Though it might not feel like it yet, warmer weather is on its way. Along with sunshine, vacation plans and more time spent outside, spring and summer bring another of our favorite things: New outfits. If you’re ready to start transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring, look no further — we’ve found the best matching set you’ll reach for again and again in the months ahead. It’s sleeveless, so you can pair it with your favorite denim jacket or cozy cardigan on chilly mornings or evenings, but it’s also lightweight and breathable, so you’re comfortable as the weather warms up.
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Morgan Wallen addressed the mistakes he’s made in the public eye — including his 2024 arrest — in a song dedicated to his son.
Wallen, 31, released a snippet of a track titled “Superman” on Monday, February 24, writing via Instagram, “Been trying for a long time to write a song I loved to my son. None of them ever feel good enough because of how perfect I want something like this to be. And not saying this is perfect, but I am very proud of it. Here is a clip, it’s called ‘Superman.’”
“One day you’re gonna see my mugshot / From a night when I got a little too drunk,” Wallen sang. “Hear a song about a girl I lost / From the times that I just wouldn’t grow up / And when you ain’t a kid no more / I hope you don’t think less of me / I try to hide my falling short / But you’re gonna see.”
Wallen went on to call his struggles with alcohol his “kryptonite,” singing about how it can bring “a man of steel down to his knees.”
“Don’t always know my wrongs from right / Sometimes I’m my own worst enemy,” he continued. “No I don’t always save the day / But you know for you I’ll alway try / I do the best I can / But Superman [is] still just a man sometimes.”
Wallen, who shares his son with ex Katie “KT” Smith, was arrested in April 2024 after allegedly throwing a chair from the rooftop of Eric Church’s Chief’s bar in downtown Nashville. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly at the time that officers were standing outside of the venue when the chair fell from above them and landed on the ground nearby.
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The arrest report stated that law enforcement later watched a video that showed Wallen “lunging and throwing an object over the roof.” Wallen was taken into custody with his bond set for $15,250. Wallen’s lawyer noted in a statement that the singer was “cooperating fully” with the police.
The Grammy nominee addressed the incident via X days later. “I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks,” he wrote in April 2024. “I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility. I have the utmost respect for the officers working every day to keep us all safe.”
Amid his legal woes, Wallen continued his One Night at a Time tour, which meant he waived his right to appear in court. In December 2024, Wallen was sentenced to one week in a DUI education center plus probation eight months after he pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment without a weapon. An initial felony charge of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct were dismissed.
Country music star Morgan Wallen appears in court for a plea hearing on December 12, 2024 at the Justice A. A. Birch Building in Nashville, Tennessee.Brett Carlsen/Getty Images
Attorney Worrick Robinson addressed the details of Wallen’s “conditional plea” in a statement at the time, noting, “The plea agreement with the Office of the District Attorney requires Mr. Wallen to spend 7 days at a DUI Education Center, be on probation for 2 years — one year for each of the misdemeanor charges for reckless endangerment— pay a $350 fine and court fees. Upon the successful completion of his probation, the charges will be eligible for dismissal and expungement.”
Robinson continued: “Mr. Wallen has cooperated fully with authorities throughout these last eight months, directly communicating and apologizing to all involved. Mr. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and foundation.”
Dharma and Greg has ended, but the show’s stars — including Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson — have remained on our screens.
The sitcom, which aired on ABC from 1997 to 2002, followed a couple who married on a whim after their first date — despite their polar opposite personalities. Dharma (Elfman) was a free-spirited yoga instructor while Greg (Gibson) was a buttoned-up attorney. Despite their undeniable chemistry, Dharma and Greg faced a slew of challenges, especially after her hippie parents met his more conservative ones.
After Dharma & Greg came to an end, Elfman continued to find success on shows such as Accidentally on Purpose, Fear the Walking Dead and Shifting Gears.
“I’ve been interested in doing [another sitcom] but I didn’t feel hopeful that it could be done well or fresh or new,” Elfman exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2025 about reuniting with showrunner Michelle Nader, who worked on Dharma & Greg. “So Michelle — and the rest of the cast and crew — are just kicking ass. It’s so good. She just wanted to have a fresh take on what a strong woman looks like. Everything she said resonated with me. It felt like home for me.”
Elfman, who was cast as Tim Allen‘s onscreen love interest, was thrilled to return to a multi-cam format, adding, “I loved her take on how to approach the family at the center of the series and the generational divides culturally, politically and emotionally.”
She continued: “It’s a sitcom but it’s grounded with talent, who knows how to act and who knows how to deliver comedy. At the same time, the writing really supports that as well. Everything felt right for me to come play and I’m so glad I did because I had a very good time.”
Elfman's role as Dharma scored her a Golden Globe and three Emmy nominations. From there, the actress remained on our screens thanks to roles on Courting Alex, 1600 Penn, Growing Up Fisher, Damages, Imaginary Mary, Dark Winds and now Shifting Gears.
Elfman shares two kids with husband Bodhi Elfman, whom she married in 1995.
After ending his run as Greg, Gibson made consistent appearances in various movies and TV shows before booking a role on Criminal Minds. Gibson became a fan-favorite while playing Aaron Hotchner, but in 2016 he was initially let go for two weeks from the CBS series after he reportedly kicked show writer Virgil Williams in the leg while they were arguing about an episode that Gibson was directing.
"There were creative differences on the set and a disagreement," Gibson said in a statement at the time. "I regret that it occurred. We all want to work together as a team to make the best show possible. We always have and always will."
That same month, Gibson addressed the news of his firing, telling Us, "I love Criminal Minds and have put my heart and soul into it for the last 12 years. I had hoped to see it through to the end, but that won't be possible now. I would just like to say thank you to the writers, producers, actors, our amazing crew and, most importantly, the best fans that a show could ever hope to have."
Gibson's last episode on the police procedural where he played the unit chief aired later that year. He has since done voiceover work for the 2017 film Axis before scoring a lead role in the short-lived series Shadow Wolves in 2019, which was his last documented onscreen gig.
Gibson shares three children with ex-wife Christine Parker, whom he was married to from 1994 to 2018.
Sullivan played Greg's mother, Kitty Montgomery, and earned her Golden Globe nomination for her performance. She remained on screen with roles on Hope & Faith, Castle, Last Man Standing and more. Sullivan was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023 and subsequently underwent surgery.
During Dharma & Greg's run on ABC, Ryan played Gibson's onscreen father. Ryan largely remained out of the spotlight after the sitcom, following high-profile roles in the 1960s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows and a villainous role in the 1987 movie Lethal Weapon.
Ryan died of heart failure in March 2022 at age 88. He was married to Lynda Morse from 1972 to 1982 and they shared a son. He found love again with Barbara Albertine in 1998 and they expanded their family twice.
Kennedy has not gone anywhere since playing Abby — the actress and activist has booked jobs every single year since Dharma & Greg with gigs on Veep, Mom and more. She has been married to Larry Dilg since 1978 and they share two kids.
Rachins played Dharma's father before booking Rizzoli & Isles, Young Sheldon and NCIS. Rachins, who was married to Joanna Frank, died from heart failure in November 2024 at age 82.
D'lyn is best known for playing Jane on Dharma & Greg, Vicki in Vegas Vacation and Carolyn on Boardwalk Empire. She has not appeared onscreen since 2018.
In addition to playing Pete, Murray has appeared on Still Standing, Two and a Half Men, Mad Men, The Leftovers, The Conners, Heels and Bob Hearts Abishola. Murray has been married to Eliza Coyle since 1989 and they have four children.
Murray and his brothers own a country club themed restaurant named the Murray Brothers, which is inspired by the 1980 comedy film Caddyshack.
No matter his mood, Travis Kelce is always listening to his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s discography.
“Do you listen to sad music when you’re depressed, or do you listen to happy music?” Travis’ brother, Jason Kelce, asked him on the Wednesday, February 26, episode of their “New Heights” podcast. Noting that “the only way you can find yourself in the light is to find yourself in the dark first,” Travis, 35, replied, “I listen to music that is very telling of my mood.”
Luckily for Travis, Swift’s music covers a variety of emotions. “I just listen to Taylor’s music,” he stated. “She has something for everything.” Jason, 37, agreed, adding, “That’s fair. That’s a good point. No matter what mood, you can find some Taylor music.”
Travis shared his current mood by poking fun at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. “Yeah, and how the Eagles broke my heart,” he joked.
Previously a fan, Travis became a certified Swiftie when he and the Grammy winner, 35, began dating in 2023. Their relationship actually started through Swift’s music, as they connected after Travis failed to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it at a July 2023 Eras Tour concert in Kansas City. The pair hard-launched their romance when Swift attended her first Chiefs game that September.
Just as Swift continued to support him at his NFL games, Travis attended several of Swift’s Eras Tour concerts, even joining her on stage at London’s Wembley Stadium in June 2024. Fans frequently spotted him singing and dancing along to her biggest hits, including some written about him.
Taylor Swift and Travis KelcePTR/Star Max/GC Images
Following the release of Swift’s 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, in April 2024, fans quickly associated the songs “The Alchemy” and “So High School” with Travis for their references to sports, Travis’ dad, Ed Kelce, and Travis’ viral 2016 “Kiss, Marry, Kill” interview — in which he chose to “kiss” Swift out of a group of three celebs — and more.
Swift incorporated TTPD into her Eras Tour setlist in May 2024. Her performance of “So High School” featured several nods to Travis, from the stage screen featuring football stadium lights and the stage steps lighting up to look like bleachers. She and her dancers incorporated some of Travis’ touchdown celebrations and the Chiefs fans’ famous “swag surf” dance into the song’s choreography.
“So High School” is one of Swift’s many songs Travis has declared as his favorite over the past few years. “‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’ is one that I’ve learned to absolutely love,” he shared on a November 2024 episode of the “New Heights” podcast. “I’ve watched Tay’s [2019 NPR] Tiny Desk and she played it on that one and that’s where I think I fell in love with it.”
Other favs include “Blank Space,” “Cruel Summer” and “Shake It Off.” However, “So High School” will always hold a special place in his heart. “I’m not gonna lie, I might be a little biased toward The Tortured Poets Department,” Travis told Access Hollywood in May 2024. “Just a little bit. Just a little biased.”
Oh, the beauty of being in your 40s! Many say it’s one of the best times of life and we agree, especially as fashionistas. We’re all about rich mom style lately and if you’re a gal in your 40s, you’re in ideal rich mom territory — and no, you don’t have to be rich or a mom!
Some of the best rich mom pieces we’ve seen are designed to flatter women in their 40s. Patterns and prints, high-low cuts, billowy styles, A-line silhouettes and empire waists are just a few tricks up designers’ sleeves to make you look and feel your best.
So whether you’re looking for a new top, dress or outfit set, there’s an ultra-flattering piece with your name on it at retailers like Nordstrom and Amazon. Read on for our picks!
2. Silky satin: It doesn’t matter what time of year it is. Satin is always trendy! Pair this shiny top with jeans or dress pants for the office — $60 at Nordstrom!
3. Bell sleeves: We adore the bell sleeves and v-neckline of this versatile top. Dress it up or down as you please! The pink is perfect for spring and summer — $15 on Amazon!
4. Dynamic style: Lace sleeves, a round neckline and a trendy splice design are just a few highlights. It should be much more expensive than it is — $10 on Amazon!
5. Ruffle neckline: Hey there, darling! This top has a relaxed fit with a dainty neckline design that will turn heads at every corner — was $40, now $25 at Nordstrom!
6. New go-to: Somewhere between a top and a sweater, this top is perfect for the transitional weather ahead. It has striped seams and a matching neckline — was $20, now $15 on Amazon!
7. Coastal chic: Get ready to look like you’re from the Outer Banks. The knit style and cap sleeves are everything — $25 on Amazon!
8. Quiet luxury: Even if you’re not a millionaire, you’ll look like one. This bestselling A-line dress is under $100 — $99 at Nordstrom!
9. Simple style: Need a staple dress to wear to run errands, cart the kids around or meet the girls to dinner? This casual swing midi is it — was $35, now $33 on Amazon!
11. Wedding guest: Everyone is getting married this spring, summer or fall it seems. Wear this dress to every wedding on your schedule — $45 on Amazon!
12. Spring into spring: Ruffles, florals, tiers, oh my! You’ll look like you belong in the English countryside in this find. Added to cart — $129 at Nordstrom!
13. Off the shoulder: In case you missed it, off-the-shoulder pieces are totally back in style. Rock it with this pencil dress that hugs only the best places — $47 on Amazon!
14. Sweater dress: It’s love! This Zesica mock-neck sweater dress has a fitted ribbed top with a bow waist and striped skirt. The beige is so rich mom — $56 on Amazon!
16. Viral sweatsuit: For lounging, traveling and running errands, you want to be comfy. This hoodie and sweatpants set is calling you — was $70, now $40 on Amazon!
17. Classy act: Just picture this sleeveless set with a coffee in hand. So chic! Grab it for a steal — $20 on Amazon!
18. Crowd favorite: It’s no wonder people give this high-neck and flare-ankle duo five stars. Over 2,000 people bought it last month alone — $35 on Amazon!
19. Comfy cozy: We seriously can’t choose a color. Lantern sleeves make this knit outfit level-10 swoon-worthy, especially in the nutmeg hue — was $69, now $55 on Amazon!
Prince Harry.Eric Charbonneau/Invictus Games Foundation via Getty Images
Prince Harry encountered plenty of A-list pals during the Invictus Games 2025 in Whistler and Vancouver, Canada, including Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Chris Martin, Jelly Roll and Justin Trudeau (Ussat a few rows behind the Canadian Prime Minister, 53, and the Duke of Sussex, 40, at an indoor rowing match at the Vancouver Convention Center February 16). But Harry’s most cherished time was with the athletes at the seventh Games, which focus on adaptive sports for wounded or injured members of the military, both active duty and veterans.
The duke is now a decade older since he launched the first Games in 2014 — and tells Us Weekly exclusively he has no regrets: “Today, I have the benefit of hindsight and experience, but I wouldn’t change any of it — except still wishing there were no need for the Invictus Games.”
During our chat, which took place after watching his beloved Team UK defeat Team Nigeria during a sitting volleyball semi-final on February 15, Harry explained: “I’m just grateful for the display that they’re putting on, and for being the humans that they are.” The royal also told Us about connecting with other do-gooders. “I was sitting with a couple of new friends of mine from [Ukraine’s] Superhumans Center, where they’re literally putting people back together,” he said. “Prosthetics, psychological support, all of that is pretty incredible!”
Rehabilitation and healing — of scars both visible and invisible, from amputations to PTSD — were on Harry’s mind when he founded Invictus following his own experience with combat and trauma during his ten years of military service. “They will continue to have bad days,” Harry concedes of his fellow vets at the competition, some of whom he served with in Afghanistan. “But for this week, the bad days are very limited … because they realize that they’re not isolated, they’re not alone. Everybody around them is carrying something. Once you put all these guys and girls in the same arena, they start sharing each other’s stories and realize that …. there’s nothing wrong with them.”
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex poses for a picture with Team UK at the Skeleton Finals during day two of the 2025 Invictus Games.Samir Hussein/WireImage
After a rousing Opening Ceremony, the nine-day Games, the first to feature winter sports, kicked off in earnest in the mountains of Whistler, where both Harry and wife Meghan Markle spectacted skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, skeleton and wheelchair curling — and tried out downhill tubing!
The duchess, 43, “has been part of this community since shortly after the Orlando Games in 2016 and has loved every minute of it,” Harry reveals to Us. “There are so many special memories.”
At the Sydney Games 2018, for instance, Harry recalled getting a “bear hug” from one well-wisher and “my genuine concern that he might try the same with my wife, who was pregnant at the time!” While Meghan went home after the Whistler portion to be with kids Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, she continued to cheer on her man via her newly-launched and extremely active Instagram account. “Yes, the Instagram shout-out was very sweet and much appreciated!” Harry gushed to Us.
The 2027 Games, in Birmingham, UK, will be a homecoming in more ways than one for King Charles‘ youngest. “Birmingham for us, is a very, very emotionally connected place. A lot of these guys, they woke up in Birmingham after being blown up in Afghanistan,” Harry explains of the city, whose Queen Elizabeth Hospital is often the first stop for wounded British soldiers.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speak on stage at the Whistler Welcoming Ceremony during day two of the 2025 Invictus Games.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Whatever Birmingham brings, Harry is ready and open for what comes next. “I’ve learned, evolved, and been shaped by the resilience and brilliance of our Invictus community,” he says. “Serving them and their families remains one of the greatest privileges of my life.”
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In a new filing obtained by Us Weekly, Blake Lively is firing back after being accused of trying to “prevent the public” from seeing “relevant evidence” in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni.
Following Lively’s recent request for an improved protective order — which asked for an “Attorney’s Eyes Only” stipulation to keep certain information out of the public eye during the discovery process — Baldoni’s legal team submitted a letter to Judge Lewis Liman on Tuesday, February 25.
“Given how actively the Lively Parties have publicized and litigated Ms. Lively’s claims in the media, we are surprised to now learn how vehemently she wants to prevent the public from accessing material and relevant evidence,” attorney Mitchell Schuster wrote in the letter, per Deadline.
Schuster accused Lively, 37, and her camp of “routinely” making an effort to “rehabilitate her tarnished image with bold statements to the press,” claiming Lively “already publicized the alleged details of the so-called ‘harassment'” she experienced while working with Baldoni, 41, on their movie It Ends With Us.
“Therefore, Ms. Lively lacks a ‘good faith’ belief that there is any information of such a ‘personally sensitive nature’ that disclosure thereof to the parties ‘would unnecessarily violate [her] privacy rights,'” the letter continued.
Blake Lively and Justin BaldoniCourtesy Sony Pictures Ent.
Schuster argued that Lively’s request to enhance the initial protective order she was granted earlier in the legal battle is “not warranted,” claiming “the Lively Parties have not explained and cannot explain why” the Court’s Model Protective Order is “insufficient.” (The letter also took a swipe at Ryan Reynolds, who appeared in a “planned skit” about the dispute during Saturday Night Live‘s recent 50th anniversary special.)
In response, Lively’s attorney Michael Gottlieb issued a four-page letter of his own on Tuesday, calling out “the callous disregard and disrespect for a woman advocating for the most basic workplace protections against sexual harassment” demonstrated by Baldoni and those on his side. Per the letter, obtained by Us, a protective order is “standard and expected in even the most mundane civil litigation.”
Gottlieb further alleged that “certain online content creators” have been known to “parrot the Wayfarer Parties’ line” with “misleading accusations” about Lively’s intentions.
“The travels of the mischaracterization embraced by the Opposition through this manufactured echo chamber, by itself, provides ample justification for a Protective Order that establishes adequate protections for third-party privacy interests,” the letter continued.
Lively named Baldoni — who directed and starred alongside her in It Ends With Us — in a December 2024 sexual harassment lawsuit, claiming Baldoni fostered a “hostile work environment.” She amended her complaint earlier this month, detailing the “emotional impact” of the ongoing legal battle.
Baldoni denied Lively’s harassment accusations before filing lawsuits of his own against The New York Times — the outlet which originally published Lively’s allegations — and against Lively, Reynolds and her publicist. The Times has defended its reporting, recently calling out “inaccuracies” in Baldoni’s legal filings. Lively and Reynolds, for their parts, have continued to deny Baldoni’s defamation claims. (Earlier this month, Lively’s publicist filed a motion to remove herself from Baldoni’s lawsuit.)
An initial hearing took place February 3, during which Judge Liman noted that the pair’s trial date — set for March 2026 — could be moved up if the details of their case continue to be “litigated in the press.”
Halle Berry‘s 2004 box office bomb Catwoman is either a masterpiece or a disaster depending on who you listen to. Maybe it’s a disasterpiece?
DC Comics heroine Catwoman has been played countless times in live action since her creation in 1940, with Michelle Pfeiffer, Anne Hathaway and Zoë Kravitz being just a few of those who have donned Selina Kyle’s leather catsuit. However, Berry’s portrayal of Catwoman holds a unique place in cinematic history, both for how reviled it was at the time of release and for the way subsequent generations have completely re-evaluated her performance. Berry embraced the divisive response to Catwoman, even showing up at the Razzie Awards in person on February 26, 2005, to collect her Worst Actress Award.
As we reach the 20th anniversary of Berry’s iconic Razzie Awards appearance, keep scrolling to find out the true story of Catwoman‘s dramatic failure and unexpected reappraisal:
What Went Wrong
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In short, almost everything that could have gone wrong with Catwoman did go wrong. Warner Bros. understandably wanted to capitalize on Pfeiffer’s popularity as Selina Kyle / Catwoman from 1992’s Batman Returns so the studio put a spinoff into development.
Pfeiffer signed on to lead her own Catwoman film in 1993, and Batman Returns‘ Tim Burton was on board to direct at first, based on a script by Daniel Waters. A first draft of Catwoman was submitted to Warner Bros. on the same day Batman Forever was released in 1995, but the film’s dark tone and gritty action reportedly turned off studio executives.
Burton and Pfeiffer each dropped out while development on the project stalled throughout the late 1990s. Ashley Judd and Nicole Kidman were both briefly considered to replace Pfeiffer, which would have posed challenges in Kidman’s case since she’d already played Dr. Chase Meridian in Batman Forever.
When Warner Bros. pivoted to a Batman vs. Superman project (which wouldn’t actually materialize until 2016), Berry was hired to play Catwoman in a companion project. Warner Bros almost immediately put creative handcuffs on SFX guru-turned-director Pitof by decreeing that Batman could not be mentioned or shown in Catwoman.
“Catwoman came on my radar while I made [Die Another Day in 2002], which is when I was first asked. I was wildly excited,” Berry told Entertainment Weekly in 2024. “The pitch wasn’t really a story; it was just the idea of reinventing Catwoman. The studio was a big part of that; the idea was to not do what’s been done over and over but to bring something different.”
Pitof and screenwriters John Brancato, Michael Ferris and John Rogers rolled with Warner Bros.’ challenging creative directives by choosing not to use the Selina Kyle version of Catwoman at all. Instead, Berry would play Patience Phillips — the latest in a line of ancient Catwomen empowered by an Egyptian Mau cat called Midnight.
By the time cameras rolled, Pitoff’s Catwoman centered around wallflower Patience unleashing her inner-feline when she discovered the cosmetics company she worked for was harboring a dark secret. Sharon Stone delivered a highly theatrical performance, not unlike the 1960s Batman TV series, as evil cosmetics magnate Laurel Hedare while Benjamin Bratt costarred as the cop investigating Catwoman’s sudden reappearance.
Since Catwoman couldn’t link itself to the Batman’s lore, Pitof included a subtle acknowledgement that the film existed in the same universe as Batman Returns by briefly showing a photo of Michelle Pfeiffer’s Selina Kyle as one of many Catwomen throughout history.
“I checked out some to see how Catwoman is treated in the comics, to make sure that our Catwoman was in the same vein,” Pitoff told Superhero Hype in 2023. “But I didn’t want to be too influenced by the comic book, because the whole point of the movie is to be first a movie, and to be different. Different from Batman, different from Spider-Man — this movie has its own identity. I tried to find my sources more in the character of Catwoman herself. To me, the Catwoman we’re filming now with Halle Berry is in the continuity of the others. She’s different than Michelle Pfeiffer’s character, different from anybody who’s played Catwoman in the past. But she is Catwoman. When you look at the differences between the comic book Catwoman and the TV or movie Catwoman, they’re all different-but there’s a feeling that they are all Catwoman. Halle brings her own personality, through her attitude and through the outfit.”
The Backlash
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It would be an understatement to suggest that Catwoman faced harsh critical reviews. The film was infamously ripped to shreds by both reviewers and DC Comics die-hards for its quirky tone, PG-13 rating, bizarre mythology and campy performances.
The critical drubbing was especially harsh since Catwoman was one of the first major Hollywood projects for Berry since she made history as the first African American woman to win the Best Actress Oscar in 2002, for Monster’s Ball.
Legendary film critic Roger Ebert hated Catwoman so much that he suggested in his 2004 review: “The director, whose name is Pitof, was probably issued with two names at birth and would be wise to use the other one on his next project.”
When Catwoman was reviewed on Ebert’s TV show, his cohost Richard Roeper made a questionable joke about Berry’s star-power being diminished.
“I can tell you this much, though, Halle Berry is probably the first Oscar winner who has put on a S&M leather outfit and purred like a kitty cat,” Roeper complained.
Bill Muller, of the Arizona Republic, argued in his assessment that Berry had committed such grave a cinematic sin that she should have given back her Academy Award.
Catwoman failed spectacularly at the box office, failing to recoup the $100 million that Warner Bros. spent to produce and market the Batman spinoff. Twenty years later, Catwoman‘s Rotten Tomatoes critical score still sits at just 8 percent.
As if to add insult to injury, Catwoman received seven nominations and four wins at the 25th Golden Raspberry Awards in 2005. The annual awards show celebrates — or, perhaps, denigrates — Hollywood’s biggest critical and financial failures.
Halle Berry’s Response
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Berry took Catwoman‘s failure in stride, memorably bringing her Academy Award along to personally accept the Worst Actress Award at the Razzies in February 2005.
“I never, in my life, thought I’d be up here winning a Razzie,” Berry joked in her acceptance speech. “It’s not like I ever aspired to be here … You don’t win a Razzie without a lot of help from a lot of people!”
The actress went on: “I want to thank Warner Bros. Thank you for putting me in a piece of s—, God-awful movie. It was just what my career needed, you know? I was at the top, and Catwoman just plummeted me to the bottom. Love it.”
In July 2024, Berry insisted she had no regrets about facing Catwoman‘s failure head-on with her appearance at the Razzie Awards.
“I’d written [my speech] within an inch of my life. I put a lot of thought into how I could do it in a fun way and let everyone know that I didn’t take it that seriously,” she told Entertainment Weekly. “You can never take away my Oscar, no matter how bad you bash me! If you say I earned this, all right, I’ll take this, too. You accept the wonderful things people say, and accept when they don’t say wonderful things.”
Catwoman’s Legacy
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Over the past 20 years, Catwoman has become something of a cult classic. While the film was reviled for its campy tone at the time of release, many younger fans have championed its goofy plot and over-the-top dialogue.
“People weren’t ready for that kind of movie,” Pitof told IndieWire in 2024. “Now, after some key movements, we have more diversity and inclusiveness. Younger audiences see things differently and are much more open. Back then, comic book fans hated the movie because the film didn’t involve Batman; with a new generation, it’s not a problem. They take it as it is.”
Berry has seemingly made peace with Catwoman, too. She posed topless for a 2024 Instagram post celebrating the 20th anniversary of the superhero movie’s release.
“And STILL … meow! It’s been 20 years today since I had the honor of bringing this iconic character to life,” Berry wrote via Instagram. “She will always be close to my heart and I will forever be Patience Phillips aka CATWOMAN!”
The Oscar-winning actress even told The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in August 2024 that she’d be willing to play Catwoman again on one condition.
“Maybe if I could direct it,” she told host Jimmy Fallon.
Catwoman is available to stream now on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
Salley Carson spilled the tea to Us about her night in New York City with Craig Conover — but are they more than friends?
“We went to dinner. But there [were] also his two friends there, so it wasn’t just the two of us,” Salley, 30, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, February 24, confirming that she was in the Big Apple in early February where she went out with recently single Craig, 36.
Salley, who joined Southern Charm during season 10, insisted, “I’m just getting to know him in a friendship way.” She noted that since she is “close” with their castmate Madison LeCroy she is putting in the effort with Craig as well.
“I know that they’re super close and he’s got to be great if he’s one of her friends,” Salley said of the Sewing Down South founder.
When asked whether she saw “potential” with Craig for a romantic relationship, Salley confessed, “I think he’s hot as s—.”
Even with the physical attraction, Salley told Us, “I don’t know if our personalities would match well.”
Salley and Craig sparked romance rumors in early February after DeuxMoi reported that they were seen eating together at Nobu. The outing came after both Salley and Craig went through recent breakups.
Salley told Us on Monday that she and boyfriend Andrew Dietz — who fans met during Southern Charm season 10 — called it quits “a month after filming” in 2024.
“He was not faithful,” she explained, claiming that “tends to be the norm in Charleston.”
Craig, meanwhile, dated Paige DeSorbo for three years before she broke it off after Thanksgiving in November 2024. The Summer House star, 32, confirmed their split in December 2024 and later faced backlash for allegedly moving on too quickly.
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Paige shut down romance rumors in early February and denied that she cheated on Craig “emotionally” or “physically” during their relationship. Paige then alleged during a season 9 episode of Summer House, which aired earlier this month, that she caught Craig “texting two bitches” while they were together.
Craig clapped back at Paige’s claims during an appearance on the Tamron Hall show on February 17. “I’ve never cheated,” he said.
Despite the drama surrounding his split from Paige, Salley told Us she thinks he’s “handling it well.”
Salley noted that although she thought Craig and Paige were “end game,” she was “never in the relationship,” so there are a lot of unknowns.
Salley also explained that she doesn’t think Craig is in the headspace to date right now. “I mean, think maybe if the right person came around,” she said. “I think he’s just kind of getting through the breakup.”
The former Bachelor contestant, meanwhile, has put herself back out there since splitting from Andrew. Salley told Us she’s “lightly” dating, explaining that she is “hanging out with someone” and it’s “very fresh and new.”
Salley also teased that she’s had “a few” people slide into her DMs since joining Southern Charm this season.
“No one that I’m really like — well, actually, maybe one person I’m excited about, but nothing’s happened from them,” she added.
Southern Charm airs on Bravo Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.
Back in 2008, a young Savannah Guthrie was working as a White House correspondent for NBC when Today sent her to Crawford, Texas, to cover Jenna Bush Hager’s wedding to her now-husband, Henry. “I was outside with fake hay bales,” Guthrie recalls with a giggle, confessing that she had very little intel on the couple or the event. “[I was] reporting about Jenna and Henry with no information. We’ve watched it back together and laughed,” she adds. “Jenna’s like, ‘Oh, my gosh, you didn’t know anything!’”
The Arizona native, 53, never imagined that some 16 years later, she’d be working with Hager — whom she calls “one of her closest friends” — or that she’d be a coanchor on TV’s most popular morning show. “I still have ‘pinch me’ moments,” says the mom of two (she shares daughter Vale, 10, and son Charley, 8, with her husband of nearly 11 years, consultant Michael Feldman). “Most days, when I walk in and see the plaza all lit up, I can’t believe it’s me. I grew up watching these shows; Katie Couric was my idol. I was just a kid from Tucson with no ins or connections. I know how improbable and miraculous it is that I’m here.”
The busy journalist took some time out of her hectic schedule to talk to Us about her new children’s book, Mostly What God Does is Love You (a follow-up to her bestselling 2024 collection of essays, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere), the recent departure of her longtime coanchor Hoda Kotb and why she’ll never write a memoir.
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How does it feel to be one of the most powerful women in television?
This isn’t false modesty, but I really don’t believe that. But I do feel like one of the luckiest women in TV. I think our show is relevant and important, and I get to be a custodian of that for a moment. I like being part of something that matters. I’m biased, but Today is the best place to work in TV. It’s joyous, it’s endlessly interesting and I love the people I work with.
Do you feel a sense of responsibility sitting in that chair every morning?
Definitely. You’re standing on the shoulders of people who came before you, including Barbara Walters, who was one of the first female broadcasters. She broke barriers. Hoda and I used to talk about it all the time. Jane Pauley, Katie and Ann [Curry] and all of these people — we’re so lucky to get to follow in their footsteps. So yes, it’s a huge responsibility.
Do you still get nervous on the job?
I don’t get nervous when I sit down and the lights come on and [it’s] “Let’s go.” I do get anxious about big interviews. If I have a really big one, my husband’s like, “Oh my gosh, steer clear.” He’s sliding food under the door and I’ve got all my papers laid out.
What’s a particular interview that made you feel that way?
I [recently] did one with Bill Gates, and there’s just a lot you could talk to him about, and we only have seven minutes. You don’t know what you’re going to get. You can have your plan, and then [it] runs right into a real human being.
How hard is it to get people to open up?
There are topics people want to talk about and some that they don’t. Any interview where I feel like they want to dodge [a question], that’s anxiety producing. I find myself in these confrontational moments a fair bit, especially with politicians. I myself am quite nonconfrontational. I don’t like it at all. But, in that moment, the job is more important. I’m here. I’m supposed to get the answer.
You’ve been on the show for nearly 13 years. What are some highlights?
Covering the White House and the State of the Union, interviewing presidents and also anchoring election night. There’s no kid who went to journalism school who doesn’t aspire to that and get that rush. [Also] I was born in Australia. We lived there for two years, but I had no memory of it. Today sent me back with my mom and I got to see it for the first time. The producers found the hospital and the room I was born in.
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Do you ever feel like, “I can’t believe this is my life?”
I really do. By the way, I was a terrible high school student. I barely attended. I graduated with the most average grades. There was nothing about me that was like, “Oh, this one’s going places.” So, I know how it started.
The whole Today crew seems like a big family. What role do you play?
I probably have a big sister vibe. Carson [Daly] is my mischievous little brother and Craig [Melvin] is the cool brother who explains what’s going on with the game and has big opinions. We all know Al [Roker] is the wild uncle. Hoda was certainly our cheerleader.
Hoda left in January. Do you remember when she told you her decision?
I had a wedding overseas, and she called me. I said to my husband, “Hoda wants to call me, and she knows I’m at the airport. This can’t be good.” I kind of had a feeling that it could be that.
I’m heartbroken. But I’m also thrilled for her and proud of her. That is so gutsy to leave something you love at the height of your excellence and say, “I’m dreaming this bigger dream for myself.” She was like, “I turned 60 and sure, I could do this wonderful thing with one hand tied behind my back for another 10 years,” but she said, “I’m going to take a risk.” Lucky [for] us that the perfect person was right there waiting in the wings. [Craig] has stepped into the role seamlessly.
Do you think Hoda misses it?
I texted her [recently] and was like, “Are you still getting up at this hour?” And she writes back, “Yes.” I bet she misses all of us, but she’s really happy.
Did her leaving spark anything for you as far as your future on Today?
What I know now is that I have the best job with the best people, both on camera and behind the scenes. We’re doing important work and [it’s] fun. Who knows what the future holds? I’m open, but I’m pretty darn happy.
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You went to law school. Do you ever think about going back into that field, or even into politics?
Heck no! And if I ever say that I am, please show me this and then throw me in front of a moving train. [Laughs.]
You and Jenna have become very close. Tell Us about your friendship.
We were neighbors first. We literally lived next door to each other, and our kids went to the same school. We had this precious time of being in and out of each other’s houses every day. Her little boy [Hal, 5] is my godson, and our husbands are buddies and we go on trips together. It’s been just a wonderful surprise of life.
Jenna told Us that she’s gotten in trouble with Henry for revealing too much about him on the show.
He’s a super good sport about it. If I was on [Today with Jenna & Friends], I’d probably be saying all kinds of things about my husband! We don’t do as much talking about our personal lives on our show. [Michael] doesn’t love when I talk about his snoring. He rolls his eyes. Now my kids are old enough that [they could] hear from a friend, “Oh, your mom said this about you,” so I try to be careful — my daughter’s at an age where everything is embarrassing. My mere existence is mortifying.
I have little kids, and I’ve read a lot of books late into the night, and I thought, “This is a sweet, gentle book with a message that we all need to hear.” I imagine that a tired mom might read it to her child or that a child might love thinking about being so small and God being so big, but still loving him or her.
Do you have a favorite line from it?
One of them is, “He is big and you are small but never too small for him.”
How important is faith to your family?
I want my kids to have a relationship with God. I know how much it’s meant to me, especially as a mom. You’re not always going to be able to protect your babies. [I want them to know] God will always be there. I don’t force religion on my kids. I come from a multifaith family; my husband is Jewish. But I do think it’s my responsibility to bring God into the conversation. So yes, we go to church, and yes, this is what Mommy believes, and one day, they’ll make their own choices.
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These days, do you feel you’ve found a way to balance work and parenthood?
Yes and no. Talk to me on a Sunday afternoon, and the answer is no — and I’m probably screaming “no!” because there are moments when we’re completely overwhelmed. I don’t have it as a goal to have it all perfectly in balance because I know that can’t happen. Sometimes I feel out of whack when I’m working really hard, and that has a lot of my focus; then, there are times when I can downshift at work, and I’m all in with the kids. But I do feel good about the constant presence and the rhythms of life right now.
Do you ever experience mom guilt?
All the time. I wish it didn’t have to be this way, but for me, it’s part and parcel of being a mom. “Should I have spent more time [with them]?” or “Did I get frustrated too fast?” or “Should I be stricter because now they don’t want to eat anything but beige food?” I don’t want my kids to be spoiled. But how about we reframe it, and instead of shaming ourselves, we say it’s part of being intentional and conscientious?
Yes!
I’m going with that. It’s [about] caring and thinking, “How could I improve? How could I be a better mom? How can I make sure I’m shaping these kids to be beautiful, generous, loving, little productive members of society?” I don’t care if they go to a great college or make a lot of money. I want them to know their purpose and I want them to be kind, good humans. The world needs more of those.
You’ve opened up about becoming a mom later in life. Did you ever feel like the clock was going to run out?
I felt that way for a long, long time. When I was 36, I got divorced. I wasn’t married long. That was a huge disappointment. I was pretty sure that I had lost my opportunity and more or less ruined my life. All I ever really wanted was to fall in love, be a mom and have a family. I don’t know if it’s acceptable to admit these days, but that’s kind of how I was. I wanted to do something important and meaningful, but I really wanted a family.
What advice would you give to women who feel like the clock is ticking?
You just have to trust that things tend to happen at the right time and maybe not on your schedule. I could never tell someone, “You’ll get to have babies too at 44.” That was a miracle, and I recognize that. But why not hope? Why not have faith? In Spanish, the word for wait and hope is the same. And I think a lot about how waiting and hoping are kind of the same thing. If you can find it within you to spend that time waiting with joy and expectation — even if you don’t get every single thing you want — you will have spent your time wisely.
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Would you ever write a memoir?
First of all, I’m not even that interested in my own life. [Laughs.] Second of all, I really don’t remember! I remember broad strokes, but the running joke on Today is that a big celebrity will come on and I’d say to Hoda or Craig, “I wonder what they’re like, I never met them.” And then they’ll play some tape and it’s like, “Oh, you sat down and did a long interview with them.” It’s a blur.
What would you like your Today legacy to be?
I’ve never been asked that question. It’s exciting — and it also means I’m old! [Laughs.] I don’t know. I hope it’s taking good care of the show in the moments that I got to have my hands on it.
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Queen Camilla revealed that she and King Charles III adopted a rescue puppy after the death of their dog last November.
Camilla, 77, shared the news while meeting a partially-sighted museum group at Beaney House of Art & Knowledge in Canterbury, Kent, England, on Tuesday, February 25.
“I’ve just got a new puppy, who is 8 weeks old,” Camilla said while stroking an assistance dog in a video shared to X by the Daily Mail’s royal editor Rebecca English.
When asked what breed the puppy is, the queen responded that she’s “a bit of everything.”
“It’s a rescue dog. It’s called Moley — it looks just like a mole,” she said.
The puppy was adopted from Battersea, an animal rescue center in the U.K. of which Camilla is a patron.
“We’re pleased to confirm that Battersea has recently rehomed an 8-week-old Jack Russell terrier cross female puppy, called Moley, to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen,” a spokesperson for Battersea told the Daily Mail.
“The Queen has long been a supporter of Battersea’s work and has previously rehomed two rescue dogs from our charity,” the spokesperson added.
It comes after Camilla and Charles’ rescue dog, a Jack Russell terrier named Beth, died in November 2024.
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“A sad farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from @Battersea Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire,” a statement on the royal family’s Instagram account shared on November 18.
The statement was accompanied by a series of photos, including a snap of Camilla walking Beth and another of Charles leaning down as the dog affectionately sniffed his face.
“Thank you for giving Beth the most wonderful life and for always supporting rescue,” the official Battersea account responded in the comments section. “Rest in peace Beth.”
The couple rescued Beth in 2011 and got another Jack Russell terrier named Bluebell the following year, the Daily Mail reported.
But after Beth’s death in November, King Charles dropped a hint that they would be looking for a new pup.
After meeting the king at the Royal Variety Show in London in December, British TV presenter Amanda Holden told the Daily Mail: “We talked a lot about Battersea Dogs Home and how he and Camilla would probably get another dog this year.”
Camilla has been patron of Battersea since 2016 and is involved with several other animal charities, including the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, according to the royal family’s website.
“He was battling with [a] pretty big illness there before the Super Bowl,” the Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veachsaid in an interview on the Tuesday, February 25, episode of the NFL “Insiders” podcast, a clip of which host Tom Pelissero shared via X.
Veach said that Kelce’s illness was not an “excuse” for the Chiefs’ disappointing 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on February 9. However, he noted, “With the way the Eagles played, it wouldn’t have made a difference” to the outcome of the big name.
Veach also weighed in on Kelce’s NFL future amid speculation that the Chiefs tight end, 35, might hang up his boots. “I think that Travis is excited to come back,” said Veach. “He makes us better when he’s in the locker room and on the field. Excited to get him back.”
Kelce previously addressed the Chiefs’ Super Bowl performance on his and his brother Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast on February 12.
“Outside of the game I just wanted to thank my teammates for everything they f—ing do man, you know. the effort the focus the work that we put in — that wasn’t the reason,” he said. “Going into the game I felt as confident as I ever felt going into a Super Bowl or a playoff game or a big game in my life … It just wasn’t our day. Couldn’t find a lick of momentum.”
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Kelce reflected on his own role in the loss, adding, “I’m kicking myself for some of the tiny, tiny decisions I made on the field trying to do something more than what I was asked to do … I wasn’t the best leader that I could be in motivating my guys, in keeping my guys calm, cool and collected. I put a lot of that on myself as the guy that’s been in the building for 12 years and seen a lot of football and actually seen a situation just like this in a Super Bowl … It’s a tough pill to swallow, man.”
Kelce explained that “every time” the Chiefs felt like they “got something going” on the field, the play would take a turn. “To have it happen for the second time in my career on the biggest stage, man, it’s a tough pill to swallow. It’s a hard reality. … This sport can humble you quite fast.”
The Chiefs had the opportunity to secure their third consecutive Super Bowl title, but the Eagles dominated the majority of the game, keeping the Chiefs off the scoreboard until the third quarter. The Eagles ultimately won 40-22, earning redemption for their 2023 Super Bowl loss against the Chiefs.
In a post-game interview following the Super Bowl, Kelce said, “Hats off to the Eagles, man. They got after us. All three phases. [We] couldn’t get it going offensively. They just got after us on all three phases, and on top of that, turnovers, penalties, playing behind the sticks on offense … dropped passes, not taking advantage of the play call and executing them. There’s a lot that goes into it. You don’t lose like that without everything going bad. … [We] just couldn’t find that spark, couldn’t find that momentum.”
While audiences worldwide were dazzled by the magic of the franchise, the Lucius Malfoy actor, 61, revealed that the movies weren’t as fascinating to make.
“It’s a terrible confession to make, they weren’t that much fun to make. It’s quite boring, making big special effects films,” Isaacs said on the Monday, February 24, episode of the BBC’s The One Show.
“The pleasures all come afterwards,” Isaacs continued. “I see and meet people for whom their lives were changed by it, and still people reading it and sharing it with their children. Some people say their lives were saved by it and I believe it.”
Isaacs played Draco Malfoy’s cunning father in six of the eight Harry Potter movies released between 2001 and 2011 starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
According to Isaacs, while there were a lot of special effects involved in creating the magic of Harry Potter, seeing the grand sets of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in person remains a joy.
“Even though I was in the films, when I’ve taken godchildren or nephews and nieces to the tour and the thing comes up and suddenly, you’re in the Great Hall, every time, I burst out in tears,” Isaacs said. “It’s incredibly moving and overwhelming. There’s some magic that happened in those stories.”
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The British actor is currently starring in The White Lotus season 3, which is set at a fictional hotel resort in Thailand and was filmed in the Southeast Asian country.
“We’re doing intimate scenes, and you stink,” Isaacs said of the conditions on set for the anthology series in an interview with Time published on January 24. “By the end of each day, we’re just caked in sweat and makeup. You can peel your clothes off with a trowel. It melts your fillings.”
Isaacs wasn’t the only person on set to notice the conditions. Michelle Monaghan noted that the rising heat in Thailand was unlike anything she ever experienced before.
“It’s the hottest I’ve ever felt,” Monaghan, 48, told the outlet. “So we’ve definitely endured a lot.”
New episodes of The White Lotus air on HBO Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.
American tennis pro Frances Tiafoe recalled sharing a suite with the pop star at a Kansas City Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium last November and said that the “Wildest Dreams” singer knocked back several beverages with him.
“We go into this suite, and the first person we see in this suite is Taylor,” Tiafoe told Tennis TV in a Monday, February 24, interview.
“I’m like, ‘Try to act like you’ve been here before,'” said Tiafoe, 27, who attended the November game with his girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield.
“We were drinking all day together. She was so cool. One of the most humble people for who she is. Super down to earth. Hopefully, we can do that again,” he continued.
Tiafoe admitted that while he isn’t a massive Swift fan, the pop star won him over.
“It’s crazy because, you know like, I’m not even saying I’m a Swiftie, but like, I appreciate greatness so much,” he explained. “Seeing how cool she was, she’s got my ultimate respect.”
According to Tiafoe, Swift was “very knowledgeable” about tennis. “She was like, ‘Man, we wanted to watch you play in the final at the [U.S.] Open,’” the athlete recalled.
“And she was like, ‘Trav loves you,’” he said, referring to Swift’s Kansas City Chiefs tight end boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
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Swift, 35, has been seen at several Kansas City games in support of Kelce, also 35, since the couple went public with their relationship in September 2023, including two Super Bowls. Swift was in attendance at Super Bowl LIX earlier this month in New Orleans, where Kelce and the Chiefs suffered a stinging loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
With the NFL season and Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour behind them, the couple can now look forward to some downtime together.
“I think we get past the Super Bowl, I think it’s going to be a very good period for the two of them without the NFL season, without the Eras Tour,” Kelce’s dad, Ed, told Australia’s Today show in early February. “Just them alone, really connecting more. And I think that can only be a good thing.”
A source recently told Us Weekly “there’s a sense of relief” for the couple, noting that their plans include “laying low” and figuring out their next steps. A second source said, “There’s no way to have a relationship when they’re all over the place with work. It’s going to be easier now to find time to go over plans and make sure everything aligns.”
“They both want to rest and decompress. Neither of them have huge commitments coming up,” the first source added.
New details are emerging surrounding the death of Liam Payne.
The One Direction singer, who died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October 2024, had “concentrations of up to 2.7 grams per liter in [his] blood at the time of death,” Argentina’s National Crime and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office No. 14 said in a Friday, February 21, press release.
Payne also had “cocaine metabolites, methylecgonine, benzoylecgomine, cocaethylene and the medication sertraline,” an antidepressant, in his system at the time of his death on October 16, 2024.
Per Alcohol.org, a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.20 to 0.29% can lead to “confusion, feeling dazed and disorientation.” According to the website, “Sensations of pain will change, so if you fall and seriously hurt yourself, you may not notice, and you are less likely to do anything about it. Nausea and vomiting are likely to occur, and the gag reflex will be impaired, which could cause choking or aspirating on vomit. Blackouts begin at this BAC, so you may participate in events that you don’t remember.”
A preliminary autopsy report viewed by Us Weekly last October revealed that Payne died from “multiple injuries involving ‘internal and external hemorrhage.’” It was believed he was in a “state of semi or total unconsciousness” at the time of the fall.
The former One Direction member fell to his death from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires last October. He was 31 years old.
Two men accused of selling Payne drugs, Ezequiel Pereyra and Braian Nahuel Paiz, remain behind bars while they await trial on manslaughter charges.
Paiz previously denied selling Payne drugs, but the prosecutor’s office press release confirms that he has been charged “for supplying drugs in exchange for money.”
Pereyra, a CasaSur employee, was charged with allegedly supplying drugs to Payne before his passing. Local outlets reported Pereyra was arrested in January 2025, nearly one week after Paiz, per CBS News. It isn’t clear whether Pereyra has entered a plea in response to the charges against him.
Teddi Mellencamp shared her first social media post following recent brain tumor surgery.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, February 25, almost two weeks after announcing the urgent procedure via Instagram on February 13, Mellencamp, 43, posted a touching tribute to her daughter, Dove, 5. “Happy birthday to my miracle baby,” Mellencamp began. “Hard to believe it’s been 5 years since you made our lives better and brighter. But no matter how grown you get, you’ll always be My Baby Dovey .”
Mellencamp accompanied her words with a video collage of images that captured the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star cradling, feeding and cuddling her child throughout the years. Several images also showed Dove with Mellencamp’s other two children, daughter, Slate, 12, and son, Cruz, 10. (Mellencamp was married to estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, the father of her children, before filing for divorce in November 2024.)
Across the top of the photo collage read the words, “Happy birthday my baby.”
The birthday post came after Mellencamp’s friends (and Real Housewives of Orange County stars) Heather and Terry Dubrow, revealed that things were looking positive for Mellencamp, a nutrition and wellness coach, as she navigates her recovery.
Speaking to TMZ on Saturday, February 22, Heather, 56, told the outlet, “Obviously any information about Teddi will be given out by her family but what we do know is that, we heard a little bit of good news today, which we’re really happy about and we’re sending all of our good wishes and thoughts to Teddi and her family.”
Mellencamp received an avalanche of public support when she shared her health news via social media on February 13. Writing in white text against a black background, Mellencamp detailed how the surgery was set in motion.
“For the last several weeks I’ve been dealing with severe and debilitating headaches,” Mellencamp wrote. “Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization. After a CT scan and MRI, doctors found multiple tumors on my brain, which they believe have been growing for at least 6 months.”
Mellencamp’s post continued, “Two of the tumors will be surgically removed today. The remaining smaller tumors will be dealt with via radiation at a later date. I am blessed to be surrounded by my children, family, friends, doctors, nurses and surgeons who are doing everything possible to get me back into better health.”
Arroyave, 47, wrote via Instagram on Monday, February 17, about Mellencamp feeling “beyond grateful” following her surgery. “Our family is thankful to everybody for your continued prayers and well wishes,” Arroyave penned at the time. “Teddi is beyond grateful for the outpouring of love while she continues to recover.”
Arroyave and the former pair’s children have remained by Mellencamp’s side throughout her recovery, with Arroyave sharing a photo of himself by Mellencamp’s hospital bed on the day of her surgery.
McGee, 55, who played Angela Moore on the sitcom from 1997 to 2000 and reprised the role during a 2015 appearance in Girl Meets World, posted three videos to TikTok on Tuesday, February 25, each set to the sound of Fishel, 43, and Ward, 48, clashing during the Monday, February 24, episode of the “Pod Meets World” podcast. (The podcast is hosted by Fishel and former Boy Meets World stars Rider Strong and Will Friedle.)
The first video captured McGee standing at a white piano as she panned a camera phone around herself to take in various angles and her puckered pout. A second clip, posted one hour after the first, showed McGee sitting on a step and dramatically sighing during one stage of the audio.
The third and final post saw McGee dressed in a strapless red gown and seated behind the mic in a studio as peers arranged a working set that surrounded her. In the early stages of the video, she depicts a giggle before flicking her wrist and pouting again at the camera.
The second half of the third video captured McGee slowly sipping from a teacup as she kept the camera firmly focused on her blank expression. McGee’s fans expressed their delight in her posts with one user commenting on the third video, “Enjoying the tea while drinking literal tea! You’re amazing!” and another writing, “In Trina we trust.”
McGee’s posts landed just hours prior to an Instagram announcement that revealed she is set to launch her own podcast titled, “Back to the 90s.” Sharing a lengthy explanation via her social media account, McGee wrote, “This is more than just a show; it’s a celebration of everything we loved about that iconic decade. From the unforgettable music that got us dancing to the classic sitcoms that made us laugh until we cried, we’re diving into all the magic that made the ’90s so special.”
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McGee’s fans were quick to comment on the podcast reveal, including Fishel, who portrayed Topanga Lawrence on Boy Meets World. “Congratulations! Excited to check this out!” Fishel wrote in the comments section.
Fishel and Ward, who played Rachel McGuire on the series, butted heads as they began rehashing their long-standing feud on Monday’s “Pod Meets World” episode. The tension when Fishel asked Ward, “Do you hate us?” with Ward replying, “No, I do not hate you. I think that you hate me because you wouldn’t speak to me on Girl Meets World and that was hurtful.”
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Fishel appeared surprised by the accusation, before claiming she did speak to Ward, before both parties got into further beef over an unseen Facebook post from Ward that congratulated Fishel on her engagement to now ex-husband Tim Belusko, as well as claims from Ward that suggested the podcast hosts wanted the pair’s feud to blow up on air to boost ratings and other past perceived versions of events.
After Variety reported on Tuesday, February 25, that Cooper’s Unwell Network had officially dropped Earle’s “Hot Mess” podcast from its roster, Portnoy, 47, took to social media to reveal he and Earle, 24, had a 22-minute phone conversation.
Portnoy shared a screenshot via both his Instagram Stories and Instagram grid of an outgoing call to “Alixearlenew” which took place at 4:47 p.m. that day.
The Barstool Sports founder, who was Cooper’s boss while she was employed by the company and helped Cooper launch her “Call Her Daddy” podcast in 2018 before it moved on to Spotify and later Sirius XM, captioned the Instagram grid post, “You can stop tagging me. I know what needs to be done .”
In Portnoy’s two posts, the businessman was seen sipping from a can and wagging his finger into the camera as The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” by Furnace and the Fundamentals played in the background. He also pulled several faces and furrowed his brow at times, sparking a stream of speculation in the grid post’s comments section.
Us Weekly has reached out to a representative for Portnoy for further comment.
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While Portnoy did not confirm what he and Earle discussed during their conversation, fans took to the comments section to weigh in with their theories.
“I think it’s that her [Earle’s] podcast was stopped and barstool is trying to recruit her,” one fan wrote, while another suggested, “Grace [O’Malley] left Barstool and joined Alex Cooper’s unwell network. Now Alix Earle supposedly has left the Unwell network and now Dave is trying to get her to come to barstool.” (O’Malley previously worked at Barstool alongside Brianna Chickenfry before departing the company in December 2024 and joining Cooper’s Unwell Network to launch her podcast, “Disgraceful,” on Thursday, February 20.)
Earle’s departure from the Unwell Network followed social media speculation over her relationship with Cooper. The speculation reached fever pitch when Earle was noticeably absent from the Unwell Network’s Super Bowl party staged earlier this month — despite being in New Orleans, where the event took place.
Cooper launched the Unwell Network in August 2023, initially signing Earle and “Pretty Lonesome” host Madeline Argy in an effort to appeal to Gen Z audiences with “unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation.”
Cooper and Portnoy were caught up in a publicized dispute in 2020, while “Call Her Daddy” still sat within Barstool Sports. The dispute resulted in Cooper’s cohost, Sofia Franklyn, leaving the podcast as Cooper continued on without her. The following year, Cooper signed the podcast’s deal with Spotify.
Married at First Sight’s Decision Day turned out to be a true death for some complicated marriages.
During the Tuesday, February 25 episode of Lifetime’s hit reality show, experts Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Cal Roberson and Dr. Pia Goff confronted Madison after she developed feelings for David while she was married to Allen.
“I want to start with an apology, even if it doesn’t go very far,” Madison, 29, shared with her husband. “I am truly sorry for hurting you and the pain I see I have caused you. This was not something that was intentional or planned or with malicious intent. I should have been more honest about my feelings from the beginning.”
The apology, however, appeared to be too little too late for Allen, 36.
“There’s no part of me that wants to be married to this woman,” he told the experts while sitting next to Madison. “You have been playing this game with David for weeks. Continuing to go on with that, I think that’s repulsive.”
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When asked if he needed more closure from either Madison or David, 36, Allen said it wasn’t necessary. “I don’t have any questions,” he added. “He’s like dirt to me.”
Not to be outdone, David was faced with tough questions from the experts when he met up with his wife.
“I truly do apologize,” he told Michelle in a tense sit-down. “There was no intention to hurt you whatsoever. That’s not in me. That’s not the person I am. Unfortunately, I caught feelings with Madison and that wasn’t fair to you.”
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Michelle, 38, argued that her husband of eight weeks had zero remorse and it was time to officially move on with a divorce.
“I feel like there’s been a lot of lying for probably way longer than I’m aware of,” she said. “It sounds like David has already moved on with Madison and I’m not sure where that leads me.”
During the season, David maintained that his relationship with Madison was never physical except for a few hugs. The experts, however, previously questioned why he sent a text message to her saying he “wanted to eat her up.” (In a previous episode, David claimed that he was just shooting his shot and was a man with “needs” that weren’t being met.)
Following Decision Day, David and Madison enjoyed a date at the golfing range and expressed their hopes to continue exploring the relationship.
“My feelings are strong but I’m not trying to overwhelm you,” he said. “I know we’re going through a lot as well but I can see a lot with us.”
In one final plot twist, the cast reunited for drinks after Decision Day. As cameras rolled, David and Madison showed up in matching red outfits proving they were ready to move forward together. Before viewers could see the cast’s reaction, the episode ended resulting in an epic cliffhanger.
Married at First Sight (produced by Kinetic Content) airs on Lifetime Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
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Kylie Jenner is in mourning following the death of her friend and hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero.
“Kylie is grieving. She’s having such a hard time that she is barely eating and talking,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “She’s not doing well.”
The insider also adds that Jenner, 27, is “beyond devastated” over Guerrero’s unexpected passing and is taking extra steps to aid the celebrity stylist’s family in the wake of their heartbreaking loss.
“She has offered to pay for all of Jesus’s funeral expenses and she is having his body transported to Houston for the funeral,” the source says.
An additional insider shares that Jenner “is completely distraught and heartbroken.”
“Jesus was her number one hairstylist,” the second source tells Us. “And they were best friends.”
News broke on Saturday, February 22, that Guerrero unexpectedly died at age 34. His passing was confirmed via a GoFundMe page created by his younger sister, Gris Guerrero. A cause of death was not listed.
“It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven. He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more,” the page read. “Born and raised in Houston, TX to immigrant parents, Jesus learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top. Unfortunately, his passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly.”
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Gris shared an update on Tuesday, February 25, to thank Jenner for her generosity.
“When this GoFundMe was set up we created it thinking we would have to take care of all the expenses ourselves. We didn’t want to burden any clients with this. Our family deeply appreciates Kylie for later offering to cover funeral expenses and offering up all her help and support,” the message read. “Donations raised through this fundraiser will go toward the costs associated with securing his belongings home. As well as other unexpected expenses to settle his assets. With his death being so unexpected there are many things that weren’t set up for a time like this. The next several months will have many hoops we will have to jump through to ensure we honor him in the best way we can.”
“Jesus was more than my friend — he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support. I don’t know how I would have made it through the last almost decade without him by my side. He had a way of making even the heaviest days feel lighter,” Jenner wrote via Instagram. “Thank you, Jesus, for always being there for me, for lifting me up, for being my friend.”
She continued: “The pain of losing you is just unbearable and I don’t know how to move forward without you but I know great grief is born only of great love. and I loved you so much. You were the best person, with a talent that was unmatched. a true artist. You inspired so many, and you always will.”
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