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Taylor Swift Confirmed as Presenter at 2025 Grammys

Taylor Swift confirmed as Grammys Presenter
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Let the games begin! Taylor Swift has officially been confirmed as a presenter for the 2025 Grammy Awards.

The singer, 35, will take to the stage at the music awards show, which will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2.

Her appearance was announced via the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs official Instagram account on Thursday, January 30.

“Are you ready for it? @TaylorSwift is joining us this Sunday as a presenter at the 67th #GRAMMYs,” the post’s caption read. “Tune in on Feb. 2nd at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, only on @CBStv and @ParamountPlus.”

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It is unclear at this stage if Swift will also be performing as well as presenting at the Grammys. Confirmed performers at the awards include: Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, John Legend and Sabrina Carpenter.

The “Bad Blood” singer is nominated for six Grammys at the 2025 ceremony, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for The Tortured Poets Department, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Music Video for “Fortnight” with Post Malone and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her song with Gracie Abrams, “Us.”

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Last year, she shocked and delighted fans at the 2024 Grammy Awards when she announced her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department.

After winning a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights, Swift used her acceptance speech to make the big announcement.

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“[The way I can celebrate] is by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the past two years, which is that my brand new album comes out on April 19th,” she said at the time. “It’s called The Tortured Poets Department, and I’m going to go post the cover right now backstage.”

Prior to the 2025 ceremony, Swift had 14 total Grammy wins throughout her career. In addition to her four Album of the Year trophies, she also received accolades for Best Country Album for Fearless and Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “White Horse” in 2010, Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Mean” in 2012, Best Song Written for Visual Media for “Safe & Sound” from The Hunger Games in 2013, Best Music Video for “Bad Blood” and Best Pop Vocal Album for 1989 in 2016, Best Music Video for All Too Well: The Short Film in 2023 and Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights in 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs Will Not Hold Rally If They Win Super Bowl LIX: Report

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The Kansas City Chiefs will not hold a rally if they defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

Local outlet FOX4 reported on Thursday, January 30, that the Chiefs will not have a public celebration if they win the Super Bowl. Instead, the team plans on arranging a gathering at Arrowhead Stadium for the players, their families, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

The private event could potentially be broadcast on screens alongside the parade route. A celebration parade with the players will still occur, per the outlet. The proposed route will be limited compared to previous years in order to minimize crowd density. It will also include special experiences for fans.

On Thursday, city officials, law enforcement, hospitals, head of the sports commission Kathy Nelson and many others gathered to finalize the plan for the potential event.

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Us Weekly has reached out to the Kansas City Chiefs for comment.

The decision for Kansas City to not hold a rally comes after a mass shooting took place following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win last year. The Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers and celebrated the victory with a parade and rally in their hometown in February 2024.

After speeches made by players and other officials wrapped, police reported gunshots were fired “west of Union Station” and “multiple people were struck.” Twenty-three people were shot and one person died. Local DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan was the sole casualty.

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“We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred outside of Union Station at the conclusion of today’s parade and rally,” the Chiefs said in an official statement in February 2024. “Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all of Kansas City.”

Two adults and two juveniles were charged in connection to the shooting. The adult suspects were charged with second-degree murder.

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Nearly one year after the tragic events, the Chiefs have found their way back to the Super Bowl where they’ll face off against the Eagles. The game will kick off on Sunday, February 9, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Chiefs are looking to make NFL history by becoming the first team to win three back-to-back Super Bowl titles.

Earlier this week, quarterback Patrick Mahomes opened up about how “special” this season has been for him and his teammates.

“It’s just so hard to get to the Super Bowl and I don’t take it for granted, and to do it again at Arrowhead Stadium was special,” Mahomes told reporters after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. “You get that trophy on that stage and you look around here and there’s not an empty seat. It’s special. I’ve always said it: It’s not about one guy. It’s not about a couple guys. It’s about the whole entire team.”

‘Scamanda’ Show’s Producer Explains How Amanda Riley Pulled Off Cancer Hoax

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After an unexpected scheduling delay this past fall, Scamanda, ABC’s four-part docuseries that takes on the most popular and talked-about podcast of 2023, finally premieres on Thursday, January 30.

The show brings to the screen the shocking true story of Amanda Riley, a charismatic wife and mom from an affluent Bay Area, California, community who elaborately faked a brutal, protracted cancer battle for money, in-kind gifts and sympathy from thousands of followers, including members of her megachurch.

Riley documented her supposed illness with photos and emotional passages on her personal blog, where she solicited donations in the form of cash and goods for medical treatment, gifts, trips, concerts, celebrity meet-and-greets (including one with LeAnn Rimes) and other perks. The blog would be her undoing: after investigative producer Nancy Moscatiello received an anonymous tip, she and authorities began poking at glaring holes in Riley’s story, and she was ultimately convicted of wire fraud in 2021. She’s now serving a five-year prison sentence.

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But as listeners of the podcast and viewers of the show may notice, in retrospect, Riley’s scam seems a bit obvious, if not sloppy. In hospital photos we now know were staged, she appears glowing and healthy — not at all like someone undergoing chemotherapy or healing from surgery and other grueling cancer treatments. At one point on her blog, she claimed that an oncology doctor allowed her to self-administer clinical-trial chemo drugs at home in order to enjoy the holidays. When contacted, nationally renowned cancer centers where Riley said she was a patient had no records of her, the shows reveal. Similarly, charities that provided her money and/or services did not require documentation of her illness before paying her.

Why were so many people and institutions so easily fooled? “I don’t think she necessarily was your stereotype of a scam artist,” Charlie Webster, creator of the Scamanda podcast and a producer of the show, tells Us Weekly in an exclusive interview. “I don’t think these people were gullible or naive.”

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“We don’t question people that have cancer and nor should we,” Webster says of Riley, who spoke of her alleged battle and spiritual faith to the congregation at her church, where during at least one service they threw literal cash at her feet. “She showed a miracle. She got cancer, but she was surviving. She’d collapse in church, wet herself in church, had an ambulance take her in church,” Webster recounts. “She stood on stage and offered people hope, which all of us in life need sometimes.”

“This was a woman in their community that was suffering that had two children. People rallied around to support her, and she was utterly convincing,” Webster adds. “Everything’s in hindsight. How would you have questioned that? You know you’d be the meanie, the horrible critical person in the back of the room.”

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Webster, whose conversation with Riley herself is teased for a later episode of the show, also has complex feelings about her real-life protagonist’s motivations for the scam. “I’m 100 percent convinced it wasn’t for the money,” Webster argues. “I think it was an addiction. I looked at everything from an emotional, psychological, evidential [perspective]. She realized that this attention came — if you look at social media now, so many people crave ‘likes.’ They give us an endorphin boost. I think it was that on steroids, 10 times more. Even though she did harm people emotionally and financially, in that moment of time she did help people and created hope for people. It was very much about this validation, about people adoring her. She had this amazing group of people that saw her as this anointed one. They really did.”

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As for Riley’s psychology and mental health struggles, including the possibility that she exhibits the traits of a narcissist or someone with Munchausen syndrome? “A lot of people have questioned me on why I didn’t mention Munchausen or mental health in the podcast; it’s mentioned briefly in the documentary,” she says. “The reason why I didn’t mention it and why I have been quite persistent on not going down that route is because, one, I feel like it minimizes victims’ experiences, and two, she’s not been diagnosed with anything.”

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Scamanda premieres on ABC Thursday, January 30, at 9 p.m. ET. Episodes will stream the next day on Hulu.

Prosecutors Add 2 More Alleged Female Victims to Diddy’s Federal Indictment

Prosecutors Add 2 More Alleged Female Victims to Diddy’s Federal Indictment
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Prosecutors have updated Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal indictment to include accounts from two additional alleged victims, Us Weekly can confirm.

On Thursday, January 30, prosecutors filed an expanded indictment against the music mogul, 55, in which two additional women alleged that they were “coerced into commercial sex acts and of dangling a woman over an apartment balcony.”

These new charges are part of the indictment against Diddy that was returned by a grand jury on Thursday, according to documents filed in Federal District Court in Manhattan.

Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told Us in a statement that the “latest indictment contains no new offenses.”

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“The prosecution’s theory remains flawed,” the lawyer alleged. “The government has added the ridiculous theory that two of Mr. Combs’ former girlfriends were not girlfriends at all but were prostitutes. Mr. Combs is as committed as ever to fighting these charges and winning at trial.”

Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He is also facing more than 30 civil lawsuits from alleged victims of sexual assault and misconduct. Diddy has maintained his innocence while behind bars.

The new indictment, obtained by Us, does not add any additional charges to Diddy’s case, but it does add accounts from two alleged victims that could strengthen the prosecutors claims regarding the accusations of racketeering and sex trafficking.

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Instead of the initial “Victim-1” account — which closely resembles Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura’s previous lawsuit against Diddy — listed in the indictment there are now “Victim-2” and “Victim-3” accounts in the filing. (Cassie, 38, settled a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend outside of court in fall 2023 after she accused him of sexual assault and battery. Diddy denied the allegations.)

Prosecutors accused Diddy in Thursday’s indictment of providing his alleged victims “with, among other things, monetary payments, career opportunities, and payment of rent and housing expenses” to keep them in line.

Diddy allegedly “used force, threats of force, and coercion, to cause victims, including but not limited to three female victims” to engage in commercial sex acts,” the filing claimed.

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Diddy’s lawyers, meanwhile, have claimed that the sexual encounters outlined in the court documents were consensual.

The indictment also extended the period of the alleged racketeering conspiracy back to 2004 instead of 2008.

Per the filing, Diddy’s employees and associates allegedly helped conceal violence and abuse and engage in sex trafficking, arson and multiple acts of kidnapping. The indictment lists a new allegation of kidnapping in New York where prosecutors claim that Diddy carried and displayed a firearm and a kidnapping in California.

The expanded indictment added allegations of distribution or the intent to distribute methamphetamine and psilocin, a hallucinogen. Prosecutors initially accused Diddy of several drug offenses, including distribution or intent to distribute cocaine, oxycodone and ketamine.

Diddy’s trial is set to begin in May.

Which ‘Selling Sunset’ Stars Does Heather Rae El Moussa Want on ‘Flip Off’?

Heather Rae El Moussa is onboard with her former Selling Sunset costars appearing on The Flip Off.

“I think any of them would love it,” El Moussa, 37, exclusively told Us Weekly during the Tuesday, January 28, press junket for The Flip Off. “I mean, they get to now see me in a completely different business. I was doing high end real estate and now I’m flipping houses. I think they’re so proud of me.”

On The Flip Off, Heather and her husband, Tarek El Moussa, go head to head with his ex-wife, Christina Haack, as they work on chosen properties and receive feedback from guest judges. Before the show aired, it was revealed that Heather Dubrow, Haack’s ex-husband Ant Anstead, Jeff Lewis and Heather’s former Selling Sunset costar Amanza Smith were scheduled to make appearances.

“It was fun for her to come in and see what I’m doing and what I’ve learned and the transformations that I’m doing with our flips,” Heather gushed of having Smith, 48, on the show. “She was so excited.”

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As for other Selling Sunset costars, Heather suggested Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet and Chrishell Stause, who she said “all have such great eyes” and “know me so well.”

Haack, for her part, had a different former costar of Heather’s in mind. “I pitched Christine [Quinn],” Haack, 41, said, to which Tarek, 43, replied, “Oh, God.” (Heather exclusively told Us in September 2021 that she and Quinn had “not had a close friendship for over a year now.” Quinn, 36, left the Netflix show and the brokerage in April 2022.)

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“You would be in big trouble,” Heather said, to which Haack admitted, “I don’t like her either!” Tarek added, “No, you don’t even know.”

Haack admitted that she handpicked judges “to mess” with Tarek. (In each episode, Haack alternates choosing judges with Heather and Tarek for their challenges.)

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“I was like, ‘Oh, I know who I should pick. Oh, it’s perfect. I don’t like her either. Christine,’” Haack said. “I was like, ‘Oh, my God. Imagine the drama.’ I’m just trying to make good TV.”

Haack began laughing as Heather looked shocked by her admission. “Really, not for good ratings?” Haack asked with a laugh, to which Tarek replied, “God, no. I’d rather move to Mars.”

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While Heather had a few hesitations about filming the show with Tarek’s ex-wife, she exclusively told Us in a cover story earlier this month that it wasn’t weird to work together. Haack, for her part, feels the same way. (Heather and Tarek tied the knot in 2021 and share son Tristan, 23 months.)

“There have been so many times throughout all of this that I’m like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe we did that,’” Haack said. “I’m proud of all of us.”

The Flip Off airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV.

With reporting by Andrea Simpson

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5 Hot Deals: Our Favorite Hair Styling System Is Just $65 Today

On today’s episode of five hot deals, we found a wicked good discount on our favorite hair styling system: The Shark SpeedStyle. If you’ve heard of the Shark FlexStyle, the SpeedStyle is basically the cooler, more hip little sister. And not to bury the lede here, but it’s just $65 today when you use code “VDAY75” at checkout (we already bought one as a Valentine’s Day gift, so yes, the deal is real). The sleek blow dryer comes with your choice of two styling attachments, but you’ll want to claim yours fast because options are already selling out. And if that doesn’t get you excited, we found sales on Dyson, BCBG, Patagonia and more. Happy shopping!

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Pilot of American Airlines Crash Was Getting Married This Fall, Dad Says

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Sam Lilley, the pilot on the American Airlines flight that tragically crashed in Washington D.C., was going to achieve a major life milestone later this year.

Sam’s dad, Tim Lilley, took to social media on Thursday, January 30, to share a heartbreaking update about his son after news broke of the fatal incident. In the post, Tim revealed that Sam was engaged and gearing up to walk down the aisle in several months.

“I was so proud when Sam became a pilot. Now it hurts so bad I can’t even cry myself to sleep,” Tim wrote via Facebook. “I know I’ll see him again but my heart is breaking. He was doing great in his career and his personal life. He was engaged to get married in the fall.”

The message continued: “Sam was the First Officer on the flight that crashed in DC last night. It is so devastating to lose someone that is loved so much.”

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News broke on Wednesday, January 29, that an airplane crashed into a Black Hawk military helicopter near the Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The plane fell into the Potomac River while attempting to land. According to local CBS outlet WUSA9, more than “300 emergency crews” arrived to conduct a search and rescue operation. More than a dozen bodies were recovered from the water by divers.

It was later confirmed that American Airlines Flight 5342 was the affected aircraft. The flight was arriving from Wichita, Kansas, and held 64 passengers in addition to the crew. There were no survivors in the crash, officials said Thursday, per ABC News.

Sam’s sister, Tiffany Gibson, told the outlet that the pilot flew the same path as their father, who had previously flown Black Hawk helicopters for the Army.

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“We were stationed in Virginia, and [Timothy Lilley] flew that same route back and forth to the Pentagon, over and over and over again until he retired,” Gibson said.

She also paid tribute to her late brother.

“He was an amazing person. He loved people. He loved adventure. He loved traveling. He was excited. He was young,” she said. “He was so young, and he was excited about life and his future and getting a dog and a house and kids. And it’s just, this is just tragic.

Amongst the 64 late passengers, some of the travelers on the flight were members of the United States Figure Skating Team.

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“U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C.” a statement from the organization read. “These athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.”

Figure skater Spencer Lane shared a photo from the plane prior to takeoff.

“ICT -> DCA,” read the post — which are the codes for Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C. — via Lane’s Instagram Story on Wednesday.

Why Reese Witherspoon Says 1 Famous Actress ‘Doesn’t Talk’ to Her

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Reese Witherspoon is still embarrassed about the time she thought she was supposed to roast a friend at an awards show.

It turns out Witherspoon, 48, was only supposed to present an award to her, and the mix-up led to the end of their relationship.

“It literally haunts me,” she told People in an interview published on Thursday, January 30. “So this friend of mine, who I didn’t really know that well but she was a very serious, proper actress, she asked me to give her an award. But I had never been to this award ceremony, so I thought it was, like, a roast. So I got up and I roasted her.”

Witherspoon called the event “British,” “elegant” and “classy,” and she simply read the room wrong.

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“I was like, ‘Remember the time we got laser hair removal?’” she recalled. “I’m still embarrassed about it.”

The Legally Blonde star didn’t name the actress in question but said the two no longer speak. Still, she was able to look back on the incident with a laugh.

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“We’re not friends anymore. I’m not even kidding — we’re not friends anymore,” she said. “I think she doesn’t like me anymore. I thought it was so funny and it was just, I had the wrong audience. It was pretty bad. Yeah. Not even kidding, she doesn’t talk to me anymore. Oh well.”

Witherspoon’s mis-roast wasn’t the first time the actress has added humor to an awards ceremony. She also broke out an Australian accent when presenting the AFI Lifetime Achievement award to her Big Little Lies costar Nicole Kidman in 2024.

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Though Witherspoon may still cringe at the incident with the unnamed actress, her revelation comes just one day after she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she admitted she goes out of her way to embarrass her three kids to ensure they grow up with a sense of humor.

Witherspoon is a mother of three, sharing daughter Ava, 25, and son Deacon, 21 with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, and son Tennessee, 12, with ex-husband Jim Toth.

“I think you should embarrass them enough that they’re funny later in life,” she explained on the Wednesday, January 29, episode.

“They’re not children anymore. They’re adults,” she added, before joking, “Which is weird because I’m 30, you know? It’s weird, but sometimes it works that way.”

Fallon seemed to understand where Witherspoon was coming from, calling her “one of the coolest moms.”

“Your kids gotta be proud of you,” he said, “but also, you post things [online] that make you embarrassed. … I love that about you.”

Shannon Beador Replaces Jennifer Aydin on Cruise After Jersey Mike’s Drama

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Shannon Beador is replacing Jennifer Aydin on a reality cruise gig after The Real Housewives of New Jersey star was fired amid drama with Jersey Mike’s.

“I can’t wait to sing karaoke with the fans on the cruise!” Beador, 60, said in a statement on Thursday, January 30. “Everyone knows I’m a rocker!”

Fans at Sea announced on Thursday that Beador, Teresa Giudice and Dolores Catania would be featured on “Wives on the Waves.” The cruise sails from New York City to Bermuda on the Norwegian Escape from September 19 to 24.

Guests aboard the boat will have access to exclusive activities including Q&A sessions, photo opportunities and daily themed activities.

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“We’re beyond excited to bring this unforgettable experience to life for fans,” Theresa Lanfranchi, cofounder of Fans at Sea, said in a statement. “This cruise will be an immersive journey filled with exclusive events, personal connections, and unique opportunities to engage with Teresa, Dolores and Shannon.”

News of The Real Housewives of Orange County star’s gig came days after a rep for the “Wives on the Waves” cruise confirmed to Us Weekly that Aydin would no longer be part of the event after criticizing some Jersey Mike’s employees. (Aydin went viral earlier this month when she claimed she waited for “what felt like forever” at one of the restaurant’s locations at an airport.)

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“This decision was not personal nor an act of canceling anyone. At Fans at Sea, we believe in second chances and personal growth,” Patrick Harbison said in a statement. “Our priority is to create a drama-free, fun-filled experience for everyone. To ensure this, we made adjustments to keep the cruise enjoyable and welcoming for all guests.”

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Aydin, for her part, recalled to Us how she learned about losing the role. “Somebody had messaged me [while on vacation] that I was cut from the cruise. I had no idea,” Aydin exclusively told Us. “My manager didn’t want to tell me. She didn’t want anything to ruin my trip. Then I went to the website and I saw my name wasn’t there. And you know what? I took it like a champ.”

Aydin noted that she accepted the cruise’s decision. “This is a business and this is their business, and I do not want them to receive any backlash because of me,” she told Us. “The cruise was a fun idea for me because I love an opportunity to engage with the fans, but it’s all good. The timing wasn’t the most ideal for my family. The kids are going back to school that week and my kids were already complaining that I had committed to doing it. Everything happens for a reason.”

She continued, “I understand that this is totally business and I respect the cruise’s decision.”

D.C. Plane Crash Has Eerie Parallels to 1961 Event That Killed U.S. Skaters

D.C. Plane Crash Has Eerie Parallels to 1961 Event That Killed Entire U.S. Skating Team
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The American Airlines flight that killed 14 figure skaters after colliding with an Army helicopter has strikingly similar parallels to a 1961 collision that killed the entire U.S. team, according to Skating Club of Boston CEO Doug Zeghibe.

“I think the final thing I want to say, that sadly, this isn’t the first time this club has experienced a tragedy like this,” Zeghibe told NBC10 on Thursday, January 30, one day after the AA crash occurred. “It’s now a ways back, but in 1961, the entire world team of U.S. figure skating en route to the World Championships in Prague was lost in a plane crash in Belgium.”

Zeghibe explained that “almost half” of the passengers on board the plane in 1961 were from The Skating Club of Boston.

“It had long, long, reaching implications for this skating club and for the sport in this country,” Zeghibe noted. “Because when you lose coaches like this, you lose the future of the sport as well. It’s been a long time in redeveloping it and I personally feel that this club, The Skating Club of Boston, has just now, almost 60 years later, been coming out of the shadow of that 1961 crash. So this is particularly devastating.”

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In February 1961, Sabena Flight 548 was transporting the U.S. team to the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Among the people who died in the crash included 16 family members, coaches and friends of the skaters.

More than 60 years later, news broke on Wednesday, January 29, that an airplane crashed into an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport and fell into the Potomac River while attempting to land in Washington, D.C. WUSA9 reported that more than “300 emergency crews” conducted a search and rescue operation. More than a dozen bodies have since been recovered from the water.

Among the reported 60 passengers and four crew members on flight 5342 that left Kansas on Wednesday included skaters associated with The Skating Club of Boston.

'Several' U.S. Figure Skating Team Members Involved in D.C. Plane Crash

“Our sport and this Club have suffered a horrible loss with this tragedy,” Zeghibe said in a statement. “Skating is a tight-knit community where parents and kids come together 6 to 7 days a week to train and work together. Everyone is like family. Of the skaters, coaches and parents on the plane, we believe six were from The Skating Club of Boston. We are devastated and completely at a loss for words.”

The statement continued, “These athletes, coaches and parents were returning from U.S. Figure Skating’s National Development Camp, following last week’s U.S. Championships in Wichita. This camp is for young competitive skaters of tomorrow with the most promise to be a champion of tomorrow. The Club sent 18 athletes to compete at the U.S. Championships. It sent 12 athletes to the National Development Camp.”

Some of the passengers on the flight were leaving the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships, held in Wichita from January 20 to 26. The U.S. Figure Skating website shared that a reception was held to mark the induction of the Hall of Fame’s class of 2025.

Nicole Kidman’s Daughter Sunday, 16, Mixes Colors in Fresh New Miu Miu Ad

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Nicole Kidman’s 16-year-old daughter is making a fashion career of her own.

Sunday Rose showed off her modeling skills while posing in Miu Miu’s spring/summer 2025 campaign, which launched on Wednesday, January 29. In the photoshoot, Sunday stunned in a red zip-up sweater, which she tucked into a white flowy skirt with a lace border. Sunday layered a tan-and-orange windbreaker over her top and accessorized with a brown tote. She added a pop of color to her ensemble with pink-and-blue sandals.

For glam, Sunday kept her look simple with no makeup. She parted her blonde locks down the middle and wore her hair straightened and tucked behind her ears. (Kidman shares Sunday and daughter Faith, 14, with husband Keith Urban. She’s also the mom of Bella, 32, and Connor, 30, whom she shares with ex Tom Cruise.)

This isn’t the first time Sunday has coordinated with Miu Miu in her fledgling career. In October 2024, she strutted down the Italian fashion house’s runway as part of their spring 2025 show in Paris.

Nicole Kidman's 16-Year-Old Daughter Sunday Rose Makes Runway Debut

For the event, Sunday looked whimsical in a white blouse equipped with lace lining and a bow on her collar that extended to her knees. She matched the pie with pleated shorts, gray knee-high socks and peep-toe heels.

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While Kidman wasn’t in the audience to cheer on her little one, she made sure to snap photos with Sunday at a dinner after the show.

Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose Have a Mother-Daughter-Date at Paris Fashion Week

Kidman held Sunday’s hand while rocking a plaid Miu Miu skirt and navy blue sweater. Sunday coordinated in a blue knit top and black miniskirt, which she paired with combat boots and a black leather belt. The mother-daughter-duo both wore their hair down and in finger-teased waves.

Ben Higgins and Chris Lane Spill About Their Unconventional Friendship

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By most accounts, Ben Higgins and Chris Lane should have an incredibly awkward relationship. 

After all, Higgins, 35, got engaged to Lauren Bushnell Lane on The Bachelor in 2016 before announcing their breakup the following year. In 2018, Bushnell Lane, 34, started dating country singer Lane, 40, and the couple got married in October 2019, less than a year after they met. 

However, in exclusive interviews with Us Weekly, Higgins and Lane both gushed about their blossoming friendship — which all started years ago when the duo were both scheduled to play alongside some of the LPGA’s finest golfers in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. 

“We had never met or spoken,” Higgins told Us. “Obviously we knew of each other. I hear he’s playing in it. I see it pop up on Instagram and I’m like, ‘Oh, this could get awkward.’ It could get weird.’ And then I get to the clubhouse and his locker is right next to mine. I’m like, ‘Oh, now this could get really weird.’”

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Once their paths inevitably crossed, Higgins said he and Lane “introduced ourselves to each other” and could immediately tell things weren’t going to be weird at all. 

“I think it was the bond over golf, the bond over being at this event, the bond over both of us being like, ‘This is crazy that we’re going to play with the LPGA,’” Higgins recalled. “It kind of just kept rolling from there. Chris has been awesome. He’s one of my favorite people to see at this event.”

To make things even more potentially uncomfortable, Lane uses Lauren’s dad, Dave, as his caddie when he plays at golf tournaments. However, Higgins called the pairing “such a cool thing for me to see.”

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“Life for both of us has moved on so far,” said Higgins, who married his wife, Jessica Clarke, in 2021. “We have our own families. It would feel weird to hold any resentment, especially to a guy who is so nice. It could have been awkward, but we bridged that gap as quick as we could, which I think was smart.”

Lane, who shares Dutton, 3, and Baker, 2, with Bushnell, echoed every single one of Higgins’ sentiments. 

“He is an incredibly nice guy,” Lane told Us. “We’ve been able to spend quite a bit of time together. Everybody stays in the same hotel, everybody hangs out at night. It’s been really great.”

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Higgins and Lane are both competing in this year’s Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions from Thursday, January 30 to Sunday, February 2 at Orlando’s Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.

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This year’s event comes as Higgins and Clarke are expecting their first baby in the coming weeks — and Lane is coming ready with some parenting advice. 

“I would just say, ‘Buckle up, buddy,’” Lane joked. “I think some parents get lucky. Some parents get lucky and their kids turn out to be great sleepers. But if they’re not, it’s a very challenging period there until you get them on a good schedule. I would just say get as much sleep as you can right now and get prepared.”

Ultimately, Lane expressed excitement about chatting with Higgins about impending fatherhood, saying, “It really is the best.”

Everything to Know About ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 16

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta is serving up big peach energy in 2025.

After an extended hiatus, Bravo’s reality show will enter a new era when its sweet season 16 premieres with a supersized episode on Sunday, March 9.

While viewers can count on watching familiar faces like Porsha Williams, Drew Sidora and returning star Phaedra Parks, new Housewives including Shamea Morton Mwangi, Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell and Angela Oakley are expected to bring glitz, glamour and drama to Atlanta.

“I think people have been waiting a long time to see what we’ve done. We’ve got great new housewives,” Andy Cohen told Bravo’s The Daily Dish in December 2024. “We’ve got the return of Porsha. We’ve got the return of Phaedra. Shamea is a full Housewife. I mean, she’s someone that we’ve been seeing for years and years, but seeing her in this way is totally a breath of fresh air.”

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Here’s everything you need to know about Season 16:

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On January 30, Bravo released the official trailer for RHOA season 16. At the time, the network also confirmed the season would kick off with a supersized episode on Sunday, March 9, at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

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Fans of the show will immediately recognize Porsha and Drew, who have already been full-time Housewives for multiple seasons.

At the same time, viewers will quickly meet some new faces including Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell and Angela Oakley, who is married to NBA legend Charles Oakley.

What Is Cynthia Bailey’s Role in ‘RHOA’ Season 16?

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Although she was a full-time Housewife for RHOA in seasons 3 to 13, Cynthia was grateful to have the opportunity to be a “friend” of the cast for her season 16 return.

“As an official friend, I actually go on the trips and I’m actually with the ladies a lot more,” Cynthia shared with Us in November 2024. “I’m a little more in the mix this time. And for me, it’s the perfect situation for me because I miss the girls. I still am connected to so many of the ladies on the show, but my focus still is my acting career, which is going great by the way, but it’s so much fun to stay connected to the show and to the fans.”

What Is Phaedra Parks’ Role in Season 16

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According to Bravo, Phaedra will join the ladies with “some extra sass and spice” later in the season, “but right on time to make her sweetest return.”

Cynthia previously teased that her longtime friend brings the heat in her highly anticipated return. “It’s been a long time coming,” she told Us. “Phaedra’s been away from the show for a while now, and I have to say she literally came in within, like, two and a half weeks left of filming and did something that’s never been done before the history of Housewives.”

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Although Kenya appeared in the trailer for season 16 and was originally part of the cast, she abruptly exited the series due to an alleged explicit photo scandal.

“Thank you for all the support #teamtwirl,” Kenya wrote via Instagram in June 2024 after the incident. “My heart is full and my conscience is clean. So many false claims hiding behind anonymous sources. All this conversation and no facts being reported. If a claim or source was valid, would they need to hide?”

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What Has the Cast Teased About ‘RHOA’ Season 16?

While many story lines have been kept secret during filming, Porsha previously teased that she will be discussing her divorce from Simon Guobadia in the new season.

“In my relationship with Simon, I felt like that if I had him by my side, we would conquer anything,” she explained during a confessional that aired at Bravo Fan Fest. “However, I started just realizing a lot of different things that turned out to be untruth.”

Based on the season trailer, Porsha will also find herself discussing another ex. When rumors start to swirl about Drew’s questionable partnership with Dennis McKinley, Porsha can’t help but ask some questions.

Skating Sisters Everly, Alydia Livingston Killed in D.C. Plane Crash

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Sisters and figure skaters Everly and Alydia Livingston are among the victims of the American Airlines plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 29.

Everly, 11, and Alydia, 14, were members of the Washington Figure Skating Club. They were attending the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas, according to their joint Instagram account.

In their final Instagram post, the sisters posed together rink-side at INTRUST Bank Arena, which hosted the event.

“If you look closely at Alydia’s badge… We were born ready for this but is @usfigureskating ready for this much Livingston at Nationals?” the caption read.

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Since figure skating news outlet GoldenSkate broke the news of their deaths, commenters have filled the replies with their condolences.

“It has been a privilege to be able to watch you both grow up into beautiful skaters rest in peace angels,” wrote one follower.

Another added, “Fly high liddy and evy u guys were taken way too soon 💔

The accident occurred when the flight collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter as it was attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Emergency officials have recovered 28 bodies as of Thursday, January 30, and there are not believed to be any survivors. The plane, American Airlines flight 5342, was carrying 60 passengers and four crew. The helicopter held three U.S. soldiers.

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GoldenSkate has so far confirmed 17 members of the U.S. Figure Skating team, coaches or parents aboard the flight. Russian skaters Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were also on the plane.

“U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C.” a statement from the organization read. “These athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.”

The International Skating Union released a statement as well.

“We are heartbroken to learn that figure skaters, along with their families, friends, and coaches, are understood to be among those on board,” it read. “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Figure skating is more than a sport — it’s a close-knit family — and we stand together. We remain in close contact with U.S. Figure Skating and offer our full support during this incredibly difficult time.”

Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker Accused of Misconduct by 6 Massage Therapists  

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker denied accusations of sexual misconduct.

“The allegations in The Baltimore Banner article about me are unequivocally false,” Tucker, 35, wrote in a lengthy X statement shared on Thursday, January 30.

“Throughout my career as a professional athlete, I have always sought to conduct myself with the utmost professionalism.”

Several hours earlier, The Baltimore Banner reported that six massage therapists accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior. The employees claimed that Tucker exposed himself during visits to a series of four high-end spas and wellness centers in Baltimore. Several of the therapists said that they ended his sessions early and refused to work with him again. Tucker was also allegedly banned from returning to two of the sites.

“I have never been accused of misconduct of any kind, and I have never been accused of acting inappropriately in front of a massage therapist or during a massage therapy session or during other bodywork,” Tucker stated. “I have never received any complaints from a massage therapist, have never been dismissed from a massage therapy or bodywork session, and have never been told that I was not welcome at any spa or other place of business.”

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According to Tucker, the events at the wellness centers were “deliberately misconstrued.”

“I have always made a conscious effort to be considerate and respectful in all of the interactions with the community that I love so much,” he continued in his statement. “It is devastating for me to learn that anyone would feel I was offensive in any way. I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during or after a professional bodywork treatment session.”

Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker Denies Unequivocally False Misconduct Allegations
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Tucker added, “I would never intend to offend or hurt anyone, ever. As a matter of principle, I respect when individuals come forward to report misconduct of any kind. I support a process that allows claims to be properly investigated. But, for the sake of myself and my family, I cannot allow false claims to go unchallenged. These allegations are false and incredibly hurtful to both me, and more importantly, my family.”

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Tucker married wife Amanda Bass Tucker in 2015, one year before they welcomed son Easton. Bass Tucker, who maintains a private Instagram account, has not publicly addressed the allegations against her spouse.

Tucker has been a placekicker for the Ravens since May 2012. A spokesperson for the team told The Baltimore Banner that, “We take any allegations of this nature seriously and will continue to monitor the situation.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Reportedly Suffers ‘Massive Stroke’

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Former MTV VJ and 120 Minutes host Matt Pinfield has reportedly been hospitalized following a massive stroke.

Pinfield’s daughter Jessica Pinfield has filed for a temporary conservatorship over her father’s finances and medical care after he suffered a health emergency on January 6, according to TMZ.

Pinfield’s daughter told the outlet that she filed the conservatorship petition over concerns for her father’s finances while he is “incompetent to make decisions.” Us Weekly has reached out for more information on Pinfield’s condition.

Pinfield, 63, has most recently worked in rock radio in Los Angeles, including a Sunday night slot for KLOS and an afternoon drivetime shift for KCSN.

“Everyone at KLOS & Meruelo Media, along with Matt’s family (daughters Jessica and Maya, brother Glen, sister Colleen, mother Nancy), his girlfriend Kara, and the entire rock and roll universe support Matt in taking some time off to rest and heal,” KLOS said in a statement. “Matt is a family member, and we look forward to having him back on the KLOS airwaves as soon as possible. We know his fans across the country and all the artists feel the same way.”

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A statement from KCSN confirmed that Pinfield was on “a temporary leave of absence” with no timeline established for his return.

“We are fully supportive of Matt and hope to have his energetic knowledge of rock n’ roll back on the air soon,” the radio station’s statement read.

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan was among those sending support to the ex-VJ via social media, writing on X: “Thinking of Matt Pinfield and his family during this difficult time and sending them love and support. We love you Matt.”

Hard rock legends Living Colour sent “love and healing vibes” in their own X post while alternative rocker Pete Yorn wished Pinfield a “speedy recovery”.

Pinfield was previously hospitalized in 2018 for a broken leg and multiple lacerations when he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Los Angeles. He later said that his life was “completely turned upside down” after his leg was “snapped in half” in the hit-and-run collision.

“It happened too quickly. I didn’t even know my head went through the windshield,” he recalled in an interview with Sweet James Accident Attorneys. “I was laying there on the ground. I didn’t know if I was going to live or die, to be honest with you.”

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Pinfield got his start as a radio DJ in New Jersey, before becoming the host of MTV’s groundbreaking alternative music show 120 Minutes from 1995 to 1999. He later hosted a revamped version of the format on MTV2 from 2011 to 2013.

120 Minutes was pivotal in the rise of alternative music in the 1980s and ‘90s, as it provided an early platform for artists as varied as Björk, Nirvana and Rage Against the Machine before they achieved mainstream success.

Pinfield worked extensively for MTV through the 1990s as host of MTV Live and Pinfield Presents as well featuring on Total Request Live’s trivia segment Stump Matt.

Columbia Records hired Pinfield as its vice president of Artists and Repertoire in 2001, where he helped develop the early careers of Coheed and Cambria, Cold and Crossfade.

Pinfield left the record business in 2006 to return to TV as host of VH1’s VSpot Top 20 Countdown and he later created Matt Pinfield Plays Whatever He Wants for Sirius XM Radio. He also played himself on several episodes of Nickelodeon sitcom The Naked Brothers Band.

Where Kelly Stafford Draws the Line on Her Daughters’ Birthday Invites

Not everyone is getting invited to Kelly Stafford’s house for birthday parties.

Kelly, wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, has one rule she wants parents to know about hosting birthday parties for her older daughters, twins Sawyer and Chandler, 7. (She and Matthew, 36, also share daughters Hunter, 6 and Tyler, 4.)

“When the girls have their birthday party, it will be a drop-off,” she told her friend and cohost Hank Winchester on the Thursday, January 30 episode of their podcast, “The Morning After.”

In other words, parents will be asked to drop their kids off at the party and come back later to pick them up. Kelly, 35, added that kids with parents unwilling to leave won’t be invited.

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“I am not here to entertain not only your child but you,” she explained. “I’m not. I say ‘this is a drop-off. Please drop your child off.’”

Kelly understands concerns parents might have, especially if the family decides to open their pool for the party, and is prepared to make them feel at ease.

“If the pool was open I would say ‘there will be a lifeguard on staff, there will be extra eyes helping me,’” she continued. “But I’m sorry, I don’t want to entertain people while I’m also trying to also enjoy my kids’ birthday and make these memories with them.”

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She understands that it works both ways. Both Kelly and Hank are “drop-off parents,” and Kelly added that she thinks that’s important for her older daughters.

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“If you’re comfortable dropping your kid off, if you feel comfortable in the situation they’re in, I think it’s important to foster that independence a little bit, to get them out,” she said.

That’s not to say Kelly isn’t itching to spend time with her daughters. She spent January shuttling them to their dad’s playoff games for the Los Angeles Rams, even flying them to Arizona for the Rams’ Wild Card game against the Minnesota Vikings while one of her daughters was sick.

There’s also the independent time for mom and dad. Winchester joked that he observed two “very different” types of parents at his daughter’s birthday.

“I noticed two very different camps of parents. One camp could not get their kid in that place quick enough,” he said, mimicking the sound of their cars peeling out of the parking lot. “They’re going to Target, they’re going to have a mimosa, they’re living their best life. And let me tell you what, I am in that camp, mainly because my child does not want to see me.”

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Dave Matthews Drops Out of FireAid Benefit Due to 'Critical' Family Illness

Dave Matthews Drops Out of FireAid Due to Critical Illness in His Family
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Dave Matthews has dropped out of the FireAid benefit concert due to a family medical issue.

“Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unfortunately unable to perform at the FireAid and MusiCares benefits this week,” read an Instagram statement shared via the Dave Matthews Band’s page on Wednesday, January 29.

No additional details were shared about the health matter. Matthews, 58, shares two daughters and a son with wife Jennifer Ashley Harper.

Matthews was scheduled to take the stage at the Kia Forum on Thursday, January 30, alongside John Mayer. Mayer, 47, confirmed on Thursday that he would still be performing and sent well wishes to the rock singer.

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“Sending all my love to Dave, who will be there in spirit with me at FireAid,” Mayer wrote via his Instagram Story while resharing Matthews’ announcement.

This would have been the first time Matthews and Mayer would have shared the stage.

Dave Matthews Drops Out of FireAid Due to Critical Illness in His Family
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The musicians were among many A-List artists announced to the concert’s lineup. Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Gwen Stefani, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Jelly Roll and more were part of the two shows taking place at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. FireAid was announced earlier this month to support those displaced by the devastating wildfires that hit Los Angeles earlier this month.

“Contributions made to FireAid will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters,” a press release read. “The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in our community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact. All proceeds from the FireAid benefit concert at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum will go directly to the event’s designated beneficiaries, as the LA Clippers will be covering the millions in expenses associated with the event.”

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In addition to the live performances, the benefit will also be broadcast by select AMC Theaters and online via Apple Music, Max, Netflix, YouTube and more streaming platforms.

In addition to the benefit, the “Crash Into Me” singer was also forced to withdraw from the MusiCares’ 2025 Persons of the Year benefit gala, which is a charity event that is scheduled for Friday, January 31.

Days before canceling his appearances, Matthews announced he and his band were going on tour this summer. Tour dates include stops in Los Angeles, Richmond and more. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Friday, February 21. No additional information about potential cancellations or postponements for the tour were shared.

Big Brother’s Matt Hardeman and Makensy Manbeck Share Relationship Update

Matt Hardeman and Makensy Manbeck are experiencing the power of love outside the Big Brother house.

Less than four months after season 26 wrapped, two of the show’s former contestants have been able to continue their love story away from any cameras.

“Matt’s in Atlanta and I am moving to Atlanta,” Makensy, 22, exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Monday, January 27. “I’m so, so excited. A lot of people are like, ‘Why didn’t you drag him to Texas?’ I’m like, ‘Well guys, I really like Atlanta.’ I actually grew up here for 10 years so I really like it here. I love the community that he’s built here and I think it’s just time for me to have a little change and I want to be close to him.”

It’s a big step for the pair who weren’t sure their connection would last after nearly three months apart.

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Inside the Big Brother house, Makensy said Matt, 27, “made all the moves” before his eviction on Day 10. With Makensy making it to the finals, the pair went nearly 80 days without any communication.

“Out of the house, I would say I didn’t know where we were going to be at,” Matt confessed to Us. “I also didn’t know to what extent and readiness Makensy was going to be after an experience like that.”

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After the season finale aired in October 2024, Matt — who is set to launch his “Figuring it Out” podcast in March — and Makensy quickly started talking for hours and hours. They continued to bond over their shared faith and decided to turn their friendship into something more.

“I think that’s one of my favorite things about Matt is that he has such a love for the Lord and he just uses that and instills it in himself,” Makensy shared. “I think a lot of those qualities show throughout our relationship. The number one is love.”

While the couple initially wanted to keep their relationship private, they decided to go public before attending a Big Brother charity event.

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After going Instagram official on December 4, 2024, the two were overwhelmed by the positive reaction from fans.

“We wanted to make sure that from the moment we connected post-finale to December 4 that we navigated something authentically and as genuine as possible with one another,” Matt explained. “We made sure that we were concrete in our feelings for one another before we brought thousands of other people into that.”

The self-proclaimed homebodies love staying in for date nights and watching The Traitors or Narcos. They are also open to competing on The Amazing Race with Matt adding that he’d love to try his luck on The Challenge or Survivor.

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While they didn’t take home the top prize of $750,000, both Matt and Makensy are grateful Big Brother brought them together in a unique way.

They also can’t believe they join several other successful relationships created through the CBS reality show.

“It’s crazy to think that we walked in there with an idea of thinking you’re going to win this game show,” Makensy said. “In reality, we walked out winning, basically. What is that on Love Island? We got a match!”

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Sofia Richie Reveals Daughter Eloise's ‘Go-to’ Color to Wear

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Sofia Richie Grainge’s daughter Eloise already has an eye for style.

Richie, 26, took to Instagram on Wednesday, January 29, to share an adorable pic of Eloise, 7 months, having tummy time in a cute set. As her little one crawled on a mat, she wore a bubblegum crewneck and matching joggers from Cozy’s.

“Eloise’s go to 💕,” Richie, who shares Eloise with husband Elliot Grainge, captioned the post, alongside a link to the pajamas.

Richie’s little one has proven to have excellent taste in the fashion department, and she is obsessed with her mama’s style (just like Us).

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Last month, Sofia rocked a pair of white Alaïa flats ($1,290) that caught Eloise’s attention, as it was adorned with large rhinestones that sparkled in the sunlight. Eloise reached her hand out of a stroller and played with the crystals on Sofia’s footwear.

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“Wear shoes that keep your child entertained,” Sofia captioned the post.

Eloise, again, wanted to borrow her mom’s style earlier that month when she carried Sofia’s Chanel mini purse. In the snap, Eloise accessorized her peach textured overalls and pastel pink top with the patent leather quilted bag featuring gold hardware. Sofia, visibly proud of her daughter for following her fashion footsteps, put her hand over her heart.

While shopping in her closet, Sofia opted for a cozy outfit featuring a light gray crewneck and light-wash mid-rise jeans.

“Just some fun 🫶🏼🥹🫠,” the model captioned the post.

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Fans immediately obsessed over Sofia’s carbon copy in the comments section. “Eloise with the Chanel 😍😍,” one follower wrote, as another gushed, “Honestly too cute, and the Chanel 🤍” A third commented, “Her holding the Chanel 🥹.”

Sofia has also designed a look “just” for Eloise as part of her Amazon kids and baby collection, which she launched in December 2024. The butter-yellow cardigan featured a delicate cable knit design, which Sofia paired with a fuchsia bib and white cap. Clearly, fashion runs in the family and is meant to be shared.

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