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Lindsay Hubbard and Boyfriend Turner Kufe’s Relationship Timeline

14 January 2025 at 13:43
Lindsay Hubbard and Boyfriend Turner Kufe s Relationship Timeline
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Lindsay Hubbard has been more private when it comes to her relationship with boyfriend Turner Kufe after documenting ups and downs in her personal life for Bravo’s Summer House.

The reality TV star initially dated Kufe briefly in 2020 following her split from Stephen Traversie. The romance fizzled out and Hubbard moved on with costar Carl Radke. Hubbard and Radke got engaged in 2022 after one year of dating but he ultimately ended the engagement in August 2023 — three months before their planned nuptials.

“It was absolutely humiliating. It would’ve been one thing if this conversation happened over the summer during the normal filming schedule,” Hubbard exclusively revealed in her November 2023 Us Weekly cover story. “The whole world found out within 30 minutes of me.”

The split paved the way for Hubbard to reconcile with Kufe, whom she kept out of the public eye when they were initially linked again in early 2024. At the time, Hubbard stood by her decision not to name her partner, who is a doctor working in biotech investing.

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“He’s, like, unfazed by it. He’s like, ‘[I] respect you and that’s what you do,’ but he doesn’t care about it,” she explained on the “Bitch Bible” podcast in June 2024 about her boyfriend’s reaction to her job. “He’s successful in his own field and has a great job. He works very hard, is extremely driven and ambitious and, yeah, and keeps me happy in the bedroom.”

One month later, Hubbard announced that she and Kufe were expecting their first child. The pair were excited for the major milestone even if they didn’t initially plan to expand their family so soon into their relationship.

“He’s already the best support system, the best partner,” Hubbard told Us in October 2024. “He comes to every single appointment, whether it’s my OB or an ultrasound scan. 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.”

Hubbard ultimately started to name Kufe as her boyfriend ahead of their daughter Gemma’s arrival in December 2024. Keep scrolling to relive their romance:

Late 2020

According to Hubbard, she dated Kufe “at the end of 2020″ but it didn’t last long.

“We met at the end of 2020 and went on three or four dates. Then he broke things off with me because he just wasn’t in a place to be in a relationship and didn’t want to waste my time,” she said on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast in January 2025. “It was very, very respectful.”

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December 2023

Hubbard went on to explore a romance with Radke, whom she briefly dated while filming season 4 of Summer House. They gave their relationship another try and this time that led to an engagement in 2022. Before their wedding nearly one year later, however, Radke called it off in a scene that was captured for their hit Bravo series.

Four months later, Kufe reached back out to Hubbard and they picked up where they left off.

January 2024

Lindsay Hubbard and Boyfriend Turner Kufe s Relationship Timeline
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Hubbard and Kufe started officially dating again one month after he initiated contact again. At the time, Hubbard kept his name out of the spotlight out of respect for him and his career.

“Some of my friends call it, like, a boomerang, where you go out the first time, the timing wasn’t right, and then they come back around,” she said on the “Bitch Bible” podcast several months later. “I felt like that lunch that we went on was almost like catching up on the last three years of our lives.”

February 2024

While reflecting on the timeline of their relationship, Hubbard broke down what led to her surprising pregnancy.

“Long story short, I’m not on birth control. It’s never worked for me,” she said on the “Not Skinny But Not Fact” podcast about why she and Kufe preferred the “pull out” method when they started dating again. “The two times in my past lives that I’ve been on birth control, I’ve broken up with boyfriends because it’s just made me f—– nuts.”

She continued: “So it’s just not my thing. It doesn’t work well with my body. And we had the conversation — me and my boyfriend — about how I’m not on birth control. Like, we said [in February], ‘We should just be a little careful.’”

April 2024

Hubbard mentioned on the “Not Skinny But Not Fact” podcast in January 2025 that by April 2024, she was in a serious relationship with Kufe.

“We were calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend at that point, but we had only been, like, dating for two months,” she noted. “We had been calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend for like a month by then. We were a month into exclusivity.”

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April 2024

Lindsay Hubbard and Boyfriend Turner Kufe s Relationship Timeline
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Three months after they reconnected, Hubbard found out she was pregnant with her first child.

“I just started dating my boyfriend and was like, ‘Oh God. We have only been dating for a couple of months and now I’m pregnant,'” she said on the “Not Skinny But Not Fact” podcast about why she “didn’t tell him right away” about the situation.

As a result, Hubbard and Tufe had several conversations about their future.

“Immediately I was like, ‘I am not looking for a proposal. I’m not looking to get married. It is actually the last thing on my mind,’” she continued. “I was like, ‘I’m not looking to move in together either. Like we can figure that out.’ I just wanted to take everything off the table so that he doesn’t have, like, another layer of things to freak him out.”

Hubbard added: “I gave him every out possible and he looked at me and he was like, ‘No. I want to do this and we’re gonna do this together.’ And he’s like, ‘I love you and we’re gonna do this together.'”

July 2024

“Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!!,” Hubbard wrote via Instagram at the time with a photo of her and Kufe, who was not seen in the frame. “I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it! The second I had a feeling, I took a @clearblue Early Digital Pregnancy Test and getting a clear result, in words, made the next steps sooo much easier. My boyfriend and I are beyond excited to welcome our little #HubbCub this Holiday season 2024!!”

July 2024

Hubbard defended her decision not to name her partner.

“This is not about us being proud of each other or not. He is so beyond proud to be my boyfriend and father of my child, and vice versa,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “We are very much in love and have a beautiful relationship. This is about his work, his privacy, and the fact that it is not his job to be public like me.”

That same month, Hubbard offered a glimpse into her dynamic with Kufe, telling People, “He’s just so excited to be a dad and proud to be having a child with me. It just means the world to have someone like him by my side.”

She continued: “Yes, it is a lot of pressure on a new relationship, but I think because he’s the right man because we are so bonded and connected and communicate very effectively with each other that it hasn’t felt like work.”

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August 2024

During an exclusive interview with Us, Hubbard compared her romance with Kufe to her past with Radke.

“I think in my past relationship, I wasn’t able to be soft because I had to be the one driving the ship and managing everything — for the relationship, for the future, finances, for that wedding,” she explained to Us. “I had to be the hard one, and I wasn’t given the opportunity [to be soft].”

October 2024

Lindsay Hubbard and Boyfriend Turner Kufe s Relationship Timeline
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“I am pregnant and having a kid really soon. So it all worked out,” she told Us ahead of her daughter’s arrival. “As hard as it is in those moments to trust the process, it is [all about] understanding that everything happens for a reason and that the universe does have your back.”

Hubbard gushed over Kufe’s support for her. “He is the most excited. He is so in love with her. I can’t even explain it. He cannot wait to meet her. He talks to her all the time,” she shared. “I swear she knows when it’s him either pressing on my belly or his voice talking to her because she just starts kicking like crazy. He’s really, really excited. I’m really lucky to have a very involved dad in him.”

Later that month, Hubbard elaborated on how Kufe is “the best support system” and “the best partner.”

“He comes to every single appointment, whether it’s my OB or an ultrasound scan,” she shared. “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.”

December 2024

Hubbard and Kufe welcomed their daughter, Gemma, in December 2024.

“Even though technically this is my apartment, this is our HQ for the home of our daughter and me,” she told People. “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.”

Marcus Freeman is Being Wooed From Notre Dame by Chicago Bears: Report

14 January 2025 at 13:01
Marcus Freeman is Being Wooed From Notre Dame by Chicago Bears
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As his team prepares for the College Football Playoff National Championship, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is reportedly a hot commodity within the NFL job market. 

Near the top of the list of interested parties is the Chicago Bears, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero

“The Bears have done extensive research for months on Marcus Freeman,” Pelissero reported on Sunday, January 12. “He is only 39 years old. It would not be a shock if at some point he at least considers going to the NFL.”

Chicago fired head coach Matt Eberflus in November 2024 after a 4-8 start to the season. Interim head coach Thomas Brown finished the season with the Bears, who ended the year 5-12. Brown, the team’s former offensive coordinator, will not return as head coach.

Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman and Wife Joanna's Relationship Timeline

“Freeman is in the midst of a magical run with the Fighting Irish to the National Championship Game,” Pelissero continued. “Obviously unlikely that he would entertain NFL overtures prior to that game.”

Notre Dame takes on The Ohio State University in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 20 from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, attempting to win the school’s first national title since 1988. 

Marcus Freeman is Being Wooed From Notre Dame by Chicago Bears
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During an appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, January 13, NFL insider Adam Schefter said, “I have heard that Marcus Freeman is happy at Notre Dame.”

Just weeks ago, ESPN’s Heather Dinich reported that Freeman signed “a long-term contract extension, believed to be a four year extension that locks him up for six more years.” Financial details of the contract were not officially disclosed.

“He did sign that deal recently. I don’t know whether that’s leverage or not. I have no idea. I don’t have direct information beyond that,” Schefter, 58, added.

Freeman confirmed he had signed a new contract with Notre Dame in a December 2024 statement. 

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“The investment they continue to pour into our program is invaluable to our student-athletes and staff,” Freeman said. “This commitment goes well beyond myself, as they are dedicated to ensuring all aspects of our program are competitive within the upper echelon of college football.”

The Bears have already officially completed multiple interviews with potential head coaches to fill their vacancy, including former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver

The team has an interview scheduled for former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy on Wednesday, December 15. 

For now, Freeman remains focused on Notre Dame’s quest for a national title. The College Football Playoff National Championship between the Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes airs Monday, January 20 at 7:30 pm ET on ESPN. 

The 16 Most Stylish Designer Lookalikes for 2025 — From $13!

14 January 2025 at 12:59

Whether or not you got a hefty bonus at the new year or not, everyone can afford to treat themselves to some designer . . . with these Amazon lookalikes! In the last few years, Amazon has become sort of the “place to go” when it comes to luxe-lookalikes and by the looks of it, 2025 will be their best year yet! Keep scrolling to shop our roundup of the 16 best designer-looking pieces on Amazon that’ll upgrade your closet for the year ahead!

Could your jewelry collection use some sprucing? Or maybe your bags are a little outdated? Our designer lookalike have a bit of both! Many of our finds below are not only designer-inspired, they’re also celeb favorites too! Remember that Katie Holmes-worn Khaite bag that went viral, it’s lookalike below! And remember when Bottega Venata was absolutely everywhere? You’ll see their woven bag and teardrop earring lookalikes too! The highlight? You can grab them without splurging—just $13 to start.

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1. Luxury Inspired: This woven top handle bag looks just like its designer version — even down to the gold bow detail!

2. Top Tier Tote: A style similar to a Katie Holmes favorite is this leather tote bag that features a bright red interior!

3. Wonderfully Woven: A favorite pick for Amazon shoppers is this woven shoulder bag, seeing that over 600 have been purchased in the last month!

4. Sleek Suede: One of winter 2025’s top trends, this chocolate brown suede bag is a go-to in the fashion industry right now!

5. Studded Style: Another Holmes favorite bag, this studded shoulder bag looks just like a pricier version from the designer brand, Khaite!

6. Snazzy Sneakers: Sometimes you need a fashionable pair of sneakers like this woven-top style for upgrading all of your travel, casual and everyday outfits!

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Quiet Luxury Style: With over 2,000 bought within the last month, it’s clear that quiet luxury belts are still a major trend for fashionistas!

Luxe Leather: In a style that’s been taking over the style world, this studded leather belt looks just like a style we see all the fashion influencers wearing!

Darling Dress: Prep for the warmer months ahead with this designer-looking dress that has rich-looking details like a button up front, puff sleeves and a flared hem!

Go for Gold: Just by adding this set of 3 gold bangles, your outfit will instantly look richer and more stylish!

It’s Giving Chanel: Amazon shoppers bought over 2,000 of these quilted Chanel-style purses in the last month and it’s even 20% off!

Timeless Tweed: Bring your spring layer collection some designer energy with this timeless tweed cardigan!

Here for the Hoops: If you haven’t yet hopped on the gold teardrop earring train, here’s your chance to give it a go!

Stylish Sunnies: No one will ever know that these retro-style sunglasses are hundreds of dollars less than their more expensive twin!

Hermes Energy: Channel rich mom resort style with these Hermes-style sandals that come in several chic colors like brown, black, white and more!

Leopard Print Perfection: Taking over the fashion industry again is leopard print so get these cheetah-style sneakers before everyone’s wearing them!

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All the Stars Who Congratulated Brittany and Patrick Mahomes on Baby Golden

14 January 2025 at 12:48
Everyone Who Congratulated Brittany and Patrick Mahomes on Baby Golden
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Several celebrities couldn’t be happier for Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes after the couple announced the arrival of baby No. 3.

“•Golden Raye Mahomes• 1/12/25🎀✨,” the pair wrote in a joint Instagram post on Monday, January 13, alongside a black-and-white picture of the newborn’s feet.

The upload was quickly filled with congratulatory messages from fans and loved ones, with some celebs also subtly supporting the pair. Patrick’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, sent her well-wishes by dropping a “like” on the post.

Ahead of the little one’s arrival, Patrick got candid about his thoughts on whether he and Brittany would continue to expand their family. (Patrick and Brittany, who wed in 2022, are also parents to daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 2.)

“I’m done, I’ll say that,” he told reporters at a Chiefs training camp press conference in July 2024. “I said three and I’m done.”

Scroll down to see who congratulated Brittany and Patrick:

Taylor Swift

Everyone Who Congratulated Brittany and Patrick Mahomes on Baby Golden
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The pop star hit the “like” button on the post.

The Chiefs

The NFL team sent their congratulations to the quarterback’s family. “Congratulations Patrick and Brittany! Welcome to Chiefs Kingdom, Golden 💛,” the official Chiefs Instagram account wrote in the comments section.

Jackson Mahomes

Patrick’s brother gushed over Golden’s arrival in the comments section, writing, “Uncle jack loves her so much already ❤.” Jackson also took to his Instagram Story to repost the snap, which he set to Swift’s “Daylight.”

“Today was awesome getting to meet you sweet Golden! Can’t wait for the memories to come! You have the BEST PARENTS EVER!” he wrote, tagging Patrick and Brittany. “And best uncle.”

Travis and Jason Kelce

Everyone Who Congratulated Brittany and Patrick Mahomes on Baby Golden
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The official page for Travis and Jason’s “New Heights” podcast sent a message in the comments section of the upload. “Congratulations 👏❤,” the account wrote.

Caitlin Clark

Clark, a longtime fan of the Chiefs, wrote in the comments section of the post, “Congrats ❤.”

Kristin Juszczyk

Kristin, the wife of San Francisco 49er’s Kyle Juszczyk, wrote in the comments section of the upload, “Congratulations!!! So incredibly excited for your family!”

The Hunt Family

The owners of the Chiefs took to the comments section of the post to share their congratulations. “Rejoicing with you! 🎉💖So thankful she arrived easily and you’re both thriving!🙏🏼,” Clark Hunt’s wife, Tavia Hunt, wrote, while daughter Gracie Hunt added, “Congratulations! 🥹💖🫶🏼🥳.”

The Kansas City Current

The official Instagram account for the women’s soccer team, which Brittany co-owns, sent their well-wishes, writing, “Congratulations to you both 🥹🩵.” The account also reposted the snap to their Instagram, writing, “The Mahomes are in their Golden era.” The KC Current captioned the post, “Congratulations to our co-owners @brittanylynne & @patrickmahomes on their baby girl 🎀.”

Union Station Kansas City

The Union Station Kansas City kept up with their tradition of honoring the Mahomes’ children.

“It’s a three-peat! Congratulations, Brittany and Patrick!” the official Instagram account wrote. “After celebratory lightings in February 2021 for baby Sterling and November 2022 for Patrick ‘Bronze’ Lavon, tonight Union Station is bathed in gold as we join the KC community in congratulating @brittanylynne and @patrickmahomes on the arrival of their third child, Golden Raye Mahomes.”

Hugh Jackman’s Daughter Steps Out With Mom After Actor Confirms New Romance

14 January 2025 at 12:35
Hugh Jackmans Daughter Steps Out With Mom After Actor Confirms New Romance
Deborra-Lee Furness (C) and her daughter Ava Eliot Jackman (R) Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Hugh Jackman’s estranged wife Deborra-Lee Furness appears to be focused on family as she continues navigating a new chapter of her life.

Nearly a week after the Tony-winning actor debuted his new relationship with Sutton Foster, Furness, 69, decided to enjoy a day at the Australian Open with her and Jackman’s 19-year-old daughter, Ava.

The mother-daughter duo stepped out on Tuesday, January 14, to watch an exciting match between Daniil Medvedev and Kasidit Samrej at Melbourne Park in Australia.

Furness wore a bright purple jacket with blue tinted sunglasses as she cheered on her favorite players. As for Ava, she was spotted enjoying the game before briefly resting her head on her mom’s shoulders.

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Jackman, 56, and Furness announced their split in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage. At the time, the couple — who also share 23-year-old son Oscar — asked for privacy as their family “navigates this transition.”

“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” the pair said in a joint statement. “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.”

Hugh Jackmans Daughter Steps Out With Mom After Actor Confirms New Romance
(L-R) Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Sources exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2024 that a romance between Jackman and Foster, 49, sparked while the twosome started working together on the Broadway production of The Music Man the year prior.

The pair didn’t confirm their romance, however, until earlier this month, when they were photographed holding hands after enjoying a dinner date in Santa Monica, California on January 6.

Days later, the PDA continued when the couple was photographed in a car while in the drive-thru at a local In-N-Out burger location.

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman’s Relationship Timeline

According to the Daily Mail, the pair shared several kisses as they sat in the front seat of the vehicle. Jackman was on the driver’s side while Foster sat in the passenger’s seat.

“They’re happier than ever,” a source told Us Weekly in November 2024 before shining a light on what the pair admires about each other.

According to the insider, Jackman adores Foster’s “immense talent, infectious positivity and grounded nature” as she continues her West Coast run of Once Upon a Mattress. As for Foster, she is drawn to her new beau’s “kindness, professionalism and ability to make others feel valued.”

Cutoffs in Winter? Suki Waterhouse Shows How It's Done in Denim Shorts

14 January 2025 at 12:28
FEATURE Suki Waterhouse Wears Cutoffs in Winter
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Suki Waterhouse knows exactly how to pull off denim shorts in the winter.

While leather shorts and tights are having a huge moment this winter, Waterhouse, 33, changed up the style for denim shorts instead. Waterhouse, 33, demonstrated how to wear the cutoffs in winter while out and about in New York City on Monday, January 13. For her chilly outing, the model wore blue jean shorts featuring fringed bottoms. To keep her legs a bit warmer, she wore sheer black tights underneath.

The singer teamed her look with a brown knit top, a $1,790 fur coat from Isabel Marant and leather western style boots featuring gold hardware, also from the fashion house. Waterhouse accessorized with oval Kate Young x Tura Ivy sunglasses featuring brown frames and stacked silver rings.

She hooked a black leather bag over her shoulder and put in headphones while walking through the Big Apple. The Daisy Jones & The Six alum went makeup free and pushed her honey blonde hair back.

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While she may have put her legs on display this time, Waterhouse previously covered up in suede pants last month in New York City.

Suki Waterhouse Wears Cutoffs in Winter
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Ahead of the holidays, she looked chic in a ruffled cream blouse from Chloé ($1,790), which she wore underneath a $4,490 brown leather Chloé coat with a fur neckline and cuffs. As Waterhouse made an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show that same day, she dropped in a number of stacked rings from Vrai, Suzanne Kalan and Yvonne Leon.

Waterhouse tied her look together with a baby blue Chloé bag ($2,350) and the label’s Georgia Ankle Boot ($1,290.)

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For her appearance, she donned glittery eyeshadow, long lashes and rosy cheeks. Her hair was parted down the middle and loosely curled. A sartorial and glam win-win!

5 Hot Stories: Kate Middleton in Remission, Jessica Simpson Split

14 January 2025 at 12:17
5 Hot Stories
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Princess Kate Middleton announced that she is officially in remission while sharing an update on her cancer journey. In a statement shared via Instagram on Tuesday, January 14, the 43-year-old thanked the staff of The Royal Marsden in the U.K. for their help throughout her treatment. “My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more. The care and advice we have received throughout my time as a patient has been exceptional,” she wrote. Kate initially revealed in March 2024 that she was diagnosed with a form of cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery. By September 2024, she had completed her chemotherapy treatments. Kate noted on Tuesday that it’s “a relief” to be in remission, adding, “As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.” Keep reading for more of Us Weekly’s top stories:

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  • In her new book, Brooke Shields opened up about why she decided to part ways with the Hallmark Channel after signing a 16-film deal with the network in 2014.
  • Taylor Swift subtly sent love to pal Brittany Mahomes, who recently welcomed her third baby with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
  • Jinger Duggar recalled filming 19 Kids and Counting with her now-husband, Jeremy Vuolo, revealing that they reshot an important relationship milestone.

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Madison LeCroy’s Best Quotes About Her Diet and Fitness Routines

14 January 2025 at 11:55
Madison LeCroy Best Quotes About Her Diet and Fitness Routines
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Southern Charm’s Madison LeCroy is always sharing her tips and tricks when it comes to her diet and fitness routines.

LeCroy began her wellness journey by completing the 75 Soft Challenge in summer 2024 and before transitioning into 75 Hard for 2025. Both 75 Soft and 75 Hard are fitness challenges created by author and entrepreneur Andy Frisella. The programs encourage participants to stick to six strict lifestyle rules for 75 days straight.

As part of the respective 75 challenges, LeCroy has done Pilates workout sessions, cold plunges, sauna sweats and other exercises. While LeCroy has done her fair share of classes in a gym, she also has a state-of-the-art home gym where she does a majority of her training.

In addition to the fitness aspect, LeCroy has also implemented healthy recipes into her diet, including her go-to big breakfast salad. Most of the reality star’s creations are alternatives to classic junk food options.

Keep scrolling to see some of LeCroy’s best advice during her health and wellness journey:

New Year Motivation

Madison LeCroy Best Quotes About Her Diet and Fitness Routines
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As LeCroy jumped into her new year’s fitness resolution, she shared some motivating words of encouragement for those who were struggling.

“It’s that first week of January where we were all like, ‘Alright I’m over this, I’m over Dry January, I’m over eating healthy and working out every day.’ But we’re going to keep going,” she declared in a January 2024 TikTok video. “We’re gonna be strong, we’re gonna be healthy — that’s the main key for all of this.”

LeCroy then shared what her workout of the day entailed: stretching, a treadmill run, a 45-minute sauna session and a three-minute cold plunge.

Off the Wagon

The Bravo personality took to TikTok to open up about how she strayed away from her diet.

“Can I tell you what I ate today? So I worked out, sat in the sauna, lost some more weight. Then I ate a big-ass Philly cheesesteak foot-long sub with a side of six wings medium-well or hot, with blue cheese. Literally, I stuck a straw in the blue cheese and drank that s—,” she recalled in a January 2024 TikTok. “Last night, I had a tuna sandwich with both bread and Mountain Dew.”

In the video caption, LeCroy added she wanted to grieve in “peace.”

Team Cottage Cheese

Madison LeCroy Best Quotes About Her Diet and Fitness Routines
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LeCroy introduced her followers to one of her go-to snacks, which she likes to make with vegetables and cottage cheese.

“If you don’t like cottage cheese, swipe up and grow up,” LeCroy joked in an April 2024 TikTok. “I heard somebody else say that and I was like, ‘Valid.’ So normally what I would do is cottage cheese and then I will end up adding red pepper flakes, truffle salt — which I’m obsessed with. I add a few veggies. If you actually want to add more protein to this, you could do a hard-boiled egg.”

While LeCroy didn’t want to spend the time boiling an egg, she did add everything bagel seasoning to give her dish some crunch.

Beauty Sleep Prep

In addition to diet and exercise, LeCroy also makes getting a restful slumber a priority. In an April 2024 TikTok, she showed off her recipe for a drink she likes to indulge in before bed.

“Doing my sleepy girl mocktail. Tart cherry juice, this is the one I like,” she said while holding up the drink bottle to the camera. “Y’all know I’ve been doing this since January. Went a little heavy … on the magnesium.”

LeCroy added that adding some cherries gives the beverage more of a cocktail feel.

Baking Mishaps

Madison LeCroy Best Quotes About Her Diet and Fitness Routines
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LeCroy showed off to her followers in a May 2024 TikTok that she was going to make a cake using a boxed mix from the grocery store.

“Alright, we’re making a cake, yellow with chocolate icing. There’s nothing skinny about this,” she teased before being joined by husband Brett Randle. “Fun fact, Brett is a baker … so he despises that I actually do [from a box] vs. from scratch.”

While preparing the cake mix, LeCroy realized she didn’t have enough eggs and had to send Randle out to borrow some from a neighbor. After securing the eggs, LeCroy and Randle found themselves in another baking catastrophe as the cake started to crumble while they were frosting it.

“This looks like the cake from Matilda. It was going well last time,” she said. “It’s all about how it tastes, it’s a lava cake!”

Rocky Start

As LeCroy began her journey with 75 Soft, she faced some struggles as she began the new lifestyle transition.

“I am day two on 75 Soft, I know you’ve heard of 75 Hard, but let’s be honest. I’m not gonna go 75 days through the summer and on vacation and not have a pina colada,” LeCroy said in a June 2024 TikTok video. “So my problem with this is the water intake. I did my size and height and I’m supposed to take in 96 ounces of water a day, which is six pounds. I feel like I’m f—ing drowning.”

LeCroy joked that she felt like she was being “poisoned” by drinking so much liquid. While the reality star shared her frustration with the task, she admitted she knew she’d be “happy” once she started seeing results.

Getting Salty

Madison LeCroy Best Quotes About Her Diet and Fitness Routines
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LeCroy got candid about why she’s not afraid to add a healthy amount of salt and other seasonings to her meals.

“I kind of put the salt everywhere,” she said in a June 2024 TikTok. “I know that people are like, ‘It’s bad for you.’ But I think if you’re sweating and you’re doing sauna and all that kind of stuff, you can get away with having a little salt. It’s not gonna kill you.”

Giving Things Another Try

LeCroy was making another healthy snack recipe and wanted to include an ingredient she’s not usually fond of.

“I’m going to be completely honest with you guys. I am not a plain yogurt fan,” she admitted in an August 2024 TikTok. “It tastes like sour cream to me, but I’m trying to get better at it.”

While LeCroy was not a fan of the yogurt’s smell, she decided to make a parfait with honey, granola and berries. After taking a bite, LeCroy was pleasantly surprised by how good it tasted.

Fasting Cleanse

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In August 2024, LeCroy participated in the five-day program from Prolon which mimicked a fasting diet and gave her followers updates on how it was going.

“I’ve been doing these probably three times a year. I’m going out of town so I need to lean out the fluff,” she said in a TikTok while preparing one of Prolon’s soups. “You get crackers [with the meal], so I like to break them up and I’ll split it since I only get soup for dinner.”

In a follow-up video, LeCroy shared that she typically does not do intense workouts while on the cleanse but will do her typical cold plunge sessions. For day three, LeCroy confessed that this was the “hardest day” of the program and she made a “mistake” by weighing herself.

“I was only down, like, a pound and a half, and you don’t see that weight until you wake up on the sixth day because it’s only five days,” she reflected in a TikTok. “The reason why day three is pretty hard is because you’re kind of limited … you don’t get the olives and instead of snacks you just get tea.”

After completing the cleanse, LeCroy took to social media to celebrate.

“Abs are checked in. Thank goodness,” she said in a clip while showing off her toned stomach. “Now I can go get bloated on vacation and enjoy all the food and drinks that I possibly can consume.”

Comfort Food Dupes

LeCroy always has a few recipes up her sleeve that mimic some of her favorite dishes, one being mac and cheese.

“So I am going to make something that is not healthy but it is better than macaroni and cheese as far as health goes,” she said in August 2024 TikTok. “It’s still got a lot of cream and cheese and all the Southern things every casserole and their mama has. It’s a squash casserole.”

The TV personality noted that she typically cuts up six squash before boiling them and then combining them with cream, cheese and seasonings. Once the meal was ready, LeCroy paired the dish with a salad.

Guilt-Free Snacks

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LeCroy got a hankering for something to nosh on after dinner.

“I’ll do the kale. Now don’t swipe up yet, because I promise you this is [good],” she said in September 2024 TikTok as she filled up a bowl with kale. “It does dehydrate ’cause we’re going to use the air fryer. You could use an oven, but this is just the easy way.”

Before popping the leafy green into the air fryer, LeCroy sprayed the kale with olive oil cooking spray, salt and ranch seasoning. LeCroy gushed that she finds this recipe to be “better than popcorn” and tastes like a “cool ranch Dorito.”

Her Kitchen Essentials

In January 2025, LeCroy took to her Instagram Story to share that she was starting the 75 Hard challenge and wanted to give fans a glimpse of what her meal planning entailed.

“Nothing fancy! The meals I’m sharing are exactly what they look like. If you see a turkey patty, it’s straight from the store — no secret recipes, no homemade sauces and definitely no lettuce fresh from my garden (because I don’t have one!),” she wrote at the time. “I simply make foods and meals I enjoy, especially when I’m working on a program like 75 Hard. I’m happy y’all are excited about it!”

Jessica Simpson Slashes Sale Price of L.A. Home Amid Eric Johnson Split

14 January 2025 at 11:50
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Jessica Simpson’s Los Angeles home is back on the market amid the ongoing wildfires and her split from her estranged husband, Eric Johnson.

Simpson’s house is currently for sale at an asking price of $17.9 million — over $4 million less than her original $22 million price point, Us Weekly can confirm. Simpson purchased the property from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for $11.5 million in 2013 and later put it up for sale in September 2023. After initially taking it off the market in August 2024, Simpson relisted the home on Saturday, January 11.

According to Zillow, the home features seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and sits on 2.25 acres in the “highly sought-after guard-gated community of Hidden Hills.” Built in 2001, the property also features a formal dining room, a spiral staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a family room with “beamed vaulted ceilings” and a master bedroom with walk-in closets and a stone fireplace.

In addition to “a guest house complete with a kitchenette, and an intricately paneled study featuring a warm fireplace,” the home’s other amenities include a pool and spa, a “BBQ island” and an outdoor shower and bathroom

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Simpson’s real estate listing was reactivated just days after Santa Ana winds caused wildfires to spread across the greater Los Angeles area, destroying homes, schools, businesses and forcing thousands to evacuate. The singer seemingly announced that she and her family fled from their home in a Thursday, January 9, Instagram Story. “We stayed as long as we could 🙏🏼,” she wrote alongside a since-expired snap of smoke approaching her house.

News of Simpson relisting her home also comes shortly after she and Johnson, 45, announced their split after 10 years of marriage. “Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson said in a statement to Us Weekly on Monday, January 13. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.” (The pair share kids Maxwell, 12, Ace, 11, and Birdie, 5.)

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The exes, who wed in 2014, sparked split rumors in November 2024 after Simpson teased via Instagram that her upcoming music comeback was “personal,” writing, “It’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.”

Though Jessica’s sister, Ashlee Simpson, denied the speculation to TMZ shortly after, Johnson added fuel to the fire by appearing without his wedding ring during a November 2024 outing in L.A.

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That same month, a source exclusively confirmed to Us that Simpson and Johnson were “living separately,” while another added that they were “trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their kids’ lives as much as possible.”

Despite going their separate ways, a different source later told Us that the estranged spouses planned to spend the holidays together with their kids. “It’s all about the kids and family,” the insider explained in November 2024. “They don’t hate each other.”

Kayla Wallace Teases Possible ‘When Calls the Heart’ Reunion With Husband

14 January 2025 at 11:33

Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace captured more than just the audience’s attention when they joined When Calls the Heart in 2019 — they also caught each other’s hearts.

The actors began working together during season 6 of the Hallmark Channel series playing Nathan Grant and Fiona Miller, respectively. While their characters aren’t romantically involved, McGarry and Wallace sparked a real-life relationship off camera.

McGarry confirmed they were dating via social media in November 2020. Less than two years later, the couple starred in their first rom-com for the network, Feeling Butterflies, which aired in March 2022.

The twosome took the next step in their relationship that December when McGarry asked Wallace to marry him. McGarry revealed in September 2024 that they had secretly tied the knot.

Scroll down to see the Hallmark Channel couple’s love story from the beginning:

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Both actors joined When Calls the Heart cast during season 6.

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McGarry made the duo's romance Instagram official.

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The Snowed in for Christmas star shared a photo ornament of her and her boyfriend.

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The duo took a ride on McGarry’s motorcycle.

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The couple dressed up as Channel 4 news anchors in celebration of Wallace’s 28th birthday.

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“Sunshine of my life, the source of 99% of my laughter: my dearest, Kevin,” the Heatwave actress wrote via social media. “Happy Birthday to you 💙.”

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Wallace shared a series of Instagram photos with her man from their spring adventures.

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The duo costarred in Hallmark Channel’s Feeling Butterflies playing Emily, a butterfly farm owner, and Garrett, a single dad.

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The lovebirds enjoyed an Italian getaway with their When Calls the Heart costars.

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The twosome teamed up for Hallmark’s Christmas in July film My Grown-Up Christmas List. In the movie, Wallace portrayed Taylor Nichols, while McGarry played Luke Malone.

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“The trick to my treat. It’s like being in a loving caring, magical relationship with the house that gives full size chocolate bars!” the Christmas Scavenger Hunt actor wrote via Instagram in a tribute to his love. “Happy Birthday Darling xx @imkaylawallace.”

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The pair announced their engagement days before Christmas. “Forever❤️,” Wallace and McGarry captioned an Instagram video showing off the ring.

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Wallace and McGarry celebrated their proposal in New York City with Hallmark pals Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum.

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“My darling, it’s my greatest pleasure to get the gift of you every day. Happy Birthday!” Wallace wrote via an Instagram tribute to her fiancé.

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Wallace showed McGarry support ahead of the premiere of his holiday film, Checkin’ It Twice, which premiered on Hallmark October 20. She reposted the movie’s poster via her Instagram Story, adding a red heart emoji alongside a tag with his name.

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McGarry confirmed at the annual Hearties Family Reunion fan event that he and Wallace had tied the knot. “That ring on your finger, I hope it’s not a prop,” a panel host asked him in an Instagram clip from the event. McGarry responded, “No, it’s not a prop,” before flashing his wedding band for attendees. He did not share additional details about their nuptials at the time.

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“Her smile is my favorite thing. I’m so happy I get to look at it for the rest of my life,” McGarry gushed about Wallace via Instagram. “Happy Kayla-ween to my beautiful wife. Xo 🎃 Happy birthday 🎈.”
The following month, McGarry sang his wife’s praises while supporting her debut on the Paramount+ series Landman. “So incredibly proud of my beautiful, movie star wife! Xo @landmanpplus premieres Nov 17th on @paramountplus,” he captioned a series of social media photos of Wallace on the red carpet.
“A story about the people and families that work the oil patch to supply America with its largest export!” McGarry added. “An exceptionally talented team of writers, actors, and crew create a story that’s suspenseful, horrific, exciting, but above all heartbreakingly human. Can’t wait for the world to see it, Darlin.”

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Wallace exclusively told Us Weekly about her and McGarry’s dynamic, revealing how they coordinate working apart. “Kevin and I have been really lucky that our schedules have kind of flip-flopped,” she said. “We've just been incredibly lucky with timing.”
The actress noted that they “hope” they can continue to “be in the same city with each other as the other person's filming” but acknowledged that it’s a “struggle” at times.
“There's travel involved in this career, so we've just been super lucky so far that we've been able to be together in both cities,” she added.
Wallace also teased that fans could see them reunite for future When Calls the Heart episodes. “I can say that there’s a chance that I will return,” she said.

Meghan Markle Reveals the $7K Heirloom She’s Saving for Daughter Lilibet

14 January 2025 at 11:22
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Royal heirlooms stand the test of time, and the tradition of passing down precious jewels has spanned many a monarchy, from Queen Elizabeth II to Princess Diana and beyond.

Meghan Markle is the proud owner of several of Diana’s jewels and other royal heirlooms – a dazzling collection she’s been building for decades – after the former Princess of Wales left a letter prior to her death with her accessory wishes: “I would like you to allocate all my jewelry to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it.”

Just as Prince Harry’s mom did for her children, now Markle, 46, is following in Diana’s well-heeled footsteps, by reserving one particularly special piece for her daughter, Lilibet, 3, who will inherit the luxury piece when she’s 18. The item in question is a two-tone Cartier Tank watch, which Markle purchased for herself in 2015 when Suits was green-lit for a third season.

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Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s Cartier watch in 2022. Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation

“I’ve always coveted the Cartier French Tank watch,” she told Hello! at the time. “When I found out Suits had been picked up for our third season… [it] felt like such a milestone — I totally splurged and bought the two-tone version.”

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Markle continued: “I had it engraved on the back, ‘To M.M. From M.M.’ and I plan to give it to my daughter one day. That’s what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them.”

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In fact, at that point, Markle hadn’t even met Prince Harry when she purchased the precious watch, which currently retails for just under $9,000. While she had yet to enter her motherhood era, Markle was already set on passing on the timeless watch to her future daughter.

Harry, 40 gifted her with a second style seven years later: none other than Princess Diana’s Cartier Tank Watch, which is among the most items in Markle’s coffer. In fact, she rarely takes it off.

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The Archwell Foundation cofounder was first spotted wearing the iconic wristwatch in 2022 when she and Harry attended a reception for the Invictus Games.

Markle and her daughter’s coordinating Cartier Tank watches will be a heartfelt link between the late Princess Diana, the Duchess of Sussex and Lilibet — the wee Windsor royal in training.

'90 Day Fiance' Season 11 Makes History With Show's First-Ever Throuple

14 January 2025 at 11:14
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90 Day Fiancé is full of surprises and season 11 promises to be no different.

On Tuesday, January 14, TLC shared the first trailer for a history-making season that will include the franchise’s first-ever throuple.

“I love being married to Matt,” Amani — who identifies as bisexual — says in a sneak preview. “I love being a mom, but we have a third in our relationship.”

According to TLC, Matt and Amani have been married for 10 years and are raising two daughters in a beautiful San Diego, California, neighborhood. Beneath the surface, the couple has explored being in a polyamorous relationship to keep their marriage in balance.

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After falling in love with Any — a single mother and exotic dancer from Tijuana, Mexico — the couple is faced with the challenge of figuring out their next steps.

“Fiancé visa, how does that work when you guys are already married?” someone asks in the trailer. Matt replies, “We were thinking about separating.”

Before changing their relationship status, however, Matt and Amani will travel to Mexico to spend quality time with Any’s family and friends to confirm they are making the right decision.

While Matt, Amani and Any are new to the franchise — along with three other couples — season 11 of 90 Day Fiancé will also feature a few familiar faces.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way stars Shekinah and Sarper are back together in Los Angeles. Before things get very serious, however, Sarper must win the approval of Shekinah’s family, including her daughter, Sofie.

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Season 11 will also feature two couples from 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise, including Shawn and Alliya, who continue to struggle with their 30-year age gap. In addition, Shawn has kept much of his relationship with Alliya a secret from his friends and family.

As for Jessica and Juan, trouble mounts for the couple as they struggle adapting to their new living situation in America. Jessica’s doubts about Juan’s ability to embrace a major role shift — from a carefree cruise ship bartender to full-time dad — causes some emotional moments for the couple, all captured by TLC cameras.

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90 Day Fiancé became one of the highest-rated unscripted cable series of 2024 after cameras captured the riveting journeys of intercultural couples — Americans and their foreign fiancés — as they navigate the thrilling complexities of love, cultural differences and societal pressures.

With just 90 days to wed before their K1 visas expire, these couples need to overcome significant hurdles or face the heartbreaking reality of separation.

90 Day Fiancé returns to TLC Sunday, February 16, at 8 p.m. ET.

Rachel Platten Shrugs Off Criticism of NFL National Anthem Performance

14 January 2025 at 11:10
Rachel Platten Shrugs Off Criticism of NFL National Anthem Performance
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Rachel Platten basked in positive vibes after her recent national anthem performance was met with mixed reviews. 

Platten, 43, performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the NFL Wild Card playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings on Monday, January 13. 

The moment was undeniably poignant, given that the game had been moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, due to the ongoing wildfires in southern California. In commemoration of the tragedy, the stadium was adorned with signs reading “Thank You Firefighters and First Responders.”

Platten’s actual performance, however, proved to be quite divisive on social media. 

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“What in the world was that national anthem performance? 🤔🥴,” one viewer wrote via X. Another said, “Aye brah after everything going on in LA, you couldn’t get a better singer for the national anthem?”

Platten also performed her 2015 hit “Fight Song” before the playoff game. While she sang, a 200-foot “L.A. Together” banner appeared on the sideline as a backdrop prior to player introductions for the teams.  

Via her Instagram Story, Platten chose to focus on the positive reviews of her performance and reposted supportive comments from her fans and followers. 

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One viewer said Platten’s performance gave her “chills.”

“The hardest things in life can bring people together in a beautiful way sometimes,” the post continued. “Go Rams tonight 🤍.”

Platten also reposted a video of a young boy in a Steph Curry jersey watching Platten’s national anthem intently. 

“Our little patriot loves his country so much,” the post read. “Everytime he hears the National Anthem he claps with excitement, stands at attention with his hand over his heart and makes sure we all do as well 🇺🇸.”

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Prior to kickoff, Prime Video analyst and former Los Angeles Ram Andrew Whitworth addressed the crowd inside the stadium and the millions of viewers watching at home. 

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“For the past week, our Los Angeles region has been ravaged by catastrophic wildfires,” Whitworth, 43, said. “Over 150,000 people have been evacuated. Our friends and our neighbors have lost homes and entire communities have been devastated, and there’s still more work to do. The courage and bravery of our firefighters and first responders prove that real-life heroes live among us.”

Whitworth added, “But I believe in the people of Los Angeles. We are strong! We will not be defined by this devastation. We will rebuild L.A. — hand in hand, together. For as long as it takes and whatever it takes, we will build it together.”

The Rams emerged victorious 27-9 against the Vikings, earning them a trip to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Divisional playoff round on Sunday, January 19. 

Christina Applegate Slams Hollywood Skeptics Calling L.A. Fires ‘Good’

14 January 2025 at 11:08

Christina Applegate has some harsh words for the people who are praising the “devastating” outcome of the ongoing Los Angeles fires.

“You know what I have words for? F—ing people who are saying that it’s good, ‘It’s Hollywood, and those stupid Hollywood people,’ like you’ve got to be kidding me,” Applegate, 53, said during the Tuesday, January 14 episode of her “Messy” podcast. “I think that people that don’t live here just feel like just celebrities are just walking around, running everything.”

She said that celebrities make up just “a small portion” of the city’s population.

Her cohost Jamie Lynn Sigler added, “Do you know what makes up L.A.? The most diverse group of people you have ever seen in one place.”

“This is a city of people that are working their asses off at fast food chains or, you know, f—ing builders and painters and it’s myriad groups of humans here,” Applegate continued. “So to say good riddance is real sick and I’m not liking that whatsoever.”

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Sigler, 43, said that the citizens of L.A. are “there for big dreams” and “work their f—ing asses off” to achieve their personal and professional goals.

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“Is there a group of people that have been affected that will have the ability to rebuild their lives? I wouldn’t say easily, but soon, yes,” Sigler added. “And are there thousands of other people that literally have no idea where they will begin? Yes. And we have to hold both of them in our hearts.”

On January 7, an extreme wind storm caused by Santa Ana gusts sparked brush fires that have since burned more than 40,000 acres and killed 24 people thus far. Several celebrities, including Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton, have spoken publicly about losing their homes.

Applegate told listeners during Tuesday’s podcast episode that she was able to return home after spending two nights in a hotel last week.

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“We have our go bags. We actually evacuated last week for a couple of days, and then we came home,” Applegate said. “I just have, like, a backpack and a thing of important things. The important papers and things that mean something to you.”

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The Dead to Me star said that she gets updates about the fires through an app on her phone.

“We’re just kind of on this constant alert,” she continued. “Right now, we’re OK. Just giving our thoughts out to anyone who’s lost homes, people that I’ve known who have lost their homes and are displaced.”

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

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Amazon’s Winter Closeout Sale Has So Many Cozy Rich Mom Pieces — Up to 66% Off

14 January 2025 at 11:05

It’s that time of year . . . Amazon is starting to put major discounts on their winter fashion pieces to make way for spring fashion! With at least three months of winter still to come, you can now take advantage of these deals for this year and save the pieces for next year as well. Make their losses your gain with these 17 cozy fashion deals from Amazon’s Winter Closeout Sale — up to 66% off!

After scrolling through their hundreds of deals, we realized that these aren’t just any fashion pieces on Amazon. Many of the markdowns are some of Amazon’s best-selling styles! From this shopper-loved trench coats to top-rated cable knit sweaters, you’ll find tons of shopper-approved deals below. Shop shoes, coats, leggings and more! Happy savings!

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Cozy Cold-Weather Kicks

1. Faux Fur Foot Warmer: You’ll be hard pressed to find a pair of winter boots out there that keep your feet warmer than this suede ankle style — now 44% off!

2. Made for Walkin’: The knee-high leather boots were made for walkin’, and that’s just what they’ll do — now 15% off!

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12. A Best-Seller: Psst! Rare is it you’ll find a pair of best-selling leggings like this tummy control style for just $8!

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How ‘Conflict’ Between Allison Holker and tWitch’s Family Led to NDAs

14 January 2025 at 10:58
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Years after Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ funeral, his family made headlines when they referenced NDAs Allison Holker allegedly had them sign.

After several of Boss’ loved ones made the claim, TMZ obtained the document on Monday, January 13, reporting that family members are financially blocked from “collecting any money from a memoir about their relationship and his death.” According to the outlet, Boss’ family and others who signed the paperwork agreed to give Holker any money they received from press opportunities and books about him.

A source exclusively told Us Weekly that when Boss was alive, he “asked his family to sign his NDAs, when there were things involving his kids, like birthdays, which is commonplace for celebrities to do.”

The insider added that 100 percent of the proceeds from Holker’s upcoming memoir, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light, are going to mental health charities. “She is making no money off this book,” the source claimed. (Holker previously shared that she planned to give the profits from the book to the foundation she set up in Boss’ memory.)

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In an excerpt from Holker’s memoir obtained by Us, the dancer wrote that there was “conflict” over how Boss’ body would be displayed at the service. Holker, 36, claimed his family “insisted” on an open casket because of an African American tradition.

Holker ultimately agreed that a “small group” of people could view the open casket before it was closed for the rest of the wake. However, Holker didn’t want there to be any photographs taken during the casket viewing, which she thought would be an “obvious” choice.

“I couldn’t risk any photo getting leaked to the press or splashed across social media platforms and becoming the lasting image that people would have of him. My children absolutely, positively could not stumble upon such a photograph at some later date,” she wrote. “At the advice of my lawyers, I insisted that everybody who viewed the open casket sign a nondisclosure agreement to protect Stephen’s privacy, a requirement that exasperated his family. ‘If we have to sign NDAs,’ they said, ‘then everybody has to sign NDAs.’ ‘No problem,’ I replied.”

Boss died by suicide at age 40 in December 2022. More than two years later, Holker received backlash from fans, fellow So You Think You Can Dance alums and Boss’ family for sharing personal details about his life in her upcoming memoir. Holker’s eldest daughter defended her earlier this month — and explained why the NDAs were necessary at Boss’ service.

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“Y’all love to argue about the NDAs,” Weslie, 16, said in a Friday, January 10, Instagram video. (Weslie is Holker’s daughter from a previous relationship. Holker and Boss shared son Maddox, 8, and daughter Zaia, 5.)

She continued, “But in one day, we had an open casket viewing for Stephen. We had a funeral, and then we had a week, and my mom asked for NDAs to be signed when we were seeing Stephen’s body because God forbid somebody that went to that took a photo of Stephen and put it on the internet or shared it with somebody else. That’s the type of thing that NDAs are for. It’s not so you can never talk about Stephen.”

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Tim Tebow Through the Years: His Life in Photos

14 January 2025 at 10:56

Between his time in the NFL and playing minor league baseball and his stint as a sports broadcaster on ESPN, Tim Tebow has really done it all.

The athlete started out as a star football player at the University of Florida, where he played under coach Urban Meyer. After a successful collegiate career, Tebow was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played as the team’s starting quarterback for two years.

In 2016, after nearly seven years in the NFL, Tebow declared his passion for baseball and signed with the New York Mets’ minor league team, where he played until 2021.

Aside from sports, Tebow is also a successful ESPN football analyst. “I want to do a good job [at broadcasting],” Tebow said in a 2014 interview with USA Today. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. I’m a believer in that. I want to be the best at this that I can be.”

Keep scrolling to learn more about Tebow’s life and career:

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Tebow was born in Makati, Philippines, in 1987 but was raised in Jacksonville, Florida. After being pegged as Florida’s Player of the Year in high school, Tebow went on to attend the University of Florida in 2006 where he played for the Florida Gators. Throughout his collegiate career, he received numerous accolades including becoming the first underclassman to win the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and winning Florida’s MVP Award three years in a row.

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After all his success at the University of Florida, Tebow was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Nearly one year after being drafted, the football superstar was named as the team’s starting quarterback in 2011, leading the Broncos to its first division title and playoff victory since 2005.

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Two years after playing for the Broncos, Tebow was traded to several other teams for short stints including the New York Jets from 2012 to 2013, the New England Patriots from 2013 to 2015 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015.

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Tebow began his career as a broadcaster in 2013 when he was hired by ESPN as a football analyst. He now appears on the ESPN talk show First Take alongside Stephen A. Smith, which he joined in 2021.

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After only playing football for several years, Tebow signed a minor league contract with the baseball’s New York Mets in 2016. The athlete remained on the team for five years before announcing his retirement from the sport in February 2021.
“I want to thank the Mets, [team president Sandy] Alderson, the fans and all my teammates for the chance to be a part of such a great organization,” Tebow said in a statement released by the organization at the time. “I loved every minute of the journey, but at this time I feel called in other directions. I never want to be partially in on anything. I always want to be 100 percent in on whatever I choose. Thank you again for everyone’s support of this awesome in baseball, I’ll always cherish my time.”

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One year after announcing his engagement, Tebow tied the knot with model Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters in South Africa.

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Following a six year break from football, Tebow signed on as a tight end under a one-year contract for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The coach for the Jaguars was also Tebow’s former college coach Meyers. Three months after starting, Tebow was released from the team following  the first preseason game.
"Thankful for the highs and even the lows, the opportunities, and the setbacks. I've never wanted to make decisions out of fear of failure and I'm grateful for the chance to have pursued a dream,” Tebow wrote via Instagram at the time. “Thank you to the @jaguars organization and everyone who has supported me in this journey.”

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Tebow starred in the Netflix docuseries Untold: Swamp Kings which details Florida’s championship team under Meyer from 2005 to 2010.

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Tebow announced via Instagram in January that he and wife Demi-Leigh are expecting their first baby. The couple revealed that their little one is due summer 2025.

Jessica Simpson’s Family Guide: Meet Her Sister, 3 Kids and More

14 January 2025 at 10:44
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Jessica Simpson’s famous family has been making headlines through the years.

After Jessica rose to stardom in 1999 with the release of her debut album Sweet Kisses, her younger sister, Ashlee Simpson, served as one of her back-up dancers before embarking on her own career in the music industry.

While continuing to pursue her music career, Jessica wed Nick Lachey in 2002 and became the star of the MTV reality series Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica. After the couple’s divorce in 2005, Johnson met Eric Johnson in 2010.

Six months later, Johnson popped the question to Jessica. The pair said “I do” in 2014 and went on to welcome daughter Maxwell, son Ace and daughter Birdie in 2012, 2013, 2019, respectively.

“Being a mother is the best opportunity and challenge I’ve ever been blessed with in life,” Jessica told Us Weekly in May 2018. “Right now, my kids are in this amazing stage where I’m really listening to them without judgment and they’re teaching me so much. These little innocent kids teach me so much about life.”

In 2025, Jessica shared she and Johnson split.

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Jessica’s mom and dad, Joe Simpson, got divorced in 2012. Years later, Jessica reflected on how their separation impacted her life.

“I think when your parents are divorced when you’re older, it’s so bizarre,” Jessica exclusively told Us in March 2021. “I wouldn’t change that, although I feel like it made it harder for me to accept other people in their lives. … I didn’t really know what to do with it. I didn’t know what was friendship, what wasn’t. I didn’t know if they still were what they taught me and waited to have sex until they got married.”

Joe Simpson

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Jessica shared in her 2020 memoir, Open Book, that Joe told her about his separation from Tina when she was in the hospital giving birth to her daughter Maxwell. Jessica took her mother’s side in the divorce, which led to a strain between her and her dad.

“They had been married for thirty-four years, and I had a hard time being around them together since they’d stopped loving each other,” she wrote. “I was blindsided by this news, which triggered his natural salesmanship. He pitched it to me as a positive thing, ‘You gave me the confidence … You gave me the way out.’ Great, I thought to myself, ‘I broke my own heart.”

Jessica ultimately mended her relationship with her dad.

Ashlee Simpson

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Ashlee’s younger sister went on to welcome kids who are close in age to Jessica’s children. Ashlee, who welcomed son Bronx in 2008 with ex-husband Pete Wentz, told Us in 2012 that Jessica needed a little guidance when it came to being a parent.

“I am so proud of her!” she said. “There were small things here and there [I advised her on] that you ask your friends and other mothers [about] but other than that, she’s great.”

After splitting from Wentz, Ashlee tied the knot with Evan Ross in 2014. The couple welcomed Jagger in 2015 and Ziggy in 2020.

Eric Johnson

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Following his divorce with Keri D’Angelo, Johnson met Jessica in 2010 and proposed six months later. The pair tied the knot in 2014 and welcomed Maxwell, Ace and Birdie.

In January 2025, Jessica shared that she and Johnson went their separate ways. “Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” she said in a statement to Us. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”

Maxwell

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Johnson and Jessica welcomed daughter Maxwell in 2012.

Ace

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The twosome welcomed son Ace in 2013.

Birdie

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Johnson and Jessica welcomed daughter Birdie in 2019.

Why There Are No Plans for a Crossover Between 'The Rookie' and '9-1-1'

14 January 2025 at 10:21
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Fans hoping for a crossover between The Rookie and 9-1-1 are likely to be disappointed.

The Rookie showrunner Alexi Hawley shut down the idea of their show sharing scenes with fellow ABC series 9-1-1, telling TV Line on Monday, January 13, “No, we haven’t really talked about that. To me, that’s a hard crossover.”

Hawley clarified the reason why there haven’t been attempts to combine the two shows.

“Just because you have an expectation that you’re going to see [9-1-1 characters] all the time,” Hawley noted about how a crossover would open the door for more. “If we’re both in the same universe in Los Angeles, how are we not stumbling over them all the time?”

In 2018, Fox premiered 9-1-1 and introduced viewers to the professional and personal lives of Los Angeles first responders. The show, which starred Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Oliver Stark, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Guzman and Kenneth Choi, remained on the network until 2023.

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After Fox canceled 9-1-1, ABC swooped in and renewed the show for a seventh season and has continued to find success on the network. It’s first spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star, however, hasn’t had the same luck.

9-1-1: Lone Star followed a New York firefighter (played by Rob Lowe) who relocated to Texas while trying to balance his job alongside his personal issues. Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain, Jim Parrack, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael L. Silva, Julian Works and Gina Torres made up the rest of the cast.

The Rookie Showrunner Weighs In on 9 1 1 Crossover Talk Explains Why It Would Be Hard
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By 2023, 9-1-1: Lone Star was renewed for its fifth and final season on Fox. The franchise, however, has continued to grow, and cocreators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear hinting at another location and a possible new spinoff.

Every TV Spinoff to (Hopefully) Look Forward to in 2025

The Rookie, meanwhile, debuted in 2018 and followed police offers from a precinct in Los Angeles. The universe is reportedly expanding with a spinoff written by Hawley, set in Washington state and following a male cop entering a new chapter of his life. The premise parallels the idea of the OG series, which centers around Nathan Fillion’s character John Nolan switching careers.

This would be the second spinoff after The Rookie: Feds in 2022. The show was canceled by ABC after one season.

The Rookie airs on ABC Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET. 9-1-1 returns Thursday, March 6, at 8 p.m. ET.

Tim Tebow’s Wife Demi-Leigh Is Pregnant, Expecting Their 1st Baby

14 January 2025 at 10:20
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Tim Tebow and wife Demi-Leigh Tebow are expecting their first baby.

“Baby Tebow 🤍,” the couple captioned an Instagram Reel on Tuesday, January 14, announcing Demi-Leigh’s pregnancy. The twosome revealed that their little one is due this summer.

In the video, the former NFL quarterback, 37, gave his wife a kiss before unveiling a sonogram of their baby to the camera. Demi-Leigh, who is 16 weeks pregnant, glowed in the maternity photo shoot, wearing a form-fitting white dress that showed off her growing baby bump.

“We are just so excited and so over the moon to be having a baby together,” Demi-Leigh, 29, told People on Tuesday. “I feel like every time I say, ‘Tim’s going to be a dad!’ it feels so surreal.”

Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow Recall ‘Language Barrier’ Early in Their Romance

Tim, meanwhile, said he is “honored for the privilege of getting the responsibility and the joy of being mom and dad.”

The couple shared their pregnancy news ahead of their five-year wedding anniversary. Tim and Demi-Leigh tied the knot in Cape Town, South Africa, on January 20, 2020, after a yearlong engagement.

The retired football player met his now-wife in 2018 at the Tim Tebow Foundation’s annual event Night to Shine, which is a prom for people with special needs.

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“Demi had a little sister with severe special needs. [She] was kind of our matchmaker,” Tim exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2024 of Demi-Leigh’s sister Franje, who had cerebellar agenesis and died in May 2019. “Demi and her family were invited [to Night of Shine], but unfortunately her sister was too sick to go. But through that, we connected and never stopped talking.”

While the pair felt an instant connection, Demi-Leigh confessed to Us in August 2024 that there was a “language barrier” when they began dating.

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“Loving in a second language is different,” Demi-Leigh explained, asking her husband, “Remember the first time after our first date, I told you, ‘Keep well,’ and you thought I was dismissing you?”

Tim recalled the moment, telling Us, “Her first language is Afrikaans, not English,” since Demi-Leigh is from South Africa.

“I was like, ‘Keep well? … I don’t know if I’m going to see you again!’” he laughed of their initial exchanges.

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Despite their communication barriers, the duo said “I do” in 2020 and were quickly asked when they planned to expand their family.

“I don’t know if we’re running the four-minute offense or we’re playing defense,” Tim told Extra in November 2020. “We’re trying to figure out what’s next for us.”

Tim noted that both he and the former Miss Universe “definitely want” children and were “excited for when it’s just the right time” to become parents.

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