The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Wendy Osefo is sharing her reaction to costar Karen Huger’s sentencing.

“I was definitely shocked, but I’m just keeping her in my prayers because I’m sure it’s a very difficult time for her,” Osefo, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly at the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 27.

On Wednesday, February 26, Huger, 61, was sentenced to two years in jail with one year suspended stemming from a DUI incident in March 2024. The self-proclaimed “Grande Dame” of Potomac will face one year in incarceration. She was ordered to report directly to police custody following Wednesday’s sentencing.

“You were filled to the gills with alcohol,” the judge told Huger, per Fox 5 DC.

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After being involved in a March 2024 car accident, Huger was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle.

In December 2024, Huger was found guilty on nearly all charges. (She was found not guilty of recklessly driving.)

“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” Huger’s attorney, A. Scott Bolden, told People in a statement at the time. “We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”

Also on Thursday, RHOP costar Ashley Darby, 36, said she “cried like a baby” after learning of Huger’s sentencing.

“I really do encourage everyone to keep Karen in your prayers,” Darby, 36, shared on the Thursday episode of The Tamron Hall Show. “I really care about her and I learned this on the train coming here today.”

Meanwhile, Gizelle Bryant — who helped launch the Bravo show with Huger and Darby in 2016 — said she was “shook” to learn her costar would be spending time behind bars.

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“I do not have her wigs. I am concerned,” Bryant, 54, said during her Gizelle 21 Shady Questions Live at City Winery event on Wednesday. “In all seriousness, I am concerned for her safety. Karen ain’t cut out for jail. I pray that she’s OK and that the Lord is with her.”

During the event, Bryant also said she would “absolutely visit” Huger before revealing what she texted Andy Cohen about the case.

“We’re both giving our feedback on it,” she said. “One of the last things he said to me is, ‘When this show started nine seasons ago, never in my wildest dreams would I think that any of the ladies would be going to jail for five minutes — let alone a year.’”

With reporting by Mariel Turner.

Preliminary autopsies conducted on the bodies of the late Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, showed no signs of “external trauma to either individual.”

The Oscar winner and his wife were examined by the Santa Fe, New Mexico, medical investigator’s office Thursday, February 27, after they were found dead at their Santa Fe home a day earlier.

In a news release obtained by CNN and People, the sheriff’s office said Thursday that the couple’s causes of death has yet to be determined. “This remains an open investigation,” the department said, noting that official autopsy and toxicology reports are still pending.

The sheriff’s office also noted that carbon monoxide and toxicology tests have been requested for both Hackman and Arakawa, per CNN.

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Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza reiterated in Thursday’s news release that there were “no apparent signs of foul play” in the deaths, but said the circumstances were “unusual.” (An initial statement from the sheriff’s office, obtained by Us Weekly, said that “foul play is not suspected as a factor” in the deaths.”)

Us Weekly has reached out to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department for comment.

Earlier Thursday, a Santa Fe detective deemed the circumstances of the couple’s death to be “suspicious” in an affidavit to obtain a search warrant.

The detective wrote that the circumstances were “suspicious enough” to “require a thorough search and investigation because the reporting party found the front door of the residence unsecured and opened, deputies observed a healthy dog running loose on the property, another healthy dog near the deceased female, a deceased dog laying 10-15 feet from the deceased female in a closet of the bathroom, the heater being moved, the pill bottle being opened and pills scattered next to the female, the male decedent being located in a separate room of the residence, and no obvious signs of a gas leak.”

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The bodies of Hackman and his wife were discovered, along with one of their three dogs, on Wednesday, February 26. The affidavit noted that Arakawa displayed signs of “mummification” and “bloating,” suggesting that she may have been dead for some time before being discovered.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the couple’s deaths in a statement to Us on Thursday.

“On February 26, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park where Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a dog were found deceased,” the statement said.

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“Foul play is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time, however, [the] exact cause of death has not been determined. This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office,” the statement continued.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy. He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa,” Hackman’s daughters and granddaughter told Us in a statement Thursday. “We will miss him sorely and are devastated by the loss.”

Patrick Mahomes is playing his part when it comes to juggling parenting duties alongside wife Brittany and their work obligations.

Posting to her Instagram Story on Thursday, February 27, Brittany showed how Patrick, 29, was helping out by carrying containers of her breast milk in the car while she drove them to a commercial shoot.

“Work trip with my boo & he’s got the goods,” Brittany, 29, cheekily wrote in the caption.

In the next post on her Instagram Story, Brittany posed for a mirror selfie with her glam team ahead of the shoot, captioning the photo: “Team Britt first commercial shoot .”

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Brittany also posted snaps of her and Patrick’s separate dressing room doors and joked, “Kicked him out of my trailer .”

Brittany and Patrick, who tied the knot in March 2022, recently welcomed their third child on January 12, a daughter they named Golden Raye.

The couple announced the happy news via Instagram one day after their daughter’s birth, sharing a photo of their newborn’s feet and revealing her name in the caption.

Brittany and Patrick are also parents to daughter Sterling and son Bronze, who arrived in February 2021 and November 2022, respectively.

The family recently celebrated Sterling’s 4th birthday with an elaborate Bluey-themed bash. As she shared images of the event via social media, Brittany spoke candidly about how grateful she was to be her mom.

“This sweetest, most kind little girl ever! I thank God every day for choosing me to be your mom, you have taught me so much about life and what matters most and I truly am so thankful you made me a mama,” Brittany wrote via Instagram on Thursday, February 20. “You are the best big sister to Golden & Bronze and they are so lucky to have you guiding them your Mom and Dad love you beyond and more.”

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For his part, Patrick has publicly praised Brittany for how great she is as a mother, wife and overall person.

“I think people don’t even realize how much she does,” he said on the “Impaulsive” podcast in May 2024. “I mean, taking care of the day-to-day stuff and make it where I can focus on football and focus on my craft and everything like that.”

He added: “[She’s] a Hall of Fame mom and a Hall of Fame wife, [which] makes it a lot easier. I mean, when you get to come home and your best friend’s there and you can just hang out, it makes you want to be there all the time, and she pushes me to be great, and she’s done a lot of great things herself.”

Justin Timberlake has been forced to cancel his last remaining U.S. show of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour just hours before he was due to take to the stage.

The “Mirrors” singer announced via his Instagram on Thursday, February 27 that he was calling off the gig due to illness. Timberlake was due to perform in Columbus, Ohio for the last leg of his North American tour.

“You guys. I’m heartbroken. I have to cancel the show tonight,” Timberlake, 44, wrote in a message posted via the Instagram post. “I went into soundcheck battling the flu and now it’s gotten the best of me.”

Timberlake offered an apology to those he had disappointed by pulling the plug on the concert and reassured those who bought tickets that they would get their money back.

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“It kills me to disappoint you and my team who have worked so hard to make this show happen. I want to reassure you, you’ll be getting refunds for your tickets,” he added, before signing off with, “I love you all.”

While fans appeared to be dismayed by the announcement in the comments section, many voiced that they understood that Timberlake’s health must come first.

“I’m sorry to all who had tickets tonight. Big hugs. It’s ok to be in your feelings about it. But please also remember he is human too & sometimes things happen even though we take every step possible to try to prevent them,” wrote one follower. “I know he feels so bad about having to cancel. You can be sad, disappointed, etc but please be kind to him ”

Another added, “Take care of yourself Justin, I know you are heartbroken the tour ended this way. We love you so much, never forget that.”

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Thursday night’s show had previously been rescheduled due to Timberlake falling ill. He had originally been scheduled to perform in October 2024 but was diagnosed with bronchitis and laryngitis at the time, forcing the singer to reschedule.

“Hey guys – I haven’t been feeling great the last few shows and turns out I have bronchitis and laryngitis,” he wrote via Instagram at the time. “I’m so sorry to say I do need to reschedule the next few shows from 10/23 through 11/2. New dates listed above. Thank you for understanding – I’ll make it up to you – JT.”

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Earlier in the day, Timberlake’s wife Jessica Biel paid tribute to the “SexyBack” singer as he prepared to conclude the American leg of his world tour.

“There’s truly nothing this man can’t do,” Biel, 42, captioned an Instagram post that was shared prior to her husband being forced to cancel the Ohio show at the eleventh hour. “It’s been so special to watch you, listen to you, and be alongside you for this tour. One last show tonight, give it all you’ve got. I am the proudest.”

Timberlake’s next performances on the world tour are scheduled to take place in South America in late March, with Argentina slated as the next stop.

Kristin Davis has revealed the surprising reason she didn’t want to call it quits with Alec Baldwin when they were dating back in the early 2000s.

Speaking on the Thursday, February 27 episode of podcast “Literally with Rob Lowe,” Davis shared details of why she wasn’t in a rush to pull the plug on her romance with Baldwin — and it had nothing to do with their relationship.

“This is the thing. Alec Baldwin was so rich by the time I dated Alec Baldwin, okay? Can I just say that straight out,” the And Just Like That… star, 60, told host Lowe. “Like one of the best things about Alec Baldwin when I dated him is that he had the most incredible house in Amagansett.”

Davis, who was starring in Sex and The City at the time, went on to recall discussing the potential breakup with her costar, Sarah Jessica Parker. 

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“Like, I remember I was at work and I was like, ‘Sarah Jessica, I just don’t know if it’s going to work out with Alec and I, but I just really love that house,’ Davis said, adding, “Which is literally one of the only times I have felt that way, do you know? When I’m like, ‘I don’t want to break up with this person because I like his house.’ It’s so embarrassing to say that out loud but it’s true.”

Davis recently made headlines after sharing another story from her relationship history, which involved lending someone she was dating $5000 only to subsequently be ghosted by him. While Davis kept the man’s identity anonymous, she said he went on to be famous later in life.

The actress shared her dating anecdote about Baldwin after Lowe, 60, suggested that the Rust actor may have been the mystery man.

“It is not Alec Baldwin, oh my God,” Davis insisted. “This is one of the things that’s out there.”

After recalling her experience with Baldwin and emphasizing his wealth at the time, Davis added, “I never would have had to lend Alec $5000, my God.”

 

Although Baldwin has now been ruled out, Davis was determined not to reveal the man’s identity publicly on the podcast but told Lowe she’d tell him who it was when off air.

Davis made the ghosting claims in an episode of her own podcast, “Are You A Charlotte?” which dropped in January.

During the podcast episode, Davis recalled how she was seeing an “out-of-work actor”  before starting her famous SATC role as Charlotte York, and added that this man is now “very successful.” Davis had lent him “all of $5,000,” after spotting notices around his home that threatened to switch off his electricity. She’d also learned he had “wrecked his motorcycle” so he was unable to attend auditions.

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“He was very talented, but, at the time, I had money because I’d been working,” Davis explained. “It changed the dynamic in a horrible way … but I probably should have known better. So I lent him this money and then, you know, he stops calling. So I’m like, ‘What the heck?’”

Davis went on to add that she ended up to confront the man — to no avail.

“I remember going over to his apartment and banging on the door,” Davis said. “And his dog was in there, and I loved his dog, and I could hear his dog. But I was like, ‘Is he in there and pretending that he is not in there?’”

As she continues her inspiring MS journey, Selma Blair has decided to step inside the squared circle — and Us Weekly exclusively followed her into the ring.

The actress, 52, who was diagnosed with MS in 2018, started training with famed 64-year-old boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease when he was 27. A former professional boxer himself, Roach has worked with some of the most accomplished boxers in history, including Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Oscar De La Hoya.

Us Weekly was exclusively in attendance at Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club on Wednesday, February 26, which marked Blair’s fourth day in the ring with Roach. 

“It is great,” Blair told Us. “Obviously, I couldn’t be more novice, but I take it really seriously and I really want to be a good fighter.”

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Blair said she was motivated to start working with Roach because she “loves surprising people and surprising myself,” and she credited her trainer with already allowing her to see a difference in her skill level after a few sessions. 

“There’s something about Freddie Roach, knowing that he is such a fighter and has done really well with himself, neurologically,” Blair explained. “Just staying in his presence and staying in his strength, and to be able to learn something from someone who’s a true master. To even get to play in this as who I am and get to feel like I really want to do this. You know, he gets it.”

She added, “I say that to flatter myself because we all wish there was a little more Freddie Roach in us.” 

Blair said Roach “inspired” her to take the leap and start showing up at his gym. “I am just trying to come every day,” she noted. “This is just the beginning.”

She added, “I want to be in good shape, good emotionally, redo some balance and learn how to use my arms in tandem with the rest of me that’s getting stronger. So, it’s really about stamina and trying to increase being awake for all the things I have to do.”

Additionally, Blair said her son Arthur, 13 — whom she shares with her ex, Jason Bleick — helped inspire her to work up the motivation to train with Roach.

“He’s so tough,” Blair said of her son. “We’ve always been so close and wrestled, because I was kind of like Mom and Dad — and then Dad was like Mom and Dad when he was with him. He really was tough on me. Seeing how strong he is, how good he is at things, it was inspiring. Like, I used to be like that. I want to take this seriously. I wanna work with the people that have defied all that, that have been the best in their game.”

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Blair also provided Us with an update about her MS journey, saying, “Learning to stand up for myself is like a new language.”

“I’m a late bloomer,” she explained. “I have so much going on. I kinda cleaned house in my life. I’m excited. I’m excited for the first time.”

Blair added, “I gotta keep going. It’s just been inspiring for me to say, “Yeah, I can do it.’ I’m safe now. I am relapse-free right now. I’m at [this] stage long enough with me being relapse-free that I’m just kind of living in the fumes of some old damage. I feel confident that I’m not gonna fall apart if I push myself. And that’s just confidence.”

For more on Blair’s boxing training, watch the video above. 

Reporting by Amanda Williams

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In a masterclass of philanthropic chic, model and activist Toni Garrn orchestrated a pre-Oscars soiree in Los Angeles earlier this week. The event was held to celebrate the grand opening of a curated exhibition of red carpet-worthy looks worn by A-list stars to help raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief.

Created in collaboration with TINGS, Garrn, 32, kicked off the multi-day SUPER FLEA MARKET event at HEIMAT in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 25, which together, artfully intertwined the allure of celebrity provenance with the imperative of environmental advocacy.

The opening featured a presentation of pieces for auction, donated by luminaries from the worlds of film, music, and fashion — including Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy winners, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Sharon Stone to Beyoncé — alongside top supermodels.

The GOAT herself, Gisele Bündchen, 44, donated a Bottega Veneta mini Jodie purse in metallic gold — consider it the luxury fashion equivalent to your very own Academy Awards statuette. The epitome of impeccable Italian craftsmanship, the coveted It Bag blends modern style with meaningful impact.

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Garrn, who is represented by the Lions, offered the ultimate red carpet gown: a Giorgio Armani design she plucked off the Fall 2019 runway before wearing it to the opening ceremony of She Came To Me at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. Timelessly sophisticated and with no shortage of shine, this dress is a standout for anyone looking to dress like a star for a night.

Or perhaps you’re looking to channel your inner reality star. Look no further than Paris Hilton‘s Self-Portrait dress, worn at the Kardashian-Jenner family’s famous Christmas Eve party in 2023. The glamorous rhinestone-covered gown features a slinky cutout neckline and ruched bodice.

While everyone loves a statement piece, you can do just as much good by investing in a timeless staple, like a black Gucci tuxedo from DiCaprio’s personal collection. The acclaimed actor wore it to the 2023 Gotham Awards in New York, which honored Martin Scorsese‘s epic Killers of the Flower Moon, starring DiCaprio, 50, giving it an extra layer of significance.

The simple yet striking tuxedo showcases Gucci’s expert tailoring and refined detailing. Paired with a bespoke white Gucci shirt, it’s the ultimate black-tie look for the leading man in your life.

The ultimate arm candy, however, is perhaps the Chanel 2.55 Double Flap bag, donated by It girl, model, and actress Kristine Froseth. Expertly crafted from the French fashion house’s signature quilted velvet in a vibrant shade of red, it’s a symbol of luxury and heartfelt sentiment that extends even beyond the auction beneficiaries. (Coco Chanel herself was said to use the discreet zip pocket to store her love letters, lending an element of romance to the bag’s story.)

Following the exhibition opening, a panel discussion with representatives from Re:wild and All Hands and Hearts further deepened the narrative. This discourse underscored the event’s commitment to bridging the rarefied world of haute couture with imperative global stewardship.

Garrn’s words about the multi-day event struck a positive chord about the power to use fashion for good. “Los Angeles bestowed an exhilarating new dimension upon SUPER FLEA MARKET with HEIMAT proving the perfect canvas for this vision,” the activist told Us Weekly exclusively.

“Our ethos, ‘Let Clothes Do Good,’ resonated profoundly here,” she continued. “I am deeply humbled by the outpouring of support. It is truly remarkable to witness these exquisite pieces, once cherished by my esteemed friends, metamorphose into tangible aid for wildfire relief.”

Indeed, the online auction is a rare venture into the wardrobes of stylish stars — and a testament to fashion’s capacity to transcend the ephemeral and become a conduit for change.

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The auction collection, accessible at superfleamarket.org, will culminate on Wednesday, March 5, at 8 p.m. PT. For those in the Los Angeles area, the collection will be on view in the Phillips showroom from Saturday, March 1, offering a physical connection to the charitable initiative.

Discover the auction and learn more about the philanthropic mission at superfleamarket.org

Amber Portwood’s relationship with daughter Leah appears to be more distant than ever before.

On the Thursday, February 27, episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, Leah, 16, opened up to Cheyenne Floyd about the possibility of being adopted by Kristina Shirley.

“I haven’t really talked to [Amber] or seen her in awhile. It’s fine,” Leah said. “I don’t really care anymore. I kind of want Kristina to adopt me. I’ve been wanting it for awhile just because Kristina’s been there for me since I was, like, in kindergarten and before that.”

Amber, 34, welcomed Leah in 2009 with ex Gary Shirley and documented her pregnancy journey on 16 and Pregnant. After the pair broke up, both Amber and Gary, 38, continued to allow MTV to document their lives as part of the Teen Mom franchise.

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Gary and Kristina, 37, got married in November 2015 and welcomed a daughter named Emilee that same year. Over the years, Leah began to spend more and more time with her dad and stepmom.

In recent episodes, Amber admitted that her relationship with Leah wasn’t as tight as she hoped it would be. At the same time, she acknowledged her mental health struggles — including a bipolar disorder diagnosis — have prevented her from being the best possible mom.

“With my daughter, she doesn’t want to be around me,” Amber said on the February 6 episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter. “I’ve never been a mom that didn’t care. Just a f—ed up mom.”

When Gary previously discussed the idea of Kristina adopting Leah, a source told Us Weekly Amber would not be onboard.  “Having Kristina adopt Leah would never happen on Amber’s watch,” an insider shared in July 2024. “She wants to be in Leah’s life. She is not looking to hand off parental responsibility to somebody else.”

In her candid talk with Cheyenne, 32, Leah described the rare occasions when she hangs out with her mom.

“When I do see her, she acts like everything is perfectly fine, and I haven’t seen you in months. Why are you talking to me like this?” Leah asked. “Obviously she has a lot of things going on, lots of difficulties, but I feel like I can’t handle it. I wish I could but I can’t.”

While Leah admitted that “it would be good” to one day meet up and have a sit down with Amber, she doesn’t know when would be a good time.

After listening to Leah’s experience, Cheyenne called the whole situation “unfortunate and sad.”

“There’s nobody that could keep me from showing up for [my daughter] Ryder,” she said in a confessional interview. “It’s really hard to understand. I would be at their house damn near every day trying to fight for my relationship with my child.”

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After speaking with Cheyenne, Leah reiterated her hopes that she could one day be adopted by Kristina. While her dad agreed to speak with an attorney to get information on what steps he would need to take, he warned his oldest daughter about the possible heartache it would cause.

“As a father, I want you to make sure you know if it’s 100 percent what you want,” Gary said. “Once that happens, for Amber, it would be a big heartbreak for her, which I know you’re not trying to do, but it’s just part of the process.”

Leah added, “It is, but she didn’t raise me.”

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter airs on MTV Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

Paige DeSorbo made a cameo on the latest episode of Southern Charm to try and talk some sense into Shep Rose amid his and Sienna Evans’ relationship woes.

“I need your help talking to Shep,” Craig Conover told his then-girlfriend, Paige, during the Thursday, February 27, episode of the Bravo series while chatting with her over FaceTime. (Paige, 32, and Craig, 36, split in November 2024 after three years of dating.)

Craig told the cameras that after trying to tell Shep, 42, that Sienna, 26, was not into him, he realized maybe “he needs to hear a girl translate the message to him.” Craig employed Paige to do the job and she didn’t mince words.

“The only thing I will say is, especially with long distance, if it’s already a little shaky it only gets shakier,” Paige told Shep over the phone while the Southern Charm squad was in the Bahamas.

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Shep noted that he “said everything I need[ed] to say” and “laid it all out on the line” and she was still not responding in a way he liked. (During the group’s Bahamas trip, Shep reunited with Sienna after a month and a half apart. Shep proceeded to profess his love for her, but she didn’t express the same feelings.)

“Good. Then it literally is all on her,” Paige explained, noting, “If she doesn’t give you the same energy back, then let her go.”

Craig pointed out that Shep was “hung up” on the fact Sienna allegedly told him she “loved” him three weeks prior to the trip and was then acting so distant. (Sienna missed multiple group outings, including a boat day following Shep and Paige’s call.)

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“Things change,” Paige said, pointing out, “If she’s not texting you back. If she’s not trying to sleep in your room every night, if she’s not trying to hang out, if she’s not trying to introduce you to her family, she does not like you.”

Shep revealed that he did meet her family while visiting Sienna in the Bahamas months prior, but Paige noted that times have changed.

“Yes, but she wasn’t talking to you before you got there [this time] and she’s not going to talk to you after you leave,” she said.

Paige then gave Shep advice that she learned from her mother. “They don’t like you! If they liked you, you would know it,” the Summer House star bluntly told him. “She doesn’t like you. So you gotta let her go.”

Elsewhere in the episode, Craig told Shep that “whatever this is isn’t healthy,” reminding him that Sienna wasn’t making an effort despite Shep’s continued attempts to see her while in town.

Shep tried to give Sienna the benefit of the doubt, telling Craig and the rest of his friends that she was going to join them on a boat adventure that afternoon. However, when she texted to say she was “running late” and to go without her, it became even more clear to the group that they weren’t on the same page.

“Look at that dejected walk. He’s Charlie Browning right now,” Austen Kroll said when he saw Shep walking to the boat, hunched over with his head down. “That’s not good.”

When Madison LeCroy asked, “Did she break up with you,” Shep replied, “Not really.”

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Once on Rose Island in the Bahamas, Madison, 34, had a heart-to-heart with Shep, asking, “Do you feel like you’re not rich enough for her?”

Shep confessed, “Maybe, yeah, I do. Maybe I don’t even deserve [her]. Who am I? I’m a wild son of a bitch. Sort of disaster zone. How am I a good idea for anybody?”

Madison tried to brighten his spirits, saying, “You deserve to be loved as much as you’re giving.”

Shep confirmed in November 2024 that he was single after a whirlwind romance with Sienna earlier that year.

Southern Charm airs on Bravo Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

Who knew that Carrie Preston‘s quirky CBS procedural Elsbeth would be secretly brilliant at throwing subtle — yet fun — celebrity shade?

After originally appearing on The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Preston was reintroduced as Elsbeth Tascioni, who became a de facto detective that aids the NYPD in their investigations. The titular character’s unconventional methods led her to make unique observations that help solve crimes.

Elsbeth, which premiered in 2024, also stars Wendell Pierce and Carra Patterson. The procedural nature of the show meant each episode has new characters that need Elsbeth’s help with viewers usually knowing who was to blame for a crime from the beginning of the episode.

But the CBS series isn’t just about entertaining weekly cases or star-studded cameos, Elsbeth quickly cemented itself as the show with the best shade. From bringing up Justin Timberlake‘s DUI to mentioning Meghan Markle‘s issues with the royal family, keep scrolling for the highlights:

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Joking About Justin Timberlake’s DUI

“What happened to all our high-profile cases?” Elsbeth asked when season 2 premiered in October 2024, to which Kaya (Patterson) replied, “Oh, they’re all in Martha’s Vineyard, Tuscany … [or] driving drunk in Sag Harbor.”

The joke aired four months after Timberlake got charged with one count of driving while intoxicated. Timberlake subsequently agreed to a plea deal, accepting a lesser charge of traffic violation. He was ordered to complete 25 to 40 hours of community service with a nonprofit, pay a $500 fine and issue a public safety announcement.

Getting the Royals Involved

Season 2 introduced a mystery at a high-end jewelry store — seemingly inspired by Tiffanys — where a woman tried to get approved for a membership-restricted floor.

“I heard Kate Middleton applied three times and she still didn’t get in,” Jenn Lyon‘s character Celeste told Vanessa Williams‘ Rosalyn Bridwell in a November 2024 episode.

An episode from January 2025 featured Elsbeth investigating a holistic wellness center after a patient is found dead in his car. Elsbeth immediately got a bad feeling about the facility’s founder (Eric McCormack) when getting the case assignment from Captain Wagner (Wendell Pierce).

“In the meantime, I need you on a case. A young man, Cole Campbell, was found deceased on the highway. His car ran off the road,” Captain Wagner said. “The last place he was seen was some fancy spa where celebrities and the royals go to.”

Pierce, who played Meghan Markle‘s dad on Suits, poked fun at the wellness center‘s popularity in character, adding, “The global press was already trying to frame Meghan Markle, and she wasn’t even there!”

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Bringing Up the College Scandal

During a February 2025 episode, Matthew Broderick played an educational consultant named Lawrence, who promised an Ivy League future to high-paying clients with help from an assistant — played by the actor’s real-life son James Wilkie Broderick.

“Schools are cracking down. They are trying to be more meritocratic. Gone are the days when a simple 10 million donation guaranteed you a spot freshman year,” Lawrence told parents about their child’s future in the opening scene. “In the current climate, outmatch educational consulting is a real bargain. You don’t want to start too late then panic senior year and end up sharing a prison cell with a Desperate Housewife.”

The shady line referenced Felicity Huffman‘s role as Lynette on Desperate Housewives, which aired on ABC from 2004 to 2012. Huffman was arrested at gunpoint by FBI agents in 2019 for her involvement in the infamous college admissions scandal.

Following her arrest, Huffman pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. She served 11 days in prison in October 2019, paid a $30,000 fine and completed 250 hours of community service for her crimes.

Tyga and Riverdale alum Madelaine Petsch have sparked romance rumors while stepping out together in Hollywood.

Fans speculated the pair may be dating after Tyga, 35, and Petsch, 30, attended the Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood party at Bar Marmont together on Wednesday, February 26.

At the event, which took place in Los Angeles, the duo posed for photos while sitting closely side by side. For the occasion, Petsch wore a black mini-dress while Tyga opted for a black leather jacket.

Just one week prior to the outing, Tyga and Petsch were also spotted attending an L.A. Lakers game together on Wednesday, February 19. This time, it was Petsch in a leather jacket as she sat side by side with the rapper while they watched the Lakers take on the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena.

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Us Weekly has reached out to Tyga and Petsch’s representatives for comment.

Fans took to social media to express their surprise at the pair being seen together and questioned whether they were an item.

“Madelaine Petsch on a date with Tyga?” wrote one fan via X, while another added, “Tyga and Madelaine Petsch was not on my 2025 bingo card.”

Petsch was most recently romantically linked to Anthony Li, who she was friends with for nine years before dating.

In February 2024, Petsch shared multiple photos via Instagram, which showed the couple hugging and holding hands. A screenshot of a text detailing how long the pair have known each other was also included in the post.

“How do i [sic] say i’m celebrating 10 years of knowing you today without confusing the internet,” Petsch’s text reads.

Li’s response was: “Say ‘finally let this one bust out the friendzone and i’ve never been happier !!!! !!!!!!!!!”

Prior to letting Li out of “friendzone,” Petsch was in a relationship with Travis Mills for three years.

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Meanwhile, Tyga has had several high-profile romances in the past, including Blac Chyna, with whom he shares son King Cairo, 12. The pair dated from 2011 to 2014.

Tyga then went on to date Kylie Jenner on and off from 2015 to 2017. The former couple courted controversy at the time for their age gap, especially with Jenner being 17 when speculation of a romance between the pair first began. They went official with their relationship when Jenner was 18.

More recently, Tyga was also briefly linked to singer Avril Lavigne, who he was rumored to have a romance with in 2023 after they were photographed enjoying various outings together. They were last spotted attending a Fourth of July party at Nobu restaurant in Malibu, California in summer 2023. A week earlier, they were seen enjoying time together in Las Vegas.

Tyga was also previously married to Jordan Craig, who shares a 7-year-old son with Khloe Kardashian’s ex Tristan Thompson.

Madison LeCroy is gearing up for her sweetest role yet . . . becoming a new mom to a new baby girl!

The Southern Charm star just opened up to Us about her gender reveal, which she shared on an Amazon livestream, some of her pregnancy essentials from the retailer and some dreamy finds she’s getting for her baby girl. Knowing her exquisite taste, these are must-have picks you’ll want to shop, whether you’re expecting a baby girl of your own or are searching for the perfect baby shower gift.

“Of course, once I found out that it was a girl, my head starts spinning,” LeCroy said. “I’m like, ‘okay mini me outfits, mom and daughter pajamas, matching pajamas . . . swimsuits, all the things. Yeah, the wheels are turning.”

On the live, she shared her gender reveal video for the first time with her and her family reacting to finding out the baby is a girl. It showed her and her husband Brett Randle taking champagne glasses and scooping out a cake to find that the inner frosting was pink! Her 13-year-old son Hudson was seemingly filming the moment.

“I think that they were so happy because they knew that deep down I wanted a girl,” LeCroy said. “Obviously, I’m happy with anything just as long as everything’s healthy. But yeah, I think deep down they kind of thought it was a boy. But Hudson thought it was a girl. And yeah, it worked out.”

In a previous Amazon live, LeCroy said she was keeping a gender neutral approach to baby shopping. But that came to a screeching halt the second she found out a girl was on the way.

“Everything I was buying at first was obviously nudes and greens and things like that,” LeCroy said. “And once I found out it was a girl, we went straight with girly stuff.”

Her latest live, showcasing her favorite baby girl Amazon finds, is proof of not only the shift from gender neutral to pretty pinks, but also her excitement for being a girl mom. It includes everything from fun fashion finds like a cute pack of pink ruffled socks to the sweetest baby button up cardigan. However, it also has several other girl-themed finds too, from these pink mini closet hangers to a luxe Barefoot dreams baby blanket.

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A celeb-loved blanket brand, this Barefoot Dreams mini blanket is sure to be the softest against your baby’s skin and look cute in their nursery as well.

When it comes to maternity essentials, LeCroy said she’s just looking for “anything to make life easier.” She said she got a belly band because it’s easier for her walks, prenatal vitamins and glass tumblers to replace plastic and aluminum. One item that she also couldn’t stop raving about and that’s featured in her live is this pregnancy pillow since “relaxing and taking those extra naps” are a requirement in her daily routine.

“The pregnancy pillow, I didn’t have that before,” LeCroy said. So now I have one downstairs, one upstairs and then I have like a mini one if I’m traveling. So that’s been something that I never knew that I needed so much.”

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It’s not just LeCroy that can’t get enough of this pregnancy pillow. Amazon shoppers can’t either, seeing that it’s got over 15,600 five-star ratings.

 

When it comes to beauty, LeCroy said she’s been “struggling” with acne for the first time in her life. To help combat it, she went to her dermatologist who told her “less is more.” She picked up a gua sha and jawline tightening mask, which she said she’s “religious about” being consistent with.  And as a hairstylist herself, one thing she also recommends beauty-wise is Nutrafol’s Postpartum Hair Growth Supplements, which she said she’ll “definitely” be using.

As LeCroy gets prepped for baby girl life, one thing is for sure — this baby is bound to have the most stylish start! From mommy and me fashion moments to charming nursery finds, her Amazon picks showcase once again that she has an eye for the best finds. Whether you’re expecting yourself or are searching for a baby gift for the Bravo-lover, her Amazon finds are proof that baby essentials can both be chic and practical. Keep scrolling to shop more of her favorites below and her Amazon page for the full list!

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LeCroy told me that she loves “a granny gown” for babies, which I imagine she’ll pair with this vintage-style baby cardigan sweater.

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Helping to combat stretch marks, LeCroy recommends the Summer Fridays belly balm, which contains ingredients like vitamin E and avocado oils, which boost skin suppleness and elasticity.

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In case you’re in need of back stratch, use this large back scratcher, which has a long handle for hard-to-reach places.

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Treat yourself to a self care night in this Barefoot Dreams robe, which is especially easy to get on and off while pregnant.

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With over 5,000 bought just in the last month, it’s clear this Nutrafol hair growth supplement can help with pregnancy hair shedding.

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Princess Eugenie is mourning the death of her longtime pal Michelle Trachtenberg.

“Goodbye, special friend. You are so loved and missed,” Eugenie, 34, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, February 27. “Thank you for so many memories of laughter and fun. You were so thoughtful and generous and soooo funny.”

She continued, “My favorite was listening to you order food, always done with precision so you got exactly what we all wanted. I’m thinking of you up there friend, of your spirit that was so bright and your joy you brought so many. .”

Eugenie also included a throwback photo of the two women embracing on a night out.

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According to a source, Eugenie and Trachtenberg had a long history of friendship, noting that the pair were close for more than a decade after meeting in the Big Apple.

“Princess Eugenie and Michelle met at a night out around 2012 in New York, they really hit it off and their friendship remained constant throughout the years,” the insider exclusively told Us. “They were always very fond of each other.”

Trachtenberg, best known for roles in Harriet the Spy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, died one day earlier at the age of 39.

“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” the actress’ rep told Us Weekly in a Wednesday, February 26, statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

Trachtenberg is survived by her parents, her sister and her boyfriend, Jay Cohen. She had been found unconscious inside her New York City apartment on Wednesday and an official cause of death is listed as “undetermined” because the family objected to an autopsy.

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Despite meeting in 2012, Eugenie and Trachtenberg’s kinship first made headlines when they stepped out at a New York Knicks basketball game the following year. (Eugenie worked for a local auction house Paddle8 from 2013 to 2015, later relocating back to her native England upon her marriage to Jack Brooksbank.)

“There are few people in life that you meet that you know are true and real. This lady happens to be one of them,” Trachtenberg gushed of Eugenie in a March 2016 Instagram post. “Friends really do mean a lot. Happy #stpatricksday May luck of love and friends be with you. .”

Four years later, Trachtenberg further detailed their bond.

“This is a #throwback post. And a dedication to an amazing person. I met this wonderful human. Years ago in New York. Eugenie has been one of the most dearest, kindest, most genuine friends I have ever had in my life,” the Ice Princess star recalled in a December 2020 upload. “As we are going through these very challenging times. I’m finding new levels of gratitude. I am grateful for the relationships I have made over the years.”

Gene Hackman pursued an active lifestyle in the time leading up to his death despite his advanced age, according to his daughter, Leslie Anne Allen.

“He liked to ride his bicycle and he was still doing Pilates at 95 [years old],” Leslie told Us Weekly.

“We are very saddened about the news. It’s kind of shocking that his wife passed with him.”

Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday, February 26, along with one of their dogs. Police were called to their residence for a welfare check after a neighbor expressed concern for their wellbeing.

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Leslie said that she last spoke to her father about two months ago.

“We were going to do a DNA test through Ancestry.com because we didn’t know if he was German or not,” she recalled.

Leslie, 58, is the youngest of the late actor’s three kids, whom he shared with ex-wife, Faye Maltese. The two also had son Christopher, 65, and daughter Elizabeth, 63.

Although she said The French Connection star was in “good health,” Leslie also revealed to Us that her father’s memory had started to decline.

“He was doing ok. His wife told me that his memory was fading and he recently had a birthday and apparently his wife had to remind [him] three times it was his birthday,” she said. “But everyone was ok.”

 

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After news of Gene’s death broke, Leslie released a statement along with her sister Elizabeth and Elizabeth’s daughter, Annie, confirming the news and expressing their grief.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy,” they said in a statement to Us. “He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but to us he was always just Dad and Grandpa. We will miss him sorely and are devastated by the loss.”

Police confirmed to Us that they do not suspect foul play in Gene and Arakawa’s deaths, though an investigation is ongoing and no cause of death has been determined.

“On February 26, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park where Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a dog were found deceased,” the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement shared with Us. “Foul play is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time, however, [the] exact cause of death has not been determined.”

With reporting by Andrea Simpson.

A Walk to Remember put Mandy Moore on the map and had fans swooning over Shane West — and now, the Nicholas Sparks’ book is getting another movie makeover.

The beloved 2002 romance film is getting a reboot, Deadline reported on Thursday, February 27, after Monarch Media secured the rights to the story. The company reportedly plans to develop a new version of the movie with the original producers Denise Di Novi and Hunt Lowry, per the outlet. (Us Weekly has reached out for comment.)

Steve Barnett, Alan Powell and Vicky Patel from Monarch Media will also serve producers on the project. Di Novi and Margaret French-Isaac will represent Di Novi Pictures as producers, while Lowry and Patty Reed are joining the project on behalf of Roserock Films.

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“A Walk to Remember has endured as a beloved coming-of-age drama, captivating audiences with its heartfelt story of young love, personal growth and the power of faith for decades,” Barnett, who worked for Di Novi during the original movie, told Deadline. “We could not be more excited to bring a new version of Nicholas Sparks’ timeless story to audiences and are particularly thrilled to work alongside the original film’s producers, Denise and Hunt.”

Di Novi said she’s equally as excited about the reboot, telling the outlet, “I am so grateful to Steve and Monarch Media for giving all of us the opportunity to bring this enduring and inspirational story of faith, hope and love to a new generation, all qualities we need now more than ever.”

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Lowry said he’s “delighted” to be “bringing this timeless story to a new generation of moviegoers” and to reunite with Di Novi after working together more than two decades ago.

A Walk to Remember tells the love story between ultra religious teen Jamie Sullivan and bad boy Landon Carter. In the 2002 film, Moore played the quiet Jamie, while West played the rebellious Landon who falls for her before finding out she’s battling leukemia.

“I had such a visceral reaction to it that I remember not being able to read because I was almost hyperventilating while I was crying,” Moore, 40, told the Los Angeles Times in 2010 about getting the role. “It was my first movie and I know people say it may be cliché and it’s a tearjerker or it’s cheesy, but for me, it’s the thing I’m most proud of.”

Eight years later, Moore exclusively told Us how “bananas” it is to see A Walk to Remember still resonating with fans.

“It [makes] me feel really old! It’s crazy. It feels like another lifetime ago,” the actress said in January 2018. “But I’m so happy to celebrate it and so happy that people still — it’s relevant and still means something to people. That means a lot.”

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For Sparks, the story is even more important and deeply personal because he based Jamie on his sister Danielle Sparks Lewis who died in June 2000 at the age of 33.

“Like Jamie, my sister got cancer. Like Jamie, my sister met someone. And like Landon, there was a long period of time when this fellow couldn’t imagine himself marrying a girl like her,” the author wrote on his official website. “And yet, in the end, he couldn’t help himself. Even when he knew she was sick, even when he knew that she might not make it, this man asked my sister to marry him.”

Sparks recalled, “It was just about the sweetest thing that’s ever been done for anyone, and I suppose I wrote this novel not only so that you could get to know my sister, but so that you would know what a wonderful thing it was that her husband once did for her.”

Rachel Brosnahan is not just like Us when it comes to unexpected condiment options for her french fries.

“Peanut butter,” The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel alum, 34, said without hesitation when asked what was the “most ridiculous” thing she ever used to dip fries in a video promoting her partnership with McCain Foods.

Brosnahan shared that she didn’t intend to use peanut butter as her dipping selection but the stars aligned for the controversial combo while out in nature with friends.

“I was on a camping trip when I was like 16 and we realized we didn’t have anything else with us,” she explained. “We didn’t have ketchup, we didn’t have mustard, we didn’t have mayonnaise.”

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While Brosnahan and her friends didn’t have any of the traditional counterparts for french fries, they decided to make do with the supplies they had on hand.

“We had nothing except this giant jar of peanut butter,” she recalled. “We had been hiking for days and we were so hungry. So we made these french fries over the campfire and started dipping them into the peanut butter.”

As for how it tasted? Brosnahan had zero complaints at the time.

“A little salty, a little crunchy,” she reflected. “It wasn’t bad.”

Brosnahan teamed up with McCain Foods to advocate for regenerative agriculture which aids in combating the effects that climate change will have on the future of food production. The frozen potato brand has already committed to fully implement the sustainable farming practices by 2030.

“I’m excited to be partnering with them to help raise awareness about regenerative agriculture in an immersive and accessible way,” Brosnahan said in a press release. “As a lifelong French fry connoisseur, McCain’s new Regen Fries are already a favorite of mine because not only do they taste good, but they’re doing good for the future of farming (and fries!).”

Not only does Brosnahan appreciate the message for the campaign — she has a personal connection to the french fries brand.

“When I was a kid, my mom would get me the smiley fires all the time and I loved them,” she shared. “She was over the moon with joy when she found out I was doing this partnership”

As part of the partnership, McCain launched their “Farms of the Future” pop-up experience in New York City’s Chelsea Market. Individuals can test out the brand’s Regen Fries from Thursday,February 27, to Saturday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET.

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Southern Charm star Salley Carson spilled the tea about the alleged extent of Austen Kroll and Taylor Ann Green’s past fling.

“I had a conversation with Austen in the Bahamas that was not filmed, and he just kind of told me that they definitely got handsy with each other,” Salley, 30, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, February 24, while promoting season 10. “And more happened than a makeout, but not sex.”

She alleged that Austen, 37, told her “the only reason that they didn’t go all the way” was because he was “too intoxicated.” Salley claimed Austen’s “equipment wasn’t working” at the time.

Austen and Taylor, 30, made headlines during season 9 of Southern Charm when rumors surfaced that they had a “sleepover” shortly after Taylor and Shep Rose split. (Us confirmed in July 2022 that Taylor and Shep, 42, broke up after two years of dating.)

Austen and Taylor denied for weeks that they did anything romantic. “There are friends in my life where I could share a bed with, and things don’t happen. And I kind of feel that way about Taylor,” Austen claimed during a September 2023 episode.

Craig Conover revealed at the time that he wasn’t convinced Austen and Taylor didn’t at least kiss. “He looked down and to the left when he said that,” Craig told Shep during the 2023 episode of Austen’s actions. Craig later told the cameras, “You only have to watch a handful of spy movies to know if you look down and to the left that means you’re lying.”

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Shep initially believed Austen, but throughout the episode he too began to question his friend’s loyalty. “I go 50/50 on if something’s happened between them,” Shep confessed at the time. “I would not be surprised if they both looked at each other [and say], ‘Let’s just go for it and no one will ever know.’ I think it’s f—d up.”

During an October 2023 episode, Austen finally confessed to kissing Taylor while he was still talking to Olivia Flowers, who was close friends with Taylor. (Austen and Olivia dated for a year before calling it quits in September 2022.)

“I was pretty disappointed,” Taylor exclusively told Us while discussing the October 2023 episode in which Austen exposed their kissing secret. She confessed that she felt “a little bit” betrayed that Austen didn’t give her a heads up that he was going to tell the truth — especially because she had lied to Olivia.

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Austen later revealed more details about his and Taylor’s alleged hookup during a November 2023 episode of the Bravo show. “It takes two to tango,” he said, claiming that Taylor “kinda made a move on me, if I’m being honest.”

He was adamant that they didn’t have sex, but confessed, “I felt not bad about it” since the kiss marked a “brief f—ing moment with someone that I’m close with.”

“I’ll never forget that the next day, when she called me, I was like, ‘Taylor, thank God, we didn’t sleep together,’” Austen alleged.

Craig, however, was confused by the series of events, saying, “What do you mean, she left your room after you kissed?” Austen replied, “It wasn’t in my room. … It was in my kitchen.”

Despite Austen and Taylor’s claims about their romantic past, most of their castmates still believe they had sex.

During a February episode of the Southern Charm: After Show, the cast played a game explaining how “everyone has had sex with everyone.” They drew lines between cast photos connecting people who’ve kissed, had sex or sexted.

“We don’t know about these two, right?” Leva Bonaparte asked Venita Aspen, who replied, “Who are these two?”

Leva, 45, said she was referring to Taylor and Austen going all the way. “They won’t admit it,” Molly O’Connell said while speaking about the same pairing. Salley also hinted that sex was on the table but since Austen’s “equipment wasn’t working” it didn’t occur.

Looking back on Austen and Taylor’s scandalous hookup, Salley told Us that she’s not surprised Shep chose to forgive them both.

“Shep is a very neutral person. I feel like he’s kind of, ‘You only have one life. Why would you spend it getting mad at your friends or waste your time being upset with someone?’” she revealed. “He’s always been that way.”

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Since their alleged hookup, Taylor has moved on with boyfriend Gaston Rojas, whom she began dating in October 2023. Austen has been dating girlfriend Audrey Pratt since December 2023.

Shep, meanwhile, had a whirlwind romance with Sienna Evans in 2024 but they split by November of that year. Olivia, who didn’t return for season 10, announced her engagement to Alex Williams in October 2024.

Southern Charm airs on Bravo Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi

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Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt reflected on her highs and lows of February following the team’s 2025 Super Bowl loss.

“The February Files,” Hunt, 25, captioned a series of Instagram photos on Thursday, February 27, including several red carpet moments and behind-the-scenes snaps from Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Along with her photo dump, Hunt shared a somewhat telling message about the month she’s had since the Chiefs were ultimately defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles. “Feeling thankful for every moment that shapes life’s beautiful mosaic — the tough, the painful, the joyful, and everything in between,” she wrote.

The heiress added: “Most of all, I’m grateful for the incredible people who make it all worthwhile. .”

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Hunt’s post featured a glimpse into her life, including a gym selfie, her office desk layout and a casual solo shot of her wearing all pink.

Gracie’s sister, Ava Hunt, and their mom, Tavia Hunt, were featured in a few snapshots as well. The trio appeared to enjoy a night out in Texas with friends in one picture, while Gracie rocked a country-chic ensemble and stood by a saddle in another. (Ava, 19, is a cheerleader at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.)

The majority of Hunt’s monthly recap centered around the Super Bowl. The game, which took place on February 9, was the Chiefs’ third championship game appearance in a row.

Prior to the game, there were parties throughout host city New Orleans, which according to social media, Gracie attended.

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She shared a video up on stage with Loud Luxury as the musical duo DJ’d at the Fanatics Super Bowl bash. Gracie also posted a video singing to Shaboozy with a friend dressed in red in honor of the NFL team.

Gracie documented her family’s ride into the big game as well, revealing that they drove up in a golf cart.

In addition to the Hunt ladies, Gracie’s dad, Chiefs CEO and billionaire Clark Hunt, and brother, Knobel Hunt, were on the cart. “Happy Super Bowl,” she said as they all smiled for the camera.

When it came to the actual game, the Chiefs were blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles. They lost to the Eagles 40-22.

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“Praise Him when you win. Praise Him when you lose. It wasn’t the result we were hoping for, but so proud of this team’s heart and the incredible season we had,” Gracie wrote via Instagram on February 10, sharing a photo with her whole family at the event. “Thank you to our sweet friends and family who came to support this weekend and stayed through the post game reception.”

She added: “Thank you to every person in the Chiefs organization for going above and beyond in all you do—we love you like family. Thank you to the incredible fans who bleed red with us. You all are the heartbeat of Chiefs Kingdom and are truly the best fans in the NFL. We’ll be back Chiefs Kingdom.”

While I love a good kitten heel or a luxe leather sneaker as much as the next girl, there’s just something about a sleek, well-fitting boot that takes an outfit to the next level. However, actually finding that dream over-the-knee style is a lot easier said than done — especially if you have wider or more athletic calves.

That doesn’t mean you should abandon the shopping mission altogether. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. While it might take a little digging to find just the right fit for your frame (enough that they’re comfortable and flattering) we rounded up the best wide-leg boots under $200.

14 Sleek, Wide-Leg Boots You Can Buy for Under $200

1. Buttery-Soft: There are tons of wide-leg sizes available in these leather knee-high boots. Shoppers confirm they fit muscular calves comfortably. Grab them while they’re nearly 50% off!

2. Over-the-Knee Necessity: Speaking of pairs that are nearly 50% off, these on-sale boots actually fit over the knees.

3. Kitten Heel Cuteness: You shouldn’t have to sacrifice style just for a wide-leg fit. Case in point: These adorable (and on sale!) kitten heel boots from Dolce Vita.

4. Platform Princess: These platform leather boots figuratively — and literally — elevate your style.

5. So Functional: If you’re looking for a waterproof design that withstands the elements, add the Blondo Tatiana to your online cart ASAP. They’re made from a treated suede fabric and come in both brown and black shades.

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6. Western Wear: Lean into the cowboy boot trend with this pointed-toe version from Sam Edelman. You can even snag a pair for well under $200 right now.

7. Mixed Material: Vionic shoes are known for their superior comfort, and these lightweight, water-resistant boots are no exception.

8. Most Affordable: You don’t have to spend designer prices for a comfortable, high quality fit. This $40 style looks so luxe — and fits like a dream.

10. So Versatile: These wide-leg boots are so comfortable you’ll want to wear them with every outfit.

11. Bestselling Boots: Thousands of shoppers have bought these under-$50 cowboy boots for a reason. According to one customer, they’re the “perfect” fit.

12. Croc Casual: Save 60% on these Sarto by Franco Sarto boots, which are available in a dreamy croc print. The material is high-quality, and the heel offers just the right height for an added lift that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.

13. Moto Moment: We finally found a pair of moto boots that are flattering and comfortable on every size  — and they’re under $50 on Amazon.

14. Everyday Essential: Lucky Brand’s Hibiscus Knee High Boots were made for the wide-calf girlies. Today, select sizes and colors are under $200.

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The circumstances around the death of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Gene Hackman, could have lent itself to mummification, according to a forensic pathologist.

Arakawa was found dead in the couple’s Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday, February 26. Her body was “in a state of decomposition” that included bloating in her face and mummification in her hands and feet, TMZ reported.

Police also found Hackman’s body and the body of one of their dogs in the home, and authorities have not determined when they died. The cause of death is also unknown and the investigation is ongoing. Arakawa was 64 and Hackman was 95.

“Mummification can happen anywhere from days to weeks [after death], given the right conditions, all the way through months,” the pathologist, who is not involved with Hackman and Arakawa’s case, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, February 27. “There’s certain circumstances that favor a body going into a mummification type stage as opposed to decomposition.”

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While the word “mummification” usually brings to mind the ancient Egyptians’ process of deliberately embalming and drying bodies, the natural process is much different. The pathologist explained that a body going through mummification is going to look much thinner, compared to a bloated body that is decomposing. It will also be significantly drier with the skin looking like “a dry leather.”

“The factors that lead to mummification over something that more resembles a natural decomposition process with bloating and things of that nature, really favors dry conditions,” the doctor continued. “It can happen indoors as well. It really depends on a number of factors … but basically you want a sealed environment that has a high amount of heat in it.”

Arakawa was found in her bathroom next to a space heater that police say may have fallen when she collapsed.

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Though Arakawa was also found with an open prescription bottle on her countertop with pills scattered around it, prescription medication would not likely aid in the process. Other conditions that could factor into whether a body decomposes or mummifies include the dryness of the air and the clothes the individual is wearing. Police have not revealed whether the space heater found near Arakawa was turned on or what she was wearing when she died.

As the investigation into her and Hackman’s deaths continues, their family is waiting for answers.

“I think I’m very anxious to find out what happened and I just don’t know how long they had been deceased,” Leslie Hackman, Gene’s daughter and Arakawa’s stepdaughter, exclusively told Us on Thursday. “[The authorities] don’t know yet either.”

With reporting by Travis Cronin