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Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff Attribute Therapy to Successful Marriage

20 May 2025 at 09:00

Sadie Robertson and husband Christian Huff are happily expecting their third baby — but their relationship isn’t without its bumps.

“When we got married, Christian became a true partner in life with me and a best friend,” Robertson, 27, exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly, applauding her husband, 27, for diving into her “struggle” with anxiety and working to understand her hardships.

The pregnant star says there’s “so much freedom” in having Huff by her side in her mental health journey and beyond.

“Since we’ve gotten married, we’ve been through some hard things together,” Robertson says, pointing to their parenthood journey as one aspect of life that challenged them as a couple.

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She confesses, “[There’s] been some definitely deep, deep times in our marriage that have definitely bonded us.”

The Duck Dynasty star says that she and Huff, whom she wed in November 2019, have been a “team” through all the hardships. By leaning on each other and going to therapy regularly, the couple have been able to overcome all that life throws at them.

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“We’ve had a counselor since our premarital stuff and she stuck with us ever since,” Robertson tells Us, noting that sometimes they speak with her “more than others.”

Huff agrees with his wife, sharing his belief that the key to their successful marriage is “communication.” He explains, “All people go through difficult things, just you have to have the vulnerability to discuss them.”

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Robertson, who shares daughters Honey, 4, and Haven, 2, with Huff, tells Us that by turning to a counselor the pair are able to “love each other more.”

Huff, meanwhile, says that through counseling they’ve learned “little taglines” that have positively influenced how they speak to each other.

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“It’s [phrases like], ‘Never say never always,’ which means I don’t say, ‘You never do this or you always do this,’” he shares, adding that the “little subtle things” make big impressions.

After five years of marriage, Huff says he and Robertson are focused on “just being in a place where we can have those conversations of things we’re wrestling with and do it together and not try to do it apart.”

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The couple’s highs and lows as a family will be on display when Robertson’s family returns for Duck Dynasty: The Revival series on A&E Sunday, June 1. Robertson teases their sex reveal party will be a particularly fun story line and something they’ve been “trying to keep” a secret for months.

Outside of their relationship — and the lives of Sadie’s parents, Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson, and their siblings — their bond over faith will also be highlighted. “We are totally confident sharing our faith,” Sadie, who is an inspirational speaker and host of the “WHOA That’s Good” podcast, says. “We share it in a way that we hope brings hope to other families.”

Watch the exclusive video above to learn more about Sadie and Huff’s relationship — and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.

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Ilona Maher Started Writing a Book Before Going Viral in 2024 Olympics

20 May 2025 at 08:53

Olympian Ilona Maher has big plans to share her story with fans in a new way.

During the Tuesday, May 20, episode of her “House of Maher” podcast, the athlete, 28, praised how guest Mamrie Hart took a “really fun” approach to writing her books, You Deserve a Drink and I’ve Got This Round. (The YouTuber also has a cookbook titled All I Think About Is Food, which was released last month.)

“I’m trying to write a memoir of my own,” Maher revealed. “So it was almost, like, a good way to learn from you and how you put yourself in it.”

Maher further hinted that she’s been working on putting together a book “for a while,” explaining, “In 2022, I was like, ‘I don’t have anything to write about. What am I gonna write about?’ And then one day, I opened up a Cutwater … I was at home and I just started typing and realized you have so much more to say than you realize sometimes.”

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Hart teased, “I think it was Hemingway who said, ‘Write drunk, edit sober,'” which Maher confirmed is how she got started.

“There’s so many little fun stories to share,” the rugby star continued. “So it’s been really cool to write and cathartic, in a way.”

According to her sister and cohost Olivia Maher, there’s more layers to Ilona than her sports persona shows. “I remember after you read [Mamrie’s books], you were like, ‘This is what I kind of want my book to feel like,'” Olivia (known online for creating the “girl dinner” trend) said on Tuesday. “Like, ‘I want it to be my personal anecdotes.’ It doesn’t need to be, like, sports and the grind and the rise, it’s also where you’ve made mistakes and you’ve gotten better or you’ve learned and the relationship you come from.”

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While Ilona became more of a household name during the 2024 Olympics in Paris — where she helped the U.S. women’s rugby team win its first-ever Olympic medal — she was already a trendsetter in the sport. She previously made her Olympic debut in 2021 at the Tokyo Games and is a vocal advocate for topics like body image and inclusion both on and off the field. Ilona has also used her trademark red lipstick to send an important message.

“It doesn’t take away from your athletic ability if you wear makeup,” she told CBS Mornings last summer. “If you want to put on a full face of makeup to go tackle people, good on you if you’re doing it. So for me, it was almost like a ‘stick it to the man’ type [of thing]. … You don’t have to sacrifice your femininity to play any sport.”

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Following her Olympic success, Ilona traded her cleats for heels on season 33 of Dancing With the Stars, finishing in second place with pro partner Alan Bersten. When asked to compare the two experiences, Ilona didn’t hesitate to tell Us which was more challenging.

“I feel like they’re hyping up Dancing With the Stars,” she shared in an exclusive interview in December 2024. “It was very hard. It was extremely hard. Mentally very hard for me, but in a different way. I think there was just different pressure levels. … This was about me dancing, looking pretty on the screen and dancing for people. It was very hard, but I think I put more pressure on it maybe than it had to be.”

She explained, “With the Olympics, this wasn’t just for myself. The Olympics was to get a medal for my team, to get a medal for our program so we could continue having a program so young girls could dream about being an Olympian and playing rugby in the U.S. So that’s pressure.”

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Katy Perry Jokingly Tells a Fan to Stop DMing Orlando Bloom Mid-Concert

20 May 2025 at 08:38

Katy Perry pressed pause during a concert to send a joking message to a fan about longtime love Orlando Bloom.

While in the middle of performing, Perry, 40, walked toward a fan and squatted down as she exclaimed, “Oh, yeah, cute grin. I know why you’re here.”

“Listen. If you keep DMing my man,” Perry quipped, per fan footage shared via TikTok. “Oh, Kyle. I know. I know. You’ve been doing it for months. Ever since the residency. You didn’t come to see me play. If you keep on DMing my man, I’m going to have you removed. Seriously, get your own life. I’m his wife.”

Perry told the audience, “I’m his,” as concertgoers replied, “He’s mine.” (The fan “accusation” came during her performance of “I’m His, He’s Mine,” from her 2024 album, 143.)

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“Stay the F [away],” Perry added before standing up to continue singing. “He don’t want you, Kyle.”

Perry, who kicked off The Lifetimes Tour in April, has been linked to Bloom, 48, since 2016. The pair dated for one year before briefly calling it quits. After nearly a year apart, they reconnected in 2018, and Bloom popped the question one year later.

While the couple was set to exchange vows in 2019, they had to postpone because of a problem with the location. The pair hit another hurdle in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid their changing wedding plans, Perry revealed in March 2020 that she was pregnant with their first baby. Perry and Bloom welcomed daughter Daisy Dove, now 4, in August 2020. Years after her daughter’s birth, Perry celebrated the final show of her Las Vegas residency with Daisy in the crowd — and gave her a sweet shout-out from the stage.

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“Daisy! I love you so much,” Perry told her daughter, who was dressed as Minnie Mouse, per fan footage. “You’re my best friend. I’m so glad you’re here.”

While opening up about her relationship with Bloom, Perry admitted during a September 2024 episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that the twosome go to couples therapy together.

“The more we do the work, the more we find the next level. And sometimes we get stuck, and we’re like, ‘OK, let’s go in to do the work and this is going to be annoying, and I don’t want to do it. We don’t have the time. I’m tired.’ But we’re gonna do it,” she said. “And then we find the next level. That’s why we’re continuing in the relationship.”

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Sarah Silverman Reveals Family Secret About Older Brother Jeffrey’s Death

20 May 2025 at 08:36

Sarah Silverman always knew that she had a brother who died five years before she was born, but didn’t have the real details about his death — until now.

“I’m going to tell you a big bomb,” Sarah, 54, shared during a Rolling Stone feature, published on Sunday, May 18, before detailing the truth about her brother Jeffrey who passed in his infancy.

“The story was that something happened with the crib, and Jeffrey’s little body slid and he got suffocated,” she told the publication. “But if you look back, there was never a lawsuit with the crib company or anything.”

Sarah grew up hearing that the incident occurred while Jeffrey was in the care of her paternal grandparents.

When she was writing her 2010 memoir The Bedwetter, Silverman spoke to both of her parents, who unknowingly hinted at something being awry with Jeffrey’s death. Although her parents, Donald Silverman and Beth Ann O’Hara, typically had differing versions of every story they told, when it came to talking about Jeffrey, their stories matched up perfectly.

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Donald went to see his daughter’s Bedwetter: The Musical when it was Off-Broadway in 2022, in which she made a joke about Jeffrey. After watching five performances of the show in a row, Donald was finally ready to tell the truth. (Donald died in May 2023.)

“My dad says, ‘I always felt that he was crying or something, and my dad shook him,’” she recalled, referring to her grandfather. “‘He shook him in a rage and killed him.’”

Sarah Silverman Reveals Family Secret About Brother
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Sarah continued: “As soon as he said it, it was like, ‘Of course, that’s what happened.’ His mother always stood by her husband. She watched him beat the s*** out of her son. I couldn’t ask my mom, because she was dead.”

A separate story shared about her family in the same Rolling Stone profile also seemed to hint at her father’s tale of Jeffrey’s death.

When she was 5 years old, Sarah was in the car with her grandmother and was told to buckle her seatbelt. “Yeah, we don’t want to wind up like Jeffrey,” the young Sarah retorted, recalling that her grandma burst into tears.

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Much of the interview was focused on Sarah’s late father, whom she referred to as “my best friend, my buddy” before his death.

“Well, he wasn’t my best friend until I was older,” she admitted. “He was not physically abusive, but he had uncontrollable rage.”

At one point, Sarah detailed her father’s upbringing — which seemed to explain more about her grandfather.

“My dad had a heartbreaking childhood,” she said. “His dad beat the s*** out of him every day, just mercilessly. He had a younger brother who wasn’t touched. His father made the kids call him Mr. Silverman.”

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20 Polished Summer Dresses That Masterfully Lengthen Short Torsos

20 May 2025 at 08:30

Having a short torso is a struggle that doesn’t get much press, but trust me, it’s a real issue. Achieving a lean midsection is just one aspect, but finding clothes that don’t compliment your frame is another challenge, especially when it comes to everyday dresses.

As a short-torso queen myself, I’ve experienced plenty of trial and error to find a few fail-proof formulas that work every single time. High or empire-waist designs, lengthening prints, flowy skirts, scoop necklines, loose fabrics and the occasional waist-cinching wrap dress work wonders. Oh, and V-neck styles never hurt!

To expedite your search, I rounded up 20 dresses that masterfully lengthen the body, making you look taller, longer and leaner from every angle. Whether you need a brunch outfit or a wedding guest getup, keep scrolling for your perfect match.

20 Summer Dresses That Lengthen Short Torsos

Sunday Brunch Dresses

1. Our Favorite: We’re slightly (okay, very) obsessed with the curved high waist, lengthening pleats and boutique-looking tiers of this stretchy wonder.

2. Charleston Charm: Unleash your inner Southern belle in this dainty tie-waist dress with front buttons and short puff sleeves.

3. Farmers Market: Don’t be surprised if people assume you’re Parisian. This floral midi begs to be worn with white sneakers.

4. Pretty in Plaid: Gingham print is skyrocketing in popularity. Own the style with this ruffle maxi that can be worn as a classic square neck or off-the-shoulder dress.

5. Must-Have Maxi: Tiers, bows, smocking and a lust-worthy pink hue make this pleated sundress a must-add to cart.

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Office-Appropriate Dresses

6. Office Envy: Don’t be surprised if chairs swivel around . . . you’ll look that good in this knee-length outfit with a classy string tie around the collar.

7. Designer Aesthetic: Eyelet detailing is just one highlight of this smocked babydoll dress with chic puff sleeves.

8. Quiet Luxury: Solid color dresses are a sophisticated choice, especially when they have ruffle sleeves and a modest V-neckline.

Beach Dresses

9. Lovely Lilac: Look tan and glowy in this simple tank dress designed with a maxi-length skirt and silhouette-enhancing waist.

10. Zimmermann Lookalike: If you know designer clothing, you know Zimmermann. This strapless sundress will make you look like a celebrity rich mom!

11. Popular Pick: Amazon can barely keep this vintage-inspired tiered dress in stock, so grab your size if you see it!

12. Minimal Maven: Everyone needs a go-to spaghetti strap dress like this one, especially since it has a flattering smocked bodice.

13. Island Time: You don’t have to be on vacation to give island princess vibes . . . not when this sleeveless mini exists.

14. Somewhere in Santorini: People will think you’re from the coast of Greece in this European-inspired maxi.

15. Petite Friendly: Stretchy and chic, this mini is everything you want in a beach dress. Plus, it doubles as a cover-up!

Wedding Guest Dresses

16. Smocked and Ready: Be warned: You may steal the show in this square neck floral find that features florals, puff sleeves and a tiered skirt, giving off total expensive vibes.

17. Totally Timeless: Elbow-length balloon sleeves, layered petal hems and a vibrant green hue give this mini dress a playful style.

18. Guest of Honor: Hey there, Miss Classy! This elegant maxi has a dreamy pink hue to make you look and feel your best.

19. One-Shoulder: Asymmetrical everything is trendy right now. Nail the look in this summery chiffon midi that keeps you feeling cool and stylish.

20. Swiss Dots: It’s love! This feminine wrap dress has ruffle sleeves, a tie waist and a beige color that pairs beautifully with brown sandals.

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Jennifer Lopez Looks Pretty in Pink in 1st Appearance After Facial Injury

20 May 2025 at 08:15

Jennifer Lopez made a stunning public appearance after revealing she sustained an injury while rehearsing to host the 2025 American Music Awards.

Lopez, 55, was seen arriving at a birthday celebration for John Kander in New York on Monday, May 19, in a light pink dress. She was seen that same night in a white ensemble for an after party for John Kander at Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration.

The outing came after Lopez suffered a facial injury. “So this happened,” she wrote via Instagram Stories earlier this month alongside a photo that showed her swollen nose. “(During @amas rehearsals).”

Lopez confirmed she had to get stitches, adding, “Thank you for stitching me up Dr. Diamond. A week later and a whole lotta ice, I’m good as new.”

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Despite the health scare, Lopez is on the mend and ready to perform at the May 26 awards show. She is the fourth music artist in history to host the AMAs twice following Lionel Richie, Diana Ross and Pitbull.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards,” Dick Clark Productions CEO Jay Penske said in an April statement. “Jennifer’s incredible talent and incomparable stage presence make her the ideal host of the show. We know she will bring her one-of-a-kind energy to the official kick-off celebration of summer.”

Lopez previously hosted the awards show in 2015.

“This was so long ago, but the energy in the room was very electric,” she recalled during the awards show’s 50th anniversary special in October 2024. “Winning a fan-voted award is incredibly special because it’s directly from the people that you make the music for. It’s just a humbling experience.”

Before taking the stage, Lopez made headlines when finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck. The former couple tied the knot in July 2022 after rekindling their romance — they were previously engaged from 2002 to 2004. Lopez filed for divorce two years later in August 2024.

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“She was very in love with Ben, but love isn’t enough sometimes,” a source told Us Weekly about Lopez at the time. “Things worked out for the best and how they were supposed to.”

Earlier this year, Affleck, 52, broke his silence on the high-profile split when asked by GQ why he chose to be involved in Lopez’s 2024 documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told. The film was a companion piece to her 2024 visual album, This Is Me … Now, and included scenes where Affleck discussed their relationship.

“There’s a tendency to look at breakups and want to identify root causes or something. But honestly … the truth is much more quotidian than probably people would believe or would be interesting,” he explained in March. “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue [about our divorce]. The truth is, when you talk to somebody, ‘Hey, what happened?’ Well, there is no, ‘This is what happened.'”

Affleck concluded: “It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do.”

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Diddy's $61.5M Los Angeles Mansion Is Still on the Market: See Pics

20 May 2025 at 08:15

As Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial continues in New York, his Los Angeles mansion continues to sit on the real estate market.

The rapper’s California residence is still for sale eight months after it was first listed. Diddy, 55, listed the property at an asking price of $61.5 million in September 2024, shortly before he was arrested in New York City and indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. (He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.)

Diddy reportedly purchased the property, which is located in L.A.’s Holmby Hills neighborhood, for $39 million. The home features 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms and sits on 1.3 acres. The main house includes several amenities, including a formal dining room, a regular and catering kitchen, a wine cellar and a home theater that seats 35 people, per multiple outlets.

The lot also includes a two-story guesthouse with its own bedrooms, a gym and an at-home recording studio. The home’s spacious backyard is just as impressive, featuring a swimming pool, basketball court, loggia, spa house, pizza oven and barbecue bar.

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Standing tall outside near the side of the house is a silver, metallic statue of a female torso. Bordering the art piece are decorative hedges shaped in an X pattern.

Despite the house’s luxurious qualities, Diddy’s former residence has yet to find a buyer. “When they buy a home at that price point, they like to brag about it,” Landmark Research Group partner Michael Tachovsky told Business Insider in an article published Monday, May 19. “P. Diddy’s reputation, at the current time, really isn’t a positive bragging point for a potential buyer. It can play into perceptions, and when there’s a negative perception with a property, it just makes it harder to sell.”

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Belwood Investments founder Bo Belmont made a $30 million offer on the house back in November 2024. “I want to remove the stigma and focus on the charming elegance of this remarkable property,” he said in a press release at the time. “We intend major renovations and especially want to recapture the beautiful, bucolic setting of the outside grounds, with its picturesque trees, foliage, and walkways. This prominent estate will be a great asset to our growing portfolio of luxury properties.”

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Diddy’s L.A. home made headlines in March 2024 when it was one of his properties raided by Homeland Security in connection to a sex trafficking investigation. In his September 2024 indictment, it was revealed law enforcement seized supplies for his alleged sex parties known as “freak offs,” including “narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant” and multiple firearms.

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Diddy’s trial kicked off in New York City earlier this month, with his ex-girlfriend Cassie taking the stand to testify after filing and settling a civil lawsuit against him in November 2023. (Diddy denied Cassie’s allegations at the time and has continued to deny all accusations against him.)

Among her testimony’s many claims, Cassie, 38, alleged on Friday, May 16, that the 2016 hotel security camera footage published by CNN last year showed him dragging her back to their room to participate in a freak off.

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If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

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Mariska Hargitay Continues to Honor Mom Jayne Mansfield With Cannes Outfit

20 May 2025 at 08:01

Mariska Hargitay’s trip to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival is all about her late mother, Jayne Mansfield.

Hargitay, 61, stepped out in a black shirt that read “GUCCI JAYNE MANSFIELD” in photos shared via Instagram on Tuesday, May 20. The actress paired the T-shirt with a black printed skirt and matching heels. Hargitay was all smiles as she posed for photos in the look while holding hands with husband Peter Hermann.

“Greetings from the croisette!” Hargitay captioned her Instagram post on Tuesday. “@mymomjayne 🎬📽 I ♥France! Merci @gucci pour ce t-shirt magnifique!”

Her Gucci shirt came from the luxury brand’s FW22 collection.

Hargitay has been sharing her adventures at Cannes via social media as she attended the film festival alongside her family. The Law & Order: SVU star and Hermann, 57, share three kids: August, 18, Amaya, 14, and Andrew, 12.

The entire family stepped out for the premiere of Hargitay’s directorial debut, My Mom Jayne, on Saturday, May 17. The documentary is Hargitay’s love letter to her late mother, looking back on the legendary actress’ life and legacy.

Mansfield died in a car accident at age 34 in 1967. Hargitay, who was 3 years old at the time, was in the car along with two of her siblings.

Along with reflecting on her mom’s life, Hargitay also made a major reveal about her family in the documentary. The actress shared that her dad, Mickey Hargitay, is not actually her biological father. (Mickey died in 2006 at age 80.)

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Hargitay spoke about “living a lie my entire life,” in an interview with Vanity Fair published on Saturday, confirming that her biological father is Italian singer and comedian Nelson Sardelli.

Mariska Hargitay Continues to Honor Mom Jayne Mansfield With Cannes Outfit
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“It was like the floor fell out from underneath me,” Hargitay recalled in My Mom Jayne, recalling the first time she saw a photo of Sardelli. “Like my infrastructure dissolved.”

Eventually, they met in Atlantic City.

“I went full Olivia Benson on him,” she said, referring to her SVU character. “I was like, ‘I don’t want anything, I don’t need anything from you.… I have a dad.’ There was something about loyalty. I wanted to be loyal to Mickey.”

Hargitay has ultimately come to a revelation about her parentage.

“I grew up where I was supposed to, and I do know that everyone made the best choice for me,” she shared. “I’m Mickey Hargitay’s daughter — that is not a lie. This documentary is kind of a love letter to him, because there’s no one that I was closer to on this planet.”

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Busy Philipps Jokes She Was 'Ahead of the Times' With Unique Baby Names

20 May 2025 at 08:00

Busy Philipps hasn’t forgotten about the chatter she caused when she revealed the names of her two kids.

“It’s so crazy,” Philipps, 45, joked to Us Weekly while celebrating the launch of QVC’s Q50 “Age Of Possibility” platform on Wednesday, May 14. “I’m always ahead of the times.”

When Philipps and ex-husband Marc Silverstein named their daughter Birdie in 2008 and Cricket in 2013, many fans were surprised at the unique name changes.

But as more and more celebrities continue to think outside the box — with names like Ocean, Win and Daisy popping up — the actress is focused on other things, like raising teenagers in 2025.

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“I sound like every parent ever. I’m such a boomer, but I do think that the challenges that parents now have and that teenagers have in these last several years have been very unique,” Philipps shared with Us while wearing an Attitudes by Renee dress by QVC designer Reneé Greenstein. “Can you imagine going through puberty and being a teenager during the pandemic? Kids have not done well. I think that it’s been a real struggle for a lot of teenagers and parents of teens.”

Fortunately for Philipps, she has been able to build an open and honest bond with her daughters where communication is welcomed and encouraged.

“I feel really grateful and lucky that my kids are who they are, and they’re so cool and open,” she said. “But it’s a process and a constant communication and figuring out new ways of communicating, because as they get older, that all changes. But it’s cool. It’s cool. Every day is an adventure.”

When the kids are at school, Philipps is hard at work preparing to launch season 2 of Busy This Week with her cohost Caissie St. Onge.

The late-night talk show, streaming exclusively on QVC+ and HSN+, promises to feature laugh-out-loud moments, personal stories and celebrity guest interviews with Chrissy Metz, QVC fashion designer Stacy London and more.

One guest who proved to be a pinch-me moment for the Cougar Town actress was the one and only David Letterman.

“I very much grew up watching David Letterman and to me, he was the king of late night, and I never was a guest on his show,” she said. “To be in this position where he gets to be a guest on my show? Are you kidding me? I was freaking out, and it honestly exceeded expectations.”

When season 2 premieres Wednesday, May 21, Philipps will welcome her longtime bestie Michelle Williams to the show for the very first time.

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While Philipps joked that she finds America’s fascination with their friendship “cute,” she is absolutely grateful to have found such a loyal friend.

“My hope is that everybody has that in their life, that everybody has a Busy or a Michelle in their life,” she told Us. “At the end of the day, your friends are the loves of your life, and they’re the ones that see you through all the different stages. I mean, partners are incredible and, like, are definitely there for periods of time, but the real people who are in it with you, day in and day out, for better, for worse, are your friends.”

Busy This Week premieres on QVC+ and HSN+ Wednesday, May 21, at 10 p.m. ET.

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Lilly Pulitzer for Less: 9 Summer Pieces on Sale at Zappos

20 May 2025 at 07:30

Lilly Pulitzer is basically the blueprint for bold summer style. Right now, Zappos is slashing prices on some of the brand’s most-loved pieces. We’re talking arm-slimming dresses and colorful classics that make you feel like you’re vacationing in Palm Beach.

Whether you’re stocking up on UPF 50+ picks for long summer days or eyeing a polished shift dress for your next brunch invite, this sale is full of ‘rich mom’ pieces. And with major markdowns (like up to 64% off), the time to shop is definitely now before your size sells out!

9 Lilly Pulitzer Summer Pieces on Sale at Zappos

1. Cloud Tee: Soft, stretchy and low-key luxe, this airy tee will quickly become your new favorite — was $64, now $48!

2. Golden Hour Flip-Flops: With gold accents, these flexible flip-flops give rich mom-at-the-beach vibes — was $48, now $35!

3. Preppy Polo: Featuring scallop trim and UPF 50+ protection, this vibrant polo keeps you cool and covered on the golf course — was $118, now $89!

4. Birthday Girl Maxi: This breezy maxi dress is a compliment magnet — was $198, now $140!

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'Mormon Wives' Cast Claims Demi Planned to Lie About Affair With Dakota

20 May 2025 at 07:17

As if there’s not enough affair drama on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the cast is now accusing Demi Engemann of planning to manufacture a story line where she was unfaithful with Taylor Frankie Paul‘s ex Dakota Mortensen.

“Demi wanted to have a huge finale for season 1 and so she was like, ‘We can make up this whole thing that I have an affair with Dakota,'” Mikayla Matthews claimed on the Tuesday, May 20, episode of “The Viall Files” podcast. “We were like, ‘Oh, that’s a weird thing to say.'”

Jessi Ngatikaura jumped in to say Demi “had a whole plan,” adding, “It wasn’t like, ‘Hey, guys, this could be funny.’ It was like, ‘We could meet in a car and then they could catch us.'”

Jessi, 32, claimed that the whole cast has had a falling out with Demi, 30. “It says a lot that there are seven women who feel the exact same way about her,” Jessi added. “It’s not just me that had issues.”

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Season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took a tough turn for both Demi and Jessi. Before the season premiered on Thursday, May 20, Demi filmed season 2 of Vanderpump Villa where Marciano Brunette admitted to developing feelings for her — despite her being married to Bret Engemann.

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“Nothing happened with Marciano. At the expense of sounding rude, there wasn’t even a remote attraction to him. It sucks that women can’t be kind and friendly and even playful with men in this world without it being taken as like you’re open. I had a rock on my finger the entire time I was there,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in May. “I brought up my marriage multiple times and they were told that we were married women — so it sucks that we couldn’t just go and have a good time and that he couldn’t respect that.”

At the time, Demi acknowledged the rift between her and the rest of her costars.

“A lot of the women [on my show] and now Marciano jump on the train of taking things out of context. To me, it’s completely a clout tactic in my mind of trying to ride the clout and ride the wave of the success of the show and confuse people. To me, it’s manipulative and I don’t roll that way,” she noted. “You’ll see that I’ve said very little about anything that happens behind closed doors or behind the scenes or that would give anything away or conflict with the girls.”

She continued: “I’m just trying to stay in my lane as much as I can. I am trying to control what I can control, lean on my husband, lean on my family and then handle it professionally and handle it the best way that I possibly can. Given the fact that I was a victim in this situation, that’s how I’ve decided to handle it. There’s no right or wrong way to handle this type of situation but I am doing the best I can. Luckily I have the support of my husband and the truth on my side.”

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Marciano, for his part, made an appearance on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to claim that Jessi was the one he actually had an alleged affair with off screen. While Jessi couldn’t speak to Marciano’s claims, she did offer an update on her marriage to husband Jordan Ngatikaura.

“I will say that reality TV is hard on any relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a marriage,” Jessi revealed on “The Viall Files” podcast. “We’ve been through a lot and now it’s going to be public.”

Jessi was asked about her not wearing a wedding ring, to which she noted that her and Jordan are “working through things,” adding, “We’re trying our best — but things are a little tricky right now. I’m excited to hopefully someday share more about that. But right now it’s just real life and it’s hard.”

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is currently streaming on Hulu.

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Courtney Stodden Mocks Chrissy Teigen's Alcohol Relapse Announcement

20 May 2025 at 07:03

Courtney Stodden has some thoughts on Chrissy Teigen‘s revelation about a recent alcohol relapse.

“OK, breaking news. I decided that I’m gonna start drinking alcohol again,” Stodden, 30, said in a Saturday, May 17, Instagram video before doing a cheers with her phone camera and a glass of champagne. “Breaking news!”

She added, “There’s nothing more important in this world than knowing that I am not gonna be sober. I’m having alcohol and I want everyone to know ‘cause it’s really important.”

Stodden confirmed the clip was directed at Teigen, writing, “Breaking news I started drinking again too Chrissy soooo here is my official invite — let’s grab a drink and bury the hatchet mama #iykyk #chrissyteigen @chrissyteigen.”

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Us Weekly has reached out to Teigen’s reps for comment.

Earlier this month, Teigen, 39, revealed that she let alcohol “back into my life” after previously going sober. “The truth is, I don’t know what I’m doing. I one hundred percent know I like me better sober. I one hundred percent know I get more done, I absolutely feel better in my body without it,” she shared in a lengthy Instagram statement on Thursday, May 15. “And I am one hundred percent pissed that I can’t be normal and have a cocktail with my husband on vacay without it turning into 8 and feeling like s***.”

Teigen explained that her relationship with sobriety has “changed for the better” and that she knows her relationship with alcohol will “never” be normal. “This is for all the people who are figuring it out,” she concluded her message. “And to the sober community, god I am still so, so proud of you. Until we meet again 😭.”

Teigen has been candid about her sobriety journey over the years. “I got used to being in hair and makeup and having a glass of wine. Then that glass of wine would carry over into me having one before the awards show. And then a bunch at the awards show,” she told Cosmopolitan in August 2017. “And then I felt bad for making kind of an ass of myself to people that I really respected. And that feeling, there’s just nothing like that. You feel horrible. It’s not a good look for me, for [my husband] John [Legend], for anybody.”

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Teigen also shares a complicated history with Stodden, who had accused her of cyberbullying and telling her to kill herself in May 2021. Teigen apologized shortly after, writing in a since-deleted X post, “Not a lot of people are lucky enough to be held accountable for all their past bulls*** in front of the entire world. I’m mortified and sad at who I used to be. I was an insecure, attention seeking troll.”

She added, “I am ashamed and completely embarrassed at my behavior but that is nothing compared to how I made Courtney feel.”

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Earlier this year, Stodden revealed she previously contemplated suicide after being cyberbullied as a teenager. “I had a suicide letter written,” she revealed in the ABC News documentary IMPACT x Nightline: Confessions of a Child Bride in March. “I remember my last thought was, ‘You know, maybe I don’t deserve to be here when people that high up are telling me I don’t deserve to be.’”

She went on to address Teigen’s comments. “I know she’s saying that this was from alcohol or whatever she wanted to say it was from: Saying this to a child when you’re the queen of Twitter, it was so much,” Stodden stated. (Us reached out to Teigen’s reps for comment at the time.)

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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Hailey Bieber Details 'Difficult' Postpartum Life Amid Justin Split Rumors

20 May 2025 at 06:31

Hailey Bieber opened up about her life with husband Justin Bieber and their son, Jack Blues — and admitted that it hasn’t always been smooth sailing since she became a mom.

“Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through in my life, and learning a new version of myself is very difficult,” Hailey, 28, told Vogue in a cover interview published Tuesday, May 20. “And to be doing that all the while going on the internet every day and people being like, ‘They’re getting divorced and they’re this and they’re not happy’: It is such a mindf***. I cannot even begin to explain it. It’s a crazy life to live.”

The Rhode founder and Justin, 31, tied the knot in 2018 and welcomed Jack Blues, 8 months, last August. The duo have recently been plagued by rumors of a split following speculation about whether they’d unfollowed each other on social media, but they’ve both clapped back at speculation about their relationship.

“It’s a glitch. Didn’t unfollow him. Hope this helps!” Hailey wrote in a March TikTok comment, responding to a video about their alleged estrangement.

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In her Vogue cover story, Hailey went on to say that Justin’s experience as a former child star has helped her a lot with figuring out how to respond to trolls.

“I’ve learned so much from Justin, really,” she said. “He’s been doing this literally since he was a child and he has had to face the most scrutiny of any person that I know. He was like, ‘Baby, trust me, I’ve been here before many, many times. You’re not going to win. There is no winning.’”

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She also admitted that rumors about her relationship with Justin — who has been open about his own mental health struggles — aren’t the only thing that’s been difficult about her transition to motherhood. She’s also been working hard to accept her body, which she said has changed a lot since the arrival of baby Jack.

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“Every day I have to talk to myself, like, ‘Hailey, you had a baby … You grew a human. You birthed a human. It’s OK. Give yourself grace. Give yourself time,’” she explained. “When people talk about ‘bouncing back’ — back where, because my hips are wider, my boobs are actually bigger than they were before. They did not go back. And great, I’ll take it, but it’s not the same body that it was before.”

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She also shared details about Jack’s birth, revealing that she experienced a postpartum hemorrhage after his arrival. “Which was a little bit scary,” she told the outlet. “I trust my doctor with my life. And so I had peace that I knew she would never let anything happen to me. But I was bleeding really badly, and people die, and the thought crosses your mind.”

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She added, “Giving birth was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. … That s*** was so crazy. That was not fun. They broke my water. I went into labor and I labored for a few hours. No epidural, nothing.”

Justin, meanwhile, had only positive things to say about his wife, telling Vogue, “I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but the smartest thing I’ve ever done was marry Hailey.”

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TV Shows That Feature Taylor Swift's Music in Pivotal Moments

20 May 2025 at 06:18

TV shows such as The Summer I Turned Pretty and Bridgerton have used Taylor Swift’s music to elevate their content with iconic needle drops.

During season 1 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly’s (Lola Tung) romantic moments with Conrad (Christopher Briney) included Swift deep-cuts including “False God” and “This Love (Taylor’s Version).”

Creator Jenny Han praised the singer for approving her music request.

“I don’t even know the words for what that meant to me. That was my No. 1 dream, to get one of her songs on this show,” she told E! News in June 2022 while discussing how Swift’s discography inspired her writing process. “I was listening to Fearless and I was like, ‘These songs have really helped me get to the finish line.’ When I write books, I like to listen to music to help me see the emotional vein of the story and her music really did that with me for the series.”

Han said she was even more excited for fans to hear the needle drops, adding, “I knew what it would mean to me and I knew even more what it would mean to the people who have held these books really close to their hearts. That just felt like the best gift I could ever give.”

Scroll down for more TV shows that used Swift’s discography for a memorable needle drop:

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Ahead of the May 2025 series finale, Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" (Taylor's Version) was included as June (Elisabeth Moss) and the rest of the resistance stormed Gilead.

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Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) got his moment in the sun on The Bear when "Love Story (Taylor’s Version)" started playing during his episode. The season 2 scene offered a glimpse at Richie's excitement after he found his purpose following ups and downs in the workplace. 
One season later, The Bear played "Long Live (Taylor’s Version)" while introducing Richie to Tiffany's fiancé Frank, who was played by Josh Hartnett.

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Swift and Phoebe Bridgers’ Red (Taylor’s Version) collaboration, “Nothing New,” is used in The Buccaneers’ premiere episode to highlight the emotions of debutantes looking to find wealthy English husbands.
The Apple TV+ period drama needle dropped Swift’s music again during the season 1 finale. “Long Live (Taylor’s Version)” plays as Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse) makes her triumphant escape from her abusive husband, Lord James Seadown (Barney Fishwick), at her sister Nan’s (Kristine Froseth) wedding.
The musical moment also marks a bittersweet moment for Nan, as she gives up a potential romance with Guy (Matthew Broome) by marrying the Duke of Tintagel (Guy Remmers) so she can use her power as a Duchess to protect her sister.

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A snippet of Swift's “Out Of The Woods (Taylor’s Version)” played in theaters in an October 2023 trailer for the animated film Migration.

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In an October sneak peek at season 45 of Survivor, Swift’s hit Midnights single “Mastermind” played as viewers got a glimpse at upcoming challenges.

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Prime Video debuted Swift's version of "Look What You Made Me Do" track for the Wilderness trailer, which surprised fans when the clip dropped in August. The creative team behind the show leaned into the song's message by using, “Look what he made her do," as the tagline and even featuring the music in the opening titles.

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The hit medical drama used Swift's "White Horse" during a pivotal season 5 sequence which included Owen (Kevin McKidd) kissing Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Miranda (Chandra Wilson) telling Alex (Justin Chambers) to reset the operating room clock. 

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Shortly before Swift played a small role in season 2 of New Girl, Nick (Jake Johnson) tried to cheer Jess (Zooey Deschanel) up by dancing to her music. Jess watched Nick jump around to "22" following her split from Sam (David Walton) before asking her roommate to let her listen to Swift in peace. 

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During season 1 of the hit Netflix series, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon (Regé-Jean Page) enjoyed their honeymoon with an instrumental version of “Wildest Dreams” to set the mood. 

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Viewers were in for a surprise when "Anti-Hero" highlighted Joe's (Penn Badgley) point of view during the conclusion to season 4. 

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The Prime Video series has been inspired by Swift's discography over the years. From "Lover" to "August" to "Invisible String" to "Sweet Nothing," The Summer I Turned Pretty has taken every opportunity to accentuate scenes — especially between Belly and Conrad — with Swift's help. 

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During the season 2 finale, Heartstopper picked "Seven" as the song that set the scene for Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy's (Kizzy Edgell) love confession. The track continued to play as each member of the friend group focused on the happy moments in their lives while hanging out together after prom.

Mormon Wives' Jessi Ditches Wedding Ring: 'Things Are Tricky Right Now'

20 May 2025 at 06:15

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Ngatikaura is breaking her silence about where her marriage to husband Jordan Ngatikaura stands after Marciano Brunette claimed he had an affair with her.

“I will say that reality TV is hard on any relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a marriage,” Jessi, 32, revealed on the Tuesday, May 20, episode of “The Viall Files” podcast. “We’ve been through a lot and now it’s going to be public.”

Jessi confirmed she currently wasn’t wearing her wedding ring while her and Jordan are “working through things,” adding, “We’re trying our best — but things are a little tricky right now. I’m excited to hopefully someday share more about that. But right now it’s just real life and it’s hard.”

While Jessi couldn’t “say much” about Marciano’s allegations that they had an onscreen romance, she hinted there was “so much more” to the story AKA it’s likely going to play out on season 3.

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“Relationships are hard and they’re nuanced. There’s so much more that I’m excited to share because I think people will be able to relate to my story,” she added. “I think it may help people.”

Host Nick Viall then asked Jessi, who has three kids, whether she considered Jordan a “role model” that her daughters should look for in a husband.

“No, I think that there’s been a lot that’s happened,” she admitted. “I think that he and I are both willing to work on things and change. But maybe he should be asked that question because that might wake him up. But no, I think there’s a lot of things that have needed to change.”

Viall, 44, meanwhile, subtly hinted that he “heard some things” about Jordan he was “really disappointed” to find out.

“I hope they’re not true. Clearly, you can’t tell me,” he said. “But your answer is revealing. I’d love the opportunity to talk with him about some of the things I have heard if they end up being true because it’s really quite sad and disappointing.”

Despite not being able to elaborate on the current state of her marriage, Jessi promised she was “good at taking accountability” for her actions.

“I own my s*** and I am excited to someday tell the full story and fall on my sword and take accountability for certain things,” she teased. “But I also want to open up a bigger conversation that I think needs to happen.”

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Jessi’s insight into her personal life comes after The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which returned on Thursday, May 15, ended with Marciano claiming he had an affair with her.

“We have tried meeting up [to continue the affair],” he alleged. “Jordan doesn’t know the truth about how extensive it was. It was not just a one-time hookup thing. It was not some one night stand.”

In footage that was teased from season 3, Jordan called the rumors into question.

“This is going to be headlines. The truth always reveals itself,” he said while Jessi added, “He knows that this is ruining my family and my life.”

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is currently streaming on Hulu.

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Which 'S.W.A.T.' Stars Are — And Aren't — Returning for Surprise Spinoff?

20 May 2025 at 06:00

The cast of S.W.A.T. has weathered multiple cancellations while continuing to advocate for more seasons of the show — but that doesn’t mean everyone is returning for the surprise spinoff.

Based on the 1975 TV show and 2003 film adaptation of the same name, S.W.A.T. centered around the Los Angeles Police Department. The CBS series premiered in 2017 and aired six seasons before it was picked up for a seventh and final season. CBS ultimately reversed that decision and S.W.A.T. returned for season 8. But the celebration didn’t last long — the network canceled the show for a second time in March 2025.

S.W.A.T. seemingly came to an end two months later when the series finale aired on CBS. In the final episode, the team survived yet another mission and the last scene showed 20 Squad leaving headquarters to take on their next crisis.

Just two days after the finale aired, Sony Pictures Television picked up a spinoff titled S.W.A.T. Exiles, which will pick up after “a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits.” Shemar Moore’s character must “bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.”

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Moore reacted to the 10-episode continuation of S.W.A.T., saying in a statement, “My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable. We entertained the world, defied the odds, came back from the dead twice, and continued to woo fans and families worldwide.”

He continued: “I am excited for this next generation and iteration of S.W.A.T. with Sony. Katherine Pope, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Ning, and I will keep the franchise, thrill ride action, heartfelt drama, and storytelling of S.W.A.T. alive. WE DON’T LOSE!!!! ROLL SWAT!!!”

While Moore’s return was announced, fans couldn’t help but notice that the rest of the cast wasn’t confirmed. The last season of S.W.A.T also starred Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Anna Enger Ritch, Annie Ilonzeh and Niko Pepaj.

Keep scrolling for what each cast member has said about whether they would reprise their character — and whether they have officially been offered the chance to return:

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“To all my homies, fans and baby girls… to everybody out there around the world who have supported us for eight years, first of all, thank you,” the actor, who plays Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, said in a video shared by Sony Pictures Television. “We couldn’t have done this without you,” he said. “I know the sad news is we got cancelled, but the good news is we don’t stop fighting. And guess what happens when you don’t stop fighting? We won! S.W.A.T. ain’t going nowhere! Hondo ain’t going nowhere!”

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Before the series finale, Harrington reflected on his character Deacon’s conclusion, telling TV Insider in May, “The way the writers crafted this entire 13 episodes was really, really interesting because they didn’t want it to be — not just because there’s a chance we could come back, but sometimes in shows when they just end and they tie it all into this bow and it’s perfect, yeah, you want to do that in some way, but these guys, SWAT officers, they’re special.”

He continued: “So they really wanted the idea of, the show must go on and it’s a job that doesn’t go away and we don’t lose them. They crafted it very, very smartly, I think.”

Despite showing interest in a return, Harrington hasn’t publicly reacted yet to the spinoff news and his name wasn’t listed in the press release.

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When viewers last saw Tan, he accepted a liaison position but remained in the field with the rest of 20 Squad. Lim, meanwhile, has yet to address the surprise spinoff but has expressed interest in remaining in the universe.

“It might not be just over for S.W.A.T. just yet,” he said on KTLA 5 Morning News in April 2025. “We believe in the show. We believe in what we’ve built. We’re passionate. We want to continue. We’re actively trying to find a new home for S.W.A.T., and there’s been an outpouring of love and support from our fans.”

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Ritch, who plays Zoe Powell, has pitched ideas for what other stories there are still left to tell, sharing with Collider in March 2023, “I think it would be interesting to see the women go through trying to juggle what it would be like to have a family and also maintain a SWAT tactical officer career. I don’t think that’s anything I’ve ever dove into on this show particularly, but hopefully, as we continue, should we continue, that would be an interesting exploration.”

The actress, however, hasn’t sounded off on the spinoff — or whether Powell will appear — yet.

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Niko Pepaj

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After being promoted to main cast, Pepaj has continued to show support for his character Alfaro’s journey. Pepaj documented the days leading up to the series finale but hasn’t weighed in on S.W.A.T.‘s spinoff.

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Before news of S.W.A.T. Exiles broke, Ilonzeh spoke with Us Weekly about attempts to revive the series.

“We are crossing our fingers. So there is a particular discussion being had. I hope I can say [soon] that we really did it. We rallied for a third time,” she shared in April 2025 while reflecting on her time playing Gamble. “But we’re making noise. They do see it — producers and streamers that are interested — they are like, ‘OK, this is something.’ So if we can plug and play, we’re all geared up to go. We don’t want this ride to be over.”

Despite fighting for S.W.A.T. to get a new home, it would be the show’s last battle to stay on the air.

“I was just talking to [my costar] Shemar [Moore] yesterday and he was like, ‘If we do this for a third time — whenever we do get canceled again — I will be OK with it. I’m not fighting for a fourth [time] because we really did it and we end on that,'” she noted. “We will end on the fight and the win and relish in all of this and squeeze the life out of it. We will know that we did it, we did our job and we can walk away happy campers.”

Ilonzeh has also not acknowledged the spinoff news yet.

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Who Should Play Ryan Phillippe's Brother Christian in 'Motorheads' Season 2?

20 May 2025 at 05:30

The entire first season of Motorheads centered around Ryan Phillippe‘s mysterious — and missing — onscreen brother Christian Maddox, but who does the cast want to see fill the role in season 2?

During the Prime Video series, which premiered on Tuesday, May 20, Logan’s (Phillippe) brother Christian was seen in flashbacks before disappearing after a botched heist. The season ended by hinting that adult Christian could still be alive — and the show’s stars Michael Cimino, Melissa Collazo, Uriah Shelton, Nicolas Cantu, Mia Healey, Josh Macqueen and Drake Rodger have some ideas as to who could fill his mysterious shoes.

Both Collazo, 24, and Cantu, 21, floated the idea of Hayden Christensen joining the show.

“I would love it if it was Hayden Christensen,” Shelton, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly during the press junket. “I would have a hard time not making Star Wars jokes — but I feel like he’s used to that.”

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Meanwhile Cimino, 25, pitched Ethan Hawke — even though he is older than Phillippe, 50, adding, “Just as an actor that I would love to work: Ethan Hawke. I would die to work with Ethan Hawke and for him to be my onscreen dad. That would be so sick.”

Macqueen, 23, suggested James Spader to Us, while Rodger, 26, circled back to his The Winchesters costar Jensen Ackles.

“I would love Jensen. He would be fun. I feel like Jensen and Ryan could play siblings,” Rodger added. “I just don’t know if Jensen could play Ryan’s younger sibling but [we can pretend].”

Motorheads “follows a group of outsiders in a once-thriving Rust Belt town as they form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of automobiles.” In addition to the main cast, Phillippe’s son, Deacon, was cast in the role of a younger Christian. (Nathalie Kelley and Matt Lanter make up the rest of the adult cast.)

“It’s so unique to be in a situation like this where you’re both working on a show with really good people,” Phillippe exclusively told Us at the show’s Los Angeles premiere earlier this month. “It definitely wasn’t lost on either of us. There were times when we would look at each other and just be like, ‘Can you believe that we’re actually doing this?'”

Motorheads executive producers John A. Norris and Jason Seagraves recalled the process of bringing Deacon, 21, onto the show.

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“I’ve known Ryan for quite a while now, so to actually get to work with him and see how professional he is and he comes to work prepared every single day,” Seagraves shared with Us. “He just brought so much heart to it and [we] couldn’t be more fortunate to have him.”

Norris, meanwhile, opened up about how Phillippe supported his son, emphasizing that no strings were pulled in Deacon’s favor.

“Him showing up [to set] — not to play Logan — but because his son was there was really sweet. He really was not involved in the hiring of Deacon,” Norris told Us. “We sort of kept it from him for a little while. Then we came to him and yeah, he would show up.”

Norris continued: “He just didn’t show up the night that [Deacon] had a kiss scene, but it was just super sweet. He loves that kid so much and it shows. And him showing up as the proud dad was pretty great.”

Motorheads is currently streaming on Prime Video.

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Ramona Singer Gives Update on Sonja Morgan After Ambulance Incident

20 May 2025 at 05:19

Ramona Singer is giving an update on Sonja Morgan after the latter was recently spotted leaving a Florida restaurant in an ambulance.

“Sonja’s fine, she’s great, she’s doing well,” Singer, 68, told Entertainment Tonight on Monday, May 19, at the premiere of the new Apple TV+ movie Fountain of Youth in New York City.

“She’s in great health,” Singer reiterated when ET’s red carpet reporter asked about Morgan’s well-being. “I only wish the best for her.”

On Friday, May 16, TMZ published footage in which Morgan, 61, appeared upset and emotional as she spoke to police officers at Echo in Palm Beach, Florida, on the evening of Thursday, May 15, before being taken away in an ambulance.

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Per TMZ’s report, Morgan spoke to the police officers, fire personnel, and restaurant staff for around 15 minutes before she was loaded into the back of the medical vehicle on a stretcher.

According to the outlet, Morgan had initially called an ambulance after someone else at the restaurant fell.

“An elderly patron at the restaurant I was dining at appeared to be in distress, and I called for medical assistance,” Morgan told People in a statement on Friday. “While assisting during the commotion, I sustained some minor injuries and, out of an abundance of caution, accompanied the EMTs to be checked out.”

She added: “I’m incredibly grateful to the first responders for their swift care and professionalism.”

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Following the incident, Morgan received a trespass warning, according to documents TMZ obtained from the Palm Beach Police Department. Per the outlet, the documents showed she refused to sign the warning.

Singer and Morgan were among the original cast of The Real Housewives of New York City before it was rebooted with a new cast in 2023. Singer appeared on all 13 seasons of the original series while Morgan joined as a cast member for season 3 in 2010. After leaving the show, Morgan toured regionally for her improv show titled Sonja in Your City. She returned to Bravo with RHONY costar Luann de Lesseps on Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake, which aired in 2023. Sonja also starred on season 4 of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in 2023.

Since RHONY, both Morgan and Singer have swapped the Big Apple for Palm Beach.

“I have a neighbor down in Palm Beach — Ramona Singer,” Morgan said on an April episode of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “She’s in love. Still going strong!”

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For her part, Singer told Entertainment Tonight on Monday that she has no interest in returning to the Bravo limelight.

“I have my best life ever now,” she said. “I loved doing RHONY, it’s such an experience … but I’m doing golf, and tennis, and traveling, and working out. I’ve never looked better and never felt better.”

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Taylor Swift Drops Major ‘Reputation (TV)’ Hint on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

20 May 2025 at 05:18

Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale were delighted to hear a Taylor Swift song in the latest episode, but they might not have realized that the “Look What You Made Me Do” snippet was a possible hint about Reputation (Taylor’s Version).

During the Tuesday, May 20, episode, June (Elisabeth Moss) and the rest of the resistance stormed Gilead while the Reputation single served as the rebellion’s soundtrack. Eagle-eyed fans noticed, however, that this was not the version that debuted in 2017 — it was a new rerecording, featuring vocals by an older, more experienced Swift.

Moss, who also directed the episode, was instrumental in securing the track for the show.

“I said to my editor, Wendy [Hallam Martin], ‘I really want to find a place for a Taylor track in the last two episodes of the show,’ and we wanted to find a music queue for the opening of [episode] 9, and all the credit goes to Wendy for picking this track for this moment!” the Emmy winner, 42, told Billboard after the episode premiered.

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The Mad Men alum is a Swiftie herself, having attended a Toronto stop of The Eras Tour last year with her Handmaid’s Tale costar Bradley Whitford.

“I’ve been wanting to use a Taylor song for many years on the show and we finally found the perfect spot for a track from her, and I’m so glad we waited because there could not be a more perfect song for a more perfect moment,” Moss continued to Billboard. “Taylor has been such an inspiration to me personally. As a Swiftie myself, and I think I can speak for [costar] Yvonne [Strahovski] and our entire cast as well, who are all Swifties, it’s such an honor to be able to use her music in the final episodes of our show.”

Swifties' Latest 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' Theory is Pretty Legit

So does this mean Reputation (Taylor’s Version) is finally coming? No one but Swift knows for sure, but the clues are certainly piling up. Fans have been combing her website and social media for weeks and have theorized that she’s planning to announce something at the American Music Awards, which air Monday, May 26. (She’s nominated for six trophies this year, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department.)

Swift, 35, hasn’t released one of her rerecorded albums since October 2023 when she dropped 1989 (Taylor’s Version) — just three months after Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). She only has two albums left on her list to rerecord: 2017’s Reputation and her 2006 self-titled debut.

Fans originally thought she would announce Reputation (TV) at the Grammys last year, but instead she used her acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album (for Midnights) to reveal that The Tortured Poets Department would be coming out in April.

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Bye-bye, Brain Fog: Get Your Caffeine Fix With This Herbal Supplement That Supports Cognitive Function

20 May 2025 at 05:15

Whether you drink it for the taste or the energy boost, it’s hard to resist a smooth cup of coffee. However, it can often leave you feeling jittery and craving more once the initial boost wears off. If you want to take a break from coffee but still get your daily caffeine fix without the jitters, Juice Plus+ Luminate keeps you energized without the brain fog.

Containing nootropics, adaptogens and caffeine, the berry and mango-flavored herbal supplement offers enhanced mental clarity and focus without feeling jittery or crashing shortly after. All it takes is mixing one powder packet with cold or hot water, to start reaping the benefits!

The main ingredients are lion’s mane, ashwagandha and rhodiola for clarity and focus. The hero ingredient is coffee berry, which provides 80mg of natural caffeine per serving.

Depending on your preferred caffeine intake, one stick can keep you feeling energized and focused, but the brand notes it’s safe to drink two packets per day at most.

Ready to break up with coffee? Head to Juice Plus+ now and stock up on the plant-based energy supplement before the secret’s out.

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