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Tim McGraw Reportedly Exits Scripted Bull Riding Show Due to Surgery
Tim McGraw reportedly will no longer be the lead in Netflix’s upcoming bull riding drama.
McGraw, 57, was set to star in the upcoming series but stepped back after a tour-related injury, according to Deadline. The health issue resulted in orthopedic surgery on both knees, which was performed in August ahead of McGraw’s separate back surgery. As a result, McGraw opted not to appear in the physically demanding role in the scripted rodeo show.
The country singer was originally announced as the star — and executive producer — during Netflix’s upfront presentation in May 2024. Us Weekly has reached out for comment but so far McGraw and Netflix haven’t commented publicly on the future of the untitled project.
According to the synopsis, the show was set in the high-stakes world of bull riding and revolved around a champion rider “at a life-changing crossroads.” The character’s world is turned upside down by a “fearless young competitor who challenges his beliefs and uncovers buried secrets, forcing him to confront his past.”
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McGraw is no stranger to appearing in front of the camera after skyrocketing to fame for his music. Over the years, McGraw has expanded into acting with roles in movies like Friday Night Lights, Tomorrowland, The Blind Side, Country Strong and more.
More recently, McGraw and wife Faith Hill shared the small screen on Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel 1883. McGraw, who exchanged vows with Hill, 57, in 1996, praised her for remaining by his side and helping him amid his sobriety journey.
“I don’t think I could stand up straight without leaning on her in everything that I do,” McGraw, 56, told Yahoo Music in August 2023. “It is not a linear path. There’s setbacks and there’s times you move forward and do great, and there’s times you set back.”
He continued: “And that’ll probably be a process throughout the rest of my life and something that I have to be diligent about and really continue to work at. And I think [my song ‘Hey Whiskey’] is helpful in that regard. It was very cathartic to me, in a lot of ways.”
McGraw recalled hitting rock bottom with his drinking before turning to his wife for help.
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“I remember a moment when I was getting out of bed and going to the liquor cabinet and taking a big shot at 8:00 in the morning and thinking, ‘I have to wake the kids up,’” McGraw, who shares daughters Gracie, 27, Maggie, 26, and Audrey, 23, with Hill, told Esquire in 2021. “I went straight to my wife and said, ‘This is where I’m at.’ I was scared. She just grabbed me and hugged me and changed my life.”
McGraw said his outlook on love changed because of Hill, adding, “My wife always says, ‘You’re not scared of anything.’ I say, ‘Ehhh, one thing. I’m looking at it right now.’ I didn’t know love could feel so good. Was it an emotion? Was it a lifestyle? Was it an imaginary thing? But love is all of those things.”
He concluded: “Love is being angry. Love is not talking for a day. Love is getting in each other’s face. Love is accepting that I’m wrong. Love is a 360-degree thing. It’s not linear. They always say you’re not supposed to fight in front of your kids. Everybody fights in front of their kids. That’s part of the deal.”
Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Throws Shade at Bills Fans After AFC Championship
The war of words between the Mahomes family and Bills Mafia is showing no signs of slowing down.
Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, took to social media to gloat just hours after the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 26.
“Today is a great day to not be from Buffalo…,” Mahomes Sr., 54, wrote via X on Monday, January 27.
Naturally, the replies to Mahomes Sr.’s post were not kind, with many Bills fans referencing his multiple drunk driving arrests. Mahomes Sr. served a 10-day jail sentence in October 2024 after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in February 2024.
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In 2018, Mahomes pleaded guilty to a previous DWI arrest and was sentenced to 40 days in jail.
Mahomes Sr. attended Sunday’s AFC Championship to watch his son in person. After the game, he was pictured with the Chiefs star on the field at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium alongside Mahomes Sr.’s ex-wife, Randi Mahomes, his younger son, Jackson Mahomes and his daughter-in-law, Brittany Mahomes.
The group was also joined by Randi’s daughter, Mia, from another relationship after she and Mahomes Sr. divorced in 2006.
“All glory to God for this incredible opportunity to witness history in the making,” Randi wrote via Instagram alongside the family photo on Monday. “So grateful to watch you pour your heart into what you love, son!”
Mahomes Sr.’s social media dig came on the heels of Brittany, 29, airing her own grievances with the Bills fan base. Via her Instagram Story, Brittany shared a photo of a Kermit the Frog doll wearing a No. 15 Mahomes jersey hanging from a pole, presumably orchestrated by Bills fans.
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“Do we remember this Buffalo? Absolutely disgusting,” she wrote. “So as you go home tonight, I pray we become better people.”
In the moments after the Chiefs’ victory on Sunday, Brittany was able to savor the win with her friend Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
After the pair made their way down to the field, Swift, 35, was caught on camera thanking Brittany for being her support system through the playoffs. “You kept me so calm the last couple of weeks,” Swift told her.
“I did not know what to do,” Swift added. “I was like, ‘Tell me it’s going to be OK.”
The Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
Nearly 19,000 Reviewers Consider This Flattering Cable-Knit Cardigan 'Perfect'
It’s hard to find a go-to sweater, one you’re comfortable wearing from the couch to the dinner party. This is especially true with cardigan sweaters. Most cardigans are either ultra-casual or ultra-fancy with very little overlap. It’s not a problem when you’re shopping for a specific occasion (or you have an endless supply of dollars), but if you’re looking for a versatile piece suitable for anything, it’s a big-time struggle.
Just try Googling “versatile cardigan sweater”. The results are overwhelming! Plus, you have to discern fact from fiction; in other words, which sweaters are actually versatile. If you’ve tried a lot of sweaters, you know fiction is the most popular genre! In pursuit of a classic go-with-everything cardigan, we came across this gem on Amazon. It’s classy, chic, cozy and flattering, making it the perfect addition to your winter and spring wardrobes. Heck, you’ll probably wear it this summer, too!
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Cable knit material, a lightweight fabric, five front buttons and a mid-thigh length make this sweater a must-have. It also has trendy exterior pockets and ribbed hems for added style! The solid color makes it easy to pair with anything in your closet, from jeans and tees to skirts, blouses and leather pants. A loose fit is icing on the cake! Oh, and did we mention this sweater is extra stretchy?
The cable knit material and mid-long design elongate your torso, adding a dynamic touch to your getup while flattering your waist and hiding any lumps, bumps or cellulite. As such, you can wear this sweater with fitted and loose tops alike! We love the look of this cardigan with a turtleneck top, jeans and heeled booties for the winter months, but don’t be afraid to get creative. The styling possibilities are endless!
For an elevated going-out look, try wearing this layer with a blouse and leather pants; if you’re headed to the office, this sweater pairs beautifully with a fitted top, dress pants and dangle earrings. If you’re lounging around the house, sweatpants and a lightweight tee will do!
And if you love the style but want something a little more colorful, there are 20 other colors to choose from. We love the black, khaki, navy, burgundy and coffee for winter, but you can also opt for colors like blue and hot pink to ring in spring. “I am seriously considering getting another color even though I have ‘enough’ sweaters,” one reviewer writes. Thousands of other reviewers are in the same boat, many calling it “perfect”, “flattering” and “just right”.
Get the Merokeety Cable Knit Cardigan Sweater for $41 (originally $58) on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 28, 2024, but are subject to change.
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‘Deal or No Deal Island’ Cast Gets Cut Throat in Axe Throwing Game: Watch
The Deal or No Deal Island season 2 cast is not playing around when it comes to getting immunity.
“I have to throw an axe into my face,” Dr. Will Kirby explains in Us Weekly’s exclusive first look at the Tuesday, January 28, episode. “I really need immunity. If I don’t I’m going to be out pretty quickly.”
In the video, the contestants are challenged by the banker in an axe-throwing competition. Each remaining player has their picture on a target with two bullseyes in the dead center. If an axe makes it directly into the target circles, they’ll be safe from facing off against the banker in the nightly game of Deal or No Deal. If the axe doesn’t land in the zone, there’s a chance they will go home.
The Big Brother legend declares that the “pressure is on” as he steps forward to throw his axe. Dr Will tosses the tool aiming for his face. While the axe hits Dr. Will’s face, it’s resting just outside the bullseye.
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“A hit,” host Joe Manganiello declares, adding that while it was “not on the bullseye” another one of the players could try to hit Dr. Will’s face again and attempt to hit the center.
Joe then calls up Alexis Lete — who goes by her last name — to go next. Instead of going for immunity for herself, Lete decides she’s going to help out ally Phillip Solomon.
“I think Phil is a really likable guy,” the former volleyball player says in a confessional. “He’s an athletic trainer. I think he’s someone who could do really well in this competition.”
Lete throws the axe and hits right outside of the bullseye. Joe calls up Parvati Shallow to toss next. The former Survivor winner explains that she’s going to try to keep herself safe after castmate La Shell Wooten hinted she was a potential target.
“La Shell came up to me and said that I’m the biggest threat,” Parvati says in a confessional. “So it’s possible that people have me in their targets. And clearly, I’m a threat.”
Parvati hurls the axe at her portrait and directly hits it in the center. Several of her fellow competitors applaud the reality legend for making the impressive shot.
“There you go easy!” Joe shouts as David Genat gives Parvati a subtle thumbs up.
Next, Phillip is called up to play and he explains he’s going to go aim for Seychelle Cordero, who has found herself on the bottom of the totem pole so far.
“I think I’m gonna go for Seychelle, just based on trying to get the bottom two instead of the top two,” he explains of his strategy.
Phllip hits Seychelle’s photo but nowhere near the bullseye. As Seychelle gears up to take her turn, she declares to Joe she’s aiming for herself to avoid being in the bottom — which rubs Phillip the wrong way.
“My axe is in there. She looks over at me as if to be like I’m sorry,” Philip shares. “And I look over at her to be like, ‘Hey quick question. What the f—?’”
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Seychelle lightly tosses the axe and hits directly into the center of the target. The rest of the players are astonished but also cheer her impressive shot. Joe looks surprised himself and gives her a high five. The flight attendant approaches Phillip to explain her decision.
“I had to try to be safe, and I hope you understand that,” Seychelle says to Phillip who ultimately gives her a side hug before saying, “Yeah I got you.”
Deal or No Deal Island airs on NBC on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. and is available to stream on Peacock the next day.
Erin Lichy Reacts to Brynn Whitfield's 'Sister' Comment After 'RHONY' Finale
Erin Lichy has a lot of thoughts about fellow Real Housewives of New York City star Brynn Whitfield’s actions following the show’s explosive season 15 finale.
Erin, 37, said during her Tuesday, January 28 appearance on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast that Brynn’s Rolling Stone interview “triggered the f—” out of her — and she “lost it.”
When she read the article, which was published on January 22, Erin was shocked that the drama was “still going on” and couldn’t believe Brynn referred to her as “a sister.” (Erin addressed this in an Instagram comment at the time.)
“Like we’re still doubling down and calling me like a sister when you hadn’t spoken to me at all,” Erin continued. “Not only [not] spoken to me, blocked me.”
Erin speculated during the podcast episode that Brynn, age, blocked her following a past text conversation in which Ubah Hassan’s name was brought up.
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Brynn’s relationship with the RHONY women became fractured following the finale, which aired earlier this month. During a cast vacation to Puerto Rico, Ubah made a comment alleging that Brynn had slept with someone to get on the show. In a later scene, Brynn then detailed her past sexual assault to some of the other women, claiming that Ubah had known about it — which a visibly upset Ubah then denied. Brynn eventually admitted that she didn’t know if Ubah had “clocked it” when she detailed the trauma during a past phone conversation.
“I guess she had remembered the other times that she had texted me and I’d said, ‘You know, Ubah’s really upset about what happened.’ I guess she didn’t like that,” Erin said during Tuesday’s podcast appearance. “She didn’t like that I was saying that Ubah was upset because she was the one who’s supposed to be upset, I guess, after this whole thing. So, she blocked me. I didn’t speak to her for months until my father passed away [in October 2024].”
Erin said that Brynn has “since reached out” to her.
“I was like, ‘I’m sorry, but I don’t have the capacity right now to have these conversations. You blocked me like as though I did something wrong.’ She was like, ‘I’m sorry, I blocked you. I mean, I got an apology,” she said, returning to Brynn’s “sister” comment.
“How are we sisters? Like, you hate me, apparently. I’m blocked,” Erin continued. “Sisters? I talk to my sister every single day. That’s not like my version of sisterhood here.”
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Erin also addressed the possibility of Brynn’s return to RHONY for season 16 — but did not confirm anything.
“I think it would be really hard for me to trust anything. I mean, how do you do that? How do you, how do you like overlook something like the finale? How do you overlook an event like that?” Erin wondered, adding that she doesn’t think anyone from the RHONY cast still talks to Brynn after the shocking revelations of the finale.
“I really, truly from the bottom of my heart, wish her in the best. I really, really do,” Erin continued. “She’s got qualities that are incredible, and she’s really intelligent, and she’s very charismatic. It’s a shame for someone with all these talents to not go far in life.”
The Real Housewives of New York City airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET, with part one of the season 15 reunion premiering January 28.
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21 Loose Rich Mom Winter Styles Are Surprisingly Super Slimming
Whoever said that body-hugging clothing was more flattering than loose style was, in the words of Elle Woods, seriously disturbed! In fact, loose-fitting styles are having a major moment right now and TBH, we think they can be even more flattering than they’re opposite. These 21 rich mom fashion pieces for winter combine loose and slimming silhouettes and ultra chic style that you’ll want to comfortably wear all season. Even better? They start at just $15!
What makes these loose styles so slimming? They combine strategic tailoring and fabrics, which help to better proportion the body and in turn creates a more streamlined silhouette. Think flowy tunic tops that don’t cling to the body, wide leg pants that make legs look longer and dresses that are defined at the waist. Perfect for heading to a dinner party with friends or your Saturday errand runs, these loose and slimming styles will have you feeling like your most comfortable and confident self.
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Casual Weekend Pieces
1. Our Absolute Favorite: Perfect for going from the coffee dates to the couch is this loose tailored midi dress that slightly slims at the waist!
2. Casual Coziness: Make casual style feel cozy in this soft tunic midi dress that features contrast button details on the side and pockets too!
3. Everyday Ease: The dress that can get you from the bed, to school drop-off, to work within minutes? This t-shirt-style swing dress that’ll feel like it’s barely even there!
4. Has Pockets: Great for holding your hands, Kleenex or a remote control is this long tunic top that even has pockets!
5. A Shopper Favorite: Trust the over 2,000 shoppers who bought this oversized knit sweater last month for its comfort and style!
6. Palazzo Perfection: For only $15 you can get these ribbed palazzo pants that can go with sweaters, t-shirts, cardigans and more!
7. Snuggly Slacks: Considering these ribbed sweater pants can be worn both out and to bed, they’re a regret-proof purchase!
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Sunday Brunch Attire
8. Our Absolute Favorite: Providing both a timeless and stylish aesthetic, this off-the-shoulder sweater is made with an ultra cozy and loose-fitting fabric!
9. Easy to Elevate: Thanks to its versatile style, this v-neck midi sweater dress can be dressed up with heels or boots and down with sneakers as well!
10. Draped and Darling: Serving major rich mom vibes, this draped sweater top is also budget-friendly coming in at only $20!
11. Mimosas and Midi Dresses: Sip mimosas while looking fashionable in this flowy a-line midi dress that’s made with a beautiful swiss dot fabric!
12. Sleek and Silky: Whether you’re going to brunch on vacation or in your hometown, a sleek slip skirt is always a go-to!
13. Darling Denim: These wide leg jeans will make you want to throw all of your skinny jeans to the back of your dresser.
14. Floral Fanatic: One thing you can never go wrong with for brunch attire is a floral flowy midi dress like this one that comes in several pretty prints to choose from!
Office-Friendly Fashion
15. Our Absolute Favorite: Checking all of the boxes, this high-waisted wool skirt is elevated enough for the office, has rave shopper reviews and is even on sale now for 14% off!
16. Bow Beauty: Creating a stunning silhouette for any body type is this belted sweater dress that’s loose and still slightly cinches at the waist!
17. Stylishly Striped: With its stylish striped fabric, no one at the office will know that you’re secretly super cozy in this loose ribbed sweater!
18. Cable Knit Coziness: Pair this oversized cable knit sweater with everything from skirts to trousers and boots and heels!
19. Try These Trousers: Helping to make the legs look longer, this wide leg trousers feature a high waistline and pleated details.
20. Perfect Pleats: Elevate your office ‘fits with this pleated-front blouse that combines elegance with comfort.
21. Classic Cardigan: And last but least is this classic cozy cardigan (say that three times fast) that features a v-neckline, which elongates the neck and torso!
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‘Rules of Engagement' Star Reveals If Patrick Warburton, David Spade Feuded
Wendi McLendon-Covey addressed the speculation that Patrick Warburton and David Spade weren’t on good terms while filming Rules of Engagement.
During the Tuesday, January 28, episode of Michael Rosenbaum‘s “Inside of You” podcast, McLendon-Covey was asked about the rumors surrounding the CBS show.
“Now I always hear this rumor and I like them, but Patrick Warburton and David Spade didn’t get along. Is this true?” Rosenbaum, 52, asked.
McLendon-Covey, 55, replied, “I never saw that. I never saw a single thing that would substantiate that.”
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The actress subsequently agreed when Rosenbaum called the claims “misinformation.” Neither McLendon-Covey nor Rosenbaum elaborated on where the rumors originated, as the show originally aired from 2007 to 2013.
Rules of Engagement follows two couples and their single friend — all at different stages in their relationships — as they deal with the complications of dating, commitment and marriage. In addition to McLendon-Covey and Warburton and Spade, both 60, Rules of Engagement starred Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich and Adhir Kalyan.
McLendon-Covey went on to find success on The Goldbergs and now NBC’s St. Denis Medical. Ahead of its premiere in November 2024, McLendon-Covey exclusively spoke with Us Weekly about what insight she gained from playing a medical professional.
“Luckily — because I am an administrator — I don’t have to do any of the gory stuff. But we have excellent medical consultants that help us learn how to do things so that they look real,” McLendon-Covey, who plays Joyce, shared. “What I’m learning is the chain of command.”
McLendon-Covey specifically learned about what goes on behind the scenes, adding, “I do think that’s very helpful. If I’m ever back at the hospital, I can navigate [things] a little bit better. When I need something, I can advocate for myself a little bit [more].”
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St. Denis Medical is set in a fictional hospital in Oregon where the healthcare professionals are trying their best to treat patients while dealing with their own issues outside of work. McLendon-Covey joked that she trusts certain costars more than others when it comes to medical skills.
“There’s a couple of actors that I truly believe could draw blood if they needed to,” McLendon-Covey told Us. “I absolutely think Allison [Tolman] could [help in certain medical emergencies]. And I do believe that David Alan Grier could give me stitches because he practiced. He did suturing practice so I would trust him to do that. I hope it never comes to that but I think he’d be good.”