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Liverpool Soccer Player Diogo Jota Killed in Car Crash at 28

3 July 2025 at 02:19

Portuguese soccer player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, in the early hours of Thursday, July 3. They were 28 and 25, respectively.

Jota had just tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, less than two weeks prior.

“The information we have so far is that the car, which was a Lamborghini, was in a road traffic accident and left the road due to a tire blowout while overtaking,” the Spanish Guardia Civil told BBC News. “It was in the early hours, 00:30 BST, in the municipality of Cernadilla in the province of Zamora.”

“The car caught on fire, and the two occupants were killed,” the local police force said, confirming the identities of the two people as Jota and Silva.

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Jota played as a forward for the English Premier League team Liverpool F.C.

The soccer team said in a statement via its website, “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre.”

“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. We will continue to provide them with our full support,” the statement continued.

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said in a statement via X, “The news of the death of Diogo Jota, an athlete who greatly honoured Portugal’s name, and his brother is unexpected and tragic. I extend my deepest condolences to their family. It is a sad day for football and for national and international sport.”

In a statement to the BBC, Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca said: “The Portuguese Football Federation and all of Portuguese football are completely devastated by the death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, this early morning, in Spain.”

“Much more than an amazing player, with almost 50 international appearances for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, someone with an infectious joy and a reference in the community itself,” Proenca continued.  “On my behalf, and on behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation, I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Diogo and Andre Silva, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the clubs where, respectively, they played their football.”

“The loss of Diogo and Andre represent irreplaceable losses for Portuguese football and we will do everything, daily, to honor their legacy,” he added.

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Jota tied the knot with Cardoso, with whom he has three young children, on June 22, sharing pictures from their wedding day via social media at the time.

“June 22, 2025 • Yes to forever ♾,” Jota captioned a series of photos from their nuptials on Saturday, June 28.

On Monday, June 30, Cardoso shared snaps of herself in her wedding dress via her own Instagram along with the caption, “My dream came true 🤍.”

Jota commented on the post: “But I’m the lucky one 😍.”

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17 Curve-Slimming Summer Dresses That Hide Love Handles — Starting at $18

3 July 2025 at 02:15

Just because summer dresses are all about showing off your shape, doesn’t mean you can’t conceal problem areas. With the right dress silhouettes, non-clinging fabrics and smart draping, pesky love handles can disappear instantly. And yes, that’s all without shapewear. We found 17 stylish dresses on Amazon that do it all, starting at just $18.

These popular slimming summer dresses are designed to smooth the silhouette while still keeping your style on point. Think: curve-flattering wrap dresses, cleverly placed ruching and tiered styles that totally mask bumps. The best part? They don’t require a premium Spanx price now that they’re all under $55 — but only for a limited time.

17 Curve-Slimming Summer Dresses That Totally Hide Love Handles

Easy Everyday Essentials

1. Our Favorite: As the top-selling dress on Amazon, this floral wrap style is guaranteed to flatter many body types, per reviewers.

2. Has Pockets: Combining fashion and function is this tiered midi dress that glides over curves and even includes pockets.

3. Wrap-Dress Wonder: Highlight the waist with this stunning wrap dress that has a customizable tie detail.

4. Comfort is Key: If comfort is the key to your closet, add this belted T-shirt dress that’s made with soft and breathable fabrics.

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5. Must-Have Maxi: Wear this loose maxi dress if you want a style that doesn’t cling to the curves.

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6. Our Favorite: This smocked-waist maxi dress covers love handles so cleverly, you’ll forget they’re even there.

7. Trending and Tiered: We love the way this tiered maxi dress provides both a flattering silhouette as well as a soft and breezy fabric.

8. Boutique Style: Channel high-end style in this boutique-looking mini dress that’s made with curve-hiding embroidered fabric.

9. Rich-Looking: Look like a rich mom in this ultra-chic halter dress that comes in an array of expensive-looking prints.

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Date Night Styles

10. Our Favorite: Bring effortless romance to your summer date nights with this belted-waist midi dress. The sheer, Swiss dot fabric is just darling!

11. Throw On and Go: This chic mini shift dress was made for throwing on when last-minute dinners are added to the schedule.

12. Boho Babe: Wear this flowy maxi dress when you want to channel the boho aesthetic — or conceal bloating.

13. Seriously Slimming: Hide problem areas with this curve-flattering shirt dress that accentuates only the waist.

For Vacations and Special Events

14. Our Favorite: A number one new release on Amazon, this short-sleeve floral dress drapes elegantly over any silhouette.

15. Halter Hero: Look hot and feel cool on vacation in this halterneck mini dress that has a smock-waist silhouette.

16. Tropical-Inspired: With a camouflage-like leaf print, this tropical-inspired maxi dress will make love handles impossible to spot.

17. Cellulite-Smoothing: The smoothing fabric on this wrap-waist maxi dress seamlessly hide lumps and bumps.

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Shh... These Zara-Style Pieces Are All Over 50% Off — And Start at Just $7

3 July 2025 at 01:15

It’s almost the Fourth of July! We like the fireworks, but we love the deals more. Speaking of, Amazon’s sale section is secretly overflowing with summery, expensive-looking outfit pieces that scream ‘Zara’.

With picnics, patio parties, beach days and summer vacations in full swing, there’s no time like the present to refresh your wardrobe. These 17 dresses, tops, jumpsuits, pants and more are guaranteed to make you look Hamptons-rich. The catch? These deaks won’t last for long. Secure your new go-to outfit for 50% off — at least!

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1. Our Favorite: Have you ever seen such a dainty dress? This ruffle-strap maxi is Amazon’s Choice for a reason.

2. $12 Staple: Stretchy and chic, this wear-everywhere beach dress gives pure Santorini energy.

3. Compliment-Magnet: Look no further for a flowy tank top to wear with jeans, shorts and maxi skirts.

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4. In-Office Days: Over 14,000 shoppers give these trendy trousers five stars. Wear them from work to cocktail hour.

5. Flattering Find: A curved seam makes your legs look model-long. This knee-length dress fits like a glove!

6. Trend Alert: At just $7, we’re grabbing a few of these simple tees with sweat-wicking fabric.

7. Boho Babe: Tank dresses, like this this skin-soft mini are the easiest way to look effortlessly put-together.

8. Country Club: Turn heads in this sleeveless knit top with ribbed material, a quarter zipper and a loose fit.

9. Wedding Guest: Mood-boosting is an understatement with this summery sundress. Bonus: The halter neckline elongates your torso.

10. Square-Neck Wonder: Over 3,000 fashionistas bought this puff-sleeve top last month alone. Don’t miss the trend!

11. Cotton-Blend Jeans: These straight-leg denim pants are ultra-breathable with a stretchy high waistband.

12. Timeless Style: Nothing says ‘rich mom’ quite like this short-sleeve maxi dress with a trendy leopard print.

13. Classy Knit: Everyone needs a lightweight cardigan for quick coffee runs and late-night bonfires.

14. Three-Quarter Sleeves: Dress this relaxed-fitting top up with dress pants or down with leggings.

15. Elevated Tank: It’s hard to imagine life before this upgraded tank top. The summer white variety is 60% off!

16. Hidden Pockets: This Parisian-looking T-shirt dress is perfect for brunches, walks and trips to the farmer’s market.

17. Capris, Please: In case you missed it, capris are totally in again. Nail the look with these tie-waist palazzo pants.

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3 New Hulu Movies with at Least 90 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes (July 2025)

3 July 2025 at 01:15

A new month means new movies to stream on Hulu, and July has plenty of treasures for subscribers to find and watch.

A great way to determine which movies are the best is to look up their score on Rotten Tomatoes, which aggregates critical reviews and assigns them a number on its Tomatometer.

This July, a Michael B. Jordan drama, an Oscar-nominated animated film and a horror sci-fi sequel all have at least 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Hulu right now.

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91 percent

In May 2021, A Quiet Place Part II was so hotly anticipated by audiences that not even an ongoing pandemic could keep people away from theaters. The film was a hit, but that was due to its superb quality. It’s the rare sequel that’s just as good as the original and, to this author’s eyes, is even better.

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The follow-up to 2018’s A Quiet Place finds Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) and her two children looking for safe refuge after the events of the first film. They team up with Emmett (Cillian Murphy), a friend of her husband, Lee (John Krasinski), who has lost his family to the noise-sensitive aliens that have invaded Earth. Together, they seek out other survivors — and maybe find a way to beat the aliens once and for all.

A Quiet Place Part II will stream on Hulu on July 12.

‘Fruitvale Station’ (2014)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 94 percent

Director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan scored a huge hit this year with Sinners, but they’ve been successful since the first film they made together, 2014’s Fruitvale Station. The autobiographical drama chronicles the last day of Oscar Grant III, an Oakland resident who was shot and killed by police on January 1, 2009. The movie starts with Oscar having a fight with his girlfriend and then follows him as he applies for a job, attends a birthday party and then becomes involved in a fight on a BART train that leads to his murder by two policemen.

What makes Fruitvale Station so effective is how simple, straightforward and unfussy it is. By placing the audience in Oscar’s shoes for a day, Coogler eschews sensationalism for naturalism and allows viewers to relate to Oscar’s everyday problems. That’s what makes his death all the more shocking — and tragic.

Fruitvale Station is streaming on Hulu.

‘Memoir of a Snail’ (2024)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 95 percent

Among the nominees for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards were the box-office hits Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot, the indie hit Flow and this under-the-radar stop-motion picture from Australia.

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Even though it’s animated, it’s definitely not for kids, as it tells a very tragic story about twin siblings, Grace (voiced by Sarah Snook) and Gilbert (Kodi Smit-McPhee), who are separated when their father dies. As they mature into adults, they hope to one day reunite and live together, but dramatic events such as a forbidden relationship and an abusive foster family keep preventing that from happening.

Memoir of a Snail isn’t for everyone, but if you dig weird animated tales with Dickensian characters, strange visuals and non-traditional narratives, Memoir of a Snail should be in your Hulu queue in July.

Memoir of a Snail will stream on Hulu on July 29.

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3 Must-Watch Horror Movies You Need to Stream in July 2025

3 July 2025 at 00:45

Summer may bring the heat, but it’s also turning out to be vampire season on the major streaming services.

The 2025 hit movie Sinners is set to make its streaming debut on HBO and Max barely a few weeks after it left theaters.

That film was an easy choice to make when the Watch With Us team selected the three great horror movies you should watch in July.

Our remaining choices include another major vampire movie that has moved to a new streaming home, as well as an underrated werewolf flick that’s heading to Netflix in a few weeks.

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‘Sinners’ (2025)

Sinners was the first blockbuster horror movie of 2025, and it seems likely to be the genre’s highest-grossing movie for the entire year. Director Ryan Coogler re-teamed with his constant collaborator, Michael B. Jordan, for one of the best modern vampire movies.

Jordan plays twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, a duo who want to leave the demons of World War I behind them, as well as their time working for gangsters since the war. When the Moore brothers return to their hometown to open up a juke joint, vampires begin preying on the Black community. And one of the vampires, Mary (Hailee Steinfeld), used to be Stack’s lover.

Sinners will stream on Max on July 4.

‘Nosferatu’ (2024)

Stephen King‘s It star Bill Skarsgård adds another iconic monster performance to his resume as Count Orlok in the modern remake of Nosferatu. The original silent film from 1922 was a shameless ripoff of Bram Stoker‘s Dracula. Rather than run away from those comparisons, writer and director Robert Eggers doubles down on the connections and makes Orlock the antithesis of Dracula.

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Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp) unwittingly allowed Orlock to psychically connect with her mind when she was a child. When she becomes an adult, Orlock intends to claim Ellen once and for all. First, Orlock torments Ellen’s husband, Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult), a real estate agent who unknowingly takes his life in his own hands when he is summoned to meet Orlock at his isolated castle. And the count simply won’t let him leave without a fright.

Nosferatu is streaming on Prime Video.

‘The Cursed’ (2022)

Writer and director Sean Ellis puts a fresh spin on some old werewolf tropes in The Cursed. In the late 19th century, land baron Seamus Laurent (Alistair Petrie) brutally wipes out a Romani clan over a land dispute. But not before the Romani unleash a curse that will have dire consequences for Seamus’ children, Edward (Max Mackintosh) and Charlotte (Amelia Crouch).

Police investigator John McBride (A Complete Unknown‘s Boyd Holbrook) arrives in town after the people are plagued by inhuman beasts. John has first-hand experience with this curse, and he knows what it will take to end the rampage. One sacrifice won’t be enough.

The Cursed will stream on Netflix on July 19.

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Scheana Shay Recalls Eddie Cibrian Affair: 'Didn't See a Single Red Flag'

3 July 2025 at 00:38

Scheana Shay looks back on her affair with Eddie Cibrian in her new memoir.

The Vanderpump Rules alum, 40, began an intimate relationship with the Sunset Beach actor, 52, in late 2006 while he was married to Brandi Glanville, which later played out on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Pump Rules.

In an excerpt from her upcoming memoir, My Good Side, published by Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday, July 2, Shay maintains that she wasn’t aware Cibrian was married when they began seeing each other. (Cibrian also had an affair with now-wife LeAnn Rimes while married to Glanville, 52, with whom he shares sons Mason, 22, and Jake, 18.)

Shay recalls meeting Cibrian after completing college and moving to Los Angeles at the age of 21. She writes that she had aspirations of “making a name for myself in the entertainment industry, whether that was as an actress, a TV host, or a news reporter,” and landed a job at a cigar lounge frequented by some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

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It was there that Shay “first laid eyes on” the actor. “If you were to ask me when I was growing up what my exact type was, to a tee it was Eddie — tall, dark, and handsome, with dimples. The second we made eye contact, he smiled at me with those dimples, and I melted,” she writes. “How could I not? He’s undeniably a gorgeous human. Our relationship wasn’t romantic from the jump, though the writing was on the wall from day one.”

The “Scheananigans” podcast host says she and Cibrian began a “physical relationship” toward the end of 2006; however, they were not exclusively dating.

“Of course, I’ve been asked a zillion times how I didn’t realize he was married. Why would I have thought he was?” she writes. “He never wore a wedding ring, so I assumed he was single. … This was pre–social media, so it wasn’t like he was posting pics of his family in matching pajamas in front of a Christmas tree.”

According to Shay, at the time, she didn’t have an internet browser on her cellphone and didn’t own a laptop, so she would check her email at an internet cafe. “I wasn’t concerned with Googling this hot guy who said he was an actor in L.A.,” she notes.

Shay says that while she thought about a future with Cibrian, she wasn’t ready to settle down at 21 and began dating Desperate Housewives actor Jesse Metcalfe. That romance, she writes, fizzled out by the summer of 2007, and she “fell right back into regularly hanging with Eddie,” though this time their relationship was more than just physical.

Shay writes that “Eddie came to help me and met most of my friends and even my mother. His best friend also joined us with his son, who was a toddler at the time. We were literally intertwining our families and the people closest to us.”

However, she recalls that she never went to Cibrian’s house — he always stayed at hers. “Did I think it was weird that I never went to his house? No! He lived in Calabasas, supposedly. And I certainly wasn’t making the trek to Calabasas in 2007, when Ubers didn’t exist, and I had less than $1,000 to my name,” she writes. “It was so much easier and more fun to hang out in Beverly Hills or Hollywood, and my place was closer and more convenient.”

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At the time, Shay says, “I didn’t see a single red flag, especially since we weren’t exclusive.”

Eventually, Shay writes that a colleague at the cigar lounge informed her that Cibrian was married. “I didn’t believe it (or maybe I didn’t want to believe it) because I was wild about Eddie,” she admits.

Shay says she confronted Cibrian, and he allegedly responded, “No, that’s insane. Why would you ask me that?”

“It was gaslighting in its most basic form,” she writes, noting that “I trusted him, so we continued hanging out.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Cibrian’s representative for comment.

My Good Side is available July 22.

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Journalist Toure Calls Diddy a 'Bored Billionaire Sex Addict' in Interview

3 July 2025 at 00:11

Journalist Touré did not mince words during his appearance in an ABC News Studios special that aired hours after a verdict was reached in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

On Wednesday, July 2, Diddy, 55, was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

“It’s, like, so far beyond the line,” Touré remarked in Wednesday’s Verdict: The Diddy Trial. “You’re talking about a bored billionaire sex addict who’s like, ‘What weirdo sex thing can we do? Oh, I don’t know! Get Anton to come here to Turks and Caicos.’”

The writer added: “You can’t do that! You can’t fly sex workers around the country. And [they were] doing it over and over and over.”

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The 12-person jury, consisting of eight men and four women, reached their split verdict after less than three days of deliberations. Diddy pleaded not guilty to all charges against him following his September 2024 arrest in New York City.

Multiple people, including Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie, accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking. The disgraced music mogul denied all of the allegations against him.

The trial centered on claims made by Cassie, 38, and an unnamed Jane Doe. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson stated in the prosecution’s opening statement that some of the allegations against Diddy might “be hard to hear,” as they referenced sexual assault, domestic violence and kidnapping.

Over seven weeks of testimony, the jury heard from witnesses including Cassie, Kid Cudi and Danity Kane member Dawn Richard.

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In closing arguments, Diddy’s defense team claimed that his infamous “freak offs” were not criminal but rather an expression of his sexual proclivities. They also argued that his drug use was personal and not a criminal offense.

As for the racketeering charge, the rapper’s attorney Marc Agnifilo argued there was “a gaping lack of evidence when it comes to the racketeering conspiracy acts. If you find that you’re in the weeds of this great complexity, maybe that’s because it’s just not there.”

Making her closing argument to jurors, prosecutor Maurene Comey stated: “For 20 years, the defendant got away with his crimes. Today it ends in this courtroom. He is not a god, he is a person. Find him guilty.”

 Judge Arun Subramanian ruled after the verdict that Diddy should remain in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn as he awaits his October 3 sentencing.

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Diddy’s defense is seeking a prison sentence of 21 to 27 months, while prosecutors have requested a sentence of 51 to 63 months. Diddy will also get credit for the time he’s already served since his arrest last year.

“I’m floored by the jury’s verdict,” Aubrey O’Day, a singer who was signed by Diddy’s Bad Boy Records, told Inside Edition on Wednesday. “The evidence is there. For me, it’s all the way there. I feel that there’s going to be an instinct for people to want to suggest that the prosecution overcharged, overreached, didn’t do enough.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

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Josh Peck and Wife Paige O'Brien Welcome Baby No. 3

2 July 2025 at 22:12

Josh Peck is now a father of three!

The actor, 38, and his wife announced via Instagram on Wednesday, July 2, that they welcomed their third child, a baby boy.

Meyer Lane, we love you we love you,” O’Brien, 34, captioned their joint post.

The couple shared sweet snapshots of the infant snoozing in his onesie and bundled up in his crib at the hospital.

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Peck’s pal and former Nickelodeon costar Drake Bell dropped a tearful emoji in the comments section of the post, while Southern Charm star Craig Conover wrote, “Great name 🙌. Congratulations you two 🫶.”

Meanwhile, Bob Saget‘s widow, Kelly Rizzo, gushed, “Omg hi Meyer!!! you’re the cutest and you have the best mama there is! (And OMG Paige LOVE the name!😉). CONGRATULATIONS 👏.”

Peck and O’Brien tied the knot in Malibu in June 2017, celebrating their nuptials with family members and friends, including John Stamos. They welcomed their first child, Max, 6, in December 2018 and their second son, Shai, 2, in October 2022.

In February, Peck announced that they were expecting baby No. 3. 

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He shared the news via Instagram, posting a black-and-white pic in which he lovingly touched O’Brien’s baby bump. 

“I finally get a minivan. #3,” he joked at the time.

Peck and O’Brien discussed their parenting dynamic in a 2023 interview with People.

“Josh is really hands-on and really helpful, which I’m very thankful for, and he and Max have kind of a very similar energy to them,” O’Brien said. “For me, I’m definitely a little bit more relaxed and calm. I think it’s just a good balance of our different strengths.”

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O’Brien, a cinematographer, marveled at how Max, then 4 years old, was progressing into a young reader. 

“So now at night, when we’re reading books, he’s reading them to me instead of me reading them to him, which is a wild thing,” she shared. “He’s really gotten into puzzles lately. His mind is always working. And Shai just rolled over today for the first time, so that’s where we are.”

Peck added: “And physically, Shai looks really good in stripes this month. Those fashion milestones are really nice.”

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Zac Affleck Praises Wife Jen's 'Intense' Natural Birth Experience

2 July 2025 at 21:15

Zac Affleck paid tribute to wife Jen Affleck after her “intense” experience giving birth without the use of pain medication.

Zac, 28, took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 2, and reflected on the birth of their third child, Penelope. 

“Before I flood your feed with endless photos of our perfect baby girl, I have to do a dedicated post to Jen,” he captioned his post. “Our doula told her, ‘You have to go to the stars to bring this baby back.’ I don’t think either of us anticipated how intense natural birth would actually be.”

He continued, “It was a spiritual experience mixed with every emotion possible — one of the most bonding experiences we have ever had. It gave me a completely new level of appreciation and love for my wife I didn’t know was possible.”

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Zac said he’s “genuinely speechless at how amazing women are, what their bodies go through, and what they are capable of. I love you, Jen, and am so grateful for you bringing our beautiful children into this world.”

Besides writing that heartfelt caption, he also revealed some behind-the-scenes photos of the labor process in which he comforted Jen, 26, while she experienced painful contractions. 

“Over here crying. 😭,” a fan wrote in the comment section of Zac’s post. “these are the SWEETEST photos. A supportive and loving birthing partner means more than men truly know. Congrats! These are beautiful ❤.”

Zac and Jen both appear on the Hulu reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. They tied the knot in June 2019 and welcomed daughter Nora in November 2021 and son Lucas in July 2023.

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In February, the pair announced that they were expecting baby No. 3.

Jen announced Penelope’s arrival via Instagram earlier Wednesday, writing, “Going unmedicated was truly the most painful but empowering experience of my life. I could not have done it without Zac and my supportive doula! I’m so grateful and so happy that Penny is earth side now.”

Zac and Jen’s marital woes were a major story line on the first season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which premiered last fall. Zac received backlash for the way he treated his wife.

“I definitely think it was the best thing to happen to our relationship.” she exclusively told Us Weekly in September 2024. “While watching the show, a lot of people are going to think maybe this would break our relationship apart. But if anything, it did the opposite. Being on camera and having those moments happen made us take a step back and actually look at a relationship and make us just see what we have to change.”

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This Nicole Kidman-Approved Shampoo Set Just Might Be Haircare Gold

2 July 2025 at 20:30

Nicole Kidman may be known for her glowing skin and timeless elegance, but her voluminous, healthy hair deserves just as much attention. The Big Little Lies actress has long been admired for her luscious locks — and if you’ve ever wondered what’s behind that shine and fullness, it turns out the secret is surprisingly accessible. Enter: Vegamour Gro Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner, a celeb-loved staple that’s making waves (literally) on Amazon.

Formulated with plant-based ingredients like wild-harvested marula oil, this shampoo cleanses, nourishes, strengthens and supports visibly fuller hair. It’s a must-have for anyone dreaming of healthier strands without the harsh sulfates or synthetic fragrances. And it’s Kidman-approved? Say less.

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If your hair is feeling dull, limp or just plain tired, this shampoo-conditioner duo might be the wake-up call your strands are begging for. It’s powered by Karmatin™, a 100% vegan silk protein that smooths and strengthens — and unlike traditional keratin, it doesn’t rinse away. That means you get long-lasting protection and shine that actually builds over time.

The shampoo does more than cleanse. It works overtime to revive damaged cuticles and reduce signs of shedding by up to 76% (yes, really). Massage a quarter-sized amount into your scalp and let the marula and baobab oils do their thing. The formula is color-safe, sulfate-free and leaves zero greasy residue behind. You’ll achieve soft, bouncy hair that feels salon-fresh every. single. time.

Follow it up with the conditioner, which takes hydration and density to the next level. With ingredients like organic murumuru butter and ximenia oil, it locks in moisture without weighing you down. Clinical results showed up to a 52% increase in the appearance of hair density after 150 days, but shoppers even say they noticed silkier strands and improved volume in just weeks.

Nicole Kidman’s hair has been the envy of red carpets and movie screens for decades, and now her secret weapon is just a few clicks away. Whether you’re trying to bounce back from bleach damage, postpartum shedding, or just want your hair to look like it gets eight hours of sleep, this bundle delivers. Bonus: You’ll save $10 when you buy the shampoo and conditioner as a duo on Amazon.

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Alix Earle 'Immediately Regretted' Getting Veneers 

2 July 2025 at 20:10

Alix Earle “immediately regretted” her decision to get veneers.

The influencer, 24, got real about her faux teeth in a Wednesday, July 2, TikTok video that explained why she did not acknowledge the cosmetic treatment after graduating college.

“I never wanted to post about it, “ she explained, “because I immediately felt like I regretted it. And I never want to, like, influence people to do something that I don’t think they should do.”

Earle added that she never had braces growing up and wore Invisalign devices to straighten her teeth during her senior year of high school. However, she recalled the treatment causing two of her front teeth to appear “shorter” than the rest. “So I did composite bonding,” she said, which added length to the teeth but also made them fragile. 

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“So, like I’m an anxious person, and sometimes if I have a bad dream, I’ll bite my teeth in my sleep — and they would, like, crack off,” she explained. “It happened a lot, honestly.”

In Earle’s senior year of college, she grew a large TikTok following and decided that it would be a good time to get veneers. She had wanted only two — to fix those problem teeth — but a dentist persuaded her to get 10.

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“I don’t know, honestly, kind of emotional for me,” she admitted while holding back tears, recalling that she followed the dentist’s advice and “really regretted it, like, right away. And I think it was really scary for me, and I was like, ‘What did I just do?’ And I had such good teeth and, I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I have to keep up with this for the rest of my life.’”

Earle said her veneers look “really similar to my normal teeth, so I’m like, ‘Why did I even do that in the first place?’”

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She confessed, “I will say I don’t regret a lot, but it is something I really regret doing. At the end of the day, whatever. It was my decision, but I feel like it was kind of one of those decisions that was made pretty fast. And I just didn’t think it all the way through or, I think, talk to enough people.”

Earle also revealed that she recently cracked a tooth while talking to Kate Hudson at a social event on the Ritz-Carlton cruise line. She was sipping a margarita out of a straw when the accident happened.

Earle remembered Hudson, 46, being “so, so sweet” about the mishap, adding, “Thank God for her because otherwise I would’ve been alone, crying about my tooth.”

In the TikTok, Earle showed herself filing down the tooth to make it smoother. 

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The internet personality rose to fame through the platform in 2022. Us Weekly exclusively confirmed last month that she has a reality show in the works that will feature her and her relatives. “It will explore Alix traveling around the world for work and her family dynamic,” a source told Us.

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Does ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Have a Post Credits Scene? Ending Explained

2 July 2025 at 19:53

Jurassic World Rebirth could be setting up an entirely new chapter for the iconic franchise.

The film, which hit theaters on Wednesday, July 2, takes place five years after the events of 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion. Scarlett Johansson stars as Zora Bennett, a cover operations specialist who is contracted to lead a secret mission to obtain life-saving genetic material from the three biggest living creatures on earth (that are, you guessed it, dinosaurs). The mission ends up even more complicated than expected when she and her team encounter the Delgado’s, a civilian family who have been stranded on the island of dinosaur rejects.

The other main players in Zora’s squad? Mahershala Ali’s’ Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s old friend looking for a new sense of purpose, and Jonathan Bailey’s Dr. Henry Loomis, a paleontologist and former student of the legendary Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill). Rupert Friend also makes the journey as Martin Krebs, a rep for pharmaceutical giant ParkerGenix looking to cure heart disease with the help of dino-DNA.

Screenwriter David Koepp, who penned the original Jurassic Park screenplay — as well as 1997’s The Lost World: Jurassic Park — returned to write the script for Rebirth after previously declining to write the first Jurassic World film.

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But what happens at the end of Rebirth? Keep scrolling for the end of the movie explained, but warning,spoilers below:

Does ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Have a Post Credits Scene?

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No, there are no post credits scenes in the film. But you should still stay until all the credits roll. It’s proper etiquette!

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Rebirth does not directly set up for a sequel and could potentially stand on its own, but there are a few hints that another movie is on its way. All three leads — Johansson, Bailey and Ali — survive the film. Johansson’s Zora also reveals her plans to open-source the DNA samples her team has acquired from three dinos (one by land, one by sea, one by sky) to “everyone.” Anyone who has ever seen a Jurassic movie can immediately understand how this (terrible) decision could set up the next film’s main disaster.

Who Dies at the End of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’?

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Not anyone important, really, which is good news. Zora, Henry and Duncan all make it out alive (somehow), as does the second major group of the film, the Delgado family (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, Audrina Miranda and David Iacono.)

However, while Zora makes it to the end, some of her supporting team is not so lucky. Bobby (Ed Skrein) faces death by boat trip, Nina (Philippine Velge) loses her fight to a Spinosaurus on the beach and Leclerc (Bechir Sylvain) gets swallowed whole.

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Don’t worry, bad guys die too. Mr. Krebs gets so brutally chomped by the D-rex (a.k.a Diabolus Rex, a monstrously genetically altered dino of your nightmares) after turning on our group of heros, only his arm is left behind. Luckily, it’s the arm that was holding the briefcase filled with DNA!

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17 Summer Blouses to Elevate Warm-Weather Wardrobes — On Sale Now

2 July 2025 at 19:30

What’s on your agenda this summer? Are you jetting to the Caribbean? Perhaps you’re road-tripping for a family vacation. No matter where you’re headed, this roundup includes breezy summer blouses that will make you feel confident and comfortable. Oh, and they’re all on sale at Amazon ahead of the Fourth of July weekend — up to 61% off.

Elevated basics, dressy blouses and work-appropriate picks can all be snapped up at a discount right now on Amazon. Whether you’re on the hunt for sleeveless tops, puff-sleeve options or quarter-sleeve picks that slim the arm — you’re bound to find it below on our list. And while these deals are steep, you’ll also love that these stylish blouses start as a low $5.

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Three-Quarter-Sleeve Blouses

1. Our Favorite: Don’t be surprised if people compliment you while wearing this airy tunic. It features a variety of bold, metallic stripes and arm-slimming three-quarter-sleeves — was $20, now just $10!

2. Pretty Puffs: Add a feminine touch to your wardrobe, thanks to this puff-sleeve blouse. Stretchy smocked details add a flirty touch along the forearm  — was $20, now just $13!

3. Subtle Details: Whether you’re going for an afternoon lunch or heading into the office, reach for this loose-fitting blouse. It comes in more than 20 shades, which is great if you plan to buy multiple shades — was $20, now just $13!

4. Flattering Fit: Prepare for endless compliments. This sassy blouse features a plunging V-neckline and a slimming tie-up design — was $20, now just $10!

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Camis and Sleeveless Tops

5. Basic Instincts: Crisp, white tank tops are always in style for summer. You can dress this shopper-loved basic up and down with the right accessories — was $15, now just $9!

6. Slinky Straps: We’re obsessed with the slinky crisscross design on this silky cami. Layer it under a breezy summer blazer for an elevated look or pair it with denim shorts to keep things casual — was $29, now just $14!

7. Sporty Spice: Deliver athletic vibes in this zippered collar-top  — was $27, now just $15!

8. Graphic Goodies: Pull out your Bermuda shorts and oversized jeans because this sleeveless tunic is the ultimate lazy day essential. The best part? It features a vibrant message that’s sure to make you smile — was $12, now just $8!

9. Slimming Scrunch: This casual tank has a flattering adjustable tie that can scrunch up or down to loosen (or tighten) — was $20, now just $10!

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Short-Sleeve Blouses

10. Set Sail: Nautical-style sleeves help this puff-sleeve shirt deliver a look something a rich mom would wear aboard a yacht in the Hamptons  — was $26, now just $10!

11. Steep Discount: Tired of random chill bumps every time you enter an air-conditioned space? Shoppers say this long-sleeve shirt is great for keeping you warm in the summer without overheating  — was $15, now just $5!

12. Classic Choice: Whether you prefer minimalist, rich mom-style or bold, street-approved looks, you need to check out this versatile T-shirt that goes with both vibes — was $10, now just $5!

13. Amazon’s Choice: With dressy puff sleeves, slimming vertical pleats and a loose-fitting design, it’s no surprise that this floral-print blouse earned an Amazon’s Choice badge — was $20, now just $13!

14. Roomy Design: Say goodbye to clingy fabric that makes you sweat. This breezy, cap-sleeve blouse has a relaxed fit that’s comfortable on hot summer days — was $15, now just $8!

15. Flirty Flare: This short-sleeve blouse is the ultimate elevated basic. A lace trim along the V-neckline upgrades the simple yet classic T-shirt design  — was $20, now just $9!

16. Bestseller:  If you’re a fan of butter-soft fabric, you’ll love this ribbed blouse. It’s so popular, more than 700 shoppers purchased it last month — was $18, now just $12!

17. Simple Pick: We love the trio of bold stripes across this versatile white T-shirt  — was $10, now just $6!

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RHOM’s Julia Apologizes for Throwing Drink on Guerdy After Cancer Battle

2 July 2025 at 19:00

The Real Housewives of Miami’s Julia Lemigova is apologizing for her actions.

During the Wednesday, July 2, episode of the Bravo series, the reality star expressed remorse for throwing a drink on Guerdy Abraira during a heated conversation at Marysol Patton’s wedding celebration.

“Guerdy, I just want to apologize for throwing water,” Julia, 53, said while reading a text message she sent her costar. “I’m coming to you with an open heart. I want to clear the air and resolve any conflict between us as soon as possible.”

Cameras briefly captured Julia’s entire text message, which showed her desire to move forward in a more peaceful manner.

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“I am heartbroken at the way things escalated between us last night,” the text stated. “I don’t want to spend another day with animosity between us.”

While discussing the text with her wife, Martina Navratilova, Julia claimed that Guerdy, 47, had yet to respond.

In a separate scene, Guerdy couldn’t hold back tears as she sat down with her husband, Russell Abraira, and recounted the events.

“I don’t know what to say,” she said while sobbing. “She violated me in front of the girls for their entertainment. That’s what she did to me.”

Although Russell was not present at the event, he was disappointed that other costars and supposed friends didn’t show more support for his wife.

“It’s amazing to me that not one of them had the common sense to be like, ‘This might not be a good idea. This woman is coming out of recovery,’” he said.

In September 2023, Guerdy completed her last round of chemotherapy. She later confirmed to Us Weekly that she is cancer-free after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

“I am actually sick to my stomach just thinking about it because it was a physical, symbolic act to degrade me to a level as if I was nothing,” Guerdy said in her confessional when recalling Julia’s actions. “I’ve never felt that way before.”

As an olive branch, Julia asked costar Adriana de Moura to extend an invite to Guerdy for her baby shower. She ultimately didn’t show because she was out of town in New York.

“Thank you all so much for the support — truly. Your kindness doesn’t go unnoticed.🙏🏾” Guerdy wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 27. “I also want to give a special thank you to these ladies who checked in on me after episode 3 aired. It’s one thing to live through a situation. … It’s another thing entirely to watch it all back on screen. Whew.”

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Guerdy thanked Adriana, 59, Lisa Hochstein, Stephanie Shojaee and Dr. Nicole Martin for checking in off camera and being good friends.

“Sometimes stepping back gives you a whole new perspective — on dynamics, on people,” she continued. “That said, I’m still standing, still growing and still grateful just to be healthy. My focus? Good vibes only. Keep watching as I continue to share my navigation through my ‘new normal’ post recovery and continue my mission in becoming GUERDY 2.0.”

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Orlando Bloom Posts About 'Loneliness' After Katy Perry Split 

2 July 2025 at 18:24

Orlando Bloom is in his therapy era following his split from Katy Perry.

The actor, 48, shared quotes from the late psychiatrist Carl Jung via Instagram on Wednesday, July 2, one of which read, “Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself.”

Other Jung phrases, which were first posted on the IG account Sapienkind, included: “Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism”; “People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own souls”; “Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge”; and, “Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”

Bloom’s quote carousel also contained Jung’s perspective on the human condition.

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“About a third of my cases are suffering from no clinically definable neurosis, but from the senselessness and emptiness of their lives,” said the inventor of analytical psychology, who died in 1961. “This can be defined as the general neurosis of our times.”

The carousel concluded with Jung’s philosophy that “The healthy man does not torture others — generally it is the tortured who turn into torturers.” And, “We are not what happened to us, we are what we choose to become.”

This marks the latest motivational missive from Bloom amid his split from longtime partner Perry. 

Earlier this week, The Lord of the Rings star took to Instagram and quoted a positive Buddhist mantra, writing, “Each day is a new beginning. What we do today is what matters the most.”

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Us Weekly confirmed last month that Bloom and Perry, 40, had called off their engagement after nearly 10 years together.

“Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,” a source close to the former couple exclusively told Us at the time. “It’s not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.”

Perry and Bloom got engaged in 2019, and welcomed daughter Daisy Dove the following year. (Bloom also shares 14-year-old son Flynn with ex Miranda Kerr.)

According to the source, the couple’s breakup was “a long time coming” amid growing tension. They had been apart since Perry launched her Lifetimes tour earlier this year.

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While Perry tours around the world, Bloom recently attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s star-studded Venetian nuptials.

“They are still very much in touch and coparenting Daisy together,” the insider told Us. “Orlando brought Daisy to meet Katy on tour before heading to the Bezos’ wedding. It’s not messy between them.”

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Diddy’s Lawyers Say They’re ‘Not Nearly Done Fighting’ After Trial Win

2 July 2025 at 18:16

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team held a press conference outside of court following the trial.

“I want to thank my client Sean Combs for trusting us. Myself and everybody here, this incredible dream team that he put together,” Teny Geragos said on Wednesday, July 2, outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in New York City. “Without him, we would not be able to do this. He is incredible, and I want to thank him.”

Geragos also expressed her gratitude to the jury for “putting such great care” into the case by showing up “early every single day.” She also thanked the judge and the staff at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Diddy, 55, has been held following his September 2024 arrest after having bail rejected four times by Judge Arun Subramanian.

“Despite the terrible conditions at the MDC, I want to thank the good people who work there who ensured that we had a sufficient amount of time to prepare for trial,” she continued. “It is extremely difficult to prepare for a federal case in the conditions at the MDC, and they did everything they could to make that happen.”

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Geragos finished up her remarks by maintaining Diddy’s innocence, which his team has done since taking his case.

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“Sean Combs has not sexually assaulted anybody, I’ve been saying this for months,” she said. “We’ve said this with each lawsuit that came out, and today that was proven true.”

Nicole Westmoreland and Brian Steel echoed similar sentiments.

“I want to thank you all for being here and writing truthfully about a man wrongly tried for most of the crimes,” Steel said.

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Westmoreland added that Diddy “battled for his freedom” and “for his innocence.”

The press conference ended with comments from Marc Agnifilo, who has been one of Diddy’s main attorneys.

“Today’s a great victory,” Agnifilo said. “It’s a great victory for Sean Combs, it’s a great victory for the jury system.”

He added, “We are not nearly done fighting. We are just getting started.”

Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. The disgraced music mogul denied all the allegations against him and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Agnifilo said in a statement at the time. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Diddy’s trial began in May and, after weeks of testimony, came to an end on Wednesday. After days of deliberation, the jury acquitted Diddy on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. However, the rapper was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years total.

After the verdict was read, Agnifilo asked the judge for Diddy’s immediate release so he could return to his Miami Beach home on Star Island. The judge later ruled that Diddy should remain in custody while awaiting sentencing, which will be decided on October 3.

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Is Wally Gone From 'School Spirits'? Milo Manheim Weighs in on Season 3

2 July 2025 at 17:08

School Spirits’ season 2 finale left the future of Milo Manheim’s character up in the air — and the actor is weighing in on what the show may look like moving forward.

“I think the first season was kind of like, what happened [to these ghosts]?” Manheim, 24, explained exclusively to Us Weekly while promoting his upcoming film Zombies 4. “Second season it was like, ‘OK, we know what happened, now let’s solve this thing,’ and I think season 3 we’ll just zoom out even more. We’re just going to be like, ‘What the hell is going on?’”

School Spirits premiered on Paramount+ in 2021 and follows high school student Maddie (Peyton List) as she investigates her own mysterious disappearance and alleged death from the afterlife. While on a mission for answers, she discovers a group of teen ghosts haunting the hallways. That includes Manheim’s Wally, an ’80s ghost jock slash golden retriever-type who quickly falls head over heels for Maddie.

While the season 1 finale revealed that Maddie’s human body had been taken over by another spirit, she ended season 2 back in the human realm. Wally, meanwhile, appeared to find the door to peace, although it wasn’t revealed if he walked through.

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While speaking with Us, Manheim teased that season 3 will attempt to “crack the code of what’s happening in this world [of Split River]” while answering questions from the previous season.

The show’s executive producers, meanwhile, previously shared that Manheim’s future as Wally was intentionally ambiguous — leaving fans reeling over the potential loss of a fan favorite character.

“We live [for] cliffhangers and to also devastate people!” cocreator Nate Trinrud joked to Us exclusively earlier this year. He also hinted at what Wally’s next chapter might mean for the series: “There’s a lot of questions that come along with that. Like, what does it mean to really lose somebody? But also, do you ever lose anybody?”

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Trinrud added that Wally’s next steps are a “big question mark” that will be broached in season 3, noting that other characters have been able to walk the line of multiple realms. “Anything could happen,” he teased.

Manheim is certainly no stranger to playing the undead, as all three of his most recent three characters met their untimely end in one way or another. Manheim faces death by plant as Seymour in the current off Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, haunts the halls of his old high school as Wally on School Spirits and plays another football-loving jock, Zed — who also happens to be a zombie — in Disney’s Zombies franchise.

“I don’t know what it is, maybe it’s just because I’m so full of life that I need to be killed,” Manheim joked to Us. “This was never my plan, first of all, but maybe I’ve really tapped into a niche here that Hollywood is short on. But yeah, School Spirits and Zombies I’m a football-playing dead person with a girlfriend whose name kind of sounds like Addison. Madison is her name on [School Spirits].”

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Fans will have to wait to see Manheim back as Wally for season 3 of School Spirits, but he’ll be back as Zed in Zombies 4: Dawn on the Vampires later this month. The film will pick up after Zed and Addison’s (Meg Donnelly) first year of college. When the two lovebirds head out for the road trip of a lifetime, they discover the warring words of Sunnyside and Shadyside — and two brand new groups of monsters.

The first Zombies film premiered in 2018 and has since spawned one of the most successful movie franchises for Disney to date (move over, High School Musical!). Manheim and Donnelly have reprised their role for each installment, including lending their voices for the re-animated series. Seven years in, Manheim has learned a lot about playing a leading man.

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“I am equally excited now than when I was on Zombies 1, but the excitement then was just like an unreal, I can’t believe I’m here, what is my life? And I think I’ve changed because I’ve really grounded myself and really realized just the impact that we have made with these movies and this franchise,” he told Us. “I guess I’ve taken the reins a little bit. Really tried to put creative input in there and guide this franchise [in] the direction that I believe is important. So I think just stepping up to the plate is how I’ve changed the most.”

Zombies 4: Dawn on the Vampires premieres on Disney Channel Thursday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET and will be available to stream on Disney+ the following day.

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How Often Have 'Love Island USA' Stars Used a Code Word for Sex in Season 7?

2 July 2025 at 17:00

Just because the Love Island USA cast is bound to have sex doesn’t mean they don’t find ways — like secret code words — to get around discussing it on screen.

The dating show originally premiered in the U.K. in 2002 before it expanded worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. The series follows a different group of singles every season who have to pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa.

The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa and are under constant video surveillance. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and stand a chance at receiving the$100,000 prize.

While finding a connection that you want to explore more intimately isn’t out of the question, season 7 of Love Island USA seemed to set some sort of record with the amount of times Islanders were caught hooking up.

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From Hannah Fields and Pepe Garcia to Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah Brown, the reality stars have found ways around having to address their sexual encounters for all of America to hear.

“We had a code name for intimacy,” Hannah exclusively told Us Weekly in June. “We would say, ‘How was your journey? What was this journey like?’ Huda [started it when she] said something like, ‘Oh, I had a journey. My journey went all the way.’”

Keep scrolling for a guide of how often the season 7 cast of Love Island USA actually stuck to that code word:

Huda and Jeremiah

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After covertly taking the next step in their relationship, Huda wasn’t good at playing coy the next morning.

“I wish I could tell you what I want to tell you,” Huda teased during a conversation with the girls, who immediately guessed that she had sex. “I won’t give details on when or how but all I will say is it did happen.”

Jeremiah, for his part, declined to “kiss and tell” while on “The Viall Files” podcast in June 2025 — despite viewers already knowing exactly what happened.

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The couple’s intimate moment went viral even though they never acknowledged it on the show. After being dumped from the island, Hannah explained how her own “journey” with Pepe played out.

“We had not slept in, like, 24 hours. It had been three hours after we went to bed,” she told Us of the clip. “You kind of forget that you’re on camera. I literally always forgot that I was being recorded and it would dawn on me because I’d just see a camera and I’d be like, ‘Oh s*** I’m being recorded.’ I really didn’t think I remembered until the next day. I was like, ‘Just don’t talk about it. Nobody’s gonna know. Nobody’s gonna know what happened.’ I sit in the bathroom, like, ‘Do you think they caught that? … No.’ So when I watched the episode, I’m like, ‘Oh, I couldn’t have been less discreet.'”

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Nic and Cierra

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If anyone went through a “journey,” it was Nic and Cierra. From 25 seconds to 30 seconds to 40 seconds, Nic wasn’t proud of how his work in the bedroom was captured on screen.

“I wasn’t expecting it that quickly. From weeks of held up tension, it started flowing,” he admitted to Ace. “It was one of the best 25 seconds of my life. It was so fast. I had to apologize because it was so fast. It was so good but so short.”

Nic later upped the final amount, telling Cierra, “Besides the fact that it was just 30 seconds long, the way that it happened was just natural and beautiful. Usually, I take a lot more time with somebody I like.”

After recoupling later in the season, Nic and Cierra continued to intimately explore their bond as they prepared to close off their connection.

“Did you hear me taking my journey?” Cierra asked Iris who was paired up with TJ Palma. “Well the journey was much longer this time than the first time.”

Cierra elaborated on her encounter with Nic, adding, “And we stopped for food on the way. Hotdogs and hamburgers were ordered. We both had a full course meal. Once we finished eating we ended at a waterfall. It was beautiful.”

Nic gave Ace and Taylor an update about the “best 40 seconds ever” but he admitted it “was still subpar” based on past experiences.

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Inside Shakira's 'Delightful' Family Vacation With Her 2 Sons: Source

2 July 2025 at 16:35

Shakira had the adorable support of her two sons as she embarked on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in California.

“Shakira recently spent a delightful few days at the renowned Del Coronado Hotel following the exhilarating kickoff of the California leg of her sold-out tour at Snapdragon Stadium,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Shakira, 48, kicked off her latest stadium tour in Brazil in February, bringing the shows to the United States last month. In between performances, she enjoyed downtime with sons Sasha, 12, and Milan, 10, at the local California hotel. (The Colombian pop star shares her kids with former partner Gerard Piqué, with whom she split in 2022.)

“Shakira is turning her tour into a family affair. She and her boys, Milan and Sasha, lived it up at the Del Coronado Hotel,” the insider adds to Us. “They hung out by the gorgeous pool, ordering burgers and fries and were very respectful.”

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According to the source, Shakira was very attentive toward her two little ones during the getaway.

“Shakira was very sweet and you can tell she’s a great mom,” the source says. “She’s very loving and totally hands-on.”

In addition to bonding at the pool, Shakira also went to one of the Del Coronado Hotel’s restaurants.

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“Shakira was super friendly, talking to guests and even posed for a couple selfies with fans,” the eyewitness tells Us. “She was gracious and adorable.”

The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour is Shakira’s seventh global tour, which she’s playing to sold-out crowds.

“I’ve worked for over a year, polishing every single detail of the show, so this is really an amazing reward,” Shakira told the BBC last month ahead of her Miami concert. “To put together a show of this size, and to make it happen every night, it doesn’t matter if you’re sad or if you had a bad day or if you’re sick or you’re coughing. You just have to do your best and miraculously make it happen.”

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She continued, “The adrenaline actually doesn’t let me feel the exhaustion, or how demanding it can be. It carries you through.”

Sasha and Milan even have sweet stage cameos, singing with their mom via prerecorded footage that is shown on large screens in the stadium.

“My heart melts every time I see them on that screen and I hear their little voices,” Shakira gushed to the outlet. “They’re just everything to me. They’re my engine and the reason why I’m alive. So having them every night on stage, it’s just such a precious moment.”

According to Shakira, her kids also want her to put on a perfect show every time.

“When I have a show, they’re kind of stressed out because they want everything to come out perfect for me,” she said to the BBC. “They’re always worried, like, ‘Mom, how did it go? Did you fall? Are you OK?’ I try to show them that there’s no perfect show. It’s OK to make a mistake.”

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Lily Allen Admits She ‘Can’t Remember’ How Many Abortions She’s Undergone

2 July 2025 at 16:35

Lily Allen got real about her experiences with abortions — but couldn’t pinpoint how many she’s had.

“I’d get pregnant all the time, all the time,” Allen, 40, said during the Tuesday, July 1, episode of her “Miss Me?” podcast.

The “Somewhere Only We Know” singer then mused, “Abortions, I’ve had a few, but then again, I can’t remember exactly how many. I think maybe like, I want to say five, four or five.”

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Allen’s “Miss Me?” podcast cohost, Miquita Oliver, noted that she’d had “about five, too.” Oliver, 41, felt some relief after she and Allen were able to be so open.

“Lily, I’m so happy I can say that and you can say it and no one came to shoot us down, no judgment,” Oliver added. “We’ve had about the same amount of abortions.”

Allen, who shares Ethel, 12, and Marnie, 11, with her ex-husband, Sam Cooper, proceeded to share one of her past experiences with listeners.

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“I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic,” Allen said with a laugh, noting her opinions have since changed.

“I don’t think it’s generous or romantic,” she confirmed. “How much is it, like, 500 quid? Kids are a lot more expensive.”

Allen recalled the aforementioned guy not “texting her after” she got the abortion despite paying for it. “Fair [to be honest], I was a f***ing crazy bitch, still am,” she quipped.

Allen revealed that she’s since gotten better at using contraceptives. “I have an IUD now. I think I’m on my third, maybe fourth,” she shared. “I just remember before that was a complete disaster area.”

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Allen didn’t give any context as to when she had any of her abortions, but she became a mom for the first time in November 2011 with the birth of daughter Ethel. Her and Cooper’s second daughter, Marnie, was born in January 2013.

Allen and Cooper, 47, were married from 2011 to 2018. The singer moved on with David Harbour, whom she wed in 2020.

Allen sparked split speculation in December 2024 when the Daily Mail reported that she was on the dating app Raya. In February, Harbour, 50, was spotted at the Critics Choice Awards and the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special without his wedding ring on, fueling breakup rumors.

Allen hinted at the split that same month during an episode of her podcast, revealing she’d recently been in a treatment program for an unknown reason.

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“I just feel very grateful to have been given the time and the space that I needed,” she said in February. “I went into a sort of treatment center for a few weeks, which was great. I did a lot of group therapy and some individual therapy, and I needed some time and space away from everything.”

In April, Harbour was asked about the rumors surrounding his relationship with Allen while speaking with GQ Hype.

“I’m protective of the people and the reality of my life. There’s no use in that form of engaging [with rumors] because it’s all based on hysterical hyperbole,” the Stranger Things actor responded.

Harbour concluded that he didn’t want to encourage a “salacious s***show of humiliation.”

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