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How Is The Traitors' Lord Ivar Mountbatten Related to the Royal Family?

10 January 2025 at 09:59
Who Is Lord Ivar Mountbatten and What Is The Traitors Stars Connection to the Royal Family
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Lord Ivar Mountbatten is gaining attention as a contestant on The Traitors — but what is his connection to the royal family?

Alan Cumming announced on the Today Show in June 2024 that Mountbatten would be joining season 3 of the competition series alongside reality TV veterans Boston Rob Mariano, Danielle Reyes, Tom Sandoval, Chrishelle Stause and more, among a total of 21 contestants. While Mountbatten hasn’t made a name for himself on TV, he has become well-known as an extended member — and the first openly gay member — of the royal family.

Ivar, who was born in March 1963, is the son of David Mountbatten, who is the 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven, and Janet Mercedes Bryce. Through his father, Ivar is the grandson of Prince George of Battenberg and the great-great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria. Ivar’s father was the cousin of Prince Philip who married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947, making Ivar the first cousin once removed of Philip, a third cousin once removed of Elizabeth and a second cousin of King Charles III.

‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Cast Includes Sandoval, Chrishell and Gabby Windey

Ivar has been candid about how he considered Philip to be a father figure to him after his dad died in 1970.

“In later years, I would sit with him and ask endless questions about my father. It was wonderful to have someone who could tell me everything about him,” he said to The Telegraph in April 2021. “Prince Philip was a wonderful listener; you could tell him anything as long as you were being honest and forthright. He was happy to listen to your thoughts. But if he had some advice he thought you ought to hear, he’d give it to you.”

As a member of the extended family, Ivar does not have any royal duties. He has previously worked as a geologist and businessman. Ivar is also the former director of the SCL Group, which was a strategic communication company. While Ivar is a member of the royal family, he understands why he is not involved in royal events as much as he once was a child.

“The family has got very large,” he told Tatler in 2019. “When we were younger we went to royal events all the time. But now that everyone has had children, quite rightly everything has slimmed down.”

Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Family Tree

While Ivar isn’t active with the royals, he does have a close relationship with some of them. He has maintained bonds with King Charles’ youngest brother Prince Edward and his wife Duchess Sophie. Ivar is the godfather to Edward and Sophie’s daughter Lady Louise Windsor.

Edward and Sophie are the godparents to two of Ivar’s children, daughters Ella and Alix, whom he shares with ex-wife Penny Mountbatten. (The exes, who split in 2011, also share daughter Luli.)

Ivar made history in 2016 when he became the first member of the royal family to openly be in a same-sex relationship with now-husband James Coyle. The couple tied the knot in 2018 and were the first British royals to have a same-sex wedding. While chatting with The Independent in 2023, Ivar shared that his family “was incredibly supportive” about his and Coyle’s relationship.

Hoda Kotb Officially Exits 'Today': Biggest Moments From Her Final Episode

10 January 2025 at 09:59
Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today
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After 17 years, Hoda Kotb is officially bidding farewell to the Today show.

Kotb, 60, appeared on her final episode of the NBC morning show on Friday, January 10. The day started off on a tearful note as she cried after watching a video package of Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Carson Daly singing her praises. In return, she shared her own kind words about her colleagues.

“Carson, you’re like the secret sauce on the show, man. Without you, the show doesn’t hum,” Kotb gushed during the show’s second hour. “Al, you’re my first friend here, the first person I met. When I got sick, you were the first person who walked into the room and said I was gonna be OK.”

She continued: “Savannah, oh, my God. You’re my person, you’re my person. You know who shows up for everybody? This girl. … She’s in the room, she’s always in the room, and I love you. Craig, I’m so happy for you. You’e earned this, you own this, and come Monday at 7 o’clock a.m., I am gonna be dead asleep. But you’re gonna be fantastic. You’re gonna bring it home. Craig, you’re gonna be so good. You and Savannah are gonna be magic.”

'Today' Show Hosts React to Hoda Kotb's Surprising Exit

In September 2024, Kotb announced she was departing the series. “I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new. This is the right time for me to move on,” she explained at the time, adding that her daughters, Haley, 7, and Hope, 5 — whom she adopted with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman — contributed to her decision.

Kotb joined NBC News in April 1998, serving as a correspondent for the national network and Dateline before becoming the host of the fourth hour of the Today show in September 2007. Kathie Lee Gifford stepped in as her cohost from April 2008 to April 2019, before Jenna Bush Hager took over the role. After Matt Lauer’s sudden exit from the Today show following sexual harassment allegations, Kotb was named coanchor in January 2018 alongside Guthrie, 53.

Kotb elaborated on her exit in a letter shared on Today.com in September 2024.

Hoda Kotb Gets Emotional During Her Final Episode as Today Show Cohost
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“As I write this, my heart is all over the map,” she noted. “I know I’m making the right decision, but it’s a painful one. And you all are the reason why. They say two things can be right at the same time, and I’m feeling that so deeply right now. I love you and it’s time for me to leave the show.”

Kotb went on to detail why she ultimately chose to say goodbye.

“I’ve been weighing this decision for quite a while — am I truly ready?” she continued. “But, my sixtieth birthday celebration on the Plaza felt like a shift. Like a massive, joyful YES, you are! I saw it all so clearly: my broadcast career has been beyond meaningful, a new decade of my life lies ahead, and now my daughters and my mom need and deserve a bigger slice of my time pie. I will miss you all desperately, but I’m ready and excited.”

Hoda Kotb's Most Memorable and Emotional 'Today' Show Moments

Kotb concluded by confirming that she would stay involved at NBC in some capacity. “Happily and gratefully, I plan to remain a part of the NBC family, the longest work relationship I’ve been lucky enough to hold close to my heart,” she gushed. “I’ll be around. How could I not? Family is family and you all will always be a part of mine.”

In November 2024, NBC announced that Melvin, 45, will take over as Guthrie’s Today coanchor starting on Monday, January 13. Meanwhile, a rotating lineup of guest hosts will fill in on Today With Jenna & Friends until a permanent replacement for Kotb is selected.

Scroll down to see the biggest moments from Kotb’s final Today episode celebration:

A Purple Plaza

For her final time greeting fans on the Today Plaza, Guthrie walked Kotb through a spirit tunnel comprised of Today show workers sporting purple beanies and waving purple pom poms. Joking that the day was “Hoda’s Eras Tour,” Guthrie revealed that their Today colleagues and fans were sporting Kotb-themed friendship bracelets. Third hour cohost Dylan Dreyer even traveled back to New York City after covering the Los Angles wildfires to be with Kotb on her big day.

Muppets Sing-Along

Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today
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Kermit the Frog joined Kotb, Haley, Hope and the Today hosts in the studio to sing the famous track “Rainbow Connection,” which Kotb plays for her kids every night and she listened to on her way to work that morning.“

Hoda, you truly do make every day as beautiful as a rainbow,” Kermit said as the song began, during which the group chimed in to sing along.

“I love you, I love that song, I love everything about it,” Kotb stated before pointing out more of her family members in the studio. “Mom, I love you,” she said into the camera.”

Hoda Kotb Recalls the Moment She Knew It Was Time to Leave ‘Today’ Show

A Message from Mom

Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today
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Several of Kotb’s friends and family members were in the audience of her final live Hoda & Jenna episode. Her mom, Sameha, was unable to attend, but congratulated her daughter in a pre-recorded video message.

“When I turn the TV on and I see Hodie, I see her smile. I love that. And just to listen to what she has to say,” Sameha gushed. “I check to see what is she wearing. Is she wearing the dress that I sent her or something else? And how’s her hair?”

Sameha went on to recall how Kotb knew she wanted to be on TV after working on a radio show during her time at Virginia Tech. She eventually landed her gig at Dateline before making her Today debut in 2007.

“She FaceTimes me, by the way, every morning. But I see the girls and Hodie, and I said to her one day, ‘You don’t have to do that every day.’ [She said], ‘Yes, we do!’ That’s the way she is,” Sameha added. “Hodie, I’m proud of you and I’m sure you’re going to be doing great work later on. And I love you so much.”

A tearful Kotb gave her mom’s video message a standing ovation.

Hoda’s Look-Alike

Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today
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While Bush Hager announced that winners of a Kotb look-alike contest would be coming out on the show, it was actually a set-up to bring out their first celebrity guest of the episode, Gayle King. Poking fun at the pair’s physical resemblance, King gifted Kotb a T-shirt featuring her face on the front and King’s on the back, which read, “Hoda. Not Hoda.”

“Just today coming into the building, I swear to God, somebody said, ‘Hey, can I take your picture?’ And he took it and I said, ‘Who do you think I am?’ And he said, ‘You’re Hoda!’ And I said, ‘No, no I’m not,’” King joked, while Kotb noted she also gets frequently mistaken with her fellow TV host.

An NBC Send-Off

Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today
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Jimmy Fallon popped by the congratulate Kotb on the end of her Today, run, gifting her a framed piece of the NBC logo carpet from the elevators in 30 Rock. “I entitled it ‘Onward and Upward’ ‘cause you’re getting on the elevator and going up, right?” he joked. “But then I signed it, and then no one can read my writing. My handwriting’s so bad so it looks like it says ‘Osmond and Uptown.’”

Kotb went on to praise Fallon for being a great guest over the years, revealing that her daughters call him “Uncle Jimmy.” Fallon, for his part, thanked Haley and Hope for the Christmas gift they gave him. “Haley and Hope, you are the cutest girls ever, and funny, as well,” he told the girls. “And I see you every Thanksgiving Day Parade and you’re always so nice and happy and always coming up to me.

Kathie Lee Returns

Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today Kathie Lee Gifford
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After stating in a video message that she couldn’t make it to Kotb’s live final episode, Gifford surprised her former Today cohost in the studio.

“The one thing I had in common with you and with Regis [Philbin] — two very, very different people — I looked forward every single day to being with you both,” she gushed. “And I did and I said, ‘Today, I’m gonna be with Hoda. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be fun,’ because you, I’ve always said, she’s sunshine in a bottle.”

In true Kathie Lee & Hoda fashion, the group toasted to Kotb’s next chapter with large glasses of wine. “May you walk into the most joyful, prosperous, purposeful time in your life with those precious daughters that I watched come into your life. What a blessing that was. I’ll never forget it,” Gifford said while giving cheers. “And once those babies came, I knew it was time. ‘She ain’t gonna be here long.’ So, bless you, my dear friend.”

A Tribute to the Fans

Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today
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In a pre-recorded package, Kotb read a “love letter” she wrote to thank the show’s fans for their support over the years. “16 years ago, I sat next to Kathie Lee and she changed my life. She chose me,” she read. “And truth be told, I was scared. I’d never done anything like this before. … I ripped off that news corset, we poured ourselves a glass of wine, and so it began.”

She recalled how a “new era started” when she began cohosting the fourth hour with Bush Hager. “Six unforgettable years, uncontrollable laughter and pure friendship,” she gushed. “I can hardly even say her name without laughing out loud, but that is not the part I fell in love with. I fell in love with her tears, her vulnerable, lovable self.”

Kotb noted that turning 60 on the show was the “peak” of her time on the show and said “having a front row seat” to fans’ personal journeys has “shaped who I am.”

She concluded: “I’ve become who I am on this hour of this show, and you were there with me every step of the way. So, as I sit here today in my final moments on this final day in this chapter of my career, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my very full heart for the ride of a lifetime. I love you.”

Hoda’s Original Song

One of Kotb’s favorite country artists, Walker Hayes, surprised Kotb with a performance of his song “Wednesdays.” The moment was a particularly meaningful one for Kotb, as she cowrote the track with him. In the song, Hayes sings how while some days come with ups and downs, “most days are just Wednesdays” with mundane day-to-day activities with friends and family.

“I feel like that’s what I love the most about our show. They’ve just been Wednesdays. Every day has been a good Wednesday,” Kotb said through tears after the performance. Bush Hager responded by telling her cohost, “It’s been a pleasure of a lifetime to be next to you.”

With Love, From Jenna

Hoda Kotb Kicks Off Last Day at Today With Love From Jenna
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While the Kotb’s final episode was filled with tributes from stars and loved ones, Bush Hager penned her own farewell message to her longtime friend and cohost.

“Five years, more than 1,500 shows, 90,000 minutes, 9,000 commercial breaks filled with Shaboozey, Beyoncé [and] constant laughter and soul-affirming conversations,” she recalled. “From Vegas to New Orleans three times, from Austin to Quebec to our home, this home, Studio 1A, which will always be ours, mine and yours. From a global pandemic to two maternity leaves, five children.”

In addition to praising Kotb for bringing “hope” to others, Bush Hager also credited her teaching her to “find the joy in the small.” She went on to recall some of their biggest TV moments, from trying out social media hacks to writing their own Christmas song to participating in a Polar Plunge.

Now, Bush Hager said Kotb is teaching her and fans “how to say goodbye with grace,” adding, “Thank you, Hoda, for everything you have taught me, everything you’ve given me, all the hugs, all the heart, all the laughs, all the love. I will miss you, my friend, but I love you and I’m so proud. Love always and forever, Jenna.”

Following the clip’s conclusion, Bush Hager welcomed out the rest of their Today crew — including Melvin, Guthrie, Dreyer, Daly, Roker and Willie Geist — to share hugs and kisses.

Final Goodbye

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For her final send-off, Kotb was joined in front of the camera by Bush Hager and dozens of Today show cast and crew members. In particular, she highlighted the show’s executive producer, Talia Parkinson-Jones. “You’ve loved me and Jenna since the very beginning, the day you started, and I just want to say thank you,” Kotb said before thanking the whole crew.

Haley and Hope stood by their mother’s side as Bush Hager gave her last goodbye. “You are loved. I can’t imagine this place without you, but I don’t have to ‘cause we already have a date on your calendar. Thank you all for believing in us, and Hoda, I love you,” she stated, but not before Kotb gave a shout-out to Jenna & Friends’ first episode on Monday, January 13.

The episode ended with a clip of Kotb driving away from 30 Rock with her kids in her minivan, which had a “Just Repotted” sign strapped on the back.

Keleigh Teller Wishes She Took Wedding Dress When Evacuating Amid L.A. Fire

10 January 2025 at 09:56
Keleigh Teller Wishes She Took Wedding Dress When Evacuating
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Keleigh Teller is mourning the loss of her wedding dress after the home she shared with husband Miles Teller was burnt down amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

“To everyone reaching out I can’t thank you enough, your kind hearts have meant the world, I’ll never forget them,” Keleigh, 32, captioned an Instagram post in the early hours of Friday, January 10. “Community has come out stronger than I could imagine, pacific palisades I love you beyond measure you are a little slice of heaven, we will come back stronger than ever.”

Keleigh begged people living in the Los Angeles area to “get out if you can” before detailing one valuable thing she lost in the devastation.

“I wish I grabbed my wedding dress,” she wrote. “Wish I did a lot different but it doesn’t matter, stay safe, get out. There are no words. THANK YOU to the first responders fighting.”

Miles and Keleigh wed in September 2019, she wore a Monique Lhuillier dress.

Miles Teller Steps Out in Style With Wife Keleigh at Kennedy Center Honors

Along with her meaningful words, Keleigh shared a photo of her and Miles’ home taken as they were “driving out” of the area. A second image showed the charred remnants of their house.

Keleigh Teller Wishes She Took Wedding Dress When Evacuating
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The couple’s famous friends shared words of support in the Instagram post’s comments section.

“Love you guys always,” Chace Crawford wrote. Nina Dobrev commented with a series of broken heart emojis.

Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk, shared a sweet message as well.

“Sending so much love,” she commented. “So profoundly sorry.”

Keleigh Teller Wishes She Took Wedding Dress When Evacuating
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Aaron Paul’s wife, Lauren Paul, wrote that she has “been thinking about you two so much” presumably amid the ongoing wildfires.

Which Stars Have Been Affected by the Los Angeles Fires?

Chad Lowe’s wife, Kim Lowe, shared an update on their home while also commenting on Keleigh’s post.

“@ichadlowe and I live down the street from you. or, lived I guess,” she wrote. “It’s all just too much. we loved your xmas decor (the dog!!). this is the most devastating thing. we wish you and everyone in our community peace and hope and yeah. just. in shock.”

Gusts of wind from Santa Ana started fast-burning brush fires to begin on Tuesday, January 7. The Guardian has since reported that an estimated 9,000 homes (and counting) have been damaged or completely destroyed as the fires continue to rage on around various parts of Los Angeles including the Pacific Palisades area, Malibu, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills. It’s been widely reported that at least 10 people have died.

Aside from Miles and Keleigh, celebrities like Milo Ventimiglia and Paris Hilton have spoken out following the destruction of their homes.

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

This Designer-Looking Laptop Bag on Amazon Will Make You the 'Office Envy'

10 January 2025 at 09:56

Hey there, working queens! If you’re struggling to get back into the swing of things after a long holiday break filled with travel, family and fun, same. It’s always tough to readjust, especially since it’s freezing cold and somewhat dreary outside. It’s normal to feel a little slow at this time of year though, so don’t be too hard on yourself!

That said, an easy way to get yourself fired up for a fresh year at the office is by adding a new accessory to your “workdrobe”. And no, I’m not talking about a new blouse or even a new pair of shoes. I’m talking about something you’ll wear every day — whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall — and that serves a purpose (aside from making you the most glamorous gal in the office). If you guessed a new work bag, you guessed correctly!

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I found just the thing, but this bag is more than just a work bag. It’s an ultra-luxe tote that’s bound to elevate any ensemble. Lightweight and compact, you’d never know this tote can fit my 15.6-inch laptop, iPad, phone, keys, deodorant, Airpods, multiple notebooks and so much more. The padded laptop compartment keeps my most valuable technology safe from the inevitable damage that comes with transit while the compartments keep everything organized.

This bag has three divided compartments, three slip pockets, a front compartment, a zipper pocket and a main back compartment. In other words, there’s plenty of room! But the space is just the beginning of what I love about this tote. It has a durable vegan leather exterior that seriously looks real, adding a touch (and a half) of sophistication to any outfit. The straps are adjustable, too, so you can wear this bag as a tote or shoulder bag or carry it as a large handbag. Oh, and the hardware is extra shiny!

I adore the look of this work tote with dress pants, a solid-colored blouse, a blazer and loafers, but you can wear it with anything you’d wear to work — especially if you opt for the black bag. There are six other colors to choose from, ranging from solid colors to color block styles, but I love the versatility of the black bag. That said, I may grab the lilac variety for spring!

And it’s not just me who swears by this bag. One reviewer calls it a “workhorse of a bag” while another says it will make you “the office envy”. Just read the reviews . . . people are obsessed. Prepare to be the ultimate trendsetter!

Get the Ecosusi Laptop Bag for $50 (originally $53) on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 10, 2024, but are subject to change.

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All the Clues Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Were Headed for a Split

10 January 2025 at 09:49

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s fairytale romance appears to have taken a turn.

After 16 years of marriage, the couple recently decided to separate and are preparing to file for divorce, TMZ reported on Wednesday, January 8.

The duo’s love story began when they met on the set of The Fantastic Four in 2004, where Alba, 43, was the lead actress and Warren, 46, was a production assistant. They tied the knot four years later.

While the couple — who share Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7 — have not publicly commented on their relationship status, both Alba and Warren have talked openly about the highs and lows of marriage.

Look Back at Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's Complete Relationship Timeline

Keep reading to see all the signs that may have shown Alba and Warren were headed for a split:

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Spotted Without Wedding Rings

While attending a pre-Golden Globes party at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on Saturday, January 4, Alba was photographed without wearing her wedding ring.

Just one month earlier, the actress was spotted running errands and picking up beverages at Kreation in Los Angeles without a ring on that finger.

Meanwhile, Warren raised eyebrows when he posed for a family photo on Christmas without his ring.

Jessica Alba’s New Year’s Eve Post

Before saying goodbye to 2024, Alba posted a collage of images reflecting on the past 12 months of her life. While she was able to post memories from vacations, girls’ night outs and various projects, the Honest Company founder failed to post any photos of Warren.

“Here’s to a colorful past year that was filled with connection, growth, adventures, laughter, peace, sisterhood, transformation, rebirth, joy and so much love 🙏🏽,” she wrote via Instagram on December 31. “Sending hugs to everyone going through it- cheers to 2025 and even more love to come! Let’s goooo!”

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s Family Album Over the Years

Cash Warren Shares His Marriage ‘Secret’ 

In the middle of celebrating 10 years of his clothing brand Pair of Thieves, Warren reflected on his marriage to Alba in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.

While reflecting on their bond, Warren admitted that it took “hard work” to keep their union strong.

“I think, ultimately, the friendship and support and just knowing that your partner has your back means everything to us,” he told Us in July 2024. “I think that would be the secret, is just having each other’s back. It’s hard work, but we roll up our sleeves and we do it. It’s wild. It’s the longest relationship I could have ever imagined.”

Jessica Alba’s Candid Quotes About Marriage

Back in April 2024, Alba appeared on an episode of Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt’s “BDA Baby” podcast. When asked how she was able to find balance amid her heavy responsibilities — and ensure “your husband feels tended to” — Alba admitted it was a process.

“You know, I think that [Cash] probably gets the short end of the stick,” she said. “It’s hard. It’s impossible.”

She advised couples “to communicate when you’re unhappy and nipping it right away” before it becomes a bigger issue.

“We have, obviously, the friendship, the comfort of, like, ‘You’re not going anywhere,’” Alba added. “And so sometimes you don’t treat those people the best, right? You don’t consider their feelings in the way that you would consider other people’s feelings. So that is something that I think is a constant — it’s a constant one to work on.”

Jessica Alba Compared Cash Warren Marriage to Being ‘Roommates’

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While chatting with Schwarzenneger Pratt, 35, Alba continued to give an honest perspective on marriage life.

“I would say it’s all rosy for two-and-a-half years,” she shared. “But then after that, you become roommates. You’re just going through the motions, the responsibilities. It’s a lot of, like, checking the boxes.”

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s Honest Relationship Quotes Before Split

Cash Warren’s Honest Quotes About Jealousy

During an August 2023 appearance on Jana Kramer’s “Whine Down” podcast, Warren said he briefly broke up with Alba four years into the relationship.

“When we first started dating, I was really jealous of other guys and the attention that she was getting from other guys, and it just wasn’t making me feel good,” Warren said. “I was always a pretty confident person in my own, kind of, walking my own path and really happy there. And next thing you know, I’m looking up and just feeling jealous all the time.”

After his feelings led to a breakup with Alba, Warren said he vowed to “channel [my jealousy] in a different way, into a more productive way.”

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Mandy Moore Defends Sharing GoFundMe for In-Laws After L.A. Wildfire 

10 January 2025 at 09:43

Mandy Moore clarified why she shared a GoFundMe campaign in support of her brother-in-law’s family following wildfire devastation.

“Yesterday, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law Griff and Kit [Goldsmith] lost their home and everything they own in the Eaton Fire,” Moore, 40, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 9. “With their first baby on the way in a matter of weeks, they need our support now more than ever.”

She added, “Please consider donating and sharing to help them rebuild.”

Moore, who is married to Griff’s brother Taylor Goldsmith, then included a link to the fundraising page launched by friend Matthew Koma.

Celebrities Share Personal Photos of Heartbreaking Los Angeles Wildfires

“[For] people questioning whether we’re helping out our own family or attributing some arbitrary amount of money Google says someone has is NOT helpful or empathetic,” Moore continued in her social media message. “Of course we are. Our buddy Matt started this GoFundMe and I’m sharing because people have asked how they can help them.”

The This Is Us alum further reminded social media critics that “no one is forcing you to do anything” before issuing another reminder.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 22: Mandy Moore poses as THE GREAT. x Red Wing Heritage launch a limited-edition collaboration at All Time on August 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for for THE GREAT. x Red Wing Heritage Collaboration )
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“We just lost most of our life in a fire too,” she wrote. “Kindly F OFF.”

Moore and Taylor’s home — where they raise their three children — had also been destroyed in the Pacific Palisades wildfire earlier this week. After visiting the remains earlier on Thursday, Moore detailed in another Instagram post that they learned the “main part” of the residence was still standing but “not livable.” Taylor and Griff’s studio, where they record music for their band Dawes, was also destroyed along with their instruments and equipment.

“Griff is a touring musician and also lost his entire arsenal of drums/percussion he uses to make a living,” Moore explained in her upload. “It’s all so much.”

Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith’s Relationship Timeline

Griff and Kit are also due to welcome their first baby any day, prompting Winnetka Bowling League frontman Koma, 37, to launch the GoFundMe page.

“They’re expecting their first child in a few weeks and without a home or the most basic necessities, the days ahead feel unimaginable,” Koma, who is married to Hilary Duff, wrote via his Instagram. “Griff is one of my best friends in the world & a fellow musician who has spent 20+ years as a touring drummer in his band Dawes – all of his drums, studio gear … stuff he’s spent his whole life collecting to make a living was also lost in the fire.”

As of publication, the campaign has already raised over $158,000, from the likes of Koma, Taylor, Michelle Branch, Zachary Levi and more.

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

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Shoppers Say This Customizable Makeup Stack Is Their ‘Go-To Everyday Solution’

10 January 2025 at 09:33

If you’re an overpacker like Us, you likely understand the struggle of having your suitcase weighed down by all of your makeup products — you can’t travel without them! That’s why we’re starting the new year by brainstorming helpful solutions, like using a nearly weightless, stackable makeup trio that fits into the tiniest parts of our travel bags. Subtl Beauty is our new go-to for trips (and beyond), creating convenient, customizable makeup “stacks” that are light and easy to carry.

While Subtl Beauty has multiple products to help streamline your makeup routine, this easy, stackable system is the ultimate must-have. To build your own stack, you start by choosing a mirror lid, a base and a mini brush. Each base (you can select concealer, pressed powder or highlighter) is highly pigmented and comes in a variety of shades, ensuring there’s a match for all skin tones. You can also shop for lip and cheek combinations. Each piece is assembled to create one stackable compartment, which is a breeze to toss in your everyday bag or pack before taking a trip.

Should you need some building inspiration, there are videos on the site showing different Subtl Beauty makeup stacks, which also reveal how easily each part can twist on and off. No struggling to access your products here! If those cool clips weren’t enough, nearly all the reviews on the stacks are positive, with customers praising both the system and the makeup itself.

One reviewer called it their “go-to everyday solution.” They added: “I was looking for a simple makeup routine for traveling when I discovered Subtl, but it has quickly become my go-to everyday solution for looking put together in no time. It’s a you-but-better line of makeup, all in a stackable system that fits in the palm of your hand.”

“I was always incredibly overwhelmed by makeup options and how to use it,” another person shared. “Subtl was the first brand that provided me with a quiz so I could create the perfect Stack for me. Not only did it make choosing my makeup such an easy process, it also came with information on where each product went, which was amazing for someone who was never taught makeup.”

Someone even labeled it the “best invention ever” and said they loved “having my stack to do all things makeup!”

Whether you’re always on the go or have a big vacation booked, you won’t regret trying Subtl Beauty’s system for yourself. A roomier (and probably cheaper) travel bag awaits!

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Baylen Dupree Calls Boyfriend Colin Her 'Backbone' Amid Tourette Battle

10 January 2025 at 09:32

Baylen Out Loud star Baylen Dupree has found her match in boyfriend Colin Dooley.

“He’s, like, my backbone,” Baylen, 22, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, January 9, ahead of the premiere of her eponymous TLC docuseries. “Everything that I do, just being around him helps. He understands me somewhat better than I understand myself a little bit, which is kind of the same way for him. I understand him better [than] he knows himself.”

Baylen is battling Tourette syndrome, which is the focus of her Baylen Out Loud series. On the show, she also chronicles her life with Colin. (They have been together since 2022.)

“He goes into Target with me. He comes with me into stores because I’m scared to be alone,” she joked. “My left- and right-hand man!”

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Not only has Baylen and Colin’s relationship continued to go the distance, but she is also ready to take the next step.

“[Babies are] still on the brain. Well, not every day, but I want babies before 25,” Baylen said on Thursday, jokingly teasing that “season 2” would feature a potential pregnancy.

While Baylen is not expecting just yet, she is learning to establish her independence and continue managing her Tourette diagnosis.

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“I would say that establishing my independence is definitely in each episode [of Baylen Out Loud],” Baylen told Us. “There’s a milestone or some type of achievement or some type of something that I’m learning or trying to grow from in each episode and just kind of trying to figure out life and just figure out myself and just figure out how I’m going to do certain things is definitely impactful.”

She continued, “Hopefully someone else can look at it and be like, ‘I can be independent too. I can do this,’ regardless of if they have Tourette or they’re neurodivergent or not, they can just look at it and be like, ‘You know what? I need to stop telling myself no because you’re the only person that’s telling yourself.’”

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Baylen is also hopeful that Baylen Out Loud will inform more viewers about Tourette syndrome.

“I am hoping that people take away a lot and a lot of information from Tourette and a lot of information about tick disorders and everything like that,” she said. “In general, I just want to impact and inspire other people regardless of if it’s the next generation or past generations that may not have too much knowledge on Tourette. Just trying to inspire people to be themselves and just no matter what they’re going through, just keep going through it because in order to grow you have to be uncomfortable.”

Baylen Out Loud premieres on TLC Monday, January 13 at 9 p.m. ET.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

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