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Beyonce Performs ‘Cowboy Carter’ Songs at NFL Halftime With Blue Ivy, More

25 December 2024 at 15:25
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Beyoncé performs with daughter, Blue Ivy, during the halftime show for the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Beyoncé brought a little country Christmas to her halftime show performance during the NFL’s Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game, armed with many tricks up her sleeve.

The Grammy winner, 43, performed songs from her Cowboy Carter album during her set at NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston on Wednesday, December 25, in what was dubbed the “Christmas Game Day Beyoncé Bowl.”

Beyoncé arrived on the stage via horseback, galloping past a garage of vintage cars while wearing a white oversized fur coat with a coordinating cowboy hat and a diamond choker necklace. After renditions of “16 Carriages” and “Black Bird,” the singing icon strutted onto the field for a showstopping performance of “Ya Ya,” changing into a sequined bodysuit. Beyoncé also sang “RIIVERDANCE” with Shaboozey, “LEVII’S Jeans” with Post Malone (sitting in a denim-covered truck), “Jolene” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” featuring 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy joining the backing dancers.

“It’s only right that we do ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ for the first time in Houston, Texas on Christmas,” Beyoncé quipped in her introduction before concluding, “Merry Christmas, God bless y’all.”

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While singing “Black Bird,” Beyoncé was joined by Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts, all of whom were featured on the LP.

The Christmas Day halftime show, which aired on Netflix, marks the first time Beyoncé sang Cowboy Carter songs live since the album’s March release. However, it is not her first rodeo when it comes to the NFL as she previously headlined the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans and returned to perform alongside Coldplay and Bruno Mars during the 2016 Super Bowl halftime show.

Earlier this year, Beyoncé made history with her Cowboy Carter album, venturing into the country music genre for the first time in her career after previously dominating the pop and R&B fields. Her single “Texas Hold ‘Em” was the first song by a Black female artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and she became the first Black woman ever to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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Despite its success, the project still drew controversy, with some country music radio stations ignoring fan requests to play the songs on air and the 2024 Country Music Association Awards completely snubbing the album.

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While accepting the Innovator Award from Stevie Wonder at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in April, Beyoncé called out “all the record labels, every radio station [and] every awards show,” emphasizing that the music industry needs to become “more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions.”

In her speech, Beyoncé explained, “Innovation starts with a dream. But then you have to execute that dream, and that road can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is saying what everyone believes is impossible.”

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“Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength,” she added. “Being an innovator is leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you.”

Beyoncé also mentioned several artists who have “dedicated their lives and their art to creating shifts,” including Tracy Chapman, Prince, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson.

She noted, “[They] defied any label placed upon them, thank you for executing your dream so we could all follow.”

Taylor Swift 'Likes' Post About Travis Kelce Breaking Chiefs TD Record

25 December 2024 at 15:04

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Taylor Swift subtly supported boyfriend Travis Kelce breaking a major Kansas City Chiefs touchdown record.

The pop star, 35, dropped a “like” on a Chiefs Instagram post celebrating Kelce, also 35, earning the most receiving touchdowns in KC history.

Kelce and the Chiefs played the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, December 25, in which the tight end earned his third touchdown of the NFL season. His overall record now surpasses Tony Gonzalez.

“It’s everything to me. Tony’s been a mentor to me, he’s been there right there for me [with] any questions I’ve ever had,” Kelce said in a postgame interview. “I feel like I’m still trying to fill that guy’s shoes. He’s such an unbelievable competitor and I’ve got so much love for him. It’s an honor to be in conversations with him.”

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Swift, however, was not present at Pennsylvania’s Acrisure Stadium to watch Kelce and the Chiefs win 29-10.

Last year, Taylor brought her parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, and her brother, Austin Swift, with her to Kansas City, Missouri, for Christmas. At the time, the family attended Kelce’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium.

Despite a disappointing Christmas Day loss for the Chiefs in 2023, Kelce offered some insight into how he celebrated with Taylor and her family, crediting Austin, 32, with reviving the holiday cheer by dressing up in a Santa suit and handing out personal gifts.

“It was a full commit. He killed it,” Travis recalled on his and brother Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast in December 2023. “He actually made me feel like a child because his gift to me was straight out of the bag.”

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He added, “[He] handed me a VHS of my favorite football movie of all time … Little Giants.”

Despite the negativity from the game, Travis expressed gratitude for his loved ones who helped to salvage the holiday.

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“It ended well with good Christmas cheer and great people,” he said. “That’s always going to save Christmas no matter if you lose to the Raiders or not.”

Earlier this month, Us Weekly exclusively revealed that Taylor planned to host Christmas with her and Travis’ families this year.

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The holiday comes just weeks after Taylor concluded her Eras Tour in Vancouver on December 8. The 149-date tour ran from March 2023 to December 2024, spanned five continents, raked in more than $2 billion and was attended by 10.1 million fans. Now, she is ready to enjoy some much-needed rest. 

“Taylor’s exhausted,” a source exclusively told Us earlier this month. “She’s excited for some relaxation and downtime.”

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Taylor’s time off will of course include Travis after contending with their busy schedules since the beginning of their relationship in the summer of 2023.

“Taylor plans to stay in and hibernate [with Travis] for a while,” the insider shared. “They want to do ‘normal things’ as a couple.”

As the pair consider the next step in their relationship, the source said their two families are “very intertwined,” adding that it feels “as if they’ve been a part of each other’s [lives] for years.”

Mariah Carey Opens Holiday NFL Games With ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’

25 December 2024 at 14:37
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Mariah Carey delivered plenty of holiday cheer while kicking off the NFL’s Christmas Day games with a performance of her seasonal hit.

The Grammy winner, 55, opened both games — the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET and the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans at 4:30 p.m. ET, which streamed on Netflix — with a taped rendition of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on Wednesday, December 25.  Carey stunned in a red sequin bodysuit during a rooftop performance, flanked by dancers in Nutcracker costumes.

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” was released 30 years ago as the lead single from Carey’s first holiday album, 1994’s Merry Christmas. Three decades later, the song continues to dominate the charts and has been certified 16 times platinum, making it the highest-certified single ever performed by a female artist.

In November, Carey reflected on the song’s origin in an interview with ABC News.

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“I was working on it by myself … on this little Casio keyboard and writing down words and thinking about, ‘What do I think of at Christmas? What do I love? What do I want? What do I dream of?’” she recalled. “And that’s what started it.”

While crafting the track, Carey hoped it would become a holiday classic.

“My goal was to do something timeless, so it didn’t feel like the ‘90s, which is when I wrote it,” she added.

Now, 30 years later, the song is still one of the season’s most popular tracks, which Carey attributed to the fact that she “really, truly” loves Christmas. “It’s not fake,” she emphasized.

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Despite her authentic love for the holiday season, in a November interview with The New York Times Carey revealed that her 1994 Christmas album almost didn’t happen.

“I felt it was too early in my career,” she told the outlet.

Ultimately, Carey’s love for the holidays won out and she eventually became known as the queen of Christmas.

This year, Carey took her appreciation for the season up a notch by embarking on the 16-date Merry Christmas One and All Tour, which made various stops throughout the United States and Canada from November 15 through December 17. (Her 2023 holiday tour only consisted of a total of four shows in Toronto and New York City.)

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“Last year we didn’t go, like, across the country,” she told ABC News. “So this year we’re doing that.”

Carey hoped that the tour would give her fans “the merriest of Christmases” while also allowing them to enjoy “being together.”

She went on to tease that new music is “on the horizon,” hinting that she had recently been “writing new songs” and spending time in the studio “working on something with a choir.”

Baby Driver's Hudson Meek Dead at 16 After Falling From Moving Vehicle

25 December 2024 at 14:24
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Baby Driver actor Hudson Joseph Meek died after falling off a moving vehicle at the age of 16.

“Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight,” a Saturday, December 21, statement on Meek’s official Instagram read. “His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met.”

The statement added, “Please pray for Hudson’s family and friends as we all process this sudden and tragic loss.”

Meek, who is survived by parents Lani and Derek and brother Tucker, sustained blunt force trauma after he fell from a moving vehicle, according to local NBC affiliate WVTM.

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Per the outlet, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said in a statement that Meek died 48 hours after he was ejected from a vehicle on the 1900 block of Canyon Road near Highway 31. An investigation is currently ongoing.

Meek’s professional acting credits date back to 2014 and include The Santa Con, episodes of the MacGyver reboot, The School Duel and Baby Driver. Meek portrayed the younger version of Ansel Elgort’s Baby in the 2017 film.

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“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the untimely passing of Hudson Meek, a beloved member of the JPTA family,” an Instagram statement shared by J. Pervis Talent Agency read. “Hudson was an extraordinary young talent, whose dedication, passion, and promise shone brightly within our industry. Over the past 10 years, he contributed so much to the spirit of our agency and his loss leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all of us.”

The message continued, “Hudson was more than just a talent, he was a source of inspiration and touched so many lives with his enthusiasm, kindness, smile and innate ability to light up a room and never meet a stranger.  He will be remembered with great affection by us all.”

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Several of Meek’s loved ones and friends paid tribute in emotional social media tributes.

“I am so so sorry. Keeping you are all in my prayers. 🤍🙏,” Descendants actress Brenna D’Amico wrote via Instagram comment.

Meek’s older brother, Tucker, replied, “I’m gonna miss you Hud. Love you bro.”

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A celebration of life service in Meek’s honor is scheduled for Saturday, December 28, in Homewood, Alabama.

“Hudson’s personality was one of a kind. He was confident, convicted in his beliefs, spontaneous, and quick-witted,” an obituary read. “He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved friendly banter. He was a prankster, loved a good joke, and was happiest when he was making others laugh. Hudson thrived in settings that allowed him to me.”

Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s Relationship Timeline

25 December 2024 at 13:50

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have been causing a stir since they were first linked in April 2023.

News broke in spring 2023 that the Kardashians star and the Oscar nominee were spending time together following Jenner’s split from on-off boyfriend Travis Scott. (The Kylie Cosmetics founder shares daughter Stormi and son Aire with Scott, whom she broke up with following the 2022 holidays.)

After Us Weekly confirmed Jenner and Chalamet’s romance that April, a source exclusively told Us that the actor “is a total gentleman and treats [Kylie] with respect.”

“He’s very charming and he makes her laugh, and he’s easy to talk to,” the insider said, adding, “He’s not like any of the other guys she’s dated before and although he may not seem like her type, they have really good chemistry.”

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“She’s enjoying getting to know him better and is open to seeing where things go,” a source exclusively told Us of Jenner’s budding romance with the New York native. “Things are very new so it’s hard to tell, but so far she likes what she sees.”
The makeup mogul decided to let Chalamet “take the lead” in their relationship, according to a second insider, who noted, “She enjoys being courted and feels like the more effort he puts in, the more she likes him. At the same time, she appreciates that he doesn’t feel the need to go super over the top with grand gestures just to impress her.”

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As the duo continued to fly under the radar, a source exclusively told Us that the Life of Kylie alum was “still casually dating” the Little Women star. “It’s not that serious and they’re taking things as they come,” the insider explained. “They both have incredibly busy schedules which keeps them away from each other for lengthy periods of time. That can make it hard to build a solid foundation, but they’re still in communication and open to seeing where things go.”

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The pair were photographed for the first time together as they enjoyed a day date in Los Angeles at Chalamet’s home. That same week, a source exclusively told Us that some of Jenner’s family has met the Lady Bird actor, including mom Kris Jenner and sister Kendall Jenner.
“They really like him and think he’s different from anybody Kylie has dated in the past,” the insider said of Kylie’s relative’s opinion of her new flame. “He has a great sense of humor, and he makes her smile which is the most important thing to them. They love seeing how happy she is and absolutely approve of them dating.”

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As the summer came to an end, a source exclusively told Us that the duo’s “busy schedules” had been keeping them apart, emphasizing that the twosome’s romance is “very casual.”
“Kylie and Timothée haven't been spending that much time together recently because they both have very busy schedules. But they're still communicating on a pretty regular basis and have remained friends despite the fact that they don't hang out that often,” the insider said. ”They run in the same circle of friends, and have a great time when they're together, but it's not that serious. Kylie is having fun and although she's open to seeing where things go, they're not in a committed relationship. Things are very casual.”
One month later in September, the duo made two public appearances together: at Beyoncé’s birthday concert in Los Angeles and at Haider Ackermann’s NYFW dinner.

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The two were spotted packing on the PDA at Beyoncé’s birthday concert in Los Angeles and at Haider Ackermann’s NYFW dinner as well as the U.S. Open and Paris Fashion Week. Eagle-eyed fans even noticed Chalamet was Kylie's phone background.
However, an insider exclusively told Us that the pair were still casually seeing each other. “Although they’re not official yet, they have a really strong bond and spend as much time together as possible,” the source told Us. “Things are going really good and friends think they make an adorable couple.”

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Chalamet supported Kylie at the WSJ. Innovator Awards, but they walked the red carpet separately. When he hosted Saturday Night Live the following week, Kylie was seen at the afterparty.

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Us confirmed on December 10 that Kylie quietly attended Chalamet’s L.A. Wonka premiere. “She’s one of his biggest supporters and was so glad she and Kris were able to be there,” a source told Us of the event, noting that things between Kylie and the actor have “become fairly serious.”
Later in the month, fans were convinced that Chalamet was at Kylie’s family Christmas Eve bash after a man resembling him appeared in one of Landon Barker’s Snapchat videos.
“Things are going great between Kylie and Timothée,” an insider told Us after the Christmas party, noting that the pair have been “spending more time together since they both have some free time during the holiday season.” The source noted, “Kylie appreciates how well he gets along with her family because their approval means everything.”

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While Chalamet walked the red carpet solo at the 2024 Golden Globes, Kylie joined him inside The Beverly Hilton when the awards show began. The pair were spotted looking cozy for the camera, even sharing a sweet kiss at one point.

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Jenner and Chalamet were spotted on a low-key movie date in Los Angeles, shortly before a source gave Us a status update on their relationship.
“Kylie and Timothée hang out with each other frequently and communicate on a regular basis,” a source told Us weeks later in July. “They’ve gone on a number of dates recently, but they always do their best to try and stay under the radar as much as possible.”
The following December, Jenner was spotted supporting Chalamet at the premiere of his movie A Complete Unknown.

Travis Kelce Reacts to Breaking Tony Gonzalez's Touchdown Record

25 December 2024 at 13:35
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Travis Kelce scored a touchdown during his Wednesday, December 25, game, breaking a major Kansas City Chiefs record.

Kelce’s touchdown on Wednesday meant that the 35-year-old athlete beat Tony Gonzalez’s previously held record for the most career touchdown receptions. In celebration, Kelce dunked the ball in an homage to Gonzalez himself.

“I’ve been following him since he was a rookie and I’m not surprised by it,” Gonzalez, 48, said during a November broadcast of NFL on Prime Video. “He is one of the greatest tight ends of all time. … If he dunks it, I will pay that fine!”

It is against NFL rules to toss a football through the goalpost, often resulting in a hefty fine for unsportsmanlike conduct. The league has not confirmed further details about a potential fine.

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Kelce’s touchdown led the Chiefs to victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. He and teammate Patrick Mahomes were named the official game MVPs, earning Santa-inspired puffy robes and a red velvet cake packed into the shape of a football.

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In a postgame interview, Kelce opened up about his milestone receiving record.

“It’s everything to me. Tony’s been a mentor to me, he’s been there right there for me [with] any questions I’ve ever had,” Kelce gushed. “I feel like I’m still trying to fill that guy’s shoes.”

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He added, “He’s such an unbelievable competitor and I’ve got so much love for him. It’s an honor to be in conversations with him.”

Quarterback Mahomes, 29, also acknowledged Kelce’s performance.

“We got a lot of weapons out there. We’re getting healthy at the right time,” Mahomes said. “The big guy leads us all, but we’ve got guys everywhere. I’m trying to hang on as long as I can.”

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The Chiefs’ win over the Steelers earns the Missouri team the No. 1 seed in its AFC conference.

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“I thought it was a full-team performance. Defense stepped up, offense stepped up [and] everyone had their imprint on the game,” Mahomes quipped. “I told my pregnant wife [Brittany Mahomes] I was going to get the No. 1 seed, so we can have the baby.”

Patrick and Brittany, 29, are currently expecting their third baby. In a pregame interview on Wednesday, Patrick told sportscaster Kay Adams that his wife is due “any day now.”

Brittany, for her part, did not travel to Pittsburgh for game day and instead watched the NFL matchup from home in KC with kids Sterling, 3, and Bronze, 21.

“Baking and watching Daddy,” Brittany wrote via Instagram Story on Wednesday afternoon.

How the Stars Celebrated Christmas: Family Meals, Matching PJs and More


25 December 2024 at 12:56

Christmas Day was holly and jolly for many celebrities and their loved ones.

“Christmas morning in London! Merry Christmas, guys. We love you so much,” Chrissy Teigen wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, December 25.

Teigen and her husband, John Legend, kicked off the festivities in a London hotel room with daughter Luna and Esti and sons Miles and Wren. All four kids twinned in matching plaid pajamas.

In their kids’ stockings, Teigen and Legend handed out an array of toys, including stuffed animals of British staple Paddington Bear.

Across the pond, Reese Witherspoon enjoyed a festive brunch with daughter Ava and sons Deacon and Tennessee. (She shares Ava and Deacon with Ryan Phillippe and Tennessee with Jim Toth.)

“Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄💫❤,” Witherspoon captioned family photos via Instagram.

Witherspoon and her eldest kids twinned in all-black outfits, while Tennessee opted for a green sweater and khakis.

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Teigen and Legend cuddled their four kids on Christmas morning.
 

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Lopez lounged with her family, including twins Max and Emme, on Christmas Eve.

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Witherspoon enjoyed a holiday meal with kids Ava, Deacon and Tennessee.

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Paltrow lit candles with her kids Apple and Moses, whom she shares with ex Chris Martin, and her mother, Blythe Danner.
 

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The Big Bang Theory alum and her fiancé dressed their daughter, Matilda, in a fancy red dress.

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Hilton presented her and husband Carter Reum’s daughter, London, with a “Snoop on the Stoop” toy. (The plushie is a version of “Elf on the Shelf” starring Snoop Dogg.)
 

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The Today host celebrated Christmas morning with daughters Hope and Haley and their dad, her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.

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Klum and husband Tom Kaulitz matched her kids in red pajamas and embroidered Santa hats.

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“Twas’ the night before Christmas at the Decker house. Denver’s first Christmas,” James Decker wrote via Instagram, sharing pics of their four kids’ matching PJs.
 

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Ronaldo gushed via X that the “most important part of Christmas” was hanging with his family.
 

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The Dancing With the Stars alum quipped via Instagram Story that she’ll “be spending [her] day” in matching holiday PJs with fiancé Brian Austin Green and their kids.

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“Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone 🎄. Wishing you and your family lots of joy,” Wilson wrote via Instagram.

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The former Bachelorette and her husband, Blaine Hart, celebrated Christmas less than one week after welcoming daughter Harper.

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Bieber stayed cozy in a striped pajama set.
 

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“Merry Christmas loves,” Hudgens captioned an Instagram Story selfie.

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The Flipping El Moussas star noted via Instagram Stories that she and son Tristan, whom she shares with husband Tarek El Moussa, were “waiting for Tay and Bray.” They had spent the holiday morning with their mother, Christina Haack.
 

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Brittany watched her husband Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs away game from home with the couple’s two kids.
 

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Lipa and Turner, who have been dating since January, cuddled up in a car on the holiday.
 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Send Joint Christmas Gift to Chiefs Families

25 December 2024 at 12:26
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce jointly played Santa for his Kansas City Chiefs teammates.

Sheawna Weathersby, who is the partner of Chiefs athlete Chris Jones, showed off a special present from the 35-year-old pop star via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, December 25.

“So blessed and grateful this holiday season,” Weathersby wrote. “Thank you, Tay Tay!!”

Swift and Kelce’s package included a Santa-themed gift bag and a box wrapped in red rose paper. There was also a “Louis 200” box from Louis Vuitton.

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“Merry Christmas She She and Chris,” a gift tag read, which was signed by “Travis and Taylor.” A separate tag was addressed solely to “She She” from “Tay Tay.”

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Jones, who shares two sons with Weathersby, is one of Kelce’s teammates on the Chiefs. Swift has often invited Weathersby, alongside fellow NFL partner Chariah Gordon, to watch home games from a private suite.

Neither Swift nor Weathersby attended Wednesday’s away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Jones, 30, was out on injured reserve and did not play but still traveled with his teammates.)

“Every time you play the Steelers, you know it’s going to be a fight,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said in a Netflix interview earlier on Wednesday. “They’re gonna give you your best shot every single time — and it’s a great football team. That’s why they’re in the position that they’re in. It’ll be a great game, we’ll be in a great environment in Pittsburgh and I’m excited for it.”

While Weathersby has been a devoted member of Chiefs Kingdom for many years in support of Jones, Swift only just started to appreciate the squad.

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“Football is awesome, it turns out,” Swift said in her 2023 TIME Person of the Year profile. “I’ve been missing out my whole life.”

Swift started dating Kelce, 35, in summer 2023, going public with their romance the following September when she went to her first Chiefs game.

“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” Swift added to the outlet. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other.”

When Swift reps Kelce from the stands, she’s not concerned about being seen on the Jumbotron.

“I don’t know how they know what suite I’m in. There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once,” Swift stressed at the time. “I’m just there to support Travis. I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads and Chads.”

Throughout the 2024-2025 NFL season, Swift only attended home games in between her Eras Tour concerts across the globe. After she wrapped the performances earlier this month, Kelce organized a blowout “end of an era” party to celebrate and invited many of his Chiefs teammates and their significant others.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Cuddle Up on Christmas: 'Home for the Holidays'

25 December 2024 at 11:50
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Dua Lipa and her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, spent their first Christmas together.

“Home for the holidays,” the pop star, 29, wrote via X on Wednesday, December 25. “Sending you all so much love.”

Lipa uploaded an array of photos of herself dressed in winter gear, cuddling her pet dog and snapping selfies before adding a pic with Turner, 34. In a blurry image, the couple were all smiles in the front seats of a car.

The “Training Season” singer wore a dark-colored coat with an emerald-colored scarf and oversized sunglasses. Turner, for his part, opted for a black coat and a matching beanie.

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Lipa and the Masters of the Air star have been together since January.

“Callum is really the first serious relationship she’s had in the past few years,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in March. “Dua and Callum spend almost all their time together and are nearly inseparable.”

According to the insider, Lipa and Turner are “very serious about one another” and had introduced their families to each other

“They have a very balanced energy and Dua couldn’t be happier than she is with Callum,” the source added to Us.

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Lipa and Turner have since been staples on her social media pages and enjoyed several public dates. It is Lipa’s first serious relationship since she and Anwar Hadid split in 2021.

Their romance also appeared to inspire Lipa musically. She released Radical Optimism in May featuring lead single “Training Season,” which fans believed was about her relationship with Turner.

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“I was like, ‘OK, I’m going to write down what I want,’” Lipa told Elle in May. “The power of manifestation and writing things into existence with the power of words. When you know your worth, you know what you want and what you don’t want.”

She added at the time, “I was talking about this with one of my dancers today because she was going through a breakup — when I was single, I didn’t wish it away. You learn so much about yourself, you know, whether it’s going on a date or spending that time alone. In the silence, you figure out who you really are. In the grand scheme of things, I was doing research.”

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Turner, for his part, has another song from Radical Optimism frequently on replay.

“‘Houdini.’ It just keeps getting better,” he gushed to Vanity Fair in March.

According to a YouTube video last month, Lipa wrote “Houdini” about “the act of disappearing when something no longer serves you.”

“The [coronavirus] pandemic happened and we got stuck at home, all I wanted to do was get back into the club and make a record that was solely for dancing,” she explained in her November video. “The whole story was built on the basis of reputation in a dance track that makes it very easily digestible for people who are listening to it. It’s just about getting the groove and letting loose.”

Brittany Mahomes and Kids Watch Patrick's Game From Home in Matching PJs

25 December 2024 at 11:10
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Pregnant Brittany Mahomes opted for a cozy game day, cheering on husband Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates on TV.

“Baking and watching Daddy,” Brittany, 29, wrote via Instagram Story on Wednesday, December 25, referring to husband Patrick’s away game in Pittsburgh.

In the photo, Brittany and 3-year-old daughter Sterling wore matching beige-and-white flannel pajama sets while baking up a storm in their kitchen. They were joined by Patrick’s mother, Randi, and his younger sister Mia.

“Already on our second box of baking,” Brittany wrote, showing off their festive cupcakes.

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Brittany and Sterling baked during Patrick’s holiday game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the treats were in the oven, they got to hone in on the football matchup with 2-year-old Bronze.

“Game day snuggles,” Brittany captioned a follow-up Instagram pic with Bronze.

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Earlier on Wednesday, Patrick, 29, joked in a prerecorded Netflix interview that Brittany is due to give birth to baby No. 3 “any day now.”

“Brittany says I’ve been stressing her out too much this season,” Patrick quipped to sportscaster Kay Adams. “So, I gotta try not to put so much stress on her through these football games — and get the bye.”

He added, “Hopefully, God works the right way and we can have that baby on the bye week somewhere. Then, everything will work out perfectly.”

Patrick further gushed that his wife, who he started dating in high school, deserves an MVP trophy this NFL season.

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“MVP ‘cause she’ll go in [to the playoffs] and she’ll crush it,” Patrick said. “We’ll have three babies and I can take a break for a long time and just focus on playing football and raising those babies.”

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Patrick Mahomes.

Wednesday’s game is one of the last regular season games of the year.

“Every time you play the Steelers, you know it’s going to be a fight,” Patrick teased. “They’re gonna give you your best shot every single time — and it’s a great football team. That’s why they’re in the position that they’re in. It’ll be a great game, we’ll be in a great environment in Pittsburgh and I’m excited for it.”

Since Patrick is playing football on Christmas Day, he celebrated the festive holiday with Brittany and the kids earlier this week.

“Christmas with the Mahomeses is a lot of chasing kids around,” he told Adams in the Netflix segment. “Santa leaves surprises for the kids. Seeing them grow up and understand what the holidays are all about; I’m making those traditions now. I’m hoping to have some that I’ll have for the rest of my life.”

Jeremiah Duggar and Wife Hannah Are Expecting 3rd Baby, Another Daughter

25 December 2024 at 10:33

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The Duggars keep counting on as Jeremiah Duggar and his wife, Hannah Duggar, prepare to welcome their third child.

“Life with our little girls has been wonderful and we are so excited about adding a third little girl to this group late next spring!! 💖💖💖,” Jeremiah, 25, and Hannah, 29, captioned a Tuesday, December 24, Instagram post.

In the photo, Jeremiah held daughter Brynley, 2, while Hannah carried daughter Brielle, 10 months. The expectant mother also held onto a pair of pink, knitted baby booties.

Several of the couple’s siblings celebrated the news, including Jeremiah’s sister Jessa Duggar, who added a heart-eye emoji via Instagram comment.

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Hannah’s sibling Alaythia Wissmann, for her part, replied, “The absolute BEST!!!! Can’t wait to meet her already!!!”

Jeremiah and Hannah’s baby news comes less than one year after Brielle arrived in February.

“Welcome to the world our dearest little Brielle Grace,” an Instagram announcement read. “You have already brought so much joy into our lives! We love you beyond what words can say and are SO very thankful for our two little girls.”

Brynley was born two years earlier on Christmas Day, shortly after Jeremiah and Hannah’s wedding day.

Jeremiah and Hannah started courting, following his family’s tradition, in October 2021. Us Weekly exclusively confirmed in March 2022 that Jeremiah and Hannah tied the knot after a three-month engagement.

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“Today was a perfect day, as we stood before our family and friends and committed our lives to each other,” the pair exclusively told Us of their wedding, which was held in Hannah’s native Nebraska. “It was such a beautiful culmination of so many prayers, dreams & desires! As we’ve seen God’s gracious hand in bringing our lives together, we are excited to see how He will continue to direct our paths.”

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They added at the time, “We are looking forward to sharing our married journey with you. Thank you for sharing our joy!”

Jeremiah and Hannah are not the only Duggars currently expecting. The Counting On alum’s twin brother Jedidiah Duggar’s wife, Katey Duggar, is pregnant with a pair of twin girls. (They already share son Truett, 2, and daughter Nora, 19 months.)

“The twins are due on January 19; that’s when I’ll be 40 weeks,” Katey, 26, said in a YouTube vlog earlier this month. “Now, 50 percent of twins are delivered before 37 weeks. If I can make it past Christmas and the New Year, then, we’ll see. We’re talking to my doctor all the time about options — and whatever’s best for the babies.”

Jedidiah, 25, noted that “Jer and I would love to have another set of twins” born on their December 30 birthday.

How the ‘Teen Mom’ Cast Makes the Holiday Season Magical for Their Kids

25 December 2024 at 10:00
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Cheyenne Davis, Zach Davis and children.

This Christmas, the Teen Mom cast is making the season extra bright for their kids.

Before Maci Bookout, Catelynn Lowell, Leah Messer and more cast members come together for an all-new sweet 16 season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter in January 2025, the MTV stars are working hard to create unforgettable holiday memories for their kids.

“One favorite tradition is our family movie nights where we watch holiday classics with hot cocoa in hand,” Cheyenne Floyd exclusively shared with Us Weekly. “We also make time to give back by volunteering or donating to those in need. We’re teaching the kids the importance of kindness during this magical season.”

Keep reading to get a look inside how your favorite Teen Mom stars celebrate Christmas and holiday break as a family:

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Taylor Selfridge

How the Teen Mom Cast Makes the Holiday Season Magical for Their Kids

In addition to celebrating with her family at the Disneyland Resort and Seaworld San Diego, Selfridge, 30, also makes plenty of fun memories at home.

“We always watch the classic Christmas movies together,” she told Us. “We do lots of baking and this year, we made our own ornaments. I love lights basically everywhere in the house to make it feel magical.”

After everything is set up, Selfridge joked that she hopes her home looks “like the North Pole.”

Jade Cline 

In between balancing her role as a real estate agent and salon owner in Indianapolis, Cline, 27, is all about family time.

“Our holiday traditions definitely include a baking night together with family and friends,” she shared with Us. “My daughter Kloie loves making gingerbread cookies and homemade turtles. We also love to go to the winter lights at the Newfields Art Museum every year.”

Mackenzie McKee

Before kicking off a packed holiday break with celebrations in Florida, Oklahoma and Jamaica, McKee, 30, loves to shop with her children.

“I like to give my kids $50 to $100 each and let them shop for each other,” she shared. “I take them Individually and let them pick it out, wrap it and they light up while watching their sibling open their present. It teaches them that life is about giving and not always getting.”

Cheyenne Floyd

“The holiday season is all about creating memories with my family,” Floyd, 32, shared with Us. “We love decorating the house together — from putting up the tree to hanging lights and ornaments.”

The fun continues in the kitchen where desserts are often being made.

“Baking cookies is a must,” the “Unfiltered Kitchen” podcast host shared. “It’s always fun watching the kids get creative with decorating.”

Leah Messer

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As Messer’s daughter, Ali, celebrates her new driver’s learning permit, this Teen Mom family will continue with their annual traditions like posing in matching Ivy City dresses in front of the Christmas trees.

“Some of our favorite holiday moments as a family would have to be cooking together, enjoying art activities and playing games,” Messer, 32, told Us. “And our little gingerbread house competition too!”

Maci Bookout

How the Teen Mom Cast Makes the Holiday Season Magical for Their Kids

At Bookout’s house, the Christmas celebrations don’t just last for 24 hours. Instead, they extend over numerous days.

“We have Christmas movie nights every Sunday and Wednesday night!” Bookout, 33, revealed. “Popcorn and hot chocolate included! We also get really cool ugly Christmas sweaters to wear every year!”

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Catelynn Lowell

Before enjoying a white Christmas with her husband Tyler Baltierra, Lowell, 32, will make the season bright with some familiar traditions.

“Decorating the tree as a family!” she told Us. “We always do Christmas Eve pajamas, hot cocoa and a holiday movie.”

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter returns on MTV Thursday, January 30, at 8 p.m. ET.

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This Is the Only Makeup Cleansing Balm That Leaves My Skin Hydrated and Never Greasy — Just $30

25 December 2024 at 09:39

Whether you’re a skincare-devotee or a beginner, two words you’ll hear over and over again are “double cleanse.” The process is simple, it quite literally consists of double cleansing your face with an oil-based formula and following up with a creamy or gel-like cleanser. Oil attracts oil (aka sebum), and cleansing with an oil-based cleanser effectively removes makeup, dirt and other pore-clogging gunk. That is, however, so long as you’re applying the right double cleansing solution.

After trying dozens of makeup cleansing balms, I finally found my holy grail: Dr. Althea’s Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm — and it’s less than $30 at Amazon. For me, few things are as satisfying as sloughing off my makeup with a cleansing balm, and the sorbet-like texture of this pick is heavenly. My makeup melts in seconds, but it’s the soothing hydration my skin feels afterward that keeps me coming back.

Dr. Althea is a K-beauty brand known for their affordable yet effective skincare solutions. While some makeup cleansing balms are packed with cheap carrier oils that can leave skin feeling like a greasy donut (and not in a good way), I never feel an ounce of oily residue with this Dr. Althea pick. All it takes is a quarter-sized amount to effectively melt makeup or sunscreen. And yes — it’s safe for removing eye makeup, too.

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As someone with sensitive skin, it doesn’t take much to leave my face looking noticeably irritated. The most simple ingredients can exacerbate my naturally rosy skin, so trust me when I say this is the only cleansing balm I’ve experienced noticeable improvements with. This is in part due to madecassoide — a plant-based, anti-inflammatory ingredient that soothes irritated skin while offering tons of anti-aging benefits.

I could go on and on about the rest of this product’s skincare benefits — like how it’s a vegan, cruelty-free formula that’s also paraben- and fragrance-free — but I’ll leave it at this. If you’re not removing makeup with a cleansing balm, or you’re tired of your current skincare lineup, this K-beauty pick is a total winner. Makeup and dirt aren’t really gone unless you’re double cleansing, and it’s key for ensuring your skin can absorb serums and other facial treatments.

I don’t believe in spending hundreds just to find an effective formula. There are so many wonderful skincare heroes that are less than $50, including my favorite cleansing balm. Try it for yourself — you won’t be disappointed!

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6 Times Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes Were Twinning in 2024

25 December 2024 at 09:30
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Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes have had plenty unforgettable BFF moments this year — and equally unforgettable outfits.

Taylor and Brittany, who is married to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, sparked a friendship during the 2023-2024 football season after the pop icon started dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

“They have a really genuine friendship and love hanging out at the games together and cheering on their men,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in January. “Brittany loves that Taylor is dating Travis, and she’s so supportive of their relationship. They have a very similar sense of humor and are always cracking jokes and laughing.”

Both women have become known in their own right for their game day outfits, with Brittany often showing up to Chiefs games in stunning personalized garments. Earlier this year, the pair wore matching puffer coats made out of Patrick and Kelce’s jerseys for a Chiefs vs. the San Francisco 49ers game.

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“Twinning & Winning 💯,” Brittany captioned an Instagram pic of the twosome from their private suite.

Whether they’re at a Chiefs game or out for a night on the town, the pair will always be dressed to impress. Here’s every time Brittany and Taylor were twinning in 2024:

January 2024

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Swift, Mahomes and Lyndsay Bell were spotted leaving Spago in Los Angeles in January. While Lyndsay, wife of former Chiefs tight end Blake Bell, wore a cream-colored sweater dress, Swift and Mahomes coordinated with each other in all black outfits.

Channeling her Reputation era, Swift rocked a long-sleeved black mini dress and knee-high boots — accessorized with her signature red lip — while Mahomes looked chic in a black sweater tucked into a matching Gucci skirt.

January 2024

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Swift and Mahomes wore matching custom puffer jackets made from Patrick and Kelce’s jerseys for the Chiefs’ AFC Wild Card game against the 49ers in January. The jackets were made by 49ers player Kyle Juszczyk’s wife, Kristin Juszczyk. 

They each wore black pants and matching boots along with their personalized coats.

February 2024

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Sometimes friends can be style twins when they’re not together. In February, Brittany was spotted on vacation in Mexico for a friend’s bachelorette party, where she wore the same shimmering mini dress from Area that Swift had sported on her cover for TIME’s Person of the Year in December 2023.

June 2024

It was reported that Brittany had started working with a key member of Swift’s style team, Venetia Kidd, who has worked with the pop star’s longtime stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer for the past six years. As a duo, Falconer and Kidd collaborated on several of Swift’s outfits for her Eras Tour, from the glittering bodysuits to the black-and-white outfits featured on the album covers for The Tortured Poets Department.

September 2024

Times Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes Were Twinning in 2024

Swift attended the Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 15, wearing an oversized red-and-white shirt paired with thigh-high black boots. One week later, Brittany channeled her friend’s game day style with knee length red cowboy boots and an oversized Chiefs shirt.

October 2024

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It was the return of the puffer jackets in October when Swift and Brittany (pregnant with baby No. 3) posed in their matching outfits with Lyndsay — who was showing off her own adorable baby bump — while cheering on the Chiefs.

In the photo, Taylor and Brittany donned their custom Chiefs puffers as they posed on either side of a smiling Bell and cradled her baby bump. Along with their jackets, the duo wore their blonde tresses down, matching each other with white hats and black bottoms.

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25 December 2024 at 09:15

Breaking Down Travis Kelce Career Moves Off the Football Field

Travis Kelce has no plans to leave the NFL anytime soon, but he’s already making major career moves off the football field.

Fans have seen a different side of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end since he began hosting the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce, in 2022. Along with dissecting the highs and lows of each week’s games throughout the NFL season, the siblings have revisited childhood memories, interviewed family members and fellow football stars and even started a love story. (Us will never forget where we were when Travis first spoke about wanting to give Taylor Swift a friendship bracelet at the Eras Tour in July 2023.)

Podcasting isn’t the only side project keeping Travis busy, however. As his star has continued to rise outside of the NFL universe, he’s nabbed roles on both the big and small screens — and has even launched his own music festival.

Though he’s expanded his career horizons, Chiefs fans don’t need to worry about Travis retiring just yet. In April 2024, he signed a two-year contract extension worth $34.25 million, guaranteeing his spot on the roster until 2027 and becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.

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“I can’t put a time frame on it,” he told reporters about retirement ahead of the 2024-2025 season. “I love coming to work every single day. Obviously, I know that there’s opportunities outside of football for me, and I think you have to keep in perspective that I’m still a little kid when I come into this building.”

Scroll down for a guide to all of Travis’ projects outside of the NFL:

‘New Heights’ Podcast

Us regularly tunes in to the Kelce brothers’ podcast for their hot takes on all things football and beyond (and for any subtle nods to Travis’ love life, of course). The show has won multiple awards since its 2022 launch, and news broke in August 2024 that the siblings landed a nine-figure deal with Amazon’s Wondery ahead of their third season.

“We couldn’t be more excited to team up with Wondery for the next phase of New Heights,” the cohosts noted in a statement. “We love this show, and the fanbase that has grown with us over the last two seasons. Wondery understands the shared vision and will offer a wealth of experience and resources to take us to New Heights! We are going to create some groundbreaking moments together through this partnership. We are thrilled to start Season 3 – see you soon, 92%ers!”

‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’

News broke in March 2024 that Travis signed on to host a reboot of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? One month later, Us exclusively confirmed the title of the Amazon Prime competition series — Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? — with an insider sharing that Travis is a “perfect” fit for the gig. The series premieres October 16, 2024.

‘Grotesquerie’

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Travis confirmed via Instagram in May 2024 that he was cast in a new Ryan Murphy FX horror series. “Steppin into a new world with one of the legends!” he captioned a clip of himself with costar Niecy Nash.

Further details about his role were kept under wraps, but fans got their first glimpse of Travis’ acting chops in an August 2024 teaser. Grotesquerie premieres on FX September 25, 2024.

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Travis hinted during a May 2024 episode of “New Heights” that he’d “do anything” for the chance to share the screen with Adam Sandler after rumors swirled that the athlete would appear in the sequel to Happy Gilmore. Three months later, Sandler confirmed Travis’ involvement.

“He’s a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy,” Sandler said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in August 2024. “Funny and cool as hell. He’s a stud and he’s so funny.”

1587 Prime Restaurant

The hospitality group Noble 33 announced in March 2024 that Travis was teaming up with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to open a steakhouse in Kansas City called 1587 Prime, in reference to their jersey numbers. Travis gushed over the “unbelievable opportunity” in an interview with People one month later.

“[It’s] just another thing that we want to bring to Kansas City, to be able to show our appreciation for the city, knowing how much they love their food and how much they love their football,” he said.

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Garage Beer

In June 2024, Travis and his brother partnered with Garage Beer as new investors, owners and operators. The brand is based in Ohio, where the Kelces grew up.

“We love beer that tastes like beer,” Jason said on an episode of “New Heights” while announcing the new venture. “We like beer that doesn’t take itself too seriously. … It’s the workin’ man’s beer, take it from us.”

Kelce Jam

Travis launched his music festival in 2023, bringing pal Machine Gun Kelly and more major artists to headline the event in Kansas City. When the festival returned in the spring of 2024, the lineup included Diplo, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne.

“I do this for me. I have fun doing this,” Travis exclusively told Us at the festival in May 2024. “This is a part of me having fun for me. Yeah, I love just being around KC. The people here are unbelievable. And on top of that, man, I got all my friends and family and my business team with me gearing up for this, this just unbelievable evening.”

Today’s Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman’s Relationship Timeline

25 December 2024 at 08:50

Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman have remained on good terms after their split.

The couple met and started dating in 2013. As their relationship progressed, the TV personality was often asked whether she wanted to walk down the aisle again. Kotb was previously married to Burzis Kanga from 2005 to 2008. After Kotb adopted daughter Haley in 2017, questions about her future with Schiffman continued. In January 2018, she told Ellen DeGeneres that they “might” tie the knot.

“I feel like everything’s great. He’s Haley’s dad. I’m Haley’s mom. We’re together,” she said at the time. “I feel like there’s not a rush other than we’re old, and we probably — if we’re going to do it, we might as well do it. But I think it’s fun like this. I don’t mind it. … We’re enjoying our lives. Yeah, I think we’re good this way.”

Their family grew again in April 2019 when she adopted daughter Hope. That November, he proposed. Less than three years later, however, she announced their breakup.

“Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and really meaningful conversations over the holidays, and we decided that we’re better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple,” she told Today viewers in January 2022. “So we decided that we are going to start this new year and begin it kind of on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends.”

Scroll through for a timeline of their relationship:

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The pair met in New York City after she spoke at an event.
"I asked someone from the place — I asked, 'Will you find out his situation?’ Because I didn't know anything about him,” Kotb told Andy Cohen in 2015. “I knew he didn't have a wedding ring, but that's all I knew. Then she emailed him and he emailed me and asked me out on a date."

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After quietly dating for two years, Kotb and Schiffman went public. “He’s a guy that gives me butterflies again at 50,” she told People at the time.

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The journalist revealed that they were living together.
"It's a little weird to be in your 50s and we're like, 'Hey, we're moving in!’ It's like we're kids. It's so weird,” she said on The Hoda Show in 2016. “It's been so long since I've lived with someone, I'm a little concerned with me — not him. Like, how I am, as a human? You know, it's not going to be easy for poor Joel."

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Haley Joy Kotb’s arrival was announced on February 14, 2017.

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The Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee author adopted daughter Hope Catherine Kotb in April.
“You think that you’re full … and Joel and I were standing there when they hand you the baby and it’s the closest thing you’ll get to a live birth,” she said on Today at the time. “It’s amazing. I can’t believe it’s happening!”

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He popped the question in November.

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The twosome postponed their nuptials amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“It was a destination wedding, which would mean people getting on planes,” she said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in June 2020. “We were kind of holding out to see what could happen, but the destination we were going to is turning into one of the hot spots. So, it looks like we may have to postpone.”

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“Happy father’s day to a great dad!!” the TV host wrote via Instagram alongside a sweet photo of Schiffman laughing with their two daughters.

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The former couple reunited with their daughters to celebrate Christmas. 

Below Deck's Sunny Shares Topless Photo After Ben Split: 'Chapter Closed'

25 December 2024 at 08:32
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Sunny Marquis, Ben Willoughby.

Below Deck‘s Sunny Marquis proved she’s not dwelling in the past by posing topless following her split from Ben Willoughby.

Sunny shared a photo of her on a beach without a bikini on Saturday, December 21. “Chapter closed✨,” she wrote. “Happy holidays and a happy new year to all of you in my life and those who have supported me through their phone screens 🫶🏻.”

The former reality star noted it was “time to look forward,” adding, “See you in 2025 #whatsnext.” Sunny’s cheeky social media upload came shortly after Ben confirmed that they had called it quits after previously sparking split rumors.

“I need to kindly ask that people respect my space at this time and stop the negative commenting and messages,” the bosun wrote via Instagram Story. “It’s been a very difficult couple of weeks and some things are private between two people. I understand that a relationship was publicly and followed by many. Thank you for understanding.”

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Ben and Sunny met while filming season 11 of Below Deck. After first forming a casual relationship, their situation got more complicated when Ben was promoted. Ben was also still hung up on his former costar Camille Lamb, whom he reached out to while still hooking up with Sunny.

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“Being back on board St. David, it is like taking a stroll down memory lane. With Camille, it was this instant spark. We were very much like kids in love. I’ve just been really thinking about her recently,” Ben told cameras during an April episode of the hit Bravo show. “Maybe there’s a part of me believing there could be something because we were great together. See what girls have done to me?”

Camille ultimately shut Ben down and he wasn’t sure whether he would remain with Sunny.

“It’s a bit of a roller coaster between Sunny and I. Sunny said she didn’t want a relationship. She was very much just there just to enjoy the experience and what was happening,” he exclusively told Us Weekly in March. “And then as things turned out, we both sort of got a bit more involved and it was quite hard for me to just tell her that I need to focus on my job because I’m stepping up into this leadership role.”

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He continued: “I think she did take a lot of things personally when it should have just been for work and I very much want to see her after the show. So that’s where my head is at just at the moment. We just want to get work done first and then we can see what can blossom after that.”

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By the time season 11 came to an end, Ben confirmed that he and Sunny reconciled off screen.

“Yes you guessed it 😜 we are still together! Finally we can let go of the secrecy that has been held for the past 15 months,” he captioned an Instagram post in May of him and Sunny. “We want to thank you all for the support throughout season 11 @belowdeckbravo it’s been a rollercoaster to relive the season and the beginning of a relationship.”

The Best TV Christmas Episodes Ever: From ‘The Office’ to ‘Seinfeld’

25 December 2024 at 08:30

The weather outside is frightful, but watching Christmas TV episodes is so delightful!

December is the most festive month of the year and plenty of TV shows — both new and old — have Christmas-themed episodes ready to rewatch. These heartwarming stories usually include at least one of the following components: Santa Claus, a holiday party, a Christmas miracle or a lesson on the spirit of Christmas.

New holidays have also been created during Christmas episodes. Chrismukkah, a mix of Christmas and Hanukkah, became a staple on The O.C. after it was introduced in season 1 in 2003. “The Best Chrismukkuh Ever” kicked off the holiday with a bang and featured a classic Christmas mall montage, Summer’s (Rachel Bilson) epic Wonder Woman costume and a drunk off-the-rails Marissa (Mischa Barton).

The memorable holiday was revisited in the season 4 episode “The Chrismukk-huh?” and featured Ryan (Ben McKenzie) falling off a roof and learning how all of the characters’ lives would have been different if he never showed up in Newport.

Another classic holiday invention was Festivus from a 1997 episode of Seinfeld, “The Strike.” Festivus, which is celebrated on December 23, includes practices such as the Airing of Grievances and Feats of Strength, a Festivus dinner and an aluminum Festivus pole (in lieu of a tree). The holiday is described as “a Festivus for the rest of us” by the day’s inventor, Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller).

Scroll down for more episodes to watch over the holiday season.

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During season 7 of Friends, Ross (David Schwimmer) tries to teach his son (Cole Sprouse) about Hannukah and dresses up as the "holiday armadillo."

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Homer gets a job as a mall Santa after the family spends all their money getting Bart's tattoo removed. Homer and Bart try to win some money at the dog-racing track on Christmas Eve but instead end up adopting a greyhound named Santa's Little Helper.

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Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) fused together all the best parts of Christmas and Hanukkah to create the ultimate holiday — Chrismukkah. The episode is filled with holiday cheer as Seth teaches the spirit of Christmukkah to Ryan, who finds himself dealing with an emotionally unstable Marissa. Meanwhile, Seth is trapped in a love triangle between Anna (Samaire Armstrong) and Summer who both compete for his affection with their best gifts.

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The employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company's holiday party takes a turn when an iPod Michael (Steve Carrell) brought Ryan (B. J. Novak) for a game of Yankee Swap becomes the most coveted gift. Meanwhile, Jim agonizes over his Secret Santa gift for Pam.

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The Ricardos and Mertzes decorate Lucy (Lucille Ball) and Ricky's (Desi Arnaz) Christmas tree while they reminiscence about how the gang prepared for the birth of Little Ricky.

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When Cory (Ben Savage) discovers his girlfriend, Topanga (Danielle Fishel), has different Christmas traditions than his family, he finds it hard to adjust. Topanga likes to drink cider instead of eggnog, open presents on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas morning and likes her pancakes with sugar not syrup. Cory regrets inviting Topanga until he's visited by the Ghost of Christmas Future, who happens to look like Mr. Feeny (William Daniels). Cory gets a glimpse at what life would be like without Topanga and learns that maybe it's worth making a few compromises.

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Ross (David Schwimmer) tries to introduce Hanukkah into his son Ben's life but Ben isn't happy that Santa Claus won't be coming to town. Ross tries to rent a Santa costume but when they're all sold-out he settles for an Armadillo costume instead and tries to share the story of Hanukkah. Chandler (Matthew Perry), however, is able to find a Santa costume and shows up at the last minute to support Ross.

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This Christmas special features Black Mirror's typical bleak plots instead of a heartwarming holiday tale. Matt (Jon Hamm) and Joe (Rafe Spall) are trapped inside a remote cabin during a snowstorm. As they pass the time, the pair trade stories about their lives, which ultimately give clues to their current predicament.

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Matt Smith stars as the Eleventh Doctor for a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with a science fiction twist. The Doctor lands on a crashing space liner where he meets a miser, Kazran Sardick (Michael Gambon), who refuses to help the people onboard. The Doctor attempts to use time travel to alter Kazran's past and make him a kinder person willing to save the spaceship.

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Abed (Danny Pudi) transforms his world into stop-motion animation where his study group must discover the true meaning of Christmas.

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Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Charlie (Charlie Day) and Frank (Danny Devito) embark on holiday misadventures including robbery, naked elves and a fight with Santa Claus at the mall.

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Five years in the future, Uncle Phil (James Avery) tells the story of Nicky's (Ross Bagley) Christmas Eve christening. After Will (Will Smith) discovers the rest of his family has splurged on expensive gifts, he tries to get Boyz II Men to perform. The plan takes a turn when it's revealed Will stole the girlfriend of the group's Nathan Morris back in Philadelphia.

Teddi Mellencamp Pulls a Bridget Jones on 1st Christmas Without Edwin, Kids

25 December 2024 at 07:47
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Teddi Mellencamp, Renée Zellweger.

Teddi Mellencamp is documenting her first Christmas without her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, and their kids.

The former reality star, 43, took to Instagram on Tuesday, December 24, to offer a glimpse at how she was spending the holidays solo in pal Kyle Richards‘ home.

“In my Bridget Jones era. If I didn’t laugh at myself, I would cry,” Mellencamp wrote alongside several videos of her in her pajamas singing “All By Myself,” channeling a scene from Renée Zellweger’s movie Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Mellencamp, who shares kids Slate, 12, Cruz, 10 and Dove, 4, with Arroyave, 47, opened up about adjusting to her new normal, adding, “First Christmas without my kids, and I know they’re in great hands with an amazing dad, but that doesn’t mean I can’t feel some type of way.”

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She concluded: “Ordered $74 of Thai food, eating cookie dough (who has time to bake) and watched 9 episodes of Lioness. To all my parents out there going through this, I love you. What are all the tips for powering through?”

Mellencamp received messages of support from fellow Housewives. Richards, 55, who is in Aspen with Mauricio Umansky amid their own separation, wrote, “Watching you do this in my bedroom is making me LOL Love you xx.”

Caroline Stansbury, who got divorced in 2019 from Cem Habib, replied, “It gets easier and now i am sitting with my kids and my ex husband having an amazing christmas again.”

Jana Kramer, who has been outspoken about her ups and downs with ex Mike Caussin, shared some advice as well.

“Sending love. The first one was brutal and I wish I could say it gets easier,” she wrote. “But even a new husband and a baby and it’s still not normal to not have all your babies under one roof on Christmas. Sending love. You got this momma.”

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Mellencamp announced her split from Arroyave in November after 13 years of marriage.

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“After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce,” Mellencamp wrote via Instagram at the time. “My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter.”

Mellencamp admitted she didn’t want to publicly address the breakup, adding, “Making a public statement is not something I wanted to do, but in an effort to protect my family from undue speculation and rumors, I felt being open, honest and vulnerable was the best path forward.”

After the statement, Mellencamp filed for divorce, listing October 20 as their separation date and citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. Us Weekly subsequently confirmed that Mellencamp was involved in a romance with horse trainer Simon Schroeder months before she separated from Arroyave.

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A source subsequently claimed to Us that Mellencamp and Arroyave tried to make their marriage work before ultimately calling it quits.

“Simon and Teddi had a thing several months ago but it’s not still happening,” a source exclusively told Us before alleging that Arroyave was also unfaithful during his marriage. “Teddi and Edwin had been working on the problems of their marriage, despite his past indiscretions.”

The insider added: “Teddi isn’t excusing her behavior but this was the first and only time she strayed outside of the marriage and says there’s two sides to the story. They are both to blame.”

17 Zara-Looking Pieces on Amazon That Channel Rich Mom Style

25 December 2024 at 07:36

If there’s one retailer out there that aligns with the viral rich mom aesthetic best, it’s Zara. It’s practically like the fashion retailer is designing with their upper echelon style in mind. However, a close second to Zara is Amazon — and they give Us the chic aesthetic at a more attainable price point. Need help finding them? We’re here to help! We scoured the massive retailer and rounded up our favorite 17 Zara-style pieces that embody total wealthy mom vibes.

Make your wardrobe look extra rich this season without crashing your budget with these 17 Zara-style pieces. Whether you’re needing a new expensive-looking, but warm coat to upgrade your winter looks or a few sweater styles to be the most stylish in the friend group, this roundup has something for you. The best part? They start at just $15 — all on Amazon!

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1. Perfectly Posh: Even over leggings, this lightweight coat can instantly make your outfit look rich mom-posh!

2. Cozy Cable Knit: For cozy evenings in or cabin getaways all rich moms need a cozy cable knit sweater like this shopper-loved style!

3. Sophisticated Sweater: Not only does this short sleeve sweater have cute puff sleeves, it also has a sleek striped design!

4. Luxe Leather: We think these luxe leather pants are a wardrobe essential for nights out with the girls or concerts!

5. Best Bomber: A popular style for Amazon shoppers, this edgy bomber jacket style has been bought over 1,000 times within the last month!

6. Elegant Simplicity: One thing you can’t wrong with is a simple crewneck sweater that can be wrong from fall through spring!

7. Casual-Chic Cardigan: The beauty of this striped cardigan style is that it can be dressed all the way up with trousers and heels and worn casually with jeans and sneakers as well!

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8. Sleek Sweater: Look chic but feel cozy in this oversized sweater style that has a body-slimming effect!

9. Silky Slip Style: A midi slip skirt like this style can be dressed modestly with boots and a sweater or given an edge with heels and a crop top!

10. Must-Have Jeans: One of the most flattering styles on Amazon, these Levi’s straight jeans help elongate the legs!

11. Fur Fabulousness: A top trend this season is short fur jackets like this cozy style that we can see rich moms dressing up with jeans, trousers, skirts and more!

12. Trending Trousers: Give these wide leg trousers a dressy business look while wearing them with a blazer and heels or a more casual feel with a sweater and booties!

13. Luxe Layer: With its tailored look, this double breasted wool coat looks much more expensive than it is!

14. Try the Turtleneck: All rich moms need a polished turtleneck like this style for staying cozy during the colder months!

15. Arm Candy: Of course, rich moms need cute bags to match their looks, which is why we think they’d reach for this croc shoulder style from JW Pei often!

16. Stylish Scarf: Dress like a fashion-loving rich mom this season with an oversized wool scarf like this cozy plaid style!

17. Off-the-Shoulder Chic: Be the most elegant at all of your winter parties with this off-the-shoulder midi dress that’s made of a cozy knit fabric!

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