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‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 13 Questions Answered: Why Did Voight Kill [Spoiler]?

21 May 2025 at 20:01

Chicago P.D.’s season 12 finale brought Sergeant Hank Voight and his team to their breaking point — but did they win in the end?

Warning: Spoilers below from season 12, episode 22 of Chicago P.D.

During the Wednesday, May 21, finale, Voight (Jason Beghe) faced off against Deputy Chief Charlie Reid (Shawn Hatosy) one last time. After Reid disbanded the Intelligence Unit one episode prior and put Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) behind bars for sleeping with his CI, Voight’s unit was up against a wall.

While Voight had ASA Nina Chapman (Sara Bues) and the rest of his team in his corner, he started to pull away to take Reid down. As Voight prepared to face internal affairs for his alleged misconduct over the past few months, Reid was shot dead by drug dealer Jesus Otero’s (Juan Javier Cardenas) son, Reinerio (Jason Sanchez).

While Voight tried to stop the bleeding, Reid hinted that it was Voight who orchestrated his death to end their feud. “You’re worse than me,” Reid claimed before he died, leaving Voight and his team safe from his wrath.

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The future of Intelligence, however, is still unknown considering Reinerio killing Reid came shortly after he was let out of the team’s custody on Voight’s orders. (On a happy note, Marina Squerciati’s Kim Burgess and Patrick John Flueger’s Adam Ruzek did get married before the credits rolled.)

“We didn’t get to see them actually walk back into the unit. It wasn’t just easy clean, we’re done, bow tied and they figured it all out,” showrunner Gwen Sigan exclusively told Us Weekly, teasing that season 13 will bring a “different dynamic” for the unit.

Scroll down for answers to the biggest questions ahead of season 13:

Why Did Reid Have to Die?

Chicago PD Season 13 Questions Reid
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Sigan told Us that Reid didn’t have to die, but the writers wanted Voight to have one way to “get him off the map” which was to “take him out.”

“That was the darkest we could take him, was to basically kill someone. We wanted to test him too,” she explained. “We wanted to see, ‘Can he fight against that?’ And then obviously what you see in the finale is no, he couldn’t, he took that route.”

The showrunner noted that Voight thinks he made the “right choice” in telling Reinerio how Reid made his dad suffer before killing him earlier in the season, knowing that Reinerio would most likely seek vengeance.

Is Chapman Going to Cut Ties With Voight?

Chicago PD Season 13 Questions Chapman Voight
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Throughout the season Chapman and Voight grew close and fans saw a glimpse at a new romance between the pair. However, during the finale, Chapman told Voight that she knew what he’d done. She knew that he used Reinerio as his own loaded gun to take down Reid and he made a deal with Silva (Randy Gonzalez) to flip on Reid and talk about his dirty policing tactics.

Chapman teared up at Burgess and Ruzek’s wedding, telling Voight that she thought there was “more” between them but now that trust is broken. Sigan, meanwhile, told Us that the attorney isn’t going to turn her back on Voight despite her own heartbreak.

“I don’t think Chapman’s gone. I think that their relationship has just changed a lot,” Sigan said. “It’ll also be interesting to see sort of the mess of that, of her still being there working. She’s not leaving Chicago, so what does that look like?”

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Will the Team Question Voight’s Story?

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After Reid’s death, Voight told his team that Reinerio confessed to shooting the deputy chief out of revenge for his father’s killing. Voight noted that Silva had knowledge of Reid’s illegal tactics, and he would testify to that, clearing Intelligence’s name. Burgess and Ruzek appeared to be suspicious of how neatly the case was tied up but didn’t question it in the moment.

“There was so much unease in that scene. There was a lot of doubt in a lot of their minds,” Sigan shared. “[But] do they wanna look into it? There’s not gonna be evidence [to contradict Voight’s story].”

The showrunner teased, “You could see that Burgess was feeling something isn’t quite right here. So it’s definitely an open-ended kind of thread that we can pull if we want to next season.”

What’s Next for Burgess and Ruzek?

Chicago PD Season 13 Questions Burgess and Ruzek
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Once Reid was gone, Burgess and Ruzek decided to move forward with their wedding. Their teammates were all in attendance, including Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) and Kiana Cook (Toya Turner) and their daughter. Luckily for fans, the brief happy moment won’t be a one-off.

Sigan revealed that season 13 will show more of the “wholesome” relationship between Burgess and Ruzek and their new normal. “Now that they have some sort of stability at home, what does it look like on the job?” she pondered. “What can we push them into and sort of, find stories there.” Sigan added that she’s “excited” for the married couple’s story lines, saying there’s “a lot to play” with for the pair.

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Kate Middleton’s Royal Garden Party Style Over The Years: See Every Look 

21 May 2025 at 19:38

While perhaps best known for her formalwear, Kate Middleton’s signature style shines just as bright annually at the Buckingham Palace garden parties.

There is no shortage of fashion peacocking at these soirees, which is why the Princess of Wales’ penchant for tailored pastel coats and elegant pleated frocks always steals the show.

Over the years, Middleton, 43, has curated a blossoming wardrobe for a backyard fête, from cotton candy pink dresses that exude softness to bright lemon coats that highlight a baby bump.

She has also demonstrated her ability to infuse classic and familiar silhouettes with a fresh new twist. Each outfit repeat is a carefully considered display of her unique aesthetic, solidifying her status as the reigning queen of garden party glamour.

Keep scrolling to see every single look.

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After a two-year break, the princess made a glorious return to the royal garden party in a butter-yellow dress by Emilia Wickstead and a Philip Treacy hat that went viral when she first wore the combination at Queen Elizabeth’s 2022 Platinum Jubilee. She carried the same woven clutch by the Australian brand Forever New and repeated her Gianvito Rossi pumps. We also saw the return of the Robinson Pelham Acorn earrings she wore on her wedding day in 2011.

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While cohosting with her friend, Duchess Sophie Wessex, Middleton embraced the rainy spring weather with characteristic poise. She channeled Bridgerton vibes in a cloud-colored dress by her private dressmaker. The vintage-inspired midi-length creation, another favorite the royal has repeatedly worn, perfectly matched her floral-trimmed hat in pistachio by Philip Treacy. A sage-colored Hobbs Evesham clutch and a verdant pair of Jimmy Choo pumps tied the look together.

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After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Middleton made a stunning return in a celebratory coral frock by Emilia Wickstead and a matching fascinator by Jane Taylor. She paired her beloved vintage Josef clutch with petal-pink Kiki cushion drop earrings and pink suede pumps by Emmy London.

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Long before the Barbiecore trend, Middleton gave the delicate shade of pink her royal stamp of approval, as seen in a double-breasted tuxedo peplum coat dress by Alexander McQueen. The feminine hue was also a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who attended the same event. Middleton accessorized with an intricate feathered and floral Juliette Botterill hat and a blush Loeffler Randall clutch, finishing the look with her tried-and-true Gianvito Rossi suede heels. 

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Middleton returned to Buckingham Palace's gardens in an ice-blue custom-made coat dress by Christopher Kane, which she first wore for the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony. The tailored silhouette featured a prim collar and a structured skirt, which she paired with a tilted beret-style hat by Lock & Co., a vintage beaded Josef bag and suede Gianvito Rossi pumps. 

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In June, Middleton attended a garden party in Northern Ireland. She doubled down on her masterful approach to re-wearing beloved pieces, which in this case was a pale golden brocade coat by Danish designer Day Birger et Mikkelsen. The statement-making style is one of the royal’s most iconic wardrobe repeats, gracing multiple significant events, including the 2011 nuptials of Prince William's first cousins, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall. Her fascinator, courtesy of Lock & Co., was a unique pillbox-style design inspired by the delicate form of a morning rose that felt apt for the floral-filled affair. The royal refined the rest of her look with a buff-colored satin box clutch and pumps by the time-tested British brand LK Bennett.

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In May, Middleton once again demonstrated her flair for sophisticated subtlety. She donned another one-of-a-kind look by Alexander McQueen: an unabashedly feminine ruffled cream minidress with a distinctive peplum detail, which she’d also previously worn to Prince George's christening. To top it off, the duchess chose a Jane Taylor hat with a veil and a rosette.

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Middleton opted for an ethereal ivory lace bodycon design by Alexander McQueen, breaking from her usual vibrant hues. This neutral-toned choice was a rare sartorial move for the royal; however, the midi-dress made its debut two years earlier at a Jubilee event in the summer of 2012, which proves that she has been a wardrobe repeater since the beginning. 
Form-fitting and figure-hugging, the dress was coupled with a Jane Corbett bespoke hat featuring a ribbon-and-lace detail specifically constructed to coordinate with her lace dress. She grounded the outfit with another pair of Russell & Bromley pumps but in a patent-leather finish. 

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While expecting Prince George, the mother-to-be wore another Emilia Wickstead look: a custom textured coat dress with a yellow-and-white abstract print that subtly concealed her baby bump. She carried a box clutch with gold trim and wore round-toe pumps with a sensible platform heel. Both styles were by Russell & Bromley, a British handbag and footwear brand founded in 1873. 

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The Duchess of Cambridge made her garden party debut one year after her royal wedding. Middleton dressed the part in a trifecta of British fashion designers, an early indicator of the now-famous “Kate Effect,” a phenomenon where everything she wears instantly sells out. 
On this occasion, Middleton paired a pastel pink dress with a pleated skirt by Emilia Wickstead with a matching wide-brimmed fascinator from Jane Corbett — a couture milliner who the duchess frequently turned to during the early years of her royal life, which helped define Middleton’s hat wardrobe. She accessorized with a straw clutch and close-toe pumps by LK Bennett, a brand known for emphasizing British heritage with a focus on creating timeless, polished yet practical designs.

Sophie Nyweide Attempted Suicide 4 Weeks Before Her Death, Docs Reveal

21 May 2025 at 19:34

Over a span of nearly two years before Sophie Nyweide’s tragic death at age 24 on April 14, the former child star had at least 19 run-ins with Bennington, Vermont police, most of which involved drugs, including heroin, crack cocaine and fentanyl, according to documents exclusively obtained by Us Weekly

And in the four weeks before she was found unresponsive in a wooded area along the banks of the Roaring Branch River, police responded to 911 calls for a suicide attempt and welfare check for the one-time actress.

According to an incident report in August 2023, the Bennington Police Department responded to an emergency call about a potential heroin overdose at a counseling center parking lot. Nyweide’s father Jeffrey, who was with her at the time, told officers they had traveled from Manchester, Vermont for a counseling session because the former actress “struggled with using opiates for five years.” Per the report, they stopped to have breakfast and after she said that she was going outside to get fresh air, moments later her father found her lying against the vehicle in an “unconscious state.”

During the investigation police found “tinfoil with [a] black mark next to a glassine bag.”

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Nyweide (real name Marion S. Nyweide) was also involved in two separate incidents with police in April 2024. In the first encounter, police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle and found Nyweide behind the wheel. She allegedly told police she “just left the hospital, was tired, and was looking for a spot to sleep” and had parked outside a residence where she “used to buy drugs” and was “hoping to ‘use.’” Police reported finding “approximately five burnt Chore Boy pieces” — a cleaning product that is commonly used as a screen in drug tools.

The second incident that month involved Bennington police approaching a car where Nyweide, who identified herself as “Sophie,” was placed in hand restraints when police noticed a “glassine stamped baggie” that investigators said was “contingent with heroin/fentanyl.”

During one May 2024 traffic stop, Nyweide, who police described as “deceptive” and “defensive,” consented to a search by officers but eventually became concerned because “her father would be mad if she took a long time,” per the documents. Police found a glass smoking device and Chore Boy pieces when Nyweide shook out the contents of her bag. 

During another May 2024 run-in with police, Nyweide was identified by police as part of a group of “illicit drug users.” While Nyweide insisted she had no drug paraphernalia on her, police reported: “[The officer] was able to feel something hard in her pants … [and] when [she] pulled her pants out, [they were] able to see a silicone container that she was concealing… to be used to carry illicit drugs.” Police identified a glass smoking device as well as a silicone container containing a white rock-like substance consistent with crack cocaine, according to official records.

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Over the next several months, Nyweide was taken into custody multiple times for active warrants. During a June 2024 incident, law enforcement officers said they found heroin as well as five baggies stamped “357” which tested positive for fentanyl.

In July 2024, Nyweide was named in police records as one of four people reported to 911 as “passed out” in a car. The same month Nyweide reported to police that her car was stolen. According to the report, she left her unlocked car in a parking lot with her keys inside. But she was able to track the AirTag that pinged to the Albany area of New York nearly 40 miles away.

In August 2024, police received a 911 call claiming Nyweide took a TV from a local Walmart without paying but she didn’t face any charges. Just two weeks later, police received a call of a potential overdose and a “female slumped over the steering wheel.” Nyweide told the police she ran out of gas and had been there for about two hours, but she didn’t need any help.

Throughout October and November 2024, she was involved in multiple police investigations into suspected drug use in the Bennington area. Nyweide called for help on October 13 to claim she “thought she heard voices outside her residence” but she told police she was safe. During another incident that month, police investigated an overdose call when Nyweide confessed to cops that she had given a friend Narcan — a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose — and her friend survived.

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Bennington police officers once again took Nyweide into custody for an active warrant in January 2025 when she was identified in the passenger seat of a truck stopped by authorities. Nyweide was transported to a police station and given $1,000 bail.

Two months later on March 11, police responded to a 911 call of an attempted suicide involving Nyweide, “who had cut her arm on purpose,” according to the report, and was treated at a nearby medical clinic. And just three weeks before her tragic death, officers conducted a welfare check on Nyweide — who they reported appeared “injured” after spotting her walking, per the report. Nyweide confirmed she was “in pain” and was taken to a local hospital. 

A death certificate previously obtained by Us confirmed that Nyweide was pregnant at the time of her death. Local police said at the time that they were investigating Nyweide’s death as a “possible unintentional overdose.” TMZ reported that “a man was with Sophie when she died” and that the man “is cooperating with cops” but he was not considered a person of interest.

An autopsy is still pending.

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Following her death, Nyweide’s family described her as “kind and trusting girl” and expressed hopes that her death would not be in vain.

“Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better,” her family wrote.

Nyweide’s family shared some of her artwork and explained, “Much of this art depicts the depth she had and it also represents the pain she suffered. Many of her writings and artwork are roadmaps of her struggles and traumas. Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations, those closest to her, plus therapists, law enforcement officers and others who tried to help her are heartbroken their efforts couldn’t save her from her fate.”

“Her death has left a hole in all. Sadness, loss, heartbreak and even anger is present for those who loved her and now will have to continue on without her laughter, infectious passion and zest — without those amazing blue eyes that could look directly into one’s soul,” the obituary concluded. 

Nyweide made her big screen debut at age 6 and later played Michelle Williams’ onscreen daughter in 2009’s Mammoth. As a child star, she also appeared in Nicole Kidman’s acclaimed 2007 comedy Margot at the Wedding and Russell Crowe’s 2014 biblical epic Noah.

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Summer House's Paige Says Craig's ‘Dead’ to Her After Cheating Rumors Drama

21 May 2025 at 19:02

Paige DeSorbo broke down her split from Craig Conover during the season 9 Summer House finale, revealing that her feelings toward him changed after he allegedly refused to publicly clear her name.

“I made the right decision,” Paige, 32, told pals Amanda Batula and Lindsay Hubbard on the Wednesday, May 21, finale, referring to her choice to break up with Craig, 36, after Thanksgiving in November 2024.

Paige told the girls that after rumors surfaced in January that she cheated on Craig before their split, he didn’t have her back. She claimed that instead of shutting down the rumors, Craig told her, “I don’t feel comfortable saying anything at this time.”

That alleged response changed everything for Paige. “After that I was like, ‘And, now you’re dead to me,’” she confessed.

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Three months after the Bravo cameras stopped rolling in summer 2024, Paige announced that she and Craig called it quits after three years together. In January, the cameras picked back up and documented her side of the story.

“What made me feel like I made the right decision was two days later, my dad called me and said I just want to let you know, ‘I feel like your personality is back,’” Paige recounted on the finale. “[He said], ‘I didn’t realize how different you kinda were. Now I call you and you’re so happy. I just feel like I got my daughter back a little.’”

Amanda, 33, confessed that she felt that there was “something different” about Paige over the summer but she didn’t want to push it. “I could really sense something was up. … You were different,” Amanda said.

Summer House Season 9 Finale Paige DeSorbo Revelations
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Paige completely agreed, noting she didn’t realize “how different” she was until she was on her “Giggly Squad” podcast tour the past fall and she had a “panic attack.”

Paige explained that once November 2024 rolled around, she and Craig spent Thanksgiving together and she later had a lightbulb moment about their future. “He’s like, ‘Do you ever fantasize about us hosting holidays with our kids?’” Paige recalled, noting that she initially said yes but later realized that wasn’t true.

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She remembered saying, “I don’t think I do” and pointing out it wasn’t “fair” to Craig that she felt that way. Paige said she told Craig at the time, “You deserve to have the love of your life, and I feel like I do too. I can’t pretend that we don’t have these issues.”

After the conversation, Craig told Paige he’d be in New York in December and asked to speak in person, to which she agreed.

“He says to me, ‘I really wish you didn’t do this before you saw the ring,’” Paige claimed Craig said when he was in town, but she didn’t believe him. “Right when he says that to me in my head, I was like, ‘This is why we’re breaking up because I don’t know if you’re lying right now.’”

While Craig alleged that he’d had the ring for “a year,” Paige told the girls she wasn’t buying it. “It doesn’t exist, Lindsay. We’ll never see it,” she quipped. (Craig claimed on the season 10 Southern Charm finale and reunion that he did buy a ring and planned to propose before Paige broke things off.)

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Looking back, Paige said she thought she was “very respectful” with her breakup announcement. However, when rumors started to surface that Paige cheated on Craig and he didn’t shut them down, she realized how one-sided their dynamic was.

“As a girlfriend I defended the f*** out of you in public,” Paige said of her ride-or-die style support for Craig. “I have fought people for you. I have lied through my f***ing teeth for you.”

Despite being upset with the ending, Paige said she’s learned you “have to come to terms” with the fact that life is “not what you imagined” and that doesn’t mean it’s “better or worse.” She concluded, “I think [our lives are] actually way better.”

Summer House season 9 reunion begins on Bravo Wednesday, May 28, at 9 p.m. ET.

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‘Chicago Fire’ Season 14 Questions Answered: Will Carver and Violet Last?

21 May 2025 at 19:01

Chief Dom Pascal found himself under investigation for attempted murder during the Chicago Fire season 13 finale, but the episode wasn’t all doom and gloom — and Us has questions about what’s next.

Warning: Spoilers below from season 13, episode 22 of Chicago Fire.

During the Wednesday, May 21, finale, Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) was accused of trying to kill the man who crashed into his wife Monica’s (KaDee Strickland) car and caused her death. While the Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) thinks he’s guilty, Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) is on a mission to clear his name.

“He’s all in with Pascal,” showrunner Andrea Newman exclusively told Us Weekly of Severide’s finale journey, which ultimately results in him finding the real culprit: firefighter Stephen Vale (Phil Donlon). Vale pined over Pascal’s wife for years, so he tried to kill the man responsible for her death.

While the OFI case is front and center during the finale, not every story line was wrapped up neatly, including Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) and Sam Carver’s (Jake Lockett) romance.

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Violet finally gave Carver the letter she wrote him while he was in rehab and professed her love for him. While Carver revealed he already put in for a job in Denver, he ended the season by passionately kissing Violet outside her apartment.

Severide and wife Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) also got a happy ending to the season after Stella learned she is pregnant with their first baby. What’s next for the couple, however, is unknown. “There will be some shakeups all around,” Newman revealed.

Keep scrolling for answers to the biggest questions ahead of season 14:

What Does Violet and Carver’s Kiss Mean?

Chicago Fire Season 14 Questions Carver and Violet
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During the final minutes of the episode, Carver showed up and kissed Violet. He finally confessed, “I love you, Violet,” and she responded, “I love you, too.” The moment was “a beautiful thing” for both of them, according to Newman, but it might be short-lived.

The showrunner told Us that Carver is “on a razor’s edge in terms of healing” after his ups and downs with alcohol. His state of mind and Carver and Violet’s sometimes “painful” dynamic has left their relationship status open-ended.

“Do they get this moment and then that’s all? Or do they get to explore past that and kind of see where it goes?” Newman teased, confirming “that’s the question hanging in the air” ahead of next season.

Are Violet and Carver the Next Brett and Casey?

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Prior to the finale, Lockett confirmed that he won’t be a series regular for season 14, which could influence Carver and Violet’s future. While Carver might be moving to Denver, he and Violet wouldn’t be the first Firehouse 51 couple to be long-distance. Matthew Casey (Jesse Spencer) and Sylvie Brett (Kara Kilmer) lived apart when Casey had to move to Oregon to help raise the kids of his late firefighter friend, but the pair ultimately got married during season 12.

According to Newman, Casey and Brett’s romance is not like Carver and Violet. “Anything’s possible,” she told Us when asked if they could replicate the long-distance relationship. “But I think this was more of an explosion than a slow build.”

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The TV writer explained that there are “different things at stake” with Carver and Violet, especially since he hinted at leaving Chicago pre-kiss to better focus on his sobriety.

“For Carver, it’s a life thing. It’s like, can he stay alive? Can he keep sober and clean and not crash and burn?” Newman said, not ruling out Carver potentially making cameos next season. “So the stakes are a little bit higher in terms of that relationship going forward.”

When Will Stella Announce Her Pregnancy?

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After attempting to adopt a baby during season 13, Stella and Severide were left brokenhearted when the mom changed her mind. During the finale, Stella turned her focus to helping a teenager named Natalie (Ava Torres) in the neighborhood in the neighborhood, eventually reconnecting the teen with her big sister. Stella later got her own good news: she’s pregnant!

Newman told Us that Stella’s pregnancy timeline for season 14 will depend on “the kind of time jump we do when we start.” She joked, “It will be hard to be hiding it if it’s, you know, the kind of four-month jump we usually do.”

The showrunner noted that the writers want to get the firefighters’ “reactions” to the pregnancy sooner rather than later. “There’s a closet full of baby gear in the firehouse right now,” Newman said, referring to the baby gifts that were bought before Stella and Severide’s adoption fell through.

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Although Stella might keep the pregnancy under wraps for a little bit next season, Newman said her and Severide’s journey will be all about “how they balance” being parents and firefighters.

“We keep saying you think the stakes are high when you’re in the firehouse with your significant other … [what] about the fact you have a baby at home and you know, this baby will be an orphan if anything goes down here,” Newman stressed. “It just turns up the heat and the stakes on their relationship in a really interesting way, both from a work standpoint and just a love standpoint.”

How Will Mouch and Hermann Navigate Their New Roles?

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Christopher Hermann (David Eigenberg) chose not to take the chief’s exam during the finale, despite planning to take over the spot someday at Firehouse 51. Instead, Hermann took a pay cut and a demotion so his best friend Randall “Mouch” McHolland (Christian Stolte) could be the new lieutenant on Engine 51.

According to Newman, the determining factor for Hermann was “the looming fear of this auditor who said, ‘You guys don’t have much longer [to work].’” She noted that Mouch will have to navigate being a leader with a “ticking clock behind him” next season.

At the same time, Newman said that Hermann’s pay cut will be fun to watch play out since he will be “scrambling with new ideas and plans to make extra cash.” She joked, “He could be selling hot dogs out front of 51. We don’t know anything could happen.”

Will Ritter’s Exit Be Shown?

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In March, news broke that Daniel Kyri, who plays Darren Ritter, would not be returning to Chicago Fire as a series regular. However, his exit was not shown during the season finale, so could he be back?

“Everything’s kind of up in the air on that front,” Newman told Us. “We love Ritter and we’d love to play with him, see him again.” She hinted that his goodbye could be a “big explosion or a fun, twisty story.”

Chicago Fire episodes are available to stream on Peacock.

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David Duchovny Is Married to Longtime Girlfriend Monique Pendleberry

21 May 2025 at 18:51

David Duchovny has officially tied the knot with girlfriend, Monique Pendleberry, after nearly six years of dating, Us Weekly can confirm.

Duchovny, 64, and Pendleberry, 31, previously sparked marriage rumors after the twosome were spotted walking around Malibu on Tuesday, May 20, wearing what appeared to be wedding bands.

The couple reportedly began dating in 2017 and have made rare appearances together throughout the years, including an outing in New York City in September 2024, a Los Angeles Lakers game in January 2024 and a red carpet premiere of Duchovny’s Netflix movie You People in 2023.

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Duchovny was previously married to Téa Leoni from 1997 to 2014. The twosome (who briefly split in 2008) share two children: daughter West, 26, and son Kyd, 22.

Following their split, Leoni, 59, and the X Files actor remained on friendly terms and continued to coparent their children as they grew into young adults.

David Duchovny Is Married to Longtime Girlfriend Monique Pendleberry
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“David gave me the two greatest gifts on the planet,” Leoni, who later began dating Tim Daly in 2014, told Parade magazine in September 2014. “I don’t know how I could ever hate him. We’ve always loved each other, and we adore these kids. I’m not playing stupid. I understand feelings can get hurt and things can get icky. We’ve had our moments like that. But these kids are too important, and he feels the same way, I know it. He’s a good guy.”

Duchovny, for his part, echoed Leoni’s sentiments, noting to Parade that the pair will “always be connected and be there for each other.”

While Duchovny cherishes being a parent to his two kids, he has reflected on feeling “inadequate” as a father because of his busy schedule as an actor.

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“Maybe I was a good parent, because my kids are great people, and they probably want to think of me as a good parent, too,” he shared with People in June 2024. “They don’t want to think of me as a failure. I’m sure I’ve done bad things, I’m sure I’ve made mistakes, but we all have. So, I try and give myself more of a break.”

While he was working a lot at the time, Duchovny noted that it was “also cool to model a person who’s engaged with their life for a kid.”

“It might not be the best thing to just devote your entire existence to your kid either, so it could go either way,” he explained. “I don’t have access to the other road that could have been traveled. I just have the one that I did travel, so certainly not a perfect parent, but I love my kids. I love my kids so, so much.”

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'And Just Like That' Star Claims He Smoked Joint With the Bush Sisters

21 May 2025 at 18:46

And Just Like That actor Armin Amiri claims that he smoked a joint with sisters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush

On the Wednesday, May 21 edition of “Page Six Radio,” Amiri described meeting former President George W. Bush’s daughters while he was a doorman at the once-popular New York City nightclub Bungalow 8, which opened in 2001 and closed eight years later.

“So we had 280 reservations for the restaurant,” Amiri, who plays Ravi Gordi on HBO Max’s And Just Like That, told the outlet, recalling the night he met the twins, who are now 43. At first, “I didn’t let ’em in and I didn’t know who they were,” Amiri said, recalling that a Secret Service agent intervened on their behalf. 

“I got a tap on my shoulder, and it was the Secret Service,” he said. “And he goes, ‘Hey man.’ I said, ‘Hey.’ And he goes, ‘These are the First Daughters.’ I said, ‘First Daughters of whom?’” 

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Amiri then “took care of it right away” and the sisters scored a table. 

“I remember I needed my green card,” he recalled, claiming, “So, we smoked a joint together and I was just like, ‘Listen, I’m having a green card problem.’”

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He claimed that one of the sisters told him that they would “speak to someone” about the issue. However, Amiri jokingly noted that “nothing ever happened.”

After completing his shift that night, he said that he approached Jenna and Barbara and offered to comp their meal. 

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“Honey, don’t even worry about it. We’re used to these kind of things,” one sister allegedly said in response. 

Us Weekly has reached out to Jenna’s Today show rep for comment.

Amiri told “Page Six Radio” that he also reached out to former President Bill Clinton for help establishing permanent residence in the U.S.

“I walked up to Bill Clinton and I said, ‘Bill, I need my green card,’” he said. “And he says, ‘Talk to my wife.’ So, I talked to Hillary [Clinton] and Hillary says, ‘Talk to my right hand assistant Huma Abedin.’”

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Despite his high-powered connections, “Nothing happened,” he joked. 

Amiri reprises his role as Seema’s (Sarita Choudhury) new flame in season 3 of And Just Like That, which premieres on Thursday, May 29.

Season two ended with Seema deciding not to travel with Ravi to Egypt. Instead, she agreed to wait for him while he spent five months shooting a movie.

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OnlyFans’ Annie Knight Gives Update Amid Hospitalization for Sex With 583 Men

21 May 2025 at 18:43

OnlyFans star Annie Knight is sharing an update amid her recent hospitalization after sleeping with 583 men in six hours.

“It’s just sort of gotten to the point now, I think, where my body has gone, ‘Hey, high cortisol can’t function.’ Basically making my endometriosis worse, as well as we know that hormonal imbalances can cause irregular and heavy periods,” Knight, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly. “So unfortunately, that’s just what I’ve been dealing with since.”

Knight explained that the days leading up to the event were “quite stressful” because she bought her “dream house” and was simultaneously organizing the challenge.

“In all my videos, I was very honest about the fact that I was feeling fine before, during and after. So the actual physical side of the challenge wasn’t so much the problem,” Knight said. “It was more like the after effects of, I guess, the amount of stress I put on myself.”

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Knight noted that her body has “just hit a wall,” adding that she’s “exhausted” and “burnt out” — but is hopeful about the recovery.

“The prognosis is good, and it looks like I’m going to have to take a week off, try and relax a little bit, sit out in the sun, just take it easy for a little while,” Knight said. “But I’ll definitely be OK. I’m not letting this slow me down.”

The OnlyFans star made her latest headlines on Tuesday, May 20, when she shared that she had been admitted into the hospital following her event. While uploading an image of herself wearing a blue hospital gown, Knight wrote over her Instagram Story, “I guess 583 guys in a day isn’t that good for your body.”

Hours later, Knight confirmed to Us that she underwent blood tests and further medical testing.

“I’m not doing very well, I’ve been bleeding a lot since the challenge,” Knight told Us. “It was definitely a bit raw down there and I did get a small cut.”

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Knight told Us that she was determined to make a speedy recovery. “I’ll definitely survive but it is quite painful and unpleasant at the moment,” Knight said.

Knight’s hospitalization came days after her shocking stunt, where she broke her own record of sexual partners in a day by sleeping with 583 men on Sunday, May 18.

“Doing 583 in a day is quite a lot so I was a little bit worried that I was gonna really struggle with it, because the most I’ve done before that was 24 in a day,” Knight exclusively told Us after the challenge. “But it was honestly fine. I was shocked by how easy it was.”

Knight, who received 2,000 registrations for the event, said that the men were “really great” — and she even had some reach out to her afterward to express their appreciation.

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“​​I had a bunch of them message me and just say, ‘Thanks so much for today. I was number 206, or whatever,’ and just being really grateful for the opportunity,” she said. “I went through my DMs afterwards — I wanted to respond to them all — because I appreciated it too. It was really amazing how many guys showed up. And I had guys drive six hours to be there. I had guys fly into state just to be there for the event, and then flew straight home after. So it was pretty crazy.”

While addressing her detractors, Knight — who got engaged to fiancé Henry Brayshaw in March — noted that she’s “used to” receiving criticism.

“People seem to, like, get so uptight about it. At the end of the day, these men just want to have sex. God forbid, a man has sex. And I’m providing a service for free,” she told Us. “It really upsets me when I see people coming after the guys and being so mean about the guys that showed up, because I feel quite protective of them, and so when I see all these negative comments toward them, it really, like, upsets me.”

She continued, “I don’t understand why people have such an issue with it. These guys are just out here living life. They’ve been given an opportunity, and they’re like, ‘F*** it. Like, let’s just do it.’ They’re just having some fun. I think the people that are hating [are] probably just jealous, and their lives are really boring …I mean, the more they hate on me, the more views I get, and the more money I make.”

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Howie Mandel Recalls the Unexpected Moment He 1st Shared His OCD Diagnosis

21 May 2025 at 18:30

Howie Mandel will never forget the day he shared his obsessive compulsive disorder diagnosis with the world for the first time.

During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show in 1998, Mandel, 69, witnessed somebody touch the exit door’s knobs. What came next was a series of events that would change his life.

“It was my turn to leave and I said, ‘I don’t want to touch the door. Open the door for me,’” Mandel exclusively shared with Us Weekly before kicking off season 20 of America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 27. “They wouldn’t open the door. They thought they were being funny and they were. And then I grabbed tissues to open the door.”

While some people witnessing the sequence of events thought it was funny, Mandel believed he was starting to have a panic attack.

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“I said, ‘I can’t breathe and you’re going to have to call 911 if you don’t open the door,’” he shared with Us. “I walk out the hall and they’re still talking. And I went, ‘That was on the f***ing air.’ I didn’t know. I thought it was in a commercial. And then I got devastated.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, OCD features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions can lead to repetitive behaviors or compulsions, which can have an impact on daily life.

More than 25 years after accidentally sharing his diagnosis with the world, Mandel still remembers the emotions he felt.

While he shares more details in his memoir, Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me, Mandel said he was fearful after leaving the studio.

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“My heart sank and I thought, ‘I just embarrassed my family. I’m not going to have a career. Nobody’s going to hire me anymore,’” he said. “I was going to run into traffic here.”

In a quick turn of events, Mandel said a male stranger approached him on a busy New York City street and told the comedian that he was listening to The Howard Stern Show.

Mandel quickly realized he was not alone in his diagnosis.

“He went, ‘Me too.’ And I went, ‘What? What does that mean?’” Mandel shared. “He goes, ‘I have that too. Thanks for talking about it.’ He helped me.”

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Despite his initial fears, Mandel continues to have a successful career in Hollywood. In addition to being a comedian, the best-selling author is returning to judge season 20 of America’s Got Talent with familiar friends like Mel B, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell. “I say this every year and I don’t want to be repetitive, but the thing about our show is previous years always inspire,” he told Us. “Somebody sees somebody do something and they go, ‘I can do that faster. I can do that higher. I can do that more.’ … Because we’re celebrating an anniversary, I think people have done things more dangerous, more different, more surprising and more original than I’ve ever seen.”

America’s Got Talent returns to NBC Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. ET. Stream old episodes anytime on Peacock.

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Summer House’s Lexi Wood Is the Feminist Icon We Need Right Now

21 May 2025 at 18:05

There are a few signifiers that immediately let you know you’re watching Bravo’s Summer House: the most extravagant costume parties imaginable, which finish weirdly early; a front door everybody struggles to open; and relationships that viewers can tell are doomed from the start but the people in them somehow never can.

Ciara Miller was disrespected by both Austen Kroll and West Wilson, Lindsay Hubbard was first forced to make her own sandwiches by Stephen “Stravy” Traversie, then lectured about being soft by then-fiancé Carl Radke. But now, one of the most unlikely feminist icons has stepped out of the Bravosphere to say, “Uh-uh, I’m not the one.” Model, influencer and lip liner enthusiast Lexi Wood, a Summer House newbie this season, read fan favorite Jesse Solomon for filth on last week’s episode, has stuck to her guns since, and we are living for it.

Sparks flew the moment Lexi, 27, and Jesse, 31, met, and their relationship moved at breakneck speed. Right from the start, Lexi was confident and assertive, telling Jesse she wouldn’t be physical with him if he was hooking up with other people. After mulling over his feelings, Jesse proposed that they be exclusive. And then they lived happily ever after … for about three minutes.

Their roller-coaster romance weathered jealousy and Toe-gate (when Jesse drunkenly let another woman suck his toe), but the final nail in the coffin was a manicure. Yes, really.

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Lexi invited Jesse over to meet her friends one evening, but he told her he was going to get his nails done instead. She thought that sounded fishy, realized that meant there was no trust, and immediately knew they were done.

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As a newcomer to both the friend group and TV show, Lexi could have gone through the motions for the two remaining weekends of the summer, to avoid an awkwardness in the house. Instead, she bravely dealt with the situation head on.

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The other girls in the house, gathered in the kitchen, supported her decision and understood that there is no coming back from the ick she was now experiencing. Maybe they, like some viewers, felt guilty for initially dismissing Lexi as a bit of an airhead, when it turns out she’s actually a tough woman of substance.

“I feel like you aren’t ready for the relationship I’m looking for,” Lexi told Jesse. “I just need to be with somebody that, like, I can trust without any doubt in my mind.” She finished by saying, “I feel like the light in me is slowly dying because I’m exhausted from teaching you.”

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Staring at the ground, Jesse said forlornly, “Well I’m not going to fight you on it, that’s for sure.” This only seemed to confirm to Lexi that she was doing the right thing. “I didn’t think you were going to. You never do,” she replied.

It was as if she were speaking on behalf of all women, and some of us at home may have given her a standing ovation. Lexi refused to settle, to try and change someone into what she hoped he could be, or to accept behavior that was making her unhappy, just because there was a lot about the man that was right (and also, Jesse is very hot). Lexi’s inspiring speech felt like it might have changed the Bravosphere — maybe even the world. And all without smudging her lip liner.

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‘Chicago Med’ Season 11 Questions Answered: Are Hannah and Ripley Endgame?

21 May 2025 at 18:01

Chicago Med’s season 10 finale left Dr. Hannah Asher uneasy about her pregnancy and unsure what to do regarding Dr. Mitch Ripley — and it had Us questioning what’s to come next season.

Warning: Spoilers below from season 10, episode 22 of Chicago Med.

During the Wednesday, May 21, episode, Hannah (Jessy Schram) told her sister, Lizzy (Erin Anderson), that she was pregnant, and her reaction was unexpected. Lizzy lashed out at Hannah claiming she once again ruined her life because now Hannah can’t be her surrogate.

The icy reaction made Hannah hesitate in telling Ripley (Luke Mitchell) about her pregnancy and the fact that he’s going to be a father. As the episode ended, Hannah walked up to a door that fans thought might be Ripley’s to tell him the news, but it was in fact Dr. Dean Archer’s (Steven Weber).

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Showrunner Allen MacDonald exclusively told Us Weekly that Hannah’s pregnancy and relationship with Ripley is an “unfortunate wait and see” situation saved for next season. Ripley, meanwhile, opened his door during the finale to find Sadie (Holly Curran), the woman whose life he saved from a well earlier that season, hinting that they could get together.

Elsewhere in the episode, Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) broke up with her boyfriend Dr. Dennis Washington (John Earl Jelks), while Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) made amends with his daughters. Dr. Caitlin Lenox (Sarah Ramos), for her part, got troubling news that could affect her life and career moving forward.

Scroll down for all the answers we have about Chicago Med ahead of season 11:

Why Does Hannah Go to Archer and Not Ripley?

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MacDonald teased that Hannah’s choice to talk to Archer before Ripley is a “very complicated story” that fans will have to watch “play out” next season. He noted that Hannah “deeply trusts Archer and that is where she goes when she’s feeling destabilized.”

What’s Going on With Hannah and Ripley?

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“Ripley is actually in a very good place. I don’t think [he] is any longer in a place where he feels adrift,” MacDonald explained, confessing, “The best thing that ever happened to him was Hannah breaking up with him. It really made him confront some very, very negative behaviors that he didn’t intend to be negative, but they were self-destructive.”

MacDonald joked that both he and Schram have spoken about Ripley being “the worst boyfriend” to Hannah in the past. “He’s a great guy, but he was a terrible boyfriend,” he recalled, hinting that those lingering frustrations might still be lingering.

Will Sadie and Ripley Start Their Own Romance?

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During season 10, episode 15, Ripley nearly died trying to save Sadie and her daughter after they fell into a hole on the side of the road. When Ripley was pulled out of danger himself, Hannah was there and told him she “loved” him.

Despite that confession, Ripley and Hannah went their separate ways later in the season. Ripley’s connection to Sadie, however, appears to be intact. “They had a real connection and that connection kind of played out with humor in a very dangerous life and death situation,” MacDonald said of the pair. “They really made an impression on each other.”

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The showrunner added that Ripley “thought about reaching out” to her after the traumatic event but didn’t want to be “presumptuous.” Now, MacDonald teased Sadie has “beat him to the punch,” but that doesn’t mean they’ll start dating.

“I don’t know where it’s gonna go beyond like, you know, them having a conversation, but I would say there’s some unfinished business between them,” he shared.

How Will Lenox Process Her Diagnosis?

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During the finale, Lenox agreed to get tested for a rare neurodegenerative disorder called Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker (GSS) disease alongside her brother, Kip (Logan Miller), to help sort out what landed him in the hospital. After their mother died from the disease, they promised not to get tested but MacDonald told Us that wasn’t because they were “ignoring” the issue.

Instead, they both knew if they had the disease, it would cut their lives short and therefore made choices on how to live. Kip decided to “float around and just see what happens” with no “responsibility,” while his sister threw herself into work to “leave a mark and a legacy.”

When they did get tested, Kip was negative and Lenox said she was too, putting her results in her pocket. Lenox later broke down crying as viewers learned that she tested positive but lied. MacDonald said the diagnosis will lead Kip and Lenox to “reassess” their lifestyle choices next season.

Is Naomi Gone For Good?

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Naomi Howard (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut) was last seen packing up her locker after leaking a story about Dr. Nicholas Hayes’ (Brendan Hines) sexual misconduct to the media. She told Lenox at the time that she needed a fresh start, but that doesn’t mean she’s leaving Chicago.

“We love Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, and we love the character Naomi, and we very intentionally kind of expanded her role as the season progressed,” MacDonald said, hinting, “It would be a shame to not see her again after all that.”

Are More Nurse-Focused Episodes on the Horizon?

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“We’re definitely going to give Maggie [Lockwood] some wonderful stuff next year,” MacDonald shared, referring to Marlyne Barrett’s character. “We’re gonna see all those nurses.”

He added that the plan was to give the nurses “more screen time” during season 10, which they hope to “continue” moving forward.

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Ariel Winter and Boyfriend Luke Benward’s Relationship Timeline

21 May 2025 at 18:00

Ariel Winter and her boyfriend, Luke Benward, have been going strong since 2019.

Less than one month after Winter and Benward were spotted at the West Hollywood restaurant Delilah together, a source told Us Weekly in January 2020 that the pair were “definitely dating.”

“Ariel is really happy with Luke and thinks he is a great match for her,” the insider revealed. “She loves his energy and charisma and feels very comfortable around him. Ariel is trying to keep her relationship with Luke somewhat private and isn’t telling a ton of people that they’re dating, but they are.”

More than one year later, Winter couldn’t help but gush about Benward — and how their longtime friendship transitioned into something more.

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“Honestly, it’s been the best thing ever now, but it was pretty bizarre at first because that was never something that I expected at all,” she explained to Entertainment Tonight in July 2021. “It’s been the biggest blessing for me.”

The couple have continued to support each other throughout the years including Benward presenting Winter with the Legacy Award at the Legacy Ball in October 2024.

“She is gorgeous. She is funny. She is smart. She is talented. And she is a true leader,” he gushed before handing her the trophy.

Keep scrolling to learn more about Winter and Benward’s relationship:

December 2019

Two months after her split from Levi Meaden, Winter was spotted at the West Hollywood restaurant Delilah, per photos by E! News. According to the site, Winter had just attended Benward’s reading of Really Really at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute.

January 2020

Ariel Winter and Boyfriend Luke Benwards Relationship Timeline
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An insider confirmed to Us that the couple were “definitely dating” and that Winter is “really happy with Luke and thinks he is a great match for her.”

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“She loves his energy and charisma and feels very comfortable around him,” the source explained, noting that she was trying to keep her relationship with Benward “somewhat private.”

That same month, Winter and Benward “could not keep their hands off each other” at the 2020 Spotify Best New Artist party in West Hollywood.

“His hands were on her hips as she swayed to Billie Eilish’s hits, and as Eilish performed her slow songs, Luke buried his face in Ariel’s hair,” an eyewitness told Us, adding that after the performance they “engaged in an intense makeout session, only interrupting their kissing to sing along to the recorded version of [Eilish’s song] ‘Bad Guy.’”

July 2021

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Winter couldn’t help but gush over Benward, noting that “it’s been the biggest blessing” that their friendship blossomed into a relationship.

“He is amazing. He is definitely my safe space,” she told Entertainment Tonight in July 2021. “We’ve been able to grow together and not just be in a relationship, but we’re partners in business. We’re partners. He’s my best friend. He’s my boyfriend, so it’s really beautiful to be able to get to that place with somebody and to have the friendship foundation first and then to be able to grow into everything, is really, really beautiful.”

May 2022

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Winter took to social media to share a sweet Instagram post for Benward’s 27th birthday.

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“Happy birthday my love! 27 looks good on you 😍,” she wrote alongside several photos of the duo. “You are such a wonderful man and I am beyond grateful we get to do life together. So excited for this new chapter with you poots 🥹❤Thank you for being the extra special man + dog dad you are. We love you more than you know! 🎶lucky to be in love with my best friend🎶💞.”

January 2023

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Benward shared a photo of Winter kissing his cheek on their three year anniversary.

“Happy 3 years my beautiful bunny ❤,” he captioned the Instagram picture.

April 2024

After social media users posted a TikTok video that claimed Benward was “controlling” to Winter, the Modern Family alum decided to set the record straight.

“Guys please help,” she sarcastically replied in the comment section. “He’s forcing me on OnlyFans so he can be my manager and he doesn’t let me out of the house!!! SOS!!!! Don’t believe everything you see on [TikTok], especially rumors like that. 🙂 He’s a great man, and if he wasn’t, the dogs would take his ass outside.”

October 2024

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Benward, along with Winter’s Modern Family costar Nolan Gould, presented Winter with the Legacy Award at the Legacy Ball.

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May 2025

Winter shared a cute Instagram post for Benward’s 30th birthday.

“Entering this new decade/chapter of your life love you even more and so excited to see what it brings you 🤍,” she wrote alongside a carousel of pictures of the couple. “Happy 30th birthday to the best, most handsome dog dad ever and the poot of my life 🫶🏻 We love you!!!!! My man my man my man my MANNNNNNN 😍.”

Benward replied in the comments section, “I love my buns.”

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Bethenny Frankel Just Wore Comfy Sneakers in an Unexpected Summer Color — They're on Sale

21 May 2025 at 17:15

Who said red isn’t a summer color? Certainly not Bethenny Frankel! The Real Housewives of New York City alum is giving all the cool mom energy in a recent look where she wore red on red. The star of the show? Her shoes. She posted her look on X with a cheeky comment, “So many questions from you Nosy B’s about my sneakers.” Lucky for you, we’ve got answers!

Frankel is wearing the adidas Barreda Decode Sneaker that’s equal parts stylish and functional paired with a red maxi dress for a monochromatic look. Of course, you don’t have to follow the businesswoman’s lead (although how cool does she look?) — these sneakers, which are available on Amazon (and on sale right now) go with everything from jeans and a T-shirt to a sundress, and they’re available in women’s sizes 4 to 11. Some buyers say that they run a half size big, though, so take that into consideration before deciding on a size.

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The adidas shoes have “cushiony arch support,” according to reviewers, and a classic T-toe design, which makes them comfy for all-day wear. “Pictures don’t do it justice,” one shopper says. “These are my new favorite shoes. I have always been a big fan of adidas and when I seen [sic] these shoes, I had to have them. They are so cute and comfortable. I have arch problems when I walk a lot and these have great arch support.”

The adidas shoe mixes suede and nylon materials to make it that much more interesting. If red isn’t calling your name, they also come in off-white and black  as well as some other bright color combinations, like sky blue with bright red stripes (perfect for July 4th).

Get the adidas Barreda Decode Sneaker for $60 (originally $80) at Amazon! Please note prices are accurate as of the publishing date.

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Besides just having that cool-mom vibe, the other attractive part of this sneaker is the price. It’s already a wallet-friendly option with its normal $80 price tag, but the fact that it’s currently on sale over over 20% off at just $63 makes the pair a no-brainer. We’re not surprised that some shoppers choose to snag multiple colors at once before sizes sell out.

Here at Us Weekly, we’re always looking for ways to spice up our wardrobes without breaking the bank, and a celebrity-approved colorful sneaker that looks and feels good just made its way to the top of our list. Snag them while they’re only $63.

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Miley Cyrus Had an Ovarian Cyst Rupture During a Live Performance

21 May 2025 at 17:01

Miley Cyrus opened up about suffering from an ovarian cyst rupture while hosting her New Year’s Eve Party special in 2023.

“I had a pretty traumatic experience on a show that I was doing with Lorne [Michaels] when I was doing my New Year’s show,” Cyrus, 32, said during a Wednesday, May 21, interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. “I had a medical emergency. I had an ovarian cyst rupture.”

An ovarian cyst rupture is when a fluid-filled sac on or inside an ovary bursts open and causes severe pain and bleeding inside the pelvis, per the Mayo Clinic. At the time, Cyrus “didn’t know exactly what was going on,” so she proceeded with the show. Cyrus hosted alongside godmother Dolly Parton and performed duets with Parton, Sia and Paris Hilton.

“It was pretty traumatic because it was extremely excruciating and I did the show anyway,” Cyrus recalled. “But it was really, really hard on me.”

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The health scare isn’t the only challenge Cyrus overcame. During her chat with Lowe, 51, she shared the importance of maintaining her sobriety.

“I’ve learned this about myself over the years. The sobriety is like, that’s like my God,” the singer said. “I need it, I live for it. I mean that it’s changed my entire life.”

Cyrus stopped using marijuana in 2017 and drinking alcohol in 2020. While speaking to 51-year-old Lowe, Cyrus recalled the last time they spoke back in November 2020.

“When you came to my psychedelic house that was painted black in hidden hills, where everything is like all white homes and equestrian. And then I painted mine black and rainbow … I no longer live there,” she said. “But I was happy you came and saw me in that space. And I was thinking about it a lot today as I was on my way here, because I was so close to who’s sitting here right now. But there was just life. It had more to teach me. It had more lessons.”

During their last chat, Cyrus confessed that she “fell off” her sobriety journey at the time. However, Cyrus doesn’t regret the mistake since it led her to where she is now.

Miley Cyrus Has Girl's Night With Mom at 'SNL50' After Billy Ray Drama

“I know I needed to fall one more time. And I just, I had to. It just never would have happened this way. I just never would have been sitting here. And there were times in that section from where I’ve seen you before,” she said. “And there were times in that section from where I’ve seen you last time and now that they hurt, I’m not proud of them. Definitely not my best moments, not some of my best work, any of that.”

Cyrus added that the struggle led her to write “Flowers,” for which she won her first Grammy.

“It all led me to writing ‘Flowers,’ which then was some sort of just key right into the lock of all healing,” she said. “It healed me so much.”

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How Many Cheating Scandals Were Explored on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'?

21 May 2025 at 17:00

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is about Utah content creators — but the smash reality show has given screentime to many, many cheating scandals.

When Hulu debuted The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in September 2024, viewers were introduced to Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney Leavitt and husband Connor Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neely, Jessi Ngatikaura and husband Jordan Ngatikaura, Taylor Frankie Paul and then-partner Dakota Mortensen and Layla Taylor.

It didn’t take long for the series to pull back the curtain not only on MomTok — but on the cast’s personal lives. From Connor’s porn addiction to Dakota’s potential offscreen infidelity, any and every cheating scandal was brought to light.

Season 2 blew that up even more when Demi’s interactions with Marciano Brunette turned to allegations that Jessi had an affair with the Vanderpump Villa star. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of every cheating scandal — both on and off screen:

Connor’s Tinder Account

How Many Cheating Scandals Were Explored on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
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During the season 1 premiere, Connor and Whitney relocated back to Utah from place Hawaii after they previously left once Connor admitted to having a secret Tinder account to solicit NSFW images.

“He had a porn addiction for a really long time and that was something that was, obviously, really hard to overcome,” Whitney said on “The Squeeze” podcast in September 2024. “I didn’t even know that was going on.”

She continued: “When you go through something that tough and you come out the other end, man, your relationship is stronger than ever. During it sucks, but holy hell, I’m grateful for where we are now.”

After working on their marriage, Connor and Whitney, who already had two kids, expanded their family for a third time.

“It takes time and it takes a lot of work. I remember being in therapy and my therapist asked me, ‘Before we even dive into this, you need to decide is this something you want to work out or something you don’t want to work out?’” Whitney added in September 2024. “It was something I really had to sit down [and think] ‘Did I want to rebuild this trust?’ That doesn’t mean that things aren’t still triggering to me. When it is, then I’m going to work it out and just keep moving forward.”

Dakota’s Past With Jenna

How Many Cheating Scandals Were Explored on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
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Season 1 documented Taylor and Dakota’s ups and downs, which were rooted in his alleged infidelity. Dakota denied having a relationship with anyone while he was with Taylor but Mayci got on the phone with Jenna to discuss her history with Dakota.

While the first season ended on a cliffhanger, Dakota later confirmed he was still in contact with Jenna while dating Taylor. Dakota and Taylor, who share son Ever, remain off-and-on in the aftermath of the revelation about Jenna.

Demi’s Interactions With Marciano

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Demi Engemann, Bret Engemann, Marciano Brunette. Disney/Cristian Lopez; Courtesy of Demi Engemann/Instagram; Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment

Before filming the second season, several Mormon Wives stars filmed two episodes of Hulu’s Vanderpump Villa. Marciano quickly developed an interest in Demi — despite her marriage. Demi shut down the rumors that she was unfaithful to husband Bret with Marciano.

“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 2025. “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.”

Bret appeared to clap back at Marciano’s insinuations before the season dropped by sharing a photo of him and Demi, writing via his Instagram Story, “I’m so proud of this beautiful human. She’s the most incredible woman I will ever know. The amount of nonsense she’s had to endure at the hands of disingenuous and deceitful fools is astounding. She’s conducted herself like a graceful lioness amongst a bunch of yipping hyenas.”

The Blind Submission About Bret Engemann

How Many Cheating Scandals Were Explored on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
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Mayci revealed to her Mormon Wives costars in season 2 that she received a blind item claiming Demi’s husband, Bret, was unfaithful to her. He allegedly slept with someone when Demi was out of town, which got addressed on the show.

“The truth always reveals itself. Until there is proof, I don’t give it any credit or any weight. I don’t understand why something that is not true would bother you so deeply,” Demi told Bret, to which he replied, “I need to worry less about optics.”

While cameras stopped rolling, Demi and Bret’s mics picked up a more tense conversation when they thought they were done filming.

“Are we on the same page here? You have to know deep in your core that I would never do that to you,” Bret said. “It bothers me. I want to find out who it was. I want to know who said it because I want to go after them. It pisses me off. You know I didn’t do that.”

Demi questioned Bret’s “overexplaining,” saying, “I don’t know what it is with you. Why do we keep talking about it? The way you are reacting is a little bit confusing. If I am guilty, this is how I am acting.”

Marciano’s Alleged Affair With Jessi

Mormon Wives Jessi Ngatikaura Admits Marriage to Jordan Ngatikaura Is Tricky After Affair Claims Ditches Wedding Ring Marciano Brunette
Jessi Ngatikaura, Jordan Ngatikaura, and Marciano Brunette. Disney; Getty Images; Disney

Vanderpump Villa has Us thinking that Marciano and Demi were the story line that would get explored further on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Imagine our surprise when Marciano appeared in the last scene of season 2 to tell Layla it wasn’t Demi they should be discussing.

“We have tried meeting up [to continue the affair],” he said. “[Her husband] 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.”

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Why Brec Bassinger Wants a 'Final Destination' Spinoff for Her Character

21 May 2025 at 17:00

Final Destination star Brec Bassinger isn’t sure how she’d handle having a premonition about her own death in real life.

“To be honest, [I would] probably [be] very paranoid, which I think Iris kind of did that and isolated herself,” Bassinger, 25, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the release of her new movie, Final Destination Bloodlines. “But I can’t even imagine, like, would [I] do the same thing?”

Warning: Spoilers below for Final Destination Bloodlines.

Bassinger plays young Iris in the latest Final Destination installment, who is able to cheat death after a shocking premonition gives her a peek into the future. The film follows her granddaughter, Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana), who then inherits her grandmother’s ability to see her family’s demise.

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Iris, meanwhile, spends her life trapped away in a bunker trying to escape her own demise. It’s something Bassinger doesn’t envy, telling Us she could not fathom “living every day in fear of your death.”

“I don’t envy her,” she quipped. “Not even a little bit.”

When getting into character, Bassinger, who made a name for herself by playing powerful female characters on shows like Bella and the Bulldogs and Stargirl, channeled a little bit of herself. The actress described Iris as a “very strong” and “fearless” woman.

“I like to believe women are very in tune with their bodies,” she explained. “And just something Brec, I really always trust my gut instinct. So making Iris, like, a very extreme version of that, even though in my head it was her first time having a premonition, she just trusted her instincts so much that she acted upon it.”

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It wasn’t just the character of Iris that drew Bassinger in. As a longtime horror fan, she was thrilled to join Final Destination Bloodlines and take on some of the more extreme scenes.

“I feel like you get to be put in situations that you wouldn’t necessarily be in in real life. Like, falling 50 feet on a wire or standing next to someone who’s engulfed in flames,” she told Us. “I get to experience things that are outside of my wildest dreams.”

That included standing right next to someone while they were set on fire.

“We had multiple days where we were setting people on fire and like the whole fire department would be there,” she recalled. “But it didn’t matter how many times I had seen it, it would still just put me in this state of like fight or flight, which was really helpful for my scene and my character!”

She noted that the use of practical effects — like implementing “real flames” instead of only using CGI in the scene — helped add to the “intensity” to the moment. Add in the reveal that her character is hiding the secret that she’s pregnant — and not married — during the 1960’s, and the stakes became higher than ever.

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“Already having to put myself in Iris’s mindset of being pregnant in the 1960s [and] unwed, that’s all on my mind. So getting to remove like, ‘Oh, picture this person’s on fire dying and they literally are on fire.’ It takes away something that I have to think about,” she said, noting how “helpful” it was to build her character. “There were like a couple particular shots and parts of that sequence that I was truly so terrified of what we were filming.”

While Bassinger’s young version of Iris survives, her older counterpart — played by Max Lloyd-Jones — isn’t so lucky (don’t worry, we won’t spoil the details). That said, if a prequel opportunity arose, Bassinger wouldn’t hesitate to reprise her role.

“I think as an actor that would be such a fun journey,” she told Us. “There is such a big gap and you see the start to the finish and there is such a discrepancy between the two women. I think as an actor getting to see how that happens would be such an interesting journey to go on.”

Final Destination Bloodlines is in theaters now.

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20 Early Memorial Day Fashion Deals That Went Straight to my Amazon Cart — Up to 62% Off

21 May 2025 at 16:00

Memorial Day weekend offers more than just a break from work, yummy barbecue food and the unofficial start of summer. The holiday also ushers in massive discounts. If you’re on the hunt for deals that rival Black Friday, Amazon is stocked with impressive early fashion deals ahead of the holiday. With prices as low as $8, this savings event is enough to make you do a double-take.

Ready to upgrade your wardrobe ahead of summer? Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale is a one-stop shop for everything you need to transform your look without splurging. From Katie Holmes-approved fisherman sandals to breezy vacation pants, your wardrobe will thank you later after you check out these affordable fashion deals — up to 62% off!

20 Early Memorial Day Fashion Deals on Amazon — Up to 62% Off

Early Deals on Tops

1. Our Favorite: We can’t get enough of the arm-slimming sleeves on this flattering blouse with smocked details along the cuffs — was $20, now just $10!

2. Shimmering Style: Sparkle and shine all summer long in this glistening short-sleeve blouse — was $15, now just $9!

3. Basic Essentials: There are so many ways to style a white tank top. This sleeveless, racer-back tank offers so much versatility — was $10, now just $8!

4. Massive Markdown: Prepare to save big. This striped three-quarter-sleeve blouse is on sale for 62% off — was $26, now just $10!

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Early Deals on Dresses, Lounge Sets and Jumpsuits

5. All About Overalls: Whether you’re gardening, running errands or need a last-minute cover-up, this loose-fitting jumpsuit gets the job done — was $26, now just $20!

6. Statement-Making: Prepare to turn heads in this colorful tube top dress. It features a vibrant floral print design sure to earn applause from your family and friends — was $48, now just $36!

7. Gorgeous Gradient: We love the color-shifting design on this short-sleeve maxi dress — was $37, now just $30!

8. Travel Essential: Do you get a little cold on airplanes? This three-quarter-sleeve sweatshirt and matching pants set will keep you nice and warm along your travels — was $46, now just $37!

Early Deals on Pants

9. Laidback Look: These wide-leg sweatpants come in handy whether you plan to turn into a couch potato or prefer to be comfortable during lengthy travel days — was $36, now just $31!

10. Sweet Skort: At first glance, you’d think this fluffy ruffle bottom is a skirt; however, it features built-in shorts — was $36, now just $24!

11. Workout-Ready: These high-waist pants are great for wearing over fitness shorts before and after your workouts — was $37, now just $31!

12. Cropped Cutie: Prefer cropped silhouettes instead of lengthy styles that drag along the ground when you walk? These loose-fitting jeans feature a cropped capri design with a subtle flare — was $39, now just $33!

13. Midi Moment: Not a fan of itty, bitty cut-off denim? These durable Levi’s shorts hit at the mid-thigh for a modest fit — was $60, now just $35!

14. Beach Babe: Look like you’re ready to take a stroll on a tropical beach in these floral print trousers — was $34, now just 26$!

Early Deals on Shoes and Accessories

15. Celeb-Approved Style: Fisherman sandals are a hit among A-listers like Katie Holmes. These fisherman sandals nail the celeb look without dropping the designer label price — was $80, now just $40!

16. Comfort First: These cloud-like recovery slides feature arch support to reduce stress and pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis — was $30, now just $18!

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20. Last but not Least: Now that the weather is warming up, styling trendy sunglasses, like these retro-inspired sunnies, is a must — was $20, now just $16!

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Amanda Batula Explains Heated Reunion Tension with Kyle Over Having Kids

21 May 2025 at 15:19

Summer House star Amanda Batula exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about her surprising comments in the season 9 reunion trailer about having children with husband Kyle Cooke.

“He’s gonna have to be on my page. If he could grow the baby, it could be on his timeline. But it’s happening in this body,” she told Us while promoting Face Reality for Mental Health Awareness Month.

One of the most dramatic moments in the trailer released on Thursday, May 21, sees Amanda and Kyle clashing over “the future” of their relationship. Kyle insists that “everything” he’s doing career-wise is to “build a future,” before Amanda insists “there will be no future if all he does is work.”

When Amanda later insists that Kyle is “not ready to have kids,” her husband questions whether his wife is ready to start a family either.

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“I’m ready to have kids with someone who’s ready to have kids with me,” Amanda shot back.

Amanda offered a bit more context on the disagreement, telling Us that she felt “frustration” about the way Kyle broached the subject of having kids throughout Summer House season 9.

“There was a lot of stuff on this season that was like, him wanting to be a father, and, like, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, but he’s having this conversation with other people, and not the person that’s supposed to carry his child,” she pointed out. “So if he was actively [saying], ‘Hey, I want to have kids. Like, we should start trying to have kids,’ that would be different. That’s not a conversation that we’re having.”

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Kyle Cooke and Tom Schwartz in ‘Summer House’ season 9 Courtesy Bravo

She went on, “[Kyle has] been DJing, he’s gone every weekend. Like, in what world exactly? I know that he wants to be a father one day, but I know he’s not ready. And if he was ready, you know, I think he would be like, ‘I’m ready to have a family.’”

Touching on some other memorable moments from the season, Amanda revealed what it was like watching costars Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke’s confrontation over her breakup anniversary IG post at the now-infamous “Freedom Dinner.”

“It’s moments like these that make me appreciate and love Lindsay so much, because it’s just chaos,” she recalled. “Because who in what world would you put together a dinner on the anniversary of your fiancé ending your relationship while he’s sitting at the same table? Literally, and making everyone eat? It was just such an iconic moment. She’s just reality TV gold. I’m obsessed with her. And I give Carl a lot of props for that.”

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Amanda hinted that fans can expect many more dramatic moments from Lindsay next season even though her costar welcomed daughter Gemma in December 2024.

“Lindsay is not leaving our TV screens anytime. Even if she breaks into the house, she will make her way onto our TV screens,” Amanda joked. “We won’t let it happen for her to leave, um, but I don’t know what next summer looks like. We’re gonna have to see. I mean, she’s definitely gonna be there. Gemma should not come because Kyle’s music and antics are not as safe for babies. We haven’t baby proofed the house. But yeah it’s gonna be interesting. It might be different. We haven’t really heard yet, so we’ll see.”

Amanda promised “a lot of laughs” at the season 9 reunion, even at times there “shouldn’t have been” much to laugh about.

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Amanda Batula in ‘Summer House’ Season 9 Courtesy Bravo

Away from Summer House, Amanda reflected on how she started focusing on her mental health after working with Face Reality Skincare on intense skin breakouts.

“When I went off birth control, my skin got really, really bad,” she explained. “I was breaking out so severely. And I was also filming while I was going through these breakouts. I couldn’t figure out my skin. And then once I finally sort of got it under control, my skin was never the way that it was before I went off birth control, so still dealing with breakouts, just the texture, everything was different.”

She continued. “[Paige DeSorbo] from the show actually had been working with Face Reality, and I saw what it did for her skin. And when they reached out to me too, I was like,’ Yes, please. I need to get this acne under control. I need to figure it out for good.’”

Amanda clarified that her skin issues weren’t “the leading factor” in mental health issues, though acne did keep her “indoors and not wanting to go out.” (Amanda has spoken in the past about taking antidepressant medication to manage depression.)

“When you don’t feel good, when you have one pimple, you think everyone can see it, and then when you have 20, you’re like, ‘Oh my God, my whole face is one big pebble. [I’m] not leaving the house,’” she noted. “So [my skin] definitely played a role in my depression, too. So once I was on my antidepressants and feeling better, it’s like, ‘Okay, now the next step is to really tackle my skin’ and Face Reality has been an absolute saving grace. It really helped me get my confidence back.”

She recalled, “I was breaking out again, the way that I was in high school, and I was like, ‘I’m too old for this.’ I saw a doctor. [They said], ‘You have adult acne.’ I was like, Okay, great. But, what’s the solution? Like, what do we do about it? Yeah? Like, I need to do something. And Face Reality came in and saved the day. This is truly incredible. There’s so many good things, and there’s something for everyone. Like, you don’t need to be on a super strong acne regimen, right?”

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“Something like spot treatments just around your like your period or cycle, or when you have a breakout, it doesn’t have to be something super strong. But then there are those options too for people that have a lot more acne and are really trying to take care of it,” she pointed out. “I love it. It’s super custom [treatment].”

Amanda acknowledged that there is “no secret sauce” to prioritizing mental health though she stressed the importance of self-care.

“I think like keeping busy and doing things for me, I feel like my head was down for so long,” she said. “And, I went to school for graphic design. I was a graphic designer that was, like, my whole thing, and I was working in design with [husband Kyle’s beverage company] Loverboy, but it wasn’t the stuff I wanted to be doing.”

She explained, “I needed some more of my own creative outlet, things for me that I was passionate about, and that’s what I started to do. And I feel like that’s been really helpful for me to focus on my own projects. And the things that bring me joy, that I’m interested in. I think that’s been something [helpful], like keeping busy.”

“I’ve been traveling so much this month for work. This is my fourth time in L.A,” she revealed. “I should have just rented an apartment. But normally I would have crashed out. I would have said no to all these opportunities. I would have turned them down. But here I am! I was [up at] 4am ET time this morning, and I’m here now. I feel great. I leave tomorrow and then I have a few other things during the week, and then Saturday and Sunday, I will probably hibernate [and] just sleep. We need a day. And that’s okay. It’s balanced, Were not all Kyle Cooke you know?”

Summer House season 9 reunion begins on Bravo Wednesday, May 28, at 9 p.m. ET. Part two will air on the network Wednesday, June 4, at the same time.

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Kim Kardashian Graduates From 4-Year Law School Apprenticeship

21 May 2025 at 14:59

Kim Kardashian is officially one step closer to her dream of being a lawyer.

The Skims founder has finished her four-year law school apprenticeship, and she celebrated on Wednesday, May 21, with a surprise graduation party in Beverly Hills, a source tells Us Weekly. Kardashian, 44, thought she was attending a “regular family brunch” before friends and family surprised her with the celebration.

“They are all excited and proud of her and wanted to surprise her to celebrate this accomplishment,” the insider says. “Her law mentors are also surprising her, and she has no clue they will be there.”

According to the source, Kardashian also passed the multistate professional responsibility exam, which is a 60-question multiple choice test that serves as a prerequisite to the bar exam. Once she passes the bar, she will be allowed to practice law in California.

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Kardashian has been open about her goal to become a lawyer, first dropping the news in an April 2019 interview with Vogue. By then, she was already knee deep in her studies.

“First year of law school you have to cover three subjects: criminal law, torts, and contracts,” she said at the time. “To me, torts is the most confusing, contracts the most boring, and crim law I can do in my sleep. Took my first test, I got a 100. Super easy for me. The reading is what really gets me. It’s so time-consuming. The concepts I grasp in two seconds.”

The journey has not been easy. Kardashian finally passed the “baby bar” exam in 2021 after failing three times. She even took the test once with COVID-19 and a fever.

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“I know my dad would be so proud and he would actually be so shocked to know that this is my path now but he would have been my best study partner,” she said at the time. Her father, Robert Kardashian, was OJ Simpson’s attorney during his 1995 trial. He died in 2003 after a battle with esophageal cancer.

“I am told he was notorious for making fun of people who didn’t pass on their first attempt like he did, but he would have been my biggest cheerleader!” she added.

As for what Kardashian will do if and when she ultimately passes the bar, she has her sights set on criminal justice reform.

“I’m very passionate about criminal justice reform and I want to advocate for those who I feel they were wrongfully convicted,” she told Hong Kong Vogue in April 2022. “I dream of one day creating a successful law firm.”

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'The Punisher' Made Eye Contact With Diddy for 1st Time During Trial

21 May 2025 at 14:46

After testifying about his attendance at alleged “freak offs” during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, exotic dancer Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes claims that he made direct eye contact with the disgraced music mogul.

“I felt confident leaving the courtroom. I did look at him directly,” Hayes said on the Wednesday, May 21, broadcast of Piers Morgan Uncensored. “There was no intense stare or whatever. He kind of acknowledged me [and] I acknowledged him, and that was it.”

He added, “That gave me relief because, again, testifying is something I don’t have a choice in, and I felt that I told the truth based on my involvement without any bias, without influence of opinion, ideology, and I’m at peace with that.”

Hayes took the stand on Tuesday, May 20, alleging that Diddy, now 55, hired him to participate in freak off parties with the rapper’s then-girlfriend, Cassie, over a dozen times.

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“[During the trial] was literally the first time I had eye contact with him in such a powerful moment that is really life or death for him,” Hayes claimed on Wednesday.

Diddy was arrested in September 2024 on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all allegations against him and pleaded not guilty.

“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo told Us Weekly in a statement at the time. “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children and working to uplift the Black community. He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal.”

When Hayes gave his witness testimony, he claimed that Cassie, now 38, revealed her partner would eventually join them for a so-called “sexy scene.” At the time, Hayes did not know he would be involved with the “Me & U” singer and Diddy. (Cassie and Diddy dated on and off for 11 years until they called it quits for good in 2018.)

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“I was specifically told not to acknowledge her husband,” Hayes claimed on the stand, alleging that he was paid $800 in cash when he met Cassie (full name Casandra Ventura) in the hotel.

Hayes further alleged that a nude man wearing a veil, whom he later presumed to be Diddy, pleasured himself in the corner of the room while watching Hayes and Cassie together. He was paid an additional $1,200 at the end of the half-hour visit.

“His face was completely covered to the extent that you could only see his eyes,” Hayes further recalled to host Piers Morgan. “[Cassie] initially said they were married, I was searching [on Google] for married couples [to try and find out who they were]. … At some point, he took off the [face] covering anyway and started wearing a baseball cap.”

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