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Judi Dench, 90, says she's never been good at going out on her own

21 January 2025 at 22:11
Judy Dench attends a reception following 'Sir Richard Eyre In Conversation' at BFI Southbank.
Judi Dench, 90, says she isn't a fan of attending events alone.

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  • Dame Judi Dench, 90, says she doesn't enjoy attending events alone.
  • "I'm not good at that at all, nor would I be now," the Oscar-winning actor said on a podcast.
  • But these days, her deteriorating eyesight means she doesn't go out alone anymore, she added.

Dame Judi Dench, 90, isn't a fan of going to events on her own.

"I'm not good at that at all, nor would I be now," the Oscar-winning actor said during an appearance on the "Fearless" podcast hosted by Trinny Woodall.

"I'm always nervous before going to something. I am nervous about β€” I don't know β€” I have no idea why," Dench said.

The "James Bond" star said she usually needs to have a partner β€” such as her agent β€” accompany her.

"Somebody will always be with me," Dench said. "I have to now because I can't see, and I will walk into something or fall over."

In 2012, she told The Mirror that she had been diagnosed with macular degeneration, a disease that affects a person's central vision. It is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older, per the CDC.

But "fortunately," she doesn't have to go out alone now "because I pretend to have no eyesight," she said.

In 2023, Dench said on "The Graham Norton Show" that her vision had gotten so bad she couldn't read scripts anymore.

"It has become impossible, and because I have a photographic memory, I need to find a machine that not only teaches me my lines but also tells me where they appear on the page," Dench said. "I used to find it very easy to learn lines and remember them."

Dench has been with her partner, conservationist David Mills, since 2010. She shares one daughter, Finty Williams, with her late husband, the actor Michael Williams, who died of lung cancer in 2001.

Despite a career spanning almost seven decades, Dench has hinted at retirement due to her worsening vision.

When asked by a reporter in 2024 if she had any plans for future roles, Dench responded with "No, no, I can't even see," per The Guardian.

Her last onscreen role was in 2022's "Spirited," per her IMDB page.

She previously told The Mirror in 2023 that she wanted to work "as much as I can."

"I have an irrational fear of boredom," she said. "That's why I now have this tattoo that says carpe diem. That's what we should live by."

A representative for Dench did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours.

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'Love Is Blind' Stars Ashley and Tyler Split After Sperm Donor Drama

21 January 2025 at 16:34
Love Is Blind Alum Ashley Adionser Splits From Husband Tyler Francis Following Sperm Donor Drama 935
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Love Is Blind season 7 alum Ashley Adionser has split from husband Tyler Francis after one year of marriage.

β€œAfter much reflection, I want to share that Tyler and I have been separated for several weeks and have now made the difficult decision to end our marriage,” Adionser, 32, said in a statement to People on Tuesday, January 21. β€œWhile I had hoped for mutual understanding and transparency in our relationship, it has become clear that our paths are no longer aligned, making it impossible for me to continue in this marriage.”

Adionser added that the decision to call it quits was not an easy one, but clarified that it was β€œnecessary.”

β€œThis was not a decision I made lightly, but one I know is necessary for my own growth and peace,” she continued. β€œWhile this chapter is ending, I will always hold respect for the time and love we shared. I kindly ask for privacy during this deeply personal time as I focus on healing and building a new future. Thank you for your understanding and support.”

Love Is Blind’s Ashley Got Apology DM From Woman Tyler Donated Sperm To

During their season of Love Is Blind, which aired in October 2024, Adionser and Francis connected β€” and got engaged β€” in the pods. After meeting face-to-face for the first time, Adionser received her engagement ring and the pair took off on a getaway in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

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After their romantic trip, Adionser and Francis moved in together in Washington D.C. for a β€œtrial marriage.” It was then that Francis revealed he had fathered multiple children. According to the military veteran, he donated sperm to a friend who could not have biological children.

β€œYou’ve been running around here talking about how we’re getting married, but you’ve also been running around saying how you want to have kids now. And it’s like, β€˜Whoa,’” Adionser said in an October 2024 episode. β€œHow did you, like, even talk about any of that? I just can’t wrap my mind around it without even considering your past at all?”

'Love Is Blind' Stars Ashley and Tyler's Relationship Timeline

Despite Adionser being upset that Francis kept that information away from her at first, the twosome ultimately walked down the aisle and said β€œI do.” Adionser later revealed that the children’s birth mother reached out to her to apologize.

β€œI will say she wrote me on Instagram and apologized to me and Tyler. [She] said she’s praying for us and she never meant for it to go this way. She won’t say too much on this forum,” she recalled on a November 2024 episode of β€œThe Viall Files” podcast. β€œShe also wrote me and said it was OK if I never wanted to respond and she knows my world is crazy right now and she never intentionally meant to cause me any pain.”

Blake Lively Breaks Silence on Justin Baldoni 'It Ends With Us' Footage

21 January 2025 at 16:15
Blake Lively Says Unwanted Touching and Caressing in New Video Was Improvised by Justin Baldoni 938
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Blake Livelyβ€˜s legal team has responded to the new It Ends With Us video footage released by Justin Baldoni’s attorney.

β€œJustin Baldoni and his lawyer may hope that this latest stunt will get ahead of the damaging evidence against him, but the video itself is damning. Every frame of the released footage corroborates, to the letter, what Ms. Lively described in Paragraph 48 of her Complaint,” Lively’s legal team said in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, January 21. β€œThe video shows Mr. Baldoni repeatedly leaning in toward Ms. Lively, attempting to kiss her, kissing her forehead, rubbing his face and mouth against her neck, flicking her lip with his thumb, caressing her, telling her how good she smells, and talking with her out of character.”

The statement continued: β€œEvery moment of this was improvised by Mr. Baldoni with no discussion or consent in advance and no intimacy coordinator present. Mr. Baldoni was not only Ms. Lively’s costar, but the director, the head of [the] studio and Ms. Lively’s boss.”

The message also noted that in the clip Lively, 37, was β€œleaning away and repeatedly asking for the characters to just talk.”

Justin Baldoni Lawyer Releases On-Set Video to Try to Disprove Blake Lively: Watch

β€œAny woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort,” the statement concluded. β€œThey will recognize her attempts at levity to try to deflect the unwanted touching. No woman should have to take defensive measures to avoid being touched by their employer without their consent.”

Lively’s legal team also slammed Baldoni, 40, β€” who also directed the film β€” and his legal time for releasing the video to the public rather than keeping it in court.

β€œThis matter is in active litigation in federal court. Releasing this video to the media, rather than presenting it as evidence in court, is another example of an unethical attempt to manipulate the public,” the statement read. β€œIt is also a continuation of their harassment and retaliatory campaign. While they are focused on misleading media narratives, we are focused on the legal process. We are continuing our efforts to require Mr. Baldoni and his associates to answer in court, under oath, rather than through manufactured media stunts.”

Blake Lively Says Unwanted Touching and Caressing in New Video Was Improvised by Justin Baldoni 937
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In response to the most recent statement and claims from Lively’s legal team regarding the footage, Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman told Us, β€œPrior to filing her lawsuit in court, Ms. Lively went to The New York Times in an effort to publicly destroy Justin Baldoni. When Mr. Baldoni exercises his right to publicly defend himself by putting forth actual facts and evidence, for Ms. Lively and team this instantly becomes morally and ethically wrong. Ms. Lively wants very different standards to apply to her but fortunately, truth and authenticity apply to everyone and can never be wrong. Looking at the video and the evidence to come, I can understand why Ms. Lively would now, not want this to play out in public.

The footage, which was obtained by UsΒ earlier on Tuesday, features the costars romantically slow dancing and laughing in character for a montage with no dialogue during the film. The duo could, however, be heard exchanging ideas for the scene as they swayed back and forth.

β€œMs. Lively’s complaint alleges that during a scene Mr. Baldoni and Ms. Lively were filming for a slow dance montage, Mr. Baldoni was behaving inappropriately,” a statement at the start of the video read. β€œThe following videos captured on May 23, 2023, clearly refute Ms. Lively’s characterization of his behavior. The scene in question was designed to show the two characters falling in love and longing to be close to one another. Both actors are clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism. These are all three takes filmed of the sequence.”

Justin Baldoni Claims Blake Lively 'Kicked' Him Out of 'It Ends With Us'

In addition to releasing the video footage, Baldoni’s lawyer also shared plans to create a website that will include β€œrelevant videos” and β€œcorrespondence” between Baldoni and Lively.

β€œJustin and team have the right to defend themselves with the truth,” Freedman’s statement read. β€œAnd this is what we will be continuing to show with the upcoming website containing all correspondence as well as relevant videos that directly quash her claims.”

Lively and Baldoni’s ongoing legal drama began last month when she filed a lawsuit against the director. In her filing, Lively claimed that Baldoni sexually harassed her and created a hostile work environment while on set of It Ends With Us.

Baldoni, for his part, has vehemently denied the allegations. He subsequently sued the New York Times for $250 million following the outlet’s reporting of Lively’s claims against him.

Justin Baldoni Never Wanted to 'Hurt' Blake Lively, Lawyer Says

Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios also filed a lawsuit last month directly against Lively, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, seeking $400 million in damages. In the paperwork, Baldoni accused the group of civil extortion, defamation, false light invasion of privacy and more.

After news broke of Baldoni’s legal filing, Lively broke her silence with a statement via her legal team.

β€œThis latest lawsuit from Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and its associates is another chapter in the abuser playbook. This is an age-old story: A woman speaks up with concrete evidence of sexual harassment and retaliation and the abuser attempts to turn the tables on the victim. This is what experts call DARVO. Deny. Attack. Reverse Victim Offender,” the message read. β€œWayfarer has opted to use the resources of its billionaire co-founder to issue media statements, launch meritless lawsuits, and threaten litigation to overwhelm the public’s ability to understand that what they are doing is retaliation against sexual harassment allegations.”

The 17 Best Valentine’s Day Sales for 2025 β€” Up to 48% off!

21 January 2025 at 15:59

Valentine’s Day is steadily sneaking up on Us our favorite brands are coming through to make it even sweeter. Just in time for February 14, top retailers have marked down some swoosh-worthy steals and even some surprising markdowns. Think Kate Spade, Coach, and more! Keep scrolling to shop our top picks for the 17 best Valentine’s Day sales for 2025.

Whether you’re looking to treat a loved one or yourself this year, these deals will give you major heart eyes. Below you’ll find everything from chic Kate Spade bags and stunning BaubleBar necklaces for the fashion lovers, along with Bedsure heated blankets and Yankee Candles for the cozy connoisseurs. That’s not all! The mark downs are so steep, they go up to 48% off. Talk about sweet deals!

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β€˜Mob Wives’ Star Natalie DiDonato Reported Missing in Las Vegas

21 January 2025 at 15:46
Mob Wives Star Natalie DiDonato Reported Missing
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Mob Wives alum Natalie DiDonato has been reported missing in Las Vegas.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday, January 21, that a missing person report has been filed for the reality star. TMZ was the first to report the news.

According to the outlet, the TV personality missed two separate flights β€” including a January 5 plane ride home to Florida β€” sparking concern among DiDonato’s family members.

DiDonato’s mother, Denise Fuoco, last spoke to the South Florida resident on Tuesday, January 14, during a FaceTime call.

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Fuoco told TMZ the conversation was brief β€” DiDonato allegedly rushed to end the phone call without clarifying where she was.

After failing to get in contact with her daughter over the next few days, Fuoco contacted police.

According to Fuoco, the last update she received was from a friend of DiDonato’s named Ben, who alleged the Mob Wives star was in Las Vegas. Ben claimed the reality TV star asked for money in order to obtain a plane ticket to Florida.

Fuoco told TMZ Ben purchased a ticket for DiDonato, but she never made the flight to Florida.

Us Weekly has reached out to DiDonato’s team for additional comment.

In her last social media post before her reported disappearance, DiDonato reflected on her mindset as 2024 came to an end.

β€œNot bad for 44 πŸ₯° I love me some me,” she wrote via Instagram in December 2024. β€œ44 sitting on 24’s still. πŸ˜«πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ (it’s not my bday…I’m just feelin myself, dropped 10 lbs…hit that goal weight) 🎯πŸ’ͺ .”

In her post, DiDonato said she couldn’t β€œbelieve I made it this far.”

β€œGetting older is a blessing,” she added. β€œI’m embracing my age because to me it’s a badge of honor to have made it to 44.”

In another post, DiDonato documented her experience at a gun range. β€œIf you stay ready…you never have to get ready,” she shared via Instagram in June 2024. β€œ(It’s been awhile…not so bad for it’s being some time, practice makes perfect) #newtoys.”

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Fans were first introduced to DiDonato when she appeared on season 5 of Mob Wives. VH1 described the cast member as a real estate agent and DJ manager who is a self-admitted β€œphenomenal cook.”

During the show, DiDonato feuded with Natalie Guercio after accusing her of being a β€œrat.” She also questioned Drita D’Avanzo’s integrity in a particularly memorable clip.

β€œI like her. I think she’s a cool chick,” she said in a confessional. β€œI just want to know what the fβ€” is going on in her mind.”

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β€˜The Price Is Right' Announcer George Gray Files for Divorce After 5 Years

21 January 2025 at 15:43
Price Is Right Announcer George Gray Files for Divorce After 5 Years
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The Price Is Right announcer George Gray and wife Brittney Green have called it quits after five years of marriage.

Gray, 57, filed for divorce on Tuesday, January 21, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. The pair were married more than five years before parting ways. They do not share any children. (TMZ was first to report the news.)

The former talk show host listed the pair’s date of separation as August 1, 2024, citing β€œirreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.

Gray and Green β€” a high school math teacher β€”Β tied the knot in April 2019 at The Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Gray’s brother officiated the ceremony.

Failed Reality TV Romances Over the Years

A year into their marriage, Gray had a near-death experience when he suffered a heart attack in April 2020. β€œThis was [like] tons of bricks hit me. Turns out I was 100 percent blocked on the right side of my heart,” Gray told Entertainment Tonight five months after his first surgery.

He was rushed to the hospital and underwent two emergency surgeries to clear the blocked arteries. While Gray was preparing for his necessary open-heart surgery, he suffered another heart attack.

β€œSo I have stints and a quadruple bypass on top of that,” Gray recalled.

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Although Gray was the one experiencing multiple surgeries, his spouse was equally worried about his life expectancy.

β€œAfter the second [heart attack] I thought he was gone in surgery,” Green told ET in 2020. β€œI was like, β€˜Something could happen.’”

Five months later, Gray returned to work at The Price Is Right as an announcer, celebrating a decade on the game show team. Gray was a guest announcer in 2010 before becoming the full-time announcer in 2015 during season 44.

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Gray also works as the announcer for The Price Is Right at Night. He previously hosted The Weakest Link, HGTV Showdown and Gimme My Reality Show!

While Green was by Gray’s side in his time of need, their marriage has seemingly dwindled. Gray last posted about his estranged wife on social media in April 2024.

At the time, he shared a video from The Price Is Right set and gave the band Grouplove a shout-out after attending one of their shows with Green earlier that month.

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β€œMy wife Brittney is a huuuge fan of @grouplove and we saw them at the historic @thewiltern in LA … Amazing!” he gushed via Instagram. β€œAt a pre-concert VIP experience they took questions, and my wife asked β€˜What’s your favorite game show?’ 😁.”

Gray proceeded to invite the band to The Price Is Right set since they revealed that the game show was at the top of their must-watch list. β€œYou rock,” he concluded.

Green, meanwhile, has a private Instagram account. She still has a link to Gray’s heart attack and recovery story from ET linked in her bio.

Back in Action on Netflix is a new low for Hollywood creativity

21 January 2025 at 22:00

Cameron Diaz’s dismal new movie with Jamie Foxx – and Diaz’s first film in more than a decade – is proof that style and craft have completely dropped out of a particular kind of action comedy, writes Adam White. Remember when even the most conventional of blockbusters used to be made with care?

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Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers goes on trial over allegations of domestic violence

21 January 2025 at 22:07
Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers is scheduled to go on trial Wednesday for allegedly shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her after she received a phone call while they were in bed together

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Trump targets Alaska's oil and other resources as environmentalists gear up for a fight

21 January 2025 at 22:01
Alaska's political leaders are cheering an expansive executive order signed by President Donald Trump that aims to boost oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in the state

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