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Princess Anne Says She Has No Memory of Accident Before Hospitalization

26 January 2025 at 10:29
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Princess Anne said she had no recollection of the accident that led to her hospitalization last summer.

“I know where I thought I was going and that was to go to the chickens, no, nothing to do with horses,” Anne told the Press Association during a trip to South Africa in an interview published on Friday, January 24.

The Princess Royal, 74, spent five nights at the Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England, after sustaining “minor injuries and concussion following an incident” at her Gatcombe Park estate, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on June 24, 2024.

At the time, Anne’s medical team said her injuries could have been caused by the impact of a horse’s legs or head. But according to the royal, she can’t remember being with her horses prior to her hospitalization.

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“[It had been] my regular visit,” she continued. “I don’t have any idea what I was doing in the field, because I never normally went that way.”

“It just reminds you, shows you — you never quite know, something [happens] and you might not recover,” she added.

Anne said the accident and subsequent hospitalization reminded her to “take each day as it comes.”

At the time, the palace said Anne’s hospitalization was a “precautionary measure for observation” and added that she was “expected to make a full and swift recovery.”

The accident came during a difficult year for the royal family, as Anne’s brother, King Charles III, and Princess Kate Middleton were dealing with respective cancer diagnoses.

Middleton announced in January that she is in remission, while Charles is expected to resume a full schedule of engagements this year.

Anne has been consistently named the “hardest working royal” by the British press for several years. In 2024, she completed 217 engagements— the most of any royal — Daily Mail reported. Charles came in second place with 186 engagements, per the outlet.

When asked about the possibility of retirement, Anne told the Press Association that “it isn’t really an option.”

“I don’t think there’s a retirement programme on this particular life,” she said. “It really isn’t written in, no. It isn’t really an option, no, I don’t think so.”

Walmart Just Dropped So Many New Elevated Wardrobe Essentials

26 January 2025 at 10:03

I spend nearly eight hours a day shopping, so I’m well versed in finding the best fashion for the season. And while I have a long list of go-to fashion brands I prefer, I’ve been shocked by Walmart this year.

When I was a child, I used to dread when my grandma would drag me to Walmart. Now as an adult, I live for finding elevated (and super affordable) fashion pieces at the store. I’m always pleasantly surprised by the endless chic looks that rival pricier options.

During a recent online shopping session, I noticed Walmart’s new arrivals section is overflowing with elevated wardrobe staples (spoiler: there’s a rich mom-style lounge set that exudes quiet luxury). Scroll on to find affordable denim, sweaters and two-piece sets starting at $14. There are so many pieces to shop, so get comfy, grab a coffee and let’s get into it!

11 New Arrivals at Walmart We’re Buying ASAP

1. Cozy Jumpsuit: Whether you’re working from home or need a cozy weekend outfit, this scuba knit wide-leg jumpsuit is chic and versatile. Style with a heavy cardigan or sweater draped over the shoulders.

2. Effortless Blazer: I’ve been on the hunt for a classic, double-breasted blazer that doesn’t feel stiff. So when I found this relaxed-fit blazer, I fell in love. The slightly oversized fit pairs effortlessly with jeans or dresses. Choose from seven colors including a creamy mocha shade.

3. Everyday Jeans: You’re going to want to add these everyday jeans to cart fast. They look like pairs triple their price, yet they’re under $30! The jeans are slightly cropped, hitting right at the ankle. The vintage wash and frayed hems add character and style.

4. Low-Rise Jeans: Speaking of jeans, low-rise denim is trending (again), and this relaxed pair with a tie waist is too cute not to try. They’re bringing back all the Y2K vibes with the low-slung design that sits right out the hips.

5. Scallop Tank: This cute tank top with scalloped edges made its way into my cart so fast. Between the scallop trim, a ribbed design and perfect length, this top doesn’t lack any character. And I can layer it under cardigans year-round!

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6. Beautiful Bows: Tops with bow details are a rising fashion trend, and this bow-front blouse is the perfect staple to elevate your office wardrobe (or to add a little flair to your everyday looks)!

7. Rich Mom Lounge Set: In case you need another reminder, we adore two-piece sets. This elegant set is one of the best ones we’ve seen in a while. The sweater top is the star of the show, featuring a loose cardigan style with a tie belt to complete the chic look.

8. Ribbed Pajamas: It never hurts to refresh your pajama drawer. Add this long-sleeve pajamas two-pack to your cart and enjoy the cozy ribbed knit feel. Choose from eight cute colors (my fave is black and lilac)!

9. Classic Crewneck: This lightweight, crewneck-style sweater seamlessly transitions from winter to spring. Pair with cream-colored pants or a flirty dress.

10. Cozy Half-Zip Sweater: While we’re patiently waiting for winter to disappear, don’t ditch your daily walks. This half zip pullover sweater makes it easy to bundle up without sacrificing style. Better yet, it’s comfortable to wear under a coat without overheating.

11. Ruffle Dress: I can’t help but dream about warmer weather, and I know this cotton ruffle mini dress won’t be in stock long. The puff sleeves and ruffled hem are just too cute! You’ll be happy to have a spring-ready dress in your closet for when those weirdly warm February days roll around.

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Amy Schumer Shares Fresh-Faced Selfie With ‘No Filter’ and ‘No Filler’

26 January 2025 at 10:00

Amy Schumer just shared a glowing selfie, revealing she used “no filter” and “no filler.”

The actress, 43, posted the fresh-faced photo via her Instagram Stories and page on Saturday, January 25, writing, “What can I say It was a good night.”

When asked by a follower what made it such a good evening, Schumer responded in the comments section, “Good family time then got to perform with people I love and respect.”

Her post comes after Schumer opened up about her Cushing syndrome diagnosis during a “Call Her Daddy” podcast episode on Wednesday, January 22. (Cushing syndrome is a disorder caused by elevated cortisol in the blood, and leads to a swollen, red, round face.)

Schumer said she found out she had the disease after internet trolls pointed out her “puffy” face during a press tour last year. Some medical professionals chimed in, however, and that’s when she realized the puffiness might be a serious side effect.

Amy Schumer Found Out She Had Cushing Syndrome After ‘Moon Face’ Comments

She told host Alex Cooper, “They were, like, ‘No, no … something’s really up. Your face looks so crazy that we think something’s up.’”

Amy Schumer Shares Fresh-Face Selfie With ‘No Filter’ and ‘No Filler’
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Turns out she had Cushing, which she was diagnosed with in February 2024 — right before she started filming Kinda Pregnant, hitting Netflix on February 5.

“I was getting these steroid injections, and so it gave me this thing called Cushing syndrome; which I wouldn’t have known if the internet hadn’t come for me so hard,” she added. “I learned that I had something called ‘moon face,’ and I’m starring in a movie and there’s a camera in my face, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God.’ I was feeling really down on myself before I started filming this movie.”

Schumer said director Lorraine Caffery “amp[ed] me up” and reassured her that she looked “f—ing great.” Turns out, her system “just had to work itself out” and her face is now, as seen in her latest selfie, radiant.

“Happy for you. You also look great,” Cheyenne Jackson commented, with Olivia Munn adding, “Pretttyyyy.”

Amy Schumer Says Puffy Face Comments Led to Cushing Syndrome Diagnosis

After social media users insulted her appearance last year, Schumer told journalist Jessica Yellin for Substack’s News Not Noise column that diagnosing Cushing was no easy task and she feared for her future, as well as her son, Gene, 5, whom she shares with husband Chris Fischer.

“The shaming and criticism of our ever-changing bodies is something I have dealt with and witnessed for a long time,” she added. “I want so much for women to love themselves and be relentless when fighting for their own health in a system that usually doesn’t believe them.”

Hugh Jackman Jokes He’s Working on Skipping After NYC Performance Mishap

26 January 2025 at 09:58
Hugh Jackman Jokes Hes Working on Skipping Skills After a Performance Mishap
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Hugh Jackman is showing off his skipping skills after a performance mishap during his Radio City Music Hall Show From New York, With Love.

In an Instagram video shared on Sunday, January 26, Jackman concentrated on his jump rope ability as he moved from side to side and crossed his arms while skipping. Jackman, who rocked a tank top and shorts in the clip, smiled after he completed the task in the middle of the gym.

“So here’s the thing … my trainer Beth Lewis and I worked for months and months to get me remotely close to being ready to do this jump rope choreo on stage,” Jackman captioned the post. “She has the patience of a saint!!! And while I still messed up, I had a blast. And get to do it again 21 more times! Thank you @bethlewisfit #fromnewyorkwithlove @radiocitymusichall.”

Jackman debuted his moves during night one of his From New York, with Love at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Friday, January 24. The show was reportedly attended by his girlfriend, Sutton Foster, and Jackman’s pals, Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy.

Reynolds, who made a surprise appearance in the crowd for a “Hugh & A” session, gushed over his pal.

“Just like here, he knew every single person’s name, even though he was making them up half the time,” Reynolds, 48, told the crowd. “He showed a kind of courtesy and gentleness and curiosity, and he put value into every single crew member that we were working with.”

Reynolds called Jackman his “gotcha for life,” even though, he said, “I’m his second-best friend.”

Reynolds joked that “we were supposed to finish this bit where these two security gentlemen come and they try to take the mic [from] me — it’s like a struggle, and then they tase me and I go down, and then they hog-tie me and then they put me in the Radio City music garbage dump, and then they just light it on fire.”

Ryan Reynolds Grabs the Mic at Hugh Jackman's Concert in New York City

He continued, “I wanted to actually just say, I love this man, I care about this man. He is, he is genuinely the best human being I know. And I have 4 children!” (Reynolds shares four kids with his wife, Blake Lively.)

Jackman appreciated the gesture. “I love you, Ryan Reynolds, I love you, man,” Jackman replied, joking that Reynolds was his fifth best friend. “Thanks for coming. And thanks for asking for a free ticket, too.”

After the show, Jackman took to Instagram to reflect on the milestone moment. “What an incredible night it was. We opened our show at the @radiocitymusichall. It had all the feels. The love, the glitches, the sweat, the tears, the laughter and, and, and,” Jackman wrote. “The love emanating from the audience was enormous. We all felt it. And the icing is we get to keep the party going 23 more times. Thank you to the cast and crew for your tireless efforts and talent. Both photos, please credit: @kevinmazur #fromnewyorkwithlove.”

Hailee Steinfeld Praises Engagement Pics: 'Thank God (And Josh)'

26 January 2025 at 09:55

Hailee Steinfeld is grateful that fiancé Josh Allen’s romantic proposal was immortalized on film.

“Over the past few years, Kat [Temkin] has photographed almost every big life moment: birthdays, work trips from London to Hong Kong, red carpets, and our ‘Beau Society’ launch party,” Steinfeld, 28, wrote in the Friday, January 24, edition of her newsletter. “Thank God (and Josh), that Kat was there on the day I got engaged.”

She added, “No one could have captured that moment like she did and I’ll cherish her photos forever.”

Allen, 28, proposed to Steinfeld in November 2024, popping the questions at a waterfront destination underneath a rose-covered archway. The Buffalo Bills quarterback also set up a slew of candles on the grounds.

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In her latest “Beau Society” letter, Steinfeld interviewed Temkin about their work partnership.

“Capturing a person at a point in their life is inspiring,” Temkin gushed. “Like when you and I started, that was so long ago, and now getting to capture you in a new light and this era of your life, that’s so inspiring.”

Steinfeld and Allen have been together since Spring 2023 and the actress has often been seen supporting her soon-to-be husband at Bills games throughout the 2024-2025 season. After one year of dating, Allen proposed during his NFL bye week.

Hailee Steinfeld Reveals How She Feels About Photos From Romantic Josh Allen Engagement
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Courtesy of Josh Allen/Instagram

“I was very nervous. I think I was most nervous about you finding out about the proposal,” he recalled in a previous edition of “Beau Society” published in December 2024. “It was hard to keep secrets from you and have other people in your life keep secrets from you. Then, multiple times throughout the day a song would come on and I would tear up thinking about how special our day was going to be.”

At the time, Allen also revealed exactly how he popped the question.

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“I said, ‘I couldn’t wait any longer.’ I said, ‘I can’t wait to start a family with you,’” Allen recalled. “I said your full name, and I asked you very nicely. I said please.”

He added, “You were extremely surprised, you said yes, and that was all that mattered to me. And the sun was out. It feels unbelievable to be engaged to someone who is so special and loving and caring and gorgeous and fun and happy.”

In the issue, Steinfeld and Allen also both admitted that they couldn’t stop crying during the magical proposal.

“All the happy tears have just barely dried,” the Hawkeye alum wrote last month. “Whenever we tell the story, look back at photos, or even say, ‘We’re engaged’ or ‘We’re getting married,’ I start crying.”

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ABC's ‘Scamanda' Series About Fake Cancer Scheme Delayed to 2025

26 January 2025 at 09:30
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If you’re anything like Us, you couldn’t get enough of the “Scamanda” podcast that dropped in May 2023. Luckily, there’s now an ABC docuseries of the same name that digs even deeper into the bizarre case.

Like the podcast, the Scamanda series will document the story of Amanda Riley, whose blog recounting her struggles with stage 3 blood cancer reached thousands of people. On the surface, Riley was an ordinary wife and mother devoted to her Christian faith. But when investigative producer Nancy Moscatiello received an anonymous tip about Riley, the facade began to crack.

“Soon, Amanda’s own words may prove to be her downfall,” the official synopsis for Scamanda teases.

Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about Scamanda:

Is There a Trailer for ‘Scamanda?’

Yes. The official teaser for the series features snippets of interviews from various people who believed Riley when she told them she had cancer. One participant calls her “a beloved young Christian woman fighting a battle undeserved.”

The trailer then documents the same community who rallied around Riley realizing that she wasn’t sick at all, and that their kindness had been taken advantage of.

“Thousands of people threw money at her,” one person recalls, while another notes that Riley’s loved ones “raised $100,000” to help pay for her treatments.

“What surprised me is the lengths that she went to to fake cancer,” another person says.

Did Amanda Riley Commit a Crime?

In Riley’s case, lying about having cancer was not just shocking, it was criminal. After asking for donations to cover medical expenses that did not exist, Riley pleaded guilty to wire fraud in 2021. She is currently serving a five year prison sentence.

Is Nancy Moscatiello Involved With the ‘Scamanda’ Series?

Yes. Moscatiello, who turned an anonymous tip into a five-year investigation of Riley and served as an executive producer for the “Scamanda” podcast, can be seen in a trailer for the series and has posted about it via social media.

How Will the ‘Scamanda’ Series Be Different From the Podcast?

If you listened to the “Scamanda” podcast, you know it painted a detailed picture of Riley’s lies and how she maintained them: shaving her head to make it look like she was undergoing chemotherapy, staging convincing photos of herself in the hospital and even suing Moscatiello for defamation after learning about her investigation. The series will provide further information via new interviews from former friends of Riley, a neuropsychologist who sheds light on why certain people commit scams, and law enforcement officials and an IRS investigator who covered the case.

Scamanda also features communications between Riley and “Scamanda” podcast host Charlie Webster as well as materials that Moscatiello gathered during her investigation of Riley.

Everything to Know About ABC Scamanda Series
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Does Amanda Riley Have Kids?

Riley shares two sons, Carter and Connor, with her husband, Cory Riley. Amanda dubbed her two children “miracles,” claiming that she shouldn’t have been able to deliver healthy babies while undergoing cancer treatment. Amanda and Cory are still married, and Cory has not been charged in connection with Amanda’s crimes.

Is Amanda Riley’s Blog Still Active?

The blog where Amanda fraudulently documented her cancer journey, titled “Lymphoma Can Suck It,” is no longer active and has been deleted from the internet. She wrote about her cancer experience online from 2012 to 2019 before being charged with wire fraud in 2020.

When Does ‘Scamanda’ Premiere?

After an initial October 2024 premiere date was shelved due to scheduling conflicts related to Monday Night Football, the docuseries will now premiere on Thursday, January 30 at 9 p.m. ET 2025, with three additional episodes airing Thursdays. Episodes will be available to stream on Hulu.

After ABC added six Monday Night Football simulcasts to its previously announced lineup, the hidden camera series What Would You Do? was moved from Mondays to Wednesdays, taking Scamanda’s spot. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Press Your Luck were also pushed to 2025 due to the schedule change.

Jason Kelce Is 'Still' Figuring Out How to Attend Both NFC, AFC Title Games

26 January 2025 at 09:24
Jason Kelce Is Debating How to Go to Both Conference Title Games: 'I Wanna Be There for My Brother'
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Jason Kelce is stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to deciding which NFL conference championship to attend.

“This is something that I’m still trying to figure out,” Kelce, 37, said on the Saturday, January 26, episode of ESPN’s They Call It Late Night. “I’m working [for ESPN] at the tailgate for the Birds game, which I’m excited about. Initially, they were gonna make me go up to Bristol, but then they were like, ‘Do you just want to stay down there and be a reporter on the scene?’ I’m really fired up to be there.”

The Philadelphia Eagles, the team Jason previously played for until his 2024 retirement, will face the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship on Sunday, January 26. Several hours later, the AFC title game will take place between Jason’s brother Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.

“I want to be there for [the Eagles game], but also I’m kind of torn,” Jason explained. “I want to be there for the Eagles, but I also want to be there for my brother. I don’t know how many more he has. We’re flying by the seat of our pants!”

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According to Jason, he might “be able to see both” depending on potential travel plans.

Travis, 35, has faced retirement speculation throughout the 2024-2025 season — but frequently shuts it down. In multiple press conferences, Travis has made it clear that he still enjoys getting out on the football field each week and stressed that he is focused on sharing the latest title game milestones with his teammates.

“Don’t let the lights blind you,” the tight end said in a Friday, January 24, press conference of his advice for Chiefs rookies. “It’s a big moment you’re going into. Hype it up yourself because you’ve been dreaming about moments like these. The biggest thing is that you’re good enough [and] you don’t got to be anybody that you’re not. You don’t got to force yourself to be greater than who you are.”

Travis added, “We work our tails off to be exactly who we are and it’s now time to go out there, have fun and just cut it loose. Don’t let the lights shorten your steps or stutter your feet.”

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The winners of the respective title games will face off in the 2025 Super Bowl next month. If the Chiefs beat the Bills on Sunday, they will have the opportunity to become the first NFL team in history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. The No. 1-seeded football team won back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 2023 and 2024.

Travis, who won his first NFL championship in 2020, isn’t focused on potentially shattering records just yet.

“I haven’t heard anybody talk about anything ‘three-peat’ [or] anything like that,” he said in an ESPN interview earlier this month. “Anybody can get beat in the playoffs if you don’t come in with the right mentality and the right mindset dating back to training camp and throughout the season.”

Smell Like Beyoncé With Her Favorite Cognac-Inspired Perfume

26 January 2025 at 09:10

When I imagine Beyoncé’s signature perfume, I know she must wear something completely captivating. I mean, Beyoncé is downright iconic, and her scent has to match her energy! I picture her spritzing something that’s rich, unique and maybe a little spicy. Turns out, I’m not too far off!

While Beyoncé was in London for her Renaissance tour, WhoWhatWear reported she stopped by Harrod’s and stocked up on Kilian Paris Angels’ Share Eau de Parfum. When I learned this, I admittedly geeked out a little. Angels’ Share has been my signature for years, and I can confirm that anytime I wear it, I’m definitely feelin’ myself just like Queen Bey.

This seductive potion melds sweet gourmand notes with woody and spicy facets for a delicately layered scent that garners endless compliments. Seriously, every time I wear it numerous people stop to tell me how incredible I smell.

Inspired by a luxuriously rich, French brandy, Angels’ Share opens with an addictive blend of cognac oil, deep oak and a touch of cinnamon to grab your attention. It softens as it wears with notes of tonka bean, smooth praline, soft sandalwood and vanilla. A single whiff can feel intoxicating, and wearing it will make you feel like the most powerful person in the room. Yep, it definitely tracks that this is Beyoncé’s favorite.

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Needless to say, Angels’ Share is an attention grabber — and not just the scent. The bottle, which is designed to look like an on the rocks glass is strikingly beautiful.

According to shoppers, this Beyoncé makes you fall in love at first spritz. “This perfume is in its own lane — and when I say that, I mean it doesn’t smell like anything else but IT,” one Nordstrom shopper writes. “So very seductive. So sexy! So rich! So classy! So bougie! I’m in love!”

“Kilian Paris is the greatest fragrance house, and they have so many amazing, beautiful scents,” another Nordstrom reviewer says. “Angels’ Share is sweet, boozy and addictive — so worth the expensive price tag. Highly recommend.”

I fully understand what Beyonce means when she sings, “Comfortable in my skin, cozy with who I am.” That’s exactly how I feel when I wear Kilian Paris Angels’ Share Eau de Parfum. Unleash your inner Beyoncé with the singer’s favorite fragrance!

Get the Kilian Paris Angels’ Share Fragrance for $225 at Nordstrom!

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Lawyers in ASAP Rocky Trial Ask Prospective Jurors About Rihanna’s Influence

26 January 2025 at 09:07
Lawyers in ASAP Rocky Case Asked Prospective Jurors About Rihannas Influence
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Rapper ASAP Rocky’s shooting trial just started, and lawyers are already weighing the potential influence his longtime partner Rihanna could have over the proceedings.

On Thursday, January 23, during jury selection and one day before lawyers delivered their opening statements, Deputy District Attorney John Lewin asked one prospective juror — a woman – if she would be able to deliver a guilty verdict to the defendant if Rihanna, 36, was present in court.

“What if Rihanna comes here to court, is it going to be hard for you to look over there and see the defendant’s family and deliver a guilty verdict?” Lewin asked the woman, as reported by the Associated Press.

According to the news outlet, the woman took a long pause before answering “yes.”

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Rihanna was not in court on Thursday or Friday, January 24, when Rocky’s trial officially started. The 36-year-old rapper is charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm related to a 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood. Rocky is accused of firing four or five shots at Terell Ephron, a childhood friend, who claims the shots “grazed his knuckles,” per the Associated Press.

Lawyers in ASAP Rocky Case Asked Prospective Jurors About Rihannas Influence
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Rocky has pleaded not guilty and his lawyers say he committed no crime. If convicted, he faces up to 24 years in prison.

According to the Associated Press, it took both the prosecution and the defense two and a half days to select a set of jurors from a “pool of more than a hundred candidates.” Per the outlet, a podcast editor and actor, as well as a man who has worked at Trader Joe’s for more than 20 years, made the final cut.

While Rihanna — who shares two kids, RZA and Riot Rose, with Rocky — has yet to make an appearance in court in support of her partner, Thomas Zizzo Jr., son of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne, was present on Friday.

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The Los Angeles police officer took the stand on day one of the Grammy award-winning rapper’s trial, testifying as one of the first law enforcement officers to arrive on the scene of the alleged 2021 shooting incident. According to TMZ, the officer reportedly “testified about what he saw at the scene when he arrived.”

Rihanna, who started dating Rocky in late 2019, has been relatively silent about her partner’s legal troubles. Still, she has remained by his side. In an April 2024 interview with Interview, she spoke candidly about their relationship.

“We’ve known each other for a long time. I’ve seen him in relationships. He’s seen me in relationships. We’ve seen each other outside of relationships,” she said at the time. “We knew what we’re capable of, and the trouble that we could bring to each other’s lives. We can make or break each other’s hearts. And so, we started dating with a lot of caution.”

Jonathon Johnson Says New Bachelor Grant Ellis Is 'Happy' After Season

26 January 2025 at 08:48
Jonathon Johnson Says He Never Got An Ask About Being Bachelor Lead Teases Grant Ellis Ending
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While there was never a conversation about Jonathon Johnson potentially becoming the next Bachelor, he is happy for his good pal Grant Ellis.

“No, not a mention, not an ask, not a, ‘Hey, we’d love to sit you down for a conversation?’” Jonathon, 28, claimed on the Saturday, January 25, episode of the “Lightweights” podcast, referring to a perspective offer to lead the franchise.  “Not once.”

Instead of Jonathon, the next Bachelor is Grant, whom Jonathon met on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette last year. Grant’s journey to finding “The One” kicks off on Monday, January 28.

“I have no idea [why he was chosen] but I always make the joke it’s ‘cause he’s over 6 foot and I’m 5’11,” Jonathon teased.

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Jonathon has also been in touch with Grant, 31, since filming wrapped.

“I’ve talked to him, but not about the season,” Jonathon revealed on the podcast. “I mean, we all keep that under wraps the best that we can. So, out of respect for him, I just don’t ask when I see him.”

He continued, “I know that he’s doing well. I don’t know how it played out [and] I don’t know if he’s with somebody. I don’t know where they went, like, all I know is that he seems good. He seems happy.”

Both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette frequently culminate in an engagement after the lead narrows the contestants down to one. The task was apparently difficult for Grant, according to show host Jesse Palmer.

Jonathon Johnson Says He Never Got An Ask About Being Bachelor Lead Teases Grant Ellis Ending
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Jonathon has also been in touch with Grant, 31, since filming wrapped.

“I’ve talked to him, but not about the season,” Jonathon revealed on the podcast. “I mean, we all keep that under wraps the best that we can. So, out of respect for him, I just don’t ask when I see him.”

He continued, “I know that he’s doing well. I don’t know how it played out [and] I don’t know if he’s with somebody. I don’t know where they went, like, all I know is that he seems good. He seems happy.”

Both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette frequently culminate in an engagement after the lead narrows the contestants down to one. The task was apparently difficult for Grant, according to show host Jesse Palmer.

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“I was surprised. That was something that I haven’t encountered yet as the host in the last four years on any of the franchises,” Jesse, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month. “Normally, I think, our leads have a little bit more clarity — a lot more clarity — heading into the final day. And I really think that’s how conflicted Grant really was.”

According to Jesse, Grant was so conflicted based on the caliber of his “incredible” group of women.

“They’re phenomenal every year for whoever our lead is [and] making that decision on the final day is always a very, very difficult decision, but I can appreciate some of why Grant was so conflicted. I’ll just say that,” Jesse explained. “But absolutely without giving away too much, that was authentic and it’s real and it’s not an edit.”

Jesse further hinted that Grant seemed “very, very happy with how things ended” on his season.

“I know he’s really excited for everybody to watch this whole thing unfold. Grant’s a very easy guy to root for,” Jesse told Us. “I’m a fan of his and I know he’s a guy that’s been so successful in everything he’s done in his life outside of love [so far]. With Zach [Shallcross] and Joey [Graziadei], we’re kind of running this streak a little bit and I think we have a chance to keep this thing going, fingers crossed.”

Zach, 28, and Joey, 29, were the most recent Bachelors and are still engaged to their respective final rose picks: Kaity Biggar and Kelsey Anderson.

The Bachelor season 29 premieres on ABC Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m. ET.

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks Make Rare Appearance at Australian Open

26 January 2025 at 08:43

Liam Hemsworth enjoyed a rare public outing with his longtime girlfriend Gabriella Brooks at the Australian Open.

The actor, 35, and model, 28, were all smiles as they posed together in matching beige ensembles at the Ralph Lauren Marquee in Melbourne on Sunday, January 26.

Hemsworth looked put together in a caramel-colored ensemble while Brooks rocked a tan jacket over a white blouse and cream shorts, which she paired with a brown belt and heels.

The couple was later spotted in the stands alongside Jackie Chan, looking very invested in the men’s final match between winner Jannick Sinner and opponent Alexander Zverev.

Their outing comes after Brooks celebrated her partner of five years via Instagram on January 13. “Happy Birthday to my sunshine 💛,” she wrote alongside a carousel of photos of the couple over the years.

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Brooks also recently shared pictures from the duo’s date night at the Australian ballet in December, writing, “A magical night at the ballet with @chanelofficial @ausballet 🩰✨.”

Liam and Brooks first fueled romance rumors in December 2019 when they were spotted at lunch with his parents, Craig and Leonie Hemsworth. They confirmed their relationship the following year when Brooks attended various events with her man, including his brother Luke Hemsworth’s 40th birthday party.

Liam and Brooks made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Sydney premiere of his film Poker Face in 2022. They also attended the U.K. premiere of brother Chris Hemsworth’s film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga together in 2024.

Liam, who finalized his divorce from longtime partner Miley Cyrus in 2020 after a tumultuous on-off relationship, has kept his relationship with Brooks private aside from their rare appearances together.

Liam Hemsworth and Girlfriend Gabriella Brooks Make Rare Public Appearance
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In a December 2021 interview with Stellar magazine, Brooks reiterated their decision to maintain their privacy. “My personal relationship is very, very important and very sacred to me,” she said. “And I feel like in an industry where so much is put out on show, there are some things you just want to keep to yourself. I completely understand [the interest in our relationship]. But at the end of the day, I guess I just like having that for me.”

Cyrus, 32, for her part, recently shared her heartbreak over the Pacific Palisades and Altadena fires after losing her and Liam’s Malibu home in a wildfire in 2018.

“This image hits me hard in the heart today,” she wrote alongside a black and white photo of rubble via Instagram Stories on January 11. “This is a photo taken of my front porch in 2018 after losing our house in the Woolsey fires. It’s a feeling you don’t ever forget.”

“Walking up to the door you would pass through daily, looking forward to being greeted by the ones you love like you always do but instead being met by a pile of ash and rubble. My soul aches for those experiencing this devastation firsthand and I cry for my city.”

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In an interview with Howard Stern in 2020, Cyrus said of her and Liam’s marriage, “I just clung to what I had left of that house, which was me and him. And I really do and did love him very, very, very much and still do, always will.”

As for the reason for their separation, Cyrus said that the two had a lot of issues behind closed doors. “There was too much conflict,” she said, adding, “When I come home, I want to be anchored by someone. I don’t get off on drama or fighting.”

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Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky's Husband Kevin Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer

26 January 2025 at 08:18
Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky Reveals Husband Kevin Was Diagnosed With Papillary Thyroid Cancer
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Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky revealed that her husband, Kevin Manno, is battling papillary thyroid cancer.

“We found out recently that @kevinmanno has Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Thankfully it’s a very treatable cancer,” Fedotowsky, 40, and Manno, 41, wrote in a joint Instagram post on Sunday, January 26. “He has 2 malignant spots on his right side and it appears it is also in one lymph node, but we won’t know for sure until his surgery.”

Fedotowsky also asked her followers to “share any experiences” that they had with thyroid cancer diagnoses.

“We are specifically curious about stories related to whether or not you or someone you know had their full thyroid or half of it removed with the cancer only on one side,” the caption continued. “If the surgeon gets in there and determines the whole thing has to be removed regardless, we will of course move forward with that. But going into the surgery, he has a choice to be aggressive or leave half if possible.”

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They concluded, “Thank you all for the love and support you’ve always shown us. We are grateful ❤.”

Fedotowsky and Manno also uploaded a video further discussing his health scare.

“We always try to be very open and honest,” Manno said in the footage. “We’re open books with our lives. We want to give you guys a quick update with something that’s happening over here in the Manno family, but I’m not stressing about it.”

Manno, a radio DJ, had recently undergone both a biopsy and CT scan, which led to the diagnosis.

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“The prognosis is very good,” he added. “It looks good. It’s going to be something I can go in [on] February 10th [and have a] surgery. We’re going to knock it out and it’ll be behind us.”

Fedotowsky, for her part, chimed in to note that Manno is “sometimes too positive” about the procedure.

“That’s where I need my mind,” he quipped in response. “I’m not supposed to be stressed, so I need to be positive.”

Fedotowsky and Manno have been married since 2017 and share two children: Molly, 8, and Riley, 6. While they didn’t share the kids’ reactions to the diagnosis, Fedotowsky revealed that the pair already had appointments with a surgeon about removing Manno’s thyroid.

“We also met with another oncologist to get a second opinion and learn,” Fedotowsky added. “The first thing he said to us was, ‘If you have to get cancer, this is the cancer you want to get.’ Because it’s so treatable. He called it a ‘boring cancer.’ That’s good [and] what you want to hear.”

‘The Challenge’ Alums Kaycee Clark, Nany González Call Off Engagement

26 January 2025 at 07:50
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The Challenge alums Kaycee Clark and Nany González have called it quits more than a year after announcing their engagement.

“After a lot of reflection, Kaycee and I have decided to go our separate ways,” the couple wrote in a joint statement shared to Instagram Stories on Wednesday, January 25.

“This definitely wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s what’s best for the both of us,” they wrote.

It continued: “Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way — we’re both moving forward with love and kindness in our hearts & we ask that you respect our need for privacy at this time.”

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Clark, 37, and González, 36, met while filming season 35 of The Challenge: Total Madness in 2019. The pair weren’t linked romantically until two years later, when they started posting photos with one another on Instagram.

During an interview with Us Weekly in August 2022, Clark and González revealed they were “super excited” about their future and said they had discussed the possibility of marriage and kids.

“We have talked about it a lot. The next step, obviously, would be marriage,” González told Us at the time.

“And then, of course, after that would be children and that, obviously, would, you know, come with IVF and all of that. So that’s definitely something that we’re going to look into eventually and we’re super excited about just our future together,” she added.

The former couple announced their engagement in a video posted to Instagram on September 17, 2023.

In the clip, which appears to have since been deleted, the pair could be seen walking, dancing, and embracing on a beach on Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands. The video ended with González getting down on one knee next to a sign lit up in a fire that read, “Will U Marry Me.”

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“From the moment I met this woman, I knew that she was someone special,” the caption read.

“Our paths crossed in the most unexpected way, and I am forever grateful for that chance encounter. My heart is full of love and gratitude for the joy you have brought into my life, Kaycee Noelle.”

'The Challenge' Alums Jenna and Zach Are Expecting Baby No. 4

26 January 2025 at 07:45
Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols Are Expecting Baby No. 4 'Because 3 Kids Wasn't Chaotic Enough'
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The Challenge alums Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols are getting ready to welcome their fourth baby.

“Because 3 kids wasn’t chaotic enough 🤣,” Compono, 32, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 25. “Baby #4 coming August 2025 👶🏻♥.”

Compono uploaded a portrait of kids Anthony, 3, Liliana, 2, and Carmella, 11 months, sitting in order of their ages below balloons that read “1,” “2” or “3.” Below a “4” balloon was a framed sonogram photo with the words “Coming Soon.”

Nichols, 37, reshared the announcement via his own Instagram Story later that day.

Several of the couple’s Challenge costars shared their excitement in the Instagram comments.

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“Congrats 😍😍😍,” Tori Deal replied, while Kailah Casillas asked, “When ya buying the school bus? 😛 so happy for you 🤍🤍🤍.”

Compono and Nichols met while filming The Challenge: Battle of the Exes 2 in 2015, going on to date on and off. Nichols ultimately proposed in December 2019 before they said “I do” two years later in March 2021. Compono found out she was pregnant with son Anthony one month before their nuptials. He was born in September 2021.

“Zach got to see him before me while he held my leg and watched him come out,” she exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “But when he was put on my chest and we both got to see him, it was amazing. We made this adorable little life. It’s truly the best feeling ever. We haven’t put him down once yet; we are completely obsessed.”

Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols Are Expecting Baby No. 4 'Because 3 Kids Wasn't Chaotic Enough'
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Compono added, “We are looking forward to bringing Anthony home and just having fun being parents. Zach is super hands-on and I can honestly say I haven’t changed one diaper yet. He continues to impress me every day, and you can easily see that being a dad came so naturally for him.”

Compono and Nichols welcomed their second child, daughter Liliana, in December 2022. Carmella followed in February 2024.

“The greatest gift we ever gave you was each other,” Compono gushed via Instagram in November 2024, sharing footage of the three siblings.

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While the reality TV alums have their hands full with almost four kids, they might not be done expanding their brood. In 2020, Compono ruled out another Challenge stint because of their family plans.

“We want six kids,” she said in an Instagram Story Q&A at the time. 

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Then vs. Now: How Cast Looked Pre-Hulu Show

26 January 2025 at 07:30

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fans have watched the cast change on and off screen before the series even debuted.

Season 1 of hit reality series, which follows a group of Mormon mom influencers, debuted on Hulu in September 2024 following star Taylor Frankie Paul‘s “soft swinging” sex scandal.

“We’re not all swingers,” Whitney Leavitt exclusively told Us Weekly at the time despite the scandal not affecting her “all all” in the months after the drama. “I think it’d be different if I was actually involved in it, but I wasn’t, so I just took the clout from it.”

Mayci Neely had the same takeaway, sharing with Us, “We’re not all swingers. You can be Mormon and wear a crop top and leggings as well. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to be the stereotypical Mormon that people think we’re all supposed to be.”

In June 2022, Taylor revealed via TikTok that her marriage to husband Tate Paul in the aftermath of the drama.

“I guess I’m pretty much known from my headlines of Swinger Mom,” Taylor exclusively told Us. “For the show, I really wanted them to see me and more of me and my personality and a deeper level. I feel like I come off so different online than I actually am in a conversation. So I felt like this was my chance to tell my story and get a deeper look into who I am.”

Layla Taylor, meanwhile, showed sympathy for Taylor’s situation.

“It was just having to remember that we’re all human and that we make mistakes,”she shared with Us. “It was a very difficult situation and it’s so public what she had to go through, and I think she handled it the best way that she could. I just forgive her because she handled it the way that she could at that moment.”

During an interview with Us, Mikayla Matthews slapped the “general” misunderstanding about MomTok.

“We’re not all just this perfect united front,” she told Us. “I feel like on social media, everyone’s like, ‘Oh, there’s these eight faces on the screen and they’re all dressed in the same outfit. They look unified, they look put together,’ and our show really kind of cuts back on all of that, all the perception. We’re normal, I guess.”

Keep scrolling to see the cast before the show came out — and what they look like now:

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In addition to questioning whether Jen's husband, Zac Affleck, has any connection to actor Ben Affleck, the reality star also sparked split rumors since production wrapped on season 1. The couple — and their two kids — moved to New York after Jen left MomTok.
 

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Season 1 thrust Demi into the spotlight after her costars discussed her sex life with husband Bret Engemann. The pair, who have a 16-year age gap, have been married since April 2021 and each share children with past partners.
 

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Before being seen by some fans as a villain on the show, Whitney welcomed daughter Sedona in November 2019 and son Liam in December 2021 with husband Connor Leavitt. The couple weathered infidelity claims but remained a united front and their third child — son Billy — was born in October 2024.
 

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The TV personality, who shares three kids with husband Jace Terry, opened up on screen about having a chronic illness that caused red splotches on her skin. Mikayla didn't have any answers about her health struggles before starting to film season 2. 
 

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The first season ended on a cliffhanger after Mayci called a woman who claimed she hooked up with Taylor's then-boyfriend Dakota. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has yet to explore Mayci's home life with husband Jacob Neeley. She shares daughter Harlow with Jacob and has her son, Hudson, from her previous relationship with Arik Mack.

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Jessi, who is a mom to kids Jagger, Peyton, and Jovi, was married to ex Zach before she tied the knot with current husband Jordan Ngatikaura. 
 

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After welcoming two kids in her 20s, Layla candidly discussed her attempts to get back into dating. Season 2 is expected to continue to document Layla's personal life following her split from ex-husband Clayton Wessel.

Sutton Foster Supports Hugh Jackman Opening Night of His Radio City NYC Show

26 January 2025 at 07:27

Sutton Foster was all smiles as she supported boyfriend Hugh Jackman at opening night of his Radio City Music Hall Show From New York, With Love.

Foster, 49, attended the first night of Jackman’s concert on Friday, January 24, in a black sequined dress and matching coat — as seen in photos obtained by People. The Broadway icon was joined at the show by Jackman’s pals: Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds, who also made a surprise appearance in the crowd for an impromptu “Hugh & A” session.

Reynolds, 48, raved about Jackman, 56, telling the crowd, “I wanted to actually just say, I love this man, I care about this man. He is genuinely the best human being I know. And I have 4 children!”

He added that Jackman was “my gotcha for life,” even though, Reynolds claimed, “I’m his second-best friend.”

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Perhaps his first best friend is Foster, who has also praised Jackman in the past after the duo starred together in Broadway’s revival of The Music Man in 2022, portraying Professor Harold Hill and Marian Paroo, respectively.

“He’s one of the greatest guys ever, an incredible costar,” she told People last year. “And yeah, I think everyone already knows that, though.”

Sources previously told Us Weekly that Foster and Jackman’s friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship during their The Music Man run — and while they were still married to other people. Jackman and his wife of 27 years, Deborra-lee Furness, announced their split in September 2023, while; Foster filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin in October 2024 after 10 years of marriage.

“Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason Hugh and Deb got divorced,” a source close to Foster told Us in November 2024. “A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”

According to the source, Jackman and Foster “are really happy now.”

Sutton Foster Spotted at Hugh Jackman's NYC Show
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The pair were spotted kissing inside a car at an In-N-Out restaurant in the San Fernando Valley earlier this month, and were also photographed out on a date night in Santa Monica. Now, the duo is seemingly back at their home base on the East Coast as Jackman is set to perform seven more weekends at Radio City in 2025 and Foster will appear in Trisha PaytasBig Broadway Dream one-night-only show at the St. James Theatre on Monday, February 3, alongside the likes of Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler.

No word yet on if Jackman will support his latest love at the event, but he did cheer Foster on during a performance of Once Upon a Mattress in Los Angeles on January 4.

In 2022, Foster told Vogue that Jackman had become one of her closest friends thanks to The Music Man — and noted that they even had family get-togethers. (Jackman and Furness, 69, adopted son Oscar, 24, in 2000 and daughter Ava, 19, in 2005; Foster and Griffin are parents to Emily, 7, who they adopted in 2017.)

“You usually go into these things thinking, ‘Well, I hope we get along,’ ” she explained, “but we just spent Memorial Day with our families.”

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Foster also revealed that she and Jackman used to sit on the floor of her dressing room and chat before each show. “It’s such a wonderful thing,” Foster said during an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan. “We just talk and catch up on our day. That’s been one of the best parts of the whole thing,” she added, “that I’ve made this wonderful new friend.”

Jackman raved about their friendship in a December 2021 Instagram post, writing of Foster, “You’re an exceptional talent and friend. Your joy brings the entire company of @musicmanbway to life. I can’t wait for the world to see you as Marian. They are in for an explosion of awesome.”

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Celebs Who've Been Host and Musical Guest on the Same 'SNL' Episode

26 January 2025 at 07:05

Being asked to host or perform on an episode of Saturday Night Live is a big deal in and of itself — but even more so when a star gets the chance to do both in one night.

Harry Styles joined the impressive club in November 2019, making fans laugh in several sketches before crooning his hit songs “Lights Up” and “Watermelon Sugar” for the Studio 8H crowd.

“It is so great to be here hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time. I’m so excited to be here as more than just a musical guest, [it] feels amazing,” Styles — who previously performed on the NBC show four times — gushed in his monologue. “It feels like when you find out someone likes you as more than just a friend. Saturday Night Live and I have taken things to the next level and just like all my serious relationships, we’re all gonna spend one incredible night together, and then we’ll never see each other again.”

While Styles insisted that music was his No. 1 priority, he still had room for busting out his comedy chops, spending time with loved ones and having great hair. “I love being here at SNL. It has so much history,” Styles gushed.

Scroll below for a look back at which stars have been both the SNL host and musical guest during the same episode:

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“Oh, it really is great to be here in New York. I always have a good time here," the “9 to 5” songstress said in her April 1989 monologue. "But I have to be honest with you, though, I was a little nervous and a little worried about coming here. You know, it's Saturday Night Live and all, and you hear all kinds of things, but ... don't you folks believe that for a minute! These folks have gone out of their way to make me feel like one of the family.”

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The Crossroads star became the youngest SNL host to pull double duty at the time when she made her show debut in May 2000.

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Lopez became the first Latinx star to be both the host and musical guest more than once upon her 2010 stint.

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In addition to being the host and musical guest three times, Timberlake is also a member of the coveted “Five Timers” hosting club.

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The Fast and Furious actor rapped his hits “Money Maker” and “Runaway Love” when he hosted the show in November 2006.
 

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“I like glitter and sparkly dresses, but I'm not gonna talk about that in my monologue,” the “All Too Well” songstress sang in her November 2009 musical monologue. “I like writing songs about douchebags who cheat on me, but I'm not gonna say that in my monologue. I like writing their names into songs so that they're ashamed to go in public, but I'm not gonna say that in my monologue. … This is my musical monologue!”

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The “Rocketman” crooner pulled double duty in April 2011, nearly 29 years after his musical guest debut in April 1982.

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The Grammy winner belted out “Locked out of Heaven” and “Young Girls” on the show in October 2012 after completing a range of funny sketches.

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“I love hosting this show because it’s live, so my parents know where I’m at for at least 90 minutes,” the Hannah Montana alum joked in her October 2015 monologue. “Tonight I am on a seven-second delay — not a television delay, it’s just when you smoke as much as I do you’re always on a seven-second delay. And while I’m excited to be here, I’m also kind of sad because it feels like the summer of 2015 has officially come to an end.”

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While the House of Gucci star sang on the SNL stage three separate times, she landed a coveted hosting gig in November 2013.

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The Canada native tackled double duty in January 2014 and May 2016.

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The “Positions” singer met her ex-fiancé, Pete Davidson, during her double duty stint in March 2016. 

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The Community alum starred in a variety of sketches during his May 2018 debut before crooning “Saturday” and “This Is America” under his Childish Gambino moniker.

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Styles previously served as the show’s musical guest four times: twice as a member of One Direction and twice as a solo artist.

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“A dream come true. Let’s get it,” the Jonas Brothers performer gushed via Instagram in February 2021, weeks before his double duty gig.

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“It’s so special to be hosting in December, not only do I love Christmas — and oh, my God, it’s so beautiful here at Christmas — but my birthday is one week from today,” the “Bad Guy” musician gushed in her December 2021 monologue during the annual holiday episode. “I am turning 20, or as the internet likes to call that: middle-aged. I’m actually really excited to get older because I’m, just now, starting to understand who I actually am as a person.”

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While hosting in April 2022, the “Juice” singer introduced her own musical performance.
“I know it’s shocking that I’m nervous because I’m the one who said, ‘I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100 percent that bitch,’” Lizzo said in her monologue. “Well, to be completely honest, I’m really like 50 percent ‘that bitch,’ 10 percent ‘boss bitch’ and 40 percent ‘flute playing, band nerd bitch.’ But I’m thrilled to be hosting this particular episode, especially because I do love tonight’s musical guest: Me!”

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“I can’t tell you all how excited I am to be here,” the rapper gushed during her October 2022 monologue. “Most of you know me as Megan Thee Stallion, but if you know me then you know I go by many names. Let’s see, we got Tina Snow, the Hot Girl Coach, the H-Town Hottie and if you are one of my many, many haters: I’m probably, ‘Ugh, that bitch.’”

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The “First Class” rapper made his hosting debut during the October 29, 2022, episode of SNL, in which he was also the musical guest.

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The rapper made his SNL hosting debut during season 49 in October 2023, where he used his opening monologue to discuss his excitement.
“My name is Benito and I’m so excited to be here on sábado, sorry SNL,” Bad Bunny quipped. “People [are] wondering if I can host this show because English is not my first language. I don’t know if they know, [but] I do whatever I want. So, I can host this show in English, I can order McDonald’s in English [and] I can have sex in English, but I prefer sex in Spanish because it’s better. I just prefer Spanish.”
Bad Bunny then enlisted surprise guest Pedro Pascal to help him “translate” the remainder of his opening remarks.
Bad Bunny later performed as the episode’s musical guest, and Lady Gaga even provided the introduction.

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The pop star made her SNL hosting debut in May 2024.
“I’m here, I’m hosting [and] I’m performing,” she concluded her monologue, referring to the viral meme of herself with a seemingly open schedule. “I’m making the wigs, I’m dealing Adderall to the writers. I’m doing it all. So tonight, I promise you I’m going to give you everything.”
As the musical guest, Lipa performed “Illusion” and “Happy for You.”

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The British singer hosted and sang during the November 16, 2024, episode of SNL.
“My name is Charli XCX. For those of you who may recognize me, you might know me from my album Brat, but don’t worry if you don’t,” she quipped in her monologue. “There is nothing wrong with being straight.”
Charli added, “I’ve come a long way, and today I consider myself to be a triple threat, which in England means I sing, I drink and I smoke.”

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Chalamet hosted the January 25, 2025, episode of SNL, where he also performed a selection of his “personal favorite” Bob Dylan songs as musical guest. (He was promoting his role in the Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, for which he earned both a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination.)

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26 January 2025 at 07:02

Timothée Chalamet wanted to use his third Saturday Night Live monologue to finally read aloud his long-held awards show acceptance speech.

A Complete Unknown just got eight Academy Award nominations — and I’m truly overjoyed,” Chalamet, 29, said during the Saturday, January 25, show. “I was literally crying in my dressing room here when I found out. The entire creative team worked extremely hard to bring to life the brilliant artist Bob Dylan, a man whose music and career has become a guiding light to me.”

Chalamet was recently honored with a 2025 Golden Globe nomination for the role, which he ultimately lost to Adrien Brody. Earlier this week, he scored a 2025 Oscars nomination for the same performance.

“It’s an enormous honor going to these award shows. It’s such a great experience, but I just keep losing,” he lamented in his monologue. “Each time it gets harder to pretend it doesn’t sting.”

Timothee Chalamet 'Floored' by Bob Dylan's Praise of 'A Complete Unknown'

According to Chalamet, he ended up licking his post-Golden Globes wounds via “another lonely night with my Dune popcorn bucket.” (The actor also starred in the Dune films, which AMC promoted by releasing a themed popcorn container that many fans believed appeared sexual.)

“The most embarrassing part is I’ve got this sad, little speech in my pocket for four years that I’ve never gotten a chance to read,” Chalamet said. “I was thinking, maybe tonight, I could read it for everyone here.”

As Chalamet prepared to use the SNL stage as a would-be award show to finally deliver his speech,  longtime SNL cast member Kenan Thompson took over the moment.

“Thank you, thank you,” Thompson, 46, quipped, holding a fake trophy. “We did it! Thank you so much. I didn’t expect this. To my fellow nominees, you did beautiful work this year. Anyway, I love Bob Dylan. This is for you, Bob. We got a great show for y’all.”

Chalamet then pretended to sulk, even lamenting that Thompson the iconic SNL catchphrase.

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“Come on, Kenan, can I do that part? I’m never here,” Chalament pleaded. “I just wanted to say that I’m really excited for tonight. You might not know the Bob Dylan songs I’m performing, but they’re my personal favorites. I’m so grateful that Saturday Night Live is still doing weird stuff like this 50 years in. They’re either really nice for letting me do this or incredibly mean. I sincerely can’t tell. We’ll find out.”

Later in the episode, Chalamet performed “Tomorrow Is a Long Time” and “Outlaw Blues/Three Angels.” His performances were introduced by former SNL star Adam Sandler, who kept making jokes about mispronouncing Chalamet’s last name.

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

Why Stars Like Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie Didn't Raise Nepo Babies

26 January 2025 at 07:00
How Stars Like Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie Are Raising Kids Who’ve Turned Away From the Spotlight
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Picture this: You’re born into a life where the cameras are always flashing, people have seen your breakfast on Instagram before you’ve even digested it and you’re called a “nepo baby” just for existing. Plus, you’re constantly questioning the motives of people who befriend you — do they actually like you, or do they just want some VIP concert tickets?

That’s the roller-coaster life of anyone who happens to have A-list parents — and while a famous surname might open a lot of doors, many kids of big stars are now shunning a life in the spotlight in favor of more ordinary careers.

Take Bruce Springsteen’s younger son, Sam. While his dad might be one of the biggest rock stars in history, the 31-year-old is an altogether different kind of hero: he works as a firefighter in New York, and Springsteen has his back. “It was a long road,” he told The New York Times when Sam finished training. “He was very dedicated for quite a few years and we are just excited for him today.”

Bella Cruise has two superstar parents, and yet Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s daughter, 32, has no desire to see her name in lights. She’s creative, but pours her talents into digital art, leading an ordinary life in London, designing cute tote bags and looking like any other hip, arty urbanite.

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She’s not the only celeb descendant with a creative streak that’s being poured into something other than entertainment: both Harrison Ford and Bill Murray have kids cooking up something even more satisfying — food! Ford’s son Ben runs a low-key diner at LAX, along with a market. And, perhaps surprisingly considering their totally different careers, he says his dad’s success inspired him. “My father was definitely around when I was growing up, and he likes to cook too,” noted Ben, 58. “Seeing how meticulous he was at his craft has stayed with me as a chef.”

Murray’s son Homer, 42, runs a hip restaurant in Brooklyn. His Ghostbusters star dad is delighted that his boy is doing something different, saying at the opening party, “I am so happy — that he has not continued in the family business!”

Meanwhile, plenty of younger Hollywood scions are branching out as well. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Maddox, 23, is studying biochemistry; Jerry Seinfeld’s son Julian, 21, is majoring in sociology and, this year, Violet Affleck, 19, and Moses Martin, 18, were among A-listers’ kids heading to college versus a Hollywood gig straight out of high school. (Parents Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner and Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow couldn’t be more proud!)

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So, what is it that’s making so many famous names opt not to follow in their parents’ footsteps? Obviously, the enormous wealth and success of their elders has empowered them to take risks — if those jobs don’t work out, they’re probably not going to be on the breadline — but ultimately they’re rejecting the glamorous world they grew up in. While they might have enjoyed many of the perks of fame, like living in incredible houses and traveling the world from a young age, they’ve also witnessed the pitfalls firsthand, too: the lack of privacy, the pressure and the shallowness of life in Hollywood.

Instead, many are seeking out lives with more purpose and stability. Plus, they’re not alone in recalibrating what success means. Now, two decades into the dominance of social media and reality TV, we know that fame isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. Maybe more normal kids, too, will look at these big-name examples who are actively rejecting fame and fortune and wonder if life outside of the spotlight is ultimately more rewarding — even if you don’t get to spend your summer on a yacht.

Trace Cyrus Claims Dad Billy Ray Is Seeking 'Legal Action' Over Health Plea

26 January 2025 at 06:57
Trace Cyrus Claims Dad Billy Ray Is Seeking 'Legal Action' Against Him Over Public Plea for Help
Trace Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus Amy Sussman/Getty Images ; Amy Sussman/WireImage

Trace Cyrus has another public message for his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, amid alleged back-and-forth drama surrounding the singer’s health.

“Dad, my message was beyond loving. I could have been extremely honest about a lot more, but I don’t want to put your business out there like that,” Trace, 35, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 25. “But for you to threaten me with legal action for wanting you to get help is a disgrace. Pappy is looking down at you with such disappointment, I can assure you.”

Trace continued, “You should be ashamed of yourself. I will always love you, but I no longer respect you as a man. Everyone close to you is terrified to tell you how they really feel. I’m not. Get help.”

Billy Ray, 63, has not publicly responded to Trace’s accusations and it is not clear what type of alleged “legal action” the Grammy winner appeared to be considering against his son. Us Weekly has reached out for comment.

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Trace, for his part, doubled down on his stance and further claimed that he learned of the apparent legal battle through an unnamed “family member.”

“For all of you wondering, no, I still haven’t heard from my dad,” Trace claimed via his Instagram Stories on Saturday. “He did contact a family member to let me know he’s taking legal action against me for encouraging him to get help.”

Trace Cyrus Claims Dad Billy Ray Is Seeking 'Legal Action' Against Him Over Public Plea for Help
Courtesy of Trace Cyrus/Instagram

The former Metro Station frontman added, “Dad, I live 30 minutes away from you. You could’ve just come and talked to me like a man.”

According to Trace, the “last good day” he had with Billy Ray was during a Father’s Day visit in 2022.

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Billy Ray adopted Trace and his sister Brandi Cyrus after he married their mother Tish Cyrus in 1992. Tish, 57, and the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer went on to welcome children Miley Cyrus, Braison Cyrus and Noah Cyrus before they divorced in 2022. (Billy Ray also shares son Christopher Cyrus with ex Kristin Luckey.)

Earlier this week, Trace alleged in a lengthy Instagram statement that Billy Ray was “not healthy” and tried to offer his assistance. Billy Ray did not address Trace’s message at the time.

Trace Cyrus Claims Dad Billy Ray Is Seeking 'Legal Action' Against Him Over Public Plea for Help
Billy Ray Cyrus Courtesy of Trace Cyrus/Instagram

Braison, 30, later claimed that Billy Ray was both “healthy” and “happy.”

“I’ve spent the last year getting to know my dad better than I ever have,” Braison wrote via his Instagram Stories on Friday, January 24. “After he spent a week in the hospital in the fall, I’m grateful that my dad is happy, healthy and ready to make this record.”

Hours earlier, Braison revealed that he would be producing his dad’s next album.

“It’s a rare opportunity to make something this special and tell my dad’s story through music,” Braison added on Friday. “Can’t wait to finally share it.”

In response to Braison’s claims, Trace appeared to insinuate that neither his sibling nor his dad were doing well.

“Birds of a feather, flock together,” Trace alluded on his Instagram Stories. “This is what healthy looks like. Braison, I can help you too. Damn, man up boys.”

Braison later told People on Saturday that he doesn’t “have any bad feelings toward anyone in my family,” referring to the apparent sibling squabble.

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