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Only 10 'Love Is Blind' couples who got married are still together. Here they all are.

Garrett Hoseman, Taylor Krause, two contestants at their wedding in episode 712 of Love Is Blind
Taylor and Garrett tied the knot on "Love Is Blind" season 7.

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  • Lots of couples have gotten engaged on "Love Is Blind," but only a few actually marry each season.
  • Two season seven couples β€” Taylor and Garrett, and Ashley and Tyler β€” got married.
  • Ashley said in January 2025 that she and Tyler had split, leaving just 10 couples still together.

Dozens of couples have formed connections on "Love Is Blind," the hit Netflix reality show that debuted in 2020 and has since spawned spinoffs in multiple other countries. But not every pair makes it to the aisle, and even fewer have stayed married.

Only 10 "Love Is Blind" couples have gone the distance β€” and of those couples, three have even expanded their families in the years since we saw them walk down the aisle and say "I do."Β 

Here's a refresher on every "Love Is Blind" couple who's still married and where they all are today.

Libby Torres and Esme Mazzeo contributed to previous versions of this article. The article was first published in 2023.

1. Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed-Hamilton
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Cameron and Lauren.

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Cameron and Lauren met and married on "Love Is Blind" season one and are widely considered one of the franchise's biggest success stories. The couple, who share a dog named Mr. Sparx, celebrated their five-year anniversary in November 2023.

Cameron posted a sweet selfie of him and Lauren to Instagram in January 2024, captioning the post: "Taking over the [world] together." Later that year, the two launched a podcast called "The Love Seat," and in an October episode, they opened up about their attempts to conceive a child.

The couple, who revealed they tried IVF without success, said their fertility struggles had made them "more connected" and stronger as a couple.

"I feel like in marriage, or any type of relationship, when you go through something that's big and heavy or weighs on your heart, it creates a bond," Lauren said.

2. Matt Barnett and Amber Pike
amber pike and matt barnett sitting on patio
Amber and Matt.

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Matt Barnett and Amber Pike also got married on "Love Is Blind" season one. Like Cameron and Lauren, they celebrated their five-year anniversary in November 2023.

In October 2024, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child together on the inaugural episode of "The Love Seat," the podcast hosted by their season one costars.

Amber also posted about her pregnancy on Instagram.Β 

"Just to confirm: No, you weren't seeing things. Yes, I am pregnant," she wrote in a post accompanied by a photo of her standing poolside and holding her stomach.

3. Brennon and Alexa Lemieux
Brennon and Alexa, both wearing black, at the "Love Is Blind" season 6 reunion
Brennon and Alexa.

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Brennon and Alexa Lemieux met on "Love Is Blind" season three and married in 2021.

In January 2024, they revealed that they were expecting their first child. In an interview with People announcing the news, Alexa said the two had been trying to conceive for more than a year, and she'd undergone fertility treatments that didn't work before unexpectedly conceiving naturally.

"I feel like it's just the next chapter for us. It was good timing," Alexa told People. "We're looking for a house right now, and so it's also very different looking at everything now, like where the nursery will be, and the backyard."

The two also appeared at the season six reunion, which was filmed in early 2024. They welcomed their daughter, Vienna Ziva Lemieux, in July.

"She has mommy's hair and daddy's dimples and we couldn't be more in love," Alexa captioned several photos of herself and Brennon posing with the baby.

4. Matt Bolton and Colleen Reed
Matt Bolton and Colleen Reed on the "Love Is Blind" reunion.
Matt and Colleen.

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Like Brennon and Alexa, Matt and Colleen met on "Love Is Blind" season three and got married in 2021.Β 

Colleen and Matt are quieter than many "Love Is Blind" cast members on social media, but they sparked conversation online because of their unconventional living arrangement.Β 

They were married for about two years and lived separately before announcing they finally moved in together in June 2023.

The couple appeared together at the season six reunion in March 2024 and celebrated their three-year anniversary in July 2024. Colleen last posted a video of her and Matt in September, leading fans to speculate that the two are no longer together, but they haven't commented on their relationship status publicly.

5. Brett Brown and Tiffany Pennywell Brown
Brett and Tiffany on "Love Is Blind."
Brett and Tiffany.

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Brett Brown and Tiffany Pennywell Brown met during "Love Is Blind" season four, which aired in 2023. They were married in May 2022.

Appearing on the "Love Is Blind" season six reunion episode in March 2024, Tiffany and Brett confirmed they're still happily married. At the time, Tiffany said the two were househunting in Portland and had an upcoming trip to Japan planned. They closed on their new home in September 2024.

6. Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin Appiah
Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin smile at each other wearing Mariners jerseys on "Love Is Blind: After the Altar"
Kwame and Chelsea.

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Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin Appiah met in the pods on season four and also got married in May 2022, though Kwame's mother didn't initially approve of the relationship.Β Despite some friction, they've managed to go the distance.

Chelsea and Kwame celebrated a year of marriage in May 2023 by adding to their engagement and wedding jewelry, and Chelsea shared in July 2023 that the couple had honeymooned in Santorini, Greece.Β 

Chelsea announced in August 2023 that she was working for Netflix and helping cast people on "Love Is Blind." She and Kwame also appeared at the season six reunion in March 2024, confirming they're still happily married.

7. Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi-Goytowski
Zack and Bliss on "Love Is Blind."
Zack and Bliss.

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Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi-Goytowski met on "Love Is Blind" season four, but they didn't get engaged sight unseen like most couples on the show.Β 

Zack chose Irina Solomonova in the pods, got engaged to her, and went on the couples' trip to Mexico with her before they decided they weren't a good match and swiftly broke up.Β 

After connecting in the pods, Bliss and Zack met in person when Zack returned from Mexico and had instant undeniable chemistry. Zack proposed to Bliss while the season was being filmed and she said yes. "Love Is Blind" followed the rest of their journey up to their wedding day in May 2022.Β 

Like all of the other season four couples, they had to keep their marriage a secret until April 2023, when the wedding episodes aired.Β They celebrated a year of marriage in May 2023 and announced in November that they were expecting their first child together β€” the first pregnancy announcement from a couple who married on the show.

Their daughter, Galileo Terri Rayne, was born on April 26, 2024, their rep confirmed to People. Most recently, the two appeared on the season seven reunion in October (and even brought baby Galileo along backstage).

8. Milton Johnson and Lydia Velez Gonzalez
Lydia and Milton on "Love Is Blind."
Lydia and Milton.

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Lydia and Milton met on "Love Is Blind" season five and bonded over their shared love of science. Their age gap worried Lydia at first, but they got married at the altar in June 2022. They later had a second wedding in Lydia's native Puerto Rico.

In October 2023, Lydia told Entertainment Weekly that she and Milton were in a long-distance marriage because Milton relocated from Houston to Long Beach, California, for work. They're still very much together, though, frequently postingΒ cute couple pics on their respective Instagram accounts.

Milton even surprised Lydia with a special date night in Dubai while they were vacationing there in February 2024.

9. Johnny McIntyre and Amy CortΓ©s
Johnny and Amy on "Love Is Blind" season 6
Amy and Johnny.

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Amy and Johnny had the most unproblematic romance on "Love Is Blind" season six. In the finale, they became the only couple from their season to both say "I do" at the altar.

Johnny and Amy confirmed that they were still together at the season six reunion, which aired in March 2024. The reunion even featured a cute montage of their first year of marriage, including goofy moments at home and their trip to Paris.

10. Taylor Krause and Garrett Josemans
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Taylor and Garrett.

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Taylor and Garrett had the most drama-free romance on "Love Is Blind" season seven, despite one disagreement over Garrett acknowledging a text from his ex. They were one of two couples to eventually make it to the altar. They confirmed at the season seven reunion, which aired in October 2024, that they were still married.

During the reunion, Taylor and Garrett laughed at speculation that his glow-up β€” mostly longer, more styled hair β€” was due to Taylor's influence, though she said that he had driven the transformation. They also revealed that they had decided to move to Washington, DC rather than San Diego, as they had discussed on the show.

Three other couples on the show got married but later split.

Split: Ashley Adionser and Tyler Francis
Ashley and Tyler at the Love Is Blind season 7 reunion
Ashley and Tyler were still together at the "Love Is Blind" season 7 reunion.

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Ashley and Tyler were the second couple to make it to the altar on season seven. Before they married, they had one obstacle to overcome: Tyler told Ashley that he had donated his sperm to a friend and her wife and fathered three children, something that he hadn't disclosed to her in the pods.Β 

When the show started airing, however, speculation and claims about Tyler's relationship with the three children circulated online. Despite breakup speculation, Ashley supported Tyler at the season seven reunion in October 2024, where the two reaffirmed their commitment to one another, and she publicly defended him in post-show interviews.

However, on January 21, 2025, Ashley announced that she and Tyler had separated several weeks earlier and decided to divorce.

"While I had hoped for mutual understanding and transparency in our relationship, it has become clear that our paths are no longer aligned, making it impossible for me to continue in this marriage," Ashley said in a statement to People, also asking for privacy as she focuses on "healing and building a new future."

In a statement to Business Insider via Instagram DM, Tyler called the decision to split "an incredibly difficult and emotional process" for both of them and added that he takes "full accountability" for his role in their relationship difficulties.

"I respect Ashley's decision to move forward in a way that prioritizes her peace and happiness," he said. "Ashley is an incredible woman, and I have nothing but admiration and gratitude for the love and support she has given me. I ask for kindness and understanding as we both move forward separately, focusing on healing and growth."

Split: Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones
Jarrette Jones and Iyanna McNeely kissing
Jarrette Jones and Iyanna McNeely.

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Jarrette and Iyanna's path to the altar on season two of "Love Is Blind" was relatively smooth. Though they encountered road bumps due to their differing lifestyles (Jarrette likes to go out, while Iyanna is more of a homebody), the two married and were still married when that season's "After the Altar" was filmed.

The two announced their separation with a now-deleted joint statement on Instagram on August 17, 2022, about a year after their marriage, and finalized their divorce in November of that year. The post-show special, which aired in September, revealed the cracks that had been forming in their marriage prior to the split, including that Iyanna had moved out of their home because of Jarrette's partying.

Despite initially being amicable in their separate announcement, Iyanna later said on a podcast that Jarrette had cheated on her during their marriage, which Jarrette denied.

Iyanna hard-launched her new relationship in a 2023 wrap-up post on Instagram, and the two appear to still be going strong. Jarrette hasn't posted about his relationship status.

Split: Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson
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Danielle and Nick at the reunion.

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Danielle and Nick were another season two couple who didn't make it. The two only had eyes for each other and seemed like a perfect match β€” which is why fans were shocked when People reported in late August 2022 that Danielle had filed for divorce from Nick earlier that month.

Initially, the split was contentious but they later reconciled and became friendly, with Danielle even appearing on Nick's podcast in May 2023.

Danielle hard-launched her new relationship on Instagram in July 2024. Nick hasn't shared whether he's dating anyone new, mainly using his social media presence to advocate for mental health.

"Love Is Blind" season eight premieres February 14 on Netflix.

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Our nation has healed: Theo Vonn squashed the beef with Logan Paul after he fell out of his chair at the Trump inauguration.

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Β Theo Vonn talks to Jake Paul at Trump's inauguration.

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  • Theo Vonn fell out of a broken folding chair at the Trump inauguration and blamed Logan Paul.
  • Logan denied tampering with the chair, and eventually, the beef was squashed.
  • I wish I never knew any of this.

Inauguration Day for Donald Trump was a time of heightened emotions for a nation healing from a contentious election. For one man, this was tumultuous not just in the soul, but literally: Podcaster Theo Vonn fell out of his folding chair in the audience at the inaugural ceremony.

Here's what happened:

Vonn's folding chair seemingly collapsed, and Logan Paul, who was sitting right behind him, posted a video of it to X.

For some context, Trump appeared as a guest on both of the men's separate podcasts during his 2024 campaign.

Trump's various podcast appearances were considered a cunning strategy to appeal to young male voters that helped him win the election.

Vonn, Paul, and other podcasters like Joe Rogan were invited to attend the inauguration.

MAKE CHAIRS GREAT AGAIN @TheoVon pic.twitter.com/jOZJWvaHRj

β€” Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) January 20, 2025

After Vonn fell out of his chair, he accused Paul and his brother Jake of somehow tampering with the chair as a prank, quote-tweeting his post with: "thought we was past the pranks boys."

In a reply to a fan, Vonn had some harsher words about the Paul brothers:

i agree. they pranked me i was trying to sit down. they are assholes. im fine thanks for asking.

β€” Theo Von (@TheoVon) January 21, 2025

Logan Paul denied that he was involved. He suggested that Vonn was to blame as he sat in a chair that he knew had a structural flaw.

Innocent until proven guilty, this is America!! @TheoVon pic.twitter.com/OnCy0oXLnv

β€” Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) January 21, 2025

But thankfully, two days later, the two podcasting giants had worked out their beef.

(Vonn and Paul did not respond to requests for additional comment, and to be fair, we can't say for 100% certain the chair mishap wasn't a stunt, although it does look real.)

Spoke to @LoganPaul this morning and believe now i was wrong abt the chair carnage being bc of anything they did. I coulda ccommunicate better/not listened to ops. My apologies to the Pauls. I get super suspect when there is vlogging goin on bc it feels like yur being set up.…

β€” Theo Von (@TheoVon) January 22, 2025

As a side note, I'd like you to please observe in Paul's video that you can see OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang looking on first in apparent shock and then amusement.

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Sam Altman and Scale AI's Alexandr Wang (right) look on and giggle at Vonn's fall.

https://x.com/LoganPaul/status/1881472656484274250

I know what you're thinking: Why should I care about this, and in fact why should I even know about this? You're desperate to rewind to two minutes ago before you knew any of this ever happened because now you are forever cursed to walk this earth until your dying day with the sentence "Theo Vonn and Logan Paul squashed their beef over inaugural chairgate" rattling around in your brain.

But you can't go back. You have this knowledge now. You know that Theo Vonn fell out of his chair and blamed Logan Paul (who denied it), but now they have made up. Don't look away from this. Accept that you are now changed. This is who you are. You're someone who knows all the details of a feud that started in the overflow audience room at the presidential inauguration.

Like the folding chair, our nation and our democracy can be unstable. But like the bonds of friendship between two men who podcast, our nation can always heal.

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"This is just the beginning": Pentagon sending 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border

The Defense Department announced Wednesday it's sending an additional 1,500 troops to the southern border to carry out President Trump's immigration orders.

The big picture: Soon after being sworn in, Trump signed executive orders declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and calling for more barriers as part of an crackdown on undocumented immigrants.


Driving the news: Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said in a statement Wednesday that he's carrying out a series of actions to gain "complete operational control of the southern border."

  • The Department of Defense will send an additional 1,500 people, along with helicopters and intelligence analysts "to support increased detection and monitoring efforts," Salesses said.
  • There are already about 2,500 U.S. National Guard and Reserve forces there.

Zoom in: The Pentagon will also provide military aircraft to support the Department of Homeland Security's deportation flights of more than 5,000 undocumented immigrants from the areas of San Diego, California; and El Paso, Texas.

  • The DOD will also start helping with the construction of temporary and permanent physical barriers at the border, aimed at curtailing illegal border crossings and trafficking.

What they're saying: "This is just the beginning," Salesses said.

  • "President Trump directed action from the Department of Defense on securing our nation's borders and made clear he expects immediate results. That is exactly what our military is doing under his leadership."

The other side: Civil liberties groups promised to take legal action against any misuse of military on civilian populations.

  • The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) tells Axios they are gathering information and will look at taking action.

Go deeper: Trump's orders unleash sweeping limits on immigration, asylum

Editor's note: Russell Contreras contributed reporting.

RFK Jr. earned millions from law work, book deals

HHS Secretary designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earned $326,000 from the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense and a $100,000 licensing fee for use of the Make America Healthy Again brand, according to financial disclosure forms posted by the Office of Government Ethics.

Why it matters: The forms offer a detailed picture into Kennedy's extensive financial holdings and how he'd resolve potential conflicts of interest if he's confirmed.


  • The Senate Finance Committee announced Wednesday that it will hold a confirmation hearing on Kennedy's nomination on Jan. 29. That's expected to be followed by a second hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee a day later.

The big picture: Kennedy reported more than $11.3 million in earnings, including $8.8 million from the law firm Kennedy & Madonna. He pledged to transfer or forfeit interests in contingency fee cases if confirmed.

  • He also earned $481,732 from JW Howard, a law firm he worked for and remains of counsel to. The firm represented a health freedom group in an appellate court challenge to a COVID-19 vaccination mandate imposed by the Los Angeles Unified School District. Kennedy indicated he would not be paid going forward.
  • He received $856,559 in fees on contingency cases from Wisner Baum, where he served as co-counsel in suing Merck over patient injury claims from Guardasil, a vaccine approved to protect against human papillomavirus, or HPV, which is a leading cause of cervical cancer.

Between the lines: Kennedy reported income from several other sources including stock investments, books, endorsements and a licensing deal, as well as $100,000 speaking gigs.

  • His investment holdings include the biotechs CRISPR Therapeutics AG and Dragonfly Therapeutics, and tech giants Apple and Amazon, which both have health care arms. He pledged to divest if confirmed.
  • Per the report, he earned $451,000 from Skyhorse Publishing for author introductions, book ideas and forwards to other authors' works. He is still owed at least $2 million in book advances. He committed to halt all related activities if confirmed.
  • He also received $100,000 from Jeff Hayes ,who made a documentary about RFK Jr., in a licensing agreement for using the Make America Healthy Again brand marks.

The intrigue Kennedy reported a $100,000 deal to endorse a $30 app-enabled fitness game called Boxbollen on social media. The game involves hitting a ball that is connected to a strap that's worn on the head. He reported returning $50,000 because he wasn't able to fulfill his duties.

The report also lists financial income sources for his wife, actress and producer Cheryl Hines, including residuals for the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as well as a $600,000 book advance.

The White House is cleaning house at a key independent government surveillance watchdog

The White House has requested that the three Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) resign by end of day Thursday or face termination, a source close to the agency confirmed.

Why it matters: The move will dismantle a key intelligence program watchdog agency, leaving it with just one member as it prepares to help lawmakers navigate a highly contentious debate over whether to keep certain government surveillance powers intact.


The big picture: PCLOB is just the latest privacy and security-related board to have its membership wiped as the new Trump administration settles in.

  • Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine C. Huffman sent a letter Monday terminating all members of the department's advisory boards β€” including one that was investigating the China-backed hack of U.S. telcos.
  • "Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security will no longer tolerate any advisory committee which push agendas that attempt to undermine its national security mission, the President's agenda or Constitutional rights of Americans," a senior DHS official said in a statement.

Between the lines: Loyalty is paramount to President Trump as he builds his new group of advisers.

Zoom in: The White House sent the letters to three Democratic members of PCLOB Tuesday night, the New York Times first reported.

  • Those members include Chair Sharon Bradford Franklin and two other members selected by Democratic administrations, Edward W. Felten and Travis LeBlanc.
  • The board was established following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to investigate any national security work that could infringe on individual civil rights.
  • In recent years the board weighed in on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act β€” a program that allows for warrantless collection of bulk online communications and comes up for renewal again next year.
  • PCLOB is also instrumental in implementing an agreement between the U.S. and European Union that allows businesses to transfer Europeans' data to the United States.
  • The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

How it works: The board is an independent agency that's designed to have five members, and its charter does not allow for more than three members from the president's party.

  • The fifth seat at the board had been vacant for years, and the forced resignations would leave Beth Williams as the sole member.
  • PCLOB needs three membersβ€”who require Senate confirmationβ€”to have a quorum. Without one, the staff cannot start new projects or close out existing ones.

What they're saying: "President Trump's attempt to expel members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is a brazen effort to destroy an independent watchdog that has protected Americans and exposed surveillance abuse under Democratic and Republican administrations alike," Alexandra Reeve Givens, CEO of the Center for Democracy & Technology, said in a statement.

  • "This is an effort to shoot the watchdog. That's a very bad signal about what this President wants to do next."

What's next: It's unclear how quickly Trump would move to name new members of the board. PCLOB is historically low on any administration's nomination list.

Go deeper: National Security Council staffers grilled about loyalty to Trump

Ticketmaster fights antitrust lawsuit by arguing that a lack of competition can actually save concertgoers money

Ticketmaster fought in court to dismiss portions of a DOJ antitrust lawsuit.
Ticketmaster argued in court that a lack of competition can actually save concertgoers money.

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  • Ticketmaster and Live Nation want a judge to boot 27 states from the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit.
  • The event goliath argued Wednesday that the states can't prove a direct injury to their residents.
  • Opening their venues to multiple ticketers and promoters could raise ticket prices, they argued.

Lawyers for Ticketmaster's parent company asked a judge on Wednesday to stop 27 states from participating as plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department last May.

The 27 states can't prove direct injury to their residents as a result of Live Nation's actions, lawyers for the entertainment giant argued in federal court. More competition could actually result in higher β€” not lower β€” costs for concertgoers, the lawyers said, arguing that without proof of injury, the states have no standing to seek damages in the case.

"If Ticketmaster wasn't doing what it was doing, then multiple ticketers could sell for an event, and then the customers would be better off in that world? That is only a theory," Live Nation attorney Andrew Gass told the judge on Wednesday.

The 8-month-old lawsuit is still in its early stages, with no trial date set. It seeks to break up Live Nation, saying the company controls 60 of the country's 100 largest event amphitheaters.

Artists who use these venues are forced to hire Live Nation's own promoters and use its own ticket distributor β€” Ticketmaster β€” creating a monopolistic "ecosystem" that harms competitors and hikes costs for artists and fans, the lawsuit alleges.

The 27 states Live Nation is seeking to remove from the case are seeking triple monetary damages on the argument that their residents have been injured by the inflated ticket prices resulting from this lack of competition.

In his arguments before US District Court Judge Arun Subramanian on Wednesday, the Live Nation attorney said concertgoers are too far removed from the alleged monopolistic conduct for states to sue on their behalf.

"There is such an attenuated chain of causation" between the ticket consumer and any exclusivity deals involving artists, promoters, and venues, he argued.

It is inefficient for the states to be "piggybacking" on the federal goverment's claims over the exact same conduct, Live Nation also argued.

In downplaying the idea that competition would cut ticket prices as just "a theory," Gass offered the judge a hypothetical.

Let's say Live Nation allowed its rival promoters to bid for access to its amphitheaters, the lawyer told the judge. Rival promoter "A" would then offer Live Nation a sizable cut of its profits, only to be outbid by rival promoter "B" offering an even bigger cut. "And then the price of the event goes up," Gass argued.

The judge voiced some skepticism.

Subramanian said the idea that consumers would save money if Ticketmaster competed with other ticket sellers for the same event "seems like a very straightforward theory."

Other arguments Wednesday focused on Live Nation's request that the judge dismiss another major part of the lawsuit: the government's claim that artists who use Live Nation event venues are barred from using their own promoters, and instead must pay in-house promoters.

"The policy is that third-party artists may not rent their amphitheaters unless those artists purchase Live Nation promotion services as well," DOJ attorney Arianna Markel told the judge.

"The artist is essentially forced to use Live Nation for its promotion services if it wants to use those amphitheaters," she said. That's exactly the kind of "tying" arrangement that is barred under antitrust case law, she said.

Live Nation is asking the judge to dismiss this claim. On Wednesday their lawyer countered that this isn't "tying" at all β€” it's simply a company refusing to do business with its rivals, as is its right.

Here, the judge appeared to agree with Live Nation. "I can't force them to rent these amphitheaters to rival promoters," he said.

The judge gave the parties until Monday β€” and no more than five pages β€” to file final arguments for and against Live Nation's dismissal motions.

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My dad's classic Greek soup is perfect for a sick day and way better than chicken noodle. Here's how to make it.

Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
My dad's avgolemono soup is perfect for a cold β€”Β or a cold night. Here's how to make it.

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  • My dad always makes avgolemono soup when someone in the family is sick.
  • The classic Greek soup traditionally features chicken, rice, eggs, and lemon.
  • My dad's recipe is super simple, and I think it's even more comforting than chicken noodle soup.

I grew up with avgolemono soup, a classic Greek dish that traditionally combines chicken and rice with the special avgolemono sauce.

My dad β€” who also makes a delicious Greek pasta and a baklava you'll never forget β€” always whips it up for dinner when someone in our family isn't feeling well.

There are many variations of the recipe, but my dad keeps it classic, just like his parents did, and only adds chicken and rice to the dish.

"You don't want to make it very heavy," he told me. "Because if someone's sick, you need something light."

Chicken noodle may be many Americans' favorite soup for a sick day, but my dad thinks avgolemono soup is far superior β€” and I agree.

While it'll never be as easy as opening a can of Campbell's, my dad's recipe is still super simple. Here's how to make it.

My dad's avgolemono soup only needs a few ingredients, and you probably already have most of them in your kitchen.
Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup ingredients
Avgolemono soup traditionally features chicken, rice, lemon, and eggs.

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To make my dad's classic avgolemono soup for four, you'll need:

  • 2 chicken half-breasts (with bones)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or 2 chicken bouillon cubes)
  • 1 lemon
  • β…” cup medium-grain white rice
  • Β½ onion

Feel free to mix things up with the chicken. You could throw in chicken legs if you prefer, or even the whole bird! And if you'd rather go meat-free, this soup is still plenty comforting when it's vegetarian-friendly.

My dad's family recipe always kept things simple, but he said the soup also works with some carrots and celery added in as well. The star of the show, though, is always the avgolemono.

Our first step is some very minimal prep, which is just chopping up the onion …
Chopped onions for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
First, chop your onion.

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Just roughly chop half an onion β€” you still want chunky pieces.

… and seasoning the chicken.
Seasoning chicken for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

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My dad recommends sprinkling salt and pepper on both sides of your chicken pieces.

Then, add a tablespoon of olive oil to your pressure cooker or pot and let it warm up.
Adding olive oil for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Add some olive oil to your pot.

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My dad now makes avgolemono soup in his pressure cooker, which allows him to finish the dish in around 20 minutes.

But if you don't have one at home, you can always use this recipe with a regular pot over the stove (which should take around 30-35 minutes instead).

Once the olive oil is hot, add the onions and then the chicken.
Adding onions for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Let the onions brown a little, then add the chicken.

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Cook the onions over medium heat. (If you're using a pressure cooker, turn it to the browning setting.)

Before the onions have fully browned, toss in the chicken pieces and let them brown for around one to two minutes on each side.

Then, add water and either the chicken broth or chicken bouillon cubes.
Adding chicken stock for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
My dad has used both chicken broth and chicken bouillon cubes for his avgolemono soup.

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If you're using chicken bouillon cubes, my dad recommends adding 5 cups of water and 2 cubes to your pressure cooker or pot. If you're opting for chicken broth, add 3 cups of water and 2 cups of chicken broth.

Then, add salt to taste, but remember that some bouillon cubes and chicken broth can already be quite salty.

Now, throw in your rice.
Prepping Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Your broth will be ready in around 11 minutes if you're using a pressure cooker.

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Cover the pot and let your chicken and rice cook.

If you're using a pressure cooker, this should take around 11 minutes on the high-pressure setting. However, the time will vary depending on your model.

While your soup is cooking, it's time to prepare the avgolemono.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
To make the avgolemono sauce, first separate your eggs.

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First, break your eggs gently, separating the whites from the yolks over a small saucepan.

Carefully set your yolks aside.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Don't throw away the yolks!

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You'll need those in just a second.

With a whisk or fork, beat the egg whites in the saucepan until they're fluffy.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
You can use a whisk or fork to beat your egg whites.

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You're already almost done with your sauce!

Then, add the egg yolks to the mixture and whisk everything together.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Then, throw in your yolks and mix everything together.

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"You can mix the egg whites and yolk together, but mixing the whites first makes the avgolemono fluffier," my dad told me.

Juice one lemon and add it to your beaten eggs.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Add the juice of one lemon to your sauce.

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Whisk everything together, and voila! You've just made your very own avgolemono sauce.

Once your chicken and rice have cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup cooking
Remove the chicken from your broth before adding the avgolemono sauce.

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Let your soup cool for a few minutes, which will help when mixing the avgolemono into the broth.

Scoop some of the hot broth with a ladle and slowly pour it into the avgolemono, continuously mixing them with a whisk or fork.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Tempering the avgolemono sauce with the broth keeps the eggs from curdling.

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Because the avgolemono is cold and the soup is hot, you can't just dump the whole sauce into the broth. The eggs in the avgolemono would cook with the heat and curdle, ruining the soup.

This tempering technique helps combine everything, creating a silky and creamy soup.

Repeat the tempering step three to four times.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Your avgolemono sauce should be hot enough after using the tempering technique a few times.

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By this point, the avgolemono sauce should be hot enough.

Then, take your avgolemono-broth mixture and pour it back into the big pot.
Making the Avgolemono for Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Then, pour the sauce into the pot of broth.

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You're almost ready to serve!

Add your chicken meat to serving bowls along with the broth, season with some pepper, and enjoy!
Anneta's Dad's Avgolemono Soup
Avgolemono soup is comforting but still light.

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What I love about avgolemono soup is that it is both rich and light. The broth has the comforting thickness of, say, a chicken tortilla soup, but the lemon gives it that lightness you'd find in a classic bowl of chicken noodle soup.

It's such a simple recipe, but still so satisfying. I think the best word to describe the taste would be gentle β€” perfect for an upset stomach, a sore throat, or just a soul that needs to be soothed.

My dad's avgolemono soup has gotten me through many colds and many cold nights. I hope his recipe can soothe you, too.
Anneta's dad with his avgolemono soup
My dad's avgolemono soup is perfect for a sick day.

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Whenever I was sick as a kid, avgolemono soup ended up on the dinner table. I actually had a sore throat when my dad taught me how to make this recipe over the holidays, and smelling that lemony broth again immediately made me feel better. This recipe isn't just a reminder of home; it's medicine.

So, as we get through the January blues and chilly temperatures, I hope my dad's easy avgolemono soup will help you feel a little better.

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