Nicole Kidman said she’s “very close” with her teenage daughters and wants to keep it that way.

The Nine Perfect Strangers star divulged details about her marriage to Keith Urban and relationship with their daughters, Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 14, in an interview with Allure published on Thursday, May 22.

“I do, actually [like who I am as a mother]. Yeah. I’m very close to both my girls,” Kidman, 57, said when asked about parenthood. (Kidman also has two grown children, Isabella, 32, and Connor, 30, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise.)

“I sit on their beds and discuss the most intimate things; I get to be their guide,” she continued. “If they want to tell me to be quiet, they can. I’m able to apologize to them. I’m able to stand up to them. I very much like the relationship we have. It’s nice to be able to say that.”

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Kidman, who said she’d be a teacher if she weren’t an actress, added that she’s perhaps an “over-giver” who will always prioritize her children.

“I grew up with a very strong connection to taking care of my mother and my family and being the oldest child. Put the oxygen mask on yourself first, right? Right. It sounds good in theory, but it doesn’t make sense to me when you have kids. I will do anything in terms of sacrifice. I want them to feel completely loved, completely prioritized.”

Kidman was very close with her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, who died in September 2024 at age 84. The Babygirl star was set to receive the best actress prize at the Venice Film Festival when she received the news of her mom’s death. “I’m in shock and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her,” Kidman said in a statement at the time. “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 [Reijn, Babygirl director]. The collision of life and art is heartbreaking, and my heart is broken.”

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She told Allure, “Losing my mother changed every part of me. I spoke to her every second or third day. And because she was on the other side of the world, if I woke up at 5 a.m., I’d get up, I’d walk around the block and I’d talk to her for an hour before the girls got up, before Keith got up. That was the rhythm of my day.”

Kidman said she’s still dealing with the loss.

“I’m so raw with it,” she continued. “I feel embarrassed because I feel like, ‘Oh, you’ve talked about it enough.’ So I have to keep saying to myself, ‘It’s OK. Maybe it’s my sense of what I feel I should be doing.’ I’m trying to be quiet and have it be a more intimate thing with just my friends or my sister. The love was so profound that the loss of it … I’m on the journey of grief, the year of magical thinking.”

 

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Sunglasses can be tricky. You want something that flatters your face, doesn’t slide off your nose, and maybe — just maybe — makes you feel like a million bucks. But when designer shades come with a $500+ price tag and no one can tell unless they’re nose-to-nose with you, it’s fair to ask: is it really worth it? Especially when the internet is full of luxe-looking alternatives that cost less than your usual coffee shop order.

Case in point: Jennifer Lopez recently stepped out in a gilded pair of Bottega Veneta Gold Tone Aviators that scream money. They’re sleek, shiny and retail for around $550. But if you’re not quite ready to drop half a grand on sunglasses, we found a pair on Amazon that mimics the exact vibe for under $20.

Get the Sojos Aviator Sunglasses for just $13 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

While we can all dream about wearing actual Bottega — there’s something even more satisfying about looking like you spent a fortune when you absolutely did not. The Amazon pair features nearly identical oversized, semi-rimless gold frames with gradient lenses and a lightweight metal build. They even come with UV400 protection and solid hinges — so you’re not just getting the look, you’re getting function too.

As for sizing, they’re oversized without feeling cartoonish. And unlike some budget sunglasses that feel like they’ll snap after one toss in your tote, these are surprisingly sturdy. One shopper who owns both the designer pair and the Amazon version said the finish and feel of these are impressively similar — especially for a pair that costs 95% less. Another said they felt expensive and couldn’t believe the price when they put them on.

 So if you’ve been eyeing J.Lo’s Bottegas but your bank account says “be serious,” this is your sign. Rich girl look on a recession budget? We love to see it!

Get the Sojos Aviator Sunglasses for just $13 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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Jessi Ngatikaura broke her silence on Marciano Brunette claiming on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives that they had an affair amid her marriage to husband Jordan Ngatikaura.

“That was definitely a hard watch. We are continuing filming, so you guys will see this story unfold,” Jessi, 32, told Bustle in an interview published on Thursday, May 22. “I would say that viewers can look forward to me being very vulnerable and going behind the curtain of my real life and marriage.”

Jessi noted that, hopefully, being candid about her situation in the next season would “help a lot of women” going through something similar, adding, “Because of the show, I can’t say much about it. But relationships are really hard, and people make mistakes.”

After watching Marciano’s scene with Layla Taylor, Jessi clarified that there was more to the story.

'Vanderpump Villa' Star Marciano's Alleged 'Mormon Wives' Affairs Explained

“I will say that it’s not what he made it sound [like]. What he said was not accurate. I wish I could speak now,” she said before agreeing with the interviewer that Marciano’s claims were hard to believe. “Honestly, yeah, he’s a piece of s***.”

During season 2, Jessi denied anonymous fan rumors that she was “publicly” making out with Marciano, 31, at TomTom. Marciano, for his part, sat down with Layla, 23, to discuss what happened after they all filmed two episodes of Vanderpump Villa together.

Despite previously hinting that something happened with him and Mormon Wives’ Demi Engemann — who is married to Bret Engemann — Marciano switched his story on screen.

“It is not even just about Demi. It’s a rumor — that wasn’t a rumor,” he hinted before elaborating on how the blind about him and Jessi at TomTom was true. “One thing led to another. Oh, more than [us making out].”

Marciano claimed he had sex with Jessi — and it wasn’t a one-time arrangement, adding, “We have tried meeting up [to continue the affair]. Jordan doesn’t know the truth about how extensive it was. It was not just a one-time hookup thing. It was not some one-night stand.”

How Many Cheating Scandals Were Explored on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'?

Jessi told Bustle on Thursday that Jordan “wasn’t happy” with Marciano’s claims, which they have denied.

“We knew about it before the show came out, but it’s different when you hear about something versus actually seeing it,” she said. “I’m pretty sure he wanted to beat his ass. But I think it’s going to open up a bigger conversation about marriage and relationship dynamics and how hard it can be.”

Earlier this month, Jessi offered an update on her marriage on the Tuesday, May 20, episode of “The Viall Files” podcast, saying, “I will say that reality TV is hard on any relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a marriage. We’ve been through a lot and now it’s going to be public.”

Jessi acknowledged that she wasn’t currently wearing her wedding ring. “We’re trying our best — but things are a little tricky right now,” she hinted about her and Jordan “working through things” at the moment. “I’m excited to hopefully someday share more about that. But right now it’s just real life and it’s hard.”

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is currently streaming on Hulu.

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The New York Knicks’ stunning collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals sent shockwaves to all corners of the city — including the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. 

When Judge Arun Subramanian sent the trial jury home on Thursday, May 22, ahead of the long Memorial Day holiday weekend, he listed some potential activities for the jurors to avoid hearing information about the case during their time away from the courthouse. 

“Go on a bike ride, watch the Knicks avenge their Game 1 loss,” Subramanian suggested. 

Subramanian insisted that jurors are not allowed to look up any information about the case, read any news coverage or talk to anyone involved “in any way shape or form.”

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“If anyone breaks these rules, let me know. It’s not tattling,” Subramanian said, before correcting himself and saying, “It is tattling.”

The Knicks blew a 14-point lead with just over three minutes to play in a 138-135 overtime loss against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 on Wednesday, May 21. 

New York and Indiana return to Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the best-of-seven series on Friday, May 23, before the series shifts to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Sunday, May 25. The Knicks are hoping for their first NBA Finals berth since 1999. 

Diddy’s trial will resume in downtown Manhattan on Tuesday, May 27. 

Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied all of the allegations against him. 

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“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said in a statement at the time. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Since his arrest, Diddy has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His four requests for bail were denied by Judge Subramanian. 

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Thunderbolts* is a big enough critical and commercial hit for some superhero fans to exclaim that “Marvel is back!” and better than ever.

But while the Disney-owned superhero factory has produced its fair share of stinkers in the past several years (sorry, Captain America: Brave New World), there’s one post-Endgame movie that’s never gotten its due.

When it was released in November 2023, The Marvels was a misunderstood box office bomb that should have gotten a lot more love and support than it did. Now that it’s 2025, it’s time to reconsider its status as one of the MCU’s biggest disappointments. Here’s why I love it now more than ever, and why you should watch it right now.

It’s a Worthy Follow-Up to 3 of the MCU’s Best Projects

One of the biggest complaints about the MCU these days is that it requires too much homework. With so many interconnected movies and shows, it can be overwhelming to keep up. That’s a fair point — but for comic book fans, that complexity is part of the fun. (It’s hard to read any comic without seeing a note to reference another issue or series.)

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Some viewers felt that the MCU’s Disney+ series didn’t do enough to connect to the films — or worse, that the films ignored the shows entirely. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, for example, repeated Wanda Maximoff’s emotional arc from WandaVision without adding any new insights.

The Marvels, on the other hand, is a rare exception. It builds directly on WandaVision, Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel — three of the MCU’s most creatively successful projects. If you loved WandaVision and were disappointed by how Doctor Strange handled Wanda’s story, The Marvels is a much stronger follow-up. It features Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), whose grief at losing her mother in WandaVision helped her empathize with Wanda’s pain.

Ms. Marvel, the YA series that debuted after WandaVision, is one of the MCU’s most fun, energetic and emotionally intelligent entries thanks to newcomer Iman Vellani. And Captain Marvel introduced us to Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers, a key player in the battle against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

The Marvels feels like a treat for fans who’ve followed the whole story. These three projects — WandaVision, Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel — delivered some of the MCU’s best performances and stories. If you’re the kind of fan who enjoys the interconnected nature of the MCU, don’t let the poor box office numbers stop you from giving this one a shot.

The Cast Is Electric — Especially Iman Vellani

Vellani, who plays Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, is a huge comic book nerd herself — she famously dressed up as Ms. Marvel for Halloween long before being cast in the role herself. Since joining the MCU, she’s also become a comic book writer, penning issues of the Ms. Marvel comics when she’s not acting. In other words, she’s a fan, and that breathless enthusiasm is just delightful to watch on screen. She infuses so much fun and energy into the movie that it’s practically impossible not to have fun with her.

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The Marvels rests on the chemistry that Vellani has with Larson’s character, Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, and Parris’ Dr. Monica Rambeau. (Rambeau’s lack of a superhero name is a fun running bit throughout the film.) The three women bring that chemistry by the barrelful, and it’s amped up by the unique premise of their characters’ relationships and powers.

The Premise Provides Great Opportunities for Action and Humor

Due to a series of complicated events, Carol, Monica and Kamala’s superpowers all become entangled, causing them to physically swap places when they use their abilities at the same time. The Marvels uses this premise to great effect.

When they initially start switching places, it provides great comic relief, with each female ending up confused and startled by each switch. But as they get to know each other better, they’re able to use this newfound connection to power their attacks, leading to some pretty great and surprising action sequences.

‘The Marvels’ Allows Itself to be Silly

MCU movies have always had a great sense of humor about them, which is what often separates them from their more dour DC counterparts. But as the studio started churning out more and more movies, the quippy dialogue from square-jawed heroes started to feel formulaic, taking some of the “oomph” out of the jokes.

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The Marvels takes that comedic sensibility and ups the ante, embracing the chaotic and campy origins of Marvel’s “cosmic” characters and allowing silliness into the story. There’s a planet that only communicates via song and a sequence in which a ship’s crew is devoured by ravenous kittens. It’s outrageous, but the characters know it’s outrageous. That’s what makes it fun!

The Marvels isn’t weighed down by self-importance like other superhero movies, but the emotional stakes still feel very real because of the performances of the three leads. It’s fun to watch, but it also provides some surprisingly deep characterization for its heroines that isn’t really present in other movies in the genre.

Don’t Listen to the Haters — ‘The Marvels’ Is Actually Tons of Fun

Like so many female-led properties to come out of the MCU, The Marvels was review-bombed by people criticizing it as “woke” before it even hit theaters. Unfortunately, there are toxic corners of the Marvel fan base that are determined to tear down movies led by women, especially women of color, at every turn. But now that it’s available on Disney+, why not decide for yourself?

I’m not saying that The Marvels is the best movie in the MCU. The film is flawed, with a mediocre villain and a rushed narrative that keep it from being great. But if you saw it when it first came out and had super high expectations of how it would connect to the future of the MCU, give it a second look and try to appreciate it for what it is. The Marvels is a fun, campy movie with a great cast that tells an epic, out-of-this-world story. I had a great time watching it then and now, and I hope you do, too.

Watch The Marvels on Disney+.

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Love Is Blind is a unique reality show for several reasons — but the Netflix series has rules just like other dating experiments.

The series follows couples who get engaged after communicating via soundproof pods and never seeing each other’s faces.

“We didn’t want any sound to bleed through any other pods. We basically had a small speaker in the front wall, and you would hear the other person who was in the other pod. [There are] no producers in there, there’s nobody else,” creator Chris Coelen told Variety in 2020. “It’s just you and the other person. That’s it.”

Coelen later emphasized during a 2022 Variety interview that the producers “do a lot of diligence” during the casting process, but don’t try to influence contestants once the cameras are rolling.

“”We don’t have any control over what happens. We don’t try to exert or sway over any of the participants,” he said. “We won’t ever tell them what to say, what to do, how to think, how to feel. This is entirely documenting their real journey.”

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As long as we have to carry phones, keys, snacks and emergency lip balm(s), tote bags will stay in rotation. Yes, totes are functional — and sometimes they’re the accessory that completes an outfit. Case in point: Hailey Bieber was recently spotted in Beverly Hills channeling peak “rich mom running errands” energy with a sleek, structured black tote from The Row. While it rings in at a steep $1,950, we found a lookalike on Amazon that’s way more affordable.

Featuring a minimal appearance and roomy interior, this $29 version from Amazon nails the same quiet luxury vibe — without the four-figure commitment. It’s made of soft, high-quality vegan leather, which gives it that supple, slouchy look of Hailey’s Large to Go tote. Plus, the black color option and sleek profile make it an instant classic that works with pretty much anything you already own.

Get the Hoxis Women’s Vertical Tote Bag for just $29 at Amazon!

What makes this lookalike even better? The 13.7-inch x 15-inch design fits all the essentials, including a 14-inch laptop. Additionally, it features an easy-access interior pocket for small items like your phone or earbuds. And the detachable crossbody strap lets you switch up how you wear it — something most designer bags can’t say at that price.

One shopper wrote, “This tote bag is perfect for my needs! I got it to carry my laptop to work, and it’s been fantastic. The vegan leather is incredibly soft and feels high-quality.” Another added, “The straps are also quite soft, so it’s comfortable on your shoulders.” They mention that although the bag doesn’t have an interior lining, the soft texture prevents any scratching.

If you’ve been eyeing Hailey’s aesthetic but don’t have a spare thousand lying around, this is the kind of under-$30 find that brings designer energy to your everyday looks. Consider it your new go-to for hauling around everything.

Get the Hoxis Women’s Vertical Tote Bag for just $29 at Amazon!

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There will be more coming out about Jessi Ngatikaura and husband Jordan Ngatikaura‘s current marriage issues after Marciano Brunette claimed he had an affair with her on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Layla Taylor, Whitney Leavitt and Miranda McWhorter weighed in on how Marciano’s allegations about meeting up with Jessi, 32, despite her being married to Jordan, 34, will unfold on screen.

“I was just shocked [when he told me], honestly. I feel like I came in with the intention of figuring out what more happened with Demi and him,” Layla, 24, recalled. “And it was completely shifted to Jessi.”

Layla didn’t question Marciano’s claims because she was so shocked.

How Many Cheating Scandals Were Explored on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'?

“I feel like it wasn’t even in that moment who I believed,” she continued. “I was just taken back and honestly I didn’t really know how to react and take in all the information I just listened to.”

According to Whitney, the cast is “filming right now,” which means there will be answers sooner rather than later. Layla, meanwhile, weighed in on Jessi hinting that her marriage to Jordan has been going through some issues — but not because of Marciano.

“For her, definitely we’ll find out what’s true and what’s not true. Either way, it’s what’s meant to be will be and what’s meant to happen in their marriage will happen,” Layla noted. “I think for Jessi’s mental health, it’s definitely hard and it’s hard to have the public’s perception of her at this moment.”

Layla pointed out that the audience doesn’t have the full story yet. “She is having [fan] feedback but the full story hasn’t even come out yet,” she concluded. “So I think she’s hanging in there, but Jessi’s really, really tough. We’re all here for her and we all love her and we’re supporting her.”

During season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, it was Demi Engemann who was first accused of getting too close to Marciano while filming Vanderpump Villa despite being married to Bret Engemann.

'Vanderpump Villa' Star Marciano's Alleged 'Mormon Wives' Affairs Explained

Demi denied being unfaithful and Marciano sat down to clarify the rumors, which is when Marciano made separate claims about his relationship with Jessi. Jessi offered an update on her marriage when asked about the claims on the Tuesday, May 20, episode of “The Viall Files” podcast.

“I will say that reality TV is hard on any relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a marriage,” Jessi revealed. “We’ve been through a lot and now it’s going to be public.”

Jessi was also asked about not wearing a wedding ring, to which she noted that her and Jordan are “working through things,” adding, “We’re trying our best — but things are a little tricky right now. I’m excited to hopefully someday share more about that. But right now it’s just real life and it’s hard.”

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is currently streaming on Hulu.

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Today cohost Sheinelle Jones was married to her college sweetheart, Uche Ojeh, for nearly two decades before he died in May 2025.

“With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our dear friend and Today cohost Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,” Savannah Guthrie said during the show’s Friday, May 23, broadcast. “There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him.”

She added, “We just want to say [to] the Ojeh family, we are with you. We love you. You are our family and we are just sending all of our love to you right now.”

In addition to Jones, Ojeh, who was 45, is survived by their son Kayin, 15, and twins Clara and Uche, 12.

'Today' Hosts Get Emotional Over Sheinelle Jones' Husband’s Death

Keep scrolling to learn more about Ojeh’s legacy:

Sheinelle Jones Pretended to Be a College Tour Guide to Meet Uche Ojeh

During Jones’ first year at Northwestern University in Chicago, she met Ojeh when he was visiting the campus during his last year of high school.

“I was a fake tour guide … I was just walking to class,” Jones joked to Northwestern’s alumni magazine in 2024. “[I was like, ‘Are you guys lost?’ I told him I would take him around because he was cute. I was like, ‘This is the Black House. … This is the Plex [Foster-Walker Complex], and if you need real tidbits, I’m probably not the one.’”

Ojeh ultimately opted to attend Northwestern, too, studying computer science and economics. He graduated in 2001, later returning to the school to propose to Jones. They got married in 2007.

Uche Ojeh Worked as a Consultant

According to Ojeh’s LinkedIn page, he served as a Managing Partner for UAO Consulting. He previously worked for IBM and Accenture.

Uche Ojeh Was a Proud Dad

Jones and Ojeh shared three children. In a tribute on Today, cohost Craig Melvin reflected on watching his late friend as a parent.

“One thing he always talked about — he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud,” Melvin said. “He was that dad who was on the sidelines at every soccer game. He was at all the concerts, the recitals. He was that guy, and they had such a beautiful love story.”

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Jones congratulated her husband for running his first triathlon race.

“I think it’s so important to celebrate the wins of the people you love — this weekend it was all about ‘The Uche’s,’” Jones wrote via Instagram in October 2023. “My youngest son’s soccer team took first in their tournament. Meanwhile dad a.k.a. big Uche — conquered a triathlon. It’s something he’s always wanted to do …. and he trained really hard for it. I’ve watched both of them, day in and day out, running and kicking balls all over the place. It all paid off.”

She continued, “The rest of us in the house (me, Kayin & Clara) are super proud of them.”

Uche Ojeh Battled an ‘Aggressive’ Form of Glioblastoma

Five months after Jones took a sabbatical from her Today duties following an undisclosed family matter, her colleagues revealed in May 2025 that Ojeh died at age 45.

According to Guthrie, Ojeh had navigated a “courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, glioblastoma starts when cancerous cells grow in the brain or spinal cord. It can spread quickly, destroying healthy tissue in the process.

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If you thought single life was tough for Carrie Bradshaw and friends in the early aughts, today’s dating landscape is more Sex(less) in the City than ever.

The most current Census reports that only about half of Americans are married, with about 75 percent of young adults being single.

“A boy who’s nice that breathes / I swear he’s nowhere to be seen,” Sabrina Carpenter sings on “Slim Pickins”: if one of the hottest and most successful pop stars of today can’t find a viable match, how are we expected to?!

“For many people, whether they are celebrities or not, dating can feel complex,” Moe Ari Brown, Hinge’s Love and Connection Expert, told Us Weekly. “We’re trying to stay hopeful while carrying the weight of our past — the heartbreaks we’ve lived through, the disappointments we haven’t fully named… They don’t just disappear when we match with someone new.”

Celebrities' Most Empowering Quotes About Being Single

Brown suggests prioritizing authenticity in a dating profile, as well as focusing on quality over quantity. (No, dating is not a “numbers game” like the common mythology will have you believe.)

“A positive mindset in dating isn’t just a bonus; it’s a practice,” Brown said. “It helps quiet the noise of self-doubt and makes space for your authenticity to lead. When you believe in your worth, you show up with more intention, joy and capacity to cocreate the kind of connection you truly want.”

Not everyone wants to be in a relationship, though. Take Jenna Ortega, for example, who has opted to focus on her career instead: “Maybe I am too obsessed with my work, but the idea of relationships stresses me out,” she told Elle in 2023.

But at the end of the day, to love and be loved is a basic human need, and Us has broken down the sexiest single stars in different categories across the media. To swipe or not to swipe — that is the question:

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Sexy Singers

Sabrina Carpenter

Age: 26

Height: 5’0”

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Interests: Coffee (preferably espresso), platform heels, vintage cars, movies about pregnant teens, sex jokes

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Chemistry isn’t everything: Physical attraction was more than evident in Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s relationship (see her “Please Please Please” music video). Yet despite their “Bed Chem,” the pair couldn’t make it work long-term, ultimately ending things last December.

Joe Jonas

Age: 35

Height: 5’7”

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Interests: Local coffee shops, tequila, tattoos, TikTok, city views, cake by the ocean

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Decide where you want to live before saying “I do”: Location was a big factor in Jonas’ split from Sophie Turner, especially after the duo welcomed two daughters. “It felt as if my life was on pause until I returned to England,” Turner told Harper’s Bazaar following their divorce, which was finalized in 2024.

Lil Nas X

Age: 26

Height: 6’2”

Zodiac Signs: Aries

Interests: Nicki Minaj, Chowder, pole dancing, hot pink, Y2k fashion, cowboy hats

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: The Grammy winner said that every ex he wrote songs about on his 2021 debut studio album, Montero, attended its release party, proving it’s entirely possible to remain on good terms post-breakup!

Bad Bunny

Age: 31

Height: 5’11”

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Interests: Fashion, horses, wrestling, Adidas sneakers, activism, Latin music

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Trust your first instinct: Following his December 2023 breakup with Kendall Jenner, the rapper was spotted getting cozy with the model again in 2024 before ending things… again. Just goes to show that second chances may not always be a good idea.

Sexy on Screen

Michael B. Jordan

Age: 38

Height: 6’0”

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Interests: Boxing, anime, the New York Giants, long night drives, sea moss drinks

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Timing is everything: “I’m so work focused. I would want somebody to fit in the flow of my life,” Jordan told GQ about the status of his love life after parting ways with Lori Harvey. “I think the person that’s going to be right for me lines up with the timing with who she is as a person [and] where I’m at in my life.”

Glen Powell

Age: 36

Height: 6’0”

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Interests: BBQ, UT Austin football, dogs, shotgunning beer, aviation

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Long distance doesn’t always work: Powell has been booked and busy as one of Hollywood’s most coveted leading men, and being overseas (in Australia for Anyone But You, for example) for months on end was a contributing factor to his 2023 breakup from model Gigi Paris.

Keke Palmer

Age: 31

Height: 5’6”

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Interests: Celeb impressions, music, haircare, comedy, writing, fashion, memes

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Know when to leave: Palmer requested a restraining order against ex (and the father of her 2-year-old son, Leo) Darius Jackson in 2023, claiming instances of violence took place during their romance. While Palmer says they now peacefully coparent, she maintains that “walking away is the only way.”

Khloé Kardashian

Age: 40

Height: 5’10”

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Interests: Organization, fitness, conspiracy theories, motherhood, athleisure

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: When people show you who they are, believe them: Kardashian forgave Tristan Thompson after he was caught with another woman in 2018 — only for him to continue to cheat, even while they were expecting baby No. 2. They split for good in 2021.

Sexy on Social

Mark Estes

Age: 25

Height: 6’1”

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Interests: Weight lifting, fishing, horseback riding, football, beach days, TikTok, thirst traps

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Age gaps don’t always work: The Montana Boyz member made headlines when he hooked up with The Hills alum Kristin Cavallari in 2023. Following their split, the 38-year-old mom of three admitted that even though Estes was “the best boyfriend” she’d had, “I just know long-term he needs to experience life.”

Amelia Dimoldenberg

Age: 31

Height: “Average,” according to her X account

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Interests: Chicken, flirting, pinot noir, roasting celebrities

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Don’t make dating your day job: The content creator takes celebs out for fast food on her YouTube show, Chicken Shop Date, and while Andrew Garfield isn’t an actual ex, her professional life may have prevented them from becoming an item IRL. “Do you think this has f—ed up the fact that we could actually have gone on a date at some point, maybe?” the actor once asked her on the series.

Sexy in Sports

Angel Reese

Age: 23

Height: 6’3”

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Interests: Basketball, modeling, fashion, podcasting, makeup

What We Can Learn From Their Exes: Look out for yourself: “I do what’s best for me, that’s it,” Reese said on Instagram Live of her split from college basketball player Cam’Ron Fletcher after a year of dating. “Don’t attach me to no man. That’s all I’mma say.” Sometimes, maintaining your independence has to be your No. 1 priority!

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Sheinelle Jones broke her silence after the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh.

After her Today cohosts Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer and Jenna Bush Hager announced Ojeh’s death on Friday, May 23, during the NBC morning show, Jones, 47, took to Instagram to share a clip from the live broadcast.

“Thank you, for all of your love and support,” she wrote alongside a video of her coworkers honoring Ojeh, who died at age 45, of an aggressive brain cancer.

Jones has not appeared on the Today show since December 2024. She previously addressed her absence but did not specify why — or when — she would be back on the air.

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“Hi everybody … I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show,” she wrote via Instagram in January. “I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter.”

Jones, who shared kids Kayin, 15, Clara and Uche, both 12, with Ojeh, thanked the viewers who expressed their concern about her whereabouts, adding, “It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today show family, but to also have all of you. Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”

During Friday’s broadcast, Jones’ cohosts shared their own tributes for Ojeh.

“There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children,” Guthrie, 53, said. “Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. … We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you. You are our family and we’re just sending all of our love to you right now.”

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Guthrie noted that Ojeh was a “perfect match” for Jones. “A man who’s joyful spirit and quiet strength complemented Sheinelle in every way. Uche was the kind of person who brought life, warm and joy to every room,” she added. “Family, friends, and his deep and abiding faith were always his true north.”

Guthrie continued: “He was an enthusiastic soccer player, sang in his church choir and was devoted to his Nigerian heritage, instilling in their children a deep connection to his cultural roots. Today with heavy hearts we celebrate his life. Devoted husband, loving father and a man whose generosity of spirit touched all who knew him.”

Melvin, 46, meanwhile, highlighted Ojeh’s love for his family, saying, “He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline of every soccer game. He was at all of the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy.”

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The hosts of NBC’s Today are sending their love to Sheinelle Jones after the unexpected death of her husband, Uche Ojeh. He was 45.

“With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our dear friend and Today cohost Sheinelle Jones has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,” Savannah Guthrie shared during the show’s Friday, May 23, episode. “There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him.”

Jones, 47, shared her son Kayin, 15, and twins Clara and Uche, 12, with Ojeh. The third hour of Today cohost had been absent from the morning show since December 2024 after announcing via Instagram that she was “taking time to deal with a family health matter.”

“We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, little Uche and Clara, the Ojeh family, we are with you. We love you. You are our family, and we are just sending all of our love to you right now,” Guthrie, 53, added.

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Guthrie noted that her coanchor, Craig Melvin, was “really good friends” with Ojeh. Melvin, 46, went on to recall having conversations about life while playing golf together last fall. “One thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world,” Melvin shared. “[He] was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline at every soccer game, he was at all the concerts and recitals. He was that guy.”

Though Al Roker called Ojeh a “private guy,” he also described him as “wickedly funny.” He added, “He would say things that kind of caught you off guard, but wasn’t braggadocious or anything. He was a very humble man.”

Guthrie went on to share that both Jones and Ojeh were “so strong” through his health battle, while Dylan Dreyer said her colleague was “always smiling” through difficult times thanks to the love of family and friends.

Jenna Bush Hager added that Jones “found the grace in the grief,” and that she and the rest of the Today hosts have been “completely” inspired by her over the past few months.

“What has been remarkable, also, is watching the way with which she has dealt with this, dealing with a husband who’s battling cancer and three young children that she’s had [take care of] by herself for a while now,” Melvin praised. “And every time you would talk to her, she would still find a way to laugh about something.”

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Carson Daly recalled being 5 years old when his own father died of cancer and how his “faith in God” helped both him and Jones work through loss. “They have such good faith.”

Guthrie wrapped up the on-air tributes by stating, “Uche had a beautiful, deep, abiding faith every single day of this fight, and you could see it in his eyes. He was an extraordinary person. We love him and we love you, Sheinelle.”

Jones met her husband when she took him on a tour of Northwestern University in the late ‘90s. They dated for eight years before Ojeh popped the question on their alma mater’s campus. They tied the knot in Philadelphia in September 2007 and welcomed Kayin two years later, followed by Uche and Clara in 2012.

Jones broke her silence by reposting her colleagues’ on-air tributes via Instagram on Friday, writing, “Thank you, for all of your love and support .”

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Joe Jonas opened up about diving back into the dating scene after he and ex-wife Sophie Turner settled their divorce.

“I was seeing somebody at the time, and I was kind of having this idea of dating again. It was really scary and intimidating,” Jonas, 35, said during a Wednesday, May 22, TalkShopLive stream, while discussing writing his new song “Only Love” from his latest solo record, Music for People Who Believe in Love.

He added, “Love takes different shapes and forms, and I was rediscovering what that was.”

According to Jonas, the person he was dating — whom he has not publicly identified — tried to soothe his concerns.

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“I was like, ‘Well, when you put it that way,’ [and] so, we wrote a song about it,” the singer added. “Like, it was not a big deal, but it was a big deal to me, and a big deal to them, too. But it’s OK to take a leap of faith and just try again and put yourself out there.”

Jonas was married to Game of Thrones alum Turner, 29, from 2019 to 2023. They finalized their divorce one year later in September 2024, ultimately agreeing to split custody of daughters Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2, after a messy legal battle about primary residencies. (The kids have dual citizenship in the United States and Turner’s native England.)

“After a productive and successful mediation, we have agreed that the children will spend time equally in loving homes in both the U.S. and the U.K.,” the now-exes told Us Weekly in a joint statement at the time. “We look forward to being great coparents.”

While Jonas has since remained quiet about the divorce and custody battle, Turner called the situation “incredibly sad” in a Harper’s Bazaar cover story published in late 2024.

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“We had a beautiful relationship, and it was hard,” she recalled. “I’m so happy to be back. It felt as if my life was on pause until I returned to England. I just never really feel like myself when I’m not in London, with my friends and family. I was away for so long — six years — and it was when my friends were getting engaged, and when I got pregnant. I went for dinner with someone the other day, and she said, ‘I never got to touch your belly.’ We didn’t have those key experiences with each other.”

Turner had lived with Jonas in the U.S. states of California and Florida, respectively, during their marriage. She returned to her native England upon their separation.

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Griffin Matthews delivered a scene-stealing performance as Teddy Lockwood in You‘s final season — but his inspiration for the fan-favorite character came from an unexpected place.

“The first thing that I did when I got the job is I made a Pinterest board and it was all ASAP Rocky. I saw ASAP Rocky in a Gucci ad and I was like, ‘Here is what’s so interesting, this guy is Harlem on the top and Gucci on the bottom,'” Matthews, 42, recalled during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. “I loved that image of this Black man in New York City who is part of this billionaire, white and half British family.”

Matthews was intrigued by the way Teddy offered “a different version of reality,” noting, “I wanted to try to play him not as a good guy. I talked so much with the showrunners about how I didn’t want Teddy to just be a good guy. I wanted him to be authentic and I wanted the audience to not know if he was a good guy.”

You, which originally debuted on Lifetime in 2018, introduced Penn Badgley as a serial killer whose obsession for a girl grew to terrifying heights. Based on books by Caroline Kepnes, the series found larger success after it moved to Netflix for its sophomore season. Since then, each season introduced a new love interest for Joe — and new characters — that didn’t always survive.

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“I knew the show and I didn’t know if I was going to live or die when I signed on. I had no idea from episode to episode. I just said to the showrunners, ‘Please just don’t kill me first please.’ But I wanted to create a world in which there was a question around Teddy that we didn’t know what his motives were and we didn’t know where he would land,” Matthews told Us. “Since we never knew from week to week who was going to live and who was going to die, you are doing your best work to try to create a world in which not only do you not know but the audience does not know. That’s the best part of shooting a show like this.”

Another great part of joining You? The fact that Matthews was already a big fan of the show before auditioning for the role of Joe’s (Badgley) snarky yet loyal brother-in-law.

“This is the first show I’ve ever done where I was a massive fan. I had seen every single episode of every single season before I auditioned and when I did my screen test with Charlotte [Ritchie], who played my sister. We were on a Zoom and I was so afraid of her,” the actor quipped. “Because of who she is on the show, I didn’t know if she was going to be cold to me. Of course, Charlotte ended up being so lovely and we chatted and had a great audition.”

Matthews admitted it was “so weird” to be on set after watching the show. “It was a very surreal experience to join,” he added. “It was maybe one of my greatest career accomplishments for sure.”

As a viewer first, Matthews understood the importance of certain parts of the show — including Joe’s infamous cage.

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“I didn’t want to go in the cage because I knew that if I went in the cage I was not coming out. But there was a day that we went and shot the promo and we had to all get in the cage and it was fantastic. It is actually scary to go inside the cage,” Matthews revealed to Us. “The best way to — as an actor — to be scared is to actually be scared. When I shot the scene where Joe was trying to kill me, I was actually afraid I didn’t have to pretend like I was terrified. So getting into the cage and getting into a scuffle with Joe a.k.a Pen was thrilling. I want to do it again.”

Badgley’s performance as Joe might have been spooky, but Matthews couldn’t be more grateful for the bond he formed with his costar. “Turns out Penn is completely different. Funny enough, Penn is a dad [with wife Domino Kirke]. I’m a dad [with husband Matt Gould],” he explained. “So in our downtime, we spent a lot of time talking about our kids and showing pictures. I went to Penn’s house for lunch and met his kids and his family. Also Penn in between takes was meditating in his trailer. So I was like, ‘Who is this guy?'”

Matthews continued: “What is amazing about his performance is Penn is bringing a very particular humanity to Joe Goldberg. That is also why that character is so successful because Penn himself is focused on humanity. He was able to really bring Joe to life because he found a way to make us fall in love with Joe and hate Joe simultaneously. That is so hard as an actor but he never judged the character. He was always just trying to find the truth. It was exciting to watch on set — but even more exciting to see it on screen.”

While speaking to Us, it was clear that Matthews put just as much work into bringing Teddy to life.

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“We had many, many calls with our showrunners. Charlotte and I spent a lot of time off screen together. The showrunners gave me a lot of freedom to make sure that Teddy felt authentic. I had the space to say, ‘I think in this particular scenario, a Black person in 2024 is going to say it like this,'” he recalled. “We had to tackle race and culture and privilege. I wanted people who looked like me to see the show and recognize themselves on screen. So I was so lucky that our showrunners were so open to conversations.”

Matthews pointed to Teddy’s appearance as a good example, adding, “We did an entire conversation about hair. I spent more time in the hair chair than any of the women on our show: four hours. We were just going hours and hours a day trying to craft a look because Teddy starts with an afro and then as the season progresses, he finally makes it to the end. I wanted him to look the way that he would look in Harlem — but now he’s the CEO.”

There were also conversations about Teddy’s personal life.

“I’ve played many gay men on television and I’ve never had a Black boyfriend or husband. So when I found out that Teddy had a husband and a son, I said ‘It might be interesting if we cast another Black actor and maybe a Black child. Because it will say something about who Teddy is when he’s not inside of this particular world. It will tell the viewer that Teddy is completely outside of this culture, that he’s a fish out of water when he’s in that office,'” he explained. “I give the showrunners a lot of credit because they really heard some of the ideas that I had and implemented them in really, really special and beautiful ways.”

You is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Today personality Sheinelle Jones and husband Uche Ojeh were married for 17 years before he died in May 2025 at the age of 45.

“With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and Today cohost Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,” Savannah Guthrie said on the May 23, 2025, broadcast. “There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him.”

She continued, “We want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle’s perfect partner in life.”

In addition to Jones, Ojeh is survived by the couple’s three children.

'Today' Host Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh Dead at Age 45

Keep scrolling for their relationship timeline:

1990s

Jones and Ojeh’s romance began at Northwestern University when she gave him a campus tour. They started dating soon after, and were together for eight years before Ojeh proposed on campus.

September 2007

Jones and Ojeh tied the knot in her hometown of Philadelphia.

August 2009

The couple became parents for the first time, welcoming son Kayin.

July 2012

Twins Clara and Uche completed the family three years later.

November 2023

Jones had Ojeh in her corner when she ran the New York City marathon.

“They say it’s one of the best days of your life. It transcends running. And every time you feel like you can’t run anymore, there’s somebody cheering your name,” Jones recalled on Today. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If there’s anybody listening to me, and you’ve ever wanted to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone, do it.”

After she crossed the finish line in just over four hours, Jones celebrated with Ojeh and their kids.

“I had my kids’ initials on my arm, my husband’s initials, and it said ‘just do it,’” she added. “They are my reason why.”

One month earlier, Jones was equally proud of Ojeh for completing his first triathlon race.

“I think it’s so important to celebrate the wins of the people you love — this weekend it was all about ‘The Uche’s,’” she wrote via Instagram in October 2023. “My youngest son’s soccer team took first in their tournament … meanwhile, dad AKA big Uche — conquered a triathlon. It’s something he’s always wanted to do …. and he trained really hard for it. I’ve watched both of them — day in and day out … running and kicking balls all over the place. It all paid off. The rest of us in the house are super proud of them.”

February 2024

Jones teased her lifelong “crush” on Ojeh in a sweet birthday tribute.

“I’ve had a crush on you since I was 19 … and I still do. ,” she wrote via Instagram.

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January 2025

Jones revealed via Instagram that she planned to take a hiatus from Today amid a “family health matter.” She did not clarify further details.

“It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have, not only the support of my Today Show family, but also to have all of you,” she wrote. “Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”

May 2025

After announcing Ojeh’s death, Jones’ Today colleagues offered their condolences.

“One thing he always talked about — he talked about those kids,” Craig Melvin recalled. “He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline at every soccer game. He was at all the concerts, the recitals. He was that guy, and they had such a beautiful love story.”

Jones reposted the Today segment to her Instagram, writing, “Thank you for all of your love and support. .”

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Brooks Nader and her three sisters have “never compared” themselves to the Kardashians, but they have worked together.

“We do love the Kardashians. I mean, we’re all sisters,” Brooks, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Sports Illustrated Swim Launch Party on May 15, referring to her sisters Mary Holland Nader, Grace Ann Nader and Sarah Jane Nader.

Us previously exclusively revealed that the four Nader siblings are filming a reality show of their own, Love Thy Nader, which Brooks said will feature a cameo from The Kardashians stars.

“We got the chance to actually meet and film with them and have a little crossover moment,” Brooks shared. She didn’t reveal if the crossover will feature Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian or a combination, but called the siblings “amazing and incredible people.”

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While some fans have compared the two sister squads, Brooks told Us they are “so different” from one another.

“We’re from Louisiana, we’re not from this world of Hollywood,” she explained, calling the Kardashians “the blueprint” and sisters “who did it right.”

The Sports Illustrated model added that the Kardashians are “all so kind” but reiterated that she and her sisters have their own story to tell.

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“We grew up from very humble beginnings,” Brooks said. “We just had this dream; we all shared the same dream, and we moved to New York City and we’re just chasing that.”

Us exclusively revealed in April that Brooks was teaming up with her siblings to shoot a reality show for Hulu. “The sisters all just got a place together and the show is full steam ahead,” a source exclusively said at the time, noting, “The Nader sisters have a really unique dynamic that producers love.”

All four of the Nader sisters are pursuing a career in modeling, but Mary Holland also works in finance. Brooks, for her part, began modeling for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2019 after winning a Swim Search.

Brooks has continued to gain fame with every issue, and her 2023 cover shot her to superstardom. The following year, Brooks competed on season 33 of Dancing With the Stars.

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Throughout her career rise, Brooks’ sisters have been by her side cheering her on and often join her on shoots. According to Brooks, all their shenanigans will be front and center when their show premieres.

“You can expect everything to be laid out there. There’s chaos, there’s drama, there’s boys, there’s girls, there’s everything you can imagine under the sun,” Brooks teased to Us earlier this month. “And just like, four girls from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, living in the big city in SoHo, all under the same roof — what can go wrong? There’s bound to be chaos.”

Love Thy Nader is coming to Hulu and Freeform this summer.

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Memorial Day weekend is here, and theaters worldwide are being invaded by cute little aliens and a perpetually running Tom Cruise. The most exciting place to be, though, isn’t in an auditorium with a bunch of strangers but on your living room couch.

There’s one caveat — you have to have a Hulu subscription. Why? Well, the streamer has an impressive library of new and classic movies for you to enjoy. One of 2025’s best movies, Night Call, just debuted on Hulu. Chances are, you haven’t heard of it, but now that it’s on Hulu, you can decide for yourself.

There’s also a pair of 2011 movies — an unusual alien invasion thriller and a raunchy comedy — that are entertaining in their unique ways. With so many underrated movies on Hulu right now, the only problem you will encounter is deciding which one to watch first. (It’s Night Call, obviously.)

‘Night Call’ (2025)

Graduate student Mady (Jonathan Feltre) is a locksmith who reluctantly accepts Claire’s (Natacha Krief) desperate late-night request to unlock an empty apartment so she can grab a bag. He succeeds, but Claire’s bag is full of cash that belongs to Belgian mobster Yannick (Romain Duris), and Mady is caught red-handed in Yannick’s apartment.

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With Claire long gone, Mady must find her and get the cash back before Yannick and his goons kill him. That’s easier said than done, as the city is on lockdown due to a massive Black Lives Matter protest, and one of Yannick’s henchmen, Theo (Jonas Bloquet), is involved with Claire and doesn’t want his boss to know he’s stolen from him.

Night Call was released in the United States in January 2025, and it quickly established itself as one of the best movies of the year. The movie is a terrific action-thriller with some elements of film noir and social drama added in as well. The BLM protests that rage through Belgium heighten the stakes for Mady, who is Black and cannot trust the police who patrol the streets.

He’s an action hero not unlike John Wick — he can’t rely on anyone but himself, but that might be just enough to get him through the worst night of his life.

Night Call is streaming on Hulu.

‘Attack the Block’ (2011)

Young London nurse Samantha (Jodie Whittaker) is having a bad night. At first, she’s mugged by a group of teenagers led by Moses (John Boyega). Then, a meteorite falls from the sky and nearly kills her in front of her apartment building, Wyndham Tower. The night’s about to get even worse for her and Moses, as that meteorite contains alien spores that turn into hungry monsters. Sam, Moses and the rest of the building’s residents must band together to kill the invading aliens and take back their block.

Attack the Block takes the “alien invasion” story and flips it by concentrating on one single location — Wyndham Tower. The council flat is populated by London’s working class, so the movie’s protagonists aren’t the usual heroes you see in a sci-fi story like this. The movie embraces its silliness — at one point, someone takes an alien out with a samurai sword — and it’s incredibly fun to watch. Boyega became a star due to this film, and he carries the film with his tossed-off charisma.

Attack the Block is streaming on Hulu.

‘Bad Teacher’ (2011)

The awful educator at the center of Bad Teacher is Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron Diaz), who is very bad indeed. Lazy, self-absorbed and not at all concerned with her students’ well-being, she needs some money for breast implants so she can impress a rich substitute teacher, Scott (Justin Timberlake). She’ll do anything to get the cash — even help her students pass an important standardized test so she can collect the $5,700 bonus. But Elizabeth isn’t as shallow as she pretends to be, and she finds herself growing closer to her students — and gym teacher Russell (Jason Segel). Does this bad teacher secretly have a good heart?

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Bad Teacher is frequently rude and crude, but it’s also funny and fast-paced when it needs to be. Samantha’s ultimate redemption arc isn’t that surprising, but Diaz always holds your interest with her cynical, mean-spirited heroine. The Office’s Phyllis Smith has some good scenes as Sam’s naive colleague, and Segel’s simple and sweet love interest will make you want to attend P.E.

Bad Teacher is streaming on Hulu.

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High Potential is coming back — with more episodes — but what can fans expect from season 2 when it comes to plot twists, onscreen romance and more?

High Potential, which premiered in September 2024, follows a high-potential intellectual named Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) who teams up with the LAPD to help solve murders. She gets paired up with Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), who is initially skeptical about how Morgan can assist the Major Crimes unit but ultimately starts to rely on her.

The season 1 finale aired in February and confirmed that Morgan’s ex Roman was still alive after going missing for more than a decade. Morgan, however, was more focused on a new case where the suspect got away — and then he found a way to introduce himself to her without her knowledge.

Executive producer and showrunner Todd Harthan exclusively spoke to Us Weekly about the purpose of introducing a new mystery ahead of the second season.

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“The No. 1 thing that we try to build in the writers room is a compelling case that will also be really wonderful to watch Morgan’s complicated brain take you through,” he explained at the time. “That then is complimented by these wonderful detectives that are surrounding her. We know the audience — and we as the writers — have a big appetite for that serialized mystery. But the challenge is you don’t want that serialized component to overtake these wonderful cases that the audience looks forward to every week.”

Harthan continued: “Finding that balance is tricky and that’s why you have a staff of people that come in and keep you honest. They tell me, ‘If we reveal that, then it really overtakes the next episode and upsets the balance.’ So it’s tricky and it is one of the harder parts of building each episode of the show.”

Despite the cliffhangers, High Potential has already been renewed for a second season. Keep scrolling for everything to know:

When Does the Show Return for Season 2?

In January, High Potential was renewed for a second season, which will include 18 episodes. It is slated to premiere in the fall after season 1 brought in record-breaking numbers at ABC.

Who Is Coming Back?

In addition to Olson and Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, Matthew Lamb and Judy Reyes are returning. High Potential has also featured Taran Killam, Garret Dillahunt and JD Pardo in recurring roles.

Will There Be More Episodes?

“I do listen to the fans, I read their responses because I want to know what people are loving. It does have an impact on what we talk about and what we focus on sometimes,” Harthan told Us in February about getting the chance to expand the story with more episodes in season 2. “I always count on the 13 [episode order]. I love that it’s not eight or 10 episodes on broadcast and that you get those extra few hours. I usually map out the 13, and if they call, then I have a contingency to expand it and do some standalone episodes.”

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Will Roman Be Introduced?

After Morgan’s ex was teased in the first season, the story will only expand from here.

“We’ve talked about it quite a bit like, ‘Wow, we have the time, and hopefully now the show is a success and we could go and get this actor or that actor.’ But the truth is, I haven’t had a deep conversation with Kaitlin about it — and she’ll have a strong opinion. She’s very active and involved with casting and has incredible instincts,” Harthan told Us. “So the short answer is no. We have some favorites and actors I really respect that would be great.”

Harthan is looking forward to bringing more characters into the fold in season 2, adding, “Just the casting opportunities — not just for guest star roles — but recurring roles. We’ve never met Morgan’s mother and father either. We haven’t met anybody. So Roman is a really important and amazing piece of casting. I fantasize about who it could be but I haven’t zeroed in on a person yet.”

According to Harthan, Olson has a hand in casting. “Kaitlin is a magnet for talent. There’s a lot of people that go, ‘Oh, I get to act alongside her? That looks like a really good time.’ And they are right, It is,” he continued. “She’s a blast. But I hope you’re right [that there is actor interest in guest-starring on High Potential]. I want to see that list of people that want to come and dance with us.”

Roman might not return right away though.

“I think frustration is a good thing with an audience. It is a healthy frustration — don’t give them too much of what they want too soon,” Harthan noted about the “deepening” mystery. “I’d be totally lying if I said I have all the answers to that mystery. The wonderful thing about welcoming other brains to the room is how we make sure we don’t fumble this ball and we tell this story in the most satisfying way imaginable. There’s some cool stuff coming though.”

Will Season 2 Explore Morgan and Karadec’s Romance?

One episode into High Potential, fans pointed out how Karadec and Morgan’s dynamic reminded them of other fictional couples on procedural shows who took years to get together.

“I will definitely say that I actually don’t have the actual ultimate answer to where they’re going to go. In terms of the will-they-won’t-they between Karadec and Morgan, that is up to our writers room,” Sunjata told Us in November 2024. “I think that they’re going to play the long game with that particular story line.”

Sunjata said he was not ruling out Karadec and Morgan remaining platonic — for now or even for good.

“Honestly if we ended up getting like five seasons, Karadec and Morgan could just stay really good friends with a mutual professional respect who deeply care for one another and maybe flirted with the idea of some kind of romantic interaction,” he noted. “But if that never happened, that would be a really cool way to take it also.”

Harthan, meanwhile, is more inclined to explore what viewers were reacting to.

“You never know. I don’t let my guard down about those things either. I don’t get overly confident until your audience dictates a lot of the things you do. What do they have a big appetite for?” Harthan shared with Us about his plans for the fan-favorite potential couple. “I might be infamous for slow-planning things, but I love a slow burn. Like, selfishly, I just love it.”

Harthan explained to Us that he wasn’t sure how Morgan and Karadec’s chemistry would be explored. “The biggest reason is because when you have chemistry like that — and two wonderful actors like that — I just feel like there’s so many different story paths,” he explained. “We can go down this early in the show. And what I love about them is this budding friendship that is starting to breed the kind of loyalty that then breeds the kind of unconditional friendship where people are willing to sacrifice just about anything to have each other’s backs. I love the charm of that.”

He added: “We’re going to write that for a while. Even if you at some point fall in love with somebody, maybe you also are more in love with the partnership and the friendship. And maybe you are scared enough of the risk of crossing certain lines. … There’s a lot of life in this show and I want to make sure we do it at a pace that doesn’t leave a good story on the table.”

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How Does the New Big Bad Come Into Play?

The season 1 finale introduced David Giuntoli as a serial kidnapper who has potential — pun intended — to become the “serialized big bad” of season 2.

“We didn’t want [that story] to be so dark and so sadistic and brutal that it took you into a sort of a tone that felt like a departure from our show. That was a little bit of a fine line that we had to walk. Then if you’re going to have somebody go toe to toe with somebody like Morgan, they better be brilliant. They better be confident and they better be ready,” Harthan told Us. “She gets underestimated even by people that think they’re smarter than her and then look out. So we have to create a character that’s going to be fun to watch her play chess with.”

Harthan is hoping the shakeup will make the show not “feel predictable.”

“At her core, Morgan is such a good and empathetic human being. Then she sees somebody out there in the world who she knows is brilliant but is using that to do such harm, and that’s a terrifying thing,” he continued. “We just wanted to make sure it hit all those notes without it ever feeling like we were reaching into the darkest of serial killer stories. That’s not the show.”

Will Season 2 Do Anything Differently?

“I learned [in season 1] that I have this wonderful cast that you can write anything for. They really are,” Harthan shared with Us. “With that said, what is going to be quite different in season 2 is that we didn’t have our sea legs yet. We haven’t really scratched the surface of some of those other characters in the ensemble. We haven’t gone home with a lot of them. We haven’t dug into their backstories and how they got to where they are in life — like, all their trials, tribulations and relationships.”

At the time, Harthan teased how season 2 would offer “rich fertile ground” for the show to expand on.

“We’re excited about writing some of the other characters more. But I think the biggest thing I learned about how we build each of these episodes is why do we care? Why do you care about this particular case or how it’s resonating with not just Morgan but every character,” he told Us. “It is making sure that we don’t get lazy with those stories that we choose to tell each week. I try to look at each episode as its own little movie, and this year, we have the luxury of the lessons we learned — good and bad — and planning and plotting the season so that we don’t waste any one of these episodes. However many episodes we end up getting, we will just try to treat each of them as their own little movie.”

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 Today cohost Sheinelle Jones’ husband, Uche Ojeh, has died.

“With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our dear friend and Today cohost Sheinelle Jones has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,” Savannah Guthrie announced on the show on Friday, May 23. “There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him.” (The couple shared son Kayin, 15, and twins Clara and Uche, 12.)

Jones, 46, has not appeared on-air on the NBC morning show since December 2024. Fans initially assumed her absence was due to Jones taking time off during the traditional holiday period.

When her absence continued into the following month and viewers began to ask questions and speculate about her whereabouts, Jones took to social media to briefly address the situation.

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“Hi everybody … I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show,” she wrote via Instagram on January 15. “I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter.”

 

Although Jones has kept her family’s situation private, she wanted to thank viewers for their encouragement as she handles a situation away from cameras.

“It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today show family, but to also have all of you,” she wrote. “Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”

As Jones’ absence stretched into months off air, Today’s meteorologist, Dylan Dreyer, shared an update on the news anchor.

“She’s doing all right,” Dreyer, 43, told E! News on May 3. “She’s hanging in there. We’re praying for her and her family. You know, she’s just going through a tough time with her family.”

The same month, Dreyer told Entertainment Tonight that she was keeping in touch with Jones amid her absence.

“We’re all very, very close. We chat with her often. A week doesn’t go by where we’re not checking in, seeing how she’s doing,” Dreyer told the outlet. “We pray for her all the time. We can’t wait for her to come back. We’re just waiting for that day to come.”

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Jones also has the support of her fellow Today colleague Carson Daly, who was asked by Entertainment Tonight on May 1 when the journalist was expected to return to the show.

“I don’t know anything about when or timeline,” Daly, 51, told the outlet. “We talk about her probably every day and we’re wishing her well. She’s spending much needed time with her family. That’ll just take its course. There’s so much love going out to her.”

In addition to cohosting Today’s 3rd hour with Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dreyer, Jones also serves as an executive producer of MSNBC’s Stories We Tell: The Fertility Secret.

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It’s been two months since Litia Garr made waves on the season 29 finale of The Bachelor — something that had a bigger effect on her than she expected.

“It has definitely been a whirlwind with everyone’s opinions on all the stuff that has happened,” Litia, 31, recently told Us Weekly during an exclusive interview. “I grew up watching reality TV. You just assume that everyone [on the show has] moved past it, but it is crazy how many emotions come up while you’re watching it [air]. Things are kind of reignited. [You’re thinking], ‘I didn’t know they said that, or I don’t know if I really like how that conversation went.’ You see everyone’s talking heads and you don’t know how much of it is editing and how much of it they really felt in the moment. Stuff got dug up and dredged up … that part was the most surprising.”

Earlier this year, Bachelor Nation watched Grant Ellis develop connections with both Litia and Juliana Pasquarosa during his weeks-long journey. During the March 24 finale, he broke things off with Litia — after allegedly assuring her the night before that they were going to get engaged — and proposed to Juliana, 29. Litia confronted Grant about seemingly leading her on during the live portion of the finale.

“I was very excited for it to be out there and for it to be over. I was obviously very nervous because it was live and I didn’t know how everyone was gonna respond to it,” Litia told Us. “I hadn’t seen our breakup yet, so I didn’t really know how that was gonna go. But I had closure the day that we broke up. Our conversation was 45 minutes long, and I said everything I needed to say on that day — and really everything I said was things that had happened throughout the course of the season.”

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Litia explained that her comments to Grant during the live show were largely things she said during their breakup that didn’t make the cut.

“They can’t include a 45-minute conversation in a three-hour finale, so I just knew that I was gonna have to give everyone context for my reaction,” she said. “I’m not mad anymore. It’s disappointing and I desire accountability — I think that is all I really cared about. I wasn’t trying to hold anyone’s feet to the fire or anything. I was just like, ‘This is context for my reaction and every happiness to everybody else.'”

“That’s what I’m responsible for at the end of the day — saying my piece,” she continued. “So if it looks like I’m only focusing on myself, that’s correct, that’s the story that I’m responsible for telling.”

One of Litia’s comments that garnered a lot of attention was noting that Juliana should “have a lot of questions,” given the previous promises Grant had made to her. Juliana has since stated her feelings were hurt by how things went down.

“I don’t really have anything to say to Grant. I have said it several times, but to Juliana, I hope that she’s happy. I know there’s been some bumpiness between us, like, publicly, but I don’t have any hostility or anything for her,” Litia told Us. “I wish her happiness and I hope everything’s going well.” While Litia said she hasn’t spoken to them, she added, “If I were to see them, it would be very civil.”

Acknowledging that dating on TV is “so different” than dating in “real life,” Litia said that feelings and whether you “have chemistry” is real. She also noted that she will take lessons she learned from the show into the IRL dating scene.

“Pretty early on in the season, he said something to me that kind of threw me off a little bit. I addressed it and I think he handled it perfectly, but it was something that in past relationships, I would’ve been so petrified to bring up because it seems a little too deep. Like, ‘Well we’ve been together total for 20 minutes and you’re gonna call out a random comment that I said?'” she explained. “[But] you can do it in a respectful, nice way if something pops up — a red flag or just even, like, a yellow flag, it’s OK to address it and not waste your time.”

In addition to getting love from fans for holding Grant accountable, Litia’s openness about dating as biracial Mormon woman resonated with viewers.

Bachelor's Grant and Juliana Break Silence on Litia's Finale Comments

“I think it makes me rare. It makes me unique,” Litia said with a smile. “It’s definitely isolating at times because I don’t know anyone that’s dealing with the exact same set of circumstances, but I think that feeling alone or feeling isolated — especially in dating — is not unique. … I think all women do that, [ask], ‘Is it because my hair’s too short? Is it because I gained 10 pounds? Is it because I have this job?’ We all kind of question ourselves and pick ourselves apart on behalf of the people that we’re dating when it’s so unnecessary.”

Litia said it’s “a test of knowing your value and knowing what you bring to the table” to come into to every new interaction or relationship [with the attitude of], ‘I know all the things that are positive that I bring, so I’m not gonna pick myself apart before the other person picks me apart.'”

When it comes to her religion, Litia said there are “so many” misconceptions about dating someone who is a Mormon.

“One misconception was, ‘Litia wants to have kids because she’s been conditioned and she’s been this, this and this.’ I’m like, if I was subscribing to every stereotype that exists about my religion, I would’ve been married at 20, I’d have four kids. I never would’ve done so many other things,” she explained. “They just kind of assume that I’m not capable of critical thinking because I subscribe to organized religion and ’cause I’m a Christian and all of that.”

Other than opting for an outing for a soda instead of heading to a bar for a drink, Litia said “there are good guys and bad guys” within the Mormon dating scene just like there would be within any group of men.

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Us couldn’t talk about being a Mormon without bringing up season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which, luckily, Litia is very well-versed on.

“One thing that I really like about both [The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Mormon Wives] is that it portrays every woman as a real person who’s dynamic and nuanced,” she said. “Everyone has layers. And like, yes, you may be a part of a certain religion, but you’re also a woman and you’re also a mom and a wife, or you’re single or everyone is going through these things that are actually shared experiences. We are more similar to everyone else than we are dissimilar.”

Litia noted that there is a lot of “speculation about specific choices people make in their sex lives” or how to handle other topics that aren’t “in line with our religion.”

“I can only speak for myself and my own experience, but church is for people who want peace,” she continued. “Religion is for people who are seeking a greater purpose and who want to feel connected to a community and who wanna feel supported. And that is especially for people that made mistakes or that made choices that they regretted, they absolutely need peace. It’s not for perfect people.”

Litia gives credit to Taylor Frankie Paul, specifically, for being a “great example” of that.

“She made choices that she didn’t like and has found a way to make the church or to make our religion something that enriches her life and that she knows that it’s for her — it’s for everyone who wants it,” Litia said. “And if you don’t want it — that’s the other thing too — we’re not pushing it on anyone. It is something that brings me peace. It’s something that brings me joy. That’s why it’s a part of my life.”

When it comes to reality TV, Litia hasn’t just interacted with the stars from her couch. She met Kendall Jenner (and Hailey Bieber) at Coachella — and they were all-in on The Bachelor.

“Kendall and Hailey both watched the season,” she said. “Kendall walked up to me and was so friendly and so kind. It was the most surreal thing just because they’re icons in fashion, obviously. But at that time there was a lot of discourse with Grant and Juliana, and I was like, ‘How do you guys deal with hate?’ Especially Hailey was going through all of that at that point. And so it was so interesting to talk to them about that.”

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Jenner and Bieber’s pro advice? “They both said the same thing: ‘Don’t look at it. But obviously, like, we still see it, but don’t look at it,'” she said. “It’s good advice.”

Litia also takes style cues from Jenner and Bieber. She often posts about fashion and beauty on social media.

“I love chunky jewelry [and] funky, beaded things. I think that quiet luxury has been such a dominant movement in fashion lately. I am excited this summer to see something a little bit more funky,” Litia said. “I wanna get a little bit crazy … and be fun and funky and mix and match. I want it to be more exciting — patterns, prints and bright colors.”

She isn’t limiting herself to just style or reality TV, though.

“I met a creator recently that was like, ‘Oh, what kind of content do you make?’ And I was like, ‘I don’t know yet.’ I’m figuring it out,” she said. “Today, I made an outfit video. Tomorrow, I’m probably gonna talk about my feelings. I try to just post whatever I am feeling in the moment. I definitely am in my head a lot because of the show and, like, all the negative things that can come with it. But the content that I like and the creators that I follow and I enjoy following are people that are just posting whatever they’re thinking about.”

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