Polyfamily star Tyler isn’t shy about his and girlfriend Taya’s sex life — but that doesn’t mean his wife, Alysia, wants to hear about it.

In Us Weekly’s exclusive sneak peek of the Tuesday, May 20, episode of the TLC series, Tyler recounts his and Taya’s intimate night away from the house to his wife and Taya’s husband, Sean, but it doesn’t go over well.

“Once we got settled in, I was having fun,” Tyler tells the group while standing beside Alysia, who was home with Sean and their combined five kids. “We also had, like, this edible body paint and stuff I licked off of her arm and painted under the stencil.”

Sean appears to be unfazed by the couple’s bedroom activities, replying, “Sexy. Hot!” Taya, meanwhile, downplays just how sexy it was saying, “It was straight-up syrup.”

While Tyler explains that it is “hard to get back to being intimate” after Taya recently gave birth, Alysia doesn’t want to hear it.

“OK, yeah, I’m out. I don’t want to talk about that,” Alysia says, making an unamused face. Sean, who was also stuck at home with the kids, claims it “doesn’t bother” him, pointing out it was an “overnight trip at the beach,” after all.

Alysia quips, “I would assume too. But I don’t want to know the details of it.” Tyler tries to backpedal, noting, “I said intimate. Not naked.” Alysia fires back, “Do you get intimate with your clothes on?”

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“Can I ask why you thought it would be OK to talk about the intimate details, like, the sex part of your guys’ overnight date when I’ve made it really, really clear that that’s not something that I care to hear about?” Alysia asks Tyler during a separate interview.

Tyler insists he “wasn’t talking about the sex” and was instead discussing his and Taya’s “intimacy and what we’re doing and activities and things.”

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Alysia is still visibly upset, saying that him talking about their fun with edible body paint was too much for her to stomach.

“I’m used to talking pretty openly with Sean and Taya and about whatever,” Tyler admits. “And sometimes it’s hard to remember to censor myself in those situations with you.”

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When Polyfamily premiered last month, fans were introduced to the closed polyamorous quad made up of married couples Tyler and Alysia and Sean and Taya. In their unit, Tyler is also dating Taya, while Sean is dating Alysia.

Tyler and Alysia were married 11 years and welcomed a son and daughter before joining the closed quad. Sean and Taya, meanwhile, were married six years before entering their current arrangement.

Since creating a new family, the four adults have welcomed three more kids, the youngest of which’s birth has been a big story line this season.

Polyfamily airs on TLC Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET.

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Colombian influencer María José Estupiñán has reportedly died after being shot. She was 22.

President of the National Gender Commission of the Colombian Judiciary, Magda Victoria Acosta, claimed Estupiñán was killed on Thursday, May 15, per CNN. The outlet reported that Acosta claimed the suspect who appeared at Estupiñán’s residence was dressed as a delivery man. He allegedly shot her in her home when she opened the door.

“She was a young, enterprising woman with a whole life ahead of her, but those dreams are cut short like the dreams of many women in this country,” Acosta said, per the outlet.

Acosta claimed that Estupiñán was the victim of a domestic violence case and was about to receive financial compensation as a result, CNN reported. She reportedly attended university in Cúcuta near the Venezuela border.

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Acosta noted that the commission “very strongly” condemned crime. The incident is being investigated by authorities. Acosta did not indicate whether Estupiñán’s death was a suspected femicide, meaning when a woman is presumed to be killed due to her gender.

Days earlier, news broke that 23-year-old influencer Valeria Márquez was shot dead during a livestream. Denis Rodríguez, a spokesperson for the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, told AP News that Márquez’s death was still under investigation.

Rodríguez claimed that a man posing as a delivery driver and another man on a motorcycle arrived at a Mexico salon and were hoping to deliver a gift to Márquez in person. Márquez began worrying about the incident on the livestream.

“Maybe they were going to kill me,” Márquez said in the video, per the outlet. “Were they going to come and take me away, or what? I’m worried.”

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The men returned and asked for Márquez again — which led prosecutors to believe that they were hired assassins, per Rodríguez.

“The aggressor arrived asking if the victim was there. So it appears he didn’t know her,” Rodríguez said. “With that, you can deduce — without jumping to conclusions — that this was a person who was paid. It was obviously someone who came with a purpose.”

AP reported that Márquez was handed a stuffed animal and a bag of Starbucks coffee during the livestream, where she was shot and collapsed. Following her death, her TikTok appeared to be taken down, but a video of the incident circulated online and was confirmed by the prosecutor’s office.

Per the outlet, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration is working with local investigators to locate the assassin and extended her condolences to Márquez’s family. The prosecutor’s office previously told The New York Times that the incident was being investigated as a potential femicide.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs and Misa Hylton welcomed one child before calling it quits decades ago.

Diddy connected with Hylton in the early 1990s as they were at the start of their respective careers. Diddy started off as an intern at Uptown Records while Hylton was a budding stylist.

As the pair began to make a name for themselves in the industry, Hylton became pregnant with her and Diddy’s first child. In 1993, they welcomed son Justin Combs. Shortly after Justin’s arrival, Diddy and Hylton split.

After their breakup, Diddy moved on with Kim Porter, with whom he shared son Christian Combs and twins D’Lila and Jessie. (Diddy also adopted Porter’s son Quincy Taylor Brown. Porter died in 2018.) Diddy also shares daughter Chance Combs with ex Sarah Chapman and daughter Love Combs with ex Dana Tran.

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Hylton, for her part, was married to JoJo Brim from 1995 to 1999. They share son Niko and daughter Madison.

While Hylton and Diddy began their families with other partners, the exes remained coparented Justin for years.

Keep scrolling to relive their relationship timeline:

1990s

“We were dating at the time and he had just went from intern to A&R,” Hylton told BET in March 2023. “He had a new position at Uptown Records and he was in charge of putting together the album musically but also for their look.”

Hylton shared that she worked with Diddy as his assistant after she finished her school day. Diddy returned the favor by giving Hylton her first solo project: styling Jodeci for his “Gotta Love” music video. She opted to put the musician in streetwear and changed how R&B musicians would style their looks in the future.

1993

The twosome welcomed Justin in December 1993. During a 2017 appearance on “The Premium Pete Show” podcast, Hylton shared that she and Diddy broke up shortly after Justin’s arrival because the music mogul wasn’t ready to settle down as his career was starting to take off.

2010

The exes reunited to celebrate Justin’s 16th birthday. Diddy organized a star-studded bash in New York City for the occasion. The trio posed for a family picture on the red carpet.

2019

Hylton attended Diddy’s 50th birthday celebration in Los Angeles.

June 2023

The fashion designer raised eyebrows after she posted a series of cryptic posts after Justin was arrested for a DUI. (Justin was booked with a misdemeanor and released on a $5,000 bond.)

“I’m not protecting no one anymore, just my son ,” she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. “The statement ‘a fish rots from the head down’ means that, in addition to being a major contributing factor in a family or organization’s success, leadership is also the root cause of its failure and demise. The Truth shall set you free.”

March 2024

When Diddy’s homes were raided by homeland security, Justin and brother Christian were present for the investigation at their family’s Los Angeles home. Hylton spoke out against law enforcement and claimed they executed “overzealous and overtly militarized force.”

“[The force] used against my sons Justin and Christian is deplorable. If these were the sons of a non-Black celebrity, they would not have been handled with the same aggression,” she wrote via Instagram alongside footage from the incident. “The attempt to humiliate and terrorize these innocent young BLACK MEN is despicable!”

May 2024

As Diddy’s legal troubles continued, a video of Diddy assaulting then-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in 2016 surfaced. Hylton voiced her support for Cassie at the time.

“I am heartbroken that Cassie must relive the horror of her abuse, and my heart goes out to her. I know exactly how she feels, and through my empathy, it has triggered my own trauma,” Hylton wrote via Instagram. “These young people were raised by women that want the best for them — we put God and education first and have always been united in our mutual effort to support their dreams. Two of the youngest do not have their mother here and it has been our duty to support them. Their father needs help and I am praying that he truly does the personal work and receives it.”

May 2025

On May 12, Hylton stepped out in New York City to attend the opening day of Diddy’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

The rap mogul faced charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. Diddy pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied the allegations against him.

Hylton — who was using a walker during her public outing — was joined by her and Diddy’s son, Justin Combs, at the hearing. After appearing publicly in court, Hylton took to social media to explain and defend her appearance.

“When I suffered my injury, I had chosen to heal privately but when my son said ‘Mommy I need you’ I was right there for him walker and all,” Hylton wrote via Instagram on May 17. “I’m a MOTHER FIRST, FOR REAL and I am my son’s strength and thats just what it is. Plain and Simple. Whoever doesn’t understand that just simply isn’t in alignment with me or anything that I’m about in life.”

As a beauty writer with nearly a decade of experience, I’ve come to the realization that while the U.S. has put skincare on a pedestal, body care has long been overlooked. Surprisingly, that’s not the case with many other countries. Take Brazil, for example: The latin country puts a major emphasis on body care, and along with slathering on rich lotions, it’s not uncommon for people to go the extra mile and perform daily, lymphatic drainage massages. The tides are finally shifting, though, and some of these body care practices are finally coming stateside with the help of products like the Voesh Tone’d Body Firming Roller Creme.

This nourishing cream not only smoothes and softens skin — its unique applicator boosts circulation and encourages lymphatic drainage, making it easier than ever to treat yourself and achieve body sculpting benefits from home. Rather than smoothing a dollop onto your skin with your hands, this dispenses the perfect amount of lotion which you then work in with the attached massagers.

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The little massagers on the cream act like foam rollers, gently adding pressure to your skin to release tension and move toxins out of your body. This application turns the mundane act of applying lotion into a zen moment. Plus, regular usage can lead to more toned arms and legs. It also helps that the lotion is infused with caffeine and peptides — two ingredients known for their firming abilities — as well as pumpkin and hibiscus to detox your lymphatic system.

If you’re more concerned about skin texture than firmness, Voesh also makes the Smooth’d Body Refining Roller Creme which features the same lymphatic drainage massage applicator. This formula, however, blends hyaluronic acid with rosemary oil and tea tree oil to deeply moisturize, calm skin and reduce redness.

My recommendation? Nab both roller creams to level up your summer body goals. I like to apply the Body Refining Creme along my chest and armpits to give those forgotten areas more love. I reserve the Tone’d Firming Creme for my arms and legs to minimize cellulite and increase circulation after heavy duty workouts. This takes the place of my foam roller, too, saving me extra time in the long run.

These creams won’t necessarily replace a good workout routine, but they can certainly enhance your results and help you feel less puffy and more toned. As we head into the summer months who doesn’t want that?

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Incredible as it may seem, Elizabeth Hurley is turning 60 in just a few weeks — and the actress is excited to spend her big day on June 10 with her new love, Billy Ray Cyrus.

The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer, 63, and Hurley confirmed on Easter Sunday that they were an item, jointly uploading a PDA-filled photo to Instagram. The world was shocked — but now we’re coming to terms with the fact that this is no spring fling: these two are serious.

“I am looking forward to celebrating with Billy Ray,” Hurley, 59 (for now!), told Hello at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party in New York City on Tuesday, May 13. “He should be in England for my birthday. He’ll be meeting my family – and my dogs – and hopefully, it’ll be lovely.”

Wearing a plunging fuchsia Nedo by Nedret Taciroglu dress, in keeping with the event’s hot pink theme, Hurley also said that she’s feeling positive about turning 60. “I love every birthday,” she said. “I always get overexcited if it’s a big birthday — I think people are even nicer to you, maybe give you more presents, more flowers, and generally spoil you more. I welcome it.”

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During Cyrus’ visit to England, he should be guaranteed a warm welcome from Hurley’s son Damian. The 23-year-old model has publicly shown his support for his mom’s new relationship, by liking the social media posts the surprising new couple have been sharing since their eyebrow-raising hard launch on April 20.

Damian was also his mom’s date for the Hot Pink Party, and spoke about how proud he is of the woman who raised him (Damian did not have a relationship with his father, the producer and businessman Stephen Bing, who died in 2020.) “Honoured and insanely proud to support my mama in her 30th year as the Global Ambassador,” he shared on Instagram the day after the event. “Last night’s annual Hot Pink Party in NYC, hosted by my mother, raised over a record breaking $11million for lifesaving breast cancer research. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing this campaign’s vital work firsthand since the day I was born. What a deeply moving and inspiring night.”

As Us previously reported, Hurley was openly gushing about her new love to multiple news outlets at the party. “I think people found Billy and I being together a little surprising,” she told Page Six. “It’s not surprising to me because we’re actually quite similar and get on extremely well. There has been quite a reaction.”

Hurley went on to explain that the pair actually have more in common than it first appears. “We both like to laugh a lot, and we both love the country,” she said. “And we both love country music, both love movies. We’ve got a lot in common — and cowboy boots, definitely.”

Elizabeth Hurley's Son Damian Reacts to Billy Ray PDA Pics

And in a brief interview with the Daily Mail, she said, “Billy’s a lovely man and we make each other very happy.”

The couple went public with their relationship over Easter weekend when they, seemingly from nowhere, shared a romantic photo on Instagram, with Cyrus wearing bunny ears. A week later, on April 27, Hurley shared another shot of the couple embracing by a tree in Tennessee.

The loved-up duo first met while shooting Father Christmas Is Back in 2021, with Cyrus admitting on The Ty Bentli Show on April 24 that “there was a chemistry there.” He added: “We just laughed, and it was at a time I wasn’t laughing a lot.”

The singer went on to explain that the pair didn’t keep in touch — until Hurley reached out to him in 2024 with a kind text referring to his messy split with ex-wife Firerose, saying “Hey, it looks like life might be a little bit tough and just wanted you to know I’m in your corner; you’ve got a friend in your corner.” At the time, Cyrus didn’t even know who the message was from but, once the mystery was solved, the pair reconnected, and began dating early in 2025.

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A source close to Cyrus exclusively told Us Weekly, “Billy Ray and Liz have both been through a lot in life and have bonded over life experiences. Liz is a very compassionate person, which Billy Ray adores.”

Cyrus seemed to approve of the Us exclusive, released earlier this month — on Sunday, May 18, he took to his Instagram to share an image of the magazine in his local Target store, and tagged Hurley.

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The Duggar family just welcomed another member to their large brood.

Jeremiah Duggar and his wife, Hannah Duggar, announced via Instagram on Sunday, May 18, that they recently welcomed their third baby, a daughter, together. “There’s absolutely nothing like meeting and falling in love with a new baby!! ,” the couple captioned pics of their adorable newborn. “We are overjoyed to welcome to our family Emery “Emy” Jane Duggar. 5.13.25.”

Several of Jeremiah’s relatives shared their congratulations in the post’s comments. “She’s such a doll! so excited for you all!” his big sister Jinger Duggar wrote underneath the photos, while Jill Duggar commented, “Congratulations guys! She’s a doll!”

In the snaps, baby Emy laid on a blanket while wearing a little white onesie and a velvet hair bow. Her eyes were wide open as the camera captured some of her first photos.

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Jeremiah and Hannah announced they were expecting their third daughter in December 2024. “Life with our little girls has been wonderful and we are so excited about adding a third little girl to this group late next spring!! ,” they wrote alongside a sweet Instagram snap of them and their daughters holding a pair of knitted pink baby boots.

Three months after announcing their courtship, Jeremiah popped the question to Hannah in January 2022. Two months later, Us Weekly exclusively confirmed the two tied the knot in Nebraska.

“Today was a perfect day, as we stood before our family and friends and committed our lives to each other,” they told Us of their big day. “It was such a beautiful culmination of so many prayers, dreams & desires! As we’ve seen God’s gracious hand in bringing our lives together, we are excited to see how He will continue to direct our paths. We are looking forward to sharing our married journey with you. Thank you for sharing our joy!”

That August, Jeremiah and Hannah revealed they were expecting their first child, and their eldest daughter, Brynley, was born in December 2022. “After an incredible year, God gave us a precious Christmas gift to top it all off!!” they announced in a New Year’s Day Instagram post in January 2023. “Baby girl decided to arrive early and we are totally and completely in love with our little Brynley Noelle. 12.25.22 • 6lbs 15oz • 19.5 in.”

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Less than a year after becoming parents, the duo shared that their family would be expanding. “Life just keeps getting sweeter!” Jeremiah and Hannah captioned a November 2023 Instagram snap of themselves and Brynley holding ultrasound photos.

Their second daughter, Brielle, was born in February 2024. “You have already brought so much joy into our lives!” Jeremiah and Hannah captioned Instagram pics of their little one at the time. “We love you beyond what words can say and are SO very thankful for our two little girls.”

Fans were first introduced to Jeremiah as one of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 19 children on the TLC reality series 19 Kids and Counting. He went on to appear on the spinoff series Counting On from 2015 to 2020 before taking a step back from the small screen.

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Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard took the witness stand for the second time on Monday, May 19, to testify in the trial of her ex-boss Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Richard, 41, answered questions about Diddy’s relationship with ex-girlfriend Cassie, who testified last week for four days. On Monday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitzi Steiner asked Richard about what she observed between Diddy, 55, and Cassie, 38, between 2009 and 2011 when she was part of the trio Dirty Money (with Diddy and Kalenna Harper).

The former Danity Kane member claimed that she “frequently” saw Diddy be violent with Cassie (full name Casandra Ventura), alleging he would “punch her, choke her, drag her, slap her in the mouth.” She went on to claim that she “saw him kick her” and “punch her in the stomach.”

Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied all of the allegations against him.

Danity Kane's Dawn Richard Testifies in Diddy Trial After Lawsuit

Speaking on Monday, Richard detailed multiple separate instances of alleged violence perpetrated by Diddy. She claimed one occurred at a Central Park concert where she saw Diddy punch Cassie in the face using his closed fist. “Her eye was swelling,” Richard claimed, adding that she and other members of Diddy’s entourage wore sunglasses to the festival in solidarity with Cassie.

On another occasion in 2010, he allegedly punched Cassie in the stomach at a West Hollywood restaurant where other celebrities and employees from Diddy’s record label, Bad Boy, were present.

Later, Richard further claimed, she saw Diddy grab Cassie around the neck, slap her on the mouth and tell her to “shut the f*** up.”

Richard went on to claim that multiple Diddy employees witnessed the alleged abuse, including former Bad Boy executive Harve Pierre, security guards D-Roc and Roger Bonds and assistants Capricorn Clark and “Mia,” the latter of whom is another alleged victim of Diddy’s who is expected to testify.

The singer explained that she encouraged Cassie to leave Diddy, but Cassie said she was “torn” about it. When Diddy found out that Richard and Cassie were having these conversations, Richard claimed he told her to stay out of his relationship “or else y’all are gonna pay for it.”

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Eventually, Richard said, she stopped trying to intervene in the relationship because she didn’t feel Cassie was ready to move on. According to Richard, the reasons for Diddy’s alleged abuse of Cassie “varied.” She claimed it “could be Cass speaking up for herself,” “it could be random” or it could be “her having an opinion.”

When cross-examination began, defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland asked Richard about the testimony she gave on Friday, May 16, when she claimed she once saw Diddy try to hit Cassie with a hot skillet. Westmoreland asked the singer whether “it’s been hard to keep your story the same” regarding the alleged incident because she gave slightly different accounts about it in different conversations with lawyers, but Richard replied, “No, I wouldn’t agree with that.”

Westmoreland concluded her cross-examination by asking Richard about her attempts to continue working with Diddy even after she left Bad Boy. When the attorney said, ​​“You were trying to succeed for a long time,” Richard responded, “I have succeeded.”

During redirect questioning, Richard fielded questions about why her stories have sometimes changed. “Every day it gets easier to remember certain things,” she told the court. “I try my best to do it to the best of my ability.” She added that she had “no doubt” she saw Diddy drag Cassie up the stairs on the day of the egg incident.

As for why Richard once asked Diddy about the possibility of reuniting Dirty Money, she claimed it was a favor for her bandmate Harper, whom she believed to be having a difficult time. “I didn’t want to go back,” she said. “It wasn’t good. I didn’t want it.”

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Richard began her testimony late on Friday and claimed she once saw Diddy try to hit Cassie with a hot frying pan that had just been used to cook eggs. “He came downstairs angry and was saying, ‘Where the f*** was his eggs’ and he was telling Cassie she never gets anything right and where the f*** was his food,” she alleged. “And he came over to the skillet with the eggs in it and tried to hit her over the head, and she fell to the ground.”

Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo subsequently asked Judge Arun Subramanian to strike that part of Richard’s testimony from the record, arguing that it did not support the charge of sex trafficking and noting Cassie did not mention that alleged incident herself.

On Monday, however, Subramanian issued a tentative ruling that Richard’s Friday testimony is permissible. He will hear additional arguments from both sides before issuing a final ruling.

Richard starred on Diddy’s MTV reality show Making the Band 3 from 2005 to 2006 and was a member of the girl group Danity Kane alongside Aubrey O’Day, D. Woods, Shannon Bex and Aundrea Fimbres. Days before Diddy’s arrest last year, Richard filed a lawsuit accusing him of manipulating, terrorizing and sexually abusing her. She also claimed that she witnessed him physically abusing Cassie.

Danity Kane's Dawn Richard Reacts to Diddy’s Arrest and Indictment

In her suit, Richard alleged, among other things, that Diddy abused her by forcing her to rehearse 48 hours at a time without sleep, which led to dehydration and fatigue that caused her to develop rashes. She also claimed that he promised to advance her singing career if she complied with his demands.

Diddy denied Richard’s allegations in a September 2024 statement shared via his attorney Erica Wolff. “Mr. Combs is shocked and disappointed by this lawsuit. In an attempt to rewrite history, Dawn Richard has now manufactured a series of false claims all in the hopes of trying to get a payday — conveniently timed to coincide with her album release and press tour,” Wolff told Us. “If Ms. Richard had such a negative experience with Making the Band and Danity Kane, she would not have chosen to continue working directly with Mr. Combs for Dirty Money, nor would she have returned for the Making the Band reboot in 2020 or agreed to be featured on The Love Album last year. It’s unfortunate that Ms. Richard has cast their 20-year friendship aside to try and get money from him, but Mr. Combs is confidently standing on truth and looks forward to proving that in court.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

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Cheryl Burke called out the “cruel” body-shamers who have been speculating about her appearance.

“Let’s address the elephant in the comments section. I am not on Ozempic. I am not sick. I didn’t get a face transplant and I didn’t get a brow lift,” Burke, 41, said in a video shared via TikTok on Sunday, May 18. “The level of projection that is happening and that I am witnessing is wild.”

Burke expressed her disappointment with those discussing her looks as if she’s “not a person,” adding, “But here is the most disappointing part that really gets me. [Some of you are writing], ‘We miss the ‘old Cheryl’ from Suite Life of Zack and Cody back in 2006 or Dancing With the Stars season 2 when I was 21 or the three years ago Cheryl where I was going through a divorce.'”

While calling out the online commentary, Burke reminded people “that Cheryl doesn’t exist” anymore.

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“The assumptions are exhausting as hell,” she noted. “The accusations are completely cruel and the fact that so many of them are actually coming from women is what is so shocking and hurtful.”

Burke admitted to struggling with the conversations happening about her on social media, saying, “I have been in the public eye since I was 20 years old. My body has changed over the past 20 years. My face has changed because I have changed.”

She continued: “I have experienced so much trauma, divorce, sobriety, burn out and reinvention. This is by no means a pity party. I have healed, I have lost and I have grieved like anybody else. Maybe it shows but I am not sorry for it. Not one bit.”

Burke specifically called out women who were “tearing down other women” and “pretending it is out of concern” for her well-being.

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“What has been so challenging is this pressure to prove that I haven’t done something and to convince other people that my healing is valid,” she added. “I am quieter, I have boundaries and more discernment. Frankly, I don’t feel safe the way I used to on social media.”

Burke made it clear she didn’t care what others thought about her appearance. “I am still healing, still growing and still choosing to show up,” she concluded. “If you are here to speculate, compare to demand answers that you are not entitled to, then you are not welcome in this space that I have created.”

In the caption of her TikTok, Burke issued a strongly worded statement to those expressing concern about her appearance.

“I’m not on Ozempic. I’m not sick. I didn’t get ‘a new face,'” she wrote. “Stop dissecting women’s bodies like they belong to you. This is YOUR reminder: I don’t owe you an explanation for my healing or for anything quite frankly. Let this be the last time I have to say it.”

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Mariska Hargitay should thank Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for more than just decades of work. The hit NBC drama also introduced her to husband Peter Hermann.

The couple, who tied the knot in August 2004, began their lasting relationship after his 2002 guest appearance. Hermann has continued his role as Trevor Langan to Hargitay’s Olivia Benson throughout the series’ run, popping in from time-to-time as their offscreen romance thrived. Two years after their wedding, the pair welcomed son August in June 2006 and later adopted daughter Amaya and son Andrew in 2011.

Not only do fans admire Hargitay’s marriage to Hermann, but they also ship her SVU character with Christopher Meloni’s alter ego Elliot Stabler, who is Benson’s former partner.

After the trio were jokingly referred to as one of the most “progressive marriages in Hollywood,” the Blue Bloods star noted on E! News’ Daily Pop in May 2021, “We make it work.”

In fact, the actors are all friends off screen. “Sometimes Chris and I have some things to negotiate, but we’ve gotten really good at communicating with each other,” Hermann said. “There’s a lot of give and take. In the end, all three of us are really happy.”

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In case you missed it, Zimmermann dresses are everywhere right now. The brand is especially popular among A-listers like Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie, Beyoncé . . . the list of celeb fans goes on.

All the celebrity rich moms are rocking Zimmermann dresses for fashion shows, vacation and everything in between, making the label a must-have for the rich and famous . . . and everyday people like Us. We scoured the internet to find Zimmermann-style dresses without the lofty price tags and discovered 16 lookalike dresses hiding on Amazon. Who knew?

These dresses seriously look expensive, so if you’re ready to enter your designer fashion era, scroll on!

16 Zimmermann Lookalike Dresses on Amazon

1. Sunny Sundress: Strapless and chic, this strapless sundress will make you feel like an island princess.

2. Boho Babe: We can’t believe this square-neck dress is only $21! Spaghetti straps and a loose fit keep it ultra-breezy for the hot summer days to come.

3. Bestseller Alert: Over 14,000 shoppers give this stretchy beach dress five stars. It has hidden pockets!

4. Flower Girl: Get ready to turn heads wherever you go in this floral maxi dress with a flattering smocked bodice and lengthening tiers.

5. Real Deal: Graphic, colorful and all sorts of stylish, this tie-sleeve maxi gives Hamptons boutique energy.

6. Total Trendsetter: Have you ever seen such a billowy, designer-looking outfit? This off-the-shoulder maxi has short puff sleeves for added style.

7. Everyday Outfit: Look no further for a cap-sleeve mini dress you’ll wear from the beach to brunch (and back to the beach).

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8. Classy Act: Short sleeves, a notched V-neckline and a dreamy blue print make this boho mini a must-add to cart.

9. Center of Attention: You’ll be a walking work of art in this dynamic dress.

10. Coffee Run: If you want to dress laid-back and casual with a refined twist, this knee-length wonder has your name on it.

11. Ocean Breeze: This mini dress doubles as a coverup, so grab your favorite flip-flops and get to it. The beach is calling!

12. Vintage Aesthetic: Ruffles, florals, tiers, oh my! This long-sleeve dress is playful and retro-inspired, making it the perfect date night outfit.

13. Grabbing Two: Why choose one Zimmermann-style sundress when you can snag multiple for just $20?

14. T-Shirt Dress: This dainty floral dress is your favorite blouse in dress form. Make it fancy or casual with a quick change of shoes.

15. Ruffles Galore: At just $15, this A-line mini dress is a no-brainer in our books.

16. Pretty in Pink: We’re obsessed with the colors and the bohemian-style hem of this graphic maxi dress. Added to cart!

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Meghan Markle is reflecting on her marriage to Prince Harry with a sweet anniversary tribute.

“Seven years of marriage. A lifetime of stories,” Meghan, 43, captioned an Instagram post on Monday, May 19. “Thanks to all of you (whether by our side, or from afar) who have loved and supported us throughout our love story — we appreciate you. Happy anniversary!”

The photo shared appeared to be a bulletin board showcasing the timeline of “our love story,” featuring several photos of Meghan and Harry, 40, throughout the years.

A few never-before-seen images from the early days of their relationship in 2016 appeared on the board alongside the cities where they had been taken. Their 2017 engagement photos and one picture from Meghan and Harry’s 2018 wedding were also displayed.

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The 2019 section of their love story featured an ultrasound of firstborn son, Archie, and a Polaroid of a pregnant Meghan showing off her baby bump. One image showed Harry leaning over Archie after their son was born in May of that year.

2020 (when the couple relocated from London to Montecito after stepping down from senior-working-royal duties) featured romantic photos of the pair,while 2021 brought more family photos. In fact, their daughter Lilibet — who was born in June of that year — could be seen in full as a newborn. The year 2022 had the most images of the couple and their entire family, while 2023 and 2024 were majority of just Harry and Meghan showing off their love.

Along with the images, Meghan included handwritten notes about the pictures, including photo credits, in her signature script. “Love wins,” also appeared to be written alongside the final image of Harry and Meghan kissing, which was taken this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Relationship Timeline

Harry and Meghan announced their engagement in November 2017, getting married months later in May 2018. Their highly publicized romance has been a topic of conversation for years — especially after the duo announced their decision to leave the royal family in 2020 and relocate to California.

Meghan’s anniversary post comes amid Harry’s drama with his family. Earlier this month, the Duke of Sussex lost an appeal in his ongoing legal battle for government-funded security in the U.K. (Harry and Meghan lost their security detail following their departure from the royal family.)

Harry spoke out in a bombshell interview, subtly referencing his wife and kids, while hinting that his father, King Charles III was involved in his legal loss.

“I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point,” Harry said, in part. “I love my country, I always have done, despite what some people in that country have done.”

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Michelle Williams made a rare comment about how her and ex Heath Ledger‘s 19-year-old daughter, Matilda, keeps his memory alive.

During the Monday, May 19, episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast, host Dax Shepard spoke with Williams, 44, about the impact Ledger left behind, saying, “I feel obligated to say that I knew him a little bit when he was getting sober, and I don’t know that I’ve ever fallen in love with somebody so quickly.”

Shepard expressed gratitude for the time he spent with Ledger. “This is one of the most special boys I’ve ever met, and I can feel the weight of the world on him in a very special way that kind of broke my heart,” he added. “I was very, very sad, and I thought he was just so special.”

Williams got emotional about Shepard’s praise for Ledger. “[He was] so special, so special,” she whispered. “Thank God there’s Matilda.” When Shepard described Ledger as “this heart here that’s just leaking out everywhere,” Williams wholeheartedly agreed, saying, “Yeah, an incredible sensitivity.”

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After meeting on set of Brokeback Mountain in 2004, Williams and Ledger started dating. Matilda was born in October 2005.

“We had a baby. But I suppose maybe it’s a good thing about being young is that you don’t have so much life experience that you can contextualize things,” Williams added on Monday’s podcast episode. “So you’re really just going with the flow.”

The pair ultimately called it quits in October 2007 and three months later, Ledger died at age 28 due to an accidental drug overdose. It would be years before Williams made a comment about raising Matilda as a single mom.

“In all honesty, for pretty much everything else, I feel like I’m a believer in not fighting circumstances, accepting where you are and where you’ve been. In pretty much all senses but one,” she told Porter magazine in 2016. “I would be able to go totally down that line of thinking were it not for Matilda not having her dad. You know, that’s just something that doesn’t … I mean, it just won’t ever be right.”

Heath Ledger’s Dating History: Michelle Williams and More

Williams went on to marry musician Phil Elverum in 2018. Less than a year later, the duo parted ways and Us Weekly confirmed in December 2019 that Williams was engaged to director Thomas Kail. They tied the knot in 2020 and have welcomed three kids together.

As Williams’ eldest has gotten older, the actress has reflected on Matlida’s close bond with actor Jeremy Strong.

“[Matilda] didn’t grow up with her father but she grew up with her Jeremy,” Williams told Variety in May 2022. “[She] was changed by [Strong’s] ability to play as though his life depended on it, because hers did. Jeremy was serious enough to hold the weight of a child’s broken heart and sensitive enough to understand how to approach her through play and games and silliness.”

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were in good spirits while out and about in New York City amid their ongoing legal drama.

Reynolds, 48, led Lively, 37, through the streets of SoHo while holding her hand on Sunday, May 18. The Welcome to Wrexham star kept it casual in a short-sleeved button down with black pants and sneakers. His wife, on the other hand, appeared a little more dressed up. Lively opted for a floral-print dress and white denim jacket with heels.

Lively was all smiles during their walk while Reynolds kept a more serious face, smirking at the cameras.

Their rare outing comes amid Lively’s ongoing drama with former It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni. The pair have been at odds since December 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni, 41, of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment on the film’s set. Baldoni countersued the actress and Reynolds for $400 million. (Both Lively and Baldoni have continued to vehemently deny each other’s accusations.)

How Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Are Coping Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuits

As the back and forth continues, Taylor Swift was dragged into the legal drama after she was subpoenaed earlier this month.

“Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film,” Swift’s rep shared in a statement to Us Weekly on May 9. “She did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.”

The statement continued: “The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, ‘My Tears Ricochet.’ Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.”

With Swift’s name coming up in reference to the lawsuit, fans have wondered what that means for the singer’s friendship with Lively. (Swift is the godmother to three of Lively and Reynolds’ four kids: James, Inez, Betty and Olin.)

“Taylor and Blake have talked, but it’s strained,” a source exclusively told Us in a recent cover story. “Their friendship is not what it used to be.”

The insider noted that Swift was “uncomfortable” with her name being included in the lawsuit.

“Taylor’s biggest issue seems to be protecting herself emotionally and legally,” the source explained. “She’s always been someone who values loyalty, and right now, she’s navigating how to preserve that while also setting boundaries in a complicated, high-stakes situation.”

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American Idol paved the way for reality competition shows to help everyday people achieve their dreams of music stardom.

The series premiered in 2002 on Fox with a star-studded judging panel consisting of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. American Idol‘s freshman season introduced Kelly Clarkson, who would become the show’s first breakout star.

The three judges reunited in September 2019 on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where they admitted they weren’t certain the show’s premise could work — until Clarkson walked through the door.

“I actually, genuinely do not believe we would be sitting here today if you hadn’t entered the show that year,” Cowell said.

Jackson added, “We looked at each other at the end of the finale and said, ‘Wow, this thing is really gonna work.’ I think that was the moment that we knew.”

Scroll through the gallery below to see where the American Idol winners are today.

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Influencer Emilie Kiser gave fans a glimpse into family life with husband Brady Kiser before the tragic death of their 3-year-old son Trigg.

Us Weekly confirmed on Sunday, May 18, that the toddler died after being pulled out of the family’s backyard pool on May 12. “The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident remain ongoing,” the Chandler, Arizona, Police Department said in a statement. “This is still an open investigation. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.”

On date Wednesday, May 14, the Chandler Fire Department told local Arizona news outlet 12 News that Trigg was in critical condition when police arrived on the scene and began performing CPR. He was subsequently transported to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for medical care.

Emilie gained over three million followers on TikTok sharing updates into her life as a wife and mother. She and Brady became parents with the birth of Trigg in July 2021. “We are smitten with all his tiny features and love him so much,” she captioned Instagram pics of her then-newborn.

The couple expanded their family with the birth of their second child, son Teddy, in March 2025. “There’s no words to describe finally meeting Teddy and finally getting to analyze every part of him and how perfect he is,” she gushed via Instagram while announcing the birth of her youngest. “The long wait was beyond worth it. I’d do it all over again solely for the moment of Brady holding up our baby and announcing him to me.”

Scroll down to look back at Emilie’s most heartwarming moments with Trigg and her family:

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Sundress season is starting early this year (hello, 80-degree weather!), and it’s time to start planning your summer wardrobe. But if you have a large bust, finding an everyday sundress that flatters your figure and supports the chest can be a major pain. We’re here to help!

First things first, you’ll want to opt for a dress with plenty of support — think smocked bodices and wrap styles. Fit and flare silhouettes, modest V-necklines, empire waists and thick straps are also fail-proof ways to minimize the bust and balance the body. You’ll want to avoid dresses with high necklines and babydoll dresses as these can add volume in the wrong places.

Instead of spending hours scouring the internet for the perfect brunch or errand dress, spend a few minutes perusing below to find an ultra-flattering casual dress that you won’t want to take off — like, ever.

18 Flattering Wear-Anywhere Dresses For Larger Busts

Mini Dresses

1. Our Favorite: Get ready to look expensive in this boutique-style mini with a square neckline and eyelet lace.

2. Puff Sleeve Princess: Chiffon material keeps this everyday mini dress lightweight and trendy.

3. Floral Find: Short cap sleeves, lengthening tiers, a shirred waistband and a V-neckline make this sundress a warm-weather staple.

4. Yacht Wife: From stripes and pockets to a tie waist and sleeveless design, this casual dress guarantees a nautical aesthetic.

5. Polka Dots, Please: Look no further for a dainty, summery dress with a framing square neckline to highlight your décolleté. Gold jewelry is a must!

6. Super Stretchy: At just $17, you may want to grab this flutter-sleeve sundress in a few different colors . . . at least.

7. All Sizes: Tiers, pockets, flutters and a dreamy pink hue are just a few highlights of this plus-size dress that nails quiet luxury.

8. Banner Hems: Everyone needs a classy long-sleeve dress for early mornings and late summer nights. This is yours!

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Midi and Maxi Dresses

9. Our Favorite: You’ll look effortlessly put-together in this linen-looking maxi dress with a tie waist and elbow-length sleeves.

10. Farmer’s Market: Over 9,000 shoppers give this boho wrap dress five stars, so be prepared for a Parisian market flair.

11. Solid Choice: Dress this tiered maxi up or down with a quick change of shoes. It’s ideal for weddings and and the grocery store alike!

12. Santorini Chic: Trust Us, you’ll reach for this breezy spaghetti-strap dress for every single dinner out.

13. Hidden Pockets: It’s no wonder this smocked maxi dress is flying off Amazon’s virtual shelves. The flutter sleeves look designer!

14. Sweetest Details: Sweetheart necklines can be ultra-flattering for large busts, especially when they’re smocked and frilly.

15. Gingham Print: This darling dress is just like styles Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift have been reaching for this season!

16. European-Inspired: We’re adding this billowy button-front maxi to cart STAT before everyone else does.

17. Center of Attention: Expect heads to turn when you wear this vibrant floral maxi. It doubles as a date night dress!

18. This Season’s Colors: Pink and mocha mousse are the two hottest colors lately, so why not combine them for a one-of-a-kind outfit?

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7th Heaven fans might be surprised to know that Jessica Biel was “secretly a little afraid” of Beverly Mitchell.

“I say this with all the love in the world — because I love her — she was tough, man,” Biel, 43, told InStyle during an interview published on Monday, May 19. “I pushed her buttons.”

Similar to their dynamic on screen, the duo had “a sisterly relationship,” with Biel adding, “I think I did it because I looked up to her and I loved her. We got under each other’s skin in the best way possible.”

Biel reflected on her time playing Mary, crediting 7th Heaven for its influence on her as an actress.

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“What I remember most, probably, is the camaraderie of all the kids,” she said. “The ability to have that longevity and stamina, that’s a huge part of what I can do kind of easily, because it’s what I did ever since I was little.”

She added: “I definitely work with people now who talk about, ‘Man, these hours are long’ and ‘Man, this is a long schedule.’ And I’m like, ‘Is it?’”

7th Heaven, which ran from 1996 to 2007, followed a minister living in the fictional town of Glen Oak, California, as he and his wife dealt with the drama of raising seven children. In addition to Biel and Mitchell, 44, the ensemble cast also included Stephen Collins, Barry Watson, David Gallagher, Mackenzie Rosman and Catherine Hicks.

The hit series aired for 10 seasons before it was canceled at The WB. When The WB became The CW, the show was given one more season but was canceled for good in 2007.

Biel, for her part, went on to appear in a variety of movie roles including Valentine’s Day, The A-Team, New Year’s Eve, Total Recall and Hitchcock. She admitted to InStyle that “playing the girlfriend” role over and over left her feeling “creatively uninteresting.”

“It was at a time when men’s stories were really important. Where’s my Mad Men?” she noted. “It just felt like a bummer, like, ‘When is somebody going to see that I have more to offer them?’”

More recently, Biel expanded her focus to being an executive producer on TV shows such as Cruel Summer, The Sinner, Candy and Prime Video’s The Better Sister, in which she stars alongside Elizabeth Banks. Biel’s success behind the scenes has only made her more hungry to explore different avenues in the entertainment industry.

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“I’m still not working with [some of] the A-list directors of my dreams, you know? So, I don’t feel like, ‘Done it. Did it.’ What more can I do?” she explained. “I feel like I have so much more to go, not in a weird, dysfunctional way, just like, ‘Man, there’s a lot of people I haven’t been able to work with that I want to work with.’”

Biel even named some of the people on her wish list, saying, “I love a good manifestation. David Fincher, he’s one of my favorites, favorite favorites. And so many actresses that are incredible — the Helen Mirrens of the world, the Olivia Colmans of the world. And then, I haven’t worked with almost any women that are peers of mine besides Elizabeth [Banks]. Now it’s stories about sisters and families and friendships, so I’m hoping for more of that in the future. What more ladies can I work with?”

She concluded: “It’s such a delicate business, one thing goes away and everything falls apart. People have to trust and take risks. You gotta risk it for the biscuit. That’s a new thing [my husband] Justin [Timberlake] and I are saying: ‘You gotta risk it for the biscuit.’ I don’t even know what it means, like, tangibly.'”

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A lasting impact. Since it initially aired in June 2002, American Idol has made many dreams come true for its winners.

“When I was a little girl … if you had asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up, I would have told you I wanted to be a famous country music singer,” season 4 winner Carrie Underwood told fans during her concert at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville in September 2019. “As I got older, dreams tend to give way to practicalities, so I started going to school to get a real job. One day there was an open door, and I walked through it and my life was changed forever.”

Underwood is not the only past winner whose life was changed after appearing on American Idol. For Jordin Sparks, the experience was even more unique because she was a fan of the hit competition show first.

“I was such a huge fan of Idol that I was more excited to audition for that than to get my driver’s license,” Sparks told AZCentral in August 2017. “That’s how a big a fan I was.”

The season 6 winner admitted that being on a show like American Idol was overwhelming. Following her win, Sparks suffered from “bad anxiety and panic attacks” as a result of how quickly things changed in her life.

“The down side is a lot of sacrifice and being alone — not lonely, but alone,” she reflected. “I’m a huge family person and not being able to make some things — that’s not easy. But my family has been completely understanding and they are so great and supportive. There are times when I want to go to see my nieces and [think], ‘Crap, I have an interview and I can’t go.’ So it’s hard, but I’ve learned how to balance things. It took a while, but I think I’ve got the hang of it and I’m happy about it now.”

Scroll down to see which singers have beat thousands of other contenders to win a recording contract on American Idol:

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When Meghan Markle launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, a lot of people wondered if Gwyneth Paltrow would regard her as serious competition for her own wellness empire, Goop — but it turns out the two ambitious women have actually bonded over their common interests.

Speaking at the Mindvalley Manifesting Summit in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 17, Paltrow, 52, revealed that she and the Duchess of Sussex have even been chatting over text. “We have a text friendship so far,” she told People. She added that she’s “been traveling quite a bit,” making an IRL meetup tricky despite she and husband Brad Falchuk living in the same Montecito, California neighborhood as Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry.

Paltrow said that she doesn’t like the idea of being compared to Meghan. “I don‘t like that, when people try to pit women against each other,” she said. In fact, Paltrow even revealed that she would be open to appearing on the second season of Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, in which the duchess makes recipes and other creations while chatting about life with a few high-profile friends. “Sure!” said Paltrow. “Why not? You never know. I don’t bake that well, but I can always try.”

It’s not the first time both Paltrow and Meghan have been at pains to emphasize that they’re on good terms. “I was raised to see other women as friends, not foes,” the actress told Vanity Fair in March, when the comparisons between Goop and As ever were first drawn. “I think there’s always more than enough to go around. Everybody deserves an attempt at everything that they want to try. Another woman is never your competition.”

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Also in March, the two women responded to rumors of their beef in very amusing style on Instagram stories, when Paltrow shared a question she’d been asked in a follower Q&A, which read, “Are you comprehending the Meghan Markle beef that social media says you two have?” Paltrow said “I genuinely do not understand this at all, whatsoever” before moving her camera to show that she and Meghan were sitting at the same kitchen table.

Really, it makes total sense that these two would be friends — they have a ton in common, from acting to wellness to famous husbands. And Meghan’s interest in all things wellbeing goes way back: she launched her food and lifestyle blog The Tig in 2014, long before she met Prince Harry in 2017. Paltrow’s Goop, meanwhile, has been going since 2008, initially as a weekly newsletter, but now an empire worth an estimated $250 million.

The truth is, a potential collab between the two would be a huge deal for both of them — plus, they have enough crucial differences to both stand out. After all, we can’t ever see Meghan launching a vagina candle …

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For many CBS viewers, The Equalizer came to an end too soon — but is there a chance Queen Latifah‘s show could return?

“It is a little out of my hands in terms of what happens with it from this point forward,” Latifah, 55, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her partnership with Novo Nordisk. “But I do appreciate what we were able to do and we made some good TV.”

Latifah noted how proud she was of the final product, adding, “I am processing [the cancellation]. It occurred to me that it has been such a big part of my life for the last — more than — five years actually. I’m thankful. I’m very grateful. I’m in a very grateful place. I’m grateful to the fans of the show for sticking with it.”

The experience was a positive highlight in Latifah’s prolific career.

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“I appreciate CBS putting us on and my producing partners and the wonderful cast I got to work with,” Latifah continued. “They became my family. There is also this wonderful crew, writers, showrunners and everybody was involved in it. And really the fans who rocked with us.”

While reflecting on The Equalizer‘s time on CBS, Latifah acknowledged the challenges, which included delays over the times.

“Whether the time got moved here or there, the fans are approaching me on the street, like, ‘Where is my show?’” she added before joking, “I’m tired of getting rolled up on because sometimes they choose violence when they want their show. I’m just kidding. They have to tune in [whenever it aired].”

Based on the original series of the same name, The Equalizer, which premiered in 2021, centered on Queen Latifah’s character who used her mysterious background and extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn. Days before the show wrapped up its fifth season, CBS confirmed that The Equalizer was canceled.

The decision not to bring The Equalizer back came after fans questioned online why every Sunday shows on CBS — including Tracker and Watson — were pushed back. The answer is sports, since CBS is home to football broadcasts, but that has affected Tracker, Watson and The Equalizer’s airtime.

“I made this show for my grandmother — who’s sitting right in that recliner watching it. And she just said, ‘I just love that action.’ Then some of the guys in my life, they’re like, ‘I just love the family aspect].’ It’s just so interesting what people love about The Equalizer,” Latifah noted to Us. “But I appreciate everyone that tuned in to watch it. They can still catch it on Netflix and they’ll catch the 72 episodes that there are to watch.”

Latifah continued: “I am onto the next one. There will be a lot more to come. Y’all know me, I’m always going to do something else and so will this brilliant cast. So just keep an eye out for them and all the wonderful things they’re going to do.”

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Currently, Latifah is focused on partnering with Novo Nordisk to highlight the increased risk of cardiovascular-related conditions.

“Obesity is a disease and many people are living with it. It impacts 2 out of 5 Americans. That is a lot of people — and it disproportionately affects people of color and it’s a chronic disease. But it’s manageable. So the goal is to bring attention to this,” Latifah explained. “Many people are living with this disease. But also it is important to raise awareness about the connection between living with obesity and cardiovascular disease. 70 percent of people living with obesity are at risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, heart attack or a stroke. We want to make sure that they are aware of this and that if they can do something about it that they’re able to do.”

Latifah added: “There’s a website we have called TruthAboutWeight.com where people can go to get lots of information and then hopefully talk to their physician about what to do next or how to have a conversation with someone that they’re concerned about who’s living with obesity and create a plan. So we can start knocking these numbers.”

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