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The Bachelor’s Dina Lupancu Is 1 of 11 Siblings: Meet Her Family

26 February 2025 at 14:50
The Bachelor Season 29 Contestant Dina Lupancu s Family Guide
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Dina Lupancu has been candid with Bachelor Grant Ellis about how her upbringing — where she was one of 11 children — has affected her romantic relationships.

“A lot of people are a little intimidated, especially in the dating world. Little bit of an ice queen, I’ve been told that my entire life,” Dina told Grant during a season 29 one-on-one date. “A lot of it has to do with the fact that I come from a big family. I’m one of 11, plus my parents, which makes 13. We didn’t talk about our feelings. In my relationships, I held back a lot.”

Dina, who hails from Chicago, said in the premiere episode of The Bachelor that her parents are originally from outside the U.S. In a teaser for the hometown episode later in the season, Grant seemed to get a warning message from one of Dina’s loved ones.

“Her family are just protective. They do not bring anyone into their family just because,” the person said, while Grant said in a confessional, “The family not buying in could be a make or break situation.”

Scroll down to meet Dina’s family:

‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Contestant Juliana Pasquarosa’s Family Guide

Dina’s Parents

Dina shared that her parents lived in Romania until their 20s. “They came to Chicago and just started popping out kids one after the other after that,” Dina said in her intro package. “My family’s a little bit more traditional. No one in my family has really done anything like this. There’s a very specific way that they expect you to be, but they know I’ve always kind of been different. I’ve always done things my way.”

Dina’s 11 Siblings

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Dina is one of 11 siblings, which has impacted the qualities she’s looking for in a romantic partner. “Being one of 11 siblings, Dina is looking for someone who is kind, ambitious and family oriented,” her ABC bio read.

Through the years, Dina has displayed her close-knit bond with her sisters, with whom she poses in coordinating matching pajamas for the holidays. “Lupancu Christmas pjs tradition continues,” Dina wrote via Instagram in December 2020.

Dina’s Nieces and Nephews

Ahead of welcoming her first niece, Dina gushed over the little one being added to the family. “I can’t wait to meet my first NIECE! 🎀 #emasbabyshower,” Dina wrote via Instagram in 2017. Dina has since posed with several little ones on her social media.

Alix Earle Shares Next Career Move After Podcast Dropped by Unwell Network

26 February 2025 at 13:57
Alix Earle Shares Next Career Move After Hot Mess Dropped from Alex Coopers Unwell Network
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Alix Earle revealed her latest endeavor after news broke that her “Hot Mess” podcast was dropped by Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network.

“I told you guys that I had a secret and I’m finally able to talk about it with you,” Earle, 24, said via Instagram on Wednesday, February 26. “There is an alcohol company launching soon and I am investing in it.”

Earle explained that she wanted to get involved in the alcohol space since she graduated college in 2023 — including “two separate times” when she tried to start her own alcohol company, but she struggled to find the perfect brand for her.

When this particular brand was “put in front” of her, Earle thought it was the right fit because she had been “obsessed” with the company. (Earle did not name the brand in the video.)

“So I was like, ‘Let me explore this.’ I still didn’t really think anything would come of it. … I was basically like, ‘I’ll invest in this company. I’ll put my money in it,’” she said, sharing that it will be launching in March. “I’m so happy I can finally talk about this.”

The update comes one day after Us confirmed on Tuesday, February 25, that Earle’s “Hot Mess” was dropped by Unwell Network. Variety, who broke the news, reported that SiriusXM will no longer sell ads for “Hot Mess” and that the Unwell Network has renounced rights to the podcast.

Cooper launched her own beverage, Unwell Hydration, in December 2024. The point of the nonalcoholic drink, which is available in three flavors, “is to kind of meet you where you’re at, and it is for everybody in whatever unwell state you are in,” Cooper told Us at the time. “No one is perfect. We’re all a little unwell.”

Cooper initially signed Earle and “Pretty Lonesome” host Madeline Argy to the Unwell Network in August 2023. The network, which launched at the same time, was created in an effort to cater to Gen Z audiences with “unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation.”

Alix Earle’s Podcast Dropped By Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network

Now, less than two years later, eagle-eyed social media users began speculating of a rift between Earle and Cooper, with multiple sources telling Us the rumors held some weight. In the latest issue of Us, an insider revealed that there was “a lot of tension” between the pair.

“They’ve had a lot of drama between them [since] they decided to collaborate on Unwell,” a second source shared. “They clashed over business, and their friendship is over because of it.”

Alix Earle Shares Next Career Move After Hot Mess Dropped from Alex Coopers Unwell Network
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A source confirmed that Earle can explore other opportunities, which she has been wanting to do. “Alix is working on bigger projects not related to the podcast space,” one insider said.

The same source shared to Us that Alix’s dad, Thomas “TJ” Earle, contributed. “Alix’s dad got more involved in her business decisions and did not like what Unwell was doing. He ultimately thought it ended up not being a smart business move,” the insider said.

Drake Postpones Remaining Tour Dates Over 'Scheduling Conflict'

26 February 2025 at 13:07
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Drake has postponed his remaining Australia and New Zealand tour dates due to “a scheduling conflict.”

“We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows,” Drake’s rep said in a statement to Rolling Stone AU/NZ. “All tickets for the affected shows will remain valid for the new dates. Refunds will be available for those who prefer, but please note that as these shows are sold out, any refunded tickets will be released for sale.”

The statement continued, “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Drake and the entire team have had an incredible time doing these shows and are excited to return soon. We look forward to sharing the rescheduled dates with you as soon as possible.”

Drake’s Anita Max Win Tour kicked off earlier this month in Perth, Australia, and was slated to have 16 shows across the country and in New Zealand. The concert was scheduled to have shows on Tuesday, March 4, in Brisbane and on Friday, March 7, in Sydney as well as on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, at Auckland’s Spark Arena.

Drake Denies Trying to Stop Kendrick From Doing 'Not Like Us' at Super Bowl

The tour collided with the release of Drake’s latest album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U, a collaboration with PartyNextDoor. The album, which was released on February 14, debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.

Drake, 38, has continued to make headlines for his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar, which came to a head during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. In the performance, Lamar, 37, performed his diss track “Not Like Us” — which allegedly accused Drake of pedophilia in lines like, “Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young” and “Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minor.” Drake denied the pedophilia accusations in “The Heart Part 6.”

Before the Super Bowl, reports suggested that Drake sent Lamar a cease-and-desist to stop him from performing “Not Like Us” on football’s biggest night. A rep for Drake, however, denied it, telling Us Weekly in October 2024, “The rumors are completely false.”

Kendrick Lamar Performs Drake Diss Track ‘Not Like Us’ at 2025 Super Bowl

One month later, Drake filed a legal complaint claiming that Lamar (and his own) record label, Universal Music Group, conspired with Spotify to artificially inflate the popularity of “Not Like Us.” UMG and Spotify denied the accusations.

While Drake withdrew the complaint, he filed a federal lawsuit against UMG in January and accused the label of defamation and harassment. UMG continued to deny the allegations.

After the halftime show, Drake has seemingly moved on from his beef with Lamar. In the song “Brian Steel,” Drake joked that he’s “vegan now” after an earlier line asked for “all the beef on the side.”

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Is ‘Not Yet Apparent': Sources

26 February 2025 at 10:31

Police sources confirmed to Us Weekly that Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death is “not yet apparent.”

News broke on Wednesday, February 26, that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her Midtown West Side apartment in New York City. She was 39 years old.

The incident is not believed to be suspicious. Multiple sources told Us that Trachtenberg had a liver transplant before her death, which Page Six and ABC News also reported. (The New York Post was the first to break the news.)

Trachtenberg got her start as a child star in the 1996 movie Harriet the Spy. She went on to join the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Sarah Michelle Gellar’s onscreen sister, Dawn, and was a fan-favorite guest star on Gossip Girl as Georgina Sparks.

‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at Age 39

Years later, Trachtenberg — who also appeared in films 17 Again, Ice Princess — voiced Judy Reilly on Human Kind Of in 2018 before reprising her role as Georgina in 2022 and 2023 episodes of the short-lived revival of Gossip Girl. She also served as an executive producer for 2021’s Meet, Marry, Murder series, which she also hosted.

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Before her death, Trachtenberg’s fans expressed concern over the actress after she shared social media posts. After Trachtenberg shared a photo with pal Alexa PenaVega in January 2024, one user wrote in the comments section, “Michelle u look sick. R u ok?”

Trachtenberg clapped back in the comments, writing, “Explain to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

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She continued to fire back at the negative comments in another post. “I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance,” Trachtenberg captioned a selfie at the time. “I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”

Michelle Trachtenberg Claps Back at Trolls Saying She Looks ‘Sick,' 'Pale'

One day later, Trachtenberg addressed the remarks again. “Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition,” she wrote via Instagram. “No problems. Why do you have you hate? Get a calendar.”

Kristen Chenoweth showed her support for Trachtenberg in the comments section, replying, “You’re GORGEOUS.” Another user added, “Aging beautifully.”

Trachtenberg previously was spotted several times walking with a cane, which she later revealed was because of a broken ankle. “Dear 2019. My broken ankle can still kick your ass out the door,” she captioned a photo at the time. “Cuz in 2020, I’m going to be 100% that bitch. 😈🍾💋.”

Trachtenberg has since been active on social media, sharing a snap of her glammed up one week before her death. “I wanted to look like naughty #tinkerbell 💚 #throwback ⚡,” she captioned the Instagram post.

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Monica Lewinsky’s Revelations About Bill Clinton Affair on ‘Call Her Daddy’

26 February 2025 at 09:34
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Nearly three decades later, Monica Lewinsky is reflecting on her affair with Bill Clinton — and the aftermath.

“I think what, you know, what we see now in today’s world and as a grown woman — I hate to break it to any 24-year-olds listening to this, because I know from 21 to, like, 25, you think you know everything. You’re like, ‘I’m a f—ing adult now. I know everything.’ I’m so sorry to tell you, you will look back on this time. I feel like, ‘Oh, little 20-year-old me,’” Lewinsky said on the Wednesday, February 26, episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “Yeah, no. So you know, I thought it was something it wasn’t, and my feelings were real. And it was very frustrating and painful to have people talking about this in a way that was untrue.”

Lewinsky became a household name in 1998 when her two-year affair with Bill, who is married to Hillary Clinton, was revealed. Bill was impeached by the House of Representatives but was acquitted of all charges in 1999. He remained in office until the end of his second term in 2001.

Years later, Lewinsky is hoping to reclaim her identity. “Even though I will always be defined in some way by my history, I am also defined by my present,” Lewinsky said.

Scroll down to read Lewinsky’s biggest revelations on “Call Her Daddy”:

How the Affair Should’ve Been Handled

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After news broke of the affair, Bill made a public statement claiming he had no sexual relations with Lewinsky. Looking back, Lewinsky thinks the aftermath should have been handled differently.

“I think that the right way to handle a situation like that would have been to probably say it was nobody’s business and to resign, or to find a way of staying in office that was not lying and not throwing a young person who is just starting out in the world under the bus,” Lewinsky said. “At the same time, I’m hearing myself say that and it’s like, ‘OK, but we’re also talking about the most powerful office in the world.’ I don’t want to be naïve either.”

Following the scandal, Lewinsky made several public apologies — but claimed she did not receive them in return from some involved.

“I have had a handful of people who were involved at the time that I’ve run into in different ways, who have acknowledged that they wish they had made different choices,” Lewinsky said. “None of the people who were, you know, sort of the above-the-fold names involved in the investigation, and I’m really grateful that I’m at a place where I don’t need it anymore.”

When asked whether there was a time she felt like she did need an apology, Lewinsky replied, “Oh, sure.”

“Well, I think that’s, you know, and that this is sort of something I don’t — I don’t know that I fully unpacked it yet for myself,” Lewinsky continued. “I think a lot of times with the writing I do, it’s like I have an idea for something and I sort of plant the seed and just let it, I’m like, ‘OK, some version of me, it’s figuring itself out to worm it its way out onto a page,’ but I think that a lot of that has to do with the intersection of as my life changed, as people saw me more and more as my true self, as I was able to have more agency, that those things became less important because I have been able to, even though I will always be defined in some way by my history, I am also defined by my present and that’s — it’s important.”

Aftermath of the Affair

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Lewinsky had “many” rock-bottom moments after news broke of the affair.

“I guess whatever the layering of, whatever had come out in the news that day, whatever it was, it was just too much,” she said. “And I had remembered thinking, OK, I was able to, the first two weeks of the investigation, I didn’t have a therapist, I couldn’t go on medication. And eventually I was able to get a therapist who had to be a forensic psychologist, who was amazing, Dr. Susan. I’m still grateful to her today. And I remember thinking, ‘OK, I’m going to call her. And if she answers, then I’m staying. And if she doesn’t, I’m out.’ So I think for me, that was rock bottom.”

Navigating her scandal led Lewinsky to become an advocate in cyberbullying prevention. “What I experienced and now why I care so much about anti-bullying with young people, because I understand what this is online and with social media, there is no border,” she said. “It literally feels like the entire world is laughing at you. And it is devastating.”

She Considered Changing Her Name

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As she moved forward, Lewinsky admitted she considered altering her name. “There was definitely a period of time that I contemplated it, except, given the world that we lived in, I couldn’t even see a reality of that,” Lewinsky said. “How is that really going to work? I’m going to walk down the street in L.A., where I was raised, and run into someone and they’ll say ‘Monica’ and I’ll [say], ‘Oh, my name is Rebecca now.’”

Lewinsky also contemplated changing her name on her CV but thought she would be recognized if she walked into an interview. As time moved forward, Lewinsky “came to feel very strongly” that she didn’t want to alter her moniker.

“Why should I have to change my name?” Lewinsky said. “I bet nobody has asked Bill, did he ever think about changing his name? OK, I get because he was the most famous person at the moment, and the president, etc. But just even the idea would never cross someone’s mind to a man. I regret a lot of different decisions I’ve made both prior to ’98 and post ’98, I’m a human being. But I’m not ashamed of who I am.”

Lewinsky’s name has now played a role in why she hasn’t dabbled in online dating. “Part of why I haven’t [done] online dating is that whole thing if you don’t want to use your name, you’re starting something out with a lie,” Lewinsky said. “That doesn’t totally feel right to me either.”

Her Dating Life Now

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Monica Lewinsky attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. Karwai Tang/WireImage

While Lewinsky has “always dated,” she hasn’t been completely successful. “I was somebody who had wanted to get married and have kids, and I’m sort of past that point of having kids naturally, so I think that was a focus for a long time, but it was definitely, my dating life has been complicated, I think, at times,” she said.

Lewinsky said she has had a “couple instances” where people haven’t pursued dating for the right reasons, but she’s confident in her “bulls— detector.”

“There’s a wide spectrum of like how intimacy goes after something like this and it’s like, I mean, thankfully, no one’s ever asked me to wear a beret in the bedroom, but I mean, there have been, it’s complicated,” she said. “Look, I think our comfort level, and it might be generational, but I think comfort level of really feeling like you can own your own sexuality fully can be one layer that many of us go through when you add on the way I was sexualized and humiliated around sex. It makes it more complicated.”

Lewinsky, who does not drink but isn’t 100 percent sober, thinks she may have more intimacy if she consumed alcohol. “I joke now, if I was still drinking, I’d probably have a lot more sex,” she said, clarifying she meant “casual sex.”

Navigating Power Imbalance

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In Lewinsky’s mind, power imbalances weren’t something that were “talked about a lot” nearly three decades ago.

While acknowledging this was “not sexual assault,” Lewinsky said, “Therefore, there’s a level of consensuality that was there, and at the same time, because of the power dynamics and the power differential, I never should’ve f—ing been in that position.”

If there was one piece of advice she could tell her 22-year-old self, Lewinsky said, “Do not go to Washington.”

‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at Age 39

26 February 2025 at 09:30

Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg has died at age 39.

Police sources confirmed to Us Weekly on Wednesday, February 26, that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her Midtown West Side apartment in New York City. The incident is not believed to be suspicious. No cause of death has been reported. (The New York Post was the first to break the news.)

Trachtenberg rose to fame as a child star in the 1996 movie Harriet the Spy. She went on to join the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Sarah Michelle Gellar’s sister, Dawn, and was a fan-favorite guest star on Gossip Girl as Georgina Sparks.

News of her death comes after Trachtenberg sparked fan concern over her past social media posts. In January 2024, Trachtenberg shared a photo with pal Alexa PenaVega on Instagram. “Michelle u look sick. R u ok?” one user wrote in the comments section of the photo that showed the two getting their roots done at a salon.

Michelle Trachtenberg Claps Back at Trolls Saying She Looks ‘Sick,' 'Pale'

“Explain to me how I look sick,” Trachtenberg fired back in the comments. “Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

Trachtenberg had continued to address the negative comments. “I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance,” she captioned a selfie. “I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”

Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at Age 39
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One day later, Trachtenberg clapped back again. “Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition,” she wrote via Instagram. “No problems. Why do you have you hate? Get a calendar.”

“You’re GORGEOUS,” Kristin Chenoweth replied in the comments, while another user added, “Aging beautifully.”

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The actress raised eyebrows about her health in 2019 when she was spotted several times walking with a cane. She later revealed that she had suffered from a broken angle.

“Dear 2019. My broken ankle can still kick your ass out the door,” she captioned a photo at the time. “Cuz in 2020, I’m going to be 100% that bitch. 😈🍾💋.”

After her stints on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, Trachtenberg voiced Judy Reilly on Human Kind Of in 2018 before reprising her role as Georgina in 2022 and 2023 episodes of the revived Gossip Girl. (The reimagined series of the same name premiered in 2021, with Kristen Bell returning as the narrator.)

Trachtenberg also served as an executive producer for 2021’s Meet, Marry, Murder series, which she also hosted.

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Yesterday — 25 February 2025Main stream

‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Contestant Juliana Pasquarosa’s Family Guide

25 February 2025 at 14:55
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Juliana Pasquarosa is inspired by her parents as she hopes to find love with Grant Ellis on season 29 of The Bachelor.

“She comes from a big Italian family and aspires to find a lasting love like her parents have — they were high school sweethearts,” Juliana’s ABC bio reads. “Juliana hopes to meet a man who has a good heart, strong ambition, and loves to hang out with family.”

Juliana opened up about her childhood dynamics during a one-on-one with Grant.

“Growing up, I was put in a difficult situation where somebody really close to me had a problem with addiction and it took the time away from me as a small kid, from growing up in this loving family that I so graciously am appreciate of today, I didn’t really have that back then,” she said. “I think for a while in my life I was alone. I didn’t know how to cope with negativity and emotions of anger and confusion and I was kind of just between the thought of not wanting to add more onto the plate of my family versus being nervous, because I didn’t know how to verbalize it.”

Scroll down to meet Juliana’s family:

‘The Bachelor’ Season 29 Lead Grant Ellis’ Family Guide

Juliana’s Parents

Juliana’s dad, who met and fell in love with her mom while in high school, seemed surprised when she kissed Grant in front of him. “I’m an Italian dad, we protect our own,” he said in the teaser. “I got a problem on my hands.”

Juliana’s Sister

Juliana revealed that sister Dominique had a hand in her journey to find love. “When your big sis signs you up for #thebachelor and doesn’t tell you … here goes nothing 🫶🏻✨,” Juliana wrote via Instagram in January.

Juliana’s Brother

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Juliana’s dad shared a tribute to her brother on his 33rd birthday in June 2023. “Happiest of birthdays to this guy. A big 33 for our #1 son, Gino Ray,” he wrote via Instagram.

Juliana’s Nephew

Juliana’s sister welcomed son Giuliano in February 2023. “Giuliano Ray Pasquarosa Vachon has entered the family group chat. 🫶🏻,” Juliana wrote via Instagram at the time. “Congratulations to my two fav humans @domivachon & @d_vachon86 — I’m beyond words for this, but I know you know how much I love you both. So proud 🥹🙏🏼.”

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Juliana’s Grandmother

Juliana mourned the loss of her grandmother in November 2021.

“My sweet Olympia gained her angel wings today & God opened His gates for her with Carmen and Roy by His side. She filled my heart with the sweetest kind of love that I’ll miss every day. To hold your hand and kiss your cheek was one of life’s greatest gifts,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “‘It’s nice to be nice’ 💜💜. Until we meet again, my sweetest love 🕊🤍.”

Years later, Juliana shared that her grandmother is the one who inspires her the most. “She’s not physically with me anymore, but her legacy continues to inspire me to be nice, be strong, and love those who need it,” Juliana told Bachelor Nation in February.

Alix Earle’s Podcast Dropped By Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network

25 February 2025 at 13:40
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Alix Earle’s “Hot Mess” podcast has been dropped by Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network, Us Weekly can confirm.

Variety broke the news on Tuesday, February 25, that SiriusXM will no longer sell ads for “Hot Mess” and that the Unwell Network has renounced rights to the podcast.

The news comes amid social media speculation of a falling out between Earle, 24, and Cooper, 30 — and sources tell Us that there is some truth to the rumors.

Most recently, Earle, who rose to stardom on TikTok while a student at the University of Miami, was noticeably absent from Unwell Network’s Super Bowl party earlier this month despite being in New Orleans.

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Earle and Cooper have yet to address an alleged feud. Us reached out to reps for Earle, Cooper and the Unwell Network.

Cooper launched her Unwell Network in August 2023, initially signing Earle and “Pretty Lonesome” host Madeline Argy in an effort to appeal to Gen Z audiences with “unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation.” (Cooper has since brought on other names, including “Boyfriend Material” host Harry Jowsey and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia’s ex-BFF Grace O’Malley to host the “Disgraceful” podcast.)

“We live in a world where we are inundated with content, but The Unwell Network will be the source everyone can go to for unique perspectives exploring what’s top-of-mind today for this generation,” Cooper said in a statement at the time, per Variety.

When announcing Unwell Network, Cooper gushed that Earle and Argy “both have a unique presence that captivates an audience, but I love how they approach content in very different ways… I feel honored to be at a place in my career where I can pass along knowledge and advice for a new generation of creators to flourish.”

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The Unwell Network is a subsidiary of Tending, the media company Cooper founded with her now-husband, Matt Kaplan, in 2023. Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast is also produced under the Unwell Network. (After meeting on a Zoom call in 2020, Cooper and Kaplan got engaged in March 2023 and tied the knot the following year.)

Two months after the launch of Unwell Network, Cooper gushed over Earle in an interview with TIME. “She is a beast,” Cooper said at the TIME 100 event in October 2023, per TikTok. “I think people think that she makes it look easy. That girl has a work ethic that I’ve never seen and I’m just so proud of her. I love any help that I can give her. Bow down to her, she’s amazing.”

Kylie Jenner Breaks Silence on Death of Her Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero

25 February 2025 at 12:12
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Kylie Jenner is paying tribute to hairstylist Jesus Guerrero after his death at age 34.

“Jesus was more than my friend — he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support. I don’t know how I would have made it through the last almost decade without him by my side. He had a way of making even the heaviest days feel lighter,” Jenner, 27, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, February 25.

She continued, “Thank you, Jesus, for always being there for me, for lifting me up, for being my friend. The pain of losing you is just unbearable and i don’t know how to move forward without you but I know great grief is born only of great love. and I loved you so much. You were the best person, with a talent that was unmatched. a true artist. You inspired so many, and you always will.”

Alongside her post, Jenner shared a photo of the twosome smiling. “Your words, your laughter, your kindness, your beautiful spirit will live in my heart forever. I’ll cherish all our moments together. every laugh and hug. I wish I could hug you again,” she concluded. “I laid in your bed the way you used to lay in mine, talking for hours. I would give anything for one more deep talk. I’m going to miss you so much. more than any words can say. 222 my angel.”

Kylie Jenner Is Paying for Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's Funeral: Report

News broke on Saturday, February 22, that Guerrero had died, with confirmation coming via a GoFundMe page set up by his sister Gris. His cause of death was not shared via the page.

Days after his death, People reported that the Kardashians star will be paying for Guerrero’s funeral expenses. “As upset as she feels, she knows it’s so much worse for his family,” a source told the outlet. “She doesn’t want them to stress about money. She’s taking care of expenses, including those associated with his funeral.”

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Another insider told Us Weekly that “Kylie is completely heartbroken,” explaining: “Jesus was her No. 1 hairstylist, and they were best friends.”

Guerrero worked as a stylist for A-listers including Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry. One day before Jenner’s post, sister Kim Kardashian mourned Guerrero’s loss in her own social media upload.

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“Our glam fam means the world to us. We work together, vacation and celebrate our lives together!” Kardashian, 44, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, February 24. “Our great respect for the art of hair and [makeup] has led us to meeting some of the kindest souls and make some of our bestest friends. So when one of our glam family members passes away all of our souls are crushed.”

Kardashian continued, “My heart breaks for Kylie and everyone who loved Jesus the way we all did. I’m praying for his family, his loved ones and the whole beauty community who feels this deep loss of one of the most talented and kindest to ever do it!”

Khloé Kardashian later reposted the tribute and added, “I couldn’t find the words this weekend, but this is exactly how we all feel. We become a family with our glam teams, and we share so much of our lives with them.”

Artem Chigvintsev on His Future With Ex-Wife Nikki Garcia and ‘DWTS’

25 February 2025 at 11:04
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Artem Chigvintsev is getting candid about coparenting — and what the future holds — with ex-wife Nikki Garcia.

“[Coparenting] is definitely doable,” Chigvintsev, 42, said on the Tuesday, February 25, episode of the “Glamorous Grind” podcast. “Obviously, both parties put the best foot forward [to] accommodate the kid. [At] the end of the day, what’s best for Matteo is best for me, right?”

News broke in August 2024 that Chigvintsev was arrested following an alleged incident with Garcia, 41. Us Weekly confirmed the next month that the domestic violence charges against Chigvintsev were dropped by the Napa County District Attorney after an investigation.

One week after his arrest, Chigvintsev and Garcia filed for divorce. While she requested full custody over their 4-year-old son, Matteo, Chigvintsev sought joint custody. Chigvintsev and Garcia both filed restraining orders against each other, which were dropped when they reached a divorce settlement in November 2024.

Artem Chigvintsev Wants to Reconcile With Nikki Garcia: Source

“It’s tough sometimes because you have to negotiate certain things, you have to be willing to sacrifice certain things, but at the same time, if you take your own ego out of it, you really have to think of what is best for him, not necessarily what you think would be best for him,” Chigvintsev explained. “I think that’s the fine line, because we all base decision[s] like — right now speaking of myself personally — base decision like what do I think is best for him, by purely thinking like how I would want it, right? But you have to kind of, like, take yourself out of that and think [of] what actually he needs.”

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

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As for what needs to be discussed, Chigvintsev thinks the pair need to hash out their differences — and hear each other.

“When I say hearing each other is not just say, like, ‘Oh, I heard you.’ Truly hearing and trying to understand why that is that, and actually try to feel like, ‘Oh, that’s OK.’ I think the hard part because we live in such a different culture, everybody grown up different, everybody raised different, everybody have different values and I think that separates us in a lot of ways. And we forgot to kind of, I don’t know, understand each other.”

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While Chigvintsev did not return for Dancing With the Stars season 33, the pro dancer said he “would love” to be back for another season.

Now, as Chigvintsev moves forward, said he just wants to be “happy.” As for his current state of mind, Chigvintsev said, “I’m happy that I have my son, I’m happy that my mom is here, I’m happy that I’d be able to see that relationship, able to see that relationship. I’m happy that I’m still OK, I’m happy about that. But am I happy overall and like looking forward? Like no, because it’s just a whole bunch of unknown and unknown is not make you happy.”

If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

Greg Grippo Rehashes Romances With Exes Victoria Fuller and Katie Thurston

25 February 2025 at 10:10
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In a new interview, Greg Grippo reflected on his relationships with exes Katie Thurston and Victoria Fuller.

With Fuller, Grippo, 31, gushed that the pair “had fun together,” but ultimately it wasn’t meant to be. “It just didn’t work out between us and it was a mutual decision,” Grippo said on the Tuesday, February 25, episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. “She’s great, but, at the end of the day, it just didn’t work out. We just had to go our separate ways.”

Grippo revealed his split from Fuller in April 2024 after nearly two years of dating. (The twosome met after appearing on separate seasons of The Bachelor/Bachelorette.) He admitted on Tuesday that the pair “for sure” had discussions about marriage. “Especially at this day and age, like I want to date with intention and that relationship, we really tried,” he said. “We really gave it our best shot.”

Now, Grippo said he and Fuller are on good terms. “We don’t talk or anything, but we wish the best for each other. I know that she wishes the best for me as well, and I wish the best for her,” Grippo said, before noting that he wouldn’t be jealous if he saw Fuller with another man. (She was linked to quarterback Will Levis last year.)

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Years before he dated Fuller, Bachelor Nation met Grippo when he vied for the affections of Thurston, 34, on season 17 of The Bachelorette in 2021. After Grippo dropped the L-bomb, he began doubting their connection when Thurston didn’t say it back — and ultimately quit the series.

“I remember getting on the plane like an hour after — because I got flown out, I didn’t even have any time to, like, process or think and I went on literally, like, the next flight out — I remember being in the airport being like, ‘Holy s—t, like, did I just really like messed this up?’” Grippo recalled. “I was trying to be like, ‘Hey, like can you guys contact me if anything? Would love to maybe speak with her.’ And I just, I mean, I didn’t hear back.”

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Following a tense After the Final rose reunion — which Grippo said felt like “the Hunger Games” —Thurston and Grippo put their differences aside via social media. (Thurston accepted a proposal from Blake Moynes in the season finale, but the twosome split months later. She has since moved on with Jeff Arcuri, whom she got engaged to in August 2024.)

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“We, like, hashed it out over, like, a DM,” Grippo said. “I want to say, like, a month after [AFR] and we squashed it.”

Now, as Grippo navigates the dating scene, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of finding The One within Bachelor Nation. “If the right one was around,” Grippo quipped.

When asked whether he would be open to being the Bachelor to find her, Grippo said that would be “interesting.” He added, “I mean, I think that if I were to do something like that, I would like it to be announced earlier just so people could know who they’re going on for. I wouldn’t want to be a surprise to anyone and I would want to have people genuinely there for me.”

Artem Chigvintsev Jokes About How ‘Famous’ His Mugshot Made Him

25 February 2025 at 08:50
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Artem Chigvintsev is weighing in on his mugshot circulating online following his domestic violence arrest.

“I was hoping I’m going to get a mugshot, like, what’s his name, Frank Sinatra, but that was not the case,” Chigvintsev, 42, said on the Tuesday, February 25, episode of the “Glamorous Grind” podcast.

Chigvintsev was arrested in August 2024 following an alleged incident with now-ex-wife Nikki Garcia. Us Weekly confirmed the following month that the charges against Chigvintsev were dropped by the Napa County District Attorney after an investigation.

“I mean it’s kind of funny but I was, like, this close to putting on my Instagram — [my] mugshot,” Chigvintsev said. “It’s probably gonna be very sarcastic to a lot of people, but I was like, ‘God, this thing made me more famous and more talked about than winning Dancing With the Stars, being nominated for an Emmy.’ That’s what made me more famous.”

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Chigvintsev claimed that “no one cares” that the case was dropped. “It’s just sad because people just want to see you fail and want to believe in things like bad things more than actually if you succeed at something. It’s just so sad.”

While Chigvintsev said that the people who know him are “still there” in his life, the former Dancing With the Stars pro said that because he was the one who was arrested, he was presumed to be “immediately guilty” by the public.

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If there is one thing he wants the world to know, Chigvintsev said, “Be patient. Don’t jump to conclusions right away. If I [had] never been on Dancing With the Stars and that would happen to me, my name, nobody would care for.”

When asked if there are “burdens with being a celebrity,” Chigvintsev replied, “I don’t ever consider myself a celebrity and, to be fair, like, I think, this whole thing is completely blown out of proportion. Period.”

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One week after Chigvintsev’s arrest, the professional dancer and Garcia, 41, filed for divorce. While she sought full custody over their 4-year-old son, Matteo, Chigvintsev requested joint custody. The pair both filed restraining orders against each other, which were dropped when Chigvintsev and Garcia reached a divorce settlement in November 2024.

Now, Chigvintsev is reflecting on his life — and the choices made. “I don’t think I would change anything that I’ve done, so it’s not that,” he said, before answering whether he has “no regrets,” replying, “No.”

If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

Chelsea Handler Recalls Jane Fonda Calling Her Out for Behaving ‘Badly’

25 February 2025 at 04:30
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Jane Fonda once gave Chelsea Handler a dose of tough love.

“I got an email from Jane Fonda one day that said, ‘Hi, Chelsea, It’s Jane. I was wondering if you could come over to my house for dinner. I’d like to talk to you about a couple of things,’” Handler, 50, recalled in her new memoir, I’ll Have What She’s Having, released on Tuesday, February 25.

Handler noted that the message sounded “ominous,” explaining that she had been friends with Fonda, 87, for “at least 10 years” and it “seemed like sort of a terse email to get from her.” Handler replied and agreed to meet with Fonda that night at her home — opting not to drink so she could “be fully alert for my defense.”

“Jane’s demeanor seemed a bit cold, and I was anxious to find out exactly what I had done,” Handler wrote, noting that Fonda asked her if she knew why she had been invited over for dinner. Fonda said, “You may have noticed I was a little icy toward you when I saw you at Shonda Rhimes’s fundraiser for Congressman John Lewis.”

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Handler explained that she had attended the event three months before and had noticed Fonda being “icy” toward her, but she hadn’t “obsessed over it.”

“‘You behaved badly at my party. From the moment you came in, you had a black cloud hanging over you and you insulted people and it brought the whole party down. I don’t know what drugs you were on, but a few people told me you were horrible to them,” Handler wrote of Fonda, who inquired why the comedian had attended the party if she were in “that kind of mood.”

For Handler, Fonda calling her out on her “badly behaved self was as serious as it gets.” She added, “This was definitely not the woman I had dreamed of becoming.”

Handler called the moment “embarrassing, painful, and definitely cringeworthy,” but said she “didn’t let any of those things diminish the fact that Jane had taken the time out of her life to be honest with me.”

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“I needed someone to do that with me, and even in that moment of shame I knew she would never have to speak to me about my behavior again because that’s what that kind of honesty deserves: action,” Handler wrote, adding that she had recently begun therapy.

The moment led Handler to reflect on what she’s “trying to put out into this world,” which she noted was “definitely not what I was doing at Kane’s party.”

“The truth of the matter was: Who knows what drugs I was on? It could have been anything,” Handler said, noting that her “behavior on drugs” depends on her “state of mind.”

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Struck with Fonda’s “brutal honesty,” Handler acknowledged the news was “hard to hear” and shared with the 9 to 5 star that she had been in therapy for two months to deal with her “deep anger.”

“‘Good,’ she told me. ‘Go find out what your problem is, because your gifts are plentiful, and sometimes people with the most gifts have the easiest time throwing them in the trash. Don’t be a product of your environment, Chelsea. Make your environment be a product of you,’” Handler recalled, noting that this moment was “the definition of sisterhood.”

Since that night, Handler has seen Fonda “many times,” including at a climate change event that the activist was hosting. In an email exchange after the event, Fonda shared that it “meant a lot” to her that Handler followed through.

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At Fonda’s 80th birthday party, Handler made an effort “not to blow it.”

“It was my first attempt to prove to her that I would only be on my best behavior from here on out. And I kept trying to prove it to her,” Handler wrote, noting that she showed up when Fonda had hip surgery, has since done fundraisers with her and had the actress on her podcast. “I redeemed myself with Jane and there was such value in that — in proving to someone that you are indeed the person they thought you could be.”

Ahead of the memoir’s release, Handler exclusively talked to Us Weekly about becoming the best version of herself that she could be.

“You want to get rid of the bad behavior that’s hurtful to others or hurtful to yourself, and also adopt this new version of you,” she shared in an Us cover story earlier this month. “I don’t want to lose all the edge I was naturally born with — that’s who I am — so it’s a bit of Whack-a-Mole. You’re like, OK, I’m auditioning different versions of myself, seeing which ones make the most sense for this improved version of me.”

I’ll Have What She’s Having is out now.

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West Wilson: ‘No Way’ Lindsay Hubbard Will Be on ‘Summer House’ Season 10

24 February 2025 at 12:57
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West Wilson is finding it hard to believe that Summer House costar Lindsay Hubbard will be returning to the Hamptons for season 10.

When Jason Tartick asked on the Monday, February 24, episode of the “Trading Secrets” podcast whether Wilson, 30, thinks Hubbard, 38, will be on the Bravo show next season, he replied, “There’s no way, I don’t know. Unless they bring the baby.”

Wilson, who joined the show in 2024 during season 8, quipped, “I don’t think I can babysit. I don’t know how that works.”

Less than one year after calling it quits with Summer House costar Carl Radke, Hubbard moved on with Turner Kufe. Hubbard announced in July 2024 that she and Kufe — whose identity she did not reveal at the time — were expecting their first baby.

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“Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!! 💥💥💥,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it! 💫 The second I had a feeling, I took a @clearblue Early Digital Pregnancy Test and getting a clear result, in words, made the next steps sooo much easier. My boyfriend and I are beyond excited to welcome our little #HubbCub this Holiday season 2024!!”

Hubbard and Kufe welcomed daughter Gemma in December 2024. “She’s here!! 🎀 Gemma Britt Kufe 🤍,” Hubbard wrote via Instagram at the time, alongside a snap of her and Kufe holding on to their newborn’s hands.

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While navigating parenthood, Hubbard admitted on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen that she and Kufe are still figuring out their relationship.

“He’s backstage,” Hubbard told host Andy Cohen earlier this month, who asked about the couple’s future together. “I don’t know. I think we’re trying to figure that out. We got pregnant very quickly upon dating, and it’s very challenging even on the strongest of relationships.”

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While Hubbard has been a cast member of Summer House since season 1 in 2017, she shared that fans shouldn’t expect to see Kufe make a cameo. When Cohen, 56, asked whether Kufe would film with her, Hubbard replied, “I don’t think so.”

As Summer House season 9 airs on Bravo, Radke, 40, candidly shared that he thinks Hubbard was in good spirits while filming the show — even though they may not always see “eye to eye.” (Radke and Hubbard split in August 2023.)

“Everybody’s having a good time with her,” Radke told People earlier this month. “She was much happier and it made me happy seeing her happy.”

Summer House airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Jodie Foster’s Family Guide: Meet Her Wife and 2 Kids

24 February 2025 at 12:42
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Jodie Foster has sung her family’s praises through the years.

Jodie and former partner Cydney Bernard welcomed their first child, son Charles “Charlie” Bernard Foster, in 1998. Three years later, Foster and Bernard welcomed son Christopher “Kit” Bernard Foster.

Foster and Bernard called it quits in 2008. The True Detective: Night Country star moved on with Alexandra Hedison, who Us Weekly confirmed she tied the knot with in 2014.

Foster, who referred to Charlie as “super-charming, super-spontaneous” and Kit as a “hyper-focused scientist,” explained that she initially didn’t want her kids to know about her Hollywood status.

“I didn’t want them to know about my celebrity at all. I remember when my son was about 4, he thought I was a construction worker,” she told Net-a-Porter in 2018.

Through the years, however, Charlie has followed in his mom’s footsteps. While in the press room at the 2025 Golden Globes, Foster said the best advice she gave him about acting is to “be yourself” and “let things happen and not continually try to control like I did for the first 55 years of my life.”

“My sons are teaching me how to play,” she said, adding that “this is the most contented moment of my career. I never would’ve known that but something happened when I turned 60.”

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While Foster and Bernard split in 2008, the actress declared she was single during the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. “I have a sudden urge to say something I’ve never really been able to say in public. A declaration that I’m a little nervous about, but, you know, loud and proud,” she said while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award. “I am single! Yes, I am, I’m kidding. I’m not really kidding, but kind of.”

Months later, she was spotted on a date with Hedison.

Alexandra Hedison

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Hedison and Foster were seen on several dates before exchanging vows in 2014. The pair have continued to gush over each other through the years, with Hedison supporting Foster after she earned a Golden Globe nomination in 2021.

“What happens in quarantine stays in quarantine. Every day I’m a proud wife but today you get a special shout out in the remote land of IG,” she wrote via Instagram. “I’ll have to show you my phone for you to see this but still … I’m shouting from the rooftops. Congratulations to you, @taharrahimofficiel & everyone involved in this important film @themauritanian.”

Charles “Charlie” Bernard Foster

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Foster gave birth to her and Bernard’s first child in July 1998. After graduating high school, Charlie attended Yale University and took part in several school theater productions from 2017 to 2021, per the Yale College Arts website. In February 2025, Foster brought Charlie with her to the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Foster and Bernard welcomed their second child in 2001. Kit graduated from Princeton University in 2024 with a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry.

While Charlie has expressed an interest in the entertainment industry, Foster doesn’t think her youngest child will follow suit. “My younger son is really shy, and I can promise you he will never be an actor,” she told The Guardian in 2018.

In January 2025, Foster brought Kit with her to the Golden Globes, where she won Best Performance by a Female Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television.

Danielle Fishel and Maitland Ward Have Heated Argument on Podcast

24 February 2025 at 11:37
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Danielle Fishels conversation with former Boy Meets World costar Maitland Ward took a dramatic turn when the pair began rehashing their ongoing feud.

The tension began on the Monday, February 23, episode of the “Pod Meets World” podcast when Fishel, 43, asked Ward, 48, “Do you hate us?” Ward replied, “No, I do not hate you. I think that you hate me because you wouldn’t speak to me on Girl Meets World and that was hurtful.”

Fishel appeared surprised by the claim, replying, “I wouldn’t speak to you? I did talk to you.”

While rehashing the drama, Ward claimed that Fishel unfollowed her on Facebook — which Fishel denied. Ward had sent Fishel a message years prior, congratulating Fishel on her engagement to now ex-husband Tim Belusko — but Fishel didn’t see it until years later. (Fishel is now married to Jensen Karp, with whom she shares sons Adler, 5, and Keaton, 3.)

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“I am not a Facebook person,” Fishel said. “I then went into my Facebook page, saw that we were not friends. Didn’t remember when we were friends on Facebook or when we were no longer friends on Facebook. I found your message in the graveyard of messages, and I then felt very bad.”

Fishel explained that she tried to reach out to Ward through Will Friedle after discovering the message, but was told to save their conversation for a later date — Ward’s appearance on the podcast.

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“I asked Will, ‘Will you please ask Maitland if I could have her phone number so I could apologize to her?’” Fishel said. “And you wrote back to Will, ‘No, let’s just save it for the podcast, it will be great for the ratings.’”

Ward denied that she suggested the conversation would benefit ratings and claimed she thought the conversation would have happened “right away.” While recalling their relationship, Ward pointed out that she invited Fishel to her wedding in 2006 — which Fishel thought “came out of nowhere.” After the nuptials, Fishel and Ward did not speak again.

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Years later, the pair reunited on the Girl Meets World set and Ward claimed to be “genuinely confused” by a rift in her relationship with Fishel. (The Boy Meets World spinoff, Girl Meets World, aired on Disney from 2014 to 2017.)

“There was some beef between us and I didn’t get it. And maybe I picked up the wrong signals, but definitely there was some sort of weirdness there,” Ward said, adding that she “did not know” what could have gone wrong in her friendship with Fishel. “I didn’t know if you thought that I was trying to come onto the set and take over. Not take over, but try to steal attention or something. But I didn’t know.”

Fishel noted that she did not feel like she was “not good” with Ward, before claiming that the set of Girl Meets World was a “tumultuous” experience. Fishel alleged that she felt “very ostracized,” before apologizing to Ward.

“I am sorry that you thought I had something personally against you,” Fishel said, to which Ward replied, “Listen, you didn’t like the fact that I was getting a lot of attention at that time and going off in my own space and taking away that attention.”

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Fishel responded, “I was on the cover of Maxim in 2014.”

The pair began going back-and-forth about why Ward thought Fishel may have had hard feelings toward her. “I’m sorry that you thought it was about you,” Fishel said.

Before resolving the conflict, Fishel alleged that Ward criticizes their rewatch podcast to TMZ, which Ward claimed that the outlet finds her on the street. “Are you trying to accuse me of using you, or are you trying to accuse me of something?” Ward asked.

Ward claimed that there’s a “divide” because “you hate Ben [Savage] and you guys hate [series creator] Michael [Jacobs],” which the hosts denied hating either.

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Friedle said, “Ben is one of the most important people I’ve ever met in my life, and I can’t stand the fact that he won’t speak to us. And that’s what it is: He won’t speak to us.” Friedle alleged “in the middle of a conversation with Ben, he just bailed on me.”

Ward accused the hosts of “grilling” her in the interview, before later alleging, “Let’s be honest about this, you’re trying to go at me now because of the ratings and because people will be interested.” Fishel replied, “No Maitland, I’m not the one who wanted to go for ratings.”

Despite the tension, Fishel and Ward’s conversation ended in a calmer manner. “It was nice to reminisce,” Fishel reflected. “Share some good times, share some not-so-good times.”

Prince William's Former Aide Discusses 'Sad' Rift With Prince Harry

24 February 2025 at 10:18
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A former royal aide for Prince Harry and Prince William is getting candid about the brothers’ fractured relationship.

“It’s very difficult to have this stuff play out in the public eye, but [William]’s chosen to keep his thoughts on it private, and I think all of us who know him really have to respect that we should do the same,” Jason Knauf said in a Sunday, February 23, interview with 60 Minutes Australia. “But I will say, of course, it’s been hard and sad, especially for all of us who know both of them.”

Knauf worked as a communications secretary to William, 42, and his wife, Kate Middleton, and Harry, 40, and his wife, Meghan Markle, before becoming the chief executive of William and Kate’s Royal Foundation. In 2021, Knauf stepped down but is currently on the board of trustees for William’s Earthshot Prize.

Knauf explained that he worked “really closely” with Harry and Meghan, 43, noting that the group had “lots of great times.” Knauf called working with the couple on their 2018 wedding an “amazing, magical experience.”

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“I wish them absolutely all the best with their lovely family,” he added. (Harry and Meghan share son Archie, 5, and daughter Lilibet, 3. William and Kate, for their part, are parents to sons Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 6, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 9.)

While discussing William’s succession to becoming King, Knauf was asked whether Harry’s role within the family could change when that occurs. “I can’t speculate about the future,” Knauf replied. “They achieved a lot together, and none of that can ever be taken away.”

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As reports of a rift between the brothers began circulating, Harry confirmed that he and William had a falling out during the 2019 ITV documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey. Harry revealed that the siblings had “good days” and “bad days.”

“Part of this role and part of this job, this family, being under the pressure that it’s under, inevitably stuff happens,” he said. “But look, we’re brothers, we’ll always be brothers. We’re certainly on different paths at the moment but I’ll always be there for him and as I know he’ll always be there for me. We don’t see each other as much as we used to because we’re so busy, but I love him dearly.”

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The next year, an insider told Us Weekly that Harry and Meghan “blindsided” William and Kate, 43, with their decision to step back from their position as senior royals in 2020. “It’s sad because when they were younger, William would be the first person Harry would go to with big news like this,” the insider shared. “William is incredibly hurt, but at the same time he has his own family to focus on and is trying to move forward with his life.”

Following years of tension, William made a rare comment about Harry in an October 2024 promo clip for the documentary, Prince William: We Can End Homelessness. In the video, William recalled the brothers’ late mom, Princess Diana, taking them to a UK charity supporting those who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

“My mother took me to The Passage; she took Harry and I both there. I must have been 11 at the time, maybe 10,” William said. “I had never been to anything like that before, and I was a bit anxious about what to expect.”

Jason Tartick Is ‘Convinced’ He’d Be Married Now If Not for Reality TV

24 February 2025 at 09:05
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Jason Tartick is wondering what his romantic life would be like if he didn’t try his hand at finding love on The Bachelorette.

“I’m convinced if I wasn’t in this world, that I’d be married with a kid right now,” Tartick, 36, said on the Monday, February 24, episode of the “Trading Secrets” podcast.

When cohost David Arduin asked whether that lifestyle was preferential over Tartick being able to travel “on a whim,” the former Bachelorette contestant replied, “Oh, yeah. I mean, grass is always greener I feel like. But for me, yeah.”

Tartick candidly shared a glimpse into his mindset right now. “I’m happy and I’m lonely,” Tartick explained. “It’s OK. You can be both. Both can coexist. I’m happy and I feel good about where I’m at in life and where I want to be, but I’m also very lonely right now. Even when I’m here and having a good time, I’m still lonely.”

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While acknowledging that “things are great” professionally, Tartick admitted that things are “missing” from his life.

“In my last relationship, I had something that was such a beautiful feeling that I don’t have that at all in my life right now,” Tartick said. “That creates that loneliness but also it’s like you know what? The future is bright. That’s part of life. You go through these things, you learn, and there’s going to be a day I’m not lonely.”

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After not finding The One in Becca Kufrin on The Bachelorette season 14 in 2018, Tartick moved on with season 11 Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe. The pair got engaged in 2021 but announced in August 2023 they had called it quits. (Fans think Bristowe, 39, has since moved on with fellow Bachelor Nation alum Zac Clark, but the duo have yet to confirm their relationship status.)

Tartick was most recently linked to influencer Kat Stickler, with whom he split from in October 2024 after six months of dating.

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“It was so abrupt and it was so unexpected,” Tartick reflected on a January episode of his “Trading Secrets” podcast. “Then, what I was hearing, these things I’m hearing publicly about speculation of what happened. I’m just sitting in my house, like, pulling my hair out. Like, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me.’ That was, like, a really tough month. A really, really, really hard month.”

Since parting ways with Stickler, Tartick has been candid about his dating life — and desire to settle down. When asked on the January episode of “Trading Secrets” whether he’s dating again, Tartick replied, “yeah,” but added that he’s “not on dating apps or anything.”

After Arduin asked “what would be the one thing that you would give up in your career or in your lifestyle to find your wife and settle down,” Tartick laughed. “Everything,” he replied. “I would give it all up. I would leave it all. If you told me I had my family tomorrow, I’m done, I’m good.”

Who Skipped the 2025 SAG Awards? Martin Short and More

23 February 2025 at 19:26
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The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards was full of Hollywood A-listers, but some were noticeably absent.

When Joey King and Jack Quaid called out Martin Short’s name when announcing the winner of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, the duo began looking for the Only Murders in the Building star in the crowd.

“Well, well, well, I don’t see … Oh, there’s the teleprompter. Martin Short could not be here tonight,” King read during the Sunday, February 23, awards show held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. “We accept this award on his behalf.”

While the cast of Only Murders in the Building accepted the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Steve Martin also appeared to be absent.

“Marty and Steve aren’t here because, you know, they don’t really care,” costar Selena Gomez quipped during her acceptance speech, while costar Richard Kind joked, “Remember to thank Marty and Steve.” Gomez added, “Oh and thank you to Marty and Steve for helping raise me.”

Days before the awards show, Martin revealed that Short contracted COVID-19 after appearing in the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special.

Maya [Rudolph] came down with Covid, (she did NOT come to the show with it!) Marty came down with it,” Martin wrote via Instagram, alongside a snap of Rudolph and Short kissing. “The SNL 50th Covid curse is real. Unfortunately, we have to reschedule this weekend’s sold out Durham and Knoxville dates to 10/17 Knoxville and 10/18 Durham. So sorry for the inconvenience. I think we’ll be funnier then, anyway.”

Scroll down to see which actors chose to skip the SAGs:

Jean Smart

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Smart was not present when she won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. “Jean is shooting on location and can’t be here tonight but we accept this award on her behalf,” Molly Shannon said while accepting the award on her behalf.

Allison Janney

Janney was not seen inside the room when Shōgun’s Anna Sawai accepted the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. (Janney was nominated for her role in The Diplomat.)

Martin Short

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Short was not present to accept the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series after contracting COVID-19.

Steve Martin

Martin was absent while the cast of Only Murders in the Building accepted the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Ryan Reynolds

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Reynolds was not in attendance to support Deadpool & Wolverine’s nomination for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture. (The Fall Guy ultimately won the category.)

Jonathan Bailey

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Bailey was not present to support his Bridgerton or Wicked costars due to his commitments starring in Richard II at the Bridge Theater in London, per People.

Cate Blanchett

Blanchett, who was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series, was not seen inside the awards show when Jessica Gunning took home the trophy for her role in Baby Reindeer.

Eddie Redmayne

Redmayne was not seen inside the room when Shōgun’s Hiroyuki Sanada accepted the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. (Redmayne was nominated for his role in The Day of the Jackal.)

Karla Sofía Gascón

Gascón was not present when Emilia Pérez costars Gomez and Zoe Saldaña appeared together to present the film.

‘Jersey Shore’ Star Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola Is Pregnant

23 February 2025 at 18:18
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Jersey Shore’s Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola and her fiancé, Justin May, are expecting their first baby together.

“We’ve been keeping a little secret.. ✨Baby May Due August 2025✨🤰🏻,” Giancola, 37, wrote in a joint Instagram post with May shared on Sunday, February 23. “After struggling through years of infertility, this is the absolute greatest blessing we could ever possibly ask for!”

She continued, “We are so thrilled to finally be able to share the news of our little miracle with you all! Our hearts have never been so full of love, we can’t wait to meet you baby! 🫶🏼🥹💕.”

Alongside the message, Giancola shared a series of photos of the couple posing while holding the black-and-white ultrasound images. The last image featured a teddy bear sitting underneath an umbrella at the beach, positioned next to a sign that read, “We’ve been keeping a secret. Baby May due August 2025.”

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Giancola shared in a November 2024 episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation that she suffered a miscarriage after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

“This has been a very long process, it’s been a lot of shots, it’s been a lot of hormones,” Giancola said during a confessional. “Just the thought of even being pregnant was such a magical moment for me, and just to have that taken away — it’s devastating.”

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Giancola gave a sweet shout-out to May, who she said had been supportive during the difficult time. “He’s so positive and uplifting,” she gushed. “He’s so special to me, and I just am so thankful for him. He’s been by my side through this whole thing. I just love him.”

Giancola suffered the pregnancy loss shortly before May proposed in 2024. “I am just like, in awe,” Giancola said in a confessional during the episode. “I’ve dreamt of this moment my entire life. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.”

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She added, “Justin coming into my life made my life a million times better. He is just everything I could ever ask for in a man. He’s patient. He’s supportive and I just love and adore him so much.”

Giancola announced her engagement to May in April 2024, while showing off a close-up of her ring. “Life update: Fiancé. The easiest question I’ve ever answered,” she wrote via Instagram. “Happiest & luckiest girl in the world. I’ll love you forever, and then some. Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”

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