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Today — 24 December 2024Main stream

Brandon Sklenar Supports Blake Lively Amid Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

23 December 2024 at 16:54
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Blake Lively, Brandon Sklenar.

Brandon Sklenar has publicly supported It Ends With Us costar Blake Lively amid her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.

Sklenar, 34, reposted the New York Times article that broke the news of Lively’s allegations against Baldoni, 40, via his Instagram Story on Monday, December 23.

He titled the link to the story, “For the Love of God Read This.” The actor, who starred in It Ends With Us alongside Lively, 37, and Baldoni, tagged the actress in the post alongside a single red heart emoji.

News broke on Saturday, December 21, that Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni accusing him of sexual harassment and of launching a “social manipulation” campaign against her to “destroy” her reputation.

Brandon Sklenar Explains Why He Spoke Out Amid ‘It Ends With Us’ Drama

Baldoni has denied the allegations via his attorney, Bryan Freedman, who called Lively’s accusations “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious” in a statement to Us Weekly. Since the lawsuit has made headlines, Baldoni has suffered from major fallout including being dropped from his talent agency.

Sklenar’s support comes one day after he celebrated the holidays with friends Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Teller, Chace Crawford and more. Keleigh, who is friends with Lively and Taylor Swift, shared a series of snaps from the festivities.

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Lively and Sklenar formed a friendship while working on It Ends With Us. In the film, Lively’s character, Lily, escapes an abusive relationship with Ryle, played by Baldoni, with help from her old flame Atlas, portrayed by Sklenar. While promoting the movie over the summer, Sklenar was present with Lively during press to promote the film, while Baldoni conducted his interviews solo. When Lively was under fire for seemingly downplaying the movie’s domestic violence plot line during press, Sklenar was the first of Lively’s It Ends With Us costars to come to her defense. (Lively later shared domestic violence resources via her social media page.)

“Colleen and the women of this cast stand for hope, perseverance, and for women choosing a better life for themselves,” he wrote via a lengthy August Instagram statement. “Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about. It is, in fact, the opposite of the point.”

What 'It Ends With Us' Cast Has Said About Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

Sklenar continued: “What may or may not have happened behind the scenes does not and hopefully should not detract from what our intentions were in making this film. It’s been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online.”

Sklenar shared that “there isn’t a single person involved in the making of this film” that wasn’t “aware of the responsibility we had in making this,” and added, “This movie is a harsh reality check for the men who need to get their s— together and take responsibility for themselves and their actions.”

Everything Justin Baldoni's Lost Amid Fallout From Blake Lively's Lawsuit

23 December 2024 at 16:23

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Justin Baldoni is already dealing with major fallout days after Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against him.

The New York Times reported on December 21 that Lively filed a lawsuit on December 20 in which she accused him of sexual harassment and launching a “social manipulation” campaign against her to “destroy” her reputation during the promotion of their film It Ends With Us. The docs, which were also obtained by Us Weekly, claimed that Lively was not the only cast member who complained about Baldoni.

Baldoni, who has been a vocal supporter of women’s issues, has denied the allegations via his lawyer Bryan Freedman who called Lively’s accusations “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious” in a statement to Us. The statement claimed that Lively filed the lawsuit to “fix her negative reputation” and “rehash a narrative” about the film’s production.

Us reached out to Lively’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back. In a statement to The New York Times regarding her lawsuit, the actress said, “I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.”

Breaking Down Blake Lively’s Accusations Against Justin Baldoni

While Baldoni has maintained innocence since the lawsuit’s filing, he has suffered from a series of career setbacks. Baldoni was quickly dropped from his talent agency in addition to having an award rescinded.

Keep scrolling to see what Baldoni has lost since news broke of Lively’s lawsuit:

Dropped From WME

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The same day that news broke of Lively’s lawsuit, talent agency WME (William Morris Endeavor) dropped Baldoni as a client. Deadline reported that the decision was made by WME leadership and was partly due to Lively’s lawsuit.

WME also represents Lively where she still remains a client.

Vital Voices Award Rescinded

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One week before news broke of Lively’s lawsuit, Baldoni was awarded at the 2024 Vital Voices Solidarity Awards which is an “awards program that honors remarkable men who have shown courage and compassion in advocating on behalf of women and girls worldwide,” per the organization’s website. The honor was presented by his It Ends With Us costar Hasan Minhaj.

On December 23, Vital Voices announced they rescinded the award and alerted Baldoni of the decision amid the legal drama.

“The Voices of Solidarity Award honors remarkable men who have shown courage and compassion in advocating on behalf of women and girls,” a statement shared via Instagram read. “On December 9, 2024, we recognized Justin Baldoni with this award. On Saturday, December 21, we learned through news reports about a lawsuit brought by Blake Lively against Mr. Baldoni, his publicists, and others that is disturbing and alleges abhorrent conduct. The communications among Mr. Baldoni and his publicists in the lawsuit — and the PR effort they indicate — are, alone, contrary to the values of Vital Voices and the spirit of the Award.”

Losing a Cohost

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Baldoni hosted the podcast “Man Enough” alongside author Liz Plank. On December 23, Plank announced her departure from the show after four years.

“I’m writing to you today to let you know that I have had my representatives inform Wayfarer that I will no longer be co-hosting the ‘Man Enough’ podcast,” Plank wrote in a statement obtained by People. “Thank you for trusting me with your hearts and stories, for holding space for mine, and for making this show what it was. I will miss you, the listeners, so much. I love what this community created together with every fiber of my being, and that’s because of you.”

Plank added that while “this chapter closes” for her, she plans on staying “committed to the values we’ve built together.”

“Thank you for being here, for trusting me, and for being by my side for the last four years. We all deserve better, and I know that together, we can create it,” she continued. “I will have more to share soon as I continue to process everything that has happened. In the meantime, I will continue to support everyone who calls out injustice and holds the people standing in their way accountable.”

She did not refer to Baldoni or the lawsuit in her statement.

Aaron Rodgers Reveals He Has a Girlfriend Named Brittani

23 December 2024 at 14:14
Aaron Rodgers Has a Girlfriend Named Britani
Aaron Rodgers.

While speaking about Christmas presents, Aaron Rodgers casually revealed he has a special someone in his life.

“I used to enjoy a little outing over to the Bay Park mall in Wisconsin every now and then, but I actually ordered all of [my Christmas gifts] online this year. I was a little worried because there was one package left for my girlfriend Brittani that hadn’t showed up yet,” the New York Jets quarterback, 41, said during a Monday, December 23, appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. “So I’ve been waiting on this to show up and it showed up today.”

With the arrival of his girlfriend’s Christmas present, Rodgers added that he is “all set” for the holidays. McAfee’s jaw dropped at Rodger’s nonchalant reveal that he is seeing someone. Cohost A.J. Hawk, meanwhile, was quick to try to get more details, asking if the special woman in Rodgers’ life was pop star Britney Spears.

“Not Britney Spears, this is Brittani with an I,” Rodgers replied with a smile on his face.

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While Rodgers did not share any details about how he and Brittani met or how long they’ve been seeing each other, he shared that she is not on social media. He also noted that while Brittani does not watch McAfee’s show, she is a fan of the sports commentator.

McAfee, 37, thanked Brittani for her support and joked that now the world knows “Aaron is in love” which earned a round of aws.

“It’s a good feeling, boys,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers’ relationship with Brittani is the first romance he’s shared publicly following his split from ex-fiancée Shailene Woodley. Rodgers and Woodley, 33, first sparked romance rumors in July 2020. The following year, Rodgers confirmed their relationship in February 2021 when he pulled a similar casual relationship reveal.

Aaron Rodgers and Ex-Girlfriend Shailene Woodley’s Relationship Timeline

“I got engaged and played some of the best football of my career,” Rodgers shared while accepting an award during the NFL Honors Awards.

One year later, Rodgers and the actress called it quits. “Thanks for letting me chase after you the first couple months after we met, and finally letting me catch up to you and be a part of your life,” he wrote via Instagram in February 2022. “Thanks for always having my back, for the incredible kindness you show me and everyone you meet, and for showing me what unconditional love looks like, I love you and am grateful for you.”

Since their public breakup, Woodley has been candid about how the split took a toll on her.

“I haven’t shared much about my relationship with Aaron because it always makes me cry,” Woodley said in a December interview with Outside magazine. “It was not right. But it was beautiful.”

Woodley added that same year she went through “really awful, traumatic thing.”

Shailene Woodley Hints What Caused High-Profile Split From Aaron Rodgers

“I felt like I lost my soul, my self, my happiness, my joy,” she said about the six-month depression, which seemingly overlapped with the end of her and Rodgers’ relationship. “I really understood depression and anxiety and complete soul detachment.”

Rodgers has also been linked to Olivia Munn and Danica Patrick in the past. He made a reference to his past A-list romances in his recent Netflix series, Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, while discussing how he’s dealt with getting paparazzi attention.

“I didn’t do myself any favors with some of the girls I dated after that that were in the public eye,” he said as photos of him with Munn, Woodley and Patrick appeared on screen.

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Steph Curry Took Wife Ayesha Curry to NASA for the ‘Best Day Date Ever’

23 December 2024 at 12:50

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Steph and Ayesha Curry enjoyed some quality couple’s time at a local NASA research center.

“That one time my baby took me to @nasaames and I got to fly 🥹,” Ayesha, 35, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, December 22, alongside a slideshow of pics from the pair’s outing. “My real ones know how this makes me feel. I love you @stephencurry30. Best day date ever.”

Ayesha and Steph, 36, spent the day at NASA’s Ames Research Center at the Moffett Federal Airfield in Silicon Valley. According to the facility’s website, the Ames Research Center is an active research laboratory and currently does not host public tours. However, they do have a visitor center in Oakland.

In the first photo, Ayesha and Steph posed in front of a hangar. Ayesha also shared a series of snaps from inside the facility’s lab which featured a set of computers and rocks on display. While in the lab, Ayesha and Steph posed for a selfie rocking goggles.

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In addition to bunkering down in the science lab, Ayesha stepped into a flight simulator. As she sat in the cockpit, she donned a headset and smiled for the camera.

The Ames Research Center’s official account replied to Ayesha’s post, thanking the pair for spending the day at the facility.

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“Thanks for visiting our world-class research center in Silicon Valley!” the message read. “It was a pleasure to have you as our guests and we look forward to hosting you again soon!”

Steph and Ayesha’s science date did not include their four children. The pair share daughters Riley, 12, and Ryan, 9, in addition to sons Jack, 6, and Caius Chai, whom they welcomed in May. Ayesha previously told Us Weekly that the transition of becoming a family of six for her and the Golden State Warriors player has been “very easy.”

“I think two to three was a little chaotic for us, and four has been pretty breezy,” Ayesha exclusively told Us Weekly in November. “We lucked out and we have a very mild-tempered, sweet little baby.”

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As the Currys gear up for the holiday season, Ayesha has been focused on making sure that their family’s prioritize “togetherness.”

“The kids’ activities kind of dwindle down, and so they’re home a lot more, and we’re able to lean into that festive nature of the holidays,” she shared. “Decorations start to go up, stockings go up, our elves arrive and it’s very exciting.”

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How Just Like Us Is Maria Menounos? We Put Her to the Test

21 December 2024 at 05:00

Maria Menounos proves she’s just like Us thanks to husband Keven Undergaro’s many nicknames for her.

“So Keven, in the early days, used to call me Froggy,” the TV show host, 46, exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “That went away once I stopped being cute, started being Type-A girl … that’s what he says.”

Menounos jokes that Undergaro’s nicknames for her went from cute to teasing as their connection grew. The couple tied the knot during the 2017 New Year’s celebrations in Times Square after 15 years of dating. Now, Undergaro’s monikers for his wife go from “Mrs. Bitch” to “The Crowd Goes Wild” — and Menounos explains why.

“Keven’s really funny and he does have a lot of nicknames for everyone. Our dogs each had 50 names and Keven loves to mess with me,” she shares. “So we will go to Chili’s for dinner and the woman will say, ‘Oh, how many?’ He’ll go, ‘One.’ He’ll go, ‘Two, one bitch.’ And the waitress is always like, ‘What?’”

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Menounos teases that Undergaro, 57, has a “dark sense of humor.” In addition to having random nicknames, Menounos shares that she and Undergaro have their daily talks in an interesting location.

“Keven and I have our morning meetings in the shower,” she says. “That’s where we go over everything.”

Keep scrolling to see how just like Us Menounos is:

Us: What is the last thing you waited in line for?

Menounos: Groceries. You wait in line to pay for your groceries, I just did that. I don’t like to wait in lines … I hate lines.

Us: When was the last time you went out to a nightclub?

Menounos: I don’t know. I remember my college days were in Boston, but that’s about it. I spent lots of time cleaning nightclubs in Boston.

Us: What’s the one task or errand you tend to keep putting off or procrastinating on?

Menounos: I don’t know. I’m pretty diligent about my errands right now [but] I think Amazon returns are kind of annoying.

Maria Menounos Is Just Like Us for Keven Undergaros Nicknames for Her and Their Shower Routine
Maria Menounos

Us: What’s your favorite song to sing in the shower and why?

Menounos: Well, I have some Greek songs. I really like singing in the shower [but] I’m starting to realize I haven’t sung in the shower a lot because I’m with Keven, so we’re talking.

Us: What’s the last meal you made for yourself or your family?

Menounos: I bought some cauliflower crust and I made my super pizza. So [for] my super pizza, you use the Rao’s sauce, you get chopped garlic, you get some fresh oregano, you get some shaved Parmesan [and] put that on there. Do a little bit of salt, and then you add fresh mozzarella — sliced — and then you throw some of the other mozzarella on top. A little dash of oregano on the top [and] pop it in the oven.

Us: What celebrity news that you’re kind of obsessed with right now?

Menounos: I could care less about celebrity news. I’m sorry. I never really cared in the first place. I was supposed to be a sports anchor. I just fell into it. It just happened. I love everybody, but I don’t really care what everybody’s doing necessarily other than if it’s something I want to see. I’m happy for everybody to do their thing, but I’m not actively searching [for] what everybody’s doing. That’s not me. … Searching how to get better, how to survive, how to give less Fs, how to heal — that’s my energy zone.

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Us: What time do you wake up and go to sleep every night?

Menounos: I try to go to sleep at sunset-ish, which right now on the East Coast is hard. It’s very early, but it does make me want to go to bed right away. And then I wake up at sunrise, non-negotiable every day.

Us: What are you thankful for?

Menounos: I am thankful for my family every day. Thank you, God, for my family. Thank you for my beautiful, happy, healthy daughter Athena. Thank you for my health and my healing. Thank you for allowing me and sparing me to be here every day so that I can be with my baby. Thank you for the abundance of opportunity and great people and just great things in my life.

Us: What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Menounos: I can never keep track of these things. I have to think about it for this year. I need some time.

For more on Menounos, watch the video above and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on stands now.

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Meryl Streep and Martin Short Wed in Throwback 'OMITB' BTS Photos

20 December 2024 at 16:37
Meryl Streep and Martin Short Wed in Throwback Only Murders in the Building BTS Photos
Meryl Streep and Martin Short

Only Murders in the Building dropped throwback pics of Meryl Streep and Martin Short decked out in wedding gear from the season 4 finale.

“#BehindTheScenes of filming the wedding scene in 410. New York City, May 2024. 🩷,” the official account of the Hulu series wrote alongside a carousel of images shared via Instagram on Friday, December 20.

The first pic featured Streep, 75, and Short, 74, standing in front of a floral arch with white and pink roses outside the iconic Arconia building’s courtyard. Streep stunned in a cream long-sleeved floor-length gown that featured floral embellishments. Short, for his part, looked dashing in a lavender suit paired with a cream vest, matching tie and scarf.

The pair stood close together with their arms wrapped around each other as they smiled for the camera. The post also featured snaps of more of the floral arrangements from the scene, the gigantic wedding cake and the series’ beloved pup Winnie — who belongs to Short’s character.

Meryl Streep and Martin Short's 'Only Murders' Romance Is 'Unexpected'

Many fans of the crime comedy flocked to the comments section joking that Streep and Short, who have been rumored to be dating in real life, looked like a full-on couple.

“U could have [told] Meryl and Martin married, I would have believed,” one user replied while another responded, “Wdym behind the scenes I’m convinced this happened 🥹🤍✨.”

Short has starred as Oliver in Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin (who plays Charles) and Selena Gomez (who plays Mabel) since the series premiere in 2021. Streep joined the cast in season 3 as Loretta, who is an actress and Oliver’s love interest. In season 4, Loretta and Oliver got engaged and their wedding took place in the season finale.

While the pair’s nuptials were a success, Loretta and Oliver’s future is up in the air. In the finale, Loretta shared that she has to leave for New Zealand days after the ceremony to film her show. Olivier insisted that they would make the distance work as he will remain at the Arconia alongside Charles and Mabel. The trio have another murder investigation on their hands as the Arconia’s doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) was found dead in the fountain following Oliver’s wedding.

Only Murders in the Building was renewed for season 5 shortly after the season 4 premiere. Short, Martin and Gomez are expected to return, but no additional casting announcements have been made yet.

Mufasa's Tiffany Boone Didn't Know She Was Auditioning for Sarabi

20 December 2024 at 14:21
Mufasa Star Tiffany Boone Didn't Know She Was Auditioning for Sarabi Before Getting the Role
Tiffany Boone

When Tiffany Boone stepped in for her Mufasa audition, she had no idea she would get to play the iconic lion queen Sarabi.

“I created the character that was in my head, [but] I didn’t know I was auditioning for Sarabi,” the actress, 37, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, December 19, while discussing Mufasa: The Lion King. “It had a different name on the page. So I was like, ‘This must be some new character.’”

As Boone read through the script, she thought the character seemed “cool” and wanted to use her voice to reflect that aspect of her personality. Boone was thrown for a loop once it was revealed that she was going to voice the beloved cartoon character.

“So when they told me who I was actually playing, I was like, ‘Oh, that’s quite a bit of pressure, actually,’” she confessed.

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Boone shared that she asked director Barry Jenkins whether he wanted her to make her vocals sound more like Madge Sinclair, who originally voiced the character in the original Lion King from 1994, or like Alfre Woodard, who played Sarabi in the 2019 live-action adaptation. Jenkins, 45, had faith in Boone’s talent and encouraged her to be herself as they developed Sarabi’s backstory.

“I had so much freedom to create the younger version of her and give the other layers to the character [and] the challenges that she went through to become the great queen that she becomes,” she told Us.

As a fan of The Lion King, Boone always saw Sarabi as the “perfect” wife, mother and queen, so she wanted fans to get a taste of Sarabi’s personality before she became Mufasa’s loyal partner.

“She wasn’t always perfect. She’s sassy … she’s sarcastic and she makes fun of the boys,” Boone said, referring to Mufasa and his adopted brother, Taka, who will become Scar later on. “I think she has a sense of humor about her. She’s really vulnerable, and all those things are really fun to add to the complexity of the Sarabi that we see later on.”

Mufasa Star Tiffany Boone Didn't Know She Was Auditioning for Sarabi Before Getting the Role
(L-R): Sarabi (voiced by Tiffany Boone), Taka (voiced by Kelvin Harrison Jr.), Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre), and Rafiki (voiced by Kagiso Lediga) in Disney’s live-action MUFASA: THE LION KING.

Boone teased that fans might be “surprised” to see how Sarabi’s relationship with Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) unfolds, hinting it’s “not such a straight line.” As for rumors of a love triangle between Sarabi, Mufasa and Scar, Boone hinted that fans will “get an answer” when they see the movie.

“You’re gonna get to understand the three of them a lot better, for sure,” she teased.

Boone admitted that she’s “still pinching” herself that she is now a member of the Lion King family.

“I can’t believe that I’m a part of it,” she shared, noting that her younger self couldn’t have dreamed of such an opportunity. “Telling that little version of me that used to sit and watch the VHS in my mother’s bed over and over again, like, ‘You’re gonna be a part of that family, that story.’ I feel like her little head would explode. My imagination couldn’t even dream of this.”

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However, Boone admitted that there was “definitely pressure” to make sure she and the whole Mufasa team delivered — especially for fans of the animated classic.

“I know that there’s a bunch of people who are like, ‘Are they gonna do this justice?’” she reflected. “But there’s also so much joy, and that’s what I think we were trying to remember when we were recording. And I think Barry Jenkins really led us in the direction of finding the joy in these moments and having a lot of fun and to let the pressure kind of roll off our backs and just do our jobs as actors.”

Mufasa: The Lion King is in theaters now.

With reporting by Kat Pettibone

Joey and Kelsey to Spend Christmas With Her Dad and GF Barbara Alyn Woods

20 December 2024 at 14:14
Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson Are Spending Christmas With Her Dad and His GF Barbara Alyn Woods
Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson

Joey Graziadei’s Christmas is going to include quality time with Kelsey Anderson’s dad, Mark Anderson, and Barbara Alyn Woods.

“We are going to actually spend it with Kelsey’s family and Mark’s new girlfriend as well … which is gonna be great,” the former Bachelor, 29, said of his and Kelsey’s holiday plans on the Friday, December 20 episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast. “Barbara’s awesome.”

Graziadei added that this will not be the first time he’s gotten to hang out with his future father-in-law, 57 and Woods, 62.

“We’ve gotten a chance to go out to dinner with her and her family, when Mark came to L.A.,” he continued. “We spent Thanksgiving with my family. We’re spending Christmas with hers, and we’re excited for it.”

Mark Anderson and One Tree Hill’s Barbara Alyn Woods’ Relationship Timeline

Mark and the One Tree Hill alum sparked romance rumors in October when the pair dressed up in a Cinderella-themed couple’s costume.

“When Cinderella and Prince Charming have a baby,” Woods captioned a Halloween Instagram Reel that featured her 24-year-old daughter Natalie, who was dressed as the Star Wars character Grogu from The Mandalorian series. (Woods shares daughters Alyvia, Natalie and Emily with her ex-husband, John Lind.)

Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson Are Spending Christmas With Her Dad and His GF Barbara Alyn Woods

The following month, Woods shared a TikTok video of her and Mark dancing together in front of a Christmas tree. She captioned the clip, “IN GOOD COMPANY,” and tagged Mark in the post.

When Graziadei was crowned the season 33 champion of Dancing With the Stars, Woods publicly congratulated him via social media.

“CONGRATS @joeygraziadei,” she wrote via her Instagram Story in November alongside a clip of the moment Graziadei and his partner, Jenna Johnson, were holding up the Len Goodman mirrorball trophy.

Barbara Alyn Woods and Mark Anderson Are Having a Barbie and Ken Holiday

Bachelor Nation got to know Kelsey’s dad briefly during Graziadei’s season where Graziadei proposed to Kelsey during the season 28 finale, which aired earlier this year. Fans fell in love with Mark more when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelorette. While Mark didn’t win the heart of Joan Vassos, fans were rooting for him to find a second chance at love — including Kelsey. (Kelsey’s mom, Denise, died in 2018 following a battle with breast cancer.)

“I think that he grew a lot from it and I’m just really proud of him,” Kelsey told Us about watching her dad’s journey on the dating series in October. “I’m also really thankful for Joan in helping my dad through all of this.”

Paulina Gretzky Celebrates 36th Birthday in Mini Dress at Martini Party

20 December 2024 at 11:55
Paulina Gretzky Celebrates 36th Birthday in Red Minidress at Martini Themed Party
Paulina Gretzky

Paulina Gretzky went all out for her 36th birthday bash.

“Tini bit older 🍸,” Gretzky, 36, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, December 19, alongside a carousel of images from the get-together held in Palm Beach, Florida, which was martini-themed.

In the first snap, Gretzky posed alongside husband Dustin Johnson. The couple snuggled up on a pink couch and left two martini glasses resting on the coffee table in front of them.

Gretzky rocked a sultry satin red mini dress. The frock featured a halter neck that had a long red ribbon flowing on the back. She completed the look with matching stiletto heels. The golfer, 40, opted for a classic black and white suit.

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Gretzky’s outfit was on theme, as the party decor featured an array of red flowers and other embellishments including the tablecloth, candles, balloons and more. The event also had an olive-themed cake which had the phrase “tini bit older” written in frosting. The beverage of the evening was a standard olive martini which many guests had placed on the dining table.

In addition to being joined by her husband, Paulina’s parents, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones Gretzky, were also in attendance. Paulina and Johnson posed alongside Wayne and Janet, both 63, as they sat in front of a dinner table.

Paulina Gretzky Celebrates 36th Birthday in Red Minidress at Martini Themed Party
Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson

Paulina’s brothers Ty, Tristan and Trevor, and many of Paulina’s friends were also at the party. Johnson’s brother, Austin, and his wife Samantha also attended. Paulina and Johnson’s sons, sons River, 9, and Tatum, 7, were not featured in any of the photos.

Johnson, for his part, paid tribute to his wife in a post of his own.

“Happy Birthday to the most amazing wife and mom,” the LIV golfer wrote on Thursday. “We love you so much @paulinagretzky!”

Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky’s Relationship Timeline: Photos

Paulina and Johnson tied the knot in April 2022 after being engaged for nearly a decade. Before walking down the aisle, Paulina welcomed River in January 2015. Two years later, the pair expanded their family with Tatum.

“I don’t know if people know if me and Dustin are really married or not. We’re not, [but] we’re so in love,” Paulina said during an episode of sister-in-law Sara Gretzky‘s “The Netchicks” podcast in 2021 before her nuptials. “I feel like everyone is like, ‘What is it? Is he not wanting to or she not wanting to?’ It’s so stupid… Being just with kids and being happy, I don’t want anything from Dustin other than I love him.”

Grace Gummer Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Mark Ronson

20 December 2024 at 09:36

Mark Ronson and Wife Grace Gummer s Relationship Timeline

Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer both come from famous families, but they’ve enjoyed keeping their romance low-key.

The couple were first romantically linked in September 2020 after they were spotted together in New York City. Fast-forward one year later, and Ronson revealed in June 2021 that he had gotten engaged to an unnamed woman. He also recounted his first kiss with his mystery paramour.

“There’s a plaque for that somewhere. There’s a first kiss, very corny Hallmark first kiss plaque,” he quipped at the time. “But no, it was forever, it will be etched. It’s still my record.”

Two months after sharing his engagement news, Ronson secretly wed Gummer, who is the daughter of Meryl Streep.

Keep scrolling to see Ronson and Gummer’s relationship timeline:

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Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer, 2021.

April 2019

The pair reportedly met at the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Artist Dinner.

September 2020

More than one year after meeting, Ronson and Gummer were spotted on a dinner date in NYC.

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June 2021

Ronson casually announced that he got engaged during an episode of his “The FADER Uncovered” podcast.

July 2021

One month after announcing his engagement, Ronson made his red carpet debut with Gummer at the opening of the Gucci East Hampton boutique.

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Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer attend the World Premiere of ‘Barbie’ on July 09, 2023.

August 2021

Ronson revealed that he and Gummer secretly tied the knot on his 46th birthday.

“To my truest love…out of nowhere, you made 45 hands down the greatest year of my life. And I’m sure it took me 45 years to become the man worthy of your love,” Ronson wrote via Instagram in September 2021 alongside photos from their nuptials. “I hope I spend every one of these birthdays by your side til my last day. And beyond. Forever and ever yours ❤❤❤❤❤❤ (and yes, we got married).”

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August 2022

The songwriter wrote a touching tribute for his wife in honor of their first wedding anniversary.

“When people used to tell me their spouse was their best friend, I thought they were spouting hallmark nonsense or that they were some freak anomaly of love,” he shared via Instagram. “So now I guess I’m either someone who spouts hallmark nonsense or I’m a freak anomaly of love. Or maybe I just married the most incredible human being around. Happy Anniversary to my darlingest, you’ve made me happy beyond my wildest ❤🎂❤🎂.”

October 2022

Gummer subtly revealed that she and Ronson were expecting their first child when she debuted her baby bump at W magazine’s 50th anniversary party.

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Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer attend the 66th GRAMMY on February 04, 2024.

March 2023

Ronson and Gummer secretly welcomed daughter Ruthie. The parents were spotted walking with their little one in New York City.

July 2023

Ronson brought Gummer as his plus-one to the Barbie premiere.

January 2024

The twosome attended the Golden Globe Awards together.

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February 2024

Ronson and Grace made the Grammys a family affair as they were joined by Streep, who presented at the awards show, and Grace’s sister Mamie Gummer.

December 2024

The couple revealed that they were expecting their second child together at Justin Theroux’s annual holiday party at Pebble Bar in NYC. Gummer flashed her baby bump in a form-fitting red dress, while Ronson wore a blue striped button-down shirt over an arm sling.

James Kennedy Knows He Has 'A Lot to Lose' After Arrest

19 December 2024 at 19:24
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Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy is trying to get on the right path forward following his recent domestic violence arrest.

“James is trying to win everything back including [girlfriend] Ally [Lewber],” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “If he doesn’t stay sober, he knows he has a lot to lose.”

According to the insider, Lewber, 28, is keeping her distance for now as Kennedy prioritizes his sobriety. The source adds that Kennedy is “staying sober and getting treatment. He’s taking it [very] seriously.”

“Ally is staying away until he gets help and she is leaning on friends and family.” the insider says. “People are rallying around her. She has a lot of support.”

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Kennedy’s reps did not respond to Us’ request for comment.

Kennedy, 32, was arrested on Tuesday, December 10, after law enforcement received a call “regarding an argument between a man and a woman” at Kennedy and Lewber’s home. Police deemed it to be a “domestic incident” and Kennedy was subsequently taken into custody.

After news of his arrest broke, Kennedy’s attorneys spoke out in a statement to Us.

“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations levied by the Burbank Police Department against James,” the December 13 statement read. “We understand that there were no injuries and we are hoping that, after careful review, the city’s attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”

James Kennedy Knows He Has 'A Lot to Lose' After Arrest, Trying to 'Win Everything Back'
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Kennedy and Lewber started dating in January 2022. Three months before they met, Kennedy and his former Pump Rules costar Rachel Leviss called off their engagement. In March 2022, the DJ and Lewber made their relationship Instagram official, showing off pics from the couple’s vacation to Tulum, Mexico.

Lewber, for her part, has remained out of the public eye since Kennedy’s arrest made headlines, but she took to social media to let everyone know how she was faring.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support and for checking in on me,” Lewber wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 14. “I’m OK and taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.”

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A second source previously told Us that Lewber’s parents came “into town” and the group have been staying in “an Airbnb.”

One week after his arrest, Kennedy broke his silence, sharing how he was prioritizing his commitment to being sober.

“I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life,” the Bravo star shared via Instagram Stories on Tuesday, December 17. “I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for my loved ones. Navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the incredible support system around me.”

With reporting by Andrea Simpson

Tommy Lee's Wife Brittany Furlan Says He Only Showers 'Once a Week'

19 December 2024 at 18:03

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Brittany Furlan shared a TMI fact about husband Tommy Lee’s grooming habits.

“My husband’s very neat, which people wouldn’t expect from someone who’s a musician,” Furlan, 38, said on the Wednesday, December 18, episode of Kaitlyn Bristowe’s “Off the Vine” podcast. “They would expect him to be a f—ing nightmare, like, dirty. He doesn’t shower a lot, but he’s very neat.”

Furlan explained that Lee, 62, justified his position that he is “not big on the showers” because while he was “growing up” in Athens, Greece, where bathing on a daily basis was not a priority.

“He said … that’s a thing in Europe. You don’t need to shower every day,” she said. “They would just do the white washcloth if they felt like they were getting a little funky. My husband showers, like, once a week.”

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According to Furlan, when the Mötley Crüe cofounder doesn’t feel the need to take a proper shower, he’ll go for a “bird bath,” which typically involves using soap, a washcloth and a sink. Furlan, for her part, stated that her preference was to hop in the shower every day.

“This hair is so thick so I wash the hair, like, once a week,” she explained. “And then I shower every night.”

Furlan joked that she probably showers too much and that her “overly clean” nature is most likely “stripping” her “body of all the oils it probably needs.”

While Furlan and Lee, who have a nearly 24-year age gap, have a difference in opinion about their cleanliness routines, the social media personality isn’t turned off by it all.

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“No, because he’s so handsome. It’s really crazy,” she gushed. “He’s a really good-looking guy. He doesn’t really give me the ick.”

Lee and Furlan tied the knot on Valentine’s Day 2019 after two years of dating.

“It’s official!!!! We’re married!!! MR & MRS LEE YAHOOOOOOOO,” Furlan wrote via Instagram at the time. Lee responded, “Holy s–tballs!!!! We did it!!!! Mr & Mrs Lee.”

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Furlan is Lee’s fourth wife. The drummer was previously married to Elaine Starchuk from 1984 to 1985, Heather Locklear from 1986 to 1993 and Pamela Anderson from 1995 to 1998. Lee and Anderson share sons Brandon Thomas, 28, and Dylan Jagger 26.

After news broke of Lee and Furlan’s nuptials, Anderson shared her support for her ex-husband as he found another chance at love.

“He’s married and happy, and she’s good to him and I totally support that and think that’s great,” Anderson said during a January 2023 appearance on The Howard Stern Show.

What Angelina Jolie Has Said About Working With Her Kids on Projects

19 December 2024 at 15:18
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Angelina Jolie and her children, Maddox, Vivienne, Zahara, Shiloh and Knox.

Angelina Jolie loves seeing her children find their passions — and sometimes that’s on set (or in the theater) with her.

Jolie shares sons Maddox (born August 2001) and Pax (born November 2003), daughters Zahara (born January 2005) and Shiloh (born May 2006), and twins Knox and Vivienne (born July 2008) with ex-husband Brad Pitt. As her kids have grown up, Oscar-winner Jolie has included them in several of her projects.

Maddox made his first cameo in Pitt’s 2013 film World War Z. In 2014, Pax, Zahara and Vivienne had minor roles in Maleficent which starred Jolie as the titular character.

After dabbling in acting, Jolie’s children shifted their focus from on-screen to behind-the-scenes. Maddox joined his parents behind the scenes for their 2015 movie By the Sea as a trainee. Two years later, Jolie brought Maddox and Pax on as part of the team for the TV series First They Killed My Father, which she directed. Maddox worked as an executive producer while Pax was credited as a still photographer.

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While Jolie’s children have acted in the past, she confessed that their preference is to work behind the scenes rather than on camera.

“No, I think they’re especially shy, very private people,” Jolie said of her children’s preference to being crew members over actors to E! News in October 2024. “And they want to be private.”

Maddox and Pax have continued to work alongside their mom in several of her other projects including Without Blood and Maria. Vivienne, for her part, teamed up with Jolie for the Broadway musical adaptation of The Outsiders. While Jolie was a producer, Vivienne served as a producer’s assistant.

Keep scrolling to see what Jolie has said about working with her children:

Trying New Things

What Angelina Jolie Has Said About Working With Her Kids on Set The Outsiders Maria and More

Jolie shared that both Maddox and Pax were doing assistant directing with her for Maria, which they’ve done in the past.

“They’ve done that quite a few times, and I think that’s good for them,” she told The Hollywood Reporter in August 2024. “Pax tends to do stills and he gets brought in, and [director] Pablo [Larraín] was wonderful and recognized that he was good at it.”

Watching Her Work

“They’ve seen me go through a lot of things, but they hadn’t experienced me expressing a lot of the pain that usually a parent hides from a child,” Jolie said in a December 2024 interview with BBC News about how Maddox and Pax aided her during her emotional scenes as real-live opera diva Maria Callas in Maria. “So, they were there to witness some of that, but then we would hug or they would bring me cups of tea.”

Jolie added that it was good for her sons to see their mom “not do something easily” and get frustrated but have the courage to “try again.”

“One of the greatest privileges of being an actor is you often are supported by a crew to try something and explore something you’ve never done,” she continued. “And this certainly was most challenging.”

Seeing Them Get Inspired

What Angelina Jolie Has Said About Working With Her Kids on Set The Outsiders Maria and More

Jolie opened up about how blown away she was to see how passionate Vivienne was about The Outsiders musical when they first saw the show together.

“As a mother, as a person, I was watching it, but I was really watching the effect it was having on my young daughter and what she was telling me about herself, and I was learning what about it was important to her and why it connected so deeply to her,” Jolie said during a June 2024 interview with Deadline. “It was a very different experience of understanding, of how this is having a significant effect on her as a young person right now, and she’s communicating something to me.”

After that, Jolie watched Vivienne as she worked on how they could bring the Broadway adaptation to life.

“Viv and I sat together and we wrote down what we liked, what we were curious about. And they responded to our notes,” she recalled. “For me, it was a moment to learn more about Viv, not me thinking of becoming a producer.”

Taking Notes

Jolie revealed that Vivienne was not afraid to give her mom critiques as she took her role seriously.

“She’ll correct me. She’ll say, ‘Didn’t you read the memo? We have to do this. We have to go through this,’” Jolie said to People in April 2024 of working with her youngest daughter. “She’s been a really tough assistant. She takes it very, very seriously.”

Inside Witney Carson and Carson McAllister’s Romantic Caribbean Trip

19 December 2024 at 12:19

Witney Carson and husband Carson McAllister took some R&R on a romantic getaway to Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

“With the DWTS season just ending, we felt it was a perfect time to get some much-needed relaxation and quality time together as a couple,” Carson, 31, exclusively tells Us Weekly of her and McAllister’s getaway. “The kids were able to stay with family (getting some much-needed cousin time) while our new house is being renovated!”

During their trip, Carson and McAllister stayed in a Beachfront Villa Suite at the resort, which included a private pool and their own personal butler service. The suite was also steps away from the beach. The pair went scuba diving, rode ATVs, participated in couples’ workouts and more.

The Dancing With the Stars pro shares that she and McAllister “usually” bring sons Kevin, 3, and Jet, 19 months, on vacation, but the couple likes to do at least “one trip a year together as a couple” to spend some “quality time alone.” While the parents are away, Carson confesses they miss their kids “so much” during the time apart.

“Jet is 19 months and starting to talk so much. He is really into everything his big brother is doing,” Carson says of her little ones. “He enjoys climbing on things and jumping off (which makes things stressful for us!). Leo is really enjoying getting back into school with his friends, learning, building Legos with Dad and loves karate.”

Carson adds that while her former DWTS partner Danny Amendola was coaching Leo in football during the season, they haven’t been able to team up again since the finale.

“Danny lives in Texas, so no coaching at the moment,” she tells Us. “Leo has been working on his spiral though, and I have to say it’s getting good! We love Coach Danny!”

Keep scrolling to see more of Carson and McAllister’s time at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

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Carson and McAllister made sure their time at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines included a couples massage at the on-resort spa, a private beachside dinner and some much-needed time in the ocean.

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“We love Sandals for the service and quality of the experience,” Carson gushed about the hotel property. “Saint Vincent looked incredibly beautiful online, and it exceeded our expectations in real life! The food, the people, the scenery and the beaches are incredible. We are in heaven!” 

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When not at the resort, Carson and McAllister explored the island by bike. The dancer advises that if you’re visiting the Caribbean, make sure you pack beach essentials including “lots of swimsuits, comfy clothes in case you get sunburned, sunscreen, hat and glasses.” She also likes to bring a disposable or Polaroid camera to capture the sweet moments and “the beautiful sunset,” plus “a Bluetooth speaker for vibes.”

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One of the pair’s favorite excursions was their scuba diving trip.
“We love getting out in the water and exploring the islands!” Carson tells Us. “We also really have just loved relaxing on the beach, eating pizza and enjoying each other's company.”

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The new Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines boasts luxurious private accommodations, nature-forward programming, and local culinary traditions, all under the Vincentian sun.

Hilary Duff Jokes She Was ‘Lied’ to About Obstacles of Expanding Her Family

19 December 2024 at 05:00

While Hilary Duff is mom to four kids now, her biggest parenting obstacle came when she welcomed baby No. 3 three years ago.

“People lied to me and said that when you get to three, once you get past two to three is easy,” Duff, 37, exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “Three sent me for a loop. I could not get my feet to touch the ground for a solid year.”

Duff and husband Matthew Koma tied the knot in December 2019. The actress was already mom to son Luca, now 12, whom she shares with ex-husband Mike Comrie. Duff and Koma, 37, welcomed their first child together, daughter Banks, in October 2018. They expanded their brood again in 2021 and 2024 with daughters Mae and Townes, respectively.

As Duff has adjusted to being a mother of four, she now has the strength to be adaptable and not feel guilty when things aren’t perfect.

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“It’s taken me having four kids to realize that I can’t control everybody’s happiness and I can’t be constantly the cruise director of everything,” she shares. “I try my hardest, but it’s been a really nice practice to just say no a little bit more.”

That lesson, of course, came with practice. Duff says she assumed that by her third child, they would “just do what the family does” and be “easy.” That, however, was not the case with Mae. According to Duff, Mae likes to “run everything” and has a big “personality.”

“She is a wild woman, but she has her own ideas,” Duff explains, but added that she’s “obsessed” with her daughter’s spirit.

Hilary Duff Jokes People ‘Lied’ to Her About the Difficulties of Going From 2 to 3 Kids
Matthew Koma and Hilary Duff

“And then we obviously liked her enough to go for number four,” she quips. “And [it] felt like there was space, and I’m not sure there is, but we’re figuring it out.”

While Duff has a strong support system by her side, she also utilizes tools like Meta AI to help her stay on top of things — especially during the holiday season.

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“The burden is heavy for the moms. I wake up in the middle of the night like, ‘Oh, I have these things I didn’t handle, and just driving when you shouldn’t be using your phone. And of course, that’s when all the wheels are turning. So I’m getting slowly but surely prepared and definitely excited. I love the holiday season so much, but being an adult now and making it magical for so many people is just so much,” she says of her partnership with the brand. “So I have been utilizing meta AI and it’s been incredible because it’s like a thought partner. It’s just something that you can rattle your thoughts off with, and it comes with ideas that maybe feel a little stale to me.”

For more on Duff watch the video above and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly, on stands now.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

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Jackie Goldschneider Claps Back at Body Shamers After Anorexia Recovery

18 December 2024 at 17:41
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Jackie Goldschneider.

Jackie Goldschneider is not a fan of people commenting about her looks.

“So guys, I posted photos from Jingle Ball. I got a lot of comments that were really quite shocking,” the Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 48, said in a TikTok video uploaded on Monday, December 16. “People calling me plump, juicy, full-figured, big. All sorts of comments like that.”

Goldschneider shared that the remarks were “not helpful” even if they were meant with the best of intentions.

“You can compliment me without commenting on how much weight you think I’ve gained or what you think of the size of my body. That’s No. 1,” she continued. “No. 2, if you think my body size is full figured and big, I suggest that you sign off of TikTok and OnlyFans and Instagram and you look around the real world and see what a real woman’s body looks like because real women are not skin and bones.”

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Goldschneider explained that if she wanted to lose weight quickly, she could start using medications like Ozempic. However, that method is not what works best for her wellbeing.

“If you’re on [Ozempic] — fine,” she said. “But I choose not to do that because I strongly feel that humans are meant to feel hunger and they’re meant to eat food and they are not meant to be skin and bones.”

Goldschneider implored her followers to be mindful of the words they use — especially around young women.

“If you have a daughter, I beg of you, please do not compliment her by telling her the size of her body is bigger,” she advised. “Or just don’t talk about the size of her body unless there’s a medical issue that you need to address.”

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Goldschneider explained that in most scenarios, “if somebody’s gained weight, I guarantee you they know it.” She also shared that she wasn’t going to let the comments break her especially when she’s been candid about her struggles with an eating disorder.

“If your intention was not to compliment me but to passive-aggressively insult me and to throw me off my game, that will never f—ing happen,” she retorted. “I recovered from 20 years of anorexia, and I am so proud of myself, and I also happen to think that my body is strong and beautiful and, frankly, it’s a work of f—ing art. So enjoy looking at it. And yeah, that’s it — good talk, guys.”

Goldschneider previously opened up about her struggles in her 2023 memoir, The Weight of Beautiful.

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“I lived a life dominated by starvation, where no one dared to ask me if I needed help. For almost two decades, my diet followed a strict set of rules that were never stretched or broken, bound to maintaining a dangerously low body weight,” she penned. “There was no flexibility, there were no days off from exercise, there were no indulgences. And for all that time, through dating and marriage, infertility, parenting, and eventual fame, it was all done in secret.”

Before opening up about her condition, Goldschneider attempted to hide her struggles but many of her RHONJ costars addressed their concerns for her wellbeing including Margaret Josephs and Jennifer Aydin. Goldschneider later revealed that being on the reality series helped during her recovery.

“[The show] did help me recover. … I don’t think I would have recovered if I was the only one holding myself accountable,” she said during a January episode of Jana Kramer’s “Whine Down” podcast. “So having the show, so that I could do this on a public stage, was really helpful to me.”

Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley Did 'Majority' of ‘Yellowstone' Fight Themselves

18 December 2024 at 15:21
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Kelly Reilly and Wes Bentley gave it their all in the intense showdown between Beth and Jamie in the Yellowstone finale.

“Obviously there are places where you will put in their doubles, who have also been with us from the beginning,” executive producer Christina Alexandra Voros said of choreographing the fight scene between Reilly and Bentley’s characters in an interview with Variety published on Tuesday, December 17. “They’ve learned the way the actors move and have been studying that so you do have that element for places where you want to pull the pad out and someone has to hit the ground and Kelly has 12 more days of shooting and nothing can happen to her. But Kelly and Wes did the majority of that fight themselves.”

During the Sunday, December 15, finale, fans saw Beth (Reilly) make her move against Jamie (Bentley) in their fight for their family’s farm following the funeral for her father, John Dutton, who was played by Kevin Costner. Beth attacked Jamie with bear spray, which led to a violent altercation that ultimately resulted in Jamie’s death.

“Even if they are not taking a punch or throwing one, the energy it takes to keep in that space emotionally is exhausting,” Voros continued. “So I think what people don’t realize when they see that fight is yes, it looks real and bloody and gruesome, but just staying in that mindset of being this ferocious takes a great deal from the actors to stay in the headspace.”

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Voros applauded Reilly, 47, and Bentley, 46, for their ability to keep their composure amid all that intense choreography.

“Forget about the milk and the bear spray and the stabbing and all that. That’s the easy part,” she said. “My kudos to Kelly and Wes for being able to keep in that extreme state of war emotionally throughout that scene.”

Following the Paramount Network drama’s finale, Reilly shared a photo of her and Bentley on set after completing that fight scene.

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Kelly Reilly and Wes Bentley in ‘Yellowstone.’

“Wes Bentley and I after that scene … One of the greatest scene partners I have ever had,” the actress wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday alongside a selfie of the pair covered in fake blood. “Love you Wes xx.”

Reilly also opened up online about how much her Yellowstone character has grown since the series’ first season, which premiered in 2018.

“[Beth] definitely changed. In early seasons [the farm] was a place with too many bad memories. The place haunted her,” she wrote via Instagram on Sunday. “She was loyal to her father as she loved him so ferociously but she also felt such responsibility and guilt about the death of her mother, his wife.”

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Reilly continued: “It almost became her reason to live to make it right, to do this for him. She became his most loyal soldier. Over the seasons you saw her fall in love with it again. She did it for him. For the land. And for a part of her soul.”

Since it was announced that Yellowstone would end with season 5, there have been multiple reports of a spinoff in the works starring Reilly and Cole Hauser, who played her love interest, Rip Wheeler.

“I loved this season. There were some really different territories to explore, so I’m not clinging to her,” Reilly told Town & Country in November about possibly reprising the role. “I’m happy to put her back in her padlocked box.”

Yellowstone is available to stream on Peacock.

Sabrina Carpenter Makes Dating Disaster Joke After Barry Keoghan Split

18 December 2024 at 13:41
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Sabrina Carpenter isn’t buying into any old adages following her recent split from Barry Keoghan.

Carpenter, 25, surprised fans at Jack Antonoff’s annual The Ally Coalition talent show event at the NYU Skirball Theatre on Tuesday, December 17, where Us Weekly was in attendance. She rocked a black two-piece capri pant set that featured bows and paired the look with black high heels.

The pop star joined the Bleachers frontman on stage to perform their song “Slim Pickins.” Antonoff produced the track for Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet album.

Before they performed the track, Carpenter shared that she and Antonoff were inspired by the idiom there’s “plenty of fish in the sea.” However, Carpenter joked that she’s not feeling as hopeful these days. She told the crowd that the old saying is a “big fat lie, I think.” She added that while her opinion might be unsavory she teased the song has a more “pessimistic” outlook.

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Carpenter’s comments come weeks after Us confirmed that she and Keoghan, 32, called it quits after nearly one year of dating.

“It’s been challenging for their relationship since she started going on tour and has been gone a lot,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “Their schedules were not aligning. All the time spent apart it was hard to maintain a relationship amid her career exploding.”

After news broke of their split, Keoghan deleted his social media page and asked fans to “please be respectful.”

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Sabrina Carpenter.

“I can only sit and take so much. My name has been dragged across the internet in ways I usually don’t respond to,” he wrote in an X statement earlier this month. “I have to respond now because it’s getting to a place where too many lines are being crossed. I deactivated my account because I can no longer let this stuff distract me from my family and my work.”

It’s been a whirlwind year for Carpenter. She had a major breakout by dropping her Short ’N’ Sweet album, completing with the U.S. leg of her Short ’N’ Sweet tour, releasing her Nonsense Christmas special on Netflix and becoming a first-time Grammy nominee. Keoghan, for his part, has been busy as well with his various film projects including Peaky Blinders, Bird and more.

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Keoghan and Carpenter met during a Paris Fashion Week event in fall 2023 and started dating the following January. After the actor was spotted at several of Carpenter’s concerts, they made their red carpet debut at the Met Gala in May. The pair also teamed up for the singer’s “Please Please Please” music video where Keoghan made a cameo as Carpenter’s love interest.

“Please Please Please” has become one of Carpenter’s biggest songs and earned several nods at the Grammys. During the Tuesday concert, Carpenter and Antonoff performed a “Christmas version” of “Please Please Please” while she sat on the music producer’s piano. The crowd cheered as she sang the chorus. Sabrina joked that this performance was her “last singing day of the year.”

With reporting by Lexi Carson

Giannis Antetokounmpo Jokes His $500K NBA Cup Prize Was Spent on Diapers

18 December 2024 at 12:26
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger

Giannis Antetokounmpo knew right away that his $500,000 prize for winning the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup would go directly to his family.

“I just got married, my wife’s a little bit needy, so I might have to get [her] a gift,” Antetokounmpo, 30, jokingly said of his plans for the prize money after the Milwaukee Bucks won the tournament in Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 17, in an Instagram video shared by the NBA. “It’s Christmas.”

For winning the NBA Cup, every Bucks player will receive $514,970. Antetokounmpo joked that in addition to treating wife Mariah Riddlesprigger to something special, a majority of the cash will be spent on his children.

The couple share sons Liam, 4, and Maverick Shai, 3, and daughter Eva Brooke, 16 months. Antetokounmpo also confirmed that he and Riddlesprigger are expecting baby no. 4 after online speculation that the social media personality was pregnant.

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“I have also three kids. I got to go Christmas shopping. And, I have a kid on the way,” he continued. “You know, diapers are expensive. So, the money’s already gone.”

Antetokounmpo further teased that the money wouldn’t last long as it goes toward his and Riddlesprigger’s family.

“I got the money today, and the money’s already gone,” he quipped.

Riddlesprigger brought her and Antetokounmpo’s little ones to watch the power forward and the Bucks face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Emirates NBA Cup. The Bucks won in a 97-81 victory, and Antetokounmpo took home the MVP award after scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.

While Antetokounmpo celebrated the win, he also took to Instagram to share his appreciation for his family’s support.

“My motivation 🤎,” the basketball player captioned a photo of Riddlesprigger and their kids at the game.

Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger tied the knot in Greece — where the NBA player was born — earlier this year ahead of the NBA season.

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“We had an incredible few days there together. We had fun,” Antetokounmpo told People in September about his and Riddlesprigger’s nuptials. “It was a celebration of our love. Now we’ve become one. And I’m happy that we did it. I feel like a lot of people had fun.”

Antetokounmpo added that many of his teammates, friends and loved ones were able to make it to the celebration.

That same month, Antetokounmpo shared a series of snaps from his and Riddlesprigger’s Greece trip.

“The good life! Taking over my instagram again!! 🇬🇷🤎🧿,” he captioned the slideshow.

CBS Affiliate Anchors Announce 28-Year-Old Colleague's Death on Air

17 December 2024 at 16:54

Ana Orsini from CBS affiliate KOLD TV 308

Anchors at the CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona paid an emotional tribute to their late colleague, Ana Orsini, on air.

“Sad news to share with you, our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini passed away unexpectedly last week,” anchor Tyler Butler told viewers during the Monday, December 16 broadcast.

Co-anchor Carsyn Currier — who was visibly upset and fighting back tears — added that Orsini had been a member of the station since June of 2023 and that the group is “devastated by this loss.” Butler supportively grabbed Currier’s hand as the journalists reflected on their friendship with Orsini.

“We had the opportunity to work with her every day, and we do want you to know that what you saw with her on air — the funny, crazy person she was — she was just like that off-camera and more so,” Butler said.

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Currier explained that her and Butler’s outfits were picked out today with Orsini in mind. Butler rocked a blue suit paired with a baby pink tie, while Currier donned a magenta cardigan sweater.

“And of course we’re wearing pink just for her,” Currier said. “While there’s no perfect way to remember the life Ana led, we do want to honor her by sharing some of our favorite Ana moments.”

The clip then cut to a reel of several of Ana’s previous broadcasts with the network.

According to the outlet, Orsini unexpectedly died one week earlier as the result of a brain aneurysm. She was 28 years old. Orsini’s family told KOLD-TV that they wanted the late journalist to be “remembered for the bright, sunny person she was.”

In lieu of donations, the family encouraged viewers to donate to their local animal shelters in honor of Orsini, since the journalist was an avid animal enthusiast and “never met a dog she didn’t love.” Orsini had her own rescue dog named Harley.

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In addition to the broadcast, several of Orsini’s coworkers paid tribute to her online.

“There are special people who come into our lives that will have an everlasting impact and Ana Orsini was one of them. Our thoughts and sincerest prayers are with the Orsini family during this incredibly tragic time,” anchor Dan Marries wrote via Instagram on Monday. “The unconditional love she shared with them is something I wish everyone could be blessed with. Ana, you were one in a trillion; wise beyond your years, full of practical insight, smart, compassionate, quick-witted, and possessed a contagious love for animals, especially dogs.”

Before joining the KOLD-TV staff, Orsini worked as an anchor in Medford, Oregon and reporter in Lubbock, Texas. During her time in Texas, Orsini launched her “Pet of the Day” segment, where she highlighted and helped local shelter animals.

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