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Tyler Cameron Says He Was Told His House Was 'Too Small' for Hometowns

12 March 2025 at 11:08

Tyler Cameron’s hometown date on The Bachelorette season 15 wasn’t actually filmed in his own house.

“My mom busted her a– [and] I learned she painted the house, she had my aunts, uncles [and] everyone over there working their tails off to get this house looking good,” Cameron, 32, recalled in a Tuesday, March 11, TikTok video. “It was really beat-up and as she did all that work, the Bachelorette producers told us, ‘It’s too small. It’s not going to work.’”

According to Cameron, his family hosted lead Hannah Brown “from my cousin’s house.”

“We hosted the dinner and hangout there,” Cameron recalled. “I was very upset about this. I was like, ‘I grew up in this house. I’ve lived there since I was a baby. It’s the first house I lived in. This means a lot to me.’ Didn’t matter.”

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Cameron appeared on Brown’s season of The Bachelorette in 2019, eventually introducing her to his loved ones during a Florida hometown date. In addition to meeting his whole family at a cousin’s residence, the contractor took Brown, now 30, on a boat excursion.

“To make matters worse, the boat that I went on wasn’t even my boat. And why? Because they said my boat was too small,” he further claimed. “I told Hannah. I was like, ‘This isn’t my boat. This isn’t my house. I’m not trying to front.’”

Tyler Cameron Says He Was Told His House Was Too Small for Hometowns
Tyler Cameron and Hannah Brown on ‘Going Home with Tyler Cameron.’ Courtesy of Prime

According to Cameron, he was “pissed off” that he couldn’t film in his real properties. (The Bachelor franchise has not publicly addressed Cameron’s claims though many other show alums have also alleged they filmed hometowns in different houses for similar reasons.)

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“But, it is what it is. I can’t do anything about it,” Cameron concluded. “Lesson of the story: It’s not about the size of the boat, it’s about the size of the motion in the ocean. That’s all.”

He added, “It pisses me off when they do that, like, let’s be real. [I’ll] show you my little-a– house that I grew up in since I was a baby, show you the holes in the wall. I don’t care.”

Cameron was the runner-up on Brown’s season and they’ve since remained friendly as they each romantically moved on with Tate Madden and Adam Woolard, respectively. He even reunited with Brown for a 2024 episode of his Going Home renovation docuseries.

“I really had a call and a favor for her,” Cameron exclusively told Us Weekly in April 2024. “I really needed her to do this for me because my designer Jess [Quintero] was too busy. She’s like, ‘Ty, I can’t do this anymore.’ I go, ‘Jess, this is my dream home to renovate. We have to find a way to do this.’”

He added, “[Hannah] came down and she was a rock star. She had a beautiful design. She worked her butt off and she was a complete pro and just so great to work with. I think we had to iron some things out, but I thought we worked out honestly better than expected. I was curious to see how it was going to be, but she’s such a trooper and she did such a great job.”

Brown worked as an interior designer before appearing on Colton Underwood’s season of The Bachelor, which aired ahead of her own journey as the lead.

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16 Dresses That Instantly Make Petite Gals Look Taller

12 March 2025 at 11:00

If you’re a petite gal, or fall somewhere in the “normal” height range but are still the shortest one in your friend group, much of our team understands the struggle. It’s not just the inability to reach shelves that’s on the list of grievances — everything from posing in group photos to finding a jacket that doesn’t swallow you whole is 10 times harder for ladies under 5’4.

Perhaps the biggest challenge — bigger than finding jeans that don’t drag on the floor — is finding a dress that doesn’t make you look shorter than you already are. Most styles aren’t designed with lengthening in mind and overwhelm petite frames. However, there are a select few that leverage specific cuts, designs, prints and fits to make your legs — and entire body — look longer. We rounded up these ultra-trendy, flattering and budget-friendly pieces below!

1. New Drop: We’re certain this button-up maxi dress will be a spring and summer bestseller. Ribbed material and vertical line detailing work together as an elongating power duo!

2. Wrapped Up: Over 8,600 reviewers give this flirty wrap dress five stars. The boho pick includes trendy ruffle sleeves and an adjustable tie that defines the waist without cutting you off.

3. Super Sleeveless: Get ready to meet your new go-to staple. This midi sundress includes classy stripes and a mini slit to show your feisty side. . . and make your legs look longer.

4. Polka Dot Princess: In case you missed it, patterns are 110% popular again. This spaghetti-strap dress will act as a maxi for short gals, while the front buttons, V-neck and spotted print help it stand out from the crowd.

5. Spin and Dance: A smocked high waist and plunging V-neckline accentuate your shape in the best places. The flowy silhouette keeps it breezy and lightweight, perfect for the warmer months to come. We also adore the lantern sleeves!

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6. Center of Attention: Whether you have a wedding on your agenda or simply want to be the most fashionable gal at the resort, Newshows’ stretchy floral dress has your name on it. The fitted bodice and flowy skirt combo is as stylish as it is flattering.

7. Everyday Outfit: You won’t want to wear anything else to meet the girls for brunch. This elegant yet comfy minidress shows off your stems, while the smocked bodice, lantern sleeves and dainty button details take things to the next level.

8. Boutique Look: Stunning is an understatement with this square-neck midi that looks like it would cost hundreds at a Hamptons boutique. This printed floral find may be our favorite!

9. Boho Beauty: A dainty keyhole neck tie and relaxed fit are just a few things we adore about this breezy, trendy number, which will unexpectedly flatter rather than overwhelm petites. Pair it with heeled sandals to give yourself a boost.

10. Flutter Sleeves: You can snag this tiered midi dress for 47% off right now, so take advantage of it! Classy and sophisticated, this flutter-sleeve pick will fit shorties like a midi — and even has pockets!

11. Rich Mom Alert: Longer-looking legs are practically guaranteed when you wear this dynamic ruffle wonder. Complete with an elastic waist, it’s able to be adjusted and pulled up, making it even shorter to better suit your proportions. There are nine patterns to choose from and trust Us . . . you’ll want them all.

12. Nautical Chic: Something about stripes gives yachting energy. This calf-length, color-block T-shirt dress is casual and coastal, making it a must-have wardrobe staple.

13. Dainty Gal: Smocked elbow-length sleeves, a fitted bodice and a breezy long skirt are a few highlights of this springy crewneck maxi.

14. Vibrant Energy: Don’t be surprised if people stare — you’ll look that good in this tank dress that shows a little leg. Dress it up with heels or down with sneakers!

15. Top Rated: You can’t go wrong with a bestseller. This bodycon maxi is as flattering as it gets, thanks to its cowl neck and floral print, and should you need to shorten it (without heading to the tailor), just add a chain belt!

16. European Queen: This short-sleeve mini dress gives French vibes, especially when paired with white sneakers, an oversized pair of sunnies and a brown tote bag.

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Workouts and Fitness Gear Starting at $22 That Drew, Kate and Other Celebrities Really Use

12 March 2025 at 11:00

It’s easy to look at celebrities who get into great shape for a role and think that it’s easy for them because they have fancy equipment, personal trainers and chefs to set everything up for success. While that is true to a certain extent, almost al of them has a home gym, too, and many of the options that stars use are available to you for not that much money! You’ll still have to put in the effort, of course, but I’ve rounded up some of the best celebrity fitness equipment and workouts they actually do. Now you can get that Hollywood bod on a budget!

Drew Barrymore: Yoga Workout

One of the best things about yoga is that it doesn’t require a huge investment. In fact, you barely need anything at all. Drew Barrymore told Us that she uses hot yoga to get into swimsuit shape for the summer. In addition to weight loss, according to the American Osteopathic Association yoga can also increase flexibility, improve heart health and protect you from injury. Us Weekly saw Drew going to her yoga class with a bright orange yoga mat, and you can get one like hers on Amazon.

Mark Wahlberg: Smith Machine Leg Workout

Mark Wahlberg has been on the frontline of celebrity fitness culture for decades. You’ve likely heard of his famous early morning workouts in his incredible home gym. Last year Mark did a 63-hour fast, then an intense leg workout, which you probably shouldn’t do without clearance from a doctor. One of Mark’s equipment staples is a Smith Machine, which offers more stability during your lifts versus free weights.

There are many Smith Machine options depending on your budget, but we like this Oppsdecor machine for less than $300. It has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, and reviewers appreciate its build quality and ability to provide a great full-body workout on a budget.

Kate Hudson: Pilates Reformer Workout

The great thing about a Pilates workout is that you don’t need a lot of equipment to get started. However, when you’re a celebrity like Kate Hudson, you have the money to buy the best. In fact, Life and Style showed that Kate has multiple Pilates Reformer machines in her home.

If you’re not familiar,  a reformer is a device that offers a wide range of controlled movements through pulleys, straps, a sliding carriage, footbars, headrests and springs. I think it looks a bit like a medieval torture device but many celebrities swear by them, including Kate. You can easily spend thousands on a reformer machine but we like this Dpiolrcag brand reformer for under $400.

Chris Hemsworth: Dumbbell Workout

In order to pack on lean mass like Chris Hemsworth did for the Thor franchise, using dumbbells for a classic bodybuilding routine is the way to go. Back in 2019, Men’s Health showed Chris doing a crazy dumbell workout circuit. This works great to help build muscle and keep the heart rate up to burn more fat.

Many celebrities have full home gyms with separate dumbbells for each weight. While this works if you have the space, an adjustable dumbbell set is much more space efficient. The gold standard here is Bowflex, which has an easy turn dial to change out your weights.

Chrissy Teigan: TRX Workout

The model and television personality keeps in shape with a relatively modest workout approach. Although Chrissy has a full home gym setup, one part of that is a TRX suspension training system, according to Hello!. TRX uses straps that attach to a door, rafter, or beam to provide a full body workout using your own bodyweight. You can also take the system outside or pretty much anywhere you can mount it safely, which is great for travel. For under $200 at Amazon, it’s a great workout tool that even we can afford.

Eminem: Running Treadmill Workout

Back in 2007, the real Slim Shady wasn’t so Slim Em told Men’s Journal that he was recovering from drug addiction and after getting out of rehab, he started running on a treadmill to lose the weight. This ultimately worked and he eventually lost 81 pounds! Guess who’s back? Back again! If you’re going to try to copy Eminem’s plan, make sure you have a quality treadmill like this T Series from Nordic Track. Em also mentioned tight hip flexors, so some added yoga mobility work recommended by Drew Barrymore may also help!

Naomi Campbell: Kettlebell Workout

Legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell keeps in top shape as she ages by using kettlebells in her home gym. The most popular exercise is the kettlebell swing, but you can use them to replace nearly any free weight exercise with minor modifications. We like Yes4All’s trio of kettlebells because they come in 10, 15 and 20-pound weights so you can make progress right away. They also have a 4.5 star rating on Amazon with over 1,300 reviews.

Hugh Jackman: Rowing Machine Workout

Famously jacked man Hugh Jackman made a big comeback last year when he reprised the role of Wolverine in Deadpool and Wolverine. Hugh needed to get lean for his shirtless scene and he says one of the best ways to do that is by using a rowing machine. Hugh told Us back in 2019 that he loves rowing because it “strips fat” and “uses every single muscle.” To achieve this goal, the Concept2 rowing machine is a great option, which has over 500 reviews, a 4.5 star rating and a two-year warranty. Many reviewers noticed its excellent build quality and Concept2’s great customer service.

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Jack Quaid and Girlfriend Claudia Doumit’s Relationship Timeline

12 March 2025 at 10:50

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumit went from costars to lovers.

The couple started working together on Amazon Prime’s The Boys. Quaid has played tech genius Hughie Campbell since the show’s premiere in 2019, while Doumit began appearing as Victoria Neuman, a politician turned supervillain, in 2020.

Two years after Doumit joined The Boys, she and Quaid seemingly confirmed their romance when they were spotted holding hands in Australia while promoting season 3 of their show.

In July 2023, a source told Us Weekly that Quaid and Doumit were “still together and going strong.”

While the duo have chosen to keep their relationship very private, they made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Oscars and Doumit supported Quaid at the premiere of his film Novocaine in March 2025.

Keep scrolling to learn more about Quaid and Doumit’s relationship:

2020

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumits Relationship Timeline
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Doumit joined the cast of The Boys alongside Quaid.

June 2022

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumits Relationship Timeline
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While Doumit and Quaid were promoting season 3 of The Boys in Australia, the Daily Mail obtained photos of the duo holding hands.

July 2023

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumits Relationship Timeline
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A source told Us that the couple were “still together and going strong.”

October 2023

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumits Relationship Timeline
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During the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Quaid shared a selfie with Doumit on the picket lines.

“Still out here! Rooting for our kick ass @sagaftra negotiation committee to make that DEEEEEAL! We got this #sagaftrastrong,” he captioned the photo via Instagram.

March 2024

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumits Relationship Timeline
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The twosome made their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the 2024 Academy Awards.

April 2024

Quaid took to Instagram to wish Doumit a happy birthday.

🎉Happy Birthday to the one & only @claudiadoumit,” he wrote alongside some funny photos of the couple at the Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 red carpet.

July 2024

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumits Relationship Timeline
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Doumit made a rare comment on working together with Quaid.

“It’s always so much fun to work with Jack,” she gushed to Decider. “He gives you so much. And it’s almost hard not to laugh because he’s such a riot. So whenever it’s a serious moment, you always just kind of have to laser focus when the scene begins.”

March 2025

Jack Quaid and Claudia Doumits Relationship Timeline
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Doumit supported Quaid at the premiere of his new movie Novocaine. The pair posed on the red carpet in Los Angeles.

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Why DONDI’s Phillip Saw Himself as the Britney Haynes of His Season

12 March 2025 at 10:45

If there’s one thing Britney Haynes was known for on her two seasons of Big Brother, it’s for being the unofficial Diary Room Queen. Phillip Solomon, the fifth-place finisher on Deal or No Deal Island season 2, considers himself to be much of the same.

Phillip, 37, saw his path to the final case end on Tuesday night, March 11, just two episodes short of the finale. While the competitive reality newcomer had to learn the ropes on the fly alongside three veterans of the genre, he felt like he could be trusted to tell it how it is in his confessionals.

He compared himself to Britney, his favorite Big Brother player of all-time.

“I just think she understands confessionals,” he told Us Weekly exclusively. “I love a good narrator that you’re like, ‘listen, I need to listen to them because whether they are right or wrong, or whether they believe in it or not, they’re gonna tell you exactly what’s happening.’”

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Britney became known on Big Brother 12 and 14 for using the diary room to share her real thoughts on her castmates, particularly Rachel Reilly, and for her hilarious one-liners (“I lost my dignity on a slippery wiener”).

Phillip did the same in his confessionals — and he did it in front of his castmates as well, sometimes with adverse results. He notoriously confronted Survivor legend Parvati Shallow, his ally, after he felt she used his past trauma to manipulate him in the game.

Why Deal or No Deal Island Phillip Solomon Saw Himself as the Britney Haynes of His Season
Alexis Lete, Courtney ‘CK’ Kim, Parvati Shallow, David Genat, and Phillip Solomon on ‘Deal or No Deal Island.’ Monty Brinton/NBC

Thankfully, he said, the two have patched things up.

“I think that Parvati the player and Parvati the person are two very different people,” he said. “When you saw us bump heads, we weren’t really bumping heads as competitors. The issue is we were then bumping heads as friends in a competition, and that’s what made it get so personal and dirty and gross.”

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He added that the same night as their confrontation, the two had a long conversation and have since moved on. They now speak several times a week and sometimes multiple times per day.

The same can’t be said for Phillip and Courtney “CK” Kim. The two clashed at the banker’s temple, leading to a memorable rant from Phillip.

“Don’t pretend like if you go low I’m gonna go higher just based on who I am as a person because I promise you if you go low, I will go underground,” he told her at the time. “So underground Harriet Tubman will have to call you in the middle of the night to tell you to run.”

Nearly a year after filming, not much has changed.

“I think that there were some messy, reckless decisions that were made on the island that I couldn’t get past because I believe that there is a difference between a bad player and a bad person, and I think she’s still learning the difference between the two,” he said.

Deal or No Deal Island airs Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Moved From the U.S. to Ireland: 'Grateful'

12 March 2025 at 10:35

Rosie O’Donnell has officially left the United States and moved across the pond with her youngest child, Dakota.

“I’m here in Ireland, and it’s beautiful and warm — not physically, it’s actually quite cold,” the actress and comedian, 62, shared in Tuesday, March 11, TikTok upload, noting she moved days before Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second presidential term earlier this year. “[I] moved here on January 15, and it’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say.”

O’Donnell went on to gush that the people in Ireland have been “so loving and so kind” since she established her new home base. “I’m very grateful,” she stated. “[I’m] in the process of getting my Irish citizenship, as I have Irish grandparents. And that’s what’s going on, and that’s where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing. And although I was never someone who thought I would move to another country, that’s what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child. And here we are.”

O’Donnell adopted Dakota (whose nickname is Clay) in 2013 with her late ex-wife Michelle Rounds, to whom she was married from 2012 to 2015. Rosie adopted her four eldest children — Parker, 29, Chelsea, 27, Blake, 25, and Vivienne, 22 — with her first wife, Kelli Carpenter.

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“I’m happy. Clay is happy. I miss my other kids. I miss my friends. I miss many things about life there at home, and I’m trying to find a home here in this beautiful country,” the expat said in the TikTok clip. “And when it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that’s when we will consider coming back.”

In addition to moving to Ireland with Dakota, O’Donnell also brought along her dog, Kuma. “Kuma is with us and is doing great and loves, loves being able to be outside and take walks on the cliffs overlooking the Irish sea,” she gushed. “Kuma is in heaven.”

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(L-R) Sheila Nevins, Blake, Dakota and Rosie O’Donnell attend the 2017 Rosie’s Theater Kids’ Pass It On Evening at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on April 23, 2017 in New York City. Santiago Felipe/Getty Images

O’Donnell noted that she’s been busy “traveling around Ireland” and has met a “bunch of people” along the way. “Everyone’s been friendly,” she told fans. “I have a wonderful friend named Tom who’s taken me under his wing and showed me around Dublin, and I’m so grateful, really grateful.”

The announcement about O’Donnell’s Ireland move comes less than one month after she paid tribute to her late Harriet the Spy costar Michelle Trachtenberg, who died at age 39 last month. “Heartbreaking,” she said in a February 26 statement to Us Weekly. “I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”

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O’Donnell played the nanny of Trachtenberg’s titular sixth-grade sleuth in 1996’s Harriet the Spy, which followed Harriet as she exacts revenge on the classmates who exposed her notebook full of her secret observations.

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Moved From the US To Ireland
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Police sources confirmed to Us last month that Trachtenberg’s cause of death was “not yet apparent” after she was found in her New York City apartment by her mother, Lana, though the incident was not believed to be suspicious. The actress reportedly had a liver transplant not long before her death, with a source close to Trachtenberg exclusively telling Us that she had been sick “for a long while” and suffered from “back issues and then bone problems.”

The city medical examiner’s office told the New York Post on February 27 that Trachtenberg’s cause of death had been listed as “undetermined” after her family objected to an autopsy.

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Tallulah Willis Says She Loves ‘All 3’ of Her Parents With Throwback Pic

12 March 2025 at 10:33

Tallulah Willis is sharing the love.

The daughter of actor Bruce Willis and actress Demi Moore is sharing a throwback photo of herself with her parents and her step mom, Emma Heming Willis.

The photo, seemingly taken at an event, shows Tallulah has a teenager standing in the middle of Bruce, Demi and Emma as they all sported smiles.

“It’s so silly that the internet is akin to a family photo album for me lmao,” Tallulah wrote in the caption on Wednesday, March 12. “Like random gems can just pop up.”

“But I love my parents, all three of them,” she noted while tagging Demi and Emma in the post.

Fans praised the “beautiful” blended family. “Your family IS beautiful. They survived and thrived by staying out of the tabloids and being humble and generous people,” one commenter wrote.

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“You are surrounded by so much love,” another comment read.

“It’s very obvious they love you very much too! Beautiful family you have there,” shared a fan.

Emma “liked” Tallulah’s post and shared it on her Instagram Story along with a white heart emoji and the David Bowie song, “Modern Love.”

Prior to their divorce in 2000, Bruce and Demi became parents to three daughter, Tallulah, 29, Scout LaRue Willis, 33, and Rumer Willis, 36.

In 2009, Bruce married Emma, and became a dad to two more daughters, Mabel, 12 and Evelyn, 10.

The blended family of eight remains close to this day.

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In an October 2024 interview with “The Glamour & Grit Podcast” with Eric and Sainty Nelson, Rumer praised her parents for their expert coparenting throughout the years.

“I feel incredibly lucky because my parents they got divorced when I was 10, but I never had to split vacations,” Rumer explained. “I never had split birthdays. We did Christmas together.”

Rumer noted that it was her “highest intention” to have the same relationship with her ex Derek Richard Thomas for their daughter Louetta’s sake.

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Anthropologie Slashed Prices on Formal Dresses Just in Time for Wedding Season

12 March 2025 at 10:30

With peak wedding season just a few months away, now’s the time to start organizing your travel plans and scooping up a flattering wedding guest dress. And if you’re stuck in the wedding guest dress dilemma, we’ve got your back. It’s always tricky to find something stylish and comfortable for a full day of celebration — and we all know the pressure to look great! Lucky for you, Anthropologie’s sale section is filled with dreamy wedding guest dresses that check off all the boxes.

From dresses that move with you on the dance floor to styles that turn heads as soon as you walk in, we’ve rounded up our favorites to help you avoid the stress and get straight to the fun. Shop these dreamy options before they sell out!

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Backless Styles

Hutch Sleeveless Scoop-Neck Sequin Column Maxi Dress
Anthropologie

Our Favorite: When you’re looking for a dress that makes a statement, backless is the way to go. Significant Other’s Demi Backless Long-Sleeve Column Gown (now $200, was $286) hits all the right notes with its balloon sleeves and soft pastel blue color. Whether you’re attending a formal ceremony or an evening reception, this dress will have you feeling as glamorous as you look.

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Strapless Stunners

BHLDN Strapless Tuxedo Mini Dress
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Our Favorite: Strapless dresses are the ultimate wedding guest staple — easy to wear and chic enough for any other celebration this summer. The BHLDN Strapless Tuxedo Mini Dress (now $80, was $220) brings a sleek, structured silhouette that feels both modern and elegant. The sharp, tailored fit and crisp lines make it the perfect pick for any formal wedding.

 Maxi Styles

Significant Other Demi Backless Long-Sleeve Column Gown
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Our Favorite: Maxi dresses are a wedding guest’s best friend when you need something elegant, yet practical enough for hours of mingling and dancing. The Hutch Sleeveless Scoop-Neck Sequin Column Maxi Dress (now $100, was $248) is a true showstopper with its sparkle and flattering fit. It’ll take you from ceremony to reception with ease.

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Claire Kittle Shades 49ers, Says Axing Kyle Juszczyk Doesn't 'Make Sense'

12 March 2025 at 10:29

Tensions are running high in San Francisco after the 49ers announced plans to release long-tenured fullback Kyle Juszczyk — just ask Claire Kittle

After it was reported on Monday, March 10 that the Niners intend to cut Juszczyk, 33, Claire, the wife of 49ers tight end George Kittle, voiced her displeasure on social media. 

“It will never make sense,” Claire, 30, wrote, via her Instagram Story alongside a photo of her, George, 31, Kyle and his wife, Kristin Juszczyk, from the premiere of Netflix’s Receiver in July 2024. “I thank the Lord for bringing us together in 2017. You boys are everything an organization could dream of, on and off the field. I’m so proud of you.”

Claire Kittle Shades 49ers Says Axing Kyle Juszczyk Doesnt Make Sense
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Both couples got married in 2019. 

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Kyle and George both joined the 49ers in 2017 — Kyle after signing with the team after spending the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens, George after being selected by San Francisco in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. 

In a separate post via her Instagram Story, Claire shared a picture of the couples on the field after the 49ers won the NFC Championship Game in 2024. 

Claire Kittle Shades 49ers Says Axing Kyle Juszczyk Doesnt Make Sense
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“Just rip our hearts out why don’t you 💔,” she wrote. “8 years a Niner, 12 year vet, 9 consecutive Pro Bowls, 2x All Pro, 2024 49ers Captain.”

George responded to the news of Kyle’s release by sharing a series of photos from throughout their friendship via his Instagram Story. 

“Day one juice 💔 🧃,” George wrote alongside a picture of the pair from their first year together with the 49ers. In another post, George called Kyle his “family.”

Claire Kittle Shades 49ers Says Axing Kyle Juszczyk Doesnt Make Sense
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Kristin, meanwhile, also responded to the news about her husband via her Instagram Story. The fashion mogul, 31, shared a picture of one of the couple’s dogs looking annoyed, while wearing a baseball hat. “Mood,” she captioned the image. 

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The day after Kyle’s release was announced, Kristin shared a photo of her legs sprawled out across an entire row of empty seats on a plane. “The world knew,” she wrote. 

Kyle has yet to respond directly to his release, but after the 49ers’ season ended in disappointing fashion earlier this year — the team failed to make the playoffs after taking the Kansas City Chiefs to overtime in Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 — Kyle hinted his time in San Francisco might be over but said he had no plans on retiring. 

“I know I’m not done,” Kyle told ESPN. “I’m definitely not done playing. I’ve seen zero regression. I think especially, I mean, you can turn on the last two games and please show me where I’ve regressed, so I have no plans of stopping.”

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Director Reflects on Working With Prince Frederik Before His Death at 22

12 March 2025 at 10:26

Filmmaker Mei Fa Tan reflected on her experience working with Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik before his death at the age of 22.

“[He was] so interested in so many topics,” Tan told Us Weekly on Wednesday, March 12. “He would love to talk about basically anything. Mostly film and music… But his body would not allow him to do as much. So that was really painful to watch because he was trying his best.”

Frederik’s father, Prince Robert, announced that his son died following a battle with PolG Mitochondrial disease — a rare condition that causes organ failure and has no known cure — in a statement via Instagram on Saturday, March 8.

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Frederik spent the last years of his life educating people about the rare disease. With his parents, Robert and Julie, Frederik co-founded The POLG Foundation to support research into effective treatments and to help find a cure.

Tan met Frederik when she was commissioned to direct the foundation’s short film, The PolG Foundation Film, released on September 4, 2024, for Mitochondrial Awareness Week.

She spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about getting to know Frederik, who starred in the film. Scroll down to read more on what Tan had to say about working with the late royal.

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Tan said she had several meetings with Frederik before writing the script for the film, which opens with the prince watching a compilation of videos from his childhood.

She said she wanted to convey “all the things he used to do that he can’t be doing anymore,” which she learned about from their many conversations.

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“I thought it was very, very sad, and I was very touched by this because this is not how life is supposed to go,” Tan told Us. “For Frederick, he just started to experience lots of things, and everything was taken away from him, bit by bit in an inevitable way. I found this very hurtful.”

“When you’re a kid, you’ve got all these dreams, all these aspirations, these things you want to do. The possibilities are endless,” Frederik said in voice-over at the start of the film. “I’m not sure I understood all the consequences of PolG when I first got diagnosed. It’s more subtle, where slowly, the world is getting smaller and smaller.”

Tan Revealed it was ‘Painful’ to Watch Frederik Struggle

Despite the serious subject matter, Tan said the energy on set was “very positive” and “light.”

“I think it was very brave of all the kids who participated in the film because they really took it seriously. But they also let their inner joy and spirit still be there,” she added.

The film also featured Emilia and Amelie, two siblings who were diagnosed with PolG. They lost their brother, Philip, to the same disease, in May 2023. He was 20.

As for Frederik, Tan said she admired his strong sense of humor and passion for film and music.

“[He was] so interested in so many topics,” she said. “He would love to talk about basically anything. Mostly film and music… But his body would not allow him to do as much. So that was really painful to watch because he was trying his best.”

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According to the director, there were moments when the royal “couldn’t even get up by himself,”

“I mean, the situation is very grave, but he would always keep his dignity in all situations and keep his sense of humor,” she added.

Tan said it was a “learning curve” to educate herself about PolG after Frederik’s mother, Julie, approached the production company that she works with to help bring the film to life.

“In a sense, it was good because I could really put myself in the position of someone who didn’t know anything about that disease, which would be the case for most people watching the film,” Tan said. “I think it’s kind of a lesson, you know. Sometimes, you reconsider your life when you see people that they have it so bad, their days are counted, and they still find a way to be inspiring, to be positive and to do their best.”

Visit The POLG Foundation’s website to learn more.

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The Bachelor’s Dina Wants Fans to ‘Keep Hate Out’ Of Carolina Drama

12 March 2025 at 10:19

The Bachelor season 29 contestant Dina Lupancu is asking fans to be respectful of Carolina Quixano amid their ongoing feud.

“I don’t like responding to comments, whether it’s positive or negative, and I’ve tried all season long not to do that,” Dina, 32, said in a Tuesday, March 11, TikTok, clarifying that she was referring to the “drama specifically.”

“Today it’s just getting out of control. So I just wanted to say, you guys have to remember that this is a show, right? Even Women Tell All, it’s edited,” she continued. “I said in press, even though it wasn’t shown on Women Tell All, in order to start talking about accountability I had to account and take responsibility for my part and what I done to perpetuate drama and issues, especially among me and Carolina.”

She added, “And so I did do that. I owned up for the way that I spoke to her in Scotland, for my actions, my behavior. They chose not to show it. It is what it is but think about why. They want to create discourse. They want this complete, polarizing divide between girls because it gets people online talking.”

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Fans of Bachelor Nation watched as Dina and Carolina, 29, went head-to-head on Grant Ellis’ season 29 of The Bachelor. After Carolina began having issues with fellow contestants over appearing ungrateful for her coveted time with Grant, Dina initially sided with her — but their friendship took a turn when she ultimately agreed with the other women. As the show aired, Dina and Carolina posted TikToks back-and-forth about each other (which Dina exclusively told Us Weekly at the Women Tell All taping that she didn’t regret).

While the pair didn’t resolve their drama at the Women Tell All on Monday, March 10, Dina encouraged fans to “be mindful that you’re not seeing anything” and noted that she doesn’t want people to “be disrespectful towards one another or have issues outside of the show.”

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“I don’t think Carolina deserves hate, Sarafiena [Watkins] doesn’t deserve hate. I don’t think anyone — regardless of what ‘side’ you are on — no one deserves hate. Just try to be respectful,” Dina urged fans. “I’m not a perfect person. I haven’t done everything perfectly in this process. I have learned so much about myself. Going through this whole thing, it’s not a conventional way to put yourself out there.”

In Dina’s perspective, if “people can see themselves and recognize their short-comings,” then “something positive can come of it.” Dina noted that she would include herself in that statement.

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“But let’s just keep the hate out of it. No one needs that. Carolina doesn’t need that. I don’t need that. No one else from the cast needs that. At the end of the day we’re people, and I just think it’s important to remember that,” she said.

Dina noted that she’s “excited” to put the drama behind her and move on to the “fun stuff” including her and Carolina’s wardrobe choices for the Monday episode. While Dina rocked a pair of glasses, Carolina poked fun at her infamous quote from the show calling herself “crazy and evil” by wearing the words on the back of her blazer.

“Where are my grandma glasses from? Where did Carolina get that custom suit?” Dina said. “All of the fun, girly things that I think all of us want this community to be and I think is the fun part of it all. Let’s just do that. Let’s support one another. Like I said, not perfect. I could have done things so much better. The important part is to grow from it and do better next time. Account for the things you’ve done and how your actions and the things that you say affect other people. So let’s just have fun and support one another. That’s all.”

After the Women Tell All taping earlier this month, Dina exclusively told Us that she had hopes of mending her friendship with Carolina.

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“I thought we were going to resolve things and that we were going to talk it all out and come to a place of understanding,” Dina told Us. “I said my piece and what I was sorry for and the way that I came at her in the last episode prior to hometowns, because that was genuine.”

Despite not being in the place she wanted with Carolina, Dina was able to get things off her chest that made her feel better.

“The sentiment I don’t regret, but the way that I presented it was just too much, so I was happy I was able to say that, but I just don’t feel like I got any of that back from her at all,” she admitted. “I just thought, ‘OK. This isn’t as productive as I thought it was going to be.’ That sucked.”

While Grant ultimately sent Carolina packing ahead of hometowns, Dina was eliminated the next-week after not introducing the lead to her family in Chicago. When Grant came to the Windy City, Dina began having doubts about their relationship and joked to Us that she “forgot we are dating.”

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“I thought, ‘Could our relationship take the test of time? … Our connection isn’t as strong as I thought it was,’” she said. “That was the first time where I was like, ‘It may not be me.’”

Grant’s final three contestants are Litia Garr, Juliana Pasquarosa and Zoe McGrady.

The Bachelor airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET.

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Khloe Kardashian Recalls Hiding Under the Bed While Kris Jenner Had Sex

12 March 2025 at 10:03

Khloé Kardashian wishes she could forgive and forget one vivid childhood memory involving Kris Jenner.

“I believe I was under the bed one time when you and your ex-husband were trying [to get pregnant],” Kardashian, 40, said on the Wednesday, March 12, episode of the Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast. “I still go to therapy over that.”

According to The Kardashians star, the incident occurred when she was playing an innocent game of hide and seek with her friend, Francesca.

“Nobody found me, and I fell asleep,” Kardashian said. “It was gross.”

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Kris, 69, — who was married to Caitlyn Jenner at the time — had a sense of humor about her daughter’s revelation and pointed to the positive fact that she never got caught playing hide and seek.

“You decided to stay there because it sounded exciting and you got an earful and you being tortured for the rest of your life is exactly what you deserved,” Kris joked. “Those sounds will never leave you.”

Kardashian said she was ultimately able to run out of the room undetected. At the same time, she’ll never forget what she heard under the bed.

“I ran out and you guys were like, ‘What was that?’ At first, we were like, ‘Oh my God’ and a little giggling, and then you guys were like, ‘I think I hear something,’” Kardashian recalled. “When you guys said that, we ran.”

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While Kris tried to think of an innocent explanation for her sexy rendezvous like “we were wrestling” or training for an Olympic medal, she had a feeling her daughter wouldn’t buy into it.

“I knew what was happening,” Kardashian confessed. “I can’t even think about this anymore.”

Kris was married to late husband Robert Kardashian from 1978 to 1991 and to ex Caitlyn, 75, from 1991 to October 2013.

Currently, she is dating Corey Gamble and they have been together since the fall of 2014. When asked if her mom would ever get married again, Kardashian said she was unsure.

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“Nothing like a 70-year-old bride,” she joked to E! News in February 2025. “I’m down. I don’t know if she’s going to wear white, but we’ll see.”

As for planning the bachelorette party, Kardashian said her mom’s friends may have a little extra cool factor to organize the special day.

“Her friends are so much cooler than — no offense to my friends — than me and my friends,” she explained.

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Chicago P.D.’s Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek's Romance Timeline

12 March 2025 at 09:52

Chicago P.D.’s skilled detectives are the heart of the show — but the complex romance between Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek is what keeps many fans coming back.

Viewers first saw sparks fly between Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) during season 1, episode 8, when Ruzek was in another relationship.

“This is complete horses—t,” Ruzek quipped in the episode while on crossing guard duty with Burgess, who insisted he was “doing it wrong.” Demonstrating the right way to navigate traffic, she told him, “You gotta get your hips into it … like this.”

Ruzek got a big grin on his face and responded, “You’re kind of full of it you know that?” Burgess smiled, “Am I? Or am I awesome at it.”

By season 2, the coworkers dubbed “Burzek” by fans were in a serious relationship and Ruzek popped the question. Burgess later called off the engagement but their connection remained a constant ahead of Ruzek’s latest proposal in season 11.

Scroll down for a look back at Burzek’s ups and downs on Chicago P.D.:

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The pair first locked lips during season 1, episode 10, two episodes after their funny interaction while working as crossing guards in front of a school. “I’m so sorry,” Burgess said in “At Least It’s Justice” after they got a beer together and made out by her car.

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Season 1, episode 15’s “A Beautiful Friendship” marked the official start of the pair’s romance. “I like you. I know you know that, and I miss you,” Ruzek told Burgess when he showed up at her door. The twosome then slept together for the first time.

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Ruzek casually proposed to Burgess during season 2, episode 23. She quickly responded “yes” while the duo were standing in the locker room in “Born Into Bad News.”

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After Ruzek claimed that his father couldn't come to dinner with Burgess and her mom during season 3, episode 12, she broke off their engagement. “You were never going to meet my mom, were you? Because you’re afraid if you did, the wedding would become real,” she later alleged. “You don’t want to be on the hook. I am letting you off.”

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Burgess was briefly part of the Intelligence Unit during season 2, but it wasn't until season 4, episode 8, that she officially joined the team. While the job change reunited her with Ruzek professionally, personally they remained just friends.

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Following an off-camera hookup during season 7, episode 4, fans learned that Burgess was pregnant. She told Ruzek the news during season 7, episode 8. “I know that you’re the father, but I’m the one having the baby, OK?” she said at one point. “This may not be what you want to hear, but we’re not together. So this isn’t going to fall on us the same. I get to do this part, this pregnancy part, my way on my terms.”

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“I think maybe we should get married,” Ruzek revealed during season 7, episode 11, after the exes agreed to coparent their unborn child. “I mean, I know I screwed up last time, but things are different now. I’m different now.” Burgess, however, turned down the proposal. “I think it’s a really bad idea,” she admitted.

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After rushing into a hotel to save a victim in season 7, episode 13, Burgess got beat up by a perp that ultimately resulted in her suffering a miscarriage. Ruzek picked her up during “I Was Here” and carried her to safety but it was too late for the baby. “I’ll be right here, Kim,” he said in the hospital room as Burgess stared off into space. “I’m still right here.”

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During season 8, episode 10, tension grew between Burgess and Ruzek after she questioned whether he was justified in a shooting. While Ruzek claimed the assailant pulled a gun on him and therefore, he had to fire his weapon, Burgess wasn't convinced. A video of the area later proved that Ruzek was telling the truth, but Burgess’ skepticism left a bad taste in his mouth.

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“I’m naming you as my custodian in the adoption,” Burgess revealed during season 8, Episode, 13, referring to her adoption of daughter Makayla. The sentiment caught Ruzek off guard following their recent lows.
She explained that “because we were supposed to have a baby together, dummy” she still wanted him by her side raising Makayla. Burgess added: “Because we’re family.” Ruzek agreed and became the little girl’s pseudo-father.

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During season 9, episode 15, Makayla got kidnapped causing both Ruzek and Burgess to put aside their issues and fight to bring her home. Once they got her back safely in “Gone,” they read their little one a bedtime story while holding hands.

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Despite their own drama, Ruzek offered Burgess and daughter Makayla his dad’s house during season 9, episode 20. After Makayla’s traumatic abduction — and the murder of her babysitter — Ruzek told Burgess to move into the house, noting that he would continue to live elsewhere. She reluctantly agreed and Ruzek later joined the girls to live with them fulltime.

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Burgess struggled with PTSD throughout season 10 after being shot and left for dead during the season 8 finale. After weeks of therapy, she finally agreed to have Ruzek come along for a couple’s session during season 10, episode 17, although they were technically just coparents at the time.
During their session, Ruzek admitted that at times he felt like he wanted more from their relationship, and she didn't feel the same way. Back at home, Burgess confessed that she was scared to take things further, but she also wanted more. The pair retreated to their shared room and hooked up. The following morning Ruzek revealed it felt “different” between them this time and Burgess agreed.

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Burgess and Ruzek were fully back together when season 11 kicked off in January 2024. However, Ruzek wasn’t back on the job after getting injured during an undercover operation last season. When he found himself in a bind during episode 2, Burgess had his back and helped clear his name as he awaits reinstatement.
Ruzek returned to Intelligence during episode 3 and he celebrated by proposing to Burgess for a third time. "Promise me we'll keep fighting for this. Because I need this, Adam. I need this family,” Burgess told Ruzek, to which he replied, “Well, you know I will.”
He pulled out a ring in his tableside drawer, telling Burgess, "Yeah, yeah. I'll keep fighting for it for the rest of my life." Ruzek continued, "I was gonna do a whole thing here, but um … this seems better. Let's get married. Let’s make it forever."
Burgess teased, "Third time's a charm, huh?" and accepted his proposal. “It’s perfect,” she said while slipping the ring on her finger.

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During season 12 of Chicago P.D., Burgess and Ruzek faced a few changes in their household, including Burgess’ promotion to detective. While Burgess initially thought she’d be separated from Ruzek after moving up the corporate ladder, during episode 6, which aired in November 2024, she was assigned back to the Intelligence Unit.
That same season, Ruzek’s dad moved in with them after revealing he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. While the living situation worked to start, as his dad’s health declined, their daughter, Makayla, was put in danger. As a response, Ruzek decided to move his dad to a facility nearby during a February 2025 episode so he could “protect” everyone involved.

Chicago Fire’s Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd’s Relationship Timeline

12 March 2025 at 09:37

Chicago Fire has been filled with red-hot romances throughout its run, but nothing compares to Kelly Severide’s relationship with Stella Kidd.

When fans first met Kelly (played by Taylor Kinney), he was a rough and tough firefighter who was known for being a ladies’ man. However, the arrival of Stella (Miranda Rae Mayo) in season 4 shook things up — and changed Kelly for the better.

The twosome has weathered many storms, including a season 9 moment when Kelly ices out Stella while she’s studying for her lieutenant’s exam.

“Of course, I know I don’t need your help with some test. I needed you to do what you do best: To tell me, ‘You got this, Stella Kidd,’” Stella says to which he replies, “This attitude of yours is exactly why I know you got this, Stella Kidd, and it’s why I know how badly I screwed up, and it’s why I’m never gonna let you go away from me again.”

Chicago Fire airs on NBC Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Scroll down to relive all of Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide’s relationship highs and lows:

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Four seasons into Chicago Fire, Stella joins Firehouse 51 as the newest member of Truck 81 during season 4, episode 15. It is clear from the moment she sees Kelly in “Bad For the Soul” that they have a past, but they keep it to themselves.

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The duo first met at academy training years prior to her coming to Firehouse 51. Their origin story was revealed during season 4, episode 18, “On the Warpath,” after attending Randal “Mouch” McHolland’s (Christian Stolte) wedding.
"So, late one night, I'm coming back from a tactical training course at the academy. The moon was bright as hell that night, I remember I unlock my door and I hear this sound coming from the roof,” Stella recalled during the April 2016 episode. “So I look up, then suddenly, there's Severide rappelling down from my skylight singing [Frank] Sinatra's’ This Love Of Mine’ with a rose in his mouth. He'd been mooing over me for weeks.” What Kelly didn’t know was that Stella was married when he made his grand romantic gesture.
Luckily, no one pressed charges for his breaking and entering. “I talked Grant out of calling the cops. Kelly went home and the next day he comes to me and he says, ‘Thanks, I owe you a big favor,’” Stella adds, to which Kelly says, “Still do, I guess.”

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The sexual chemistry between Kelly and Stella hits an all-time high during season 4, episode 21, which aired in May 2016. After Stella convinces Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) to invest in a fancy ice maker for Molly’s bar, she finds herself in a mess as the machine starts to malfunction. Luckily, Kelly is there and comes in to save the day … and they kiss for the first time.
The pair’s passionate kiss moment in the backroom is brief but noteworthy for Stellaride fans. Two episodes later, during the season 4 finale, the duo takes their relationship to the next level, having sex at Stella’s apartment in an attempt to blow off steam following a funeral for a fellow firefighter. What they don’t know is that Stella’s ex-husband is lurking in her apartment.

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Season 5 kicked off with a haunting episode as Stella’s ex-husband, Grant (Guy Burnet), starts stalking her as her relationship with Kelly starts heating up. Things hit a breaking point when Grant attacks Stella behind Molly’s before Kelly steps in and stabs him while trying to protect her.
The story line picks up during season 5, episode 2 after Grant safely makes it out of surgery. Although Stella convinces Grant to voluntarily commit himself into a rehab program, she chooses not to press charges for attempted murder. The choice causes tension between Stella and Kelly and their romantic relationship ends before really getting started.

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Stella crashes with Kelly at his place at the beginning of season 6. While living there, Stella gets transferred out of Firehouse 51 when Kelly’s name flame — and Brett’s hometown friend — Hope (Eloise Mumford) secretly submits her for a different position.
Despite hooking up with other people during the first half of season 6, Stella and Kelly start to realize they both have feelings for each other.

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The roommates officially start dating during season 6, episode 15’s “The Chance to Forgive.”
"Kelly, look I know that communication is not your first language, but what's going on with you lately?" Stella asks him while at Molly’s. "You've been dodging me and just acting off ever since Otis got hurt. Can you just, for once, just tell me what you're feeling?" Kelly pauses for a minute and then leans in to kiss her, marking the beginning of their official romance.
Their relationship, however, is instantly put to the test when Stella meets Kelly’s mom later that season and she isn’t exactly welcoming. Later on in season 6, Stella chooses to move out and starts living in Herrmann’s attic apartment in order to help move their relationship forward. The new living arrangement comes around the same time that Kelly’s ex, Renee (Sarah Shahi) comes back to town and monopolizes his time with a case.
By episode 19, “Where I Want to Be,” the couple are back on solid ground despite living apart. "Wherever you are, is where I want to be," Kelly tells Stella after going to her new place.

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After Kelly’s dad, Benny (Treat Williams), dies during season 7, episode 7, the firefighter begins to unravel. Throughout the “What Will Define You” episode, Kelly cuts himself off from Stella and the rest of his loved ones while trying to deal with his dad being gone.

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As Kelly is mourning his dad’s death, Stella’s childhood friend Tyler (Tye White) comes to town and causes an even bigger rift between the couple. During one scene, Tyler confesses his love for Stella, who is surprised by the revelation and even more mad that Kelly was right.
At the end of season 7, episode 8, “The Solution to Everything,” Stella confronts Kelly about their status, calling him out for pushing her away recently. She then breaks up with him, saying, “I love you, but I can’t be with you anymore.”

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The pair continue to work together throughout season 7, but it’s clear that their relationship needs work before they can reunite romantically. In season 7, episode 22, “I’m Not Leaving You,” Stella goes to check on Kelly at his dad’s cabin and is surprised to find a changed man.
“You deserve a better man than me. So, I decided … I decided, I’m going to be the man you deserve,” he says after opening the door. The two shared a kiss before Stella joins him inside the forest getaway.

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After a season of bliss for the firefighters — who started living together in season 8 alongside Matt Casey — they hit a little bump in the road toward the beginning of season 9. After Kelly learns that some men in the CFD think Stella’s rise in the ranks is because of their relationship, he distances himself from her so she can focus.
Kelly’s plan, however, backfires when Stella thinks that he is no longer interested in her or doesn’t believe she has what it takes to become a lieutenant. He then has to reassure her during season 9, episode 6, “Blow This Up,” that he’ll never leave her despite how his recent actions made it seem like the opposite.
“This attitude of yours is exactly why I know you got this, Stella Kidd, and it’s why I know how badly I screwed up, and it’s why I’m never gonna let you go away from me again,” Kelly tells Stella after she yells at him for being so MIA.
Stella responds, “You are not the decider. And pretty soon, we’re gonna be in the same rank, so listen up. I am the one who’s never going to let you get away again.”

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In typical Stellaride fashion, the couple gets engaged while standing in a burning building. After Stella comes back to save Kelly during a house fire in season 9’s “A White-Knuckle Panic,” Kelly drops down on one knee and proposes.
“I don’t want you to ever leave me. Stella Kidd, will you marry me?” he asks. Stella says, “Hell yeah.”

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Stella is noticeably absent throughout much of season 10 as she is traveling to different states to try and get her Girls on Fire program up and running in other firehouses. During the “Winterfest” episode it becomes clear that Kelly hasn’t heard much from his fiancée, which makes him start to wonder what’s going on with them as a couple.

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Tensions are high when Stella finally returns to Chicago in season 10, episode 10. After admitting that she messed up by going radio silent on Kelly while she was out of town, she reveals she was anxious about the next phase of her career and panicked. When asked if she was having any second thoughts about being with Kelly, however, Stella assured him she was still all in. “I love you with everything I got. That is never gonna change,” she tells him while sitting in their apartment.
The episode ends in a cliffhanger after Kelly asks whether she wants to get married. Season 10, episode 11 picks up the morning after their conversation, with Stella saying, “I meant what I said last night. I want to marry you. Yes, yes, a million times.”

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Better than ever! During season 10, episode 12’s “Show of Force,” Kelly and Stella cemented their relationship status after teaming up to keep Lieutenant Jason Pelham (Brett Dalton) at Firehouse 51. Although it means that Stella will have to continue to ride on Truck 81 as a member of the team and not the leader, she makes Kelly proud when she fights for what’s right with Jason.
At the end of the January 2022 episode, Kelly proposes once again — this time with a ring — and Stella accepts. “I was blown away by what you did for Pelham. It was brave and beautiful and strong,” he tells Stella, adding, “I am actually the luckiest man in Chicago.” The two seal it with a kiss outside the firefighter gala.

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Ahead of their nuptials, Kelly and Stella seemed at odds during season 10, episode 21’s “Last Chance” episode, which aired in May 2022. The couple got into a tiff after Kelly claimed that Stella gets everything she wants — and he frequently gives into her demands.
Things only got more intense after Stella tried to bring up paying for the reception alcohol and the food tasting they had set. Kelly blew off the tasting, which made Stella confide in Herrmann that she wasn’t sure whether the wedding would happen.
When Kelly ends up in the hospital after getting beat up by men associated with a drug ring, the pair make amends. Kelly later suggests that they move the wedding to ease the stress it has brought to their relationship.
“The only way to learn how to run into a real fire is by doing it,” he tells his fiancée while at Chicago Med. “So, let’s just do it. Let’s not wait another four months. Let’s do it next week.”

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The twosome faced an uphill battle on their wedding day after Kelly was attacked at knifepoint by a drug dealer’s crony. The incident shook Kelly but didn’t stop him from making it to the venue with Stella right behind him. The pair were thrown another curveball when the venue said they were double booked, resulting in the ceremony being moved to a boat nearby.
With the help of their firehouse family — including the return of Matt Casey as Kelly’s best man — the lovebirds exchanged vows during the season 10 finale, “The Magnificent City of Chicago,” which aired in May 2022. “Kelly, the simple truth is that you’re magic to me. When I’m at my lowest, you lift me up and you never leave my side. You are the goodest,” Stella said during her vows. “Yes, we’re taking a huge, crazy leap into the unknown but we’re doing it together. And when I need to hear it, you’ll tell me, ‘You got this, Stella Kidd.’ And I’ll know everything will be OK because it always is when I’m with you. I love you with everything I got, Kelly Severide, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”
Kelly wrote equally as touching words for his bride. “Stella, I decided a long time ago that if I was going to be with you, I needed to be worthy of you — which seemed impossible. How do I become worthy of someone brave enough to show who they are inside and out? What makes me this better person I keep hearing about is you keeping me from locking things up,” he explained. “Instead, you made sure you really knew me. And by some miracle, you still love me. Stella, I might never be worthy of you, but I promise to spend the rest of my life trying. I love you.”

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During the season 10 finale, titled “The Magnificent City of Chicago,” the duo officially became husband and wife. However, a happily ever after may not be in their future. The May 2022 episode’s cliffhanger revealed that someone — most likely a hitman for the drug gang that Kelly is working to help take down — in a big truck pulled up to Kelly and Stella’s cabin in the woods as they kicked off their honeymoon. The final scene showed the newlyweds kissing as they got into the house, leaving it unlocked to the danger lurking just outside.

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Season 11 kicked off in September 2022 with Kelly and Stella on their honeymoon in the woods. While the two are getting steamy on the floor of their cabin during the “Hold on Tight” episode, they hear a noise outside that causes them both to pause. Kelly jumps up to see two men with guns outside and tells Stella to get dressed and jump out the back.
The twosome briefly part ways while running away from the bad guys — both of which are linked to the drug gang that Kelly is going to testify against. When Stella sees one of the gunmen heading straight for her husband, she lures him toward her and then falls over a tree branch. Just before the man can fire his gun at Stella, Kelly comes from the shed and stabs him in the back, saving her life. The police swarm the area moments later, revealing that they had been tracking the hitmen all along.
While the scary incident is behind them, Kelly can’t shake that his wife almost died because he wanted to testify against a group of bad men. Ultimately, Kelly makes sure that the dirty police officer responsible for the whole thing is brought to justice and Stella tells him that she will always back his play, putting his mind at ease.

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Season 11’s midseason finale, which aired in December 2022, left Stella again in danger. She and Carver (Jake Lockett) rushed into a burning building to save an injured police officer, who wound up with part of a grenade in his leg. After safely extracting the item, there is an explosion that appeared to take Stella down with it.
When the season returned for episode 10, in January 2023, Kelly storms into the building to make sure his wife is OK. Stella is rushed to the hospital and despite being injured in the blast she made a full recovery — after a few weeks off the job. The PTSD, however, continues to plague Stella, who leans on her husband as she navigates her emotional recovery.

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The couple appeared to be going strong until season 11, episode 12, which aired in January 2023. During the episode, Kelly goes against Stella’s advice on a call involving a possible bomb surrounding a bunker door.
While no one gets hurt, Stella is upset that her spouse didn’t listen to her and risked his life. She later calls him a “robot” for not thinking about how scared she is about explosions following her hospitalization earlier that year.
The tension between the pair spills over into their teams, who start picking fights at Firehouse 51. Kelly eventually admits to Stella that he has to keep his personal feelings out of their day-to-day otherwise he would fall apart with fear over losing her, which she accepts as an apology and they move forward as a team.

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Kelly was MIA for the second half of season 11 after Kinney took a temporary “leave of absence” beginning in January 2023 to deal with a personal matter. Us confirmed in October 2023 that the actor would be back for the start of season 12.
One month later, NBC released a teaser for season 12 of the hit series, including the first look at Kelly and Stella reunited onscreen. “I’m here. We’re in this together,” Kelly tells his wife before kissing her back at the firehouse.

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During the season 12 premiere, which aired in January 2024, fans learned that Stella was successful in bringing Kelly back to Firehouse 51. The couple rekindled their romance with a steamy sex scene before going to work together.
The episode revealed a six-month time jump since viewers last saw the cast, and during that time, Stella admitted she didn’t fully trust Kelly. Despite having issues with Kelly working on fire investigation cases after his last hiatus, she gives him her blessing to travel to Arizona for another case.
During season 12, episode 4, which aired in February 2024, Stella and Kelly’s communication seemed to be fully on track, as Kelly texted Stella that he was heading home once again.

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During the season 12 finale in May 2024, Kelly surprised Stella when he said he wanted to have kids. When season 13 began in September 2024, the couple side-stepped the topic for most of the premiere.
However, Stella eventually apologized to her husband, confessing she isn’t “ready” to have kids. She revealed that every new call involving kids has brought her fear and dread after they started to think about a family. Kelly didn’t push the issue.
Elsewhere during the season 13 premiere, Kelly learned that his relationship with Stella would be under a microscope moving forward thanks to the new chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney). During a meeting, Pascal told Kelly that it’s against the rules to work with a family member, but since he and Stella appeared to have it handled he would let it slide.

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While Stella initially said she wasn’t ready to have kids, she changed her tune after a visit from her cousin during season 13, episode 12. Stella realized that after her aunt stepped up and raised her when her mom was out of the picture, she had a happy childhood. That lightbulb moment led Stella to ask Kelly if he’d consider adoption — and he loved the idea.
During season 13, episode 15, which aired in March 2025, Stella and Kelly met with an adoption agency. Following a mishap at the firehouse — Hermann and Cruz thought they might’ve spoiled the couple’s chances at adopting during a Zoom malfunction — Stella and Kelly were approved to be parents.

Zoe Kravitz Stuns in Nipple-Baring Dress at Paris Fashion Week

12 March 2025 at 09:34

Zoë Kravitz never shies away from a naked dress.

Kravitz, 36, showed fans her curves while wearing a full Saint Laurent look, sans bra, at the luxury label’s show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, March 11. Her silky slip featured a sheer lace top and barely-there straps.. Kravitz kept warm in a brown furry coat, which she elevated with a Crystal-Embellished Minaudiere Saint Laurent purse

The actress donned ethereal glam as she enjoyed the show from the front row, including dewy skin, manicured eyebrows, soft winged liner and nude glossy lips. She twisted her brunette strands into a messy — but chic — updo.

Freeing the nip was a big trend at Paris Fashion Week, with models rocking cone bras on the Miu Miu runway earlier this week. It felt all the more fitting considering that Parisian It Girls, from Jane Birkin to Brigitte Bardot, have been going braless for decades.

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This is hardly the first time Kravitz has flashed her figure. Earlier this month, she slayed in a butt-crack-baring Saint Laurent gown at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills.

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As photographers snapped her photo on the red carpet, she turned around and showed off the back of the satin high-neck dress, which exposed her derrière. As if that weren’t attention-grabbing enough, the design was also embellished with silver studs and a bow at the waist.

In February 2022, Kravitz opened up to Elle about her sexy style after facing backlash for wearing another beaded Saint Laurent gown to the 2021 Met Gala.

“Being uncomfortable with the human body is colonization/brainwashing,” she said. “It’s just a body. We all got ’em.”

Kravitz continued: “The fact that I’m like, ‘Should I have not worn that?’ No, I do what I want to do, and I make what I want to make, and if I’m now starting to be afraid of what other people are going to say or think, I’m no longer doing my job as an artist.”

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She also explained why she deleted all of her Instagram posts following the online criticism, saying, “I’m not experiencing the world and putting that into art. I’m walking on eggshells. I needed to take a minute.”

Needless to say, we’re happy to see that Kravitz hasn’t changed her personal style.

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Taylor Swift Fans Celebrate After Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson Gets Traded

12 March 2025 at 09:31

One month after he helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl, C.J. Gardner-Johnson was traded — much to the delight of Taylor Swift fans. 

Gardner-Johnson, 27, a cornerback, was shipped to the Houston Texans on Tuesday, March 11, in exchange for left guard Kenyon Green. 

The move came on the heels of Gardner-Johnson, who signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Eagles in March 2024, wearing a vulgar sweatshirt referencing the pop star, 35, to the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory parade on February 14.

“Swifties Can LIX My Balls,” the sweatshirt read, referencing Philadelphia’s victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on February 9. 

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“Taylor Swift somehow worked her magic to get CJ Gardner-Johnson traded out of Philly after that parade shirt,” one fan wrote via X

Another wrote, “See you f— around and Karma AKA Tayvoodoo gets you 😂. Well deserved hope they win another superbowl without you. Grow up and be a man and father.”

For the non-Swifties, Tayvoodoo is a popular phrase used to describe the often seemingly cosmic way Swift’s career seems to karmically impact the world at large. Following the Gardner-Johnson trade, the word “Tayvoodoo” trended amongst Swift fan accounts on social media. 

Swift, of course, is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Gardner-Johnson took his first shot at Swift directly after the Eagles’ Super Bowl win when Gardner-Johnson posted about Kelce, 35, via his Instagram Story. 

“Should’ve Stayed with that thick s—’, Gardner-Johnson wrote alongside a photo of him taunting Kelce during the game. The post was a reference to Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, who he dated prior to Swift. 

In response, Swift fans began flooding a restaurant once owned by the football star’s parents, Brian and Del, with negative reviews. 

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“I have friends who were sending me the screenshots,” Johnson said in an interview with TMZ on Tuesday, February 11. “They were going, ‘Oh my God, look at this!’ And the first thing everyone said was, ‘The Swifties have attacked.’”

Brian and Del explained that, despite their best attempts, the restaurant Swift fans bombarded with negativity had been closed since January 2025. 

Gardner-Johnson responded to the trade himself on Tuesday, saying the decision “wasn’t mine.”

“But I walk away proud of what we built together,” he wrote via X. “To my teammates: Brothers, we bled, cursed, and laughed through it all. To the coaches and front office: Thank you for trusting a kid from Florida with a chip on his shoulder to lead this defense. And to the Philly Faithful — you’re unmatched. You embraced my edge and fire, for this game even when I got too hot.”

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Katie Holmes, John Mulaney and More Join 'Poker Face' for Season 2

12 March 2025 at 09:25

Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie Cale is back for a second season on the run in the Peacock hit Poker Face — with a laundry list of guest stars joining her along the way.

Katie Holmes and John Mulaney headline the star-studded cast list that Charlie will encounter as she continues across the country, sniffing out lies and solving mysteries in her Plymouth Barracuda.

“From minor league baseball to big box retail, from funeral homes to alligator farms and even a grade school talent show, Charlie navigates her crime solving existential road-trip with deadpan wit, human empathy, and her signature uncanny lie-detecting ability,” show creator Rian Johnson and Lyonne teased in a letter to fans.

“To bring Season 2 to life, we pulled visual inspiration from American ‘70s cinema, all the stuff we love like Robert Altman, Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich. But the backbone of this show is TV — the kind of TV we grew up watching, episodic case-of-the-week gems like Columbo and The Rockford Files, and Quantum Leap,” the letter continued.

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The first season included guest appearances from Chloë Sevigny, Nick Nolte, Tim Meadows, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and more. After its 2023 release, Poker Face received critical acclaim and has reloaded its guest list for its upcoming 12-episode installment.

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The new season will continue with the series’ Columbo-like reverse detective format, referred to as a “howcatchem” rather than a “whodunit,” with the crime depicted early in the episode and the perpetrator often revealed immediately.

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“Each episode is a mini movie, existing in its own world with a unique tone and vibe, featuring an eccentric lot of characters played by a truly gonzo parade of guest stars,” Johnson and Lyonne added. “We still can’t believe we got to work with rockstars like Cynthia Erivo, Katie Holmes, John Mulaney, and Awkwafina (and many many more, the list is kinda dizzying) who all dove into the game with joy and came ready to play.”

Other guests include Adrienne C. Moore, Alia Shawkat, Ben Marshall, B.J. Novack, Carole Kane, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Corey Hawkins, David Alan Grier, David Krumholtz, Davionte “GaTa” Ganter, Ego Nwodim, Gabby Hoffman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Giancarlo Esposito, Haley Joel Osment, Jason Ritter, John Cho, Justin Theroux, Kathrine Narducci, Kevin Corrigan, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Tom, Lili Taylor, Margo Martindale, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Leggero, Patti Harrison, Rhea Pearlman, Richard Kind, Sam Richardson, Sherry Cola, Simon Helberg, Simon Rex and Taylor Schilling.

The new season of Poker Face will premiere May 8 with the first three hour-long episodes dropping simultaneously, followed by a new episode each Thursday.

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Joshua Jackson Recalls Lesson From Emilio Estevez on ‘Mighty Ducks’ Set

12 March 2025 at 09:21

Joshua Jackson got a stern talking to from Emilio Estevez when filming The Mighty Ducks sequel after acting like a “little d—” on set.

“I, kind of, learned how to be on set from Emilio, because I didn’t know any of this stuff,” Jackson, 46, said during his Tuesday, March 11, appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “I was just a child.”

Jackson debuted as Charlie Conway in 1992 in the first Mighty Ducks movie alongside Estevez, 62, who played Coach Gordon Bombay. The duo returned for two more movies, released in 1994 and 1996, respectively.

On the set of the second movie, D2: The Mighty Ducks, Jackson recalled getting some tough love from his seasoned costar.

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“We had this whole sequence [when] we were actually at the pond, the professional rink. There was about to be a professional team,” Jackson recalled. “One day we had 20,000 people. Literally, they filled the arena for us to play hockey.”

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He continued, “When I was coming off, I don’t know why — either I was just being a little d— or I was tired or whatever — but there was a bunch of people waiting for autographs, and I just blew past them to go to the locker room.”

Estevez confronted Jackson following the incident.

“He’s like, ‘Don’t ever do that again,’” Jackson recalled. Estevez apparently asked: “Why do you think you get to go out there and skate in front of all these people?”

The Breakfast Club alum told the young Jackson that fans are the ones who keep him employed.

“Do not ever forget who it is that you’re here for,” Jackson recalled Estevez insisting. “It was a really important reframing for my 15-year-old self. Of just remember who you are and what’s actually important.”

While the Mighty Ducks film franchise officially came to an end in 1996, Disney+ briefly rebooted the series in 2021 for a show titled The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. There was a reunion episode with some OG cast members — but Jackson was not a part of it.

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“I was in the process of playing a sociopathic spinal surgeon so I wasn’t available to be in the first season,” Jackson said to Esquire at the time, referring to his role in the 2021 Peacock series Dr. Death. However, the actor did weigh in on what he thinks Charlie Conway is up to now.

“I would say things worked out well for him. He’s probably somehow peripherally involved in the Minnesota Wilds organization,” he said. “Maybe [he] settled down in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, got a couple of little kids of his own, hopefully. I think Charlie did alright.”

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Jax Taylor Is Launching His Own Podcast After Addiction Reveal

12 March 2025 at 09:01

Jax Taylor is getting on the mic with “In the Mind of a Man.”

Us Weekly can exclusively reveal that Taylor, 45, is teaming up with Podcast One to release his own podcast, with the first episode dropping on Thursday, March 13. He will also be taking the show on the road with a spring tour to 12 cities, which kicks off on April 18 in Nashville.

The name of Taylor’s new podcast is pulled from the solo episodes of his past show, “When Reality Hits,” which he hosted alongside ex Brittany Cartwright. (Cartwright has since announced her plans to fully take over that podcast, which is produced by the same company.)

Us can also confirm that famed Bravo producer Alex Baskin is set to be Taylor’s first guest on the show. The duo will talk first impressions — with Baskin revealing what he first thought of Taylor — and the Bravo star’s recent revelations.

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“I was really nervous about that podcast. I wasn’t sure how people were going to take to it,” Taylor admits in a clip obtained by Us. “It was [a] very vulnerable [and] raw moment.”

Taylor was referring to his recent appearance on Baskin’s “Hot Mic” podcast, where he revealed his years-long struggle with addiction.

“I have substance issues — primarily with cocaine. It’s hard to say out loud,” Taylor said in the episode, which dropped on March 4. “I’ve been dealing with this on and off since I was 23 and now I’m 45. There was times where I would stop doing it but then there were times where I’d go heavy on it.”

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Taylor acknowledged at the time that fans of Vanderpump Rules, which gave the reality star his Bravo debut in 2013, suspected he was “on something” while the show was airing.

“Obviously, production and [other] people, they didn’t know what I was doing,” Taylor added. “Everything I was doing was on my own, but I was just on that train and I couldn’t get off.”

Taylor also announced that he’s cut out alcohol to help him stay clean.

“I can’t do cocaine without drinking. So I just gave up both,” Taylor said, noting that he hopes to tackle these heavier topics on “In the Mind of a Man” each week.

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Taylor spoke further about his past struggles in an exclusive statement to Us as the podcast made headlines.

“For many years I’ve depended on alcohol and drugs as a way to cope and mask many deeper issues. This past year has been the hardest year of my life but also the most eye opening and transformative,” he said. “Coming to terms with my many mental health challenges and being honest about my addiction — both with myself and others has been a crucial part of my healing. It’s been a day-by-day process, but I’m committed to my recovery and working towards a healthier future in order to be a better person and someone my son will be proud of one day.”

New episodes of “In the Mind of a Man” will drop every Thursday on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Mark Anderson Celebrates Barbara Alyn Woods’ Birthday With a Bikini Snap

12 March 2025 at 09:01

Mark Anderson is ringing in Barbara Alyn Woods’ trip around the sun by her side in Hawaii.

“Happy Birthday!” Anderson, 57, wrote via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, March 11, tagging Woods, 63. In the image, Woods rocked a blue bikini top and matching skirt with a pair of sunglasses and a lei around her neck as she laid by the water.

In another Story, Anderson reposted Woods’ video of the pair and two of her daughters taking wellness shots by the beach. “Birthday TURMERIC Hot shots,” Woods wrote.

Bachelor Nation met Mark when daughter Kelsey Anderson appeared on Joey Graziadei’s season 28 of The Bachelor. After Kelsey, 26, accepted a proposal from Graziadei, 29, in the season finale, Mark became a contestant on Joan Vassos’ season 1 of The Golden Bachelorette.

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While Joan ended her season engaged to Chock Chapple, Mark quickly sparked romance rumors with Woods when they were spotted in coordinated Halloween costumes in October 2024. The next month, Mark and the One Tree Hill alum fueled dating speculation when they uploaded a TikTok video of them dancing in front of a Christmas tree.

While the pair have remained mum about their relationship status, Graziadei confirmed Mark and Woods’ romance in December 2024. When asked about the holidays on an episode of the “Almost Famous” podcast, Graziadei shared that he and Kelsey were spending them with her family and “Mark’s new girlfriend.”

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“Barbara’s awesome,” Graziadei gushed at the time, adding that it’s not the first time he and Kelsey had met Woods. “We’ve gotten a chance to go out to dinner with her and her family, when Mark came to L.A. We spent Thanksgiving with my family. We’re spending Christmas with hers, and we’re excited for it.”

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Months later, Kelsey gushed over her dad’s budding relationship with Woods — which she shared had been going on for “five months or so.” (Kelsey’s mom, Denise, died in 2018, while Woods and John Lind filed to divorce in May 2024.)

“Mark is in a relationship. Her name is Barbara, and she is the best,” Kelsey shared on a February episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast. “She is super sweet. She has great daughters. We got to spend Christmas with them all together, and yeah. They are going strong, and he’s super happy. And now he’s in L.A. a lot because she lives in L.A., so I get to see him pretty often now, too.”

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