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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Share Sweet Cheek Kiss Before Bears Game

22 December 2024 at 11:18
Jonathan Owens Gives Sweet Cheek Kiss to Simone Biles Ahead of Chicago Bears Home Game
Simone Biles

Jonathan Owens kicked off the Sunday, December 22, Chicago Bears football game with his usual pre-kickoff kiss from his wife, Simone Biles.

Biles, 27, met up with Owens, 29, on the sidelines of Chicago’s Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon before the game began where he gave the Olympic gymnast a sweet peck on the cheek.

Biles turned up to watch her husband’s NFL team take on the Detroit Lions in a cozy-chic outfit. She sported a black puffer coat with a matching fuzzy bucket hat from Prada.

For glam, Biles rocked her hair down in braided locs.

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The gymnast and Owens have been married since April 2023 and they are frequent supporters of one another’s careers. For Biles, she’s a fixture at Owen’s NFL games, where they often share a kiss before kickoff.

Owens also likes to cheer on Biles at gymnastics meets, even receiving special permission to skip a few days of Bears training camp to watch her in the Paris Olympics this past summer.

Jonathan Owens Gives Sweet Cheek Kiss to Simone Biles Ahead of Chicago Bears Home Game
Simone Biles

“It is not much motivation you need to do, just because you don’t want to put extra, added pressure on anyone,” Owens exclusively told Us Weekly in July. “I just tell her, ‘Go do your thing, baby.’… As long as she’s there, she’s on the field, give her a kiss and we can go about our way.”

He continued at the time, “You get a different type of focus whenever you just have this one person that you’re focusing on. And I ain’t saying there’s something wrong with being single, but for me, knowing myself, I’ve played a lot better since [meeting Simone], I’ve just been focused and locked in, and you come home, talk about my day and play with the dogs, you know what I mean? That’s just kind of, like, our thing.”

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Owens has come a long way as he initially did not even recognize Biles when they crossed paths on the dating app Raya in 2020.

“[I] had been on [Raya] for a couple days and then she pops up. I’m like, ‘Lemme see who this is,’” the NFL safety recalled on “The Pivot” podcast in a December 2023 episode. “I never really paid attention to gymnastics, so it piqued my curiosity [and I was like], ‘I’ll see what’s up.’”

When they first met, Owens played for the Houston Texans, which is based nearby to Biles’ gymnastics training facility. After Biles and Owens tied the knot last year, they started building their dream home in the Lone Star State.

“At this point, we’ve waited so long for it to be built, we’ll just wait until after the [NFL] season to move in,” Biles told Us last month. “Right now, they’re doing all of the backyard stuff. Jonathan wanted a half-basketball court, a barbeque pit, all of the good stuff. We did put an in-ground trampoline and a pool.”

Biles continued, “We should be closing fairly soon. I go in two weeks to check on it again to see where we are, but we’re literally almost there.”

Lindsey Hubbard Says Boyfriend ‘Rarely Ever Leaves’ Her and New Baby

22 December 2024 at 11:18
Lindsay Hubbard and Boyfriend Dont Live Together But She Calls Her Apartment The HQ
Lindsay Hubbard

Lindsey Hubbard and her boyfriend don’t currently live together — but that doesn’t mean it’s off the table.

The Summer House star recently gave birth to her first child, daughter Gemma, on December 8. In an interview published by People on Saturday, December 21, the 38-year-old reality star opened up about her living situation as a new mom.

She says that while she and her boyfriend don’t live together “he has spent the night and has been by my side 24/7 for the entire past month.”

Her boyfriend, whose identity she has kept private, is also the father of her new baby.

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“Even though technically this is my apartment, this is our HQ for the home of our daughter and me,” she explained. “He basically brought over a bunch of clothes and toiletries and is essentially going between my apartment and his apartment, but rarely ever leaves me and Gemma.”

Hubbard explained her reasoning for not wanting to immediately move in with her partner.

“If there’s anything that I’ve learned from my past, especially in my last relationship, it’s that nothing is guaranteed,” she said. “And when you get pregnant so quickly into dating, I didn’t want to put more pressure on our relationship than a pregnancy and a baby is already putting that — very big, lifelong pressure.”

And while not wanting to put pressure on it, Hubbard also said that moving in with her boyfriend is “being discussed.”

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She said, “My lease is up in June. We talk a lot about school districts and making those decisions based off of where we might want to send Gemma to school.”

The Hubb House Nashville owner said that she feels “great” and “slightly sleep deprived” since welcoming her daughter into the world.

“My heart is so, so full,” she said. “You always hear new parents say ‘I never knew love like this existed,’ and then it happens to you and you’re like, ‘I totally get it now.’”

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in October, Hubbard gushed over her boyfriend, calling him the “best support system, the best partner” in her final months of pregnancy.

“He comes to every single appointment, whether it’s my OB or an ultrasound scan,” she told Us at the time. “He talks to [the baby] every single night. He’ll put my compression socks on before flights, ties my shoes. He’s so sweet. He really is such a great support.”

Now, speaking with People in December, the Bravo star spoke about her upcoming holiday plans, and explained why they are opting for a low-key celebration.

“For Christmas, we’re not really doing anything because we can’t. She’s too fresh and too new to be exposed to too many people right now; we can’t travel until she gets her vaccines, which is at two months,” she said. “So we’re just going to have a very quiet, nice Christmas holiday at home.”

Mrs. Doubtfire’s Harvey Fierstein Lost 120 Pounds on Weight Loss Drug

22 December 2024 at 11:15
Mrs Doubtfires Harvey Fierstein Lost 120 Pounds on Weight Loss Drug
Harvey Fierstein

Mrs. Doubtfire star Harvey Fierstein is opening up about his body transformation while taking a weight loss drug.

“At the most, I lost 120, and then I put 15 back on, which I’ve sort of stayed at that,” Fierstein, 70, told Page Six in an interview published on Sunday, December 22.

Fierstein joked that he considered the years of the COVID-19 pandemic to be his “free years” because he “existed on the screen of my Zoom.” During that time, Fierstein wrote his autobiography, I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir, and began quilting.

When he was at his heaviest, Fierstein shared that he was at about 310 pounds. Now, he’s at 200 pounds. While jokingly making a jab at Ozempic, Fierstein shared that he’s on a different type of weight loss medication called Zepbound.

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“I’ve been skinny before, that’s the sad part,” he said. “I’ve been skinny, I’ve been fat, I’ve been skinny, I’ve been fat.”

While explaining why this weight loss time is different, Fierstein pointed out it’s “what the drug actually does for you.” Fierstein explained that he doesn’t feel like he’s “dieting” while taking the weight loss drug.

Mrs Doubtfires Harvey Fierstein Lost 120 Pounds on Weight Loss Drug

“I feel like a normal person,” he said. “I can go and have dinner with friends and not have to eat every piece of bread on the table and not then go have ice cream when I’m done with dinner. I know what it is to be full like a normal person.”

Fierstein noted that “people don’t understand that being fat is not a choice.” He added, “It’s something that your body is out of whack and this puts your body in whack. I’m a great believer in it.”

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Fierstein, who recently opened the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab at the Library for the Performing Arts, is best known for playing Frank Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire.

The movie, which is based on Anne Fine’s 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire, follows Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams), whose wife, Miranda (Sally Field) files for divorce and he decides to spend more time with his kids by posing as elderly British nanny Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire.

Mrs Doubtfires Harvey Fierstein Lost 120 Pounds on Weight Loss Drug

Fierstein’s character Frank, helped him create the Mrs. Doubtfire costume. He has since starred in films and shows including Independence Day, How I Met Your Mother, Nurse Jackie and Bros. Fierstein reunited with Williams in 2002’s Death to Smoochy.

Years later, Williams died by suicide in 2014 at the age of 63. Before his death, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease with early symptoms beginning in 2013. In the years since Williams’ death, Fierstein has continued to pay tribute to the actor.

“We lost this precious jewel 5 years ago,” Fierstein wrote via Instagram in 2019. “I miss him.”

'RHOSLC' Newcomer Britani Bateman Is Still Dating Jared Osmond

22 December 2024 at 10:42
Donny Osmond's Nephew Jared Osmond Confirms He's Dating 'RHOSLC' Newcomer Britani Bateman
Jared Osmond, Britani Bateman

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City newcomer Britani Bateman is dating Jared Osmond, a member of the prominent family of the same name.

“When an angel comes into your life that brings you happiness, peace and love, you hold on with both hands,” Osmond, 54, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, December 22, alongside a slideshow of photos from the couple’s relationship. “Introducing my beautiful girlfriend, Britani Bateman.”

He captioned his post, “Yes, life is good with Britani by my side.”

Bateman, 53, reposted her boyfriend’s upload via her own Instagram Story.

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Jared is the son of Virl Osmond, who is the brother of famous siblings Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond.

When Bateman first joined RHOSLC season 5 earlier this year as a “friend,” she revealed that she had been involved in an on-off relationship with Jared.

“I’ve known Britani for a few years, we’ve seen each other at events and have some mutual friends. She’s a messed-up Mormon [who] has been divorced, [who] has been through the wringer,” costar Heather Gay in the season premiere. “She’s dating Jared Osmond as in Osmond Osmond, the nephew of Donny and Marie, which in Mormon culture is the equivalent of dating Prince Harry. Until today.”

Batemen then confessed to Gay, 50, that “as of this morning,” she is “single and ready to mingle.”

“It’s you and me, baby,” Bateman continued to Gay, who is the only other single RHOSLC personality.

Bateman further claimed that she and Jared had broken up nearly “16 times.”

“Jared and I have been dating eight months, and we’ve broken up 16 times, I want to say.  A lot,” Bateman later said in a confessional. “I feel like I’m on this hamster wheel of dating other people, breaking up, and getting back together. It’s like, ‘Ugh, I’m a crazy person,’ but there’s just something about him. Mm, he’s yummy.”

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In her debut season, Bateman has already made a splash amongst the Utah ladies. It is, however, too early to say if she could hold her own snowflake in a potential season 6.

“I think at this point, especially if you look at Miami Housewives, I think the lines between ‘friend’ and Housewife, you know, have become a little blurred,” executive producer Andy Cohen exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month. “I think that it means, we use you at our discretion a little differently, maybe, but I’m not sure that it matters as long as they’re part of the ensemble.”

Jennifer Grey Smoked Weed Before Filming Sex Scene with Patrick Swayze

22 December 2024 at 10:30
Jennifer Grey Recalls Smoking Weed Before Filming Sex Scene with Patrick Swayze in Red Dawn
Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze

Jennifer Grey took a trip down memory lane recalling filming a sex scene with Patrick Swayze in 1984’s Red Dawn.

“As an actor, you’re looking at all your stuff in the script, and you’re like, ‘OK, I’m running. I’m shooting. I’m running. I’m throwing hand grenades. I’m killing myself with a hand grenade,’” Grey, 64, said on the Friday, December 20, episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast. “But this is the only acting scene I get to do where I’m not doing action.”

Grey recalled being in a sleeping bag with Swayze, who died at age 57 after battling pancreatic cancer, and noted that he was “nervous.”

“He came into the sleeping bag drunk,” Grey claimed. “And he didn’t know his lines. And then it got cut. And they said, ‘We’ll come back and reshoot it.’ But, of course, they didn’t.”

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Grey called the scene, which didn’t end up making the film, “one of the more tender scenes which was, I thought, part of the reason I wanted to do the job.”

The movie, which is set in the 1980s, follows teenagers who escape with their friends into the mountains as they prepare for a counter-attack against a Russian-led invasion of their town. Grey and Swayze starred in the film alongside Charlie Sheen, Lea Thompson, C. Thomas Howell and more.

Jennifer Grey Recalls Smoking Weed Before Filming Sex Scene with Patrick Swayze in Red Dawn

While recalling filming Red Dawn, Grey said her costars would “put firecrackers in my door” to “prank” her.

“I think I was smoking a lot of weed in those days, too,” she said. “And so, I was super paranoid, and I was scared. So I didn’t sleep the whole night. So when I went in to shoot my big love scene, my big … romantic scene with him, I was so angry because I was, you know, all self-righteous, like, ‘Hi, how dare you be so unprofessional?’”

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“I didn’t get to sleep and I was anxious and felt like it was a problem, then all of a sudden I was like, ‘You know what? You’re killing me. You’re killing me in this show,’” she continued.

When the movie wrapped, Grey recalled thinking he was “not professional” and was hesitant to have him be in 1987’s Dirty Dancing.

“When they started talking about him for Dirty Dancing, I was like, ‘Oh, no, anybody but him. I know. He’s a dancer. I know he’s a dancer. He talks about it all the time,’” she said, adding that Swayze was in the 1975 musical Goodtime Charley with her dad, Joel Grey, as a dancer.

Ultimately, however, Swayze starred as Johnny in the iconic film, where Grey played Baby. The movie, which followed Baby filling in for Penny (Cynthia Rhodes) as Johnny’s dance partner, produced several memorable moments — including the iconic lift.

“I only did it on the day I shot it,” Grey told The Guardian in 2015 about the scene. “Never rehearsed it, never done it since. I don’t know how all these people who reenact it have the guts to throw themselves into the arms of anyone other than Patrick Swayze. It’s insane!”

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck Explains Social Media Hiatus

22 December 2024 at 10:08

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck had a good reason for scaling back her social media usage.

“Choosing to step away from social media has been one of the best things I’ve done for my mental health,” Affleck, 25, wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, December 21. “I can’t lie — these months have been some of the toughest I’ve faced, but they’ve also helped me gain clarity about myself, my relationships and the mother and friend I aspire to be.”

Affleck is best known as an influencer in the “#MomTok” group, where she often posts social media content about her lifestyle as a young Mormon mom. (Affleck is a #MomTok member alongside Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews, Layla Taylor and Mayci Neeley.)

Jen, for her part, shares two kids with husband Zac Affleck: Nora, 2, and Luca, 16 months.

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All of the MomTokkers participated in season 1 of Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The show appeared to cause friction in Jen’s marriage as Zac claimed in the finale he was done after she nearly went to a Chippendales revue in Las Vegas. (Jen and Zac, like most of the cast members, are devout members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.)

“I definitely think it was the best thing to happen to our relationship. While watching the show, a lot of people are going to think that maybe this would break our relationship apart. But if anything, it did the opposite,” Jen exclusively told Us Weekly in September. “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.”

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck Stepped Away From Social Media to Gain ‘Clarity’
Jen Affleck

She continued, “Ever since we finished filming, we’ve been doing nonstop therapy and it’s been great. So if anything, [watching the show] is just going to be exposure therapy at this point.”

Jen and Zac, whose family claims to be distantly related to Ben Affleck, have since left their Utah hometown for New York. Zac now attends medical school in the Big Apple.

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They have also weathered divorce speculation when Jen appeared to post social media videos without her wedding ring. They have continually shut down the rumors.

“Is Zac perfect? No. Does he have flaws that we’ve needed to address? Yes. But I can confidently say he’s always supported and believed in me more than anyone else,” Jen wrote via Instagram in September. “We’re still young, we have two precious babies, and we still have struggles like so many marriages,” she continued. “But do we love each other? Yes. Are we willing to put in the work to be better? Yes. Have there been moments when we wanted to walk away? Of course. But there’s so much more to our marriage and what we offer to each other than people realize.”

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Tyson Fury Storms Out of Boxing Ring After Oleksandr Usyk Wins Match

22 December 2024 at 09:40
Tyson Fury Storms Out After Oleksandr Usyk Wins Boxing Match: 'Thought I Won by 3 Rounds'
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

Professional boxer Tyson Fury lost his big match to Oleksandr Usyk, subsequently storming out of the ring.

According to footage shared via Sky Sports, Fury, 36, hastily exited the boxing ring after the 12 rounds concluded on Saturday, December 21.

“I swear to God, I thought I won by three rounds,” Fury told reporters later that night. “I thought I won the fight again. I was on the front foot the entire time. When you don’t get the knockout, this is what can happen.”

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Saturday’s fight was a rematch for Fury and Usyk, 37, in a bid to retain the world championship title belt. They first fought in May, which Usyk won in a split decision. He won in a landslide the second time.

“I feel like I won both fights. I know I had to knock him out but it’s boxing and this happens. There is no doubt in my mind I won this fight,” Fury said in a press conference that night. “I’m not going to cry over spilled milk, it’s over now.”

He added, “I’ve been in boxing my whole life but I’ll always feel a little bit hard done by — not a little bit, a lot.”

Fury had been so locked into the fight that he even ceased speaking to his wife, Paris, and their seven children during training.

Tyson Fury Storms Out After Oleksandr Usyk Wins Boxing Match: 'Thought I Won by 3 Rounds'
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk

“I’ve been away from my wife and kids for three months. I’ve not spoken to Paris at all in three months,” Fury told Queensbury Promotions earlier this week. “I’ve sacrificed a lot.”

Fury and Paris share daughters Venezuela, 15, Valencia, 7, and Athena, 3, as well as sons Prince John James, 13, Prince Tyson, 8, and Prince Adonis Amaziah, 5. They have been among his biggest supporters.

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“To get a woman who’s been with you all that time and gone through … the good times and the bad times … [for her] to still be there when you don’t want to be and when you’re being forced away and you’re being pushed out, that takes a very strong individual,” Tyson previously told The Overlap in a September 2021 interview.

Fury’s two losses to Usyk are the only two times he’s not proved victorious throughout his entire athletic career.

“I feel very good. I’ve sparred more than I’ve sparred in years and I’ve been able to do stuff that I’ve always been able to do,” Fury had told Queensbury Promotions ahead of the matchup. “I’d be the first one to say, ‘You know what, I’m finished,’ but I ain’t, I’m very far from that, feeling very good. I cannot wait for the fight Saturday night. I’ll end his career. You’ll never hear from Oleksandr Usyk after this.”

Blake Lively Dropped Out of Hosting ‘SNL’ Premiere Amid Costar Drama

22 December 2024 at 09:27

Blake Lively was supposed to host the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live in September, but the drama surrounding the release of It Ends With Us allegedly led her to drop out.

In a lawsuit obtained by Us Weekly after it was reported by TMZ and The New York Times on Friday, December 20, Lively’s lawyers stated that she scored the hosting gig but decided to back out amid tension with her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni.

“The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,” the actress’ lawyers wrote of an alleged smear campaign against her. “Given the ongoing nature of the campaign and the associated negative public sentiment, Ms. Lively did not believe she could proceed with public appearances or events without being forced to openly discuss what happened on set.”

“For example, Ms. Lively canceled a critical Target corporate event for her hair care company [Blake Brown Beauty], and she backed out of her scheduled role to host the premier episode of the 50th anniversary season of Saturday Night Live in September 2024,” the suit added. (Hacks star Jean Smart went on as the host instead.)

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Lively’s lawyers alleged that the actress’ professional commitments were impacted by what they believe was a “multi-tiered plan” to destroy her reputation after she called a meeting to address “repeated sexual harassment and other disturbing behavior” by Baldoni, 40, and a producer on the film.

In the suit, Lively, 37, sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and claimed his public relations team orchestrated the campaign against her during the promotion of It Ends With Us this summer.

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Justin Baldoni

“The emotional impact on Ms. Lively has been extreme, not only affecting her, but her family, including her husband and four children,” the complaint also alleged, referring to Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and their kids: daughters James, 10, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, and son Olin, 22 months.

In terms of the sexual harassment claims, Lively’s suit stated that she had to ask that Baldoni refrain from showing her videos of nude women and inquiring about her weight, as well as discussing his prior pornography addiction, his sexual exploits, and the cast and crew’s genitalia during filming.

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The actress also requested that there not be any additional sex scenes added to the movie, which is about domestic violence, that were not in the original script.

Us reached out to Lively’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back. In a statement to The New York Times regarding her lawsuit, Lively said, “I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.”

Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, meanwhile, called Lively’s accusations “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious” in a statement to Us, claiming that Lively filed the lawsuit to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” about the film’s production.

Freedman further alleged that Lively made “multiple demands and threats” while filming It Ends With Us, including “threatening to not show up to set, threatening to not promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release, if her demands were not met.”

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Robyn Lively Reacts to Sister Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

22 December 2024 at 08:55
Robyn Lively Supports Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit
Robyn Lively and Blake Lively

Teen Witch star Robyn Lively reacted to the news that her sister, Blake Lively, sued It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and intentionally trying to sabotage her career.

“FINALLY justice for my sister @blakelively,” Robyn, 52, wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, December 21, sharing screenshots of a New York Times article about Blake’s recent legal filing.

In a follow-up slide, Robyn asked her social media followers to “please read” the Times coverage. She also tagged Blake’s account, drawing a rainbow heart around it.

News broke several hours earlier that Blake, 37, accused Baldoni, 40, of causing her “severe emotional distress” on the set of It Ends With Us. (Baldoni and Lively costarred in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which he also directed, about the abusive relationship between their characters.)

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Blake further claimed that Baldoni fostered a “hostile work environment” and launched a “social manipulation” campaign to dry and destroy the actress’ reputation.

Baldoni categorically denied the allegations in a statement provided to Us Weekly by his attorney, Bryan Freedman. According to Freedman, the claims are “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious” and the court motion was allegedly filed to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” regarding the film’s production.

Freedman also claimed that Blake made “multiple demands and threats” while filming It Ends With Us, including “threatening to not show up to set, threatening to not promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release, if her demands were not met.”

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Blake, who also served as an executive producer, subsequently issued a response to Freedman’s claims.

“I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted,” she said in a Saturday statement, denying Freedman’s accusations.

Before It Ends With Us premiered in theaters earlier this year, there were widespread rumors of a feud between Blake and Baldoni but neither ever publicly addressed the speculation.

“There were two camps on the film — team Blake and team Justin,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “This creative struggle set the tone for the negative experience behind the scenes and grew into them not speaking anymore.”

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According to the insider, Baldoni felt “his vision wasn’t as important as Blake’s,” which apparently “stifled the creativity on set.”

Costar Brandon Sklenar was one of the few It Ends With Us actors to address the apparent situation.

“Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about,” he wrote via Instagram in August. “It is, in fact, the opposite of the point. What may or may not have happened behind the scenes does not and hopefully should not detract from what our intentions were in making this film. It’s been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online.”

Sklenar, 34, continued, “Ultimately it’s meant to spread love and awareness. It is not meant to once again, make the women the ‘bad guy,’ let’s move beyond that together. All I ask is that before you spread hate on the internet, ask yourself who its helping. Ask yourself if your opinions are based in any fact. Or if you simply want to be part of something. Let’s be part of something better together. A part of a new story being written for women and all people everywhere.”

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes' Game Day Coat Adorably Honors Her 3 Kids

22 December 2024 at 08:04
Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Game Day Coat Features Adorable Stitched Tribute to Her 3 Kids
Brittany Mahomes

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes honored the whole family with her outfit at the Saturday, December 21, Kansas City Chiefs game.

Mahomes, 29, stepped out in a winter-white ensemble of a turtleneck sweater, wide-leg fleece pants and matching boots.

To accommodate the chilly Missouri temperature, Mahomes topped off her look with a long, white peacoat. The jacket featured “15” and an illustrated football play on one shoulder in red thread. The other read, “Sterling,” Bronze” and “Baby Girl” to represent her and husband Patrick Mahomes’ three kids.

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Brittany and 29-year-old Patrick, who wears No. 15 on his football jersey, are parents to Sterling, 3, and Bronze, 20 months. They are also currently expecting baby No. 3, another daughter.

Brittany brought both Sterling and Bronze to Patrick’s Saturday afternoon game against the Houston Texans. The Chiefs won 27-19.

“Feeling that Win a little extra today👏🏼👏🏼 15 we are proud of you,” Brittany wrote via Instagram on Saturday.

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Game Day Coat Features Adorable Stitched Tribute to Her 3 Kids
Brittany Mahomes

For glam, Brittany wore her signature blonde locks in a wavy ponytail and rocked a pale pink lipstick.

Ahead of the game, Brittany took the kids to the sidelines to give Patrick a trio of good luck hugs and kisses before kickoff. Saturday’s game was the Chiefs last home matchup of the regular season. Next, they play the Pittsburgh Steelers on their Pennsylvania turf on Wednesday, December 25, ahead of the playoffs.

Three-time Super Bowl champ Patrick has had the sideline support of Brittany since they started dating in high school.

“He doesn’t get nervous or stressed at all. That’s just what he likes to do,” Brittany said during an August appearance on the “WHOOP” podcast, noting she gets more anxious about the games. “I think he loves going into a new week having new game plans, having new challenges, having new people that he’s playing.”

A Guide to the 'Outer Banks' Universe: From 'Kildare' to 'The Runarounds'

22 December 2024 at 08:00

A Guide to the Outer Banks Universe From Netflixs The Runarounds to Prime Videos Kildare

Outer Banks is coming to an end, but the fictional world is still growing with a prequel and a spinoff.

The hit Netflix series, which premiered in 2020, introduced the conflict between two groups of teenagers in a coastal North Carolina town. The social divide was focused on the Kooks, a.k.a. the wealthy residents, and the working-class crew known as the Pogues. The search for a lost treasure caused the two squads to be even more at odds, while a found family formed between the friend group at the center of the show.

Outer Banks catapulted stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant and Austin North to fame before Netflix confirmed in November 2024 that season 5 would be the show’s last.

“We are excited for season 5, and we’re excited for other stories in this universe down the line,” the executive producers said during an interview with Deadline about the future of Outer Banks. While the trio wouldn’t elaborate on their plans for the fictional universe, the outlet reported that no projects are currently in the works but offshoots are being explored.

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Fans already know about The Runarounds, which was ordered by Prime Video but will explore a teen band that originated on Outer Banks. Meanwhile, Netflix will remain in the treasure-hunting game through a potential prequel titled Kildare.

Keep scrolling for a comprehensive guide to the entire Outer Banks universe:

‘Outer Banks’

Outer Banks Season 4 Ending

After premiering in 2020, Outer Banks quickly found its audience and the show continued to break streaming records for Netflix. Outer Banks made a controversial decision ahead of its final season when Pankow’s fan-favorite character, JJ, died.

‘The Runarounds’

A Guide to the Outer Banks Universe From Netflixs The Runarounds to Prime Videos Kildare

Based on a teleplay from Jonas Pate and David Wilcox, the fictional series will follow the real band of the same name featuring William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock and Jesse Golliher.

Fans of Outer Banks might recognize The Runarounds after they appeared on an episode of the show in 2023. The Runarounds were seen in the background playing at an anniversary party for the parents of Kiara (Bailey).

Pate confirmed in December 2024 that Prime Video already ordered a second season before the show even premiered.

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‘Kildare’

A Guide to the Outer Banks Universe From Netflixs The Runarounds to Prime Videos Kildare

Pate revealed in December 2024 that he was writing a prequel to Outer Banks titled Kildare. The series is still in the early stages but would feature a whole new set of young actors and focus on the founding of each group in the show’s fictional Figure 8 town.

13 Cold Weather Fashion Finds on Sale at Walmart to Shop Now

22 December 2024 at 07:43

When it comes to keeping your closet prepared for winter, it’s safe to say that most of Us could use a refreshing. Whether you commute into the office or want a new sleek look for hanging out with your girls, now is the time to find all the fashion finds you need — and you can get them for a discount now! What’s more, Walmart has plenty of styles of sale that will help you pad out your closet with ease!

17 New Yorker-Approved Winter Fashion Finds for Combating the Cold

From structured coats to easy sweaters, Walmart’s sale section has something for every person’s tastes and aesthetics. We rounded up 13 cold-weather fashion finds on sale at Walmart to shop now — read on to see our picks!

1. Comfy Cozy: This Time and Tru faux shearling shacket will keep you nice and toasty no matter what — was $18, now just $9!

2. Puffed Up: This Big Chill packable puffer jacket is functional and adds a layer of protection against harsh cold weather — was $60, now just $20!

3. Closet Staple: We love this Time and Tru waffle stitch sweater because it’s great for layering or wearing on its own — was $15, now just $10!

4. Everyday Essential: If you’re a mom on-the-go, these Time and Tru high rise jeggings will make sure you do it all in style — was $15, now just $13!

5. Denim on Denim: These Sofia Jeans lift and sculpt skinny high rise ankle jeans are versatile and will coordinate with everything already in your closet — was $22, now just $19!

6. Sporty Essence: This Scoop ultimate scubaknit longline drawstring zip jacket has a sporty feel that works with athleisure or structured pieces — was $24, now just $10!

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7. She Means Business: You can coordinate this Time and Tru super soft button cardigan works for busy days in the office or fun nights out with the girls — was $19, now just $10!

8. Hot Mama: These Time and Tru faux leather leggings are so sleek and sexy. We’re sure you’ll love them — was $15, now just $11!

9. Maximum Coverage: This Time and Tru mock neck sweatshirt works for formal or informal moments — was $18, now just $10!

10. Faux Real: We love this Sofia Jeans faux fur chubby jacket because it evokes a Y2K feel that will become a compliment magnet for you — was $49, now just $29!

11. Ladies Who Lunch: This Free Assembly welt pocket cardigan sweater is a great option to wear for a quick lunch with the girls on the weekend — obsessed — was $28, now just $20!

12. Soft and Plush: If you love soft, flowy dresses, you’ll love this Free Assembly beaded sweater dress — was $32, now just $19!

13. Simplistic Ease: This Time and Tru rib roll neck tunic is so simple but will help you make a statement — was $16, now just $11!

13 Cold-Weather Fashion Essentials To Prepare for Winter’s Frosty Weather — Starting at $8

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Tiger Woods Steps Out at PNC Championship With His Look-Alike Teens

22 December 2024 at 07:39

Tiger Woods made a rare appearance with both of his look-alike children at the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando on Saturday, December 21.

Tiger, 48, played alongside his son Charlie Woods, 15, while his daughter, Sam Woods, 17, served as caddy. Their mother, Tiger’s ex-wife Elin Nordegren, was in the gallery during the tournament.

Tiger and the teens posed for photos on the green following the first round of competition. The tournament concludes Sunday after another 18-hole round.

“To be our here in this environment and to have fun like this – it doesn’t get any better,” Woods told NBC of sharing the course with his son. “This week is for each other, and we’re just rooting so hard for each of us to pull off each shot that we want.”

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The PNC Championship provides a unique experience for pro golfers as they get to team up with a family member for the PGA Tour Champions-sanctioned event. According to ESPN, Tiger and Charlie ran off five straight birdies on the back nine on Saturday for a 13-under 59 in the scramble format, giving them a share of the lead after the opening round. They were joined at the top by the previous two champions — Bernhard Langer and son Jason, 24, and Vijay Singh and son Qass, 34.

“We’re trying to pull off each and every shot for each other, and to ham-and-egg,” Tiger said, according to the outlet. “And I think we did that great pretty much the entire day. We picked each other up, which was great. And Charlie made pretty much most of the putts today.”

Tiger Woods' Kids Join Him at PNC Championship
Sam Woods and Tiger Woods

The PNC Championship is Tiger’s first competition since he underwent back surgery in September. At the event, he reportedly said he scheduled that surgery — the sixth on his lower back in the past 10 years — to be sure he recovered in time to play with Charlie for the fifth straight year.

Tiger also spoke to PGA Tour about Charlie’s blossoming golf career at Saturday’s tournament, saying his son has grown “3.5 to 4 inches in height” and has gotten “stronger, faster, heavier” since last year. He admitted they “needle” each other at home in a competitive spirit, but “it’s all love, that’s what it’s all about. I love him to death.”

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Tiger also shared the advice he’s given his son to deal with the pressure of competing under the name “Woods.”

Tiger Woods' Kids Join Him at PNC Championship
Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

“I just always remind him ‘Just be you,’” Tiger said, according to CNN. “Charlie is Charlie. Yes, he’s my son, he’s gonna have that last name as part of the sport, but I just want him to just be himself, you know, and be your own person. That’s what we’ll always focus on, and we’ll always encourage it, for him just to carve his own name, to carve his own path and have his own journey.”

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Watch Scarlett Johansson React to Colin Jost's 'Weekend Update' Joke Swap

22 December 2024 at 07:24

’Tis the season for Colin Jost and Michael Che’s annual “Weekend Update” joke swap on Saturday Night Live — and this time Jost’s wife, Scarlett Johansson, was front and center in the audience.

During the Saturday, December 21, episode, Jost, 42, asked, “Why?” when he saw a photo of Johansson, 40, flash on the screen.

“I want to dedicate this next joke to my boo, Scarlett Johansson,” Jost said with a laugh.

The camera then cut to the actress backstage, shaking her head while holding a glass of water.

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“No, oh no,” Jost continued. “She’s so genuinely worried. … Hey, boo. Y’all know Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday, which means I’m about to get up out of there.”

Jost and Johansson both burst out laughing, with the Black Widow star adding, “Oh, my gosh. Why?”

Che, 41, then pointed out that “there’s a little more” to the joke.

Scarlett Johannsson Live Reacts to Colin Jost's 'Weekend Update' Joke Written by Michael Che
Scarlett Johannsson and Colin Jost

“Nah, nah, I’m just playing. We just had a kid together and y’all ain’t see no pictures of him yet ‘cause he black as hell,” Jost read aloud. “S—, I ain’t afraid of you mofos.”

Johansson, who shares 3-year-old son Cosmo with Jost, then took a sip of her beverage and added, “Oh, s—.”

Jost and Che have kept up with their annual holiday tradition throughout their joint tenure on SNL. During the final episode of the year, they secretly write jokes for one another. The two comedians only find out what the other penned live on the air, which often causes “panic” for Johansson.

“I now rarely watch [SNL] without having a sense of … not overwhelming panic, just like a slight underwhelming panic because I just feel like at any moment something’s going to fall apart,” Johansson said during a July 2021 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “And that’s the excitement of SNL and for all audiences, right? Because it’s absolutely live.”

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She continued at the time, “But when you’re emotionally invested in it and not just entertained by it, it takes on a little bit of a different life.”

Scarlett Johannsson Live Reacts to Colin Jost's 'Weekend Update' Joke Written by Michael Che
Scarlett Johannsson

Jost and Johansson initially met when she hosted an episode of SNL, later getting married in 2020. On Saturday, she also appeared in the cold open to celebrate emcee Martin Short.

Since the holiday show was former cast member Short’s fifth time hosting, he finally received an invite to the elusive Five-Timers Club. Johansson, Tom Hanks, Tina Fey and Short’s BFF-turned-collaborator Steve Martin helped welcome him to the ranks.

Saturday Night Live airs on NBC Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET.

All the Celebs Mentioned in Justin Baldoni's Alleged Blake Lively Takedown

22 December 2024 at 07:14
All the Celebrities Mentioned in Justin Baldoni's Alleged Blake Lively Takedown Plan
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.

There are more than a few recognizable names in the lawsuit Blake Lively has filed against her It Ends With Us costar and director, Justin Baldoni.

Lively, 37, sued Baldoni, 40, for sexual harassment in the lawsuit which was filed on Friday, December 20.

In the lawsuit, obtained by Us Weekly after it was reported on by TMZ and The New York Times, Lively also accused Baldoni of launching a smear campaign to “destroy” her reputation.

Celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Leighton Meester, Anna Kendrick, Ben Affleck, Hailey Bieber and Ryan Reynolds are all referenced within the court documents.

Scroll on to see how the A-listers were mentioned in the court exhibits.

Taylor Swift Mentioned in Justin Baldoni's Alleged Blake Lively Takedown Plan

Leighton Meester, Anna Kendrick and Ben Affleck

All the Celebrities Mentioned in Justin Baldoni's Alleged Blake Lively Takedown Plan
Leighton Meester, Anna Kendrick and Ben Affleck.

According to a “scenario planning” document attached to the complaint seen by Us Weekly, Lively’s previous working relationships with Meester, Kendrick and Affleck were a point of interest for Baldoni’s crisis management team. (Lively worked with Meester on Gossip Girl from 2007 to 2012, Kendrick on 2018’s A Simple Favor and Affleck in 2010’s The Town)

In response to the hypothetical scenario that “Blake subtly hints at her ‘experience’ [with Baldoni in It Ends With Us]  in post-premiere coverage, either in an op-ed, interview or otherwise”, Baldoni’s side suggested encouraging journalists to scrutinize Lively’s past working relationships with the three named actors as one of the response options.

“These pieces will likely come out following any potential hit piece and/or coverage from the

premiere,” the document reads. “Our recommended approach would be to provide reporters who reach out for comment, should it be obvious she’s referring to you, with the appropriate background information (listed in Scenario 1) to ensure their stories are balanced and the speculation can be turned to another one of the many people she’s had issues working with (Leighton Meester, Anna Kendrick, Ben Affleck, etc.).”

Gossip Girl executive producer Joshua Safran told Vanity Fair in 2017 that Lively and Meester “were not friends” like their characters. “They were friendly, but they were not friends like Serena and Blair,” he said. “Yet the second they’d be on set together, it’s as if they were.”

“Blake is very much in the moment,” Safran continued. “Blake knows what’s happening. You talk to Blake on a very contemporary level, and she would be like, ‘I’m doing this thing tonight. Have you been to this restaurant?’” Meester, in comparison, was “very removed and very quiet” on the set. Safran remembered that Meester would do her own thing when Gossip Girl wrapped scenes.

The two actresses haven’t spoken at length about their on-set relationship, but other cast members have denied a feud. “When we were filming, there was, ‘Leighton hates Blake, Blake hates Leighton, everyone hates Blake, everyone hates Leighton, everyone hates Chace,’ and blah, blah, blah. It really wasn’t,” Michelle Trachtenberg told the outlet. “We were all chill. It was cool.”

Lively and Kendrick, meanwhile, appear to be on good terms as they reunited for the Simple Favor sequel earlier this year. “She lives on the East Coast, I live on the West Coast, so we don’t get to see each other often,” Kendrick told People in October. “But it was lovely, and I think that those characters have such weird chemistry that it’s so fun to just get the gang back together. And it does feel a little bit like riding a bike.”

Affleck, meanwhile, praised Lively in interviews while promoting The Town, calling the actress “very poised and comfortable about it — more mature than some of the crew members” when it came to their sex scene.

Taylor Swift 

All the Celebrities Mentioned in Justin Baldoni's Alleged Blake Lively Takedown Plan
Taylor Swift.

Swift was also referenced within the lawsuit documents.

Exhibits attached to the complaint showed a crisis management expert working for Baldoni wrote in an August 6 email “we have seen the most innocuous issues turn giant due to socials or the hugest crises have no effect on social whatsoever. You just cannot tell at this stage. But, BL does have some of the same TS fanbase so we will be taking it extremely seriously.”

A separate “scenario planning” document from Baldoni’s side also notes “our team can also explore planting stories about the weaponization of feminism and how people like Taylor Swift, have been accused of utilizing these tactics to ‘bully’ into getting what they want.” (Lively and Swift, 35, have long been close and have documented their friendship over the years.)

Hailey Bieber

All the Celebrities Mentioned in Justin Baldoni alleged Blake Lively Takedown
Hailey Bieber.

Baldoni appeared to use a social media post of Hailey Bieber as an example in an “astroturfing” plan against Lively. (Astroturfing is defined as”‘the practice of publishing opinions or comments on the internet, in the media, etc. that appear to come from ordinary members of the public but actually come from a particular company or political group.”)

According to text exchanges reviewed in a legal complaint obtained by Us Weekly on Saturday, December 21, Baldoni sent a screenshot of an X thread that unpacked “Hailey Bieber’s history of bullying women,” according to the text, writing, “This is what we would need.”

Ryan Reynolds

All the celebrities mentioned in Justin Baldoni alleged Blake Lively Takedown plan
Ryan Reynolds.

Based on text exchanges obtained by Us, Baldoni claimed in May 2024 that Lively’s husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, had blocked him on social media. Baldoni also claimed Reynolds blocked his production company Wayfarer Studios on Instagram as well.

“We should have a plan for IF she does the same when [the] movie comes out,” Baldoni wrote of Lively in a text exchange with a publicist l, per court documents. “Just want you guys to have a plan. Plans make me feel more at ease.”

10 Festive Fashion Finds You Can Wear Long After the Holidays

22 December 2024 at 07:00

Now that we’re almost to Christmas, it’s time to point our attention to New Year’s and acquiring clothes to help you celebrate. What’s more, investing in new clothing shouldn’t be centered on celebrating just one holiday — so you should buy festive fashion finds that you can wear during special occasions and long after the holidays are over! Further, Amazon has plenty of festive fashion finds that you can wear to the office, on a date night or a chill night out without the girls!

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From flowy dresses to structured tops, Amazon has something for every person’s aesthetic and taste. Nevertheless, we have rounded up ten festive fashion finds to shop for now at Amazon — read on to see our picks!

1. Shine Bright, Shine Far: This The Drop Risa sequin cami will help you make a bold statement easily — was $50, now just $46!

2. Wrapped Up: We love this Vicceyu sequin wrap dress because it’s flashy but does it in a subtle way — just $33!

3. Formal Vibes: This ASTR the Label Anabelle Top pairs well with jeans or skirts for a versatile option — just $74!

4. Twinkle, Twinkle: This Grace Karin Sequin Dress is decadent and timeless — obsessed — just $80!

5. She’s Classy: We can’t get over this Chvity pearl-embellished V-neck sweater because it’s an elevated option that will work well with everything already in your closet — just $20!

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6. Maximum Coverage: This Ymduch long sleeve mock turtleneck dress will hug your body nicely and help you feel flirty while you dance into the new year — just $42!

7. Take the Plunge: This GOBLES mini dress has a plunging neckline that will add some edge to your vibe — was $36, now just $30!

8. Closet Staple: You can never have too many pairs of leggings in your rotation. These Tagoo faux leather leggings are simple and chic and will become your new closet favorites — just $59!

9. On Trend: If you love the corset rend, you’ll love this Modegal mesh corset — just $35!

10. Maxed Out: This ZileZile maxi dress works for weddings, cocktail parties and other formal moments — just $38!

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TV Shows That Changed Their Premise: From 'Scrubs' to 'Saved by the Bell'

22 December 2024 at 07:00

TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

Not all shows have stuck to their original premise over the years — in fact some changed their central story lines on purpose.

Family Matters is a great example since it shifted its cast. The sitcom, which aired from 1989 to 1998, was a spinoff of Perfect Strangers that followed a middle-class Black family living in Chicago. The hit sitcom starred Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Darius McCrary, Kellie Williams, Jaimee Foxworth, Bryton McClure and Michelle Thomas.

Jaleel White joined Family Matters halfway through the first season.

“My performance was so well received during that initial episode that they began writing me into the next episode,” White recalled in his November 2024 memoir, Growing Up Urkel. “They even reshot new teasers for the season that featured me prominently, as if l’d been an original cast member all along.”

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Meanwhile, Westworld writers enjoyed not being confined to a specific story line. (The dystopian show initially pulled inspiration from the 1973 film of the same name before evolving the story.)

“One of the fun things about me for the show, when [producer] Lisa [Joy] and I were talking about it way back when, was the ability of this show to shift genres every season, and the invitation to do it,” creator Jonathan Nolan told The Hollywood Reporter in May 2020. “We felt we had an open invitation to play around, especially in this moment where TV is reinventing itself constantly, to have a show that reinvents itself season after season.”

At the time, Nolan highlighted that the genre changed from one season to the next. “You have a Western, you have a samurai movie, you have war movies, you have science-fiction. There are all of the different versions of the future you have seen over the years in movies,” he added. “We get to play around with all of that, and make text of all of that. So the idea that next season will feel different and distinct in genre from the previous seasons? Yes, that’s absolutely part of the structure of the show.”

Keep scrolling for more shows that changed their premise between seasons:

‘Twin Peaks’ (ABC)

Twin Peaks TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: The series, which ran from 1990 to 1991, followed an investigation into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Washington. The series developed a cult following in part because of its campy storytelling — and creator David Lynch and Mark Frost‘s unique vision.

Where the Show Ended Up: According to Lynch, there was never any plan to reveal who killed Laura. But after the network forced the show to answer that mystery, Twin Peaks had to pivot to a larger conversation about good and evil.

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‘Westworld’ (HBO)

Westworld TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: The season started out in a futuristic theme park with androids that look like humans staging a rebellion.

Where the Show Ended Up: As the show continued to air, the hosts were brought into the outside world and became integrated within human society.

‘iZombie’ (The CW)

iZombie TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: Based on a DC comic book series of the same name, iZombie was a take on a supernatural police procedural that had Liv Moore (Rose McIver) eating brains from people who were murdered to help the authorities figure out what happened to them.

Where the Show Ended Up: The third season introduced a major change when a zombie-run private military organization forced everyone in Seattle into a zombie state. As a result, Liv traded working at the morgue into a job where she smuggled people in and helped them complete their transformation into zombies.

‘Mom’ (CBS)

Mom TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: The Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom originally introduced three generations of mothers. Anna Faris played Christy, who found out her teenage daughter Violet (Sadie Calvano), was pregnant. While attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Christy ran into her estranged mother Bonnie (Allison Janney), who also battled substance abuse problems.

Where the Show Ended Up: Christy’s attempts to raise her two kids with Bonnie’s help quickly fizzled out. Instead, the show pivoted to Christy, Bonnie and their group of friends from AA. This dynamic shifted again when Farris left the series during season 8.

‘Riverdale’ (The CW)

Riverdale TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: Based on the iconic Archie Comics, the teen drama initially focused on a group of friends who came together to uncover the dark secrets that existed within their town.

Where the Show Ended Up: Riverdale didn’t wait long to push boundaries with their storylines, which ranged from cults to killer board games to time travel.

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‘Saved by the Bell’ (NBC)

Saved by the Bell TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: The first season of Saved by the Bell was actually titled Good Morning, Miss Bliss and starred Hayley Mills as a junior high school teacher navigating complicated situations with help from the students in her eighth grade class.

Where the Show Ended Up: Good Morning, Miss Bliss was ultimately retooled into Saved by the Bell, which changed the setting from Indianapolis to Los Angeles and recast many of the roles to focus on the students.

‘Scream Queens’ (Fox)

Scream Queens TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: The slasher series, which premiered in 2015, starred an ensemble cast that included Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, Glen Powell and Keke Palmer. During the show’s first season, Scream Queens focused on members of the Kappa Kappa Tau sorority that were getting killed off by the mysterious Red Devil killer.

Where the Show Ended Up: Season 2 shook things up by having the satirical anthology introduce the Green Meanie that targeted a hospital and its staff — which included many of the cast members from the first season. Stars such as Kirstie Alley, Taylor Lautner, John Stamos and James Earl III rounded out the sophomore season.

‘Scrubs’ (NBC)

Scrubs TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: Scrubs debuted in 2001 as a medical comedy focused on the lives of employees at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital. More specifically, it was about J.D.’s (Zach Braff) journey from naive med school grad to confident physician.

Where the Show Ended Up: After season 8, ABC renewed the show for a surprise season, which took Scrubs from a hospital to medical school.

‘Cougar Town’ (ABC)

Cougar Town TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: Created by Bill Lawrence in 2009, Cougar Town introduced Courteney Cox as a single mother named Jules who decided to get back into dating by spending time with men younger than her.

Where the Show Ended Up: Before the first scene was even over, Jules found love with her neighbor Grayson (Josh Hopkins) — who happened to be her own age. Cougar Town then pivoted to a show about a friend group in the fictional town of Gulfhaven, Florida. Since Cougar Town couldn’t change its title, the opening credits would usually suggest other options as a joke.

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‘Family Matters’ (ABC)

Jaleel White Opens Up About His Family Matters Costars Believing He Was Difficult to Work with I Digress

The Original Vision: Family Matters was a spinoff of ABC’s Perfect Strangers with Carl (VelJohnson) and Harriette (Payton) at the helm for the first few episodes.

Where the Show Ended Up: White joined Family Matters in 1989 — halfway through the first season — as the Winslows’ nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel. The role was only meant to last one episode, but Urkel became a breakout character that paved the way for White to join the main cast.

‘Kevin Can Wait’ (CBS)

Kevin Can Wait TV Shows That Changed Their Premise Between Seasons

The Original Vision: The sitcom, which premiered in 2016, initially followed a newly retired police officer Kevin (Kevin James), his wife Donna (Erinn Hayes) and their three kids. Kevin Can Wait showed Kevin and Donna navigating life after their daughter Kendra dropped out of college to support her new fiancé.

Where the Show Ended Up: Kevin Can Wait took a major risk when Hayes’ character was written off in between seasons. After killing Donna off, the show replaced Hayes with James’ former The King of Queens costar, Leah Remini, as the new female lead. While the first season centered on Kevin’s family life, the sophomore season had Kevin focusing on his new career, partnership with Vanessa (Remini) and life as a single parent.

Kevin Can Wait was canceled after two seasons and the outrage over Hayes’ shocking departure inspired AMC’s dramedy Kevin Can F**k Himself.

Torrey DeVitto Gives Birth to 1st Baby With Husband Jared LaPine

22 December 2024 at 06:26

Torrey DeVitto is officially a mom, welcoming her first baby just in time for the holiday season.

“Happy birthday to my husband, the man who makes all my dreams come true daily,” the Chicago Med alum, 40, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, December 21. “The greatest accomplishment I’ve ever achieved was giving our daughter an incredible dad like you. We love you so much 🖤.”

DeVitto uploaded a pic of husband Jared LaPine holding the infant skin-to-skin after her birth.

According to LaPine’s Instagram, his wife gave birth on November 21. They named their daughter Lyle-Josephine Alina.

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LaPine, 34, also honored his wife in a social media post.

“As I sit on my hospital bed, watching my wife hold our gorgeous newborn baby girl, I would like to take a moment to praise this beautiful, strong, and amazing woman,” he gushed via Instagram late last month. “The past 9 months of her pregnancy, I have watched my wife put our baby first in EVERYTHING she has done. I have watched countless nights of no sleep, excruciating acid-reflux, horrible aversions, and intense hormones.”

Torrey DeVitto Gives Birth, Welcomes 1st Baby With Husband Jared LaPine: See 1st Photo

LaPine continued, “We were induced Monday morning at 7:30am and little Lyle-Josephine didn’t come until Thursday at 4:19pm. It was a struggle like nothing I have ever seen before and it completely terrified me. Torrey is the strongest person I have ever met. Period. She did all of this so that our little girl would be healthy as humanly possible. She succeeded tremendously.”

LaPine further gushed that he felt “so lucky” to “watch and learn” from DeVitto, already calling her “the best mother in the world.”

“What a special gift that is and thank you for making me a dad! I love BOTH of you girls with everything I have,” he concluded.

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The actress and LaPine met through DeVitto’s cousin, going Instagram official in June 2023. Three months later, Us Weekly exclusively confirmed that LaPine proposed.

DeVitto and LaPine announced they were expecting a baby in May of this year and they tied the knot in September.

Torrey DeVitto Gives Birth, Welcomes 1st Baby With Husband Jared LaPine: See 1st Photo
Jared LaPine

“It is definitely the most incredible, amazing, miraculous experience I’ve ever gone through,” she exclusively told Us Weekly of her pregnancy later that month. “To feel her roll and swish and kick and all those things, it’s truly mind-blowing. It’s something I could have never wrapped my head around without experiencing.”

At the time, DeVitto praised “supportive” LaPine for stepping up “in all the ways” throughout the journey.

“He’s always giving me leg massages, foot massages, back massages. And he definitely doesn’t make me feel dramatic,” she told Us. “He’s very, very, very supportive, which has been so lovely.”

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My Life in Food: Joel McHale Reveals He Has Over 12 Shots of Espresso a Day

22 December 2024 at 06:00
My Life in Food Joel McHale Shares His Last Meal on Earth and Surprising Snack Obsession
Joel McHale.

Joel McHale might have a slight coffee addiction.

“Boy, I drink a lot of coffee,” McHale, 53, revealed exclusively in his My Life in Food feature in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. “That is all day long, no joke. I think I’ve had about 12 shots [of espresso] by now.”

The only thing the Community alum might like more than coffee is pasta, which he tells Us has been a favorite since childhood.

“There’s a reason why pasta has become one of the most popular dishes on the planet, because you can do so much with it,” he told Us while discussing his partnership with Mac-A-Roni, the latest innovation from the makers of Rice-A-Roni. “When they came to me, I was like, ‘Oh, you guys have no idea.’ I grew up eating Rice-A-Roni, and I love pasta. When I eat it, I go for it. And I have two teenage sons, and they can’t get enough of it. So this was as if they had made the product for me and my family.”

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Available in Creamy Cheddar and Creamy White Cheddar flavors, Mac-A-Roni launched this fall with a pop-up event headlined by McHale.

“Cheese and pasta, it really enhances the flavors of your main dish,” McHale tells Us of the versatility of the dish, especially during the holiday season. “That’s, like, scientifically proven, and so I think it’s really true. So when you have turkey Thanksgiving, having a side dish of pasta, you can have your potatoes, and that’s fine. But I’m a pasta man, and I was born in Italy, you know, where macaroni came from.”

Keep scrolling for more of McHale’s fun food-based anecdotes:

What special dinner would your mom or your wife make on your birthday?

Oh, my wife would not be cooking. I would be cooking. If I’m home, I do all the cooking.

When I was growing up, rice and flank steak was one of my favorite meals. And my mom would marinate it in honey, soy sauce, green onions, salt and pepper and ginger, and let that marinate overnight. Then, we’d serve it with Rice-A-Roni. So now, it would be Mac-A-Roni.

My mom used to make — and still does — spaghetti carbonara with bacon and eggs. Those would be my perfect meals.

What did you order on your first date with your wife, Sarah Williams?

My Life in Food Joel McHale Shares His Last Meal on Earth and Surprising Snack Obsession
Sarah Williams and Joel McHale.

We went to a restaurant called the Swingside Cafe, which was a pasta-only restaurant. I think she had a puttanesca, and I think I had bolognese.

What is the snack you are obsessed with?

Boy, I drink a lot of coffee. That is all day long, no joke. I think I’ve had about 12 shots [of espresso] by now.

What would be your last meal on earth?

Probably a bone in ribeye. Look, everyone orders it medium rare, and it’s pretty easy to do, but I would say medium or medium rare.

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What’s the comfort food you eat when no one is watching?

Peanut Brittle. A lot of candy.

What is a recipe you made up?

I like to take a jalapeño pepper and take all the seeds out, put that in a Cuisinart and have nothing else, just insanely fine diced peppers, and use that as a garnish. I put it on top of meat or pasta, and I remove a lot of the heat from the seeds, and it’s just peppers. I know that’s not something that’s innovative, but people are like, “Oh, what did you add?” and I’m like, “Nothing.” It doesn’t have a lot of salt to it. It’s not as much flavor, but, yeah, just peppers.

What food didn’t you like as a kid?

Well, I still can’t really just eat a raw tomato. I have friends that eat them like apples. I love them on anything else, like, burgers with oil and vinegar and all that. I will eat them all day long, but I can’t just have them raw.

With reporting by Sarah Jones

10 Winter Essential Accessories to Shop Now at Walmart — $15 and Under

22 December 2024 at 06:00

When it comes to the colder months, it’s hard to have the energy and willpower to get dressed — seriously! Whether you’re heading to work or hanging out with the fam, it can be difficult to do anything. But by investing in a series of winter essential accessories, you can stay warm — which will increase your energy — and some can elevate your outfit. Moreover, Walmart has plenty of accessory deals that won’t break the bank!

8 Sleek Fall and Winter Fashion Finds Secretly On Sale Now at Walmart

From gloves to scarves, Walmart has something for every person’s taste and aesthetic. We rounded up ten winter essential accessory deals to shop now at Walmart — read on to see our picks!

1. Patterns, Please: This Time and Tru striped winter beanie is colorful and eye-catching — was $12, now just $10!

2. Soft and Pretty: This C.C sherpa adjustable bucket hat is fashion-forward and so warm — was $30, now just $25!

3. Maximum Coverage: These Loritta winter gloves comes with two pairs in a set, and they will keep your hands nice and toasty — was $60, now just $19!

4. Office Ready: These Isotoner basic spandex gloves are flexible and will complement any sleek office ensemble — was $52, now just $15!

5. Snow Daze: For those days when you’re extremely hectic, this Redess pompom beanie hat will keep you covered and snuggly — was $20, now just $10!

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6. She’s A Lady: These Isotoner microfiber winter gloves have faux fur cuffs for a timeless, elegant pair of gloves — was $48, now just $15!

7. Nice and Toasty: This Facega fisherman hat is lined with a soft fabric that radiates heat — just $6!

8. Matched Essence: If you like for your accessories to match, this Time and Tru beanie hat, gloves and scarf set can help you do just that — was $18, now just $10!

9. Closet Staple: This Time and Tru coordinate scarf coordinates well with everything — just $8!

10. Chilly Energy: This Madden NYC winter earmuff will keep your ears from getting too cold — just $10!

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