Nicole Franzel and Victor Arroyo’s Big Brother love story is full of surprises.

While some contestants on CBS’ reality show form a connection in the house, a select few find everlasting love once cameras stop rolling.

“I thought she was really cute, but I didn’t see us being together,” Victor, 34, exclusively shared with Us Weekly while looking back on season 18 of Big Brother. “Even after we got off the show, I would reach out to her and check in. And it was just, like, super friends.”

Everything changed, however, when the duo found themselves at a Big Brother premiere party together. After leaving the celebration early, the pair met up at another establishment and went from friends to something more with a kiss.

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Nine years after first appearing on Big Brother, the couple — who got married in March 2021 — are now parents to 3-year-old Arrow and continue to live their best lives away from Hollywood in Michigan.

“I grew up here,” Nicole, 33, explained to Us about her home state. “We’re still in the same town where I always lived. I’m super close to my family. I love the seasons. I love the country life. I love rural life. We did buy a house with 10 acres, and we literally have a rescue farm in our backyard, and we just rescued a dog.”

Nicole joked that friends and neighbors knew her long before she was on reality TV and “no one is ever freaking out about me being on the show in my small town.”

When The Amazing Race pair step away from the farm and parenthood duties, Nicole and Victor likely won’t make the 90-minute drive for fine dining. Instead, Walmart is 20 minutes away with a Chinese restaurant buffet close by.

As for how the pair have grown their relationship over the years, both agree that open communication is key.

“Express your feelings,” Victor advised other couples. “Say, ‘Thank you for doing that thing. I really appreciate that you did that for me’ and also the ‘I didn’t like what you did there and I want to talk about it.’ That’s important.”

Nicole admits she and her husband are “super opposite” but they make it a priority “to take on each other’s perspectives.”

“Not every single day is so amazing,” she said. “But every day, I think our relationship gets better and stronger, and I truly think that he and I will always work out, because we both want to be together.”

After building a peaceful life in Michigan, it would be understandable if Victor and Nicole didn’t want to do reality TV again.

But when chatting with Us, the couple revealed two shows they would love to be a part of in the future.

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“Survivor!” Victor shared. “My strategy would still be the same [as Big Brother]. Just try to win as many competitions as I can, but I’d like it for the experience, to try to see if I can do that, live out there and compete and stay mentally strong.”

Nicole added, “Mine would be Traitors because I like games where there’s not much physical activity.  And then I think Dancing With the Stars. That’s very physical, so I guess that could be a problem, but it would be so fun.”

Big Brother airs on CBS Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

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Singer Connie Francis, who is known for songs such as “Who’s Sorry Now?” and “Pretty Little Baby,” died at age 87.

Francis’ friend Ron Roberts confirmed her death on Thursday, July 17, two weeks after she was hospitalized due to “extreme pain.”

“It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night,” Roberts, who is the president of Francis’ label Concetta Records, wrote via Facebook. “I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news. More details will follow later.”

The statement was shared on Francis’ official Facebook profile as well.

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Earlier this month, Francis confirmed she was “feeling much better” after news broke that of her hospitalization. In a separate Facebook post, Francis detailed how she was “back in hospital” and “undergoing tests and checks to determine” the cause of the “extreme pain I have been experiencing.”

Francis’ music recently had a resurgence after her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” became a trending sound on TikTok. She originally rose to fame in the ‘50s and early 1960s with “Who’s Sorry Now?,” “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own,” “Where the Boys Are” and “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You.”

The singer, who signed a recording contract in 1955, became the first woman to have a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool.”

“I had 18 bomb records,” Francis recalled during an interview with UPI in 1996. “[My dad] wanted me to record a song written in 1923. I said, ‘Forget about it — the kids on American Bandstand would laugh me right off the show.’ He said, ‘If you don’t record this song, dummy, the only way you’ll get on American Bandstand is to sit on the TV.’”

Francis’ suffered several personal tragedies through the years. In 1974, she was sexually assaulted in a Long Island motel room. Three years later, Francis’ temporarily lost her voice after she had nasal surgery. In 1981, Francis’ brother George was murdered by the mafia. Her father had her committed to multiple psychiatric hospitals, and in 1984, she attempted suicide.

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“To make a short story long, in the ’80s, I was involuntarily committed to mental institutions 17 times in nine years in five different states,” she told the Village Voice in 2011. “I was misdiagnosed as bipolar, ADD, ADHD, and a few other letters the scientific community had never heard of. A few years later, I was discovered to have had post-traumatic stress disorder following a horrendous string of events in my life.”

Francis recalled trying to “see humor in everything” despite the challenges in her life, telling The Oklahoman in 2018, “But I have to say the support of the public has also been incredibly uplifting. They saw me through the best and worst of times and never stopped writing from around the world to encourage me.”

Francis was married to Dick Kanellis for five months in 1964. She exchanged vows with Izzy Marion in 1971, but the pair divorced less than a year later. Francis went on to tie the knot with Joseph Garzilli in 1973. They adopted a son, Joseph Garzilli Jr., one year later but split in 1977. Francis got married to Bob Parkinson in 1985, which only lasted a few months.

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Denise Richards asked a court for protection from her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, whom she accused of physically abusing her throughout their marriage, and Us Weekly can report exclusive details.

According to court documents obtained by Us, Richards, 54, requested a restraining order against Phypers, 52, on Wednesday, July 16.

Richards told the court, “Throughout our relationship, Aaron would frequently violently choke me, violently squeeze my head with both hands, tightly squeeze my arms, violently slap me in my face and head, aggressively slam my head into the bathroom towel rack, threaten to kill me, hold me down with his knee on my back to the point where I would have to plead with him to get off me so that he would not kill me and hack into my laptop and phone and download all of my text messages.”

“Aaron regularly threatened to ‘break my jaw’ and would cry, beg me to stay, and promise to get help — none of which ever happened,” she said.

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“Aaron has caused me at least three concussions. Aaron has told me that he has left recording devices to record me while I was alone in hotel rooms and at my townhouses,” she alleged. She said on July 4, “Aaron repeatedly got within two inches of my face and screamed at me degrading profanities, including calling me a ‘c*** whore’ and a ‘piece of s***.’”

Richards said, “Aaron repeatedly grabbed my left arm tightly.” She said the next day Aaron came into her townhouse with his father and “got within inches of my face and began yelling at me, calling me a ‘c*** whore’ multiple times and with his right hand violently hit the bill of my hat with the back of his hand which caused my hat to fall off my head.”

“Later that day, Aaron chased me and grabbed both of my arms forcefully and pushed me and dragged me to the ground,” she said. “I landed on the stairs, causing immense pain. Aaron stole my laptop and sent private messages he had stolen from my laptop without my permission.”

She added, “Aaron threatened that I would ‘disappear’ if I called the police.”

In her petition, Richards recalled another alleged incident on May 21. She claimed that, “while I was asleep and without my permission, Aaron went into my settings on my laptop and through my iCloud account synched my iMessages (texts) to my laptop and downloaded everything from my iCloud (included my private text messages) onto my laptop and then took pictures of my text messages (which were then on my laptop).”

She said Phypers “transferred my text messages to his laptop.” She said he woke her up screaming, “You f***ing bitch. I went into your computer and saw your text messages because your laptop were open while you were watching the movie on Netflix. I clicked sync iMessage so that your text messages would appear on your laptop and everything downloaded and I took photo of everything you lying bitch.”

“Later, while I was on the toilet peeing, Aaron smashed me on the top of my head with the palm of his hand while screaming at me, ‘Give me your f***ing phone.’”

Richards accused Phypers of repeatedly abusing her during their marriage. She said he owns eight unregistered guns. “He has told me multiple times over the course of the last two years that because the guns are unregistered that if he used them, no one would be able to track them,” she said.

During another incident on May 1, Richards claimed Phypers grabbed her by the back of her head by the hair and slammed her into the ground.

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“You are not cancelling my flight, I am going with you and I do not trust you,” she claimed.

Richards pleaded that Phypers be ordered to stay 100 yards away from her and return her laptops and everything he downloaded from her phone.

In her filing, she said she moved out of the family home in 2023 due to marital issues and leased three townhouses. “I am the only person on the lease to the three townhouses. Beginning on July 4, 2025, I have repeatedly told Aaron that he is not allowed at any of my townhouses anymore, yet he has repeatedly entered the townhouses unexpectedly,” she said. Richards also attached two photos of a black eye Phypers allegedly caused her on January 17. She claimed Phypers had struck her in the eye.

The court granted Richards a temporary restraining order until a court hearing later this month.

The request for protection comes after Phypers filed for divorce on July 7, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

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.

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When it comes to summer travel, packing smart is a must. Whether you’re escaping for a weekend beach getaway or squeezing everything into a carry-on, multi-use pieces are the real MVPs. Lala Kent knows this all too well. The Vanderpump Rules star swears by a single cover-up that doubles as two outfits in one — and you can snag her “go-to” for just $27 on Amazon.

“I’m a Virgo, so I pack very lightly. I like having things I can wear more than one way,” Kent tells E! “This can be for more than one occasion.” She claimed that it’s her “go-to when it comes to packing,” and tons of Amazon shoppers agree that it’s the perfect travel staple.

With a round neckline, mini-dress length and long bell sleeves, the knit crochet piece has the versatility to work as beachwear or a laid-back dinner look layered over a tank and shorts.

And although it has a perforated design, both Kent and reviewers love the long-sleeve design that provides extra coverage. You’ll thank Us when you go for boardwalk strolls on semi-chilly evenings.

One reviewer who confirms this said it’s “perfect for early sunrise or sunsets at the beach,” noting it’s exactly the kind of piece you’ll want to throw over a swimsuit in the morning and then layer with a bralette or tank for a casual lunch.

Another added, “Oh, so versatile . . . I can use this as a swimsuit cover-up, but it totally works with a tank top and leggings as a light ‘sweater dress.’ I teach first grade so this will be a wardrobe staple.”

While some mention the knit is a little heavier (making it ideal for breezy evenings rather than scorching midday heat), others say it strikes the right balance: “The material is soft, breathable and lightweight,” wrote one shopper. “Even though it has a crochet-style design and is slightly see-through, it still offers just the right amount of coverage, especially in the back.”

If you’re looking to pare down your packing list without sacrificing style, Lala’s cover up is a no-brainer.

Get the Anrabess Crochet Swim Cover Up for just $34 at Amazon! Please note prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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Lindsey Vonn expertly recovered from a risky red carpet wardrobe malfunction.

While attending the 2025 ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 16, Vonn, 40, stunned in a strapless Elisabetta Franchi gown with a thigh-high slit that gave a glimpse of her thong. She accessorized with black platform heels and a matching clutch, topping off the look with statement earrings.

Vonn gave the cameras a smoldering look, but her stylish moment was briefly thwarted by a strong gust of wind. In photos published by the Daily Mail, the alpine ski racer’s dress billowed to show a little more than a peek of her underwear. A friend rushed to help before Vonn laughed and entered the venue.

Vonn was nominated for Best Comeback Athlete alongside soccer star Mallory Swanson, gymnast Suni Lee and ice hockey captain Gabriel Landeskog. Lee, 22, ultimately took home the trophy.

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Inside the theater, Vonn traded in her Grecian gown for a second sparkly look, changing into a silver beaded dress with a sheer skirt and fringe accents. She was also seen posing with Olympic icon Simone Biles, who look beautiful in blue.

Wednesday’s ceremony isn’t the first time Vonn has fallen victim to a wardrobe malfunction. The athlete previously recovered from a public mishap at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala in 2016.

At the time, she hit the carpet in a blue Michelle Mason gown with slinky straps and a low-cut neckline, once again showing off her toned legs with the help of a long slit. As a breeze blew by, so did her skirt — but she smiled through the moment like a total pro.

Two years later, she joked about hoping to avoid another awkward incident at the 90th Academy Awards.

“I’m out of my comfort zone. Definitely here, I just — it’s a lot,” she told People at the 2018 ceremony. “The Oscars is such a big deal, I’m just trying to soak it all in and not mess it all up.”

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Shortly before the big night, stylist Jeff Kim reportedly trimmed the sleeves of Vonn’s custom Christian Siriano gown. “I made it down the red carpet so far without tripping and my outfit’s in one place so I’m happy,” Vonn quipped.

While Vonn walked away from the 2025 ESPY Awards without an accolade, she’s collected four trophies from the ceremony in the past. She celebrated her nomination via Instagram days before Wednesday’s awards show.

“Can’t believe I’m nominated for another ESPY award… wow! Means a lot to me and it’s very humbling. I’m nominated for Best Comeback (only 10 years after my first comeback nomination ) which is a category filled with incredible, incredible women,” she wrote alongside throwback photos from past events. “I voted for @sunisalee as her comeback in Paris was beyond impressive!”

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As a beauty enthusiast, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is one of my favorite opportunities to replace my go-to luxury beauty products. It’s also a great time to try out viral products I’ve had my eyes on. From now until August 3, 2025, bargain hunters can save up to 75% on everything from viral perfumes to anti-aging color-correcting creams.

We found 16 of the best beauty deals on Nordstrom right now. Prepare to upgrade your skincare, fragrance and candle collection when you scroll ahead and check out these picks.

16 Beauty Deals to Shop During Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

1. Take up to 44% off La Mer

Our Pick: When it comes to luxury beauty, La Mer is notorious for its game-changing benefits and A-list fans. Treat your skin to extra TLC with the Mini Miracles Moisturizing Cream Skincare Set.

Check out all La Mer deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

2. Take up to 31% off Byredo

Our Pick: Get ready to feel and smell like the ultimate rich mom. The Mojave Ghost Trio features one full-sized perfume, a travel-sized perfume roll-on oil and scented hand cream. This trio will have everyone inquiring about your signature scent.

Check out all Byredo deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

3. Take up to 38% off T3

Our Pick: Love the look of voluminous blowout? You can achieve those salon results at home with the T3 Airebrush Blow Dry Brush.

Check out all T3 deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

4. Take up to 79% off Maison Margiela

Our Pick: You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a luxurious ocean-front resort when you light the Replica Beach Vibes scented candle.

Check out all Maison Margiela deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

5. Take up to 33% off Nécessaire

Our Pick: Loving the look of glowing, radiant skin? The Nécessaire The Body Lotion is enriched with skin-loving benefits like nourishing niacinamide and five different peptides to moisturize and firm skin.

Check out all Nécessaire deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

6. Take up to 30% off SolaWave

Our Pick: Sydney Sweeney and Sabrina Carpenter are huge fans of SolaWave’s red light therapy devices. The brand’s Wrinkle Retreat Light Therapy Face Mask uses red light therapy and near-infrared light to reduce the appearance of fine lines, discoloration, sagging and more.

Check out all SolaWave deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

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7. Take up to 34% off Charlotte Tilbury

Our Pick: Budge-proof makeup gets harder to achieve in the middle of the summer. Keep your glam looking flawless with a filter-worthy blur by adding the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finishing Spray Duo to your routine.

Check out all Charlotte Tilbury deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

8. Take up to 25% off Donna Karan New York

Our Pick: Elevate your overall beauty routine when you add the Donna Karan Cashmere Mist deodorant to your lineup.

Check out all Donna Karan deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

9. Take up to 25% off Estée Lauder

Our Pick: Available in almost 50 shades, the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place liquid foundation offers buildable coverage while combating shine, making it a great pick for shoppers with mature skin.

Check out all Estée Lauder deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

10. Take up to 73% off Valentino

Our Pick: Combine your love of long-lasting fragrance and butter-soft lipstick with the Valentino Donna Born in Roma and Lipstick Set.

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11. Take up to 53% off Pursonic

Our Pick: Whether you’re experiencing acne or looking for ways to fade fine lines, the seven-in-one LED Light Therapy Face Mask offers various solutions to your skincare woes.

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12. Take up to 27% off Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Our Pick: If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you’ve probably heard influencers and celebrities raving over various Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrances. The brand’s Wardrobe for Her Set features nine travel-size fragrances, which is perfect for summer travels.

Check out all Maison Francis Kurkdjian deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

13. Take up to 40% off Voluspa

Our Pick: Bring home the aroma of your favorite vacation destination with this Voluspa candle gift set. The four-piece set features coconut wax candles with notes inspired by the Mediterranean, France, California and floral mokara.

Check out all Voluspa deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary sale here!

14. Take up to 33% off R+Co

Our Pick: The R+Co Television Perfect Hair Conditioner lives up to its name. Ideal for fashionistas with wavy, tight and coily hair, this nourishing conditioner softens, smooths and adds glorious shine.

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15. Take up to 20% off It Cosmetics

Our Pick: Love the look of natural, no makeup, makeup? This It Cosmetics CC+ cream combines makeup and skincare in one. The creamy formula offers full coverage like a foundation, but is also enriched with nourishing anti-aging benefits and sun protection.

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16. Take up to 20% off Shark

Our Pick: Keep your hair in tip-top shape all summer long with the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling and Drying System.

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The good news for fans of Maggie Q‘s new crime drama Ballard is that it’s a hit out of the gate for Amazon Prime Video.

That means this Bosch spinoff is probably going to get a second season. But since Prime Video dropped all 10 episodes at once, what are you going to watch when it’s over?

Fortunately, the Watch With Us team has you covered with three shows to watch if you liked Bosch.

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‘Long Bright River’ (2025)

Amanda Seyfried is at the center of Long Bright River as Mickey Fitzpatrick, a police officer in Philadelphia. Mickey’s been on the force a long time, but it’s not really her place to be looking into the murders of three local women in the Kensington neighborhood.

However, Mickey’s interest in the case is more than just personal. Her sister, Kacey Fitzpatrick (Ashleigh Cummings), has gone missing, and trying to solve the murders may be her way of coping with that potential loss. This is one of Seyfried’s best roles to date, and the show’s central mystery will keep you as hooked as Ballard‘s case-of-the-week plots.

Long Bright River is streaming on Peacock.

‘Crossing Jordan’ (2001 – 2007)

Jill Hennessy made her name on Law & Order before NBC gave her a crime drama of her own. Crossing Jordan features Hennessy as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, a forensic pathologist who somewhat oversteps her role in order to help the police solve murder cases.

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Before he became a leading actor, Mahershala Ali played one of Jordan’s colleagues, Dr. Trey Sanders, in season 1. Jordan does have her own team of confidants to turn to for support, but one of the most prominent was Detective Woody Hoyt (Jerry O’Connell). NBC aired six seasons and 117 episodes of this show during its run, and it’s ripe for a very long binge-watch.

Crossing Jordan is streaming on Prime Video.

‘Mare of Easttown’ (2021)

HBO’s Mare of Easttown has an outstanding cast of supporting players, including Jean Smart, Guy Pearce, Evan Peters, Angourie Rice, Julianne Nicholson and Cailee Spaeny. But it’s carried by an Emmy-winning performance by Kate Winslet as Marianne “Mare” Sheehan, a detective sergeant in Easttown, Pennsylvania.

Mare is kind of a local celebrity thanks to her heroics in a high school basketball game 25 years ago. In the present, Mare has been unable to find a missing girl for over a year and the community has lost faith in her. Mare is also dealing with a nasty divorce, the death of her son and a custody battle for her young grandson, Drew, with the boy’s mother, Carrie Layden (Sosie Bacon). That’s enough pressure to crush anyone, but Mare still has a job to do.

Mare of Easttown is streaming on HBO Max.

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Swimsuit shopping is hard — period. Many bathing suits are designed for narrow frames, making it feel nearly impossible to find something that not only fits curves, but is stylish, flattering and budget-friendly. That’s where this ‘godsend’ bikini comes in.

This cute and durable bikini is stretchy, skin-soft and breathable, keeping everything tucked in without squeezing. It cinches in all the right places, shaping your body while hiding insecurities. The top supports large busts with thick (and adjustable!) straps, a push-up V-neckline and delicate trim that subtly lifts.

The high-rise bottoms are just as swoon-worthy. They feature tummy-hiding ruching, moderate bootie coverage and a colorful waistband that slims.

The matching top and bottom trim adds a boho, expensive-looking flair. And when worn together? The suit will make any fashionista look rich and effortlessly put-together . . . even if you don’t have an hourglass figure, you’ll look like you do.

With 36 different colors and patterns to choose from, we’re tempted to grab a few to mix and match all summer long. Amazon shoppers are with Us with many grabbing the suit in at least two colors.

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According to many, it’s the perfect “mom suit” that supports all the right areas. One calls it the best swimsuit they’ve “ever put on their body,” and wrote, “I have been insecure about my body for a while after having my second baby . . . I didn’t want to wear a two-piece in fear of that belly smush sticking out. This set is a godsend.”

 

Others agree, saying it hides “belly pouches” and gives a major boost of confidence. Another wrote, “Already eyeing it in more colors — because one just isn’t enough when you find the one.”

Get the Blooming Jelly High-Waist Bikini Set for $38 (originally $39) on Amazon! Please note prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

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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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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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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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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.

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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

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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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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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 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. 

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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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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.

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.

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 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 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 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.”

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 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.”

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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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