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Fans Are Divided Over David Muir Tailoring His Coat For Wildfires Report
David Muir is facing backlash for tailoring his flame-retardant jacket.
Fans are unhappy with ABC news anchor Muir, 51, after he seemingly used clothespins to snatch his waist while reporting on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires on Wednesday, January 8.
As Muir turned around to look at the destruction behind him during a newscast, viewers noticed clothespins on the back of his coat. Social media users were quick to share their thoughts on Muir’s snatched look via X.
“People are losing everything they own, no one cares how you look,” one social media user wrote, as a second added, “David Muir is more concerned with his appearance than he is about the fires.” A third person agreed, writing, “California is burning and he doesn’t want his jacket to look baggy on camera. Priorities people!”
David Muir appears to be using clothespins to keep his jacket fitted while reporting on the devastating LA fires
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— Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) January 9, 2025
While some fans thought it was unnecessary for Muir to be concerned about his outfit during a devastating natural weather event, others defended the World News Tonight anchor. “Y’all leave David Muir and his clothespin fire jacket alone,” one wrote. “A little waist snatchin’ ain’t hurt nobody.”
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A second fan also didn’t mind Muir’s clothespins, writing, “leave david muir ALONEEEEEEEE. He probably just clothes pinned it cuz the wind is insane there. Let him look snacky.”
The wildfires have affected many of Hollywood’s favorites, including Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, Paris Hilton and more.
Dozens of celebrities have spoken out about the fires, including Chrissy Teigen, who evacuated to a hotel with husband John Legend and their four kids: Luna, 8, Miles, 6, Esti, 23 months, and Wren, 18 months.
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She opened up about leaving her home via social media on Wednesday, sharing that she was “very scared.”
“4 dogs, 4 kids and a bearded dragon walk into a hotel,” she captioned the reel.
Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.
Derick Dillard Denies ‘Mingling’ With Jim Bob: 'I Do Not Respect Him'
Derick Dillard is setting the record straight about being seen with his father-in-law, Jim Bob Duggar, on Christmas.
Dillard, 35, and wife Jill Duggar, Jim Bob’s estranged daughter, were seen seated on a couch, appearing to talk to the family patriarch in an Instagram photo that Jill’s brother James Duggar, posted on Christmas Day. Jill, 33, and Dillard’s three sons — Israel, 9, Samuel, 7, and Freddie, 2 — were also pictured.
The photo led to speculation that Jim Bob, 59, and his daughter may have mended fences, but Dillard says that is not the case. In a comment via People’s Instagram on Thursday, January 9, Dillard refuted the outlet’s characterization that he and Jill were “mingling” with Jim Bob.
“Just so people know, Jim Bob approached me while we were there on Christmas Day for about 5 minutes, and I do not respect him,” he wrote. “I don’t think that is considered ‘mingling.’ There were over 100 people, the house is 8000 square feet, and Santa Claus was there, so this isn’t your typical intimate family gathering.”
Jill Duggar's Relationships With Her Mom and Dad Are in Different Places
He added that he is trying to keep things civil for the sake of the rest of the family, but that should not be misinterpreted as anything more.
“I have spoken with him less than 10 minutes since the last time we were at that house, which was over a year ago,” he continued. “We’re trying to be civil for the sake of our family, but that doesn’t mean everything is all hunky dorey, and it sure doesn’t mean that I’m not going to comment when people try to warp reality for their own purposes.”
Jill previously revealed that she shares a complicated relationship with her parents after the release of her 2023 memoir, Counting The Cost. In the book, the Counting On alum discusses her family’s involvement in the controversial Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) religion and her allegedly abusive upbringing as one of 19 kids.
“I feel like we are in a rebuilding phase now with healthy boundaries still in place,” she wrote via Instagram in November 2024. “We try to hang out whenever it works well and we have the bandwidth to navigate things.”
Jill Duggar's Ups and Downs With Her Family
She had previously revealed in January 2024 that she believed her parents were aware of her allegations in Counting The Cost.
“I’ve heard that they did [read my Counting the Cost memoir],” she said on the “Unplanned” podcast at the time. “I heard they, like, listened to it on audiobook or something. I don’t know. … They’re my parents and I’m gonna tread lightly.”
She also spoke of her family dynamic in the 2023 Prime Video docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.
“Family relationships were already kinda rocky,” she said in the documentary. “Everything within the family dynamic has shifted, and not for the better.”
17 Hamptons-Chic Sweaters for That East Coast Rich Mom Look
Effortless, coastal, vintage, cozy — these are just a few of the words that describe the Hampton’s rich mom aesthetic. A trend that’s gone viral in both the fashion world and TikTok, retailers now have tons of options for Us to channel the vibe — even in the winter! Get the look in the coziest way with these 17 Hampton’s-style sweaters that channel the East coast rich mom aesthetic.
While most rich mom-style fashion comes in at a designer price point, we were able to find these Hampton’s-inspired styles all under $50! We’ve found all kinds of styles that span the fashion board, whether you’re wanting an elevated style like this classic crewneck style for wearing to the office or a more cozy-casual look like this crochet style for looking extra cute while running errands. Better yet, they’ll also seamlessly transition into the spring months too and work great for travels as well.
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17 Hamptons-Chic Sweaters for That East Coast Winter Rich Mom Look — Under $50
1. Our Top Favorite: From its laid back knit design to its relaxed fit, this crochet style sweater is definitely something we can see Hampton’s rich moms wearing in the winter!
2. Stant-Out Stripes: A classic pattern on the East coast, you’ll undoubtedly receive tons of compliments in this vintage-looking striped sweater.
3. Quiet Luxury-Esque: Just like the viral trend says, this classic crewneck sweater whispers luxury without being flashy!
4. Cable Knit Classic: Another pillar of East coast fashion is cable knit sweaters like this style that features a turtleneck for extra warmth!
5. Oversized Perfection: Looking way more expensive than it is, this oversized knit cardigan is made of a goat-blend material that’s ultra soft and an effortlessly luxe oversized fit!
6. Vintage-Looking: This vintage-style sweater looks like it came from a Hampton’s vintage shop with its intricate textured design and turtle neckline.
7. Quarter Zip Queen: Be the queen of a quart zip in this half zip sweater that features a coastal striped fabric!
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8. Bubble Knit Beauty: Wear this bubble knit cardigan over lightweight sweaters in the winter and over tank tops in the summer!
9. Seriously Sophisticated: We can see this luxe-looking sweater pairing with everything from wide leg trousers, to leggings and even jeans too!
10. Off-the-Shoulder-Chic: Go for that effortlessly cozy vibe in this off-the-shoulder sweater that’s made with an oversized fit and seriously soft knit!
11. Collared Classic: If you end up loving this casual collared sweater, rest assured you can get it in several other Hampton’s-style colors like beige, blue and even stripes!
12. Stylish Sweater Vest: Channel the preppy style that’s an East coast classic with this chic cable knit sweater vest!
13. So Designer-Looking: With a unique design this curved hem sweater looks like it could be from a fancy designer boutique!
14. Lightweight Layer: A great transitional style, this v-neck lightweight sweater can be layered in the winter months and then worn by itself when the weather turns warmer!
15. Chunky-Chic: Add a chunky layer to your collection with this thick-knitted cardigan that’ll undoubtedly be a warm pick!
16. Amazon’s Choice: Amazon has marked this classic crewneck sweater as one of their favorites and so have we!
17. Boatneck Beauty: Considering that it’s been purchased over 1,000 times in the last month, it’s clear that shoppers are drawn toward this coastal boatneck style!
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Diddy Doc Producer Praises 'Brave' Sara Rivers for Coming Forward
Several Making the Band alums have come forward with allegations about Sean “Diddy” Combs over the years, including Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard and Aubrey O’Day. In the new documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, Da Band’s Sara Rivers is the latest participant to share her story.
“Sometimes people will stop short and say, ‘We’re not willing to go there,’” executive producer Ari Mark exclusively told Us Weekly of Rivers ahead of the film’s Tuesday, January 14, premiere. “Obviously, these things are so sensitive and hard to share. And she, I think, felt brave enough at that point to move forward and share the story.”
In the documentary, Rivers — who appeared on Making the Band 2 from 2002 to 2004 — shared new claims about her time working for Diddy, 55, as part of the group Da Band.
“When he got angry with one of my band members, he said, ‘You make me so mad I wanna eat your flesh,’” she alleged. “And then he said to another one of my band members, ‘You’re rolling your eyes. I could go get a crackhead and pay them $20 to smack the s— out of you.’ Who says that? That’s crazy.”
Rivers, 47, also addressed the famous moment when Diddy told Da Band to walk to Brooklyn from Manhattan to get him cheesecake from Junior’s.
“We walked for eight hours over the Brooklyn Bridge,” Rivers claimed. “We went from Manhattan to Brooklyn, walking. And so I’m doing that stuff because I’m like, ‘I ain’t gonna go home, this is what I’ve been working for.’”
Later in the film, Rivers broke down while recalling that she didn’t want to be around the rapper unless cameras were present.
“He touched me [in] a place that he shouldn’t have,” she alleged. “That was inappropriate. I felt intimidated, I felt like, ‘Oh, my God, what the heck happened just now?’ … I haven’t said anything for so long, and it’s built up — it’s been 20 years of going through my mind like, ‘This has happened, that’s happened, this was stopped.’ Mentally, [it’s] draining.”
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Mark told Us that he believes Rivers chose to speak out for the documentary because they could sense there was “authenticity” to the project.
“It’s going to get seen, it’s not going to just get buried, and I think she recognized that,” he told Us. “Hopefully, it was cathartic for her.”
While the film includes interviews with people who knew Diddy during his early years at Uptown Records, it also features conversations with people who knew him as a kid — people who knew him as simply Sean rather than Puff Daddy, Brother Love or any of the other various monikers he’s used throughout his career.
“What we try to do is we try to present the facts and hope that the audience can put those facts in the back of their head while being open-minded about this person’s backstory,” Mark explained. “And then as you unpack that story, it’s not necessarily that you start to have more empathy for that person, but you start to understand them in a more complex way and hopefully walk away from the documentary saying, ‘Wow, how do we avoid these types of situations? How do we live in a world where people like this are not created in this way?’”
Diddy did not participate in the film, but his attorneys issued a statement to producers, saying, “Sean Combs unequivocally denies the baseless allegations being circulated in connection with this documentary. Regarding the legal cases referenced, Mr. Combs will not comment on pending litigation. He will fight them in court, where the facts will be distinguished from fiction.”
In a statement to Us, Diddy’s team added, “This documentary recycles and perpetuates the same lies and conspiracy theories that have been slung against Mr. Combs for months. It is disappointing to see NBC and Peacock rolling in the same mud as unethical tabloid reporters. By providing a platform for proven liars and opportunists to make false criminal accusations, the documentary is irresponsible journalism of the worst kind.”
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The mogul has been in jail since his September 2024 arrest on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Mark hopes that the film inspires viewers to speak out about experiences they’ve had in their own lives.
“How do we give a sort of mouthpiece for the victims so that people like them who’ve experienced those types of things can come forward in the future and not be afraid to do so?” Mark asked. “It’s probably the best thing we can do as filmmakers. My hope is that it’s not so much that we’re humanizing him, but that we’re telling you the story of Sean as opposed to the story of just Diddy, because I think the two were inextricable.”
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy premieres on Peacock Tuesday, January 14.
With reporting by Leanne Aciz Stanton
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood Perform at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Amid Lawsuit
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood made a surprise joint appearance at President Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
The couple performed together while celebrating the life of longtime friend Carter at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. on Thursday, January 9. Brooks, 62, and Yearwood, 60, performed their own version of “Imagine” by John Lennon alongside the church choir. (Brooks and Yearwood sang the same song at Rosalynn Carter’s 2023 funeral.)
Carter, who made history in 2019 as the longest-living president in U.S. history, died at age 100 on December 29, 2024. Carter’s son Chip honored his dad in a statement, announcing his death. (Carter shared Chip, along with Jack, Jeff and Amy with wife Rosalynn.)
“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” the statement, released by the Carter Center, shared. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”
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Brooks and Yearwood’s public appearance on Thursday comes after he was accused of sexual assault and battery in an October 2024 lawsuit. A hairstylist and makeup artist, referred to as Jane Roe, alleged that Brooks raped her during a 2019 work trip and sent him sexually explicit text messages. Roe’s lawsuit also claimed that Brooks had made multiple remarks about “having a threesome” with him and Yearwood.
The country singer denied the allegations in a statement to Us Weekly at the time.
“For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars,” the statement read. “It has been like having a loaded gun waved in my face.”
He continued, “Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money. In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of — ugly acts no human should ever do to another. We filed suit against this person nearly a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character. We filed it anonymously for the sake of families on both sides.”
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Brooks filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in November 2024, which was “denied with prejudice” the following month. The denial is, however, temporary and pending the outcome of the lawsuit Brooks preemptively filed against Roe in September. (Referring to himself as “John Doe” in the documents, Brooks alleged that Roe was attempting to extort him with false allegations.”)
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
PSU Coach James Franklin Wants Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman’s ‘Hairline’
Before their teams square off in the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin admitted Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is living his follicle fantasy.
During a Wednesday, January 8, press conference ahead of the game on Thursday night, Franklin, 52, revealed football wasn’t the only thing on his mind when the two coaches addressed the media.
“It’ll be a great game,” Franklin said. “We’re really, really excited about competing. I’m looking over here at Marcus. How old are you now, Marcus?”
“38,” Freeman said with a slight smile.
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Franklin, who is bald, responded, “I mean, I look at the hairline on this guy. Envious of his hairline in a lot of ways.”
Outside of complimenting his physical appearance, Franklin said Freeman has done “a phenomenal job” this season with the Fighting Irish, who earned a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals after wins over Indiana and Georgia.
Penn State earned its Orange Bowl trip following victories over SMU and Boise State. The winner of Thursday’s game will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the winner of Ohio State and Texas, who play each other in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, January 10.
In guiding Notre Dame to the semifinals in his third season as head coach, Freeman has seen his notoriety explode. On Wednesday, Freeman was named the winner of the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award.
Freeman was able to celebrate his team’s Sugar Bowl win over Georgia alongside his wife, Joanna, and their six children: son Vinny, 17, daughter Siena, 12, son Gino, 11, son Nico, 9, daughter Capri, 7, and son Rocco, 6.
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After the New Orleans-hosted game was delayed due to the truck attack on New Year’s Day, Freeman admitted his staff was slightly behind the eight-ball — but he fully expects his team to be ready for the challenge that Penn State poses.
“I think the coaches, we probably were a little bit behind to start just because of the travel and in that aspect, but physically our guys were good,” Freeman told reporters on Wednesday. “Our guys were good, and we’re going to be ready to roll. But we’ve got to utilize, as you just said, every minute we have from now until tomorrow night at 7:30.”
He added, “That’s the mindset that we all have — is every minute we’ve got to utilize. We didn’t have two extra days, so let’s utilize this time that we have physically and mentally to make sure we’re prepared to go tomorrow night.”
The Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State kicks off Thursday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Amy Carter Reads 1 of Dad Jimmy Carter’s Love Letters Ahead of Funeral
During an emotional speech from Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter’s daughter, Amy Carter, she read a 75-year-old love letter her dad wrote to her mom.
On Thursday, January 9, the former President of the United States was laid to rest. He was 100 at the time of his death.
In a video shared by the current First Lady of the United States Jill Biden, Amy said, “My mom spent most of her life in love with my dad,” as it showed paintings of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter being hung next to one another in black and white.
“This is from a letter he wrote 75 years ago,” she said through tears.
“My darling, every time I have ever been away from you, I have been thrilled when I returned to discover just how wonderful you are. While I’m away I try to convince myself that you really are not, could not be, as sweet and beautiful as I remember.”
Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter's Relationship Timeline
“But when I see you,” the letter continues, “I fall in love with you all over again.”
Jill captioned the post, writing “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had a love story for the ages.”
“We miss them both dearly, but take comfort knowing they are reunited once again. To the entire Carter family, thank you for sharing them with America and the world.”
Those in the comment section agreed with Biden.
“If there was ever a better love story, I’ve yet to see it. May President Carter and FLOTUS Carter both RIP. My sincere condolences to the entire Carter family. If heaven truly exists, I imagine they are young and healthy again, united and happy,” a commenter wrote.
Prior to Rosalynn’s death in November 2023 at 96, Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were married for 77 years.
She was 18 and he was 21 when they said “I do.” But they knew each other their entire lives.
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As NPR reports, Jimmy met Rosalynn when he was just three years old and she was just a day-old infant.
They remain “the longest married couple in presidential history,” according to NPR.
CBS Reveals Spoiler-Filled Story Lines for 'Matlock,' 'Tracker' and More
Our favorite CBS shows are making their midseason comebacks — and the network has released spoiler-filled story lines for each one, including Tracker, Matlock, FBI and more.
Matlock became an overnight hit after the first season premiered in September 2024. The series follows a wealthy retired lawyer named Madeline Kingston (Kathy Bates) who pretends to be a poor widower named Matty Matlock to get a job at a firm. As it turns out, Matty thinks someone at the company is complicit in the opioid epidemic that resulted in her daughter’s death.
According to executive producer and director Kat Coiro the biggest twists are still coming up.
“What’s so brilliant about the show and Jennie [Snyder Urman’s] writing is that it’s very incremental and character-based. The twists have a lot to do with psychology rather than relying on big external factors or plot shifts,” Coiro exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2024. “You get so invested in these characters that small revelations become really exciting.”
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NCIS: Origins, meanwhile, previously ended on a high note after it was revealed that Gibbs (Austin Stowell) killed Pedro Hernandez (George Paez) off screen after the cartel leader murdered Gibbs’ family.
“At the beginning, the writers’ room let us know certain overarching story lines that might play out. But what [creators] Gina [Lucita Monreal] and David [J. North] have said from the very beginning is that they wanted to write for us and get to know us and see what works as we’re shooting. So I think we are informing them about their own characters as we go episode to episode,” Stowell shared with Us in November 2024 about the prequel series. “I’m not many episodes ahead. And we still have crimes to solve and memories to go back to. There are certain events coming in the next few episodes that are incredibly important to the story of NCIS and to the story of Gibbs that I’m really excited to share with the fans of the show.”
Keep scrolling for glimpses into your favorite CBS shows returning midseason:
‘The Neighborhood’
Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m.. EST
Logline: The new neighbors who moved into Miss Kim’s old house are keeping the Butlers and Johnsons up all night. Meanwhile, Courtney tells Marty she is going on a date.
‘Poppa’s House’
Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 8:30 p.m. EST
Logline: Junior accuses Poppa of lying about his dog allergy during his childhood. Meanwhile, Nina and Junior take a vow of celibacy to explore a deeper connection.
‘NCIS’
Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 9 p.m. EST
Logline: After NCIS learns that the owner of Parker’s favorite bakery (guest star Melina Kanakaredes) is being blackmailed, they hatch a plan to save her from the perpetrators. Also, tensions heighten when Torres’ secret romance is discovered.
‘NCIS: Origins’
Premiere Date: Monday, January 27 at 10 p.m. EST
Logline: The team investigates the death of a famed Marine commander’s son, while a pivotal part of Franks’ past involving his family is revealed.
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‘FBI’
Premiere Date: Tuesday, January 28 at 8 p.m. EST
Logline: The investigation into an assistant U.S. attorney’s death leads the team to a related airline whistleblower scandal and the chilling discovery that they don’t have much time to thwart terrorists from crashing numerous in-flight commercial airplanes. Dealing with the memory of his brother, who was a 9/11 victim, the case pushes Scola hard to prevent another catastrophe.
‘FBI: International’
Premiere Date: Tuesday, January 28 at 9 p.m. EST
Logline: A member of the Fly Team goes missing as the hunt for Greg Csonka continues in Paris. Meanwhile, Vo’s life hangs in the balance after being shot.
‘FBI: Most Wanted’
Premiere Date: Tuesday, January 28 at 10 p.m. EST
Logline: The Fugitive Task Force investigates a series of deadly fires involving the descendants of those who caused the infamous 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Nina’s sister turns to her in a time of need.
‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’
Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 8 p.m. EST
Logline: Tensions rise when Georgie intrudes on Mandy’s new sales gig. Meanwhile, Audrey’s conflicted when Jim makes it a point not to coddle Connor. Young Sheldon‘s Sarah Baker reprises her recurring role as Medford High librarian Ms. Hutchins.
‘Ghosts’
Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 8:30 p.m. EST
Logline: Sam and Jay are forced to cover when Mark demands to meet the silent investor in Jay’s restaurant who has been holding up construction.
‘Matlock’
Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 9 p.m. EST
Logline: Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah’s cousin’s wrongful termination case. Also, Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught.
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‘Elsbeth’
Premiere Date: Thursday, January 30 at 10 p.m. EST
Logline: When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he’d just left and begins to suspect its charismatic founder (Eric McCormack).
‘NCIS: Sydney’
Premiere Date: Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m. EST
Logline: The team will do whatever it takes to crack the case of a rogue assassin on the run during NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson’s chaotic first day as boss.
‘Fire Country’
Premiere Date: Friday, January 31 at 9 p.m. EST
Logline: With the Chezem Valley fire blazing out of control, Bode and Audrey must find a way to save themselves; Manny risks his freedom for his missing daughter; and Eve tries to protect her father (Phil Morris) and their family’s ranch.
‘S.W.A.T.’
Premiere Date: Friday, January 31 at 10 p.m. EST
Logline: When Hondo learns there’s a $1 million bounty on his head, 20-Squad must race to uncover the mysterious enemy from Hondo’s past who’s intent on revenge. Also, Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan’s changes to SWAT academy.
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‘Tracker’
Premiere Date: Sunday, February 16 at 8 p.m. EST
Logline: A new lead in Colter’s white whale case, the disappearance of Gina Picket, brings him and retired cop Keaton (Brent Sexton) back together to track down a serial killer.
‘The Equalizer’
Premiere Date: Sunday, February 16 at 10 p.m. EST
Longline: After a young girl is the victim of a shootout in her neighborhood, the team races to find out if a gang war is afoot and whether the crime is connected to a shipment of stolen guns McCall is chasing down. Meanwhile, love is in the air when Aunt Vi and Delilah prepare for their respective date.
Duggar Family's Courtship Beginnings: How Each Couple Met
The Duggar family has been captivating viewers with their unique courtship process since 2008 — and have kept the tradition going strong ever since.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar share 19 children: sons Joshua, John-David, Joseph, Josiah, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, Justin and Jackson, and daughters Jana, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joy-Anna, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace and Josie.
The family’s first reality series, 19 Kids and Counting, quickly became one of the most popular shows on TLC from 2008 to 2015. They later returned for a spinoff, Counting On, which ran for 11 seasons before the network canceled it in June 2021.
Due to their conservative Christian background, the family enforces a number of strict rules when it comes to courting. Kissing, hand-holding and other physical markers of affection aren’t allowed until a couple’s wedding day. Early in the courtship process, partners must have a chaperone present on their dates. For many of the Duggar daughters, their brothers have been by their sides when getting to know their suitors.
“Having that accountability really keeps things from going in the wrong direction,” Jim Bob told Today in 2014.
Scroll down to learn more about the Duggar family’s courtship beginnings:
Meet the Duggars: Get to Know Jim Bob, Michelle and Their 19 Kids
The Duggars have become a household name thanks to their continually growing family, but it all started with Jim Bob Duggar and wife Michelle Duggar.
After tying the knot in 1984, Jim Bob and Michelle welcomed their first child, son Joshua, in 1988. The pair then went on to have 18 more children, with their youngest, daughter Josie, being born in December 2009.
The family’s day-to-day activities were documented on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting for 15 seasons from 2008 to 2015. Some of the kids then branched off on their own, starring on Counting On, beginning in 2015. The spinoff was canceled after 11 seasons in 2021 following Josh’s sexual misconduct scandal. (He is currently in prison after being convicted of possessing and child pornography.)
Scroll down to get to know the whole Duggar family:
Nick Viall Started a Water Fast Since His ‘Diet Is Not Where It Could Be’
Nick Viall kicked off the new year with an enhanced focus on his health and wellness.
“I haven’t eaten in 36 hours, so that’s fun,” the former Bachelor, 44, quipped during the Thursday, January 9, episode of his “The Viall Files” podcast. “I started a water fast. I’m not recommending it to anyone [and] this is not some sort of, ‘Do this with me.’”
According to Viall, the diet is “supposed to be really healthy” for individuals.
“It’s supposed to reduce your chance of cancer, it’s supposed to be good for inflammation, it’s supposed to reduce your chance of Alzheimer’s and things like that,” Viall claimed, noting he first heard of the diet fad from his mother. “It’s supposed to have a lot of health benefits to occasionally fast.”
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The apparent “water fast” diet — where participants only drink water, bone broth or electrolytes — typically lasts for one week. Viall, however, said his “goal is four days.”
“I needed a cleanse and I’ve been eating way too much sugar lately these days,” he explained. “I think my diet is not where it could be or should be. It’s the new year, I was like, ‘F— it.’ If my mom can do it, why can’t I?”
Viall further stressed that his fast is only “temporary.”
“Do not take my recommendations,” he stated to podcast listeners. “I’m doing this for me. I don’t need feedback from any of you listening — good or bad.”
According to Healthline, water fasting can boost weight loss and reduce the chance of chronic conditions but is also associated with risks such as dehydration, orthostatic hypotension or worsening preexisting conditions. (It is not recommended to participate for longer than 72 hours.)
For Viall, the early hours of the fast were the most difficult.
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“It was a tough first night — and I was fine,” he recalled. “I’m delightful right now. Last night sucked hard. … They said the first 24 hours are tough and I felt really weak and tired.”
Viall’s wife, Natalie Joy, chimed in to concur that he was very “hangry” that evening.
“I’m also suffering because he’s been nothing but a bitch this whole time to me,” she joked. “He’s the hangriest person I’ve ever been around. He’s so mad, he’s so angry and I’m like, ‘You can stop whenever you f—ing want!’ Last night in bed, I was like, ‘Do you want me to boil you some eggs? Because this is insane. You are being mean to me.’ It’s because you’re hungry and I understand.”
Joy added, “I would also be mean because I am mean when I’m hungry, but this is, like, intense hunger. You can’t complain when this was your doing.”
Ariana Grande Reacts to Rumors She’s Playing Audrey Hepburn
Could Wicked star Ariana Grande take on the role of Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming biopic? If you ask the actress herself, the answer is probably not.
Grande was asked the question while speaking to Access Hollywood at the National Board of Review’s annual gala Tuesday, January 7. “Oh my goodness, why is everyone asking me this? You’re insane!” she answered. “You’re insane, you’re insane, you’re insane. You’re insane. I love you.”
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The idea was proposed after the interviewer noted Grande was “kind of channeling” the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star with her fashion choice.
Grande admitted she’s “always loved old-Hollywood glamour” and that both Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe “have always been my references.”
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“I’ve always gravitated toward ’50s, ’60s silhouettes, and retro vintage … I can’t even think of a time when that wasn’t my vision board. But it’s been more fun to have more places to really do that,” she added. “My stylist, Mimi [Cuttrell], and I have been leaning all the way in.”
Rumors that Grande could take on the role of Hepburn were indeed sparked in part thanks to Givenchy. After the actress wore a yellow gown from the designer to the Golden Globes this week, the fashion house noted in a release, “The dress is pale-yellow silk with a hand-beaded bodice … from the epic Givenchy Haute Couture/Audrey Hepburn era … one of the most important unions between a designer and muse.”
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A planned Hepburn biopic was announced in 2022 with actress Rooney Mara attached to star. Mara has since told Deadline the movie is “not completely dead” but director Luca Guadagnino is no longer attached.
Grande will next be seen in Wicked: For Good, the second part of the John Chu-directed film. The movie will land in theaters November 21, 2025. Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode will all reprise their original roles in the second film.
Why the NFL Warned Beyonce Over Her Christmas Halftime Show Costume
The NFL had its eyes on Beyoncé’s fashion during her Christmas halftime performance.
A source exclusively tells Us Weekly that as a result of Beyoncé, 43, stepping onto the football field for a must-see performance on December 25, the NFL cautioned the Cowboy Carter singer and her team that she would be fined $500 for each crystal that fell off her costume during her halftime set.
“They would charge her for each once they found,” the insider explains. “It’s for players’ safety because anything like that on the field could cause injury.”
After the halftime show, the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens took to the field at NRG Stadium in Texas for the second half of the game. The Ravens ended up beating the home team 31 to 2.
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While it’s unclear if Beyoncé faced any wardrobe mishaps or fines after her gig, fans certainly loved every moment of her performance.
Viewership for Netflix’s coverage of Wednesday’s Christmas Day football peaked with 27 million viewers for Beyoncé’s set. In fact, more people watched the Grammy winner’s performance than the two football games the streamer aired that day.
After renditions of “16 Carriages” and “Black Bird,” Beyoncé surprised the crowd by singing “RIIVERDANCE” with Shaboozey and “LEVII’S Jeans” with Post Malone.
To top the night off, Beyoncé’s 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, joined the backing dancers when it was time to sing “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
For the special performance, Beyoncé opted for a studded white, long-sleeve bodysuit with coordinated chaps courtesy of Lindsey James Show Clothing.
Stylist Shiona Turini also picked out an ASN cowboy hat, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Christian Louboutin boots for the major moment.
While the performance earned a round of applause from many fans, the former Destiny’s Child member still faced some critics. As a result, Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, decided to send a message to the haters.
“It is mind-boggling to me that you would take your precious Christmas day and watch a performance of someone you hate and you don’t think has talent so that you can go talk ish about it later,” she wrote via Instagram on December 27. “Go to another channel when it’s halftime watch goofy cartoons or Bozo the clown or something you can relate to and see yourself in.”
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After the halftime show — nicknamed Beyoncé Bowl — the artist posted a cinematic clip with a date of January 14, 2025. While the Beyhive has speculated that a tour announcement or new music is coming, Beyoncé is staying quiet — for now.
Us has reached out to the NFL and Beyonce’s teams for comment.
With reporting by Andrea Simpson