Memorial Day Weekend is here, which means one thing: it’s the official kickoff to summer.
So while you take a break from prepping your weekenders with Instagram-worthy outfits or ride the train that’s headed to your nearest beach town, Us is back with another roundup of hype-worthy launches and celebrity sightings to keep you entertained.
First things first: Let’s discuss House of the Red Pearl’s latest addition. The New York City hotspot — belonging to notable restaurateur and culinary mastermind Jean-Georges Vongerichten — released a Chinese-American-inspired drink menu that’ll impress both city dwellers and out-of-towners. (One beverage is even served with crispy wontons!)
If you’re not based in the Big Apple, there’s still exciting newness you can get your hands on. For example, Gabrielle Union recently wore Tecovas’ Abby cowgirl boots at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour. The statement shoes are a perfect pairing for all the flirty LWDs (little white dresses) you’ll wear this summer, or you can style them with a microskirt just like Union did.
Keep scrolling to see what else we’re loving this week:
Luxe-looking bling for under $100? Yes, please! Expand your accessory collection with the Charlie Drop Hoops, seen in the 18k gold-plated finish and worn by Keke Palmer.
Ariana Madix and Lori Harvey are just two celebrity fans of the five-calorie energy-boosting beverage, which is infused with 150mg of green tea caffeine plus L-theanine, B vitamins and biotin.
New York City’s swanky Chinese speakeasy, run by acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, just launched a must-try cocktail menu. We (highly) recommend the Fortune Cookie Milk Punch and Chinese Hot Mustard Martini.
Give your wardrobe a touch of cowgirl flair by slipping on The Abby boot: a knee-high design, featuring eye-catching stitching that’ll make any outfit pop. (Gabrielle Union recently rocked them.)
The Desert Rose Melting Body Balm from Ashley Tisdale’s beauty and wellness brand, Being Frenshe (Fun fact: The brand name — pronounced “french-ee” — pays homage to Tisdale’s husband Christopher French) is truly the crème de la crème. The hydrating blend transforms into an oil-like consistency as you apply it, and leaves skin baby-soft and smelling incredible.
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes’ unexpected closeness is still going strong.
While on the red carpet for the grand opening of Universal Studios’ Epic Universe in Orlando on Friday, Mat 23, Siwa, 22, spoke to Jake Quickenden and Keltie Knight in a video shared via E! News. Quickenden, 36, wanted to get the details on how things were going for the Dance Moms alum and Hughes, 32, since leaving the Celebrity Big Brother house.
“So, JoJo. How’s things going with my best friend Chris?” Quickenden playfully asked. (Quickenden and Hughes connected before appearing on Celebrity Full Monty together in 2020.)
Siwa was at a loss of words before replying, “They’re going great.”
Knight, 43, stepped in and shared her opinion that Hughes is “hot,” which Quickenden agreed, stating his pal is a “very lovely person.”
Siwa then showed Knight her phone background which the TV personality told the camera it was a “forehead kiss selfie” of the pair.
“Don’t tell them!” Quickenden said while JoJo laughed and jokingly replied, “No, it wasn’t!”
While Siwa didn’t share any other details about her connection to Hughes, Quickenden couldn’t help but gush over the duo’s dynamic.
“I am so happy for Chris and JoJo. You know what, if anything happens, if it doesn’t. Who cares?” he said. “You find your people on these shows and they’ve found each other and whether or not they’re friends or whatever, it is amazing.”
Earlier this year, Siwa and Hughes met while competing on Celebrity Big Brother UK and formed a fast friendship. Throughout the season, they were shown snuggling in bed together, writing each other secret messages and giving each other makeovers. The Love Island alum jumped to Siwa’s defense when she was the target of homophobic comments from fellow housemateMickey Rourke.
“We still speak all the time, obviously, naturally,” Siwa said of her status with Hughes. “Now to be out of the house, we just exist, and it is what it is. We’re happy, and we have each other. It’s a great little special friendship that we have.”
A few weeks later, Siwa and Hughes further fueled romance rumors when the “Karma” singer posted a series of photos of her and Hughes together.
“This years birthday week was more magical than anything,” Siwa captioned a carousel of photos on Wednesday, May 21, which featured many of herself and Hughes looking cozy. “Full of surprises, family time, performing, chilling, laughing, loving, smiling, and good meaningful cries. Absolutely beautiful, wouldn’t change a single thing a week I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
The following day, Siwa and Hughes were photographed kissing in a pool while on vacation in Mexico, per photos obtained by The Sun.
Aubrey Plaza made her red carpet return following the death of her late husband, Jeff Baena.
Plaza, 40, stepped out on Friday, May 23, for the premiere of her new film Honey Don’t! at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival. While walking the red carpet, Plaza stunned in a sheer nude floor-length gown with a white strapless bodysuit underneath. The dress sparkled with multi-color beaded embellishments.
In addition to posing solo, Plaza was joined by her Honey Don’t! costars Margaret Qualley and Charlie Day. Writers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke and other crew members also posed with the cast.
This was Plaza’s first red carpet since Baena died earlier this year at age 47.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” a spokesperson for Plaza told Us in a statement in January. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
Later that month, Baena’s obituary was published in the Miami Herald.
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“It is with profound sadness and grief that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Jeff Baena, a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many,” Baena’s obituary read. “Jeff left us too soon but despite his woefully too-short life, he left us with treasured memories of a gifted filmmaker, as well as a very special person on so many different levels.”
Following Baena’s tragic passing, Plaza canceled her appearance at the Golden Globes and deleted her Instagram. The actress has primarily stayed out of the public eye. In February, she made a rare public appearance at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special. She subtly honored Baena during the appearance by wearing a tie-dye T-shirt — which Baena had a fondness for — underneath her blazer.
Plaza and Baena dated for nearly a decade before tying the knot in 2020. However, news in March that Plaza and Baena had quietly separated four months before his death. Despite separating, the twosome remained close and she requested a wellness check on him prior to his death, per a report from the medical examiner.
Honey Don’t! is Plaza’s first movie since Baena’s death. The dark comedy, which also stars Chris Evans, follows Honey O’Donahue (Qualley): a small-town P.I. delving into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Evans plays a corrupt religious leader whom Qualley is investigating. While details of Plaza’s role are under wraps, the trailer revealed she plays a “mystery woman” involved with the police department.
Fire up the grill, because it’s finally Memorial Day Weekend! This holiday weekend kicks off the official beginning of summer for many of us, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay outdoors the whole time.
If you’d prefer to take advantage of the long weekend with a nice binge watch, that’s perfectly valid, and we’re here to support that choice with a list of shows you can watch over Memorial Day Weekend.
The show that birthed the Taylor Sheridan universe, Yellowstone is an epic drama about the intense and tumultuous world of the Dutton family, who control the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. It's a family saga with western themes that explores the raw beauty of the American frontier. Kevin Costner plays John Dutton, the patriarch trying to maintain control of his land.
Yellowstone is a story of loyalty, family and American identity that is perfect to stream over the holiday weekend. Watch it on Peacock.
Fun in the sun takes a bloody turn in Grosse Pointe Garden Society, a hit NBC series that follows a group of garden club members in an affluent suburb. When Brett (Ben Rappaport), Birdie (Melissa Fumero), Catherine (Aja Naomi King) and Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) get involved in a mysterious death, they're forced into a gruesome fellowship to protect themselves and find out what really happened.
A soapy mystery-drama in the vein of Desperate Housewives or Big Little Lies, Grosse Pointe features a talented cast and a uniquely quirky aesthetic. The first season just ended, so now's the perfect time for a binge-watch.
You can watch Grosse Pointe Garden Society on Peacock.
Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) didn't intend to take a road trip across America, but when you're on the run from the mob, sometimes you have no other option. Charlie is a human lie detector, always able to tell when someone's words are "bull***." That lands her in a lot of tricky situations in this Columbo-esque murder mystery series.
Each episode of Poker Face begins with a murder (usually involving an awesome guest actor like John Mulaney or Cynthia Erivo), so the audience always knows "whodunnit." The fun is in watching Charlie put the pieces together to catch the killer — and she always gets her man. (Or, in a great season 2 episode, her alligator.)
Does the warm weather have you yearning for an illicit rendezvous in the garden? Then dive into the dreamy world of Bridgerton, the Netflix phenomenon based on the novels by Julia Quinn. It's an alternate history period piece set in a Regency-era England that's not divided by race. Each season of the series follows a different member of the wealthy and influential Bridgerton family, whose eight children face the "marriage mart" and endeavor to find matches that include both financial advantages and love.
The stunning costumes and steamy romance scenes are what steal the show in this series, as well as stellar performances from actors like Jonathan Baileyand Nicola Coughlan.
What's more American than the hardworking teachers who prepare the next generation to face life as adults? Abbott Elementary is the story of a group of devoted teachers (plus a chaotic principal and an off-kilter janitor) who go to hilarious lengths to help their students succeed.
The critically acclaimed series created by and starring Quinta Brunson is funny, charming and occasionally moving (without feeling sappy). The cast of characters is so well-defined and idiosyncratic that you really feel like you know every one of them.
Kris Jenner‘s refreshed appearance has recently received significant online attention and column inches, leading many to wonder if a plastic surgeon is behind her radiant visage. While the verdict is still out on any specific procedures, the identity of her doctor has been revealed.
Jenner’s glowing aesthetics are the work of Dr. Steven Levine, a New York-based plastic surgeon to the stars, Us Weekly can confirm.
When Jenner, 69, stepped out with her daughter Kim Kardashian in Paris earlier this month, she was photographed all over the French capital looking better than ever at the bachelorette party for Lauren Sánchez (who is set to marry Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice this June).
The celebrity-studded pre-wedding girls’ weekend highlighted Jenner’s noticeable glow-up, sparking speculation and discussion about how fantastic she looked and what her secret is. The whole world wanted to know: “Who is Jenner’s doctor, and when can I book an appointment?”
In recent months, the Kardashians star has been sharing photographs that display her refined appearance, which observers have frequently noted bears a resemblance to her daughters’ features. Per a People report, Jenner had “aesthetic enhancements” performed by Dr. Levine, though the exact kind is still unknown.
Kris Jenner in Paris, May 2025.Courtesy of Kris Jenner/Instagram
Here’s what Us can tell you: Dr. Levine has a private practice on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. According to his website, he is an “aesthetic and reconstructive” surgeon who received his medical degree from New York University and has an A-list celebrity clientele.
Working with Hollywood actors, supermodels, and bold-faced names, including Jenner, Levine’s website notes that he specializes in “natural-looking enhancements” for the face and body, such as facelifts, brow lifts, blepharoplasty (A.K.A. eyelid lifts), brow lifts, neck lifts, facial fat grafting, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and dermabrasion, which, for the uninitiated, helps with fine lines.
Per a 2020 People interview, facial procedures begin at $45,000. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Levine told the publication that patient demand was exceptionally high, with one offering to pay double. Another suggested providing him “a month-long in-house accommodation in the Hamptons.” Indeed, Dr. Levine is just that in demand.
For her part, Jenner has been transparent about her use of cosmetic procedures. In 2018, she had an earlobe reduction, which was documented during a Keeping Up with the Kardashians episode. The next year, she followed it up by handing out Botox gift cards to her friends and family.
“It’s a one-stop shop for me… And who doesn’t love Botox?” Jenner told People at the time. “For me, it’s been really great. If you’re responsible and you talk to your doctor, I think it works. It’s something that I’ve been using for a long time.” She also described her personal beauty routine as “pretty simple,” involving “a massage, a great facial, a manicure, and a little Botox, and I’m good to go. I’m pretty traditional. As long as I’m clean and scrubbed up, I’m a happy camper.”
You’ve probably heard that black and white are the ultimate neutrals to stock in your closet. I’m here to challenge that notion: Chocolate brown is taking over as the most stylish neutral, and honestly, the hue is a bit more versatile than both black and white.
This color has an inherent regality about it — it looks rich and smooth, elevating any outfit you wear, regardless of weather you opt for a chocolate brown top, bottom or even just an accessory. Let me put it this way: Every well-rounded closet has a little chocolate brown in it. Not sure where to start? I curated the best chocolate brown pieces to shop today.
Tops
1. Our Favorite: While chocolate brown hues give off a more refined vibe than black or white, this loose, everyday tee ups the ante, courtesy of its dainty ruffle sleeves.
2. Summer Staple: Whether you’re tending to your garden, relaxing on the porch or going out to dinner with friends, this basic chocolate brown tank will become a cornerstone of your summer wardrobe.
3. Oh, You’re Rich: Silk is an expensive fabric, right? According to Quince it doesn’t have to be. This chocolate brown silk blouse is under $100 — and it’s machine washable.
4. Your New Favorite Blouse: Blouses can be informal and airy. In fact, I have a feeling you’ll want to wear this pretty pick more than your go-to athleisure.
5. Not Your Average Cargo: Isn’t it funny that as soon as you see casual pants in a fresh color — like this pair of cargos — it looks like a never-before-seen style? That’s the magic of fashion!
6. Breezy Pick: In my book, you can never have enough slip skirts. (I own one in nearly every color under the sun.) Although I must admit I end up wearing my chocolate brown one from By Tess Collection the most.
7. Capris! The cropped capri look is all the rage (and frankly, perfect for summer). This corduroy pair from Quince has a groovy feel that will score you plenty of compliments.
8. High End Lounge Wear: Chocolate brown is a ritzy color, yes really! You’ll look wealthy even when you’re wearing these under-$20 joggers, promise.
Dresses
9. Date Night Ready: Switch up your average date night ‘fit with this form-fitting dress that turns heads. The expertly placed ruching ensures you’ll feel confident all throughout the evening.
10. A Touch of Chocolate: You can still get in on the chocolate trend without dressing head to toe in brown. Opt for playful patterns, like this fun polka-dotted maxi dress from Petal & Pup.
11. Understated Elegance: Sophisticated and stuffy don’t have to go hand in hand. This classy dress can be worn to the office or dinner parties, and no one needs to know it feels like pajamas.
12. Vacation Ready: Between the free-flowing silhouette and plunging open back, you’ll be the best dressed on your beach trip when you wear this linen tank dress.
Accessories
13. Quiet Luxury: This smooth, angular shoulder bag reminds Us of a rich chocolate bar. Wearing this with a butter yellow top will keep you right on trend this summer.
14. Eyes on the Prize: Not quite ready to fully incorporate a statement chocolate brown piece into your wardrobe? Start small with these 90s-inspired oval sunnies.
15. Strut in Style: I’d argue that chocolate brown loafers are much more versatile than black designs, plus they’re much more suited for the summertime. You’ll wear this comfy style through every season.
16. Sporty Chic: Working up a sweat on the pickleball court? Do it in style when you don this chocolate brown baseball cap.
Memorial Day weekend is synonymous with three things: pool time, cookouts and impressive markdowns on the products you love. When you’re not soaking up the sun, you’re snagging everything from patio furniture to mattresses and fashion at an unbeatable price.
It’s also the best time to upgrade your wellness routine. Brands like NordicTrack, Ninja, Gardyn and Apple are serving up major Memorial Day deals on everything you need to look and feel your best — all up to 88% off!
Whether you’re scouting a snazzy new treadmill, an Apple Watch, a personal blender, a standing desk or anything in between, you can score a brag-worthy deal starting today — and through this weekend.
But don’t let anything linger in your cart overnight or, worse, wait until Monday to shop. These deals are flying off shelves, so hop to it!
13 Best Memorial Day Weekend Wellness Deals
1. Bestseller Alert: Boost your heart rate while binging your favorite show with this crowd-loved elliptical stepper — was $190, now $117!
2. Corporate Life: Get $100 off this bestselling standing desk that gets your blood moving throughout the work day — little assembly needed — was $750, now $650!
3. Track Star: This NordicTrack treadmill brings all the benefits of outdoor running without the bugs, rain and heat, plus access to iFit (a.k.a. over 10,000 guided workouts) — was $2,999, now $2,499!
4. Salad Lover: You don’t need a green thumb, a backyard or more than two square-feet to grow veggies, flowers and herbs. All you need is this Carrie Underwood-approved indoor growing system — was $499, now $399!
5. On Track: This isn’t just any scale. Designed to measure your body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, BMI and more, this smart scale makes it easy to track your progress — was $35, now $22!
6. Smoothie Queen: Over 2,000 Amazon shoppers bought this personal Ninja blender last month alone. It’s perfect for shakes and smoothies — was $70, now $55!
7. Effortlessly Fit: Whether you’re watching TV or working at the counter, this walking pad makes 10K daily steps almost too easy. Your new goal will be 20K — was $210, now $170!
8. Recovery Day: Rest and relaxation are just as essential as breaking a sweat. This eye massager helps you wind down with heat and gentle compression — was $100, now $60!
9. Apple Watch: If you haven’t hopped on the Apple Watch wagon yet, let this be your sign. Black, gold and silver are $100 off right now — was $399, now $299!
10. Hydration Station: This Hydro Flask tumbler keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and even fits in car cupholders — was $40, now $30!
11. Deep Sleep: Not to displace your wedding band, but this fitness tracker may become your new favorite ring. It monitors your sleep, stress, vital metrics and workouts without the bulk of a watch — was $200, now $170!
12. Massive Markdown: Look no further for the noise-canceling earbuds that make every workout feel like a Taylor Swift concert — were $160, now $20!
13. Fun in the Sun: Getting active can feel like play with this standing paddle board that’s a (shockingly intense) built-in arm and core workout — was $200, now $150!
The Fantastic Four actress was spotted with a mystery man in London’s Regents Park last weekend, and the two appeared to be plenty comfortable. In photos obtained by The Sun, the man, wearing a black hoodie, white cap and shorts, could be seen giving Alba, 44, a shoulder rub.
Alba, going incognito in a black jacket and cap, is seen grabbing the man’s hand as he rubs her shoulder, and a source told The Sun that the two were seen hugging. They were later seen kissing while seated on a pair of deck chairs.
Alba and Warren, 46, split in January after 13 years of marriage. They both filed for divorce a month later.
“I’ve been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years — both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,” she wrote via Instagram on January 16. “I’m proud of how we’ve grown in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”
“We are moving forward with love, kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority, and we request privacy at this time,” she concluded.
Warren has not commented publicly on the divorce, but Alba has been candid about the challenges they faced.
“It’s all rosy for two and a half years. But then after that, you become roommates,” Alba told Katherine Schwarzenegger on her Instagram series Before, During, and After Baby in July 2021. “You’re just going through the motions. You have the responsibilities. It’s a lot of, like, checking the boxes, right?”
An insider told Us Weekly in January that Alba and Warren had been working on their marriage before deciding to split.
“They have had many ups and downs as any marriage would after being together for so many years,” the source said. “They have tried therapy and have worked out past issues over the years.”
“There were trust issues in the past which led to many arguments,” the source added, saying that “at the end of the day, the romance was gone between them.”
The couple share three children — Honor, 16, Haven, 13 and Hayes, 7 — and have continued to coparent amid their split. The family of five celebrated Easter together in April, participating in an egg hunt and visiting a petting zoo.
One source, however, exclusively told Us Weekly that nothing is official with the longtime Bravo star just yet.
“Dolores may be appearing on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, but not necessarily in a friend or full-time capacity,” the insider explained to Us. “She has authentic roots there, and the idea is she would set a tone but not as an official cast member.”
On May 7, Bravo announced their upcoming slate of programming with a mix of returning shows and new additions. In addition to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of Potomac and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City being renewed, the network also announced The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is officially in the works.
Dolores CataniaEuan Cherry/Peacock
“Set against the shores of the Ocean State, The Real Housewives franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations,” the synopsis stated. “With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there’s no escaping your past … or each other.”
Bravo has yet to announce the cast or a premiere date.
When asked about speculation that the latest Real Housewives city will feature a cast member from another show, Andy Cohen stayed mum.
“I think that’s been a little overstated,” he told People in an interview published Thursday, May 22, before adding he’s open to the idea. “It’s really about who’s in Rhode Island.”
As for what Bravo fans can expect from the show once it’s ready to go, Cohen, 56, described it as “Italian with a capital I” and teased that it’ll give fans “early Jersey vibes,” referring to The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Catania became a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2016 ahead of season 7. Since then, she has brought her love for family and loyalty to the Bravo show while trying not to pick sides in the cast’s biggest feuds.
Since the show was paused in 2024, Catania has appeared on The Traitors and has been serving as a guest cohost for iHeartRadio’s “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast while Teddi Mellencamp battles cancer.
Sarah Jessica Parker just wore a dress that gives vibes of a Central Park picnic meets summer style.
The And Just Like That star recently wore a flowy gingham dress AKA the summer style to wear on repeat. She was spotted in her beloved New York City, styling the dress to perfection with a leather belt, pink blazer, black leather shoulder bag and an umbrella to brave the rainy day. While her exact style remains a mystery, we can still get the look with this romantic $30 version — perfect for a day date in the park.
Get the Chouyatou Retro Plaid Smocked Dress (Originally $35) on sale for just $30 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, May 23, 2025, but are subject to change.
You, too, can look like you just stepped out of a rom-com montage while wearing this retro plaid smocked dress. Amazingly, it channels Parker’s exact pick with the same maxi length, smocked bodice and signature black and white print. However, this dress has even more features that we love like flirty ruffle straps, a flare bottom and even pockets!
Made of 100% cotton, this dress is breathable, soft and even moisture-absorbent, making it ideal for warm-weather activities. This does mean, however, that it can only handle a gentle machine wash. But for something this cute, it’s a small price to pay.
It isn’t just a style that Parker likes to twirl around in — Amazon shoppers do, too. In fact, the dress has earned over 700 five-star ratings to date.
One of those reviewers who call it a “gorgeous dress” said that it definitely feels like a “throw-back to the ’70s maxi.”
“I wore mine with a vintage cherry red necklace and black platform sandals,” they continued. “This is lovely and you can accessorize it to your liking.”
Speaking of accessories, Parker’s look proved how this style can go beyond just your typical rattan bag and sandals look. For date nights, dress it up with a fancy pair of heels, statement jewelry and a chic bag . . . dare we say a Fendi baguette? Then when you want to keep it casual, go with simple sneakers, a tote bag and a denim jacket like a true city girl.
But before fans began shipping the couple all summer long, the insider explained that “nothing serious is going on.”
“They were seen flirting and getting cuddly while out at a bar in New York City a few weeks ago,” the source shared with Us. “After their Watch What Happens LiveWith Andy Cohen appearance, they ended up hanging out afterward.”
What started off as friendly banter between two reality stars appears to have led to something fun and innocent.
“Jesse was very straightforward with her and Erika was into it,” the source shared. “It was playful and they were just having fun.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Erika and Jesse’s teams for comment.
Jesse Solomon, Erika Jayne and Carl RadkeCourtesy of Carl Radke / Instagram
Earlier this week, Summer House fans watched Jesse, 31, begin his single era after costar and fellow houseguest Lexi Wood broke up with him citing trust issues.
Although the pair are expected to reunite for the reunion show — kicking off Wednesday, May 28 — Lexi, 27, previously said she hasn’t spoken to Jesse since the current season of Bravo’s hit reality series premiered in February.
“I’m really looking forward to the reunion, to be able to hash some things out with Jesse,” she told Glamour in April. “I think somebody that can blatantly lie when they’re being filmed is a very scary person and I’m not necessarily interested in anything with him.”
As for Erika, 53, she has been single and recently revealed on iHeartRadio’s “Diamonds in the Rough” podcast that she was hesitant to go all-in with dating apps.
“I’m not very good with the old dialogue. I’m very direct, very to the point, and men don’t like that,” she said during a November 2024 episode. “I never look at men and find them attractive. I always say this. I’m never looking at the way someone looks, necessarily. I’m always looking at the feeling I get from them.”
Although Erika experienced a public divorce from Tom Girardi, the “Pretty Mess” singer has been open to finding a second chance at love on or off camera.
“I have done a lot of work on myself and pulling myself together, rebuilding my life,” she told Bravo’s The Daily Dish in January. “[This is] a time to be open and to have fun.”
As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial continues in New York City, his twin daughters, Jessie and D’Lila, are now high school graduates.
Jessie and D’Lila, both 18, have graduated from Sierra Canyon High School in California, sharing photos and videos via their Instagram Stories to their joint account on Friday, May 23. Posts showed the two in their navy blue caps and gowns, accepting their diplomas and celebrating together with classmates.
The pair also showed off their class rings and accepted diamond necklaces from their brother, Justin Dior Combs, 31.
“Thankkkk u Justin we love uuuu,” they captioned the video.
In another slide, Diddy’s youngest daughter, two-year-old Love, sat on one of her brother’s shoulders to watch the commencement ceremony, which took place on the Sierra Canyon football field.
They also shared a photo from Sophia Pippen, in which the daughter of Scottie and Larsa Pippen could be seen hugging the twins.
Their big day came less than a week after another major milestone: their senior prom. Over the weekend, they shared photos of their sparkling red dresses, complete with matching nails, necklaces and lipstick.
Last week, the twins were in New York for a less celebratory occasion: to attend their father’s trial, sitting with their grandmother Janice Combs and other siblings. They were in the courtroom on Monday, May 12, leaving when sex worker Daniel Phillipbegan giving testimony about his alleged interactions with Diddy and his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. Phillip was giving graphic accounts of sexual encounters with the couple at the time.
Diddy shared Jessie and D’Lila, as well as son Christian, 27, and adopted son Quincy, 33, with ex Kim Porter, who died in 2018 of lobar pneumonia. (Diddy also shares Justin with ex-girlfriend Misa Hylton, daughter Chance, 18, with Sarah Chapman, and Love with Dana Tran.)
Diddy is on trial following his September 2024 arrest on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied all of the allegations against him.
“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said in a statement at the time. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”
Since his arrest, Diddy has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His four requests for bail were denied by Judge Arun Subramanian.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Tori Spelling is making waves on Instagram after sharing a rare, thumb-stopping bikini photo. The unexpected snap made her fans pause — but not just because she looked better than ever.
The actress showcased her lithe physique in a vibrant rainbow-striped two-piece while soaking up the sun, as seen via her social media post on Friday, May 23. Her followers quickly noticed (and inquired) about four subtle marks on her midriff, which were revealed to be belly piercings.
Those weren’t the only edgy accessories featured, as the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum also sported yellow-tinted 70s-esque flat-top sunglasses that gave her a literal sunny disposition. The same could be said for her platinum blonde hair, which was flat-ironed to perfection and perhaps also liberally hair-sprayed, as her sleek waist-length locks didn’t appear to budge.
Spelling, 56, has always been a glamour girl, and so naturally, she wore not just SPF chapstick but several swipes of rosy pink lip gloss and a touch of highlighter on the apples of her cheeks. We’d expect nothing less than “camera-ready” from Spelling, who grew up in the spotlight as the daughter of the late film and television producer, Aaron Spelling. (Lest you forget, Tori’s famous father produced some of the biggest hits from the 1970s through the 1990s, including 90210.)
Fast-forward to Friday. As seen via her Instagram, Spelling was vacationing with her family at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. A mother of five, Spelling shares her brood with ex-husband Dean McDermott: children Liam, 18, Stella, 16, Hattie, 13, Finn, 12, and Beau, 8. (McDermott, 58, is also father to Jack, 25, whom he welcomed with ex-wife Mary Jo Eustace.)
These days, Spelling has a new(ish) man in her life, and that’s in addition to her doting children, including Finn, whom she thoughtfully credited for taking the photos for her Instagram. “Spring break + my birthday celebration with my favorite people at @atlantisbahamas. I’m grateful for this time to unwind, laugh, and make memories in paradise ” she captioned the bikini snap.
Spelling’s so-called Instagram boyfriend is Ryan Cramer again — nearly two years after they were last publicly spotted together. The reality star and her former flame reportedly rekindled their romance a few months ago before they made it red-carpet official earlier this month. Just before that, the on-again, off-again couple stepped out for the Los Angeles premiere of The Carters docuseries in April and sparked reconciliation rumors by posing for photos together.
It seems that Spelling is embracing more camera time, as her May 16 birthday celebration is still going on — and just in time for beach season, when bikinis and body piercings go hand in hand.
Brazilian influencer Luna Ambrozevicius Abrahão was stabbed multiple times during a recent livestream.
Abrahão, 22, went live on Instagram on Monday, May 19, and during the broadcast, she was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend with a knife, per Daily Mail. The incident occured after Abrahão allegedly broke up with him.
According to the outlet, Abrahão recorded the aftermath of the attack. The tattoo and beauty content creator sustained an injured foot. She was also stabbed in the head, back and hand. Abrahão was subsequently rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery.
Police are currently searching for Abrahão’s ex-boyfriend as the assailant fled the scene after the attack. The ex is facing charges of domestic violence and attempted murder.
On Thursday, May 22, Abrahão shared an update on her condition.
“It’s so good to be ALIVE! My feeling of gratitude will be eternal! GOD gave me a second chance and I will make the most of it,” she wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of her holding a bouquet of roses while in a hospital bed. “Surviving 10 stab wounds was not only a miracle, it was a rebirth.”
Abrahão added that while she was in the hospital, her 4-year-old daughter, Serena, helped her get through the tough moment.
“Amidst the pain, fear and uncertainty, I found strength in my little Serena,” she penned. “These were the worst hours of my life but when she came to mind I knew I had to live for her!”
Abrahão shared her appreciation for the doctors, nurses and first responders who helped her during her recovery. She also expressed her gratitude to her loved ones who came to her aid when the attack occurred.
“A special thanks to my neighbor Renato who stopped the bleeding until the police arrived,” she wrote. “And to my aunt Marcela who called the ambulance and picked up my daughter from school before anything could happen to her too. Eternal gratitude to my parents who stopped their lives to be by my side at this very delicate moment.”
Abrahão also thanked her supporters online for all the well-wishes they sent her way.
“I am also grateful for every prayer, every positive thought, every word of support I received. Life has shown me how fragile it is and at the same time, how strong we can be in the face of the impossible,” she said. “I’m here. And that alone is reason enough to thank God immensely EVERY DAY!”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
Tom Cruise recently set the internet ablaze not for his epic stunt skills but because of his affinity for popcorn.
Cruise got the internet’s attention when he noticed a fan in the front row for a screening of his new movie, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, was tragically out of the beloved movie snack.
“You ate all your popcorn already!” Cruise chided the moviegoer before encouraging them to “go get some more.”
After that clip made waves online, another fan took to social media to weigh in on Cruise’s obsession with popcorn.
“To add onto the Tom/popcorn lore: I need y’all to realize THIS is how he eats popcorn,” the social media user captioned a video of Cruise enthusiastically eating popcorn during a 2018 screening of Mission: Impossible — Fallout.
While hanging out on the side of the theater, Cruise went to town on a bucket of popcorn, shoving pieces into his mouth and occasionally dropping some to the floor. After the clip resurfaced, many fans took to the comments section to share their thoughts on how Cruise consumes his go-to snack.
In addition to the discourse, more instances of Cruise and popcorn emerged online, including a 2023 promotional video for Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.
“I love my popcorn. Movies. Popcorn,” Cruise said as he ate from a large bucket of the snack on a leather sofa. “Four cities. Four screenings. We had so much fun at the first fan screenings for Mission: Impossible! Thank you to everyone who came out.”
Keep scrolling as Us explains why Cruise’s love for popcorn took the internet by storm:
The Key Players
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Cruise attended a fan screening for his new movie Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning. Writer Todd Spenceshared a clip online of Cruise chatting with an unnamed fan about popcorn. Another fan, who goes by the username @seifwtf, added more to the popcorn lore online.
The Gist
While at the May 2025 screening at BFI IMAX in London, an unnamed fan was in the audience with an empty bucket of popcorn. Before taking the stage, Cruise saw the fan in the audience and pointed out he needed to get some more popcorn before the movie started.
After that interaction got shared online, @seifwtf shared a throwback clip of Cruise chowing down on popcorn during a screening of Mission: Impossible — Fallout in 2018.
Why It’s a Big Deal
Spence’s post quickly went viral, and other instances of Cruise eating popcorn resurfaced, causing more fanfare. During a later appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Cruise was asked by Darius Butler whether he really eats popcorn that way. Cruise owned his love for the ultimate movie snack.
“Man, I’m eating popcorn,” Cruise said as he laughed. “They know when I’m going to these movies that I’m watching, I’m eating popcorn.”
What People Are Saying
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The clip took the internet by storm, and fans didn’t hold back their thoughts by providing hysterical commentary.
“This is how my dad eats popcorn,” one user commented, while another added, “Tom Cruise eating popcorn like he an uncle with a handful of peanuts.”
Butler, for his part, also shared his reaction to Cruise himself.
“I’ve never seen anyone eat popcorn [like] this,” Butler said to the actor. “Are you actually eating popcorn or are you full of s*** right here, TC? I’ve got to know.”
Other fans have pointed out that Cruise’s love of popcorn is just one manifestation of his unshakeable love for the experience of watching movies in a theater. The popcorn thing is a joke, but it’s also proof that no one in Hollywood is as happy making movies and watching them as he is. As the man himself told The Hollywood Reporter: “I’m going to make movies into my 80s; actually, I’m going to make them into my 100s.”
What We’re Saying
Cruise clearly loves popcorn just as much as he loves doing his own stunts.
What’s Next
Cruise will most likely continue to enjoy his favorite movie snack. Who knows — maybe a popcorn-themed partnership could be in his future!
Machine Gun Kelly gave a rare glimpse into his life as he coparents his two-month-old daughter with ex Megan Fox.
MGK (real name Colson Baker) shared an Instagram video on Friday, May 23, of himself reacting to discovering that he is on Spotify’s New Music Friday cover. In the video, the musician, 35, is seated in a kitchen and can be seen jumping for joy when he opens his Spotify app.
He then excitedly FaceTimes his 15-year-old daughter, Casie, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Emma Cannon. (Fox, for her part, also shares sons Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, 8, with ex Brian Austin Green.)
“You’re sister’s asleep so I can’t scream but I want to scream so loud,” he tells her.
Though Kelly did not confirm he was in Fox’s kitchen, the rapper has been staying with his ex-fiancée several nights a week to help out with their baby, who lives full-time with the Transformers actress. Eagle-eyed commenters noted what appeared to be a breast pump in the background of the clip and a few claim they were able to hear Fox’s laugh off camera.
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The kitchen itself was busy, with a cluttered countertop and well-stocked pantry slightly ajar behind MGK. He was seated at a round table and a staircase was visible through the doorway to his left.
While Fox has been impressed with how Kelly has supported her with the baby, a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month that the two are not about to rekindle their relationship.
“Megan thinks MGK has stepped up and is being a good dad but doesn’t think they have a future together romantically,” the insider said. “Megan is in heaven with her baby girl and is really focused on being a mom right now.”
MGK gave fans a peek at the pair’s daughter on Thursday, May 22, via an Instagram carousel that he captioned, “Stop what you’re doing these pictures are v important.”
In one of the photos, he had the baby strapped to his chest in a baby carrier. The baby was visible mostly in a car’s reflection and her face is hidden.
The photo came one day after Fox revealed via Instagram that her pregnancy was “unplanned.” She shared the revelation in a video via her Instagram Stories that teased her cameo on the new Hulu comedy Overcompensating.
“38 years old six weeks pregnant (unplanned but a happy surprise),” she captioned the video. “Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings.”
She added, “We do not have an expiration date. Don’t let them rob you of your power.”
Katie Couric is sending her love to a member of her Today show family.
The former coanchor of the NBC morning show took to Instagram on Friday, May 23, to pay tribute to Sheinelle Jones’ husband, Uche Ojeh, after his unexpected death at age 45. “Sending so much love, support and sympathy to @sheinelle_o following the loss of her beloved husband Uche after a valiant struggle with glioblastoma,” she wrote alongside a photo of the couple.
Couric, 68, continued, “My heart is breaking for her and their three children. Please hold them in your hearts. Love you Sheinelle .”
Couric left her role as Today’s coanchor in 2006, eight years before Jones, 47, joined the series as a Weekend Today cohost. Jones has served as a cohost of the show’s third hour alongside Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer since 2019.
Jones has been absent from Today since December 2024. In January, she clarified via Instagram that she was “taking time to deal with a family health matter.” During Friday’s Today broadcast, Savannah Guthrie broke the news that Ojeh had died after a private battle with the brain cancer glioblastoma.
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“There are no words for the pain that we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him,” Guthrie, 53, tearfully announced.
The show aired a video package revisiting the couple’s biggest moments, from falling in love as students at Northwestern University to their 2007 wedding to becoming parents to their three kids — son Kayin, 15, and twins Clara and Uche, 12.
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“We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, little Uche and Clara, the Ojeh family, we are with you. We love you,” Guthrie added. “You are our family, and we are just sending all of our love to you right now.”
Jones broke her silence on Ojeh’s death by sharing her colleagues’ on-air tributes via Instagram. “Thank you, for all of your love and support ,” she wrote alongside the clip on Friday.
Couric went through a similar experience as Jones when she lost her first husband, Jay Monahan, to colon cancer at age 42 in 1998. The spouses, who wed in 1989, shared daughters Ellie, 33, and Carrie, 29. She found new love with her husband, John Molner, whom she wed in 2014.
Couric became a grandmother in March 2024 with the birth of Ellie and her husband Mark Dobrosky’s son, John. Her grandson was named after Jay, whose full name was John Paul Monahan.
Earlier this year, Couric exclusively told Us Weekly that her husband’s legacy lives on through their kids and baby John. “Now every time I see Baby Jay, I think of my Jay and Ellie and Carrie’s Jay,” she shared in March while promoting the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences golf tournament to help raise colon cancer awareness.
“I always think of how proud he would be of them,” she added. “So, we think about him a lot.”
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and also one of the best times of year to online shop. Our favorite brands and retailers, including Nordstrom and Amazon, are marking down bestselling styles through the holiday. Whether you’re in the market for new sandals or need a refresh on your denim collection, there’s never been a better time to shop — everything is up to 70% off right now!
The Best Memorial Day Weekend Fashion Sales
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Amazon is always a destination for good fashion deals, but it’s especially true during holiday weekends. Fill your cart with summer sandals, sporty athleisure or summer dresses while prices are marked down!
Nordstrom has everything and anything you could ever dream of for your wardrobe — and at a much more affordable price this weekend. Save up to 70% on Agolde denim, breezy sundresses and bestselling sneakers.
If you’ve been sleeping on Walmart’s style section, now’s the time to right your wrong. The affordable retailer has elevated dresses, accessories and more starting at just $9.
If you have a vacation on the books (or you just need an excuse to book one), run to Abercrombie & Fitch’s sale section. It’s packed with denim shorts, linen blend pants and resort-ready dresses.
Madewell’s denim is one of my personal favorites, but you can’t put the brand in a box. They do everything well, including accessories, like this Camren Mini Bag and staple tees.
Alo is a celeb-loved athleisure heaven with comfy and functional styles for everyday — whether you’re working out, running errands or grabbing lunch. Now, you can get your fave styles up to 30% off.
If you’ve been looking for a great time to catch up on all of the Netflix shows you’ve been meaning to watch, a three-day holiday weekend has arrived just in time.
Netflix’s global productions are so numerous that it’s a rare when the streamer doesn’t have some incredible international series that are just waiting to be discovered by a global audience.
This week, Netflix has a high-profile limited series called Sirens as well as the noir-ish drama from Denmark called Secrets We Keep.
To close out the final selection on the Watch With Us team’s underrated Netflix shows to watch this weekend, we went with a true crime story set in the Vatican.
House of the Dragon‘s Milly Alcock has a central role in Sirens as Simone DeWitt, the devoted personal assistant to billionaire Michaela “Kiki” Kell (Julianne Moore). But when Simone is tracked down by her older sister, Devon DeWitt (Meghann Fahy), she can’t see that she’s been taken in by a cult of personality surrounding Michaela. Simone may have more power than the rest of Michaela’s followers, but she’s just as trapped as they are and doesn’t even realize it.
Even Michaela’s husband, Peter Kell (Kevin Bacon), acknowledges that the hold she has on Simone and her other employees is abnormal. But Devon is the only one willing to stand up to Michaela to do something about it, whether Simone wants her help or not.
It’s time to turn on the subtitles for another Nordic noir. Unless you’re fluent in Danish, of course. Secrets We Keep revolves around Cecilie (Marie Bach Hansen), a woman living with her husband, Mike (Simon Sears), and their children in an affluent neighborhood. Cecilie and her au pair, Angel (Excel Busano), both become concerned about Ruby (Donna Levkovski), the au pair for their neighbors, Katrina (Danica Curcic) and Rasmus (Lars Ranthe).
Ruby confided in Cecilie that she wasn’t happy living with her employers, and the next day she went missing. It’s very suspicious that Ruby is nowhere to be found, but her money and passport have been left behind. Neither Ruby’s employers nor the police seem that concerned about her fate, with perhaps the lone exception of the town’s new detective, Aicha (Sara Fanta Traore). To figure out what happened to Ruby, Cecilie and Aicha may have to work together to get the ugly truth out in the open.
‘Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi’ (2022)
The Vatican, as seen in the recent hit Conclave, isn’t just the heart of the Catholic Church — it’s also a sovereign country. And it’s not without occasional mysteries or scandals of its own. One of the most infamous examples of that is the still-unsolved case of Emanuela Orlandi, a 15-year-old girl who went missing in 1983.
Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi dives into the backstory of the story surrounding that event. There’s more speculation than answers awaiting viewers here, but the theories point the finger at everything from terrorist plots to organized crime and even the Catholic Church itself. It’s been over 40 years since Orlandi vanished, but her family hasn’t stopped asking the Vatican to share anything the church knows about what happened to her.
Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi is streaming on Netflix.
Sydney Sweeney sent temperatures soaring on Friday, May 23, when she went for a breezy bike ride in head-to-toe Miu Miu while on vacation, and just in time for the holiday.
When the Euphoria actress shared the photos on Instagram, the post instantly went viral, garnering 350,000 likes in under an hour. This was undoubtedly thanks partly to her skimpy skirt, which previously caused a social media sensation when it debuted on the Miu Miu runway.
Since then, the hems at the French fashion house have continued to shrink, and Sweeney, 27, is using the long weekend to show off the Internet’s favorite, most-talked-about micro mini skirt.
“Just wandering around,” Sweeney captioned the cheeky post. With the wind in her hair and sand on her bare feet, she leaned over the front of her beach cruiser-style white bicycle, made a duck face pose for the camera, and poked out her bum to highlight the skirt’s scant proportions.
Intentionally cut to be a cropped alternative to the traditional mini skirt, Miu Miu’s daring length, or lack thereof, has a barely-there bottom that is all but guaranteed to turn heads (and get just as many Instagram likes). For her part, Sweeney doubled down on the idea of less is more with an itty bitty black tube top embroidered with the brand’s logo in similarly small white lettering.
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In true Miu Miu girl fashion, Sweeney didn’t ride off into the sun without her beloved Wander bag hanging from the handlebars, and the style name also seemed to inspire her Instagram caption.
The moment recalled another It Bag thirst-trap that Sweeney posted back in December 2024. At the time, she went topless underneath a cozy cardigan and only a designer bag to conceal her. The styling left little to the imagination but spoke volumes about her love for all things Miu Miu.
