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John David Washington Quipped He Was Disappointed Zendaya Wasn’t Like Her ‘Euphoria’ Character

Antonio Stallings — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:48:00 +0000

Zendaya played John David Washington’s wife in Malcolm & Marie, a film that had some questioning if they were together in real life, too. However, thanks to her convincing role in the HBO series Euphoria, Washington expected to meet a completely different Zendaya.

John David Washington joked that he was disappointed Zendaya wasn’t like her ‘Euphoria’ character

Zendaya | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Washington had little exposure to Zendaya when the pair first collaborated in Malcolm & Marie. The only project he saw her in was Euphoria, where Zendaya plays a 17-year-old drug addict. Although Washington was a bit unfamiliar with her work, he confided that he formed an immediate bond with his co-star.

“When we met, we instantly connected. She was wearing her hoodie and glasses and no makeup. She struck me instantly as a quiet, powerful force,” Washington said in an interview with W.

But Washington did admit he had certain preconceived notions about Zendaya because of the show. So much so that he was surprised Zendaya couldn’t really relate to her Euphoria counterpart Rue Bennett.

“Watching Euphoria, I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I wonder what she’s been through in real life. Something happened,’” Washington told IMDb. “I’m like, ‘Ok, she’s digging from a place.’ [She] ain’t never drank, smoked nothing in her life. I was almost let down. And then I got extremely insecure, like, ‘You’ve never done nothing? Oh my god.’”

John David Washington felt like a rookie working with Zendaya

Malcolm & Marie seemed to be the exact type of movie that Zendaya was interested in tackling as she got older. She spent the majority of her career playing teenagers, a fact she acknowledged. Even perhaps her most popular role in the HBO series Euphoria didn’t see Zendaya graduate past high school, despite being in her 20s.

“And I get that, I get the Rue of it all, and that totally works and has worked for me, but also I am not a child. And at some point you have to play characters that are your own age and have experiences that you don’t have — for example, having children or getting married. While those are all things I want and I’m looking forward to, they just haven’t happened quite yet,” Zendaya said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

Malcolm & Marie gave Zendaya the opportunity to break the pattern. Playing Washington’s wife, Zendaya found a character that was close to her own age. Still, that didn’t stop some critics from complaining about the age difference between herself and her co-star. In an interview with Variety, however, Washington explained why he paid little attention to the criticism. Although Washington was 36 years old at the time of filming, Zendaya was 24. And he was confident skeptics would see just how mature Zendaya was for the film. Additionally, Washington asserted that Zendaya actually had more years on him when it came to the movie industry.

“People are going to see in this film how much of a woman she is. She has far more experience than I do in the industry. I’ve only been in it for seven years. She’s been in it longer, so I’m learning from her. I’m the rookie. I was leaning on her for a lot,” Washington said. “Some of the stories she’s shared about what she’s had to go through with Twitter and everything. I appreciated her wisdom and discernment when it comes to this business. I admire that.”

Striking Similarity to Princess Charlotte Seen in Recent Photo of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Daughter Princess Lilibet

Michelle Kapusta — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:02:00 +0000

There was a lot of buzz when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s 2024 holiday card was released in December.

The duke and duchess’s card featured a few snaps of the pair on various trips they took throughout the year and one pic of them with their two children. In the shot with the Sussexes’ kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have their backs to the cameras and are running to Harry and Meghan’s arms.

Many royal watchers noticed something about Lilibet in that photo that’s just like her cousin, Princess Charlotte. Here’s more on that and why the photo caused controversy.

Prince Harry and Meghan were accused of editing the image with the children

Of course, as with everything the Sussexes do, the photos were dissected and analyzed by social media users who quickly noticed that the pic with their children appeared to be edited. Therefore, much like the wrath the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) received months earlier after she released a card that was deemed “heavily edited,” fans began pointing out every oddity in the photo.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released their official 2024 Christmas card Spot the heartwarming image of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embracing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

: Archewell pic.twitter.com/B4iMYbIruq
— HELLO! Canada (@HelloCanada) December 16, 2024

Several people stated that the image was blurry, prompting one X user to ask: “In this day and age, with the quality of cameras, is this blurred [picture] the best they could achieve? What are they hiding?”

Others focused on the height of the children as a sign of manipulation inquiring why at 3 years old, Lili is just as tall as her big brother who is 5 years old. Several people also noticed something wasn’t right with Lili’s left foot and shoe, saying: “Is that little girl wearing built-up shoes?”

Other users called attention to how unusually long Meghan’s arm looked and something strange about her posture. The upper half of the duchess’s body is turned one way while her bottom half is going the other way, leading one person to write: “Her lower half is facing Lili but her top half is turned towards Archie for a hug” and “It looks disconnected from the body. The legs are facing Lili but her upper body is reaching out to Archie. It’s a tough pose to make. Try it without falling down.”

Moreover, it was noted that both parents and Archie are dressed for cooler temperatures in long sleeves and sweaters while Lili is in a summer dress.

How Princess Lilibet’s photo resembles what we’ve seen Princess Charlotte wearing

Princess Charlotte arrives with Prince William at the Lindo Wing, St. Mary’s hospital to meet her little brother Prince Louis | Karwai Tang/WireImage

Edited or not, fans gushed over Princess Lilibet’s outfit in the snap as it reminded many of the same style her cousin has worn several times in the past.

Lilibet’s floral dress bears a striking similarity to those Charlotte has donned over the years.

Express noted that the Prince and Princess of Wales’ daughter has been photographed numerous times out and about in a flower-print dress. In 2017, she was seen wearing a nearly identical outfit with matching white socks as she arrived in Germany with her parents. The following year, Princess Charlotte wore a similar outfit when she and Prince George escorted their father to St. Mary’s Hospital after their mom delivered their little brother, Prince Louis. Then, in 2019, she sported a blue floral for an official photo.

And even over the last couple of years, Charlotte has continued to favor the style including twice in 2023. She opted for her go-to floral print for an Easter Sunday service and during the Wimbledon tennis men’s finals she attended with her parents and Prince George.

Princess Charlotte attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service alongside her mom, Kate Middleton, at St. George’s Chapel | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Social media users loved how the princesses seem to have the same style when it comes to their attire.

One person wrote on Facebook: “Beautiful girls like their beautiful mothers.”

A second added: “I think there is a similarity. And they are both beautiful young girls.”

A third agreed and opined that not only do Charlotte and Lilibet look alike but they also remind them of another royal, positing: “I think they do resemble one another they look like Queen Elizabeth.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Are ‘Offended’ and Firing Back After Being Dubbed ‘Disaster Tourists’ Who Took ‘Morbid’ Fire Tour

Michelle Kapusta — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:47:00 +0000

It’s been said that “no good deed goes unpunished” and that may be the case for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the couple made headlines for touring areas of Los Angeles County that have been ravaged by several wildfires.

The former working royals were photographed on Jan. 10 at the Pasadena Convention Center with Mayor Victor M. Gordo where they spoke with residents who lost everything.

When news broke that the prince and former Suits star, who live about 90 miles away in Montecito, were in town to “survey the damage” their critics came out in full force. But now the Sussexes are responding to the backlash.

Prince Harry and Meghan dubbed ‘disaster tourists’ by actor

Because everything Meghan and Harry do is analyzed and dissected, there was an immediate reaction and some on social media were disgusted about the coverage the Sussexes got for visiting the evacuation center.

Family Ties alum Justine Bateman was one the first people to publicly criticize the pair on X calling them “disaster tourists” and likening them to “ambulance chasers” only showing up at the site to “achieve a repulsive photo op.” And about their “tour of the damage” the actor asked: “Are they politicians now?”

Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers. What a repulsive "photo op" they achieved. They are "touring the damage"? Are they politicians now? They don't live here; they are tourists.
Disaster Tourists. #PalisadesFire https://t.co/Kv6v6jSX4y
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) January 12, 2025

But it wasn’t just Bateman, several commentators agreed with her assessment including To Di for Daily podcast host Kinsey Schofield.

After some compared what Harry and Meghan did to what Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) have done in the U.K. following disasters, Schofield had a message for Sussexes about their “morbid” LA fire tour.

During an episode of Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, she reminded everyone that the U.S. doesn’t have royals and argued: “Our ashes are not your royal engagement.”

Schofield explained that there were plenty of other ways Meghan and Harry could have helped without being “in the way” and jumping in front of a camera which took focus off the victims of the tragedy, adding: “Inserting yourself at ground zero and rubbernecking amongst someone else’s devastation, it’s turned a lot of people off … To some [what they did] seems entirely self-serving.”

Commentator Megyn Kelly also took aim at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their visit during her show insisting that they went to Pasadena for only reason was “to get their faces back on camera to improve their image. They want people to think well of them … They made sure they got on camera. They made sure their names got in the press and that was the name of the game [for them].”

The Sussexes find the criticism they have received ‘offensive’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit a local farming family in Dubbo, Australia | Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images

However, a source close to the duke and duchess don’t think the criticism they have received is fair or warranted and have fired back.

The source responded telling Page Six: “It’s offensive to Meghan and Harry that anybody would think this is merely a photo opportunity. Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles so this is, and always will be, home to her.”

The insider added therefore Meghan is “not just a tourist” and “her heart is completely broken for all the lives that have been lost and for those whose homes have been destroyed in these fires.”

The source went on to say that the Sussexes have “invested significant time and resources. They have donated money and essential items” and “they have also dedicated countless hours to volunteering, long before the media even caught wind of their involvement.”

Taylor Swift Renovates Mansion After Betting Experts Believe That’s Where She’ll Get Married

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:36:31 +0000

Taylor Swift is making big changes to her home in Rhode Island. Swift bought the mansion in Westerly’s Watch Hill neighborhood in 2013 and hosted several Independence Day parties there in the past. According to building permits, Swift has major plans for the residence. Here’s what to know — and what betting experts previously said about Swift possibly choosing the location for a wedding.

A building permit shows Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island home is undergoing major renovations

Taylor Swift’s iconic Rhode Island home serves as the perfect New England summer getaway. She bought the 11,000-square-foot mansion, which sits at the highest point on Watch Hill, in 2013 for $17.75 million. The eight-bedroom, 10-bathroom property boasts eight fireplaces and 700 feet of private beachfront property. It sits on 5.23 acres.

According to building permits from December 2024, Swift hired contractors to build an addition. The permit notes that the mansion will have a new 16-by-24-foot bedroom and bathrooms added. Additionally, she wants kitchen renovations. The total cost of the renovations is about $1.7 million.

A clip shared by a fan on TikTok shows the renovations in action as crews work on Swift’s home from the outside, seemingly building the addition. One fan commented on the clip and seemed to have more information regarding what the permits say.

“Kitchen remodel and enlarging a bedroom suite by turning the current bedroom into a bathroom/lounge and re-adding the bedroom (additional 400 square feet),” the fan wrote. “Building permits are public record.”

Other fans guessed that Swift might be adding a recording studio to the estate. Other guesses included a possible baby room now that she and Travis Kelce are more serious than ever. Swift hasn’t publicly said anything about the renovations. She also owns properties in Beverly Hills, New York City, and Nashville.

Betting experts think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could tie the knot at her Rhode Island home

Taylor Swift’s home in the background during the eye of the Tropical Storm Henri in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Aug. 22, 2021 | Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce haven’t revealed their plans. But fans of the famous couple predict they could get engaged in 2025. So, if Kelce and Swift decide to pursue an engagement, where will they have the wedding? According to betting experts from Sportscasting.com, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and New York are the top locations. Experts think the couple has a 33% chance of tying the knot in Rhode Island.

“Kelce’s hometown of Ohio could be an outside option at 16/1, while with Swift having links and homes in New York and Tennessee, these states will be praying they hear wedding bells to get the added attention,” spokesman Andy Newton noted. “However, the word on the street is that Rhode Island, where Swift has a $17 million beach-fronted mansion and grounds, has already been discussed by the pair as their top-favored wedding venue, and so I’m with the bookies here and will side with the smallest U.S. state grabbing all the headlines.”

The pop queen allegedly wants a summer wedding

A source told Life & Style that Taylor Swift wants to have a summer wedding — and Rhode Island could serve as the perfect state.

“Taylor has her heart set on a summer wedding,” the insider said. “She’s already narrowed down her picks for her bridal gown and two other designer dresses she wants to wear.”

The source added that Travis Kelce and Swift “agreed on a lavish outdoor ceremony and celebration at her place in Rhode Island” and hope to be “surrounded by family and close friends.” Of course, with the high-profile couple and their A-list friends, security will be at an all-time high. “There’s talk of banning phones,” the insider continued, “and having everyone sign NDAs to keep the day as private as possible.”

This article was originally reported by The Providence Journal.

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Jay-Z Has ‘Zero Loyalty’ to Diddy and ‘Scrubbed’ the Mogul ‘From His Existence’ Post-Allegations, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:22:36 +0000

Jay-Z, real name Shawn Corey Carter, found himself in hot water following allegations involving him and Sean “Diddy” Combs. According to a lawsuit set forth by an anonymous plaintiff, Jay-Z and Combs raped her when she was 13 years old at an MTV VMA afterparty in 2000. In light of the allegations, Jay-Z is allegedly trying to distance himself from Combs.

Jay-Z allegedly has ‘zero loyalty’ to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs amid allegations

Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs had a friendly relationship before Combs’ arrest in September 2024. However, the true nature of their friendship is largely unknown. While the hip-hop moguls ran in the same social and professional circles (and Jay-Z attended Combs’ birthday party), Jay-Z is allegedly trying to distance himself from Combs after Combs’ arrest. Agents arrested Combs for racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, and he heads to trial in May 2025.

Jay-Z vehemently denied the allegations outlined in a lawsuit against him. The allegations state he and Combs raped a 13-year-old in 2000. A source told DailyMail.com that Jay-Z has “zero loyalty” to Combs and will do what it takes to “clear his name.”

“Jay-Z would absolutely throw Diddy under the bus if that is what it took to clear his name and walk away from this,” the insider alleged. “He has zero loyalty to Diddy. The moment Diddy was arrested, Jay-Z scrubbed him from his existence. He is going after [lawyer Tony] Buzbee for himself and not for anyone else.” Tony Buzbee is a Texas-based lawyer representing the woman with allegations against Jay-Z and Combs.

“The only thing that he cares about is him never stepping foot inside a jail cell and his family being safe,” the insider continued. “Jay-Z is extremely powerful and will deploy any tactic necessary.”

A second source verified that Jay-Z plans to do what it takes to defend himself.

“Jay-Z is more than ready to throw Diddy under the bus to defend himself if that is what it takes and doesn’t want anything to do with his lawsuits,” the second source told the publication. “Any notion that Jay is trying to help Diddy by going after Tony Buzbee is false. He doesn’t care about Diddy.”

Jay-Z allegedly felt ‘appalled’ by the video of the mogul attacking Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jay-Z attend the Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Jan. 25, 2020 | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

In late 2024, footage showing Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking then-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura leaked. The footage appeared to show Combs running out of his hotel room in a towel and physically assaulting Ventura. Federal prosecutors used the video to show how Combs was a danger to women.

The second source who spoke to DailyMail.com said Jay-Z felt “appalled” by the video footage.

“Jay was appalled by the Cassie video, which is why he is adamant that he and Diddy weren’t friends, as he didn’t really know what he was capable of,” the source explained. “The video was a deciding factor for Jay when announcing that he and Diddy weren’t close.”

However, defense attorney Alex Shapiro claimed that the prosecutors “invented” the narrative with the footage. He claimed the video “omits footage corroborating the defense account,” according to ABC News.

Defense lawyer Alex Shapiro explained how his client has ‘nothing to do with’ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, told Us Weekly that his client “has nothing to do with” Sean “Diddy” Combs. According to Spiro, Jay-Z and Combs’ relationship was purely professional.

“Mr. Carter has nothing to do with Mr. Combs’ case or Mr. Combs,” Spiro said. “They knew each other professionally for a number of years. Just like in all professions, people know each other. At the music awards, they support each other. If you go to the NBA All-Star game, they support each other. That’s just how professions work. There is no closer association between any of them. That’s also a matter of fiction.”

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Christina Haack Doesn’t Hold Back Sarcasm About Forthcoming Divorce Trial

Ali Hicks — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:37:19 +0000

Christina Haack‘s divorce drama sounds like it’s just getting started. The TV personality and her most recent husband, Josh Hall, separated in early July 2024. Six months later, Haack is spilling the details of her third divorce and what’s to come, including a legal battle.

Christina Haack gets candid with Jeff Lewis

Christina Haack, Jeff Lewis, and Kylie Wing at SiriusXM Studios on January 10, 2025 | Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

On January 10, Haack and her design partner, Kylie Wing, joined Jeff Lewis on Radio Andy’s Jeff Lewis Live. After meeting through a mutual friend, the duo created Christina & Kylie, a design firm dedicated to serving luxury homeowners in Orange County. According to their website, Haack and Wing have completed several renovations together with many more on the way.

Kylie Wing and Christina Haack on the ‘Jeff Lewis Live’ radio show in LA | Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

Before they cut to the serious stuff, Lewis told Haack, according to Instagram, “I’m going to ask you a question, and you tell me which ex of your three exes applies.” The real estate speculator continued, “Who is the best dressed?” Haack immediately responded, “Tarek,” and laughed. Lewis asked, “Best travel companion?” And the 41-year-old replied, “None. Myself.” “Best in a crisis?” Lewis questioned. “I don’t know,” Haack stated. “I guess, Ant.” Then things got weird.

Christina Haack pulls back the curtain on her third divorce

Shane Douglas, Jeff Lewis, Kylie Wing, and Christina Haack on the ‘Jeff Lewis Live’ radio show | Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

Lewis asked Haack, “Best kisser?” and she shook her head back and forth and burst out laughing, “I can’t.” Lewis pushed, “If you had to pick someone. What do you think, Kylie?” Wing replied, “I have secondhand cringe.” Lewis pushed Wing further, saying, “She’s not going to answer this, so who do you think was the best sex, Kylie? Josh?” Haack immediately waved her hands back and forth in a slashing motion and mouthed, “No,” clearly making a dig at the Texas realtor.

Josh Hall and Christina Hall at the ‘Barbie’ premiere on July 9, 2023, in LA | Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage

Lewis didn’t keep things light for long. The radio host asked if Haack’s divorce will be finalized soon. “[We’re] not even close,” Haack responded. “We’re going to be going to trial I hear.” The HGTV star divulged that Hall “doesn’t want to do mediation.” Taking a sarcastic tone, Haack stated, “It’s going to be fun. Can’t wait.” She continued sharing that the 44-year-old asked her for money and that she’d already given him some funds. “Then he bought a Bentley,” she told Lewis. “I gave him money to live and he bought a Bentley but he also doesn’t have a job so,” she trailed off.

Tarek El Moussa and Christina El Moussa in 2017; Christina Anstead and Ant Anstead in 2019 | Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images; Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

Notably, when Hall filed for divorce on July 12, 2024, he requested spousal support, according to Us Weekly. Haack responded 11 days later with a request for sole access to their Newport Beach residence and two Tennessee properties. They both want the other to pay their legal fees. Haack does not want either party to receive spousal support.

The mother of three was previously married to Tarek El Moussa from 2009 until their separation in 2016. They share two children. Haack married Ant Anstead in December 2018, and they share one child. The former couple finalized their divorce in June 2021.

John Lennon’s Friend Said It Was ‘Amazing’ That Nobody Was ‘Seriously Injured’ When He Recorded With Phil Spector

Emma McKee — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:21:00 +0000

In 1973, John Lennon threw fuel on his already-chaotic Lost Weekend when he started recording with producer Phil Spector. While some of their recording sessions were productive, many others devolved into drunken arguments and violence. Lennon’s friend, Elliot Mintz, expressed shock that no one wound up seriously hurt.

John Lennon’s friend said the recording sessions with Phil Spector were dangerous

Lennon and Spector began working on the album Rock ‘n’ Roll together. Their studio sessions often collapsed into utter chaos.

“The Spector Sessions, as they came to be known, were among the most notorious jams in rock ‘n’ roll history,” Mintz wrote in his book We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me. “I ended up spending about half a dozen all-nighters at these riotous, drug- and alcohol-fueled bacchanals, occasionally finding myself in the unenviable position of having to tidy up some of the messes afterward.”

Cynthia Lennon, John Lennon, and Phil Spector | Daily Mirror/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Images

Spector once even fired a gun in the studio. Mintz said this incident and others made him feel grateful that everyone made it out of the recording sessions unscathed.

“I wasn’t here (thank goodness) the night Spector famously fired a gun into the ceiling, but I saw plenty of other harrowing incidents,” he wrote. “It’s amazing to me that nobody ended up seriously injured. Even more astonishing was that such a profoundly wonderful album — Rock ‘n’ Roll — came out on the other end of all that chaos and debauchery.”

He said the first sessions didn’t hint at the chaos to come

The early sessions felt calm compared with what came later. People drank and used drugs, often leading to unproductive nights.

“As I recall, though, the Spector Sessions didn’t start out quite so raucous,” Mintz wrote. “In fact, when I popped in for my first visit, driving over from the radio station after my show ended at 11:00 p.m., the mood at the studio was decidedly sleepy, if a bit boozy.”

Mintz said that on that night, as with others, they accomplished nothing.

“John didn’t get a chance to sing a single note that night,” he wrote. “After a couple of hours fiddling at the control console, Spector announced it was a wrap and slipped out the door without another word. John and the other musicians looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders, and started filing out of the studio into the parking lot. Everyone was drunk, or high, or both.”

John Lennon believed his album with Phil Spector was a mess

Lennon had many problems with Rock ‘n’ Roll. Upon reflection, he found the recording sessions disastrous and had issues with it all the way up until its release.

A billboard for John Lennon’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll” | Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

“It started in ’73 with Phil and fell apart,” he told Rolling Stone in 1975. “I ended up as part of mad drunk scenes in Los Angeles and I finally finished it off on me own. And there was still problems with it up to the minute it came out. I can’t begin to say, it’s just barmy, there’s a jinx on that album.”

Kim Kardashian ‘Stepped Up’ to Help Jessica Simpson Through Divorce With Eric Johnson, Source Says

Lauren Weiler — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:54:01 +0000

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are officially divorcing after 10 years of marriage. The couple tied the knot in 2014 following four years of dating and have three children. Sadly, they couldn’t make their relationship work. According to a source, Kim Kardashian “stepped up” to help Simpson through the painful separation. Here’s what the insider alleged.

Kim Kardashian is allegedly helping Jessica Simpson get through her split from Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson broke the news about her divorce from Eric Johnson on Jan. 14, 2025. “Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson stated to People. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”

This announcement didn’t shock fans. Insiders told People in November 2024 that Simpson and Johnson were experiencing a serious rift.

“She’s working on music and splits her time between Los Angeles and Nashville. Eric spends all of his time in L.A., where the kids go to school,” the source claimed. “Jess and Eric very much live separate lives.”

In December 2024, a source told Life & Style that Simpson didn’t want to divorce Johnson but felt she was running out of options. “Her divorce from Nick [Lachey] was beyond tough, and there were no kids involved, so she knows this will be 10 times worse,” the source alleged.

The insider added that Kim Kardashian became “front and center” in her life to help her through her split. “[Kardashian] really stepped up to be there as someone to talk things through with,” they continued. “She’s been brutally honest about how painful it was for her to separate her family, but at the end of the day, she does feel divorce was the right option, so she’s giving Jessica hope that if she does go down that path there can be a light at the end of the tunnel.”

Kim Kardashian spent time with the famous singer after it was revealed that their daughters were best friends

Chicago West, Kim Kardashian, and North West in 2022 | Gotham/GC Images

Kim Kardashian and Jessica Simpson might have their kids to thank for their friendship. In June 2024, Kardashian and Simpson reportedly had a play date for their daughters, North West, 11, and Maxwell Drew Johnson, 12. The famous friends were out in New York to celebrate North’s birthday.

While Kardashian and Simpson reportedly live near each other and have daughters who are best friends, a source told Life & Style that Simpson had trouble establishing a close relationship with Kardashian.

“Jessica lives in the same neighborhood as Kim, and at one point they were starting to get really friendly, but she was hoping it would go a lot further than it has,” the source alleged. “She feels like she really hasn’t been let into the circle, and it’s kind of frustrating for her since she’s tried so hard.”

Perhaps Simpson’s divorce allowed for her and Kardashian to grow their friendship.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson had ‘trust issues,’ a source revealed

Several insiders alleged why Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson couldn’t make their marriage work. A source told Page Six that the couple had “trust issues” they couldn’t get past.

“Jess and Eric had trust issues,” the source alleged. “They were no longer on the same page, and it drove a wedge between them.”

The source added that the couple started living separately last year “as a trial” — and Simpson enjoyed life without her husband. “Jess thought it would help if they spent some time apart,” the insider continued, “but it only made her realize she enjoyed her independence.” While the singer has “good and bad days” due to the split, overall, she’s reportedly “handling the separation well, all things considered.”

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’90 Day Fiancé’ Season 11 Premiere Date and Cast, Revealed (Including the Show’s First-Ever Throuple)

Megan Elliott — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:23:54 +0000

Get ready for some serious drama. A new season of 90 Day Fiancé is coming to TLC in February 2025. Six couples – and one throuple – will share their stories as they navigate cultural differences, visa challenges, and other issues on their way to the altar.

’90 Day Fiancé’ Season 11 premieres Feb. 16

Season 11 of 90 Day Fiancé premieres Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

The new season will feature three new couples, three returning couples from other shows in the 90 Day universe, and, in a 90 Day Fiancé first, one throuple. A teaser (via YouTube) offers hints of what’s to come for the cast.

“I’ve been waiting a really long time for this moment,” says 90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise alum Jessica in a teaser as she waits to greet her fiancé Juan at the airport.

But once their partners arrive in the U.S., each pair will come face-to-face with a tough reality. Family conflict, cheating fears, wedding day drama, and more have some cast members wondering if their relationships are as strong as they thought.

Meet the new and returning ’90 Day Fiancé’ couples

Joan and Gregory of ’90 Day Fiancé’ | TLC

So, who’s who in the 90 Day Fiancé Season 11 cast?

Stevi and Mahdi: Stevi, who is from Mississippi, fell for Mahdi, who is from Iran, when she started teaching him in an online English class. Now, she’s bringing him to the U.S. after a whirlwind romance. But he begins to question whether he can really leave his home country behind. Meanwhile, the more he learns about Stevi, the more he wonders if they can really build a future together.

Mark and Mina: Mark, a divorced 59-year-old from New Hampshire, fell for Mina, a glamorous 34-year-old model from Paris. They’ve since welcomed a daughter, who is now 2, and now Mina is finally moving to the U.S. But she struggles to adjust to life in the U.S. without her 9-year-old son, whom she had to temporarily leave behind in France.

Matt and Amani and Any: Matt and Amani have been married for a decade and appear to have a picture-perfect life with their two daughters in San Diego. But they’ve turned to polyamory to navigate some difficulties in their marriage. Together, they’ve fallen for Any, a single mom and exotic dancer from Tijuana. Now, they want to make their arrangement permanent. But to bring Any to the U.S., they’ll need to divorce so one of them can marry her.

Gregory and Joan: Gregory, who is from Long Island, fell for Joan while he was on vacation in Uganda. Now, she’s planning to move to the U.S. so they can be together. But are they really a good match? She’s a highly educated director of an NGO who is looking for stability and security in her life. He doesn’t have steady work and still lives with his mom. Once she arrives, Joan gives Gregory an ultimatum: find a full-time job or she’s returning to Uganda.

Shekinah and Sarper: Shekinah and Sarper from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way are back. He’s finally arrived in the U.S. from Turkey, and now must prove he can adapt to a new life in Los Angeles. He’ll also need to win over Shekinah’s family, particularly her daughter, Sofie, if they have any hope of building a life together in America.

Shawn and Alliya: Shawn and Alliya made their 90 Day debut on Love In Paradise. Now, they’re taking their relationship to the next level as Alliya moves to LA from Rio de Janeiro. But they have big challenges ahead of them, including a 30-year age gap, the fact that Shawn has kept their relationship a secret from friends and family, and Shawn’s internal struggle over Alliya’s gender transition.

Jessica and Juan: Jessica and Juan from 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise are also back to share the next stage of their romantic journey. On this season of 90 Day Fiancé, Juan moves from Colombia to Wyoming to be with Jessica, their baby, and her sons from a previous relationship. But Jessica isn’t sure Juan can go from being a globe-trotting cruise ship bartender to a full-time dad.

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Meghan Markle Opting to Push Back Netflix Premiere Could Help Her in More Ways Than One

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:01:00 +0000

2025 started off with two major announcements from Meghan Markle. The first is that she is back on Instagram, and the second is that the duchess’ long-awaited lifestyle show was about to hit Netflix on January 15.

Of course, the TV show announcement came just before massive wildfires engulfed thousands of homes in California, and Meghan and Prince Harry were on the ground to help hand out supplies as people returned to their devastated towns. Ultimately, Meghan chose to postpone the release date of her new show. Now, one PR expert is saying it could help Meghan in a number of ways.

Meghan Markle | Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

PR expert says Meghan Markle’s decision to postpone her show could help her

Meghan chose to postpone her show amid the raging wildfires, likely because it didn’t feel appropriate to premiere a joyous lifestyle show amid the natural disaster that was hurting people so close to home. Meghan released a statement saying she was “thankful” that Netflix was willing to delay the release. The show will now premiere on March 4.

“Delaying the show allows her to avoid potential backlash and demonstrates respect for the affected communities,” PR expert Mayah Riaz told Mirror, according to Express. “This brief postponement is unlikely to diminish audience interest. In fact, it may build anticipation and provide additional time for marketing efforts.” Riaz suggested that even more people could tune into Meghan’s show because they’re thankful that she chose to delay it.

“Meghan hasn’t just delayed the premiere, but she and Harry have been actively involved in relief efforts,” Riaz continued. “This has generated media coverage, indirectly benefiting the show’s promotion.”

Of course, it’s important to note that Meghan most likely did not delay the show with any intention of benefitting for herself. She delayed it because she felt it wasn’t right to premiere something so happy in such difficult times. The promotion this might bring to the show is simply a byproduct of the delay.

Meghan Markle’s new show blends food and lifestyle

Meghan’s lifestyle show has been in the works for quite some time. In the show’s trailer, she spends time with friends like Mindy Kaling and enjoys the company of others while cooking some of her favorite dishes. She can also be seen walking through her garden, picking various produce for her dishes.

It’s hard to say how Meghan’s show will go over with viewers, but Meghan is no stranger to the lifestyle space. The duchess previously ran a website called The Tig, which showcased her food, travel, fashion, and other lifestyle areas.