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3 Underrated HBO Max Movies You Should Watch in July 2025

HBO Max is a treasure trove of movies, and it can be hard to sift through them all to find the winners.

That’s why Watch With Us keeps you posted with lists of the underrated movies you should be watching on the platform.

The movies we’ve selected for you this month star Patrick Stewart, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams and many more powerhouse stars.

The HBO Max movies range from drama to dark comedy, but they all have a strong emotional core and exquisite performances. Check them out below.

‘Mickey 17’ (2025)

This movie from director Bong Joon Ho didn’t get the critical acclaim of Parasite or Okja — it holds a 77 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes to Parasite’s 99 — and its box office numbers were mediocre at best. However, we loved this bizarre sci-fi flick about “expendable” space explorer Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson).

While trying to escape from a loan shark, Mickey and his friend Timo (Steven Yeun) join a mission to colonize a new planet led by narcissistic politician Kenneth Marshall (Mark Ruffalo). But because he has few transferable skills, Mickey is only qualified to be an “Expendable” — his job is to undergo fatal missions, only to be “reprinted” as a clone afterwards. When a mix-up leads to two versions of Mickey running around the spacecraft, each one fights for their right to survive — until they come to understand the threat their mission poses to the intelligent creatures already living on the planet. Mickey 17 is funny, smart and unexpected, with that special Bong Joon Ho flair.

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‘Logan’ (2017)

You don’t have to be an X-Men fan to appreciate Logan. This action movie from A Complete Unknown director James Mangold has plenty of blood, guts and superpowers, but it feels more like a Western than a traditional comic book story. It follows Logan, formerly known as Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), in a dystopian near-future where his powers are fading and he and his former mentor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) are barely hanging on to their lives.

Logan and Charles discover a young girl, Laura (Dafne Keene of His Dark Materials), who was cloned based on Logan’s DNA. The corporation that created Laura is trying to track her down, and it’s up to Logan to help her escape to freedom. What follows is a reluctant father-daughter story about love, trauma and legacy.

At the time, Jackman intended Logan to be his last performance as Wolverine, although he ended up coming back to portray a different version of the character in Deadpool & Wolverine. Logan was a worthy, albeit tragic, farewell to the clawed, gruff hero. Meanwhile, Keen brings a fascinating ferocity to Laura with every snarl and slice of her claws, while still imbuing her with a heartbreaking vulnerability. Both performances are worth a watch.

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‘Disobedience’ (2018)

Though it’s much more grounded than Logan or Mickey 17, Disobedience also invites viewers into a world they may not be familiar with — an Orthodox Jewish community in London. Ronit Kruschka (Rachel Weisz) returns to this community after her father’s death, despite having lived a secular life in New York for many years. She soon reconnects with her former friend Esti Kuperman (Rachel McAdams), and the two are forced to reckon with their strong emotional and romantic connection.

Disobedience is a beautiful and powerful story about defying societal expectations and the right to fight for the life you want. Weisz and McAdams are both luminous in their roles, as is Alessandro Nivola as Dovid, Esti’s husband. The film’s quiet intensity and emotional nuance make it a must-watch for fans of character-driven dramas.

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Brooke Shields Uses This On-Sale Hydrating Tanning Cream to Even Her Skin

If you’ve ever struggled with your face looking noticeably paler than the rest of your body, Brooke Shields has a clever fix worth trying. When filming Mother of the Bride, Shields had to look evenly bronzed at all times, so she turned to this Tan Luxe cream, which happens to be on sale right now on Amazon.

This self-tanning moisturizer is designed specifically for the face, neck and even the décolleté. It uses amino acids, lipids and antioxidants that can help restore your skin’s barrier while delivering a subtle, buildable glow. It also boosts collagen and improves moisture retention, while squalane gives your skin that plump, soothed and deeply hydrated finish.

The actress said in a video for Allure that she mixes a dab of the cream with her foundation or tinted SPF to get an even application. She ensures to get the tricky spots like under the eyes and on the ears before wiping her hands to avoid telltale tanned palms. “It’s just a weird look,” she even joked.

It’s an easy ritual that lets you customize your glow, whether you want just a hint of sun-kissed color or a deeper tan that you can build up over several nights.

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One reviewer shared that typical tanning drops left her hairline “looking splotchy,” but this cream smooths in evenly and looks flawless. Another shopper said she skips makeup after using it since it provides a “very subtle, and very natural” appearance. And with no fake-tan smell or tacky residue, this is one self-tanner that actually feels like a high-end face cream.

If you’re tired of mismatched tones or streaky tanning disasters, Shields’ hydrating pick is the answer. With powerful skincare ingredients and easy-to-use formula, this cream is designed to help you look your most radiant and even-toned all season long. And since it’s on sale now, there’s no better time to make it part of your daily glow-up ritual.

Get the Tan Luxe Cream for just $39 (originally $49) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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Here's the 1 Netflix Movie I Can't Wait to Watch in July 2025

Ten years ago, 70-year-old Australian director George Miller put modern filmmakers on blast with Mad Max: Fury Road.

Miller has helmed every film in the franchise since The Road Warrior in 1979, but few believed that a modern sequel would catch fire.

Instead, Fury Road shocked everyone by making nearly $380 million worldwide, and it’s widely regarded as one of the best action movies ever made.

Fury Road is coming back to Netflix this month, and it’s my pick for the one Netflix movie that I can’t wait to watch — again.

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Charlize Theron Gave an Iconic Performance

Tom Hardy shouldn’t be dismissed for his contributions to Fury Road. Taking over the role of “Mad Max” Rockatansky from Mel Gibson was never going to be easy, and Hardy does a very good job in the film. But he’s also overshadowed by the incredible work that Charlize Theron does as Imperator Furiosa.

This was the movie that legitimized Theron as an action star, and it’s almost impossible to take our eyes off Furiosa when she’s on-screen. She’s simply more compelling than Max in his own movie. The reported behind-the-scenes tension between Theron and Hardy actually works in the film’s favor as well, because it really feels like Furiosa and Max hate each other even when they’re ostensibly on the same side.

The Action Scenes Are Thrilling

Miller is an old-school filmmaker, and as such, he favors practical effects over CGI. That approach went a long way towards giving Fury Road‘s epic action scenes an added sense of danger and realism. There’s still a lot of cinematic trickery used to bring these sequences to life, but they pop off the screen even when Fury Road isn’t on the biggest canvas available.

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The Supporting Cast Is Very Impressive

The late Hugh Keays-Byrne portrayed the film’s villain, Immortan Joe, with an over-the-top flair and intensity. Joe’s mask covered most of his lower face, so Keays-Byrne conveyed a lot of his menace through his eyes and body language. Immortan Joe may not be as memorable as Furiosa herself, but he’s a terrific bad guy in this story.

Nicholas Hoult delivers a strong performance as Nux, despite being heavily made up, and his character undergoes one of the most complete arcs in the movie as he transitions from Joe’s side to join Furiosa and Max’s cause. Riley Keough, Zoë Kravitz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Abbey Lee and Courtney Eaton are also well-cast as Joe’s wives. These are the women that Furiosa and Max are risking their lives to protect from Joe, and it’s not surprising that Keough Kravitz and Lee have gone on to greater stardom. Eaton may be on her way up as well, thanks to her stint on Showtime’s Yellowjackets.

Mad Max: Fury Road is now streaming on Netflix.

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This Summery Striped Amazon Top Channels Pure Yacht Wife Energy — Just $13

Who wouldn’t want to spend the summer cruising through the Mediterranean on an 80-footer, sipping on something bubbly and taking in the luxury vibes? If you can’t purchase a yacht, the next best thing is dressing like you can. This summery top on Amazon gives preppy a nautical flair, making you look classy, sophisticated and mega-rich — for just $13.

Stripes, a boat neckline and a loose fit are just a few highlights of this trendy top. Unlike many cap-sleeve tops, this elegant wonder has built-in underarm coverage that feels almost like a tank top, preventing any flash-related mishaps. Plus, the stylish stripes add a playful element while distracting from insecurities.

Lightweight and stretchy, this cap-sleeve top is as comfy as it is chic. It doesn’t squish or squeeze, but rather smoothes, lengthens and cools. You can thank the cotton- and spandex-blend fabric. You’ll also love that the material effortlessly wicks sweat without leaving marks.

Whether you wear the summer basic with drawstring shorts and sneakers or trouser pants and sandals, the top will make you look and feel like a million bucks. Paired with a pencil skirt and flats, the top is even suitable for in-office Fridays! We adore the half-tucked style, but you can do a full tuck or no tuck at all, depending on your mood.

With 24 other colors to choose from, we’re tempted to grab a few. Reviewers are in the same boat, calling it a “closet staple” and the “perfect summer shirt” that “looks expensive.” Many have come back for more, urging skeptical shoppers to buy one “in every color.”

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One Amazon reviewer said it’s ideal for travels because it “has a smooth, structured look that resists wrinkles, even after being packed in a suitcase.” As for the style? They wrote, “The cap sleeves give it a flattering, modern silhouette. It’s lightweight but not see-through, making it ideal for summer outings or travel. I’ve already worn it multiple times and always get compliments.”

Others agree, saying this top “easily transitions from a casual outing to a polished office look,” and has a slimming, modest look.

Over 1,000 shoppers bought this top last month alone, so if you see your size, snag it.

Get the Wiholl Cap-Sleeve Summer Top for $13 (originally $15) on Amazon! Please note prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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If You Have to Watch 1 Drama Show This July, Stream This 1 Now

If you’re like us, you were hooked on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives over the past year.

But if you’re missing the ladies of MomTok and their scandalous stories, we recommend checking out another show about Mormon wives — albeit a group who are very different from the MomTok crew.

And no, we don’t mean TLC’s Sister Wives — we’re talking about HBO’s acclaimed drama series Big Love. Watch With Us recommends you stream this gripping drama show in July 2025 — here’s why you should check it out on HBO Max.

It’s a Complex, Non-Judgmental Look at Polygamy

Big Love revolves around Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton), a man who was excommunicated by his extreme Fundamentalist sect (the United Effort Brotherhood, or UEB) as a teenager. In Salt Lake City, he met and married Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn), a more modernized Mormon woman, and did not intend to follow “the principle” of plural marriage — but when it seemed that Barb would die of cancer, he married Nicki (Chloë Sevigny), one of the daughters of the UEB prophet, who helped take care of her.

Miraculously, Barb went into remission, leaving Bill with two wives. A few years later, Bill fell in love with Margene Heffman (Ginnifer Goodwin) and added her to the family as well. When the series begins, Bill, Barb, Nicki and Margene live in neighboring houses with adjoining backyards, with their many children growing up as siblings.

The backstory of Big Love’s polygamist family sets up a lot of interesting storytelling, but one of the most fascinating elements is the case of Barb and Nicki. Their marriage to Bill presents a rare case in which viewers who don’t practice or support polygamy might still understand how someone could genuinely fall in love with more than one person. Though Big Love doesn’t exactly encourage polygamy, it doesn’t condemn it either — as long as it’s carried out by consenting adults, unlike many of the abusive and coercive marriages portrayed in the UEB compound.

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Today, non-monogamous relationships are more mainstream than ever, though not typically in the context of marriage and religion. If you’ve seen Big Love before, it’s worth rewatching to see the parallels the show draws between polygamy and other “nontraditional” relationship styles, such as same-sex marriage (which was still illegal in most states when the show premiered in 2006).

The Huge Cast of Characters Is Engrossing

Harry Dean Stanton in Big Love
Harry Dean Stanton in Big Love HBO

Four adults and eight children — and that’s just Bill’s immediate family. Big Love balances their stories, as well as those of the extended families that Nicki and Bill left behind at the UEB compound, expertly. Nicki’s power-hungry father Roman (Harry Dean Stanton) and devious, closeted brother Alby (Matt Ross) overlap with stories about Bill’s aging and impoverished parents, Frank (Bruce Dern) and Lois (Grace Zabriskie), as well as Bill and Barb’s teenage kids Ben (Douglas Smith) and Sarah (Amanda Seyfried) and more

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It would be dishonest to say that Big Love never feels crowded, but it’s a testament to the power of the performances that all the storylines are genuinely engrossing. It’s similar to Game of Thrones in the scope of its world-building, despite taking place in a much more grounded reality.

‘Big Love’ Doesn’t Shy Away From Darkness — or Light

Despite the aforementioned non-judgmental attitude toward consensual polygamy, Big Love is a sharp and well-researched look at some of the worst abuses of Fundamentalist Mormon sects. The placement of underage girls whose parents believe they are ready for marriage in a “Joy Book,” a sort of catalog of potential wives, is a major plot point for Nicki’s arc in season 3. The “Joy Book” is straight out of the headlines about Warren Jeffs, a Fundamentalist leader who was arrested in 2006. (Big Love premiered that same year.)

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While Big Love’s drama is dark, it also emphasizes the genuine love and acceptance among the members of the Henrickson family, despite their many disagreements and differences. The Big Love in the show’s title is a genuine presence in the story, causing the viewer to question their assumptions about love and family.

Big Love is a complicated, messy and, appropriately, big show — and that’s what makes it great. If you’ve seen it before, it’s worth revisiting in the context of changing cultural attitudes about monogamy, and if it’s new to you, then you’re in for some truly captivating television.

Stream all five seasons of Big Love on HBO Max now.

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Why Didn't the Emmys Nominate 3 of 2025's Best TV Performances?

The nominations are out for this year’s Emmy Awards, and as always, one of the biggest stories is about the shows and performers who were snubbed.

Andor —  the Disney+ original series that serves as a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — did very well with 14 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series.

However, the only actors who received nods were Forest Whitaker and Alan Tudyk for guest star and voiceover, respectively.

That snubbed one of the best performances of 2025 from Stellan Skarsgård, as well as great turns by Genevieve O’Reilly and series star Diego Luna. Here are a few reasons why their performances deserve to be recognized and appreciated.

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Stellan Skarsgård Elevated the Entire Franchise With His Performance

It would have been unrealistic to expect every actor in Andor to get an Emmy nomination. However, this series was an actor’s showcase with an incredible supporting cast, including Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Elizabeth Dulau and others.

Yet Skarsgård’s Luthen Rael towered above the rest with his intensity and moral ambiguity. Even during the first season, Luthen openly expressed that he was damned for using the Empire’s tactics against it, but he remained relentless and unapologetic to the end.

Andor season 2 didn’t give Skarsgård a monologue to match his best scene from the first season, but he stole the show every time he was on screen. Even in Luthen’s final appearance, Skarsgård had one more chance to display his character’s depth in an extended flashback that chronicled his transformation into a rebel.

Genevieve O’Reilly Revitalized an Underutilized Character

Mon Mothma has been part of the Star Wars franchise since 1983’s Return of the Jedi, but she didn’t really become a fleshed-out character until Andor‘s two-season run. O’Reilly briefly portrayed Mothma in Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One, but this was the series that gave her something real to convey, and she ran with it.

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Mothma’s arc in the show is about a politician coming to terms with everything she has to sacrifice to keep the rebellion alive, including the love of her family and her own morality. O’Reilly was especially great at conveying Mothma’s quiet desperation as she made compromise after compromise. And she was also very convincing when Mothma had her big moment in season 2 when she forcefully denounced the Empire and risked her own life in the process. While the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama is a crowded category this year, O’Reilly deserved to at least be nominated for her stellar work.

Diego Luna Brought Complexity and Intensity to ‘Andor’

It may seem like faint praise to call Luna the third-best actor on his own show, but that’s simply because he was surrounded by talented costars. This show was built around his Rogue One character, and it wouldn’t have worked if Luna hadn’t been able to embody Cassian Andor’s transition from a simple thief into a revolutionary who was willing to lay down his life to end the Empire.

Luna may not have gotten the incredible monologues of Skarsgård’s Luthen or the quieter dramatic moments that O’Reilly’s Mothma endured, but he carried the show with his singular focus. But when Cassian’s emotions came to the surface, Luna delivered one of the best performances of his career. It wasn’t enough to be recognized as one of the Best Actors in a Drama, but Cassian Andor’s legend in the Star Wars universe will live on far beyond the Emmy Awards.

Andor seasons 1 and 2 are streaming on Disney+.

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Machine Gun Kelly Reacts to Pal Pete Davidson's Baby News

Machine Gun Kelly looks forward to arranging a playdate between his daughter and Pete Davidson’s future child.

Davidson’s girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, revealed via Instagram on Wednesday, July 16, that she and the comedian are expecting a baby together. Hours after the announcement, MGK — who recently welcomed daughter Saga Blade with ex Megan Fox — surfaced in the comment section of Hewitt’s post.

“These playdates bout to hittttt,” the rapper, 35, wrote

MGK’s friendship with Davidson, 31, goes back years. They first met on the set of Wildin’ Out in 2017 but formed a closer bond while working on the movie The Dirt two years later.

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“I don’t have any siblings, you know, so when you have someone like Pete, like, that’s like my little brother,” MGK said during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show in 2020. “He’s like my best friend but also like a little brother, so, like, you have the opportunity to live that dynamic of, like, having a sibling. So, obviously, to me, that’s like the dream. Pete’s like that for me.”

He and Davidson have supported one another amid life’s ups and downs. In October 2024, MGK joined Davidson at an event in Los Angeles where the Saturday Night Live alum made his first appearance since seeking treatment for his mental health. Last summer, Davidson canceled a series of stand-up shows after entering a program at a wellness facility

Us Weekly confirmed his romance with Hewitt, 29, in March after they were spotted out and about together. Two months later, the couple made their red-carpet debut at the Blossom Ball in New York City.

“He is so incredible,” Hewitt told People during the May event, calling Davidson the “best person I’ve ever met.”

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Recently, Davidson spoke about wanting to be a dad

“[I’m] definitely a family guy,” he told Kevin Hart during Peacock’s Hart to Heart. “My favorite thing ever, which I have yet to achieve, I wanna have a kid. That’s like my dream. It’s like, super corny, [but] it would be so fun. Dress up the little dude. It’s just like, I’m so excited for that chapter.”

As for MGK, he reflected on fatherhood during a June outing with the eldest of his two daughters, Casie Baker, whom he brought to the 2025 Kid’s Choice Awards. (He shares Casie, 15, with ex Emma Cannon. He and Fox, 39, welcomed baby Saga in March.)

“It opened up the side of myself that I needed to stay alive to this point. Without her, it’s an easy decline, you know?” he told ABC7 of parenting Casie, who said of Saga, “I think she’s just a good addition to the family. Now we have two girls in the family, I have another sibling, it’s cute.”

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Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem Ball' Setlist Revealed as Tour Kicks Off in Vegas

The Mayhem Ball is officially underway!

Lady Gaga launched her 2025 tour on Wednesday, July 16, with a high-energy, theatrical concert featuring songs from her latest album, Mayhem, in addition to many of her greatest hits.

The pop star, 39, kicked off opening night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with 2011’s “Bloody Mary” and ran through songs including 2008’s “Poker Face,” 2018’s “Shallow” and 2009’s “Bad Romance” before ending her two-hour-and-15-minute show with 2025’s “How Bad Do U Want Me.” (See the full 27-track setlist below.)

This is Gaga’s first tour since 2022’s Chromatica Ball, which grossed $112.4 million in just 20 nights and had its own 2024 HBO special filmed at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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The Mayhem Ball is scheduled to stop in U.S. cities such as San Francisco, New York, Miami and Chicago, among others, before heading to Europe, Australia and Asia.

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Gaga (real name Stefani Germanotta) has been heavily promoting Mayhem since its March release. She headlined Coachella in April and performed for a record-breaking 2.1 million people in Brazil the following month.

The critically acclaimed album includes the hit singles “Disease,” “Abracadabra” and “Die With a Smile” (with Bruno Mars) as well as fan favorites “Vanish Into You” and “Killah.”

“I wasn’t planning to tour this year … but the incredible response to the new album inspired me to keep things going,” the singer wrote via Instagram earlier this year, explaining that she booked arenas this time around to have “the opportunity to control the details of the show in a way you simply can’t in stadiums.”

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A source exclusively told Us Weekly in March that Gaga’s “identity as an artist is stronger than ever” these days — thanks in part to her fiancé, Michael Polansky, who served as an executive producer on Mayhem.

“His collaboration [on] the project … adds a personal touch that continues to cement this album as that of a very human artist and not a product of the music industry,” a second insider explained at the time.

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The Grammy and Oscar winner met Polansky at a charity event in 2019, and they got engaged last year.

The venture capitalist, 41, told Elle in January that the couple’s relationship is “probably a lot like everyone else’s,” only they “have to figure out how to do some of it in public.” He explained that they try to “find normalcy” in their day-to-day lives by maintaining “strong friendships and close family relationships” and hosting loved ones at their home in Malibu, California.

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Gaga was previously engaged to Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney from 2015 to 2016 and talent agent Christian Carino from 2017 to 2019.

Check out the complete Mayhem Ball setlist below:

  1. “Bloody Mary”
  2. “Abracadabra”
  3. “Judas” (with a snippet of “Aura”)
  4. “Scheiße”
  5. “Garden of Eden”
  6. “Poker Face”
  7. “Perfect Celebrity”
  8. “Disease”
  9. “Paparazzi”
  10. “LoveGame”
  11. “Alejandro”
  12. “The Beast”
  13. “Killah”
  14. “Zombieboy”
  15. “LoveDrug”
  16. “Applause”
  17. “Just Dance”
  18. “Shadow of a Man”
  19. “Kill for Love”
  20. “Summerboy”
  21. “Born This Way”
  22. “Million Reasons”
  23. “Shallow”
  24. “Die With a Smile”
  25. “Vanish Into You”
  26. “Bad Romance”
  27. “How Bad Do U Want Me”

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Katy Perry Seemingly Addresses Emotional State Amid Orlando Bloom Split 

Katy Perry wasn’t prepared to sing a bittersweet song amid her split from Orlando Bloom.

Perry, 40, seemingly addressed the breakup while fulfilling her fans’ request to perform “Not Like the Movies” during her concert in Inglewood, California, on Tuesday, July 15.

“You’re gonna make me sing this song in this time in my life?” the pop star asked the crowd, per People. “OK, we’ll do it! Because you voted for it.”

Perry continued, “I let you choose the song tonight because I like to pick an album for every country that I go to and for the U.S.A., I picked Teenage Dream because U.S.A., you could be a teenage dream baby. You better get it together. I’ll always have that feeling for you.”

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Introducing “Not Like the Movies,” she explained, “This next song I wrote in my 20s … after my first divorce.”

Perry then quipped that she’d “try and hold my composure while I sing it a week before my period.”

Last month, Us Weekly broke the news that Perry and Bloom had called off their engagement after nearly a decade together.

“Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “It’s not contentious at the moment. Katy is, of course, upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.”

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Perry was married to comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012. After parting ways, she and Bloom, 48, are focused on raising their 4-year-old daughter, Daisy.

“They are still very much in touch and coparenting Daisy together,” a second insider told Us. “Orlando brought Daisy to meet Katy on tour before heading to [Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’] wedding. It’s not messy between them. They aren’t making drastic changes for Daisy’s sake.”

Earlier in July, Bloom took to Instagram and shared a photo of him alongside Perry, Daisy and his 14-year-old son Flynn, whom he shares with ex Miranda Kerr.

Us understands that Perry and Bloom mutually separated at the beginning of the year.

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The Lord of the Rings actor and the “Firework” singer were first linked in 2016 but broke up less than one year later. They got back together in 2018 and Bloom proposed the following year. 

“We weren’t really in it from day one,” Perry said on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in September 2024 about their initial split. “He was, in a way, because he had just done a time of celibacy, and he had set intentions. I was fresh out of a relationship, and I was just like, ‘I can’t do this anymore. I need to swim in a different pond.’”

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Jennifer Lopez Says She's 'Done' With Marriage After 4 Divorces

Jennifer Lopez says she’s “done” with marriage following four divorces. 

When Lopez, 55, took the stage for her concert in Bilbao, Spain, on Wednesday, July 16, she noticed a fan sign that read, “J. Lo, marry me?” 

“I think I’m done with that,” the singer and actress replied, laughing. “I’ve tried that a few times.”

Footage of Lopez’s response was posted via X, where a fan remarked, “She is soooo real for this.”

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She is currently in Europe for her Up All Night Tour, which kicked off earlier this month and winds down in Kazakhstan on August 10.

Lopez has been married four times, with each union ending in divorce. In February, she and Ben Affleck finalized their split five months after Lopez filed paperwork to end their marriage. 

The exes’ relationship had spanned more than 20 years. They first sparked a romance on the set of Gigli in 2001 and got engaged the following year. They were scheduled to walk down the aisle in September 2023, but called off their wedding several days ahead of the ceremony. 

Lopez and Affleck rekindled the flame in May 2021 and tied the knot in July 2022. 

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By the spring of 2024, speculation swirled about their marital status. The pair had not been seen together for nearly two months. Us Weekly confirmed that May that Affleck moved out of their Beverly Hills home.

A source exclusively told Us in June 2024 that they couldn’t “get on the same page [and had] been discussing divorce as an option.”

The following month, another source told Us, “They are going through so much individually and as a couple. They may take some time to see if this complicated moment can resolve itself and they come back to each other [as] better people.”

Last August, Lopez submitted her divorce filing herself, without using an attorney. As celebrity divorce lawyer attorney Chris Melcher told Us at the time, her solo move was “intentional to send a message that this will not be a fight.” 

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She was previously married to Ojani Noa from 1997 to 1998, Cris Judd from 2001 to 2003 and Marc Anthony — with whom she shares twins Max and Emme — from 2004 to 2014. (Affleck, for his part, was married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018, and they coparent their three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel.)

Earlier this month, Lopez invited 30 of her Los Angeles-based fans to a listening party where she debuted six new songs, including the pop ballad “Wreckage of You,” which she is currently performing on tour. 

Edgardo Luis Rivera, who attended the event, told Us that Lopez “said she was lying in bed after a long day of tour rehearsals when the idea of [“Wreckage of You”] came to her. She mentioned how last year was a very difficult time for her both personally and professionally. She had to cancel her tour and really focus on herself. Fast-forward to one year later, and she feels better and stronger than ever, so she wanted to write a song about coming out of a bad situation much stronger.”

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Klay Thompson Gushes Over Megan Thee Stallion After Confirming Romance

Klay Thompson is so proud of girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion.

The couple stepped out on Wednesday, July 16, for the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City, officially confirming their romance. In 2022, Megan, 30, founded the nonprofit focused on supporting women, children, seniors and underserved communities in Houston, Texas, and beyond. Wednesday’s soiree at Gotham Hall honored her late parents, Joseph Pete III and Holly Thomas.

When asked how he felt about joining Megan there, Thompson, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly, “Well, it feels incredible because Megan is such a special person and she inspires so many around the world. I’ve seen it firsthand. This is just another incredible feat of hers to be able to give back, create foundation, and raise a ton of money for those in need. And I’m honored to be here by her side.”

The four-time NBA champion said he “would have loved to meet Holly and Joe. I know both of them would be so proud of their only daughter because of what — not only what she’s been able to accomplish, what she’s also going to continue to do. She has never been put in a box, or allowed herself to be in a box, and she just continues to inspire so many people around the world. And, on top of that, raise a ton of money this evening and just do so much for so many in need.”

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Meanwhile, Megan told Us that Thompson would have her parents’ approval. 

“I feel like my mom would’ve been like, ‘Wow, you finally picked a nice man!’” the native Texan said. “We kissed a lot of frogs, but now we got a real prince! I feel like they would be very proud. My dad would be very happy.”

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The rapper and the athlete in New York City on July 16. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Earlier this week, Thompson seemingly hard-launched their relationship via Instagram, posting a photo that appeared to show the “Savage” rapper from behind.

Rumors that the two are dating began to swirl on July 10 when Megan posted a snapshot in which Thompson was glimpsed in the background. 

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The athlete signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks in July 2024 after spending the first 13 seasons of his career with the Warriors. He previously dated actresses Laura Harrier and Coco Jones.

Megan was most recently linked to pro baller Torrey Craig, with whom she was spotted at New York Fashion Week in September 2024. She also dated rapper Pardison Fontaine from 2021 to 2023. 

With reporting by Antonio Ferme.

 

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Blake Lively Deposition Postponed Amid Justin Baldoni Legal Battle

Blake Lively deposition has been postponed amid her ongoing legal battle against Justin Baldoni, Us Weekly can confirm.

According to documents obtained by Us on Wednesday, July 16, Lively’s deposition — which was set to take in New York City on Thursday, July 17 — has been postponed until July 31. The pushback was agreed upon by both teams after social media guru Jed Wallace was dismissed from the case earlier on Wednedsay due to jurisdictional reasons.

Because Wallace was dismissed without prejudice, Lively has until July 30 to refile. Lively and Baldoni’s camps need time to look over the complaint which could potentially alter the deposition.

A spokesperson for Lively told Us in a statement, “Ms. Lively respects the Court’s decision, which has nothing to do with the merits of her allegations about Mr. Wallace’s role in the smear campaign and relates solely to the procedural question of whether he is subject to jurisdiction in New York or elsewhere.  We currently are evaluating our numerous options for holding Mr. Wallace accountable for the pivotal role he served in the retaliatory effort that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties paid him at least tens of thousands of dollars a month to perform.”

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Us Weekly has reached out to Baldoni’s team for comment.

Baldoni’s legal team previously claimed that Lively was attempting to use her “celebrity status” to dictate and control the deposition.

“Lively is a plaintiff who has hurled serious allegations of misconduct against the Wayfarer Parties,” a letter obtained by Entertainment Weekly read. “Like all defendants, the Wayfarer Parties are entitled to depose Lively to develop evidence crucial to their defense. They are also entitled to choose the location of the deposition, which they did.”

Lively and Baldoni’s legal back and forth began in December 2024, when the actress sued her former It Ends With Us costar and director. The lawsuit accused Baldoni, 41, of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment and orchestrating an alleged smear campaign against her.

Baldoni vehemently denied the allegations. He subsequently countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane and accused the group of civil extortion and defamation. All parties denied the allegations. Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds and Sloane in June.

“Today’s opinion is a total victory and a complete vindication for Blake Lively, along with those that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties dragged into their retaliatory lawsuit, including Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Sloane and The New York Times,” Lively’s lawyers said in a statement to Us at the time. “As we have said from day one, this ‘$400 million’ lawsuit was a sham, and the Court saw right through it. We look forward to the next round, which is seeking attorneys’ fees, treble damages and punitive damages against Baldoni, Sarowitz, Nathan, and the other Wayfarer Parties who perpetrated this abusive litigation.”

Justin Baldoni Vows to Continue Blake Lively Legal Fight After Dismissal

While Lively got the legal win at the time, the judge stated that Baldoni could amend his lawsuit and gave him a deadline of June 23. The actor opted not to revise the filing.

“The Court’s decision on the motion to dismiss has no effect whatsoever on the truth that there was no harassment nor any smear campaign, and it does not in any way affect our vigorous defense against Ms. Lively’s claims,” Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said in a June statement to People. “Discovery is proceeding and we are confident that we will prevail against these factually baseless accusations. Instead of revising the existing claims, our clients will be pursuing additional legal options that are available to us.”

Lively’s legal battle against Baldoni is far from over. A trial is scheduled for March 2026.

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These 18 Colorful Pants on Pair Perfectly With White Tanks — Under $30

Nothing says “summer'” like a white top. The only thing to make your ensemble more summery? Loose, flowy pants designed with a pop of color — because nobody wants to wear thick blue jeans at this time of year.

The only problem? Most classy palazzo pants come with boutique price tags. If you’re like Us and want comfy and affordable pants to wear with white tanks, tees and blouses, you’ll swoon over this wide selection on Amazon. Some of our favorite loose pants are under $30, making them no-brainers for this extra-hot summer. Read on for our top picks!

18 Colorful Pants to Wear With White Tanks — All Under $30

1. Our Favorite: Everything about these tie-waist trousers feel chic, from the extra-wide leg to the dreamy floral print.

2. Affordable Stunner: What a find! These $13 tropical pants have a smocked elastic waistband to cinch without squeezing.

3. ‘Everything’ Pants: Work? Check. Brunch? Check. Beach day? Check. These dainty trousers are the definition of versatile!

4. Lounge in Luxury: Give vacation vibes wherever you go in these stretchy printed pants that have secret pockets.

5. Boho Babe: Look like a model in these delicate wide-leg pants with flowy hems.

6. Amazon’s Choice: Don’t be surprised if people think your pants are Zimmermann. They’re ultra lightweight, too!

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7. Straight-Leg Staple: These high-waist pants will make your legs look longer and leaner, especially with platform sandals.

8. Silhouette-Enhancing: Shoppers adore the elastic waistband on these pants, which gives you an hourglass figure.

9. Super Smocked: A rayon, polyester and spandex blend makes these solid-color pants as breathable as they are stretchy.

10. Office-Friendly Find: Hey there, Miss Classy! These tie-waist pants will make you the office envy.

11. Pretty in Pink: Channel fairytale vibes in these trendy dress pants that could double as a makeshift maxi skirt.

12. Elevated Joggers: Don’t be surprised if heads turn . . . you’ll look like an Outer Banks millionaire in these boho palazzo pants.

13. Stripes, Please: Pleats, stripes, pockets, oh my! Wear these chic pants from the couch to your neighbor’s patio party.

14. Selling Out: The loose fit and vintage floral print are just a few reasons these high-waist pants are flying off the shelves.

15. Artsy Gal: These pants belong in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with their exquisite geometric print.

16. Cute and Classy: If a lightweight feel is top on your list, opt for these belted straight-leg pants in a rich pink hue.

17. Polka Dot: In case you missed it, polka dots are having a moment. Nail the look with these airy wonders.

18. Bestseller Alert: We may have saved the best for last. These upgraded jogger pants are suitable for summer to fall fashion!

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Olivia Jade Reveals She Moved to Paris: Inside Life Outside the U.S. 

Olivia Jade Giannulli is living the dream.

“I moved to Paris.. for a bit,” the influencer, 25, captioned a YouTube video on Wednesday, July 16. “I hope you love my first Paris vlog.”

The clip opens with dreamy footage of the Eiffel Tower and the Parisian streets before cutting to Olivia, who says, “I’m here for a little while living, so I’m really excited to get some videos out for you guys. And it’s just going to be, I feel like such an exciting, formative time.”

She revealed that it was “so hot and we don’t have air conditioning, we just have fans in our apartment because that’s just how most French apartments are.”

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Olivia filmed herself wearing a flowy white skirt and top while running out to get coffee and a croissant. In other scenes, she gets glammed-up to attend a Chanel haute couture show as well as a Patou runway presentation, goes grocery shopping, arranges flowers in a vase, reads in the park, dines on steak frites and takes the train into London.

“I love how light it stays for so long in the days,” Olivia muses about the City of Light. “It feels amazing.”

She also revealed that she’s “hopefully launching my business at the end of this year. There’s just a lot going on, and it’s all really good and really exciting.”

The daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli has been spending her summer in Europe. In late June, she took to Instagram while vacationing in Italy and showed off her swimsuit style

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While Olivia maintains an active online presence, she keeps her relationship with actor Jacob Elordi off camera. The two have been linked since 2021. 

“It’s really important for [Olivia] to keep her relationship private,” an insider exclusively revealed to Us Weekly in February 2024. As a second source explained at the time, “Olivia doesn’t want to be known for being just Jacob’s girlfriend.”

Olivia and Elordi, 28, were first seen together in December 2021, one month after Elordi’s breakup with Kaia Gerber. Us confirmed in May 2022 that Elordi had moved on with Olivia.

“They both got out of relationships recently, so they’re not rushing into anything serious,” a third source told Us back then, referring to Olivia’s August 2021 split from Jackson Guthy and Elordi’s romance with Gerber, 23. “So far it’s going well and there’s sparks between them.”

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The pair broke up in August 2022, with a source explaining to Us at the time that Elordi was “not looking for a serious relationship” even though he and Olivia “enjoyed spending time together.”

The following month, the twosome were seen in Los Angeles, igniting rumors of a reconciliation. By June 2023, a source told Us, “They’ve been getting close again the past month or two and have traveled together quite a bit. This month they’ve been to New York and decided to go to Italy to get away from it all.”

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Shane Gillis Takes Shot at Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson Age Gap at ESPYs

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson were not spared from Shane Gillis’ opening monologue at the 2025 ESPY Awards.

The comedian, 37, took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, and poked fun at the couple’s 48-year age gap after making a joke about Shohei Ohtani‘s former interpreter’s gambling scandal.

“Shohei is a once in a generation talent. No one has been able to do what he does at so many positions: pitcher, hitter and bookie. A bookie is what Bill Belichick reads to his girlfriend before bed time,” he quipped. “They do, they read The Very Horny Caterpillar, The Little Engine That Could But Needed a Pill Fist and of course the classic Goodnight Boobs.”

After getting a few laughs from the audience, Gillis clarified that he wasn’t “trashing” Belichick.

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“First off he’s 73 years old and he’s dating a h0t 24 year old and people are criticizing him. What happened to this country?” Gillis said. “We used to be a great country. He won six Super Bowls. He’s dating a hot 24-year-old. Maybe if you guys won six Super Bowls you wouldn’t be sitting next to a fat ugly dog wife.”

Following a mixed reaction from the crowd, Gillis admitted he should have cut that part of the joke.

Belichick and Hudson weren’t the only targets of Gillis’ speech. The stand-up also came for Aaron Rodgers and his controversial status on the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Aaron Rodgers did not take the vaccine because he thought it would be bad for him and then he joined the New York Jets,” he quipped. “Maybe he wasn’t right about everything.”

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After completing his monologue, Gillis poked fun at himself.

“Well I can see a lot of you do not like me and that’s OK,” he teased. “That’s it for me. That went about as well as we all thought it was going to go.”

ESPN announced in June that Gillis — who is currently on an international stand-up comedy tour and has starred on the Netflix series Tires since May 2024 — would be hosting the 2025 awards show for the first time.

“Shane is not only one of the top comedians today but also a huge sports fan, which made him an easy choice to host the ESPYs,” Craig Lazarus, ESPN vice president and ESPYs executive producer, said in a statement at the time. “We are thrilled to work with him to create an entertaining show celebrating this year’s best moments in sports and are excited to see what he’ll do on stage.”

Gillis, for his part, added, “I’m excited to be at the ESPYs this year. I like sports, so this should be a good time.”

Earlier this week, Gillis offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his preparations for the hosting gig.

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“I’m excited about it,” he said during his Monday, July 14, appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I’ve still got a lot of work to do. I’ve got to figure it out.”

Gillis also shared how the experience differed from anything he’s done in the past.

“I’ve never done a thing where it’s somebody else writing jokes, and they hired writers and they’re like, ‘Here’s the jokes,’ and they’re, like, self-deprecating for me,” he explained. “So I’ll be at home and I’ll get an email and it’s like, ‘Hey, I’m Shane, I’m hosting the 33rd ESPY Awards, I’m a big, fat dumbass.’ And you’re like, ‘Wait, who wrote this? Which one of you guys wrote that one? I’m not saying that.’”

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Taylor Swift’s Close Relationship With Her Dad Scott Swift Through the Years

Taylor Swift and her dad, Scott Swift, have had a very special bond with each other throughout her life.

Scott and Andrea Swift tied the knot in February 1988 and welcomed Taylor in 1989 and son Austin in 1992.

When Taylor wanted to pursue a career in music, Scott relocated his financial advisory company to Nashville.

“My dad believed in me, even when I didn’t,” Taylor shared in a 2009 interview of her father’s support. “He always knew I could do this. I’m sure that everyone in Reading [Pennsylvania] remembers just how much he talked about me … I just love my dad for believing in his little girl.”

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Scott has continued to show up for Taylor throughout the years, including handing out guitar picks to fans at the Eras Tour and showing up to Kansas City Chiefs games with her to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

While Scott enjoys showing up for Taylor, he has also had to deal with some health battles of his own.

In an essay for Elle in 2019, Taylor discussed her mom’s cancer battle, noting that her dad had previously been diagnosed with cancer. She did not share any more details.

“Both of my parents have had cancer,” she wrote at the time.

Nearly six years later, Us Weekly reported that Scott had a quintuple bypass heart surgery and was recovering from the health scare. TMZ, who first reported the news, claimed that Taylor, Austin and Andrea were by Scott’s side amid the surgery, which came after a routine check-up.

Keep scrolling to learn more about Taylor and Scott’s father-daughter relationship throughout the years:

He Moved the Family to Nashville In Order For Her to Pursue a Music Career

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Scott and Andrea moved from Pennsylvania from Nashville when Taylor was a child so she could pursue a career in music.

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“She was always singing music when she was 3, 5, 6, 7 years old,” Scott said in an interview with UDaily in 2009. “It’s Taylor doing what she likes to do.”

She Loves Having Her Dad Support Her on Tour

Throughout the years, Scott has continued to support Taylor on tour, noting that he is a “social butterfly.”

“My dad is along the ride for this trip, hanging out and talking to every person he comes in contact with,” Taylor wrote in a Myspace blog post in 2009. “He’s a social butterfly, and loves being on tour. He loves it so much, he thinks it’s absolutely hilarious to mess with me and try to embarrass me as much as possible.”

Taylor described a time when she was walking into the hotel lobby after dinner and she heard a voice scream, ‘Hey! That’s Taylor Swift.”

“‘Dad. Please stop doing that,’” she recalled.

Scott attended several of Taylor’s epic Eras Tour shows along with Andrea and her brother, Austin. While at the shows, Scott has continued to pass out Taylor’s guitar picks and sometimes even snacks for fans.

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“Happy Father’s Day to all the dads but mostly mine, who called me yesterday to remind me he still has guitar picks from the Red Tour, ‘if they’re needed,’” Taylor wrote via X in June 2021.

Taylor even made a handmade “Dad of Headliner” backstage pass for her dad in March 2023 at the start of the Eras Tour.

“Made my Dad’s tour credential,” Taylor captioned the Instagram Story at the time. “We are a small family business.”

She References Her Love For Her Dad Multiple Times in Her Music

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Taylor has referenced the love she has for her dad in a few songs, including “Best Day” on her Fearless album.

“I have an excellent father/His strength is making me stronger,” Taylor wrote in the song.

In addition to the “Best Day,” Taylor also included a reference to her dad on her Speak Now song “Never Grow Up.”

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“Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room/Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home,” she shared in the lyrics.

He Always Tries to Protect Her

In Taylor’s Netflix documentary, Miss Americana, Scott was seen as being very ery protective over Taylor when she decided to break her political silence and support two Democratic candidates in Tennessee in 2018.

“I’ve read the entire [statement] and … right now, I’m terrified. I’m the guy that went out and bought armored cars,” Scott told Taylor in the documentary, before she released her statement on social media.

Following the documentary’s release, Taylor noted that she understood where her father was coming from —but his concern wasn’t enough to stop her from speaking out.

“This was a situation where, from a humanity perspective, and from what my moral compass was telling me I needed to do, I knew was right, and I really didn’t care about repercussions,” she said in a 2020 interview with Variety. “My dad is terrified of threats against my safety and my life, and he has to see how many stalkers we deal with on a daily basis, and know that this is his kid. It’s where he comes from.”

He Supports Her Relationship With Travis Kelce

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Scott has attended several Kansas City Chiefs games alongside Taylor in support of Kelce, often while wearing Chiefs merch — and allegedly has said that Kelce has “made the biggest impact” on Taylor’s life.

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In October 2024, a girl named Taylor Moore claimed that she was sitting next to Scott on a Southwest flight and mentioned how much “he loves Travis” for Taylor.

“I did not ask anything about Travis,” she clarified in a TikTok video. “He did say out of all of her boyfriends in the last 12 years that Travis has made the biggest impact and that Travis has a phenomenal family and he actually said that he knew Jason Kelce’s wife’s dad [Ed McDevitt] before they started dating and so he said … ‘I knew they [the family] were amazing.’”

She Sometimes Will Post Funny Clips of Him on Social Media

Taylor has continued to share funny clips of her relationship with her dad throughout the years.

In July 2023, Taylor posted a TikTok video of her driving in a golf cart backstage at the Eras Tour while Scott followed behind on a segway.

“My dads on his segway s*** again,” she joked in the caption.

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After the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in February 2024, Taylor shared another funny clip of Scott and her mom sitting down in a booth at an afterparty in Las Vegas.

“It’s a friends and family party they said,” Taylor wrote in text positioned over the TikTok video. “Bring your parents they said.”

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Princess Anne Wears Blue to Accept Honor at University of Huddersfield

Princess Anne looked fashionable as ever while accepting an honor at the University of Huddersfield.

The Princess Royal, 74, donned a cobalt blue wrap dress on Wednesday, July 16, while receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the West Yorkshire university. She paired the look with a layered pearl necklace, blue clutch purse and matching gloves.

Anne’s appearance comes after she stunned in a new look earlier this month while attending a State Banquet at Windsor Castle in London. After 50 years of wearing a voluminous updo, Anne sported a twisted bun for the outing. She complemented the look with her diamond Festoon Tiara, a piece of jewelry that has been in her collection since 1973.

While at the event, Anne was styled in an ivory dress adorned with lace embellishments on her bodice and featuring a pleated, flowy skirt. She paired the look with a cropped jacket and elbow-high gloves, a diamond necklace and matching earrings in addition to sparkly pins. A bright blue sash was worn across her torso.

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One month before, Anne joined her family members for an outing for The Order of the Garter Service, which honors King Charles III and 24 knights chosen for their work. At the event, Anne rode in a carriage with Duchess Sophie, where she donned a ceremonial dress as one of the knights.

Anne, who is the daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, got candid about her classic look in her 2020 documentary, Princess Royal: Anne at 70. In the film, she reflected on her go-to style after The Crown’s Erin Doherty — who plays a younger version of Anne in the Netflix show — shared that it took stylists hours to perfect her appearance.

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“Actually, I read an article the other day about Netflix and The Crown, but the actress was talking about how long it took them to do their hair like I did,” Anne said. “And I’m thinking, ‘How could you possibly take that long?’ I mean, it takes me 10 or 15 minutes.”

Anne, for her part, has no plans of stepping away from her royal duties anytime soon. When asked in January by the Press Association if she has any potential retirement plans, Anne replied, “I don’t think there’s a retirement programme on this particular life. It really isn’t written in, no. It isn’t really an option, no, I don’t think so.”

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Ciara and Russell Wilson Are Arm-in-Arm at the 2025 ESPY Awards Red Carpet

Ciara and Russell Wilson were the center of attention on the red carpet at the 2025 ESPY Awards.

The singer, 39, and the New York Giants quarterback, 36, stayed close to one another as they posed for photos outside of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16. The pair smiled for the cameras while they kept their arms interlocked.

Wilson looked dapper in a navy velvet suit jacket paired with a black button-up and matching pants. Ciara, meanwhile, dazzled in a nude off-the-shoulder gown with crystal embellishments.

Ciara and Wilson tied the knot in July 2016 after more than a year of dating. The couple share three children — daughter Sienna, 8, son Win, 4, and daughter Amora, 19 months — while Ciara is also the mother of son Future Jr., 11, with her ex-fiancé, Future.

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In March, Ciara showed her support for Wilson after he signed with the New York Giants. (He previously played for the Seattle Seahawks from 2012 to 2021, where he won a Super Bowl, before moving on with the Denver Broncos from 2022 to 2023 and the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2024 to 2025.)

“Been here before … can’t wait to do it again #MetLife @nygiants,” Wilson wrote via his Instagram Stories at the time, referring to his Super Bowl XLVIII win at Met Life Stadium against the Denver Broncos in February 2014.

Ciara subsequently reposted Wilson’s message, adding blue, white and red hearts to represent the Giants’ colors. In a follow-up post, she praised her husband for his relentless work ethic.

“New York state of mind!” she captioned a photo of Wilson. “My greatest inspiration.”

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One month earlier, Ciara gushed over the “incredible respect” she has for Wilson’s career, noting that she loves to cheer him on from the sidelines.

“He actually helped me with my nerves, kind of, early on because you feel like ‘woo’ when you see someone on his back,” she told Cam Heyward during a February episode of his “Not Just Football” podcast. “I’m like I wish there was a way to be in the helmet, like, ‘Babe, he’s right behind you.’ But you can’t do that. I feel like I’m connected to him, so whatever he goes through, I go through. We’re an extension of you guys in some regard.”

Wilson, for his part, revealed on Carmelo Anthony’s “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast in May that he’d planned to stay single for “10 years” after his divorce from Ashton Meem and prior to meeting Ciara.

“[Ciara] came and she just changed everything,” he recalled. “She changed everything.”

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Wilson remembered coming up with a list of “non-negotiables” for his future partner, including being a “believer,” “faithful” and “a woman that was gonna love me the way my mom loved my dad.”

Wilson “prayed over” the list with his pastor and ultimately met Ciara “three days later.”

Wilson also raved over his special bond with his kids on the podcast.

“Having children, man, it’s been so cool,” he said. “It really shows you what love is, to be able to love kids and do that.”

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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Pack on the PDA at the 2025 ESPYs

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens dressed to the nines for the 2025 ESPY Awards.

The Olympian, 28, and the NFL player, 29, walked the red carpet together ahead of the Wednesday, July 16, ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The pair were out to impress for the ceremony, with Biles rocking a custom Athleta purple floor-length gown designed by Zac Posen that shimmered in the light. She styled her hair in a wavy lob, accessorizing with dangly white gold and diamond earrings by Effy Jewelry and a diamond bracelet. Owens, for his part, opted for black slacks and a open black shirt that showed off his bare chest. He paired the look with a stylish white blazer.

While walking the carpet, the couple, who tied the knot in April 2023, would be seen sharing a few sweet kisses as they posed for cameras.

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Biles is nominated for Best Athlete – Women’s Sports and Best Championship Performance for the 2024 Olympics women’s all-around gymnastics event.

Biles and Owens are currently enjoying the NFL offseason before he returns to play as a safety for the Chicago Bears later this year. Shortly after the previous season ended in February, the couple embarked on their honeymoon to South Africa after waiting two years to take the trip due to their busy careers.

The pair’s hectic schedules also kept them from moving into their dream home in Biles’ hometown of Houston. In November 2024, she shared an update on the process.

“At this point, we’ve waited so long for it to be built, we’ll just wait until after the [NFL] season to move in,” she exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “Right now, they’re doing all of the backyard stuff. Jonathan wanted a half-basketball court, a barbeque pit, all of the good stuff. We did put in an in-ground trampoline and pool.”

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She added, “We should be closing fairly soon. I go in two weeks to check on it again to see where we are. But we’re literally almost there.”

While Biles and Owens enjoyed high-profile outings at the 2025 Kentucky Derby and the 2025 Met Gala in May, the duo briefly retreated from the spotlight after her highly publicized feud with former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines about transgender athletes.

In June, Gaines, 25, claimed that a championship-winning Minnesota high school softball team’s “star player is a boy,” leading Biles to fire back via X, “You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports.”

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Biles later told Gaines to “bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.” Gaines subsequently accused Biles of body-shaming.

Ultimately, Biles publicly apologized to Gaines, writing in a lengthy X post, “I’ve always believed competitive equity and inclusivity are both essential in sport. The current system doesn’t adequately balance these important principles, which often leads to frustration and heated exchanges, and it didn’t help for me to get personal with Riley, which I apologize for. These are sensitive, complicated issues that I truly don’t have the answers or solutions to, but I believe it starts with empathy and respect.”

Owens showed his support for Biles via Instagram at the time by reposting her apology and adding three heart emojis.

Following a social media hiatus, Biles returned to Instagram earlier this month to share photos of her and Owens’ vacation to Belize.

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Vests Are Cool Again — These 17 ‘It-Girl’ Finds Are Going to Be Everywhere

I don’t usually subscribe to fashion trends, but one that I immediately got behind is the vest resurgence. Vests have gotten a bit of a makeover; instead of solely being a layering piece, the most stylish vests can be worn as summer shirts for a straightforward, refined look.

Compared to other trends, this one actually has longevity. You’ll see people wearing the trendiest vests long after summer turns to fall. Our advice? Add a timeless, flattering vest to your closet, like one of these options on Amazon that feature relaxed fits, interesting designs and breathable materials. Lucky for you, these 17 Amazon finds are all under $50, too.

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1. Our Favorite: The longer silhouette of this trendy vest creates the illusion of an hourglass figure and seamlessly slims your mid-section. With the gleaming gold buttons, the top is easy to dress up, too.

2. Peek-a-Boo: This daring front-slit vest proves that the style is incredibly versatile — and made for summer. It tapers at the waist so you can show a little skin when you wear low-rise bottoms.

3. Summer Staple: A tailored vest will make you quickly feel put-together. This one fits like a glove, no alterations required!

4. Coastal Vibes: Yes, vests can be beachy. This oversized, airy design is a must-have for your next seaside retreat.

5. Hang Loose: You can conveniently wear this structured vest on its own as a shirt, or layer it over a tank or turtleneck for the office.

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6. Classy as Can Be: I can totally picture Audrey Hepburn wearing this elegant square-neck style. It’s so timeless.

7. Short and Sweet: Forget your average crop top. All the fashionistas will be wearing this sophisticated cropped vest this summer.

8. So Posh: Most vests are designed with a low V-neckline. This one switches things up with a high, lapeled design that elongates your torso, giving your a tall, slim appearance.

9. A Work of Art: You’ll be a total trendsetter when you wear this asymmetrical vest. The diagonal button pattern will make this pick stand out in a sea of vests.

10. Gorgeous Detailing: What do you get when you combine the peplum and vest trend? This dainty, feminine knit vest that’s sure to garner endless compliments.

11. Nautical Lover: You belong on a boat (or at least near a body of water) when you wear this maritime-inspired Breton striped vest.

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12. Denim Days: The ultimate summer outfit? This polished denim vest when paired with crisp white jeans.

13. No Jewelry Needed: The gilded rose buttons on this flattering vest are essentially built-in jewelry!

14. Show It Off: The unique cut-out collar on this casual vest draws attention upwards, so people notice your pretty face.

15. Color Pop: Available in bright pink, grass green, light blue and more, this cozy knit vest makes it easy to add some color to your wardrobe.

16. Mob Wife Vibes: It’s rare to see a pinstripe pattern on a women’s vest, and we’re obsessed with how fun this style is.

17. Linen Dreams: Easy, breezy and beautiful — you’ll live in this lightweight linen-blend vest every day this summer.

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