Dolly Parton is coping with the death of her husband, Carl Dean.
“This is a love note to family, friends and fans. Thank you or all the messages, cards and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss of my beloved husband Carl,” Parton, 79, shared in an Instagram statement on Thursday, March 6. “I can’t reach out personally to each of you but just know it has meant the world to me. He is in God’s arms now and I am OK with that. I will always love you.”
The social media post comes days after Parton announced on Monday, March 3, that Dean had died at age 82 in Nashville. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this “difficult time.”
“Carl and I spent many wonderful years together,” she announced via Instagram at the time. “Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
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A cause of death has not been revealed, but the statement declared that Dean would be “laid to rest in a private ceremony.” He is survived by Parton and his two siblings, Sandra and Donnie. (The Associated Press was the first to report the news.)
Parton married Dean in 1966, two years after they met outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat on the same day she moved to Nashville to begin her music career.
Throughout her years as a country star, Parton wrote several songs about Dean, including “Tomorrow is Forever.” The song was originally released in 1970 for a duet album with Porter Wagoner. She rerecorded the song in 2016 for her Pure & Simple album, focused primarily on love songs.
Parton also explained why she and Dean were “the perfect partners” during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in January 2022.
“We both have a great sense of humor,” she said. “We’re able to solve any problem and any situation, making a joke about it and not letting it get too heavy, but we respect each other and we like each other. We lucked up, let’s put it that way.”
The singer added, “You know, most people can keep a marriage [going strong] if you make a little effort. Some people just get slouching and lazy and about stuff that ain’t important, like leaving the toilet seat up. And if that’s the worst thing you’ve to worry about, you’re already in trouble.”
The single stars sparked dating rumors after they were spotted leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Beverly Hills together arm-in-arm on Sunday, March 2. “I saw that. I saw about 30,000 articles come through,” Handler, 50, shared in a Wednesday, March 5, interview with Entertainment Tonight. “Your publicist sends you an update of the press you’ve been in daily, and I was like, ‘How long is this email?’”
Despite some fans’ hopes for a new Hollywood power couple, Handler clarified that the rumors are simply just that. “Ralph Fiennes and I went from one party to another party with a group of people, and that’s all that happened,” she stated. “I don’t think Ralph Fiennes is marriage material, and I don’t think I’m marriage material.”
Handler also noted that celebrity status isn’t important to her when it comes to finding a potential partner. “I rarely date celebrities,” she said. “I’ve dated maybe a couple in my whole life.”
“This man blew my heart open with love and because of him, my life experience has changed forever,” Handler gushed in her Instagram breakup announcement post at the time. “To be loved and adored by @jokoy has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. He renewed my faith in men, in love, in being 100% who I am, and I’ve never been more optimistic for the future.”
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Fiennes, 62, was previously married to actress Alex Kingston from 1993 to 1997. He went on to date Francesca Annis and was later romantically linked to Ellen Barkin and Patti Smith, among other relationship rumors.
Fiennes walked the Vanity Fair Oscars Party red carpet in a classic black tux, white dress shirt and a black bow tie with white lining. He sported the same look during Sunday’s awards ceremony, at which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Conclave. (He ultimately lost to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist.)
Handler, for her part, shimmered on the afterparty red carpet in a strapless silver dress and matching clutch, which she paired with a pair of gold metallic heels.
Last month, Handler called her current dating life “wonderful” in her exclusive Us Weekly cover story. “I understand now what kind of dater I am, and this is what I am: I want lovers all around the world,” she quipped to Us. “I’m not a liar. I will be very honest and upfront with anyone I’m dating that you may not be the only one, and if you need to know, I’ll let you know, but hopefully you don’t need to ask any further questions.”
Handler went on to emphasize that she’s not looking to tie the knot or have any kids. “I just want to have lots of love stories. I feel like that’s the most romantic way to look at love,” she told Us. “And I’m glad I know that about myself because I think so many women are starting to be more open about [the fact that] this Prince Charming nonsense we’re sold is so silly.”
“We are having identical twins, which is so exciting,” Nelson, 33, said in a Wednesday, March 5, social media video, sitting alongside her boyfriend of three years, Zion Foster. “Unfortunately, there are complications that come with having identical twins. The types of twins we’re having are monochorionic diamniotic [MCDA] twins and with that, normally, most twins will have two placentas that they feed off of. When you have monochorionic diamniotic twins, they can lead to lots of different complications.”
MCDA babies, according to Nelson, are frequently at risk of one “taking all the nutrients” or both dying in utero.
“At the moment, I am currently pre-stage TTTS, which is twin-to-twin transfusion,” she said. “I’m being monitored very closely. I have to go be scanned twice a week. The current situation that we’re in at the moment is that every time I’ve gone it gets a little bit worse.”
She added while struggling to hold back tears, “We are just hoping and praying for the best. We feel so blessed that we’ve been given twins. It’s just really sad, unfortunately, it does come with these complications we had no idea about.”
In addition to “hoping for the best,” Nelson and Foster, 26, are lucky to have frequent medical appointments.
“We’re really fortunate that I am [able] to be scanned twice a week and we get to check on the babies,” she said. “We just want to keep you guys updated and we’ll be letting you know … every time we go for a scan. We just gotta pray that everything’s going to be good.”
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Nelson further wanted to “raise awareness” for other twin mothers in similar situations.
“We had no clue that happens with twins and we really want to raise awareness because there’s so many people that don’t know about this,” she stressed. “We felt it’s really important to share our journey with you guys.”
Nelson and Foster, who have been dating since January 2022, announced they were expecting twins earlier this year.
While Nelson is excited to welcome her twins, she was initially hesitant about becoming a parent.
“I don’t want children. It’s just not in me,” she previously told Glamour UK in 2021. “I think as a woman, [motherhood is] either in you or it isn’t. You either have that maternal feeling or you don’t, and I’ve never had that feeling. I think women have to do what is right for them. My mum is my hero. She brought up four kids single-handed. To me, she is Wonder Woman, but I know it was hard. There’s never been a part of me that’s thought, ‘Oh, I’d really love a baby.’ I’ve been so in love, thought ‘this is the one for me,’ but [I’ve] still not wanted a baby.”
Natalie “Nadya” Suleman retreated from the public eye in 2013, but now she’s back — and sharing her side of the story.
Suleman rose to fame in 2009 after getting pregnant with octuplets via IVF. That same year, she welcomed Noah, Maliyah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Jonah, Makai, Josiah and Jeremiah Suleman is also mom to six older children: Elijah (born in 2001), Amerah (born in 2002), Joshua (born in 2003), Aiden (born in 2005) and fraternal twins Calyssa and Caleb (born in 2006).
As she prepares for the release of her Lifetime film, I Was Octomom (Saturday, March 8), and docuseries, Confessions of Octomom (Monday, March 10), Suleman is reflecting on her life.
“I wasn’t happy as an only child, and clearly I projected my dream onto my kids and wanting a big, well, not this big of a family, but I did want seven kids,” she told People. “But it’s not enough to say I wanted a big family because I was lonely. There is an amalgamation of factors. I wanted kids to create maybe a safe and predictable little world that I lacked growing up. So then of course, I projected onto my future family.”
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Her 1 ‘Regret’
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Suleman had multiple back-to-back rounds of IVF administered by Dr. Michael Kamrava. While the recommended standard practice is to implant two embryos, Kamrava implanted her with 12.
Suleman, who wanted “just one more” baby, was told by Kamrava that he had only implanted six embryos. He later admitted to planting 12 and his professional medical license was revoked.
“I don’t think I’d do too much differently,” Suleman told People. “I do regret not suing the infertility doctor. I definitely regret that because his insurance would’ve been the one paying, and it would’ve been some millions, and it would’ve been helpful for my family.”
She continued, “I regret that I kind of threw myself under the bus to cover for him, and I shouldn’t have but I was grateful. I wouldn’t have had any of my kids if it weren’t for his innovative technique. No one else in the world did this type of procedure so I didn’t have it in my heart to sue him,” she said.
However, Suleman “did sue the hospital because they breached HIPAA,” claiming that hospital employees reportedly shared her information. “They’re the reason why I ended up in the public eye.”
Her Financial Status — And ‘Biggest Misconception’
Suleman is setting the record straight on her financial situation after rising to fame. “At the time, I was not unemployed. I was on disability,” she told People.
Despite being accused of receiving and using government assistance to conceive her children, Suleman said, “That was a lie.”
“I did not use taxpayers’ money. I’d saved so much money working as a psychiatric technician at a state psych hospital,” she said. “I saved well over a hundred thousand dollars. I used all of that money. Instead of buying a house I bought in vitros. I also had an inheritance close to $60,000 that paid for it too, which I’m not proud of. It should have gone for my older kids. I also got student loans, but I paid for everything, period.”
Suleman’s financial situation became more dire after welcoming her octuplets, leading her to participate in paid interviews, photo opportunities and a solo adult film.
“I’ve never wanted fame,” she said. “That’s a No. 1 biggest misconception ever. I sued the hospital because they were the reason I ended up in the public eye.” She added, “I did whatever I needed to do to make ends meet. And that was shaming myself, sacrificing my integrity. The life I was leading was not only destructive, it was dark. It was the antithesis of who I am as a person.”
In 2013, the year she left the spotlight, Suleman said the family was struggling financially “more than ever.” Suleman went back into her “old profession as a therapist working 40 hours a week.”
She added, “I used my education. For years I was typecast as the welfare recipient, unemployed mother, all of which is wrong.”
Five years later, Suleman left her job when son Aidan’s “needs were becoming overwhelming.”
“I’ve always been his only provider, but I never got paid,” she said of her son, who is autistic. “So in 2018, that’s when I started to get actually paid. It’s decent money, but it’s still nothing compared to what we need to make to be comfortable in life.”
Now, Suleman and 11 of her 14 kids live in a three-bedroom townhouse apartment in Orange County, California. The family receives support from members of the community, including one couple who “offered us to live here half the rent just because they’re good Christian people. People at church have made a positive difference.”
Her Love Life — And Being Celibate
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Before welcoming her octuplets, Suleman was married to Marcos Gutierrez. The pair separated in 2000 and officially divorced six years later. Looking back, Suleman told People that it “wasn’t a real marriage.”
“I was married, but on paper. He was just a donor and I only tried to pacify my very, very old-fashioned Middle Eastern family on my dad’s side, where some of the marriages are still pre-arranged,” she said.
Her first six children were conceived from a “platonic friend donor,” while the octuplets “have a frozen anonymous donor.” Suleman always knew she wanted a family, but without a partner.
“I’ve never really dated,” she said. “I had one relationship and I was very up front with him and said, ‘I’m really only interested in having a child. Wonderful guy, very nice, funny, great guy. And he had feelings, but I didn’t really reciprocate them. But I was open with him. I was never hiding the fact that I just wanted a child and he tried to help me, but it didn’t work out.”
Suleman revealed that she has been celibate for 25 years. “That’s actually something I’m really proud of,” she said. “And for me, being a romantic asexual person, it just fits perfectly. I’m never going to change that. It’s who I am as a person, down to the fabric of my soul.”
When Suleman participated in an adult film, she was alone. “I knew I could not touch another human being physically,” she said. “That’s where I drew the line.”
In the trailer for Suleman’s upcoming Lifetime series, one of her daughters claimed to the cameras that, “At the time my mom was getting a lot of death threats.”
One of Suleman’s sons also sat down with producers, sharing his experience of having people approach him to ask about his mom’s past. (Aside from her adult film, she previously worked as a stripper in men’s clubs.)
“When someone comes up to you at school and asks you, ‘Is your mom a stripper?’ You don’t know what to say,” the son said.
Suleman’s Lifetime film I Was Octomom and docuseries Confessions of Octomom premieres on Saturday, March 8, and Monday, March 10.
Roberto Campos had a lot on his shoulders as a teenage baseball phenom — including learning English.
Campos — who spoke without the help of an interpreter — revealed to the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday, March 5 that he used some American pop music to really hone his English skills.
“Thank you, Taylor Swift,” Campos said with a smile while at the Tigers’ spring training in Lakeland, Florida.
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Campos, now 21, was only 13 years old when he moved to the United States from his native Cuba to pursue his dream of becoming a professional baseball player.
When he was 16 years old, he signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers that included a $2.85 million bonus. At the time, it was the largest bonus ever awarded to an international free agent by the franchise.
After signing with the Tigers, Campos was eventually assigned to play minor league baseball for the organization’s High-A West Michigan Whitecaps. The Whitecaps play in suburban Grand Rapids, Michigan, roughly 160 miles northwest of Detroit.
Suffice to say, it was quite the culture shock for Campos.
“My Latino friends said, ‘Hey, bro, you need to learn English because it’s hard when somebody’s talking to you and you don’t understand nothing,’” Campos told the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday, March 5 from the Tigers’ spring training in Lakeland, Florida.
So, Campos decided to take matters into his own hands.
The outfielder told the Free Press he watched action movies and comedies on Netflix with the subtitles turned on, set his phone to English and watched videos in an attempt to learn new words.
He added, “It’s awesome. Sometimes I am in my room, and I say, ‘Man, I did it. Because when I get here, I said, ‘I’m never gonna learn English because it’s so hard for me. But now, every time that I can answer a question, I feel great. Man, inside me, I feel like, yeah!”
Campos expressed that his improved ability to communicate with his coaches and teammates has made things much easier and enjoyable for the young athlete.
“They treat me like I’m one of them,” Campos said. “I feel good every day I come here.”
All of Campos’ hard work away from the field hasn’t gone unnoticed by the Tigers organization — just ask manager A.J. Hinch.
“It’s a good lesson for all of us on patience,” Hinch, 50, told the Free Press. “The acclimation process is not just about learning about baseball. He’s had to learn about living in a different country, in a different language, and interacting with a lot of different people.”
Hinch added, “It only feels like it’s taken a long time because of our lack of patience as an industry, not anything that he has or hasn’t done.”
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Upon Karen Huger’s recent DUI sentencing, many of her fellow Bravo personalities and other stars have shared their thoughts.
“I am shook,” Gizelle Bryant said during her February 26 event at City Winery. “This just happened today. I do not have her wigs. I am concerned. In all seriousness, I am concerned for her safety. Karen ain’t cut out for jail.”
News broke several hours earlier that Huger, 61, was sentenced to one year in jail after being found guilty of driving under the influence.
“No, I’m not an alcoholic, let’s be clear,” Huger had said in a pretaped message during the recent RHOP reunion. “This is very frightening but I accept full responsibility for everything that went on with my car accident. I don’t care about me right now. I care about my children, I care about my family. They are so hurt.”
During the trial, Huger’s attorney further claimed that the “overuse of prescription medicine” caused the traffic incident.
Huger was charged with a DUI, a DWI and driving recklessly after a March 2024 car accident. In December 2024, Huger was found guilty on nearly all charges except the count of reckless driving.
“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” Huger’s attorney A. Scott Bolden said in a statement at the time. “We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”
Throughout the court case — and the latest season of RHOP — Huger continued to maintain her innocence. Several of her costars, however, questioned what occurred.
“I always knew she was guilty,” Mia Thornton said on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in January. “Sorry, I did. It’s very, very sad. I really feel like if she would have just owned up to what she did, then we would not know.”
Ahead of the verdict, Bryant also expressed sadness over the incident in an exclusive interview with Us Weeklyearlier this month when asked about her colleague’s potential prison sentence.
“I mean, do I want to see her go to jail? Absolutely not. But do I want to see her take accountability? For sure,” Bryant told Us in February. “I don’t know. I mean, Karen going to jail? That would break my heart. So we’ll see.”
“She was fully supported in this choice,” her rep said in a statement. “We stand behind Karen as she embarks on this meaningful journey and are proud of her for taking such a significant step forward in her personal growth.”
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The RHOP star told Us in February that she was “shocked” by the sentence.
“I’m just keeping her in my prayers because I’m sure it’s a very difficult time for her,” Osefo said. “I cried like a baby. I did.”
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During a February appearance on the Tamron Hall show, Darby noted she “cried like a baby” when she first found out.
“I really do encourage everyone to keep Karen in your prayers,” Darby added. “I really care about her and I learned this on the train coming here today.”
Gizelle Bryant
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“I have reached out to [her husband] Ray. He’s keeping the circle that’s going to be contacting Karen very tight. As of right now, I’m not on it,” she said on Radio Andy. “All the ladies have been very concerned about Ray. I did tell him, ‘We wanna start sending you food on a weekly basis. We’re gonna take turns.’ He did say he’s overwhelmed with food, no, thank you. He knows we’re here to support in whichever way we can.”
Andy Cohen
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“We haven’t been on since Karen was sentenced, and I don’t have much to say,” Cohen said. “I will say, I am thinking of Karen every day. I’ve been thinking about her a lot and I’m so sad about this. I’m so sad about how this entire thing has played out.”
While Cohen proclaimed to be a “fan” of Huger, he further acknowledged the seriousness of her actions.
“It’s so bad, so that this was her fourth situation was tough to hear and I’m not surprised that the judge was not playing, you know?” he said. “I’m not surprised at all, and then hearing what I heard on the reunion last night from Gizelle, who said that she heard that she was offered a plea and home confinement for six months. Who were her lawyers that were recommending to go to trial on this when they knew there was body cam footage like that? I mean, it’s so sad.”
The Love Is Blind season 8 cast showed off their personal style at the show’s reunion.
While going over all the drama on the show, Madison Errichiello, Meg Fink, Devin Buckley and more came dressed to impress. Take Madison, who opted for a black Ver Luisant cutout design. After seeing photos Netflix revealed to fans of their chosen outfits, however, she took to Instagram to promise fans hers was better than it seemed.
“Guys, do we think the netflix photographer is mad at me?” Madison captioned a mirror selfie of her look, proving it was actually chic.
Devin, who wore a silky cropped blazer, was also not happy with how his professional photos turned out. He shared snaps of his look via Instagram following the reunion, showing that it looked nicer in different lighting. “How I was supposed to look vs how Netflix made me look… ,” he captioned a pic of him inside his house.
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Madison — who swore her look was better off camera — showed off her figure in a cutout Ver Luisant dress complete with a plunging neckline and mesh fabric over her chest and thigh.
“Guys, do we think the netflix photographer is mad at me?” Madison wrote alongside pics of her look.
Meg wore the “dress of [her] dreams” at the reunion, rocking a royal blue Deme by Gabriella frock featuring a sheer top that exposed her bralette and a ruched skirt.
Devin had a shiny moment in a silk cropped double-breasted blazer and straight pants. He added a pop of color to his ensemble with black-and-white loafers with a red kiss mark on the toe.
Devin admitted his look didnt photograph well via Instagram, captioning a shot in different lighting, “How I was supposed to look vs how Netflix made me look… 😅🫠.”
Nick mixed a terracotta suit with a crimson red shirt as he hugged Vanessa, who stunned in a sand-colored strapless dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.
After a multitude of cast exits in the One Chicago universe, Eamonn Walker is returning in the role of Wallace Boden — but for how long?
Walker, 62, is coming back in the April 16 episode of the hit NBC series. According to the log line, Boden is “tasked by Commissioner Grissom (Gary Cole) to run a post-incident analysis following a house fire that collapsed with a firefighter inside.”
Showrunner Andrea Newman has confirmed the appearance, which marks the first time Walker returned nearly a year after his exit.
“[We are] so excited to have our beloved Chief Boden back, and the episode, titled Post-Mortem, is a thrill ride unlike any we’ve done before,” Newman teased on Wednesday, March 5, in a press release. “Told with flashbacks and unique POVs, Chief Boden leads our team on a search to discover the how, who, and why of a fierce firefight that ended in disaster.”
Walker played Boden for 12 seasons as a series regular before exiting the show. In May 2024, Deadline reported that it was Walker’s decision to officially step back after a brief absence.
“Eamonn was the first actor cast on Chicago Fire, and we knew once he said yes, that we were off and running,” producer Dick Wolf shared in a statement at the time. “His character Chief Wallace Boden was the undisputed leader of Firehouse 51 and, offscreen, Eamonn has filled the same role with our ensemble cast.”
Prior to his upcoming return, Boden’s last appeared in a May 2024 episode where it was revealed that his character was promoted to Chief to Deputy Commissioner of the city’s fire department. Boden appointed Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) as his replacement before Dermot Mulroney was introduced as the new chief for the fire department.
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“Eamonn is the most big-hearted, passionate, hard-working and dedicated actor (and human) I know, and he is like a father to every cast member and crew member of this team,” showrunner Newman told Deadline. “He is loved like no other. Any change in his position on Fire is going to be like an earthquake coming through. The vibe on set for the finale was just, hold onto Eamonn as tight as you can. Every minute with him is a gift.”
The One Chicago franchise has been making headlines as several cast members across all three shows announced exits. Despite the large amount of cast changes, NBC’s president of program planning Jeff Bader isn’t concerned about the future of the franchise.
“Cast comes in, cast goes out,” Bader told TVLine in an interview published in July 2024.“It’s interesting. Because every year there are cast changes, and every year someone asks the same question” about what’s going on within the One Chicago universe. “But [those shows] just keep going on.”
Bader noted that each of the Chicago shows has continued to find success, adding, “We’re thrilled with how the Chicagos do on Wednesday. We have no plans on changing anything on that night.”
“I’ve been to every Puff party,” Rose, 41, said on the Wednesday, March 5, episode of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast. “I’ve been to every White Party since 2009. I’ve been to every party.”
After vowing with host Sharon Sharpe to be “very transparent” in her interview, Rose said she was unaware of the alleged “freak offs” that allegedly occurred at some of Diddy’s parties.
“If these freak offs are happening, it’s on a completely different day than the actual Puff parties,” Rose claimed. “It’s not that day because every time I was there, Puff was there the whole time. He’s got the Ciroc. He’s on the DJ booth. He’s the host of the party. I will say that.”
In September 2024, Diddy, 55, was indicted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. A 14-page indictment detailed a barrage of accusations against the rapper — all of which he denies.
According to the indictment, Diddy would orchestrate what were called “freak offs” that were described as “elaborate and produced sex performances.” The music mogul and his business associates would allegedly “lure female victims” into his inner circle “often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.”
In her latest interview, Rose said she’s had conversations with “one of my best friends” Ray J and asked him about the alleged “freak offs.”
“I said, ‘Ray, did they invite you to a freak off? Because they never invited me and I’ve been at these parties. Why didn’t I get the invite?’ Maybe they know I don’t get down like that,” Rose recalled. “But you would think maybe an assistant would come up and be like, ‘Hey, you like girls?’ Never! No one ever asked me that or Ray J either. Me and Ray J were talking about it, and I’ve been to the party, the afterparty, after-afterparty. I’ve never seen none of that stuff. But that’s not to say it does not happen or invalidate people.”
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Diddy is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, and is awaiting trial on charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all allegations against him and awaits a trial set for May 5.
When asked about her relationship with Diddy, Rose said they didn’t talk on the phone or hang out. Instead, “the extent of our relationship” was getting invited to his parties.
Rose added that it’s hard for her to know what’s true and what’s false when it comes to Diddy’s legal battle.
“It really depends on the evidence because they did say that there were drugs in the baby oil. That’s allegedly,” she said. “I don’t know because the internet is fake. You just don’t know, but if that is in fact true, then that is a problem.”
According to the indictment, law enforcement seized various “freak off” supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.
“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children and working to uplift the Black community” Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo previously said in a statement to Us Weekly. “He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal. … Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
If you’re in need of a spring wardrobe refresh, one aesthetic you can’t wrong with emulating is French girl style. Their shirt choices always strike a balance between chic and effortless, whether they’re wearing flowy, vintage-like blouses or stylish striped designs. That’s why it’s worth adding these 17 French girl-inspired spring tops to your collection. They look Parisian boutique-worthy but start at just $15.
These tops prove that you don’t have to book a flight to Paris to nail that chic, effortless look — you simply have to click ‘add to cart.’ Below, we’ve gathered everything from statement styles you can build your whole outfit around to timeless picks that can be paired with jeans, trousers, skirts and more. These French girl styles are ideal for everything on your schedule, from days at the office to picking up a coffee and croissant with friends . . . and maybe even booking your next trip to France!
Kim Kardashian and Damon Thomas’ whirlwind romance came to an end three years after they exchanged vows.
Kardashian and Thomas tied the knot in 2000 when she was 19 years old. “I used to be so dependent on the guys I was in a relationship with,” she told Harper’s Bazaar in 2011 of her first wedding. “I don’t know why, because I wasn’t raised that way. If I looked at myself at 19, I would shake myself and be like, ‘Wake up; you are way too smart for this.’”
She continued, “We went to Vegas, he said, ‘Let’s get married!’ and I said, ‘OK.’”
The pair, who have a 10-year age-gap, were married for three years before calling it quits in 2003. The Kardashians star moved on with Kris Humphries, with whom she was infamously married to for 72 days in 2011. The twosome officially split in April 2023 following a messy court battle.
The next year, Kardashian began dating longtime friend Kanye West. The pair said “I do” in 2014, one year after they welcomed daughter North. Kardashian and West are also parents to sons Saint and Psalm and daughter Chicago, born in 2015, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Us Weekly confirmed in 2021 that Kardashian filed for divorce after six years of marriage.
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Years later, Kardashian claimed that she was on ecstasy when they eloped. “I got married on ecstasy. … The first time,” Kardashian said on a 2018 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “I did ecstasy once and I got married. I did it again, I made a sex tape. Like, everything bad would happen [when I was on drugs].”
Thomas, for his part, claimed to not “remember that at all” about Kardashian being on ecstasy during their wedding. “I think it’s unfair to make those kind of blanket statements because we have kids now, you know? I have children,” he said during an interview with VladTV in 2022. “My kid goes to the same school her kid goes to. So imagine him when he has to deal with that at school.”
Thomas explained he was upset that his ex-wife wanted to blame their marriage on her alleged intoxication and impaired judgement. “Because it happened in the past, you can try to sweep it under the rug, but you don’t stay married to somebody or be with somebody for four to five years and it’s just based off you getting high off of ecstasy, you know what I mean?” he said. “That doesn’t make any sense at all.”
He added, “I’ve been very responsible in not talking about what that marriage was or what it meant to me.”
Kardashian made a rare comment about her relationship with Thomas, and subsequent split, during a 2025 episode of The Kardashians.
“When Khloé [Kardashian] was maybe 4 or 5 years old, she got this piggy bank in the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle. We would put so much money in it,” she recalled. “When I was getting my first divorce, I moved out and had no money. I was like 21 and she gave me her Coke bottle.”
Kim, who relocated to a new place, added, “We were up all night counting it and it was $6,000, and it was enough for me to get a downpayment on my apartment. She gave me her life savings at age 21.”
In a separate confessional, Khloé, who is four years younger than Kim, explained her decision to give her sister the money. “She was crying in my room and I was just like, ‘I have this so let’s take what is in here and go to the bank to cash it. Let’s use this money for your divorce,’” she shared. “I gave her all that I got and hopefully helped her.”
Culinary enthusiasts are well-aware that quality kitchen items are crucial for success. However, your appliances and tools don’t need to cost you an arm and a leg. Of course, you can rack up a pretty penny from high-end retailers. But we’ve figured out how to put a chef-quality kitchen together on a budget from Amazon, Walmart and more. Check out our favorite items, below.
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale, Amazon, $12
Even if you aren’t weighing your macros for weight loss, owning a kitchen scale is crucial to follow recipes that list measurements in the metric system. It also helps portion ingredients properly, and can even help reduce cleanup. All scales will pretty much get you the same results, so opt for the Amazon Basics’ version, which costs less than $20, over a more expensive brand.
Pioneer Woman Standing Mixer, Walmart, $129
KitchenAid’s standing mixers are cute, but sometimes they can cost you up to $500. So opt for the Pioneer Woman’s Standing Mixer, which is significantly cheaper but still delivers 600 watts of mixing power. It still has a nice aesthetic but it doesn’t cost hundreds of dollars. And unless you’re starting an at-home bakery, the brand likely won’t make a difference in performance and how long it lasts.
Mainstays 6-Quart Slow Cooker, Walmart, $20
Generally, the qualities we look for in a slow cooker are: it’s easy to clean, it has more than one cooking setting, and it has a decent rating — and Mainstay’s 6-Quart Slow Cooker from Walmart is all of the above (4.7 stars!). When compared to a high end one from Williams-Sonoma, which can cost a few hundred, we’re content with opting for this $20 option.
Mainstays Four Slice Toaster Oven, Walmart, $20
We know that Smeg toasters are all the rage, but Mainstays’ $20 toaster from Walmart will truly get the same job done. It may not have the retro look, but with three settings and room for four pieces of bread, you’re going to be able to make the same quality toast — it’s just toast.
Mainstays High Speed Corded Hand Mixer, Walmart, $13
Hand mixers are essential items for anyone baking bread, cookies or even perfectly scrambled eggs. But something like this doesn’t require anything fancy. We promise Walmart’s house brand will do, and it will only cost $13.
Invest in Quality Pots and Pans That Will Last a Lifetime
If you’re truly a home cook, you’re most likely using your pots and pans every single day. This and kitchen knives are worth saving up for, because it’s essential to purchase a reliable set that will be able to withstand loads of washes, without corroding or rusting. Below we’ve selected a few options that will seem like a large investment short-term, but will ultimately save you quite a bit in the long run.
HexClad Nonstick Frying Pan, Amazon, $179
Even though it may seem like a large price to pay for a pan, HexClad’s frying pan is non-stick, so as long as you treat it right, it’s going to remain that way for years to come. It’s both dishwasher- and oven-safe, so it can withstand all kinds of conditions. And it’s scratch resistant, so if your S.O. uses the wrong spatula a few times, it isn’t the end of the world, and it has a lifetime warranty, anyway.
Cuisinart eight-inch Stainless Steel Pan, Amazon, $15
If you don’t want to pay for nonstick and are happy using olive oil or butter in your cooking, you don’t have to spend a lot for quality pots and pans. Cuisinart’s eight-inch stainless steel pan from Amazon is currently 25% off, bringing the price down to just $15. Its aluminum base makes it heat up quickly and evenly, preventing hot spots. And while the stainless steel look is super sleek, it doesn’t change color based on the ingredients you cook it with — we love that.
KitchenAid 1o-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, Amazon, $170
Invest in your morning eggs with KitchenAid’s 10-piece stainless steel cookware set. Each piece is super durable with a stainless and aluminum sandwich base, heats up quickly and evenly, and should work great on all stovetops—it’s induction cooktop compatible. And they’re dishwasher safe so you don’t need to worry about ruining them by accident but if something ever goes wrong, KitchenAid has a limited lifetime warranty on the set.
Best Choice Products 7.5 QT Cast Iron Dutch Oven Amazon, $70
Whether you’re baking bread or a hearty soup, Best Choice Product’s $70 Dutch Oven is bound to come in handy for a variety of situations. The thick cast iron is highly durable, while the enamel interior makes for easy upkeep. You can put it on the grill, in the oven, or on the stove — regardless, it’s going to last you a lifetime. Here’s a little secret: You can pay more for fancy cast iron, but it all performs the same.
Pick Wood Cutting Boards Over Plastic, to Stand the Test of Time
Even though most people think of plastic as indestructible, its a little different in the world of cutting boards. Over time, plastic cutting boards degrade from abrasions from your knives. This leads to microplastics infiltrating our food, and eventually, it requires replacement. But wood cutting boards last a long time and are naturally antimicrobial, too. So if you’re truly looking for a safe, quality kitchen, you can definitely find wood cutting boards that won’t cost too much.
Hiware Bamboo Cutting Board Three-Piece Set, Amazon, $16 Hiware’s cutting boards are made from 100% organic bamboo. Bamboo is extremely hard but knife-friendly and hand-crafted, with a “juice groove” to ensure you don’t spill while slicing a hearty tomato or a juicy steak. We love how hard and durable (and sustainable) bamboo cutting boards are, but make sure you don’t soak them in water, because all bamboo cutting boards are made from many laminated (glued) strips.
BoosBlock Reversible Cutting Board, Wayfair, $95
If you want a thicker, butcher-block style, use a maple cutting board for a stable, lifetime work surface. It’s sturdy, with a guarantee to last several years. It’s available in more than one size and has a hand grip, which makes it a little easier to lift (especially if you’re transporting a significant amount of chopped veggies!).
Mainstays Bamboo Cutting Board, Walmart, $11
Walmart’s house brand Mainstays to the rescue! Mainstays’ bamboo cutting board is highly durable and not only provides a smooth cutting experience — it’s also easy to clean, and has antibacterial properties. This one also has a juice groove, keeping your countertop clean, and its relatively large size gives you enough space to prepare anything you want.
Freshware Bamboo Cutting Boards, Amazon, $12 for a set of three
This three-for-$12 deal on cutting boards is truly everything we could ask for. Each board comes with a handle for convenience, they’re knife-friendly, and each one is a different size. They’re on sale from $20 as a limited time deal so it’s definitely worth getting yours ASAP. Lots of different sizes are available, too—you can get a huge, 24-inch one (great for making bread) for under $40.
Similar to pots and pans, good quality knives and kitchen tools are essential for a next-level kitchen. But, you can totally find them on sale. Below, we’ve listed a few sale items to help you prep your food to the best of your ability.
Caphalon Premier 15-Piece Knife Set, Wayfair, $200 (from $240)
Considering Caphalon’s quality, this 17% sale is a big deal. Each set comes with a full-tang, high-carbon stainless steel chef knife, shears, Santoku knife, eight steak knives, two kitchen utility knives, and a pairing knife. The block also built-in “SharpIN” sharpeners that sharpen every time you use them to ensure your knives are doing the most whenever you use them.
KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears, Amazon, $9 (from $12)
If you don’t need an entire set of new knives but could still use some kitchen scissors, you know KitchenAid’s kitchen shears are high quality — and right now, it’s 25% off. It comes with a sheath, in many different colors, and it’s dishwasher safe, so it’s bound to last a while, too.
KitchenAid Can and Bottle Opener, Amazon, $12 (from $15)
There’s nothing worse than a can opener dying when you need to open something— but KitchenAid’s Can and Bottle Opener is equipped with a durable cutting wheel that slices smoothly and effortlessly. The knob is easy to turn and the handles are soft for added comfort. It includes a bottle opener, comes in 14 colors and right now, it’s on sale for $12 and up, depending on color.
Zwilling Razor-Sharp Knife Sharpener, Wayfair, $35
Keep your knives in peak condition with this German-engineered pull-through knife sharpener. Sharp knives are essential not only for ease, but also for safety. Zwilling’s Razor-Sharp Knife Sharpener features two slots for Japanese knives,two for Western knives, and a fifth that can sharpen scissors. Right now, it’s on sale for 20% off, so get it while you can.
If your food storage solutions are dishwasher safe, they’ll last longer, and glass containers can last literally thousands of years. That’s why we’ve included several options for both ingredients and leftovers that will endure the heat from your dishwasher, and will never break down and contaminate your food (ahem, plastic!).
Pyrex Food Storage Containers, Amazon, $38 for a set of nine
Keep your leftovers fresh, sans the microplastics, with Pyrex’s glass food storage containers. Each pack comes with nine containers, each in different sizes and with BPA-free plastic lids. They’re also dishwasher- and microwave-safe, so they’re bound to last a while. Pyrex offers many different sets in beautiful colors to meet your storage needs (and shelf and fridge capacity).
Libbey Stackable Glass Jars, Wayfair, $35 for a set of four
Storing your pantry ingredients properly is crucial to ensure each item stays fresh, and safe from pests. Libbey’s stacking jars from Wayfair come in a pack of four, and they’re both freezer- and oven-safe. And since they’re made from glass, they’re both free of BPAs and won’t leave behind nasty microplastic residue.
Mainstays 32-ounce Glass Jars, Walmart, $9 for a set of four
Jars are a basic necessity for any kitchen, whether you’re canning homemade jelly or simply making an airtight storage solution for brown sugar. Mainstays’ 32-ounce glass jars are both dishwasher safe and better-for-you (and the planet) than plastic. And they come in a pack of four, so it’s a pretty nice deal.
Stasher Silicone Reusable Bags, Amazon, $42 for four
While the zero-waste community has known about Stasher bags for a minute now, they’re becoming mainstay staples in kitchens nationwide. Reminiscent of a Ziploc, they’re made from silicone, and can be resealed, put through the dishwasher, and even the microwave or oven. Walmart is currently selling 2 for $20, so if I were you, I’d hop on this now.
Paper towels are so 2000-and-later. Instead, wash up with a quality apartment-sized dish washer, use dish wands with durable handles, and quality sponges that you won’t need to toss after only a few uses.
Honeywell 18-Inch Dishwasher, Amazon, $400
Although a dishwasher seems like yet another large investment, it saves on water, time, and energy. Honeywell’s 18-inch dishwasher is currently 11% off on Amazon right now, so if you need a replacement for a tight space like a condo or apartment, now is a better time than ever to get a new one.
Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Cleaning Sponge, Amazon, $14 for three
A sponge may seem like a small matter. However, you’ll save money over time by opting for a sturdy kind, as opposed to cheap flimsy ones. There’s a reason Scrub Daddy has a cult following, and the Scrub Mommy is just as good — we promise.
Lola Soap Dispensing Wand with Reusable Sponge Head, Amazon, $10
Even though the sponge heads are replaceable, Lola’s sponge wand will likely last you a very long time. It has a soap dispenser than can wash as you clean and it makes for a gentle-yet-strong scrub, working on both non-stick and non-scratch cookware.
Mainstays Reusable Kitchen Dish Cloth Towels, Walmart, $5 for three
There’s no denying that transitioning away from paper goods can be a challenge, but it will ultimately save you money in the long run. And items like Mainstays’ reusable dish cloths are worthy replacements. They’re made from sustainably materials, and absorb just like a regular paper towel. They come in a pack of three for $5, too, so you’re definitely getting a better bang for your buck, in comparison to paper towels.
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LaVar Ball remains in good spirits after being forced to have his right foot amputated.
Ball, 57, who rose to fame with his Big Baller Brand and big plans for sons Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo, was seen dancing to Haddaway’s “What Is Love?” in a video posted via Instagram on Wednesday, March 5.
Wearing a Big Baller Brand t-shirt while sitting at a glass table, Ball moved his hands and sang some of the words before the camera panned down to his amputation.
“Baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me … .my foot,” Ball said, before letting out a big laugh.
Since the procedure, Ball has managed to have a good sense of humor about his situation.
In a TikTok video posted on Saturday, March 1, Ball showed his still-intact left foot and joked, “Guess who grew the foot back? I did! Who else you know who has three sons in the NBA … and an ability to grow their feet back? Nobody!”
Ball shares his three sons with his wife, Tina Ball, who he married in 1997 after they met as students at Cal State Los Angeles. In February 2017, Tina suffered a stroke which left her with aphasia, a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively.
In a December 2017 episode of their Facebook Watch reality series, Ball in the Family, Tina’s mother, Noni, helped explain her daughter’s affliction.
“She understands all the conversations everyone has. The thing is, she can’t speak back,” Noni said. “Because some of that was destroyed during the stroke, she knows all of the words, but getting them back out, that is part of the frustration.”
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As for Lavar and Tina’s sons, all three boys have helped make their father’s grandiose aspirations for them become reality.
Lonzo, 27, is currently a point guard with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. Drafted with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, Lonzo also played two seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans before being traded to the Bulls in 2021.
LiAngelo, 26, played basketball overseas — including time in the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), a league founded by his father — before making his debut in the NBA’s G League in 2021. While a career in the NBA never took off, LiAngelo has made a major name for himself on the music scene as GELO, with his viral song “Tweaker” becoming massive on TikTok and hitting No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
LaMelo, 23, was selected No. 3 overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft. He was named Rookie of the Year in 2021 and made his first All-Star team in 2022 and is widely regarded as one of the best young players in the NBA.
“I remember losing,” Roberts, 68, told Us Weekly exclusively at the premiere of The Righteous Gemstones season 4 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 5. “It’s devastating because you don’t really want to win, because you don’t think your speech will ever hold up.”
Roberts was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category following his role as Buck McGeehy in Runaway Train. Fellow nominees included Don Ameche for Cocoon, Klaus Maria Brandauer for Out of Africa, William Hickey for Prizzi’s Honor and Robert Loggia for Jagged Edge.
Before Ameche took home the win, Roberts speculated that he or Brandauer would get the award.
“Probably [Brandauer] because his movie was a bigger hit,” Roberts told Us. “I thought, ‘Maybe I’m second and maybe I’ll get lucky.’ Then, I was wrong on all accounts.”
This was Roberts’ only Oscar nomination in his 40-plus years in Hollywood. However, the actor told Us on Wednesday that he has learned some lessons along the way throughout his career.
“I’ve learned one thing,” he stated. “Work, work, work. Smile, smile, smile.”
Eric Roberts in ‘Runaway Train’MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection
Roberts also dished on saying goodbye to The Righteous Gemstones. The actor played Glendon “Junior” Marsh Jr. in the HBO show’s second season, which aired in 2022.
“This is my favorite job I ever had in my life,” Roberts told Us. “Because I was playing with my family, who I know very well.”
He continued, “I got the part through an audition and then had the best day with John Goodman. Had the best day every day going to work. Every day was like a vacation for me. It was so much fun.”
The Righteous Gemstones stars Danny McBride, Adam DeVine and Goodman, among others. Roberts worked closely with Goodman on set, since their characters were old friends.
Roberts was told “less than nothing” about the project before nabbing the role, he recalled in a 2022 interview with Collider.
“When I got the part, they told me nothing. They just let me go,” he added.
According to Roberts, everyone on set was “very accessible, approachable and creative,” making for a “wonderful” working environment.
“I had it made because I have a character with lots of backstory, but it’s all backstory concerning John. We have a past history,” Roberts said. “So, I just got to follow John for the pacing, and I got to play this great character.”
The Righteous Gemstones season 4 premieres on HBO Sunday, March 9, at 10 p.m. ET.
“It’s a lot,” Grant, 31, said on the Thursday, March 6, episode of “The Viall Files” podcast. “Fantasy suites is really tricky, but I think I handled myself very well.”
Grant acknowledged that he was one of the Bachelors with the most night 1 kisses. “I do feel like there were a lot of kisses [this season], but fantasy suites, I really reserved myself because when you get physical intimacy involved, it changes things,” he said. “Your connection with somebody, there could be red flags and then you have sex and everything could be wonderful.”
Keeping that in mind, Grant really “tried to be responsible” going into the coveted final days.
“My expectation was [that] I didn’t go in saying, ‘I’m not going to,’ but I had to know that this person was my person in order for me to engage,” Grant explained to podcast host Nick Viall. “At that point, I didn’t know who.”
Grant’s final three women are Juliana Pasquarosa, who he referred to as “Jules,” Litia Garr, who he referred to as “TiTi,” and Zoe McGrady.
When Nick’s wife and cohost, Natalie Joy, speculated that his prior response meant that he “didn’t f—” any of his finalists, Grant played coy.
“I didn’t say that directly,” Grant quipped. “I didn’t say I did other things, but I handled myself well, you know.”
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According to Grant, there was also “the pressure and the stereotype” that came with his mantle as the second Black Bachelor lead. (Matt James was the first Black man to helm the franchise.)
“People are going to think I’m a player or this or that — or that I’m trying to get my rocks off,” Grant said. “I wasn’t. I went in there with real intentions and prior to that, I was celibate for a year. I got out of a seven-year relationship and I was hurting, so, like, sex is great but I wanted to make sure it was with someone who was my person and then we could f— all the time.”
“To me, being the second Black Bachelor means giving a voice to people that might not typically watch this franchise. They might see me and resonate with the way I speak or some little things that I say,” he said earlier this month. “Sometimes in culture, it’s not looked at as cool to be really smart. I want people to see that and be like, “OK, you could be a Black man and you can take your education seriously.” I just want to be a role model. What excites me is people seeing my story — my life struggle, everything I’ve been through that led me to be the man that I am.”
“I, honestly, was 100 percent sure because that’s what I came there for,” Grant shared in his exclusive Us cover story earlier this month. “I knew I was going to make things work.”
The cast of Southern Hospitality sure knows how to celebrate prom — in dramatic fashion.
In an exclusive sneak peek of the Thursday, March 6, season 3 finale of Bravo’s reality show, Emmy Sharrett hosts a dance party for her friends and coworkers from Republic. Instead of dancing the night away, however, her boyfriend, Will Kulp, continues to be the talk of the group.
“Austin [Stephan] shows up here and he’s like, ‘Well Will’s been on the phone all day, calling around having conversations with people,’” Michols Peña tells Will and Emmy. “He said you were calling around and because of that, she’s not here — his girlfriend.”
Earlier in the season, Austin claimed that his girlfriend’s brother attends the same law school as Will. While studying, he heard Will has been unfaithful to Emmy — claims Will has strongly denied all season long.
While attempting to celebrate prom with his girlfriend, Will confirms that he did reach out to someone in hopes of getting closure.
“I texted one person saying, ‘If you don’t want to be involved in this, let me know because it seems like Austin is involving you,’” Will shares in the clip. “I just wanted to hear what he had to say.”
According to Emmy, any and all allegations of cheating are false.
“He said, ‘None of it is true. I can’t believe this,’” she recalls. “He denied everything.”
Will also reiterated he’s been a good boyfriend by adding, “It’s so attenuated from any sort of reality that I don’t want to even give it a breath of air.”
Ultimately, the cast still has plenty of questions about Will and Emmy’s relationship that has been documented since season 1.
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In a preview for the reunion show, which also airs Thursday night on Bravo, host Andy Cohen questions where Will is at the taping by asking, “So, he’s quitting the show?”
The cast also demands answers about what’s really going on between Emmy and Will.
“I think Emmy and Will have some things they need to answer for and that’s unfortunate,” Bradley Carter previously told Us at the Us Weekly + Pluto TV Reality Stars of the Year Party in October 2024. “But we love them both and wish them nothing but the best.”
The season finale of Southern Hospitality airs on Bravo Thursday at 9 p.m. ET followed by the dramatic reunion special. Both episodes can also be streamed the next day on Peacock.
When 25-year-old Breanna Nix stood in front of the American Idol judges, she had the support of her family with her.
As her husband played the piano for audition in a teaser for the Sunday, March 9, season premiere, her son Emerson sat on new judge and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s lap. When asked about herself, Nix told the judges she was “just a stay-at-home mom.”
“Never say ‘I’m just a stay-at-home,’” Underwood, 41, told Nix. “That’s such a major job. You have the most important job.”
Nix did what few are confident enough to do, singing Underwood’s song “Jesus, Take the Wheel” in front of Underwood.
As Nix sang for Underwood and fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, her son nodded off in Underwood’s lap, making Underwood emotional.
“Luke,” Underwood said through tears after Nix finished singing. “You OK over there?” Bryan asked.
“I’m sorry. He’s just adorable and sweet,” Underwood, who is a mom of two, said.
Underwood wasn’t the only one left in tears while watching the audition. Fans in the comments section of the teaser video noted that they got emotional as well.
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“Not the baby falling asleep in Carrie’s arms listening to his beautiful momma singing while dad plays the piano! My heart just melted and I actually cried! Congratulations,” one comment read.
“Watching him sleep to his mommas voice was the best thing I’ve seen on the internet in awhile,” another added.
“So beautiful!! Well done! I loved Carrie’s reminder of how important motherhood is. It is the hardest, but most rewarding calling to raise beautiful human beings. Be proud of that,” wrote another.
Also in the comments section, Nix called that time in the spotlight “the scariest…but BEST moment of my life!!!!!! .”
“I’ll never ever forget this,” she added. “Don’t forget to tune in March 9th to see if I got that golden ticket!!!!”
“Thank you guys so so much,” Nix concluded. “I really appreciate everyone, & I am truly so humbled for this opportunity.”
Underwood herself once stood where Nix was standing 20 years ago. This is the singer’s first year judging on the show since winning it in 2005 at 22 years old.
American Idol premieres on ABC Sunday, March 9, at 8 p.m. ET.
These days, eggs are considered a hot commodity. With such a limited supply, grocery stores haven’t been able to keep them in stock, and when you do find a dozen, they can be pretty pricey (some even cost upwards of $13 per carton!). If eggs used to be your primary source of protein in the morning, there’s no need to panic. Shoppers have started using this meat substitute to solve their breakfast woes and up their daily protein intake.
Eat Meati is a plant-based meat alternative that offers a realistic meaty flavor and texture. It’s the perfect way to get the protein you need also works for those who eat a vegan diet. The brand’s breakfast patties have become a mealtime staple for many. Each one is packed with protein (8 grams per patty) and has similar textures to real breakfast meats. Meati’s hero ingredient is mycelium, which has a root-like structure and gives its food that “meat” feel. Aside from offering protein, the brand’s products are clean and filled with fiber, B vitamins and other essential components of a healthy diet. The good news is that, unlike eggs, there’s no worry of shortage here — Meati notes that mycelium grows remarkably fast in the soil of a forest or field, making it an abundant source.
Aside from breakfast patties, Meati is also available in cutlets, classic steak and carne asada, and fans enjoy how easy each one is to make for breakfast or dinner.
“So love this product!” an impressed shopper wrote. “As a plant-based chef, I’m always looking for new products to try in my kitchen. This product here is a game changer!!! So far I have made birria tacos that came out amazing and I made a steak salad which was to moist and delicious!!!!”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and texture of Meati,” said another. “It tasted very similar to real meat and was very satisfying.”
Vegans who struggle to find realistic meat substitutes also sing the products’ praises.
“I’ve tried a lot of plant-based meats, but Meati is by far the best,” one person admitted. “It has an authentic meaty flavor and texture.”
Next time you’re out of eggs, head to your local grocery store to pick up a few options from Meati. The “meats” are sold at Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and more!
Bravo stars had a score to settle during The Traitors reunion after most of them were eliminated very early into season 3.
During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly while promoting her, Teresa Giudice and Shannon Beador’s upcoming Fans at Sea Wives on the Waves cruise, Dolores Catania hinted that her fellow Bravolebrities had issues they wanted to address.
“The Bravo people are not gamers. I don’t know why [the other contestants] felt the need to kill all my friends off,” she noted. “They should have left them there because they had no idea what they were doing. And Chanel [Ayan] is mad. She’s so mad. Dorinda [Medley] is so mad.”
Dolores, 54, noted that her fellow reality stars went “guns blazing” into the special, adding, “I feel sorry for those Traitors when they match up with the Housewives at the reunion. They’re in trouble.”
Inspired by Dutch series De Verraders, The Traitors brings together celebrities, especially reality TV stars from different franchises — including Survivor, Big Brother, Real Housewives and more — as they compete in a mafia-style game for up to $250,000. Despite having a mix of familiar faces from various shows, Bravo personalities have usually not lasted long because the other Faithfuls would banish them out of fear of a secret alliance.
Dolores, however, pointed out that she “didn’t really know the game that well” when she joined season 3. She also proved the claims of a Bravo alliance wrong after voting to banish Vanderpump Rules‘ Tom Sandoval multiple times — even though it was obvious he wasn’t a Traitor.
“When I watched it, I was like, ‘Why did I do that?’ Dolores told Us about how she regretted wasting her vote on Sandoval, 42. “But listen, it is what it is. You can’t take things back in this world — as we all know. Once it’s out there, it’s out there.”
Dolores also pointed out that Sandoval had it out for her first.
“It’s the stupid thing to do because everyone knows I’m the utmost faithful. There’s not a lot of time to get rid of the Traitors that are there. So Tom is coming for me, and then I emotionally vote,” she explained. “So I go after him because emotions don’t travel in rational channels — as we all know. I go for him instead.”
“But hey, maybe he could have been a traitor. I didn’t know at the time. We know Tom can be a traitor,” she said, referring to his cheating scandal with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss.
After various twists and turns, Dolores ultimately made it to the Thursday, March 6, finale. It remains to be seen whether she actually won the entire show, but in addition to appearing on The Traitors finale and reunion, Dolores will be sailing off with her fellow Housewives and fans for the Wives on the Waves cruise from September 19 to 24. The five-day trip, which will take place on the new Norwegian Cruise Line Escape ship, embarks from New York City and stops in Bermuda. Packages for the Wives on the Waves cruise, planned by Fans at Sea, start at $900.
“I’m looking forward to the bonfire on the Pink Beach. And just like me, I’m like, ‘Oh, kumbaya this is so nice.’ And bringing everyone together — I just can’t wait,” Dolores told Us. “I want people to know that even a lot of people have a trepidation about going away by themselves. And this is not going to be the type of trip that you can’t do if you come — just come with yourself, bring your bags. A lot of single people are coming, and it’s just a fun time to get together and meet people that are like you.”
New episodes of The Traitors will be released on Peacock Thursdays until March 6.
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