In Bravo’s official trailer forthe season 5 reunion released on Wednesday, January 15, host Andy Cohen asks Meredith’s husband, Seth Marks, if he has a “side chick” in Ohio.
“I’m getting angry,” Meredith responds after hearing the accusation. “The whole reason I came here was not for this. I am finished.”
While it appears the couple may walk off the set, it’s not the only tough moment Meredith will face in the three-part reunion special.
At another point in the taping, Britani Bateman — who recently confirmed she is still datingDonny Osmond’s nephew Jared — appears in a heated discussion with the jewelry designer when she reminds her costar, “I am talking.”
“I don’t care,” Meredith replies. “I’m not going to let you spread lies about me.”
Another cast member put in the hot seat is Lisa Barlow. Joined by her husband, John Barlow, the couple face allegations about the state of their marriage.
“You guys were saying, ‘Maybe Lisa’s had affairs,’” Lisa explains to the group. Angie Katsanevas replies, “Your friends sent me photos of someone you were dating.”
Before fans assume the reunion is all about drama and disagreements, the cast appears to come together when Mary Crosby shares an update on how her son, Robert Jr., is doing amid his substance abuse struggles.
The impactful and honest conversation brings Mary, Andy, Heather Gay and others to tears.
“He’s steady, which I think is good,” Mary exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2024. “It’s a heavy topic, but for me, because it all just came at once on me and I didn’t expect it, but I’m taking it day by day.”
Ultimately, every cast member will have a moment as Andy dissects the entire season. Whitney Rose will address the rumors about her business. Heather will challenge Bronwyn Newport’s shifting narrative on her infidelity story with husband, Todd Newport.
And yes, even the husbands may find themselves in the middle of the drama as John tells Todd to “watch your tone” during a heated conversation.
“These women keep me on [my] toes and I love them,” The Real Housewives of Dubai star Chanel Ayan commented via Instagram after watching the trailer.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion kicks off on Bravo Wednesday, January 22, at 8 p.m. ET. Uncensored, extended reunion episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
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Wildfires continue to tear through the Los Angeles area, devastating thousands of acres and forcing even more people to flee their homes. As relief efforts are just getting underway, some of Hollywood’s most prominent stars are coming together to help those in need.
The Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires, which are burning concurrently, are already two of the top five most destructive fires in California’s history according to CNN. At least 24 people have died, with that number expected to grow as firefighters continue to search the rubble.
The Pacific Palisades fire has impacted scores of celebrities, destroying homes in affluent neighborhoods and forcing many to evacuate. Paris Hilton, Anna Faris, Billy Crystal and Mel Gibson are among the stars whose houses have burned down.
But many — even those who have been evacuated or lost everything — are stepping up to help their fellow Angelenos. Celebrities from film, sports, music and more have stepped up to donate their time, money and supplies.
Keep scrolling to see how celebrities are helping aid in the wildfire relief effort.
Beyonce
Beyonce’s BeyGood foundation donated $2.5 million to the newly established L.A. Fire Relief Fund.
“Los Angeles we stand with you. ” the fund wrote via Instagram. “The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
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The day after an emotional appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on which she said “everything” in her community had been destroyed, the Halloween actress committed $1 million to wildfire relief.
“My husband and I and our children have pledged $1 million from our Family Foundation to start a fund of support for our great city and state and the great people who live and love there,” she wrote via Instagram. (Curtis shares daughters Annie, 34, and Ruby, 25, with her husband, Christopher Guest.)
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Longoria donated $50,000 to This Is About Humanity, which benefits families and workers impacted by the fires. She also pledged to donate $1 million through her foundation to the Latino Community Fund and California Community Foundation.
Josh Gad
Gad, who released his memoir, In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some, on Tuesday, January 14, announced he would donate a portion of the proceeds from his book to several organizations benefiting wildfire relief.
He added in an appearance on The Today Show that same day that he knows at least 15 families who have lost their homes.
“I would encourage all of you, if you have a chance, to go onto my Instagram: I’ve posted links for where you can donate, even $10, anything helps right now,” Gad added. “There’s so many people, animals [and] babies affected by this tragedy.”
Paris Hilton
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Hilton launched an emergency fund of $100,000 for wildfire victims, while pledging to match up to another $100,000 in donations. She announced on Tuesday that she has raised $800,000 so far and pledged another $150,000 to the GoFundMe Wildfire Relief Fund.
Jenner announced she is making an unspecified donation to the California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made an unspecified monetary donation through their Archewell Foundation and volunteered their time alongside World Central Kitchen workers, distributing meals to those impacted in the area.
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Hewitt has partnered with two non-profits, BFFs and Babes and Baby2Baby, to sell her Love Angeles clothing line. All proceeds will go to Baby2Baby, which is helping provide supplies, including diapers, food, formula and water, to children impacted by the fires.
“Needed to do something with all this hurt in my heart,” she wrote via Instagram. “My friend @bffsandbabes said let’s take what’s in your heart and make it happen. Love Angeles is now yours to purchase and support @baby2baby”
The rock band has pledged $2.5 million to FireAid, a benefit concert coming to the Intuit Dome on January 30. Proceeds from the concert will go toward an organization created to help rebuild Los Angeles’ infrastructure. An estimated 12,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed as of Wednesday, January 15, according to CNN.
Freedie Freeman
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Freeman and his wife Chelsea are donating $100,000 each to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Pasadena Fire Department and the Salvation Army. Chelsea also announced she will match donations to Pasadena Humane, which is caring for pets impacted by the fires.
Metallica
Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, is donating $500,000 to support the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.
“Numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods,” the band said in a statement.
Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio announced via Instagram that he will donate $1 million to “support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts.”
“Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal Fire Fund — organizations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most,” he added.
One of the men convicted in the 2024 murder of General Hospital star Johnny Wactor has been sentenced.
Frank Olano received five years and eight months in state prison, Us Weekly can confirm. He was previously convicted for being an accessory in Wactor’s death, receiving stolen property and three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. Olano, 22, pleaded no contest to all charges in October 2024.
Olano was one of four suspects arrested in connection to Wactor’s death. Fellow defendant Leonel Gutierrez is scheduled to be sentenced later on Wednesday, January 15. He pleaded guilty to one count of attempted robbery and one count of grand theft.
Two other men, Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, were each arrested on murder charges. They both pleaded not guilty.
“Johnny Wactor’s life was senselessly taken while he was simply walking to his parked car in downtown Los Angeles,” District Attorney George Gascón said in an August 2024 statement. “We are committed to seeking justice for Mr. Wactor and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”
Gascón added, “The loss of this talented young actor, who was in the prime of his life and had so much to offer the world, is deeply felt by all of us. Mr. Wactor’s work and presence touched the lives of many, and our hearts go out to his family, friends and the entire community who mourn this devastating loss.”
News broke in May 2024 that Wactor died at the age of 37 after a shooting in Los Angeles. According to Wactor’s mother, he was shot after an alleged altercation with three men who were attempting to steal his car’s catalytic convertor.
Wactor was reportedly with a female coworker at the time of the incident and tried to protect her from harm.
“We’re Southern, born and raised, and we would never let a female walk to their car by herself,” Wactor’s brother, Grant, told the Daily Mail later that month. “He came across them and he thought his truck was being towed. So he said something to the guys, like, ‘Hey, are you towing?’”
According to Grant, Wactor attempted to shield his colleague from the apparent assailants.
“And then once he turned around, he saw what was happening and he put his coworker behind him. And that’s when they shot him,” Grant said.
After Barceleau and Estrada were charged with murder in August 2024, Wactor’s mother released a statement shared with Us Weekly.
“It’s a great birthday present for Johnny,” Scarlett told Us, whose son would have turned 38 on August 31, 2024. “I’m hoping to have [the suspects] tried federally. I’m still hoping and praying for a stronger penalty … I know [police] don’t want them to walk, either.”
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Patrick Mahomes has all eyes on the prize — and Travis Kelce — as the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for the playoffs.
Mahomes, 29, said during a Tuesday, January 14, press conference that he has big hopes for Kelce, 35, when the Chiefs play against the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 18.
“I think the greats step up in the playoffs,” the quarterback said. “It’s just higher intensity and the best players and the best leaders step up and make the best plays. He’s done that and so I expect the same from him going into this playoffs.”
Mahomes noted that the tight end’s mentality when he steps onto the football field “resonates with the entire team” and “gets everybody to play their best football.” Mahomes added, “And that’s what it takes in order to win championships.”
Kelce rested during Week 18 when the Chiefs faced off against the Denver Broncos, listed as inactive alongside other starters for the January 5 game. The team had already secured home field advantage and a first round bye in the NFL playoffs.
The Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC on December 25, 2024, after winning against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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“I thought it was a full-team performance. Defense stepped up, offense stepped up [and] everyone had their imprint on the game,” Mahomes told reporters after the game. “I told my pregnant wife [Brittany Mahomes] I was going to get the No. 1 seed, so we can have the baby.” (The couple, who wed in 2022, welcomed daughter Golden Ray on January 12. They also share daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 2.)
When speaking with reporters on January 1, head coach Andy Reid said he wasn’t “worried” about benching the starters.
“I’ve been through that before, so I’m not worried about all that,” Reid, 66, explained at the time. “It gives the other guys an opportunity here to grow and you can use everybody.”
Reid added the “primary thing is to make sure that we stay sharp in all areas through this game and for the upcoming weeks.”
“We want to stay sharp mentally and physically and then that’s our responsibility to do that and how we manage the time,” he said. “I make sure I do that practice-wise and the guys go out, players and coaches, and work on that.”
The Chiefs are set to take on the Houston Texans on Saturday, January 18.
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The brightest stars in music will be on hand for the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2.
Nominations for the awards show were announced in November 2024, and women dominated categories across the board. Beyoncé led the pack with 11 nods for her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, while Charli XCX and Billie Eilish racked up eight and seven nominations, respectively. Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan all scored six each.
Months later, as wildfires raged across Los Angeles in January, some Hollywood events were postponed, but the Recording Academy has said that the Grammys will go on as planned. Instead, the show will focus on wildfire relief efforts.
“This year’s show … will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Tammy Hurt, chair of the board of trustees, wrote in a letter sent to Recording Academy members on January 13.
The letter continued, “In challenging times, music has the power to heal, comfort and unite like nothing else. The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles.”
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The Recording Academy also launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort in collaboration with MusicCares with a $1 million donation. The letter noted that the organization has already distributed $2 million in emergency aid thanks to additional contributions.
Keep scrolling for everything we know so far about the 2025 Grammys:
Who Will Host the 2025 Grammys?
The Recording Academy hasn’t yet announced a host for the 2025 Grammys. If last year’s host, Trevor Noah, returns for the awards show, it would mark his fifth consecutive time hosting the ceremony.
Who Will Perform at the 2025 Grammys?
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No performers for the 2025 Grammys have been announced yet.
Who Will Present at the 2025 Grammys?
No presenters for the 2025 Grammys have been announced yet.
The 2025 Grammys will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to Watch the 2025 Grammys
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The 2025 Grammys will air live on CBS and stream via Paramount+.
Who Will Be Honored at the 2025 Grammys?
While most nominees will have to wait until February 2 to find out whether they won, several artists will receive Special Merit Awards at a ceremony held one day prior on Saturday, February 1. Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante and Frankie Valli are this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León will receive Trustees Awards, while Dr. Leo Beranek will be honored with a Technical Grammy Award.
The full list of 2025 Grammy nominations is available here.
Hold onto your jockstraps, folks! Nasty Pig, the sex-meets-street brand that’s been serving up S&M harnesses, sinfully scant jockstraps and other subversive fetish-inspired fashions for 30 years and counting, is kicking off 2025 with a star-studded campaign so hot, it’ll melt your vinyl.
The provocative yet polished photo series is a celebration of queer culture, self-expression and the kind of sexual positivity that makes pearl-clutchers clutch harder. The wardrobe department went just as hard, as 10 iconic queer New Yorkers are outfitted in some of Nasty Pig’s latest, greatest and kinkiest looks seen in decades.
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Think powerful images, candid interviews and a rare glimpse into what it really means to be queer in the Big Apple today. The campaign was lensed by Nasty Pig’s Art Director and Photographer, Sam Waxman, while Lil Internet (the genius behind Beyoncé’s “No Angel”) brings the visuals to life with video that lend a voice and veracity to photos that already speak volumes.
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Just as hype-worthy is the featured talent, which include stage-and-screen legends Alan Cumming and Billy Porter, longtime Paper Magazine editor-in-chief Mickey Boardman, quintessential downtown It girl Linux and freestyle musician-slash-model Yves Mathieu.
Each takes center stage in the campaign, as the series holds space for all 10 stars to share their stories with raw honesty that only comes from knowing you look damn good.
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They dish on (very) personal experiences, the importance of owning your identity and more – all with that unapologetic realness that Nasty Pig has championed since they opened up shop circa 1994. Today it’s one of the most recognizable gay clothing brands on the market, worn by celebrities such as Madonna and Frank Ocean, to name but a few.
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Of course, Porter, 55, is another stan — and was quick to spill the tea: “There’s a sex-positive energy that comes with the founders and the brand,” he said. “Nasty Pig was the first brand that had all different kinds of people. This brand makes me feel sexy when I put it on — I felt seen.”
The same could be said for Cumming, 59, who gave new meaning to “cheeky” when he revealed his inner thoughts about his undies: “It’s kind of hilarious I’m wearing this comfy, cozy, cute fuzzy thing, but underneath it I’ve got a vinyl jockstrap on… you feel nice and sexy but it’s also comfy and wearable. Over the years, [Nasty Pig] has expanded outside leather and vinyl.”
The Tony-and-Emmy-winning actor added, “I love a jockstrap. Obviously, for the support, but it feels sexy. It’s slightly subversive to wear a jockstrap… I wear one every single day of my life.”
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For such brazen imagery, David Lauterstein — the CEO and co-founder, along with husband Frederick Kearnean — was decidedly humble in his response to the campaign: “We were very surprised at how many celebrities were actually Nasty Pig fans,” he stated in a press release.
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After all, Nasty Pig is a way of life for many, and with this campaign, the label created a dialogue between their customers as models and spokespeople, giving them a unique platform to talk to a steadfastly loyal fan base and directly connect with the LGBTQ+ community on a new level.
Indeed, as a brand that’s mastered the art of remaining relevant by staying true to the customer, Lauterstein is focusing on the future: “We’re already casting for the next round of Nasty Pig customers, queer celebrities and iconic allies. Stay tuned. You haven’t seen anything yet.”
But you needn’t wait to see Cumming and Porter in all their nasty, flashy fabulousness. Standouts include a pantless Cumming in a black vinyl jacket and the booty-baring Honcho Jockstrap, and a shirtless Porter strapped up in the Fireman Clip Harness — a signature from 2003 to 2008 that became so hot, the brand had to lock it up in the vault, until now. Run, don’t walk, to shop, or rather strap, into every gotta-have-it piece before it’s going, going, gone.
The “Real Nasty Pigs of New York” is available to online and has exclusive content exploding across social media, so prepare for your feeds to get a whole lot hotter.
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Meghan Markle joined relief efforts for the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.
Us Weekly understands that the Duchess of Sussex, 43, personally volunteered her time on Monday, January 13, with the Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery. Meghan arrived at the facility with donations of new clothing and beauty products that were facilitated through her and husband Prince Harry’s The Archewell Foundation.
In addition to donating supplies for the relief, Meghan also brought lunch for the volunteers. While working alongside the group, Meghan supported and conversed with families as they visited the site. She also assisted girls with shopping.
Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery shared a behind-the-scenes video of the Monday event. In the Instagram Reel, which was uploaded on Wednesday, January 15, Meghan can be spotted carrying several tote bags as she aided the affected community and chatted with another volunteer.
The city of Altadena was directly affected by the Eaton Fire. The Eaton Fire started on January 7, the same day that the Pacific Palisades fire began. While an extreme wind storm caused by the Santa Ana gusts sparked the brush fires, the official cause for both blazes are under investigation. The Eaton Fire is currently 45 percent contained while the Pacific Palisades is at 19 percent.
Us previously learned that Meghan and Harry, 40, volunteered to hand out food and supplies to victims of the Eaton Fire. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, connected with elderly individuals and families inside the Pasadena Convention Center and heard stories from those affected by the wildfire. In addition to offering their support, Harry and Meghan also donated clothing, children’s items and more essential supplies.
Meghan and Harry also joined California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo to thank first responders, including Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and his team from the LA County Fire Department as well as Members of CalFire and the Pasadena Police Force at the Rose Bowl. The royals also met with World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés and thanked the teams for their relief work.
When the fires first broke out, Harry and Meghan opened up their Montecito, California, home — which is 80 miles north of the Pacific Palisades — to friends who were affected by the blaze.
Meghan also postponed the premiere of her upcoming docuseries, With Love, Meghan, which was initially scheduled to drop on Wednesday.
“I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California,” Meghan said in a Sunday, January 12, statement shared on Netflix’s Tudum.
Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.
Jennifer Tilly is not hurting for money thanks to The Simpsons — but that doesn’t mean she identifies as wealthy.
“I don’t think of myself as rich,” Tilly, 66, told E! News on Tuesday, January 14. “But I guess I’m delusional because I do have several properties and a purse apparently that cost $33,000.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, who joined the show for season 14, noted that she thought “everybody knew that I had a piece of The Simpsons,” which is where a lot of her money comes from.
“It’s not a large piece, but even a little piece is something to write home about,” she added.
During the December 3, 2024, episode of RHOBH, Tilly noted that she was married to The Simpsons creator, Sam Simon, for seven years. The pair, who were together 10 years total, got divorced in 1991 and she “got a piece” of the show in her settlement.
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“Nobody knew that The Simpsons was going to go on for trillions of years,” Tilly said on the show. “So every day, honestly, every day I’m like, ‘Thank you, Sam!’” (Simon died in 2015 at the age of 59.)
During the same episode, costar Erika Jayne pointed out that Tilly owned an extremely rare $33,000 Louis Vuitton handbag, which she said wasn’t exactly accurate.
“Actually, it didn’t. It cost $33,000, which I’m just setting that straight right now,” Tilly told E! “They must have had some intern look it up. It’s very rare, maybe on the secondary market they jacked up the price, but I called my purse contact, and I said, ‘How much did I pay for that purse?’ She said, ‘$22,000.'”
While the handbag price was slightly off, Tilly revealed that she does own four homes: three in California and one in Las Vegas.
Even with all her properties, Tilly was adamant that she lives humbly with her boyfriend in a “very small, cluttered house.”
“Yes, there’s a giant house next door, but we don’t go there,” she said. “I guess we’re kind of delusional. I don’t have a giant mansion or a chauffeur that calls me Miss Tilly and makes out with me like Sutton [Stracke]‘s chauffeur. I just live my life the way that I used to live.”
Tilly added that she thinks it’s “kind of gauche to flaunt your wealth” especially since money can’t buy you happiness.
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“This is why people love Housewives,” she concluded. “They’re so rich and they can afford all the plastic surgeon that the heart could desire and designer clothes and jewels, but they’re still not happy. That is the key to Housewives. Like, ‘Wow, if I had all that wealth, I would be happy.’ But these people, they’re miserable. That’s why people like to watch Housewives.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
Real talk: New Yorkers don’t run around in towering high heels à la Sex and the City. Walking nearly everywhere or running after trains requires comfortable shoes — and nothing proves that more than a photo of Brooke Shields, carrying her sparkly stilettos and an umbrella while wearing sensible flats last year. Still, as she made her way into a talk show taping, it was those exactly ballet flats that caught our eye! The Suddenly Susan star’s Barbie pink beauties were from Rothy’s, a sustainable fashion brand that you’ll find in nearly every fashion lover’s closet (even Meghan Markle is a fan). While the posh, washable shoes tend to be a bit of an investment, select colors are up to 36% off at Nordstrom right now!
If you fancy a ballet pink shade or are coveting one of the label’s stunning tweed alternatives, now is the time to shop them while they’re on sale. You’ll even find a discounted neutral pair with a metallic accent, along with a mix of other colors worth snagging on Nordstrom’s site.
What we love about Rothy’s Point II is how elegant they look while still being super comfortable (just ask Shields!). They’ll pair perfectly with jeans, skirts and more year-round staples. However, beyond that, the brand’s Love Insoles give our weary feet support, and the fact that they’re washable means they’ll stay in rotation for years to come. Plus, there’s the fact that this pick is made from recycled plastic bottles, making these shoes a big win for style and the planet!
Rothy’s shoes are a hit with past customers, many of whom have shared honest reviews about the flats.
“I notoriously have blister-prone heels and wore a pair of the knot Point IIs in Paris for about 18,000 steps without blisters,” one person wrote.
Another agreed, saying “These are so easy to wear and instant comfort and nice cushion. Best shoes I’ve purchased in years. I want one of every color. They are true to size!”
Snag these celeb-approved flats now before it’s too late!
Ben Affleck was seen speaking with local police officers, but a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that the Oscar winner isn’t in any legal trouble.
“Ben was talking to police who are in his neighborhood right now because he lives right outside of a mandatory evacuation zone,” a source with knowledge of the situation tells Us. “There is a neighbor, who has private security, who has been interfering with residents getting to their own homes, Ben being one of them.”
Los Angeles, where the 52-year-old actor resides, is currently under a series of evacuation orders amid the ongoing string of devastating wildfires. Affleck was spotted speaking to law enforcement officials at the Los Angeles Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigations outside his Brentwood, California home on Sunday, January 12, per photos published by TMZ.
The source tells Us that Affleck had a conversation with the “cops stationed in the neighborhood” about the private security firm that was allegedly preventing other residents from getting inside their respective homes.
“You can also see in the photos they ended up laughing about it,” the insider adds.
The FBI has also denied that Affleck is in any legal trouble. The Bureau was recently investigating drone activity in the actor’s neighborhood.
“Members of the FBI‘s Ground Intercept task force are conducting activity in the area of the Palisades fire relative to unauthorized drone activity,” a representative from the FBI’s press relations said in a Monday, January 13, statement. “Agents and our local partners may be visible throughout the area, including at various residences, for this reason.”
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Us confirmed in July 2024 that Affleck bought his $20 million property shortly after separating from then-wife Jennifer Lopez. The singer, 55, filed for divorce the next month, which was finalized earlier in January.
According to court documents obtained by Us, Lopez and Affleck “agreed to divide all assets and liabilities” to avoid further litigation and expenses. They will also each retain personal belongings and earnings since they separated and half of their joint accounts. In addition, the pair’s shared L.A. mansion, which is currently on the market, will be divided between the twosome.
Affleck and Lopez reconnected in 2021 two decades after they called off their original engagement. Affleck proposed the next year and they wed in July 2023, renewing their vows the next month. Lopez filed for divorce on their second anniversary.
“I did all the work and look where I am, and then it was like my whole f—ing world exploded,” Lopez told Interview magazine in October 2024. “Sometimes, it’s going to work out great. And sometimes it won’t. And that’s f—ing OK, too. I was thinking about this time in my life, and I’m like, ‘That’s not what I thought it was going to turn out like.’”
Affleck, meanwhile, has yet to publicly address the breakup.
Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alumJen Shah’s prison sentence has been reduced again.
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate records, Shah, 51, is scheduled to be released on November 3, 2026.
Shah’s sentence was previously reduced last year from August 30, 2028, to December 19, 2027.
Shah and her then-assistant Stuart Smith were arrested in March 2021 for their alleged roles in a telemarketing scheme that allegedly defrauded hundreds of victims over the age of 55. While they both initially pleaded not guilty, they ultimately changed their respective pleas ahead of trial.
Us Weekly confirmed in January 2023 that Shah was sentenced to six and a half years in prison with five years of supervised release. The Bravo star began her sentence the next month at Bryan Prison Camp in Texas.
“Jen has been doing very well — working on her personal self and focused on her journey towards positive rehabilitation,” Shah’s rep wrote in a December 2024 journal entry on her website. “Jen is currently focused on her next holiday beauty showcase within FPC Bryan Prison and continues to send love to her family, fans and friends who continuously message her in support. She is thankful for everyone who continues to pray and uphold her in a positive light.”
Shah’s rep also noted that she has “indeed spoken” with former RHOSLC costar Meredith Marks.
“The conversation was extremely positive,” the diary entry reads. “She loves Meredith and appreciates her friendship and support during this time.”
“Jen called me a few weeks ago from prison,” she said on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “And it’s my first call from a federal penitentiary. She told me I could check it off my bucket list, and she sounds great. It’s recorded [and] it gets cut off, but she sounds like she’s doing very well.”
Shah and Marks were two of the OG Housewives on RHOSLC when it premiered in 2020 alongside Mary Cosby, Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose and Heather Gay.
According to Shah’s friend Murilo Bueno, Marks has been the only RHOSLC star to reach out to Shah since her incarceration.
“The only person that has reached out to me asking how she was doing was Meredith,” Bueno exclusively told Us in May 2023. “Other than that, no one has reached out — to me at least — and I’m pretty sure no one has with her as well.”
Brad Pitt is looking forward to his next chapter after finalizing his divorce from ex-wife Angelina Jolie. In Us Weekly’s latest cover story, a source exclusively reveals that the 61-year-old actor feels “a big sense of relief” that his legal battle is over. “Brad wants to get his life [back] on track and put this behind him. He can start over again,” the insider notes, adding that “a weight has been lifted” for the actor, who shares six children with Jolie, 49. The former couple were married for two years before splitting in 2016. A judge declared the Hollywood icons legally single in 2019, but the pair remained locked in a messy back-and-forth over custody and the ownership of their Château Miraval vineyard. According to the source, Pitt and Jolie had a “volatile relationship,” but he’s “happier than ever” with girlfriend Ines de Ramon. “They’re madly in love and work so well together,” the insider tells Us. Keep reading for more exclusive updates and top stories:
Riley Keough shared rare insight into her late mom Lisa Marie Presley’s marriage to Michael Jackson, revealing that she was “never told anything” about Jackson’s sexual abuse accusations.
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Morgan Wallen’s ex Katie “KT” Smith is sharing an update regarding her relationship with husband Luke Scornavacco.
“As difficult as it is to share this, I know that a lot of you guys have been invested in our relationship since we used to post together a lot of the beginning of our relationship,” Smith, 30, wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, January 14. “I wanted to give you an update, especially since we’ve both been hounded with questions and that’s totally understandable. Luke and I have decided to separate.”
Smith — who shares Indigo, 4, with Wallen, 31 — made it clear that “neither party has done anything wrong.” Instead, she explained that it was simply time to reevaluate the relationship.
“We won’t be sharing about it, because there truly isn’t much to share,” she added. “We both have decided to do what’s best for us, as well as Indigo, while he’s still as young as he is.”
The social media influencer added that “there’s nothing but love on both sides” and “we both need to be the best versions of ourselves.”
The couple’s last Instagram posts together appear to be from October 2024, when they celebrated Halloween as a family.
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Smith and Scornavacco, 23, surprised fans in April 2024 when they got married five days after getting engaged at Magnolia Farm in Eagleville, Tennessee.
At the time, Smith denied speculation that it was a shotgun wedding when she posted a photo of a negative pregnancy test. “This is for all the trolls,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “So pls continue to be as invested in my uterus once we are actually pregnant LOL. Now that we’re married, we can try all we want.”
Before meeting Scornavacco, Smith was in an on-again-off-again relationship with Wallen.
The pair began dating in December 2016 and announced their engagement a few months later. While they never made it down the aisle, the “Last Night” singer and Smith went on to welcome their son, Indigo, in July 2020.
Wallen recently explained how becoming a father has had a profound impact on his life and career.
“It gives me something to focus on that’s not just all about myself because for a while, I had to be super selfish,” he told Billboard in December 2023. “I had to mostly focus on myself or [my career] wouldn’t work. It’s nice to really think about someone other than yourself and about what you’re passing down.”
Several celebrities are preparing to welcome little ones into their families in 2025.
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh Tebow, revealed in January that they are expecting their first child. “We are just so excited and so over the moon to be having a baby together,” Demi-Leigh told People at the time, while Tim noted that he’s “honored for the privilege of getting the responsibility and the joy of being mom and dad.”
The couple announced the pregnancy just days shy of their fifth wedding anniversary. “I feel like every time I say, ‘Tim’s going to be a dad!’ it feels so surreal,” Demi-Leigh told the outlet. Tim returned her kind words, adding: “She will be extremely loyal and loving. Demi is someone that is extremely determined. When she sets her mind to something, she goes all the way in — and I know that she will do that as a mom, too.”
The pair celebrated their relationship milestone with a rustic pregnancy photo shoot, wearing matching white outfits. Tim and Demi-Leigh held sonogram photos of their baby while sharing PDA and smiling at the camera.
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The former Little Mix singer revealed she’s pregnant with twins by sharing a baby bump pic with her boyfriend. “She’s eating for 3 now 👶👶,” she captioned a January 12 Instagram post, which featured a Polaroid of her holding a bowl as Foster rested his hand on her stomach.
“We can’t wait to meet you baby 🤍✨,” the couple captioned a joint Instagram post on January 8. Wright’s baby bump was on display in more pics she shared from the pair’s tropical getaway later that month.
Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman will be out of action for at least three, possibly four weeks after he was hit by a car while walking in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
Heineman, 23, was struck by a vehicle at 2:55 p.m. local time on Monday, January 13, according to a statement from the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Salt Lake PD said Heineman “did not show any signs of serious injuries and was being attended to by team doctors.” He had left the area where the incident occurred before authorities arrived on the scene, but was later identified when officers learned that the pedestrian involved was “a Montreal Canadiens hockey team player.”
Heineman was walking from practice back to the team hotel at the time, which was about two blocks away from the scene.
All parties in the incident were eventually identified and the investigation remains ongoing.
Heineman and the Canadiens were in Salt Lake City for the team’s game on Tuesday, January 14 against the Utah Hockey Club. Heineman was not listed in the lineup and the team announced the forward is expected to miss up to a month due to the injuries he sustained as a result of the incident.
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“Emil is doing well,” Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis told The Athletic. “It’s unlucky, especially considering the way Emil plays — he doesn’t play with white gloves — and he gets injured walking down the street. It’s bizarre.”
St. Louis, 49, joked, “But it sounds like the car was totaled.”
“It’s just tough,” Heineman’s linemate Jake Evans told The Athletic. “He was playing great hockey, a lot of confidence and helping our team out a lot. I think that’s just the toughest part, losing a great player and a great guy in the room.”
Heineman took to social media on Wednesday, January 15 to express his gratitude for fans’ well wishes.
“Thanks everyone for the love and support lately,” he posted via his Instagram Story. “I’ll be back stronger #gohabsgo”
A first-year player born in Leksand, Sweden, the rookie was third in the NHL rookie goal scoring with 11 this season, behind the San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini and the Philadelphia Flyers’ Matvei Michkov.
Heineman was drafted in the second round by the Florida Panthers in the 2020 NHL Draft. His rights were traded to the Calgary Flames in April 2021, sending Sam Bennett to the Panthers.
He was then traded to the Canadiens in an April 2022 deal that sent Tyler Toffoli to the Flames.
“I would sneak out and, you know, hang out with people I shouldn’t [and] wasn’t allowed to, and getting arrested,” Keough, 35, said during the Wednesday, January 15, episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
Keough admitted that she’s “never” publicly shared details of her arrest for breaking and entering as a teenager — and no, she’s never seen her mugshot.
“I was a minor,” she said. “I had an edgy moment.”
Keough thought she “went to a party at my friend’s house” but things suddenly went awry.
“I didn’t know that it wasn’t my friend’s house. It was a house for sale,” she explained. “The police came, and most people got away. Then about 10 of us got arrested. My mom was pissed.”
Presley was in Las Vegas at the time of her daughter’s arrest.
“I had to call her and tell her to come back from Vegas and take me up in prison,” Riley continued, noting that her aunt picked her up following the incident. “I’ve never told anyone this.”
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While Presley wasn’t happy about the actual arrest, the daughter of Elvis Presley wasn’t too pressed about details going public.
“She was like, ‘This is on you, girl,’” Riley recalled, laughing. “Luckily it didn’t get — it wasn’t in the papers.”
Presley shared Riley and late son Benjamin Keough (who died from suicide at age 27 in 2020) with ex-husband Danny Keough. Presley started writing her memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, prior to her January 2023 death and Riley released the book posthumously in October 2024.
Riley reflected on her mom being “an amazing parent” during Wednesday’s podcast episode but shared what she plans to do differently when raising daughter Tupelo. (Riley and husband Ben Smith-Petersen welcomed their child via surrogate in August 2022.)
“I think that the problem there could be, for some, that when you’re used to so much, it’s hard to find joy in simple things,” she said. “I really want my children to be able to find joy and just playing in the backyard and doing normal kid stuff and not need like elephants and circus and like all these things all the time. That’s probably what I would do differently. But I think her intention was really wanting to give everything she could to her kids.”
Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple.Jesse Grant/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Former Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos and her fiancé, Chock Chapple, are still narrowing down a date for their upcoming nuptials.
When asked by a user during an Instagram Story Q&A when the couple were planning to tie the knot, Chock, 61, replied, “We get asked all the time.”
“Somebody today at lunch said, ’[20]25?’” Chock recalled on Tuesday, January 14. “And I said, ‘Maybe at the end of [20]25 or [20]26.’”
Chock said that he and Joan, 62, are continuing to get “closer” while “having a lot of fun together just getting to know each other.” He added, “So it’s time well spent.”
Chock popped the question to Joan during the season 1 finale of The Golden Bachelorette, which aired in November 2024. After the couple celebrated their engagement, Joan and Chock exclusively told Us Weekly that they weren’t walking down the aisle anytime soon — unlike former Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and his ex-wife, Theresa Nist.
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“You’re absolutely not going to see a TV wedding in three months. I loved that ending for Gerry and Theresa,” Joan told Us. “The reason we’re not having a wedding in three months has nothing to do with Gerry and Theresa. I just don’t want to have another thing I have to plan right now. When we come together for a wedding, which could be a TV wedding, might not be, it won’t be in three months. I just don’t want to have another thing to plan right now. We are loving being together, and I want to take the time for us to get to know each other’s families and friends.”
For now, Joan and Chock planned to find a new residence in New York City — a location that is near their East Coast based kids. (Joan shared four kids with late husband John Vassos, while Chock welcomed two children with ex-wife Heather.)
“This first year, obviously, we have to kind of figure out life. Chock has a business in Kansas. I have kids and grandkids and Maryland. I’m not leaving Maryland, but he does have obligations in Kansas,” Joan told Us. “We know that we’re gonna spend time in Maryland and in Kansas, but then we have this really fun plan because both of us have always dreamed — and we’re finally at this weird stage in life for making this dream come true — that we live in a big city, and, specifically, we’ve always wanted to live in New York. So Chock surprised me and said, ‘I want us to go find a place.’”
Paige DeSorbo is kicking off her single girl era with incredible style.
DeSorbo, 32, took to Instagram on Tuesday, January 14, to show off a statuesque look while posing in her “office” a.k.a. The Plaza in New York City. For her impromptu photo shoot, the Summer House star — who split from boyfriend Craig Conover late last year — looked angelic in a corset peplum top embellished with a pleated bottom and a matching fitted skirt with a bubble skirt at her shins.
In true Paige DeSorbo style, no outfit is complete without accessories! She added a pop of color to her ensemble with a circular gold gift box that she fashioned into a purse. DeSorbo completed the fit with the perfect amount of sparkle thanks to her dangling diamond earrings and glittery sandals.
DeSorbo opted for a voluminous blowout while posing in the hotel, donning a deep side part with her curtain bangs swept across her forehead. She also donned a full beat, including soft eyeshadow, rosy and bronzed cheeks and lined nude lips.
Elsewhere on social media, DeSorbo shared part of the process of her getting her hair done by Michael Silva. In the reel, the hairstylist zhuzhed up her roots while tossing her ends up for more volume.
Courtesy of Paige DeSorbo/Instagram
This isn’t the first time DeSorbo has made headlines this week. When she was spotted at a Philadelphia Eagles game on Sunday, January 12, fans noticed she was sitting next to mystery man and wondered if she was on a date. (DeSorbo announced her break up with Craig Conover last month after three years of dating.)
After lots of chatter via social media, DeSorbo chimed into the conversation and wrote, “Ima be outside a lot get used to it.”
For the game, she looked effortlessly stylish in an embroidered jacket from Kristin Juszczyk’s brand, Off Season. The jacket featured black shoulders, a forest green body and “Eagles” sewn into the waist and back in large white letters.
DeSorbo teamed the jacket with a black baseball cap, dark pants and a rectangular purse.
Melissa Roxburgh is going to be on our screens once again in NBC’s crime drama The Hunting Party, about a prison break from a secret facility housing the most dangerous killers in the country.
The Hunting Party, which premieres on Sunday, January 19, is a crime procedural about investigators who are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers in the country. The twist? The criminals escaped from a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist.
Roxburgh is playing Rebecca “Bex” Henderson who is an ex-FBI agent recruited to the task force due to her reputation as a profiler who caught the world’s most dangerous serial killers. The Hunting Party marks Roxburgh’s return to NBC after she previously starred on Manifest.
“When I showed up for Manifest, it was just easy. I walked in, it was right, everyone was like, ‘Yeah, that’s the girl,'” Roxburgh told Elle in 2023. “Young me would have looked at where I am now and been like, ‘That’s where I want to go, and that’s what’s going to make me happy.'”
She continued: “There are so many beautiful positives that come with being in the position that Manifest has given me.”
Keep scrolling for everything to know about NBC’s The Hunting Party — including its early debut:
What Is the Synopsis of ‘The Hunting Party’?
Patrick Sabongui as Jacob Hassani, Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca Henderson.David Astorga/NBC
The Hunting Party is a “high-concept crime procedural” about a group of investigators tasked with tracking down and capturing “the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen.” After a seemingly planned prison escape from a facility called The Pit, Bex and her coworkers must track down the criminals without drawing attention to themselves or the mission related to a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist.
When Will ‘The Hunting Party’ Premiere on NBC?
Patrick Sabongui as Ryan Hassani, Melissa Roxburgh as Rebecca ‘Bex’ Henderson, Josh McKenzie as Shane Florence.David Astorga/NBC
After originally being scheduled for a February release, NBC moved the premiere date up to Sunday, January 19, at 7 p.m. ET. An encore episode of the premiere is slated for the original premiere time slot on Monday, February 3, at 10 p.m. ET before new episodes originally start airing Monday, February 10, and streaming on Peacock the next day.
In addition to Roxburgh, Nick Wechsler, Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie and Sara Garcia make up the rest of the cast.
What Does This Mean for Melissa’s Role on ‘Tracker’?
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Roxburgh’s lead role on The Hunting Party comes amid her ongoing arc on Tracker as Dory a.k.a Justin Hartley‘s onscreen sister. Executive producer Elwood Reid teased Roxburgh’s status on the show in July 2024, telling TVLine, “We’ll unpeel some more stuff with his sister.”
After the show debuted in September 2022, fans quickly started to question if Grace Van Patten and Jackson White, who portrayed Lucy and Stephen, were dating after playing love interests. The couple continued to fuel rumors with several red carpet appearances together while promoting the series.
At the time, White praised his scene partner for her dedication to their show. “Stephen is so intense, so manipulative, so crazy at times that I had a hard time being that guy,” he detailed in an interview with E! News in October 2022. “Then when they cut, I would have to be myself and that was really hard for me. Grace was so good about compartmentalizing the character and herself and I just tried to follow that. She’s the best.”
“Our lives are built in together. It’s crazy, we have so much to do together,” he said on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. “She is the f—king coolest, most grounded, amazing person IRL that you’ll ever meet. She was the fearless leader on our show. She’s 25 years old and runs a set like she’s been doing this for 30 years. She’s so consistent and good at this.”
The New York native, for her part, didn’t rule out a potential offscreen romance, telling Entertainment Tonight at the time, “[The speculation] doesn’t bother me at all. It’s fun. It’s fun like any other discussion about the show. It’s engaging and it’s hilarious. I love it.”
“I was waiting to go on to do the [Deadly Class] panel and my manager was talking to her and said, ‘Ben, come over here and meet Stella’ and then it was up from there,” he told Page Six in May 2019. “She kept making eye contact with me too so I decided to go over and talk.”
Wadsworth previously clapped back at trolls who called out their 10-year age gap, writing via Instagram, “Yeah but my dog, you don’t know me. You don’t know my relationship. I’m living a great life. Now I get to live it forever with my beautiful fiancée.”
The pair got engaged in 2019 and welcomed their daughter the following year.
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Cook hasn't shared much about his love life on social media. Instead, he has used the platform to post photos from his other TV projects such as Chicago P.D.
Like several of her costars, Crowder has chosen not to share much about her dating life online. Instead, she has offered a glimpse at her time on the Tell Me Lies set.
” the fund wrote via Instagram. “The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.”
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