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Prince Harry Shares Memory With Meghan Markle From Archie Pregnancy

26 February 2025 at 15:57
Prince Harry Shares 'Special' Memory With Meghan Markle During Prince Archie Pregnancy
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Prince Harry is looking back on a sweet memory with Meghan Markle when she was pregnant with their first child, Prince Archie.

“Every Invictus Games creates incredible experiences and holds special memories for everyone involved,” the Duke of Sussex, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly during the semi-final volleyball game between Team U.K. and Team Nigeria at the Invictus Games earlier this month. “My wife has been part of this community since shortly after the Orlando Games in 2016 and has loved every minute of it.”

One of the fondest memories Harry has with Meghan, 43, is from the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia. The event took place when the Duchess of Sussex, whom he wed in May 2018, was pregnant with Archie, now 5.

“There are so many special memories, but I’ll never forget the bear hug I received from Rob out on Sydney Harbor — and my genuine concern that he might try the same with my wife, who was pregnant at the time!” he recalled. “There truly is no better place to be than among these incredible individuals and their families.”

Prince Harry on His Journey Since Invictus '14: 'Wouldn't Change Any of It'

For this year’s games, Meghan was by Harry’s side for a few events in Vancouver before she returned home to Archie and 3-year-old daughter Lilibet. While Meghan couldn’t be present for the entirety of the games, she showed her support for her husband via her newly-launched social media page.

“The Instagram shoutout was very sweet and much appreciated!” Harry told Us.

Harry launched the Invictus Games back in 2014 as a competition for injured, wounded or sick active military members and veterans. The idea came to him following his own military experience.

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“They will continue to have bad days,” Harry said of his fellow vets at the competition, some of whom he served with in Afghanistan. “But for this week, the bad days are very limited … because they realize that they’re not isolated, they’re not alone. Everybody around them is carrying something. Once you put all these guys and girls in the same arena, they start sharing each other’s stories and realize that … there’s nothing wrong with them.”

The next Invictus Games will take place in 2027 across the pond in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

“Birmingham for us, is a very, very emotionally connected place,” Harry explained. “A lot of these guys, they woke up in Birmingham after being blown up in Afghanistan.”

For more on Prince Harry, pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.

Love Gisele Bündchen's Luxe Chanel Tote? Get the Look for $26

26 February 2025 at 15:41

One of our favorite fashion icons, we’re constantly taking style inspiration from Gisele Bündchen. From sneakers to sweaters, she’s always nailing the rich mom aesthetic. Her Chanel tote bag is no different and of course, we had to find a similar version of that on Amazon too.

Though it was a while back, the supermodel was seen with the Chanel Quilted Tote at the same time of year — late February! Anything Chanel, and especially this tote, is forever timeless, which is why we want to revive this style in our collection too.

Her exact pick is not only out of stock, even if we did find it on a resale site, it would literally cost Us a few rent checks. But what doesn’t is this luxe $26 lookalike that is a near-exact replica!

Get the HARRELSA PU Leather Tote Bag With Metal Chain Strap (Originally $40) on sale for just $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, February 26, 2024, but are subject to change.

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A perfect lookalike for her pick, the HARRELSA PU Leather Tote Bag With Metal Chain Strap will help you to nail  Bündchen’s rich mom style. It looks just like her Chanel bag style, featuring a large tote silhouette, quilted outer, gold chain strap and shoulder bag design. It’s made entirely of faux leather, so you know it’ll be super durable too.

Great for using as both a work tote or a travel bag, this tote can fit many of your essentials. From laptops, to makeup and even a book, this tote bag is big enough for them all and has a zip closure to keep everything safe and secure. The best part? Its skinny silhouette means it doesn’t take up too much space, great for airplanes and subway commutes!

Though it doesn’t have too many reviews yet, the ones that are there are solid. In fact, one of those shoppers confirmed our suspicions, saying that it “looks like a Chanel bag and is sturdy and beautiful.”

“I love Chanel but not the price,” they said. “I’ve been looking for a bag similar for some time and this is the best I’ve found.”

The tote bag has a luxe, high end aesthetic but can still be worn with a range of different outfits. We picture it being the perfect work bag, able to be worn with all kinds of trouser and blouse combinations and with blazers too. But it can elevate casual looks too, like when you pair it with your favorite leggings, a trench coat and some Adidas for a coffee run.

Love Giselle Bündchen’s Rich Mom Sneakers? Get the Look for $22

Out of all of the fashion inspiration we’ve pulled from Bündchen, this Chanel-looking tote bag has to be one of our favorites. It legit looks almost exactly like her designer version and is somehow still just $26 on Amazon. Get this pretty pick before shoppers catch on and it starts to sell out!

See it: HARRELSA PU Leather Tote Bag With Metal Chain Strap (Originally $40) on sale for just $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, February 26, 2024, but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from HARRELSA here and more quilted tote bags here! Don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Hurry! The Pore Pads Shoppers Say Are 'Key to Glass Skin' Are 42% Off Right Now

26 February 2025 at 15:35

Achieving a radiant complexion can feel like an impossible task — let alone maintaining one. If you’ve tried everything to combat clogged pores or dull-looking skin without results, try the effective pore pads shoppers say are ‘great for mature skin’ and ‘key to glass skin.’ Currently on sale for just $18, shoppers confirm the pore pads work better than products that cost triple the price. Time to stock up!

Get thee Medicube Zero Pore Pads for $18 (originally $31) at Amazon!

Korean beauty brands, like Medicube, are known for using natural ingredients to deliver gentle yet effective skincare solutions that produce glass skin-worthy results. The Medicube Zero Pore Pads are no different. Each pad is crafted with white willow bark (packed with BHA), citric acid (AHA) and botanical extracts to gently exfoliate skin. Since toners can be drying, it’s recommended to use the cleansing pads a few times a week (versus daily use) to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and prevent sebum buildup.

The dual-sided pads are simple to use. Simply cleanse your face and swipe the textured side of the pad on your skin, paying close attention to the chin, nose and forehead. To finish, use the silky side by “lightly patting for absorption,” as the brand suggests.

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Over 2,400 shoppers can’t stop talking about the effective pore pads.

“Great for mature skin,” one five-star reviewer writes. “I really like this product to help keep my pores clear. It is a little sticky but goes away. I have been using these for a few weeks and definitely see a difference.”

“I’m not sure what kind of sorcery this is, but these things have transformed my skin,” another shopper shares. “I’ve never been able to achieve the ‘glass skin’ look but since I’ve started using these I literally have glass skin and I couldn’t be happier.”

Now’s the perfect time to stock up on the pore pads while they’re 42% off. Hurry and add them to cart while you can save a few dollars!

Get thee Medicube Zero Pore Pads for $18 (originally $31) at Amazon!

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Conclave: Why ‘Mean Girls with popes’ deserves to win the Oscar for Best Picture

26 February 2025 at 22:00

Filled with dramatic popes and nuns backstabbing one another behind closed doors, Edward Berger’s surprisingly spicy thriller – starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini – should be rewarded on Hollywood’s biggest night, writes Lydia Spencer-Elliott

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Christina Hendricks and Chris O’Dowd on Small Town, Big Story: ‘There has to be extra-terrestrial life out there’

26 February 2025 at 22:00

As a new Irish dramedy series comes to Sky Atlantic, Helen Coffey sits down with the show’s creator and leading lady to talk alien encounters, Celtic history and the siren call to return to our roots

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'Buffy' Stars Mourn Michelle Trachtenberg's Death: ‘You Are Missed’

26 February 2025 at 15:28
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Stars Mourn Death of Michelle Trachtenberg
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The cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is paying tribute to their costar and friend Michelle Trachtenberg.

After news broke on Wednesday, February 26, that the actress was found unconscious inside her New York City apartment at the age of 39, many colleagues were quick to share their favorite memories working alongside Trachtenberg.

“My heart is heavy today. We have lost a beautiful soul,” James Marsters, who played Spike, wrote via Instagram. “Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny and a very talented person. She died much too young, and leaves behind scores of people who knew and loved her. … Godspeed Michelle. You are missed.”

Between 2000 and 2003, Trachtenberg had the opportunity to play Dawn Summers — Buffy’s sister — on the hit series. Once the show wrapped, the actress went on to star in various projects, including Gossip Girl and Six Feet Under.

Stars React to Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death at Age 39

“Michelle touched a generation of television fans throughout her career, including in her unforgettable role as the independent and strong-willed Dawn Summers in Buffy,” a rep for 20th Television, the studio behind the series, said in a statement to TVLine. “She brought depth, heart, and authenticity to every performance and will be remembered for her remarkable talent. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends — she will be deeply missed.”

As friends and costars continue paying tribute to Trachtenberg online, keep reading to see the heartfelt posts from the Buffy family:

James Marsters

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Stars Mourn Death of Michelle Trachtenberg
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“My heart goes out to her family who are good people, and are suffering the greatest loss anyone could bear,” the actor wrote via Instagram. “I hope everyone can give them space to heal in this most difficult time.”

David Boreanaz

“So very sad…horrible news,” the actor, who played Angel, wrote via his Instagram Story. “RIP and prayers to her and her family.”

Emma Caulfield

“I’m so sorry your bright light died so young,” the Anya actress shared via her Instagram Story. “Our Buffy family lost a little sister today…Rest in peace lovely Mish Mish. You were loved.”

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Stars Mourn Death of Michelle Trachtenberg
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Alyson Hannigan

“I am deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing,” Hannigan, who starred as Willow Rosenberg, shared with her Instagram followers. “She brought a loving energy to the set of Buffy. My thoughts are with Michelle’s family and friends.”

Clare Kramer

“Peace out little one.✌🧿⚡💔 ,” the actress, who played Glory on Buffy, wrote via Instagram. “A talented & kind soul gone way too soon!💧You’re free to fly now… 🕊.”

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Although Trachtenberg never appeared on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff Angel, several stars from the show also paid tribute to the late actress on social media. “Sending love to Michelle’s family and friends,” Acker, who portrayed Fred, wrote via her Instagram Story.

 J. August Richards 

“Just heard about the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg… So young,” the Angel star, who played Gunn, wrote via Instagram. “My heart goes out to her family and loved ones. What a beautiful spirit who left an amazing legacy… Rest In Peace, dear one…❤🙏🏾

I Travel Constantly — This Weekend Bag Never Lets Me Down

26 February 2025 at 15:14

Some might say I travel like a celebrity — minus the private jet, security detail and entourage (see, we’re practically the same). I’m constantly on the move, hopping between planes, trains and cars with this weekend bag in tow. It’s stylish, spacious, durable and practical for quick trips.

With this bag, everything has its place, so I never stress about leaving anything behind. Shoes? They fit perfectly in the spacious bottom compartment. My laptop? It has a designated sleeve. Outfits? There’s ample space to keep them organized (I think Mari Kondo would approve).

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Some travel bags fall apart after just a few uses, but this one is built to last. I’ve visited dozens of cities and numerous countries with this weekend bag by my side; and still, it looks and works like new! But don’t only take my word for it. Hundreds of shoppers have raved about its durability and quality design!

“The spacious interior fits everything you need for a weekend getaway, with plenty of pockets to keep essentials organized. It’s lightweight, durable and fits perfectly in overhead bins or under seats, making it the ultimate travel companion,” said one fan in a review.

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What I love most is its wearability. You can throw it over your shoulder, wear it crossbody style, or carry it as a tote — whatever feels comfortable. Then there’s the material — the canvas (which is super easy to spot clean) wears beautifully over time.

And if you ever need to speed through the airport or train station, you can slip the trolley sleeve over the handle of your roller suitcase so it’s even easier to maneuver. Trust me, once you make this bag a travel companion, you’ll never want to hit the road without it.

Get the The Weekender Bag for $108 at Beis!

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Shawn Ashmore Mourns Late Ex Michelle Trachtenberg: 'Incredible Person'

26 February 2025 at 14:57
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Shawn Ashmore will forever hold late ex-girlfriend Michelle Trachtenberg in his heart upon her sudden death.

“Incredibly sad to hear about Michelle’s passing,” Ashmore, 45, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, February 26, sharing a throwback red carpet image of the pair. “She was an incredible person and I will always remember the years we spent together fondly.”

He added, “She was loving, quirky and would never pass up a Law and Order: SVU marathon. My condolences to her mother Lana and sister Irene. This is an incredible loss!”

Ashmore dated Trachtenberg in the early 2000s amid their respective teen careers. While Ashmore was best known for his roles in Cadet Kelly, The Animorphs and 2000’s X-Men, Trachtenberg famously appeared on the likes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl and Harriet the Spy.

Stars React to Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death at Age 39

Us Weekly confirmed earlier on Wednesday that Trachtenberg had been found dead inside her New York City apartment at the age of 39. An investigation is ongoing and a cause of death has not been revealed.

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“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” a rep for the actress told Us in a statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

Trachtenberg is survived by parents Michael and Lana, as well as her sister, Irene, and her boyfriend, Jay Cohen. News broke in October 2020 that the Ice Princess star was dating her Gersh talent agent and they remained together at the time of her death.

“Happy Valentine’s Day to the man who sits still long enough for me to paint his face,” she gushed via Instagram earlier in February, sharing a throwback Halloween image.

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Two decades earlier, Trachtenberg dated Ashmore. They were together from 2004 to 2006.

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“Well, I put out an ad in the classifieds: Wanted, superhero. I’m a damsel in distress. No, we just met, which is funny, knowing Shawn, he hates anything publicity,” Trachtenberg joked to BlackFilm in March 2005. “He’s so not into that world. We met at an Oscar party and he was just, like, Mr. Grumpy unhappy to be out in public and I totally approached him.”

She added, “I was the forward one, I take full credit and actually, we’ve been together a year.”

Ashmore, who has recently been on The Rookie, eventually moved on with Dana Wasdin and they tied the knot in 2012. Together, they share son Oliver.

Patrick Mahomes' Viral Haircut Happened 48 Hours After Super Bowl Loss

26 February 2025 at 14:53
Patrick Mahomes Viral Haircut Happened Less Than 48 Hours After Chiefs Super Bowl Loss
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Patrick Mahomes did not waste any time switching up his hairstyle after the Kansas City Chiefs got blown out in the Super Bowl. 

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Mahomes’ barber, DeJuan Bonds, said the quarterback’s polarizing haircut happened on February 11, less than 48 hours after the Chiefs’ drubbing at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

Bonds conceded that Mahomes, 29, was eager to make a change after the defeat, which brought a shocking end to the Chiefs’ quest to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. 

“There might be a little bit of truth to that,” Bonds told Us. “Most of it came from the fact that he’s always been wanting to do it. But the Super Bowl loss might have ramped it up by a couple of days or weeks, sure.”

Patrick Mahomes Debuts Drastic New Hairstyle After Super Bowl Loss

Bonds, who has been working with Mahomes for years, revealed he and Mahomes actually talked about performing the haircut “before the season,” but didn’t want to hinder the Chiefs’ success. 

“We said we weren’t going to mess with past superstitions,” Bonds explained. “He wasn’t trying to mess with it and cut his hair before the football season. It was one of those things he had been wanting to do for a while. But he wanted to wait until after the Super Bowl. He was like, ‘Hey, it’s time to give me a new look.’”

Mahomes officially debuted the new haircut in public on a Monday, February 25, date night with his wife, Brittany Mahomes, as the couple attended a college basketball game between his alma mater, Texas Tech, and Houston in Lubbock, Texas.

The new ‘cut has been incredibly divisive on social media, but Bonds said he was “not surprised” about the feedback.

Patrick Mahomes Was in ‘A Daze’ After Shocking Super Bowl Loss to Eagles

“A lot of people have mixed reviews about his hair and how they wanted him to cut it off or how they wanted him to keep it,” Bonds explained. 

In fact, Mahomes’ fresh look was supposed to be even more drastic before Bonds had to step in and convince the football star otherwise. 

“The whole time that I’ve been cutting his hair, he just lets me do what I do,” said Bonds, who owns Purple Label Barbershop in Overland Park, Kansas. “But when he asked for a change, he basically was like, ‘Just cut me all off.’”

Bonds continued, “I was like, ‘No, no, no. We’re not just going to cut it all off.’ We’re actually going to collab on this and go a little bit at a time, take it a little bit down. We kind of came to a common ground like, ‘OK, this is the cut, this is the cut, this is the length.’ It was a collaboration on this last one.”

The Bachelor’s Dina Lupancu Is 1 of 11 Siblings: Meet Her Family

26 February 2025 at 14:50
The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Dina Lupancu s Family Guide
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Dina Lupancu has been candid with Bachelor Grant Ellis about how her upbringing — where she was one of 11 children — has affected her romantic relationships.

“A lot of people are a little intimidated, especially in the dating world. Little bit of an ice queen, I’ve been told that my entire life,” Dina told Grant during a season 29 one-on-one date. “A lot of it has to do with the fact that I come from a big family. I’m one of 11, plus my parents, which makes 13. We didn’t talk about our feelings. In my relationships, I held back a lot.”

Dina, who hails from Chicago, said in the premiere episode of The Bachelor that her parents are originally from outside the U.S. In a teaser for the hometown episode later in the season, Grant seemed to get a warning message from one of Dina’s loved ones.

“Her family are just protective. They do not bring anyone into their family just because,” the person said, while Grant said in a confessional, “The family not buying in could be a make or break situation.”

Scroll down to meet Dina’s family:

‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Contestant Juliana Pasquarosa’s Family Guide

Dina’s Parents

Dina shared that her parents lived in Romania until their 20s. “They came to Chicago and just started popping out kids one after the other after that,” Dina said in her intro package. “My family’s a little bit more traditional. No one in my family has really done anything like this. There’s a very specific way that they expect you to be, but they know I’ve always kind of been different. I’ve always done things my way.”

Dina’s 11 Siblings

The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Dina Lupancu s Family Guide
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Dina is one of 11 siblings, which has impacted the qualities she’s looking for in a romantic partner. “Being one of 11 siblings, Dina is looking for someone who is kind, ambitious and family oriented,” her ABC bio read.

Through the years, Dina has displayed her close-knit bond with her sisters, with whom she poses in coordinating matching pajamas for the holidays. “Lupancu Christmas pjs tradition continues,” Dina wrote via Instagram in December 2020.

Dina’s Nieces and Nephews

Ahead of welcoming her first niece, Dina gushed over the little one being added to the family. “I can’t wait to meet my first NIECE! 🎀 #emasbabyshower,” Dina wrote via Instagram in 2017. Dina has since posed with several little ones on her social media.

These 15 Sweatpants Even Impress a Loungewear Snob — From $13

26 February 2025 at 14:32

As someone who works from home, sweatpants have essentially become an entire work wardrobe uniform. I’m also a shopping writer and have tried and tested dozens of pairs, which has turned me into a picky perfectionist when it comes to loungewear. However, even I’m obsessed with these 15 pairs that I’ve narrowed down as my top favorites — and they even start at just $13.

Whether you’re looking for an elevated new pair to travel in or a soft-like-butter cozy pair to sleep in, I’ve rounded up a range of sweatpants I know you’ll want to wear on repeat! Some of them are luxe finds like this wide leg pair from Skims and others are affordable finds from Amazon that feel just as fabulous. I also made sure to include jogger, pajama styles and ankle cuffed pairs as well, so can find the one that suits your taste best. Happy shopping!

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15 Sweatpants That Impress Even a Loungewear Snob

Wide Leg Wonders

1. My Absolute Favorite: Checking all the necessary boxes, these lightweight Hanes sweatpants come in a breathable cotton fabric, petite and regular sizes and are just $13!

2. Everyday Favorite: If I had to pick only one pair of sweatpants to wear on an everyday basis it would likely be this elevated wide leg style since they can be worn on the couch and for a coffee date too!

3. Celeb-Loved: Beyond just Kim Kardashian, celebrities are loving all things Skims — including these fleece straight leg pants.

4. Travel Essential: For long flights and walks through the airport, my go-to’s are these AirEssentials wide leg pants from Spanx!

5. Seriously Slimming: I wear these slimming wide leg pants for workouts, walks and grocery runs as well!

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Cuffed Ankle Cuties

6. My Absolute Favorite: I gave these best-selling sweatpants a try for myself and it’s safe to say their cozy fabric roomy fit lived up to the hype!

7. Splurge-Worthy: They may be on the pricier end, but after trying the Cozy Earth CityScape sweatpants I can confirm that they’re worth the hype!

8. Closet Classic: I’ve literally been wearing my Nike sweatpants since high school and they’re in my top rotation.

Posh Pajama Pants

9. My Absolute Favorite: One thing I couldn’t live without? These buttery-soft pajama pants that over 1,000 shoppers also bought within the last month!

10. A Runner Up: Ever since the moment I got these cute flannel pajama pants from Hollister in the mail, I literally haven’t stopped wearing them.

11. It Girl-Pick: From Hailey Bieber to Sofia Riche, fashion’s it-girls love wearing LESET — and their pointelle pajama pants are a favorite of mine too!

13. Luxe Lounging: Totally under-rated are Aritizia’s lounge pants that can be dressed up for the airport and worn for wine nights too!

Jumping for Joggers

13. My Absolute Favorite: From dog walking to school drop-offs, these top-selling cozy joggers are a cozy and flattering pick for it all!

14. Cute Colors: From black to heather gray to sea green, these Vuori performance joggers come in several modern and flattering colors to choose from!

15. Very Versatile: Go from yoga class to a lunch date in these elevated joggers that come in both regular and petite sizing!

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Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa's Relationship Timeline

26 February 2025 at 14:28

Kate Hudson hasn’t had the easiest journey when it comes to love — but she found something special with Danny Fujikawa.

The couple began dating in 2016 and announced that they were expecting their first baby together two years later. Their daughter, Rani Rose, arrived in October 2018, joining the Bride Wars actress’ two sons: Ryder and Bingham. (Hudson shares Ryder with Chris Robinson and Bingham with Matt Bellamy.)

A source later told Us Weekly that Fujikawa has proven helpful for Hudson in navigating a seamless coparenting arrangement with her exes.

“She has a great dynamic going with Danny but also with Matt and Chris,” the insider exclusively told Us. “They all work as a team to put the kids needs first.”

Five months later, Hudson and Fujikawa got engaged.

Scroll down to see where Hudson and Fujikawa’s love story began:

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The pair first sparked dating rumors when the couple showed some PDA outside Juice Crafters in L.A. “Kate grabbed him and wrapped her arms around him,” an eyewitness told Us at the time. “They were kissing and not shy about it at all. She was really flirty.” 

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Hudson and the musician made their red carpet debut as a couple at the L.A. premiere of Snatched, starring Hudson’s mom Goldie Hawn. The couple posed for photos together and kissed while walking down the red carpet. Hawn and the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days actress' stepfather, Kurt Russell, told Entertainment Tonight that they'd given Fujikawa their seal of approval. “He’s a great guy. Yeah, he’s very special actually,” she said. Russell added: “I always approve. Kate brings good guys.” 

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The pair traveled to Cambodia together two months after their first sighting as a couple. The actress shared photos from the trip on Instagram, including a selfie with her beau and a local. She captioned it: "Taking rest from the rain in the jungle with @swimswammyslippyslappy and Vy! ❤️🇰🇭❤️.”

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Hudson gushed about her man and their relationship during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, saying that the musician loved her buzzed haircut for her role in the movie Sister. “I hope our relationship can transcend hair,” the Golden Globe winner joked at the time. Prior to this relationship, the Marshall star was linked to Nick Jonas and Diplo. Hudson shares Ryder with ex-husband Chris Robinson, whom she was married to from 2000 to 2007. She and ex-fiancé Matthew Bellamy are parents of son Bingham, whom they welcomed in July 2011.

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The couple celebrated their first date anniversary on December 3, 2017, and the actress took to Instagram with a loving note about their relationship milestone. In the caption of a photo of them kissing, Hudson revealed that they had met 15 years prior to them dating. “The first time I met Danny I was 23 and enormously pregnant with Ryder. His step sisters are my best friends @sarafoster @erinfoster and so it goes we have been in the same circle for over a decade!” she wrote. “A year ago today Danny took me on a hike and what I thought was just a hike with a family friend turned very quickly into an unexpected first date. No moves were made on this first date. In fact, it took months for him to make a first move! And as a kiss on this bridge would have been nice, the kiss a year later was so much sweeter.”
She added: “So on our 15th year of knowing each other we were able to open our hearts to each other to feel so much pure love and it’s been truly incredible. Happy first date anniversary baby. #LoveThisMan #WhatAYear.”

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The actress shared a video of her gender reveal party to announce that the pair had a baby on the way. “SURPRISE!!! 🤱 If you’ve wondered why I’ve been so absent on my social channels it’s because I have never been more sick! It’s was the most sick first trimester of all my children,” the Almost Famous star captioned the clip. “Boomerangs have made me nauseous, Superzoom is an easy way to have my head in the toilet, food instagrams make me queezy and thinking too much about insta stories made me even more exhausted than I already had been. If you’ve seen me out and about smiling and pretending like everything is amazing…I was lying! BUT! I have broken through on the other end of that and rediscovering the joys of insta/snap. We have been trying to keep this pregnancy under the radar for as long as possible but I’m a poppin now!” she continued. “And it’s too darn challenging to hide, and frankly hiding is more exhausting then just coming out with it! My kids, Danny, myself and the entire family are crazy excited! A little girl on the way 💕.”

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When the couple welcomed daughter Rani, she was the perfect addition to their blended brood. "Kate completed the family," Fujikawa's stepsister Sara Foster told Us after the little one's arrival.

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"I've got the best man," the Something Borrowed actress told Women's Health, gushing over her partner's calming presence. "It's the first time I feel like I have a real teammate in this. We're able to pick up where the other one has to leave off."

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As the pair quarantined at home together amid the coronavirus pandemic, they learned to spice up their love life. "There's nobody else I'd want to be quarantined with right now. He's just the best," Hudson said on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.

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Hudson celebrated her beau's 34th birthday with a PDA pic.

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She has a type! Hudson opened up about why she's so drawn to musicians, telling InStyle that her attraction goes beyond the surface. "The reason I connect so deeply with musicians ... is because we all connect to music in a way that you don't have to explain. You just feel it, and it's something you love," she said.

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"If anybody needs me, I'm going to be in the bedroom for a good, I'm gonna say [an] hour [and] 20, if he can handle it," the California native teased via Instagram after learning that having sex can efficiently burn calories.

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After five years of dating, Fujikawa popped the question. "Let's go! 👰‍♀️💒🤵🏻‍♂️," Hudson captioned her Instagram announcement, showing off her engagement ring in a sweet photo.

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"You know what I’m doing? I’m pre-planning the planning. Just kind of thinking of what we want to do and then I'm going back and forth between like, ‘What is this really going to look like?’” Hudson told Entertainment Tonight, comparing the task to her rom-com Bride Wars. "Obviously, we’re so excited. But the idea of planning a wedding is, like, a lot. It's a lot. I made a whole movie about it."

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The actress shared a series of snaps from her family's vacation in Positano, Italy. "✨The most beautiful evening✨," she captioned an Instagram slideshow, which featured footage of her kids playing with sparklers and a sweet selfie with Fujikawa.

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One year after getting engaged, Hudson offered an update on the couple's wedding plans. “We have no idea, we can’t wait but no, not yet," she said during an interview with Access Hollywood. "It’s coming but not yet.”

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The Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery actress told Entertainment Tonight at the sequel's premiere that she and her fiancé are "absolutely not" rushing wedding planning. "I mean, I love that man. He's right over there, hiding," she teased on the red carpet. "But the last thing we're doing right now during the holidays is planning anything but the holidays. ... We're in no hurry."

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Hudson penned a sweet tribute to Fujikawa on his 37th birthday, calling him “the most loving, pure, honest, sensitive, brilliant, caring man.”
“Happiest Birthday to my love, my partner, my man! I’m so grateful we shacked up together, had a baby and decided to be married … when we have time to plan it 😳🥰,” she wrote via Instagram. “People wonder what makes love last…I wonder too! I think there’s a lot of factors but this last slide has to definitely be one. Find someone to get weird with and no, this will not be the direction of my album, this is just what happens in our house when there’s day drinking involved….😆 I love you madly @fujikawadanny HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉.”

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Fujikawa joined Hudson at the premiere of her Netflix comedy Running Point, where they shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet.

Chappell Roan's ‘Hot to Go’ Leotard Sells for $89K in L.A. Wildfire Auction

26 February 2025 at 14:27
Chappell Roans Hot to Go Costume Sells for 89K in California Wildfires Relief Auction
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One of Chappell Roan’s most memorable costumes has just been sold for charity, and it was more expensive than you might think.

After Roan, 27, danced in a vintage bodysuit and white knee-high boots in her “Hot to Go” music video, which was released in August 2023, the outfit was auctioned on Tuesday, February 25, to help those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

Her costume featured a royal blue sequin body adorned with gold and red stars and a cutout on her chest. The pièce de résistance was her gold shoulder pads with fringe dangling from the design. Roan’s outfit, which was only expected to sell for $1,000 to $2,000 ended up going for $88,900 in Julien’s Auctions Give a Frock Auction, making it the top seller of the entire auction. Styled by Genesis Webb, Roan’s included boots featured short white heels that bucked up her leg.

In her music video, Roan paired the marching band-inspired look with nude matte tights and a full beat, including vibrant purple eyeshadow and extra-long lashes. Her makeup was finished with a matte red lip and rosy cheeks. Her crimson-red hair was styled in tight curls that were twisted into an updo.

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Elsewhere in the auction, a blue Alaïa minidress sold for $34,925. The sleeveless bodycon silhouette was worn by Sabrina Carpenter in her “Please Please Please” music video, which also starred her now-ex, Barry Keoghan. The number was estimated to go from $1,500 to $2,500.

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In the music video, Carpenter, 25, donned the frock while visiting Keoghan, 32, in jail.

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According to the auction’s official website, 100% of the proceeds will be distributed directly to organizations on the front lines of wildfire relief: One Voice, Altadena Girls, Friends in Deed and the Pasadena Humane Society.

Dr. Terry Dubrow Shares Update on Brandi Glanville Amid Mystery Illness

26 February 2025 at 14:26
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Dr. Terry Dubrow is in the process of figuring out Brandi Glanville’s mysterious health issue.

“I can tell you something, Brandi has been significantly affected by whatever this mysterious illness is and I’m trying to help her,” the plastic surgeon, 66, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Cure Addiction Now’s Inaugural Fundraising Evening on Monday, February 24. “We have some tests we’ve done that take a long time to figure out. In the next several weeks, we should have a better idea of what’s actually going on.”

The Real Housewives of Orange County husband Dubrow added that while Glanville, 52, has been “suffering” she’s also been “brave and tough.”

“People need to give her grace. She’s brave and tough and she’s going through a very difficult time,” he explains. “I tell her, because we text frequently, I see her ultimately, not too far away, hopefully on the other side of this.”

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The Botched star added that he’s “committed to helping” Glanville and finally get her some answers.

“I think once we get a diagnosis and we get a treatment plan, that we can get on the other side of it,” he said.

Glanville previously shared that she was suffering from an undetermined skin condition. In a December 2024 interview with Entertainment Tonight, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star revealed that she previously spent around $70,000 on medical tests and treatments.

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“Honestly, I have so many doctors and I’ve had so many tests … I did lab work for $10,000,” she said. “I ran every test under the sun.”

Glanville shared that doctors told her “it could be a parasite” but Dubrow didn’t think that was the case.

“She has to figure out if there’s a microorganism in there,” Dubrow said in an interview with TMZ in December 2024. “It’s not going to be a parasite, it’s not going to be something she ate, it’s going to be from something that got into her bloodstream.”

Dubrow added to TMZ that he had concerns for Glanville’s wellbeing if she didn’t get answers ASAP.

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“She’s like a ticking time bomb. Every minute that that microorganism is allowed to stay in her skin and do potential damage, she could suffer worse for it,” he said. “It could be more difficult to treat and she could form more scars and more nodules. So Brandi needs a diagnosis. She probably needs a surgical intervention to get a piece of tissue and figure out what’s going on.”

Dubrow then offered to help Glanville get a diagnosis — which she ultimately accepted. One month later, he performed four biopsies on her.

“Yes guys, @DrDubrow took 4 tiny biopsy’s [sic] from my face so we can continue to get better,” Glanville shared via X in January adding: “Ez pz no pain I was in and out on 30 minutes now we wait.”

With reporting by Mike Vulpo

Deal or No Deal’s La Shell Says CK Wouldn’t Be a Villain If She Were a Man

26 February 2025 at 14:22
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Even on a cast with reality TV legends, few have had a bigger target on their back throughout Deal or No Deal Island season 2 than Courtney “CK” Kim.

With her outspoken nature and a notorious cheating incident during one of the excursions, CK, 36, quickly became one of the season’s villains.

La Shell Wooten, who was eliminated in the episode that aired Tuesday, February 25, saw her differently. La Shell, 55, placed seventh on season 2 and told Us Weekly exclusively that she thinks CK’s villain title is only there because she is a woman.

“I do think that if CK was a man, they wouldn’t look at her the way that they do,” she said. “People seem to have it out for her, and they see her as a villain, but if she was Dr. Will [Kirby], or if she was David [Genat] playing the game that she played, she’d be seen as smart and strategic.”

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La Shell added, “She’s small, she’s unassuming, and I just think that people didn’t expect her to play the kind of game she played, and it kind of threw them off.”

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La Shell and CK worked together on the island, even facing the banker in one episode as a team.

With only six players remaining and the target shifting to breaking up “the family” alliance of David, Dickson Wong and Parvati Shallow, CK stands a real shot at making it to the end. Parvati and David are both competitive reality veterans, but La Shell sees CK in a similar light.

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“CK is a very strategic and very passionate person. She also will manipulate what she needs to to get the results she needs,” La Shell explained. “She’s a poker player. She brought all those skills to the island, and so what I’ve learned about her is [that] strategy is important to her, getting to the finish line is important to her, and she will do it almost at any cost.”

It’s a far more forgiving view of CK than how eighth-place finisher Seychelle Cordero saw her. CK was responsible for Seychelle’s exit and, in a conversation with Us, unloaded on her reality rival for her cheating incident. It happened during an excursion when she was caught peeking into a bag containing chips with players’ names on them. She was supposed to be drawing blindly.

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“It really just speaks volumes on how much of a loser she is,” she said. “I just feel like, bitch, you look f—ing doofy and everyone’s pointing and laughing.’”

Deal or No Deal Island airs on NBC Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET and is available to stream on Peacock the next day.

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