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Adam Devine Says Zac Efron ‘Ghosted’ Him After Asking to Stay at His Place

4 April 2025 at 10:52

Adam Devine says he’s a victim of ghosting by his friend and former costar Zac Efron.

“Zac calls me — hasn’t called me in several years — calls me out of the blue,” Devine, 41, recalled on the Wednesday, April 2, episode of the “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” podcast. “He’s on some private island somewhere and he goes, ‘Hey man, I just wanna let you know that I miss you.’”

Devine said he missed his “good friend” too and claimed he was asked by Efron, 37, if he still has “that place down by the beach.”

“He’s like, ‘Would it be cool if I came and crashed with you for two weeks?’ I’m like, ‘Uh, yeah, sure, come stay with me,’” Devine claimed to host Graham Bensinger. “He’s like, ‘Alright, I’m gonna call you tomorrow to get all the details, and then I’ll be there early next week, and then you’ll send me the address and all that.’ I’m like, ‘Alright.’”

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Devine appeared confident that it was going to happen because he even gave his wife, Chloe Bridges, a heads up. (And yes, she was cool with having a temporary guest at her house.)

Ultimately, the actor claimed he never heard from Efron again after the surprise call.

“He ghosted me, dude. Never called back,” Devine claimed in the podcast episode. “I even texted him like, ‘Are you gonna stay here?’ And [I] haven’t talked with him since. So I’ve [got] no idea, dude. No idea.”

Adam Devine Says Zac Efron Ghosted Him After Asking to Stay at His Place
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Us Weekly has reached out to Efron’s rep for comment.

Devine and Efron starred as brothers in the 2016 comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. The movie was based on the true story of real-life brothers Mike and Dave Stangle, who were instructed to bring dates to their sister’s wedding.

In a surprise movie twist, the two hard-partying brothers find themselves out-hustled by an uncontrollable duo.

The film, which also starred Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza, sparked a group chat with the main cast members that remains active today.

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“We’re on this text chain,” Devine shared. “For whatever reason, I think Mike and Dave is airing a lot on TV and people are watching it a lot now so we were texting, ‘Oh yah, just ran into someone. They told us about Mike and Dave.’”

Away from the big screen, Devine and Bridges, 33, continue to live in Orange County, California, as they raise their 13-month-old son, Beau.

“This year has been the most transformative year of both of our lives,” Devine shared via Instagram in December 2024 . “It is so cool to see you go from being my wife to now the incredible mother of our child. Life man, what a ride and I’m so happy to be on it with you.”

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Carrie Coon and Meghan McCain Escalate Feud Over ‘White Lotus’ Character

4 April 2025 at 10:49

Carrie Coon and Meghan McCain continue to trade jabs on social media over the portrayal of a conservative character on The White Lotus.

“Let me tell you, if I were on a hit tv show on HBO the last thing I would be doing is spending my time fighting with conservatives for weeks,” McCain, 40, wrote in her latest message to Coon, 44, on Friday, April 4.

Their feud dates back to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress in March, when McCain took to X to thank him for comments in his speech.

“This is the first time I can remember crying during a state of the union,” McCain wrote via X at the time. “Thank you President Trump. This is so beautiful. Anyone who has been impacted by brain cancer knows how special this is.” (The address wasn’t officially a State of the Union, as it came just weeks after Trump was sworn in.)

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Coon quoted that post with, “Who’s gonna tell her?” seeming to refer to Trump’s decision to cut funding for cancer research. McCain responded to Coon’s post by quoting it with a screenshot of Kate (Leslie Bibb) from White Lotus.

Just days before the speech, fictional character Kate admitted to voting for Trump on the show.

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McCain also posted that she wasn’t sure if she should continue watching White Lotus because “one of the stars decided to tweet some nasty crap at me.”

Coon addressed Bibb’s character and called out McCain by name in a story for The Hollywood Reporter, published Wednesday, April 2, adding more fuel to their tiff.

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“I do think people like Meghan McCain and her community are really gratified to see a conservative person on television,” Coon said. “I have conservative people in my life who reached out to me to say that was an awesome conversation because I don’t think it vilifies Kate.”

McCain saw the story and fired back via X, writing on Thursday, “Yes Carrie, I am ‘gratified’ that the conservative character represented on White Lotus is the responsible, family oriented one not making a fool of herself. Unlike the progressive liberal you’re representing who is sleeping with hotel staff and showing her tits to everyone.”

Coon’s character, Laurie, doesn’t actually sleep with a member of the hotel staff but does sleep with the friend of a staff member.

“I didn’t realize my quote was so inflammatory,” Coon wrote Thursday in a tweet quote of McCain’s post. “Is ‘gratified’ a new trigger word?”

The White Lotus airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.

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Every Time Rumors About The Kardashian Kids Were Debunked

4 April 2025 at 10:45

Throughout the years, some rumors have circulated about the Kardashian kids. However, their parents — and sometimes the children themselves — have come to their defense.

In March 2025, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick’s son Reign shut down rumors claiming that his real dad is Justin Bieber. (Kourtney and Scott split in July 2015 and share Reign along with siblings Mason and Penelope. Kourtney reportedly had a brief fling with Bieber in late 2015.)

“No, he’s not,” Reign said during an Instagram Live posted by stepsister Alabama Barker’s boyfriend, Scooter Jackson. “Bro, I swear, Justin Bieber is not my dad. Scotty … Scotty … Scotty is my dad. I don’t know how old my mom was, but I think Justin Bieber was 16 when I got born. I don’t think my mom would do that.”

That same month, Kourtney slammed a conspiracy theory that her other son Mason has a child.

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“I rarely address rumors or conspiracies regarding myself or my family, but this is about my child and it feels wrong to let anyone think for a second that these lies are remotely true,” she wrote via Instagram. “They are not true. Mason does not have a child.”

Keep scrolling to see more rumors that have been shut down about the Kardashian kids:

Kourtney Slams Theory That Mason Has a Baby

Every Time Kardashian Kids Denied Their Own Rumors
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In March 2025, Kourtney denied conspiracy theories that went viral on TikTok claiming that Mason had a secret Instagram account that shares updates on a baby named Piper. She noted that the accounts pretending to be her son are “fake.”

“My son really values his privacy,” she explained via Instagram. “Please be respectful. He is a kid with feelings and [has] a beautiful life ahead of him. Please stop spreading false narratives and spinning lies.”

Reign Shuts Down Rumor That Justin Bieber is His Dad

Every Time Kardashian Kids Denied Their Own Rumors
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On an Instagram Live posted by Alabama’s boyfriend, Kourtney’s son, Reign, slammed the conspiracy that Bieber is his dad.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick's Son Mason Through the Years

“Bro, I swear, Justin Bieber is not my dad,” he said in March 2025. “Scotty is my dad.”

Kourtney Addresses Mason’s Alleged Social Media Accounts

In July 2022, some fake Instagram accounts were circulating pretending to be Mason and alleging that Kylie Jenner was going to marry Travis Scott. Kourtney was quick to jump to her son’s defense noting that he was not on social media at the time.

“After months and months of thinking you would all know that is NOT Mason on these fake accounts, some of you don’t,” she wrote via X. “So, I will spell it out clearly: that is NOT Mason on these fake social media accounts talking about our family.”

Kylie’s Bodyguard Denies He’s Stormi’s Father

Every Time Kardashian Kids Denied Their Own Rumors
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Following Stormi’s birth in February 2018, rumors started swirling that she was the daughter of Kylie’s bodyguard, Tim Chung — however, he quickly denied those theories. (Kylie shares daughter Stormi and son Aire with ex Travis.)

“I am a very private person and would normally never answer to gossip and stories that are so ridiculous that they are laughable,” Chung wrote in an Instagram statement in May 2018. “Out of deep respect for Kylie, Travis, their daughter together and their families, I would like to set the record straight that my interactions with Kylie and her family have been limited in strictly a professional capacity only. There is no story here and I ask that the media no longer include me in any narrative that is incredibly disrespectful to their family.”

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Khloe Slams Commentator Who Said Chicago Isn’t Really Kim’s Kid

Every Time Kardashian Kids Denied Their Own Rumors
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Khloé Kardashian responded to a social media user who claimed that Chicago isn’t really Kim Kardashian’s daughter because she “would either look MORE like Kanye [West] or the surrogate mother.” (Kim and Kanye welcomed Chicago via surrogate in January 2018. They also share daughter North, and sons Saint and Psalm.)

“If you don’t really know about someone’s situation then maybe you should not comment,” Khloé wrote in December 2018. “Try informing yourself first before you make such silly statements doll. Your passive wanna be petty comment is simply uneducated. Chicago is completely Kimberly’s biological child. Praise the lord she was able to have a surrogate and that we are blessed with sweet gorgeous Chi Chi.”

Kim Responds to Claim That North Copied ZaZa’s Yeezy Performance

After North delivered a surprise performance at Kanye’s Yeezy Season 8 show during Paris Fashion Week in March 2020, viral star ZaZa’s parents pointed out similarities between North’s song and their daughter’s hit “What I Do?”

“We take PRIDE in creativity, and believe whether a child’s involved or an adult…creativity deserves RESPECT/homage!” ZaZa’s parents wrote on her Instagram account at the time. “What @kimkardashian (Kanye West) are doing with their daughter…with the inspiration of ZaZa & our family in mind is OK… we not mad BUT PLS SHOW LOVE AND SUPPORT TO THE ORIGINAL FIRST!!! We admire Kanye West, and adore his journey. However, we don’t wanna feel like our daughter’s journey in the world of entertainment is being STIFLED. THANK YOU!”

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Kim took to the comments section of the post to defend her daughter — while giving credit to ZaZa.

“We love you, North is a huge fan and records in the studio all the time with her dad and is inspired by ZaZa and loves Lay Lay too!” she explained. “Today’s performance of North’s remix of ZaZa’s song was something she asked to do at the last minute and a complete surprise. I didn’t mean to not give credit where credit was due. Would love for the girls to meet soon.”

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Robert Irwin Is the Ultimate Hot Man Candy in Nothing But His Briefs

4 April 2025 at 10:43

Robert Irwin stripped down and turned up the heat in a steamy Bonds underwear campaign.

Robert, 21, who is the son of Terri Irwin and the late Steve Irwin, posed in a Bonds ad, helping to promote the brand’s launch on Thursday, April 3. In the campaign, he wore nothing but a pair of tight briefs as he flexed his abs and laid in a field.

Robert, who is following in his father’s footsteps and works as a conservationist zookeeper, posed with a large spider crawling up his arm.

Besides the eight-legged insect, he posed with a silver chain wrapped around his neck and a coordinating ring. His blonde hair was cut in his signature short style, with his bangs swept slightly to the side.

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Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Robert posed in a white pair of briefs as he fearlessly let a snake slither around his neck and along his arm. He gazed into the camera and gave a sultry pout.

Robert Irwin Is the Ultimate Young Eye Candy in Boxers
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He also sported a black pair of underwear as he sat in a chair with another serpent crawling along his six-pack.

In a final shot, Robert opted for a white tank top and teal boxers. This time, he fearlessly cradled a large lizard in his arms.

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Robert opened up about his sexy photoshoot to People, revealing that he prepared for the ad by working out more and maintaining a strict diet. “I’ve done more sit-ups and had less carbs than I ever have in my life, but it’s been fun,” he said. Robert added, “I’m representing Australia! So I wanted to look my best and to feel my best and just feel really confident.” Clearly, the hard work paid off.

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Lindsay Lohan Recreates Her Y2K Signature in Chic Saint Laurent Dress

4 April 2025 at 10:35

Lindsay Lohan is a master at recreating looks.

Lohan, 38, stepped out in a teal Saint Laurent dress at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 3, that instantly recalled her Y2K style signature, only this time it was infinitely more sophisticated.

For the occasion, she rocked a flowy minidress featuring a cinched off-the-shoulder neckline, loosely fitted sleeves that hugged her wrists, a sheer bodice and a drop-waist skirt.

Lohan teamed the look with black tights and Saint Laurent L’entracte Slingback Pumps in satin crepe pointed-toe heels and a delicate black leather watch with a white face.

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The actress added the perfect amount of shimmer to her ensemble with a gold Saint Laurent chain belt that draped over her waist. She teamed the look with statement stud earrings and a coin necklace.

For glam, Lohan donned burnt orange eyeshadow, long wispy eyelashes and nude glossy lips. Her honey blonde hair was parted to the side and styled in soft, voluminous curls.

Lindsay Lohan Recreates 2 Y2K Looks
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Lohan’s teal look reminded Us of a similar flowy top she wore in 2006, at the MTV’s Total Request Live event in New York City. The loosely fitted design also featured an off-the-shoulder neckline that cinched at her hips. Just like her CinemaCon fit, she styled the piece with black heels. She tied her look together with silver bracelets and rings.

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The Freaky Friday star wore another mint-green dress back in 2004 at a Mean Girls premiere in London. Her whimsical dress featured a pleated skirt and a gold chain belt wrapped under her bust.

Lohan has also been channeling her early 2000s era in her career as of late, as she and Jamie Lee Curtis have reunited for Freakier Friday, which is set to premiere on August 8.

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Eminem’s Daughter Hailie Jade Gives Birth, Honors Rapper With Son's Name

4 April 2025 at 10:31

Eminem is officially a grandfather after his daughter, Hailie Jade McClintock, gave birth to her first child in March.

Ten months after Hailie Jade married husband Evan McClintock on May 20, 2024, the couple welcomed their son, and honored the famous rapper with the little one’s moniker, Elliot Marshall McClintock. (Eminem’s real name is Marshall Mathers III.)

Hailie Jade, 29, took to Instagram on Friday, April 4, to share the special news,  her son’s moniker and first public picture of him.

The snap shows the infant still in the hospital, dressed in a gray button up hooded onesie.

Above his head is a letter board that reads his name, “Elliot Marshall McClintock.” He was born on March 14.

In the caption, Hailie Jade also shared Elliot’s nickname, writing, “Happy due date//3 weeks earthside little e 🤍.”

Eminem s Daughter Hailie Jade Honors Rapper With Name She Gave Her Newborn Son
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Not only is Elliot’s middle name a nod to Eminem’s government moniker, but his initials are also a nod to his rap persona: “EM&M.”

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Fans quickly took to the comments section to share how emotional they were over the tribute.

“Not me tearing up at the middle name like I’m related,” one comment wrote in the comment section, while another wrote, “His initials are EM & M 🩵 Genius! What a little cutie.”

Eminem’s Daughter Hailie Jade Honors Rapper With Name She Gave Her Newborn Son
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“The middle name and the initials i’m cryingggg,” shared a third commenter.

Hailie Jade, with the help of her father, announced she was pregnant in October 2024 in one of Eminem’s music videos for his song “Temporary.”

At the end of the video, Hailie Jade is seen gifting Eminem, 51, a Detroit Lions jersey that read “Grandpa” on the back.

Eminem Reveals Daughter Hailie Jade's Pregnancy in ‘Temporary’ Music Video

In a previous episode of her “Just a Little Shady” podcast, Hailie Jade admitted that “Temporary” was one of her dad’s newest songs that left her in tears.

“I audibly sobbed, I think, for both songs, but especially ‘Temporary,’” Hailie Jade said on her podcast, also talking about the song titled, “Somebody Save Me.”

Hailie Jade, who was pregnant at her wedding to Evan, enlisted the help of her podcast co-host Brittany Ednie to help her keep her pregnancy a secret from fellow wedding guest.

“She was, you know, grabbing a drink, not consuming the drink as a responsible parent does. Whenever people were turned around, she would hand me her drink, and I would chug so it looked as if she was continuously drinking throughout that night,” Ednie said during the October 4 episode.

Hailie Jade thanked Ednie for “taking one for the team.”

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Beach Ready: 13 Flattering Swimsuit Styles Under $50

4 April 2025 at 10:30

There’s something special about spring that makes Us daydream of a tropical vacation. We’d much rather frolic our way through a resort that rivals The White Lotus than spend hours commuting to and from work. If these vacation dreams are your soon-to-be reality, you’re the luckiest fashionista around. We compiled a list of budget-friendly swimsuit styles to bring along with you. More than just statement-making designs, we found one-pieces, bikinis and swim dresses that cost less than $50.

No vacation is quite the same, so swimsuit variety is key. Heading to a couple’s retreat in the rain forest? We found mesmerizing styles with mesh sarongs and cut-out details. Need a family-friendly suit for a nearby waterpark? Bestselling tankini and swim dresses fit the bill. Get ready to make a splash this spring when you scope out these flattering swimsuits.

15 Flattering Swimsuit Styles Under $50

One-Pieces

1. Our Favorite: This floral print one-piece brings the heat. Along with fluttering ruffle details, this swimsuit has an eye-catching, criss-cross tie design on the back and tummy-concealing ruching.

2. Mesh Moment: Prepare to look like you walked straight off a magazine shoot in this dreamy swim dress. Stylish, stretchy fabric hugs curves while a breezy sheer lining conceals.

3. Perfect Pin-Up: Want to throw a nod to classic 1950s-inspired style? Rock this ruched one-piece. Along with slimming tummy control, this bombshell swimsuit has a push-up design and removable cups.

4. Supportive Sarong: This one-piece swim dress has bloat-concealing ruching and a built-in sarong for extra tummy control.

5. Bold Accents: What better way to break up a monochromatic moment than dazzling gold accents? This modest swim dress has unique metal ties along the straps and an adorable bow along the skirt.

6. Killer Cut-Outs: A stomach-bearing swimsuit with tummy control? Count Us in. This strappy number has an assortment of cut-outs and criss-cross strap detail along the back.

7. Boutique-Worthy: Everyone will want to know where you scored this slimming one-piece. It features a color-block design and bold accents that make it look like you purchased it from an exclusive boutique.

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Two-Pieces

8. Modest Coverage: Love a two-piece but prefer modest coverage on the bottom? This bestselling swimsuit has a bold color-block design with tummy control, adjustable drawstrings and non-cheeky coverage.

9. Conservative Cutie: This tank and swim shorts set is an ideal pick for shoppers who prefer a more conservative look.

10. Sweet Straps: Amazon shoppers love this V-neck two-piece for its slimming silhouette. “I am carrying extra weight post menopause. My husband said this is the most flattering suit I own. That means a lot when you are self-conscious about your body,” one five-star reviewer shared.

11. Gorgeous Gingham: If you’re heading to a kid-free location, add this gingham tankini to your cart ASAP. It features a flattering halter top with wire-free design, removable cups and a thong-style bottom.

12. Cherry on Top: In need of a sweet treat? This Barbie pink two-piece has the most adorable cherries decorated throughout.

13. Last but Not Least: We can’t get enough of this triangle bikini that has glittering sparkles and a statement-making seashell accessory.

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Joe Keery Hints 'Stranger Things' Cast Helped Him in Maika Monroe Breakup

4 April 2025 at 10:29

So happy together. Joe Keery and Maika Monroe have been in a relationship since 2017 — the same year they made their red carpet debut at the Stranger Things season 2 premiere.

Although the couple is relatively private about their relationship, they have attended numerous award shows and premieres together over the years. According to a 2021 GQ profile on the Stranger Things actor, Keery met Monroe at a party in Los Angeles.

The Massachusetts native told GQ that the gold necklace he wears at all times was a gift from the It Follows actress. “I found it while we were traveling, and then it busted. For Christmas, she got it remade for me,” he said. Although he joked that he sometimes worries the necklace is haunted, the actor and musician admitted, “Things have been pretty good for me, so I can’t say.”

Monroe and Keery both appeared in the 2018 film After Everything. Monroe stars as Mia, who begins a relationship with Elliot (Jeremy Allen White) shortly after he is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Before Mia meets Elliot, she goes on a bad Tinder date with a guy named Chris, played by Keery. The film also stars Sasha Lane, Dean Winters and Marisa Tomei.

Before she met the Molly’s Game actor, Monroe was previously linked to her Independence Day: Resurgence costar Liam Hemsworth. In 2015, an eyewitness told Us Weekly that the pair had gotten cozy at a Fourth of July party thrown by director Roland Emmerich. “His hand was on her butt as she was grinding into him and they were making out at the bar,” the source said. “Liam was draped all over her. It was so PDA and in-your-face!”

An insider close to Monroe told Us at the time that the 5th Wave actress and Hemsworth were “not official but their chemistry is ridiculous!” In a November 2015 interview with Men’s Health & Fitness, Hemsworth opened up about the challenges of dating following his 2013 split from Miley Cyrus. “Dating’s really difficult. I’m constantly traveling, and I don’t go out to clubs or anything like that. I have a great small group of friends in my life, but I barely ever meet anyone new. It’s tough to have a relationship in this industry, though not to the point where it makes me depressed,” he told the outlet.

Monroe also sparked dating rumors with Twilight alum Taylor Lautner after they were spotted at a Dodgers game together in 2013. In 2016, she was photographed holding hands with Narcos actor Boyd Holbrook in West Hollywood.

Past flings and dating rumors aside, Monroe and Keery are going strong. Scroll through for a timeline of their relationship:

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The couple made their red carpet debut at the Stranger Things season 2 premiere after meeting at a party in Los Angeles earlier that year. While posing for pictures together, Monroe kissed Keery on the cheek.

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Keery and Monroe attended the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards together. Stranger Things was nominated for four awards in the best drama series categories: ensemble, male actor, female actor and stunt ensemble.

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The duo attended the 70th annual Emmy Awards together and walked the red carpet together. Stranger Things was nominated for five awards including outstanding drama series and outstanding writing.

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Their film After Everything was released. In the movie, Keery and Monroe’s characters go on a mediocre Tinder date.

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Monroe supported her beau at yet another Stranger Things event. They were photographed together at the season 3 premiere of the Netflix sci-fi series.

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Both donning custom Salvatore Ferragamo designs, the couple were photographed at a Paris Fashion Week showcase.

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Monroe took photographs of Keery wearing a face of white makeup for his music project, Djo. She shared the photos via Instagram.

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In an interview with GQ, the Stranger Things actor gave a glimpse into his relationship with Monroe. “Over quarantine, it was like we spent so much time together, which was rare,” he told the magazine. “I mean, that's one of the disadvantages of dating someone else in the industry. There are advantages as well: somebody who kind of understands what's going on with you in a pretty deep way. But yeah, I think she's like me. She doesn't take it all too seriously.”

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The couple sat courtside at a Lakers game together, sipping drinks.

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Monroe and Keery attended the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty together. The Independence Day actress wore a strapless platinum gown while the Slice actor rocked a black tuxedo with no tie.

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Keery seemingly referenced the emotional toll of his 2023 split from Monroe in his musical alter-ego Djo’s 2025 track “Delete Ya,” in which he appears to credit his Stranger Things cast members with helping him through heartache.
His lyrical nod to “team[ing] up with Charlie [to] take these kids for a ride” suggests an outing with Stranger Things costar Charlie Heaton, who plays Jonathan Byers, and their younger castmates to take his mind off a romantic rough patch.
Monroe isn’t directly name-checked in “Delete Ya,” but much of the song meditates on a recent breakup, including an acknowledgment of feeling “locked” while “she is the key.”
“I’m a boat that’s sinking, guess who’s the sea,” Keery sings in the first verse.
Later in “Delete Ya,” Keery seemingly grapples with the “blame complex” that exists within himself before writing off the future of the coupling.
“One heart could bleed for the future us, if we were young, but this is done,” he insists in the track’s closing lines.
Since splitting from Monroe, Keery has been linked romantically to Bodies Bodies Bodies and Generation actress Chase Sui Wonders, so it’s possible the melancholic lyrics in “Delete Ya” blend aspects of various relationships or could even be entirely fictional.

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Russell Brand on Assault Charges: 'I Was a Fool' But 'Never Was a Rapist' 

4 April 2025 at 10:25

UPDATE 4/4/25 at 1:27 p.m. ET — Russell Brand has broken his silence after the U.K. government brought forth charges of rape and assault.

“When I was young and single, before I had my wife and family, I was a fool,” Brand said in a Friday, April 4, X video. “I was a fool before I lived in the light of the Lord. I was a drug addict, a sex addict and an imbicile, but what I never was … was a rapist. I’ve never engaged in nonconsensual activity. I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.”

Brand further noted that he is “incredibly grateful” to have the opportunity to defend the charges in court.

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Russell Brand has been charged with rape, sexual assault and indecent assault in the U.K.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed on Friday, April 4, that Brand, 49, had been charged following claims from four different women between 1999 and 2005.

Russell Brand Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in the UK After Previously Denying Allegations
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“We have today authorized the Metropolitan Police to charge Russell Brand with a number of sexual offenses,” a spokesperson for the CPS, Jaswant Narwal, said in a statement. “We carefully reviewed the evidence after a police investigation into allegations made following the broadcast of a Channel 4 documentary in September 2023. We have concluded that Russell Brand should be charged with offenses including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.”

Brand is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 2, for his first hearing on the charges.

Russell Brand Denies Criminal Allegations Ahead of Rape, Assault Claims

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial,” Narwal continued on Friday. “It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial,” Narwal continued on Friday. “It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

The comedian was accused of sexual misconduct in a 2023 Channel 4 documentary, which he vehemently denied ahead of its release.

“I’ve received two extremely disturbing letters, or a letter and an email, one from a mainstream media TV company [and] one from a newspaper, listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks,” he said in a September 2023 video posted on X. “As well as some pretty stupid stuff, like my community festival should be stopped, that I shouldn’t be able to attack mainstream media narratives on this channel, but amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks, are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute.”

Russell Brand Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in the UK After Previously Denying Allegations
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Brand added, “As I’ve written about extensively in my books, I was very, very promiscuous. Now during that time of promiscuity, the relationships I had were absolutely, always consensual,” he said. “I was always transparent about that then — almost too transparent. And I’m being transparent about it now as well. And to see that transparency metastasized into something criminal that I absolutely deny makes me question [if] there is another agenda at play?”

The accusations against Brand were detailed in a Channel 4 Dispatches investigation.

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“It’s worth mentioning that there are witnesses whose evidence directly contradicts the narratives that these two mainstream media outlets are trying to construct apparently, in what seems to me to be, a coordinated attack,” he claimed at the time of the documentary. “Now, I don’t want to get into this any further, because of the serious nature of the allegations, but I feel like I’m being attacked and plainly they are working very closely together.”

Brand was previously married to Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012. He married Laura Gallacher in 2017 and they share three kids.

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King Charles Plays a Carrot Instrument With London Vegetable Orchestra

4 April 2025 at 10:19

King Charles III showed off his musical skills by using an unconventional instrument.

The British monarch, 76, cohosted a reception celebrating the importance of community music with Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his wife, Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, at Windsor Castle on Thursday, April 3. “His Majesty met with community music groups who performed throughout the evening, including the London Gay Men’s Chorus, Songs for Ukraine Chorus, and the Sing for Freedom Choir,” the royal family’s X account wrote alongside pics from the event.

Among the reception’s many guests was the London Vegetable Orchestra, who notably played music using instruments crafted from home-grown vegetables. Charles tried his hand at one of the unique instruments, performing a rendition of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” with the group.

Following the jam session, the four-person ensemble showed off their instruments while informing Charles he could keep his carrot recorder, per a clip shared by Sky News. The Royal Family’s X page shared another performance from the London Vegetable Orchestra, as they played a cover of The Beatles’ “Let It Be” — hilariously retitled “Lettuce Bean” — outside of Windsor Castle.

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Thursday’s gathering of musical groups marked one of Charles’ first public events since his brief hospital stay last month. Buckingham Palace announced on March 27 that Charles “experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital” amid his ongoing cancer treatment.

A handful of his scheduled appearances were subsequently postponed. “His Majesty would like to send his apologies to all those who may be inconvenienced or disappointed as a result,” the statement continued.

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News broke in February 2024 that Charles had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer just one week after undergoing a prostate procedure. Charles resumed public-facing duties the following month.

Charles was spotted leaving his Clarence House home in London on March 28. Chris Ship, royal editor at the U.K.’s ITV News, shared via X that Charles was traveling to the royal family’s Highgrove country estate in Gloucestershire, England, for the weekend, though the palace did not confirm the plans.

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Charles was once again back to public-facing duties on Tuesday, April 1, per an update from Buckingham Palace. Though the monarch will continue his typical meetings and scheduled public engagements, some appointments have reportedly been rescheduled to allow Charles extra time to rest before his and his wife Queen Camilla’s upcoming visit to Italy, per People. The couple — who recently adopted a new rescue puppy — are set to leave for their trip on Monday, April 7.

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Last month, one of Camilla’s unnamed aides claimed to Newsweek that it has been “exhausting” for her to balance her royal duties with supporting Charles through his cancer battle. Camilla, 77, filled in for her husband at many royal events before he resumed his duties.

“It would have been draining for a woman half her age,” the anonymous aide explained in an interview published March 12. “But I think if one is to attempt to see a benefit from that period, actually it did give a chance for the media, and the world, to see some of the work that she had always been doing with greater interest and clarity.”

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Tamar and Toni Braxton’s Mom Reacts to Her Daughters’ Social Media Drama

4 April 2025 at 10:16

Evelyn Braxton continues to be unfazed by any of her daughters’ social media drama.

“I know – knowing them – that they will resolve it. They’ll get it together,” Evelyn, 77, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting Cooking Sessions with Tamar and Ms. E. “They’re sisters for God’s sake. They’ve been sisters all their lives. So, I mean, even before social media, this or that, it’s life.”

Last month, Toni Braxton tried to celebrate Tamar Braxton’s birthday on social media. When attempting to share a photo of her sister, the “Unbreak My Heart” singer, 57, claimed she was blocked.

“Wanted to repost that GORGEOUS picture of you, but I’m blocked, again??” she wrote via Instagram. “Anyway, Happy Birthday Tay!”

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Tamar, 48, replied, “Or you could have called. #GasLighting.”

While the exchange made plenty of headlines, Tamar assured fans that everything is good with her sisters.

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“We talked about it,” she revealed to Us. “We just kind of laughed it off because the truth of the matter is that we was just texting. I think that her social media person had a lot to do with that. But at the end of the day, we’re sisters and we love each other. We’re always going to be here for each other.”

While Tamar said she’s close with all of her immediate family members, her closest bond may be with her mother.

The pair are turning up the heat in the kitchen and serving up delicious dishes in CLEO TV’s new show Cooking Sessions with Tamar and Ms. E.

Both Evelyn and Tamar bring their signature humor and charm to every episode as they dress to impress while whipping up unforgettable meals.

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When asked to share which sister she is closest to, Tamar joked that “it switches.”

“Imagine having several,” she joked to Us when referencing Toni, Towanda, Trina and the late Traci Braxton. “One week you’re close to one, and then the next week you’re close to the other. That’s how that works.”

Fortunately, filming projects together like The Braxtons or celebrating major life events like Towanda’s recent wedding allows everyone to come together and grow together.

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“It always does,” Tamar explained. “I think the strain comes when the distance is too far in between.”

She added, “[Towanda] was a beautiful, beautiful bride. My son and her Godson rang the bell and it was really exciting. They had the biggest wedding party that I’ve seen since the ‘80s. A full wedding party.”

Cooking Sessions with Tamar and Ms. E airs on CLEO TV Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

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The Challenge's Jenna Compono Says Unborn Baby Has a Cyst on Her Brain

4 April 2025 at 10:05

The Challenge alum Jenna Compono said her unborn baby has a Choroid Plexus Cyst on her brain.

Compono, 32, who is 22 weeks pregnant, shared an update via Instagram, accompanied by a photo of herself with her baby bump proudly on display.

She and her husband, fellow Challenge alum Zach Nichols, also share kids Anthony, 3, Liliana, 2, and Carmella, 13 months.

“March recap: Anthony is officially potty trained 😅 It’s true, it’ll happen when they are ready,” she wrote, adding, “I had my 20 week sono and they found a CPC seen in right ventricle of her brain (cyst). Genetic testing all came back low risk, the doctors mentioned it might fix itself but everything will be fine. Anyone experience this? 😳

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The choroid plexus is the part of the brain that bathes and protects a baby’s brain and spinal column. A cyst in that area occurs in approximately 1 to 2 percent of babies and forms when “a tiny bubble of fluid is pinched off as the choroid plexus forms,” according to UCSF Health. The cysts usually disappear on their own without any adverse consequences.

In a very small percentage of babies with CPCs, a disorder called trisomy 18 can happen, where the baby has an extra copy of chromosome 18. Babies with trisomy 18 (about 1 in 3,000) are often stillborn and survival beyond infancy is rare.

Compono first announced her pregnancy via Instagram in January.

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“Because 3 kids wasn’t chaotic enough,” she wrote under a photo of her kids sitting below numbered balloons. A sonogram with a sign that read “coming soon” appeared under the fourth balloon. “Baby #4 coming August 2025.”

In February, the two showed a video from their sex-reveal, revealing they would be having a baby girl. The video showed the family of five standing outside their front door, holding a black balloon that said “girl or boy?” When Compono popped it, pink confetti flew over them.

The announcement came just weeks before Challenge fans began speculating that Compono and Nichols, 37, had broken up, sparked by the two appearing to unfollow each other on Instagram. Compono also shared a post via Facebook around the same time, titled “4 common signs of a narcissist,” only adding fuel to the rumors.

Ultimately, they turned out to just be rumors, Us Weekly confirmed.

“Jenna and Zach are excited about welcoming their 4th baby this year,” a source exclusively told Us on February 21, “and are very much still together.”

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3 Underrated Hulu Movies to Watch This Weekend (April 4-6)

4 April 2025 at 10:00

Many moviegoers will flock to their local theater to watch Minecraft, an adaptation of the popular video game starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black. But that movie isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and some might be looking for an alternative.

If you have a Hulu subscription, you’re in luck as the streamer has a library full of quality films to watch. In addition to the Oscar-winning movie Anora and the dark comedy Nightbitch, Hulu has a lot of older flicks that deserve some love.

Whether you’re in the mood for a thriller, a spy comedy or a sci-fi spectacle, these underrated movies are guaranteed to entertain.

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