While Bridget and Ernest Cato started the Japan leg of the Amazing Race in first place, an unfortunate setback landed them in last.

“It was crazy that we didn’t even realize that we were in first place,” Bridget, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, March 13 following her and her dad’s Amazing Race elimination. “We were on the flight with Carson [McCalley] and Jack [Dodge] and Brett [Hamby] and Mark [Romain.] We just figured that they were ahead of us.”

Bridget and Ernest, 59, were one of the three teams who scored the first flight out of Hong Kong to Osaka. When the father daughter duo arrived at the starting challenge of the leg, they were surprised to get that first clue. However, the return of the Intersection twist — which hasn’t been seen since 2010 — had them waiting for the next duo. (The Intersection requires teams to pair up to complete a challenge.)

“So when we got to the intersection first, we were shocked, but then very, very happy to partner with Brett and Mark,” she explained. “And then absolutely we were on a high, and then it just slowly kind of [dissipated].”

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Ernest stepped up to complete the challenge alongside Romain, 37, where they were tasked with performing a taiko drum routine. While Romain, who is a performer in Las Vegas, was able to pick up the task easily, Ernest struggled greatly and cost the two teams their leads.

“[I was] probably missing a note here and there. I guess I don’t have the biggest rhythm going on here, which I probably should,” Ernest told Us. “But we stayed with it and we were able to finish that part. We just got so behind.”

While Ernest, Bridget, Romain and Hamby left the Intersection last, they realized they weren’t that far behind the others. After leaving the drums, the group embarked on the Detour challenge, where they had a choice of making mochi or learning how to properly wrap a sumo wrestler’s mawashi uniform.

Both teams opted for the sumo wrestling task, where multiple teams were still working — much to their delight. Romain and Hamby were able to persevere and get ahead of the pack, but Ernest and Bridget weren’t as lucky.

“When we got to the next challenge, we still had time to make up,” he reflected. “But we were just there. If it was a foot race, I think it would’ve been all right.”

With the stress of being in last place, Ernest and Bridget “zoned in” on accomplishing the task at hand — which might have been their downfall.

“We got so caught up in trying to catch up and pass,” Ernest explained. “We didn’t stop and think about, well, maybe we should probably switch [tasks.]”

Bridget echoed similar sentiments, sharing that she wished that she and her dad picked up on the fact that the sumo task wasn’t as simple as they believed.

“Instead of being so excited that other teams were there, I wish we could have been like, ‘Holy moly, why are they still there?’” she reflected. “This must be a hard challenge and maybe [we should] have done the mochi instead.”

While in the middle of the race, it’s hard to tell if one Detour task seems better than the other. But after watching the episode back, Bridget thinks she and her dad could have done the mochi task “a little quicker.”

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Despite their loss, Bridget remained positive throughout the experience as she got to spend quality time with her dad.

“At the end of the day, I am in another country. I mean, I’m in Osaka, Japan. It is, at the end of the day, a game that I’m having the opportunity to compete with my dad,” she shared. “Yes, it was stressful, but I just wanted to keep reminding myself and as emotional as it was coming in last, like, not a lot of people get the opportunity to do something like this.”

The Amazing Race airs on CBS Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET and is available to stream on Paramount+ the next day.

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Ever wonder what Parker Posey and Lisa Kudrow would be like as roommates? Breaking Bad alum Dean Norris exclusively told Us Weekly that he stayed in the same house with the comedic duo while filming The Parenting.

“Oh, it was like we had movie nights and game nights, and we would cook out together and all this kind of stuff. It was great. It was like one of the best off-set casts, off-set fun I’ve had with a cast,” Norris, , 61, told Us on the red carpet of the New York City premiere of the Max original film The Parenting on Tuesday, March 11.

Norris also couldn’t contain his excitement when he realized he would play Kudrow’s husband in the film, which debuted on Thursday, March 13.

“Lisa Kudrow is just [a] comic genius man,” he gushed to Us. “We met literally the first day I arrived.”

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The Parenting, a comedy mixed with horror, follows a young couple, Rohan and Josh (played by Nik Dodani and Brandon Flynn, respectively), into a country house they have rented for the weekend to introduce their parents for the first time. However, they quickly find out that the home is haunted. The laid back parents of Josh, Liddy and Cliff (Kudrow and Norris), meet Rohan’s more structured adoptive parents, Sharon and Frank (Edie Falco and Brian Cox), and chaos ensues.

To prepare for his role, Norris tapped into his roots. “​​I found him rather quickly because I come from the Midwest. I thought he was a Midwestern, square guy, but he loves his gay son,” Norris told Us. “It was very important to me to have that in there.”

Norris previously played Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad from 2008 through the show’s final season in 2013. So how would Schrader, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, fight an evil entity lurking in the shadows of a weekend getaway rental? “I think he’d kick his f—ing ass,” Norris told Us.

Norris still keeps in touch with everybody from the Breaking Bad cast, including Bryan Cranston. “​​Oh yeah, email and text, chat lines and we don’t bother each other too much. But yeah, we talk a lot,” he told Us.

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Posey plays eccentric house manager Brenda in the film. She also currently stars as Victoria Ratliff in a scene-stealing role from the hit show The White Lotus. Has Norris binge-watched her performance like everyone else?

“Not yet,” he told Us, “I can’t wait. I can’t wait. I heard she’s great and I can’t wait.”

The Parenting is streaming now on Max.

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Kelly Bensimon is officially an empty nester — so it’s time to downsize.

“My girls have left the nest, and it’s time for me to celebrate my new life filled with family, love and fun! Who’s coming along?” Bensimon, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, March 13. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex is on the market for $8,995,000.

The Real Housewives of New York City alum — who shares daughters Sea Louise, 27, and Thadeus Ann Bensimon, 25, with ex-husband Gilles Bensimon — explained in the video above that there two major aspects she loves about her former apartment at 240 Centre St. in Manhattan.

“First, it’s like a home because there’s so much space,” the real estate agent noted. “Second of all, there’s privacy because each person, family member, has their own bedroom. So I was upstairs, the girls were downstairs.”

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The two-story unit is located in the historic Police Building, which was originally built in 1909 for police commissioner Teddy Roosevelt. The building, which stopped being used by the NYPD in 1973, is stunning with Romanesque and Beaux-Arts architecture and was designated a New York City landmark in 1978.

The apartment has massive windows, which helped Kelly stay upbeat. “It’s so gorgeous, the light is incredible, so you always are in a good mood,” she gushed.

She likely appreciated the extra help. Kelly told TikTok followers earlier this month that the apartment was her safe space when she called off her wedding to Scott Litner four days before the ceremony in June 2024. In the aftermath of their split, she stopped renting out the co-op and returned to the unit in July. Now, however, she has found a new home.

“Today we are packing. So we are packing for our trip to the Grenadines, and we are packing up the apartment that gave me the biggest hug and gave me so much strength after I called off my engagement,” she said in a TikTok video earlier this month. “And so now we are moving into a new, new 90 days of all good news.”

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Next up is making her new place feel like home. “One thing that I like to do in apartments and houses — because not only do I sell and rent and help people buy all over the world — one thing that’s really important to me is a vibe because I built my own house,” Kelly said in another video. “So when you build your own house, you understand the value of how people want to live.”

With reporting by Mandie DeCamp

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Fans hoping to see Harry Styles perform during their next trip to Las Vegas may want to pump the brakes.

Despite rumors spreading online that the former One Direction member, 31, was in talks to play 35 dates at The Sphere, a spokesperson for the venue is clearing the air.

​​“To set the record straight, there has never been plans for Harry Styles to perform at Sphere,” a Sphere Entertainment spokesperson said in a statement to Us Weekly on Thursday, March 13. (Billboard was first to report the news.)

Instead, the venue is focused on upcoming shows from Kenny Chesney, Backstreet Boys and Dead & Company. Currently, The Eagles are enjoying a residency at the world class venue with select shows scheduled through Saturday, April 12.

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Styles has limited his live shows ever since his global Love On Tour ran from 2021 to 2023. The shows supported the singer’s Fine Line and Harry’s House albums.

As part of the tour, the “As It Was” singer performed 15 shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and another 15 shows at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

“To the most inspiring people I know,” Styles wrote via Instagram in July 2023 when ending the tour. “Goodbye for now. Love On Tour forever.”

Since the tour, Styles has kept a low profile and managed to avoid red carpets and star-studded events.

Earlier this month, however, some fans seemingly spotted the Grammy winner at a Sabrina Carpenter concert in London. Styles also surprised fans when he was spotted participating in the annual Tokyo Marathon.

In a video circulating on X, Styles was seen running incognito during the March 1 race, sporting a black Nike hoodie, matching shorts, neon-yellow sneakers and a pair of sunglasses.

Fans quickly did some digging and discovered Styles finished the race in just over three hours with his net time — the period between crossing the start line to the finish — ringing in at a total of 3:24:07.

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According to his official entry on the runner’s website, Styles kept an average pace of 4:51/km and was ranked 6,010 overall.

Running appears to be one form of self-care for the singer, who has spoken out about his love for Pilates workouts and meditation practices.

“I’ve got very tight hamstrings — trying to get those open,” Styles told Vogue in a 2020 profile. “It has changed my life, but it’s so subtle. It’s helped me just be more present. I feel like I’m able to enjoy the things that are happening right in front of me, even if it’s food or it’s coffee or it’s being with a friend — or a swim in a really cold pond.”

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Hailey Bieber is a master of going pantless.

Bieber, 28, took to Instagram on Wednesday, March 12, to show off her mob wife-worthy look while vacationing in Paris, for fashion week. For a night out on the town, she wore nothing but a Saint Laurent furry coat featuring brown spots and pops of red, yellow and pink fuzz. Bieber teamed the topper with sheer black tights and pointed-toe heels. She further accessorized with diamond stud earrings, a gold ring and black sunglasses.

Elsewhere in her social media post, Bieber showed off another pantsless ensemble, featuring an oversized silver Schiaparelli coat, which she styled as a dress. The investment piece featured a textured finish, sleek pockets and eye-catching gold buttons on her sleeves.

The Rhode founder juxtaposed the more-is-more ensemble with chic accessories, like pearl earrings. She applied the same approach to her soft glam: a contoured pout, thanks to her Peptide Lip Shape Lift and Peptide Lip Tint, thentied her look together with a touch of blush.

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“32 hrs in the city of and ’s,” Bieber captioned the post, prompting celebrity friends to gush over her outfits.

“Ur just a cute girl!” Kylie Jenner wrote. Bieber’s makeup artist, Morgane Martini added, “Hot Mama .” Camille Charriere gushed, “Mama is OUT,” as Bieber’s stylist, Maeve Reilly wrote, “The glammmmm.”

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This isn’t the first time Beiber has shown off her gams sans pants. In September 2023, Bieber was once again visiting Paris when rocked a leather trench coat with nothing more than a nude top and high-waisted panties underneath. She cinched the va-va-voom combination with a black belt accented with gold metal hardware.

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Katey Sagal grew up in a Hollywood family and her kids have since kicked off their own careers in the family business.

When the sitcom star decided to get her start in the entertainment business, acting wasn’t in the cards.

“I was just going to be a songwriter and a musician, and I had some pretty good success along the line,” she said during a March 2025 interview on the “MeSsy” podcast. “That’s how I identified myself, did not want to be an actor, never wanted to be an actor, because it’s the family I came from.”

Eventually, Sagal got bit by the acting bug. She’s starred in several major series over the years, including Married … With Children, Sons of Anarchy and The Connors, among others. Throughout her career, Sagal carried on her family’s legacy with children who have also kicked off acting and singing careers.

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Keep scrolling for a full family guide:

Sara Macon

Katey’s mom was named Sara Zwilling, who went by the stage name Sara Macon, she was a singer, writer and producer. She and Katey’s father, Boris Sagal, welcomed five children during their marriage. Macon died of heart disease in 1975.

Boris Sagal

Katey’s father stayed behind the camera for the duration of his career, working as director. Following Sara’s death, he married Marge Champion in 1977. Boris died in 1981 during an on set accident taking place during the production of a miniseries titled World War III.

David Sagal

The actress’ older brother did not go into Hollywood, and is a lawyer who married actress McNally Sagal.

Jean and Liz Sagal

The twins are Katey’s younger sisters who starred on the series Double Trouble, which aired from 1984 to 1985. Both continued to have successful acting careers over the years, with appearances in several TV shows and movies. Jean has also taken up directing while Liz has focused on writing.

Joey Sagal

Katey’s younger brother is also an actor, having starred in several movies over the years. He famously originated the part of The Visitor in Steve Martin‘s Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Freddie Beckmeier

The actress married her first husband in the late 1970s and by 1981 they split.

Jack White

Katey married the drummer in 1993, and they welcomed two kids throughout their relationship — Sarah in 1994 and Jackson in 1996. They divorced in 2000.

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Sarah White

Her first daughter was born in August 1994 and, similarly to her mom, is both an actress and singer.

Jackson White

Katey’s son, Jackson, was born in March 1996. He is also a musician but is most known for his acting roles. He’s been playing the role of Stephen DeMarco on Tell Me Lies since 2022.

Kurt Sutter

Katey married actor, writer and producer Sutter, who created Sons of Anarchy, in October 2004. Their daughter, Esme, was born via surrogate in 2007.

Esme Sutter

The actress’ youngest daughter was born in 2007.

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Finding the right dress in your 40s is all about finding styles that make you feel comfortable, confident and effortlessly chic. One simple way to do that is with a loose-fitting pick that skims your curves in all the right places. These 19 loose, stylish and slimming dresses do exactly that — and start at only $20!

Proving that confidence-boosting dresses have no age limit, these body-flattering picks make the perfect closet go-to’s when you don’t know what to wear. Whether you’re dressing up for something special or just need an easy everyday look, these stylish dresses have a sleek, slimming effect. Keep scrolling to shop flowy wrap styles, breezy A-line cuts and more!

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Casual Everyday Dresses

1. Our Favorite: Shoppers are going bonkers over this comfy maxi dress — over 2,000 bought in the last month.

2. Budget-Friendly: From its slimming style, affordable price point and massive color selection, we can see why this simple tank dress is catching shoppers’ eyes.

3. Has Pockets: This soft sling dress combines fashion and function. And it has pockets!

4. Comfy-Meets-Chic: This tiered shirt dress has an elevated design and a soft and stretchy fabric.

5. Stylish Sundress: Afternoons sipping tea on the patio and trips to the beach are just a few of the times this slimming sundress will come in handy.

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6. Our Favorite: Sip mimosas while looking stylish in this flutter sleeve midi dress that has a smocked bodice.

7. Floral and Fabulous: This loose floral midi can be dressed up with heels and a clutch and down with sandals and crossbody.

8. Body-Flattering: Subtly highlight your waist with this floral midi dress that has a tie detail to enhance your shape.

9. Pretty Puff Sleeve: Fun and feminine, this puff sleeve midi dress is the perfect pick for spring brunching.

Resort-Ready Picks

10. Our Favorite: A top vacation pick for shoppers is this tropical-inspired dress that’s been bought over 500 times in the last month.

11. Breezy Beauty: This breezy button up dress just screams rich mom on a beach with a good book vibes.

12. Boho Babe: Though it has boho-style vibes, this off-the-shoulder dress is the perfect pick for vacation.

13. Make it a Mini: This smocked mini dress doubles as a beach cover up with it’s relaxed fit design and tropical print.

14. Must-Have Maxi: Nail breezy spring fashion with this geometric maxi dress that’s as slimming as it is stylish.

Dressy Evening Picks

15. Our Favorite: With thousands of five-star ratings, shoppers love this flattering wrap dress for its comfort and fit.

16. Sheer Genius: From spring date nights to weddings, this sheer wrap midi is a fashionable pick for any occasion.

17. Silky Number: The sexy cowl back detail on this silk maxi dress makes it oh, so cute for spring and summer weddings.

18. Wedding Guest Attire: A fail-proof pick, this ruffle detail maxi dress is your new go-to for elevated occasions.

19. Chic Shirtdress: A casual date night pick, this flowy shift dress is perfect for the spring-to-summer transition.

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Hota Kotb is showing Us how to do spring layering in style! Her trick for extra warmth? A cozy quilted vest. We managed to find her style for less — just $33 on Amazon!

The former Today Show show host was spotted back at Rockefeller Center on March 11 in New York City. Sporting an outfit that was the perfect mix between cozy and chic, she styled a relaxed white sweater with coordinating jeans and designer sneakers. She topped off the look with a beige quilted vest and coordinating scarf — the perfect go-to accessories for in-between weather days.

While we haven’t spotted where to get Kotb’s exact vest, we can still copy the luxe layered look with Amaon’s affordable alternative.

Get the Fuinloth Padded Stand Collar Quilted Vest (Originally $40) for just $33 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, March 12, 2025, but are subject to change.

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The Fuinloth Padded Stand Collar Quilted Vest is an easy and practical way to your spring outfits. Designed in a similar fashion to Kotb’s pick, this vest has a diamond quilted design, collared neck and zip-up front. Both options seem to have a lightweight padded design, with this one being constructed with polyester, making it soft and machine washable.

On top of being able to customize your level of warmth by zipping it up or leaving it open, this vest also includes zip pockets. Now, you’ll not only have a place to keep your hands warm but also a place to securely hold things like keys and credit cards. Though the Fuinloth design comes in Kotb’s sand color choice, it’s available in several other options as well, including black, olive and gray, in case those suit your style better. Find it in sizes XS to XXL.

Far from just being a Kotb-approved pick, this vest style is beloved by shoppers too. So much so that over 21,300 of them have gone to the review section on Amazon to give it a five-star rating.

One of those shoppers called it “perfect for layering and flattering as well,” revealing that they bought two of them for a “trip to Alaska.”

“They are both perfect and looked great with long-sleeve shirts underneath,” they noted.

Whether you’re heading to spring sporting events or weekend hiking trips, this vest is versatile enough to pair with a range of outfits. You can dress it up like Kotb with cute sweaters and jeans, long sleeves and flats, but wear it casually as well with sweatshirts and leggings.

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Love the idea of a vest for spring but need a different fit? Or maybe you’d prefer one without a collar? Scroll through our options below to find your perfect style!

Shop more tan quilted vests that we love:

• Argstar Quilted Lightweight Padded Vest — was $40, now $34!
• MEROKEETY Puffer Zip Up Quilted Vest — $44!
• LONGKING Stand Collar Lightweight Zip Quilted Vest — $32!
• Xeoxarel Quilted Puffer Padded Gilet Vest — was $45, now $33!
• Allegra K Puffer Stand Collar Quilted Zip Vest — $33!

Not your style? Explore more denim tops here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Martha Stewart’s experience working with Matthew McConaughey was short but memorable.

The two worked together on an Uber Eats commercial that aired during the 2025 Super Bowl in February, and Stewart, 83, admitted that McConaughey scared her.

“So I just worked with your costar, Matthew McConaughey,” Stewart told Kate Hudson during the Tuesday, March 11, episode of her eponymous podcast, causing Hudson, 45, to ask if he was “wild.” (Hudson previously worked with McConaughey in the romantic comedies How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Fool’s Gold.)

“He got me scared actually,” Stewart replied, eliciting a laugh from Hudson. “There I am, I’m a board member of Uber Eats and I’m the one who’s making the Caesar salad, and Matthew — he had to play many characters in that commercial. He is a method actor, I think.”

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Hudson asked, “Of commercials?” to which Stewart clarified, “Of characters. Because he had to play 10 characters, and he got into each character, it takes him about 15 minutes.”

“He’s grunting and breathing and jumping up and down,” she continued. “And that scared me.”

In one of the many football-themed commercials that McConaughey has shot for Uber Eats, he stood in the kitchen with Stewart as she prepared a Caesar salad in what he called a “super” bowl. He also portrayed legendary football coach Mike Ditka, a football executive and other characters in spots for the brand.

The Running Point star seemed to understand where Stewart was coming from, mimicking the grunting noises and telling her, “He’d make weird sounds. He makes sounds and does crazy things.”

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“You probably just wanted to tell him to shut the hell up,” Stewart quipped.

“You just wait. It’s like his warmup,” Hudson replied, quick to add, “We have so much fun when we’re working.It’s been a long time.”

Hudson admitted that “McConaughey is one of “the most fun people to work with” for her, noting that they are both “very competitive” by nature. “And so we have this thing when we’re working together that’s really fun,” she said.

Despite the good-natured ribbing that the pair directed at McConaughey, both women agreed he is “fabulous” to work with.

Hudson has talked glowingly about working with McConaughey before. The two of them reunited on Instagram in 2023 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, where they both spoke about their working relationship.

“When you went one direction, I went with you,” she recalled at the time. “But then I would be like, ‘I’m gonna throw him off a little bit. Let’s see what happens if I do a sharp right.'”

“What tickles me doesn’t bruise you; what tickles you doesn’t bruise me,” McConaughey replied. “We were never afraid to push it to what might be considered too far.”

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While many budding musicians got their big breaks on the American Idol stage through the years, a handful lost their lives not long afterward.

Nikki McKibbin, who appeared alongside Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini on season 1, died in November 2020 at the age of 42. The Fear Factor alum, who finished in third place on the competition’s debut season in 2002, suffered a brain aneurysm several weeks before her death.

“She would already be gone, but she’s an organ donor and has been kept on life support to make that possible,” McKibbin’s husband, Craig Sadler, wrote via Facebook at the time. “That shouldn’t be a surprise to us. Even at the end she is still giving. She was so loved that I know thousands of you will be grieving with us. There are only a few hours left for me to hold her hand and kiss her forehead.”

McKibbin is not the only American Idol alum who has passed away after their reality TV tenure. Scroll below for more of American Idol’s biggest tragedies through the years:

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Former American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32.

“It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother, Douglas Kiker,” the singer’s sister Angela Evans wrote via Facebook on Wednesday, March 12. “He was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! You’re singing with the angels now Bubba. Please pray for our family as we go [through] this very difficult time.”

Kiker’s sister Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez also issued a statement on his passing.

“Today, I got the call that no one wants to get. We lost an amazing person today. He had the biggest smile and knew how to make you laugh,” Carrillos-Ramirez wrote via Facebook on Wednesday. “I know I didn’t raise him, but I never stopped loving him. My parents did an amazing job with him. Douglas Kiker, you will forever be missed. Fly high. Say hey to grandma.”

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A cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Kiker rose to fame for his appearance on Idol season 18, where he performed a soulful rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “God Bless This Broken Road.”

“For a man who has no idea what his voice can do, for a man who has no idea what key he’s singing in, for a man who has no idea who the heck he can be, he’s here to do one thing: He’s trying to show his daughter that he’s somebody,” judge Lionel Richie said at the time. “I want us all to let you know, you’re a hell of a man. I want you to come get this ticket. You’re going to Hollywood!”

Kiker, however, was eliminated during the live shows.

The late musician’s siblings have since launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses.

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“Hi everyone, hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out because a lot of people have reached out and asked how they could help, as this was completely unexpected,” Evans added in a follow-up Facebook message. “We are completely unprepared and are gonna need a little help getting him home from Denver, Colorado and being able to give the memorial that not only he but anyone deserves.”

She concluded, “Thank you for the continued prayers at this very difficult time, Lord know we have been [through] so much [these] past few years! Douglas Kiker, you will live forever in our hearts. I miss you.”

Kiker is survived by his parents, his sisters and his two children.

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Benny Blanco is breaking down the moment that he kissed now-fiancée Selena Gomez for the first time.

“I feel like this exact moment will be etched into my memory forever,” Blanco, 37, wrote via Instagram Story on Thursday, March 13, sharing a black-and-white photo of the pair after one of their first dates. “We were playing ‘We Are Not Really Strangers’ and the card we pulled said, ‘Take a selfie together.”

According to Blanco, Gomez, 32, subsequently laid her head on his chest as he snapped a selfie.

“After we took the photo, I looked at you and could feel ur [sic] heart pounding so hard that I had no other choice but to lean in and kiss you,” Blanco added. “I can tell you for sure that was the best decision I have ever made in my life. I love you.”

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Gomez reposted Blanco’s upload via her Stories as well, writing, “Love you.”

Gomez, while she worked with the music producer many times before getting together, announced in December 2023 that she and Blanco had been dating for six months. He proposed one year later with a marquise-shaped diamond ring.

“Ever since the ‘Good for You’ days — that was, gosh, so many years ago — that’s the diamond I’ve always dreamed of,” Gomez said in an Interview profile earlier this month before Blanco chimed in to note that he “just tried not to f— up.”

Blanco added, “She showed me designs and I would always throw little hints. I’d be like, ‘Yeah, but if I ever made one, would you want it like this?’ And then she changed her mind halfway through. It used to have huge baguettes on the side and then she was like, ‘I don’t want something that big.’”

Blanco and Gomez spoke to Interview in advance of their joint album, I Said I Love You First, which drops Friday, March 21. The LP even features a nod to their first date.

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“Our first date was on Sunset Blvd, and it’s also the title of our next song together,” Gomez wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, March 11. “Sunset Blvd out March 14 with @itsbennyblanco.”

Blanco had taken Gomez to the Jitlada Thai restaurant in Los Angeles, where he was quickly besotted with the actress.

“You know when you think you met the right person, you’re like, ‘Oh, my God.’ But it feels so different,” Blanco further noted to Interview. “The second we started hanging out, I was like, ‘This is my wife.’ I was telling my mom, ‘This is the girl I’m going to marry.’ She’s my best friend.”

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Only Kylie Kelce can look as amazing as she does with such low-key makeup.

Kelce, 32, opened up about her laid-back glam routine during a Thursday, March 13, episode of her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast. As she answered fans’ questions, one asked, “To me, you always look effortlessly beautiful for your skin, hair and makeup: what are your favorite products? Is your look really as easy as it looks or do you have a [glam] team?”

Kylie, who is the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce, immediately quipped “That is so sweet. I’m gonna save that for the days I feel like a bridge troll.”

She then hilariously broke down her makeup routine, noting she does not have a glam squad. “My pre-show routine is that I show up to this studio approximately five minutes after I was supposed to be in the studio.” She added, “I then proceed to frantically do my makeup while we go through our rundown.”

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Kylie doesn’t have many steps in her beauty routine. She first uses a Bare Minerals Matte Loose Powder Foundation, before going in with her CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara and adding a touch of Vaseline to her pout.

“I have been wearing the same makeup since high school,” Kylie shared.

For events, Kylie also keeps her glam minimalistic. She adds a touch of concealer under her eyes and on her lids as an eyeshadow primer, blush and bronzer. “Sometimes lip gloss, but never with a color. No sparkle, God no,” she said.

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Kylie also revealed that she sees fans’ comments on her “funny” looking eyebrows, which she fills in. “Guys, if I cared, I would have fixed it by now. They look like cousins and that’s close enough and I’m fine with that,” she joked.

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Donny Osmond hinted at when he plans to retire from live performance.

“I mean, let’s be honest, it’s inevitable [to retire],” Osmond, 67, said on the Thursday, March 13, episode of The View.

The “Soldier of Love” singer is currently headlining his first-ever solo Las Vegas residency at the Harrah’s Showroom, where he celebrates his 63 years in show business. Osmond dropped by The View on Thursday to confirm that his residency is being extended through the end of 2025.

Talk soon turned to whether Osmond was thinking about retirement, with the musician confirming that he’s given serious thought to stepping away from the stage.

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“It’s coming, let’s face it. It’s inevitable. I really enjoy [performing]. I’ve got a great job,” he said. “My job is to make people happy. How can you complain about that? It’s a lot of work, and I put 100 percent into my show, but I still have a lot of fuel in this body.”

Osmond went on: “Because I’ve raised the bar so high for myself, the day that I can’t reach that bar and give 110 percent on stage is the day the curtain will not go up. It’s not around the corner, but it’s inevitable because I love what I do.”

For now, Osmond reflects on his legendary career with his Vegas residency, which incorporates AI technology for an unexpected duet.

Donny and his creative team used AI to insert his face onto his 14-year-old grandson’s body, thereby creating a digital avatar of his younger self. Donny and wife of 46 years, Debbie Osmond, have five children and 14 grandchildren.

“I’m looking into the eyes of myself 53 years ago, talking to him and singing with him … There’s a lot of negative things you can go down that path [with AI],” he said. “I look at the other glass, I look at the one that’s half full. And what I did with AI is I created entertainment. I recreated myself.”

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The musician started his career at age 5 as a member of the Osmonds with his four brothers. Donny released his first solo song at 14 years old with “Sweet and Innocent” in 1971, and later scored a series of hits with sister Marie Osmond throughout the 1970s. Donny experienced a musical comeback in the late 1980s with “Soldier of Love” and “Sacred Emotion,” before reaching a whole new generation of young fans in the 1990s by voicing Captain Li Shang in Disney’s animated classic Mulan.

The Osmond family endured a tragic loss earlier this year when Donny’s older brother Wayne Osmond died at age 73 after suffering a stroke in January. Numerous Osmonds publicly paid tribute to Wayne, including Donny sharing an emotional statement via Instagram.

“Even though I know with certainty that I will see him again, there’s a vacancy in my heart that hurts,” Donny wrote in January. “I came across [some] pictures today and thought they would be perfect together. Pictures say thousands of words, and these say it all. Throughout my life, Wayne was always by my side and always there to back me up.”

Donny’s sister, Marie, penned her own memorial for Wayne on Instagram, writing that the loss of her sibling left her with a “giant hole in [her] heart.”

“Wayne loved deeply, and he showered this love upon his beautiful wife, Kathy, whom he loved with all his heart, and his beautiful children and grandchildren. It’s all he ever talked about!” Marie, 65, recalled in her memorial statement. “I admired him, too, for his deep love and unwavering devotion to God our Father and His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Throughout his life, Wayne was an honorable member of The @churchofjesuschrist It was his eternal compass, and he was a light to others as he testifies of God’s great plan of happiness for us in this life.”

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Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin has filed for divorce from wife Victoria Goodwin amid allegations that she hired a hitman to kill him.

Aaron, 48, filed for divorce in Clark County, Nevada, on Wednesday, March 12, per records viewed by Us Weekly exclusively. In the filing, Aaron seeks to maintain his separate property and have their community assets divided equally. However, he does want to have the costs of the community assets reimbursed. He is also seeking to have his single status restored.

“The views, tastes, likes and dislikes of husband and wife have become incompatible to the extent that it has become impossible for them to live together … in marital harmony,” the docs read. “There is no possibility of reconciliation.”

Aaron is also requesting that alimony not be rewarded to either him or Victoria, 32.

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In the docs, Aaron listed the pair’s wedding date as May 4, 2020 — the day the pair were initially scheduled to walk down the aisle which was then postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, per his Instagram post that day.

When contacted by Us Weekly, Aaron’s attorney said he could not comment on pending litigation.

The filing came six days after Victoria’s March 6 arrest on charges of soliciting to commit murder and conspiring to commit murder. Victoria was held on $100,000 bail.

According to police reports obtained by Us, Victoria had been communicating with a Florida prison inmate named Grant Amato about wanting to leave her marriage. One of her alleged text messages read, “Am I a bad person? Because I chose to end his existence. Not divorce.” (TMZ was the first to report the news on Monday, March 10.)

An arrest report claimed that Victoria, who has been married to Aaron for nearly three years, shared information about his whereabouts while filming Ghost Adventures in California. She allegedly allotted $11,515 to pay Amato in October 2024 and had spoken about a $2,500 upfront payment.

“He’s asleep right now in the hotel room … I need to know what’s going on. Can I get an update. Was it done?” another alleged text read.

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The police caught wind of the alleged murder plot after corrections officers found and seized the inmate’s phone at the Florida prison. Per the arrest report, Victoria denied wanting to have her husband killed and claimed that she didn’t remember sending those messages.

When questioned by the police about her correspondences and the funds, Victoria allegedly admitted that she and Aaron were struggling in their marriage and said she believed the money would be traded for cell phones.

According to TMZ, Aaron was reportedly blindsided by the news and thought that he and Victoria had a solid marriage. One week before her arrest, Victoria shared a cozy photo of the couple cuddling with their cat.

Aaron and Victoria exchanged vows at Disneyland in August 2022 after delaying their ceremony, which was initially set for May 2020. “It finally happened we got married,” Aaron wrote via Instagram at the time. “After postponing many times due to Covid we got our day. I couldn’t be happier .”

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When it came to packing for family trips or sleepovers as a kid, I was always known as the girl that took “everything but the kitchen sink.” Several years later, my packing habits haven’t changed — but my style has evolved. I went from picking Barbie-pink bags to luxe, elevated styles — and my new go-to pick comes from Cuyana, a Meghan Markle-approved brand.

As a shopping writer, I’ve tested and written about dozens of tote bags — but the Cuyana Classic Easy Tote stands out from the rest. I’ve tested the bag for several weeks, using it on days I commute and for quick weekend trips — just like Markle does with her Cuyana bag. Not only does it meet the mark for a polished, everyday style that matches my quiet luxury aesthetic, the bag’s structure is high quality and features plenty of impressive customizations.

This Italian-Made Classy Leather Tote Goes With Everything in My Closet

What initially drew me to this bag was its luxe-meets-attainable style. The sturdy, double straps make it seamlessly transition from a shoulder bag to a handbag. I own the neutral stone shade to match the bag with all of my outfits, but it also comes in several other timeless colors, like black, brown and ecru.

But what really sealed the deal was knowing the amount of quality that goes into these bags. The Italian leather tote is buttery-soft and screams quiet luxury. It’s smooth to the touch! Plus, this bag is stitched by expert makers, so I know they’re built to last. The brand offers a two-year warranty policy, which gives me even more peace of mind considering its $268 price tag.

Combining style and function, this tote bag can be customized with smart add-ons. You can build your own system with various inserts and accessories that can be removed at any time. Smart examples include this tote insert that’ll have your bag organized in seconds, and this adjustable wide strap, which turns any bag into a crossbody. Perfect for girls on the go!

In the last few years, I’ve been prioritizing a capsule wardrobe, which consists of quality basics that last for the long haul. Not only does it make dressing easier, it’s a sustainable solution for fashion’s harsh environmental impact. The Cuyana Classic Easy Tote aligns with my values when it comes to sustainable dressing, offering high quality materials with timeless style and features that adapt to any occasion.

Get the Cuyana Classic Easy Tote for $268 at Cuyana!

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There is one celebrity that fans mistake Jenny McCarthy for more than others: Jennie Garth.

“I have signed so many autographs with your name because I’m like, I don’t want to disappoint the people. I’m always very nice and they’re like, ‘Oh, my God, I love you on 90210.’ And I’m like, ‘Thank you.’ And I’ll just sign. They’re probably going home going, ‘The signature doesn’t match,’” McCarthy confessed on the Wednesday, March 12, episode of Garth’s “I Choose Me” podcast. “But I don’t want to be a disappointment. And I’m very nice to them, so I figured you wouldn’t mind. But it happens a lot, which is a compliment.”

While fans mistake the pair, Garth revealed that she and McCarthy would also face errors within the Post Office.

“I don’t know how this could have happened, but I feel like we got each other’s mail at one point. How did the Post Office confuse us?” Garth said, to which McCarthy replied, “I don’t know. That’s a really good question. I could understand some fan mail or something like that. But it was very bizarre.”

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The Beverly Hills, 90210, alum gushed that there is “nobody I’d rather be confused with than you” and is “very comfortable with it,” while McCarthy replied, “Ditto. I agree.”

The duo crossed paths on a 2005 episode of Garth’s sitcom What I Like About You, which premiered in 2002 and aired for four seasons. The show centers around Amanda Bynes’ Holly Tyler moving into the New York City home of sister Valerie Tyler (Garth) after their dad is transferred to Japan.

“I was like, ‘I wonder if she remembers I played a lesbian plumber on her show,’” McCarthy told Garth, who replied, “Oh, you were a plumber? I knew the lesbian part, but I didn’t know the plumber part. I didn’t recall plumbing. I just remember you were a lonely lesbian who had the hots for Val Tyler.”

McCarthy recalled being called for the role and responding, “Hell yeah,” before coming down with “the worst” flu of her life.

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“So I couldn’t do it. They had a placement come in and then literally the day before you guys were about to shoot, they called me like, ‘Do you feel any better? Because we don’t like the person that replaced you, so you have to come in and take your role over.’”

McCarthy recalled the experience being “so great,” calling everyone “so welcoming.” She added, “I did so many sitcoms back then. I was that guest that used to be constantly on the Love Boat or Fantasy Island back in the day. I just went from sitcom to sitcom to sitcom, and you guys were so lovely to me. You were just kind, You were just a good soul, and I felt lucky.”

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Kim Kardashian has revealed her plans for her cherished 15-carat engagement ring from ex-husband Kanye West: it’s destined for her eldest daughter, North.

During a recent episode of The Kardashians, the reality star, 44, revealed that she still possesses her first engagement ring from West, 47, designed by famed celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz.

It was notably the only piece of jewelry that she opted to leave behind during her ill-fated trip to Paris in 2016 – a decision that, in hindsight, proved remarkably prescient. The Skims founder was attending Paris Fashion Week when thieves broke in late one night and stole over $10 million of jewelry from her apartment at the Hotel de Pourtalès.

“My first one that I got engaged with Kanye [was] a cushion cut, and that was the only piece of jewelry that I owned that I didn’t take to Paris,” Kardashian said, referring to the brutal burglary. “And so that one I’m going to give to Northie because she was with me when I got engaged,” she said on the show. “And she held it after and I took a photo. She was just a few months old.”

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On Kardashian’s 33rd birthday in October 2013, West proposed with the custom-designed Lorraine Schwartz 15-carat diamond ring after the couple welcomed their first child, North West, that June. Mere months before the Paris incident, the rapper upgraded his then-wife’s ring with a 20-carat emerald-cut sparkler, also designed by Schwartz. However, Kardashian also said that she considers her original diamond engagement ring to be the “most important” of all her jewelry.

In the same episode, Kardashian recounted a time when West warned her against wearing both rings simultaneously, fearing it would make her a target for robbery, a chilling foreshadowing of the events that would unfold. The star recalled a moment when her then-husband cautioned her about wearing both rings in public after he came across a friend’s Instagram post where she did just that.

“Kanye saw it and went, ‘Don’t you ever wear both of your rings at the same time. Are you looking to get robbed?’” she remembered.

The Paris robbery significantly impacted Kardashian, leading her to scale back on wearing extravagant expensive jewelry. She now prefers to borrow pieces rather than own them, a pragmatic approach born from a traumatic experience.

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In 2019, Kardashian shared an Instagram post explaining the return of her “stolen” ring. Schwartz created a replica of her original engagement sparkler, which she occasionally borrows.

Kardashian’s decision to gift the ring to her eldest daughter is an insight into North, who occasionally wears pieces from her father’s wardrobe that bear a similar level of significance, like the Pastelle varsity jacket she wore on a subsequent trip to Paris Fashion Week in July 2022.

It wasn’t just any garment from her dad’s archive, either. The musician wore the same cobalt blue jacket to the 2008 American Music Awards, where he won Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album as well as Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist. What’s more, the Pastelle line itself was also his first true foray into the fashion world, even though it never came to fruition.

Pastelle pieces are rare and hard to come by these days, and ultimately, the label fell under the control of one of West’s creative partners, Ian Dior, according to GQ. In 2022, a medium-sized version of the Pastelle jacket that North was photographed in sold for $10,000 online. A month later, Kardashian reached out to Justin Reed, the owner of the high-end consignment shop, and purchased the same jacket as a surprise for North before their mother-daughter trip to Paris.

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Cooper Kupp’s wife, Anna Marie Kupp, had some sweet words for her husband following his official release from the Los Angeles Rams.

“Wherever we go, wherever we land, is going to be so f—ing lucky to have you in their building,” Anna Marie wrote via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, March 12. “You have the ability to turn the tides of any organization you step into.”

Anna Marie’s post included an action shot of Cooper, 31, on the field for the Rams alongside a news alert of the team’s decision to let go of the wide receiver for next season. Anna Marie gushed about how Cooper has the ability to inspire those around him.

“The man that you are, the leader that you embody, the brother on and off the field,” she continued. “The standard you hold yourself to and bring others along in your pursuits. People want to be better because of who you are and how you conduct your business.”

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She added that Cooper has a “joy and passion” for the sport that is “contagious.” While Cooper’s next steps are undetermined at this time, Anna Marie is fully confident in whatever he decides next as he tackles free agency.

“I am so excited for the impact you will have in these coming years. The relationships waiting for you. And for you to continue to tear apart your opponents,” she concluded. “To the moon, my King.”

On Wednesday, the Rams announced they were parting ways with Cooper, who was the team’s Super Bowl MVP in 2021, after eight seasons. Last year, the team attempted to trade him but was unsuccessful. Following the news, Cooper shared a touching tribute for his time on the Rams and thanked fans for welcoming him with open arms.

“Eight years of incredible memories,” Cooper wrote via Instagram alongside a reel of his career highlights. “We talked often about the Rams being back in LA and how we would grow to be something special here. And there was frustration early on around getting the buy in from the people of LA.”

Cooper continued: “But we knew at the end of the day, it’s about providing moments. Shared experiences. The things that parents and their children will talk about and remember forever.”

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The football player noted that while the ending of his chapter with the Rams was “so difficult,” he wouldn’t trade the memories for the world.

“It’s the ending of something we have enjoyed building with you. Thank you for these shared moments. Thank you LA for welcoming my family with open arms and allowing us to grow here,” he said. “Next chapter starts now. Best is yet to come.”

Anna Marie has been by Cooper’s side throughout his career. The couple began dating in high school and tied the knot in June 2015. They share three sons: Cooper Jameson, 6, Cyprus, 4, and Solas, 21 months.

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I’m a trained massage therapist, ran a home-based massage business and worked at luxury spas in Southern California, so I have a unique perspective on how to create a perfect home spa. While my goal was to build a business out of my home, I took what I learned from Massage Envy, Burke Williams and other local spas to create a tranquil and luxurious environment for my clients. Now I’m sharing my professional secrets on how to transform your bathroom o(or any other space) into the perfect home spa experience.

Aromatherapy can Make all the Difference

1. Aromatherapy Candles. There’s hardly a better way to create relaxation in your home spa than through an aromatherapy candle. One of my favorite scents is lavender due to its calming effects. WarmEmbrace makes a great Lavender candle that will burn for forty hours.

2. Aromatherapy Diffusers. If candles won’t work, an aromatherapy diffuser with essential oils is another option for creating a scented spa environment. InnoGear’s Aromatherapy Diffuser set includes ten essential oils, so you’ll be set no matter what kind of mood you want to set.

3. Aromatherapy Shower Steamers. If you don’t have time to set up a proper spa day, you can create a mini spa session with aromatherapy shower steamers by Body Restore. Once again, Lavender is my choice scent but it is available in eucalyptus, jasmine, chamomile, citrus and other scents. Just pop one in the shower to create a spa experience.

Relaxing Music Sets the Spa Mood

4. Calm Within Relaxation Music. When you walk into a spa, one of the first things you’ll notice is relaxing music. This is up to your personal preference, but Laura Sullivan’s Calm Within perfectly sets the mood for a home spa experience. You can also check YouTube or Spotify for relaxing spa music if you go the streaming route.

5. Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker. While your phone may do the trick, a Bluetooth speaker is going to sound far better and can really help immerse you more into the spa experience. Anker offers a small, affordable option that is waterproof, wireless and lasts for twenty-four hours on one charge. One of our editors has one, and says it’s held up to more drops than he can count.

6. White Noise Sound Machine. Another White noise machines are great for both loud environments, and places where it’s too quiet — science says that dead quiet makes some people more anxious. Either way, you should add a more relaxation to your home spa with a white noise machine. Magicteam’s Sound Machine has twenty different sounds to choose from including white noise, rain, birds, bonfire and many others. You might fall asleep with this one, but that isn’t so bad!

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Essentials for an Incredible Bath Experience

7. Bath Bombs. Who doesn’t love a fancy bath bomb? I like Beauty by Earth’s Bath Bomb set , which has bombs made from high quality essential oils, shea and cocoa butter, and epsom salt that leave your skin feeling smooth and soft. Beauty by Earth uses all natural ingredients that will keep you (and your tub) very clean and refreshed.

8. Bath Scrubber Brush. While a bath bomb helps soak your entire body, there are still some troublesome spots to reach, especially on your back. A back scrubber brush like one from Metene has two types of bristles so you can use the stiff side for removing dead skin cells, or pamper yourself using the soft side.

9. Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray. To complete the modern bathroom spa experience, a luxury caddy tray like this one from Sen Yi Bao is a perfect addition. If you’re anything like my wife, you’ll want to be able to watch Netflix on your iPad: have a glass of wine; and easy access to lotions and other toiletries.

Hair and Facial Masks for an Authentic Spa Experience

10. Overnight Face Mask. While there’s something special about getting a facial from an esthetician, using an overnight face mask is the next best thing. My wife loves these Biodance Overnight Hydrating Masks. In fact, she’s been using them for over five years and she doesn’t even have one wrinkle on her face at almost 40.

11. Facial Peel. For a more exfoliating spa experience, an Ordinary-brand Peeling Solution is the way to go. It can help clear pores, exfoliate multiple skin layers and even improve uneven skin tone.

12. Mielle Organic Hair Masque. To complete this part of the spa experience, we can’t forget about your hair. Mielle Organics Hair Masque uses rosemary essential oil to help repair dry, damaged and frizzy hair. While this is not essential, it’s a nice finishing touch to part of the home spa experience.

Your Hands and Nails Need Love Too

13. Manicure/Pedicure Grooming Kit. To take care of your hands and nails, a proper grooming kit is essential. While there are countless options , we recommend a good stainless steel set because it’s both affordable and has all the tools you need to maintain clean and healthy nails.

14. Gel Nail Polish Kit. While getting your nails colored professionally is relatively affordable, you can save time and a little money and by doing it at home. Jodsone’s gel nail polish kit has a UV lamp and a 36-piece set so you can get a professional nail job from the comfort of your home spa, and it’s a great thing to do with friends.

15. Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Lotion. After doing your own nails, the classic Mrs. Meyer’s hand lotion can help keep your hands moisturized and soft. It also uses shea butter and almond oil, so it can double as a body lotion if you’d like!

Massage Therapy for Added Relaxation

16. Heat and Massage Pad. As a former massage therapist, I’ll always recommend a person doing the therapy over a pad. However, not everyone has access to or can afford to a therapist, so the next best thing is a heat and massage pad like this one from Snailax. Plus, a therapist needs to be paid for every massage, while a pad is a one-time cost.

17. Massage Therapy Gun. If you’re a bit of a gym rat or just have a lot of tension in your next and shoulders, a massage therapy gun like one from Toloco can help target pain points. It’s a great way to get loosened up before soaking in a bath or using aromatherapy steamers in the shower. If you want to step up, an entry-level TheraGun may cost less than you’d think.

18. Homedics Foot Bath Massager. If you don’t want to fill a tub to just soak your feet, a foot bath massager is heavenly. I like the Homedics brand foot bath massager, which is especially great if you’ve worked a long day on your feet!

Feel Fancy with Spa Quality Robes and Towels

19. Turkish Linen Bath Robe. No true home spa experience is complete without a thick Turkish Linen bath robe. It’s a must have! While white is the typical spa color, the Turkish Linen brand also offers over 20 colors and a personalized embroidery option.

20. Turkish Linen Bath Towel. After working for spas in my 20s, I just couldn’t go back to using rough (and frankly, tiny) bath towels. A small investment into a high quality large Turkish Linen towel like one from Chakir can make a big difference in your comfort when getting out of the bathtub or shower!

21. Turkish Linen Hand and Face Towels. To complete the set, high quality Turkish Linen hand and face towels are essential. Why skimp out on these when you’re already going luxurious with a robe and body towel? Chakir brand towels come in a pack of four and fourteen colors to choose from.

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