ABC’s highly anticipated spinoff of 9-1-1 is in the works — but what is there to know about the show so far?
9-1-1 initially premiered on Fox in 2018 and introduced viewers to the professional and personal lives of Los Angeles first responders. The show, which starred Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Oliver Stark, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Guzman and Kenneth Choi, remained on the network until 2023.
After Fox canceled 9-1-1, ABC swooped in and renewed the show for a seventh season. 9-1-1 has continued to find success on ABC, but its first spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star, hasn’t had the same luck.
9-1-1: Lone Star followed a New York firefighter (played by Rob Lowe) who relocated to Texas while trying to balance his job with issues in his own life. Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain, Jim Parrack, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael L. Silva, Julian Works and Gina Torres made up the rest of the cast.
By 2023, 9-1-1: Lone Star was renewed for its fifth and final season after remaining on Fox. The franchise, however, has continued to grow with cocreators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear hinting at another location setting the scene for a new spinoff.
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Where Is the ‘9-1-1’ Spinoff Set?
The series is currently in development, which means most details haven’t been released. Some of the potential locations being floated around for the third iteration include Las Vegas or Hawaii, as reported by Deadline.
What Is the Vision for the New Series?
In October 2024, Murphy teased the “fun” spinoff while speaking to Variety, saying, “Tim Minear and I are working on a new spinoff that we’re actually writing, and that we hope to get on the air next fall. Sadly, we all love Lone Star, but the financials just didn’t work. It’s a Disney company that was on a Fox network, and it just was never going to work. And we had a long run of it.”
He continued: “So now we’re going to launch a new show in a new city that I can’t name, but it’s fun. And 9-1-1 moved to ABC and suddenly became, I think, the biggest show on Thursday night. They obviously have an appetite for that, so we’re going to give them another one that I really love.”
Queen Camilla may be a part of the royal family now — but she was already a queen in her children’s eyes before her marriage to King Charles III.
Camilla and the monarch were first introduced in 1965 and began dating in the early ’70s. However, Charles eventually had to leave for Royal Navy service, and Camilla moved on with Andrew Parker Bowles. The twosome got engaged shortly after meeting and tied the knot in July 1973.
One year later, the duo welcomed their son, Tom Charles Parker Bowles. Daughter Laura Lopes arrived in 1978. Charles, for his part, wed Princess Diana in 1981. The pair shared sons Prince William and Prince Harry, who were born in 1982 and 1984, respectively.
While Camilla and Andrew were married for over two decades, the twosome split in December 1994 after she secretly rekindled her romance with Charles. The British Army officer allegedly had his own extramarital affairs as well.
Charles and Diana, meanwhile, separated in 1992 amid allegations of infidelity on both sides. Their divorce was finalized in 1996. The following year, Diana died in a car crash in Paris at age 36.
Two years later, Camilla and Charles went public with their relationship. While the couple eventually wed in a civil ceremony in April 2005, Camilla and her family faced intense scrutiny from the public at the time.
Queen Elizabeth II — who died at age 96 in September 2022 — announced in February 2022 that her daughter-in-law would earn the title of Queen Consort when Charles ascended the throne. Camilla’s children — who have no place in line of succession — have spoken openly about feeling somewhat detached from the palace. However, both Tom and Laura have often shown up to support their mother at public events over the years.
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Born in December 1939, Andrew studied at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before being commissioned into the Royal Horse Guards. Throughout his military career, he worked his way from lieutenant to brigadier before his retirement in 1994.
In 1970, Andrew sparked a romance with Princess Anne. He dated Charles' sister for several years before their relationship fizzled out. Andrew and Camilla tied the knot in 1973. The twosome welcomed their children, Tom and Laura, in 1974 and 1978, respectively.
Both Andrew and Camilla were accused of infidelity throughout their marriage. The pair divorced in 1995 but remain friendly to this day.
After growing up in Wiltshire at Bolehyde Manor in Allington, near Chippenham, Tom became an award-winning writer who has penned several cookbooks including Let’s Eat: Recipes From My Kitchen Notebook in 2012 and Fortnum & Mason: Time for Tea in 2021. He is also a restaurant critic for The Mail on Sunday, a food editor at Esquire and a contributing editor to Condé Nast Traveller.
In September 2005, Tom married Sara Buys after five years of dating in a ceremony at St. Nicholas’ Anglican Church in Rotherfield Grey’s, Oxfordshire. The pair went on to welcome daughter Lola and son Frederick in 2007 and 2010, respectively. In 2018, the author split from Buys after more than a decade of marriage.
Tom moved on with Alice Procope in 2019, and they remained together until her death in March 2021.
Lopes was born in January 1978. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University, where she studied History of Art and Marketing, she began her career as an English art curator.
She married husband Harry Lopes, a former Calvin Klein model and accountant, in 2006. Charles and Princess Kate were both in attendance for the nuptials.
In 2008, the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Eliza. Twins Gus and Louis arrived in December 2009.
Camilla’s father was born in January 1917 and was a member of the British Army for 25 years before his retirement, when he received two Military Crosses for being a German prisoner of war.
He married wife Rosalind Maud Cubitt in January 1946. The couple went on to welcome daughters Camilla and Annabel in 1947 and 1949, respectively, and son Mark in 1951.
Bruce died from cancer at age 89 in 2006.
Camilla’s mother was born in August 1921 in London and was the eldest of three children. After meeting Bruce in the wake of World War II, the twosome wed in January 1946 and welcomed their three children.
Rosalind died in July 1994 at age 72 after suffering from osteoporosis.
Born in February 1949, Camilla's sister married Simon Elliot and had three children: Benjamin, Alice and Katie, who were born in 1975, 1977 and 1981, respectively.
Camilla's brother was born in June 1951 and was a British travel writer and conservationist. He was also the chairman of Elephant Family, a wildlife foundation he confounded in 2002.
In 1990, Mark married Clio Goldsmith, and the pair welcomed daughter Ayesha in five years later. After two decades of marriage, the twosome announced that they called it quits.
Mark was rushed to the hospital in April 2014 after sustaining a serious head injury caused by a fall. It was reported later that day that he died. He was 62.
Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck try to keep their marriage out of the spotlight, but their chemistry can’t be hidden.
The New York Yankees outfielder and Bracksieck began their romance as high school sweethearts, dating on and off as teenagers before drifting apart. They reportedly rekindled their flame in 2019 and have been going strong ever since.
Through all the highs and lows of his career, Bracksieck has remained Judge’s No. 1 fan. The couple have been spotted together at several sporting events over the years. While Judge is active on social media, he hardly gives glimpses of his life at home with Bracksieck.
The pair exchanged vows in December 2021 at the Montage Kapalua Bay hotel in Lahaina, Hawaii, but the MLB All-Star has never shared any photos from the big day with his fans. Bracksieck, for her part, doesn’t appear to have any public-facing social media accounts.
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Bracksieck sparked engagement rumors when she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her left hand at one of her beau's games. The duo never publicly commented on the milestone.
Judge shared a rare glimpse of his relationship via Instagram. "What a time we had out in LA for the All Star break! Can’t thank Yankee fans and all the fans out there for their support and making this one of the best years yet! Time to get rolling in the 2nd half!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️," he captioned a handful of photos at the time, one of which showed him and his wife smiling on a red carpet.
When the Yankees announced that Judge would be named the 16th captain in the team's history, Bracksieck was on hand to celebrate the honor. Judge is the first person to hold the coveted title since Derek Jeter, who retired in 2014.
Page Six was first to report that Judge and Bracksieck are gearing up to welcome their first baby, a daughter. Us Weekly reached out to Judge’s team for comment at the time.
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is reportedly gearing up for fatherhood.
Page Six broke the news on Thursday, December 26, that the 32-year-old outfielder and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, are expecting their first child — a baby girl. The couple, who are famously private, have yet to confirm the news themselves. (Us Weekly reached out to Judge’s reps and the Yankees for comment.)
Judge and Bracksieck started dating while attending Linden High School in California. Judge graduated in 2010 and started his journey to the big leagues. It’s been reported that the athlete reconnected with Bracksieck in 2019, taking their relationship to the next level.
While they never made any official proposal announcement, the couple sparked engagement rumors when Bracksieck was spotted wearing a ring on her finger in 2021. They got married during a quiet Hawaiian ceremony in December of that year.
Yankees fans started speculating that Judge was gearing up for the next chapter in his life this past October. Eagle-eyed baseball watchers snapped photos of Bracksieck sporting what appeared to be a baby bump while attending the American League Championship Series. At the time, Bracksieck appeared to join Judge on the field after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians, according to photos that were shared via X (but have since been deleted).
While Judge and Bracksieck rarely talk about each other publicly, the duo will make the rare appearance together.
Samantha Bracksieck and Aaron Judge.
“What a time we had out in LA for the All Star break! Can’t thank Yankee fans and all the fans out there for their support and making this one of the best years yet! Time to get rolling in the 2nd half!” Judge captioned a July 2022 Instagram post, offering a look at his relationship.
The MLB star also said in a 2022 interview that his wife had a hand in helping him secure a $360 million contract with the Yankees that same year.
“I was in California. Sam and I were headed to Hawaii to celebrate our [wedding] anniversary. We had a flight at 8 a.m., so 2 o’clock in the morning, 3 o’clock, we’re just staying up,” Judge recalled during an interview with “Casa De Klub” podcast this past July. “We’re going back and forth about different offers from different teams. What do you want to do? And I’m telling her, ‘I want to stay in New York. I don’t want to go anywhere else.’”
Bracksieck encouraged Judge to call Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner.
“We call him and I’m just kind of laying it out there, like, ‘Hey, I don’t want to go anywhere. This is where I want to be if you can just add one more year to the deal. I’m set. I’m not looking for anything more, I just want one more year. I want to play this game for a long time,’” Judge recalled., The athlete then found out he was going to be named the 16th captain of the Yankees.
Jim Carrey has worn heavy makeup for many of his most famous roles, but some prosthetics were more difficult to put together than others.
To play the villainous Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Carrey, 62, sported a bald cap and an over-the-top fake mustache. But according to the actor, the makeup for his latest role was “easy” compared to playing How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ titular holiday icon.
“There was no challenge like The Grinch,” he exclusively told Us Weekly about starring in the beloved 2000 movie. “[For] The Grinch, I had to be trained by a guy who actually tells CIA people and operatives how to endure torture. That’s how I got through The Grinch. So that was the worst one.”
Carrey was famously covered head-to-toe in green hair in the Ron Howard-directed film, and wore full facial prosthetics and yellow-colored contacts. However, Carrey played another makeup-heavy, green-colored character before playing the Grinch.
“The Mask was the prep for that one, and I was pretty challenged by that,” he told Us of the 1994 comedy, in which he starred as a man who transformed into a green-faced superhero upon putting on a magical wooden mask.
Even though Carrey plays two roles in Sonic 3 — Dr. Robotnik and his grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik — the makeup process for the film was much smoother compared to his experiences on The Grinch and The Mask.
Jim Carrey.
“The group was easy. They made it, kind of, really as simple as the process could be, and Mark Coulier and his group really, really did a fantastic job,” he shared. “And we had a blast. I mean, we just had a nutty time in the trailer.”
While Professor Gerald Robotnik shares his grandson’s bald head and mustache look, Carrey also had to wear old age makeup to portray his villain’s relative. “We had one of the most zany makeup experiences of my life,” he stated in a December 2024 behind-the-scenes video for the film, which hit theaters on December 20.
Sonic 3 sees the Robotniks team up with Shadow the Hedgehog (voiced by Keanu Reeves) to take down Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) and his friends Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) and Tails (voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessey).
As for where Carrey thinks Dr. Robotnik would rank himself among film history’s greatest villains, he told Us: “Robotnik would say No. 1 and 2, at least. To me, he’s the most dangerous kind of human being there is. A loveless child with a triple-digit IQ and whose bitterness has metastasized into total villainy.”
He went on to praise the film’s cast and crew, including Schwartz, 43, whom Carrey said “makes me laugh.” He stated: “[Ben is] really funny, really great. And he does a fantastic job with this character, so he’s a wonderful foil.”
He continued: “There’s just a bunch of fantastic people involved in this production, Colleen O’Shaughnessey and all these wonderful actors that are coming through and joining up, and Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba. And it’s just growing exponentially. … It’s really fostering this really creative atmosphere.”
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“Comment dit-on ‘’Tis the Season’ en français? ,” Bush, 42, wrote in French via Instagram on Friday, December 27, sharing a slew of pictures of the couple in Paris. (Bush’s social media caption translates to “How do you say ’Tis the Season’ in French?”)
In the Instagram carousel, Bush and Harris, 39, cuddled under the Eiffel Tower, hit up museums, enjoyed cozy dinners, saw a show at Crazy Horse Paris and packed on the PDA along the way. In one snap, Bush snapped a selfie while kissing the soccer star.
Bush and Harris also celebrated the festive season with her former One Tree Hill costar Hilarie Burton Morgan. “From France to Mischeif [sic], it’s been a great couple of weeks,” Bush gushed via Instagram Story. “Feeling incredibly grateful for the humans that are my humans.”
Burton Morgan, 42, and her husband, Jeffery Dean Morgan, live on their owned Mischief Farm in upstate New York.
“21 years of holidays and trouble-making,” Bush wrote via another Story post, sharing a selfie with Harris, Burton Morgan, Morgan, 58, and the spouses’ two kids: Gus and George.
At the intimate bash, Bush and Harris twinned in holiday sweaters.
“@Amazon sweaters for the win,” Harris quipped via her Instagram Story, sharing a loved-up pic of Bush sitting on her lap.
Bush and Harris were first linked in October 2023 following their respective splits from Grant Hughes and Ali Krieger. A source confirmed to Us Weekly at the time that the pair met at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June. Bush and Harris’ connection, according to the insider, only turned romantic after they each filed to end their previous marriages.
“As I came into myself, I already felt it was my home. I think I’ve always known that my sexuality exists on a spectrum,” she wrote in a Glamour essay. “Right now I think the word that best defines it is queer. I can’t say it without smiling, actually. And that feels pretty great.”
Bush added at the time, “I don’t think I can explain how profound that is. I feel like I was wearing a weighted vest for who knows how long. I hadn’t realized how heavy it was until I finally just put it down.”
She and Harris made their red carpet debut weeks later at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
If you ask Us, date night is a must. No matter the weather or what’s going on in the world, there’s nothing like spending quality time with your partner. Whether you’re keeping things casual at a pottery class or bonding over a local rendition of The Nutcracker, there are so many fun date night ideas during the holiday season. Want to add stylish pieces to your date night collection? Opt for fashionable winter date night outfits.
Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for low-key options for chill nights out or glam pieces for more elevated occasions, you can find winter date night outfits at Walmart. We compiled a list of chic pieces that your partner will absolutely love. Check out our top picks ahead.
1. Our Absolute Favorite: This dazzling midi skirt is a great pick for date night. If you’re going to a tree lighting ceremony or a holiday-themed play, this sequin skirt is a great way to look as sophisticated as you feel — $17!
2. We Also Love: The weather outside gets frightful around this time of year. This cozy maxi-length coat will keep you warm and chic on your next date night — $59!
3. Cozy Mini: This sleeve-less sweater dress has a sophisticated turtleneck design — was $28, now just $20!
4. Boho Chic: If you love eccentric Boho styles, you won’t get enough of this flowy long-sleeve dress — $40!
5. Business Babe: Spread holiday cheer in this silky jolly green shirt dress — $26!
6. Seasonal Staple: We don’t know about you, but sweaters are always a good idea for a winter date night. This off-the-shoulder sweater comes in a bold red shades that’s perfect for the holiday season — $19!
7. Flowy Bottoms: Are you obsessed with plush velvet fabric? Snag these flowy wide-leg trousers — was $17, now just $15!
8. Shimmering Glow: This button-down T-shirt dress has a glistening metallic fabric that will help you shine as bright as a holiday tree topper — $35!
9. Flirty Florals: Florals are in style year-round. This all-black dress features dreamy floral accents— $32!
10. Velvety Soft: There’s no denying it. You can transition this velvety midi skit from the office to a romantic dinner — $20!
11. Off-the-Shoulder Slay: This off-the-shoulder sweater dress is perfect for plus-size shoppers. The ribbed knit number comes in women’s sizes 0X-5XL — was $25, now just $15!
12. Last but Not Least: This midi-length dress is a show-stopper. It features slimming ruching and sparkling accents — $34!
“My Christmas present this year is that I’m getting a breast augmentation,” Arnold, 30, said in a Thursday, December 26, TikTok video. “Guys, I’m freaking out … but I’m also so excited. That is happening in, like, a little over two weeks.”
Arnold then detailed the timeline for her upcoming procedure.
“I am turning 31 on January 11, and Sam [Cusick] and I are going to Mexico for a little getaway,” she said, referring to her husband. “We’re doing three nights and then we get home. The next day, I am getting my breast augmentation. I am also getting a lift. … It’s just so many decisions and it’s hard that you make the choices for yourself and you have to live with those choices.”
While the accelerated timeline has been “a bit of a whirlwind” for Arnold, she “always knew” she wanted a breast augmentation.
“It’s something I’m very excited about,” Arnold added. “I know there’s mixed opinions on this type of thing, and so I get it. … If it’s not for you, it’s not for you.”
In the comments section of her post, one follower further asked how Arnold would explain the process to her 3-year-old daughter, Sage.
“Hahaha not sure how I will either quite yet,” Arnold, who also shares 10-month-old daughter June with husband Cusick, replied.
Arnold has previously been candid about her plastic surgery experience.
“I’ve been getting Botox for years now,” the choreographer said in a January 2023 social media video. “I get it in between my brows, I get it on my forehead. I obviously am not doing it right now because I’m pregnant. I also have gotten lip injections for a long time as well. I haven’t done it in a while, so any changes you’re noticing now are changes from my face swelling during pregnancy. People are always like, ‘Well, why are you trying to hide it?’”
Arnold has since learned to embrace the natural look after becoming a parent.
“Since becoming a mom, it has changed so much for me,” Arnold exclusively told Us Weekly in May. “I feel like beauty comes from within. … I am very much, ‘Less is more’ when it comes to skincare and makeup. I wish I cared more about this when I was younger, but [now] I’ve got a full routine that I’m consistent with every single day.”
She added, “Staying healthy and doing things that feel good to my body every single day is so important. When I feel good, I feel confident.”
Arnold also hopes to pass her beauty wisdom onto Sage and June.
“I want them to know that beauty comes from within and comes from how you feel about yourself,” she told Us. “I hope to just instill confidence in them and help them know that they are perfect just the way that they are and that they are beautiful in their own skin.”
At the risk of sounding like a Real Housewives tagline, when Andy Cohen talks, people listen. That’s true when he hosts Watch What Happens Live and the Bravo reunions, and it’s especially true for his SiriusXM show, where he has time to dig into everything from Wicked to Bravolebrity brouhahas.
“There are things I say that the viewers disagree with,” Cohen, 56, tells Us from his Andy Cohen Live studio in NYC. “There was a moment early in Vanderpump Rules where I said [on the radio], ‘Lala [Kent] is the voice of reason this season.’ People played that clip for months on end and were all over me.”
During the daily broadcast on Radio Andy (channel 102, 10 a.m.), Cohen and cohost John Hill — also his ex-boyfriend, more on that later — “generate a lot of pop culture news,” he says. “And we also reflect on it. Whatever’s going on in pop culture, it will be dissected here.” And at Andy Cohen Live, that often means the latest in the Bravo universe.
Cohen is the first to acknowledge it can be tricky to navigate giving his frank take while wearing so many hats in reality TV (he also produces the Housewives franchise). “Sometimes I mess up, but I think I have a good sense,” Cohen says, adding, “[Radio] is also a place I talk more often as a producer than I do anywhere else. It’s a great opportunity for me to give background and explain further my point of view.”
The people he discusses on-air might respond in the media — or they might even respond directly. “I remember Teresa [Giudice] called me about something I said, but I was like, ‘Teresa, did you hear the clip? Let me explain,’” Cohen recalls of the Real Housewives of New Jersey star. “And she was like, ‘Oh, my God, I get the context now.’”
On December 2, he addressed VPR again, telling listeners: “Bravo announced, or word got out, that they are revamping the show, and I have to say, this is, first of all, the absolute right thing to do.” No, he’s not a producer on that particular show, but fans looked to him — as did a slew of celebrities. Without naming names, he confirmed his phone blew up when news broke of the season 12 recasting. “[The response was] mainly sadness and, ‘Oh, my God,’” he says. “Then I have to say, ‘Look, it’s how it needs to be.’”
Katie Maloney, Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Lisa Vanderpump, James Kennedy, Lala Kent, Tom Schwartz, and Scheana Shay.
How does it feel to see his opinions be sought after and passed along? “If it’s a good headline, I’m happy about it. If it’s a bad headline, I’m annoyed by it just like anyone else,” Cohen says. “We have a lot of airtime. [Often] it’s just John and I talking. Anything that could be said could wind up either making a headline or [laughs] coming back to bite me.”
The secret sauce to Andy Cohen Live just might be cohost Hill. “I can’t think of too many exes that host something together — Sonny and Cher hosted after they got divorced — but I think it’s interesting for the listener to hear John absolutely shading me,” Cohen admits. “Or he totally knocks me down in a way that no one else would go there. Even Jeff Lewis.”
And when Hill gets into his own Housewives feuds — most recently exchanging in a back-and-forth with former RHOC star Kelly Dodd — Cohen lets him fight his own battles. “That was between John and she. I sat it out and he quickly apologized,” he said. “At Radio Andy, I’m just proud of everybody in the family for what each person has built, because they’ve all kind of come to this with their own personality and point of view. And they’ve all built their own followings and their own little universes on the channel.”
Ah, back to Jeff Lewis — another personality under the Radio Andy umbrella on SiriusXM. His remarks on Jeff Lewis Live have become storylines on several Bravo series this year, including The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Real Housewives of New York City, which Cohen acknowledges plays a part in why the shows now break the fourth wall.
“It’s wild that the tentacles of the Housewives have reached him, and he’s reached into the show,” Cohen says of the “outspoken” and “provocative” host. So outspoken that Lewis hears from his boss? Not unless Cohen wants to be part of that storyline too. “It will take a lot for me to get involved because I’ve been burned,” he says. “He’s read my messages on the air!”
There’s also Dorinda Medley, the only former Housewife on the channel. “I wouldn’t have done it if she was still on the Housewives. It would’ve created some potential issues,” Cohen says. “She’s got a very unique perspective. She’s been in the game. She’s also a fan. She’s very savvy. She’s opinionated, so she works on a bunch of levels.”
Outside of the Bravo universe, Radio Andy features talent like newswoman Gayle King, who “brings a totally legit perspective on pop culture to radio,” Cohen says; actress Sandra Bernhard; the Smith sisters (“they disseminate pop culture is unlike anything else”) and perhaps the most popular addition to the team of late, social media influencer Tinx. “When Tinx is on, the phone lines are absolutely jammed. She gives the best relationship advice — people really want to hear from her,” Cohen says. (Us witnessed the calls rolling in before Tinx’s broadcast had even started.) Time to make your own headlines, Tinx!
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While music is part of Andy Cohen Live — just three minutes before going to air during Us’ visit, Cohen confirms to his producer that “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin is the choice to bring in that particular Wednesday’s show — it’s the main event on his separate SiriusXM channel, Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge. “During Covid, I spent many nights searching for my most perfect 600 or so songs,” he tells Us. “They are just songs that touch me, songs I have a story about [and] songs that have affected me in my life.”
Song He Can’t Get Enough Of: Cohen adds and subtracts from the Kiki Lounge lineup “all the time.” His latest obsession: Troye Sivan’s “One of Your Girls.”
Song He Overdid: Should Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” stay in 2024? “It’s a great song but such an annoying earworm at this point.”
Song of the Summer: “I was a brat this summer,” Cohen happily declares, referencing the title track of Charli XCX’s critical fave. “I love that album.”
Song for the Holidays: Cohen’s preferred classic tune is “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses, but he’s also a sucker for Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” telling Us as a fact: “Mariah is everyone’s queen of Christmas.”
Song His Kids Make Him Listen To: Son Ben, 5, “loves ‘Life Is a Highway’ from Cars,” Cohen reveals. Asked whether he feels the same way about the Rascal Flatts cover from the 2006 animated film, he simply replies, “No.”
Song That Makes Him Cry: Coldplay’s “Warning Song” can still put him in his feels as he considers it his “breakup song” from cohost Hill.
Song That’s a Hit With the Family: Cohen beams as he reports Ben and daughter Lucy, 2, are on board with his devotion to Madonna, naming “Hung Up” as the family’s No. 1 song. But when they’re stuck in traffic (as often documented on Cohen’s Instagram Stories), his go-to is the Grateful Dead.
Simone Biles kisses her husband, Jonathan Owens of the Chicago Bears prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on December 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
Owens, 29, received a sweet kiss from wife Simone Biles ahead of the matchup. The couple, who have been married since spring 2023, packed on the PDA at the Bears’ home Soldier Field.
Moments before their kiss, Owens was taken aback that the Olympic gymnast, 27, wore a custom outfit plastered with images of himself.
Biles, known for her chic game day style, stepped out in a cropped fleece hoodie that had pictures of Owens in his uniform across the front, back and sleeves. She wore a matching pair of patchwork pants, both of which were crafted by Philadelphia-based designer Kelly Daley. Biles accessorized her look with a white Chanel handbag and a simple pair of diamond stud earrings.
“Thursday night football,” Biles later wrote via Instagram Story. “Gvng.”
Biles became a football fan after she started dating Owens in 2020. (They famously matched on the dating app Raya but he was unaware of her own athletic career.)
Simone Biles looks on before the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
“Well, I could probably explain [football] to a 5-year-old,” Biles quipped in a recent Instagram video for the Olympics. “But, if I’m explaining it to a 25-year-old, it might not make sense.”
According to Biles, the NFL safety “knows so much” more about gymnastics. Owens even received special permission from his Bears coaches to miss a handful of training camp practices to watch her compete at the summer Olympics.
Ahead of the July competition, Owens gave Us Weekly insight into how he supports his wife’s gymnastics meets.
“It is not much motivation you need to do, just because you don’t want to put extra, added pressure on anyone,” Owens exclusively told Us. “I just tell her, ‘Go do your thing, baby.’… As long as she’s there, she’s on the field, give her a kiss and we can go about our way.”
He continued at the time, “You get a different type of focus whenever you just have this one person that you’re focusing on. And I ain’t saying there’s something wrong with being single, but for me, knowing myself, I’ve played a lot better since [meeting Simone], I’ve just been focused and locked in, and you come home, talk about my day and play with the dogs, you know what I mean? That’s just kind of, like, our thing.”
After Biles clinched multiple medals in Paris, she embarked on a Gold Across America tour with the other American gymnasts. After the shows concluded this fall, she spent most of her downtime cheering on Owens at his games.
With her timeless and chic aesthetic, we at Us are always striving to attain Kate Middleton’sroyal style. It’s not always an easy task considering she gets the very best of what designer fashion has to offer, but thankfully Amazon makes it a little bit easier. In fact, we were shocked to find these 17 pieces that would all be Middleton-approved and start at just $15.
Because of the cold English weather, we know Middleton has got to have tons of chic layers, like this simple and stylish long coatigan. She also needs upscale dresses like this pleated style for things like charity outings. However, she has tons of cute off duty looks as well, where she’ll throw on some jeans and comfy sneakers like this pair. Find all of those, plus sweaters, cardigans, coats and more below — all inspired by Middleton’s looks.
1. Our Top Pick: We’d be willing to bet that there is a striped cardigan or two exactly like this one in Middleton’s closet right now!
2. Striped and Stylish: On days she’s not at fancy balls or galas, Middleton wears striped sweaters like this sleek style that even has shoulder button details!
3. Classy Coatigan: Keep it classy and simple in this long lightweight coat that also doubles as a cardigan!
4. Comfy Sneakers: For days of lots of walking, we’ve seen Middleton in simple sneaker styles like this comfy pair from Guess!
5. Luxe Layer: Do layering the English way with this knitted cardigan that gives cozy cabin vibes!
6. Crisp Coat: Elevate all of your winter looks with this sleek double breasted coat we know we’ve seen Middleton in a version of several times!
7. Posh Poncho: We can picture Middleton wearing this posh shawl poncho with some skinny blue jeans and some tie-up boots!
8. Simple and Classic: One of the easiest ways to create the princess’s style is with this classic lightweight turtleneck that can go with jeans, skirts, blazers and more!
9. Oversized Perfection: Last Christmas, Middleton wore an oversized turtleneck sweater that’s strikingly similar to this one!
10. Blouse Beauty: Give yourself a boost of confidence for work events or important meetings with this sleek silk blouse!
11. Pleated Perfection: Pleats are a staple in the royal fabric family and this midi puff sleeve dress would fit right in!
12. Quilted Queen: For cabin getaways or horse riding, we can bet Middelton would reach for a quilted jacket just like this style!
13. Off-Duty Booties: Walking on the English mud after days of rain can get messy, which is why she’s likely to reach for these combat-style booties to stay clean!
14. Classic Crewneck: A great buy for the money, this classic lightweight crewneck sweater can be worn from fall through spring!
15. Favorite Sneakers: Truth be told, Middleton is a big fan of Veja sneakers like this Esplar pair that can go with jeans, dresses, skirts and more!
16. Brilliant Blazer: A big part of Middleton’s wardrobe is her blazer and this open front style emulates her business casual looks flawlessly!
17. Elegant Earrings: A perfect lookalike for the twisted hoop earrings we see Middelton in often are this 14k gold plated style!
The Buffalo Bills quarterback, 28, was gifted a 14-karat white gold chain emblazoned with “MVP” on it by his teammates.
Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins revealed the gift from the team’s offensive line via Instagram on Wednesday, December 25.
The luxurious chain is shaped like a football jersey and also features Allen’s number, 17, on it. The back of the pendant lists the names of Allen’s offensive line teammates.
In a video posted to his Instagram Stories, Dawkins shared the moment he presented Allen with the gift. “That’s so sick,” Allen said when he received it.
Jeweler Gabriel Jacobs of Rafaello and Co., who designed the gift, told TMZ that the unique piece is comprised of 14 karats of white gold and has 27 carats of diamonds in it, including 12 in the necklace and 15 in the pendant.
Jacobs told the outlet that Dawkins, 30, reached out to him to make the chain on December 9 and it was shipped and ready to be gifted to Allen by December 20.
“She’s been a huge part,” the Bills QB told The Associated Press on Wednesday, December 18. “The morale, the support. When I get home, she’s my biggest fan, my biggest supporter.”
Allen added, “She’s just the best.”
That sentiment was shared by Dawkins, who said that “there’s something about” the stability that Steinfeld, 28, has been able to provide Allen.
“When you’re in this world that we’re in, and a lot of people pulling at you and a lot of sources of ups and downs of a roller-coaster, and you have that one stable person that you can rely on and go home and hug and get a laugh no matter what, I think that’s dope,” Dawkins told the AP. “And that’s what I think is going on.”
Allen proposed to Steinfeld on November 22, during the Bills’ bye week, after more than one year of dating. The couple announced their engagement a week later, with a simple post via Instagram.
“ 11•22•24 ,” Allen wrote alongside a picture from the oceanside proposal, which happened in Malibu.
The couple were first linked when they were spotted together in New York City in May 2023, shortly after Allen ended his eight-year relationship with girlfriend Brittany Williams.
In June 2023, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Allen and Steinfeld’s courtship was “going really great,” adding, “[They] laugh a ton when they’re together [and] are always smiling.”
Babygirl director Halina Reijn is defending the 29-year age gap between her lead actors, Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson.
In an interview with W Magazine published on Wednesday, December 25, Reijn was asked about adding to the pantheon of romantic movies released this year that feature an older woman and a younger man. (Kidman herself starred in Netflix’s A Family Affair with Zac Efron as her love interest, while Anne Hathaway swooned over Nicholas Galitzine in The Idea of You.)
“If we see a movie where the male actor is the same age as the female actor, we find that odd. Which is insane. It should completely be normalized that the age gaps switch and that women have different relationships,” Reijn said. “We’re not trapped in a box anymore. We internalize the male gaze, we internalize patriarchy, and we need to free ourselves from it. It’s really hard.”
In Babygirl, Kidman, 57, plays a CEO who begins a steamy affair with a young intern played by Dickinson, 28.
Babygirl premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August and Kidman has received critical acclaim for her performance.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published earlier this month, the Oscar winner recalled being shocked by one early review of the film.
“I think it’s very releasing, this film. I hope it is,” she said. “I’ve had some people say it’s the most disturbing film they’ve ever seen, which I’m like, ‘Oh no, I’m so sorry.’”
For her part, Kidman relished the opportunity to play an older woman who embraced her sensual side.
“A lot of times women are discarded at a certain period of their career as a sexual being. So, it was really beautiful to be seen in this way,” the Oscar winner told THR. “From the minute I read it, I was like, ‘Yeah, this is a voice I haven’t seen, this is a place that I haven’t been, I don’t think audiences have been.’ My character has reached a stage where she’s got all this power, but she’s not sure who she is, what she wants, what she desires, even though she seems to have it all. And I think that’s really relatable.”
Kidman also admitted that she felt it was a “raw and dangerous” film to make.
“I couldn’t believe they were giving us the money to make it,” she said, in part. “The sexuality of it. That it wasn’t written for a 20-year-old. It wasn’t written even for a 30-year-old.”
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson
Kidman’s costar, Dickinson, previously spoke about filming sex scenes with the legendary actress.
“We’d have a discussion with the intimacy coordinator and then Nicole and I kind of did our own thing with it once we set the parameters of what we were both comfortable with,” he told Variety in October. “The intimacy coordinator is saying, ‘What are you comfortable with, what do you want as a director, what are you comfortable doing from that vision?’ They’re facilitating that and doing it very delicately without interrupting the actual scene.”
“16 years ago me and [Edwin] met. I will forever be grateful for that night at Coco Deville,” Mellencamp captioned a series of throwback photos of her and Arroyave, 47, on Thursday, December, 26.
“I would never have known I wanted kids until meeting my amazing stepdaughter, Isabella. My love for her changed my life and 5 years later came Slate, then Cruz, and then our miracle baby Dove in 2020,” the “Two Ts in a Pod” podcast host continued.
She concluded, “I may be far from perfect but being a mother has been the greatest gift you could have given me. Thank you always and forever.”
Mellencamp announced her separation from Arroyave on November 2.
“After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce,” Mellencamp wrote via Instagram. “My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter.”
She added, “Making a public statement is not something I wanted to do, but in an effort to protect my family from undue speculation and rumors, I felt being open, honest and vulnerable was the best path forward.”
“Simon and Teddi had a thing several months ago but it’s not still happening,” a source exclusively told Us, noting that Teddi and Edwin were both unfaithful to one another during their marriage.
A second insider claimed that Arroyave spoke with Schroeder’s wife, Karli, who “confirmed the affair.”
On Tuesday, December 24, Mellencamp detailed her first Christmas without her kids — Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 4 — as she spent the holidays at former RHOBH costar and pal Kyle Richards’ Beverly Hills home. (Mellencamp revealed earlier this month that she had moved in with Richards following her separation from her ex.)
“In my Bridget Jones era. If I didn’t laugh at myself, I would cry,” Mellencamp wrote alongside several videos of her in her pajamas singing “All By Myself,” channeling a scene from Renée Zellweger’s movie Bridget Jones’s Diary.
Mellencamp opened up about adjusting to her new normal, adding, “First Christmas without my kids, and I know they’re in great hands with an amazing dad, but that doesn’t mean I can’t feel some type of way.”
She concluded: “Ordered $74 of Thai food, eating cookie dough (who has time to bake) and watched 9 episodes of Lioness. To all my parents out there going through this, I love you. What are all the tips for powering through?”
According to Deadline, the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer’s show-stopping NFL Christmas Gameday halftime performance drew more viewers on Netflix than the two games the streamer aired on Wednesday, December 25.
Viewership for Netflix’s coverage of Wednesday’s Christmas Day football peaked with 27 million viewers for Beyoncé’s set, per the outlet, citing live-plus-same-day data from Nielsen, which tracks U.S. television viewership. The performance featured guests including Post Malone, Shaboozey and Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy, 12.
Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game, which opened the day, drew 24.1 million viewers. The second game, the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans, had 24.3 million viewers. (The Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10, while the Ravens beat the Texans 31-2.)
During Wednesday’s Chiefs vs. Steelers game, man of the moment Travis Kelce, 35, scored his third touchdown of the NFL season, overtaking Tony Gonzalez’s overall record for the most receiving touchdowns in KC history.
“It’s everything to me. Tony’s been a mentor to me, he’s been there right there for me [with] any questions I’ve ever had,” Kelce said in a postgame interview. “I feel like I’m still trying to fill that guy’s shoes. He’s such an unbelievable competitor and I’ve got so much love for him. It’s an honor to be in conversations with him.”
Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, showed her love for the tight end by dropping a “like” on a Chiefs Instagram post celebrating Kelce’s achievement.
For many, however, the highlight of the day was Beyoncé’s first live performance of music from her country album, Cowboy Carter, released in March.
Beyoncé arrived on the stage via horseback, galloping past a garage of vintage cars while wearing a white oversized fur coat with a coordinating cowboy hat and a diamond choker necklace. After renditions of “16 Carriages” and “Black Bird,” the singing icon strutted onto the field for a showstopping performance of “Ya Ya,” changing into a sequined bodysuit. Beyoncé also sang “RIIVERDANCE” with Shaboozey, “LEVII’S Jeans” with Post Malone (sitting in a denim-covered truck), “Jolene” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” featuring 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy joining the backing dancers.
“It’s only right that we do ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ for the first time in Houston, Texas on Christmas,” Beyoncé quipped in her introduction before concluding, “Merry Christmas, God bless y’all.”
While singing “Black Bird,” Beyoncé was joined by Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts, all of whom were featured on the LP.
Joey Lawrenceand wife Samantha Cope appear to be happier than ever after a rocky few months.
The actor, 48, gushed over his wife via an Instagram Story posted on Thursday, December 26.
“I am the luckiest husband alive,” Lawrence wrote as he shared a fan’s Instagram Story that featured an image of Cope starring in Marry Christmas. (Lawrence costars with Cope in the newly released Christmas movie.)
Lawrence shared two romantic photos of himself and his estranged wife promoting their film Marry Christmas via Instagram on Wednesday, December 4. One photo showed the twosome kissing.
“I am beyond grateful I am beyond blessedI am galaxies beyond thankful My heart is so full ,” Lawrence wrote alongside the images.
Samantha Cope and Joey Lawrence
It comes after Lawrence and Cope called it quits earlier this year. Us Weekly confirmed that Cope filed to end her marriage to Lawrence on Wednesday, August 21, two months after their listed date of separation. Per court documents obtained by Us at the time, Cope requested sole physical custody of their daughter Dylan, who turns 2 in January, and stated that she would approve Lawrence staying with Dylan for up to two nights per week after she turned 3. Cope also blocked the court’s ability to award spousal support.
However, on October 8, Cope amended her divorce petition to ask the court for joint legal custody, though she still sought sole physical custody of Dylan.
As well as Dylan, Lawrence also shares daughters Charleston, 18, and Liberty, 14, with ex-wife Chandie Yawn-Nelson. Lawrence and Yawn-Nelson were married from 2002 to 2020.
Lawrence moved on with Cope, who he met on the set of Lifetime’s My Husband’s Secret Brother and they eventually tied the knot in Temecula, California in 2022. Their split was made public in August, when Cope filed for divorce.
Lawrence was accused of infidelity with his Socked in for Christmas costar Melina Alves, which they both denied.
In an Instagram statement shared via Instagram, Joey cited the breakdown of his marriage to Cope allegedly refusing to accept Charleston and Liberty. Cope has refuted the claims.
Lawrence also shared during an August episode of his podcast “Brotherly Love” that he believed he may have moved on too quickly from Yawn-Nelson to Cope, which may have contributed to the split.
“I loved the idea of relationships so much that, even in a weakened state, fell into a committed relationship [but] I wasn’t ready for that,” Joey explained. “The ideologies there did not line up and, therefore, I gave away and compromised my own personal beliefs that I had lived by my whole life.”
Grimes claimed she was the one who walked away from her failed relationship with Elon Musk.
The singer (real name Claire Elise Boucher) made the comments in response to a Tweet directed at her by Azealia Banks posted via X on Thursday, December 26.
Referencing a feud between the pair that made headlines in 2018 and resharing a meme that depicted Banks and Grimes as enemy characters in the movie Wicked, Banks hit out at Grimes.
Banks accused Grimes, 36, of not letting go of their alleged feud and “still trying to paint me like the villian and act like ur above me.”
“Girl the way u are still trying to hold out on some weird a– innocent bullsh–t years later after u got dumped, cheated on,” Banks, 33, wrote.
Banks went on to describe Grimes as having “PEAK white female delusion,” and added, “Get over urself.”
“U can really quit mentioning me. I know you wish you could be my bestie but b–tch….. it’s f—ing boring as hell. Let it go,” she continued.
Azealia Banks.
Grimes defended herself in response, writing, “It’s just a funny joke bro. not trying to paint u as a villain.”
The musician also refuted the comment that she was “dumped” by Musk, 53, claiming it was the other way around.
“I didn’t ‘get dumped’. I bounced. My amazing baby is asleep in my bed beside me, I’m in love. no regrets. Life is as beautiful as u want it to be,” Grimes wrote.
She continued: “Ur insanely talented. Even after all this, I want u to win. God bless Mlady.”
Grimes and Musk were together for four years before their 2022 split and have since endured a messy custody battle over their three kids, son X Æ A-Xii, 4, daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, 3, and son Techno Mechanicus, 2.
Grimes confirmed she had split with Musk via a post on X that referenced a Vanity Fair article about their relationship that had been recently published at the time.
“Me and E have broken up *again* since the writing of this article haha, but he’s my best friend and the love of my life, and my life and art are forever dedicated to The Mission now,” she wrote via X in March 2022. “I think Devin wrote that part of the story rly well. Sique – peace out.”
In addition to the kids he shares with Grimes, Musk is also the father to six other children from other relationships.
Jessica Alba has shared a rare glimpse into her family life to celebrate the holidays.
The actress, 43, took to social media on Thursday, December 26 to share a series of photos via Instagram of her husband, Cash Warren, 45, and their three kids, daughters Honor, 16, and Haven, 13, and son Hayes, 6.
“Happy Holidays from our familia to yours ” Alba captioned the post.
The photos and videos provided an insight into how the family spent their holiday as they posed in front of a Christmas tree together. Another image showed what appeared to be caviar and pancakes, another showed an aesthetically pleasing festive table setting while more footage showed Alba getting involved in preparing a delicious Christmas feast.
At the end of the post, Alba shared an inspiration quote that was dated December 26, 2024.
“The Universe is saying to you today: ‘Now is a powerful time. Allow yourself to be open to every possibility and opportunity that presents for you,” it reads. “Your life changes as you change your inner beliefs. Everything in your life is a clear reflection of what you believe. Trust yourself more.”
Alba and Warren fell in love while working on superhero film Fantastic Four together in 2004. Alba starred as Susan Storm in the movie, and Warren was working as a production assistant.
The couple tied the knot in Beverly Hills in May 2008. Just one month later, their first child, daughter Honor was born.
Alba reflected on becoming a mother via an Instagram post dedicated to Honor for her 15th birthday in June 2023.
“15 years ago, baby girl Honor Marie Warren made me a mama,” Alba gushed. “I had absolutely no idea how much my world was going to change… to say my heart burst open the moment I saw you, doesn’t even cover it . My entire world was flipped right side up and I felt the deepest, most profound love.”
Alba and Warren went on to welcome daughter Haven in June 2011 as well as son Hayes on New Year’s Eve in 2017.
The Trigger Warning actress opened up about the difficulties of juggling a demanding career with raising a family when speaking to Us Weekly in November 2018.
“You’re going to make mistakes,” she admitted. “Try to learn from them. At the end of the day, if you’re doing your best, that’s all you can really do.”
Alba also emphasized the importance of making the most of moments she shared with her children.
“I try to be completely present with them,” she told Us at the time. “I want to make the time I spend with them quality.”
OnlyFans model Scarlet Vasand her stepbrother — and husband — Tayo Ricci have welcomed their first child together.
Vas, 29, and Ricci, 27, announced their baby’s arrival via Instagram in a series of photos posted on Thursday, December 26.
The first photo in the post showed the proud parents cradling their newborn daughter, who was born on Christmas Day. Another image featured a closeup of the baby’s hand being held by mom and dad.
The infant’s face was obscured by an emoji and Vas and Ricci did not reveal their daughter’s name.
“Our Christmas miracle has finally arrived,” they captioned the joint Instagram post. “Merry Christmas from our family to yours.”
Vas, who played Mishti Sharma on Australian soap Neighbours from 2017 to 2018, announced her pregnancy in September. She had been documenting her journey toward motherhood via social media in the months since.
The couple originally met through mutual friends as teenagers in Australia before tying the knot in Mykonos, Greece in September 2023. Two of their parents later married themselves, making Vas and Ricci stepsiblings. It is unclear which of the pair’s parents tied the knot but Vas has said in past TikTok videos that she and Ricci share a mother.
Despite facing some backlash for their relationship, Vas told news.com.au in a September interview that they were not taking the criticism to heart.
“Honestly, it doesn’t affect us because we have each other,” she told the outlet. “I don’t really read our comments section, but if I do, I actually laugh. We find trolls very entertaining.”
Vas added, “If something’s really negative, we might comment back, we find it is quite a good disarming tactic.”
The social media star emphasized that she and Ricci are not “blood related”.
“We were about 13 years old when we first met through mutual friends, our families knew each other and they introduced us I guess you could say,” she explained. “So we’ve known each other for a very long time.”
Vas has also been outspoken about leaving behind her acting pursuits for a lucrative career on the adult subscription service OnlyFans.
She opened up to the “Uncensored Podcast” in May 2023 about how much money she’s making posting content by herself as well as alongside Ricci.
“I’m in the 0.01%, like the lowest you can go on OF. But every month’s been getting better. ‘Like last month was my best month. I hit almost $200k and then this month I’m going to do well over $200k,” she said. “I mean the fans love us as, like, a thing or not a thing. He’s my stepbrother and Australian and we’ve known each other for a very long time.”
The woman who has accused Jay-Z of rape can remain anonymous in court for now.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Thursday, December 26, judge Analisa Torres ruled the accuser, who has gone by the moniker Jane Doe in the lawsuit, can continue to be unnamed in the case. However, the judge noted the circumstances could change as the case moves forward. Torres stated she intends to revisit the issue if and when the case progresses.
Torres also accused Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, of being combative and trying to “fast-track” the case, per the outlet.
Attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing Doe, said in a statement to Us Weekly saying, “I don’t typically comment on court rulings. I will say that the coordinated and desperate efforts to attack me as counsel for alleged victims are falling flat.”
Earlier this month, news broke that Jay-Z, 55, was named in a civil lawsuit alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs. In the paperwork, Doe accused the two rappers of raping her when she was 13 at an MTV Video Music Awards after party in 2000. The lawsuit was initially filed in October where Diddy, 55, was the only one named in the docs. However, Buzbee — who is also representing numerous people claiming to be victims of Diddy — refiled the paperwork on December 8 to include Jay-Z in the suit.
Both Jay-Z and Diddy have denied the allegations. In a statement to Us Weekly, Jay-Z referenced his wife, Beyoncé, whom he has been married to since 2008, and their three children: Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, both 8.
“My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people,” his message read. “I mourn yet another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at their young age. It is unfair to have to try to understand inexplicable degrees of malice meant to destroy families and human spirit.”
Jay-Z filed a motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit “for lack of subject matter jurisdiction due to the plaintiff’s lack of standing.”
“Plaintiff has provided no evidence — no affidavit, declaration, or specific factual support — to establish the kind of severe harm necessary to justify pseudonymity,” the document states.
In that same paperwork, the Roc Nation founder also requested the court for Doe’s identity to be “disclosed immediately” to the public.
After filing the motion, Spiro held a press roundtable on December 16, at Roc Nation’s New York City offices where Us and other reporters were present. Spiro began the meeting by stating that Jay-Z “did not rape a child” and gave a presentation that detailed alleged holes in the accuser’s story. Spiro also claimed that multiple people are willing to come forward to address the inconsistencies in the rape allegation made against Jay-Z.
The woman previously came forward to address the discrepancies in her account.
“You should always fight for what happened to you,” the unidentified woman, who has gone by Jane Doe in legal documents, said in a December 13 interview with NBC News. “You should always advocate for yourself and be a voice for yourself. You should never let what somebody else did ruin or run your life. I just hope I can give others the strength to come forward like I came forward.”
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