rapper made things extra permanent when they showed off their matching minuscule butterfly tattoos in June 2017 on their respective Snapchat accounts. The reality star got the ink just above her ankle on the back of her right leg, while Scott got it on the same spot on his left leg. The pair got the matching ink after Scott released his song "Butterfly Effect," which many fans speculated was about the reality star. After the song was released in May, Scott shared an Instagram photo of her exiting a private plane with the caption, "Butterfly Effect." Courtesy Snapchat  Kylie and Kendall watched Scott's set on day 2 of the Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park in London in July 2017. Lorne Thomson/Getty Images  Kylie and Scott were spotted in his Lamborghini after celebrating her surprise 20th birthday party with family and friends in August 2017. BACKGRID  The duo continued the celebrations for the reality star’s 20th birthday with a family and friends movie night in Westlake in August 2017. Khloé Kardashian, Tristan Thompson and Malika Haqq were also in attendance. BACKGRID  News broke in September 2017 that the couple were expecting their first child together. A source told Us that Kylie was about four months along. INSTARimages.com  The expectant reality star posed with her beau at mom Kris Jenner's annual Christmas party in December 2017. The two — who were rarely photographed since the news of Kylie's pregnancy broke — got cozy in the photo booth. Courtesy Khloe Kardashian/Snapchat  The Life of Kylie alum and the rapper partied at Coachella in April 2018. Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The new parents headed to Texas in April 2018 to introduce baby Stormi to the rest of the Scott family. Joshua Scott, the rapper's brother, was quick to share his excitement of meeting his adorable niece. “So happy to finally hold my beautiful Stormi,” he captioned a Snapchat of him holding the little one. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Kylie gave birth to her and Scott’s daughter, Stormi Webster, in February 2018. Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The new parents enjoyed a star-studded outing at the annual Met Gala in May 2018. They sported matching chic ensembles and packed on PDA while walking the carpet together. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images  Kylie and Scott jetted off to Cannes, France, in June 2018 with Stormi in tow for his performance at the Spotify beach party. The Kylie Cosmetics founder shared Snapchats of herself and best friend Jordyn Woods singing backstage as the rapper took the stage. Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images  After Kylie landed the cover of Forbes' fourth annual “America’s Women Billionaires” issue, Scott tweeted a picture of the magazine with a sweet message. “Can’t be more proud,” he wrote, adding three heart emojis. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)  The Kylie Cosmetics founder quizzed her beau in a video released by GQ in July 2018. While Scott missed a few questions, including the names of Kylie’s four dogs, he correctly answered 20 of the 23 inquires, pleasing the mother of his child. (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)  Kylie and Scott posed for a sexy series of pics for the August 2018 issue of GQ. They also sat down for their first joint interview, confirming reports that they first hung out at Coachella in April 2017 before the reality star followed him on tour. “Coachella was one of the stops on his tour. So he said, ‘I’m going back on tour — what do we want to do about this?’ Because we obviously liked each other. And I was like, ‘I guess I’m going with you.’ … I really jumped on the bus,” Jenner recalled. “And then we rode off into the sunset. I did the whole tour with him. … We would just go to these random cities. We got to not be who we really were. Like, if we were in L.A., I feel like it would’ve been way different. Everything happened for a reason. We weren’t going out as ‘Kylie and Trav.’ We would just be in Cleveland, walking the street for hours. We would go on walks, and no one would bother us.” STB / MEGA  Kylie made a cameo in Scott's "Stop Trying to Be God" music video, which was released in August 2018. The reality star appeared as the Virgin Mary as she wore a sequined gown by Italian brand AMEN and held a lamb in her arms.  Kylie was joined by Scott — and her entire family — to celebrate her 21st birthday at Delilah night club in West Hollywood in August 2018. A source told Us that the entertainer performed several songs and the new parents “cuddled all night behind the DJ booth.” MEGA  The musician wouldn't let a cheating hoax created by YouTube star Christian Adam G ruin his relationship with Kylie. "Trolls working hard today. I don’t be on a balcony wit no thots. That s–t lame," he wrote on Instagram in December 2018 after the YouTuber dressed up as Scott and posed like he was kissing a mystery girl. "Try again u trollsssss. Me and my wifey sturdy. Back to celebrateing [sic] !!!” The youngest member of the KarJenner family, meanwhile, criticized the prankster. "Idk if this is really a social experiment to some people but you’re messing with real people, real relationships, real family,” she said on screenshot of the YouTube video on her Instagram Story. “I’m happy my relationship is strong because this is getting out of hand. The internet scares me sometimes for real.” MEGA TheMegaAgency.com  After calling each other "hubby" and "wifey" for months, the rapper admitted he and the reality star planned to the knot in the near future. He told Rolling Stone in December 2018: "We’ll get married soon. I just gotta sturdy up — I gotta propose in a fire way.” Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic  Reports surfaced in February 2019 that Scott was unfaithful to Kylie. The rapper, who canceled a concert after rumors that the billionaire discovered “evidence,” denied any infidelity in a statement through his rep: “Travis Scott vehemently denies he cheated on Kylie. It is not true. He did not cheat. He canceled one show tonight because he is under the weather.” A source later told Us that the Lip Kit maven “saw” Scott “was talking to girls on Instagram DM” and “the messages weren’t exactly appropriate.” Dimitrios Kambouris/MG18/Getty Images  After the cheating scandal, a source told Us exclusively in April 2019 that the couple were “doing well and are focused on raising Stormi. Everyone is getting along.” ordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Kylie and Scott returned to where it all began when they attended Coachella in April 2019. Marksman/MEGA  The family of three rocked matching Marvel Comics costumes to celebrate the “Sicko Mode” performer’s birthday in April 2019. In a tribute on Instagram later that month, Kylie wrote, “Watching you evolve into the partner, friend, son, and father you are today has been so fulfilling. my real life bestie & hubby all wrapped into one. i love you and I’m so so proud of you. happy happy birthday. let’s f--k around and have another baby.” Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The lovebirds returned to the Met Gala in May 2019, with Kylie rocking a purple, feathered Versace gown and her beau sporting a militaristic look. JOHN NACION/startraksphoto.com  The former E! personality wrote on Instagram in July 2019 that she and Scott are “partners in crime 4 evaaa.” Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The couple headed to Italy in August 2019 to celebrate Kylie’s 22nd birthday with her family. MEGA  Kylie, Scott and Stormi hit the red carpet in August 2019 for the premiere of his Netflix doc, Look Mom I Can Fly. Broadimage/Shutterstock  The pair posed for Playboy together in September 2019. In the interview, the businesswoman said, “A lot of people claim that having a baby can hurt your sex life but I feel like that’s the opposite of our experience.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  After more than two years together, Us confirmed that Kylie and Scott were taking a break from their relationship. “Kylie still loves Travis and this isn’t considered a full breakup to either of them,” a source told Us. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  After Kylie was spotted at the same L.A. recording studio as her ex Tyga in the wake of her split from Scott, she took to Twitter to set the record straight. “The internet makes everything 100 times more dramatic than what it really is. There was no ‘2am date with Tyga,’” she wrote. “You see me drop two of my friends off at a studio that he happened to be at. Travis and i are on great terms and our main focus right now is Stormi !! our friendship and our daughter is priority.” Shutterstock (2) IMPP/DALLE/INSTARimages.com  The exes reunited for Thanksgiving weekend in Palm Springs, California, shortly after the reality star sparked dating rumors with Drake. A source told Us that the reality star and Drake "took a romantic turn" around Halloween, when the two were seen getting cozy at the "God's Plan" rapper's party. "They were affectionate and clearly there together," the insider added. Despite rumors that his ex had moved on, another source explained to Us that Scott has "no ill will to any of Kylie’s friends." Shutterstock (3)  Scott opened up about coparenting with his ex during an interview for XXL Magazine's Winter 2019 cover story and raved about life with 22-month-old Stormi. "Being a dad is better than what I thought it would be. Stormi is one of the best human beings I know. She’s like my best friend. She makes life a little bit easier," Scott said. He later added, alluding to his October split with the Kylie Cosmetics founder, "I love her mommy and I always will ... The hard part about relationships is just trying to be in one without a million outside voices interfering." Richard Nicholson/Music Pics/Shutterstock; Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Answering a fan’s question in a YouTube video, Kylie admitted that she wanted to have more children. “I see myself having four kids,” she revealed. “I don’t have a timeline to this. I don’t know if I’m going to have four kids tomorrow or if I’m going to have four kids in seven years.” Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The duo reunited to take their daughter, Stormi, on a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Four months after split news broke, Us exclusively confirmed that the duo were working on rekindling their love. “Everyone around Kylie and Travis is rallying for these two,” a source told Us at the time. “They are coparenting and hanging out more and more, working on getting back together.” Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  A source told Us that Kylie and Scott were “together the whole night” while attending 2020 Oscars afterparties. They “looked comfortable and at ease,” the insider added. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The businesswoman posted cozy throwback photos with the “Goosebumps” rapper, featuring the caption: “It’s a mood.” Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Although multiple outlets confirmed that Kylie and the Grammy nominee officially reconciled their romance, the makeup guru's nephew Mason Disick said they were still broken up during an Instagram live. Broadimage/Shutterstock  A source told Us that the rapper hoped they'd get back together someday. "He is still hopeful that there's a chance that they'll reconcile," the insider added. "They stay in touch and hang out." CJT / MEGA  Coparenting pros. A source told Us that the pair's relationship was great when it came to raising their daughter. "Kylie and Travis are coparenting amazingly right now and love spending time together with Stormi and making her happy," the insider said. "Travis is a hands-on, super engaged dad and always wants to make Stormi smile. She is such a happy child." Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Stormi is 3! The on and off couple celebrated their daughter's 3rd birthday with a lavish (per usual) party. “Three more years of love that’s true. Three more inches u might have grew. Three more years a lot to dooo!!! Three more TIMES I LOVE UUUUUU,” Scott wrote via Instagram at the time. “Happy bday to my Lil storm storm.” Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The reality star gave a shoutout to her daughter’s father on his birthday. "Happy birthday @travisscott!!! Stormis daddy," she wrote via her Instagram story. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Kylie showed up to support Travis during a May 2021 concert in Miami Beach. The pair also dined at Komodo prior to the show. "At dinner, Kylie and Travis were seated directly across from each other," an insider told Us. "They were being playful all night and visibly having a really fun time together. At Liv, Kylie was sitting in the DJ booth right behind Travis, and he kept turning around to dance and talk to her." Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  The “Out West” rapper attended the Parsons Benefit in June 2021 alongside Kylie and their daughter Stormi. While accepting an award at the New York City gala, Scott gave the two ladies in his life a major shout-out, saying, “Stormi, I love you and wifey, I love you.” Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Multiple sources confirmed to Us that the on-again, off-again couple are expecting their second child together. “She has been trying for almost two years to get pregnant,” an insider exclusively told Us. “She has always wanted another kid close to Stormi’s age.” Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  Kylie confirmed her pregnancy news via an Instagram video, showing Scott a positive pregnancy test in the heartwarming footage. Courtesy of Kylie Jenner/Instagram  “Travis and Kylie have never been closer,” a source exclusively told Us. “The baby has absolutely brought them even closer together. She is so happy for her family. Travis is beyond thrilled. They both have wanted this for a long time.” John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock  “Daddy got us matching rings,” Kylie captioned an Instagram photo of herself and Stormi rocking new diamonds. Courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram  After 10 people died at Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, Kylie penned an Instagram statement. “Travis and I are broken and devastated,” the then-pregnant star wrote. “My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in any way by yesterday's events. And also for Travis who I know cares deeply for his fans and the Houston community. I want to make it clear we weren't aware of any fatalities until the news came out after the show and in no world would have continued filming or performing. I am sending my deepest condolences to all the families during this difficult time and will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted.” Following her statement, Kylie began a social media hiatus. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Kylie and Travis have been laying low at home together, getting final preparations together for the arrival of their baby,” an insider told Us. “Travis has been very supportive the entirety of the pregnancy, but now he’s spending even more time with Kylie as a family. [They’re] leaning on each other.” Broadimage/Shutterstock  When W magazine claimed that Kylie and Scott were “not a couple” in a cover story featuring the duo, Khloé Kardashian clapped back via Instagram. “Wow, I don’t know why this magazine would write this,” the Strong Looks Better Naked author wrote. “But they are very much a couple.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock  “They are so in love with each other," a source exclusively told Us before baby No. 2 arrived. "They share a special bond as parents that no one else can touch. … Kylie and Travis are so elated to be on this journey again together." BeautifulSignaureIG/Shutterstock  The pair became parents of two on February 2. The pair announced that baby no. 2 arrived four days after Kylie gave birth. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Kylie revealed that she and her beau decided to change their son's name after previously announcing it was Wolf. “FYI our son’s name isn’t Wolf anymore,” she wrote via Instagram. “We just really didn’t feel like it was him.” Days later, Kylie's dad claimed that the couple had already chosen a new name, but she was sworn to secrecy. “I cannot tell,” the Secrets of My Life author told Entertainment Tonight at the time. “[Kylie] has not officially announced it. We have discussed this a lot. I think I have a lot of experience on naming people, especially trying to name yourself, and it’s very difficult.” Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock  Kylie debunked Caitlyn's claim about the new moniker in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, saying that she and Travis were still thinking about options. “We haven’t officially changed it," she explained. "Before I officially change it, I want to make sure. … Wolf was never on our list. It just was something Khloé suggested. I liked the name. There’s nothing against Wolf, it just wasn’t him.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock |
| Yeehaw! Bachelor Nation Takes Stagecoach Festival 2022: Photos Posted: 30 Apr 2022 02:41 PM PDT It's that time of year again! Over the years, Stagecoach Festival has become a staple for Bachelor Nation members — and this weekend was no exception. "It's been a long 3 years, but we are back babyyyyy! See y'all out there! The Colorado native, 33, proudly documented his Stagecoach plans on Friday, April 29, where he watched performances by Jordan Davis, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett at the Indio, California, venue. Hannah Brown, for her part, was equally giddy to embrace her country roots at the annual music festival. "Giddy up it's Stagecoach time," the God Bless This Mess author, 27, wrote via Instagram Story on Friday. The Alabama native — who served as the Bachelorette in season 15 — sported a pair of jean cutoffs, red crop top and a purple cowboy hat. Amanda Stanton, for her part, brought her daughter Kinsley, 10, and fiancé Michael Fogel, whom she got engaged to in December 2021, to the festival on Friday night. "Kins had the best time," the Orange County, California native, 32, gushed via Instagram Story. "Sneaking out early. Night 1 success." After Abigail Heringer and Noah Erb celebrated their 9-month anniversary earlier in April, they hit up Stagecoach with fellow Bachelor in Paradise season 7 alum Thomas Jacobs. "Abigail >>>>>> Noah is pretty great too," Thomas, 29, captioned Instagram Story footage with the twosome. Of course, the country music festival has made headlines amongst Bachelor Nation in years past after Blake admitted to connecting with multiple franchise alums when he attended. During his tenure on BiP season 6 in 2019, Blake was accused of hooking up with Caelynn Miller-Keyes (and subsequently ghosting her) at the musical festival earlier that year. It was also revealed that he spent quality time with Kristina Schulman one day earlier. After the "Behind the Rose" podcast host was eliminated from the Mexico beach, he teased that he was ready to head back to Stagecoach. "I am definitely still going," Blake told the Daily Mail in February 2020. "I'm not going to let people shame me into not going to a music festival. I'll be a little more careful, but I'm really looking forward to it." The Bachelorette season 14 alum has since moved on from the BiP drama with his very own set. Blake, an aspiring DJ, is set to take the Honky Tonk stage on Saturday, April 30. Scroll below to see how Bachelor Nation celebrated at Stagecoach:  “Y’all remember Alabama Hannah? This is her now,” the God Bless This Messy Journal author wrote via Instagram, referring to her franchise nickname. Courtesy of Hannah Brown/Instagram  The Washington native proclaimed that the 32-year-old “Die a Happy Man” crooner’s set — with a surprise cameo from Ashton Kutcher — was “hands down” her favorite. Courtesy of Katie Thurston/Instagram  Amanda hit the country festival with her fiancé and eldest daughter. Courtesy of Amanda Stanton/Instagram  Blake even donned a tank top that read, “We met at Stagecoach.” Courtesy of Blake Horstmann/Instagram  The California native enjoyed the Night 1 performances at the music festival. Courtesy of Thomas Jacobs/Instagram  “Just happy to be here 🥺🤍,” Abigail captioned a clip via Instagram that showed her dancing with her beau. Courtesy of Abigail Heringer/Instagram |
| Celebrity Splits of 2022: Stars Who Broke Up This Year Posted: 30 Apr 2022 02:20 PM PDT Calling it quits. It happens all the time, but the world never gets used to seeing celebrity couples break up. Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard were among the stars who made headlines for their splits in 2022. Us Weekly exclusively revealed in January that the model and the NFL star were "getting divorced," though they were "going to try and remain civil and friendly towards each other." Divorce documents obtained by Us claimed that the pair were having marital issues as far back as December 2020. "The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences [and the] differences have caused a break down in the marital relationship," the papers, which were filed in June 2021, read. "Said irreconcilable differences have existed for at least six months prior to the filing [of] this Complaint and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation." After Iman and Shepard welcomed daughter Cali in August 2018, he got real about balancing their parenting responsibilities and their relationship. (The duo also share daughter Cassie, whom they welcomed in December 2019.) "It's honestly tough whenever you put a baby into the situation because you've got to still try to find time for each other and a lot of the focus goes onto the baby," he told Us in August 2019. "So that's the main thing is just me trying to carve out a little time in my schedule and her trying to carve out time in her schedule because we're both pretty busy. That's the toughest thing about it, but we find a way to get through it." Another split that made news in 2022 was Joe and Bessy Gatto's, though they technically announced it in December 2021. The comedian revealed the separation in an Instagram post that also explained his exit from Impractical Jokers. "Alongside my friends, I've devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn't be prouder of what has been accomplished," he wrote on New Year’s Eve in 2021. "However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids." Bessy, for her part, addressed the breakup in her own Instagram post. "With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together," she noted. "We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about!" Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars ended things this year:  “After 39 years as a couple, we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, coparents, coworkers and business partners,” the Ghostbusters star and Dixon told People in a joint statement on April 29. “This is our choice in loving friendship.” Byron Purvis/AdMedia Newscom/Mega  Three months after going public with her new man, the Lifetime actress confirmed their split. "I am kind of going through [a breakup] right now," Kramer revealed during an interview with Access Daily’s Kit Hoover and Scott Evans on April 22 before offering some advice to viewers who may be experiencing a breakup as well. "I think time is a beautiful thing to just know that God has bigger plans for you in store." Courtesy Ian Schinelli/Instagram  Us confirmed on April 19 that the Real Housewives of Potomac stars called it quits after eight years of marriage, shortly before Ashley announced her split via social media. "No one reason is the root cause of our mutual decision to go our separate ways," she wrote. Charles Sykes/Bravo  The Russian Doll star confirmed in an April 15 interview with The Hollywood Reporter that she and the Saturday Night Live alum had gone their separate ways. “I had been [in Los Angeles] living with Fred and during COVID. I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool,” she told the outlet. “We love each other just about as much as two people can love each other and we’re still talking all the time, but Freddy doesn’t like a swimming pool. It might seem like a mundane reason for a breakup, but during that pandemic, you’ve got to get your laps — I’m like Burt Lancaster in The Swimmer. … So that’s the real scandal.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Less than two months after making their red carpet debut at the SAG Awards, a source confirmed to Us on April 6 that the actor and the model split. “The distance and filming had a big impact on the breakup,” the source said. Shutterstock (2)  One year after putting their split on hold, the Tiger King star (real name Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage) filed for divorce on March 30. In docs obtained by Us, Maldonado-Passage, who is serving 21-years in prison, asked his estranged husband for alimony and to pay his legal fees. Netflix  Anderson’s wife filed for divorce on March 25 after more than 20 years of marriage. In court docs obtained by Us, she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. Alex Berliner/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Vanderpump Rules stars announced via Instagram on March 15 that they are ending their marriage. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2016, shared sentimental photos along with their heartfelt statements. Schwartz revealed that it was Maloney's decision to call it quits. "Fully respect Katie’s decision and we’ve had healthy, productive conversations about it," he noted in his message. "It would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  Morgan filed for divorce in March after tying the knot with the actress in August 2013. Court docs obtained by Us list the pair's date of separation as January 1. Eric Charbonneau/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  After three years of marriage, the “El Clavo” musician and Toubia announced their separation. “While the end of a relationship is never easy, we are at peace with our mutual decision and grateful for the life and love we shared for the last ten years,” the estranged pair wrote in a joint statement to Billboard on March 9. “To our friends and families, including our fans, please know that we are together in this difficult decision and that there is no need whatsoever to take sides. We appreciate your support as we begin this next chapter of our lives and we wish each other only the very best in all future endeavors. Thank you, in advance, for respecting our privacy, during this difficult time.” CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  “We were together for a while, and unfortunately it didn't work, but it doesn't mean that it wasn't a really fun time and we didn't do a lot of really amazing things,” the former NASCAR racer told People on March 4. “It doesn't mean that there's something wrong with either of us. It’s just a matter of finding someone who you can stand the test of time with.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  “Bobby and I are divorcing — This might sound abrupt but I felt I should be transparent from the top rather than bury the headline,” Flagg wrote via Instagram on March 4. “This was not a rash or impulsive decision. We have been very thoughtful before coming to this conclusion. It was not a lack of love but rather the two of us growing in different directions and wanting very different things for ourselves.” Courtesy of Bobby Boyd/Instagram  Us confirmed on March 2 that the Star Trek actor and the Peaky Blinders star quietly split after sparking their romance in 2018. “Chris and Annabelle have broken up,” a source revealed, adding that the now-exes “haven’t been together for a few months now.” Shutterstock (2)  "Yo Maniacs just for the record, the Facebook and Instagram posts are of me and my girlfriend Sky, I am officially divorced, sorry I thought everyone already knew, love my Maniacs4Life," Hogan tweeted on February 28, referring to his marriage to McDaniel. Perry Smylie/Shutterstock  Us confirmed in late February that the country singer and the model split after six months together. “Paige ended things with Morgan,” one source told Us. “She just wants to move on and wants nothing to do with him and the person he is.” Shutterstock (2)  The pair announced their split on February 23 via a press release, saying, "We have decided not to continue our romantic relationship, while remaining deeply attached by friendship and tenderness.” The twosome called off their engagement nearly one year after the European royal family announced their proposal in April 2021. "In reflecting, together, on the commitment we wanted to make, we ended up admitting that our visions differ too much,” the February statement concluded. Frank Rollitz/Schneider-P/SIPA/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on February 23 that the Dancing With the Stars pro filed for divorce from the Brotherly Love alum earlier that month. Burke listed their date of separation as January 7. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock  Fowler filed for divorce from the country singer on February 18 after nearly five years of marriage, alleging "inappropriate marital conduct" and "adultery" on Hunt's part. At the time of the duo's split, Fowler was pregnant with their first child. Amy Harris/Shutterstock  The Chopped judge and the chef got engaged in June 2020, but their split was confirmed on February 19. "Wishing her nothing but the best,” Castellon exclusively told Closer Weekly. He was with the Guy's Grocery Games competitor for five years. Arturo Holmes/WENN/Newscom/Mega  Us confirmed on February 18 that the Grammy nominee and the music producer called it quits after less than one year of dating. VICKIE FLORES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Multiple sources confirmed to Us on February 16 that the duo officially called it quits, with one insider saying that they “haven’t been spending any time together.” Shutterstock (2)  In February 2022, a rep for the Friends alum told Us, "Matt and Aurora are not together but remain good friends." Andrew Morales/Shutterstock  Us confirmed that the Daredevil alum and the New Jersey senator called it quits in February after more than two years of dating. The duo connected in 2018 after meeting at a political fundraiser. Dawson confirmed in March 2019 that the twosome were dating. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The rapper and the Uncut Gems actress split in February after less than two months of dating. "Julia and Kanye remain good friends and collaborators but they are no longer together," a representative for the model told Us at the time. Shutterstock  Us confirmed in February that the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation stars split, less than one year after dismissing Pivarnick's initial divorce filing. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock  The Today show host announced during the January 31 episode that she and her fiancé called it quits after getting engaged in November 2019. "They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, a season or a lifetime, this was for a season," Kotb noted at the time. The pair took their relationship public in 2015 and share two daughters: Haley and Hope. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  The estranged couple announced their split on January 24. "By mutual agreement we have decided to break off our marriage,” the duo, who were married for 24 years, said in a statement to The Times. “Our commitment to our children remains intact. Since this is a private decision, we ask the utmost respect of all those around us.”The separation came one week after Urdangarin, who shares four children with the royal, made headlines when he was photographed holding hands with another woman in southern France. Charles Dharapak/AP/Shutterstock  The Bachelor in Paradise couple, who got engaged on season 7 of the series in 2021, announced their split on January 24 after sparking speculation one month prior. ABC/Craig Sjodin  Us confirmed on January 22 that the twosome, who share son Rhodes, split after nearly three years together. Snorlax/MEGA  The pair announced in a joint statement on January 12 that they split after four years of marriage. “We share this not because we think it’s newsworthy ~ But so that ~ as we go about our lives we may do so with dignity and honesty,” the duo wrote via Momoa’s Instagram account. “The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other ~ to be who we are learning to become … Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life & our children.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock  Us confirmed on January 10 that the pair, who began dating in 2019, called it quits before the new year. Courtesy of Delilah Belle Hamlin/Instagram  The TikTok stars confirmed their split on January 7 after two years together. “Not an end, just a shift!” Olsen told fans via TikTok. “We love u forever.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Broadway star filed for divorce from her husband of five years on January 6. She listed their date of separation as December 23, 2021. Courtesy of Lindsay Mendez/Instagram  Us broke the news on January 5 that the pair called it quits after three years of marriage, confirming that Shepard filed for divorce in June 2021. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock |
| Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson Help Barbra Streisand Celebrate 80th Birthday Posted: 30 Apr 2022 02:15 PM PDT It's "Us Against the World!" Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have kept their romance relatively private — but their story is as sweet as any love song. Us Weekly exclusively confirmed in December 2017 that the Coldplay singer had moved on with the Fifty Shades of Grey star less than two years after his divorce from Gwyneth Paltrow was finalized in July 2016. The exes — who share daughter Apple and son Moses — announced their "conscious uncoupling" in March 2014 after a decade of marriage. The unlikely couple had been spotted out together on multiple occasions in late 2017 before a source told Us that they were "definitely dating" and getting serious. "They've gotten to know each other really well and are very comfortable with one another," the insider added at the time. "Chris sends Dakota his music to get her opinion. It's more than just a fling." A separate source at the time noted that Martin was drawn to Johnson's free spirit. "Chris is very young at heart so it makes sense for him to be with someone younger," the insider said. "He likes creative types so it makes sense that he dates actresses. That's just one of the ways Dakota is very much his type." Much of their relationship was kept under wraps, but the "Fix You" singer and the Texas native hit a rough patch in the summer of 2019. At the time, rumors surfaced that Martin had packed on the PDA with Dua Lipa at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K., sparking speculation that he and Johnson had split. (A rep for Martin later denied the kiss had ever happened.) Shortly after reports of their breakup made waves, the British musician supported Johnson at a handful of press events in August 2019. All signs pointed to a rekindled romance — and Paltrow played a big part in their reunion. "Gwyneth is the one who pushed them to do it," a source exclusively revealed at the time. "Gwyneth is happy if Chris is happy. She only wants the best for him." The Politician actress, for her part, tied the knot with Brad Falchuk in September 2018. While the two couples have a friendly rapport, Paltrow previously admitted that coparenting with her ex-husband hasn't always been simple. "Chris and I committed to putting them first and that's harder than it looks because some days you really don't want to be with the person that you are getting divorced from," the Shakespeare in Love star said on The Drew Barrymore Show in September 2020. "But if you're committed to having family dinner then you do it. You take a deep breath, and you look the person in the eye, and you remember your pact, and you smile, and you hug and you recommit to this new relationship that you are trying to foster." Keep scrolling for a look back at Martin and Johnson's whirlwind love story!  Us exclusively confirmed in December 2017 that the pair were “definitely dating” after they jetted off to Israel for a romantic getaway. The duo had also been spotted together at a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles. “It’s more than just a fling,” a source revealed. Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock; Arthur Mola/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  When the actress’ father, Don Johnson, was asked about her relationship with Martin on the red carpet at the National Television Awards, he jokingly told a Digital Spy reporter that it was “troubling,” before changing his tune. “No, she's a big girl, she can handle herself!" Gregory Pace/Shutterstock  After photos of Johnson and Martin holding hands at Ellen DeGeneres’ 60th birthday hit the internet, fellow partygoer Diana Keaton appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about meeting the Coldplay frontman at the bash. “He was with Dakota right — they're a couple. Got it?” she said. “So, what I'm saying is — he's gorgeous.” Shutterstock; Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock  Melanie Griffith, Johnson’s mom, gave her daughter’s new beau a major seal of approval while speaking to Us and other reporters at a women’s empowerment event. “I adore him!” Griffith gushed. “She is very private about her life and I respect that.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The Suspiria star made a rare comment about her romance during an interview with Tatler, admitting that she was “very happy” with the “Yellow” crooner. A source later told Us that Martin was “head over heels” and was already considering engagement. That same month, the two were seen sporting matching arm tattoos of an infinity symbol with two Xs below it. Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock; Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  The Suspiria star made a rare comment about her romance during an interview with Tatler, admitting that she was “very happy” with the “Yellow” crooner. A source later told Us that Martin was “head over heels” and was already considering engagement. Laurent VU/SIPA/Shutterstock  A rep for Johnson told Us that the star was not pregnant despite rumors that she had thrown a sex reveal party at her home. In actuality, the pink and blue balloons were for Johnson’s birthday party. Later that month, Johnson appeared on Ellen to again deny the pregnancy rumors. "The only thing I'm pregnant with is a lot of good ideas, but not any babies,” she said. Laurent VU/SIPA/Shutterstock  “Chris is head over heels,” a source told Us, predicting the couple would be engaged “soon,” but that the father of Apple and Moses “wanted to make sure the kids didn’t have too much change all at once” since Paltrow had married Falchuk only three months earlier. “He’s a great dad,” the source added. JALAL MORCHIDI/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutterstock  The camera shy couple were seen walking Johnson’s dog in Malibu. It was the first time in nearly four months that the pair were photographed together. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock; NINA PROMMER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Nearly two years into their relationship, the duo sparked rumors that there was trouble in paradise. At the time, Martin was rumored to have locked lips with Dua Lipa at Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. — but his rep denied the reports. “They were both in the same area of the festival with a larger group of friends,” the rep told the Daily Mail. Shutterstock; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Less than two months after their connection cooled off, Johnson and the “Something Just Like This” singer rekindled their spark. Martin joined his girlfriend at the Los Angeles premiere of The Peanut Butter Falcon days after the duo hit a wrap party for The High Note. MEGA  One big, blended family! During an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Goop founder revealed her true feelings about her ex-husband’s new flame. “I love her,” Paltrow said. “I can see how it would seem weird because it’s sort of unconventional. But I think, in this case, just having passed through it iteratively, I just adore her.” A source previously told Us that Paltrow “pushed” the pair to reconcile after their brief 2019 split. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock; Inset: MEGA  The How to Be Single star took to her friend Olivia Wilde’s Instagram to show people how to properly wash their hands amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, those aren’t her hands she’s washing, they’re Martin’s, which confirmed that the couple were still going strong during quarantine. Courtesy Olivia Wilde/Instagram  Johnson directed the music video for Coldplay’s 2019 single “Cry Cry Cry” — but she insisted that there wasn’t any special treatment. “I wrote the story and pitched it to the band like every other director did, and they chose mine,” she told Marie Claire of the experience, joking, “Not because they’re partial to me at all.” YouTube  Next steps? Johnson was photographed sporting a huge emerald ring on her left hand while shopping for the 2020 holidays, instantly sparking speculation that Martin had proposed. Neither star commented on the rumors at the time. MEGA  The “In My Place” artist and the Lost Daughter actress dropped millions on a Malibu mansion in January 2021 and were “making it their primary residence,” per a source. “They are really thrilled and happy with their purchase,” an insider exclusively revealed, adding that the twosome were “very excited to move in” together. MEGA  The duo enjoyed a romantic trip to Spain that included a boat ride and a stroll around a town in the Balearic Islands. Photo Image Press/Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Martin paid tribute to his girlfriend before performing “My Universe” during one of Coldplay’s London shows. “This is about my universe. And she’s here!” he told the crowd as he gestured toward Johnson, who was sitting the balcony. Shutterstock (2)  “[Post-COVID safety protocols have] been weird,” the High Note actress told The Hollywood Reporter during a November 2021 interview. “If I’ve been working, I can’t really be around my parents because they’re older. But my friends and my partner [Martin], we’ve been together a lot, and it’s great.” She further revealed to the outlet that the couple had gotten into binge-watching Netflix’s Squid Game, calling it “so intense.” She added, “It’s confusingly f—ked up because it’s joyful at moments and then it’s horrifying. And that’s a really interesting combo.” Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock; Isabel Infantes/ PA Images/INSTAR  Johnson offered rare insight into what she and Martin like to do during their alone time. “We’ve been together for quite a while,” she told Elle UK. “And we go out sometimes but we both work so much that it’s nice to be at home and be cozy and private. Most of the partying takes place inside my house.” Shutterstock (2)  While Johnson was promoting her film, Cha Cha Real Smooth, during a video Q&A with the Sundance Institute, Martin made an accidental cameo as he seemingly helped his girlfriend navigate some technical difficulties. The Coldplay frontman was seated behind Johnson when she joined the chat, and he held up his fingers in a peace sign before ducking out of the room. The Lost Daughter star simply laughed off the awkward moment. Sundance/YouTube  The couple stepped out for a stylish date night in Los Angeles, dining at an Italian restaurant while dressed to the nines. That same month, Paltrow gushed over her ex-husband's relationship, telling her Instagram followers during a Q&A that she loves the Our Friend actress "very much." MEGA |
| Mary Fitzgerald: Christine Quinn’s Alleged Bribe Could Have Been Illegal Posted: 30 Apr 2022 02:12 PM PDT  After Selling Sunset's Emma Hernan alleged that Christine Quinn attempted to bribe one of her clients to switch brokers, their coworker Mary Fitzgerald has weighed in on the potential ramifications. "If Emma had had the listing agreement signed already, which she was getting ready to, [Christine's actions] would be illegal," the South Dakota native, 41, told E! News on Friday, April 29. "So [Christine] would lose her license, she would lose everything. But the listing agreement for this particular property wasn’t signed just yet, luckily. Otherwise, she would have legal issues." In season 5 of the Netflix reality TV series, which premiered earlier this month, the 30-year-old Massachusetts native claimed that the How to Be a Boss B*tch author offered a bribe one of her real estate clients. Christine was accused of offering $5,000 to one of Emma's clients in exchange for no longer working with the Boston native. (Emma and Christine previously butted heads over the allegations that Christine's ex Peter Cornell left her for Emma, which the Emma Leigh & Co founder has denied.) After Emma told bosses Jason Oppenheim and Mary — who was promoted to vice president of the Oppenheim Group brokerage in season 5 — they tried to get to the bottom of the claims on camera. However, the Texas native declined to show up in the office or answer their phone call. "There’s absolutely no truth to this. I don’t know why Emma is once again trying to make me look bad and stir the pot and make up lies about me," Christine — who welcomed son Christian with husband Christian Richard in May 2021 — said during one of the new episodes. Upon Selling Sunset's season 1 debut in 2019, Christine and Mary were close friends, however, their bond has since deteriorated amid the drama. "I think viewers will get some clarity on why we're all kind of at the place that we're at lately, like, with [Christine]," Mary previously told Us in February of the latest season. While neither Emma nor Christine have further addressed the alleged bribery incident, the Ball State University grad opened up about the brokerage's business practices. "We pride ourselves on our integrity," Mary told E! on Friday. "And the way we treat clients and the way we treat each other, and we can’t have this at our brokerage. It’s not OK." The RealOpen founder has since left the firm, with a source telling Us it was her decision. Season 5 of Selling Sunset is now streaming on Netflix and the reunion drops on Friday, May 6.
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| Naomi Judd Dead at 76 After Mental Illness Battle Posted: 30 Apr 2022 02:08 PM 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 ER and Judging Amy alum died on April 27 after a battle with cancer. She was 48. “With great sorrow, I announce the passing of my wife, Jossara Jinaro, on this date, April 27, 2022,” Jinaro’s husband, Matt Bogado, wrote via Facebook. “Jossara bravely fought cancer and came home to be surrounded by family. Jossara was an amazing wife, mother, artist, and friend. She had the most beautiful, kind soul and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Even in her last moments, she was still fighting. She is now resting in peace and will be remembered forever. Myself, Liam, and Emrys will miss her so deeply, although we know she is in our hearts and guiding us every step of the way.” Evans Ward/BEI/Shutterstock  The journalist, who cohosted the Today show alongside Barbara Walters in the 1970s, died in April after suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 82 years old. Ivan Nikolov/WENN/Newscom/The Mega Agency  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 |
| Naomi Judd Dead at 76: Read Daughters Wynonna and Ashley's Statement Posted: 30 Apr 2022 01:44 PM PDT  Naomi Judd has died. She was 76. "Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," daughters Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd shared in a Saturday, April 30, Twitter statement. "We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory." The late Kentucky native was one-half of the Grammy-winning duo, The Judds, alongside Wynonna, 57. The mother-daughter group — who are set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 1 — were known for their hits "Love Can Build a Bridge," "Mama He's Crazy," "Why Not Me" and "Grandpa." Naomi — born Diana Ellen Judd — worked as a nurse in Nashville when she and Wynonna began singing together professionally. They won their first Grammy in 1984 for Best Country Performance by a Duo or a Group. "Wynonna and I both said the same thing [when we won], that it felt like we were in a car crash [because] it happened so fast. It was life-changing," the River of Time author told Entertainment Tonight in March 2021. "I got up out of my seat like, ‘Uh, oh, they made a mistake.'” Naomi — who is survived by husband Larry Strickland and their two daughters — started making music with Wynonna in 1983. The band called it quits in 1991 after the late musician was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. They were set to reunite later this year for a new live tour. “Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd. Honored to have witnessed 'Love Can Build a Bridge' just a few short weeks ago," country singer Maren Morris tweeted her condolences to Naomi's family on Saturday. Naomi had previously been outspoken about her battle with severe depression. "I would come home and not leave the house for three weeks and not get outta my pajamas, not practice normal hygiene," the late Grammy winner said during a December 2016 appearance on Good Morning America. "My hands shake really bad … medication, nothing I can do about it. And my face, I feel like a balloon. My face is all swollen because of the medication. I really haven't been eating ice cream and candy, I really haven't!" She added: "What I've been through is extreme [and] it was so deep and so completely debilitating and life-threatening. … I have processed and worked so hard for these last four years." |
| Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s Relationship Timeline Posted: 30 Apr 2022 12:20 PM PDT When the bones are good, the rest don't matter. Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd‘s love story has all the makings of a great country song. Morris and Hurd met during a writing session for Tim McGraw's song "Last Turn Home" in 2013. "[Ryan's] always been a creative collaborator in my life, that's how we met," Morris told Us Weekly exclusively in March 2019. "We were paired together six years ago to write a song. We didn't know each other and it just kind of grew from there, so music has always been really intertwined in our love for each other, and now that we aren't just songwriters, we're artists." The duo were friends for two years before their relationship turned romantic. Hurd detailed their love story in his 2017 song "Love in a Bar." "We were just friends, just hanging / Just sitting 'round waiting for somebody to cross the line," he sings. "And we've been saying it with our eyes the whole time / That you have my whole heart." After dating for nearly two years, Hurd proposed to Morris in July 2017. Less than a year later, the couple wed. "I've learned so much from Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman," Morris told Us about dealing with the long-distance relationship. "They've got the two-week rule; he's got his kids out on the road. They just make it look so normal and it makes me and Ryan feel like this could be normal as well. We do a pretty good job at constantly keeping in contact, lots of FaceTime. We have the same manager now, so she helps our calendars really coalesce well and that's helped it a good bit. Especially now that we're married, it's a little bit more important to us to see each other. We try to have a good balance." Morris and Hurd became parents in March 2020. Scroll through for their timeline:  The duo met during a writing session in Nashville. Amy Harris/Shutterstock  The twosome’s relationship went from platonic to romantic in 2015. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Hurd popped the question on July 3, 2017. Debby Wong/Shutterstock  Us broke the news in March 2018 that the twosome exchanged vows in Nashville. Broadimage/Shutterstock  Not long after they tied the knot, Morris hit the road with Niall Horn during the summer of 2018. "It was probably the hardest part of our relationship,” the "Make Out With Me" songstress recalled to Esquire. “We went on our honeymoon, and then I immediately went on this gigantic tour opening for Niall Horan. It was more international touring than I had ever done. And I was gone more than I had ever been on any other tour." She added that it was a “tough summer,” noting they went to therapy together. “We have grown so much closer because we had to make some hard decisions and have some tough talks about what this future looks like and how we can make this better,” she told the magazine in 2019. “I have always loved him, but I feel like I like him in ways I never knew I could before." Frederick Breedon/PictureGroup/Shutterstock  Morris announced in October 2019 that she was pregnant with their first child. AFF-USA/Shutterstock  The couple welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, in March 2020. “Hayes Andrew Hurd. 3/23/20. Love of our lives,” the "Girl" singer wrote via Instagram. Courtesy Maren Morris/Instagram  Hurd fired back at mom-shamers after Morris was criticized for drinking on a pool float while holding Hayes, who was 3 months old at the time. “I’d just like to say, my wife usually doesn’t need me to defend her, but she’s a great mom,” he wrote in July 2020 via Instagram. “My kid was not unsafe on a float in 1 feet of water being held by an adult with 5 people watching so she could get a picture.” Courtesy Maren Morris/Instagram  “Went to the top of the world this weekend, drank martinis and looked at the prettiest Smoky Mountain view with my favorite human,” the “Feels” singer wrote via Twitter in November 2020, after celebrating her husband’s birthday in the Tennessee mountains. “Happy birthday, baby.” Courtesy Maren Morris/Twitter  In April 2021, the pair performed together for the first time, singing "Chasing After You" at the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Ryan Musick/Courtesy of Academy of Country Music/Shutterstock  Morris shouted out Hurd's skills as a dad in an Instagram post she shared in June 2021. "Happy Father’s Day @ryanhurd," she wrote, alongside a video of her husband humming along with their son. "You’re a natural. Like, you’re really, really good at this dad stuff." Courtesy Maren Morris/Instagram  The couple performed together during the ACM Party for a Cause in Nashville. "Last night under the stars ," Morris wrote alongside an Instagram photo of herself on stage in August 2021. Amy Harris/Invision/AP/Shutterstock  Hurd credited his wife's assistance in helping the creation of his debut album, Pelago. "The album wouldn't be existing without her doing ["Chasing After You"] with me and also just supporting me the last two or three years,” he told E! News in October. “I think it's my best writing and I'm really excited about it. I just love it." The “Craving You” songstress is also credited as a cowriter on the record, noting her pride via Twitter. “I cannot keep the tears in my eyes today,” Morris tweeted on October 15, reposting Hurd’s own post announcing the record’s release. “It’s so f—king hard as a new artist to put a full album out in an EP and ‘dRoP tHe SinGlE’ obsessed world and he did it. I am the proudest wife and co-writer that exists on this planet today. So, PASS IT ON.” Sanford Myers/AP/Shutterstock  The couple celebrated their joint CMAs nomination for Music Video of the Year for their duet “Chasing After You” at the November 2021 awards show. It was Hurd’s first CMAs nod as an artist. “It was an incredible night! Congrats to all the winners,” Hurd wrote via Instagram after the festivities. “I’ll never forget being nominated for the first time! Now let’s go get that NUMBER 1!” Morris also shared a series of snaps via Twitter from the night out with her husband, captioning them, “CMA with bae. Unrelated: Is Postmating Taco Bell today officially rock bottom?” Ed Rode/AP/Shutterstock  The “Circles Around This Town” songstress and her country crooner husband became the first married couple to be nominated for an ACM Award in the same year since Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in 2017. The twosome also coordinated their golden-brown outfits while walking the March 2022 awards show red carpet. Stephen Greathouse/Shutterstock  Morris sported a snakeskin dress at the Grammy Awards in April, while her husband rocked a gold suit. They joked to E! that their son should "go to bed," saying, "We miss you, Hayes!" Jordan Strauss/AP/Shutterstock  After walking the CMT Music Awards red carpet together, Morris enlisted the help of her husband to perform her new song, “I Can’t Love You Anymore” live for the first time during the awards show. Mark Humphrey/AP/Shutterstock  “I get to see him naked,” Morris captioned a pic with her husband after their Stagecoach Festival duet. 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| Joe Alwyn: Why My Romance With Taylor Swift Is So Private Posted: 30 Apr 2022 12:10 PM PDT Gorgeous! Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn were first linked in May 2017 and have been notorious for keeping their relationship private ever since. The couple have remained tight-lipped about their love life since its start, but a source told Us Weekly in March 2020 that they "have talked about their future and marriage." The insider noted that the duo are "very much in love" and that Swift "considers Joe one of the only safe constants in her life." While the British actor is rumored to be the subject of many of Swift's songs — including "London Boy" and "Cornelia Street" — she has rarely spoken publicly about their romance. The Grammy winner did, however, reference her and Alwyn's love story in her Netflix documentary, Miss Americana. "I was falling in love with someone who had a wonderfully normal, balanced life," she said in the film, which was released in January 2020. "We decided together we wanted our relationship to be private. I was happy. But I wasn't happy in the way I was trained to be happy. It was happiness without anyone else's input. We were just happy." Alwyn, for his part, spoke out in November 2018 about keeping his relationship with the "Mirrorball" singer as quiet as possible. "Someone's private life is, by definition, private," the A Christmas Carol alum told British GQ at the time. "No one is obliged to share their personal life." Swift got real in November 2020 about factoring normal aspects of everyday life into their romance. "'Peace' is actually more rooted in my personal life," she told Paul McCartney in a Rolling Stone interview at the time. "I know you have done a really excellent job of this in your personal life: carving out a human life within a public life, and how scary that can be when you do fall in love and you meet someone, especially if you've met someone who has a very grounded, normal way of living." She noted that she made choices so her "life [would] feel more like a real life" that she could control. "Whether that's deciding where to live, who to hang out with, when to not take a picture — the idea of privacy feels so strange to try to explain, but it's really just trying to find bits of normalcy," she added. "That's what that song 'Peace' is talking about. Like, would it be enough if I could never fully achieve the normalcy that we both crave?" Scroll down to read everything the "Betty" singer and the Boy Erased star have ever said about each other.  More than a year after Alwyn and Swift started dating, the Favourite actor spoke out about their relationship for the first time. “I’m aware people want to know about that side of things,” he said in the October 2018 issue of British Vogue. “I think we have been successfully very private and that has now sunk in for people … but I really prefer to talk about work.” Jerod Harris/Getty Images  There’s a reason why the Brit keeps his mouth shut about dating Swift. “Someone's private life is, by definition, private," he told British GQ in November 2018. "No one is obliged to share their personal life.” LRNYC / MEGA  In December 2018, Alwyn admitted to Esquire that he doesn’t “seek out advice on” his relationship with the “Delicate” singer because his feelings are clear. “I think there's a very clear line as to what somebody should share, or feel like they have to share, and what they don't want to and shouldn't have to,” he explained. Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank  The “Look What You Made Me Do” singer broke her silence on politics ahead of the United States' 2018 midterm elections. When asked about her decision at the U.K. premiere of The Favourite, Alwyn said, “I think it's great. I think it's important.” Robert Kamau/GC Images  Never say never! “It’s not planned at the moment, but who knows,” Alwyn said on the red carpet at the Golden Globes in January 2019. LRNYC / MEGA  The Mary Queen of Scots actor doesn't think his desire to stay quiet about Swift is shocking. “I don’t think anyone you meet on the streets would just spill their guts out to you, therefore why should I?” he told MR PORTER's The Journal in January 2019. “And then that is defined as being ‘strangely private.’ Fine. But I don’t think it is … I think it’s normal.” Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images  The “Lover” singer opened up about why she’s kept her relationship with Alwyn under wraps during an interview with The Guardian’s Weekend magazine in August 2019. “I’ve learned that if I do [talk about it], people think it’s up for discussion, and our relationship isn’t up for discussion,” Swift said. “If you and I were having a glass of wine right now, we’d be talking about it — but it’s just that it goes out into the world. That’s where the boundary is, and that’s where my life has become manageable. I really want to keep it feeling manageable.” Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock; Scott Kirkland/FX/Picturegroup/Shutterstock  The songstress didn’t mention Alwyn by name in her January 2020 Netflix documentary, Miss Americana, but she did speak about falling for someone “who had a really wonderful, normal, balanced kind of life.” She added: “We decided together we wanted our relationship to be private. I was happy. But I wasn’t happy in the way I was trained to be happy. It was happiness without anyone else’s input. We were just happy.” Courtesy of Netflix  The “Cardigan” singer discussed challenges in her personal life during an interview with Paul McCartney for Rolling Stone magazine in November 2020. She revealed that her song “Peace” is inspired by the couple’s romance. “’Peace’ is actually more rooted in my personal life,” she said. “I know you have done a really excellent job of this in your personal life: carving out a human life within a public life, and how scary that can be when you do fall in love and you meet someone, especially if you’ve met someone who has a very grounded, normal way of living.” She continued: “I, oftentimes, in my anxieties, can control how I am as a person and how normal I act and rationalize things, but I cannot control if there are 20 photographers outside in the bushes and what they do and if they follow our car and if they interrupt our lives. I can’t control if there’s going to be a fake weird headline about us in the news tomorrow.” The Cats actress further explained her choices to make her “life feel more like a real life” instead of a “story line in the tabloids” that she can’t control. Those choices include where to live and when to not take a photo. “The idea of privacy feels so strange to try to explain, but it’s really just trying to find bits of normalcy,” she said. “That’s what that song ‘Peace’ is talking about. Like, would it be enough if I could never fully achieve the normalcy that we both crave?” Shutterstock; Juan Herrero/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  Swift confirmed in her November 2020 Disney+ special, Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, that Alwyn cowrote “Exile” and “Betty” under a pseudonym for her album Folklore. “There’s been a lot of discussion about William Bowery and his identity because it’s not a real person,” she said. “So, William Bowery is Joe, as we know. He plays piano beautifully, and he’s always just playing and making things up and kind of creating things. ... It was a step that we would have never have taken, because why would we have ever written a song together?” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; David Fisher/Shutterstock  “Joe and I really love sad songs. We've always bonded over music,” Swift explained during an Apple Music interview after Folklore’s sister album, Evermore, dropped in December 2020. “I say it was a surprise that we started writing together, but in a way, it wasn't because we have always bonded over music and had the same musical tastes. And he's always the person who's showing me songs by artists and then they become my favorite songs or whatever. But yeah, ‘Champagne Problems,’ that was one of my favorite bridges to write. I really love a bridge where you tell the full story in the bridge, like, you really shift gears in that bridge.” Shutterstock (2)  “He's always just playing instruments and he doesn't do it in a strategic, ‘I’m writing a song right now’ thing,” she told Zane Lowe in December 2020. “He's always done that. But do I think we would have taken the step of, ‘Hey, let's see if there's a song in here. Let's write a song together?’ If we hadn't been in lockdown, I don't think that would have happened, but I'm so glad that it did. We're so proud of that one. Also, because I do remember the exact moment that I walked in and he was playing that exact piano part. And all I had to do was follow the piano melody with the verse melody. So, because the vocal melody is exactly the same, pretty much it's mirrored with the piano part that he wrote. And we did the same thing with 'Evermore,’ where I'll just kind of hear what he's doing and it's exactly, it's all there. All I have to do is dream up some lyrics and come up with some gut-wrenching, heart-shattering story to write with him.” Shutterstock (2)  In a candid February 2021 interview with Vanity Fair, Swift reflected on why she was "always told it’s better to stay out of" politics as a country artist. Eventually, however, she felt like she couldn't continue to stay silent and received a confidence boost from her beau when she finally chose to use her platform. "I found myself talking about government and the presidency and policy with my boyfriend, who supported me in speaking out," the "Gold Rush" singer recalled. "I started talking to my family and friends about politics and learning as much as I could about where I stand. I'm proud to have moved past fear and self-doubt, and to endorse and support leadership that moves us beyond this divisive, heartbreaking moment in time." Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; VEVO  Alwyn plays Nick Conway, a man in an open relationship, in Hulu's Conversations With Friends, but the actor confirmed that he has a very different romantic life than his character. “I think people can do what they want and makes them happy. I’m obviously happy in a monogamous relationship,” he noted during a panel for the show in February 2022 via Deadline. Javier Etxezarreta/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock  “It’s not something I think about, unless I’m in situations like this, and someone says, ‘What’s it like?’ and I have to think about what to say about it," he told The Guardian in April 2022. "It’s just not for other people and I don’t say that with aggression.” He added, "I don’t know how best to talk about it. I mean, I’m aware of people’s … of that size of interest, and that world existing. It’s just not something I particularly care about, or have much interest in feeding, I guess, because the more it’s fed, the more you are opening a gate for intrusion. ... I think that’s just my response to a culture that has this increasing expectation that everything is going to be given. If you don’t post about the way you make your coffee in the morning, or if you don’t let someone take a picture when you walk out of your front door, is that being private? I don’t know if it is. So I just don’t really feed that.” Shutterstock (2) |
| Joe Alwyn: My Grammy Win With GF Taylor Swift Was 'Ridiculous' Posted: 30 Apr 2022 11:45 AM PDT  An unexpected surprise. Joe Alwyn explained that he doesn’t often think about girlfriend Taylor Swift‘s fame, so he certainly didn’t expect their fun musical collaboration to win a Grammy Award. “That was a surreal bonus of lockdown. That's an understatement,” the British actor, 31, told The Guardian in an interview published Saturday, April 30. “It wasn't like, 'It's five o'clock, it's time to try and write a song together.’ It came about from messing around on a piano, and singing badly, then being overheard, and being, like, 'Let's see what happens if we get to the end of it together.'” Alwyn, credited as William Bowery, cowrote “Exile” and “Betty” for Swift’s Folklore, released in July 2020, which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in March 2021. He also cowrote “Champagne Problems,” “Coney Island” and the title track of Evermore, which she released in December 2020. “I mean fun is such a stupid word, but it was a lot of fun,” he continued. “And it was never a work thing, or a 'Let's try and do this because we're going to put this out' thing. It was just like baking sourdough in lockdown. The Grammy was obviously this ridiculous bonus." The Grammy winner, who said he doesn’t plan to pen any more hits, is focused on acting. He is set to star in the Hulu series Conversations With Friends, an adaptation of the Sally Rooney novel, as well as The Stars at Noon, a film set to debut at Cannes Film Festival later this year. He’d much rather talk about his fictional characters’ personal lives than his own. Alwyn revealed that he doesn’t philosophize too much about his life as the boyfriend of an iconic pop star. "It's not something I think about, unless I'm in situations like this, and someone says, 'What's it like?' and I have to think about what to say about it,” he told The Guardian. “It's just not for other people and I don't say that with aggression." He once again emphasized that their relationship is private. Since Alwyn and Swift got together in 2016, the two have kept their romance quiet, a decision the “All Too Well” singer spoke about in her 2020 Netflix documentary, Miss Americana. "I was falling in love with someone who had a wonderfully normal, balanced life," she said in the film. "We decided together we wanted our relationship to be private. I was happy. But I wasn't happy in the way I was trained to be happy. It was happiness without anyone else's input. We were just happy." The pair rarely make public appearances, and they tend to avoid photographers when they do. The couple often attend the same premieres and awards shows to support each other, but they never walk the red carpet together. Alwyn told The Guardian that he isn’t comfortable drawing attention to their romance. "I don't know how best to talk about it. I mean, I'm aware of people's … of that size of interest, and that world existing. It's just not something I particularly care about, or have much interest in feeding, I guess, because the more it's fed, the more you are opening a gate for intrusion,” he said. “I think that's just my response to a culture that has this increasing expectation that everything is going to be given. If you don't post about the way you make your coffee in the morning, or if you don't let someone take a picture when you walk out of your front door, is that being private? I don't know if it is. So I just don't really feed that." |
| Still Flirty! Maren Morris Shares Steamy Message About Husband Ryan Hurd Posted: 30 Apr 2022 10:54 AM PDT  Loving her man! Ahead of her Stagecoach set this weekend, Maren Morris took the time to remind fans that fellow country singer Ryan Hurd is off the market. "I get to see him naked," the "Bones" musician, 32, tweeted on Friday, April 29, sharing a snap with Hurd, 35, whom she wed in 2018. Radio host Bobby Bones, though, concurred with Morris after reading her sultry remarks. "So do I," the former Dancing With the Stars champ, 42, tweeted, which made Morris send a laughing emoji reply. Hurd and Morris took their love to the Stagecoach Festival later on Friday, performing a joint musical set for the packed crowd of country music fans. "Stagecoach was a blast. Thanks to everyone who came out for our set The married couple initially met as writing collaborators on Tim McGraw's "Last Turn Home" in 2013 before eventually sparking a romantic connection. "[Ryan's] always been a creative collaborator in my life, that's how we met," Morris exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2019. "We were paired together six years ago to write a song. We didn't know each other and it just kind of grew from there, so music has always been really intertwined in our love for each other, and now that we aren't just songwriters, we're artists." After nearly two years of dating, Hurd proposed to the Texas native in July 2017. The duo wed in March 2018. "We do a pretty good job at constantly keeping in contact, lots of FaceTime," the songstress told Us in 2019. "We have the same manager now, so she helps our calendars really coalesce well and that's helped it a good bit. Especially now that we're married, it's a little bit more important to us to see each other. We try to have a good balance." Morris and Hurd announced in October 2019 that they were expanding their family. Their son, Hayes, was born in March 2020. "I had a buddy tell me right before our kid came, 'Remember that first and foremost, you have to be nice to each other,'" Hurd previously told Us in August 2020. "I thought that was really good advice because there are so many moments where you're like, 'I have nothing left. I have no nice left in me.' But … we're all trying hard to do this, and I think the nicer you are to your partner, the easier it is." He added: "It's amazing that everybody has, like, their own little tricks, and they all seem to work." |
| Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn Leaves Oppenheim Group After Season 5 Drama Posted: 30 Apr 2022 09:32 AM PDT  Going their separate ways. Season 5 of Selling Sunset ended on a cliffhanger regarding Christine Quinn's future at the Oppenheim Group brokerage, however, Us Weekly can confirm she has since walked away from the firm. "It was Christine's decision to leave the Oppenheim Group," a source exclusively tells Us of the 33-year-old Texas native. The Los Angeles-based realtor's bio has also been cut from the brokerage's website. While Christine's work history is no longer available to view via the webpage, her image still appears in a group photo of the full team at the top of the "Our Team" tab.  The Juilliard School alum previously claimed earlier this month that she chose to leave the firm because the company wasn’t forward-leaning or believers in using cryptocurrency. "A lot of brokerages are very wary about accepting crypto because they don’t understand the inner workings of it, so that’s why it’s very difficult for agents to do these transactions," Christine — who welcomed son Christian in May 2021 with husband Christian Richard — told Forbes in an interview published on April 22. "A) the brokers don’t know anything about crypto; B) don’t know how to do it; and C) don’t understand how reliable and how safe it actually is. The process that RealOpen [the company she cofounded with her husband] uses is absolutely reliable and fool-proof." Christine's life as a luxury real estate agent has been chronicled on Netflix's Selling Sunset, which dropped its fifth season earlier this month. Upon the new episodes, she butted heads with her fellow agents after they admitted their friendship with the How to Be a Boss B*tch author had deteriorated. Costar Emma Hernan even claimed that Christine bribed one of her clients to no longer work with her. When Jason Oppenheim and Mary Fitzgerald attempt to address the allegations, Christine declined to show up at the office or answer a phone call. "It was honestly heartbreaking and just very disappointing. I really care about her as a person and I know she knows that, so I was kind of shocked to see how she talked about me and I couldn't believe it," Davina Potratz exclusively told Us Weekly in April, noting that she can no longer defend Christine's actions after the drama. "I truly care about Christine. … But it's like, she doesn't appreciate it. At some point, I would never hurt anyone, but I have to just then stay out of it because I don't know what's going on." In the new episodes, Christine kept her distance from the other agents after returning to the office following her maternity leave. Instead, she bonded with newcomer Chelsea Lazkani and helped her secure an interview with Jason, 45. Selling Sunset — which was already renewed for season 6 — filmed its first tell-all reunion earlier this week, however, Christine was notably absent from the promo footage. "Christine tested positive for COVID and out of abundance of caution for the cast and crew, she did not attend the reunion," her rep told Us in a statement on Monday, April 25. "Producers offered her the opportunity to video chat, but she declined because she wasn't feeling well enough to do it." Season 5 of Selling Sunset is now streaming on Netflix and the reunion drops on Friday, May 6. |
| Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon Separate After 39 Years Together: Read Statement Posted: 30 Apr 2022 08:32 AM PDT  Actor Dan Aykroyd and his wife, Donna Dixon, have announced their plans to separate after almost 40 years together. "After 39 years as a couple, we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, coparents, coworkers and business partners,” the Saturday Night Live alum, 69, and Dixon, 64, told People in a joint statement on Friday, April 29. "This is our choice in loving friendship." The estranged pair tied the knot in 1983 after meeting earlier that year on the set of the film Doctor Detroit. "You gotta find the right person — look them in the eye, have them look back, and know their soul,” Aykroyd told the Tampa Bay Times in May 2014 of their partnership. "She’s a Southern woman who is understanding and doesn’t mind dealing with the boys from time to time. I call her the White Goddess. And I’m the Green Demon." The duo — who have shared the screen in Twilight Zone: The Movie, Spies Like Us and Exit to Eden — share three daughters: Danielle (stage name Vera Sola), Belle and Stella. The Canada native rose to fame as a writer and actor on SNL before he went on to star in the likes of Driving Miss Daisy, Trading Places, Crossroads and Grosse Pointe Blank. "The moment I entered the acting trade I was in ‘show business,'" Aykroyd told BBC in January 2020. "I had to market and broker deals for myself. Every audition is a sale, then you have to follow it up with a contract, union obligations, tax planning, as well as — if you have a good job as an actor — investment." He continued at the time: "Then, when I was originating my projects, that is selling a piece of material, I had to set a value and broker a deal. So, I’ve been in show business all the way through. It’s not too hard to look at the numbers in another dimension." The Blues Brothers star was previously engaged to the late Carrie Fisher after they met backstage at NBC variety series, later sharing the screen in the 1980 musical comedy. "I met Carrie at Saturday Night Live," he recalled in a January 2017 interview for Empire magazine. "She and John Belushi became instant pals. I remember how much she made him laugh. Later, while filming Blues Brothers, Carrie and I fell in love and during the shoot, she moved in with me into a penthouse suite in the futuristic, aluminum-clad Astro Tower, which I knew to apologize for. Carrie had the most refined eye for art and design." He continued: "Carrie wasn't shallow, we had a great time. She was also in love with Paul Simon. She married him, but I hope she kept my ring." Following their 1980 split, the Star Wars actress — who died in December 2016 of a heart attack — reconnected with Simon, 80. After their breakup, she dated Bryan Lourd, with whom she shared daughter Billie Lourd. |
| Hope Solo Voluntarily Enters In-Patient Alcohol Treatment After DUI Arrest Posted: 30 Apr 2022 06:42 AM PDT  Less than one month after she was arrested for driving under the influence, Hope Solo is entering treatment. "I have contacted the Hall of Fame and respectfully requested a postponement of my [National Soccer] Hall of Fame induction ceremony to 2023," the professional athlete, 40, tweeted on Friday, April 29. "I will be voluntarily entering an in-patient alcohol treatment program to address my challenges with alcohol." She continued in her statement: "At this time, my energies and focus are totally directed to my health, healing and taking care of my family. I want to thank the Hall of Fame for their support and for understanding my decision." News broke earlier this month that the Solo: A Memoir of Hope author was taken into custody in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on charges of impaired driving (DWI) and resisting arrest. Us Weekly confirmed she was subsequently released after booking. "On the advice of counsel, Hope can't speak about this situation," Rich Nichols, a lawyer for the soccer star told Us in an April 1 statement. "But she wants everyone to know that her kids are her life, that she was released immediately and is now at home with her family, that the story is more sympathetic than the initial charges suggest, and that she looks forward to her opportunity to defend these charges." According to the police report, obtained exclusively by Us, a witness allegedly noticed Solo had been "passed out behind [the wheel]" for more than one hour while the engine was running. The Washington native's children — Lozen and Vittorio, both 2 — were also in the vehicle. When local police officers woke Solo up, they allegedly noticed the scent of alcohol on her breath and claimed her eyes were red. Solo allegedly refused to cooperate in a field sobriety test, per the police report, and a search warrant was then issued to obtain blood samples ahead of her arrest. A court hearing is scheduled for June 28. The Dancing With the Stars alum — who shares her twins with husband Jerramy Stevens — later broke her silence via Instagram. "For those who have reached out showing love and support, thank you. Our family is strong and surrounded with love," she captioned a social media upload on April 3. "Our kids are strong, intelligent, happy and vibrant, and we are present every day giving them the best life possible. We will be able to share the facts in due time." The Olympic athlete added: "In the meantime, our kids are enjoying the NC sun, eating popsicles and playing on our property. Life can be tough, but these are truly the moments that matter. I feel blessed to have this kind of love in my life." If you or anyone you know is facing substance abuse issues, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for free and confidential information 24/7. |
| Everything We Know About Hope Solo's DUI Arrest Posted: 30 Apr 2022 06:35 AM PDT What comes next. Us Weekly confirmed in March 2022 that former U.S. women’s soccer player Hope Solo had been arrested after being caught allegedly driving under the influence. The athlete was taken into custody in Winston-Salem, North Carolina before she was brought to the Forsyth County jail for processing after authorities booked her for impaired driving (DWI) and resisting arrest. She was subsequently released. Authorities stated that the two children Solo shares with husband Jerramy Stevens, Lozen and Vittorio, were in the vehicle at the time of her arrest. She has also been charged with misdemeanor child abuse. “On the advice of counsel, Hope can't speak about this situation," Rich Nichols, a lawyer for the Olympian told Us in a statement the day after her arrest. "But she wants everyone to know that her kids are her life, that she was released immediately and is now at home with her family, that the story is more sympathetic than the initial charges suggest, and that she looks forward to her opportunity to defend these charges.” This arrest is not the Dancing With the Stars alum‘s first run-in with the law. In June 2014, Solo was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of assault in the fourth degree against her half-sister and nephew. The soccer star was reportedly intoxicated when the alleged assault occurred. A judge dropped the charges in 2018, after ruling that the incident was "unlikely to recur." Solo, who was a goalie for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team from 2000 to 2016, has participated in multiple FIFA World Cups and won two Olympic gold medals. However, she has also made headlines for her controversial behavior off the field, most notably when she called the Swedish women’s soccer team a “bunch of cowards” at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Solo’s contract was subsequently terminated. “For 17 years, I dedicated my life to the U.S. Women's National Team and did the job of a pro athlete the only way I knew how — with passion, tenacity, an unrelenting commitment to be the best goalkeeper in the world, not just for my country, but to elevate the sport for the next generation of female athletes," the former Seattle Sounders athlete wrote in a Twitter statement at the time. "In those commitments, I have never wavered. And with so much more to give, I am saddened by the Federation's decision to terminate my contract.” She continued: "I could not be the player I am without being the person I am, even when I haven't made the best choices or said the right things. My entire career, I have only wanted the best for this team, for the players and the women's game and I will continue to pursue these causes with the same unrelenting passion with which I play the game.” Keep scrolling to learn everything we know about Solo’s current legal troubles:  The Solo: A Memoir of Hope author was caught allegedly driving under the influence in North Carolina on March 31, after a passerby claimed that they noticed Solo had been "passed out behind [the] wheel for over [one] hour" and called the Winston-Salem Police Department. Us confirmed that she was taken into custody and charged with impaired driving and resisting arrest. Because her children were in the car, Solo was also booked on misdemeanor child abuse. Winston-Salem Police Department/Mega  According to a police report obtained by Us in April 2022, the Washington native was still unconscious in the car when authorities arrived on the scene, with the engine still purportedly running. After they woke her up, the police allegedly noticed the scent of alcohol on her breath and noted that her eyes were red. Solo refused to participate in field sobriety tests after attempting to contact a third party, per the report, and a search warrant was issued to obtain blood samples within 48 hours of her arrest. (Us has reached out for comment on the additional claims in the police report.) The University of Washington graduate was released from custody on April 1, with the police report adding the contingency that there needed to be "a sober and responsible adult who will take responsibility for the defendant until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 1, 2022, and upon executing a written promise to appear in court." Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock  The day after her release, Solo broke her silence on the situation via Instagram. "For those who have reached out showing love and support, thank you. Our family is strong and surrounded with love," she wrote at the time. “Our kids are strong, intelligent, happy and vibrant, and we are present everyday giving them the best life possible. We will be able to share the facts in due time." Rob Latour/Shutterstock  In the statement, Solo added that her children were "enjoying the NC sun, eating popsicles and playing on our property," following her arrest. "Life can be tough, but these are truly the moments that matter. I feel blessed to have this kind of love in my life." Courtesy of Hope Solo/Instagram  Per the police report, a hearing has been scheduled for June 28, 2022. Matt Baron/Shutterstock  Solo was previously arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of assault in the fourth degree against her half-sister and nephew in June 2014. The athlete was reportedly intoxcicated when the alleged incident occurred. The charges against her were later dropped. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock  Solo's husband has also had his fair share of run-ins with the cops. The former football player was charged for reckless driving in 2003 and for driving under the influence in 2007. In November 2021, the night before Solo and Stevens tied the knot, he was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly got into an argument with several guests at a wedding pre-party. Because Solo was also bleeding at the time police arrived, her now-husband was arrested for alleged domestic violence. Stevens was released without being charged. In 2015, the Idaho native was sentenced to one month in jail after being arrested for a DUI in Manhattan Beach, California. Stevens was also required to spend four years on probation and enter a two-year alcohol program. Solo, who was in the passenger seat at the time, was suspended from the U.S. Women's soccer team for 30 days shortly after his arrest. Coach Jill Ellis claimed in a statement that she "made a poor decision" that had a "negative impact on U.S. Soccer and her teammates" at the time. Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock  Solo was elected to the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame in January 2022 and is slated to be inducted as part of the ceremony in May. It's unclear whether her legal troubles will affect her induction status. Eugenio Savio/AP/Shutterstock  Solo announced on April 29, 2022, that she intends to postpone her National Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony to voluntarily enter an in-patient alcohol treatment program “to address my challenges with alcohol,” per a Twitter post. She continued in her statement: “At this time, my energies and focus are totally directed to my health, healing and taking care of my family. I want to thank the Hall of Fame for their support and for understanding my decision.” Rob Latour/Shutterstock |
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