James Van Der Beek has reflected on how tough the past year has been after he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer

The actor, 48, shared how his health battle caused him to question his worth and place and described how his cancer has impacted his wife and family via a recent Instagram video.

(Van Der Beek has been married to his wife Kimberley since 2010 and the couple share six children: Olivia, 14, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 11, Emilia, 8, Gwendolyn, 6, Jeremiah, 2.)

“It has been the hardest year of my life and I wanted to share something that I learned with y’all,” Van Der Beek began in the video posted to mark his 48th birthday. “When I was younger I used to define myself as an actor, which was never really all that fulfilling. And then I became a husband and that was much better. And then I became a father and that was the ultimate.”

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Van Der Beek explained that defining himself as a “loving, capable, strong, supportive husband, father, provider, steward of the land” was important to him. According to Van Der Beek, his cancer threw off that solid definition he held so dearly.

“And then this year, I had to look my own mortality in the eye. I came nose to nose with death,” he said.  “All of those definitions that I cared so deeply about were stripped from me. I was away for treatment so I could no longer be a husband who was helpful to my wife. I could no longer be a father who could pick up his kids and put them to bed and be there for them.

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He continued: “I could not be a provider because I wasn’t working. I couldn’t even be a steward of the land because at times I was too weak to prune all the trees during the window that you’re supposed to prune them.”

Van Der Beek went on to explain that he struggled to grapple with coming up with an answer to the question, “Who am I?”

“So I was faced with the question that if I was just here to be a too-skinny, weak guy, alone, in an apartment with cancer, what am I?” the Dawson’s Creek alum reflected.

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Ultimately,  Van Der Beek came to the conclusion he was still worthy of self-love despite his life circumstances changing.

“I meditated and the answer came through. I am worthy of God’s love, simply because I exist. And if I’m worthy of God’s love, shouldn’t I be worthy of my own?” he said.

Van Der Beek first revealed his cancer diagnosis in November 2024.

 “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” he explained at the time. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”

Conan O’Brien is shedding light on the strict rules that involve the Oscars.

Speaking on the Wednesday, March 13 episode of his podcast “Conan Needs a Friend”, the comedian, 61, revealed that there were firm do’s and don’ts when it came to the Oscar statuette.

“At one point, I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if it’s just on the couch?’” O’Brien, who hosted the Oscars earlier this month, said. “Let’s lay it on a really big couch and I’ll be vacuuming and say, ‘Could you at least lift your feet? Or could you at least get up and help? Load the dishwasher?’”

However, O’Brien added that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences quickly shot down his ideas due to the strict rules governing “Oscar” the statuette.

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“One of the people from the Academy came forward and said, ‘Oscar can never be horizontal,’” O’Brien said. “That blew my mind. Like, wow, this is like the thigh bone of St. Peter. This is a religious icon.”

Another skit O’Brien’s team suggested was depicting the trophy as a housewife in an apron which would be serving the host leftovers. This too, was rejected by the powers that be.

Earlier this month, O’Brien opened up about cutting his own Oscars jokes at the eleventh hour – some were dropped as late as while backstage as the ceremony was about to commence.

“There are times where you think, ‘We’ve got a good joke here, but I’m not gonna do it. It doesn’t feel right.’ We made a lot of changes backstage,” O’Brien told E! News on March 2. “You just decide, ‘Oh, this is a better joke,’ or you think of something in the moment, and you just go with it, and those can be blessings.”

During the monologue that did make it to air, O’Brien took jabs at Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler made a cameo. The comedian told the outlet that a lot of preparation went into the performance beforehand.

“There’s the agony of before — preparation, getting ready — and that goes on for months,” he said. “Then we worked so hard that by the time we got to the point where it was time to go, I couldn’t wait. And it was a really great crowd. They were laughs, thank God.”

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Among his hilarious jokes, was O’Brien repeatedly trolling Chalamet throughout the evening.

“Timmy Chalamet is up for Best Actor tonight, you’re amazing and you look amazing. I love that suit. You will not get hit on your bike tonight,” O’Brien joked during the awards ceremony, referring to the actor receiving a fine for taking a rideshare bike to the London premiere of A Complete Unknown. 

He added, “Safe! Amazing actor. Timothée is nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan, yeah. Bob Dylan wanted to be here tonight, but not that badly.”

Alyssa Takitaki is sharing one of the toughest parts of being married to a football player.

The NFL WAG, who is married to Sione Takitaki, took to TikTok on Monday, March 10 to speak out about the reality of being in the competitive industry.

In the video posted via her social media account, Alyssa shared details about how the NFL free agency system is affecting the couple’s lives. (Her husband Sione was released by his team, the New England Patriots, on February 19.)

“The NFL free agency is crazy,” Alyssa said, as she opened up about the less-than-glamorous side of professional sport. “I don’t know where I’m going to live. I don’t know where I’m going to live! We’re essentially homeless… for now.”

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Alyssa went on to explain how the free agency system works — and how it can throw a curveball into the lives of the players and their families.

“But basically… free agency, they have teams calling,” Alyssa said. “You’re trying to figure it out. I have no idea where we’re going to be though, and it always happens this way where you think you’re going somewhere and then last minute… you’re actually going over here.”

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During the clip, Alyssa admitted that being married to an NFL player means having to accept and embrace uncertainty.

“The only sure thing in the NFL is that it’s unsure,” she said. “I don’t know where we’re going to be, but I can count on the fact that we don’t know where we’re going to be.”

She then joked: “I physically have to, like, slap myself when I start looking for homes or rentals on Zillow is just insane.”

After meeting at Brigham Young University in Utah, Alyssa and Sione began dating in 2015 before tying the knot in 2016. The couple welcomed their first son, Zion, in spring 2024.

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Sione opened up about how crucial his wife is to his success during an interview with WYKC in 2019.

“I feel like, for me, I got really lucky,” Sione told the outlet. “I married a great girl. Saw her in church — beautiful. She just has everything right. Always pushing me to do better, and I feel like before I was always making decisions on the fly and wasn’t really thinking.”

He added: “With a good girl by my side, she definitely has me thinking about every decision and things like that. I feel like we just fit. She is a great friend for me. She is going to be a great mom. Smart girl, really smart girl. I got really lucky. She is out of my league.”

Will Smith has reunited with his former Fresh Prince of Bel Air costar Tatyana Ali – and were joined by Doechii – to recreate their famous dance from the show.

The “Anxiety” dance, which first appeared in the popular 90s sitcom, is going viral on TikTok and Smith, Ali, and Doechii couldn’t resist getting in on the fun with their own take.

Smith, 56, posted footage via TikTok on Friday, March 14 which shows Ali, 46, listening to music through headphones.

Smith then creeps up behind her while mimicking her dance moves – echoing the original Fresh Prince scenes.

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In the TikTok video, Doechii also joins the duo by dancing her way into the room and busts a move alongside Smith and Ali.

“Waited 35 years for this dance to trend,” Smith joked in the caption.

The “Anxiety” dance has started to trend on TikTok over the past month and previously caught the eye of Smith, who admitted he was impressed by people recreating the humorous scene.

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“I’ve been watching y’all and every video has been better than the last!! Love that track @Doechii. @Tatyana Ali remember this?” Smith wrote on March 5 alongside a reshared video of the original scene which aired in 1990. In the original episode, the song played on Ali’s character’s headphones was never revealed.

It’s not the only time Doechii and Ali have recreated the dance, however. Doechii wrote, “Who else is forcing everyone to do this dance with them?” as she shared a clip of herself doing the dance, while Ali also shared another video of herself recreating the moves solo at an airport.

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Smith rose to fame on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, playing Will from 1990 until 1996 before blockbuster movie roles like Independence Day and Bad Boys beckoned.

In his 2021 memoir titled Will, the actor opened up about the tricky decision to leave the show that made him famous after his contract ended after season 6.

“The storylines were becoming increasingly hokey and it was difficult to maintain the ‘Freshness,'” he shared.

Smith added that there was a specific episode that helped him make the choice that it was time to wrap things up.

 “Anyone who has ever been on a sitcom can tell you the episode in which their show jumped the shark. Ours was season 5, episode 15, ‘Bullets Over Bel-Air,’ the one in which I got shot and Carlton started carrying a gun,” Smith wrote. “I had successfully fulfilled a promise to myself that I would never get caught in a cycle of deterioration without having the next thing on tap. The show could easily sustain another season; this was my family; I loved them. But a movie career was now a viable option; I was at a crossroads.”

Cooper Kupp and his wife Anna Marie are celebrating the NFL star’s move to the Seattle Seahawks after the athlete was dropped by the Los Angeles Rams.

The wide receiver, 31, shared the news via a joint Instagram post with his wife on Friday, March 14.

“Washington back across my chest. Let’s go!!!!!” Cooper wrote alongside an image of himself in the Seahawks football uniform.

Behind him in the image were the words “Coming home.” The couple also attached the song “Coming Home” by Skylar Grey to emphasize Kupp’s homecoming.

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Cooper grew up southeast of Seattle in Yakima, Washington. He later attended college at Eastern Washington and was eventually drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017.

In support of her husband’s career move, Anne Marie also shared the post via her Instagram Story.

Fans were quick to react to the announcement, with Cooper’s Instagram followers flocking to the comments section to congratulate the football player and add their two cents.

“Congratulations, Cooooop! Now I have to cheer for a division rival! Your Ramily will always love you! Seahawks fans, you are SO lucky to have him! ,” wrote one. Another added, “Will be a fan wherever you go. Rams will miss you, big mistake letting you go.”

Yet another follower added, “Congrats coop. Feel like the song is conveying how you truly feel. LA will always love you man ”

According to ESPN, Cooper signed on the dotted line for a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seahawks.

Earlier this week, Anna Marie spoke out after Cooper’s release from his previous team, the Rams.

“Wherever we go, wherever we land, is going to be so f—ing lucky to have you in their building,” Anna Marie wrote via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, March 12. “You have the ability to turn the tides of any organization you step into.”

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Anna Marie’s post included an action shot of Cooper on the field for the Rams alongside a news alert of the team’s decision to let go of the wide receiver for next season.

Despite the setback, Anna Marie about how Cooper is able to inspire those around him.

“The man that you are, the leader that you embody, the brother on and off the field,” she gushed. “The standard you hold yourself to and bring others along in your pursuits. People want to be better because of who you are and how you conduct your business.”

Earlier this week, the Rams announced they were parting ways with Cooper, who was the team’s Super Bowl MVP in 2021, after eight seasons.

Officer John Nolan and the rest of the LAPD have weathered many storms during season 7 of The Rookie — but their problems are nowhere near over, according to Nathan Fillion.

“We’re bringing back Bridget [Regan] as Monica,” Fillion, 53, exclusively told Us Weekly, hinting that the corrupt attorney has not changed her ways.

Fillion, who plays Nolan on the ABC series, described Monica Stevens as “the terrible red-headed lawyer” who is “very sharp witted [and a] nasty lady” that Regan, 43, “plays so very, very well.”

The actor revealed that Monica won’t be the only villain from seasons past that the LAPD will face before season 7 wraps.

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Matthew Glave will also return as Oscar Hutchinson, Fillion confirmed. “We’ve known [him] since season 2,” he said, noting Oscar “seems affable and charming and hilarious [but] don’t turn your back on him. He will literally stab it.”

Fillion warned that while Oscar has assisted the LAPD on past cases, he only does it when it “benefits him” and that won’t be the case this time around.

“That’s his guiding star. ‘How do I come out on top of this?’” Fillion told Us of Oscar’s motives. “But again, don’t be fooled. Don’t be fooled by his affable nature. He’s a jerk.”

Oscar has been a longtime foe for the LAPD, beginning with his season 1 debut where he escaped from a prison bus when it overturned in transit. During season 2, Oscar once again tried to escape custody when he was at the courthouse for a hearing. At the time, Oscar wounded attorney Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore).

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Oscar managed to help the cops during season 2 as well after a prison riot broke out and they needed him to save the warden. Over the next four seasons, Oscar assisted the LAPD with several cases while serving his own needs and getting favors when needed.

Monica, meanwhile, joined The Rookie during season 5. She was introduced as an attorney for questionable clients and the ex-fiancé of Wesley, whom she openly hated. Throughout the series, Monica has worked with criminals that are usually at odds with the LAPD and was nearly killed on several occasions.

Monica and Oscar’s paths crossed during season 6 when she became his lawyer when he tried to sue Nolan. The two villains reconnected later that season when Monica agreed to help Oscar escape from prison — she also got Bailey Nune’s (Jenna Dewan) abusive ex-husband Jason (Steve Kazee) out of jail — in exchange for information about the man behind her own home invasion and attack that transpired during season 6.

Monica, who managed to flee capture during the season 6 finale, has stayed under the radar during season 7. Oscar has also remained on the lam, while Jason was hunted down by a hitman and killed.

“Something I actually love about long running television series is that you can introduce a character and then bring them back and have everybody be already invested in that character,” Fillion exclusively told Us, teasing the drama that’s coming later this year.

Mekia Cox, who plays detective Nyla Harper, previously told Us that Oscar’s story line for season 7 is “fun.”

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“I feel like anytime Oscar’s on screen, it’s a lot of fun,” she revealed in February, noting that Oscar is a “bad man” that is not returning to Los Angeles to help the police.

Cox, 43, explained, “This is the first time that you get to see him in a position where I think it’s been a while. There’s been a while where he’s kind of helped us. We’ve gone in and he has been there to sort of guide us. This is not the position he’s in right now.”

The Rookie airs on ABC Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Jessel Taank’s father, Kishor Taank, has died. He was 68 years old.

“My Dad. My Hero. Our North Star ,” the Real Housewives of New York City star, 45, wrote via Instagram on Friday, March 14. “May 1956 – February 2025.”

Jessel’s post included a slideshow of throwback pics of her dad over the years. The Bravo personality also featured notes of memories she had with her father over the years.

“If lust for life were a person, it would be my Dad,” she penned. “His adventurous spirit was rooted in his beloved Kisumu, Kenya, where he spun tales of his mischievous childhood — climbing banana trees, stirring up trouble. A true Tarzan. That was his essence.”

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Jessel added that her dad exuded many qualities from being “fiercely passionate” to “loyal to a fault.” She shared that he had an affinity for talking economics and would offer her advice.

“He loved talking about money — ours, other people’s — always the finance guy,” she recalled. “He interrogated us about our spending habits. ‘You have to save your money,’ he warned. ‘But that’s not fun,’ I argued. ‘Being broke isn’t fun,’ he’d counter. We’d never listen.”

While looking back on her connection with her dad, Jessel recalled how interested he always was about the people around him.

“I’ve never known anyone as engaged as my Dad. He wanted Every. Single. Detail. He made friends everywhere, knew everyone, left an impression in five minutes or five hours,” she wrote. “People gravitated toward him. He only wanted to practice happiness and it was infectious — when he walked into a room, you felt the energy shift.”

Jessel also gushed about her dad’s relationship with her mom, Nicky Taank, and how their love story was one for the books.

“He married my mum — the Cindy Crawford to his bald Richard Gere — and together they built a life of family, travel and laughter,” she reflected. “‘Your parents don’t act like parents,’ people always said. They weren’t. They were my best friends — crazy, spontaneous, a little nuts.”

Jessel remembered how her dad would always pose for photos while looking at the sun, lamenting that “he’s in the very light he basked in.”

“It’s easy to be overcome with sadness, but sadness only serves our selfish purpose. Instead we move forward with gratitude,” she penned. “I’m so grateful you were my dad. We would choose you every time.”

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A cause of death was not revealed.

Many of Jessel’s friends and Bravo family members took to the comments section to send their condolences.

“I’m so sorry to hear this. I feel honored to have met him,” Sutton Stracke replied. “His love for you was apparent and beautiful.”

Jessel’s RHONY costar Jenna Lyons applauded the tribute writing, “So beautiful Jessel .”

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog Zinna’s cause of death has been revealed.

The Australian kelpie likely died due to dehydration and starvation, per a report from the Santa Fe County animal control agency obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, March 14.

The report notes that the canine experienced partial mummification. While the decomposition leaves some room for error, officials didn’t see any evidence of disease or poisoning. The 12-year-old dog’s stomach was empty except for some hair and bile.

Zinna’s cause of death comes one week after it was confirmed Arakawa, 65, died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on February 11, about a week before Hackman died. The actor, who was 95, passed due to hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributing factor. Due to Hackman’s Alzheimer’s condition, he may not have realized his wife passed. Both of their bodies were found on February 26, and Zinna was found dead in her crate.

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At the March 7 press conference where the couple’s causes of death were confirmed, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Zinna’s body was being examined.

“On February 9, 2025 she picked up Zinna from Gruda Veterinary Hospital. There was a procedure that was done with the dog, which may explain why the dog was in a crate at the residence,” Mendoza offered.

Dr. Erin Phipps, the New Mexico state department veterinarian, assured journalists that dogs cannot get sick from hantavirus and noted that starvation was not out of the question. “I don’t think we know the answer to that, but given the timelines presented, it is a possibility,” she said at the time.

Zinna was one of three dogs in the couple’s care. The two surviving dogs, German shepherd Bear, 4, and Akita-shepherd mix Nikita, 7, eventually helped first responders find Hackman’s body when they arrived to inspect Arakawa’s body. (Maintenance staff spotted her body through a window.)

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While local members of the Sante Fe sheriff’s department searched the couple’s home, one of the dogs started running up to the officers and running away. Chief Brian Moya said the deputies eventually figured out that the dog wasn’t trying to play.

“They realized (the dog) was trying to say, ‘Hey, come over here! Come over here!’” Moya told USA Today. The dog led them to the mudroom, where Hackman’s body was located.

Bear and Nikita are being cared for by a Santa Fe Tails, which is owned by Joey Padilla. The owner told Fox News Digital earlier this month that Arakawa had been very close with her pups.

“These dogs were attached to Betsy. Anytime Betsy had an errand to do, they went with her,” Padilla explained. “These dogs loved going on a ride in the car with Betsy, and it didn’t matter if it was going to the store, even when we would go to dinner. We’d go to dinner and the dogs would be in the car. They were very much attached to Betsy.”

It’s the end of an era — or at least a temporary break — for Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, which is reportedly pressing pause ahead of season 16.

The Bravo series has not been canceled, according to TMZ, but the outlet reported on Thursday, March 13, that production has been halted for the foreseeable future. (Us Weekly reached out to the network for comment.)

Million Dollar Listing L.A.’s reported hiatus comes after several personnel shakeups rocked the franchise. Josh Altman and his wife, Heather Altman, decided to leave the series in fall 2024 after season 15 finished airing.

“This wasn’t an overnight discussion where we just decided the night before, ‘Hey, let’s do this,’” Josh, 46, exclusively told Us in November 2024. “This has been something that has kind of been coming up over the past 24 months.”

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Josh has been a staple on the reality series since season 4 in 2011. His wife, whom he wed in 2016, has popped up on the show over the years beginning in 2015 with season 8. Heather, 40, was heavily featured on seasons 14 and 15 before walking away.

Josh explained to Us at the time that after spending more quality time with his and Heather’s two children, daughter Lexi, 7, and son Ace, 5, they realized they wanted to make their family a bigger priority.

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“We can always go out there and sell houses. We can always go out there and do all these things, but we’ll never get the time back when our kids are this age,” the realtor reflected. “It’s funny, you start hanging out with your friends who have older kids, and they go, ‘Spend the time with them now because in a few years, they don’t wanna hang out with you anymore!’ Which is probably the best advice I’ve gotten in a long time.”

Earlier this year, Us confirmed that fellow Million Dollar Listing L.A. star Tracy Tutor officially departed Douglas Elliman.

She left the real estate brokerage for a new gig with Compass — but it was unclear if the move would affect her future on the show. (Tutor has been part of the Bravo series since 2017.)

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“My brand has always been rooted in innovation and growth, and joining Compass aligns with my vision for the future of my business,” Tutor, 49, told Us in a January statement. “This partnership will not only enhance my ability to serve clients in California and Texas but also enable me to expand my reach into new markets, elevate my team’s capabilities, and continue setting the standard in the luxury real estate industry.”

Million Dollar Listing L.A.’s cast during season 15 — which aired from July to September 2024 — also included Josh Flagg, who is the longest-running star having joined the show in 2008, and David Parnes, who has been part of the cast since 2014.

Nikki Garcia is warming up to the idea of a new relationship after her divorce from Artem Chigvintsev — but she has rules.

Garcia, 41, got real about her love life during an appearance on Kristin Cavallari’s Let’s Be Honest podcast tour on Thursday, March 13. When Cavallari, 38, asked the former WWE star if she’s “still open to love,” Garcia replied that she’s open to “love and not marriage,” according to People.

“Really? You’re never gonna get married again?” Cavallari asked to which Garcia replied, “Well, I think maybe, but I don’t wanna sign paperwork again.”

The Laguna Beach alum acknowledged that getting married is “so easy to do and so hard to get out of,” seemingly hinting at her divorce with Jay Cutler. (Cavallari and Cutler, 41, separated in 2020 after seven years of marriage. The exes share three kids: Camden, 12, Jaxon, 10, and Saylor, 9.)

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Garcia agreed, explaining, “I mean, [it’s] so hard. At night, [I] think about it though. This is crazy, like, it was supposed to be an act of love and now I’m in prison.”

Despite the rocky end to her marriage, Garcia told Cavallari and the crowd, “I’m definitely open to love for sure.”

The Total Bellas alum revealed that she has not begun dating again just yet, teasing that she is “almost ready” to dabble in a new romance.

Nikki’s podcast tour appearance — which she did alongside twin sister Brie Garcia — came seven months after she and Chigvintsev, 42, made headlines regarding their relationship.

Us Weekly confirmed in August 2024 that Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic battery and booked on a felony domestic violence charge following an apparent altercation with Nikki in Napa, California. (The domestic violence charges were dropped in September 2024 after an investigation.)

One week later, they both filed for divorce with Nikki seeking full custody of their son, Matteo. Chigvintsev requested joint custody of their 4-year-old and both parties filed for restraining orders against each other.

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Us confirmed in November 2024 that the estranged couple settled their divorce out of court. “Both parties decided to drop the domestic violence restraining orders against each other in an effort to move on with their lives and effectively coparent their son,” Nikki’s rep told Us in a statement at the time.

Nikki addressed her divorce for the first time the following month when she and Brie returned to their “The Nikki & Brie Show” podcast. “I’ve been heartbroken,” Nikki revealed in December 2024. “You dream of having this family and you have this incredible love, and it just goes the other way. You go from having a great love story to having a terrible one.”

Nikki exclusively told Us in January that she was slowly rebuilding her life as a single mom and she had no “regrets” about how she got there.

“I feel like things happen for a reason. I’m stronger today than I’ve ever been. And that’s not only for myself, but for Matteo,” she shared. “I feel like being a mother and wanting the best for my son and knowing I’ll do whatever it takes for him to have that makes you incredibly strong.”

In that same interview, Nikki exclusively told Us that while she can “definitely” see herself “falling in love again,” she was confident it wouldn’t be “anytime soon.”

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She noted that she could be open to a possible “commitment ceremony” down the line, but was adamant that she doesn’t “ever want to sign paperwork again.”

“I don’t want to be legally [bound],” Nikki continued. “We could talk about changing names way in the future if this person is my person. [But] no paperwork.”

Chigvintsev, for his part, explained in February that coparenting with his ex-wife was “doable” and he was “happy” with being a single dad.

When asked on the “Glamorous Grind” podcast whether he could be friends with Nikki, he replied, “I mean never, say never. But there’s definitely needed to be certain conversation and certain things, acknowledgement of certain things. Yeah, I believe everybody can end up being friends.”

A Tiger Woods biopic is on the way — but it will focus only on his legendary golf career.

Amazon MGM is developing the movie, and Barack and Michelle Obama’s company, Higher Ground, is in talks to produce. The film, which does not yet have a name, will be based on Kevin Cook’s book The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played.

Reinaldo Marcus Green, who directed King Richard, the movie that chronicled the rise of Venus and Serena Williams, has signed on to direct.

True to the book’s title, the movie will focus on Woods’ pursuit of what’s now known as the Tiger Slam of winning four consecutive major championships. It will also depict Woods’ decision to turn pro in 1996 at 20 years old and his meteoric rise to superstardom.

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Overall, Woods, 49, is one of the most decorated golfers of all time. He’s won the Masters five times in his career, the PGA Championship four times and both the U.S. Open and Open Championship an additional three times each.

In 1997, he became the first Black golfer to win a major when he won the Masters by the largest margin in history. As Woods’ popularity grew, so too did the sport’s, making Woods arguably the most impactful golfer ever.

But while the filmmakers plan to stick to sports, Woods’ life has been just as intriguing off the course. In 2009, reports of his extramarital affairs caused him to lose sponsorships with companies including Accenture, AT&T, Gatorade and General Motors. Woods and his wife at the time, Elin Nordegren, divorced in 2010 after six years of marriage. They share two children, daughter Sam, 17, and son Charlie, 16.

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He has also been the victim of two car accidents, one in 2009 right as the rumors of his affair began to swirl, and another in 2021 that caused multiple leg injuries and forced him to take a break from golf. He also had a DUI arrest in 2017.

Even amid news of the upcoming biopic, Woods is making news off the green. He is currently dating Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., according to multiple reports. They have been together since November 2024, per the Daily Mail.

“They just love hanging out, having dinner and schmoozing together,” a source told the publication. “They’re sticking close to home, have decided not to make it a thing and go out in public. Not just yet anyway.” (Us Weekly has reached out to both Woods and Vanessa’s team for comment.)

Laura Tobin‘s weather report on Good Morning Britain on Friday, March 14, instantly became viral while dividing viewers with its playful yet on-point Clueless-inspired theme.

Dressed in Cher Horowitz’s (Alicia Silverstone) iconic yellow plaid ensemble, complete with knee-high socks and a matching beret, Tobin, 43, delivered a weather forecast peppered with ’90s slang from the film.

The meteorologist’s script included phrases like “totally buggin'” and “way harsh,” reflecting the cult-classic teen comedy’s lexicon. She even advised viewers to “look stylish,” channeling the character’s fashion-forward persona.

However, the lighthearted approach sparked a mixed reaction. Social media platforms like X were flooded with comments, ranging from amusement to bewilderment.

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Some viewers felt the segment was “ridiculous” and inappropriate for a news program, arguing that “GMB is supposed to be a news channel first, light entertainment second.” Others expressed confusion, questioning, “Seriously, what is all that about?”

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Despite the criticism, Tobin’s performance also garnered praise. Many found her portrayal “brilliant” and “adorable,” appreciating the nod to the beloved film. Her delivery of lines like, “Today’s weather is like a Monet, just like a painting, from far away it’s OK but from up close it’s just a big old mess,” and “Well, I invited the sunshine to make an appearance but she didn’t RSVP…rude!” showcased her impeccable comedic timing.

Ultimately, whether viewers found it “hilarious” or “fabulous,” the segment undeniably captured attention, sparking a lively debate about the balance between traditional reporting and entertainment on U.K. morning television.

Beyond the immediate entertainment value, Tobin’s choice of attire underscored the enduring appeal of Clueless fashion. Three decades later, the film’s sartorial influence remains palpable, a testament to its clever blend of playful, preppy chic and Beverly Hills-worthy rich-kid style.

The yellow plaid suit, in particular, has become a cultural touchstone, transcending its ’90s origins to resonate with contemporary audiences. This timelessness speaks to the film’s astute understanding of how fashion can be used to express personality and navigate social dynamics, making it a continued source of inspiration for designers on the runway, celebrities on Halloween and everyday fashion enthusiasts alike.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., have been “quietly dating” since November 2024, according to multiple reports, and the golf pro has already met Vanessa’s daughter Kai.

Kai, 17, is the eldest child of Vanessa and Donald Jr., both 47. The couple, who divorced in 2018, also share Donald III, 16, Tristan, 13, Spencer, 12, and Chloe, 10.

Woods, 49, was spotted with Vanessa and Kai at the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California, in February. Kai is an elite high school golfer herself and has already committed to continue her career at the University of Miami.

Though Woods was at the tournament in his signature red polo, he was merely a spectator alongside Vanessa and Kai. The legendary golfer withdrew from the field after the death of his mother, Kultida, earlier last month. He also announced on Tuesday, March 11, that he had ruptured his Achilles tendon, which will keep him sidelined even longer.

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“As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured,” he explained via Instagram on Tuesday. “I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”

The Genesis Invitational was a rare moment where Woods and Vanessa were spotted in public together as they’ve preferred to keep their relationship quiet over the first few months.

“They just love hanging out, having dinner and schmoozing together,” a source told the Daily Mail. “They’re sticking close to home, have decided not to make it a thing and go out in public. Not just yet anyway.” (Us Weekly has reached out to both Woods and Vanessa’s team for comment.)

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Woods also stopped by the White House in February where Vanessa’s former father-in-law, President Donald Trump, honored him during a reception celebrating Black History Month.

This isn’t Woods’ first high-profile relationship. After his divorce from ex-wife Elin Nordegren in 2010, he dated alpine skier Lindsey Vonn for three years, calling it quits in 2015.

He also dated Erica Herman for five years. News of their breakup broke when she filed a lawsuit against Woods to nullify an NDA she had signed at the beginning of the relationship. She also claimed Woods sexually harassed her while she was working at his Florida restaurant.

Herman dropped the NDA appeal and sexual assault allegations in November 2023.

Jennifer Lopez shared a sentimental (and stylish) message to Donatella Versace.

The Friday, March 14, Instagram post followed this week’s news that Donatella, 69, is stepping down as the House of Versace’s chief creative director and into a new role as chief brand ambassador after nearly 30 legendary years at the helm. On Thursday, March 13, Donatella also announced that she was “thrilled” to name her successor Miu Miu’s former design and image director, Dario Vitale.

Lopez, 55, posted a series of images dressed in Donatella’s unapologetically sexy looks throughout the years, including that green dress from the 2000 Grammys that went down in fashion history and forever changed the internet as the dress’s popularity and the difficulty in finding images of it online led to the creation of Google Images.

“Gianni would be so proud, ” Lopez began the caption. “What a journey you have been on. You are strong, resilient, powerful, talented and I am so happy that I have gotten to know you over the years.”

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She continued: “Together, our journey and the friendship that we have formed has been incredible. I know this next chapter will be filled with love, happiness and friendship…and whatever you want to create it to be. I am always here for you.”

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Lest you forget, Lopez’s jungle-print Versace gown with a “neckline” that plunged below her navel marked a turning point for Donatella following the 1997 death of her beloved brother, Gianni Versace.

Fast-forward three years, and the viral Grammys look made Donatella a “household name,” according to the designer. “It broke the bank.” She also rates it at the top of her list of all-time favorite red-carpet Versace dresses.

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Meanwhile, Lopez describes the gown as “her biggest fashion moment ever,” telling Vogue in 2019 that it was “a moment in time, the power of fashion” and that it “goes to show you the power of fashion and the power of those types of moments.”

Talk about a very, very Versace look and the inimitable designer’s enduring legacy.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have unveiled “Sunset Blvd,” a sultry new single and music video that was inspired by their first date, all while showcasing a compelling fashion narrative.

Produced by Blanco, 37, and shot by Petra Collins, it’s styled like an early-’80s fever dream, with a hazy lens over the camera and glowing neon street lights. The video opens with Gomez, 32, in a black satin robe and a slinky silk slip (both by Victoria’s Secret) with sheer Wolford thigh-highs and black lacquered Christian Louboutin stilettos. The Rare Beauty founder’s visage is framed by voluminous teased curls and a bold crimson lip.

Styled by Erin Walsh, the pop star seamlessly transitioned between retro pin-up imagery and a contemporary interpretation of the underwear-as-outerwear trend. One look, in particular, sees Gomez in a silk white Comme Si shirt, worn oversized as if borrowed from Blanco’s closet, and also left deliberately unbuttoned to reveal a vibrant red Fleur du Mal balconette bra underneath.

Blanco also makes an appearance in the video, dressed in a sharp white suit, which adds a contrasting element to Gomez’s sensual all-black wardrobe. One visual of Gomez as a giant, smiling and giggling at a pint-sized Blanco, references this famous scene in Francis Ford Coppola’s cult-classic 1982 film, One from the Heart, and nods to her larger-than-life celebrity.

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The fact that it’s inspired by their date at Jitlada Thai Restaurant adds a layer of personal significance to the track. Ahead of the song’s release, Gomez shared an Instagram post of the couple’s “first official photo,” further blurring the lines between their private and public lives.

The chorus, with its vivid imagery of “holding you naked, middle of Sunset Boulevard,” and “everyone’s watching,” captures the essence of a love affair that plays out on the world stage.

But this wasn’t merely a playful nod to a celebrity romance and risque lingerie; it was also a cosign of a burgeoning trend that dominated the Paris Fashion Week Spring 2025 runways.

While the video’s early ’80s aesthetic may have initially suggested a purely boudoir-inspired approach to costume, a closer examination also reveals a strategic deployment of scantily clad undergarments that resonated far beyond the confines of the set.

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At Givenchy, delicate triangle bras were artfully revealed beneath diaphanous mesh dresses, creating a compelling dialogue between vulnerability and strength. Miu Miu’s layered slips, with their subtle intimations of lace, offered a more nuanced interpretation of the trend, while Valentino, in a bold and unconventional gesture, affixed intricately crafted satin bralettes atop sheer shirts, challenging conventional notions of decorum while celebrating female sexuality.

Givenchy’s creative director, Sarah Burton, echoed this sentiment at her show last week, stating: “I want to address everything about modern women. Strength, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, feeling powerful or very sexy. All of it.” This resonated throughout the collections, transforming an exposed bra from a suggestive detail into a symbol of self-assuredness.

While undeniably alluring and mirroring the song’s intimate themes, Gomez’s own sartorial interpretation exuded confidence. It was a clear indication that lingerie is no longer confined to the realm of the male gaze but rather has evolved into a powerful symbol of female agency.

Indeed, “Sunset Blvd” is more than just a song; it’s a fashion-forward exploration of a modern romance, where intimacy and theatrics intertwine. Gomez and Blanco are not just sharing their music; they are sharing their story, with every carefully chosen outfit and every breathy lyric.

After setting them up three years ago, singer Ciara is sending a special message to fellow singer Normani and her fiancé, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf.

Normani and Metcalf announced their engagement on Thursday, March 13.

“I started sending her flowers with a story,” Metcalf, 27, said while recalling how he popped the question. “And then the last letter on the flower was, ‘Will you marry me?’ And she said yes.”

Metcalf and Normani met in 2022 after Metcalf’s former teammate, former Steelers QB Russell Wilson, and his wife, Ciara, introduced them.

Now, Ciara is sharing a sweet message to the newly engaged couple, admitting their relationship was written in the stars.

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@Russell Wilson and I knew when we introed yall 3yrs ago ..love was truly in the air! Now yall gon be booed up for forever!! This was the best news! @DK Metcalf @Normani we love yall so much!

♬ Love Lies – Khalid & Normani

“Russell and I knew when we introed y’all 3 [years] ago …love was truly in the air,” Ciara, 39, wrote on TikTok alongside a photo of the four of them talking through FaceTime.

Normani, 28, was seen showing off her gorgeous and enormous engagement ring as Metcalf sported a huge smile. Both Wilson, 36, and Ciara looked thrilled learning the news.

“Now y’all gon be booed up for forever!! This was the best news! We love y’all so much,” Ciara concluded her note. She set the picture to the song “Love Lies” by Khalid and Normani.

In the comments section of the post, fans jokingly asked whether Ciara was “taking clients,” hoping she could successfully set them up as well.

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“Okay can y’all introduce me to someone next,” one fan wrote.

“The world deserves a Ciara & Russ hosted matchmaking show,” another person added.

Metcalf surprised the sports world with the news of his engagement during a Thursday, March 13, press conference after he was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Steelers.

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Normani was with him as he pointed her out.

“She’s right there. Hold that rock up, baby,” he said.

Normani herself has not yet shared her own statement regarding the engagement.

In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, which takes place from March 9 to March 15, we’re taking a little extra time to think about our sleep habits. Even the best mattresses, pillows and blankets can’t solve common sleep struggles for adults and kids alike. That’s where a sleep aid — like a supplement or smart sleep technology — comes to the rescue.

NuBest is a family-friendly brand offering natural-based brain supplements for kids, teens and adults. The brand’s supplements and vitamins are FDA-certified and made in the U.S., and its effective solutions ensure children and teens are getting enough nutrients to help them thrive both physically and mentally.

When it comes to promoting better sleep, the NuBest Sleep Xtra is a non-habit-forming sleep aid suitable for teens and adults. Not only does the supplement help you fall asleep faster, it promotes staying asleep without interruptions, helping you wake up refreshed and aware.

Formulated with vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO ingredients, the capsules include vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, L-theanine and more herbs and botanicals. Adults are recommended to take two capsules 30 minutes before bed (you can also start with one capsule and work up to two). Teens and children 10-years-old and up should take one capsule 30 minutes before bed.

As one reviewer explains, “Being a new mom, getting enough sleep has been a challenge. But since I tried Sleep Xtra, it indeed helps me relax and unwind after a long day, allowing me to drift off into a peaceful slumber.”

Another happy shopper says, “I have struggled with bad sleep for a while and tried so many things with little success. A friend recommended this, so I gave it a shot. Within the first week, I was already sleeping deeper and not waking up as much. After a month, my sleep is way more consistent, and I wake up feeling refreshed.”

Give yourself the gift of better rest. Head to NuBest now and stock up on the sleep aid while it’s just $24!

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On days when you don’t want to wear makeup but need some light coverage, you’re going to need more than a concealer. That’s where the best BB creams come in handy. These creamy formulas help to conceal blemishes while offering a lightweight, buildable finish. If you haven’t tried a BB cream or want a new option in your routine, give this $9 pick a try — 57% off right now!

The Missha M Perfect BB Cream is a buildable, natural coverage tinted moisturizer that marries the benefits of skincare with makeup. Speaking of the formula, it’s packed with multiple soothing ingredients. It has hyaluronic acid, which hydrates and plumps the skin. There are also ceramides that strengthen and protect the skin barrier. Additionally, the BB cream features squalane and a botanical essence to soothe the skin.

The BB cream offers natural, everyday coverage, according to shoppers. It’s buildable, but you only need a few pumps of the products to conceal blemishes, redness and uneven skin tone, without leaving a cakey finish behind. Choose from seven shades, including options for both light and dark skin tones.

Get the Missha M Perfect BB Cream for $9 (originally $22) at Amazon!

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Boasting a whopping 10,000 glowing reviews, here’s why shoppers are obsessed with the affordable formula.

“I switched from Dior to this,” another shopper said. “I usually use Dior Forever Glow foundation, but I got this on a whim because for the days I don’t go many places, I didn’t want to use my $60 foundation. I tried it on, and it looked amazing. Even better than my Dior foundation. And it stayed all day. No separating at my nose or chin. And I’m a very oily-skinned girl.”

“This cream is amazing!! I have a Mediterranean complexion and the 25 is a perfect match,” one reviewer wrote. “It feels like silk on your skin, provides great coverage, and after spending a day in the sun, I can tell the SPF is very good quality. I don’t like to wear makeup so this is my new daily cream.”

“So light, which makes it great for daily wear,” another five-star reviewer wrote. “It is a huge bonus to me that it has SPF built in. It feels nice on my skin, gives it such a natural and clean look. The consistency isn’t greasy and not too watery, either. The color matches well to the picture. I use it for my full face or sometimes just red spots, and it blends great both ways.”

The Missha M Perfect BB Cream is on sale at Amazon for $9, so hurry and stock up while it’s 57% off!

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When in Rome, do as they do — or, in Chrissy Teigen’s case, when in New York City . . . dress like a rich mom1 The model and television personality recently nailed the viral aesthetic while wearing a faux leather blazer — and we found a bestselling lookalike for just $50!

On March 12, Teigen was spotted out and about in the Big Apple. Channeling the New York vibes while in town, the 39-year-old went edgy-chic with her fashion choices, pairing wide-leg corduroy pants with a beaded bralette, oversized sunnies and some hoop earrings.

She then completed her outfit with a black leather blazer, which instantly reminded Us of a top-seller on Amazon that’s just $50 — a price that’s likely hundreds (if not thousands) less than her pick!

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The AUTOMET Faux Leather Jacket looks so much like Teigen’s pick that we can barely spot the difference. It has the same notch lapels, faux front pockets and a two-button closure. Made with a fabric mixture of polyurethane, polyester and cotton, it’s not only comfy and breathable but water-resistant, too.

The sleek layer, which is available in sizes XS to XXL, caters to several body types and has an oversized fit, meaning it can seamlessly be styled over T-shirts and sweaters. While it comes in black, those wanting to switch things up might prefer the equally chic brown alternative.

A top pick for shoppers right now, the AUTOMET blazer has been bought over 800 times within the last month, and over 200 shoppers have also given it five-star reviews.

One person said that the blazer “looks like an expensive jacket” and that it “elevates” several of their outfits.

“I get compliments every time I wear it,” they added.” It’s definitely oversized, which was the look I was trying to achieve.”

The ideal extra layer for spring nights out, this jacket perfectly complements date night slip dresses or to jeans and a tank top. However, it also makes an edgy office pick (depending on your work dress code), able to be paired with trousers, heels and a tote bag.

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Want to comb through a few more options before making your final buy? Scroll through our other black blazer favorites to find your perfect fit!

Shop more leather blazers that we love:

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• American Trends Oversized Faux Leather Blazer — $39!

Not your style? Explore more denim tops here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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In the mood for a little love and espionage? If yes, then chances are you’re probably watching Black Bag in theaters this weekend.

The Steven Soderbergh thriller, which stars Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, has received rave reviews, and is the rare wide-release movie aimed at adult audiences.

If you’re not in the mood to venture out, there are plenty of options to choose from at home. Amazon Prime Video has tons of movies, and the following three are just the ticket for you to unwind and escape reality for a couple of hours.

My Old Ass (2024)

Elliott (Maisy Stella) is at a crossroads. She’s about to leave for college, and is in a casual relationship with another girl, Chelsea (Alexandria Rivera). One night, she takes some psychedelic mushrooms with her friends and hallucinates a future version of herself, Older Elliott (Aubrey Plaza). Proving she is, in fact, real, Older Elliott cryptically tells her three things: spend more time with your family, appreciate the farm that you grew up in, and avoid a boy named Chad. She disappears, but leaves her number in younger Elliott’s phone.

That’s the far-out premise of My Old Ass, a comedy that isn’t ashamed to be sentimental. Elliott doesn’t exactly believe anything her future self says at first, but gradually, she finds herself growing closer to her family. Chad eventually appears, and it’s in this development that My Old Ass reveals itself as an effective tearjerker in disguise. Plaza is great as always; if everyone grew up to be like Older Elliott, we’d all be just fine.

My Old Ass is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Party Girl (1995)

Parker Posey is back in the zeitgeist, and generating tons of shareable GIFs, with her sly comedic turn as a rich Southern wife and mom in The White Lotus Season 3, so it’s only appropriate to watch the movie that made her the darling of the ‘90s independent scene. In Party Girl, Posey stars as Mary, a free spirit who prefers buying couture clothes to paying the rent. But when she’s arrested for throwing a rave and has to repay her godmother for bailing her out, she decides to work at the New York Public Library to make some quick cash.

At first, she hates it, but gradually, she becomes enamored with the Dewey Decimal System and a lifestyle free of empty parties and bad voguing. When her budding romance with street vendor Mustafa (Omar Townsend) threatens her new calling, Mary must make some hard choices about where her life is headed, and if she can truly commit to being a librarian.

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Party Girl sounds dry, and while it’s very ‘90s, it’s also a stellar vehicle for Posey’s talent. Mary is difficult and needy, but she’s also a blast to hang around with, and Posey makes her journey from club kid to book nerd funny and interesting. Look for Scandal’s Guillermo Diaz in an early role as Leo, Mary’s DJ roommate; his look of disbelief at Mary on the dance floor is priceless.

Party Girl is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Babylon (2022)

If you think Hollywood is morally bankrupt now, wait until you see what it was like in the 1920s. Damien Chazelle’s decadent epic Babylon takes you inside all the excesses of Tinseltown in the Jazz Age, when the booze flowed freely and orgies were as commonplace as movie premieres.

Into this modern Sodom and Gomorrah wanders young Manny Torres (Diego Calva), who wants to be in show business. He finds a kindred spirit in Nellie (Margot Robbie), a wild starlet who isn’t shy about dancing proactively at parties and doing drugs. As the years pass, their fortunes rise and fall, and both find out there’s a high cost to achieving their dreams of silver screen fame.

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Babylon is primarily for movie lovers, who will dig all the allusions to real-life silent era titans like Clara Bow, Fatty Arbuckle, and Charlie Chaplin, but it’s also for anyone looking for a movie about debauchery among the rich and depraved. Among the stacked cast is Brad Pitt, who’s terrific as the fading matinee idol Jack Conrad, and Jean Smart, who has a few great moments as the tough gossip columnist Elinor St. John. The ending is bittersweet, and one of the best odes to the power of movies ever made.

Babylon is available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video.