River Blackstock, Remy Blackstock, and Kelly Clarkson.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal)
Kelly Clarkson’s two children, River and Remy, are all grown up in their first interview on their mom’s talk show.
“Y’all may remember a couple weeks ago I had my kiddos River and Remy on set. That’s a cool perk we get as a family when the show tapes on a Saturday,” the singer, 42, said on the Wednesday, January 8 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. “Like their mama, both my kids love singing. And when Remy got to set, he surprised us. He wanted his chance at the microphone, and he literally said, ‘Who do I have to talk to to sing my song?’ I was like, ‘OK,’ so of course, we made it happen.”
Last month, Remy, 8, went viral after Clarkson shared a snippet of her son singing the classic Frank Sinatra tune “My Way.” So Clarkson decided they were going to show the full video of Remy’s performance. In the clip, Remy took the stage and sang his heart out. As he belted out the power ballad, Clarkson and River, 10, cheered him on from the wings. After the song was done, Remy got a standing ovation from the audience. Clarkson ran over to him to give her son a big hug.
After showing the performance, Clarkson had a special treat for the audience as Remy and River were back in the studio.
“I’m so stoked because both my kids are here again. Let’s bring them out, y’all,” Clarkson told the audience. “Everyone say hi to River and Remy!”
River and Remy walked out and gave their mom a hug before sitting down on the couch. The siblings were all made up for their big TV appearance. River rocked a black and white blouse with straight hair and bangs — similar to her mom’s iconic look. Remy, for his part, looked dashing in a green-striped blazer.
“Oh my god, look at you. You got makeup on and your hair is done,” Clarkson gushed. “This is not how we look at home.”
Clarkson then asked her son why he wanted to perform that particular song. Remy explained he just really liked it, especially after he saw it in Sing 2. Clarkson teased that she and River have gotten used to hearing “My Way” a lot at home.
“I can’t even count … how many times,” River teased of how often her brother belts out “My Way.”
Clarkson shared that she and River hear Remy practicing the song a lot because he’s gearing up to sing it at a couple events for his school. That was one of the main reasons why he wanted to give singing in front of a live audience a try. Kelly also shared Remy’s reaction after the snippet of the song went viral.
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“I said, ‘Man buddy, you’ve got over a million views I think on your video,’” she recalled. “And he goes, ‘Do you get that many views?’ I was like, ‘Calm down — and not often.’”
Just like Remy, Clarkson noted that she can always hear her “country queen” daughter in her room practicing music. The American Idol winner turned it over to River to share what she likes to do musically. Just like her mom, she enjoys singing and writing music.
“I put that together in a journal that I forgot at home because I am a forgetter in my family,” River confessed. “But I do that a lot in my room, and I spend hours and hours and hours singing [and] trying to do a song.”
Clarkson proudly shared that River’s songs are “good.”
Clarkson shares both River and Remy with ex-husbandBrandon Blackstock. The pair split in 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage.
Tran, 27, took to TikTok on Wednesday, January 8, to show off her “Hollywood honey” glam routine.
In the clip, the former Bachelorette started her makeup routine by dotting concealer below her eyes and blending the product in with a sponge. She then used the Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte foundation and patted it into her skin with a brush.
Tran added a pop of color to her eyes with a burgundy eyeshadow in her crease and strategically swept below her eyes.
She then highlighted her cheekbones before giving her base a spritz of setting spray. Tran added a flirty touch to her already long eyelashes with the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara.
Tran topped off her glowy makeup with Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Cheat liner in the shade Hollywood Honey. She slightly overlined her lips before filling it in with Dior’s Lip Oil.
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Tran’s outfit was just as noteworthy as her glam: a blue corset mini dress featuring a strapless neckline and an A-line skirt. Tran gave her fans a twirl before blowing the camera a kiss.
“Hollywood honey charlotte tillbury liner is my new fav for a night out!!!” Tran captioned the post.
Fans complimented Tran’s pinkalicious look in the comments section. “Your glam is always perfect! ,” one wrote. A second added, “STUNNING Jenn .” A third praised her blush placement, “I need to try the blush on the nose! Genius!”
Tens of thousands of people — including A-list celebrities — have evacuated following the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, leading many to wonder how to help those in need.
“This is the moment to reach out to anyone who lives in Los Angeles, who you think might be in some sort of traumatic shock and grief about losing their homes and the devastation of their neighborhoods and communities and offer your hand, home and resources,” Jamie Lee Curtis wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 9, alongside aerial images of the destruction in the area. “We are going to have to come together,as we may never have done before, in the City of Angels and help each other. AND WE WILL!”
The Oscar winner donated $1 million to a relief fund, but even those who can’t afford to donate a blockbuster-size paycheck can help.
While GoFundMe has created a centralized hub for all the fundraising pages for those affected by the wildfire, other organizations including the Salvation Army have sprang into action to provide aid.
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Nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen is providing food and water to both residents and first aid responders. “Our teams have mobilized across the region to provide immediate relief in the form of sandwiches and water as we identify all areas of need,” the organization said in a statement.
How to Help Provide Shelter
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Katie Couric and Lea Michele are among the many celebs that noted The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is providing emergency shelter, food, water, health and mental services to those impacted. The shelter is located at Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles.
“Wildfires can spread rapidly, and it is important to prepare now and have your car ready; do not wait until there is not enough time to grab your essentials,” the organization said in a statement.
The organization is accepting donations online, by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting REDCROSS to 90999.
How to Help With Medical Care
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Direct Relief is in communication with local health providers and emergency management teams.
“The organization is currently deploying medical aid, including emergency medical supplies for first responders and displaced residents, and respiratory protection equipment, including N95 respirators, to mitigate health risks from smoke exposure,” the organization wrote in a statement.
Camila Morrone encouraged Instagram followers “to help our LAFD firefighters” with the LA Fire Department Foundation’s Wildfire Emergency Fund. The organization is supporting local firefighters to finance emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks and wildland brush tools.
The California Fire Foundation is also providing support to surviving firefighters and their families by commemorating firefighters who died, offering aid to victims of fire and scholarships to children of firefighters who died.
The CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation is also offering financial aid to firefighters and their families as well as supporting burn victims and their families.
How to Help Animals
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Sophia Bush and Kylie Jenner both shared a post flagging several animal shelters, including the Pasadena Humane Society, which is helping to ensure pets are removed from the areas where wildfire is spreading and providing emergency services.
“If you are under evacuation orders, please take your pets with you. Prepare now. Pack a ‘go bag’ with your pet’s food (at least five days worth), water, dishes, toys, and any medications. Ensure your pet is wearing a collar with a current ID tag in case they get lost,” they said in a statement.
The organization will have Animal Control Officers onsite at the Pasadena Convention Center to help with animals. If in need of assistance, residents can call the animal control dispatch at 626-792-7151 ext. 970.
The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is providing a shelter for pets with Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Jessica Alba shared via Instagram that the Canine Rescue Club is also seeking volunteers for temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the wildfire.
The athleisure brand Set Active is accepting donations of clothing for those impacted by the fire through an Instagram Direct Message. Mandy Patinkin and Jesse Williams shared MutualAid LA’s information, which noted that The Anderson Munger Family YMCA and the Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-Being are also accepting donations of items including unopened food, clothing, blankets, emergency supplies and pet food.
Donations can be received at the Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles and at the Koreatown YMCA, 433 S. Vermont Ave. in Los Angeles.
Hailey Bieber shared via Instagram that Baby2Baby is also providing baby products for families affected by the fire, accepting donations online at their Disaster Relief and Emergency Response Program.
“Somebody had messaged me [while on vacation] that I was cut from the cruise. I had no idea,” Aydin, 47, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, January 8. “My manager didn’t want to tell me. She didn’t want anything to ruin my trip. Then I went to the website and I saw my name wasn’t there. And you know what? I took it like a champ.”
Aydin was expected to join her Real Housewives of New Jersey costars Teresa Giudice and Dolores Catania on a luxury cruise experience aboard the brand-new Norwegian Aqua in September 2025. Titled “Wives on the Waves,” the event would allow guests to vacation with some of their favorite Bravo stars.
A rep for the “Wives on the Waves” cruise confirmed to Us that Aydin would no longer be part of the event after she went viral for criticizing some Jersey Mike’s employees at one of the sandwich shop’s airport occasions.
“This decision was not personal nor an act of canceling anyone. At Fans at Sea, we believe in second chances and personal growth,” Patrick Harbison said in a statement. “Our priority is to create a drama-free, fun-filled experience for everyone. To ensure this, we made adjustments to keep the cruise enjoyable and welcoming for all guests.”
According to Aydin, she accepted the cruise’s decision and didn’t want to fight against the lost opportunity.
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“This is a business and this is their business, and I do not want them to receive any backlash because of me,” she told Us. “The cruise was a fun idea for me because I love an opportunity to engage with the fans, but it’s all good. The timing wasn’t the most ideal for my family. The kids are going back to school that week and my kids were already complaining that I had committed to doing it. Everything happens for a reason.”
Jennifer and her husband, Dr. Bill Aydin, share five children including Justin, 20, Gabby, 17, Jacob, 15, Christian, 13, and Olivia, 11.
While Jennifer wishes she could cruise with her fans, “I understand that this is totally business and I respect the cruise’s decision.”
Her treatment of employees went viral — and caught the attention of Andy Cohen — with one worker posting a response in a TikTok video, referring to Jennifer as a “stupid bitch.” A GoFundMe page was also created for another employee featured in Jennifer’s videos.
While speaking with Us, Jennifer asserted that she “was not rude” to any of the food chain’s staff.
“I will call a spade a spade,” she said. “That staff was very highly dismissive, not just to me, to everybody on that line. Everybody was frustrated.”
At the same time, Jennifer admitted that she should not have posted any clips to her 549,000 Instagram followers.
“I’m one that takes full responsibility and accountability for my actions. When I feel I’m wrong, I should not have posted it,” she said. “I just want people to know that that was coming from a very frustrated mom who just wanted to make her flight with her children.”
David Muir is facing backlash for tailoring his flame-retardant jacket.
Fans are unhappy with ABC news anchor Muir, 51, after he seemingly used clothespins to snatch his waist while reporting on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires on Wednesday, January 8.
As Muir turned around to look at the destruction behind him during a newscast, viewers noticed clothespins on the back of his coat. Social media users were quick to share their thoughts on Muir’s snatched look via X.
“People are losing everything they own, no one cares how you look,” one social media user wrote, as a second added, “David Muir is more concerned with his appearance than he is about the fires.” A third person agreed, writing, “California is burning and he doesn’t want his jacket to look baggy on camera. Priorities people!”
David Muir appears to be using clothespins to keep his jacket fitted while reporting on the devastating LA fires
While some fans thought it was unnecessary for Muir to be concerned about his outfit during a devastating natural weather event, others defended the World News Tonight anchor. “Y’all leave David Muir and his clothespin fire jacket alone,” one wrote. “A little waist snatchin’ ain’t hurt nobody.”
A second fan also didn’t mind Muir’s clothespins, writing, “leave david muir ALONEEEEEEEE. He probably just clothes pinned it cuz the wind is insane there. Let him look snacky.”
The wildfires have affected many of Hollywood’s favorites, including Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, Paris Hilton and more.
Dozens of celebrities have spoken out about the fires, including Chrissy Teigen, who evacuated to a hotel with husband John Legend and their four kids: Luna, 8, Miles, 6, Esti, 23 months, and Wren, 18 months.
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Derick Dillard is setting the record straight about being seen with his father-in-law, Jim Bob Duggar, on Christmas.
Dillard, 35, and wife Jill Duggar, Jim Bob’s estranged daughter, were seen seated on a couch, appearing to talk to the family patriarch in an Instagram photo that Jill’s brother James Duggar, posted on Christmas Day. Jill, 33, and Dillard’s three sons — Israel, 9, Samuel, 7, and Freddie, 2 — were also pictured.
The photo led to speculation that Jim Bob, 59, and his daughter may have mended fences, but Dillard says that is not the case. In a comment via People’s Instagram on Thursday, January 9, Dillard refuted the outlet’s characterization that he and Jill were “mingling” with Jim Bob.
“Just so people know, Jim Bob approached me while we were there on Christmas Day for about 5 minutes, and I do not respect him,” he wrote. “I don’t think that is considered ‘mingling.’ There were over 100 people, the house is 8000 square feet, and Santa Claus was there, so this isn’t your typical intimate family gathering.”
He added that he is trying to keep things civil for the sake of the rest of the family, but that should not be misinterpreted as anything more.
“I have spoken with him less than 10 minutes since the last time we were at that house, which was over a year ago,” he continued. “We’re trying to be civil for the sake of our family, but that doesn’t mean everything is all hunky dorey, and it sure doesn’t mean that I’m not going to comment when people try to warp reality for their own purposes.”
Jill previously revealed that she shares a complicated relationship with her parents after the release of her 2023 memoir, Counting The Cost. In the book, the Counting On alum discusses her family’s involvement in the controversial Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) religion and her allegedly abusive upbringing as one of 19 kids.
“I feel like we are in a rebuilding phase now with healthy boundaries still in place,” she wrote via Instagram in November 2024. “We try to hang out whenever it works well and we have the bandwidth to navigate things.”
She had previously revealed in January 2024 that she believed her parents were aware of her allegations in Counting The Cost.
“I’ve heard that they did [read my Counting the Cost memoir],” she said on the “Unplanned” podcast at the time. “I heard they, like, listened to it on audiobook or something. I don’t know. … They’re my parents and I’m gonna tread lightly.”
She also spoke of her family dynamic in the 2023 Prime Video docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar FamilySecrets.
“Family relationships were already kinda rocky,” she said in the documentary. “Everything within the family dynamic has shifted, and not for the better.”
Effortless, coastal, vintage, cozy — these are just a few of the words that describe the Hampton’s rich mom aesthetic. A trend that’s gone viral in both the fashion world and TikTok, retailers now have tons of options for Us to channel the vibe — even in the winter! Get the look in the coziest way with these 17 Hampton’s-style sweaters that channel the East coast rich mom aesthetic.
While most rich mom-style fashion comes in at a designer price point, we were able to find these Hampton’s-inspired styles all under $50! We’ve found all kinds of styles that span the fashion board, whether you’re wanting an elevated style like this classic crewneck style for wearing to the office or a more cozy-casual look like this crochet style for looking extra cute while running errands. Better yet, they’ll also seamlessly transition into the spring months too and work great for travels as well.
17 Hamptons-Chic Sweaters for That East Coast Winter Rich Mom Look — Under $50
1. Our Top Favorite: From its laid back knit design to its relaxed fit, this crochet style sweater is definitely something we can see Hampton’s rich moms wearing in the winter!
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10. Off-the-Shoulder-Chic: Go for that effortlessly cozy vibe in this off-the-shoulder sweater that’s made with an oversized fit and seriously soft knit!
11. Collared Classic: If you end up loving this casual collared sweater, rest assured you can get it in several other Hampton’s-style colors like beige, blue and even stripes!
12. Stylish Sweater Vest: Channel the preppy style that’s an East coast classic with this chic cable knit sweater vest!
13. So Designer-Looking: With a unique design this curved hem sweater looks like it could be from a fancy designer boutique!
14. Lightweight Layer: A great transitional style, this v-neck lightweight sweater can be layered in the winter months and then worn by itself when the weather turns warmer!
15. Chunky-Chic: Add a chunky layer to your collection with this thick-knitted cardigan that’ll undoubtedly be a warm pick!
16. Amazon’s Choice: Amazon has marked this classic crewneck sweater as one of their favorites and so have we!
17. Boatneck Beauty: Considering that it’s been purchased over 1,000 times in the last month, it’s clear that shoppers are drawn toward this coastal boatneck style!
Several Making the Band alums have come forward with allegations about Sean “Diddy” Combs over the years, including Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard and Aubrey O’Day. In the new documentaryDiddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, Da Band’s Sara Rivers is the latest participant to share her story.
“Sometimes people will stop short and say, ‘We’re not willing to go there,’” executive producer Ari Mark exclusively told Us Weekly of Rivers ahead of the film’s Tuesday, January 14, premiere. “Obviously, these things are so sensitive and hard to share. And she, I think, felt brave enough at that point to move forward and share the story.”
In the documentary, Rivers — who appeared on Making the Band 2 from 2002 to 2004 — shared new claims about her time working for Diddy, 55, as part of the group Da Band.
“When he got angry with one of my band members, he said, ‘You make me so mad I wanna eat your flesh,’” she alleged. “And then he said to another one of my band members, ‘You’re rolling your eyes. I could go get a crackhead and pay them $20 to smack the s— out of you.’ Who says that? That’s crazy.”
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Rivers, 47, also addressed the famous moment when Diddy told Da Band to walk to Brooklyn from Manhattan to get him cheesecake from Junior’s.
“We walked for eight hours over the Brooklyn Bridge,” Rivers claimed. “We went from Manhattan to Brooklyn, walking. And so I’m doing that stuff because I’m like, ‘I ain’t gonna go home, this is what I’ve been working for.’”
Later in the film, Rivers broke down while recalling that she didn’t want to be around the rapper unless cameras were present.
“He touched me [in] a place that he shouldn’t have,” she alleged. “That was inappropriate. I felt intimidated, I felt like, ‘Oh, my God, what the heck happened just now?’ … I haven’t said anything for so long, and it’s built up — it’s been 20 years of going through my mind like, ‘This has happened, that’s happened, this was stopped.’ Mentally, [it’s] draining.”
Mark told Us that he believes Rivers chose to speak out for the documentary because they could sense there was “authenticity” to the project.
“It’s going to get seen, it’s not going to just get buried, and I think she recognized that,” he told Us. “Hopefully, it was cathartic for her.”
While the film includes interviews with people who knew Diddy during his early years at Uptown Records, it also features conversations with people who knew him as a kid — people who knew him as simply Sean rather than Puff Daddy, Brother Love or any of the other various monikers he’s used throughout his career.
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“What we try to do is we try to present the facts and hope that the audience can put those facts in the back of their head while being open-minded about this person’s backstory,” Mark explained. “And then as you unpack that story, it’s not necessarily that you start to have more empathy for that person, but you start to understand them in a more complex way and hopefully walk away from the documentary saying, ‘Wow, how do we avoid these types of situations? How do we live in a world where people like this are not created in this way?’”
Diddy did not participate in the film, but his attorneys issued a statement to producers, saying, “Sean Combs unequivocally denies the baseless allegations being circulated in connection with this documentary. Regarding the legal cases referenced, Mr. Combs will not comment on pending litigation. He will fight them in court, where the facts will be distinguished from fiction.”
In a statement to Us, Diddy’s team added, “This documentary recycles and perpetuates the same lies and conspiracy theories that have been slung against Mr. Combs for months. It is disappointing to see NBC and Peacock rolling in the same mud as unethical tabloid reporters. By providing a platform for proven liars and opportunists to make false criminal accusations, the documentary is irresponsible journalism of the worst kind.”
The mogul has been in jail since his September 2024 arrest on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Mark hopes that the film inspires viewers to speak out about experiences they’ve had in their own lives.
“How do we give a sort of mouthpiece for the victims so that people like them who’ve experienced those types of things can come forward in the future and not be afraid to do so?” Mark asked. “It’s probably the best thing we can do as filmmakers. My hope is that it’s not so much that we’re humanizing him, but that we’re telling you the story of Sean as opposed to the story of just Diddy, because I think the two were inextricable.”
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy premieres on Peacock Tuesday, January 14.
The couple performed together while celebrating the life of longtime friend Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. on Thursday, January 9. Brooks, 62, and Yearwood, 60, performed their own version of “Imagine” by John Lennon alongside the church choir. (Brooks and Yearwood sang the same song at Rosalynn Carter’s 2023 funeral.)
Carter, who made history in 2019 as the longest-living president in U.S. history, died at age 100 on December 29, 2024. Carter’s son Chip honored his dad in a statement, announcing his death. (Carter shared Chip, along with Jack, Jeff and Amy with wife Rosalynn.)
“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” the statement, released by the Carter Center, shared. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”
Brooks and Yearwood’s public appearance on Thursday comes after he was accused of sexual assault and battery in an October 2024 lawsuit. A hairstylist and makeup artist, referred to as Jane Roe, alleged that Brooks raped her during a 2019 work trip and sent him sexually explicit text messages. Roe’s lawsuit also claimed that Brooks had made multiple remarks about “having a threesome” with him and Yearwood.
“For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars,” the statement read. “It has been like having a loaded gun waved in my face.”
He continued, “Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money. In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of — ugly acts no human should ever do to another. We filed suit against this person nearly a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character. We filed it anonymously for the sake of families on both sides.”
Brooks filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in November 2024, which was “denied with prejudice” the following month. The denial is, however, temporary and pending the outcome of the lawsuit Brooks preemptively filed against Roe in September. (Referring to himself as “John Doe” in the documents, Brooks alleged that Roe was attempting to extort him with false allegations.”)
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Before their teams square off in the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin admitted Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is living his follicle fantasy.
During a Wednesday, January 8, press conference ahead of the game on Thursday night, Franklin, 52, revealed football wasn’t the only thing on his mind when the two coaches addressed the media.
“It’ll be a great game,” Franklin said. “We’re really, really excited about competing. I’m looking over here at Marcus. How old are you now, Marcus?”
Franklin, who is bald, responded, “I mean, I look at the hairline on this guy. Envious of his hairline in a lot of ways.”
Outside of complimenting his physical appearance, Franklin said Freeman has done “a phenomenal job” this season with the Fighting Irish, who earned a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals after wins over Indiana and Georgia.
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Penn State earned its Orange Bowl trip following victories over SMU and Boise State. The winner of Thursday’s game will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the winner of Ohio State and Texas, who play each other in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, January 10.
In guiding Notre Dame to the semifinals in his third season as head coach, Freeman has seen his notoriety explode. On Wednesday, Freeman was named the winner of the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award.
Freeman was able to celebrate his team’s Sugar Bowl win over Georgia alongside his wife, Joanna, and their six children: son Vinny, 17, daughter Siena, 12, son Gino, 11, son Nico, 9, daughter Capri, 7, and son Rocco, 6.
After the New Orleans-hosted game was delayed due to the truck attack on New Year’s Day, Freeman admitted his staff was slightly behind the eight-ball — but he fully expects his team to be ready for the challenge that Penn State poses.
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“I think the coaches, we probably were a little bit behind to start just because of the travel and in that aspect, but physically our guys were good,” Freeman told reporters on Wednesday. “Our guys were good, and we’re going to be ready to roll. But we’ve got to utilize, as you just said, every minute we have from now until tomorrow night at 7:30.”
He added, “That’s the mindset that we all have — is every minute we’ve got to utilize. We didn’t have two extra days, so let’s utilize this time that we have physically and mentally to make sure we’re prepared to go tomorrow night.”
The Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State kicks off Thursday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
During an emotional speech from Rosalynnand Jimmy Carter’s daughter, Amy Carter, she read a 75-year-old love letter her dad wrote to her mom.
On Thursday, January 9, the former President of the United States was laid to rest. He was 100 at the time of his death.
In a video shared by the current First Lady of the United States Jill Biden, Amy said, “My mom spent most of her life in love with my dad,” as it showed paintings of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter being hung next to one another in black and white.
“This is from a letter he wrote 75 years ago,” she said through tears.
“My darling, every time I have ever been away from you, I have been thrilled when I returned to discover just how wonderful you are. While I’m away I try to convince myself that you really are not, could not be, as sweet and beautiful as I remember.”
“But when I see you,” the letter continues, “I fall in love with you all over again.”
Jill captioned the post, writing “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had a love story for the ages.”
“We miss them both dearly, but take comfort knowing they are reunited once again. To the entire Carter family, thank you for sharing them with America and the world.”
Those in the comment section agreed with Biden.
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“If there was ever a better love story, I’ve yet to see it. May President Carter and FLOTUS Carter both RIP. My sincere condolences to the entire Carter family. If heaven truly exists, I imagine they are young and healthy again, united and happy,” a commenter wrote.
Prior to Rosalynn’s death in November 2023 at 96, Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were married for 77 years.
She was 18 and he was 21 when they said “I do.” But they knew each other their entire lives.
Our favorite CBS shows are making their midseason comebacks — and the network has released spoiler-filled story lines for each one, including Tracker, Matlock, FBI and more.
Matlock became an overnight hit after the first season premiered in September 2024. The series follows a wealthy retired lawyer named Madeline Kingston (Kathy Bates) who pretends to be a poor widower named Matty Matlock to get a job at a firm. As it turns out, Matty thinks someone at the company is complicit in the opioid epidemic that resulted in her daughter’s death.
According to executive producer and director Kat Coirothe biggest twists are still coming up.
“What’s so brilliant about the show and Jennie [Snyder Urman’s] writing is that it’s very incremental and character-based. The twists have a lot to do with psychology rather than relying on big external factors or plot shifts,” Coiro exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2024. “You get so invested in these characters that small revelations become really exciting.”
NCIS: Origins, meanwhile, previously ended on a high note after it was revealed that Gibbs (Austin Stowell) killed Pedro Hernandez (George Paez) off screen after the cartel leader murdered Gibbs’ family.
“At the beginning, the writers’ room let us know certain overarching story lines that might play out. But what [creators] Gina [Lucita Monreal] and David [J. North] have said from the very beginning is that they wanted to write for us and get to know us and see what works as we’re shooting. So I think we are informing them about their own characters as we go episode to episode,” Stowell shared with Us in November 2024 about the prequel series. “I’m not many episodes ahead. And we still have crimes to solve and memories to go back to. There are certain events coming in the next few episodes that are incredibly important to the story of NCIS and to the story of Gibbs that I’m really excited to share with the fans of the show.”
Keep scrolling for glimpses into your favorite CBS shows returning midseason:
‘The Neighborhood’
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Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m.. EST Logline: The new neighbors who moved into Miss Kim’s old house are keeping the Butlers and Johnsons up all night. Meanwhile, Courtney tells Marty she is going on a date.
‘Poppa’s House’
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Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 8:30 p.m. EST Logline: Junior accuses Poppa of lying about his dog allergy during his childhood. Meanwhile, Nina and Junior take a vow of celibacy to explore a deeper connection.
‘NCIS’
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Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 9 p.m. EST Logline: After NCIS learns that the owner of Parker’s favorite bakery (guest star Melina Kanakaredes) is being blackmailed, they hatch a plan to save her from the perpetrators. Also, tensions heighten when Torres’ secret romance is discovered.
‘NCIS: Origins’
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Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 10 p.m. EST Logline: The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander’s son, while a pivotal part of Franks’ past involving his family is revealed.
Premiere Date: Tuesday, January 28 at 8 p.m. EST Logline: The investigation into an assistant U.S. attorney’s death leads the team to a related airline whistleblower scandal and the chilling discovery that they don’t have much time to thwart terrorists from crashing numerous in-flight commercial airplanes. Dealing with the memory of his brother, who was a 9/11 victim, the case pushes Scola hard to prevent another catastrophe.
‘FBI: International’
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Premiere Date: Tuesday, January 28 at 9 p.m. EST Logline: A member of the Fly Team goes missing as the hunt for Greg Csonka continues in Paris. Meanwhile, Vo’s life hangs in the balance after being shot.
‘FBI: Most Wanted’
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Premiere Date: Tuesday, January 28 at 10 p.m. EST Logline: The Fugitive Task Force investigates a series of deadly fires involving the descendants of those who caused the infamous 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Nina’s sister turns to her in a time of need.
‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’
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Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 8 p.m. EST Logline: Tensions rise when Georgie intrudes on Mandy’s new sales gig. Meanwhile, Audrey’s conflicted when Jim makes it a point not to coddle Connor. Young Sheldon‘s Sarah Baker reprises her recurring role as Medford High librarian Ms. Hutchins.
‘Ghosts’
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Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 8:30 p.m. EST Logline: Sam and Jay are forced to cover when Mark demands to meet the silent investor in Jay’s restaurant who has been holding up construction.
‘Matlock’
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Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 9 p.m. EST Logline: Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah’s cousin’s wrongful termination case. Also, Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught.
Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 10 p.m. EST Logline: When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he’d just left and begins to suspect its charismatic founder (Eric McCormack).
‘NCIS: Sydney’
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Premiere Date: Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m. EST Logline: The team will do whatever it takes to crack the case of a rogue assassin on the run during NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson’s chaotic first day as boss.
‘Fire Country’
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Premiere Date: Friday, January 31 at 9 p.m. EST Logline: With the Chezem Valley fire blazing out of control, Bode and Audrey must find a way to save themselves; Manny risks his freedom for his missing daughter; and Eve tries to protect her father (Phil Morris) and their family’s ranch.
‘S.W.A.T.’
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Premiere Date: Friday, January 31 at 10 p.m. EST Logline: When Hondo learns there’s a $1 million bounty on his head, 20-Squad must race to uncover the mysterious enemy from Hondo’s past who’s intent on revenge. Also, Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan’s changes to SWAT academy.
Premiere Date: Sunday, February 16 at 8 p.m. EST Logline: A new lead in Colter’s white whale case, the disappearance of Gina Picket, brings him and retired cop Keaton (Brent Sexton) back together to track down a serial killer.
‘The Equalizer’
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Premiere Date: Sunday, February 16 at 10 p.m. EST Longline: After a young girl is the victim of a shootout in her neighborhood, the team races to find out if a gang war is afoot and whether the crime is connected to a shipment of stolen guns McCall is chasing down. Meanwhile, love is in the air when Aunt Vi and Delilah prepare for their respective date.
The family’s first reality series, 19 Kids and Counting, quickly became one of the most popular shows on TLC from 2008 to 2015. They later returned for a spinoff, Counting On, which ran for 11 seasons before the network canceled it in June 2021.
Due to their conservative Christian background, the family enforces a number of strict rules when it comes to courting. Kissing, hand-holding and other physical markers of affection aren’t allowed until a couple’s wedding day. Early in the courtship process, partners must have a chaperone present on their dates. For many of the Duggar daughters, their brothers have been by their sides when getting to know their suitors.
“Having that accountability really keeps things from going in the wrong direction,” Jim Bob told Today in 2014.
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The longtime couple met in the '80s when a mutual friend invited Michelle to her future husband's church. Some time later, Michelle found a job at the yogurt shop that was managed by Jim Bob's mother. The two hit it off and bonded over their love for the Bible. "I remember when he left ... I looked up and said, 'Father, I can't imagine anyone better than this that you have planned for me," she told the website Love to Know. "From there, we believe our hearts were knit together." They wed in 1984 and share 19 children.
Josh, the eldest Duggar, met his now-wife in 2006 at a Christian homeschooling event and began courting soon after. They exchanged their vows in September 2008 near Anna's hometown in Florida, and their nuptials were featured on the second season of 19 Kids and Counting. Josh and Anna welcomed six children between 2009 and 2019: Mackynzie, Michael, Marcus, Meredith, Mason and Maryella.
Anna announced in April 2021 that the couple were expecting their seventh child, just days before Josh was arrested in Arkansas. Josh pleaded not guilty after being charged with receiving and possessing child pornography, which could result in up to 20 years in prison per count. His trial began in July 2021 and he was sentenced to 151 months behind bars the following May.
The duo welcomed baby No. 7, daughter Madyson Lily, in November 2021.
In June 2018, the Duggars announced that their second son, John-David, was courting Abbie Burnett. While they'd "known of each other for several years" before making their relationship official, they didn't meet until John flew to Oklahoma for a church event in early 2018. "We fell in love very quickly," he said in a video on the TLC website. "And it's been a wonderful journey thus far and taking the next step to move onto a courtship."
They tied the knot in November 2018 and welcomed a daughter, Grace, in early 2020. Baby No. 2, son Charlie, arrived in September 2022.
While on a mission trip to Nepal in 2012, Derick's future father-in-law was one of his "prayer partners." They would discuss their faith and "Jill's dad would also mention periodically the work Jill was doing in her studies as a student midwife," according to a post on the Dillard family blog. "Being that we had similar life goals, she caught my attention," Derick wrote. The pair first spoke on the phone in March 2013 and began courting that November. By June 2014, they were married.
They share three sons: Israel, Samuel and Freddy. In 2021, Jill suffered a miscarriage, revealing that the couple had chosen the name River for the baby they lost. Jill suffered another stillbirth in April 2024, naming her late daughter Isla.
The pair, who tied the knot in November 2014, began their formal courtship one year earlier. "Jessa and I met at her church while on a mini vacation in Northwest Arkansas," Ben wrote on their family's blog in March 2015. "Jessa and I only exchanged a few words our first meeting. ... I didn't want to say too much and make a fool of myself or look like I was wild about her (though I was on the inside)."
The couple courted for 11 months before their engagement and now share five children: sons Spurgeon, Henry and George, as well as daughters Ivy and Fern.
Jinger met the former professional athlete while on a mission trip to Central America in 2015 and the two were married in November 2016. Two years later, they welcomed their first child together, daughter Felicity. The pair announced in May 2020 that they were expecting another daughter after suffering a miscarriage the year before. The duo welcomed daughter Evangeline Jo six months later. In October 2024, Jinger announced that she was pregnant with the pair’s third child.
Joseph met his future wife while attending Lighthouse Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where Kendra's father is a pastor. They announced their courtship in March 2017 and got engaged two months later at Joy-Anna's wedding reception. In September 2017, the pair exchanged their vows in Arkansas and jetted off to Greece for their honeymoon. They share kids Garrett, Addison, Brooklyn and Justus.
The eighth Duggar child confirmed his courtship in January 2018. "I came up behind her at a meal while she was hanging out with some of my siblings and surprised her," Josiah said of the moment he decided to take his friendship with Lauren to the next level. Lauren, for her part, was "shocked" to see him. "He wasn't supposed to be there," she said. "It was a girls' night out."
They wed in June 2018 and welcomed their first child together, daughter Bella, in November 2019.
In November 2016, the then-19-year-old announced that she was being courted by her close friend of 15 years, Austin Forsyth. At the time, Austin chose a sentimental place to propose his courtship. "I picked this spot because last time we were here together was August 1, 2015," he said in a video announcement at the time. "It's a place that I've come many times to just get away and spend time with the Lord. I just knew that this was the place that I wanted to ask her."
They tied the knot in May 2017 and share son Gideon and daughter Evelyn. In October 2022, the couple announced they were expecting baby No. 3. Son Gunner arrived in May 2023.
Us exclusively confirmed in September 2020 that Justin had begun a courtship with Claire Spivey. "God brought Claire in my life and I wasn't really expecting it, but he brought her along right when I needed her. Ever since then, I just knew that she was the one," Justin gushed in the pair's video announcement. The Duggars and the Spiveys "have known each other for over 20 years" and connected their children in 2019. "I'm really looking forward to the memories to come spent with him. I'm excited to see what the Lord holds for us in the near future," Claire said.
The couple tied the knot in February 2021 after getting engaged three months prior.
Jed broke from tradition by not announcing his engagement to Katey Nakatsu. The couple surprised many when they tied the knot in April 2021, after an under-the-radar romance. “For a long time, I have prayed for my future spouse, not knowing who that person would be. God answered my prayers far beyond what I could have ever imagined in Katey,” Jed wrote via Instagram, revealing that he was a married man. “We have enjoyed quietly developing our relationship over the past year and every moment together has been amazing!”
He continued: “I’m so grateful God brought Katey into my life and excited to share with you all that today she became my wife! Katey, the thought of sharing the rest of my life with you makes me the happiest man in the world! I love you so much!!”
The pair announced in September 2021 that they were expecting baby No. 1. Their firstborn child, son Truett Oliver, arrived in May 2022. Daughter Nora Kate arrived in May 2023. They announced in July 2024 that Katey was pregnant with twins and daughters Elsie and Emma arrived in January 2025.
Jana and Stephen — whose sister Hannah Wissmann is married to Jeremiah Duggar — tied the knot the same day news broke that the pair were engaged and had applied for a marriage license in August 2024. The couple initially met through their families in 2011 and briefly dated between 2020 to 2022 before romantically reconnecting in early 2024.
Jason debuted his relationship with Maddie in May 2024, sharing a photo carousel via Instagram of the pair holding hands on the beach. The couple got engaged days after Maddie joined Jason at his sister Jana’s wedding in August 2024. Two months after getting engaged, Jason and Maddie wed in October 2024.
The Duggars have become a household name thanks to their continually growing family, but it all started withJim Bob Duggar and wifeMichelle Duggar.
After tying the knot in 1984, Jim Bob and Michelle welcomed their first child, sonJoshua, in 1988. The pair then went on to have 18 more children, with their youngest, daughter Josie, being born in December 2009.
The family’s day-to-day activities were documented on TLC’s19 Kids and Counting for 15 seasons from 2008 to 2015. Some of the kids then branched off on their own, starring onCounting On, beginning in 2015. The spinoff was canceled after 11 seasons in 2021 following Josh’s sexual misconduct scandal. (He is currently in prison after being convicted of possessing and child pornography.)
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Married in 1984, the couple delayed having children for two years before Michelle became pregnant with son Joshua. "We have set up our home to be designed for taking care of children. We love children, and we really believe every child is a special gift from God," Jim Bob has said. The couple went on to welcome 18 more children.
Michelle and Jim Bob's eldest son, Joshua (born in 1988), was homeschooled and graduated high school at age 16. In 2003, his family — then 14 children strong — was first introduced to TV viewers on a Discovery Health Channel special. Josh, the owner of a political consulting firm, married Anna Keller in 2008. They have since welcomed seven children.
In April 2021, Josh was arrested in Washington County in Arkansas and placed on federal hold. He was detained without bail. The following day, he was charged with receiving and possessing child pornography, but pleaded not guilty to the charges. After a lengthy trial, he was sentenced to 151 months in prison in May 2022.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit voted to uphold Josh’s conviction in October 2023. Less than one year later, the Supreme Court rejected his conviction appeal in June 2024.
Born in January 1990, John-David and his twin sister, Jana, became the second and third children of the Duggar clan. John-David owns and operates Duggar Towing and acts as a volunteer firefighter. He married Abbie Burnett in November 2018. They welcomed their first child, daughter Grace, in January 2020. In September 2022, they became a family of four, welcoming son Charlie.
Jana is John-David’s twin sister, born in January 1990. Unlike most of her siblings, Jana has been vocal about being single throughout her 20s and now into her 30s. In addition to being an aunt to many nieces and nephews, Jana enjoys gardening, home remodeling and cooking. She also has her own YouTube channel.
Jill, who was born in May 1991, had her very first kiss in June 2014 at age 23 when she married Derick Dillard, her dad's former prayer partner. Jill and Dillard connected via phone, text and Skype during their initial courtship, and finally met face-to-face in 2013 when Dillard was doing humanitarian work in Nepal.
Two months after their wedding, Jill announced the couple was pregnant with their first child. They welcomed son Israel in 2015 and Samuel two years later. The couple have since distanced themselves from the family after dropping out of Counting On in 2017. After suffering a miscarriage in 2021, Jill and her husband welcomed their third child, son Freddy, in July 2022. In April 2024, the couple announced that Jill suffered another pregnancy loss with a stillborn daughter they planned to name Isla Marie.
Jim Bob and Michelle welcomed daughter Jessa in November 1992. After she met Ben Seewald through church, they began courting in 2013. The couple got engaged in August 2014 and wed three months later. The pair share sons Spurgeon and Henry and daughters Ivy and Fern. Jessa gave birth to baby No. 5, a son, in December 2023 after suffering a miscarriage one year earlier.
Jinger was born in December 1994, bringing the family’s total to six kids. She met her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, while doing ministry work in Laredo, Texas, and the two began courting in 2016. They got married in November of that year. The couple welcomed daughters Felicity and Evangeline Jo in July 2018 and November 2020, respectively.
In October 2024, the reality star announced she’s pregnant with her and Jeremy’s third baby.
In January 1995, the family welcomed Joseph. After courting Kendra Caldwell for a few months, Joseph proposed at his sister Joy-Anna’s wedding in May 2017. The couple walked down the aisle four months later and then welcomed son Garrett and daughter Addison. The duo’s third child, daughter Brooklyn, was born in February 2021, followed by son Justus in 2022.
Josiah arrived in August 1996. The TV personality proposed to his love Lauren Swanson in March 2018 at the same location her parents got engaged. The pair got married three months later. They welcomed their first child, daughter Bella, in November 2019 and later welcomed kids Daisy and Ezra.
Joy-Anna was born in October 1997, becoming the pair’s ninth child. After knowing Austin Forsyth for 15 years, the pair began courting and got engaged in February 2017. They tied the knot in May of that year. The couple has since welcomed son Gideon and daughter Evelyn. In October 2022, the twosome announced baby No. 3 is on the way, and they welcomed their second son, Gunner James Forsyth, in May 2023.
The couple’s final set of twins, Jedidiah and Jeremiah, were born in December 1998. Jedidiah works in local politics and ran for Arkansas State Representative District 89 in Springdale in 2020. He married Katey Nakatsu in April 2021 after a seven-week engagement. The couple welcomed their son, Truett, in 2022 and daughter Nora one year later. In July 2024, they announced they were expecting twin girls. Daughters Elsie and Emma were born in January 2025.
Jeremiah was born alongside twin brother Jedidiah in December 1998. In June 2020, he became a certified flight instructor. He also served as his twin’s campaign manager as he ran for Arkansas State Representative in November 2020. He married Hannah Duggar (née Wissmann) in March 2022, and the couple announced five months later that they were expecting their first baby. Hannah gave birth to daughter Brynley Noelle on Christmas Day 2022.
Less than one year later, the twosome announced Hannah's second pregnancy. Daughter Brielle Grace was born in February 2024. In December 2024, the couple announced they are expecting their third daughter.
Jason joined the family as baby No. 12 in April 2000. He is now the owner of Build Master Construction after becoming a contractor. He also likes music and being outdoors, according to his Instagram profile.
James was born in July 2001. He earned his CDL (commercial driver license) in July 2020. The outdoorsman then bought his first home, which sits on 2.65 acres, according to The Sun, in January 2021.
The family’s 14th child arrived in November 2002. Justin proposed to his girlfriend, Claire Spivey, in November 2020. They tied the knot in February 2021 when Justin was only 18 years old, and Claire was 19.
Johannah was born in October 2005, becoming the sixth Duggar daughter and 16th child. Her birth aired as part of the Raising 16 Children special in March 2006.
Jennifer arrived in August 2007, bringing the pair’s total to 17 kids. She has been a flower girl in three of her siblings’ weddings as well as in her parents’ vow renewal ceremony in 2009. The teenager was also a bridesmaid in both Joy-Anna’s wedding and Joseph’s nuptials.
“I haven’t eaten in 36 hours, so that’s fun,” the former Bachelor, 44, quipped during the Thursday, January 9, episode of his “The Viall Files” podcast. “I started a water fast. I’m not recommending it to anyone [and] this is not some sort of, ‘Do this with me.’”
According to Viall, the diet is “supposed to be really healthy” for individuals.
“It’s supposed to reduce your chance of cancer, it’s supposed to be good for inflammation, it’s supposed to reduce your chance of Alzheimer’s and things like that,” Viall claimed, noting he first heard of the diet fad from his mother. “It’s supposed to have a lot of health benefits to occasionally fast.”
The apparent “water fast” diet — where participants only drink water, bone broth or electrolytes — typically lasts for one week. Viall, however, said his “goal is four days.”
“I needed a cleanse and I’ve been eating way too much sugar lately these days,” he explained. “I think my diet is not where it could be or should be. It’s the new year, I was like, ‘F— it.’ If my mom can do it, why can’t I?”
Viall further stressed that his fast is only “temporary.”
“Do not take my recommendations,” he stated to podcast listeners. “I’m doing this for me. I don’t need feedback from any of you listening — good or bad.”
According to Healthline, water fasting can boost weight loss and reduce the chance of chronic conditions but is also associated with risks such as dehydration, orthostatic hypotension or worsening preexisting conditions. (It is not recommended to participate for longer than 72 hours.)
For Viall, the early hours of the fast were the most difficult.
“It was a tough first night — and I was fine,” he recalled. “I’m delightful right now. Last night sucked hard. … They said the first 24 hours are tough and I felt really weak and tired.”
Viall’s wife, Natalie Joy, chimed in to concur that he was very “hangry” that evening.
“I’m also suffering because he’s been nothing but a bitch this whole time to me,” she joked. “He’s the hangriest person I’ve ever been around. He’s so mad, he’s so angry and I’m like, ‘You can stop whenever you f—ing want!’ Last night in bed, I was like, ‘Do you want me to boil you some eggs? Because this is insane. You are being mean to me.’ It’s because you’re hungry and I understand.”
Joy added, “I would also be mean because I am mean when I’m hungry, but this is, like, intense hunger. You can’t complain when this was your doing.”
Could Wicked star Ariana Grande take on the role of Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming biopic? If you ask the actress herself, the answer is probably not.
Grande was asked the question while speaking to Access Hollywood at the National Board of Review’s annual gala Tuesday, January 7. “Oh my goodness, why is everyone asking me this? You’re insane!” she answered. “You’re insane, you’re insane, you’re insane. You’re insane. I love you.”
“I’ve always gravitated toward ’50s, ’60s silhouettes, and retro vintage … I can’t even think of a time when that wasn’t my vision board. But it’s been more fun to have more places to really do that,” she added. “My stylist, Mimi [Cuttrell], and I have been leaning all the way in.”
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Rumors that Grande could take on the role of Hepburn were indeed sparked in part thanks to Givenchy. After the actress wore a yellow gown from the designer to the Golden Globes this week, the fashion house noted in a release, “The dress is pale-yellow silk with a hand-beaded bodice … from the epic Givenchy Haute Couture/Audrey Hepburn era … one of the most important unions between a designer and muse.”
A planned Hepburn biopic was announced in 2022 with actress Rooney Mara attached to star. Mara has since told Deadline the movie is “not completely dead” but director Luca Guadagnino is no longer attached.
A source exclusively tells Us Weekly that as a result of Beyoncé, 43, stepping onto the football field for a must-see performance on December 25, the NFL cautioned the Cowboy Carter singer and her team that she would be fined $500 for each crystal that fell off her costume during her halftime set.
“They would charge her for each once they found,” the insider explains. “It’s for players’ safety because anything like that on the field could cause injury.”
After the halftime show, the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens took to the field at NRG Stadium in Texas for the second half of the game. The Ravens ended up beating the home team 31 to 2.
While it’s unclear if Beyoncé faced any wardrobe mishaps or fines after her gig, fans certainly loved every moment of her performance.
Viewership for Netflix’s coverage of Wednesday’s Christmas Day football peaked with 27 million viewers for Beyoncé’s set. In fact, more people watched the Grammy winner’s performance than the two football games the streamer aired that day.
After renditions of “16 Carriages” and “Black Bird,” Beyoncé surprised the crowd by singing “RIIVERDANCE” with Shaboozey and “LEVII’S Jeans” with Post Malone.
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To top the night off, Beyoncé’s 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, joined the backing dancers when it was time to sing “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
For the special performance, Beyoncé opted for a studded white, long-sleeve bodysuit with coordinated chaps courtesy of Lindsey James Show Clothing.
Stylist Shiona Turini also picked out an ASN cowboy hat, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Christian Louboutin boots for the major moment.
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While the performance earned a round of applause from many fans, the former Destiny’s Child member still faced some critics. As a result, Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, decided to send a message to the haters.
“It is mind-boggling to me that you would take your precious Christmas day and watch a performance of someone you hate and you don’t think has talent so that you can go talk ish about it later,” she wrote via Instagram on December 27. “Go to another channel when it’s halftime watch goofy cartoons or Bozo the clown or something you can relate to and see yourself in.”
After the halftime show — nicknamed Beyoncé Bowl — the artist posted a cinematic clip with a date of January 14, 2025. While the Beyhive has speculated that a tour announcement or new music is coming, Beyoncé is staying quiet — for now.
Us has reached out to the NFL and Beyonce’s teams for comment.
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Counting On alum Jedidiah Duggar and his wife, Katey Duggar, are now proud parents of four!
“They’re here!! Introducing Elsie Kate and Emma Kate!” the couple announced in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, January 9. “Elsie was born on January 8, 2025, at 2:06 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and Emma followed at 2:13 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounce. Both girls are healthy and beautiful!”
The pair’s post featured several adorable snaps of their twin daughters, as well as a sweet family photo of them with their son, Truett, 2, and daughter Nora, 19 months.
In a Thursday statement to People, Katey and Jed, 26, shared that “both girls are healthy, and beautiful, and have completely captured our hearts.” They added: “We are so grateful to God for entrusting us with these precious girls. Our hearts are full, and we’re thankful for the love and support we’ve received during this joyful time.”
Katey and Jed revealed they were expecting again back in July 2024.
“The twins are due on January 19; that’s when I’ll be 40 weeks,” Katey explained in a December 2024 YouTube vlog. “Now, 50 percent of twins are delivered before 37 weeks. If I can make it past Christmas and the New Year, then, we’ll see. We’re talking to my doctor all the time about options — and whatever’s best for the babies.”
Jed, who is a twin himself, chimed in to say that both he and brother Jeremiah Duggar “would love to have another set of twins” born on their December 30 birthday.
“Oh, for the rest of my life celebrating all those birthdays, that’s a lot,” Katey replied.
Jed and Katey followed his family’s tradition of courtship before getting married in April 2021. Less than one year later, they welcomed Truett. Nora followed in May 2023.
While Jed and Katey’s hearts and hands are now full with four little ones, they haven’t ruled out having more kids down the line. (Jed is one of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 19 children.)
“I think we are praying about each one and we’re just loving life,” Jed said in December 2024. “We’re very excited for each one that God’s given us this far. We’re not really sure yet [and] asking God, ‘What’s the timing for everything?’ It’s been really neat and we love each one of our kids and God’s timing.”
Katey, for her part, noted that neither she nor her husband concretely believe that “four is it.”
“We’re very open to having more after this, but considering God at every step that we take in our family,” she said. “We’re both very open with what God has [in mind] for our future and our family.”
The twins bring the Duggar grandchildren count up to 35. Jed’s twin, Jeremiah, and his wife, Hannah Duggar, are also currently expecting. They announced on Christmas Eve 2024 that they are gearing up to welcome a third daughter.
“Life with our little girls has been wonderful and we are so excited about adding a third little girl to this group late next spring!!” Jeremiah, 25, and Hannah, 29, wrote via Instagram, referring to kids Brynley, 2, and Brielle, 10 months.
New York Jets star Sauce Gardner has been sued for falsely claiming a Buffalo Bills fan had an OnlyFans page during an online spat.
Gardner, 24, was named in a lawsuit filed by Kalli Mariakis in Morris County, New Jersey Superior Court last month, Us Weekly confirms.
The lawsuit stems from an August 2024 interaction via X, where the NFL star posted a picture of an empty room and wrote, “Do I even have to say what I’m getting built at my new house?”
In response, Mariakis — who calls herself a member of “#BillsMafia” in her bio on X — responded, “A simulator to teach you how not to commit pass interference or defensive holding.“
The next day, Gardner responded, “I’m sure your husband wouldn’t like it if I told him you’d [direct messaged] me your OF link, would he?” (“OF” is widely known as an abbreviation for OnlyFans, a platform for adult content creators.)
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Mariakis responded to the Jets player, “Why don’t you send the link then? He’s waiting! I would love to know what it is myself! Nice comeback @iamSauceGardner but what a shame it’s a big fat lie!“
In the lawsuit, Mariakis denied ever having an OnlyFans page, calling Gardner’s post “knowingly false and malicious.” Mariakis also said her husband and daughter have been subjected to “harassment and disparagement.“
A glance at Mariakis’ Instagram page shows many of her posts flooded with comments about the Gardner incident. “Where’s the OF link,” one person wrote in the comments section of a July 2024 photo of Mariakis and her husband.
On a photo of a reclining sofa Mariakis was attempting to sell in September 2024, another user commented, “sauce gardner owns u.”
The 15-page lawsuit also named Barstool Sports, founded by Dave Portnoy, as a defendant.
After Mariakis’ exchange with Gardner went viral, Barstool posted an article with the headline: “If You’re a Married OnlyFans Model Who’s Been DMing Sauce Gardner, You’d Be Wise Not to Troll Him About His Coverage Skill.“
The lawsuit argued the article was “not only false and misleading, it was intentionally based upon a falsehood, whose truth would have defeated its central message: ‘Don’t mess with Sauce Gardner on or off the field.’”
Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Gardner and Barstool Sports.
Mariakis is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
Gardner was selected 4th overall by the Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft. In May 2022, he signed a four-year contract worth $38.7 million guaranteed.
Timothée Chalamet is riding a cowboy sartorial moment. Between playing legendary musician Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and his high-profile relationship with Kylie Jenner, the actor is everywhere. However, it was his recent red carpet denim look that stole our down-home hearts.
The Dune star recently accepted the Chairman’s Award for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. His all black red carpet ‘fit immediately caught our eye, which included denim from the classic American brand, Wrangler.
Perhaps influenced by playing the freewheelin’ Dylan, Chalamet wore the Wrangler Cowboy Cut Western Denim Jacket. The look was paired with a matching Wrangler top, black pants and skinny sunglasses for an effortlessly cool man-in-black style. Naturally, he finessed the look with low-cut cowboy boots.
The Cowboy Cut Jacket is made from durable pure-cotton denim that’s built to last a lifetime. Though initially a little stiff, the fabric breaks in as it molds to your body for the perfect bespoke fit.
Available in shadow black, stonewash and pre-washed denim, the jacket boasts plenty of pockets and comes in tall sizes. While this is a gent’s style, anyone can wear it. Pair it with trousers or even Wrangler’s Cowboy Cut Jeans.
Hundreds of shoppers say the Wrangler denim jacket is “the best they own.”
“I’ve owned quite a few jean jackets in my lifetime, but this is my first Wrangler,” one five-star reviewer says. “I was missing out. This one is now my favorite.”
Wrangler collaborated with several A-listers last year, including country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson. The timeless brand continues to reinvent itself with fresh angles while always staying true to its roots.
We also love Wrangler, which seamlessly travels from New York City to Nashville. Expect to see it everywhere this year, including on Us!
