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17 Rich-Looking Sneakers to Wear Through the Airport — Michael Kors, Nike and More

Everyone and their mother (and their brother . . . and their sister . . . and their uncle) seems to be traveling right now. Whether for a spring vacation, your niece’s wedding, a work trip or to visit your sister, chances are you’ll be passing through TSA at some point in the next few months — or at least this year.

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Dressing for the airport is challenging for many reasons, one being the ever-changing temperature. While we can’t tell you how hot (or cold) the airplane will be this time around, we can tell you that you’ll be on your feet a good amount, so proper footwear is essential! But as a fashionista, we know you don’t want just any pair of shoes.

If you’re looking for the comfiest, classiest sneakers of all time, read on! We rounded up sneakers from brands like Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Guess and Nike and more that will have you taking laps around the terminal. They’re all on Amazon!

1. Guess who?: Mocha mousse is the official Pantone Color of the Year and these Guess sneakers nail it with mocha-colored designs printed across the leather — originally $59, now $38!

2. Michael Kors: What a find! These cream-colored wedge trainers give you a slight lift without the aches and pains associated with wedges. They’re sporty, chic and stretchy — $165!

3. Sparkly as can be: If you love the finer things in life, you’ll love these retro walking shoes. They have a casual lace-up style with sparkly detailing and a subtle colorblock design — originally $40, now $37!

4. Sam Edelman: You can’t go wrong with a classic. This Layla sneaker is perfect for running through the airport or running to drop the kids at school — originally $100, now $70!

5. Balenciaga lookalike: Anyone who knows sneakers knows Balenciaga. These chunky Steve Madden sneakers look exactly like the Triple S sneaker, especially in black and tan — originally $100, now $80!

6. Almost golden: Golden Goose sneakers are ultra-trendy lately. Nobody will know these vintage-inspired star sneakers aren’t the real thing! The white gold glitter is particularly luxe — originally $95, now $76!

7. Getting taller: Versatile is an understatement with this brand new drop from DKNY. Wear them with your favorite tank top and sweatsuit — originally $129, now $112!

8. Glitz and glam: We’re all about the bells and whistles when it comes to sneakers. These flat sneakers have rhinestone embellishments, a one-inch platform and a lace-up closure — $89!

9. Sporty queen: If you want to own athleisure style, these Nike sneakers are for you. Wear them from the airport to the gym, track or trail. There’s plenty of ventilation — originally $160, now $136!

10. Calvin Klein: Nobody would ever know these aren’t real leather. This brown Carlla sneaker should be much more expensive than it is, but you won’t hear Us complaining — originally $79, now $44!

11. Trendsetter alert: Skechers are officially back in style. These sneakers have air-cooled memory foam, an airbag midsole, a perforated upper and a one-inch wedge — originally $88, now $41!

12. Total steal: We can’t believe these bestselling flat Reebok sneakers are nearly half off. Over 31,000 reviewers give them five stars — originally $55, now $33!

13. Shiny chic: Make a statement wherever your plane takes you in these high-fashion metallic tennis shoes that double as running shoes. The insoles are ultra-breathable — $40!

14. White and gold: Calvin Klein isn’t just known for jeans. Its sneakers are beyond elegant, combining smooth leather-like material with shiny detailing and gold accents — originally $99, now $56!

15. Head-turner: Don’t be surprised if everyone asks about your shoes. This Shimmer Away number from Skechers is somewhere between pink, beige and tan, perfect for aspiring rich moms — $80!

16. Sam Edelman: Corduroy material and contrasting laces are just the tip of the iceberg. We adore the iconic logo and vintage style — originally $100, now $70!

17. Grandpa shoes: New Balance shoes are having a moment in the sun. Even stars like Emily Ratajkowski and Kourtney Kardashian are in on it! This chunky style is a bestseller — originally $95, now $75!

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Tennis Pro and 'Beyonce Guy' Frances Tiafoe Took Shots With Taylor Swift

ennis Star Frances Tiafoe Took Shots With Taylor Swift Even Though Beyonce Guy
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Tennis phenom Frances Tiafoe is still in awe whenever he rubs elbows with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

“I’m sitting there and I say it in real time [to] whoever I’m with, like, ‘I’m taking shots with Taylor Swift,’’’ Tiafoe, 26, said during the Tuesday, January 7, episode of “The Pivot” podcast. “Granted, I’m … a Beyoncé guy, but at the moment, I was like, ‘Man, this is crazy.’”

Tiafoe and his girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, attended the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos in November 2024, which Swift, 35, also attended to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce. After the game, the couples partied in a private suite and snapped a series of now-viral social media selfies.

“She’s the biggest star out here and then, you know, Trav and [Patrick] Mahomes [are] like, ‘Yo, we got to have you in KC.’ Them saying that is wild to me and they rolled out the red carpet for me,” Tiafoe recalled. “It’s crazy ‘cause playing tennis and people want to reach out and hang out and actually do stuff. Those are the things [that] are why you do what you do.”

Tennis Star Frances Tiafoe and Girlfriend Ayan Broomfield’s Relationship

Tiafoe started playing tennis at the age of 3, going pro in 2015 when he turned 17. He won his first ATP title at the 2018 Delray Beach tournament, becoming the youngest American athlete since Andy Roddick to take home the trophy. Despite his accolades and achievements on the court, Tiafoe sees his career as something larger.

“It’s who I am and what I represent, like, people relating to you,” he said on “The Pivot” episode. “Like, a lot of people can see themselves in you [and] the energy I play with, the smile I have and I’m just a regular dude. Man, I’m just a dude from Maryland who loves tennis.”

Tiafoe explained that he also has “a lot of interests outside of just hitting the tennis ball.”

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“You can feel that,” he continued. “I am who I am in every room. I’m not trying to put on for nobody else and people feel that.”

As his career took off, Tiafoe only realized the extent of his fame when he “beat [Rafael] Nadal” in the 2022 US Open tournament.

“I stepped into something different,” he added. “I went to the hotel that day, and the hotel was packed. Everybody [was] waiting for me … rather than when I checked into the hotel that day, they [were] like, ‘Oh, you here to watch the US Open?’ … It’s amazing how things can change like that.”

Jennie Garth and Ex Peter Facinelli’s Ups and Downs Through the Years

Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli were married for nearly 11 years before they eventually went their separate ways.

The twosome — who met on the set of 1996’s An Unfinished Affair — tied the knot in January 2001 and announced their split in March 2012.

“We both share the same deep love and devotion to our children. We remain dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together,” Garth and Facinelli wrote in a joint statement to Us Weekly at the time, referring to their three daughters: Luca, Lola and Fiona.

Since finalizing their divorce in June 2013, the pair have tried to put their daughters first.

“We have been really putting up a good face for the world to make it seem like it’s all [seamless, but] it’s been very difficult,” Garth exclusively told Us in July 2024. “We wanted to finally tell the truth and let people know that this evolution could happen for us and it [is a] situation many people … [are dealing with].”

Scroll below to relive Garth and Facinelli’s ups and downs through the years:

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The duo met on set of the TV movie An Unfinished Affair.

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The What I Like About You alum wed the actor on January 20.

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The twosome welcomed their first child, daughter Luca Bella, on June 29.

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Their daughter Lola Ray joined the brood five years later.

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Youngest daughter Fiona was born on September 30.

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The Can’t Hardly Wait actor filed for divorce in Los Angeles after 11 years of marriage.

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The twosome’s divorce was finalized nearly one year later, and they agreed to share custody of their three children.

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“I’m not sure what we are… maybe a construction site?! fun halloween with my gorgeous husband at my ex-husband’s house #blendedfamily #ilovemyhusband #halloween,” Garth captioned an Instagram snap on Halloween, posing with Abrams inside Facinelli’s residence.

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“Once a breakup happens, you need to go through the healing process first. Love is blind and hindsight is 20/20,” Facinelli told LaPalme magazine about moving on in the outlet’s Fall 2017 issue. “People come into your life for a reason and relationships can change and just because we aren’t living together, doesn’t mean you can’t love each other. I think once, there was a time where we had to learn that we had to be able to move forward with love and respect.”

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Garth has been candid about learning to navigate coparenting with her ex. She exclusively told Us, “I learned that forgiveness is possible and time heals wounds, which is hard to believe when you’re in it, but it all works out in the end.”

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Facinelli made headlines nearly 10 years after finalizing his divorce from Garth, discussing how their relationship slowly changed ahead of their separation.
“Somebody might say something that is kind of hurtful. The other person might permit it and then they get into a habit,” he revealed on the “Allison Interviews” podcast at the time. “So, bad things can become habitual, the way you start to treat each other, giving the other person permission or an allowance to talk to you in a certain way. If that person talks to you in a certain way or does something, then all of a sudden, they feel they have permission to do that because you didn’t say, ‘That hurt my feelings.’ You didn’t speak up. All of a sudden it gets habitual, and it grows, and then you get resentful.”

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Amid the Pacific Palisades wildfires and resulting evacuations, Facinelli provided Garth and husband Dave Abrams shelter at his home with fiancée Lily Anne Harrison.
“I wanted to let you know that we are safe. Peter and his family took us in and have been so kind,” Garth said in an Instagram video. “I am deeply saddened for our city and just feel numb. Our home was spared but so much to clean up and ready to get active to help our neighbors and friends and fellow Angelinos. … I am grateful we are all OK and have a home to return to.”

Camille Grammer Reacts After Glenn Close Performs Dorit's 'RHOBH' Rant

Camille Grammer Reacts to Glenn Close Reenacting Dorit Kemsley Rant
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Camille Grammar is more on board with Glenn Close calling her a “stupid c—” than Dorit Kemsley.

Eight-time Oscar nominee Close, 77, appeared on the Thursday, January 9, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and agreed to offer her own take on Kemsley’s “profanity-laced tirade” against Grammer during a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

“Awesome! Epic. Glenn for the win!” Grammer, 56, commented on the WWHL Instagram post, which showed Close’s dramatic “Clubhouse Playhouse” performance. “I had the privilege of meeting Glenn years ago with my ex-husband. She was lovely and very down earth.”

Kemsley yelled the c-word several times (and so did Close) during a verbal altercation with Grammer during the December 17 episode of RHOBH. Curses started flying after Kemsley started arguing with fellow cast member Sutton Stracke. (Kemsley and Stracke’s tension has continued throughout the season.)

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Grammer noted that she was “sorry to butt in” but felt like she had to share her opinion about Kemsley.

“Years ago, my house burned down. I lost my house, I lost my assistant of many many years and I didn’t get a lot of compassion or empathy from some — especially Dorit,” she said. (Grammer’s Malibu mansion was destroyed in the Woolsey fire of 2018; in an unrelated incident her longtime assistant Scott MacLean died around the same time.)

Kemsley responded: “Honey, you were a total c— to me.”

She continued with a rant that became the script for Close’s scenery-chewing monologue on Thursday’s WWHL.

“You were a total c— to me. I called you a stupid c—. Not a f—ing c—. I did it as a joke. I said you’re a stupid c— as a joke. You know I did. It was a joke. You knew it. You always knew it, Camille,” Kemsley said. “And you just used it because you needed a moment. You’ve always needed a moment. Where have you been Camille? What are you doing here? You need a moment?”

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In her confessional Kemsley continued: “Once upon a time, I regretted calling Camille [spells out c—]. Now, I feel like Camille’s a stupid f—ing c—.”

For context, Kemsley first referred to Grammer as a “stupid c—” while on the sauce during a dinner filmed for RHOBH season 8 back in year 2017.

“Dorit, everyone’s entitled to act stupid once in a while, but you really abuse the privilege,” Grammer said during her confessional at the time.

New episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills air on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Stream old episodes anytime on Peacock.

Robbie Williams Credits Taylor Swift for Inspiring Sweet Fan Movement

Robbie Williams Talks Taylor Swift Inspiring Sweet Fan Movement
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Robbie Williams is grateful Taylor Swift has revived a trend that was popular in the ’80s and ’90s — because it’s become a symbol of connecting with his own fan base.

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly to promote his new film, Better Man, Williams, 50, dished on his favorite gifts that he’s received from fans. “Well, Taylor Swift has started this thing with these bead wristband things,” the British pop star told Us, referring to friendship bracelets. “I quite like that people are bringing in these bracelets.”

In “You’re on Your Own, Kid” from Swift’s 2022 album, Midnights, the Grammy winner, 35, sings, “So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it,” and during the Eras Tour, Swifties everywhere — including Selena Gomez, Jennifer Garner, Kyle Richards, Flavor Flav, Paula Abdul, Ashley Greene and Mindy Kaling — took that lyric literally by creating their own friendship bracelets to share during the concerts.

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After spending his formative years in Take That and enjoying a massively successful solo career, Williams is thankful to be able to show his appreciation for the fans who have been along with him every step of the way.

Robbie Williams Talks Taylor Swift Inspiring Sweet Fan Movement
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“It’s very sweet, and a representation of something that I’m very grateful to, which is people buying a ticket to come and see me,” the “Angels” singer continued. “It’s a representation of them and me, and it’s an unusual relationship that we have. It’s nontraditional.”

Noting that the only time he takes the accessories off are when he attends awards ceremonies, he added of rocking the jewelry on a daily basis, “It’s a way of me accepting their gratitude — and me having gratitude to them by existing on my body.”

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Williams’ fans are also coming out in droves to watch Better Man, a musical fantasy film exploring the ups and downs of his decades-spanning career. Though musical biopics are nothing new, what sets Better Man apart is that Williams is depicted by a CGI monkey — a risk inspired by Michael Gracey’s conversations with the singer, who would refer to himself as the animal while talking about his career.

Robbie Williams Talks Taylor Swift Inspiring Sweet Fan Movement
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Better Man is the one movie Williams could watch for the rest of his life — “I’m not just saying that for promo,” he told Us — and his favorite moment is the same one that fans can’t stop talking about: “The Rock DJ choreography scene on Regent Street,” he said of the now-viral moment featuring his character dancing in London.

Better Man is in theaters now.

Why Did King Charles' Cousin Lord Ivar Mention Meghan, Harry on 'Traitors'?

King Charles Cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten Immediately Brings Up Meghan and Harry on The Traitors
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Lord Ivar Mountbatten lived up to his name by finding a way to bring up Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during his first scene on season 3 of The Traitors.

During the premiere, which was released on Thursday, January 9, Ivar, 61, was asked what made him a public figure. “I was born with a very nice last name. Mountbatten,” he noted. “It is one of the royal family’s surnames.”

Ivar noted the connection to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, adding, “Harry and Meghan’s children are called Mountbatten-Windsor. [King Charles III] is my second cousin.”

The British aristocrat recalled making headlines that put him into the spotlight.

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“I was married for 17 years to a woman and I had three kids,” he said about his ex-wife, Penny Mountbatten. “Then we parted company and I married a bloke [James Coyle]. Because I have a famous last name, it was all over the newspapers.”

Despite not being a working member of the royal family, Ivar was considered as such by his fellow contestants. Chrishell Stause said the royals need “a little queerness” in response to Ivar’s revelation about his personal life while Bob the Drag Queen called Ivar “the first gay royal.”

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Ivar wasn’t always on friendly terms with the rest of the cast though. By the end of the second episode, the first group elimination almost led to Ivar being voted off. The tense conversation caused Bob the Drag Queen to explain his reason for choosing Ivar as a possible Traitor.

“If there is anyone who can keep a secret, it is a royal,” he quipped to Ivar.

Ivar’s connection to the royals is through his dad, David Mountbatten, who is the 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven. Ivar is the grandson of Prince George of Battenberg and the great-great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria. His father was the cousin of Prince Philip who married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947, making Ivar the first cousin once removed of Philip, a third cousin once removed of Elizabeth and Charles’ second cousin.

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Before joining The Traitors, Ivar opened up about how he considered Philip a father figure.

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“In later years, I would sit with him and ask endless questions about my father. It was wonderful to have someone who could tell me everything about him,” Ivar, whose dad died in 1970, said to The Telegraph in April 2021. “Prince Philip was a wonderful listener; you could tell him anything as long as you were being honest and forthright. He was happy to listen to your thoughts. But if he had some advice he thought you ought to hear, he’d give it to you.”

New episodes of The Traitors are released on Peacock Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Christina Haack Says She'd Only Get Married Again After 5-Year Engagement

Christina Haack is not ruling out walking down the aisle for a fourth time.

“I’ll always love love,” Haack, 41, exclusively told Us Weekly in the latest cover story. “I probably will [get married again] eventually. But, not anytime soon.”

According to the HGTV star, she would need to “be engaged for a minimum of, like, five years” first.

Haack was married to her first husband, Tarek El Moussa, from 2006 to 2016 after meeting as colleagues in the California real estate industry. Together, they share daughter Taylor, 14, and son Brayden, 9.

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Two years later, Haack moved on with Ant Anstead and they wed in 2018 after several months together. She and Anstead, 45, ultimately split in 2020 one year after welcoming son Hudson, 5. After their breakup, Haack started dating Joshua Hall in 2021 and got engaged within months. They tied the knot in April 2022 before calling it quits two years later in July 2024.

In her Us cover story with Tarek, 43, and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa, Haack detailed how she has coped amid the divorce from Hall.

“I’ve been very busy, which is probably a blessing,” she told Us. “It’s really been a big growth period.”

Haack is busy with raising — and coparenting — her three children, running her design business and starring in multiple HGTV series including The Flip Off. With all that on her plate, dating is not yet on her mind.

Christina Haack Says She Would Need to Be Engaged for 5 Years to Get Married Again
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“I’m terrified of men,” Haack quipped, adding she’s not ready to dive back into the dating pool. “I’m taking a break and spending time with my girlfriends and my kids.”

Tarek and Heather, 37, have also seen Haack’s continued growth since she ended her marriage.

“[The dynamic is] better,” Heather, who married Tarek in 2021, told Us. “Not to be mean, but he definitely didn’t have the best personality. So, it’s like a breath of fresh air — and [Christina is] in a really good place.”

Christina Haack Says Josh Gave Her ‘Silent Treatment’ for Laughing at Tarek

Tarek and Heather, who share 23-month-old son Tristan, reunited with Haack on screen for The Flip Off, where they competed in dueling renovation projects. Hall, 41, was slated to be on Haack’s team before he was cut from participation amid their divorce.

“This isn’t Josh’s show. No one’s going to miss that he’s not in it,” Haack said. “Josh is not a TV host, he’s not a house flipper, he’s not a designer. He was just my husband in it. With Tarek, we built everything together, and I still have respect for him. I have no respect for Josh.”

The Flip Off premieres on HGTV Wednesday, January 29, at 8 p.m. ET.

For more on The Flip Off, watch the exclusive video above and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly — on newsstands now.

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Jeff Baena's Death Is 'Impossible to Believe,' Fellow Director Says

Director Alex Ross Perry Mourns Late Friend Jeff Baena After Death at 47
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Director Alex Ross Perry is remembering his bond with the late Jeff Baena.

“I’ve struggled for days on how to summarize my friendship with Jeff Baena into just a few paragraphs. I could write more. I should,” Perry, 40, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 8. “But Jeff wouldn’t write that much: he’d want a concise outline with the basic idea, and then to riff and expand upon it in the moment later.”

He added, “But there is no later, and that is impossible to believe. There will be no ‘Next time I stay at Jeff and Aubrey’s house,’ which I did countless times. If you’ve seen me in L.A. in the last 10 years, it is probably because Jeff gave me a place to stay. He fed me. He made amazing smoothies. Ordered delivery from places he knew I liked but wouldn’t have time to go to.”

Us Weekly confirmed on January 4 that Baena died by suicide one day prior at age 47. He is survived by wife Aubrey Plaza, his parents and his siblings.

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“There will be no next time for an inexplicable and huge Magpies delivery waiting for me,” Perry continued his lengthy tribute. “There will be no rematch in Scrabble — he will remain undefeated against me, and I am great at Scrabble. He knew words other people didn’t. He possessed facts that were so esoteric, they couldn’t be fact-checked. He had opinions that were so baffling as to be definite.”

Perry wrote that Baena “believed in me more than most people” when it came to his own directorial career.

“It’s hard to think about the totality of support and enthusiasm you receive from a friend over a decade,” Perry added. “From putting me in Joshy to making sure I had an episode of his experimental, pandemic show Cinema Toast (the reason I am in the DGA), he always wanted me to be working, and for us to be working together. I loved all of the ideas he has been telling me about upcoming movies and stories he wanted to make and share. They were weird. They were unusual. And they were typical Jeff.”

Perry credited Baena for being the one who “brought [him] together with a lot of wonderful talented people” in the industry.

“I hope my connections to them endure, and that we always talk about him,” Perry concluded. “We are all better for having known Jeff.”

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Perry is among the many stars — including Plaza, 40 — who have publicly addressed Baena’s death.

“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” Plaza’s rep said in a statement on behalf of the actress and her family in a statement to Us on Monday, January 6. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”

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'Today' Control Room Pulls 1 Last Prank on Hoda Kotb on Her Last Day

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The Today show crew is preparing to say their final goodbye as Hoda Kotb hosts her last show on Friday, January 10.

After seven years in the co-anchor seat next to Savannah Guthrie, Kotb is officially retiring.

But before she signs off for the last time and leaves her anchor chair behind, the people in the Today show control room pulled one last prank on Kotb.

After coming back from break following the first half hour of the show, Guthrie began the script.

“We’re back at 7:30 it’s Friday morning,” Guthrie said. “And it’s a day of mixed emotions as we get ready to say goodbye to an icon here at 30 Rock.”

“Let’s face it, all around the world we’ll be counting down to it,” Guthrie continued as she began to giggle and the cameras panned their way over to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree that is still lit up and standing behind the Today studio in New York City.

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“Yes, our beloved Christmas tree is coming down tomorrow.”

The prank turned what would have been tears into belly laughs as Kotb, Guthrie and Kotb’s successor Craig Melvin realized Guthrie wasn’t talking about Kotb but the iconic Christmas tree so many people travel to see each holiday season.

“What? Did you think we were talking about something else?” Guthrie joked as Kotb buried her face in her hands.

Guthrie and Melvin praised the control room for their mood-lightening joke.

“Brilliant,” Melvin added. “They had to have one last crack at you,” Guthrie said to Kotb on behalf of those in the control room.

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Kotb decision to retire comes after celebrating her 60th birthday on the Today plaza.

She said she saw her career so clearly and knew it was time to shift her focus to her beloved mom and her two young daughters.

Prior to her final broadcast, Kotb took to Instagram to share a quick message, writing, “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford Address Divorce After 17 Years of Marriage

Actors Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford are speaking out after they ended their decades-long marriage.

“To everyone who has loved and supported us, we have some personal news to share. After 21 years together and 17 years of marriage, we have decided to begin a new journey and enter this next chapter as friends and coparents,” Routh, 45, and Ford, 46, wrote in a Thursday, January 9, Instagram statement.

They added, “We are now and forever rooting for each other as we move through this wild adventure called life. Our son is, and will always be, our highest priority and we appreciate your understanding of this transition.”

Routh and Ford got married in 2007 before welcoming 12-year-old son Leo. Us Weekly confirmed earlier this week that the former Dexter actress filed for divorce after two decades together. In her petition, Ford requested joint legal and physical custody of Leo as well as spousal support from Routh.

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Routh and Ford initially felt “ridiculous” publicly sharing their divorce news amid the ongoing wildfires devastating Los Angeles.

“We were focused on grabbing our go-bags and evacuating yesterday. It feels ridiculous to post this statement with fires still raging,” the estranged couple captioned their Instagram post. “We are safe, but in shock and grief for our friends who have lost their homes and businesses.”

They concluded, “Our hearts break for our community devastated by the ongoing fires. We love you Los Angeles❤.”

Since Tuesday, January 7, L.A. has been ravaged by a string of wildfires in the Pacific Palisades that impacted many celebrity residences. Other stars have also sought shelter outside the city limits in accordance with evacuation protocols.

Neither Ford nor Routh have further shared an update on their family during the fires.

The Superman Returns star and Ford met at Hollywood’s Lucky Strike bowling alley when he worked as a bartender. After three years of dating, Routh proposed in 2006. They wed the next year.

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Both Ford and Routh routinely shared updates on their life with Leo via social media.

“The man, the myth, the Legend,” Ford gushed in June 2021, sharing a pic of Routh and Leo. “#HappyFathersDay from Spider-Man and me. Thank you for our family @brandonjrouth ❤.”

Two years later, Routh returned to the favor on Mother’s Day.

“She’s a ride-or-die friend and a mom who’s all in,” he wrote via Instagram in May 2023. “I’m so grateful that Leo has @courtneyfordhere, who jumps feet first into living, giving him permission and unconditional love to be fully himself.”

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

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Winter TV Preview 2025: Inside Must-Watch New and Returning Shows

The winter TV schedule is overflowing with highly anticipated premieres and returns including The Pitt, Severance, The White Lotus and more.

HBO’s The Pitt, which premieres in January, marks Noah Wyle‘s return to medical dramas 15 years after his role as John Carter on ER. The series is described as “a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh.”

The first season offers a unique glimpse into working as a medical professional with 15 episodes showcasing 15 hours of one shift. In addition to Wyle, The Pitt stars Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Marron Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez and Katherine LaNasa.

Hulu is also expanding its media library with Paradise. The upcoming drama reunites This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman with Sterling K. Brown on a show shrouded with mystery. Paradise features a star-studded cast including Julianne Nicholson, James Marsden and Sarah Shahi.

Scroll on for more new and returning shows this winter:

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Selling the City introduced Us to the latest reality show from Selling Sunset creator Adam DiVello. The series follows Eleonora Srugo's real estate group at Douglas Elliman, which consists of Taylor Middleton, Jade Chan, Abigail Godfrey, Jordyn Taylor Braff, Gisselle Meneses Nunez and Justin Tuinstra. Former Million Dollar Listing New York's Steve Gold, who currently works for The Corcoran Group, also makes various appearances throughout the season. (January 3)

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The Fox medical drama is based on Italian TV series Nelle tue mani about a doctor who loses her memory in a car accident and wakes up to find her entire life has changed. Molly Parker leads the cast of Doc alongside Omar Metwally, Amirah Vann, Jon Ecker, Anya Banerjee, Scott Wolf and Patrick Walker. (January 7)
 

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Tim Allen returns to sitcoms after success with Home Improvement and Last Man Standing. This time around, Allen plays a widowed father named Matt while fellow comedy star Kat Dennings is his estranged daughter, Riley. (January 8)

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The hit reality series brings together stars from different franchises as they compete in a mafia-style game for up to $250,000. Season 3 of The Traitors features Robyn Dixon, Dolores Catania, Dorinda Medley, Chanel Ayan, Wells Adams, Gabby Windey and Ciara Miller. The competition series also stars Chrishell Stause, Rob Mariano (Boston Rob), Jeremy Collins, Carolyn Wiger, Tony Vlachos, Bob the Drag Queen, Britney Haynes and Danielle Reyes. Bob Harper, Dylan Efron, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, Sam Asghari and Nikki Bella make up the rest of the cast. (January 9)
 

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HBO's The Pitt follows the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients. (January 9)

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In Wolf Entertainment’s first scripted streaming series, On Call is a gritty drama that utilizes bodycam, dash-camera and cellphone footage to follow cops in the field with Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente, Lori Loughlin and Eriq La Salle in leading roles. (January 9)

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R.L. Stine's literary work continues to grow with season 2 of the anthology series introducing a new cast and story centered around twins Cece (Jayden Bartels) and Devin (Sam McCarthy) who are sent to spend a summer in Brooklyn with their divorced dad (David Schwimmer). They quickly realize that dark secrets are among them, with Schwimmer’s character specifically taking inspiration from the book Stay Out of the Basement about a dad who does plant-testing until things take a turn. (January 10)
 

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Kitty's (Anna Cathcart) adventures in South Korea continue as she navigates her feelings for Min-Ho (Sang Heon Lee) and Yuri (Gia Kim) on season 2 of the hit Netflix series. (January 16)

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Fans have been waiting since 2022; at last, the sinister Lumon Industries is back in business! After employees agreed the company could literally separate their work and home selves, some memories were revealed to the "innies" played by Adam Scott etc — and there will be consequences for the higher-ups. Watch for Gwendoline Christie and Alia Shawkat. (January 17)
 

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The first 9-1-1 spinoff is wrapping up its fifth and final season after remaining but the franchise will expand elsewhere with cocreators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear hinting at another location setting the scene for a new spinoff. (January 20)
 

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On The Night Agent, the FBI’s Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) has ditched phone duty and works for Night Action (alongside Brittany Snow’s Alice). But wait, could there be a mole? (January 23)

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Pencil this in after Elsbeth and Matlock as the latest in CBS’ run of intriguing, slightly quirky crime dramas. Morris Chestnut plays the title character, who, after the death of Sherlock Holmes at the hand of the detective’s iconic foe, Moriarty, is in Pittsburgh puzzling out medical mysteries à la Hugh Laurie’s House. We’re just gonna ask: Is Holmes really dead? (January 26)
 

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Grant Ellis is the newest Bachelor looking for The One after being eliminated from Jenn Tran's season of The Bachelorette. (January 27)

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According to the official synopsis, Paradise is set in a "serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals." But their tranquility explodes "when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds." (January 28)

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The stakes have never been higher as Matty (Kathy Bates) runs the risk of getting exposed amid her secret investigation into Jacobson Moore. Elsewhere, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) and Julian (Jason Ritter) try to figure out the next chapter in their relationship. (January 30)
 

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Netflix has hit it big with spy guys in the past year, so new cases can’t come urgently enough! On The Recruit, CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo) was more sloppy than James Bond– savvy in protecting a former asset, so he has to prove himself on a South Korean mission with a badass intelligence agent (Teo Yoo). (January 30)

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Melissa Roxburgh is back on our TV screens after Manifest with a crime procedural that follows a team of investigators assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers ever seen after they escape from a top-secret prison that's not supposed to exist. (February 3)

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After waiting for more than a year, Sweet Magnolias is finally back for season 4 as we check in with Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley) in the fictional South Carolina town of Serenity. (February 6)

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Hilary Swank and Joel McHale step into the fray for the wild drama's third season, which arrives with the tagline "The Past Will Come Back to Haunt You." Yes, lives are threatened in the present day, while the 1990s flashbacks to teen girls stranded in the wilderness could see a meltdown — and not just in terms of the snow. (February 14)

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Hopefully the rest of season 2 will answer every burning question we have about Gina's disappearance so Colter (Justin Hartley) can solve his only cold case. (February 16)
 

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Season 3 is set in Thailand, featuring another star-studded cast that includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong and Aimee Lou Wood. (February 16)

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The procedural follows a sister (Leighton Meester) and brother (Luke Cook) detective team as they deal with colorful residents, a serious lack of resources and their very complicated dynamic with each other and their police chief father, played by Clancy Brown. (February 19)
 

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The limited series is described as a political conspiracy thriller centering on a devastating global cyberattack with Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Connie Britton, Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, Angela Bassett and more. (February 20)

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A spinoff was inevitable after the OG Suits — with Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle at an NYC law firm — monopolized Netflix in 2023. In Suits: LA, Stephen Amell’s Ted Black is a former East Coast prosecutor (his exit is a bit of a mystery) whose West Coast firm is in crisis. Josh McDermitt and Bryan Greenberg costar — and Macht has hinted at a return for suave Harvey Specter. (February 22)

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The third season picks up after an intense cliffhanger as the core four face more major life changes. (February 23)

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Season 2 centers on Spencer's (Brandon Sklena) arduous journey home as he races against time to save his family — and the Dutton legacy — in Montana. (February 23)

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The upcoming series stars Melissa Fumero, Aja Naomi King, AnnaSophia Robb and Ben Rappaport in a show about four members of a suburban gardening club who share a murderous secret. (February 23)

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According to the synopsis, Beyond the Gates takes place in a "posh gated community" in "one of the most affluent African American counties" just outside of Washington, D.C. The Duprees are at the center of the show as "the very definition of Black royalty" in the luxurious Fairmont Crest community. (February 24)

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Will the second half of Doctor Odyssey's debut season reveal whether Max (Joshua Jackson) or Tristan (Sean Teale) are the father of Avery's (Phillipa Soo) unborn baby? One can only hope. (March 6)
 

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Inspired by The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Andersen Brower, the series revolves around a fictional murder scandal involving the staff of the White House. Uzo Aduba leads the cast, which also features Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jane Curtin, Jason Lee, Ken Marino and more. (March 20)

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The Studio follows a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together. Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders and more make up the cast. (March 26)

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From the always funny Mindy Kaling: Kate Hudson shoots and scores as Isla Gordon, the unlikely new boss of the family-owned L.A. Waves basketball team. She knows the game, but her brothers (Justin Theroux, Scott MacArthur and Drew Tarver) don't exactly have her back. But as she orchestrates her first big deal and checks players' egos, you will cheer just like you did for Ted Lasso. (winter 2025)
 

Revewers Say These Amazon Lounge Pants Get '5 Stars in Every Category'

Contrary to what you may have been told, being picky — with certain things — is okay. Actually, it can be a very good thing! Who you spend your time with, what you spend money on and how you spend free time are just a few valid instances, but there is perhaps no better example than shopping. When it comes to what’s stuck on your body all day, being picky is positive!

Pants are even more personal. If you’ve ever bought a pair of pants that is cute, but not comfortable, you know how quickly they work their way to the back of your closet. Striking the balance between stylish and comfortable is tough, however it’s a worthwhile venture if you want to look and feel your best. Be picky with your pants!

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In pursuit of the “perfect” pair, we scoured the internet and found this stunning pair of dusty pink lounge pants on Amazon; we knew we had to try them out. We’re so glad we did! These pants are suitable for style and comfort enthusiasts alike. Made of a thick polyester, viscose and elastane blend, these trendy lounge pants are guaranteed to keep you warm this winter. And don’t worry, you won’t overheat! The pants are designed to be breathable, loose and lightweight.

A mid-rise design, drawstring waist, wide-leg style and ultra-soft material are just a few highlights of these darling pants. They even have pockets! Exposed seams and an elasticized waistband flatter your body, making your legs look longer while minimizing your waist — no squeezing involved.

The versatile style can be made professional, sporty or lounge-y depending on what you wear them with. For an everyday look, try pairing these pants with a fitted long-sleeve shirt, chunky white sneakers and your favorite handbag. If you’re going for a professional look, you can wear these pants with a half-tucked blouse, a blazer, jewelry and the dressy shoes of your choosing. The possibilities are endless!

“I am obsessed with these pants!!! So comfy and warm!!!!” One reviewer writes. “They are very well made and surprisingly thick,” another shares. “These are not simple everyday sweat pants – these are stylish pants.  It’s very likely they will last quite a while.”

If you love the style but not the dusty pink hue, there are nine other luxe-looking colors to choose from. Keep in mind that the pants run long, so you may want to order a size down or get them adjusted if needed!

Get the Dokotoo Wide-Leg Casual Pants for $37 on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 10, 2024, but are subject to change.

Not what you’re looking for? Shop other pants on Amazon and don’t forget to shop Amazon’s Daily Deals here!

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Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt Reveal What’s ‘Left of Our House’ After Fire

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were able to collect a few of their belongings that survived wildfire destruction.

“Spencer was able to retrieve some stuff from the fire,” Montag, 38, captioned a Thursday, January 9, TikTok video of Pratt, 41, opening up a small plastic bag.

Pratt, who sported a vintage T-shirt supporting his wife’s music career, then pulled out each item he recovered from the destroyed property.

“The Hummingbird pot — with some nectar cooked into it,” Pratt said. “Which brand is this? They deserve all the [accolades]. … [There’s also] one [rubber] snake from the backyard, one crystal from the backyard, [another] crystal from the backyard, Ryker’s shovel from the backyard and broken pieces.”

Heidi Montag Shares Tearful Video After L.A. Fires Destroyed Her Home

The pot, an All-Clad Copper Core dish, was the true standout.

“This is the best thing ever,” Pratt said. “Eight years of like [cooking and mixing thoroughly]. I’m gonna have that redone and finished; there’s people who do that.”

Montag succinctly captioned her upload, “What was left of our house.”

The Hills alums, who have been married since 2008, lost their house in the Pacific Palisades wildfires, which first broke out on Tuesday, January 7. The couple had already evacuated with their sons Gunner, 6, and Ryker, 13 months.

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“The one positive sign I saw as our house burned down was our son’s bed burned in the shape of a heart,” Pratt wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, January 8. “A sign of how much love was in this house so thankful for all the years and memories there with our family.”

When they left the L.A. city limits, they were not able to pack up all of their belongings.

“The craziest thing about packing for a fire [is] your brain just freaks out,” Montag explained in another TikTok video. “It’s so overwhelming packing up a house. I mean, I only have two pairs of jeans, two shirts. I got so much more clothes for the kids. I’m like, ‘Why didn’t I grab more?’ Thankfully, I grabbed anything and that’s such a blessing and the main thing is that we’re safe.”

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Spencer’s sister, Stephanie Pratt, also noted via her Instagram Story the same day that she was “beyond heartbroken” for her sibling, Montag and their children. (Stephanie, 38, has been traveling in London.)

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“Just spoke to my dad — he tried to save my brother’s house but the wind was so strong. There was nothing he could do,” Stephanie added, noting that their parents also lost their house. “Even the fire station in the Palisades has burned down. The Pacific Palisades is completely on fire. No one is there.”

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She continued, “I don’t even want to look at mine. My dad told me the market down the street from my house is on fire. We are such a tight community — I’m at a loss for words knowing so many friends have lost their homes today and so quickly. I hate that I’m so far away. Thinking about flying home so I can hug my family.”

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

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RHOBH's Sutton Stracke Warned Ex About Protecting Children's Inheritance

RHOBH's Sutton Stracke Warned Ex About Protecting Children's Inheritance
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Sutton Stracke is keeping a watchful eye over her ex-husband’s finances.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, who was married to banker Christian Stracke from 2000 to 2016, said she wants to ensure that the couple’s three children — daughter Porter and sons Philip and James — receive their “fair share” of inheritance from their father.

During a Tuesday, January 7, appearance on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lews Live, Sutton, 53, revealed that her ex is in a new relationship and she expects him to marry his new girlfriend.

“I went on vacation to St. Barts for my son’s 21st birthday and he asked for me and my ex-husband to come. My ex-husband brought his girlfriend, and she has four children, and I do believe that they are going to get married,” she said. “I was questioning my ex-husband and all of a sudden, the topic of what’s going to happen to the money when he dies came up. You do have to look out for things like this.”

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Sutton said she expressed concerns to her ex-husband about how his potential new marriage might affect their children’s inheritance in the event of his death.

“I said, ‘I will be watching.’ I’m gonna be watching what is happening with everyone involved because my children come first,” Sutton explained. “If you don’t think I’m gonna be watching over and making sure my children get their fair share — which is the biggest share…”

Asked how Christian responded, Sutton said, “He didn’t say anything. We stopped the conversation.”

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Since joining RHOBH during season 10, Sutton has been open about her divorce from her banker ex, who reportedly pays her a monthly six-figure fee in spousal support. During a November 2023 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Sutton appeared to confirm she receives around $300,000 a month “after taxes.”

During a July 2020 appearance on WWHL, Sutton also shared that she didn’t realize how many assets she and Christian owned — including two baseball teams — until their divorce. “He was in charge of the finances. I didn’t know everything,” she said. “When you do the full disclosure and you get everything, I was like, ‘What?’”

“I knew we had a timber company … there’s like 10 things on there. I was like, ‘Wow, I’m rich,’” Sutton continued.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.

Alec Baldwin Sues 'Rust' Shooting Prosecutors Over 'Malicious Prosecution'

Alec Baldwin Sues 'Rust' Shooting Prosecutors Over 'Malicious Prosecution'
Alec Baldwin attends his trial on involuntary manslaughter in First Judicial District Court on July 12, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ramsay de Give-Pool/Getty Images

Alec Baldwin is taking legal action after prosecutors sought criminal charges against him over the death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Baldwin, 66, is accusing Santa Fe, New Mexico, special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey and First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, among others, of malicious prosecution and civil rights violations, per The Hollywood Reporter and The Los Angeles Times.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Mexico on Thursday, January 9, claims that the prosecution team intentionally concealed evidence that would vindicate him of involuntary manslaughter.

The lawsuit alleges that the defendants were “blinded by their desire to convict Alec Baldwin for all the wrong reasons, and at any cost. Defendants sought at every turn to scapegoat Baldwin for the acts and omissions of others, regardless of the evidence or the law.”

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“Criminal prosecutions are supposed to be about the search for truth and justice, not to pursue personal or political gain or harass the innocent,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement to the L.A. Times. “Kari Morrissey and the other defendants violated that basic principle, over and over, and trampled on Alec Baldwin’s rights.”

“In October 2023 the prosecution team became aware that Mr. Baldwin intended to file a retaliatory civil lawsuit,” Morrissey said in a statement to the outlet. “We look forward to our day in court.”

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Baldwin twice faced involuntary manslaughter charges over the accidental shooting of Hutchins in October 2021. Hutchins was killed and Rust director Joel Souza was injured when a prop gun fired a real bullet on the set of the Western movie.

Baldwin, who denied pulling the trigger, was later charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in January 2023 and pleaded not guilty one month later. The criminal charges were dropped in April 2023. However, he was indicted for involuntary manslaughter a second time and headed to trial in July 2024.

The second case was dismissed by First Judicial District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer last summer. Sommer agreed with Baldwin’s lawyers that prosecutors hid evidence that may have been linked to the fatal shooting.

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“There is no way for the court to right this wrong,” Sommer told the court, per NBC News. “The sanction of dismissal is the only warranted remedy.”

In December 2024, Morrissey, who sought to reinstate charges against Baldwin, announced that the case against the actor had been dropped due to a lack of support from the district attorney’s office. As a result, Baldwin will no longer face criminal charges over the incident.

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“The state’s efforts to continue to litigate the case in a fair and comprehensive manner have been met with multiple barriers that have compromised its ability to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,” Morrissey said in a news release, per The New York Times.

The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March 2024 and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Her attorneys’ appeal for a new trial was denied in September 2024.

Paris Hilton Documents Emotional Visit to Burned Down L.A. Home

Paris Hilton Documents Emotional Visit to Burned Down L.A. Home
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Paris Hilton is sharing an emotional update after her Los Angeles home burned down in fires sweeping the area.

On Thursday, January 9, Hilton, 43, shared a video of her visiting what remains of her home via Instagram, showing the devastation caused by the fires which began Tuesday, January 7, and have ravaged parts of L.A., including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and the Hollywood Hills.

“I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable.💔🥺,” Hilton captioned the video of the wreckage of her home. “When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it. But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces.😢💔

“This house wasn’t just a place to live— It was where we dreamed, laughed, and created the most beautiful memories as a family. It was where Phoenix’s little hands made art that I’ll cherish forever, where love and life filled every corner. To see it reduced to ashes… it’s devastating beyond words,” she continued, referring to son Phoenix, who turns 2 this month. (Hilton also shares daughter London, 12 months, with husband Carter Reum.)

In the caption, Hilton shared her sympathies with other Los Angeles residents who have lost their homes, noting, “It’s not just walls and roofs—it’s the memories that made those houses homes. It’s the photos, the keepsakes, the irreplaceable pieces of our lives.”

However, the former reality star and DJ acknowledged that she is “incredibly lucky.”

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“My loved ones, my babies, and my pets are safe.🥹 That’s the most important thing, and I’m holding onto that gratitude with everything I have,” she added, thanking firefighters and first responders who have been tackling the wildfires for the past three days.

On Wednesday, January 8, the Paris and Nicole: The Encore star shared via Instagram that she was among the many celebrities who had lost their homes in the fires. Hilton wrote that her home was “where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.”

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More than 130,000 are under evacuation orders, per the Associated Press. Stars including Mark Hamill, Jennie Garth and Mandy Moore are among those who evacuated their homes. Other stars shared news that they had lost their homes including Milo Ventimiglia, Miles Teller and Billy Crystal.

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

Jennie Garth Shelters With Ex-Husband Peter Facinelli Amid L.A. Fires

Jennie Garth Shelters With Ex-Husband Peter Facinelli Amid L.A. Fires
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Jennie Garth is leaning on her ex Peter Facinelli during difficult times.

Garth, 52, took to Instagram on Thursday, January 9, to share that she and her family had taken shelter with Facinelli, 51, after evacuating their Los Angeles home due to the ongoing fires in the area.

“This is just devastating for everyone. I’m so sad. Deep sadness today. My family and I are safe. Our home made it through the night and we are feeling so blessed and so fortunate and so lucky,” Garth said in a video to her 1.3 million followers. “Just praying for everybody else. We’re so, so lucky more people weren’t hurt or trapped in the fires.”

The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared that she and her husband, Dave Abrams, were planning to return to their home and thanked her ex for letting them stay the night. “Think we’re going to go back to our house. It’s a mess but it’s fine. It’s still there,” she said.

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Garth continued, “I’m so grateful for Peter for letting us stay at his house—me and all the girls, and the dogs, and Dave.”

Garth and Facinelli first met in 1995 and were married from 2001 to 2013. They share three adult daughters, Luca, 27, Lola, 22, and Fiona, 18. Garth married actor Abrams in 2015. Facinelli, meanwhile, is engaged to actress Lily Anne Harrison, with whom he shares son Jack, 2.

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Garth reiterated her gratitude to her ex in the caption of her Instagram post, writing, “I wanted to let you know that we are safe. Peter and his family took us in and have been so kind. I am deeply saddened for our city and just feel numb.”

“Our home was spared but so much to clean up and ready to get active to help our neighbors and friends and fellow Angelinos,” the actress continued, adding that her husband has been “transporting all our bags and boxes, loading and unloading.”

“I am grateful we are all OK and have a home to return to,” Garth added.

Wildfires began across Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, and continued through Thursday, ravaging the exclusive Pacific Palisades area, Malibu, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills. Stars including Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Miles Teller have lost their homes in the fires.

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

John Mayer Shares Emotional Post About Loss Amid the L.A. Wildfires

John Mayer shared an emotional post about losing sentimental items amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

The musician, 47, posted an image of a folder via his Instagram on Thursday, January 9 and contemplated how painful losing sentimental items and keepsakes could be — as thousands who have lost their homes face that harsh reality.

“This is the most valuable thing I own. It’s a folder of photos of my father, spanning his life from being a baby, an educator, a husband and a father. It’s the only evidence of his life that will exist over time,” Mayer wrote in the post’s lengthy caption. “These are the ‘documents’ you read about people taking from their homes. When you hear someone say they’ve lost everything in a fire, this is much of that everything, if not all of it.”

Mayer continued, “Those who say they’ll be okay still have their folders and their albums. Those who are inconsolable have lost them. Just behind the immeasurable loss of life is the loss of the proof of life.”

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The “Clarity” singer added that he was thinking of those who had suffered this type of “devastating” loss in the fires.

“I don’t practice prayer but tonight I will say one for everyone who no longer has these items. It’s not about the art and the collectibles. It’s the photos, the letters, the class rings, the eyeglasses and the things we keep to remind us that those we loved were here,” Mayer added. “May those who have lost so much find some semblance of hope and support from their family and friends. Stay safe, look out for yourself and for one another, and trust that humanity and all it entails, though sometimes hard to see, is alive and well. This is truly devastating.”

Following the post, the musician confirmed that he had not lost his home in Los Angeles.

“For clarity: I’m safe, extraordinarily lucky to still have my place in LA, but keeping my documents close by. ❤” he wrote in the comments.

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The post appeared to resonate with his followers, with many taking to his comments section to agree with Mayer’s sentiment.

Among them was Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, who revealed that she had packed up sentimental items that once belonged to the Full House star when she was preparing to evacuate her home. (Saget died in January 2022 at age 65).

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“This is so beautiful John. And so true. I can only imagine how precious everything in that folder is to you,” Rizzo, 45, wrote. “And when you said eyeglasses, it just broke me because those are some of the first things I packed up when preparing to evacuate. Bob’s glasses, a lot of his clothes and personal effects that I know are completely irreplaceable. Thanks for putting this into perspective, something you’re great at….explaining the hard to explain.”

An estimated 9000 homes have been damaged or destroyed in the fires, according to officials, reported The Guardian. Since Tuesday, the fires have ravaged parts of the exclusive Pacific Palisades area, Malibu, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills. Celebrities including Billy Crystal, Milo Ventimiglia and Paris Hilton are among those who lost their homes due to the fires.

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

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Milo Ventimiglia Cries as He Loses Home in Los Angeles Wildfires

Milo Ventimiglia Cries as He Loses Home in Los Angeles Wildfires
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Milo Ventimiglia became emotional as he revealed his Malibu home was completely destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires – in eerily similar circumstances to his This Is Us character, Jack Pearson.

Ventimiglia, whose wife Jarah Mariano, 41, is nine months pregnant, visited the charred remains of what was once the couple’s home before it burned to the ground with CBS News on Thursday, January 9.

Speaking to CBS News as he inspected the damage, Ventimiglia, 47, admitted the loss felt “heavy.”

“You start thinking about all the memories in different parts of the house and what not and then you see your neighbor’s houses and everything kind of around and your heart just breaks,” he said.

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The Gilmore Girls alum knew their house was no longer standing prior to the visit as he had watched it burn via home security cameras after being evacuated on Tuesday.

“It’s a kind of a shock moment where you go, this is real, this is happening and at a certain point you just turn it off,” he said. “What good is it to continue watching? We kind of accepted the loss.”

Coincidentally, one of Ventimiglia’s most famous characters, This Is Us’ Jack, died from smoke inhalation after a crock pot caused his family’s home to burn to the ground.

“You know, it’s not lost on me, life imitating art,” Ventimiglia told CBS News of the similarity between the fictional scenes and his real-life circumstances.

Milo Ventimiglia Cries as He Loses Home in Los Angeles Wildfire, Just Like His This Is Us Character
Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

While Ventimiglia and Mariano lost most of their possessions in the fire, including a crib for their unborn baby due to be born any day now, the actor is grateful the most important things survived.

“We got good friends and we got good people we’re working with and we’ll make do. Wife and baby and dog, most important,” Ventimiglia said.

The couple, who were first linked in 2022 and wed in 2023, revealed in September 2024 that they were expecting their first child together.

“Baby on board!” Mariano wrote via an Instagram post at the time, sharing maternity photos while sitting on a surfboard.

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Ventimiglia played Jack opposite Mandy Moore as his wife Rebecca Pearson in This Is Us, which ran from 2016 to 2022.

The actor revealed that Mariano had just recently started watching the emotional series during an appearance on the “That Was Us” podcast in October 2024.

“She can separate Jack from me, but she’s just a f—ing crier,” he said with a laugh. “It’s one of those things. She’s just crying and taking it in. I’m not badgering her; I’m not asking her, ‘Hey, so tell me about this character, this scene, tell me stuff.’ I’m waiting for her to want to talk to me about it.”

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

Southern Hospitality’s Maddi Says Gay Rumors About Joe Delayed Their Romance

Southern Hospitality Recap Maddi Didn t Hook Up With Joe for a Long Time Because of Gay Rumors
Maddie Reese, Joe Bradley. Bravo (2)

During the latest episode of Southern Hospitality, Maddi Reese revealed that rumors about Joe Bradley’s sexuality delayed the start of their relationship — and TJ Dinch was to blame.

“Three or four years ago, TJ spread a bunch of rumors that I was gay,” Joe told newbie Austin Stephan during the Thursday, January 9, episode of the Bravo show.

Austin wasn’t surprised by the revelation, telling Joe that TJ “used to tell me the same s—. He would straight up tell me that you were gay.”

Maddie, who is currently dating Joe, confessed that the stories around town made her hesitate to act on her feelings toward him.

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“Three years ago, everyone was talking about the rumor,” Maddi recalled. “So, of course, I kinda believed TJ when he told me Joe is flirty, or fruity, or what’s the word? Gay.”

She confessed, “That was the reason why I did not hook up with Joe for a long time.”

Maddi said since she began seeing Joe, she can confirm the rumors aren’t true. “Obviously, I’ve slept with Joe. I sleep with Joe. He likes p—,” she declared.

Joe, for his part, said that he confronted TJ when he heard the rumors, but TJ vehemently denied that he started them.

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“I said, ‘Why the f— you would say that to people?’ And he said, ‘No, I would never say that. I would never tell anyone that. I promise you I didn’t do it,’” Joe told the cameras, admitting, “Since I am a very trusting person, I believed it. And now I’m paying for it.”

Joe claimed that his one-time best friend “makes you believe you can trust him and then he’ll f— you over.”

In addition to allegedly spreading rumors about his sexuality, Joe took issue with TJ telling people that he hooked up with Luann de Lesseps in January 2024 when he said he told him the truth in confidence.

“That’s when it hit me. TJ’s the one telling people that I’m gay,” Joe said during Thursday’s episode. “Because he’s the mouth of the South.”

Southern Hospitality Recap Maddi Didn t Hook Up With Joe for a Long Time Because of Gay Rumors
TJ Dinch and Joe Bradley. Paul Cheney/Bravo

Us broke the news in January 2024 that Joe and Luann, 59, were spotted getting cozy at a New York City hotel after they met during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.

During the season 2 Southern Hospitality reunion the following month, TJ told host Andy Cohen he was “99 percent” sure that Joe and Luann hooked up. Joe denied the allegations.

TJ revealed during the season 3 premiere, which aired on January 2, that he hadn’t spoken to Joe for months since their drama at the reunion.

TJ, however, remained adamant that not only did Joe kiss Luann but also “cheated” on his then-girlfriend, Danielle Olivera, with the Real Housewives of New York City alum. (Danielle, 36, confirmed her and Joe’s split in February 2024.)

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Joe played somewhat coy about exactly what transpired with Luann during the season 3 premiere, but he did confirm to Us in December 2024 that he “kissed” her. He claimed that he wasn’t trying to hide anything but was still upset with TJ for breaking his trust.

Those trust issues have been front and center so far this season — especially since Maddi is still friends with TJ, which Joe confessed worries him. (Joe and Maddi exclusively told Us that they’ve been dating since April 2024, which is right around the time the cameras picked back up.)

“It was also kinda pissing me off that you were being so buddy-buddy with him,” Joe told Maddi during the new episode, referring to her conversation with TJ at a group party one week prior.

Maddi, however, maintained that her friendship with TJ shouldn’t affect her relationship with Joe.

Southern Hospitality Recap Maddi Didn t Hook Up With Joe for a Long Time Because of Gay Rumors
Joe Bradley and Maddie Reese. Bryan Steffy/Bravo

“You can be friends with somebody and have boundaries,” she told her boyfriend. “You know you can’t trust [TJ] with your to the grave s—, you obviously know that, but there’s no reason he can’t be your friend.”

Joe claimed, “Me and TJ’s problems are way deeper.” Maddi pointed out that they aren’t “addressing the elephant in the room.”

Fans will continue to see Joe and TJ’s drama unfold with every new episode. In fact, Joe exclusively told Us ahead of the season that TJ’s “mindset” will “make a lot more sense once you watch it.”

He teased, “Some people thinks that he has feelings for me, [but] I think that’s in the past, but who knows? This season everyone will kind of find out TJ’s true colors and why he’s acting the way he is towards me.”

Southern Hospitality airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

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