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Pamela Anderson 'Almost Got Killed' When She Was Mistaken for The Chicks

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Pamela Anderson had a scary mid-flight encounter with a man who mistook her for one of The Chicks.

Anderson, 57, shared the story on the Monday, January 6, episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast when host Josh Horowitz asked her which celebrity she’s been confused with. 

“This one time, I was on a flight and this guy came up to me and said, ‘Do you know what this country’s done for you?’” Anderson remembered. “And I was like, ‘Oh, my God. What have I done?’” 

Anderson went on to recall that the man glared at her from his seat and eventually tried to harm her.

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“This stewardess had to handcuff him to the chair because he was trying to attack me,” she said, explaining that “he thought I was a Dixie Chick. Remember that whole Dixie Chick thing? I almost got killed on a plane.” 

More than 20 years ago, The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — received major backlash after lead singer Natalie Maines took the stage at a London concert in 2003 and denounced President George W. Bush and the decision to invade Iraq. “Just so you know,” she said between songs, “We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas.”

Afterward, country music stations pulled the band’s music amid listener complaints and allegations of “anti-American” rhetoric. (In 2006, Maines, 50, and bandmates Martie Maguire and Emily Robinson triumphed with the success of their seventh album, Taking the Long Way, which earned them five Grammys.)

Anderson recalled on “Happy Sad Confused” that her run-in with the angry man had shaken her. 

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“I was scared to fly after that, a little bit,” she said.

The Baywatch icon, meanwhile, is enjoying a career comeback for her acclaimed role in the film The Last Showgirl. Anderson earned a 2025 Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, losing to Fernanda Torres. She hit the red carpet in style, however, eschewing full glam for minimal makeup — her signature. 

She has recently embraced a bare-faced look at glamorous events, first at Paris Fashion Week in 2023, and inspired others to do the same. 

“I’m makeup-free at home, so why not for Paris Fashion Week?” she told People that year, adding, “I didn’t expect anyone to notice, but I’m glad it sparked a positive message.”

She emphasized her desire to break free from conventional beauty standards, saying, “It felt empowering to look in the mirror and say, ‘I’m OK just like this.’”

Blake Lively's Lawyers Denounce 'More Attacks' From Justin Baldoni

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Blake Lively’s lawyers are denouncing “more attacks” from Justin Baldoni and his team.

The New York Times broke the news on December 21 that Lively had sued Baldoni — her costar and director of the film It Ends With Us — for sexual harassment. Baldoni denied all allegations against him made in the lawsuit, which was obtained by Us Weekly, and days later, was among 10 plaintiffs who launched a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times for its coverage of Lively’s accusations. 

On New Year’s Eve, Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, 40, in a New York federal court, mirroring her earlier claims that were submitted with the California Civil Rights Department. In addition to Baldoni, Lively is suing publicists Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, as well as Wayfarer Studios, Baldoni’s production company.

Attorneys for the actress told Us in a statement on Monday, January 6, that Lively’s “serious claims of sexual harassment and retaliation” are “backed by concrete facts.” 

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“This is not a ‘feud’ arising from ‘creative differences’ or a ‘he said/she said’ situation,” the lawyers’ statement read, per the outlet. “As alleged in Ms. Lively’s complaint, and as we will prove in litigation, Wayfarer [Studios] and its associates engaged in unlawful, retaliatory astroturfing against Ms. Lively for simply trying to protect herself and others on a film set. And their response to the lawsuit has been to launch more attacks against Ms. Lively since her filing.”

The statement noted: “Sexual harassment and retaliation are illegal in every workplace and in every industry. A classic tactic to distract from allegations of this type of misconduct is to ‘blame the victim’ by suggesting that they invited the conduct, brought it on themselves, misunderstood the intentions, or even lied.”

Lively’s team continued, “Another classic tactic is to reverse the victim and offender, and suggest that the offender is actually the victim. These concepts normalize and trivialize allegations of serious misconduct.”

And in conclusion, they wrote, “Most importantly, media statements are not a defense to Ms. Lively’s legal claims. We will continue to prosecute her claims in federal court, where the rule of law determines who prevails, not hyperbole and threats.”

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Us reached out to Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, for comment. 

On Thursday, January 2, Freedman told NBC News that he “absolutely” planned to sue Lively on behalf of his client. 

“We plan to release every single text message between the two of them,” Freedman told the outlet. “We want the truth to be out there. We want the documents to be out there. We want people to make their determination based on receipts.”

Previously, he shared a statement with Us, vowing to “take down” The New York Times for its “vicious smear campaign.”

As for the Times, a spokesperson told Us that the outlet is planning to “vigorously defend” itself.

“The role of an independent news organization is to follow the facts where they lead,” read a statement on December 31. “Our story was meticulously and responsibly reported. It was based on a review of thousands of pages of original documents, including the text messages and emails that we quote accurately and at length in the article. Those texts and emails were also the crux of a discrimination claim filed in California by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni and his associates.”

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Confirm Romance With L.A. Date Night

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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are stepping out to confirm their romance hand in hand. 

The duo were photographed holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes in Los Angeles on Monday, January 6, according to images published by People. Jackman, 56, sported a black jacket, gray T-shirt and white jeans, while Foster looked equally chic in a beige trench coat and green maxi dress. 

According to the outlet, the actors — who costarred in a revival of The Music Man revival on Broadway — had dined together in Santa Monica. 

Two days prior, Jackman was spotted supporting Foster’s West Coast run of Once Upon a Mattress.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Are 'Happier Than Ever'

The Deadpool & Wolverine star was seen at L.A.’s Ahmanson Theatre on Saturday, January 4, per photos circulating on social media. In the snaps, Jackman was seen recording seatmate Carol Burnett receiving an unexpected round of applause during intermission.

Sources exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2024 that a romance between Jackman and Foster sparked while the twosome began working together on The Music Man the year prior.

“They’re happier than ever,” a source said at the time, noting that their relationship is a “wonderful next chapter” with a “balance of playfulness and genuine admiration.”

Per the insider, Jackman was drawn to Foster’s “immense talent, infectious positivity and grounded nature” with the Tony-winning actress appreciating his “kindness, professionalism and ability to make others feel valued.”

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Jackman was previously married to Deborra-lee Furness for 27 years, announcing their separation in September 2023.

“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” Jackman and Furness, 69, said in a joint statement at the time. “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. Our family has been and always will be our highest priority.”

The statement concluded, “We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”

Jackman and Furness share two adult children.

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Foster, for her part, was married to screenwriter Ted Griffin for a decade. She filed for divorce in October 2024, which has yet to be settled. The Younger alum and Griffin, 53, share daughter Emily, whom they adopted in 2017. (Foster was also previously married to fellow Broadway star Christian Borle between 2006 and 2009.)

According to the insider, Foster and Jackman’s relationship was “the reason Hugh and Deb got divorced.”

“A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people,” the source claimed in November. “Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”

'Catwoman' Jocelyn Wildenstein to Be Cremated and Taken to Kenya

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Jocelyn Wildenstein in September 2022. (Craig Barritt/Getty Images for FENDI)

Jocelyn Wildenstein will be cremated in the wake of her death on New Year’s Eve.

The Swiss socialite, who gained notoriety — and the moniker “Catwoman” for her plastic surgery that made her resemble a feline — died peacefully in her sleep while staying in a Parisian palace on Tuesday, December 31. She was 84 years old.

Wildenstein’s longtime partner, Lloyd Klein, told TMZ on Monday, January 6, that she’ll be cremated, with her remains transported to her ranch in Kenya following an intimate funeral in Paris. According to the outlet, the ranch is the site of her father’s grave and where her mother’s ashes are located.

Days earlier, Klein revealed to People that Wildenstein had battled phlebitis, which is inflammation of the veins near your skin due to blood clots.

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“Because of her phlebitis, the legs were very, very swollen, and the blood was blocked, and there was no oxygen in the brain,” Klein told the outlet on January 2. “And we were having a nap and when I woke up, I said, ‘Jocelyn, we have to wake up, we have to get dressed,’ and she was cold and she was dead.”

He noted at the time, “It’s very sad. … It’s extremely sad to lay down with your other half that I have known for 21 years and waiting to celebrate New Year’s Eve and to find her cold.”

Prior to her death, Wildenstein (born Jocelyne Périsset) garnered headlines for her exaggerated cosmetic surgery. Following her first surgical procedure in the late 1970s, observers began comparing Wildenstein’s eye lift to that of a lynx, which she kept as a pet.

Wildenstein was also known for her marriage to billionaire art dealer Alec Wildenstein. The two wed in 1978 and divorced in 1999. Their split and legal battle received heavy media coverage, with Alec telling Vanity Fair at the time that he lacked a say in how much surgery his then-wife had, despite reports that he encouraged her dramatic physical transformation. 

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“She was crazy. I would always find out last,” he claimed, according to The Times. “She was thinking that she could fix her face like a piece of furniture. Skin does not work that way. But she wouldn’t listen.”

Jocelyn, for her part, told The Times in June 2023 that her ex-husband had “hired a publicist and paid a plastic surgeon to certify that I completely changed my face” so he could “win the divorce.”

However, Jocelyn — who was also dubbed “the Bride of Wildenstein” because of her surgeries — triumphed in the end. She reportedly won $2.5 billion in the divorce, laughing all the way to the bank. 

Alec died in 2008 after a battle with cancer, and Jocelyn moved on with Klein in 2003. She met the designer after attending one of his Lloyd Klein Couture fashion shows. He was reported to have proposed to Jocelyn in 2017 at the Versace Mansion in Miami.

Inside Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Divorce: Who Got What?

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in February 2024. (Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)

When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalized their divorce, they took their personal belongings with them.

The exes formally ended their marriage on Monday, January 6, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. In doing so, both parties “agreed to divide all assets and liabilities” to avoid further litigation and expense. 

Lopez, 55, keeps all of her personal belongings and earnings from their date of separation — April 26, 2024 — as well as half of their bank accounts. Affleck, 52, gets the same. Per the settlement agreement, they’ll also divide their $60 million mansion in Beverly Hills that is now on the market, but the specific terms to the agreement are sealed. 

In the divorce, Lopez retains her clothing, jewelry and “miscellaneous personal effects in her possession, custody or control,” and all assets that she owns “individually or by entities of which [Lopez] is the sole owner, member or shareholder.”

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Meanwhile, Affleck holds onto his interest in the Artists Equity production company that he founded with Matt Damon in November 2022. The agreement states that he “shall pay, indemnify and hold [Lopez] harmless from any and all liabilities, claims, debts, actions, causes of action and/or tax liabilities associated with” the company.

They settled their divorce via mediation in September. Lopez requested to drop “Affleck” from her last name and restore her legal name to Jennifer Lynn Lopez.

The actress filed for divorce from Affleck in August 2024. Instead of tapping a lawyer to submit paperwork on her behalf, Lopez submitted it herself on the two-year anniversary of the pair’s Georgia wedding, despite their separation date being months earlier.

At the time, celebrity divorce attorney Chris Melcher suggested in an interview with Us that Lopez’s decision to file sans attorney was “intentional to send a message that this will not be a fight.” Melcher posited that the duo had possibly “worked out most of [the] issues before going public with the filing.”

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Lopez and Affleck share a long history. They met on the set of the box-office bomb Gigli in 2001 and got engaged in November 2002. They were headed to the altar in September 2003, but called off their wedding days before the ceremony. They confirmed their split in January 2004.

Sparks flew anew when the couple — famously known as “Bennifer” — reconnected in May 2021 and became engaged again in April 2022. They exchanged vows in Vegas that July and hosted a second ceremony in Georgia the next month. 

Lopez 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.

In May 2024, rumors of marital troubles began swirling after Lopez and Affleck weren’t seen together in public for 47 days. Us soon confirmed that Affleck had moved out of their home.

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

Britney Spears Calls Son Jayden a ‘Miracle and Genius’ Amid Reunion

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Britney Spears is still feeling giddy about reuniting with her youngest son. 

Spears, 43, took to Instagram on Monday, December 30, to praise son Jayden, 18, days after they spent Christmas together for the first time in years. 

“Mine forever !!!” she wrote alongside two snaps of Jayden standing in a natural setting and sporting baggy jeans and an oversized maroon shirt. 

The pop legend continued: “It’s weird we’re like twins but he’s a boy and I’m a girl !!! He’s mine I hadn’t seen him in 2 and half years or maybe 3 !!! I’m in shock !!! He came back and he feels older and smarter than me !!! He’s a man and I cry everyday of my life because of the miracle and genius he is !!! When he plays the whole earth shakes !!!”

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Previously, Spears announced their holiday reunion via Instagram on Wednesday, December 25, sharing a video of her and Jayden where she referred to him as “my baby” before kissing him on the cheek.

“Best Christmas of my life !!! I haven’t seen my boys in 2 years!!!” she captioned the post. “Tears of joy and literally in shock everyday koo koo crazy so in love and blessed!!!”

Spears said at the time that she was left “speechless” by seeing Jayden. The singer shares the teen as well as son Preston, 19, with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

After her divorce from Federline, 46, in 2007, Britney was under a conservatorship overseen by her father, Jamie Spears, for much of her children’s lives. The conservatorship ended in late 2021 after 13 years, and Britney has since had a strained relationship with her sons.

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“I think Mom has struggled giving us both attention and showing us equal love and I don’t think she showed enough to Preston and I feel really bad for that,” Jayden told the Daily Mail in 2022. “We’ve both been through so much pressure in the past that this is our safe place now, to process all the emotional trauma we’ve been through to heal, heal our mental state. If I complained, she went after [my brother]. I feel guilty, so I am there for him. Mom has treated me better.”

Britney replied to Jayden’s comments at the time, writing via Instagram, “I say to my son Jayden that I send all the love in the world to you every day for the rest of my life.”

She added: “My love for my children has no boundaries and it deeply saddens me to know his outcry of saying I wasn’t up to his expectations of a mother …. and maybe one day we can meet face to face and talk about this openly!”

Jayden and Preston subsequently moved to Hawaii with their father and his wife, Victoria Prince, along with their half-siblings, in 2023. Jayden has since returned to California.

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“Jayden is spending time back in California but does not live with Britney,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in November. “All of his friends are still in California and he wanted to come back after graduating high school. Jayden reached out to Britney and initiated conversation.”

The insider noted that Jayden was “open to mending the relationship” with his mother.

“It’s going to take time and will not be an immediate reconciliation. They have seen each other twice and [it] was very brief,” the source continued. “Britney was very excited to hear from him. She hopes they can continue to spend time together and hopes Preston also comes around. She has had a hole in her heart from not seeing her boys. Jayden reaching out means everything to her.”

Liam Payne Psychiatrist Advised 'Higher Level of Care' Before His Death

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Liam Payne‘s former psychiatrist reportedly advised him to seek a “higher level of care” than she was able to offer. 

In a letter filed in an Argentina court, the psychiatrist told Payne in September — weeks before his death — that she had decided to stop treating him “after careful consideration and assessment,” TMZ reported on Monday, December 30.

According to the outlet, she urged the One Direction singer to continue regular therapy sessions to “process [his] depression and trauma” and to meet with a primary care doctor and take medications only as prescribed and not while drinking heavily. She included a list of doctors and rehabilitation facilities in her note to Payne. 

“Thank you for your understanding, and I wish you the very best in your continued journey toward mental health and well-being,” the psychiatrist wrote in the letter, per TMZ.

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Payne was found dead on October 16 after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires. A preliminary autopsy cited “multiple traumas” as the cause of his death, including hemorrhages in his chest, skull and abdomen, and multiple drugs were reportedly found in his system. The incident was not ruled a suicide.

On December 29, 2024, a local news outlet in Argentina reported that five charges had been made in connection with Payne’s death at age 31. Payne’s friend Roger Nores is among those facing manslaughter charges, along with Esteban Grassi, a CasaSur Palermo Hotel receptionist, and the hotel’s head of security Gilda Martin.

Braian Paiz, a waiter, and CasaSur employee Ezequiel Pereyra were charged with allegedly supplying drugs to Payne ahead of his fatal fall, per the report. All five of those charged were summoned to appear in court.

Nores previously addressed his alleged involvement in Payne’s death, telling the Daily Mail in November that he “never abandoned” the musician. “There were over 15 people at the hotel lobby chatting and joking with him when I left. I could have never imagined something like this would happen. … I’m really heartbroken with this tragedy, and I’ve been missing my friend every day,” he claimed.

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Earlier this month, Nores reportedly filed a complaint claiming that the hotel didn’t properly protect Payne during his stay. “A world-famous person was staying with obvious signs of … going through a crisis caused by drug intake at that very moment, and they did not even make an effort there to make up for their legal omission of having a 24-hour doctor,” he said according to documents obtained by TMZ.

Nores claimed that the hotel manager knew that Payne was intoxicated and argued that a doctor should have been on hand from the time the singer checked in. He accused CasaSur employees of doing nothing to help Payne in his final hours.

In a subsequent court filing obtained by Rolling Stone, Nores spoke about Payne’s drug history.

“I was a friend who loved him very much, who helped him selflessly in everything I could, who spent my own money to help him, and even then it was not enough,” he alleged. “I do not consider that I deserve the accusation that is being leveled at me.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Renee Zellweger Seemingly Laughs in Ant Anstead Sweet Video With Son

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Renée Zellweger seemingly could be heard joyously laughing in the background of Ant Anstead’s holiday video starring his son Hudson.

Anstead, 45, posted a clip via Instagram on Saturday, December 28, in which a woman giggles at the sight of 5-year-old Hudson gazing into a crystal ball that pulsed with beams of pink, purple and blue light. 

“Look!” the child ordered, aligning his eye with a stream of blue light. This prompted the woman as well as a man (ostensibly Anstead) to laugh. Hudson looked up with a huge grin on his face.

Anstead, a British TV personality, shares Hudson with ex-wife Christina Haack, to whom he was married for nearly two years. He is also the father of two older children, Amelie, 21, and Archie, 18, with first wife Louise Storey.

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Zellweger, 55, and Anstead were first linked in June 2021 after filming an episode of Anstead’s Discovery+ series, Celebrity IOU Joyride, which aired in August 2021. Later that month, Zellweger and Anstead made their official debut as a couple at the Radford Motors gala at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, California.

In April 2023, the duo celebrated their second anniversary together. Anstead marked the occasion by sharing a series of photos of the two of them via Instagram. “Two years of magic 💫💫x,” he captioned the post at the time.

That same month, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Zellweger and Anstead were embracing a future together. “They both want to settle down and create a home together,” the insider shared. “Renée loves how romantic, open and honest he is. She does say that it took her a while to find love again, but it was well worth the wait. She’s still giddy in love. He literally swept her off her feet.”

As Anstead and Zellweger’s relationship has flourished, her bond with his children has also grown stronger.

Ant Anstead Displays Couples Christmas Ornament Featuring Renee Zellweger

“Renée gets along really well with Ant’s children and they spend a lot of quality time together,” a source exclusively told Us in July 2023. “Despite being in the public eye, Renée and Ant love just hanging out at home with the kids, watching movies and making dinner together. They enjoy a very low-key lifestyle.”

In June, Anstead shared a sweet message for his girlfriend while traveling to the U.K., where she filmed the fourth Bridget Jones movie.

“My little travel buddy…….. ✈ 🇬🇧,” Anstead wrote via Instagram alongside a carousel of photos, including a snap of himself at the airport with his son Hudson on his shoulders.

He referenced Zellweger, Amelie and Archie by concluding the caption with: “Incoming…… Ammo, Archo & Ren ❤❤ x.”

Zellweger returns as her most iconic character in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which premieres on Peacock on February 13, 2025. 

“I love being in her shoes,” Zellweger said of Bridget in 2022. “I mean, it makes me giggle, you know, every day on set the choices that we get to make about just how awkward we can make her circumstances. It’s just so much fun.”

Pregnant Gisele Bundchen Flaunts Baby Bump in Bikini at the Beach 

 

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Gisele Bundchen in March 2024.

Pregnant Gisele Bündchen spent Christmas in Costa Rica with boyfriend Joaquim Valente.

The supermodel, 44, showed off her baby bump in a black bikini during a December 24 beach day, according to photos published by the Daily Mail on Sunday, December 29. A shirtless Valente, 37, stood by her side in the surf sporting swim trunks.

Bündchen and Valente started dating in summer 2023 and are now expecting their first baby together. (Bündchen also shares son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 12, with ex-husband Tom Brady. She is the stepmother to Brady’s son Jack, 17, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.)

“They’re deeply committed to each other, but there are currently no plans for marriage,” a source exclusively revealed to Us Weekly in November, noting at the time that Bündchen and her new beau were “happy about the pregnancy” and not “talking about marriage.”

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The insider noted: “They’re in love and happy. But right now, marriage is not on top of their to-do list.”

News of the pregnancy broke October 28, and days later, Bündchen showed her growing bump while stepping out in Miami in a little black dress.

Two years ago, Bündchen and Brady, 47, divorced after more than 13 years of marriage. A source told Us in November that the retired NFL quarterback was at peace with her decision to expand her family — and move on with a new man.

“He wants to see her happy,” the source said of Brady, noting that he and Bündchen remain amicable following their October 2022 split. “They maintain a coparenting relationship that’s solely focused on their children’s well-being.”

Pregnant Gisele Bundchen Shows Off Baby Bump While Stepping Out in Miami

In October, an insider told Us that Brady was one of the first people to learn about Bündchen’s pregnancy.

“When Gisele told the kids about her pregnancy, she made sure to let Tom know as well,” an insider close to Brady shared at the time. “This happened a few months ago. She wanted to give him that courtesy and knew the kids would tell him either way.”

According to the source, Valente has “developed a positive relationship with [Gisele’s] children” and “participated in family activities and supports [Benjamin and Vivian’s] interests.”

Meanwhile, the kids are “looking forward” to the arrival of their younger sibling, the insider added.

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Bündchen and Valente, who are both from Brazil, met when she enrolled son Benjamin at Valente’s martial arts academy in Miami. She began training with him soon after. 

“I feel stronger, more confidence and empowered since I started practicing self-defense,” she wrote in a February 2022 Instagram post featuring Valente, thanking him and his brothers for “being awesome teachers and for making training so much fun.”

When her divorce from Brady “was finalized, they moved in together and have been attached at the hip ever since,” a separate source told Us earlier this year.

Travis Kelce Was the Mastermind Behind Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Party

UPDATE — 12/19/24, 9:15 a.m. ET: According to JoJo Edwards-Helaire, the wife of Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Travis Kelce was the mastermind behind the Eras-themed party. When a social media user commented that the celebration looked “like a wrap party,” JoJo replied, “It was a congratulations party. And a surprise from Trav.”

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were living it up at Swift’s Eras-themed bash.

A photo of the couple partying together appeared on X on Wednesday, December 18. Swift, who wrapped her Eras Tour on December 8, one week before her 35th birthday, wore a flirty black dress and playfully tugged on the lapel of Kelce’s black tuxedo jacket. (A fellow partier stood next to them, clad in a pink suit and otherwise distracted.)

Meanwhile, Kelce, 35, flashed a huge grin at the camera. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end sported friendship bracelets on his wrist and a white bow tie around his neck. His dapper ensemble looked similar to the one that he wore on the Eras stage in June, when he made a memorable appearance during one of Swift’s concerts at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Earlier Wednesday, Brittany Mahomes shared a series of photos from the event, where guests paid homage to Swift’s blockbuster tour by stepping out in Swiftie-inspired getups. 

Taylor Swift Parties With Brittany Mahomes, Ashley Avignone at 'Eras' Bash

“My people,” Mahomes, 29, wrote via Instagram, unveiling a group snapshot with Swift, Lyndsay Bell and Ashley Avignone. Kelce was seen standing in the background of one of Brittany’s pics. He is teammates with Brittany’s husband, Patrick Mahomes, and former teammates with Lyndsay’s husband, Blake Bell.

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“I’ve never played more shows on tour or toured longer than I have with the Eras Tour,” Swift told the adoring audience at one of her December 6 show. “There are so many reasons for that, like, nobody’s backstage saying, ‘You gotta do more shows.’ I decided to make this tour the longest I’ve ever done because you have made this feel like so much more than a concert tour in so many ways.”

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She continued, “I’ve been going on tour since I was 15 years old, and this has felt different in every single way. It’s felt like this escape to a planet where nothing but joy and passion and togetherness and camaraderie exists every night coming out to these crowds.”

That epic career milestone was also the beginning of Swift’s romance with Kelce, who showed up at her Kansas City show wearing a friendship bracelet. He wasn’t able to meet the Grammy-winning icon that night, but eventually, they connected and sparks flew in the summer of 2023. By the fall, Swift was attending Chiefs games and cheering Kelce on from the sidelines. 

Travis Kelce Made a Nod to Taylor Swift During Final ‘Eras Tour’ Show

“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” Swift told TIME in her 2023 Person of the Year profile. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other.”

She continued, “Football is awesome, it turns out. I’ve been missing out my whole life.”

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Christina Aguilera Poses Topless to Celebrate Her 44th Birthday 

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Christina Aguilera

Happy birthday, Christina Aguilera!

The pop star took to Instagram on Wednesday, December 18, to mark her 44th with a topless portrait. In the black-and-white image, Aguilera strikes a sultry pose, crouching on a floor with her side to the camera, her platinum blonde curls grazing her bare shoulders. She sports a black leather newsboy hat, black short shorts, strappy heels and dramatic makeup. 

Birthday Suit #44,” Aguilera captioned her post. 

Naturally, her fans went wild in the comment section.

Christina Aguilera Doesn't 'Give a F—k' About Opinions on Her Body

“Happy Birthday, LEGENDTINA, THE BEST SINGER IN THIS F—— WORLD,” one fan gushed.

Another wrote: “Getting older in years, but younger in appearance is what I’m talking about!!!!”

Aguilera, who won five Grammy Awards during her Y2K heyday, completed a nine-month Vegas residency in August. Three months later, she performed a surprise duet with Sabrina Carpenter during Carpenter’s Short ‘N Sweet Tour concert in Los Angeles. 

At the time, Aguilera strutted into the venue, wearing a black bustier and over-the-knee silver boots while performing a vocal riff that launched a rendition of “Ain’t No Other Man.” Carpenter, 25, subsequently joined her at center stage to complete the number, per social media footage. They also sang Aguilera’s “What a Girl Wants.”

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In November, Aguilera shared a rare snap of her family of four via Instagram. The “Genie in a Bottle” singer posed with her fiancé, Matthew Rutler, and her two children, son Max, 16, and daughter Summer, 10. (Aguilera welcomed Max with ex-husband Jordan Bratman in 2008 and shares Summer with Rutler, 39.)

“On the way to school the other day with her dad, [Summer] said, ‘When I grow up, I want to either be Mama’s photographer or Mama’s manager.’ It’s so funny,” Aguilera told Vogue earlier this year. “So we told Will.i.am that [when he came to see the show], and he was like, ‘Oh, my God, she’s your daught-ager.’ So daught-ager is the word of the year. It’s just so cute.”

Aguilera spoke about her journey with motherhood in an interview with Haute Living in 2019, explaining how she balances her family and career in order to create a stable life for her kids.

“I made the decision for quite some time not to tour for a while because I thought it was the best thing to make a more stable, routine life for my children,” she said at the time. “Even when I took the spot on [The Voice], it wasn’t really something I wanted to pursue. I just decided, ‘It keeps me in L.A. and in a place where I can focus on my kids.’”

She added, “Everything I’ve pretty much decided to do has been influenced by [my kids], but at the same time, I need to make sure that I don’t lose myself and that I always stay grounded in what’s important for me.”

Danny Masterson Appeals Rape Conviction After 30-Year Prison Sentence

Danny Mastersons Sexual Assault Allegations and Trial Everything to Know
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Danny Masterson has appealed his rape conviction after being sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

Masterson’s attorney, Cliff Gardner, shared a 246-page opening brief on Wednesday, December 18, claiming several errors were made that “violated” the actor’s “rights to confrontation and a fair trial.”

Gardner also issued a statement alleging “two fundamental flaws in Danny Masterson’s convictions.”

In the first flaw, he alleged, “the trial was rife with erroneous judicial rulings that skewed the jury’s view of the evidence against him.” And in the second, the lawyer claimed “there was a stunning amount of exculpatory evidence which was never presented to the jury.”

Danny Masterson’s Sexual Assault Allegations and Case: What to Know

Gardner stated that “the appeal represents only one part of Danny’s challenge to his convictions. Danny’s habeas lawyer will be following up on the opening brief with a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus documenting additional defects in the trial process. Stay tuned as we work toward Danny’s complete exoneration.”

Four women claimed in March 2017 that Masterson, 48, sexually assaulted them in the early 2000s. A fifth woman came forward in December 2017, claiming that while she was dating the actor, he “repeatedly raped” her.

Masterson maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty in January 2021 to three counts of rape. His first trial began in fall 2022, which ended in a mistrial. Masterson went back on trial in spring 2023 when he was convicted of two counts of rape. In September 2023, he was handed a 30-year prison sentence. He filed an appeal two months later; it was denied in January. 

Prior to the conviction, Masterson was best known for his role as Steven Hyde in That ‘70s Show from 1998 to 2006 as well as his role on Netflix’s The Ranch as Jameson “Rooster” Bennett from 2016 to 2018.

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Masterson’s wife, Bijou Phillips, filed for divorce in September 2023 after 12 years of marriage. The following month, Us confirmed that Masterson agreed to give Phillips, 44, full legal and physical custody of their daughter, Fianna, 10.

In December 2023, Masterson was admitted into the prison system and began his sentence at North Kern State Prison in Delano, California. He was later transferred to California’s Men’s Colony, a minimum-security prison in San Luis Obispo. Masterson will not be eligible for parole until July 2042, when he would be 66 years old.

Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond’s Daughter Alex Gives Birth to 1st Baby

‘Pioneer Woman’ Star Ree Drummond Says She 'Did Not Take Ozempic’ for Weight Loss
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Ree Drummond is officially a grandmother!

The Pioneer Woman host, 55, took to social media on Wednesday, December 18, to share the happy news that her eldest daughter, Alex, has given birth to her first child, a daughter named Sofia.

“Our first baby had her first baby,” Drummond captioned her Instagram post, which featured a pic of her holding the little one while sitting next to husband Ladd Drummond in a hospital room. 

“Thank you Lord, we will never be the same,” she added, unleashing a torrent of comments from family, friends and fans.

Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond Will Be a Grandma! See Daughter's Pregnancy Reveal

“Sofia loves her grandparents already,” Alex, 27, wrote on her mom’s post, adding a crying emoji.

Ree’s daughter Paige, 24, replied, “Grandma reeree ❤.”

Meanwhile, Sunny Anderson — Ree’s colleague at the Food Network — left a sweet note that read, “Sending all of you all that you need in good vibes and rest and tissues for happy tears… all the good stuff. Congratulations ❤.”

Ree shared more snapshots via her Instagram Stories, including close-ups of the sleeping baby swaddled in a blanket with a bow wrapped around her head.

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“On a side note … How is it that hospital swaddling blankets have this same foot pattern from 30 years ago,” she wrote in one Story, adding a laughing emoji. “Okay bye.”

In another Story, she reposted Alex’s Instagram birth announcement that she posted jointly with husband Mauricio Scott on Wednesday.

“She’s here,” Alex captioned their photo carousel. “December 18th 2024. At 2:27am our perfect girl made her arrival a couple weeks early, just in time for Christmas! We are so in love and forever changed. Thank you Lord.”

The black-and-white snaps show Alex and Mauricio posing with their newborn moments after her arrival. In one emotional snapshot, Alex is in tears meeting Sofia for the first time. 

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Earlier this year, Alex announced that she and Scott were expanding their family. The pair tied the knot in 2021.

“We can’t wait to meet you, little one,” Alex wrote via Instagram. “Baby Scott joining the party this winter!”

At the time, Ree commented, “Beyond happy for you two!! (And for the whole family!) Love you, Alex and Mauricio!”

The celebrity chef and lifestyle mogul is also a mom to sons Bryce, 21, Jamar, 21, and Todd, 19, whom she shares with Ladd. 

Last summer, Ree then took to her blog to discuss Alex’s big-time milestone.

“My child is going to have a child. It’s surreal, and I’m sure all of you grandparents can relate to the feeling of momentarily leaving your body [after hearing] similar news,” the chef gushed.

“We have no idea what being grandparents will look like or how much it will change our lives,” she said, explaining that Alex was due in January 2025.

“I will probably watch less Bravo, maybe? (Maybe not.) Can grandmothers have long hair? Can grandfathers look sexy in Wranglers? How long before the baby can ride a horse?” she joked.

Minnie Driver Wonders If Celebs Are Getting 'New Faces' for the Holidays

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Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver has some questions about the latest plastic surgery trends. 

“Guys, are we all getting new faces for Christmas?” the British actress, 54, asked in a recent Instagram video. “‘Cause where you getting them from? And do you think they’re gonna run out? And does anyone got a discount code?”

Driver, looking casual-chic in a blue T-shirt, white pants and cat-eye glasses, was poking fun at trendy aesthetic procedures that make people look like walking Instagram filters. 

“Quite hard to put under the tree,” she captioned her post, adding the cheeky hashtags #newface, #faceshop and #discountcodes.

Minnie Driver Posts ‘Rare’ Barefaced Selfies After Facing Illness

Driver’s friends and fans flooded the comments section, adding their own jokes. 

I’m just drawing mine on with a marker pen,” one fan wrote, to which the Good Will Hunting star replied, “This is an excellent and budget idea.”

Another reassured, “You look amazing! No new face needed!,” while someone else advised, Go ask Demi Moore. Her surgeon is perfection.” 

Meanwhile, Debra Messing dropped a “Hahaha!!!” and model Karen Elson responded with: “Asking for a friend…😂.”

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Driver has been candid lately about the aging process. Last month, she posted a pair of makeup-free selfies to her Instagram account.

“Ok, I’m pretty vain, so posting [a] picture without a scrap of makeup and un-touched up, are rare,” she wrote in the caption. “The only reason I’m doing it now is because I’ve been ill, I have felt every one of my years recently.”

At the time, Driver credited friend and London-based aesthetician Karen Bartov for helping her share a more authentic depiction of herself.

“I’m pretty astonished that my friend Keren can make me look like this,” she continued. “Christmas glow without the 5 mulled wines. Love you Keren and thank you.”

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Driver revealed in early November that she was battling the flu and credited partner Addison O’Dea with helping her get through it. She showed her appreciation in an Instagram post celebrating the couple’s six-year anniversary, writing, “All day long he’s been sticking thermometers in my ear and setting timers for medication and sticking his head round the door and writing me cards and making me food I can’t eat.”

O’Dea’s caretaking worked. Earlier this month, Driver was recovered and ready to attend The Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, where she was a jury member alongside Spike Lee and Daniel Dae Kim. She posted snapshots of her glamorous festival outfits via Instagram.

“I always love the pictures we take at home about a million times more than the red carpet ones,” she revealed on December 11, adding, “on my way to the Women in Cinema dinner at @redseafilm where I’m thrilled to be on the jury this year.”

Kim Zolciak Says Life With Ex Kroy Biermann Was 'Torture' 

Kim Zolciak-Biermann is giving an update on her bitter split from Kroy Biermann.

Zolciak-Biermann, 46, did not mince words when approached by a TMZ reporter at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, December 16. When asked to describe what she’s going through in her personal life, the reality star replied: “Torture.”

“You’re going through torture right now?” the reporter asked her.

“I have for years,” she said.

Kim Zolciak Claims Kroy Biermann Threw Her to the Ground in Fight

Zolciak-Biermann told the outlet: “I’m a normal, rational person that doesn’t see the need for any of this controlling chaos. I don’t. I really don’t.”

Earlier this month, Us Weekly reported that police had responded to a domestic violence call on November 27 at the pair’s shared home in Georgia.

Kim Zolciak Claims Kroy Biermann Threw Her to the Ground in Fight
Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann.

Zolciak-Biermann alleged that she and Biermann, 39, got into an argument while she was on a ladder taking down curtains. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum claimed that Biermann got confrontational with her and things got physical. She alleged that the former football player physically removed her from the ladder and threw her to the ground.

Zolciak-Biermann reportedly told law enforcement officers that she sustained injuries as a result of the alleged incident. However, the officers claimed in the report that she refused to provide any evidence of a physical injury to first responders. Biermann, for his part, claimed that Zolciak-Biermann instigated the altercation and allegedly struck him in the face.

Kroy Biermann Claims He Was ‘Silenced’ and More in Kim Zolciak Marriage

The incident allegedly took place in front of some of Zolciak-Biermann and Biermann’s children. The exes share sons KJ, 13, Kash, 12, and twins Kaia and Kane, both 11. Biermann also adopted Zolciak-Biermann’s daughters Brielle, 27, and Ariana, 23, from a previous relationship.

According to the report, law enforcement could not determine who the “primary aggressor” was and no arrests were made.

“I think there’s a track record of Kroy being the problem,” Zolciak-Biermann told TMZ on Monday. “Nobody has any idea what I’ve dealt with the last two-and-a-half, three years of my life. I’m trying to take the high road.”

She added, “It’s gonna take me a long time to heal from this trauma I’ve experienced.”

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s Home Faces Foreclosure, Up For Auction

Zolciak-Biermann said that she and Biermann are “living together … He has his own house but he’s not living there.” Of their situation, she said: “I hate it.”

Us Weekly reached out to a Biermann representative for comment.

In early December, the pair’s home was put up for public auction and facing foreclosure. Zolciak-Biermann and Biermann, who got married in November 2011, purchased the mansion, which is located in Manor Golf & Country Club, in 2021 for $880,000.

They have had their fair share of ups and downs since initially filing for divorce in May 2023. The duo had a brief reconciliation and called off their split, only for Biermann to refile for divorce weeks later. The pair have been at odds over finances and custody of their children since. In addition to their divorce drama, Zolciak-Biermann and Biermann have avoided foreclosure on their house multiple times.

When asked Monday if Biermann is “too controlling,” Zolciak-Biermann responded, “To say the least. But it’s all good. I wish him well. I do.”

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Keanu Reeves Brings Alexandra Grant to 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Premiere

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Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves and girlfriend Alexandra Grant made a rare appearance together at the premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The low-key couple tend to stay out of the spotlight, but on Monday, December 16, they hit the red carpet for the film, in which Reeves, 60, plays Shadow the Hedgehog. The actor has dated Grant, 51, for some seven years.

“They see themselves as soulmates,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this year, discussing Reeves’ dynamic with the visual artist.  

According to the insider, the twosome are “shy by nature so there’s no overintensity or jealousy on either side. Alexandra appreciates that Keanu is a total gentleman who encourages her to pursue her passions, while he says she’s one of the kindest people he’s ever met.”

Keanu Reeves and Girlfriend Alexandra Grant 'See Themselves as Soulmates'

Reeves and Grant originally met at a dinner party in 2009. They went on to collaborate on Reeves’ books Ode to Happiness and Shadows and opened their own publishing company, X Artists Books.

“The book was made as a surprise, by me, for Keanu, as a private gift,” Grant told British Vogue of Ode to Happiness in 2020. “All our friends sitting in the room got the giggles when I gave it to him — they said, ‘Please publish it!’ So that’s how we got into publishing.”

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Grant and Reeves.

After developing a friendship, Reeves and Grant took their relationship to the next level. They went public with their romance in November 2019, which is when a second source told Us that the pair had been “dating for years” and “it wasn’t a secret.”

Grant recently shed insight into her romance with Reeves when she spoke about their shared interest in art. 

Keanu Reeves Gushes Over Girlfriend Alexandra Grant on ‘Sonic 3’ Red Carpet

“My work is much more of a private performance, but I have a text that I interpret in the studio into a painting, into an object,” Grant explained to People in September 2023. “He takes the text in private and then turns it into a performance in public. … There’s a relationship. We’re both, at the heart, readers and researchers. We both care about people and we care about characters.”

Another source told Us in November 2023 that Reeves and Grant are “typically homebodies” who prefer “quiet nights alone or small get-togethers” with their friends.

“Things are great between them. They’re very happy together,” the source shared, noting that the pair make an “amazing” match. “[They are] both very relaxed and casual by nature.”

While Reeves has never married, his friend Winona Ryder has insisted that she and Reeves tied the knot while filming their characters’ wedding for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the 1992 movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Reeves later told Esquire in November 2021, “Winona says we are. Coppola says we are. So, I guess we’re married under the eyes of God.”

Brittany Mahomes Shows Off Her Baby Bump With 3rd Trimester Workout

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Brittany Mahomes

Brittany Mahomes continues to hit the gym in the third trimester of her pregnancy.

Brittany, 29, shared her workout routine via Instagram Stories on Monday, December 16, showing off her baby bump in a video where she lifts weights and does squats and lunges. She sported a lavender set by Vitality and white sneakers with her long, blonde hair pulled back into an easy ponytail. 

The clip was first posted by Brittany’s trainer, Kirsty Rae, who captioned it: “Third trimester is my fave stage of pregnancy when it comes to training. there’s studies that show your body basically goes into superhuman mode to prepare for childbirth. so badass.”

In another video, Brittany tilts her head to the side as she snaps a selfie during a break. “Feeling very pregnant,” she wrote in a caption, adding a laughing emoji. 

Brittany Mahomes Demos Pregnancy Workout in Cheetah Print Look

Earlier this month, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posted footage of herself working out in a cheetah print one-piece

“We workin,” Brittany wrote on December 3, referencing Rae.

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Brittany Mahomes’ Instagram Story on Monday, December 16.

She and Patrick announced in July that they are gearing up to welcome baby No. 3. “Round three, here we come,” the couple announced in an Instagram post at the time.

The pair tied the knot in March 2022, two years after he proposed. They are already the parents of daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 2, both of whom appeared in Brittany and Patrick’s pregnancy announcement.

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Reveals Her Fitness Routine to Avoid 'Mom Butt'

Brittany has been showing off her maternity fashion while supporting her husband at Chiefs games, and with Rae’s encouragement, has offered an inside look at her prepartum workouts via social media.

“Many women experience what’s called ‘mom butt’ during and after pregnancy, which happens when the glutes lose shape and muscle mass,” Rae explained via Instagram in late October. “This is often due to changes in posture and how we move as our bodies adjust to pregnancy.”

In the accompanying video, Brittany could be seen working out to avoid this particular phenomenon.

“By focusing on glute engagement and maintaining strength training, you can actually continue to build muscle,” the trainer added. “It’s all about proper movement, posture, and progressive overload.”

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Shows off Squat Technique in the Gym

The day before posting her latest fitness regimen, Brittany stepped out on the sidelines of Patrick’s latest away game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, December 15. She paired a beige puffy jacket, emblazoned with “Chiefs,” with fuzzy earmuffs from Prada. 

Ahead of kickoff, Brittany made sure to spend time with Patrick on the field, and they shared a sweet sideline kiss.

“He doesn’t get nervous or stressed at all. That’s just what he likes to do,” Brittany said during an August appearance on the “WHOOP” podcast, noting that she gets more anxious about the games. “I think he loves going into a new week having new game plans, having new challenges, having new people that he’s playing.”

Jessica Simpson Teases 'Soundtrack to My Soul' Amid Eric Johnson Split

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Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson is back in the studio amid her separation from estranged husband Eric Johnson.

Simpson, 44, took to Instagram on Monday, December 16, to share a sultry photo of herself leaning back in a chair in a room filled with recording equipment. “I can’t wait for y’all to hear the soundtrack of my soul 💿,” she told her 6 million followers in the caption.

Simpson wore a white satin top and skirt with a black jacket in the pic, pairing the look with black fishnet stockings that covered her waist. On her feet: Black platform cowboy boots that made her look like a Goth country singer. Simpson also flaunted a black statement necklace, a golden tan and kept her blonde hair long and teased on top. As for her face, she sported dramatic black eye makeup and a pink glossy lip.

It was Simpson’s first social media post since November, when she posted a series of smoldering shots and revealed that she was making new music again after a long hiatus.

Jessica Simpson Calls Musical Comeback an 'Apology to Myself'

“Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic,” she wrote on Monday, November 11. “This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve 🎶 🎼 🤍🖤.”

Simpson, who has hits like “I Wanna Love You Forever” and “I Think I’m In Love With You,” last released an album in 2010 with Happy Christmas. Starting last year, she began opening up about reclaiming her pop-star past.

“I’m doing this as a mother now, as a wife. I was a wife last time, but this is a very different marriage,” she told Bustle during a 2023 interview. “And they’ve never seen me do this.”

In April, Simpson uploaded a photo from a recording studio via X and seemingly hinted at her next endeavor. Her sister, Ashlee Simpson, confirmed exclusively to Us Weekly that Jessica was “in the studio.”

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s Relationship Timeline

Ashlee, who teased that she would also be releasing new music soon, told Us in June, “So look at us both coming in. … There’s more to come and you’ll hear from Jess soon.”

Since her last album, Simpson has focused on her family — which includes son Ace, 11, and daughters Maxwell, 12, and Birdie, 5, whom she shares with Johnson. 

A source confirmed to Us in November that Simpson and Johnson, 45, were “living separately right now” after being spotted without their wedding rings. 

A second insider revealed that the pair planned to spend the holidays as a family despite not being under the same roof.

Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson ‘Trying to Figure Out a Separation': Sources

“Jessica and Eric plan on being all together for the holidays with the kids,” the source told Us at the time. “It’s all about the kids and family. They don’t hate each other.”

Simpson and the former NFL player started dating in 2010 following their respective divorces from Nick Lachey and Keri D’Angelo. Johnson proposed to Simpson within six months, and they tied the knot in July 2014.

A third insider noted to Us that Simpson and Johnson were “trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their kids’ lives as much as possible.”

“They are both really committed to the wellbeing of the kids and trying to figure out what’s best for them,” the source added.

Inside Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson's Holiday Plans Amid Separation

While neither Simpson nor Johnson has addressed their marital status, a fourth insider told Us that the singer “is heartbroken” and it wasn’t an “easy decision” to make.

Simpson, who was previously married to Lachey, 51, from 2002 to 2006, has previously been candid about her partnership with Johnson.

“In terms of my marriage to Eric, I have never felt more myself or more free,” Simpson exclusively told Us in February 2020. “Eric and I have a true mind, body [and] soul connection. Some of the things he loves most about me are my flaws. I am most certainly in this marriage and this life with Eric by my side with free will!”

Kylie Kelce Reveals Daughters Own Taylor Swift Biography

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Kylie Kelce’s daughters are learning all about Taylor Swift.

Kylie posted a video via Instagram on Monday, December 16, revealing that her kids have Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography, a bestselling book about the pop star. The mother of three was seen picking up toys — and the book — at home while documenting a day in her life.

“I don’t know about everyone else, but our floor is never clean,” Kylie, 32, said in the clip. “My best bet of trying to clean it is while the kids are not in the house. It’ll take ‘em five minutes to mess it back up.”

Golden Books’ Swift bio is meant for beginning readers and first hit bookshelves in May 2023. Like much Swift-related reading material, it shot up the bestseller lists and, as of Monday, is now ranked No. 168 among the top-selling books on Amazon. An “Ultimate Fan Edition” was published in November with 22 new pages and a sheet of stickers — the ultimate stocking stuffer.

Kylie Kelce Reacts to Fan Saying Her Kids 'Look Exactly' Like Husband Jason

Kylie and her husband, Jason Kelce’s three daughters, Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1, own the original version. But they and their parents are well-acquainted with the woman who inspired it. The girls’ uncle, Travis Kelce, has been dating Swift, 35, since summer 2023.

Earlier this year, Kylie and Jason took Wyatt and Elliotte to Swift’s Eras Tour show in Miami. Several weeks later, Kylie confirmed via Instagram that she and Jason are expecting their fourth child — and Swift subtly dropped a “like” on the post

“I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister,” Kylie joked on November 22, sharing a photo of her girls wearing matching “big sister” sweaters as they each had starkly different reactions to the pregnancy news. “At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷‍♀️.”

In the pic, Wyatt covered her ears while Bennett sobbed. Ellie, meanwhile, was the only Kelce daughter to smile for the camera.

Everything Jason Kelce and Pregnant Wife Kylie Have Said About Parenting

Kylie shares her parenting stories and busy lifestyle on her popular new podcast, “Not Gonna Lie,” which debuted December 5. 

In the first episode, she fielded questions about the logistics of recording and revealed that she hires a babysitter even when Jason, 37, is around.

“How do I say this nicely? No,” Kylie said during episode. “When I have to do something — coaching, something for Eagles Autism Foundation, something for podcast, a doctor’s appointment even — I will schedule childcare.”

She added, “My husband could tell me 72 times that he is going to be in the house during the time when I have to leave it, [and] I will still schedule childcare.”

Taylor Swift Subtly Celebrates Jason and Kylie Kelce's Pregnancy News

She explained that Jason is “busier than he has ever been. I see him less now in retirement than I did when he was playing football. We had a set schedule then, now it is an absolute free-for-all.”

Swift, for her part, started bonding with the entire Kelce squad after she started dating Travis, a Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end.

“Taylor has really been integrated into the family,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in March. “They have fully embraced her. It’s a whole new world and chapter for her.”

Brandi Glanville Accepts Terry Dubrow’s Help Amid Face Parasite Fears

Brandi Glanville Accepts Terry Dubrows Help Amid Face Parasite Fears
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Brandi Glanville is accepting Dr. Terry Dubrow’s help amid her health issues.

Glanville, 52, has experienced abnormal facial swelling that she claims could be due to “face parasites.” However, Dubrow, 66, stated that he doesn’t believe that to be the case. 

“I saw one of her interviews and I’ve seen the picture of her, the one where she is swollen, the one where she is really deflated with the irregular skin,” the Botched doctor told TMZ on Thursday, December 12. “Here’s the thing, here’s what Brandi really needs to focus on… and it’s not her fault, it’s her doctor’s fault. Brandi needs a diagnosis.”

Dubrow delivered a message to Glanville via TMZ, offering to assist if needed. 

Brandi Glanville Says She Spent $70K to Cure Face Parasites

The reality star acknowledged his offer on Friday, December 13. 

“I have zero drama with @DrDubrow I appreciate all the help I can get,” she wrote via X, adding a prayer hands emoji. “We have been in touch and plan to talk thank you for all the love. All fillers that were in my face have been dissolved. I have seen all the best doctors at [Cedars-Sinai]” and “all the doctors they referred me to.”

Brandi Glanville Says Face Parasites Have Disfigured Her Spent 70K to Fix 330

Glanville has been candid about her health setback. She previously shared a photo of her facial deformities and revealed she’s spent $70,000 seeking a cause.

“Honestly, I have so many doctors and I’ve had so many tests … I did lab work for $10,000,” she said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight published on Tuesday, December 10. “I ran every test under the sun.… They’re like, ‘It could be a parasite.’ That’s, you know, new.”

Brandi Glanville Shares New Selfie Amid Health Issues: 'Suck It Haters'

Glanville explained that before a doctor theorized she potentially contracted a parasite, she experienced “swelling” and was “unable to speak.” When she sought out treatment, some medical professionals suggested the issue may have been due to old face fillers that were dissolving. But Glanville stated that she hadn’t done fillers in a while and her older fillers had already dissolved.

Initially, Glanville pegged the source as food poisoning in Morocco while filming The Real Housewives: The Ultimate Girls Trip.

Glanville told ET that she’s felt a parasite move under her face. If Glanville “messes with it,” she said, it will jump around to a different area and will look like “tiny bubbles bursting” on her skin.

I have zero drama with @DrDubrow I appreciate all the help I can get🙏we have been in touch and plan to talk thank you for all the love. All fillers that were in my face have been dissolved. I have seen all the best doctors at cedar Sinai,&all the doctors they referred me to💕

— Brandi Glanville (@BrandiGlanville) December 13, 2024


“She has to figure out if there’s a microorganism in there,” Dubrow told TMZ. “It’s not going to be a parasite, it’s not going to be something she ate, it’s going to be from something that got into her bloodstream.”

Dubrow shared his concern about what could happen to Glanville if she doesn’t get a diagnosis as soon as possible.

“She’s like a ticking time bomb. Every minute that that microorganism is allowed to stay in her skin and do potential damage, she could suffer worse for it,” Dubrow added. “It could be more difficult to treat and she could form more scars and more nodules. So Brandi needs a diagnosis. She probably needs a surgical intervention to get a piece of tissue and figure out what’s going on.”

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