Love Island USA‘s Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen know not everyone believes their romantic connection — and they don’t really care.
After coming in second place during the Sunday, July 13, finale, Nic, 24, and Olandria, 27, were in a great mood while speaking to Us Weekly in a joint interview about the “unreal” support their love story received from Peacock viewers.
“I feel like I’m dreaming with the amount of support from around the world. It feels great,” Olandria said before Nic added, “It is good to be in a room together with no one else around. It’s nice.”
After exiting the Fiji villa following six weeks of filming, the couple flew with the rest of the cast to Los Angeles. Their first order of business? Catching up on all the Nicolandria fan edits that highlighted their highs and lows on the show.
“We are so obsessed with every single edit. We literally were just in the bed right now looking through all the edits on TikTok. Honestly, some of them kind of bring me to tears,” Olandria admitted. “It’s like, ‘Dang, I was really oblivious to this.’ Seeing it in this format — where we started from the very beginning of the show all the way to the end — it’s such a beautiful story to witness. Which is why I feel like a lot of people resonate with our story —I just hate that we didn’t see it sooner.”
It took Nic and Olandria weeks to pick up what fans were pointing out as soon as they shared their first kiss. While Nic did admit to feeling an attraction for Olandria, he initially explored his individual connections with Belle-A Walker and Cierra Ortega. Olandria, meanwhile, was considering a future with Taylor Williams.
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Nic and Olandria got a chance to question whether there was something between them when they coupled up after a near-elimination. The initial coupling didn’t last long and Nic was back together with Cierra — until her exit from the villa following a resurfaced racist post.
“I know for me, I [didn’t fully explore our connection because I] just thought I was doing a disservice to Cierra. Because I was in Casa Amor with the girls at first and I knew how she was feeling over there about Nic,” Olandria told Us about her initial decision to pump the brakes. “I felt guilty in a sense, which is why immediately after the kiss I’m like, ‘I have to tell Cierra and I have to tell Taylor.’ I didn’t allow myself to feel a spark because I felt like I owed those two people so much.”
Nic noted that it “just took some more time” for them to find their way back to each other. While reflecting on how Cierra’s exit paved the way, he noted that he “had no idea what was going on” before his ex left.
“It seemed like I was jumping from Cierra to Olandria, which is just not true. We were taking baby steps because we were both kind of having those strong connections,” he told Us. “It took longer than maybe what was perceived. We definitely took things at our own pace.”
Nic added: “[When it comes to reaching out to Cierra] I’m still processing everything with what’s happening. I need more time to think on it and go from there because it’s been it’s only been what a day?”
“It’s something that we haven’t labeled yet. We’re going at the comfortable pace that we want to go at. When we look at the grand scheme of things, we’re just taking our time and investing in the real world and enjoying each other’s company,” Nic explained. “We’re just chilling in bed together now and we are going to Disneyland later.”
For now, Nic and Olandria are enjoying their time out of the villa — and the support from their fans.
“Nic is definitely feeding our supporters [with content]. They love him. He’s consistent,” Olandria quipped. “I need to learn from him.”
A federal judge has dismissed Blake Lively‘s claims against social media PR expert Jed Wallace as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni continues.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Judge Lewis Liman granted Wallace’s motion to dismiss himself as a defendant in the case without prejudice.
The judge cited lack of jurisdiction in his decision to toss Wallace and his company Street Relations from the case, noting that he is located in Texas and not New York, where Lively’s lawsuit was filed.
In his opinion obtained by Us, the judge wrote that the “alleged negative publicity campaign against Lively largely took place outside of New York. The few alleged actions targeting New York were taken by others, and there are no allegations suggesting [Wallace was] aware of them. Therefore, [Wallace] cannot be forced to defend this lawsuit in New York.”
In response to the ruling, Lively’s team said the actress “respects” the latest ruling.
“Ms. Lively respects the Court’s decision, which has nothing to do with the merits of her allegations about Mr. Wallace’s role in the smear campaign and relates solely to the procedural question of whether he is subject to jurisdiction in New York or elsewhere,” a spokesperson for Lively shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 16. “We currently are evaluating our numerous options for holding Mr. Wallace accountable for the pivotal role he served in the retaliatory effort that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties paid him at least tens of thousands of dollars a month to perform.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Baldoni’s team for comment. A rep for Wallace could not be reached for comment.
Blake LivelyTaylor Hill/FilmMagic
Lively has until Thursday, July 31, to file an amended complaint or sue Wallace in a different jurisdiction.
Lively and Baldoni’s legal drama began in December 2024, when the actress accused her It Ends With Us costar and director of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment and purposefully creating a smear campaign against her.
Lively then sued Baldoni, his publicity team and a series of other defendants and alleged that she was retaliated against for the sexual harassment allegations.
Baldoni strongly denied the allegations and countersued Lively. In June, however, a judge dismissed his lawsuit against the actress.
Lively alleged that Wallace was hired because he engages in “untraceable” campaigns across social media platforms. She also claimed he was hired to “weaponize a digital army” to “create, seed, manipulate and advance disparaging content.”
In February 2025, Wallace sued Lively for defamation after she named his company in her California Civil Rights complaint, filed in December 2024. He is seeking at least $7 million and a court order stating that he didn’t engage in harassment or retaliation against the actress.
Prince Harry is continuing to honor his late mother Princess Diana and her continued legacy with The HALO Trust.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, visited a remote Angolan village on Wednesday, July 16, to participate in a children’s safety class. A press release shared by The HALO Trust noted that Harry walked across the same area of minefield he initially visited in 2013. The area is the same place where the children gathered to attend the safety education class.
On Wednesday, Harry spoke to families who reside near Africa’s largest remaining minefield. “Children should never have to live in fear of playing outside or walking to school,” he said. “Here in Angola, over three decades later, the remnants of war still threaten lives every day.”
He continued, “The Angolan government’s continued commitment is a powerful testament to HALO’s success in saving lives and reducing humanitarian risk. We thank President Lourenço for his leadership and partnership, as well as continued donor support as we work together towards completing the mission of a landmine-free country.”
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The press release noted that Harry met with Lourenço on Tuesday, July 15, to welcome the government’s renewed commitment to landmine clearance. A new three-year contract was discussed with The HALO Trust. Harry, for his part, later attended a reception hosted by the British Embassy.
“We are hugely grateful to President Lourenço for his leadership and to the Duke of Sussex for his personal commitment to HALO’s work in Angola,” CEO of The HALO Trust James Cowan said in a statement. “This new contract is an important step forward in our mission to make Angola mine-free, and we will continue our work in solidarity with the Angolan people until every last mine is cleared.”
Harry’s outing followed in the footsteps of the late Princess of Wales, who walked through a live minefield in 1997. (Diana, who was also a mother to son Prince William, died in a car accident at age 36 in 1997.)
He previously retraced his mother’s footsteps in a 2019 visit to the country with wife Meghan Markle. (Harry and Meghan tied the knot in 2018 and have since welcomed son Prince Archie and daughter Lilibet in 2019 and 2021, respectively.)
Ampe Pedro/The HALO Trust
“The Duke is humbled to be visiting a place and a community that was so special to his mother, and to recognize her tireless mission as an advocate for all those she felt needed her voice the most, even if the issue was not universally popular,” a caption on the couple’s joint Instagram page read at the time.
While appearing on the Wednesday, July 16, episode of Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, the country singer gushed about being a girl dad four times over.
“It’s beautiful. Every phase it kinda feels like it might be wearing you out. You’ll miss that the most,” he told the former Philadelphia Eagles center. “You gotta just soak that in while they’re little because they grow up so fast.”
Like Jason, 37, the Zac Brown Band frontman is raising four daughters, all close together in age. He and ex-wife Shelly share Justice, 18, Lucy, 17, Georgia, 15, and Joni, 14, as well as son Alexander, 11. (The couple split in 2018 after 12 years of marriage.)
Jason, for his part, shares daughters Wyatt, 5, Ellie, 4, Bennett, 2, and Finn, 4 months, with his wife, Kylie Kelce.
Brown, 46, and Jason connected over the little parenting moments that, at times, may drive them crazy.
“Diapers and brushing their teeth every night,” Brown said. “Wrestling them down and brushing their teeth. That was hard. But I miss it. I miss every one of those things that feels like a struggle at times…It’s nuts.”
He continued, “I miss all those phases. It’s such a blessing to get to be a parent and get to be around for that.”
Brown does not often delve into his personal life, but has been open in the past about raising kids with his ex-wife.
“I couldn’t have a more amazing mom for them,” Zac said in a May 2020 interview with People. “They’re our first priority and they’ve got steadiness and love from both sides. Our kids are a product of all the love and time we give them.”
He added, “I feel the best when I’ve gotten them to bed and that all five of them have had the best day I could provide for them.”
After his divorce from Shelly, Brown married model and actress Kelly Yazdi in August 2023 before separating four months later. In May 2025, he confirmed his relationship with designer Kendra Scott. A source told Us Weekly at the time that the two had been together for a few months at that point.
“We’ve all known them for such a long time and honestly, we’ve never seen them like this before,” a source close to the couple shared. ““That shared family value has been a big part of their connection. They’re not just partners — they’re teammates.”
The actress, 53, shared a cheeky video via Instagram as she swam in a pool on Monday, July 14. Garner donned a simple red, white and blue striped one-piece during the pool day. She also wore a pair of goggles as she playfully danced in the water, practicing her strokes and mimicking a synchronized swimmer.
“Team USA ‘28,” she captioned the post, referencing the upcoming Summer Olympics, scheduled to be held in Los Angeles from July 14 to July 30, 2028
Garner then went on to complete a handstand in the water. “Oh my gosh! Hang on, my world is spinning,” she said after coming up for air. “I can’t do that anymore.”
Elsewhere in the video, Garner began to laugh after getting a cramp in her leg. “I got too enthusiastic,” she admitted.
Garner got the stamp of approval from the official USA Artistic Swimming account in a comment that said, “Looks like GOLD to us!.”
Others admired how fun and lighthearted Garner’s post was.
“This really lifted my vibes today! ,” one person commented underneath the post.
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“I love how the inner girl in you is always there. Always makes me smile,” a second person wrote.
“You are a sweetheart, and every single thing that you do makes you even more loveable,” a third person raved.
“You pleasantly crack me up GO FOR THE GOLD You can do it!!! ,” a fourth person said.
Garner traded in her swimsuit for some striped overalls in a subsequent Instagram Reel while out on a farm on Wednesday, July 16. She wore a pair of tan gardening gloves and blue sneakers as she picked up a handful of composted soil.
Garner explained a “nerdy farm fact” about how the hot summer sun beating down on cow manure and bedding turns into “gorgeous composted soil.”
“We add it back to the field,” she said, referring to regenerative agriculture. Garner then threw the dirt on the ground and playfully skipped away from the camera.
“She’s such a sweetheart,” one fan commented underneath the video, as another fan said, “You are adorable!”
“I’m so here for farm era!” another person quipped.
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While many of Us have toyed with the idea of lip fillers, we’ve also learned that the procedure can empty your wallet and alter your natural beauty over time. That’s why Huda Beauty’s latest innovation is a game-changer: It brings a fuller pout for less — no needles needed!
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One Life to Live standout Kassie DePaiva admittedly struggled with the soap opera’s sudden 2011 cancelation.
“It was a gut punch,” DePaiva, 64, recalled to Remind magazine in a profile published on Wednesday, July 16. “We were brought onto the stage of The View, and it was One Life to Live and All My Children. We were fully expecting for them to make the announcement that All My Children was being canceled, but then they did both, and it was just awful.”
DePaiva, who portrayed Blair Cramer on One Life to Live, then immediately returned to the soap’s set to close out production.
“We had to go back on set and work, and I just remember going down to my dressing room and calling my mom,” she added to the outlet. “It was really sad, and it was just so bizarre that it was canceled. It was doing so well, and our numbers were really good.”
DePaiva added, “I just didn’t understand it, and I missed it. I had to mourn. It took me two years to get over that [and] to grieve that loss.”
The actress spent nearly two decades working on One Life to Live — and she said that she loved every minute and aspect of it.
Kassie Depaiva and Paul Satterfield on ‘One Life to Live.’Heidi Gutman / ABC / Courtesy of Everett Collection
“I loved the whole umbrella of doing soap operas,” she gushed to the outlet. “I loved the pace. I loved the challenge of doing it. I was able to overcome fears and anxieties, like doing that live week [in May 2002] was something that I thought I was too much of a nervous Nellie to do. … I probably did my best work under that pressure. One Life to Live was pretty special.”
After One Life to Live wrapped in 2012, DePaiva reprised her role for an episode of General Hospital. (Blair’s then-husband, Todd Manning, became a recurring character on the medical soapafter One Life to Live was canceled.)
“I was just a lucky, lucky girl to walk into that part and I feel like I made it my own, and it was something that I protected,” DePaiva said. “When One Life to Live ended and they took me to General Hospital for those three or four days to break Todd and Blair up so Todd could be with Carly [Spencer], it was the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever done. That’s how emotionally attached I was to it because I felt I’d worked 20 years to build this brand, and you’re gonna give me three days to be pissed off at Todd, and that’s gonna be it?”
Despite the series’ abrupt end, DePaiva looks back on her One Life to Live tenure with gratitude.
“I’m grateful. I don’t have a one little speck of regret whatsoever. It was wonderful. I met lifelong friends,” she said, “It’s all positive.”
Fast Times at Ridgemont High star Phoebe Cates forged a quiet — yet very successful — life outside of Hollywood while married to Oscar winner Kevin Kline.
Cates got her big break at age 17 when she played teen queen Linda Barrett in the 1982 high school comedy Fast Times — a movie that would make her an ‘80s icon. Cates worked steadily throughout the 1980s with appearances in the Gremlins franchise, the 1987 rom-com Date With an Angel and cult classic comedy Drop Dead Fred.
By the end of the ‘80s, Cates was mostly focused on stage work, having told the Chicago Tribune that there were “simply not that many good parts in film” in Hollywood. Cates came from a family of theater performers and made her Off-Broadway debut in 1984 in the Cold War comedy The Nest of the Wood Grouse.
“I think of theater as what I like to do most. … I’ve only felt happy as an actress for about two years. I rarely watch my film work,” she admitted in 1988.
Cates stopped acting entirely by the mid-1990s, although she came out of retirement briefly in 2001 for her longtime friend (and Fast Times costar) Jennifer Jason Leigh’s acclaimed comedy The Anniversary Party.
The one-time teen idol kept busy personally and professionally after retiring from acting. She met future husband Kline during an audition for The Big Chill in 1982, with the couple eventually tying the knot in New York in 1989. Kline and Cates share two children: actor and filmmaker Owen, born in 1991, and musician Greta, born in 1994.
While Owen and Greta are now grown, Kline told Parade in 2015 that his two children always make time to spend with their parents.
“We have dinner all together once a week at least,” Kline said. “The kids haven’t banished us from their lives.”
Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline in March 1989.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images
The Klines have rarely discussed their marriage in public, though Kevin did tell Red Carpet TV in 2024 that moving from Los Angeles to New York City was a crucial decision.
“If your marriage lasts more than six months, you’re already in the Guinness Book of World Records, if you’re a Hollywood marriage,” he joked.
The French Kiss actor suggested that one of the couple’s strengths is that Cates always has “her head on her shoulders.”
“Unlike me, I usually have my head on her shoulders, too,” he added. “She’s a great wife, a great mother, great person, and she keeps me honest.”
After Cates relocated to the Upper East Side in New York City in the 1990s, she frequented the Penny Whistle gift store and chose to replicate its understated elegance when the shop closed. Cates’ own boutique Blue Tree launched in October 2005 to sell a hand-picked selection of signature gifts, from perfume and candles to stuffed animals and photography.
The New York Times profiled Cates following Blue True’s 2005 grand opening and credited her with creating “a version of [shopping district] Elizabeth Street for the [affluent] Carnegie Hill crowd.” A year after opening her own boutique, Cates revealed that she’d modeled Blue Tree’s charming decor on an old-time general store.
“I always wanted to have a general store,” she told USA Today in 2006. “If I could have had a photo booth and sold candy, I would have.”
Cates credited her husband with naming Blue True, explaining: “It’s a gentle reference to the blue trees in the Fauvist paintings. It’s the idea that this is not a natural thing to find in this neighborhood.”
Phoebe Cates in 1986.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images
The former actress was very hands-on in selecting the products for sale at Blue Tree, as she wanted each item she sold to feel “true” to her personality.
As for customers recognizing Blue Tree’s famous owner, Cates joked: “If they don’t [recognize me], they tell me I look like Phoebe Cates, and I say, ‘I get that a lot.’”
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