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Before Brie Larson was cast as Francie Fak, there was a Vanderpump Rules alum in the running for The Bear cameo.
Abby Elliott, who plays Natalie, was asked about Francie’s introduction in season 3, telling Elle last month, “[The Bear creator] Chris Storer and I have been having conversations about this since season 2, when the concept of Francie first gets introduced. We were like, ‘Who is she?’”
There was initially a plan to cast a reality star.
“We talked about Stassi [Schroeder] from Vanderpump Rules. And we were like, ‘I think she’s kind of like Stassi,’” Elliott, 38, recalled. “Then, I think it was between seasons 2 and 3, I was at the L.A. Natural History Museum, and I saw Stassi. I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ I was so embarrassed because my kid was having a tantrum and her kid was so well-behaved, and [Storer] was like, ‘This is perfect. This is so Natalie and Francie.’”
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Schroeder, 37, ultimately didn’t join the hit Hulu series. Instead, viewers were surprised when Larson, 35, popped up on screen.
“When Brie stepped in, it made it all the more perfect. We really hit it off,” Elliott shared. “I think we’re pretty similar, and she’s so funny. I love her. We were simpatico from the start, which was so much fun to play. And even though we do, sort of, find out [the source of Natalie and Francie’s feud], it’s still a little unclear!”
Season 3 built up to a reunion between former friends turned enemies Natalie and Francie. But when Francie finally appeared, it remained unclear what actually led to their falling out. The duo hinted at a romantic past before acknowledging that they missed each other and decided to resume their friendship.
“Another thing that Chris and I talked about: I was watching a reality show with all these women at this wedding in those Hill House nap dresses. And I was like, ‘It’d be so funny if [Francie and Natalie] are going at each other in these Little-Bo-Peep pastel dresses,’” Elliott told Elle. “So we tried to do that with the wardrobe in episode 7. She’s wearing a headband and I’m wearing a headband.”
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Elliott pointed out the juxtaposition of the setting and the subject matter, adding, “Everything’s very cute, and then we’re going into this dark drunken backstory. It was my favorite thing to shoot. That episode felt so much like My Best Friend’s Wedding and The Wedding Singer and all of those kind of ’90s/2000s movies that you watch and you’re like, ‘Oh, I wish I was at that wedding.’”
Elliott concluded: “There was a scene in My Best Friend’s Wedding, which takes place in Chicago, and [Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz] are in the bathroom at Wrigley Field. Cameron’s wearing a little headband and she’s in pastel, and she goes off on Julia’s character. I kept watching that scene before [filming episode 7] to really get me into it. So much goes down at weddings. It’s such a perfect backdrop for drama and comedy.
The Bear is currently streaming on Hulu.
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Kim Kardashian had to deal with firing back at the man suing her for mistakenly posting his photo on social media — instead of an inmate she was trying to help — while at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding celebration, Us Weekly can exclusively report.
According to court documents obtained by Us, Kim, 44, and her legal team argued that the case brought by Ivan Cantu had no standing. The reality star signed the paperwork on June 26 while in Venice, Italy. Kim was overseas for the Bezos wedding, which took place the following day.
In 2024, Kim started using social media to raise awareness and attempt to help a different man named Ivan Cantu, a Texas man who was convicted of murder in 2001 and sentenced to death.
Kim said she became vocal to try and stay his execution, along with many others.
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Her lawyer explained, “[Kim] played an important role in advocating for Mr. Cantu. Over the course of approximately ten days in February 2024, [Kim] and her team posted a series of ‘stories’ regarding Mr. Cantu — approximately 16 in all — on [Kim’s] Instagram account. Of these 16 stories, one story posted two days before Mr. Cantu’s execution mistakenly used an image of the plaintiff in this action, a New York-based project manager whose name is also Ivan Cantu.”
In his lawsuit, Ivan, the man suing Kim, claimed he suffered emotional distress due to the posting. He claimed the incident caused him to lose sleep and experience PTSD. Kim argued his claims have no merit. (The inmate that Kim was attempting to help, meanwhile, was executed on February 28, 2024)
In her motion, Kim’s lawyer said, “The mistake was discovered within hours of the posting and the story was immediately deleted, with [Kim] swiftly issuing a public apology to [Ivan] that same.”
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Her lawyer continued: “Stated succinctly, this lawsuit is an attempt to cash in on a mistake that occurred in connection with, and as a direct result of, [Kim’s] exercise of her constitutional rights of free speech and petition.
The reality mogul filed a declaration as part of her motion. She said, “Over the past eight years, I have used my resources and public platform to advocate for criminal justice reform and a fairer legal system, including a focus on clemency and exoneration of individuals who were wrongfully convicted or subjected to disproportionate sentences.”
She added, “My work advocating for criminal justice reform is solely based on my personal desire to use my voice to fight for people who may not have a voice and to drive systemic change. I engage in this work because I am passionate about it and without any commercial benefit or intent.”
Kim continued, “My advocacy for criminal justice reform has no direct relation to any of my business or commercial pursuits. My advocacy led me to pursue a law degree, deepening my commitment and work in criminal justice reform. I graduated from the State Bar of California’s Law Office Study Program in May 2025.”
She said she learned about the inmate Ivan’s case in early 2024. “I was moved by Mr. Cantu’s story and his steadfast claim of innocence. I was also troubled by what I understood to be serious problems with Mr. Cantu’s conviction,” she said.
Kim said the photo of the plaintiff being used was a simple mistake.
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“The use of Plaintiff’s image in the February 26 Story was a mistake and was not done intentionally. Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, anyone on my team knew or believed at the time the February 26 Story was posted that the person depicted in the image was Plaintiff and not Mr. Cantu. I would not have used the image appearing in the February 26 Story had I known that it was a picture of Plaintiff and not Mr. Cantu,” she said.
The case is ongoing.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter, Apple Martin, could easily be a doppelgänger for her famous mother, if you ask Us.
Apple, 21, was spotted walking her dog in the Hamptons on Thursday, July 3, dressed casually in a white sweater, navy shorts and matching Mary Jane slip-ons. For glam, Apple tied her tresses in an updo and covered her face with a pair of oversized sunglasses.
Apple is the eldest child of Paltrow, 52, and ex-husband Chris Martin, who also share 19-year-old son Moses.
Not only is Apple a dead ringer for Paltrow, but she has the wardrobe to match.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Family Photos With Kids Apple and Moses
“I’ll sneak into her closet and steal little things,” the Vanderbilt University student told Interview magazine in an April profile. “My absolute favorite stuff is her old Calvin Klein from the ’90s. I have a lot of it and it’s the best thing in the world. Going into her archive closet is just heaven on earth.”
According to Apple, her mom is generous with letting her borrow clothes.
“She lets me steal stuff because she’s like, ‘I saved it all so that you could steal it.’” Apple told the outlet. “Then she’s always like, ‘You have to be so careful.’ [Back in the day, she would wear] a cheetah print coat, hair clips, sunnies and some cool wedged sandals. I love that.”
Apple and Paltrow are famously close, with the Oscar winner finding it particularly difficult when her firstborn left for college.
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“It’s been a major transition. I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew it would be hard because Apple and I are so close and were together all the time,” Paltrow exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2022. “But I had no idea. It was like the worst heartbreak I’ve ever [felt]. I felt like the love of my life broke up with me for weeks. It was terrible.”
She continued, “Now, I’m getting more used to it and it also helps to see her happy and well-adjusted. That makes a huge difference. And she just came home for October break, so that was good. I’ll see her for Thanksgiving.”
In addition to seeing Apple during school holidays and breaks, Paltrow and Martin, 48, celebrated their daughter at the famed Le Bal debutante ball in Paris last fall. As Apple made her society debut, she was accompanied by her parents, her brother and her grandmother Blythe Danner.
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Two of the lawyers from the 20th century’s most infamous trial have weighed in on the Sean “Diddy” Combs verdict, which the jury handed down on Wednesday, July 2, after less than three days of deliberation.
Robert Shapiro, who initially led the late O.J. Simpson’s legal team in his 1995 trial, praised Diddy’s lawyers following Wednesday’s verdict. The jury found Diddy, 55, guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but not guilty on the arguably more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
“The defense team did a terrific job on a case the U.S. Attorney overcharged,” Shapiro, 82, told Fox News Digital on Thursday, July 3. “An acquittal in federal court is highly unusual. Congratulations to Mark [Agnifilo] and Teny [Geragos] for building an incredible group of talented lawyers.”
Alan Dershowitz, who served as an adviser for the Simpson trial, also praised Diddy’s legal team, saying it was wise to keep the disgraced mogul off the witness stand.
Diddy’s Lawyers Say They’re ‘Not Nearly Done Fighting’ After Trial Win
“Ultimately, the smart decision was not putting O.J. on the witness stand,” Dershowitz, 86, told Fox News Digital on Thursday. “The smart decision here was not putting Combs on the witness stand. The difference is we want a complete victory. They got a partial victory, but an almost complete victory, so I commend them for excellent work.”
He continued, “I think this was a good day for justice today, and it showed the power of juries to stand up against the federal government. And that’s a necessary check on the excesses of prosecutors.”
Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and charged with racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied further allegations against him.
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After the verdict came in on Wednesday, his lawyers vowed to continue “fighting” for their client. “Today’s a great victory. It’s a great victory for Sean Combs, it’s a great victory for the jury system,” Agnifilo said in a press conference. “We are not nearly done fighting. We are just getting started.”
The defense asked for Diddy to be released on bail following the partial guilty verdict, but Judge Arun Subramanian denied the request. For now, Diddy will remain in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center until his sentencing on October 3. The judge will consider an expedited sentencing date at a hearing on Tuesday, July 8.
In his interview on Thursday, Dershowitz slammed the court for denying Diddy’s bail.
“Vindictive and wrong,” he said. “He was convicted of transactional, consensual sex with two adults.”
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Dershowitz and Shapiro were both part of the so-called “dream team” that represented Simpson after he was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. The team also included Johnnie Cochran, Barry Scheck, F. Lee Bailey and Robert Kardashian.
Simpson, who died last year at age 76, was acquitted following the lengthy trial, but he was later found liable for the wrongful deaths of Brown Simpson and Goldman in civil court. He was ordered to pay their families $33.5 million in damages.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
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Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner! And in case you haven’t heard, it’ll be bigger and better than ever. The event runs from July 8 to July 11, giving you four full days to shop deals on everything from mattresses and TVs to dresses and hair tools. But if you’re in the market for a new pair of sandals, you don’t have to wait.
Some of the Amazon’s comfiest, classiest summer sandals are already marked down to Black Friday-like levels right now. Score slides, wedges and strappy flats from brands like Steve Madden, Vince Camuto, Skechers, Franco Sarto and Reef. Even better? The best Amazon picks start at just $17, so you won’t feel guilty for grabbing a few pairs. They’re selling out as we speak!
1. Everyday Staple: We’re in love with the simple, go-with-everything style of these minimalist-inspired leather sandals — originally $65, now $37!
2. Dreamy Denim: Nobody wants to wear jeans during the summer, but denim-looking wedges? Count Us in — originally $57, now $38!
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4. Clear Yes: These Steve Madden slip-ons are a no-brainer in our book. You’ll look like a Santorini rich mom — originally $60, now $45!
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5. Extra-Cushiony: Soft, sleek and supportive, these casual Reef slides have a coastal style with a street-ready twist — originally $55, now $44!
6. Goldie Locks: Vince Camuto nailed it with these luxe-looking flat sandals, which are designed with shiny gold hardware — originally $119, now $80!
7. Feeling Lucky: Have you ever seen such timeless sandals? These espadrille wedges have shiny straps, a sawtooth outsole and classic side buckles — originally $89, now $53!
8. Looking Tall: Over 8,800 shoppers give these secretly supportive sandals five stars. You’ll be over two inches taller — originally $39, now $32!
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10. Classy Act: Combine shiny gold and raffia material with these designer-like slide sandals that give pure Hamptons energy — originally $110, now $65!
11. Fairytale Find: Every color is on sale, so grab two of these strappy platform wonders — originally $41, now $30!
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13. Vacation Mode: Need new go-to date sandals? These Amazon’s Choice wedges are it — originally $70, now $30!
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15. Walking Everywhere: These heel-contoured sandals are ultra-supportive, whether you’re touring Rome or grocery shopping — originally $47, now $38!
16. Center of Attention: Don’t be surprised if people stare . . . you’ll look celebrity-rich in these elegant Paris slides — originally $30, now $21!
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We didn’t get a text — we got a new couple!
Just in time for the 4th of July weekend, former Love Island USA contestant Connor Newsum hard-launched his relationship with Carmen Kocourek.
“An update,” Connor wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, July 2, with a collage of photos featuring his new girlfriend.
In one of the shots, Connor leaned in for a kiss on Carmen’s cheek as they seemingly enjoyed a dinner date. Other pictures show the couple smiling from ear to ear as they spend quality time together.
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While Carmen has yet to make the relationship Instagram official, she commented with the heart and smiling face with halo emoji.
Fans first met Connor on Love Island USA season 6 in 2024. He entered the villa on Day 2 and was briefly coupled up with both JaNa Craig and Leah Kateb. He was ultimately dumped from the island on Day 15.
As for Carmen, she appeared on season 5 of the Peacock series in 2023. She entered the villa on Day 2 and came in fourth place alongside Kenzo Nudo on Day 32.
After Connor went Instagram official this week, many of Carmen’s former costars expressed excitement about the new coupling.
“Awwww cutiessss
,” Leslie Golden wrote in the comments section. Johnnie Olivia added, “God she’s STUNNING.”
As for Connor’s costars, Liv Walker shared her approval by writing, “Awwwwww.”
On Sunday, July 13, Connor will join Liv and other fan favorites from Love Island USA season 6 for a new spinoff show called Love Island: Beyond the Villa.
Cameras will roll as couples including Miguel Harichi and Leah, JaNa and Kenny Rodriguez, and Serena Page and Kordell Beckham continue their love stories.
Others, like Kaylor Martin and Kendall Washington, will document their lives as single reality stars as they figure out what’s next.
According to Peacock, Love Island: Beyond the Villa promises to follow everyone’s favorite season 6 Islanders around Los Angeles as they navigate new careers, evolving friendships, newfound fame and complex relationships outside of the Love Island villa.
While it’s unclear if Connor’s new romance with Carmen will make the show, the Washington native is expected to make guest appearances throughout the season.
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“Wait im screamamamammaaming im obsessed what @carmen_kocourek,” Remi Bader wrote in the comments section of Connor’s latest post. “Treat her well or else.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Carmen and Connor’s team for additional comment.
Love Island: Beyond the Villa premieres on Peacock Sunday, July 13, with new episodes streaming every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs will be spending the Fourth of July holiday behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Diddy, 55, was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution on Wednesday, July 2. Following a plea for a release on bond, the disgraced music mogul was remanded back to MDC in Brooklyn, New York, to await his sentencing hearing in October.
Diddy’s holiday will begin with a breakfast of cereal, fruit, milk and a breakfast cake, according to a menu obtained by People. Hours later, he will reconvene in the commissary for lunch. Options include a choice of a hamburger or bean burger or two hot dogs or soy dogs. Inmates will also be served mac and cheese, green beans, fruit and juice.
According to the outlet, dinner options include baked fish or black beans with a side of buttered noodles, mixed vegetables and two slices of white bread.
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Diddy has been incarcerated at MDC since September 2024 when he was arrested on charges of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy. The rapper pleaded not guilty to the charges and denied all of the accusations.
Following the weeks-long trial, the jury rendered its verdict on Wednesday. Diddy was acquitted on the sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty on the transportation charges. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Diddy’s attorneys have since spoken out regarding the verdict, pledging to keep fighting for their client.
“I want to thank my client Sean Combs for trusting us. Myself and everybody here, this incredible dream team that he put together,” lawyer Teny Geragos said during a Wednesday press conference. “Without him, we would not be able to do this. He is incredible, and I want to thank him.”
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She added, “Despite the terrible conditions at the MDC, I want to thank the good people who work there who ensured that we had a sufficient amount of time to prepare for trial. It is extremely difficult to prepare for a federal case in the conditions at the MDC, and they did everything they could to make that happen.”
Lead defense attorney Marc Agnifilo also called the verdict a “great victory” for both Diddy and the justice system.
“Today’s a great victory,” Agnifilo said. “It’s a great victory for Sean Combs, it’s a great victory for the jury system. We are not nearly done fighting. We are just getting started.”
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Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant stirred controversy for his comments about Cassie after the verdict in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial was announced.
Bryant, 36, took to social media on Wednesday, July 2, and responded to a post from CBS Sports reporter Ashley Nicole Moss, who wrote, “I couldn’t imagine how she feels this morning. it’s the very unfortunate reality of women who experience sexual violence – the story is just never enough.”
“I respect your opinions heavy but Cassie wasn’t no victim.. not even close,” Bryant wrote.
When Moss pointed out “we saw her beaten on camera,” Bryant added, “I was referring to the freak offs and drugs she chose to participate in.”
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“Her getting beat was extremely unacceptable but a lot of you people gotta understand your wife of 15yrs will risk her family for a life style in Hollywood,” Bryant wrote in another post. “Accountability have to play its part somewhere.”
When one commenter called Bryant’s comments “sad,” the ex-NFL player continued his ranting.
“I’m not sad… diddy wrong and Cassie wrong,” Bryant wrote. “A lot of you women get weird whenever it’s time to take accountability for your actions..a sin is a sin neither is greater than the other.”
Bryant received major pushback for his comments, with one fan saying, “Dez you gotta stop so much talking bro.”
“Dez appreciate your football acumen,” a separate fan commented. “But you are a f***ing idiot here man did you not see videos of her being beaten??? Your view on women is what is wrong with society today.”
Another wrote, “Dez bro I love you but what are you on and why would you ever post this.”
Diddy, 55, was acquitted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on Wednesday. The mogul was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. His sentencing date is currently scheduled for October 3.
Diddy pleaded not guilty to all charges leveled against him after his September 2024 arrest in New York City and has denied all of the allegations.
Multiple people accused Diddy of sexual assault and sex trafficking, beginning with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, 38, who testified in May as a key witness for the prosecution.
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Diddy’s arrest came nearly one year after Cassie filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual and physical abuse throughout their relationship, which lasted off and on from 2007 to 2018. The mogul denied her claims in a statement shared by his attorney.
“Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations,” Diddy’s lawyer Ben Brafman said at the time.
One day after the suit was filed, Diddy and Cassie settled out of court. In May 2024, CNN published a hotel surveillance video of Diddy kicking and grabbing Cassie in 2016. He later apologized for his actions in a video shared via Instagram.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
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Body positive influencer Clara Dao is reflecting on how her decision to get breast implants impacted her social media following.
“I fully expected I would be cancelled once I announced my boob job,” Dao, 26, told the New York Post on Tuesday, July 2. “I’ve lost a lot of followers – around 500,000 across all my platforms. Losing followers doesn’t come as a shock.”
She continued, “I built my following based on that one single message of loving your natural body, your flat chest, especially. A big part of my following followed me for that message.”
Dao amassed almost eight million followers on social media, frequently posting about her smaller chest and her journey to self-acceptance. Dao underwent the cosmetic procedure in March, costing her $3,398.56 — and admitted that the backlash from her following has been “pretty brutal.”
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“Before, when I did flat chest content, most of the hate came from guys, saying you look like a guy, you look ugly, you’re like a piece of wood. Now my hate comes from women, saying you’re a hypocrite, you’re so fake. A lot of people won’t understand. I accept that I won’t be understood by most people, especially my fans,” she said. “The first video I made was about doing what you love. That’s the deeper message I want to spread with my content.”
Despite the reaction from some of her followers, Dao said her “immediate circle” had “positive” things to say because they knew she wanted “a change.”
“My family has always encouraged me to get the surgery since I was 17, since before I started making the content,” she explained. “There’s a cultural difference. In Asia, people are a lot more image-focused. They want you to show the best version of yourself, no flaws, especially online. When I first started social media and showed my flat chest, showed my imperfections, belly rolls, acne, skin texture, my family was against that for a very long time. But I never really listened to them.”
Dao, who went from a bra size 32AA to a 32C, said she’s “loving” her new look and doesn’t regret getting the implants.
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“I felt boxed into that content,” she said of having a smaller bra size. “People just knew me as ‘the flat-chested girl.’ As long as I had my flat chest, I could fall back on it and increase my subscribers, and things would just be the same.”
She continued, “Creatively, I feel boxed in; I don’t feel passionate about the content I did anymore. I don’t want that option anymore. I got the surgery because I was bored. I wanted to get out of the trap of making content about my flat chest. I had a lot of self-love and body positivity before, and I have a lot of self-love now.”
Dao admitted that the surgery was “pretty impulsive” as she began thinking about getting implants in February and underwent the procedure in Vietnam the following month. The influencer noted that she had “slight complications” with the surgery but is now on the road to recovery.
“The wound on my left side didn’t close for two, three weeks, so it took a bit longer to heal, but nothing major. The service here is very good. They checked the wound every day,” she explained. “It really hurt for the first three days. I’d need help getting up and down from the bed, and I couldn’t do certain movements with my arms. But after a month, you get back basically to normal.”
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Sophia Bush revealed the ways One Tree Hill allegedly would try to get out of paying the female leads — including lying that the show was about to go off the air.
During the Thursday, July 3, episode of “The Burnouts” podcast, Bush, 42, was asked whether she had an opportunity to negotiate her salary, to which she replied, “We weren’t really given the opportunity to do that. They would always tell us we were on the verge of getting canceled so that we wouldn’t try.”
Bush credited her “wonderful legal” team for stepping in before season 4.
“They just said, ‘Listen, we know none of the girls are making what the boys are making. But you cannot pay her a third of what the woman making the least amount of money on the show is making,’” she noted. “They really went to bat for me.”
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According to Bush, she was “finally” being “paid equally to the second-lowest paid woman on the cast” after the negotiations. “So under 20 percent of what my male costar was making on the show,” she added.
One Tree Hill, which aired from 2003 to 2012, was set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina, and originally followed the lives of two half-brothers — played by Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty — who compete for positions on their school’s basketball team.
Over the years, viewers got more invested in the brothers’ respective lives and romantic relationships, which allowed for their female costars, including Bush, Hilarie Burton Morgan and Bethany Joy Lenz, to have large roles on screen
“Part of the reason they like to make teen television is because they don’t really have to pay young people very much money. Because I had been an added character — even though I’d be a series regular,” Bush continued. “I was essentially told, ‘This is all we can afford to pay you. Take it or leave it. It’s never going to get any better than this.’”
Bush called it a “baptism by fire in the financial space,” adding, “You want to work so you say yes, but when you make money, 10 percent goes to your agent and 10 percent goes to your manager and 5 percent goes to your lawyer. Then you have to buy into your union and you have to figure out how to incorporate a business.”
While One Tree Hill was finding success on screen, Bush was struggling to make ends meet.
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“I threw cash at friends who had a 6th floor walk-up in the West Village. My two best friends from college moved into it and it was a two-bedroom apartment and I would sleep on the pullout couch on weekends when I’d fly up here,” she recalled. “People are like, ‘Oh my God, you’re the star of a TV show and there’s billboards everywhere.’ And you’re like, ‘I’m terrified about how I’m going to pay my rent.’”
Bush isn’t the only one to speak out about her OTH paycheck. Bevin Prince, who made regular appearances on the drama from season 1 to 4, opened up about how much she brought in.
“We were making $75 a day for 16-to 18-hour days. I was still in college and was still trying to finish my degree at the same time, which was really complicated for me,” Prince, 42, revealed to Bush and Burton during the “Drama Queens” podcast in December 2021. “Because we were displaced from Hollywood, I got to know you guys so well, and Soph, you especially were such a champion for me along the way with everybody. Then they started to let me do things.”
She added: “When I look back at it, I really can find things that I am incredibly proud of. I think one of the things that I am super proud of is my ability to show up and show up really hard. Like if somebody asked me to shake my pom-pom, I’m not going to shake it lightly. I took that $75-a-day job very seriously.”
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If you’ve ever dreamed of attending a summer event in a dreamy Zimmermann dress — there’s never been a better time to shop! Amazon is packed with early Prime Day deals on lookalikes from the designer brand. And yes, they are just as romantic, vacation-friendly and expensive-looking. Think: Pretty florals, breezy fabrics and darling ruffles that look straight off a boutique rack.
From glowy garden party maxis to brunch-ready minis, these 13 picks will make it look like you shop designer without the hit to your wallet. The best part? Some of our favorite lookalikes are now marked down to some of their lowest prices of the year, starting at just $20. Keep on scrolling to shop these gorgeous finds before they fly off the shelves.
1. Our Favorite: This colorful mini dress looks like it came straight out of a Zimmermann boutique in Europe — was $38, now $33!
2. Pretty Pastels: Perfect for a Sunday brunch, this pastel puff-sleeve dress is best styled with strappy sandals and a crossbody clutch — was $43, now $28!
3. Ruffle Realness: With its romantic ruffle touches, this floral mini dress channels major garden party energy – was $47, now $44!
4. Shopper Favorite: A bestseller on Amazon, shoppers are loving this eyelet embroidered maxi dress that comes in tons of pretty colors like lilac and barbie pink — was $68, now $59!
5. Luxury-Level: This puff-sleeve dress is so stunning, it looks like it could cost ten-times the price — was $47, now $42!
6. Paisley Perfection: Switch up your dress collection with this paisley print mini that’s now at its lowest price in 30 days — was $60, now $30!
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7. Belted Beauty: Channel rich mom energy in this belted mini dress that’s made for afternoon luncheons and rosé — was $50, now $47!
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While enjoying her last few moments in Greece on vacation with her husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri, former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston took to Instagram to share a life update.
In the three-minute long video, Thurston revealed she is preparing for a “big check-in scan” on July 7. The check-in is “to see how the meds are working with my tumor, the good news would be either no growth or even shrinkage.”
“We go home today, and oftentimes when I’m entering back into reality of cancer, that’s when things kind of start to hit,” Thurston explained. “When those monthly scans or appointments come and go, I allow myself the next 28 days to really forget that I have cancer.”
Thurston said being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer has forced her to “shift” how she thinks. “My oncologist never told me how much time I have left, and I’ve never asked.”
“Stage 4 is a very scary mentality at times, because it is forever,” Thurston explained, adding that she continues to do her best to seek out all of the blessings in her life.
While sharing that her skin biopsies came back benign and that she and Jeff were upgraded during their stay in Greece, “a part of me was like, ‘Thank you. Thank you, God, Thank you universe for these blessings and everything you’ve given me today.’”
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“But there’s a small part of me that like feels like a dog before it dies, gets this, like, this big boost, you know,” Thurston shared as she grew emotional. “I’m not trying to even make this like a sad video. I’m just being honest that cancer is very much like a trained lifestyle at this point.”
The 34-year-old added that it is up to people to decide how they want to live their life and for Thurston, especially while vacationing in Greece, “I enjoyed wine. I enjoyed the sugars, you know, the desserts. I enjoyed the memories that I’m making. Because what’s the point of not living when you’re given today? You know, when you’re given life?”
“And that’s how I feel like every day, I’m just like, ‘Thank you.’ Every night I go to bed, I’m like, ‘Thank you for giving me today.’”
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Thurston first announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2025. “Life update: I have breast cancer. Yesterday I saw all the couples post their Valentine’s Day celebrations. I felt envious if I’m being honest,” she said, at the time.
“Jeff took me to Hawaii and after, we were going to travel the world before planting roots together in NYC finally. But instead, my Vday was spent coordinating a place to live as I have to go back to LA for more testing and treatment.”
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