Anthony Mackie didn’t lose himself while filming the final 8 Mile rap battle against Eminem — but he did he recall things getting very personal.

“We’re doing the movie and, you know, Eminem is just such a brilliant dude,” Mackie, 46, recalled during the Tuesday, March 11, episode of “The Pivot” podcast. “We’re on set one day and he’s like, ‘Yo, it don’t make sense that we beefing.’ And I was like, ‘Right?’ And he’s like, ‘I need something on you.’”

Mackie portrayed Papa Doc in the 2002 drama, the leader of the Free World rap group who ultimately loses to Eminem’s B-Rabbit in an epic final rap showdown. During B-Rabbit’s verses, he claims Papa Doc’s real name is Clarence, he went to a private school and that his parents are still married. According to Mackie, some of the shots were toward him personally, and had “nothing to do” with his character.

“So we talk for, like, two hours, chilling. I go to the casino. The next day, we’re shooting the battle scene, and that’s why I’m standing there like, ‘You’re talking about me. You’re not talking about Clarence!” Mackie recalled, adding that his character’s frustrated facial expressions were his natural reaction to Eminem’s lyrics.

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“You’re an a——, Eminem!” he joked. “I’m like, ‘I’m gonna fight this mother f———!’ I’m like, ‘Yes my parents are still married!’”

8 Mile marked both Mackie and Eminem’s feature film debuts. The Marvel star previously opened up about shooting the movie during a 2021 episode of The Rich Eisen Show, claiming that Eminem originally promised his raps would only include “character stuff.”

“There was this one day, we were sitting on the set and Eminem comes over and he’s like ‘What’s up man, I was reading a script and there is no reason for me not to like you, you are cool dude, I like you,’” Mackie recalled. “And then I said, ‘I like you too,’ and then he was like, ‘Cool, so you don’t mind if I add some stuff in the script about you?’ I was like, ‘About me or the character?’ He’s like ‘No, no just some character stuff’. I’m like, ‘Yeah no problem.’”

The actor claimed, “So before the entire 8 Mile final battle, he googles me and learns about me and all that stuff he basically makes fun of me as Papa Doc.”. And then I’m like, ‘That’s a little personal Mr. Marshall. … I grew up in a nice house, my parents were nice to me, why are you making fun of me?’”

Us Weekly has reached out to Eminem for comment.

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Eight years after his portrayal of Papa Doc, Mackie took on the role of Tupac Shakur in 2009’s Notorious. The Captain America star has credited his time in Juilliard’s drama division — from which he graduated in 2001 — for his rapping skills and versatility as an actor.

“The idea of approaching a rapper from the perspective of an actor, you’re really just speaking in poems. I always said, one of the greatest rappers [who] ever lived was Shakespeare,” Mackie said during a 2021 episode of Hot Ones. “If I didn’t have my training, I wouldn’t be able to play Tupac, Martin Luther King, Papa Doc, Falcon. The training is just something that gives you an extra layer to stand on.”

Good Morning America meteorologist Ginger Zee is clapping back after an internet troll took a dig at her looks. 

It all started on Tuesday, March 11, when Zee, 44,  posted a weather report via Instagram. When a troll commented, “You’re not aging well,” Zee was quick to snap back.  “What a privilege to be aging in any manner — thanks for your opinion though,” she replied. 

Zee then took a screenshot of the exchange and shared it via her Instagram grid and Threads account, writing, “You know you are in a good place when you genuinely believe your response. And I do. What a privilege to be able to be alive. No matter how you perceive my aging. I’m proud of it.”

Zee’s followers showed their support in the comments section. 

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“Classy and perfect and true response Ginger!” wrote NBC correspondent Vicky Nguyen, while another follower added, “My morning anchor friend gets old this BS every day by her viewers. You are beautiful and loved, Ginger! We all age. Even the jerks who can’t be nice.”

Zee has been GMA’s chief meteorologist since 2013. In 2016, she was a contestant on the 22nd season of Dancing With the Stars, ultimately finishing in third place alongside partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy. 

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She married journalist Ben Aaron in 2014. The couple share sons Adrian, 9, and Miles, 7. Zee has been candid over the years about the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. 

“Give yourself grace,” Zee told Us Weekly exclusively in September 2018, sharing her advice for other working mothers. “I think that mom guilt starts from the second the baby is born, so that’s going to happen. It’s OK to feel that and let it wash over you, because it’s going to come anyway.”

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Zee regularly shares a glimpse of her family life on social media. In late February, she posted a pic of her computer screen — and the sweet message written for her. It read: “I have the best mom ever.”

“Was having an eh morning,” she captioned the February 26 post. “Got to my computer at home to do some more work and this was on my screen. My first surprise message from Miles. They never use computers at home but yesterday he asked if he could practice typing so I set him up and forgot about it. Mood officially shifted one little note can change someone else’s day — never forget that!”

Replying in the comment section, her husband, 43, quipped: “I wrote that.”

As Chief Reid and Voight continue to butt heads on Chicago P.D., Torres is going to find himself stuck in the middle, according to actor Shawn Hatosy.

Hatosy, who plays Deputy Chief Charlie Reid on the NBC series, exclusively told Us Weekly that Reid is going to “keep testing their friendship with Voight” for the remainder of season 12.

The actor teased that Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) isn’t going to be as hospitable moving forward. “Voight might be a little bit more resistant because he knows that Reid is an a—,” Hatosy, 49, said with a laugh.

Hatosy added that tension will cause Reid to have to “go around Voight” and “have a relationship” with Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar), who is “a little more vulnerable” and “not wise” to Reid’s games.

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“Reid has a scene with a vulnerable Torres, and he asks him to do something, which he then does,” Hatosy explained. “And that just sort of sends Voight sideways.”

He pointed out that Redi is “so damn smart, because he sort of understands where the holes are” and knows Torres could be a weak link.

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Hatosy then revealed that like Reid himself, the actor “loves that dynamic” between the chief and Voight, who have been battling over who’s in charge all season.

“This guy comes in season 12 and he’s the boss, you know, he’s Voight’s boss. So he’s like, ‘This isn’t your team. This is my team.’ And I just love using that,” Hatosy explained. “Going into his office and putting my feet on his desk as I can, to see how it affects him. The fans love that, right? They love it when people mess with Voight.”

Earlier this season, Reid revealed that he knew Torres previously had an affair with his CI and that Detective Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) was aware of it at the time.

Reid told Voight that he would look the other way about the incident — which the whole team is now complicit in — but hinted there would be strings attached. Reid also pulled a few strings at the start of the season to keep Burgess on the Intelligence Team after receiving her detective shield, which she told Voight felt fishy.

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“To my knowledge, it’s just another card to have in his deck,” Hatosy told Us of Reid’s choice to keep Burgess on Intelligence. “Because she’s pretty clean, right? She doesn’t have anything that she’s trying to, to hide. To me it just seems like, ‘Oh, here’s somebody that I can promote and use as I see fit.’”

During the March 5 episode, Voight told attorney Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) what Reid had on his team and asked for her help to bring him down once and for all.

“They’ve clearly set in motion that they want to take this guy down. I think he’s prepared for that,” Hatosy said, adding that Reid knows what Voight is “capable of” and “how he’s gotten to where he is.”

Chicago P.D. returns with new episodes on NBC Wednesday, March 26, at 10 p.m. ET.

Nicole Kidman paid tribute to her late parents in honor of her mother’s birthday.

“Missing Mumma and Papa so much on what would have been her birthday today ,” the actress, 57, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, March 12, alongside a throwback pic of her mom, Janelle Ann, and dad, Antony.

The photograph showed Kidman’s parents as they smiled sweetly for a close-up shot. The pair were seemingly standing in a kitchen area as they huddled next to each other.

Kidman lost her father in 2014 after reportedly suffering a fall at a hotel in Singapore. He was 75 years old. It was later revealed that Antony’s cause of death was due to a heart attack.

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A decade after her father’s passing, Kidman’s mother died. While attending the Venice International Film Festival in September 2024, Kidman left the event early after learning her mother passed away at age 84. As Kidman rushed home, she ended up winning the Best Actress award for her role in Babygirl.

The film’s director, Halina Reijn, accepted the award on behalf of Kidman and read a statement from the actress.

“Today I arrived in Venice to find out shortly after, that my beautiful, brave mother Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed,” Reijn, 49, read at the time. “I am in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her, she shaped me, she guided me and she made me. I am beyond grateful that I get to say her name to all of you through Halina, the collision of life and art is heart-breaking, and my heart is broken.”

After sharing the news of her mother’s passing, the Oscar winner took to social media to thank fans for the support shown to both her and her sister Antonia Kidman during their difficult time.

“My sister and I along with our family want to thank you for the outpouring of love and kindness we have felt this week,” Nicole wrote in a joint post with her sister, Antonia, 54. “Every message we have received from those who loved and admired our Mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express. Thank you from our whole family for respecting our privacy as we take care of each other ”

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Nicole has continued to honor her mother in the wake of her death. During a December 2024 interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Nicole revealed the last piece of wisdom she received from her mom.

“The final words my mama said, which I didn’t know were gonna be the final words … I was going to get on a plane and go back to see her. And she was like, ‘Maybe wait a minute because I think you just need to take care of yourself right now, Nicky,’” she recalled. “So, I’m doing that more. And I say that to other people in the world, and particularly women. I think we tend not to take care of ourselves.”

While Margaret Josephs would “love to” return for another season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, she can make peace with a different outcome.

“Do I feel sad we’re not filming? It’s a welcome break, I’m not going to lie,” Margaret, 57, exclusively told Us Weekly at the grand opening of Planet Hollywood in New York City on Tuesday, March 11. “It’s relaxing. It’s fun, but, of course, I’d love to go back.”

Margaret has been a staple on RHONJ since 2017’s season 8. She last appeared on the show’s season 14 in 2024 alongside Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania, Jackie Goldschneider, Jennifer Fessler, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda. Us Weekly confirmed in February that there has been no definitive casting news regarding season 15.

According to Margaret, the perfect cast lineup would consist of “my friends and some new people thrown in.”

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“I love everybody to work and have a successful career. I think some friendships have gone past where they belong. And you know what? If it’s not me, then that’s fine too,” she added on Tuesday. “I have a beautiful life.”

When asked further how she would feel about a potential season 15 exclusion, Margaret said, “If that’s what the Bravo Gods want, that’s fine for me. I’ve had a great ride.”

Margaret has also stayed “very close” to costars Melissa, 45, Dolores, 54, Rachel, 33, Jennifer Fessler, 57, and Danielle, 39. Jennifer Fessler and Danielle, for their parts, also stepped out at the Planet Hollywood opening on Tuesday and gave Us their takes on the RHONJ break.

“I miss the fun of it; the little glimpse of fun that was there. It’s always fun to shoot,” Danielle told Us in a separate interview on Tuesday. “But, I hope the dynamics change. I hope I get something better to work with!”

According to Danielle, she would want everyone to return for season 15 “except for three.”

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“We’re Jersey girls. We could play and have a little fun, but let’s not go for the jugular,” Danielle said, without naming which Housewives should be on the chopping block if she had a say.

Jennifer Fessler, meanwhile, revealed to Us on the red carpet that she would “only go back as a friend.”

“Yes, I would go back, honey,” Jennifer Fessler quipped. “I’d go back as the person who does craft services.”

Jennifer Fessler further teased how the group’s dynamics have shifted since “that insane, ridiculous [and] over-the-top finale.”

“I think things have gone as you would’ve expected after that,” she stated. “I mean, I think things were pretty clear, right? I don’t think anyone expected Margaret and Theresa to mend fences — certainly not Melissa and Theresa. I don’t think Danielle and Jen [Aydin] were destined to be friends. I think that was sort of written in the cards and the start.”

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

Floyd Mayweather balked at Jake Paul’s claim that he’s dodging their fight, insisting he’s eager to get in the ring with the social media superstar.

“We offered Jake Paul the fight probably 10 or 20 times and he turned us down,” said Mayweather, who spoke exclusively to Us Weekly while promoting his 101 (ONE OF ONE) line of premium natural supplements. “So that’s bulls—.”

Rumors about a boxing match between Mayweather, 48, and Paul, 28, have circulated for years. The speculation picked up further steam during Mayweather’s appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last month, when the undefeated boxer said a fight against Paul would be “easy.”

Days later, Paul released a YouTube vlog alleging Mayweather “wouldn’t sign” their fight contract, but Mayweather insists that it’s actually been Paul who has refused to put ink on the dotted line.

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When asked about the claim that Mayweather and his team wanted Paul to cut weight down to 160, which Paul called “physically impossible,” Mayweather had a solution for that. 

“Well, we can do an exhibition,” he offered to Us. “We know we can’t do a real fight because it’s not going to be sanctioned because of the weight difference. But we could do an exhibition. That’s easy work, super easy.”

Mayweather previously fought Paul’s older brother, Logan Paul, in an exhibition boxing match in 2021. The non-scored bout went all eight rounds and no winner was announced. 

Jake, meanwhile, last entered the ring against legendary boxer Mike Tyson, a fight that streamed live on Netflix in November 2024. Jake ultimately defeated Tyson, 58, by unanimous decision — but Mayweather was less than impressed. 

“Mike Tyson was a 60-year-old man,” Mayweather told Us. “He’s an old man. Mike Tyson is enjoying his life. It is what it is.”

Despite his beef with some of the Paul brothers’ gamesmanship and tactics, Mayweather credited them for their work ethic. 

“One thing about Jake Paul and Logan Paul, we can’t knock their hustle,” Mayweather said. “I take my hat off. I like how they hustle.”

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On the topic of hustling, Mayweather recently unveiled his 101 (ONE OF ONE) line of products, which includes whey protein powder, pre-workout, hydration stick packs and more. 

“You always want to be better each time you go out and perform,” Mayweather explained. “You always want to be better each and every day. Our supplements give you everything you need. The greens, the proteins, the boost, the rehydration.”

Mayweather added, “This didn’t just happen overnight. This took a lot of years, four or five years of doing research and making sure that we give people a great product.”

101 is available at youare101.com, as well as supplement and sports nutrition retailers nationwide.

Chicago Fire’s Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide don’t have a child yet, but actress Miranda Rae Mayo already has an idea of how they’ll parent.

“I do think Stella would be the bad cop for sure,” Mayo, 34, who plays firefighter Kidd, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting season 13 of the NBC series.

She teased, “I think Kelly presents a stoic [exterior], but he would melt whenever his offspring was asking for something of him. He’d be like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah. Stella just give it to him.’”

At the end of season 12 of Chicago Fire, Severide (Taylor Kinney) told Kidd he was ready to start a family, which took her by surprise.

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During season 13, which premiered in September 2024, Kidd revealed that she wants to be a mom and proposed going the adoption route since her aunt basically adopted and raised her as a kid.

“Stella is in love with Kelly. I don’t think she ever was a woman who wanted to be married. I don’t think she ever envisioned that type of, you know, wife and kids type of life for herself,” Mayo told Us, noting that Kidd’s relationship with Severide is what swayed her to change her tune.

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The actress explained, “She met this man and fell in love with this man and was like, ‘Hey, wherever you’re going, I’m going.’ We’re doing it together.”

While Mayo noted that Severide brought up the idea of expanding their family “much sooner” than Kidd was initially ready for, they have since gotten on the same page.

During season 13, episode 15, which aired on March 5, Kidd and Severide met with an adoption agency and, after a few hiccups at Firehouse 51, they were approved. It’s unclear whether the couple will become parents this season but, until then, Mayo told Us she’s enjoying the ride acting alongside Kinney, 43.

“I love working with him. My experience of working with Taylor is he’s a very present person,” Mayo revealed. “When we’re doing [a scene], I think neither one of us ever really knows what’s gonna happen.”

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She said after 10 seasons together they have “a lot of fun.” (Mayo joined Chicago Fire during season 4 in 2016, while Kinney has been part of the series since its 2012 premiere.)

Mayo added, “Sometimes it just works. I feel really lucky to be in this duo with him and I’m really grateful that it works and that it continues to work.”

Chicago Fire returns with new episodes on NBC Wednesday, March 26, at 9 p.m. ET.

I hate to make generalizations, but I bet that every woman has experienced a thong catastrophe in their life. Dealing with an extra-tight, uncomfortable thong is almost like a rite of passage. Despite the thong stereotypes, these undergarments aren’t supposed to feel itchy or painful. Take it from someone who only wears thongs (me). There are options that are so silky, comfy and lightweight that you completely forget you’re wearing underwear, like the Voenxe Seamless Thongs.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t love these thongs. In fact, over 50,000 Amazon shoppers swear that this pick will change your life and erase any bad memories of thongs past. Made with breathable, stretchy nylon, these panties mesh perfectly to the curves of your body and move with you, whether you’re sitting at your desk all day or working up a sweat at the gym.

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Wendy Williams’ close family and friends continue to rally around the former talk show host amid her guardianship.

“She is in great shape mentally and physically,” Wendy’s brother Tommy Williams exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, March 12. “Let her out.”

Since May 2022, Wendy, 60, has been living under a legal guardianship that oversees both her finances and health. Speculation surrounding the former radio host’s well-being and absence from the public eye led to a 2024 Lifetime documentary titled Where Is Wendy Williams?

This week, however, Us Weekly confirmed that Wendy was transported from her assisted living facility to a New York hospital “for evaluation” after police were called to do a wellness check.

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Wendy later appeared on The Breakfast Club and said she underwent competency tests, which she claimed to pass with “flying colors.”

According to her brother, Wendy’s ability to pass those recent tests is a positive step forward.

“Now she has some direction and understanding of her functional abilities and cognizant abilities,” Tommy told Us. “It’s a win for Wendy, a big one. And she did it herself. It also shows she is fluid with her thoughts and actions.”

Wendy’s friend Ginalia Monterrosa — who accompanied the media personality to the hospital this week — recently sent a letter to Adult Protective Services formally requesting a probe into what she saw as “troubling circumstances” surrounding Wendy’s treatment.

In an exclusive interview with Us, Monterrosa — who is part of Connect Care Advisory Group — said those closest to Wendy are “just figuring out next steps of what’s going to happen.”

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“She is letting the public know it is unfair, it is unjust,” Monterrosa said of Wendy’s recent interviews. “She doesn’t need to be in a guardianship. She is not incapacitated. She will continue to voice her opinion.”

According to Monterrosa, Wendy is not allowed to have a cell phone at the facility she is residing in. Instead, she has a landline in her room that allows her to make outgoing calls, but doesn’t allow any to come in.

“We’d love for her to be in an unrestrictive environment — even at another facility — where she has freedom to come in and out, see her friends, people can call her, she can have an iPad, she can use a two-way phone — not just [a] one way [phone],” Monterrosa explained to Us. “[She has] the freedom to go to the store and supermarket, to go to the gym, to have a life and the things we take for granted.”

Before a judge makes a ruling in regards to Wendy’s guardianship, the former talk show host is expected to speak out on the Friday, March 14, episode of The View.

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Those closest to Wendy hope good news is coming soon.

“It’s a wait and see,” Tommy said. “We want to root Wendy on. We watch and listen and cheer her on. And we are praying.”

With reporting by Andrea Simpson 

It’s no secret that retinol is a powerhouse ingredient with a laundry list of benefits, from turning back the skin’s clock to reducing acne breakouts. But while many retinol skin products cost over $30, only a handful produce the visible, life-changing results they promise. This popular pick from Neutrogena is one that stays true to its word — and it’s 42% off today!

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Tamra Judge is elaborating on her The Real Housewives of Orange County future after claiming she was quitting the show.

On the Wednesday,  March 12, episode of her and Teddi Mellencamp’s “iHeartRadio’s Two Ts In A Pod” podcast, Judge, 57, elaborated during a chat with Dolores Catania regarding her recent claims that she quit RHOC while filming season 19.

“I think I just hit a wall. There’s so much going on in my life and it’s just I don’t know,’ Judge reflected while admitting that’s she’s been going to therapy as she is struggling with some “personal things.”

She continued: “I just just hit a wall and I feel like I’m gonna be in a full depressed mode.”

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Judge explained that this year has not been off to a good start for her recently and she can’t get out of the funk she’s been in despite seeking professional help.

“I’m just so mad at myself because I feel like I just can’t pull myself out of the funk. Well, I’m usually pretty good of just pulling myself out, and I’ve been saying it for a while now,” she said. “I just can’t pull myself out of this. I
can’t pull myself out of this. And it was just 2025 has been a real doozy. It’s just been one thing after another.”

Judge shared that she went into filming this season of RHOC amid her personal struggles. However, it all got to be too much for her.

“I went into the season not knowing, not sure, very anxious and just dealing with some stuff through therapy, and
you know that really breaks you down to your lowest point,” she admitted. “I’m like, ‘Should I just quit?
Because it’s just I feel like it’s breaking me down.'”

Judge added that Mellencamp’s health issues have also taken a heavy toll on her. However, her podcast cohost has still been by her side through this rough patch.

“Teddi gave me a pep talk and that is like the first time I’ve laughed in so long. Like, we laughed, and she just yelled at me and said, ‘Listen to me, I have to be bald and fat right now and going through this. You get your ass back over there,'” she recalled. “I just started laughing. So I think I’m going to see her today. I think that’s gonna pull little bit of spark back into me.”

Catania then addressed the speculation that Judge had exited RHOC, telling Judge, “The word on the street is you just need a little break.”

Judge, for her part, agreed that was the case.

“Yeah. When I get like this, my body just shuts down, It just completely shuts down,” she said. “And I can
just sit in one place and just stare at the wall for hours. And that’s how I feel and it’s really hard to film like that when you feel like that.”

Earlier this week, Judge sent fans into a frenzy when she hinted at her exit from the Bravo reality show.

“It was a long run! When life gives you real problems this reality s— doesn’t make sense,” she wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, March 9. “Peace out … I’m out.”

Judge then shared an Instagram Story selfie on Monday, March 10, alongside the caption, “Mental health is health.”

Following Judge’s cryptic messages, she weighed in on the comments section of a fan account speculating about the details of her apparent departure.

“#TamraJudge just posted this?? The cast is currently in New Orleans on their cast trip. Is Tamra quitting??” the Instagram account wrote, referring to a screenshot of Judge’s Instagram Story. Judge subsequently reacted, appearing to confirm the theory of her exit by commenting, “Yes!!!”

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The fan account then replied to Judge’s comment, asking, “Tamra what’s going on??” while other viewers begged her to stay on the show.

Although Bravo has yet to announce the season 19 cast, Gretchen Rossi was previously confirmed to return as a “friend,” and Judge was recently spotted filming in New Orleans with Shannon Beador, Heather Dubrow, Katie Ginella, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jennifer Pedranti and Emily Simpson.

Amid the drama, Andy Cohen remained tight-lipped about Judge’s future on RHOC.

“I got the report of what happened last night,” Cohen, 56, said during the Monday episode of SiriusXM’s Radio Andy. “All I will say is this. I can’t comment on what’s going on while we’re filming shows.”

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Judge has been a cast member on RHOC since season 3 in 2007. She briefly left the show after season 14 in 2019 but later returned as a full-time Housewife in season 17, which premiered in 2023.

The RHOC ordeal comes as Judge supports her friend and podcast cohost, Mellencamp, 43, following her recent surgery to remove multiple brain tumors. Judge asserted during the February 19 episode of their podcast that it was “not my place” to offer updates on Mellencamp’s health and grew emotional when she said, “All I can do is pray on her and love her like all of her friends are doing.”

As Prince William greeted locals outside England’s Aspray Arena, he was stunned to see one resident with bright red locks.

“Look at your hair! It’s fantastic,” William, 42, jokingly quipped on Tuesday, March 11, during a walkabout, per social media footage. “I wish I had hair like that, amazing!”

According to William, he “has the Charles.” (The Prince of Wales is the eldest son of King Charles III and his late ex-wife, Princess Diana.)

William visited an FA Referee Training Course at Aspray, which is the home of Sporting Khalsa FC in Willenhall, England. The visit was part of the prince’s duties as patron of the Football Association to highlight its “Reflective and Representative” campaign to recruit more individuals of color as referees.

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William, who debuted a scruffy goatee in summer 2024, has long been a good sport when it comes to his receding hairline.

“I don’t know if you guys have heard about the Earthshot Prize, but it’s an initiative I started about two years ago now, but it’s been about four years in the making,” he quipped in a July 2023 YouTube video. “I had hair when it started.”

Several months earlier, William’s brother, Prince Harry, made a pointed dig at his sibling’s hairline in his Spare memoir. Harry, 40, wrote about William’s “alarming baldness” and quipped that his resemblance to Diana was “fading with time.”

“In some ways he was my mirror, in some ways he was my opposite,” Harry wrote in the book published January 2023. “My beloved brother, my archnemesis, how had that happened?”

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Harry later defended writing about Williams’ hair loss.

“I don’t see it as cutting at all,” Harry said in a 60 Minutes sit-down. “My brother and I love each other. I love him deeply. None of anything I’ve written, anything that I’ve included is ever intended to hurt my family.”

William and Harry have been estranged since the Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from their duties as senior working royals in 2020. William, meanwhile, has not publicly addressed the alleged falling-out or Spare accusations.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to get our outfits prepared. Whether you’re heading to a parade, attending a family brunch or just want to dress up for work, these tops are all you need to create a festive and fabulous look. Keep scrolling to shop stylish St. Patrick’s Day-themed tops starting at just $8.

From fun graphic tees to cozy sweatshirts and even chic blouses, this roundup has something for every St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Some of our favorites include this “lucky” sweatshirt, which is just as soft as it is stylish, and an embellished clover T-shirt that’s a favorite among shoppers. Still, it doesn’t matter which option you pick — these tops prove that getting your green on (in a cute way!) doesn’t have to break the bank.

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Comfy-Casual Picks

1. Our Absolute Favorite: This clover graphic tee is one of our favorites due to its simple design, soft fabric and affordable price point.

2. A Top Seller: This clover-themed top has been purchased over 3,000 times in the past month, making it one of Amazon’s number one new releases.

3. Sparkly Stunner: You’ll stand out in the crowd while rocking this sparkly clover top with rolled short sleeves.

4. Shamrock-Chic: A flattering slim-fit option, this short-sleeve T-shirt features tons of cute shamrocks across the front.

5. Loose and Flattering: Not only does this loose-fitting tee comfortably drape over the body, but shoppers can choose between various St. Patrick’s Day prints.

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6. Soft and Sleeveless: Layer this sleeveless festive top underneath a cardigan, denim jacket or your office blazer.

7. Try the Tunic: Flattering for all body types, this long tunic top is made of an ultra-soft and stretchy fabric.

8. Off-Shoulder Chic: Pair this off-the-shoulder top with jeans and sneakers for a casual look or dress it up with a skirt and heels.

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9. Our Absolute Favorite: With over 2,000 bought in the last month, this soft “lucky” sweatshirt is a new obsession among Amazon shoppers.

10. Stand-Out Sleeves: More fun than just your graphic top, Earlymemb’s sparkly sweatshirt has sequins on each shoulder.

11. Four-Leaf Fashion: Look four-leaf fashionable with this lightweight clover sweatshirt that has a cozy, relaxed fit.

12. Kiss Me, I’m Stylish: Complete with stylish shamrock sleeves, this cotton “Irish” sweatshirt lets everyone know you’re ready to celebrate.

13. Trendy Tie Dye: Do something different this holiday with a trendy tie-dye pick that comes in several shades of green.

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14. Our Absolute Favorite: Give a stylish edge to your St. Patrick’s Day look with this green eyelet blouse.

15. Breezy Beauty: This breezy striped button-up is not only a bestseller, but it can be worn on the holiday and beyond.

16. Cozy Cardigan: Since St. Patrick’s Day is in the spring, it’s wise to shop a cozy, green-striped cardigan to layer up.

17. Pretty in Polka Dots: This flowy, boutique-like polka dot blouse is currently 30% off!

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Transitioning back to regularly working from the office has been a total slog. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to socialize with coworkers, but I’m so miserable when I’m not in my cozy sweatsuits. If only it were socially acceptable to wear loungewear to work!

Fashion labels understand, and plenty have released items that look professional on the outside, but feel so comfortable that you might mistake them for your favorite leggings — really! In 2025, workwear shouldn’t be stuffy, and these pieces are here to prove it. Keep reading to discover 12 elevated, office-appropriate items that you’ll want to wear all the time — even when you’re lounging at home.

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1. Fan-Favorite: You don’t have to wear uncomfortable slacks at the office. Almost 20,000 people on Amazon say these Lee Trousers feel more like pajamas than traditional trousers, thanks to the flexible material and elastic waistband.

2. A Simple Elevated Blouse: You really can’t go wrong with a flowy top. This Blooming Jelly design features a silky soft fabric and a variety of work-friendly patterns so you can showcase your personality at the office.

3. Classic Stripes: Breton striped clothing inherently looks polished. Wear this puff-sleeved tee from Dokotoo with jeans, ballet flats and a blazer for an easy business casual ‘fit.

4. You Mean Business: I present the upgraded power suit — instead of slacks and a blazer, this Pretty Garden jumpsuit gives you supermodel status while feeling like your favorite loungewear.

5. Wide-Legged Pick: Remember gaucho pants? This wide-legged paperbag style resembles the flowy design from decades ago and gives them a major work-appropriate upgrade. My favorite aspect? The adjustable tie belt.

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6. Sleek and Stylish: A good pencil skirt is a necessity, but you don’t have to put up with constricting styles of yesteryear. Hybrid & Company specially designed this pick to be extra stretchy and slimming, sort of like compression leggings.

7. Glorified Cardigan: Consider this Cicy Bell blazer your new office cardigan. It’s warm and cozy enough to fit the bill while still looking sleek.

8. Office Slippers: If you’ve ever wanted to wear your slippers to work, these soft Semwiss flats are the next best thing. They’re made from a stretchy knitted fabric so they always hug your feet without giving you dreaded blisters.

9. Choose Your Style: Stray from your typical black loafer with this DeYashopin alternative. Not only are there 18 colors and patterns to choose from — including zebra print! — but they also don’t require a break-in period like most loafers.

10. C’est Magnifique: This chiffon Yamanman button-up feels very French. Don’t be scared of the pointed collar and cuffs — they don’t rub or tug, but instead lie nice and soft against your skin thanks to the feathery fabric.

11. Mock-Neck Magic: Prefer to stay covered in the office? Mock-necks are a tried and true style that will make you feel refined and ready to take on any task. You can’t go wrong with this affordable option. 

12. Level Up: With its expertly placed buttons and subtle horizontal stripes, this sweater appears super professional without losing the cozy factor.

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Former En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson has fallen on hard times.

“For the past three — almost three years, I have been living in my car,” Robinson, 58, said in a YouTube video uploaded on Tuesday, March 11. “I said it. Oh my God.”

Robinson explained that in 2020 she was living with her parents in Las Vegas. She claimed that after experiencing some tension with her mother, she decided to leave the home.

“I can’t deal with this. I respect her too much. I didn’t understand it. I still don’t and it hurt me,” she reflected on her decision to leave her parents’ house. “I was just trying to figure it out but I couldn’t … you can’t read someone else’s mind and you can’t figure them out.”

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When Robinson moved out, she was sleeping in her car for “about a month in Vegas.” Robinson’s manager at the time encouraged her to come back to Los Angeles where he lived. As the temperatures in Las Vegas started to increase, she decided to go back since she “loved” living in Los Angeles.

Robinson then claimed that her former manager offered to let Robinson stay with him until she got back on her feet. However, both he and Robinson had dogs and there wasn’t enough space in his place for two people and two canines. As a result, the manager volunteered to get her a hotel where she ended up staying for “eight months”

While Robinson looked for a place to live, she said the manager offered to help her and attend listings with her — but didn’t follow through. When she asked him for his thoughts, she said he allegedly found something wrong with each housing option.

“I’m trying to make this easier on you because financially I know it’s got to be hard,” she said she told her former manager in the video. “You’re paying rent and you’re paying my hotel.”

After finding no success on the home front, Robinson said she decided to research car life and was impressed with the lifestyle.

“There’s a whole community of people who live in their cars and a whole community of people who live in their RVs and a whole community of people who live in their vans,” she reflected. “And I loved what I was seeing. I just thought, ‘Wow, these people. I could do this, I think.’”

Robinson left the hotel for good in 2022 and took her car up to Malibu. While she said she found the first night to be “scary,” Robinson had no regrets about her decision and she ended up getting comfortable as she learned the ins and outs of car life, including how to cover her windows and being selective of the information she shared with others around her.

“I felt free,” she shared. “That was a sense of freedom that I had. I was so free.”

Robinson claimed that many people encouraged her not to be so candid about her current living situation, fearing it would lead to public judgment. For Robinson, she said she wasn’t worried about others’ perception of her lifestyle.

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“Nobody has stepped or walked five steps in my stilettos,” she said. “It’s real and it’s OK. Part of being human is to be vulnerable.”

Instead, she opted to be honest, hoping to inspire others.

“My aim is to inspire and let people know that you’re capable of anything no matter what the odds are against you,” she said.

Robinson was an on-and-off member of the girl group En Vogue. She joined the band when they formed in 1989. Robinson first exited En Vogue in 1997. In 2002, she returned before leaving again in 2008 for a solo music career.

Paul “PK” Kemsley has found it difficult to watch episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills surrounding his separation from wife Dorit Kemsley.

“It’s a super tough situation. The reality is it’s kind of reality, but it’s not reality,” PK, 57, exclusively told Us Weekly at the grand opening of New York City’s Planet Hollywood on Tuesday, March 11. “It gets mixed up. It gets edited. We say things, they don’t come out exactly as they were said. If you missed the sentence before, it changes the meaning, but we’re navigating it.”

He added, “Listen, we have to own the fact we did it. So this is our world and yeah, we’re OK.”

Dorit, 48, and PK announced in May 2024 that they were taking time apart after nine years of marriage. At the time, they still planned to amicably coparent son Jagger, 11, and daughter Phoenix, 9. While neither Dorit nor PK have yet to formally file for divorce, their breakup has remained a staple of conversation throughout RHOBH season 14.

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“It’s tough because we’re [now] relieving what was 10 months ago,” he said on Tuesday. “It’s tough, but we’re getting through it.”

According to PK, he and Dorit go through both “good places” and “bad places.”

“We’re going through what every couple goes through,” he said, “It’s not easy, but it’s not horrible either. She’s still Dorit [and] is still fabulous. She’s very chic!”

While Dorit is a main cast member on RHOBH, PK last appeared on a season 14 episode to meet up with Mauricio Umansky  — who himself is separated from fellow Housewife Kyle Richards — for lunch. Despite the brief cameo, PK isn’t looking to make another appearance this season.

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“I am done with reality,” PK proclaimed on Tuesday, teasing that he won’t make additional cameos on the Bravo hit. “I’m done. I’ve gotta go back to work.”

While the British real estate developer is no longer interested in appearing on RHOBH episodes, he’s not barring Dorit — or the kids — from their own reality TV future.

“I’ll support Dorit wherever I can,” PK stressed, further noting that Jagger and Phoenix are “doing good.”

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“They’re happy,” PK told Us. “We’re working together with the kids. We took them to Disney and we celebrate the birthdays together, so that’s all good.”

In between coparenting duties, PK stepped out to support Planet Hollywood’s CEO, Robert Earl, at the grand opening of the Times Square location.

“Robert is a very dear friend of mine [and] Jagger’s godfather,” PK gushed. “We’re excited to be here. It’s such a legacy brand, isn’t it? … I didn’t even know him when it first came out, [but] I met Robert about 20 years ago and we’ve become super close. I’m absolutely delighted to be here.”

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

Sailor Brinkley-Cook is more than confident that Billy Joel will be back on tour in no time.

“He’s doing great,” Brinkley-Cook, 26, exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, March 11, while celebrating the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Times Square. “He’s totally healthy and it’s just some things that he has to deal with.”

Earlier in the day, the Grammy winner announced on social media that his upcoming concert dates will be rescheduled due to a medical condition.

“While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,” Joel, 75, said in a statement via Instagram. “I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.”

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According to Brinkley-Cook, the musician she affectionately calls “Uncle Billy” is “really upset” about postponing the concerts “so I’m excited for him to be able to get back.”

In April 2024, Brinkley-Cook and her mom, Christie Brinkley, were able to experience Joel live in concert at the “Piano Man” singer’s 101st show at Madison Square Garden in New York.

“Sailor gave Uncle Billy a few pointers before his show,” Brinkley, 71, wrote via Instagram at the time. “You may be right, she may be crazy, but it was only show 101 in his historic run so she was just trying to be helpful! Lol!”

Brinkley and Joel wed in 1985 and welcomed their daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, in 1985 before divorcing in 1994. The supermodel later welcomed Sailor and Jack Paris Brinkley-Cook with now ex-husband Peter Cook.

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While celebrating the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Times Square, Sailor was able to mingle with celebrity guests including 50 Cent, Pete Davidson and Alec Baldwin.

As Alec, 66, steps into the world of reality TV alongside his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, in the TLC series The Baldwins, Sailor admitted her family has also been approached to do a show.

“We always turned it down because we’re a little more private,” she shared. “But honestly, it’s inspiring to see someone like Alec, who I know is private, able to just kind of show off his family and go more deep into his life. It’s really fun to watch so you never know.”

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Until then, Sailor is working on a few things in the health and wellness space. While she isn’t ready to announce anything officially, the digital creator is more than excited about the future.

“It’s a lot starting your own brand and business,” she said. “It might be a month or two, it might be a year or two, but it’s exciting stuff, and I’m excited to share with the world.”

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

Kate Hudson’s Running Point costars have her back.

While Hudson, 45, discussed her upcoming Netflix movie, which also stars Brenda Song and Justin Theroux, she suffered a wardrobe malfunction at a recent PaleyLive screening in New York City. In the social media clip shared via YouTube, Hudson was answering a question as her plunging Proenza Shouler black dress popped open.

She then gasped and grabbed her bust, covering herself from fans. “It’s OK,” host Samantha Barry reassured her, as Theroux, 53, immediately sprung into action and went to work on the back of her cutout gown.

Song, 36, then made sure Hudson was completely protected from the camera and fans’ view by jumping out of her seat and standing in front of the singer. She spread her arms apart to shield her even more.

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“You didn’t expect this,” Hudson joked as Barry and Theroux fixed her outfit. “I did this on purpose.”

“I got it,” Theroux said, as Hudson giggled. “Just keep talking!”

After her dress was securely back in place, Hudson and the rest of her cast continued with the discussion — and wondered how many more times her dress would fall off.

Towards the end of the panel, Hudson’s dress did indeed break again. She clapped at the audience and again gasped and grabbed her chest. Careful not to draw even more attention to the situation, Hudson silently waved over Theroux to help again. He stood behind her and readjusted her dress.

Hudson elevated her slinky look with Loree Rodkin 18K Diamond Star Drop Earrings and a silver ring on her finger.

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She opted for soft glam, including sparkly eyeshadow, pink lips and mascara. The actress topped off her look with her platinum blonde hair parted to the side and blown out.

Kim Zolciak is dating again.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 46, is still navigating her divorce from Kroy Biermann, but says she has a new man in her life and she is happy. TMZ caught up with Zolciak at LAX on Tuesday, March 11, where she confirmed she’s dating someone who is not in the entertainment industry or a former athlete. (Biermann, 39, was a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons from 2008 to 2015.)

Zolciak held back on most of the details, but said the man she’s dating is from the Atlanta area and is “age-appropriate.”

“I’m just happy. I have my kids, I’m in my new house, I’m working,” she said.

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Zolciak and Biermann share sons KJ, 13, and Kash, 12, and twins Kaia and Kane, both 11. Biermann is also the adoptive father of Zolciak’s daughters Brielle, 28, and Ariana, 23, from past relationships.

Her comment comes a month after she filed for an emergency court hearing over concerns for her kids while they’re in Biermann’s care. Zolciak alleged that Biermann “has taken steps to completely cut the children off” from her and that he has an “inability to refrain from disparaging” her in front of their kids, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly.

“His explosive temper raises concerns that [Biermann] is suffering from an undiagnosed mental health disorder which may require follow-up or treatment,” the documents read.

Zolciak previously accused Biermann of becoming physical with her during a dispute last November that resulted in a call to police. She alleged that Biermann forced her off of a ladder while she was taking down curtains and threw her to the ground. She claimed to have sustained injuries during the incident but refused to show them to police. Biermann, for his part, alleged that Zolciak instigated the altercation and struck him in the face.

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Zolciak and Biermann filed for divorce in May 2023 after 11 years of marriage. They sold their Georgia mansion for $2.75 million in January one month after it went up for public auction as it faced foreclosure. They originally purchased the property in 2011 for $880,000.

The pair has engaged in a public back-and-forth throughout their divorce, particularly around their current financial situation.

“I’m the one who pays all the bills. All the kids’ clothes, all the school clothes, most of the food,” she said to TMZ in September. “He has not paid a bill in that house. He’s paid two electric bills in the last 18 months – not a cable [bill], water [bill], phone [bill], nothing. That man has not paid a bill in that house. [My daughter] Brielle has helped more than he has.”

Biermann responded to her claims via his lawyer Marlys A. Bergstrom, who told Us, “I find it ironic that this interview took place at LAX. Who’s watching the kids? The answer is Kroy. He’s in Georgia working 40-plus hours a week, taking care of the kids and trying to get the marital residence sold so that family can avoid foreclosure.”

Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, didn’t go into filming their eponymous TLC docuseries with many expectations.

“I think we didn’t think it through very much, which I look back now and I’m thinking ‘What were we thinking?’ But at the same time, I’m so glad that we didn’t because it is so raw and it is so true and it was a very vulnerable time,” Hilaria, 41, exclusively told Us Weekly at the grand opening of Planet Hollywood in Times Square on Tuesday, March 111. “It’s interesting to look back and even though it’s not that long ago, it really was a diary of how we were coping and moving forward.”

She added, “I’m very grateful that we did it and we were so lucky with the people that we did it with and I don’t say that lightly.”

Alec, 66, and Hilaria costarred with their seven young children — the 30 Rock alum also shares eldest daughter Ireland with ex-wife Kim Basinger — in TLC’s The Baldwins, which showcases the married couple’s family dynamics. Filming began shortly after Alec’s Rust fatal shooting scandal. (Alec fired a prop gun in 2021 that ultimately killed the film’s director of photography. He was indicted and charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, which were dismissed at trial.)

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“We’re so lucky because Sarah Reddy helped tell our story,” Hilaria told Us on Tuesday. “Howard Lee really, really is the one that believed in us and saw this. Just to be heard and seen and speak is such a special thing.”

Alec, meanwhile, joked to Us that he “didn’t make any decisions” during season 1.

“I didn’t have any input at all,” the actor quipped. “My wife and Sarah just shoved me around all day long for months.”

Alec also weighed on the possibility that filming The Baldwins could have impacted their marriage.

“Well, we’re always going to get a response [like] that [when doing] reality TV, among other things,” Alec said. “I hosted game shows and did Match Game for a while and that was all to put money in our foundation, to get to charity, and you’re always looking for alternative forums to do that with. And so, we did that and when you do things like this, people are always like, ‘Oh, this is another silly thing you’re doing.’ I really don’t care. We had fun.”

According to Hilaria, she and the kids also enjoyed the production.

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“We had so much fun and, like, the kids had fun,” the yoga instructor said. “It was such a good experience.”

While The Baldwins season 1 is currently airing on TLC, Hilaria teased that more episodes could be coming down the pipeline.

“We’ll see,” Hilaria hinted, before Alec chimed in to add that “she’ll be back.”

Alec and Hilaria took a break from filming and parenting alike to attend the grand opening party of Planet Hollywood in New York City.

“Well, I went to the opening of the original Planet Hollywood,” Alec recalled. “This was the beginning, I think, of that kind of movie star, celebrity-centered club restaurant. It was more like music and things like that — House of Blues eventually — but Danny Akroyd and those guys and these things were a huge success. And then, they kind of petered out. They’re reopening again, which is a great idea.”

Hilaria, for her part, was only “6 years old” when the eatery originally launched.

“But look at this!” she gushed. “This is such an iconic place. It really is, and we’re in the heart of New York, so it’s such a fun thing to be part of.”

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi