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These Kate Middleton-Approved Sneakers Go With Everything — And They’re on Sale

5 July 2025 at 15:00

Kate Middleton may love a timeless pump, but even the Princess of Wales can’t resist a stylish sneaker. She’s been spotted multiple times in the classic Veja Esplar Leather Low-Top Sneakers, pairing them with ankle-length trousers, crisp button-downs and tailored blazers. The result? A perfectly polished yet relaxed look that says “royal off-duty.”

If you’ve been eyeing a pair of Vejas to upgrade your everyday uniform, you’re in luck: the Esplar Low-Tops are currently 20% off at Zappos. Now is the time to score this royal-approved sneaker that manages to be both chic and sporty. The French sneaker has a genuine leather upper with subtle logo detailing for a minimalist vibe that works with everything from jeans to dresses.

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Shoppers love how these sneakers strike the perfect balance of style and practicality. One reviewer shared that they were “amazing” on a three-week trip to Europe, handling over ten miles of walking a day without any issues — exactly the kind of versatility you’d expect from a royal-approved staple.

Another fan praised how they’re roomy without rubbing the ankle, calling them “absolute perfection” for days on your feet and admitting they’re already debating which color to buy next. It’s that blend of laid-back elegance and real-life comfort that makes these sneakers a go-to for so many, Kate included.

If you’re ready to channel that off-duty royal vibe or just want kicks you’ll truly wear on repeat, don’t miss your chance to grab the Veja Esplar Leather Low-Top Sneakers while they’re 20% off at Zappos.

Get the Veja Esplar Leather Low-Top Sneakers for just $120 (originally $150) at Zappos.

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Chase Chrisley Teases What to Expect From New Docuseries: 'Very Different'

5 July 2025 at 14:54

Chase Chrisley is giving fans new insight into what they can expect from his family’s upcoming docuseries following his parent’s presidential pardon.

“It’s very different than Chrisley Knows Best, because as I’m sure anyone knows, Chrisley Knows Best was a family sitcom,” Chase told People in an interview published on Tuesday, July 1. “This is just raw, raw footage, raw. I’m like, ‘Can we go back to Chrisley Knows Best?’ Yeah, ‘Let’s just laugh.’”

Since the family’s inaugural reality TV series, Chrisley Knows Best, came to an end in March 2023, fans have been unable to see Todd Chrisley and his wife, Julie Chrisley, showcase their family life with kids, Chase, Savannah and Grayson Chrisley. (The couple also share adopted daughter Chloe, and Todd has two older kids from a previous relationship.)

In May, news broke that Lifetime was working with the Chrisley family on a new docuseries tentatively titled The Untitled Chrisleys Project following Todd and Julie’s arrest and subsequent conviction for bank fraud and tax evasion — acts the couple still deny.

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“The Chrisleys don’t know best anymore,” a Lifetime statement said when teasing the upcoming project. “But they’re doing their best to be there for each other.”

After president Donald Trump issued full pardons for the couple in May, the docuseries will now include the couple’s return home and attempts to establish a new “normal” in the wake of their incarceration.

“We were actually at the tail end of filming,” he explained. “We’re still filming a little bit. I feel like for so long on Chrisley Knows Best, I played a character. Savannah played a character. We all did. We’re actually being able to be open and vulnerable, and show the highs, and show the lows, and no matter how low we get kicked down, we’re still going to get back [up].”

Now that his parents are free and able to participate in the new docuseries, Chase teases that the show will take on a whole new tone, adding that his father came out “guns blazing.”

“He’s ready for anybody and everybody,” he told the publication. “Anybody that knows anything about my dad knows that it’s changed.”

Chase Chrisley 'Grateful' as Parents Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned

While the family is adjusting to having their matriarch and patriarch back at home and in front of the cameras, Chase says that in the end the pardon — and his parents’ involvement in the upcoming series — is a blessing.

“It’s an amazing adjustment, obviously,” he said. “I feel like throughout the entire process, even once, after the conviction, even after they went away, I knew deep down that like, ‘This is not it. This is not the end result. So I feel like I was carrying around, just waiting, waiting, waiting for something to happen.”

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Influencer Admits to Ruining Her Own Plastic Surgery Results

5 July 2025 at 14:48

Influencer Maddison Steiner knows firsthand how plastic surgery can go awry.

Steiner underwent a breast augmentation in July 2024 after having given birth years prior, she told People in an interview published Saturday, July 5. “I felt ready to do something for myself and refresh the way I felt about my body.”

So Steiner found a Seattle-based surgeon and set up the procedure. At first, everything was going well and she felt confident in the results.

“The specific procedure I chose was labeled as a ’48-hour rapid recovery,’ meaning the healing process is meant to be very quick with minimal pain,” she said. “By 72 hours post-op, I felt great — like I was ready to get back to everyday life.”

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Unfortunately, that’s when things started to go badly — and Steiner admits she’s the one to blame.

“I started lifting my toddler, even though my surgeon had specifically advised against lifting anything — including children — for six weeks,” she explained. “I misunderstood the instructions and thought it only applied to lifting things above my head, not to all lifting in general.”

After a few weeks, Steiner also realized that something was wrong — a reality that became even more apparent on Halloween. Once she took off her corseted costume, Steiner told the publication she “saw my implant slide into my armpit — it was visibly moving under my skin.”

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“I immediately contacted my surgeon, and he confirmed that the pocket on my left side had stretched,” she added. Maddison also said she had carried her toddler daughter on her left hip before the implant began to shift.

Steiner got in touch with her medical team, who confirmed something was wrong. “As soon as I realized something was wrong, I sent photos to my nurse. She immediately forwarded them to my surgeon, and the next morning, they called me in for an exam,” she continued. “Not long after, they scheduled me for a revision surgery just a few weeks later.”

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Unfortunately, the second surgery was more difficult.

“The revision surgery was more painful than the first. My surgeon had to manually stitch the implant pockets to tighten them and prevent further shifting,” she explained. “When I first saw the results the day after surgery, I was honestly horrified. I thought I looked botched.”

“I started crying because the way he had tucked my breast to help the pocket heal made everything look very strange,” Steiner continued. Luckily, she added, it all worked out.

“He told me to trust the process and give it time, and he was right,”she explained. “After a few weeks of healing, everything settled perfectly, and I’m happy with the results.”

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Madison LeCroy’s $30 Jawline-Tightening Face Mask — And More Amazon Deals to Shop This Weekend

5 July 2025 at 14:30

Every weekend, Amazon quietly drops deals on fashion, beauty, tech and home essentials — but sorting through thousands of markdowns can feel like a full-time job. That’s where I come in. I’ve rounded up the best price drops so you don’t waste time scrolling.

This week’s picks include a collagen mask that Madison LeCroy calls a “quick fix” for tightening her jawline. You’ll also find linen pants in a variety of colors that make dressing for summer simple and stylish. Plus, sandals that look designer but come at a fraction of the price round out the lineup.

These are just a few of the standout deals — there’s plenty more waiting for you. Don’t miss out!

The Best Amazon Deals To Shop This Weekend

1. Instant Face Lift: Madison LeCroy from Southern Charm called this collagen mask as a “quick fix” for tightening her jawline, and Amazon shoppers seem to agree.

2. Airflow Trousers: With 15 different options available, we can’t think of a reason not to buy these stylish, breathable pants in every color.

3. Shoe Of The Summer: If you love Birkenstock sandals, you can achieve a similar look and comfort for under $25 with this remarkably similar pair.

4. Repeat Ready: Trust Us, this is the kind of comfortable dress you’ll want to wear on repeat. It’s currently discounted, so be sure to stock up while you can.

5. Boutique-Looking Slide: These simple cut-out sandals have a designer look but are priced much lower than you might expect.

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6. Luxe Loungewear: This elegant and cozy lounge set exudes “rich mom energy” in the best way. Pair it with dark sunglasses for a classic, old-money vibe.

7. A Boho Look: Amazon offers a variety of Free People-style dresses for under $60, and this maxi dress is one of our favorites.

8. Effortless Linen: This loose-fitting button-down shirt looks like something Meghan Markle would wear with linen pants while hosting.

9. Chic Walking Sneakers: It’s no surprise that Katie Holmes endorses these training sneakers. They provide excellent heel and arch support for walking around the city.

10. Silky Smooth Legs: Heidi Klum uses this electric shaver to achieve hair-free skin quickly, and it is currently on a rare discount.

11. A Sparkling Finish: These iconic whitening strips are now available at the lowest price we’ve seen all year. This is your chance to stock up!

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Kate Hudson Shares Blended Family Vacation Pics: ‘We Love You Greece’

5 July 2025 at 14:07

Kate Hudson is all about family.

On Thursday, July 3, Hudson shared photos from a family vacation trip to Greece via Instagram. Hudson was in the country with her fiancée Danny Fujikawa, their daughter Rani Rose, as well as her son Bingham Bellamy (whom she shares with Matt Bellamy), her brother Oliver Hudson, his wife Erin Bartlett and their children, as well as her brother Wyatt Russell.

“Family summer 🇬🇷 We love you Greece,” she captioned the series of snaps.

Noticeably absent from the photos were Kate’s mom, Goldie Hawn, and her stepfather, Kurt Russell. Her biological father, Bill Hudson, and her mother were married from 1976 to 1982.

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While speaking on the “Awards Chatter” podcast in June, Hudson revealed Kurt had once offered her a part in his 1996 movie Escape from L.A. — but she told him no.

“I went in and auditioned and got that part, and I sort of realized, ‘Oh, this is when you start to make choices that will define your career.’ And, ‘Do I want to be defined by being Kurt’s daughter who got this part? No,” she explained.

“[It doesn’t] matter if I got it because I was good enough — it would never be what people would ever think,” Hudson continued. “And I knew that and was like, ‘No, I can’t.’ So I ended up saying no to that, too.”

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Even though they didn’t work together in the movie, Hudson has often cited Kurt as a source of inspiration. She told the podcast hosts that the fun she had on Kurt’s film sets as a child contributed to her decision to eventually become a bonafide actor herself.

“My dad’s sets were the fun sets,” Hudson added. “It was like Big Trouble in Little China and we had slides that would go down into rubber fish, and these amazing costumes … And the thing is, when you grow up on a movie set, it’s not that fun. [There] is a lot of waiting around, so you realize you really love it when you don’t want to get off the movie set.”

In fact, she told her parents she wanted to act when she was 11, but her mom shot the dream down.

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“Performing was always something I knew I was going to do,” she explained. “There was never a question, but really falling in love with the circus was something that I don’t think all kids actually have when they’re on a set.”

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Why Influencer Tanner Martin Felt ‘Blessed’ to Have Cancer: Mom's Eulogy

5 July 2025 at 13:58

During influencer Tanner Martin’s emotional funeral service, his mother revealed how he found a way to cope with his stage IV cancer diagnosis.

“You have been an outstanding example of faith,” his mom, Kimberly Martin, said in a eulogy delivered during his Saturday, July 5, memorial service. “Even while being very ill with cancer, if you could, you would attend sacrament meetings … in your PJs and robe.”

She added, “You taught me that you can see the blessings and love in our Savior in any situation. Because of that, it brings happiness.”

Tanner announced his own death in a pre-recorded social media video earlier this month. He was 30 and had documented his stage IV colon cancer battle via his social media accounts. (Martin was diagnosed in 2020, two years after marrying wife Shay Wright.)

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“A couple years ago, I sat with you as you received chemo,” Kimberly added on Saturday. “It was quiet with a few other patients all getting chemo. I just asked you, ‘Are you angry or frustrated because I am?’ He looked surprised and said to me, ‘Ma, because of cancer, I have been so blessed. I’ve been able to experience our Savior’s love for me through others. I know I’m loved by my family, friends and those I interact with during treatments.’”

According to Tanner, he also credited his terminal cancer for introducing him to “the nurses and doctors and other patients [who] are so amazing.”

“‘I actually feel blessed,’” Kimberly recalled, before addressing her late son directly. “You chose to be happy and grateful even when you weren’t feeling well, [or] even when you were in the face of adversity. You were willing to share a smile, always willing to lift others.”

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Tanner is survived by his parents, Kimberly and Thomas Martin, brother Spencer Martin, wife Wright and their newborn daughter.

“Watching you and Shay grow your family has been such a blessing and miracle to all of us,” his mom continued. “You have left an amazing legacy of faith, kindness, love and what it means to be a true disciple of our Savior for our sweet Amy Lou.”

Tanner’s dad also offered a eulogy on Saturday.

“It is an honor and pleasure to be his dad — and it still is,” Thomas tearfully said. “Shay has just been a wonderful companion. They got two years before he was diagnosed, and then they had five years with doctors’ visits and the struggle and the fight. There were still a lot of good times in those five years, but there were still a lot of other times, too. It sometimes doesn’t seem fair that I’ve had 30 Father’s Days, and Tanner had one.”

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Fans Are Convinced Shannon Beador's Daughter Sophie Is Joining 'Next Gen LA'

5 July 2025 at 13:09

Shannon Beador’s daughter Sophie is growing up fast — and fans are convinced that growth includes a stint on reality TV.

On Thursday, July 3, hair stylist Julius Michael shared a photo of Sophie, 23, via Instagram. The photo was lovely, but it was Michael’s caption that caught people’s attention and fueled speculation.

“The Next Generation is 🔥 @sophiebeador All grown up and becoming the #queen she is,” the caption read.

“Next gen NYC???” one person asked in the comments, referring to the Bravo reality series Next Gen NYC, which debuted in June 2025. Another pointed out that Sophie strongly resembles her mom and wrote, “Stunning like Shannon! Julius I need you to do my hair in Vegas where I live! 🔥🔥🔥

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Shannon Beador joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2014 and is believed to be part of the cast of the show’s 19th season.

Next Gen NYC “follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight — or at least close enough for good lighting — as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time,” according to the show’s tagline.

Sophie Beador is not listed on the show’s cast, but some clearly believe Michael was making a reference to the possibility of her joining some version of the show. On July 1, Reality Blurb reported that several children of reality stars, including those of Adrienne Maloff and Cynthia Bailey, have been approached about joining a version of the series set in Los Angeles.

Joining the series might be a diversion for Sophie, whose father (Shannon Beador’s ex-husband) recently refiled for a restraining order against his estranged wife Lesley Beador. Lesley and David Beador share one daughter, Anna Love Beador.

David and Lesley have been married for four years. David has requested that Lesley be ordered to stay 100 yards from him, his home, and his place of employment except for when the pair are exchanging custody of Anna.

David also requested that Lesley be ordered out of their home in Newport Beach, California. “I own the home. My business is located in Orange County. Lesley is currently staying at our Montana residence for the summer,” he noted in court documents.

“Lesley and I have had many ups and downs in our marital relationship, with prior [divorce petitions] filed and dismissed and domestic violence restraining orders,” David also said. “I have always been concerned that Lesley’s relationship with me has been primarily based upon her desire to live a luxurious standard of living.”

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He added, “In our case [it’s] not just a cliché that Lesley married me for my money. In our case it is a fact, she has made that very clear to me literally.”

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Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker's Relationship Timeline

5 July 2025 at 12:50

Andy Roddick fell hard for Brooklyn Decker after their first meeting — and their romance has only gotten stronger.

“I was hosting a show for football for Sports Illustrated and he watched it every week and he got his attorney to call my agent at the time and I thought it was very shady as one would,” Decker recalled to the Tennis Channel in July 2017. “And I did not call him back for five months I was living in New York at the time and my now-manager said to me, ‘You have no friends, all your friends are in North Carolina where I grew up and why don’t you call this guy, I hear he’s really nice.’”

The twosome began dating in 2007, nearly one year before Roddick popped the question. They wed in April 2008.

Roddick and Decker, who share son Hank and daughter Stevie, work hard to keep their spark alive.

“I think with work and kids, I think that we’re a really good team,” Roddick gushed to Us Weekly in August 2022. “I think we know that we each try to go above and beyond with our household responsibilities and the kids. And so, I don’t think we ever question either [person’s] effort at all [which] leads to kind of more of a calming situation.”

Scroll below to revisit Roddick and Decker’s complete relationship timeline:

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After watching Decker host “She Says Z Says, NFL Pick” on Sports Illustrated’s website, Roddick was keen to meet her in person. Luckily, the model eventually agreed to connect and the pair officially started dating soon after.

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After nearly one year together, Roddick proposed to Decker.

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Us confirmed the duo wed in an intimate Texas ceremony. “It was really simple but beautiful,” a source recalled at the time. “Just close friends and family.”

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Decker announced in May 2015 that she was expecting the couple’s first child, sharing maternity photos via Instagram. Son Hank was born that October.
 

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Hank became a big brother in 2017 when Decker gave birth to the pair’s second child, daughter Stevie.

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While balancing the busy careers and raising two kids, Roddick found time to share the key to the pair’s lasting romance.
“Honestly, it’s not romantic, but you have to schedule it,” the former US Open champ told Us. “Honestly, kind of everything revolves around your kids, and a couple of careers. We do try to do a good job of saying, ‘Hey, next Wednesday we’re going to go out and enjoy each other.’ Enjoy the silence of no children around, and enjoy not picking stuff up off the floor, unless we do it.’ So, scheduling matters when you’re this far out and have a couple of kids.”

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“Mom and dad,” the Just Go With It actress captioned an Instagram snap with her man.

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The couple tested out pal Chrissy Teigen’s headbands from her Cravings brand and Decker teased via Instagram that they were “fighting” over the accompanying faux-fur robe and slippers.

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The actress and the professional athlete attended Phil Riportella and Simon Huck’s wedding, which marked the “first time” Decker ever saw her spouse wear a tuxedo. “Yes, he refused to wear one for his own wedding, so the fact that he wore one tonight speaks volumes,” she noted via Instagram.

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“[Marriage] does become hilariously transactional,” Decker exclusively told Us in April 2022 of balancing their relationship with raising two children. “You’re like, ‘I’ve got the kids, you go buy the tampons, go get the diapers.’ … It’s very [much] like making a game plan for a football game. You’re drawing the X’s and someone is going to tackle this job and the other one’s going to take care of this.”
She added at the time: “I do think it’s easy to get caught up in the management of life, home, children, all of it. However, we do set aside time. … We prioritize it, but I think we could all do a better job.”

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“Couples who vote together bone together,” she wrote via Instagram, sharing a selfie with Roddick after they voted in the local primary election.

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“We do communicate pretty well,” Roddick revealed to Us. “We’ve been together 15 years, so you now, so that's not nothing, but marriage is something that you definitely have to work at and I think we both realize that.”
In addition to gushing about their romance, the Andy Roddick Foundation entrepreneur praised their children. 
“I think our daughter is pretty fiery [which] I tended to be on the court. I think we're both, pretty stubborn so maybe I think our daughter might be a little bit more like me [and] our son is very sweet and empathetic like his mother, but I think they're bits of both us in both of them,” he said, noting they are “happy” with two kids. “I don't think we know [if we’ll have more kids]. I normally just follow orders from my wife so we'll see what happens.”

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“May he be this excited to take pictures with me for the next 14,” Decker captioned a series of photos via Instagram in celebration of the pair’s 14th wedding anniversary.
The actress made goofy faces in all the snaps, while her husband looked unimpressed or away from the cameras. “🥰 Happy Anniversary to my husband who is not on Instagram so will never see this,” she added.

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Roddick and Decker twinned in navy while attending day six of the Wimbledon tennis championships.
 

Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick Serve Up Love at Wimbledon

5 July 2025 at 12:49

Former tennis champ Andy Roddick returned to the iconic Wimbledon court as a spectator — this time with wife Brooklyn Decker by his side.

Roddick, 42, watched the London-based tournament on Saturday, July 5, dressed in a smart gray blazer and navy trousers. He said in a private box with Decker, who coordinated in navy. The model, 38, stunned in a blue top with pinstripe slacks.

Decker accessorized her ensemble with delicate gold jewelry and a pair of oval-shaped sunglasses. For glam, she wore her signature blond tresses in loose waves.

The US Open champ — who reached the Wimbledon finals in 2004, 2005 and 2009 without taking home a medal — married Decker in 2009. They went on to welcome son Hank and daughter Stevie in 2015 and 2017, respectively.

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Five years later, Decker opened up to Us Weekly about balancing her marriage with parenthood.

“It does become hilariously transactional. You’re like, ‘I’ve got the kids, you go buy the tampons, go get the diapers,’” she told Us exclusively in April 2022. “It’s very [much] like making a game plan for a football game. You’re drawing the X’s and someone is going to tackle this job and the other one’s going to take care of this.”

According to the Grace & Frankie alum, “efficiency is key” when it comes to taking care of multiple children.

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“I do think it’s easy to get caught up in the management of life, home, children, all of it. However, we do set aside time,” she said. “We prioritize it, but I think we could all do a better job.”

Decker and Roddick are raising Hank and Stevie far from the Hollywood limelight in the actress’ native North Carolina.

“We were like, ‘OK, we get one chance to raise these kids,’” Decker said in the summer issue of Garden & Gun magazine, noting they moved away from Texas just before the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wanted to do it with family.”

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She added, “My parents’ house is connected to ours. We have a screened-in porch that we share with a garden out back. It feels like a really old-school way of living, where it’s multigenerational in one unit. My brother, sister-in-law and their kids are always over. The slowing down, cooking together, kids running barefoot in the yard — all of that is reminiscent of my childhood.”

Decker even designed their house, which she told the magazine is their family’s “happy spot.”

“I grew up going to Brevard and Boone and Blowing Rock, and camping all the time. It’s one of the few places where our kids can run around, and I don’t worry about someone being on their cell phone and hitting them on their bikes,” Decker added. “Our kids can foster their independence. They can go run in a creek bed, and we don’t have to be right there. It feels slow and nostalgic in the best way.”

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Influencer Tanner Martin Honored at Funeral Days After His Death

5 July 2025 at 12:42

Tanner Martin’s loved ones are gathering to pay tribute at the influencer’s funeral days after his death.

“It is an honor and pleasure to be his dad — and it still is,” his father, Thomas, tearfully said in a eulogy delivered on Saturday, July 5. “He was always just generally happy. He wanted to be everyone’s friend, and he assumed — at least when he was young — that most everyone wanted to be his friend. He was just always switched on to be happy and friendly.”

He added, “During Tanner’s last week, his brother [Spencer] and I with him the original Star Wars trilogy. We’d stay with him at night and make sure he had everything [he needed]. … We watched the trilogy and the Raiders of the Lost Ark trilogy and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.”

Ahead of the funeral, Martin’s wife, Shay Wright, shared via Instagram that everyone attending the funeral is “invited to wear something Star Wars in honor of Tanner — ties, pins, stickers, our custom Rebels Against Cancer shirts with other formal wear.” He also requested that Star Wars stickers to be placed on his casket.

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“We are so grateful for this community & all of you that love Tanner with us,” the post read. “Your support has carried us in many ways.”

In his eulogy, Thomas also praised his son’s marriage to Wright.

“They are a great mix,” he said on Saturday. “It is truly an opposites-attract situation, where Tanner is the fun-loving guy [who’s] a little forgetful, and Shay is the list and the organized and the ‘we’re going to be on time’ part of the [partnership]. … Shay has just been a wonderful companion.”

Thomas continued, “They got two years before he was diagnosed, and then they had five years with doctors’ visits and the struggle and the fight. There were still a lot of good times in those five years, but there were still a lot of other times, too. It sometimes doesn’t seem fair that I’ve had 30 Father’s Days, and Tanner had one. I don’t know if fairness really plays into it.”

Martin announced his own death at age 30 following a battle with stage IV colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2020. He had been documenting his health journey via social media alongside Wright.

“Hey, it’s me, Tanner, if you’re watching this, I am dead,” he said in a prerecorded video shared on June 25. “I had a heck of a life. I decided to make this video announcing my death because I saw someone did that, like, a year or so ago, and I think it’s a good opportunity to get all your thoughts out.”

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He continued, “Life was awesome. I really enjoyed it while I was here. Hopefully, I believe there’s something after this. I’m excited to meet those people, and hopefully we’re hanging out now and making fun of all you nerds.”

Martin gave a sweet shout-out to his inner circle and thanked fans for their support and “helping to make the last years” of his life “fun and enjoyable” while also making him feel “comfortable.”

Weeks before his death, Martin welcomed his first baby with Wright. The couple shared the news in May, while uploading photos of the newborn.

“Her daddy made it😭💗🫶🏼,” Wright captioned the Instagram post at the time, which included a wooden birth announcement that read, “Our little jiaozi has arrived.” (Jiaozi translates to “dumpling” in Chinese.)

In another prerecorded Instagram post shared on June 25, Martin encouraged fans to donate to a GoFundMe to support Wright and their daughter. He explained that the funds would help to “replace” his income and pay for their child’s school and life events.

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Caspar Lee Says He Made $1 Million on YouTube at the Age of 21

5 July 2025 at 11:44

Caspar Lee went viral on YouTube in the 2010s, leading to some mind-boggling million-dollar paydays.

“I started making YouTube videos when I was 16. It wasn’t really a business avenue. I just thought, this is a cool thing and I want to try to build it up as big as I can,” Lee, 31, told The Times of London in a Friday, July 4, profile. “When I was 18, I asked my parents if I could take a year off before going to university and do YouTube full time. At that point I had two or three thousand pounds in my bank account.”

As Lee started making more videos, his income slowly grew, too.

“I was fortunate to be part of [a] group of YouTubers in the right place at the right time, and the audience and figures grew,” Lee recalled. “I managed to interview Ed Sheeran, Kevin Hart [and] Dwayne Johnson. I turned my YouTube channel into a talk show. I think nearly 10 million people saw the Ed Sheeran video — that was when things really took off. By the time I was 21, I’d made my first million.”

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He added, “It felt good to get to that point and have a financial cushion for me and my family, but making even more money doesn’t incrementally make you more happy. Even though I made an extreme amount of money quickly, I didn’t know how long it would last.”

For Lee, who didn’t grow up overtly wealthy, he tried to save “as much as possible.”

“It’s kind of how someone feels when they win the lottery,” he said. “I don’t really get a buzz from spending. If I spend money on something that I think can make more money one day, then I get a buzz, but I don’t like buying something that I know is just going to lose its value the second I walk out the room.”

Lee has since transitioned his career offline, launching multiple businesses and a venture capital fund, also worth millions.

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“I can’t really see a time when I’ll stop working. You never know what’s going to happen with global politics or economics, so I hope to have a diverse portfolio of investments that will keep me going,” he added. “My venture fund has been incredible. I’ve invested a lot of my personal money into that.”

All in all, Lee wants to be able to build “a nest to look after [his] family.”

“I don’t have children yet, but I want to make sure my future family will be well looked after,” Lee, who married model Ambar Driscoll in February, added. “Once you feel secure financially, any additional money doesn’t necessarily make you happier. Some people spend their life trying to just chase money for the wrong reason, but I really enjoy building things. It’s the process, not the money, that makes me happy.”

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A Look Back at Julian McMahon's Relationship History

5 July 2025 at 11:12

In the wake of Charmed and Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahon’s shocking death, fans of the beloved actor are looking back at his previous relationships and deep loves of his life.

“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” his wife, Kelly Panigua, told Deadline in a statement on July 4, confirming the actor’s passing. “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”

McMahon was best known for his roles on the two hit series, as well as his appearance as Dr. Doom in two Fantastic Four movies, 2005’s Fantastic Four and 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

McMahon’s personal life included three marriages to singer Dannii Minogue, actress Brooke Burns and his longest marriage to Paniagua.

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McMahon and the Australian singer and actress — who is also the younger sister of Kylie Minogue — met while filming the 1988 series Home and Away. The pair wed in 1994, but their marriage ended after 18 months.

The pair spent a lot of their marriage apart, as Minogue worked in England and McMahon was pursuing roles in the United States. In an interview with Mamma Mia’s podcast No Filter, Minogue also said that McMahon’s mother played a role in their split.

“There was no relationship, she wouldn’t speak to me, I wasn’t allowed to be near her in the house, she said she wasn’t coming to the wedding,” Minogue said. “We just had no idea how to handle it — we were just trying to.”

Minogue also said traveling frequently to see McMahon was expensive. “I was travelling every two weeks to see him, and I not only ran out of money – I was in debt,” she said.

“I thought, ‘I’ll support you until you get on your feet. Then we can support each other,’” the singer added. “Then the marriage was off… it was a huge struggle emotionally, physically, mentally, financially.”

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Burns and McMahon were married from 1999 to 2001 and share one daughter, Madison, who was born in June 2000. In the wake of McMahon’s death, the actress paid tribute to her ex-husband on social media.

Burns shared a photo of her ex-husband and daughter together via Instagram on July 5 and captioned it, “Rest in peace” alongside a broken heart emoji.

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Doherty and McMahon dated briefly when they were both starring on Charmed. The pair’s relationship reportedly took place while he was married to Burns, during the same time frame of Doherty’s third and final season on the show, which aired from October 2000 to May 2001. The pair also costarred in the 2001 TV movie Another Day.

Nicki Swift reported Burns found out about the relationship via the National Enquirer and once explained, “It was the straw that broke the camel’s back. He’s a good father. Funny, he was really great when we were together … he got carried away by all the Los Angeles hoopla.”

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McMahon and Paniagua began dating in 2003 and tied the knot in Lake Tahoe in June 2014, the Daily Telegraph reported at the time. The pair had gotten engaged in November 2013 while on a trip to Melbourne, Australia.

The pair were very private and did not speak about their relationship frequently. In her statement confirming McMahon’s death, Paniagua described him as her “beloved husband.”

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Kelly Monaco Says She Was Warned Against Doing 'DWTS' as an Actor

5 July 2025 at 11:04

Before Kelly Monaco was crowned the first-ever Dancing With the Stars winner, she was warned that joining the hit reality competition series could damage her career.

“I had a letter in my mailbox in my dressing room at General Hospital. We have these little mailboxes outside of our dressing rooms, and there was a letter in there, and it was a request to do Dancing with the Stars,” Monaco, 49, recalled to Entertainment Weekly in a profile published on Saturday, July 5.I remember bringing it home and getting feedback from family, friends, and so forth, and they were like, ‘You can’t do a reality show. Actors don’t do a reality show.’”

She added, “I had never heard of ballroom dancing before. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. But I was just like, ‘F*** it. I’ll try anything once.’ That’s how I’ve always rolled in life. If an opportunity comes, I’ll try it.”

DWTS, based on England’s popular Strictly Come Dancing reality TV competition, premiered in 2005. Monaco, who was paired with pro dancer Alec Mazo, competed against John O’Hurley, Joey McIntyre, Rachel Hunter, Evander Holyfield and Trista Sutter.

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“The first season was only six episodes. It was a test run, and I was like, ‘I’m not going to tell anyone I’m doing it and hopefully I get voted off first and no one will ever see it,’” the soap opera star recalled to EW. “After the first episode, I was horrified by the comments from the judges, and I got the lowest score, I think, ever in the history of Dancing With the Stars. So, I was like, ‘OK, it’s on. We’re going in and we’re doing this.’ Then I took it seriously, and I was all in at that point.”

According to Monaco, she thought she would be eliminated each week.

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Kelly Monaco dances during ‘DWTS: All-Stars’ in 2012. Adam Taylor / ABC / Everett Collection

“I didn’t think I was a good dancer at all. I improved weekly. I think people related to me in that I went from duck feet to being able to spin,” she said. “I have ruptured eardrums, equilibrium problems, and for me to even be able to do that without falling flat on my face was a journey in itself. I was so proud every week that I made it a week further.”

Monaco’s ballroom journey also included a now-infamous wardrobe malfunction, where her dress broke during her and Mazo’s samba in week four.

“Alec was very strict, and he prepared me for every obstacle. He would have whoever was around throw obstacles at us,” Monaco added. “So, he prepared me for that, but oh my God, it was so scary. I felt like someone had a laser beam from five miles away and shot my costume. It was a countdown to going live, ‘Five, four, three, pop!’ I was like, ‘What am I supposed to do?’”

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She continued, “I know I get at least five counts of a walk over to Alec, walking toward him for our dance. But I remember looking at the judges, looking at whoever like, ‘Is there a stop button? Okay, there’s nothing. I just have to go through it.’ So, I’m like, ‘OK, well, I’ll just hold my dress up while I dance.’ Alec supported me every step of the way. I don’t think I felt more confident in any dance.”

According to Monaco, the wardrobe mishap was “the turnaround of [her] experience with dance and the show.”

“After that, the audience related to me because I was on soap operas for so long, I had only been known as this villain and was only called by my soap name in public,” she said. “This gave the audience a chance to see the real me in a circumstance where you can either fall flat or rise above.”

Monaco’s performance — she later returned to the first and only All-Stars season in 2012, finishing in third place with partner Val Chermovskiy — has set the standard for the competition. A 34th season has been greenlit this fall, starring Alix Earle, Robert Irwin, Jen Affleck, Whitney Leavitt and more.

Dancing With the Stars returns to ABC Mondays in the fall.

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'Marvel's Runaways' Cast Reacts to Julian McMahon's Death at 56

5 July 2025 at 10:07

The Marvel’s Runaways cast will forever remember their late costar Julian McMahon.

McMahon played Jonah, an alien magistrate, on the Hulu series, which aired from 2016 to 2019. The Marvel Television show was adapted from the comic book of the same name, highlighting a group of teens in Los Angeles who run away from their respective parents when they find out about their nefarious deeds under Jonah’s leadership. Jonah is also the biological father of teen Karolina Dean (Virginia Gardner).

“The show is pretty full-on,” McMahon said during a December 2018 appearance on AOL’s Build Series. “I really enjoyed this season [2] because we shot a lot of stuff in 70 mill. It’s all digital, but 70 mill, so everything’s got this epic, kind of seismic vibe to it.”

Runaways was canceled in November 2019 after its third season. McMahon died six years later after a battle with cancer. He was 56.

“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” his wife, Kelly McMahon, said in a statement shared on Friday, July 4. “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.”

She continued, “We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”

In addition to Kelly, Julian is survived by 25-year-old daughter Madison, whom he shared with ex-wife Brooke Burns.

Keep scrolling to see how the Marvel’s Runaways cast mourned Julian’s passing:

Ever Carradine

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Ever Carradine in ‘Marvel’s Runaways.’ Michael Desmond / Hulu

Carradine portrayed Janet Stein on the three-season series.

“Thinking about how we have lost two to cancer from our Runaways family,” Carradine wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, July 5, also referring to Annie Wersching, who died in 2023 at the age of 45. “Julian was a class act, brilliant actor and always got the joke. May he rest in peace.”

Wersching, who also privately battled cancer ahead of her death, played Jonah’s ex Leslie Dean.

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Parker, who played Catherine Wilder, shared a set pic of Julian and Wersching on her Instagram Stories on Friday.

“Gone too soon,” she wrote, adding a broken heart emoji.

Kevin Weisman

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Weisman brought Dale Yorkes to life on Runaways. He shared a behind-the-scenes set pic with Julian via his Instagram Stories on Saturday.

“One of the coolest and kindest. Great actor,” Weisman wrote. “Sending love to his family and friends.”

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‘8 Simple Rules’ Alum Amy Davidson Gives Sobriety Journey Update

5 July 2025 at 09:32

Amy Davidson is opening up about her ongoing sobriety journey and how she sidesteps any potential pitfalls.

“Let’s talk triggers. I went to one of my favorite wineries/restaurants to celebrate a dear friend of mine yesterday and was surprised (and not fully prepared) by my reaction,” Davidson, 45, wrote via an Instagram post on Friday, July 4. “I felt like I was slapped in the face with a huge life lesson. Being around wine, something I would drink every single day, with girlfriends celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday, everywhere I looked we were surrounded by wine and wine and more wine — it was challenging at first and I got in my head big time.”

Davidson went on to explain that she quietly asked herself “what would happen if I had a sip or just one glass of wine?” while “feeling envious” of the people who were “able to enjoy it without the internal dialogue of wanting more and more.”

“Being amongst the ‘normalcy’ of drinking alcohol and not participating was a very big step for me,” she continued. “I haven’t participated in six months. I’m slowly changing my headspace from missing wine to being beyond grateful for not consuming it anymore. It sneaks up on you. The cravings, feeling like it’s going to fix a bad day, like it’s your best friend you get to hang out with on the couch, your sidekick, your confidence builder, your liquid courage.”

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She added, “Sorry friends, but that’s all bulls***. Alcohol simply takes from us and what we think it gives us in return is a facade. I’m not preaching I’m just sharing. I’ve been learning way too much not to share… Anyway, we’ll save it for another day.”

In February, the 8 Simple Rules alum announced she was 30 days sober in another Instagram post.

“I am one month sober — today. And counting. And I’m so happy,” she said at the time. “I feel really good and I am excited and I’m looking forward to sharing my journey.”

Since then, Davidson has documented her sobriety journey while celebrating important milestones, including 100 days sober.

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“Gratitude doesn’t even explain it,” Davidson wrote at the time after achieving her 100-day milestone. “I’ve been pretty MIA lately. Not sure why? I will try to be more present. I am still here to share my experience, possibly help you with yours, and seek advice from those who are ahead of me.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and/or substance use, you are not alone. Seek immediate intervention — call 911 for medical attention; 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; or 1-800-662-HELP for the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline. Carrying naloxone (Narcan) can help reverse an opioid overdose.

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Brooks Nader Suffers Wardrobe Mishap in White Skirt on Her Period 

5 July 2025 at 09:31

Brooks Nader selected the perfect tennis whites to wear to Wimbledon — until she unexpectedly started her period while watching the match.

“Tries to be chic,” Nader, 28, wrote via TikTok on Friday, July 4. “Starts 🩸 at Wimbledon.”

The model wore a cap-sleeve black blouse with a long white skirt to watch the tournament on Friday. In her video, she spun around to reveal that the back of her crisp, white skirt had a small blood stain.

“Of course 🎾 #wimbledon,” she added in her caption.

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Nader’s unfortunate wardrobe malfunction was all too familiar to her social media followers.

“You’re so real for this,” a TikTok user wrote, with another adding, “A canon event for all us girlies.”

A third chimed in, “🩸happens. Thank you for NORMALIZING it 😎.”

Another social media user joked that the issue happened “the one time” that Nader chose to wear “something non-sheer and maxi.”

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“LITERALLY,” Nader replied. “Back to sheer.”

Brooks went to watch the tennis championship with her sisters Grace Ann Nader and Sarah Jane Nader. Brooks and her siblings, including sister Mary Holland Nader, are famously close and even recently filmed a Hulu docuseries called Love Thy Nader about their tight-knit bond.

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“There’s four of us. I can’t even count on one hand how many of them there are,” Brooks exclusively told Us Weekly in May. “You can expect everything to be laid out there. There’s chaos, there’s drama, there’s boys [and] there’s girls. There’s everything you can imagine under the sun. Just four girls from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, living in the big city in SoHo — all under the same roof. What can go wrong?”

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

Brooks further teased to Us that the new series will also feature a “little crossover moment” with the Kardashian sisters, who have their own Hulu docuseries.

Love Thy Nader premieres on Hulu later this summer.

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Glen Powell Dons His Best Tennis Whites While Attending 2025 Wimbledon

5 July 2025 at 09:07

Wimbledon 2025 is well under way and the stars are out in full force — including Glen Powell, who showed up dressed to impress.

Powell was photographed attending the annual tennis tournament on Saturday, July 5. The actor, 36, arrived wearing an off-white patterned suit and a white button-up underneath. To complete the tennis-worthy look, he wore brown loafers, dark sunglasses and a spiky hairstyle.

The actor isn’t the only famous face who has been spotted at Wimbledon this week. The tournament, which has historically been well-attended by members of the British royal family, has featured appearances from Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra in addition to plenty of high-profile couples.

Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo, who confirmed their relationship in December 2023, were spotted in the Royal Box during the Gentlemen’s Singles second round match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Oliver Tarvet of Great Britain on Wednesday, July 2. Chopra and Jonas were also seen at the same match.

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Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum also attended the tournament this week, a rare outing for the duo since the Foo Fighters singer admitted to an affair and fathering a baby with another woman in September 2024.

Powell is currently gearing up for the September 2025 release of his Hulu comedy series Chad Powers. The half-hour series is inspired by Eli Manning’s 2022 ESPN+ docuseries Eli’s Places.

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“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world,” Powell and cocreator Michael Waldron said in a joint statement shared in February 2024. “We’re excited to be part of this team, and can’t wait to get Chad in the game. Think fast, run fast.”

Both Eli Manning and his brother Peyton Manning serve as executive producers on the show.

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“I thought he looked unbelievable. I mean, he looked terrible, which is hard for Glen to look really bad. He looked bad like I did!” Eli exclusively told Us Weekly in September 2024. “I’ve been talking to him, working with him a little bit in the offseason and to get him ready. And he’s fired up to play quarterback and to play Chad. He’s gonna do a great job. I can’t wait to see him in action.”

Eli added that he never imagined the skit would turn into a full-fledged series.

“Who would’ve ever known?” he also said. “I thought it was a funny idea: ‘Go and try out for a Penn State football team. Have a little fun.’ I hadn’t played football in a couple years, and so [I wanted to] see if I can still throw it and go back out there and compete. And now it’s turning into a show on Hulu. I mean, it’s unbelievable.”

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8 Weeks Reporting From the Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial: What It Was Really Like

5 July 2025 at 09:00

“It’s not a f***ing game!”

A woman erupts in the middle of the courtroom and points to Sean “Diddy” Combs, the besmirched hip-hop mogul at the center of the sprawling sex trafficking and racketeering case that ran for eight weeks.

“Diddy, these motherf***ers are laughing at you!” the woman shouted before court marshals forcibly escorted her outside. “Pull your gun out, ninja. I dare you!”

In that moment, I suddenly felt compelled to pop outside to check on her. It was my 15th day covering the Diddy trial, and I was no stranger to chatting up every recurring face that appeared at the courthouse. I had met this woman, known as the “MTA Lady” — a nickname adopted by reporters and court marshals alike — on the first day of jury selection. In the early weeks, she showed up every day in the same uniform — navy cardigan, burgundy tie and her signature MTA cap — like a cartoon character who never changes outfits.

But outside, I walked into the storm of something even more chaotic. Two influencers were verbally sparring, teetering on the line of a fistfight, as a sea of media junkies swarmed them with phones and cameras.

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“Who the f*** is the clout chaser?” shouted a woman in a black cowboy hat and slouchy sage green utility pants. As the man lifted his phone attached to an elongated selfie stick, she sneered, “Oh, I see! Clock that! Let’s go viral!”

He shot back, “Back away before you get smacked.” (It’s worth noting that this same influencer was later spotted dousing himself in baby oil after the verdict was read.)

Meanwhile, a Diddy trial “regular” began pacing back and forth. He waved his hands up in the air and proclaimed, “This is the start of a war!”

At this moment, what was happening outside the courthouse became more interesting than the testimony unfolding on the stand.

I rode the elevator back up with the bug-eyed male influencer, still buzzing on about the fight. And in an ironic twist, the female influencer he was screaming at ended up sitting directly in front of me. I couldn’t help but peer over the civil complaint form resting in her lap. She was conjuring up a suit against Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Ciara and Russell Wilson and, for reasons I still don’t fully understand, the National Football League.

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I’ve always been fascinated by characters. We all have our own quirks — and watching those eccentricities meld together and coexist in the wild is one of the great joys of being human.

Diddy’s alleged “quirks” — his freaky, baby-oil-dependent pastimes — are now more than well-documented. Reporters from dozens of media outlets, plus a barrage of self-assigned content creators and public informants, were on the ground covering the trial in lower Manhattan.

But what most reporters weren’t interested in all too much were the surrounding everyday folks attending the trial. What motivated a random person to sit in federal court at 2 p.m. on a random Wednesday afternoon?

To many legacy reporters, these folks were nuisances (and, to be fair, many were). But as the trial marched on, I found myself more intrigued by the cast of barnacles clinging to its hull. The wide variety of characters — and the bizarre motivations that connected them — started to become my favorite unraveling storyline.

The witty court marshals, mostly retired cops and veterans, ramped up surveillance fast as chaos festered inside. No talking is allowed while court is in session, but reactions always accompanied the show.

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After the defense grilled psychologist Dawn Hughes on how she coordinated with the government, a prosecutor asked for a sidebar — and the overflow room erupted.

“Ooooooh!” Jabs flew. “They got her good!” “That’s a red flag!” “I’m talking about this on the podcast today.”

I scribbled in my notes, “The characters are clapping.” I felt like I was living through a sitcom.

When I studied abroad in London, my friend Joe handed out empty notebooks to the unhoused people he interacted with on our daily commute to class. He’d tell them that if they filled out every page, they’d receive a crisp £20 note. Most lost the notebook, others scribbled nonsense, but a few returned some fascinating material.

In that same vein, I handed out a survey to dozens of public patrons attending the trial. I didn’t have the budget to hand out $20 like Joe, so to incentivize them, the top of the survey read: “You are currently witnessing one of the most important trials of the century. Help me paint the picture.”

I asked them about the case, the atmosphere in the courtroom, and how their own experiences with abuse shaped their lens.

The first person I spoke to claimed he was Diddy’s college roommate. He reminisced about the big house parties they’d use to throw, and how they’d pass out invites around campus. Others with alleged ties to Diddy wore them like a badge of honor.

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The tapestry of humanity on display never ceased to amaze me, with pupils of the law absorbing the unconventional strategies of attorneys on both sides. One mother who traveled from Las Vegas wrote in her survey, “My son is a criminal justice major at Michigan State University and I wanted him to experience the trial in the courtroom!”

A former sex worker who described himself as a “victim of Hollywood elites” came looking for closure. He wrote, “My sister was murdered by her husband who is a broke version of Diddy.”

One woman who’s worked with the White House on anti-trafficking initiatives attended all four days of Cassie Ventura’s testimony, the 8 ½-months pregnant star witness who dated Diddy for 11 years. Calm, confident, and composed, she told me she was there to support survivors of sexual assault. And as we continued to chat, she opened up about the 15+ years she was trapped in a sex trafficking ring.

Artie, an 86-year-old from Pennsylvania with a walker, said he’s observed more than 200 trials since retiring. His character read on Diddy? “He should never get out of jail cause he’s such a bad guy.”

During closing arguments, a teacher led a single-file line of middle schoolers into the back pews of the overflow room. I lost count of how many parents showed up with their children. But it was the strollers that perplexed me the most.

One couple from L.A., who both worked for Disney, were joined by their 8-month-old baby who started crying in the courtroom at one point. The couple described the trial as a must-see event akin to the other tourist attractions that New York has to offer.

“I guess we’re just here to get out of the rain,” the husband told me. “We’re here to see Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and — of course — the Diddy trial. This is something we’ll be able to tell our daughter when she grows up.”

So, beyond the allure of fame, what exactly compelled spectators from every corner of the country to watch this trial unfold in person? Was it moral gratification for enduring hours of harrowing testimony that most outsiders couldn’t stomach? The act of exercising their First Amendment rights to shout their version of the truth into the public square? Or maybe something simpler: the aching human need to have a voice.

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Interconnectedness, or the evolutionary desire to be a part of something larger than yourself, is the driving force here. In one way or another, all of us who attended the trial fulfilled some level of purpose.

That sense of meaning is something Diddy lost — and what might’ve fueled his drug-and-sex-induced dopamine craze.

On his 45th birthday, one of his closest assistants gifted him a scrapbook that cataloged magazine articles from the ‘90s. “Mia,” the pseudonym she testified under, explained that the gift was meant to re-spark the sense of wonder Diddy’s younger self felt as he quickly climbed the ladder of the music industry.

By the early 2000s, Diddy had it all: Grammy wins, platinum records, a fashion empire, his own vodka deal and a king-like reputation as the hip-hop mogul. But by his 45th birthday in 2014, that spark was gone.

“I used to look at the world the way that you did,” Diddy lamented to Mia, “but now that I’ve done everything, life doesn’t have the same meaning.”

For all the repulsive behavior laid bare on the witness stand, those closest to Diddy described being drawn in by his charisma and ability to unite people. And, inadvertently, his trial brought together a ragtag ensemble of misfits to bear witness to what’ll ultimately be judged by history as his extraordinary fall from public grace.

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Holly Marie Combs Hopes Julian McMahon, Shannen Doherty Reunite After Deaths

5 July 2025 at 08:52

Holly Marie Combs is remembering the legacy of her late Charmed costar Julian McMahon after his death.

“One of a kind is an understatement. Your unyielding zest for life and crazy sense of humor will be sorely missed,” Combs, 51, wrote via Instagram on Friday, July 4. “The joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered.”

Combs, Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano played the bewitching Halliwell sisters on The WB’s Charmed. McMahon portrayed Milano’s TV love interest, Cole Turner, during his early career. He died in July at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer.

While reflecting on McMahon’s legacy, Combs shared a handful of throwback show images of McMahon and Doherty, who died in July 2024 after her own cancer battle.

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“I hope you find our lady friend and dance in those rose petals🌹,” Combs added, referring to Doherty.

She shared more throwback footage via her Instagram Stories, writing, “RIP. My favorite pain in the ass ever.”

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Julian’s wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed his passing on Friday, July 4.

“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” Kelly said in a statement. “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.”

She added, “We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”

Julian McMahon's Ex-Wife Brooke Burns Mourns His Death at 56

In addition to Kelly, the late Australian actor is survived by his 25-year-old daughter, Madison. (Julian shared his only child with ex-wife Brooke Burns, to whom he was married from 1999 to 2001.)

Fellow Charmed costar Milano, 52, also offered her condolences to Julian’s family.

“My heart is with Kelly, with Madison — his girls, his world. He adored them,” Milano wrote via Instagram on Friday. “You could feel it in every conversation, every story, every text. He was a family man above all, and he loved deeply. Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair. Rest, my friend. I’ll carry your laugh with me.”

According to Milano, Julian “was more than [her] TV husband.”

“He was a dear friend. The kind who checks in,” she recalled. “The kind who remembers. The kind who shares. The kind who tells you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable — but always with love.”

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17 Linen Blend Matching Sets That Feel Like Air Conditioning for Your Body

5 July 2025 at 08:30

When summer heat hits, staying cool without looking like you gave up on style can feel impossible. Heavy fabrics trap sweat, and many “breathable” options just don’t cut it. That’s where these ultra-stylish linen-blend sets on Amazon come in.

After doing tons of research, I’ve rounded up cute matching options that bring old money sophistication with rich mom ease. And yes, these breezy linen-blend sets make mastering summer style cool – literally. Read on to find 17 stylish options that are hiding on Amazon right now, starting at just $27. Trust Us, you’ll keep these in rotation all season long.

17 Linen-Blend Matching Sets That Feel Like Air Conditioning For Your Body

Pants 

1. Our Favorite: We can’t think of one reason not to buy this breezy pant set in every color – there’s 14!

2. Vintage Revival: This groovy outfit looks like something straight out of the ’70s but in the best way. A tie-front top? Wide-leg trousers with pockets? Yes, please.

3. Major Steal: This pretty moss-colored pick looks expensive, but costs way less than it should.

4. Boardroom Babe: Easily elevate your office look with this polished two piece. It’s available in various lengths, making it a win for tall girls.

5. Mellow Yellow: Need more butter yellow pieces in your wardrobe? Grab this combo that comes with a flowy top and breezy pants for under $50.

6. Weekend Wardrobe: This tank and pant set looks like something you’d wear to an art museum on a Saturday, or really anytime you want to look casual yet elevated.

7. Coastal Chic: Channel your inner Meghan Markle with this crisp loungewear option that’s perfect for strolling through Montecito.

10 Loose and Flattering Linen Dresses That Feel Like a Cool Breeze — Starting at $13

Shorts

8. Calabasas Cutie: You’ll look like a member of the country club in this tailored-looking short set.

9. Refined And Ready: “Cool,” “comfortable” and “flattering” are some of the words shoppers used to describe this polished short set.

10. Oversized Pick: The roomier, the breezier — so we recommend keeping this loose-fitting option in rotation.

11. Sizzling Hot: This backless pick is a no brainer for date night, and it’s under $30!

12. Boho Babe: This boho outfit looks like something you’d find at Free People, only it won’t break the bank.

Skirts and Dresses

13. Effortlessly Elegant: Want to look classy without trying? This chic skirt set is the cheat code.

14. Throw On and Go: Toss this one on with strappy sandals, and look effortlessly polished for PTA meetings or brunch on the weekend.

15. Golf Cart-Ready: You’ll look like you come from old money in this pristine two-piece. But hurry! This set is going fast.

16. Versatile Vibe: This one is technically a dress, but when paired with a crisp, oversized button-down, no one would ever know it’s not a skirt.

17. Plain and Simple: This V-neck sundress is an example of when keeping it simple goes right.

17 Breezy Summer Pieces That Look So Luxe — No One Will Guess They’re Loungewear

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