While season 3 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test began with 16 contestants, only some have what it takes to make it to the end of the competition.

In the reality show, which features celebrities trying their hand at tasks the real United States Special Forces must complete to become part of the military, contestants move forward by passing a series of tests — or they turn in their armband to signal their voluntary departure from the series.

While attempting assignments in Wales, England, Stephen Baldwin became the first season 3 contestant to exit the competition. The dad of Hailey Bieber successfully jumped from a speeding boat to a speeding helicopter and climbed into the helicopter — but claimed he got injured in the process.

“I smashed my meniscus on the helicopter today and my back is in knots and I can’t turn my head past there,” Baldwin said while talking with the on-duty doctor.

After Baldwin explained that he “cannot get injured” ahead of a gig he had lined up after the show, the Special Forces operatives dismissed him from the series. “No. 5, you failed this course and you failed yourself. Go,” the staff said.

Scroll down to see where the stars of season 3 stand:

Stephen Baldwin

Baldwin withdrew from the competition out of fear of getting injured after claiming to have “smashed” his meniscus on the helicopter.

Ali Fedotowsky

After Fedotowsky injured her hand, the doctor recommended she get an X-ray — leading her to withdraw from the competition in the second episode.

Denise Richards

Richards took off her armband after claiming she hurt her back and wanted to sit out of a punishing Navy SEAL exercise known as surf immersion in the second episode.

Nathan Adrian

Still competing on the show.

Alana Blanchard

Still competing on the show.

Kayla Cicole Brown

Still competing on the show.

Landon Donovan

Still competing on the show.

Carey Hart

Still competing on the show.

Brody Jenner

Still competing on the show.

Marion Jones-Thompson

Still competing on the show.

Cam Newton

Still competing on the show.

Kyla Pratt

Still competing on the show.

Christy Carlson Romano

Still competing on the show.

Trista Sutter

Still competing on the show.

Golden Tate

Still competing on the show.

Jordyn Wieber

Still competing on the show.

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test airs on FOX Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

Tens of thousands of people — including A-list celebrities — have evacuated following the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, leading many to wonder how to help those in need.

After a windstorm sparked brush fires on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, locals were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind as widespread devastation impacted the Los Angeles community.

“This is the moment to reach out to anyone who lives in Los Angeles, who you think might be in some sort of traumatic shock and grief about losing their homes and the devastation of their neighborhoods and communities and offer your hand, home and resources,” Jamie Lee Curtis wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 9, alongside aerial images of the destruction in the area. “We are going to have to come together,as we may never have done before, in the City of Angels and help each other. AND WE WILL!”

The Oscar winner donated $1 million to a relief fund, but even those who can’t afford to donate a blockbuster-size paycheck can help.

While GoFundMe has created a centralized hub for all the fundraising pages for those affected by the wildfire, other organizations including the Salvation Army have sprang into action to provide aid.

Scroll down to see resources on how to help those affected by the wildfires:

Which Stars Have Been Affected by the Los Angeles Fires?

How to Help People Get Food and Water

Nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen is providing food and water to both residents and first aid responders. “Our teams have mobilized across the region to provide immediate relief in the form of sandwiches and water as we identify all areas of need,” the organization said in a statement.

How to Help Provide Shelter

Katie Couric and Lea Michele are among the many celebs that noted The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is providing emergency shelter, food, water, health and mental services to those impacted. The shelter is located at Westwood Recreation Center in Los Angeles.

“Wildfires can spread rapidly, and it is important to prepare now and have your car ready; do not wait until there is not enough time to grab your essentials,” the organization said in a statement.

The organization is accepting donations online, by calling (800) 733-2767 or texting REDCROSS to 90999.

How to Help With Medical Care

Direct Relief is in communication with local health providers and emergency management teams.

“The organization is currently deploying medical aid, including emergency medical supplies for first responders and displaced residents, and respiratory protection equipment, including N95 respirators, to mitigate health risks from smoke exposure,” the organization wrote in a statement.

Celebrities Share Personal Photos of Heartbreaking Los Angeles Wildfires

How to Help Firefighters

Camila Morrone encouraged Instagram followers “to help our LAFD firefighters” with the LA Fire Department Foundation’s Wildfire Emergency Fund. The organization is supporting local firefighters to finance emergency fire shelters, hydration backpacks and wildland brush tools.

The California Fire Foundation is also providing support to surviving firefighters and their families by commemorating firefighters who died, offering aid to victims of fire and scholarships to children of firefighters who died.

The CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation is also offering financial aid to firefighters and their families as well as supporting burn victims and their families.

How to Help Animals

Sophia Bush and Kylie Jenner both shared a post flagging several animal shelters, including the Pasadena Humane Society, which is helping to ensure pets are removed from the areas where wildfire is spreading and providing emergency services.

“If you are under evacuation orders, please take your pets with you. Prepare now. Pack a ‘go bag’ with your pet’s food (at least five days worth), water, dishes, toys, and any medications. Ensure your pet is wearing a collar with a current ID tag in case they get lost,” they said in a statement.

The organization will have Animal Control Officers onsite at the Pasadena Convention Center to help with animals. If in need of assistance, residents can call the animal control dispatch at 626-792-7151 ext. 970.

The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is providing a shelter for pets with Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Jessica Alba shared via Instagram that the Canine Rescue Club is also seeking volunteers for temporary foster care for dogs displaced by the wildfire.

Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes and More Stars Using Their Fame for Good

How to Help With Essential Items

The athleisure brand Set Active is accepting donations of clothing for those impacted by the fire through an Instagram Direct Message. Mandy Patinkin and Jesse Williams shared MutualAid LA’s information, which noted that The Anderson Munger Family YMCA and the Koreatown YMCA Center for Community Well-Being are also accepting donations of items including unopened food, clothing, blankets, emergency supplies and pet food.

Donations can be received at the Anderson Munger Family YMCA, 4301 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles and at the Koreatown YMCA, 433 S. Vermont Ave. in Los Angeles.

Hailey Bieber shared via Instagram that Baby2Baby is also providing baby products for families affected by the fire, accepting donations online at their Disaster Relief and Emergency Response Program.

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

Spencer Pratt may have lost his home in the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, but he still has some of his Taylor Swift merchandise.

Pratt, 41, took to his TikTok on Wednesday, January 8, to respond to a user who wrote, “All your [Swiftie] crap prob gone.” In the video, Pratt stared at the camera as he zoomed in on his white sweater with red writing that read, “TAYLOR SWIFT.”

In the background of the clip, which was set to Swift’s Reputation tune “…Ready For It?”, ocean waves were visible in the distance.

Pratt has been candid through the years about his obsession with Swift, 35. While attending her Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018, he met the pop star. He and his wife, Heidi Montag, also attended the record-breaking Eras Tour in August 2023.

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♬ …Ready For It? – Taylor Swift

Amid the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Pratt’s sister, Stephanie, revealed he and Montag, 38, lost their home. (TMZ was the first to report the news, with sources sharing that the “entire family was able to safely evacuate earlier in the day.”) Us Weekly reached out for comment at the time.

“Honestly looking for advice. I’m frozen in shock. How horrible for my sweet little nephews to watch their house disappear like this. They must be so scared and confused,” Stephanie, 38, shared on Tuesday, January 7, that she was devastated for her family. (Pratt and Montag, who wed in November 2008, share sons Gunner, 6, and Ryker, 13 months.)

Stephanie shared that she was devastated for the family. “I am beyond heartbroken for my brother, Heidi & the kids,” Stephanie added, alongside an image of Spencer watching the fire. “Just spoke to my dad — he tried to save my brother’s house but the wind is so strong there was nothing he could do.”

The next day, Pratt shared a photo of his security camera from one of his son’s rooms. “The one positive sign i saw as our house burned down was ours sons [sic] bed burned in the shape of a heart,” he wrote via Instagram. “A sign of how much love was in this house so thankful for all the years.”

Heidi Montag Shares Tearful Video After L.A. Fires Destroyed Her Home

Later that day, Montag shared insight into her mindset. “The craziest thing when you’re packing for a fire is that your brain just freaks out,” Montag said via her Instagram Story on Wednesday. “You’re like, ‘What do I need? What do I not need?’ It’s so overwhelming packing up a house. I mean, I only have, like, two pairs of jeans, two shirts. I got so much more clothes for the kids.”

Montag said she asked herself, “‘Why didn’t I grab more?” While beginning to get emotional, Montag said, “The main thing is that we’re safe. Got out.”

“You really just panic and then a part of you [thinks], ‘I’m coming back.’ You know, ‘Of course I’m coming back for all [our things].’ So I’m praying for everybody else who’s going through this and all my friends and loved ones,” she said. “Thank God we have our health and our children — and I know that. Just trying to focus on the gratitude. It just kind of comes in waves.”

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mom, Connie Boss Alexander, is breaking her silence one day after her late son’s wife, Allison Holker, included personal details about his life in her upcoming memoir.

“Our family is absolutely appalled by the misleading and hurtful claims made about my son, Stephen Boss,” Boss Alexander wrote via Instagram on Thursday, January 9. “The recent publications spreading untruths about Stephen have crossed every line of decency. As his mother, I will not let these accusations go unanswered. We will not stand by while his name and legacy are tarnished. He doesn’t deserve this, and the kids don’t deserve this.”

Boss Alexander explained that she had “remained quiet and away from the public eye to protect my family” for the past two years.

“My primary focus has been on healing and attempting to remain connected to my grandchildren,” she continued. “But when I read these dreadful claims about my baby, our beloved Stephen, I realized I could not stay silent any longer. Our family will ensure his name and memory are protected, and we are committed to defending his honor.”

Allison Holker Addresses 'Family and Friends' of tWitch Amid Book Backlash

The statement was signed with her name, “Connie Boss Alexander.”

In the comments section of the post, former Ellen DeGeneres Show producer Andy Lassner replied, “Sending you so much love.” Us Weekly reached out to Holker’s rep for comment.

Holker received backlash after a Tuesday, January 7, interview about her late husband and her upcoming memoir, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light, in which she discussed his alleged drug issues and childhood sexual abuse. Boss died by suicide in December 2022 at age 40.

Holker, for her part, released a statement explaining her reasoning behind sharing intimate details in her book.

“To fans of Stephen and our family and friends, I want to be clear that my only intention in writing the book is to share my own story as well as part of my life with Stephen to help other people,” Holker wrote via her Instagram Story on Wednesday. “Just like you, I never really knew what happened, and even as I am trying to put the pieces together I will never really know.”

Allison Holker Defends Book as She's Criticized by tWitch's Family, Costars

Holker added that she hopes readers will be able to see she intended to “celebrate the love and life” she and Boss had with their family. (Holker and Boss shared daughter Zaia, 5, and son Maddox, 8. He was the adoptive father of Holker’s eldest daughter, Wesley, 16.)

“I hope that by sharing our full story maybe I can help someone else who might see themselves or a loved one in Stephen,” Holker continued. “In sharing I hope that maybe they can catch some of the red flags that I missed before it’s too late.”

Holker also claimed that she spoke with several mental health nonprofits over the past “two years” to ensure she accurately detailed the subject. She plans to give proceeds from the memoir to the foundation she created in Boss’ memory.

“My hope is that that we won’t need to lose another husband, brother, father, or friend to suicide,” she said. “I believe that if Stephen were able to choose, he would choose to have his story told if it meant saving even one life. Much love to all those who have supported our family these many years.”

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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Christina Haack is sharing how she and ex-husband Ant Anstead got back on good terms.

“When Josh [Hall] and I split up, I hadn’t really talked to Ant in years,” Haack, 41, exclusively shared in her Us Weekly cover story with Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa. “The whole time I was with Josh, I would worry [thinking about how] Hudson’s sports [games] are coming up, we’re going to have to be on the field together, how’s Josh going to handle it?”

Haack and Anstead, 45, split in September 2020 after welcoming son Hudson one year earlier. She moved on with Hall, whom she wed in 2022, but the pair filed for divorce two years later.

“[After we broke up] I was dropping Hudson off at Ant’s house, and he gave me a big hug and was like, ‘I’m here for you and I’m so sorry you’re going through this,’” Haack recalled to Us. “He said, ‘I feel like Josh is the source of the problem [and why] I couldn’t communicate.’ Now we’re back on track.”

Christina Haack and Joshua Hall List Different Dates of Separation in Docs

The former couple are on such good terms that Anstead is also scheduled to make an appearance on her new series, The Flip Off, in a surprising twist. (Haack teamed up with Tarek, 43, and Heather, 37, for the new HGTV competition series. Originally, Hall was also slated to be in the show — but he departed from The Flip Off after their separation.)

Anstead, meanwhile, has been dating actress Renée Zellweger since 2021. Haack told Us that she has met the actress, calling her “great” — but said their friendship is different than hers with Heather. (Haack and Tarek, who split in 2016 share daughter Taylor, 14, and son Brayden, 9. Tarek went on to tie the knot with Heather in 2021, with whom he welcomed son Tristan in January 2023.)

“It’s not like Heather and I, where we spend a lot of time together,” Haack said. “It’s mostly just on the soccer field or at drop-off, but she’s super nice. She loves Hudson, and Hudson loves her. And she and Ant are happy.”

Christina Hall 'Communicating Better' With Exes Ant and Tarek Amid Divorce

Haack, for her part, is not quite ready to dip her toe back into the dating pool just yet. “I’m terrified of men!” she told Us. “I’m taking a break and spending time with my girlfriends and my kids.”

Despite her heartbreak, Haack said she “of course” still believes in love. “I’ll always love love. I probably will [get married again] eventually,” she said. “But not anytime soon, and I’d be engaged for a minimum of like five years.”

The Flip Off premieres Wednesday, January 29, at 8 p.m. on HGTV.

For more on The Flip Off, watch the exclusive video above and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly — on newsstands now.

With reporting by Andrea Simpson

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Christina Haack is recalling the alleged treatment she received from estranged husband Josh Hall on the set of The Flip Off before he parted ways with the show.

“Josh was very hard to film with,” Haack, 41, exclusively shared with Us Weekly in the latest cover story with her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife, Heather Rae El Moussa. “He didn’t get it. He’d always get upset with me, like, ‘Oh, my gosh, you did this,’ or ‘You did that.’ And I’m like, ‘I’m making a TV show.’”

After Haack and Hall filed for divorce in July 2024, his role with The Flip Off changed. Us confirmed at the time that since the series was already “in production,” Haack, Tarek and Heather would be “moving forward with the show without” Josh.

“Ultimately, it was better that he left after episode 1 because the show would’ve sucked,” Haack told Us.

When asked whether Hall voiced any concerns about her working with her ex Tarek, Haack replied, “If I would laugh at Tarek, I would get the silent treatment for a week.” Haack claimed that his reaction stemmed from “insecurity.”

Haack explained that filming The Flip Off “probably just sped [their split] up.” Haack noted that she and Tarek had “filmed together forever,” referencing Flip or Flop, which premiered in 2013. (Haack and Tarek, who share two kids, finalized their divorce in 2018 but continued to work together until the show’s final season in 2022.)

Christina Haack 'Did Not Enjoy' Filming With 'Insecure' Ex Josh Pre-Divorce

“Somebody with more confidence would be able to say, ‘This is my wife, but yes, she does this for TV. She was filming with Tarek when I met her,’” Haack told Us. “There was a rationale there that didn’t make sense. You know what you signed up for. I’m your wife, and I’m choosing you, but you’re choosing to make my life harder over insecurities.”

Despite her separation from Hall, Haack shared that she didn’t think about calling it quits on The Flip Off.

“This isn’t Josh’s show,” she said. “No one’s going to miss that he’s not in it. Josh is not a TV host, he’s not a house flipper, he’s not a designer. He was just my husband in it. With Tarek, we built everything together, and I still have respect for him. I have no respect for Josh.”

While the breakup between Haack and Hall will play out on camera, Haack told Us she’s “not nervous” to watch any part of it. “There are definitely some very emotional scenes,” she said. “It’s different than anything I’ve ever shot for television — it’s very real and raw.”

Christina Haack Reveals Her Kids 'Asked' Her to ‘Leave' Josh: ‘He’s Not Nice’

Now, as she navigates her life after parting ways with Hall, Haack said she’s “been very busy, which is probably a blessing.” She added, “It’s really been a big growth period.”

Tarek and Heather, for their part, always tried to be “very friendly” with Hall. “He was our kids’ stepdad, so we wanted a positive environment,” Heather, who welcomed son Tristan with Tarek in January 2023, explained.

However, since Hall left the show, Heather called the dynamics “better.” She added, “Not to be mean, but he definitely didn’t have the best personality. So it’s like a breath of fresh air. And [Christina is] in a really good place.”

The Flip Off premieres Wednesday, January 29, at 8 p.m. on HGTV.

For more on The Flip Off, watch the exclusive video above and pick up the latest issue of Us Weekly — on newsstands now.

With reporting by Andrea Simpson

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Joey Graziadei admitted that he and fiancée Kelsey Anderson weathered storms in their relationship amid his stint on Dancing With the Stars season 33.

“It was difficult at times. I think she probably was open about that with you guys, too,” Graziadei, 29, said on the Wednesday, January 8, episode of “The Squeeze,” referring to Anderson’s previous appearance on the podcast. “It was never a walk in the park and it’s literally just because of timing. I would have loved — especially in this important beginning time in our relationship — I would have loved to have been able to put so much more time into it than I physically could have.”

Graziadei equated his time on DWTS, which he called “the coolest experience I’ve ever had,” to his past role as a tennis instructor.

“The way I always described it for her and tried to explain it for myself too is it felt like when I was teaching tennis as much as I possibly could. When you’re on court for 40 hours a week and you’re on the entire time.” he said. “Like, you’re talking to people, you’re giving every single version of yourself. When you go home, the last thing you want to do is be ‘on’ again.”

Kelsey Reacts to Joey Dedicating His Next ‘DWTS’ Performance to Her

He continued, “It’s not like I had to be ‘on’ in our relationship. But I have to be giving her attention, I have to be making sure that I’m there fully.”

Graziadei explained that he would take 5-10 minutes when he got home to “forget what was in my head with dancing” and then he would “want to hear all about [Kelsey’s] day.”

“But if I came in the door and I wasn’t fully excited, I need to explain why. Like, I was still doing a two-step in my head. Like, I didn’t even know where I was at the time,” he said. “But that was the hardest part initially. You know, everyone’s outside opinion at the beginning, there’s a lot of stuff you can’t control.”

While Graziadei and his partner, Jenna Johnson, competed for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in fall 2024, Anderson, 26, addressed fan comments calling her “so strong” for watching the twosome dance. “We are all good in the hood,” Anderson said at the time, adding that Graziadei gives her the “security” and “reassurance” she needs in their relationship.

Graziadei gushed on “The Squeeze” that Anderson was “so amazing and so understanding.” Ultimately, Graziadei said his stint on DWTS — which he won with Johnson, 30 — made his relationship with Anderson even better.

“It made our relationship stronger at the end of the day, which is one of the things I’m most grateful for from the experience,” he said.

Kelsey Anderson Makes Joey Graziadei Cry With 'DWTS' Tribute

Now, as Graziadei and Anderson look toward the future, the former Bachelor gushed that he’s excited to start planning their upcoming nuptials. (Graziadei popped the question to Anderson during The Bachelor season 28 finale, which aired in March 2024.)

“We want to start figuring out some things, planning for the wedding, getting all that kind of cleaned up and getting excited about what’s going to be there for us,” he said. “But I’m excited about the dumbest little things, too. Like, we’re finally cooking in our own kitchen together. We’re finally being able to set up a couch in the TV to have our own movie nights and we can have, you know, parties with people coming over and host people. Like, we have not been able to do that yet.”

“So those are some of the mini things I’m excited for,” he continued, “and my goal is just to be open and available to put as much time as I can into that.”

General Hospital is issuing a warning to viewers ahead of upcoming episodes as wildfire spreads in the Los Angeles area.

“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the fires currently raging in Los Angeles county,” the show’s official account shared via social media on Wednesday, January 8. “In light of current events, today’s episode of General Hospital (and several that follow) may prove too difficult to watch for some.”

A wind storm sparked brush fires on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, leading local areas to be evacuated. Several A-listers have been affected by the wildfires, with other stars voicing their support for the Los Angeles community.

“Please keep this in consideration prior to tuning in,” the message from General Hospital concluded. “Thank you for your understanding.”

General Hospital's Chad Duell Leaves Show in Shocking — And Fiery — Ending

The warning is referring to the latest General Hospital story line about Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) being set on fire by an explosion and screaming in pain. Two months before the scene aired, Duell, 37, announced his decision to exit General Hospital after more than 14 years.

“This wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life,” he wrote via Instagram in November 2024. “I’m beyond grateful to [executive producer] Frank Valentini, the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.”

Duell wrote at the time that this “isn’t a goodbye — it’s a see you later.” The following month, he opened up about his decision to walk away from the series.

“It’s a life adjustment,” he said on an episode of the “Daily Drama” podcast in December 2024. “A lot of stuff’s been going on in my life. There’s a few things behind it but one thing I did say is my dad passed away and I’m still coming to terms with that.”

Chad Duell Explains Why He Left ‘General Hospital’ After 14 Years

Duell shared that he wanted to spend more time with partner Luana Lucci and their 16-month-old son, Dawson.

“I’m preparing myself for next chapters,” he continued. “Right now, I’m just trying to grow in ways that maybe I feel like I stifled myself in certain aspects and sometimes you need to take drastic steps or make yourself feel uncomfortable and that’s not what I’ve done in a long time.”

While reflecting on his run with the series, Duell said he had “a very strong comfort in this for such a long time that my identity was wrapped up in that.”

“It’s going to be a process, but kind of unraveling that and really seeing who I am and where I am now in my life,” he said. “It’s going to be a little journey. I don’t know what the future holds, but there is a lot of work I have to do to achieve the potential that I know I have. Not just career-wise, but a lot of aspects.”

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and can be streamed on Hulu.

 

Sean “Diddy” Combs is not bothered by Luigi Mangione joining him behind bars in New York City.

Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday, January 7, that Diddy, 55, was upset about the attention Mangione, 26, had taken from him inside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

However, a source close to Diddy denied the idea that he was jealous of Mangione. “This story has been completely made up, and there is no truth [to] it,” the insider exclusively told Us Weekly.

Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrived in New York from Pennsylvania in December 2024 to be arraigned on federal murder charges. (Mangione has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism.)

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Mangione is now housed at the same jail where Diddy has been since being arrested in September 2024 on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. (He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charges.)

Diddy was previously reported to be in the same housing unit as convicted cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried. Convicted sex offenders R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell and NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere have also spent time at the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Besides residing in the same jail, Diddy and Mangione also share another connection — their lawyers. News broke in December 2024 that Mangione hired Karen Friedman Agnifilo to represent him. The attorney is married to Marc Agnifilo, who is involved in Diddy’s case.

A spokesperson for Friedman Agnifilo’s firm, Agnifilo Intrater LLP, confirmed to Us that she was retained to represent Mangione in New York. Friedman Agnifilo will “not be making any statements at this time,” the spokesperson told Us at the time.

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Since Diddy entered the notoriously dangerous jail, Agnifilo has expressed concerns about his client’s safety.

“The food is inedible, from what I’ve been told,” Agnifilo said in a September 2024 
interview after Diddy was denied bail, adding, “It’s violent. Someone like Mr. Combs might be a target for certain things. We can’t let that happen.” (A judge denied Diddy bail in four separate appeals.)

While Us is unaware of the conditions of the Metropolitan Detention Center, several former inmates spoke out about their experiences in an October 2024 cover story.

“It’s a terrible, horrible place,” an inmate who spent three months in the jail in 2019 told Us. “There’s no air movement, and the food is slop.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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Allison Holker is receiving support from Jenna Dewan amid backlash for sharing details about late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss in her upcoming memoir.

“Love u @allisonholker and sharing this will help others know to reach out for help,” Dewan, 44, wrote via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, January 7, including a red heart emoji. Alongside the message, the actress and dancer reposted a video from Holker’s interview with People.

Holker, 36, spoke with the magazine for a story published on Tuesday about her book, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light, which details her life and Boss’ death by suicide in December 2022. Hours after the interview’s release, Holker received backlash from some of Boss’ loved ones for speaking about his personal life.

“Anyone who knows me, knows I go straight to the source during a conflict and handle my business,” Courtney Ann Platt, who appeared on So You Think You Can Dance alongside Holker, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday. “But since there’s clearly no shame in being so public, I haven’t said a word in two years but here I go. This is by far the most tacky, classless, opportunistic act I have ever seen in my entire life.”

Platt, 36, claimed she was friends with the pair and referenced how Holker discussed details from Boss’ life that had not been made public. “You’re a living, breathing bulldozer,” Platt wrote. “Stick to your own demons. Shame on you Allison, shame on your money hungry team. Let my friend Rest in Peace not your PR.”

Boss’ brother, Dré Rose, also claimed there was tension between his family and Holker. “We have noticed a disturbing lack of communication and inclusion concerning the children’s activities and well-being,” he wrote on Tuesday. “It’s disheartening that their interactions with their grandmother, and the wider family, have been noticeably limited.”

Allison Holker Defends Book as She's Criticized by tWitch's Family, Costars

Holker has yet to address Platt and Rose’s comments. However, when fellow dancer Kelly Gibson wrote in the comments of People’s post, “This whole thing made me sad. He’s gone. Why tear apart this name? This paycheck was not worth disgracing his name,” Holker responded, “I’ll always love you. Just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support.”

Us Weekly reached out to Holker for comment.

In her interview on Tuesday, Holker got candid about navigating life about Boss’ death. (The former DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show died by suicide at age 40.) Just before Boss’ funeral, Holker shared that she found a “cornucopia” of drugs including mushrooms, pills and “other substances I had to look up on my phone” hidden in Boss’ closet.

“It was a really triggering moment for me because there were a lot of things I discovered in our closet that I did not know existed,” she said. “It was very alarming to me to learn that there was so much happening that I had no clue [about]. It was a really scary moment in my life to figure that out, but it also helped me process that he was going through so much and he was hiding so much, and there must have been a lot of shame in that.”

Allison Holker Read Husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Journals After His Death

Holker explained that she knew Boss used marijuana, noting that he would smoke weed in the guesthouse at night after their kids were asleep. (Holker and Boss shared daughters Weslie, 16, and Zaia, 5, and son Maddox, 8.)

After his death, Holker turned to Boss’ journals. “He was wrestling with a lot inside himself, and he was trying to self-medicate and cope with all those feelings because he didn’t want to put it on anyone because he loved everyone so much,” she said. “He didn’t want other people to take on his pain.”

In Boss’ entries, Holker shared that her late husband had alluded to being sexually abused by a male figure in his childhood.

“Reading Stephen’s journals, and even going back into the books he had read and the things that he was highlighting and lining, really gave me a better perspective of where he was in life and the type of things he was struggling with,” she said. “It did have me feel a lot of empathy towards him and sadness for all the pain that he was holding.”

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Sunny Hostin and her husband, Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, have been by each other’s side through ups and downs.

The View cohost wrote in her 2020 book, I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds, that she met Manny at a church when they were living in Maryland in 1996. “He was gorgeous, decked out in a beautifully tailored suit,” she wrote, per People.

After the service, Sunny followed him to a bagel shop and tried to strike up a conversation. Their meet-cute ultimately became a “running joke” between the pair.

“He would tell folks that we’d met in a bagel shop, but I’d let him and everyone else know that we’d met in church,” she wrote. “That’s where the connection happened. He just hadn’t seen me.”

Two years later, Sunny and Manny exchanged vows. They welcomed their first child, son Gabriel, in 2002 and added daughter Paloma to their brood in 2006.

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August 1998

Sunny and Manny tied the knot.

August 2002

Sunny and Manny welcomed their first child, son Gabriel.

May 2006

The couple added daughter Paloma to their family.

‘The View’ Star Sunny Hostin’s Husband Emmanuel Named in Fraud Lawsuit

September 2020

Sunny shared that opening up about motherhood in her book was emotional. “I struggled for years with infertility and I was ashamed of it and embarrassed about it for so long,” she said on ABC’s Windy City Live. “I suffered through five miscarriages. My son almost didn’t make it. I was on bed rest for probably seven months with my pregnancy and I fell into a deep depression. I don’t think a lot of women talk about depression, they don’t talk about IVF, they don’t talk about infertility. I thought, ‘I need to talk about this so that women know they’re not alone and that it’s nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to be embarrassed by.’”

January 2021

During an episode of The View, Sunny shared that Manny’s parents died of COVID-19 weeks earlier.

“Although I’ve chosen a very public career, as most of you know, those of you that know my husband, Manny, know that he is intensely private. But after speaking with him, he felt that from a public health standpoint it was very important for me to share that we are deeply saddened that Manny lost both of his parents over the holidays,” Sunny said at the time.

Sunny noted that Manny’s parents “were both physicians and they were both very careful” and “didn’t celebrate Thanksgiving with us because we all decided that it wasn’t safe. And after a lot of contact tracing, we still don’t know how they contracted this virus and this disease.”

September 2021

Sunny and cohost Ana Navarro were asked to leave The View during a live broadcast after testing positive for COVID-19. The results were later revealed to be false positives. While reflecting on the incident, Sunny shared how the health scare impacted Manny, who is a surgeon. “He was in the operating room and had to be pulled out,” she said.

Sunny Hostin’s Husband Was Not a Fan of Doug E. Fresh Dancing With Her

January 2023

Sunny told People that Manny initially tried to talk her out of undergoing plastic surgery. He told her, “You’re beautiful. You’re hot. You’re sexy.”

However, Sunny made her decision and waited until two days before the procedure to inform her husband. “I said, ‘I’m not asking for permission or a discussion or input,'” Sunny recalled. “‘I’m just giving you information, because I have complete agency over my body, and I need to do this for myself.’”

February 2024

Sunny revealed in an appearance on the “Behind the Table” podcast that Manny wasn’t pleased when she had an interaction with Doug E. Fresh on the show the year before. (Manny appeared on an episode in 2023 for Sunny’s birthday.)

“I don’t know if you remember,” Sunny told the show’s executive producer Brian Teta, “during my 50th birthday show when we had the 50 Years of Hip-Hop, Doug E. Fresh came up to me and, in my husband’s view, danced a little too close to me.”

She continued, “We got into the car, and [Manny] said, ‘What the bleep was that?’”

While Sunny joked that “Doug E. got too fresh for Manny,” she shared that both she and her husband have a tendency to get jealous in their relationship. “You could say that he is worse than I am,” Sunny added. “We don’t like that stuff.”

When a viewer asked whether Manny gets bothered by her obsession with Idris Elba, Sunny replied, “Oh, he doesn’t like it.”

After actor Alan Ritchson appeared as a guest on The View, Sunny quipped that he “may be my new hall pass.” She added, “He can buy me a drink any day. Don’t tell Manny that.”

May 2024

Sunny exclusively told Us Weekly the one thing she wishes she could change with her parenting. “I would take more pictures,” Sunny explained. “I would tell myself, ‘Cherish every single second.’ Because it goes by this quickly. They always tell you that, right? ‘Oh it goes by so quickly.’ I’m like, ‘Uh, no. I’m nursing and I’m up every two hours. It’s not going by quickly at all.’”

Sunny admitted that she “would definitely have almost been more present,” adding, “My husband’s like, ‘You’re crazy.’ I was making baby food and doing all the things. But I would have taken more video and more pictures and spent even more time, if that’s even possible.”

Sunny Hostin Shares the 1 Thing She Wishes She Had Done More as a Mother

January 2025

News broke in January 2025 that Manny was one of almost 200 defendants included in an insurance fraud lawsuit filed with the New York Eastern District Court, seeking at least $450 million in damages.

Per court documents obtained by the Daily Mail and viewed by Us, Manny is accused of federal insurance fraud and “getting kickbacks by performing surgery and … billing a company that insured taxi companies and Uber and Lyft drivers.”

The lawsuit read, “Hostin knowingly provided fraudulent medical and other healthcare services including arthroscopic surgeries.” The filing also alleged that insurance firm American Transit was then billed “in exchange for kickbacks and/or other compensation which were disguised as dividends or other cash distributions.”

Us reached out to reps for Sunny and Manny at the time.

Manny denied “each and every allegation,” and called the suit a “blanket, scattershot, meritless lawsuit by a near-bankrupt insurance carrier,” his attorney, Daniel Thwaites, said in a statement to the Daily Mail.

Thwaites said that the filing is “meant to intimidate and harass doctors from collecting for care given to American Transit insureds and their passengers,” while noting that Manny has an “impeccable” record.

“American Transit has rushed into the lawsuit without ever conducting an examination of Dr. Hostin or expressing any concerns to his lawyers,” Thwaites continued. “The real story here is about an insurance carrier abusing the legal system to limit and restrict health care benefits to its insureds and their passengers, and write off its proper obligations.”

In a separate statement to the outlet, a representative for American Transit said: “These substantial possible no-fault recoveries can incentivize providers with ill intent to over-diagnose, over-treat, and over-bill to recover the most money for themselves.”

From filmmakers to artists, Hollywood lost several stars in 2025.

News broke on January 4 that Aubrey Plaza’s husband, Jeff Baena, died one day earlier at the age of 47. Per medical examiner records viewed by Us Weekly, Baena died by suicide.

“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” Plaza’s rep said in a statement to Us on January 6 on behalf of the actress and her family. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time.”

Days after Baena’s death, manager Simon Jones shared that RuPaul’s Drag Race star James Lee Williams — better known as The Vivienne — died at age 32.

“James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person,” the publicist shared in an Instagram statement on January 5. “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

The next day, authorities confirmed that the beloved drag queen’s death had “no suspicious circumstances.”

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Glen Powell has shared how he really feels about Nikki Glaser’s sex joke from the 2025 Golden Globes.

“Glen Powell, what a year you’ve had. Oh my God. Glen, you were in everything,” Glaser, 40, said on the award show’s stage while delivering her monologue on Sunday, January 5. “Twisters, Hitman, my head when I’m having sex with my boyfriend. Thank you so much for the assist. I’ll see you tonight.”

In response, Powell, 36, reposed a screenshot of him laughing at the quip. “@nikkiglaser CRUSHED,” he wrote via his Instagram Story on Monday, January 6, alongside a laughing face, flexed biceps and eggplant emojis.

Ahead of the awards show, Glaser said she was “ready” to host — and joked that seeing Powell and Timothée Chalamet in the audience during the show might “set off something new in my head.”

“[Glen] is going to be in the back and he has to wear sunglasses so he can’t make eye contact with me because it will throw me, I need to stay dry,” Glaser said of Powell.“These people don’t talk to me outside of a setting like this, so this is my time to talk to them, for them to look at me. Not that they think they’re better than me, it’s just that I don’t run into these people a lot, so I’m standing up there, and it’s blowing my mind that Angelina Jolie has to listen to me talk for nine minutes.”

Powell was nominated on Sunday for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy for his performance as Gary Johnson in Hit Man, but ultimately lost the award to A Different Man’s Sebastian Stan. (A Real Pain’s Jesse Eisenberg, Heretic’s Hugh Grant, Saturday Night’s Gabriel LaBelle and Kinds of Kindness’ Jesse Plemons were also nominated.)

Glen Powell Is as Handsome as Ever at the 2025 Golden Globes With His Parents

While Powell walked away from the awards show empty handed, he was surrounded by his loved ones during the event. The actor, who walked the red carpet with both his parents, bumped into his look alike contest winner, too.

“Oh, look who’s here!” the Twisters star said in a video shared by E! News as he walked toward his doppelgänger. The twosome embraced and posed for photos together. “You crushed it, that was so fun,” Powell gushed after calling his mom over to chat with the look alike. An eyewitness exclusively told Us Weekly that Powell stood with his counterpart “for a while, smiling and laughing.”

Macaulay Culkin’s partner, Brenda Song, opened his eyes to a new experience when they began dating.

While recalling how she landed her role in The Last Showgirl, Song, 36, got candid about showing Culkin, 44, the inside of a Costco for the first time.

“I had just dropped off my son at preschool and was with Mack. We were sitting at Costco and it hadn’t opened yet,” she told Bustle on Tuesday, January 7, of getting the gig. “Mack was sitting there going, ‘Babe’ — he had never been to a Costco before we started dating — ‘We’re sitting in a Costco. I’m wearing Crocs. Costco’s not even open yet. You’ve tamed the beast, honey.’”

She continued, “And I was like, ‘How dare you, sir!’ And my agent calls me and she’s like, ‘Hey, I have this really great script for you. Do you have a second? What are you doing?’ And I was like, ‘Oh, I’m sitting in the parking lot at Costco before it opens.’ She goes, ‘I need to get you a job.’”

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song’s Relationship Timeline

Culkin and Song met while starring in Changeland, which premiered in 2019. Two years before the movie’s release, the pair sparked romance rumors when they were spotted on a double date at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.

While the Home Alone star and Song have kept their relationship out of the public eye, they have given some glimpses of their romance. “[The relationship is] great!” Song exclusively told Us Weekly in September 2018. “I don’t like to talk about my personal life, but everything’s wonderful and I’m happy.”

The couple welcomed son Dakota in April 2021. The following January, Us confirmed that Culkin and Song are engaged after she was spotted wearing a ring on her left hand in Beverly Hills. “They are and always have been very in love with each other,” a source told Us.

Culkin and the Disney Channel alum went on to welcome son Carson in December 2022. The next year, Culkin was celebrated at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony with his family in attendance — and gave a sweet shout-out to Song.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song Cuddle on Rare Red Carpet Date Night

“Lastly, but not least, I’d like to thank Brenda. You’re absolutely everything. You’re my champion,” he gushed of Song. “You’re the only person happier for me today than I am. You’re not only the best woman I’ve known, you’re the best person I’ve ever known.”

Now, as Song begins her second act, she recalled Culkin thinking she was “insane” for believing the best of her career was behind her. As she prepared for the change, Song parted ways with her managers and publicist.

“Family life is the most important thing,” she told Bustle, “but I’ve always said to be the best parent, the best partner, I have to be the best me. And a huge part of that is work. I have to be able to honor that.”

Martin Short and Steve Martin had memorable reactions to Only Murders in the Building costar Selena Gomez’s engagement to Benny Blanco.

When host Jimmy Kimmel asked Gomez, 32, on the Monday, January 6, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! whether Blanco, 36, asked Short, 74, and Martin, 79, for permission to propose — the Emilia Pérez actress confirmed her fiancé did not.

Gomez quipped that she “had a feeling” that Short “wasn’t very happy about that.” She added, “He just gave us a little bit of jokes here and there.”

While at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5, Short was seen playing with Gomez’s ring at the table. “He’s twisting it. Taking it off,” Gomez explained while the clip played on the late night show. “I wasn’t sure what he was doing. That’s why I look confused.”

Selena Gomez Gets Steve Martin, Martin Short's Blessing After Engagement

“Is he appraising it? What exactly is he up to there?” Kimmel asked, to which Gomez replied, “He just wanted to know what was going on. I don’t think he cared. Maybe he had a little [to drink].”

As for Martin, Gomez received a congratulatory message. “Steve made sure he sent my assistant an email so my assistant could tell me congratulations,” Gomez said. “That’s how he communicates.”

When Kimmel asked whether Martin thinks he’s reaching out to Gomez, she replied, “Oh, that’s a good question. … He always tries to be polite. And it’s very kind, but it’s OK to send a little text.”

As for whether Martin and Short would be involved in the wedding in any capacity — even as ring bearers — Gomez laughed and said, “That would be adorable.”

Martin Short Admires Selena Gomez’s Engagement Ring at 2025 Golden Globes

Gomez announced her engagement in December 2024. “Forever begins now,” she wrote, to which Blanco replied in the comments section, “Hey wait … that’s my wife.”

The couple went public with their relationship in December 2023, with Gomez revealing that she and Blanco had been together for “six months” at that point.

“He is my absolute everything in my heart,” she gushed at the time. “He [has] been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The end. … He’s still better than anyone I’ve been with. Facts.”

One month before sharing news of their engagement, Gomez gushed over their connection and called the relationship “the safest [she has] ever felt.”

“I see a future with this person. And when you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down,” Gomez told The Hollywood Reporter in November 2024. “Like, if they hear something, they’re going to, but if you’re like, ‘I did it,’ they’re like, ‘Oh, well there’s you, just going to Sushi Park.’ But there’s so much of my relationship people don’t see, that’s just mine.”

Ruby Franke rose to fame while documenting her family’s daily life on her YouTube channel in 2015, some of it controversial.

After facing backlash for some of her parenting choices, Ruby stopped her “8 Passengers” channel and went on to launch ConneXions with mentor Jodi Hildebrant in 2022. In August 2023, Franke was arrested on two counts of aggravated child abuse. She and Hildebrant have since pleaded guilty and were both sentenced to four consecutive prison terms.

In January 2025, Franke’s eldest daughter, Shari, told her side of the story in her book, “The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom.” The memoir detailed her mother’s alleged abuse that occurred throughout Shari’s childhood. (Ruby shares kids Shari, Chad, Abby, Julie, Russell and Eve with husband Kevin Franke, who filed for divorce after her arrest.)

“When I was younger, around, like, five-six, Ruby was really physical,” Shari, now in her early 20s, told Good Morning America at the time. “Whether it was like a slap to the lip or a slap to the cheek … when I would practice the piano, her hand would slam and it was really scary.”

When asked whether there is anything she would tell Ruby today, Shari said, “Probably tell her I’m happy without you. I was scared of her for so long, and I am here without her approval, and I am just fine.”

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When Was Ruby Arrested?

Ruby was arrested in August 2023 on two counts of aggravated child abuse after one of her sons escaped out of a window of the Utah home of Hildebrant. The son went to a neighbor’s home, asking for food and water. Per authorities, the child had duct tape on his ankles and wrists and was malnourished.

How Did Ruby Plead?

Ruby pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse in December 2023, describing the “physical torture.” Ruby agreed to serve a prison term and that her sentences would run consecutively, as part of the plea deal. Ruby also testified against Hildebrant, who pleaded guilty.

When Was Ruby Sentenced?

Ruby was sentenced in February 2024 to four consecutive prison terms, which could range from one to 15 years each. Hildebrant received the same sentencing.

While addressing the court before her sentencing, Ruby said her charges are “just.” She added,
“They offer safety to my family, accountability to the public.” Ruby claimed she had been “led to believe” that the world was an “evil place” and thanked officials who rescued her children.

Ruby Franke Sentenced to Up to 60 Years in Prison for Child Abuse

What Was Hildebrant’s Relationship With Ruby?

Shari wrote in her January 2025 book that Hildebrant moved into the family’s home in 2022, with Kevin moving out shortly after. Shari claimed that the alleged abuse became more psychological — instead of physical — when Hildebrant became a part of the family’s life.

“I certainly got weird vibes from Jodi and Ruby,” Shari told Good Morning America at the time, noting that Ruby was “secretive” about the relationship with Hildebrandt. “I don’t think it’s normal at all that a therapist would move in to your client’s home … I was moving out to college, I hadn’t even left the house yet, and she is in my room and in my bed.”

In the book, Shari claimed she found messages on Ruby’s laptop after their arrest. She wrote, “Ruby, expressing her frustration about having to cater to Jodi’s needs for physical affection without getting anything in return.”

Ruby told Good Morning America that she was “not sure” whether Ruby and Hildebrant’s relationship was romantic. (Before her February 2024 sentencing, Ruby said in a statement in court that Hildebrant was “never” her business partner. Ruby claimed Hildebrant was “employed as my son’s counselor, in 2019 and in 2020, I paid her to be my mentor.”)

Did Any of Ruby’s Kids Reach Out to Authorities Before Her Arrest?

Shari claimed that she contacted authorities about the alleged abuse on multiple occasions. The Utah Division of Child and Family Services declined to comment on Shari’s claims in a statement to ABC News.

“The Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) works with children and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. DCFS respects that each child and family has a right to privacy and remains firm in our commitment to that privacy for the children and families of Utah,” the statement read. “DCFS affirms law enforcement reports of our involvement in the Franke case. However, in order to protect the integrity of the necessary working relationships with those we serve, and to respect the privacy of children and families, DCFS will continue its practice and refrain from sharing specific information on a case, past or present. Utah law requires any person with reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse, neglect, or dependency to report it to DCFS or a local law enforcement agency. The 24/7 abuse and neglect hotline is 855-323-3237.”

What Has Ruby’s Family Said About Her Arrest?

Ruby’s sisters condemned her action in a joint August 2023 Instagram statement. “For the last three years, we have kept quiet on the subject of our sister Ruby Franke for the sake of her children. Behind the public scene, we have done everything we could to try and make sure the kids were safe,” Ellie Mecham, Julie Griffiths Deru and Bonnie Hoellein wrote. “Ruby was arrested which needed to happen. Jodi was arrested which needed to happen. The kids are now safe, which is the No. 1 priority.”

YouTube Star Ruby Franke Arrested for Alleged Abuse: 5 Things to Know

Where Do Ruby’s Kids Stand Now?

In August 2024, Chad acknowledged the anniversary of Ruby’s arrest. “Happy Prisonversary,” he wrote in a Snapchat.

While recalling her childhood to Good Morning America in January 2025, Shari got candid about not wanting to resemble her mom in any way. “Sometimes I’ll, see myself in the mirror and I’m like, “Oh, my gosh, I look like her,’ or ‘I sound like her,’ but I don’t wanna be anything like her,” Shari said.

Shari claimed that she doesn’t think her mom can “fully comprehend the guilt” of what she pleaded guilty to. “I think that she’s as sorry as she can be,” Shari said. “What she has done is so bad that I don’t think her mind allows her to kind of fully comprehend the guilt of all that. And so I think that she probably genuinely believed everything she said. I don’t believe it though.”

While moving forward, Shari said she is trying to rebuild her relationship with her father and siblings. She noted that she has been struggling with the idea of forgiveness.

“Forgiveness is something I’ve had to study a lot and kind of think about what it means,” she said. “But for me, forgiveness would look like not letting that consume every moment of my life and all of my thoughts. I am just trying to move on with my life and trust that things are gonna work out the way they’re supposed to.”

Where Does Ruby Stand With Ex-Husband Kevin?

Kevin’s attorney Randy Kester told Today in a September 2023 statement that the pair had been separated “at Ruby’s directive” for 13 months. He added that “Kevin did not want to be separated.”

“He wanted to work through concerns as a family,” Kester said. “There was never any formal, written decree of separate maintenance or separation agreement. The separation was under terms proscribed by Ruby and Jodi Hildebrandt.”

Ruby and Kevin began marital counseling in 2021 with Hildebrant. Kester told People that Hildebrant suggested the twosome separate. He went on to file for divorce in November 2023.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Condemns Lifetime Movie About Family: 'Trash'

Where Do Ruby’s Kids Stand With Their Dad Kevin?

Shortly before Ruby’s sentencing in February 2024, Kester said in a statement to Law & Crime, “The treatment these children received at the hands of those whom the children had a right to trust, was horrific and inhumane, both physically and psychologically. Kevin remains focused on the rehabilitation of these sweet and vulnerable children so that they might return to a normal life as soon as possible.”

Kevin told ABC News in a January 2025 statement, “I am incredibly proud of Shari for the woman she has become and for her strength. She has played and will continue to play a crucial role in the healing of our family. I am grateful for her example and learn a lot from her vulnerability and courage. She has a powerful voice and will make a positive impact in this world. I love my daughter.”

Are Ruby’s Kids Advocating for Change?

Shari addressed Utah lawmakers in October 2024 about the “dangers” of parents using their children online for monetary gain.

“When children become stars in their family’s online content, they become child influencers,” she said in testimony during a Utah Senate committee hearing, per ABC News. “It is more than just filming your family life and putting it online. It is a full time job, with employees, business credit cards, managers, and marketing strategies.”

Shari called for greater restrictions of family vlogging, specifically when children are too young for consent. “There is no such thing as a moral or ethical family vlogger,” she said.

What Has the Franke Family Said About the Lifetime Movie About Them?

Lifetime released Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story in October 2024, starring Emilie Ullerup as Ruby and Heather Locklear as Hildebrandt.

Ahead of the movie’s release, Shari released a statement. “A note about the Lifetime movie coming out about my family: I saw the trailer suddenly in class and had an anxiety attack,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “None of us were contacted about the movie.”

She continued: “This movie is trash and only hurts my siblings more. None of the proceeds are going to the kids. Please do not support this movie.” Us Weekly reached out to Lifetime at the time.

If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Adam Brody is getting candid about his living arrangements with wife Leighton Meester.

“We have de facto separate toilets,” Brody, 45, told Access Hollywood at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5. “I go in the office. It’s nice. One layer farther away from the kids and one layer more deep with privacy.”

Meester, 38, appeared confused by her husband’s remark. “I just put no thought into the toilet situation whatsoever,” she said. “Never crossed my mind.”

Meester attended the awards show at The Beverly Hilton in celebration of Brody, who was nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series, Comedy for his role in Nobody Wants This. Brody ultimately lost the award to The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White. (A Man on the Inside’s Ted Danson, Only Murders in the Building’s Steve Martin and Martin Short and Shrinking’s Jason Segel were also nominated for the award.)

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester Make the Perfect Pair at the Golden Globes

While reflecting on his nomination, Brody recalled receiving the news while with Meester. “I received calls, but I don’t honestly remember calling anyone. We were in bed together, so that was nice. I don’t think I called anyone,” Brody said when asked who was the first person he reached out to via phone.

Before Brody earned the nod for his performance, Meester weighed in on whether she thought the show would be successful prior to its release.

“I mean, I don’t know if I’m one to say,” she said. “I feel like we watched it together before it came out and I was like, ‘It works. It works. It’s so good.’ And you’re like, ‘Yeah, yeah.’ … I think there’s no way to know, especially with streaming now you kind of can’t tell. And then it came out and it was like, ‘Alright.’”

After watching the show, Meester called Brody’s kiss with costar Kristen Bell “great.” Brody, for his part, said Meester “taught me.” He added, “She gets the good stuff, that’s not even like the A-material.”

Adam Brody Is So in Love With Leighton Meester in Adorable New Interview

Brody and Meester tied the knot in February 2014 and welcomed daughter Arlo, 9, and a son, 4, whose name has not been revealed. While the pair have kept their romance largely out of the public eye, Brody shared a rare glimpse into their relationship one month before the Golden Globes.

“Despite the state of the world, I feel like I’m living my best life,” he told British magazine Stylist in December 2024. “I have a beautiful, dreamy family life. I have a good work-life balance and get to spend a lot of time with my kids. I’m in that really great period of middle age where I’m old enough to have seniority and work security but also still have enough of my body to be active and do all the things I want to. I’m a lucky guy.”

Andy Cohen has a guess as to why Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover split.

“We were very sad to get the news about Paige and Craig, I have to say,” Cohen, 56, said on the Monday, January 6, episode of his Radio Andy.

Cohen noted that both DeSorbo, 32, and Conover, 35, are “in the middle of an incredible amount of success.”

“He’s just opened a restaurant in Charleston. He’s got this business, he’s got a store in Nashville, he’s got a place in Charleston,” Cohen said. “And then she is absolutely, like, murdering it. Killing it.”

Andy Cohen Subtly Reacts to Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s Split News

Ahead of the former Bravo couple’s separation, Cohen recalled attending a premiere party for Conover’s Southern Charm — and DeSorbo wasn’t there.

“I was at the Southern Charm premiere party. She wasn’t there at his place in New York. There have been a few events where she hasn’t — you know, she’s so busy — and I just think the more and more that starts to happen, you know, you worry that it causes a strain or whatever,” he said. “I mean, listen, we still don’t totally know [or] have a reason, so more to come on that.”

Cohen noted that “everyone” loved DeSorbo and Conover before wondering who would take their spot as the next it couple of the network. “Who’s the first couple of Bravo now? I mean, they were really the first couple of Bravo. We were rooting for them,” he said, adding that it’s “an open position.”

Shortly before the New Year, the Summer House star shared in December 2024 that she and Conover had called it quits after three years of dating.

Paige DeSorbo Denies Bravo Told Her When to Announce Craig Conover Split

“Craig and I have decided to no longer be together,” DeSorbo said during her and Hannah Berner’s “Giggly Squad” podcast. “I love him, I think he loves me. I think we will remain friends.”

DeSorbo noted that “no one did anything.” She added, It wasn’t a bad thing. I think we both were just being really mature and saying what we want and what we didn’t want, and I think that’s extremely powerful to be able to voice how you’re feeling in real time and what you want for your future.”

Conover and DeSorbo shared differing viewpoints on their future, a source exclusively told Us Weekly. While Conover wanted to tie the knot and have kids, DeSorbo wasn’t in a rush to walk down the aisle.

“Craig was ready for the next steps and had plans to propose to Paige. He was really pushing for the next steps and wanted to settle down with her,” an insider told Us in December 2024, explaining that the pair’s long distance romance was providing a roadblock for their next step.

As the twosome navigates the future, a separate source told Us earlier this month that DeSorbo and Conover are handling the separation “maturely.” The insider noted that the Southern Charm star “has said he definitely misses her” and it’s been “a hard transition emotionally so far.” For now, the source told Us that the former couple “haven’t cut all communication off yet.”

Several stars are taking the next step in their relationship in 2025 by making things official with their significant other.

Days after the New Year, Zendaya sparked engagement speculation when she was spotted on the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet with a ring on her left hand. While inside the awards show ceremony on January 5, the Challengers star continued to wear the jewelry as she posed for pictures — despite taking off her Bulgari necklace.

Rumors were further fueled when the Los Angeles Times reported that Zendaya “kept showing her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged her shoulders mysteriously” after being asked about her relationship status with Tom Holland. (The actor did not attend the awards show.)

One day later, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that Holland had popped the question to Zendaya years after meeting on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016.

Scroll down to see the stars who took their romance to the next level in 2025:

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Anne Hathaway thinks Jeremy Strong channeled his best Mia Thermopolis at the 2025 Golden Globes.

“Sweetheart, I’m not mad you borrowed it but I didn’t totally realize you were going to change the col…” Hathaway, 42, wrote via Instagram on Monday, January 6. “Anyway, not important, congrats on your well deserved nom for The Apprentice!!! ”

Alongside the caption, Hathaway shared a side-by-side picture of her wearing a gray bucket hat in 2001’s The Princess Diaries next to Strong in a green version at the awards show on Sunday, January 5.

Strong and Hathway are friends, previously starring in 2019’s Serenity and 2022’s Armageddon Time, where they played husband and wife.

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Strong, 46, turned heads on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles when he rocked a mint green velvet bucket hat and matching suit from Loro Piana. Underneath the suit, Strong wore a white turtleneck and paired the look with mint green sunglasses, a neutral wristwatch and black shoes.

The Succession star attended the awards show with his wife, Emma Wall. Rather than matching Strong’s green, Wall stunned in a dainty white sleeveless floor-length gown.

Fans quickly weighed in on Strong’s look. “gotta say i love how jeremy strong always skips the boring black/navy suit and tie, never let em know your next move king,” one user wrote via X, while another added, “i can spot this diva anywhere.”

Strong was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Roy Cohn in the film The Apprentice, but lost the award to his former Succession costar Kieran Culkin. (Gladiator II’s Denzel Washington, The Brutalist’s Guy Pearce, Anora’s Yura Borisov and A Complete Unknown’s Edward Norton were also nominated in the category.)

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After learning about his nomination, Strong reflected on the nod. “I was sort of prepared for the film to be overlooked, given the way it’s been going … So it is just indescribably meaningful to me that the Globes recognized the film on the grounds of its artistry and as a film,” Strong said in a December 2024 statement to the Associated Press.

He continued, “I think this has been a real battle from the get-go to get it made, but even more so to get it seen. And to sort of convince the industry that it was worthy of being seen. It’s a human and archetypal story that could not possibly be more relevant or essential to the moment that we are living through.”

Prior to Sunday’s award show, Strong had previously been nominated twice. He was a first-time nominee in 2021 for Best Actor – Television Series Drama for his role of Kendall Roy in Succession. He ultimately won the award that year and beat out costar Brian Cox.

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