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Colton Underwood and Husband Jordan C. Brown's Relationship Timeline

Colton Underwood was once scared to be his true self, but he found love with now-husband Jordan C. Brown after embracing his identity. Bachelor Nation first met the former NFL player when he competed on Becca Kufrin ’s season 14 of The Bachelorette in 2018 before moving on to season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise . After leaving both shows single, he ultimately got his opportunity to hand out the roses when he starred as the Bachelor during season 23, which aired in 2019. Underwood fell for Cassie Randolph on the show, and the two decided to date after the season wrapped instead of getting engaged. They ultimately split in May 2020, one year before Underwood came out as gay in an April 2021 Good Morning America interview. Us Weekly confirmed in September 2021 that Underwood was dating Brown . Underwood and the political strategist got married in May 2023. Scroll through the gallery below to revisit the couple’s relationship timeline: from Us Weekly https://ift.tt/8Nv6nH...

Britney Spears Opens Up About ‘Scary’ Fire Incident Earlier This Year: ‘It Happens’

Britney Spears is recalling a terrifying incident that almost led her to visit the emergency room. The pop princess took to Instagram on Monday (Sept. 30) to share a video recalling a story that happened about six months ago. “I was in my room and I turned the fire on and, all of a sudden, it blew up in my face,” she explained in a British accent. “It’s done it before, and the times it’s done it before, I quit so I always get my security to come in and light it for me because I was scared it was going to blow up.” She continued, “But this time, I just threw the whole thing in there and it blew into into my face and took all my eyelashes off and my eyebrows and see this baby hair? These baby bangs? This is from six months ago. It fizzled all my hair. The person I was with would not wake up and I thought I’d have to go to the emergency room because my face was on fire.” Spears noted that the injury left her in pain and she considered going to the emergency room, as “it hurt to touch...

Hailey Bieber Goes 'Lighter for Fall' With Seasonal Hair Transformation

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Hailey Bieber Fall is for cozy scarves, pumpkins — and hair transformations, if you ask Hailey Bieber . “Lighter for fall,” Bieber, 27, captioned a Saturday, September 28, Instagram Story selfie, adding an emoji of a blonde woman getting her hair cut. In the snap, Bieber had lightened her locks in an ombré style, which she wore in a mid-length bob. She posed in a backyard, wearing a cozy gray crewneck sweatshirt and bedazzled “B” pendant necklace. The Rhode founder also wore a pair of tortoiseshell reading glasses, which highlighted her natural makeup look. Bieber opened for minimal glam, wearing only a rose-colored lip. Emma Chamberlain Returns to Blonde After Rocking Brunette Strands While Bieber has long been a pro at changing up her look, she stayed darker throughout her pregnancy. Hailey gave birth to her and husband Justin Bieber ’s first baby, son Jack, in August. Hailey Bieber “It’s total bliss for the two of them,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly at the time....

Are You the One’s Amber Lee and Ethan Diamond Renew Their Vows

Are You the One? alums Amber Lee and Ethan Diamond renewed their vows to celebrate 10 years of marriage. The couple, who appeared on season 1 of the MTV reality series in 2014 and tied the knot that September, held their vow renewal ceremony at Chapel Dulcinea in Austin, Texas, on Friday, September 27. “We moved so quickly after meeting on Are You the One? and ended up never having a wedding,” Amber, 33, and Ethan, 34, exclusively tell Us Weekly . “After having our first kid just a little over a year after meeting on TV, we always chose to financially prioritize other things over a day of celebration. Ten years of marriage and two kids later, we’re so blessed to be in a more established place and are ready to celebrate this milestone with the ones we love.” The pair, who share daughters Scarlett, 9, and Serena, 6, exchanged vows for the first time during Friday’s ceremony. “It’s so special to do this a little backwards for us — writing vows after a decade of raising a family tog...

Kris Kristofferson, Country Songwriting Legend and Celebrated Actor, Dies at 88

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Kris Kristofferson , a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2024 09/05/2024 Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday (Sept. 28), spokeswoman Ebie McFarland said in an email to Billboard . He was 88. McFarland said Kristofferson died peacefully, surrounded by his family. No cause was given. He was 88. Starting in the late 1960s, the Brownsville, Texas, native wrote such classics as “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “For the Good Times” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” Kristofferson was a singer himself, but many of his songs were best known as performed by others. He also starred opposite Ellen Burstyn in director Martin Scorsese’s 1974 film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore , starred opposite Barbra Streisand in the 1976 A Star Is Born and acted alongsi...

Why Rupert Everett Doesn't Plan to Use Ozempic to Slim Down His 'Big Tummy'

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Rupert Everett Rupert Everett has no plans to use Ozempic despite admitting that he has a self-described “big tummy.” Speaking to The Times of London for a profile published on Saturday, September 28, the 65-year-old British actor slammed certain side effects of the controversial weight loss drug. “Did you see Robbie Williams in that documentary where he wore his underwear? He just looked very weird,” Everett quipped. “Everyone on Ozempic, their necks look weird.” Williams, 50, looked back on his years in the spotlight as a pop star in a namesake Netflix docuseries that aired in 2023. At the time, he confirmed that he lost more than 25 pounds by taking “something like Ozempic.” TLC Singer T-Boz Denies Using Ozempic After Recent Hospitalization Ozempic, Wegovy and other similar semaglutides are commonly prescribed to adults with conditions including high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes to help manage weight. Many celebrities have tried such medications as a way to slim dow...

Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Hits the Pumpkin Patch With Her Kids

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Brittany Mahomes , Inset: her kids Pregnant Brittany Mahomes is getting into the fall spirit with her and husband Patrick Mahomes ’ kids by her side. “The moments that mean the most, big Fall Pumpkin Patch Fam ,” Brittany, 29, wrote via Instagram on Friday, September 27, alongside several photos from their festive outing at Kansas City’s Johnson Farms Plants and Pumpkins. In one snap, Brittany was all smiles in a burgundy mini dress that showed off her growing baby bump. She sported son Bronze, 22 months, positioned on her hip and sweetly held 3-year-old daughter Sterling’s hand. Both kids were carrying a bag of apples while posing in front of a tree-lined path. Brittany reposted the photo to her Instagram Story, writing, “Love them all with my heart and love days like these with my heart .” Patrick Mahomes Gets ‘BDay Cuddles’ From Bronze to Celebrate Turning 29 In another pic, Brittany sat in a cart with Bronze on her lap while Sterling appeared to ride solo. Brittany also u...

Kate Middleton Reflects on 'Inspiring' Trip to the Ballet Post-Chemotherapy

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Kate Middleton Princess Kate Middleton made a surprise trip to the ballet after announcing that she completed her chemotherapy treatment. Kate, 42, attended a matinee performance of Giselle by the English National Ballet at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Thursday, September 26, in London. “Congratulations and thank you to @ENBallet and @Sadlers_Wells for the wonderfully powerful, moving and inspiring performance of Akram Khan’s Giselle. Creativity at its best!,” the Princess of Wales wrote via X alongside a photo of the dancers on stage. Kate’s attendance at the ballet comes two weeks after she announced in a video message that she completed chemotherapy treatment. In March, Kate initially confirmed she had been diagnosed with cancer after sparking concern when she postponed royal appearances. Kate Middleton and More Royals Who Were Diagnosed With Cancer “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was noncancerous,...

Maura Tierney Recalls Her Roles in 'ER,' Twisters' and More Iconic Projects

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Maura Tierney. Maura Tierney ‘s resume includes some of the biggest projects in TV, film and the stage. After appearing in a few TV movies in the late ‘80s, Tierney, 59, scored her first big role on Dick Van Dyke ’s The Van Dyke Show in 1988. “I was so freaking young,” she recalls exclusively in the newest issue of Us Weekly . Tierney had only been in Los Angeles for one year when she worked with the legendary actor, whom she describes to Us as “truly the nicest man.” She adds: “He had stories to tell. I didn’t find that, like, he was tripping over sofas — he just was a very entertaining guy who’d seen a lot, you know?” Years after acting alongside the iconic star, she is set to join one of TV’s most iconic shows, Law & Order , when it returns for its latest season next month. ‘ER’ Turns 30! See What the Cast Is Doing Now “I’ve never played a cop before,” she tells Us of her character, Lt. Jessica Grady. “[She is] very capable, kind of terse, [laughing] not very charming....

'Harry Potter' Stars: Where Are They Now?

Over the course of 10 years, the stars of Harry Potter brought magic, mischief and more to millions of fans around the world. Based on the series of seven books by J.K. Rowling , stars Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson and Rupert Grint captured the hearts of viewers between 2001 and 2011 as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. The eight-film series raked in more than $7.5 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. The actors have taken their careers in new directions since the final movie hit theaters, but they still have plenty of love for one another. Bonnie Wright , who played Ginny Weasley throughout the series, gushed over her colleagues while speaking to Us Weekly exclusively in February 2020. “It’s amazing,” she said of the moments she’s shared with her cast members over the years, both on and off screen. “Very powerful.” The franchise’s cast reunited for a retrospective special to celebrate the 20th ann...

The Kid LAROI Is Most Excited to See Tate McRae at Jingle Ball: ‘Maybe I’m Biased’ — See the Full L.A. Lineup

‘Tis the season for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour! The  iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party took place Friday (Sept. 27), with The Kid LAROI and Dasha helping announce the official lineup for iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball in Los Angeles presented by Capital One. The duo performed at the celebration, as radio personality JoJo Wright listed off this year’s Jingle Ball LA stars. The Los Angeles event, which will take place Dec. 6 at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome, will include performances by SZA, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Kane Brown, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Shaboozey, T-Pain, Paris Hilton and NCT Dream. The Kid LAROI, of course, is excited to see his girlfriend McRae take the stage at the big event. “Maybe I’m biased,” he admitted to Billboard during the lineup announcement party. “It feels wrong to say I’m most excited for anyone else!” LAROI himself is also returning to the Jingle Ball Tour for the third time, taking the stage in New York City...

Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber Reveal the Key on Their 'DWTS' Chemistry

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Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran are giving Us insight into their chemistry in the ballroom. “He’s just such an amazing coach. Every week we just grow stronger and stronger and closer and closer,” Jenn, 26, told Us Weekly after the Tuesday, September 24, episode when asked about their dancing chemistry. “I really feel like we’ve built such a great foundation.” Sasha, 39, agreed that it’s important to have a strong foundation on the dance floor. “And I trust him so much. I really do,” Jenn said, putting her hand on Sasha’s shoulder. “And that trust grows stronger every day.” “Why are you touching me every time?” he playfully asked before adding, “I can’t say enough how proud I am.” 'DWTS' Pros and Celebs Who Found Love on the Show — And Are Still Together Off the dance floor, Jenn and Sasha have gotten fans talking too. When the pro dancer posted a video via TikTok of Jenn eating ice cream at McDonald’s on Monday, September 23, social media users picked up on Sasha calling ...

Demi Lovato Joins Governor Gavin Newsom to Sign Legislation to Protect Child Influencers’ Financial Security

Demi Lovato is making sure child influencers are getting the financial protection they deserve. The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer met with California Governor Gavin Newsom this week as he signed into law two pieces of legislation to ensure children and teenagers who perform in online content are protected from financial abuse. Per Newsom’s website, SB 764 (Padilla) establishes “financial and legal protections for minors featured in monetized online content (i.e., child vloggers) by mandating their parent or guardian set aside a percentage of their earnings in trust accounts.” Meanwhile, AB 1880 (Alanis) “expands the Coogan Law to include minors who are employed as content creators on online platforms, such as YouTube. The Coogan Law is a decades-old statutory scheme that protects child performers and creators by ensuring that their employers place at least 15 percent of their gross earnings in trust till they reach adulthood.” Lovato shared in a press statement, “In order to bu...

Lana Del Rey Obtains Marriage License With Boyfriend Jeremy Dufrene

Wedding bells seem to be on the horizon for Lana Del Rey! The “Summertime Sadness” superstar and boat captain Jeremy Dufrene reportedly obtained a marriage license on September 23, People confirmed with the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court. Once a marriage license is obtained, the couple has 30 days to tie the knot. Billboard has reached out to Del Rey’s team for confirmation. While Del Rey appears to know Dufrene — they were  spotted holding hands  last weekend in the UDel Rey and Dufrene have been spotted out on dates recently, and seem to have known each other for several years. She was previously pictured with him in  photos she posted in 2019 , from a swamp and marsh tour south of New Orleans, which she captioned: “Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours x.” More recently, Del Rey  tagged him  on an Instagram post this past May. She captioned the photo, which also featured her two siblings, “Family w my guy @jeremy.dufrene @codyjay.” T...

Anna Delvey Previously Told Us She Would Put ‘DWTS’ Mirrorball in 'Storage'

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Dancing With the Stars season 33 contestant Anna Delvey previously told Us where she would keep her Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy — and no, it’s not somewhere on display. “Storage,” Delvey, 33, exclusively told Us earlier this month about where she would put the coveted award. Delvey’s partner, Ezra Sosa, had a different place in mind if they were to win. (Spoiler alert: they were sent home during week two of the series.) “I will put mine not in storage,” Sosa, 23, quipped. “Mine is gonna go on the mantle, OK? But you can put yours in storage.” Most Controversial ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Contestants Delvey and Sosa danced a Cha Cha to Sabrina Carpenter ’s “Espresso” during the premiere episode last week, earning a score of 18 from the judges. During the Tuesday, September 24, episode, the duo performed a Quickstep to “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall . They dipped one point, to a score of 17. While they were not at the bottom of the leaderboard after the two nights — Eric Rob...

Katy Perry Says Madonna Was ‘Super Nice’ & Helped Her Out in Her Early Career

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Katy Perry had the support of the Queen of Pop from day one. The “Lifetimes” superstar joined Australian talk show The Project this week, where she opened up about getting love from Madonna early in her career. “Madonna was really nice to me, well it took a minute because she was testing me and then she became super nice to me,” she recalled, though she wouldn’t clarify what exactly the “testing” was. “She just does her Madonna thing,” Perry explained, “She would invite me to a party and we had to do a photoshoot together which was amazing. She’s the greatest.” Perry also revealed that Madonna shouting out her 2007 single “Ur So Gay” on a radio show helped her popularity grow. “She actually shouted out my song and that was really the beginning of my career. That’s kind of what started to break me,” she recalled. Ultimately, Perry says “every female [artist] still needs to continue to say thank you” to Madonna. “I’m 40 I still get to do music because of Madonna,” she concluded. Per...

'Friends' Most Memorable Guest Stars

Jennifer Aniston , Courteney Cox , Lisa Kudrow , Matthew Perry , Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer rose to massive fame during Friends , which aired on NBC for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004. From the start, the sitcom drew the attention of celebrities — and landed some huge guest stars. In the first season, both George Clooney and Helen Hunt appeared in brief roles — and they were just the start. One of the most memorable guest stars is Brad Pitt . The actor portrayed Will Colbert on “The One With the Rumor,” the annual Thanksgiving episode that aired in 2001 during season 8. At the time, Pitt and Aniston were married. (The two split in 2005.) His cameo earned the Pitt an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series and gave him a chance to promote his movie, Spy Game . Of course, the cameo also gave viewers the chance to see the then-beloved couple as enemies. Other guest appearances led to a lifelong friendship . Reese Witherspoon appeared in season 6 as Rache...

Ryan Murphy Says Travis Kelce Was the ‘Most Delightful Person’ on ‘Grotesquerie’ Set

Ryan Murphy loved working with Travis Kelce on his upcoming series, Grotesquerie . “It was very unexpected,” the TV writer shared with ET of writing a role specifically for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. “I didn’t know Travis and I thought we were having a general meeting, but he was so passionate about wanting to try it, and I always have a theory that ‘a star is a star is a star.’ He’s a big star in every arena. I was just moved by it and his ambition and he’s guy who wants to try new things. I said, ‘Well, I don’t know if I have anything now.’ Then, I thought about it and I did and I called him back and I pitched him, and expanded it and wrote it for him.” He continued of the athlete, “I love his discipline […] He was a little nervous at first, but we worked together and had a ball. He’s just the most delightful person. In the show, “a series of heinous crimes have unsettled a small community,” per the description. “Detective Lois Tryon [Niecy Nash-Betts] feels these crimes ...

Billie Eilish Partners With Google Maps to Direct Fans to Sustainable Options During Upcoming Tour

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Billie Eilish is further distinguishing herself as one of the most environmentally forward thinking artists in music through a new partnership with Google Maps. Related Ringo Starr Cancels Remaining Two Shows of Tour Due to Illness 09/24/2024 As part of Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft tour, which launches Sept. 29 in Quebec City, fans can use Google Maps to find eco-friendly transportation and plant-based food options in many of the places the 43-city world tour is hitting. Through Maps, Eilish will offer tips for fans looking for sustainable travel options like fuel efficient routes, walking, bike-sharing and public transportation. In each city, Google Maps will offer a walking or public transit route if it’s as convenient and fast as driving in each tour stop city. Eilish will also offer recommendations on where fans can grab a plant-based meal in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia and Washington...

Annemarie Wiley Is 'Optimistic' About Gallbladder Tumor Removal Surgery

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Annemarie Wiley. Annemarie Wiley gave fans an update on her health after revealing doctors discovered a tumor on her gallbladder last month. “The gallbladder will be coming out very soon,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 40, shared in a Sunday, September 22, Instagram video . “The surgeons were very concerned about there being tumors on my liver, so we had an MRI last week and the MRI did not show any visible tumors or anything anywhere else. So, that was incredible news.” Following her upcoming procedure, Wiley said her gallbladder will be sent to pathology to be inspected to determine if it is “cancerous, malignant or noncancerous benign.” She added: “I’m super optimistic. The surgeons are super optimistic, so I’ll keep you guys posted.” The Bravolebrity went on to encourage fans to “prioritize their mental health” by doing “whatever it is that you do to manage your stress,” adding, “Prioritize it because nothing is more important than our health.” Celebrity Healt...

Jacob Elordi Accessorizes With Cherry Red Bag During Milan Fashion Week

Celebrities including Harry Styles , A$AP Rocky , Jared Leto have mastered the art of styling a man bag. Styles looked flawless at the My Policeman premiere in September 2022 when he rocked a lime green Gucci 1947 bamboo handle bag. He paired the accessory with a forest green Gucci double-breasted jacket finished with a floral embellishment and pastel pants. Styles topped the look off with sage nails and ivory boots. Rocky also opted to add a pop of color to his outfit while celebrating his 35th birthday in October 2023. After dining at New York City’s Carbone with Rihanna , with a bright pink woven bag by Bottega Veneta. He teamed the vibrant shoulder bag with loose denim pants, a plaid blazer and pearl clips covering his braids. Rihanna, meanwhile, slayed in a back tulle tutu dress and leggings. Keep scrolling to Hollywood’s favorite men elevating their ensembles with purses: from Us Weekly https://ift.tt/MbFYPNW via IFTTT

Lyle and Eric Menendez Speak Out in New Netflix Doc After 'Monsters' Release

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Lyle and Eric Menéndez are breaking their silence in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Netflix announced on Monday, September 23, that Lyle and Erik were interviewed for The Menéndez Brothers . The documentary, which is set to be released on October 7, also includes footage from conversations with juror Betty Oldfield , Kitty’s sister Joan Vander Molen and prosecutor Pamela Bozanich . “Everyone asks why we killed our parents,” Lyle, 56, said in the trailer using an audio interview from prison. “Maybe now people can understand the truth.” Erik, 53, added: “What happened that night is very well known but so much hasn’t been told. … So, we were not the ones who told the story about our lives. Two kids don’t commit this crime for money.” What Does 'Monsters' Get Wrong About Erik and Lyle Menendez's Murder Case? Lyle and Eric are both currently serving out their sentences of life without parole in Donovan Correctional Facility after being arrested in 1990 on two counts ...