Country star Lauren Alaina is sharing a sneak peek at her growing baby bump.
On Tuesday, January 28, Alaina shared a “get ready with me throwback” with her fans. “Get ready with me and help me pray about hiding my 20 week pregnancy,” Alaina said to the camera.
The video was filmed two weeks before she shared the news of her pregnancy with the public.
Alaina confirmed the news of her pregnancy in an interview with People after hinting about it in her newest music video, Those Kind of Women.
“Those Kind of Women is all about the women who made me who I am and raised me and when I recorded this song, I was not pregnant,” she explained. “I was not planning on getting pregnant, that was a nice little surprise.”
This is Alaina and her husband Cam Arnold’s first child. The pair have been married since February 2024.
Alaina said there were a lot of other songs she recorded that she “thought they would release first.” But after learning she was pregnant, Alaina called it “a little God nod” to release Those Kind of Women first “to celebrate the pregnancy.”
The singer said she’s always been very close with her mom, calling her “a wonderful mother,” but said sharing this “season of life” with her “has made us even closer.”
“It’s been very stressful hiding it,” Alaina said of being five months pregnant at the time. “But it’s been so fun because it’s like our own little family secret. I live a life where everything’s in the public eye, but this little baby’s my best kept secret to date.”
Alaina then opened up about how hard of a year 2024 was for her and her family after “losing my dad in July.”
She continued, “We weren’t even trying to get pregnant. I truly believe my dad got up there in heaven and said, ‘Somehow we got to get a baby involved.’”
“My baby is still such a light in my life, a light in the midst of sadness and what felt like a lot of darkness,” Alaina explained. “So very much looking forward to Baby Arnold getting here.”
In a separate video, Alaina also revealed the sex of her unborn baby.
Enlisting the help of their fur babies, Alaina and Arnold revealed they are expecting a baby girl.
“Your dad sent you a built in best friend,” a commenter wrote.
Russian figure skating duo Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were partners on and off the ice.
The couple sparked a romance not long after they began competing as pairs skating partners in 1985. The two-time Olympians went on to win multiple titles together before hanging up their skates in 1998.
Shishkova and Naumov tied the knot in 1995. Three years later, they retired and went on to build a successful coaching career together in the U.S. Among their accomplished trainees was their son, Maxim, who they welcomed in 2001.
While traveling home from U.S. Figure Skating’s National Development Camp in January 2025, Shishkova and Naumov were involved in a plane crash with an Army helicopter in Washington D.C. The Skating Club of Boston confirmed the couple and several of their athletes were among the victims in a statement at the time.
“Our sport and this Club have suffered a horrible loss with this tragedy. Skating is a tight-knit community where parents and kids come together 6 or 7 days a week to train and work together. Everyone is like family,” the organization wrote via Instagram. “Of the skaters, coaches and parents on the plane, we believe six were from The Skating Club of Boston. We are devastated and completely at a loss for words.”
Scroll down to look back at Shishkova and Naumov’s biggest relationship moments:
1991
Shishkova and Naumov took home a bronze medal at the 1991 European Championships, and also fifth at that year’s World Championships.
1992
The couple competed at their first Olympic Games together in Albertville, France, placing fifth in the pairs competition.
1994
In addition to placing fourth in the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics pairs competition, Shishkova and Naumov won the pairs title at that year’s World Championships in Chiba, Japan.
1995
The pair reportedly tied the knot in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
1996
The athletes took home another first place title at the 1995-96 Grand Prix Finals and ranked four in that year’s World Championships pairs competition.
1998
After failing to make Russia’s 1998 Winter Olympic team, Shishkova and Naumov moved to the U.S. and began their careers as figure skating coaches at the International Skating Center in Simsbury, Connecticut. (They reportedly moved to coaching for the Skating Club of Boston in 2017.)
Among their talented pupils, the pair coached 2005 U.S. Figure Skating pairs champions Katherine Orscher and Garrett Lucash.
“People don’t understand how expensive it is to be a skater, especially in this country, because it isn’t accepted like baseball, basketball, or football,” Naumov told NewEngland.com in December 2007. “We worked with one team, Katie Orscher and Garrett Lucash, for six years. They were national champions in 2005, and even after that they still struggled for money. They couldn’t find a sponsor. Medication, equipment, ice time, coaching, the choreographer — they had to pay for everything. I bet it was $25,000 to $30,000 a year.”
September 2020
“Saying goodbye to our old home rink,” the pair captioned a family photo with Maxim on the Skating Club of Boston ice skating rink via their joint Instagram account.
June 2021
While Shishkova and Naumov mainly used their Instagram to highlight their athletes’ accomplishments, they reminisced about their own career by sharing a throwback clip of one of their past competition routines. “Sweet memories,” they captioned the Instagram video.
April 2022
The couple and their son soaked up the son on a tropical “team’s vacation.”
May 2022
Shishkova and Naumov took a break from the ice to enjoy a date night at the ballet. “Undying classic, takes a breath away every time! Boston ballet, Swan Lake – amazing performance ,” they captioned Instagram pics from their night out.
April 2023
The family of three followed-up the previous year’s vacation by taking a trip to Jamaica. “Best vacation ever! Jamaica, we’ll be back!,” the pair wrote alongside Instagram photos from fun-filled getaway.
January 2025
Shishkova and Naumov were reported among the approximately 64 victims killed in a plane and helicopter collision in Washington D.C. Maxim, who had competed at the U.S. Championships in Wichita days before, was not on The Skating Club of Boston’s list of reported victims from the organization. Shishkova and Naumov were 52 and 55, respectively.
In their final Instagram post, the couple celebrated their son’s competition performance. “Once again, Maxim made us all proud, getting on to the podium at Nationals after 7th place in the short,” they captioned a montage of clips and photos from the event. “This beautiful and emotional performance is a result of a team work. Huge thanks to Serhii and Irina Vaypan and of course to Adam Blake for his wonderful choreography of a classic! Maxim has earned his place in the team of 4 Continents. .”
Zayn Malik had a friend in attendance at his Wednesday, January 29, concert at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
Louis Tomlinson was in the crowd to show his support just three months after their One Direction bandmate Liam Payne died unexpectedly after falling from a balcony in Buenos Aires.
“Tonight’s something special. An old friend of mine is here for me tonight,” Malik, 32, told the crowd as the audience erupted in cheers, as seen in a fan video shared via X. “I don’t want to give his location away, but Louis is here tonight.”
The video showed Tomlinson, 33, seated in a box in the theater, tapping his heart in appreciation.
The pair were last seen together publicly at Payne’s Buckinghamshire, England, funeral in November, along with One Direction members Harry Styles and Niall Horan. Malik postponed his Stairway to the Sky tour after Payne’s death, finally launching the United States leg on January 21 in Washington, D.C.
Malik has honored Payne at his shows throughout the tour, showing a blue screen with “Liam Payne 1993 – 2024, love you bro” written across it with a red heart, as his song “Stardust” plays.
Tomlinson’s appearance at Malik’s concert has also fueled speculation about a One Direction reunion. Malik left the band in 2015, and the group released one more album after that before going on indefinite hiatus in 2016.
With Payne set to be honored at the Brit Awards on March 1, rumors have surfaced that the remaining One Direction members might reunite at the event. The band won seven Brit Awards prior to their hiatus.
During the Wednesday, January 29, episode of their “Amy and T.J.” podcast, Holmes, 47, alleged that James, 33, discussed proposing to Kirkconnell, 28, adding, “Matt obviously wasn’t fooling her or trying to trick her. I had plenty of conversations with this dude.”
Holmes felt comfortable sharing more personal insight now that Kirkconnell has broken her silence.
“Now that she said it, I feel more comfortable saying it. He’s talked about marrying this woman. He’s talked about them having kids,” Holmes claimed. “He talked about it plenty privately. [I] had this conversation tons of times with this dude.”
After news broke about James and Kirkconnell’s breakup, Holmes realized “something changed” between the duo. “Something changed along the way,” he noted. “And her argument is she didn’t know about it. She didn’t even think he knew the breakup was going to come.”
James surprised Bachelor fans earlier this month when he announced via Instagram that he and Kirkconnell had parted ways. Kirkconnell offered her side of the story on the Tuesday, January 28, episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
“He said that at the end of the day there were just qualities about me that he worries about having in a wife. At the end of the day, there are things that we aren’t compatible with and the whole accountability and saying sorry and all that was really the main thing,” she recalled about what led to the split. “It was just one of those things where he, I think, just had this realization that ‘I should want to propose to you by this time. Like, at this point in our relationship, I should be wanting those things and I should be ready for that. But I’m not still, I still don’t feel like we’re ready or I don’t feel like I’m ready. I don’t know if I ever see myself proposing to you. I can’t actually see myself married to you.’”
“Certainly, some of these things have been on his mind and talked about [between them]. You’re always looking at the person you’ve been in with for a relationship,” Holmes added before addressing his own relationship with Robach, 51. “We’ve been together coming up on three years now. I assure you, I’ve had plenty of thoughts about you being my wife.”
Earlier in the episode, Holmes acknowledged that he seemed to be “defending” James, saying, “I will defend Matt but I can defend Matt without s—ting on Rachel. I can defend him and have my heart go out to him without taking anything away from her experience.”
He continued: “If Matt was in front of me right now, I would say, ‘Damn, bro, what were you thinking with that [breakup announcement] post? Why did you not give it a beat?’ And he might have an answer.”
Robach, for her part, speculated whether James had “an epiphany” shortly before pulling the plug.
“Maybe he had an aha moment. Maybe there was just clarity where he thought, ‘You know what? I don’t want more nights like that. I don’t want days like that. I don’t want that.’ We can’t get in his head,” she shared. “Something had to have changed. Something had to have clicked. Maybe spending three weeks nonstop with someone — maybe everyone should do that. Spend three weeks with someone 24 hours a day. And you might have clarity that you didn’t have before.”
In response, Holmes quipped that he and Robach are “the best couple ever” because they are always together. Robach suggested that they should take that as a sign that they “go to the courthouse.”
“We have withstood that test — but it’s a test a lot of people don’t go through,” she concluded. “I think at the end of the day, a year from now or six months from now or five years from now, there will be clarity.”
Valentine’s Day with a significant other is both wonderful and stressful. Finding the perfect gift — and making sure it’s “different enough” from last year’s pick — feels like a full-time job, especially if you’re shopping for a man. Many men don’t want flowers nor do they get excited about a fancy piece of jewelry, so what’s left? That’s where practical gifts come in!
If he is living and breathing with hair, skin and underarms, he will enjoy this fail-proof gift set that should be much more expensive than it is. It includes a luxe conditioner, a shampoo, a bar of soap and a deodorant in Blu Atlas’ classic manly scent, instantly upgrading his self-care and shower routines. And no, they’re not in travel sizes; these four fan favorites are full-sized, chemical-free and made from 96% naturally sourced ingredients.
The shampoo is made with vegan biotin, aloe, jojoba seed oil and saw palmetto, working to not only hydrate and cleanse, but encourage growth. The anti-inflammatory saw palmetto is particularly powerful in counteracting hair loss. Aloe leaves nourish the hair and scalp with vitamins A, C and E and stimulate new growth, a perfect combination for thick, luscious locks!
And what is shampoo without conditioner? The conditioner is made using some of the same superstar ingredients in the shampoo lineup — aloe vera, jojoba oil and saw palmetto. It’s formulated to provide similar benefits in an ultra-lightweight form that deeply moisturizes, balances oil, adds shine and strengthens hair follicles without leaving hair greasy. And it doesn’t matter if his hair is curly, straight, dry, wavy, oily or anything in between; this versatile formula has him covered!
If he doesn’t use an aluminum-free deodorant, let this be his sign. Most drugstore deodorants contain aluminum, baking soda, parabens, sulfates and other chemicals that not only soak into the skin, but disrupt the skin’s microbiome, thereby making it harder to prevent odor in the first place. This set contains a manly-scented chemical-free deodorant that neutralizes odor, nourishes the underarms and reduces dark spots, all without leaving white marks or clothing discoloration. The scent may replace his cologne!
So instead of grabbing him a superfluous item you’re unsure about, gift him an elevated version of the basics that he’ll use all year long. Who knows . . . he may ask you for the exact same thing at Christmas! The set is on sale, so we’ll call it another sign from the Valentine’s Day gods.
Enrique Iglesias andAnna Kournikova mostly keep their three kids — Nicholas, Lucy and Mary — out of the spotlight, but the proud parents occasionally share adorable photos of the trio.
“It’s incredible to watch [Anna] be such a great mother,” Iglesiastold The Sunin October 2018. “It’s incredible to watch a mom do what she does when a mother’s instinct kicks in.”
Kournikova pulled off a private pregnancy for the second time in 2020. The twosome welcomeddaughter Marythat January and fans were none the wiser until Enrique’s half-brother, Julio Iglesias Jr., later revealed that the Grammy winner “now has three children.”
Scroll down to see more photos of the Iglesias family:
U.S. figure skater Anton Spiridonov was not on the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter.
“Russian news outlets have included me on a list of presumed people on the flight from Wichita to Washington D.C.,” Spiridonov wrote via his Instagram Story on Thursday, January 30. “I was NOT on this flight, thank you for everyone’s concern for my safety. My heart goes out to all the families affected by this tragedy.”
Spiridonov also shared a video of his dad, Valeriy, performing alongside Inna Volyanskaya. “Dads skating partner,” he wrote via his Instagram Story on Thursday. “Rest in peace, Inna.”
News broke on Wednesday, January 29, that an airplane crashed into an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport and fell into the Potomac River while attempting to land. WUSA9 reported that more than “300 emergency crews” conducted a search and rescue operation. More than a dozen bodies have since been recovered from the water.
There were reportedly 60 passengers and four crew members on flight 5342 that left Kansas on Wednesday. While the names of the athletes and coaches involved in the crash were not immediately shared, The Skating Club of Boston released names of American skaters associated with the organization, including married coachesVadim Naumov and Evengenia Shishkova.
“Our sport and this Club have suffered a horrible loss with this tragedy,” Doug Zeghibe, CEO and executive director, said in a statement. “Skating is a tight-knit community where parents and kids come together 6 to 7 days a week to train and work together. Everyone is like family. Of the skaters, coaches and parents on the plane, we believe six were from The Skating Club of Boston. We are devastated and completely at a loss for words.”
The statement continued, “These athletes, coaches and parents were returning from U.S. Figure Skating’s National Development Camp, following last week’s U.S. Championships in Wichita. This camp is for young competitive skaters of tomorrow with the most promise to be a champion of tomorrow. The Club sent 18 athletes to compete at the U.S. Championships. It sent 12 athletes to the National Development Camp.”
Some of the passengers on the flight were leaving the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which was held in Wichita from January 20 to January 26. The U.S. Figure Skating website noted that a reception was held to mark the induction of the Hall of Fame’s class of 2025.
The U.S. Figure Skating Team also confirmed that “several members” of the skating community were aboard the flight. “These athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas,” the statement read.
“I’ve never met her before, but I’m a big fan,” he said on MTV’s Making the Video at the time. “I’m sure a lot of guys want to meet her. I’m one of them. She’s beautiful, talented, great tennis player, you know, and I’m sure she’s going to be great in the video.”
The pair got together almost immediately, going public with their relationship in August 2002.
Iglesias and Kournikova became parents in December 2017, welcoming twins Nicholas and Lucy. Their third child, daughter Mary, followed two years later in January 2020.
Scroll down to see a complete timeline of Iglesias and Kournikova’s ultra-private romance:
Pregnant Kylie Kelce gave fans a glimpse of her growing baby bump for the first time since confirming that she and husband Jason Kelce are expecting their fourth daughter.
The 32-year-old appeared on the Thursday, January 30, episode of Good Morning America to promote the Eagles Autism Foundation alongside Ryan Hammond. Kylie repped the organization on a white T-shirt, sitting with her arms folded around her bump.
“Kylie, before we go, congratulations!” host Robin Roberts gushed toward the end of the interview. “Your growing family, you’ve got baby No. 4 that is on the way.”
The TV appearance comes as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 Super Bowl next month, a rematch of the 2023 game which saw Jason, 37, and the Eagles lose to Travis Kelce and the Chiefs.
“I’m feeling a little conflicted,” Kylie confessed on GMA. “I love Travis, and of course I’m always cheering on his success, but go Birds.”
Kylie announced her pregnancy via Instagram in November 2024, sharing a photo of the couple’s three daughters, Wyatt, 5, Ellie, 3, and Bennett, 23 months, wearing matching sweaters with “big sister” stitched on them.
“I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister,” Kylie wrote at the time. “At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! .”
In the accompanying picture, Ellie smiled happily, while Wyatt held her hands over her ears and wore a shocked expression and Bennett had tears running down her face.
Kylie’s announcement came just five months after she denied pregnancy rumors in July 2024. She subsequently reposted her previous TikTok in which she shook her head and said, “I’m not [pregnant].” The video then slowed down, faded to black and showed the phrase “Famous Last Words” before featuring footage of her daughters dressed in their “big sister” sweaters.
Kylie captioned the video “#FAFO,” which is an abbreviation for “f— around and find out,” and set it to Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
The day after Kylie’s pregnancy reveal, she reacted to a fan’s joke about her daughters’ resemblance to Jason. A TikTok user pointed out in a video that Kylie’s “beautiful” daughters “look exactly” like their father before quipping that the expectant mom “needs to bring genes for Kylie” when it comes to the pair’s impending arrival.
“ Well done. I’m gonna try my best!!!” Kylie commented on the post.
The video referenced a 2023 moment from Jason and his brother Travis’ “New Heights” podcast when Travis, 35, scolded Jason for expecting Kylie to bring his jeans to the premiere of his Prime Video documentary, Kelce. After Kylie was late to the event, Jason was forced to wear shorts and flip flops on the red carpet.
“Why didn’t Jason bring jeans for Jason?” Travis asked at the time.
Jason initially tried to defend his actions, explaining that he arrived at the premiere from football practice, but he eventually admitted, “Alright, I’m realizing now I probably can’t blame Kylie for this.”
Although Jason loves to tease Kylie, he acknowledged during an interview with E! News last fall that he’s “got it pretty easy” compared to her as the duo await the birth of their fourth baby.
“There’s another girl, so the clothes are all going to be hand-me-downs or already bought. The crib is already situated. So, we’re pretty set,” he said. “[Kylie is] definitely preparing more than I am because she’s actually growing the human being.”
In a statement posted via Instagram on Thursday, January 30, the club’s CEO and executive director, Doug Zeghibe, announced 16-year-old skaters Spencer Lane and Jinna Han were killed in the crash, along with their respective mothers, Christine Lane and Jin Han.
Skating Club of Boston coaches Vadim Naumov and Evengenia Shishkova, who were married, were also killed.
“Our sport and this Club have suffered a horrible loss with this tragedy,” the statement read. “Skating is a tight-knit community where parents and kids come together 6 to 7 days a week to train and work together. Everyone is like family. Of the skaters, coaches and parents on the plane, we believe six were from The Skating Club of Boston. We are devastated and completely at a loss for words.”
The statement continued, “These athletes, coaches and parents were returning from U.S. Figure Skating’s National Development Camp, following last week’s U.S. Championships in Wichita. This camp is for young competitive skaters of tomorrow with the most promise to be a champion of tomorrow. The Club sent 18 athletes to compete at the U.S. Championships. It sent 12 athletes to the National Development Camp.”
In a separate statement provided by U.S. Figure Skating to news outlet WUSA9 on Thursday, the organization confirmed the deaths of several of its athletes.
“U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C.” the statement read. “These athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.”
There were reportedly 60 passengers and four crew members on board the flight when it crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. There are not believed to be any survivors.
The names of the other passengers on board the plane have not yet been released.
Before taking off from Wichita, Spencer shared a photo from inside the plane via his Instagram Story on Wednesday. “ICT -> DCA,” he wrote, using the airport codes for Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport.
“Just wanted to let everyone know that @chockchapple and I are both safe,” Vassos, 62, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, January 30. “Thank you to everyone who messaged and checked in on us.”
She continued, “We are absolutely heartbroken over the news of the plane crash. Our hearts are with the families and friends of the people on the flight.”
News broke late on Wednesday, January 29, that an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas had crashed in the Potomac River, which is located in the Washington, D.C. area. (Chapple, 61, resides in Wichita, while Vassos is based in Maryland. In addition to splitting time in one another’s cities, they are also hunting for a joint apartment in New York City.)
“My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the tragic plane crash,” he wrote via his Instagram Stories on Thursday. “I’m praying for our city during this difficult time. Joan and I are safe, and we’re sending out love and support.”
The American American flight reportedly serviced 60 passengers and four crew members. Several members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team were also included in the flight manifest.
“U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C.” a statement from the skating organization read. “These athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.”
While names of the athletes on board weren’t immediately revealed, at least six of the passengers were presumably members of the Skating Club of Boston.
“Our sport and this Club have suffered a horrible loss with this tragedy,” Doug Zeghibe, the executive director of the Massachusetts organization, wrote in a statement. “Skating is a tight-night community where parents and kids come together 6 or 7 days a week to train and work together. Everyone is like family. Of the skaters, coaches and parents on the plane, we believe six were from The Skating Club of Boston. We are devastated and completely at a loss for words.”
According to Zeghibe, the victims had been “returning from U.S. Figure Skating’s National Development Camp following last week’s U.S. Championships in Wichita.” The camp is a training program for young competitive ice skaters.
Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski is mourning the deaths of those involved in the Wednesday, January 29, plane crash in Washington, D.C.
“My heart is broken for our skating community,” Lipinski, 42, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, January 30. “It’s unimaginable the loss. We will mourn their loss and ALWAYS remember them. My heart is with all the families affected — that part I have no words for.”
She continued, “‘Strength’ and ‘Love’ won’t do it justice. So many of our own were on this tragic flight and my heart aches for them and for everyone part of this devastating accident.”
News broke late on Wednesday that an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas crashed in the Potomac River after a collision with a military helicopter. Several members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team were passengers.
“U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C.” a statement from the skating organization read. “These athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.”
Lipinski, who won a gold medal in the sport in 1998, had worked as a broadcaster during the national championship earlier this month alongside Terry Gannon and Johnny Weir. The fellow sportscasters have also addressed the tragedy.
“I’m praying for everyone affected by this tragic accident,” Weir, 40, wrote via his Instagram Stories on Thursday. “Members of our skating family were on that flight returning home from Nationals in Wichita. We mourn their loss and pray for their families and loved ones.”
While names of the athletes on board the American Airlines flight weren’t immediately revealed, at least six of the passengers were presumably members of the Skating Club of Boston.
“Our sport and this Club have suffered a horrible loss with this tragedy,” Doug Zeghibe, the executive director of the Boston organization, wrote in a statement. “Skating is a tight-night community where parents and kids come together 6 or 7 days a week to train and work together. Everyone is like family. Of the skaters, coaches and parents on the plane, we believe six were from The Skating Club of Boston. We are devastated and completely at a loss for words.”
According to Zeghibe, the victims had been “returning from U.S. Figure Skating’s National Development Camp following last week’s U.S. Championships in Wichita.” The camp is a training program for young competitive ice skaters.
Bras are one fashion essential that all of Us have stocked in our wardrobe at one point or another. Strapless styles come in handy when styling black tie gowns with intricate straps and neckline details. Push-up bras are go-to styles for when we’re on the hunt for a temporary boost in the bust department. Then there are slimming back-smoothing styles that are notoriously comfortable and flattering.
Are you tired of thin bra straps digging into your sides? Perhaps you’re on the hunt for a style that conceals problem areas. We searched some of our favorite retailers for the best back-smoothing bras and we found 11 impressive styles you don’t want to miss. From trusted brand names to shopper-approved styles, we found back-smoothing bras for everyone no matter the size or budget. Check out our top picks ahead!
2. Shopper’s Pick: This Vertvie Seamless Bralette has so many comfy attributes. Along with a full-coverage design, this trendy bra is wire-free and has push-up cups. Best of all? It’s so popular more than 1,000 shoppers purchased it in the past month!
3. Versatile Comfort: Whether you’re jumping around in a high-impact workout class or on your way to a business meeting, you can get comfort and support from this Spanx FlexFeel High-Impact Sports Bra!
4. The Plunge: This Runilut Push-Up Bra offers full-coverage, underwire support and thick straps that feel comfortable along the shoulders. It smooths the back and has a plunging neckline for more risque blouses!
5. Winter White: This Horisun Seamless Bra comes in regular and plus sizes. The full-coverage bra has smooth, cloud-like fabric that’s breathable and offers moisture-wicking!
6. Unique Coverage: Are you wearing a shirt that has a low-back silhouette? You’ll want to check out this Xcutting Wireless Bra because along with a thick, full-coverage band, it has a U-back design!
7. Bye, Bye Underwire: Don’t worry about painful underwire poking you. This HoneyLove Crossover Bra offers soft, removable cups, adjustable straps and wire-free support. Best of all? It has chic mesh details that show a pop of skin!
8. Inclusive Comfort: This Shapermint Bralette offers memory foam cups for a perfect fit, adjustable and convertible straps, extra band coverage to smooth and adjustable hook eye closure!
9. Smooth as Jelly: Looking for a stretchy, snug-fitting bra? This PoseFree T-Shirt Bra checks off all the boxes. Suited for multiple sizes and body shapes, this bra has a slip-free widened strap design, V-neck design and an intelligence chest pad for extra comfort and an additional boost!
10. Massive Markdown: Are you on the hunt for a bargain? You’re in luck. This Domilo Full-Coverage Bra is on sale for just $20!
11. Lightly Lined: Looking for a lowkey style without all the bells and whistles? This Shapellx T-Shirt Bra have one-piece compression molds to lift and support!
American figure skater Jon Maravilla is addressing reports that he was supposed to be on the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter.
The Daily Mail claimed on Thursday, January 30, that the American pairs figure skater was scheduled to be on the plane flying to Washington D.C., but he was denied boarding due restrictions related to his dog.
Maravilla clarified to the Daily Beast that he did not have a ticket for that flight. He was actually slated to take a Delta flight to Atlanta before transferring to Detroit with his Bichon Frisé, Yuki. While the fact that his dog prevented him from boarding the Delta flight is true, he shared that it was unclear where the false reports originated from but he was devastated by the tragedy.
“I still can’t believe it,” he said. “I was just with them having them have lots of fun and just enjoying their time.”
News broke on Wednesday, January 29, that an airplane crashed into an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport and fell into the Potomac River while trying to land. WUSA9 reported that more than “300 emergency crews” began conducting a search and rescue operation. More than a dozen bodies have since been recovered from the water.
There were reportedly 60 passengers and four crew members on Flight 5342, which left Kansas on Wednesday. The names of the athletes and coaches involved in the collision were not immediately shared, but The Skating Club of Boston has released the names of the American skaters associated with that organization. Doug Zeghibe, CEO and Executive Director, said in a statement, in part, “Our sport and this Club have suffered a horrible loss with this tragedy.”
U.S. Figure Skating also released a statement: “U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C. These athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.”
Maravilla, for his part, documented his travel journey via his Instagram Story, sharing an image from inside Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. “Not allowed past gate to board flight,” he wrote. “Get me tf out of Kansas please.”
In another alleged photo, he shared a glimpse of his drive. “14 hour journey begins,” Maravilla wrote via his Instagram Story, along with the timestamp that read, “12:23 p.m.”
Maravilla reportedly told Russian state news agency RIA Novosti that there were “about 14 figure skaters on the plane, not counting their parents and coaches.” While not wanting to share the names of those who were on the aircraft, Maravilla said, “Such a tragedy.”
Some of the passengers aboard the flight were leaving the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which was held in Wichita from January 20 to January 26. The U.S. Figure Skating website shared that a reception was held to mark the induction of the Hall of Fame’s class of 2025.
Shopping at Anthropologie feels like a splurge in and of itself. Everything is coastal, billowy, vintage and boho with a one-of-a-kind handmade style. It’s perfect for free-spirit fashionistas who want to look East Coast chic — don’t we all?
Anthropologie’s pieces are on the pricey end for sure, but the quality makes every piece worth it . . . especially when you find a marked-down treasure in the sale section. There are endless pieces in Anthropologie’s sale section right now, but we’re obsessing over the dresses, tops, sweaters and pants. If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to elevate your wardrobe this season, Anthropologie is the place to shop!
To help you narrow down the options, we rounded up our top picks, including top-rated, viral, plus-size and more pieces that are destined to become staples in your closet. But if you see something you like, don’t let it linger in your cart overnight . . . all of these picks are up to 75% off, but they won’t be for long!
Alabama Barker is setting the record straight on rumors that she hooked up with Tyga and Soulja Boy.
The 19-year-old daughter of Travis Barker clapped back at fans in the comments of a recent TikTok video after Bhad Bhabie alluded to Alabama having a relationship with the two rappers in a recently released diss track.
“Did u mess with Soulja or Tyga?” one fan asked in the comment section of Alabama’s TikTok. She was quick to reply, writing, “Absolutely not.”
Bhabie, 21, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, released the song “Over Cooked” earlier this week. She did not call out Alabama by name, but listeners are convinced that Bhabie, 21, was referring to the fellow influencer.
“Hatin’-ass hoe tried steal my baby daddy (Baby daddy) / F—in’ on Soulja [Boy] and Tyga got you pregnant (Uh),” the song lyrics read. “Tried to play me close, backdoor me, seen it comin’ (Seen it comin’) / Did all that for nothin’, bitch, he still gon’ come right back (He gon’ come right back).”
A newer version of the song, released via YouTube, has censored Soulja Boy and Tyga.
The comments section of Alabama’s TikTok videos have since been flooded with congratulatory messages. However, she has apparently shut down pregnancy rumors.
“Let’s clear this up,” Alabama wrote, according to the Daily Mail. “I never in my life have remotely been near Tyga. I’ve also never been pregnant, nor do I know Soulja Boy. The end.”
Alabama has been in an ongoing feud with Bhabie since late last month. At the time, Bhabie accused Alabama stealing her boyfriend, Le Vaughn.
“I want to be clear: I have no interest in this man, nor would I ever lower myself to be with someone who has been physically abusive towards women,” Alabama said in an Instagram Story statement, before addressing the situation in a TikTok video. (Bhabie and Le Vaughn welcomed daughter Kali in March 2024.)
“I’ve been to her house one time and I guess he was there, but I never saw his face,” she posted on December 18. “I’m not looking to wreck anyone’s home or family. I don’t get any cool points from that and I don’t benefit from it all. I also would never date this man.”
Alabama claimed that she did meet up with Le Vaughn and he would “continuously lie,” claiming to be single so she “did try to ghost” him.
“Sadly, I fell for his manipulative lies and after I told him I no longer wanted communication with him, he continuously tried to talk to me and put me in a very uncomfortable position,” Alabama continued. “I’m not going to disregard my faults in the situation. There are definitely certain things I could have gone about differently.”
She further claimed that she and Bhabie were “more like acquaintances than anything” else but has “regrets” about letting this drama “become a thing.”
“The situation is unfortunate and goes against my morals as a woman,” Alabama stated. “My intentions are never to break a family apart. That is the lowest of the barrel. Believe me or don’t believe me, that is just disgusting.”
With another Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl on the horizon, there’s no question who Kylie Kelce will be rooting for — but this year, her daughters are getting involved.
Kylie, 32, revealed during the Thursday, January 30, episode of her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast that she was at the NFC Championship Game over the weekend to watch Jason Kelce‘s former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, defeat the Washington Commanders. Jason, 37, was at the AFC Championship Game to cheer on his brother, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
After recapping her experience at the Sunday, January 26, game in Philadelphia, Kylie addressed “the elephant in the room” by revealing which team will have her support in the Super Bowl next month. Jason and the Eagles previously lost to Travis, 37, and the Chiefs in the 2023 Super Bowl, which some fans dubbed the “Kelce Bowl.”
“Obviously, this time when the Eagles play the Chiefs, it is a little bit different because my husband is retired from the Eagles,” Kylie, who is a diehard Eagles fan independently from her marriage to Jason, explained. “That being said, I am so happy and proud of Travis and the Chiefs’ accomplishments. I think that the opportunity to play for such a historic milestone is incredible to be able to potentially witness. And I think that Travis has been there for his entire career, he has worked so hard and put in so much time that I am truly as always cheering Travis on. I love him, he’s my family. So I will always cheer on Travis’ accomplishments and hopefully successes.”
However, Kylie’s love for her brother-in-law doesn’t quite compare to her love for the Eagles. “I was raised to bleed green,” she continued. “I have friends who are still associated with the team. I have a close relationship with a lot of people in the Eagles organization. I get to live in the Philadelphia community, so I will also be cheering for the success of those people.”
Torn between the two sides, Kylie teased, “Ultimately, the plan is to go to the game and to cheer.”
Travis’ nieces — Kylie and Jason share daughters Wyatt, 5, Ellie, 3, and Bennett, 23 months, with another baby girl on the way — have permission to be a little less biased.
“We have made moves to get the girls ‘Go Uncle Trav’ shirts,” Kylie said on Thursday. “Because they love their uncle, and of course, they love cheering him on. And to be fair, they love cheering on the Birds too, but he is our family. I want to make sure that the girls feel included.”
When there’s not a Super Bowl title on the line, Kylie has no hard feelings toward Chiefs Kingdom. “Any other week, when I see Chiefs fans, I will tell them, ‘Go Chiefs.’ I will not be saying that for the next two weeks,” she said. “I can’t bring myself to do it, because then it feels as though I’m actively wishing it against [the Eagles]. … This is hard, I don’t like this. I’m not having fun.”
Jason, who retired from the NFL in 2024 after 13 seasons, has also been candid about which team he’ll be cheering for. During a March 2024 episode of his “New Heights” podcast, Jason said he would “of course” root for the Eagles, which Travis called “b——-.”
Jason shared even more insight into his loyalty on the Wednesday, January 29, episode of the siblings’ podcast. “Here’s the biggest thing. Obviously, you’re my brother. I’ll always root for my brother. That’s the reality of it, even though I’m decked out in Eagles gear [right now]. I’m always going to root for Travis,” he said, noting that his former teammates still “feel like extended family” post-retirement.
“I still feel like I’m a Philadelphia Eagle and I’m a part of all of these people who root and cheer on our team,” he added. “I would be lying if I said I don’t want the Eagles to win. I want them to, but I also want Travis Kelce to win.”
A more impartial option? “I’m rooting for Cher,” Jason teased after blasting “Believe,” which he called “the f—ing song of Super Bowl LIX.”
“I woke up nine days ago with a weird little sensation in my face,” Palin, 34, said in a Wednesday, January 29, Instagram Story video. “My mouth was pulling this way and it just felt a little off. So, I went and looked in the mirror. I’m like, ‘Wow, this is looking a little weird.’”
After “a couple of hours,” Palin found that the entire left side of her face “was numb and just paralyzed.”
“Couldn’t really blink my eye, definitely had no movement on the side of my face,” she said. “So crazy. [I] went to the doctor. They ran tests, they did a CT scan [and] they put me on steroids, put me on other medications. Nothing came back with all the results. They think it’s just a case of Bell’s palsy maybe brought on by stress or lack of sleep.”
Palin added, “I’m not really sure. There’s nothing that I was super stressed out about, but I think it was brought on by stress.” (According to the Mayo Clinic, Bell’s palsy is a temporary condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face.)
According to the Teen Mom alum, her face still “looks crazy” — but in an improved state.
“This is such an improvement from what I was looking like,” Palin explained on Wednesday. “I’m finally starting to get some of the sensation back. It’s been, like, a little painful the last two days, which is a sign [and a] good indication that it’s getting better, so praise the Lord.”
Bristol, who is the eldest daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, further revealed that she will be grateful for “a normal functioning face” when the paralysis fully goes away.
“This has been wild,” Bristol added. “Also if you know anyone that has any of these symptoms, I would highly suggest going more of the Eastern medicine [route], as well. I’ve been getting acupuncture multiple times and that’s helped speed up the process of recovery tremendously.”
In a series of follow-up videos, Bristol shared that her paralysis worsened over the course of a full week.
“There’s absolutely zero movement on the left side of my face,” Bristol said in a throwback video taken on Day 3. “My nose hurts because it’s a little crooked. So crazy.”
According to Bristol, her face was “still completely numb” by the sixth day of her health scare. Two days later, she thought “it was getting a little better.”
CNN is looking back at the life and legacy of basketball great Kobe Bryant, from his on-court triumphs to the sexual assault allegation that cast a cloud over the second half of his career.
Part two of the three-part Kobe: The Making of a Legend series debuts on Saturday, February 1, and delves into the sexual assault complaint levied against the late Los Angeles Lakers star.
In an exclusive look provided to Us Weekly, the episode features video of Bryant heading into a Colorado courtroom before journalist Miki Turner, prosecutor Ingrid Bakke and district attorney Mark Hurlbert take turns reading the statement Bryant released after the charges against him were dropped.
Bryant was accused of raping a 19-year-old woman at a Colorado hotel in 2003. The alleged victim filed a police report and authorities questioned Bryant about bruising on her neck. Bryant initially denied the sexual encounter before admitting it took place but insisting it was consensual. The Lakers star was arrested that July and was preparing to stand trial the following when a prosecutor dismissed the charges after the accuser experienced harassment and death threats and opted not to testify.
“First, I want to apologize directly to the young woman involved in this incident,” his statement began. “I want to apologize to her for my behavior that night and for the consequences she has suffered in the past year. Although this year has been incredibly difficult for me personally, I can only imagine the pain she has had to endure.”
He went on to reinforce his claim that the sexual encounter was consensual, though he understood the alleged victim did not feel the same way.
“I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did,” he said. “After months of reviewing discovery, listening to her attorney and even hearing her testify in person, I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter.”
Though the criminal charges against Bryant were dropped, the NBA star and his accuser settled a civil lawsuit out of court for an undisclosed amount of money.
Bryant’s wife Vanessa, whom he married in 2001, stood by his side throughout the legal proceedings and until his death in 2020. The two shared four daughters, Natalia, Gianna, Bianka and Capri. Gianna died with Kobe and seven others in a helicopter crash that took place while they were on their way to one of Gianna’s basketball games.
In the years after the alleged incident, Bryant began to regain the sponsors he lost and repair his reputation. He went on to win two more NBA championships and an MVP award. In 2020, he was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Episode 2 of Kobe: The Making of a Legend premieres Saturday, February 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CNN.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Can you believe it? After a whirlwind January, Groundhog Day is finally approaching. While we wait on pins and needles for Punxsutawney Phil to make his annual prediction, Katie Holmes is already signaling that spring is on the way with her stylish outfits.
Earlier this month, the paparazzi snapped photos of Holmes arriving for a matinee performance of her Broadway play Our Town. She was dressed in an elevated yet casual look with an assortment of cold-weather accessories. The powdery pastel sweater Holmes wore stood out the most due to its lively shade. If you’re ready to brighten things up regardless of what Groundhog Day brings, we found just the look to recreate her style — and it’s on sale for $15 at Amazon!
Get the Amazon Essentials Soft Touch Crewneck Sweater for just $15 (originally $22) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 30, 2025, but are subject to change.
It should come as no surprise, but the lookalike we found is from none other than Amazon Essentials. The trusted brand is notorious for stylish pieces that are ultra-trendy. The Soft Touch Crewneck Sweater delivers the same and sophistication as Holmes’ look. The best part? It comes in an eerily similar Sage Green Heather shade. You can even score it in shades ranging from beige to red and even khaki.
The cozy sweater features warm and comfort fabric with ribbed detail at the neck, cuffs and hem. It comes in a classic crewneck style and slim-fitting silhouette that makes it easy to style. Style it with trousers and loafers to bring a pop of color into the office. Pair it with jeans and sneakers for a more laid-back approach.
Amazon shoppers are already swooning over this stylish pick. “These sweaters are great basics that you must have for fall and winter,” one five-star reviewer began. “The sweater is stretchy and warm, but also soft and a nice, great length. It washes well and doesn’t shrink much even when fully dry.”
The smooth texture is one standout feature shoppers agree on. “This is about the softest sweater I’ve ever worn,” another reviewer wrote. One shopper offered sizing tips for prospective customers. “The medium was the perfect fit,” the shopper also shared their weight, height and bust for context. “If anyone has any doubt about getting this sweater or buying the sweater do not fret, this is one of the most gorgeous sweaters ever. I went two to three sizes down just do it. Just get it, it’s awesome.”
Winter’s frosty temps may be hanging around for a little longer than we’d like, but you can join Katie Holmes and usher in spring with this powdery pastel sweater. Act fast. You don’t want to miss this plush sweater while it’s on sale for just $15!
See it: Get the Amazon Essentials Soft Touch Crewneck Sweater for just $15 (originally $22) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 30, 2025, but are subject to change.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Scope out more pastel green sweaters here and don’t forget to check out Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds.