Jennifer Garner is sharing a startling example of how paparazzi attention disrupted her children’s everyday lives.

The 54-year-old actress said her family was asked to stop attending one child’s soccer practices because photographers were arriving in a caravan of cars. Jennifer shares Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 14, with ex-husband Ben Affleck.

Find out what Jennifer recently said about co-parenting their three children with Ben.

“The [soccer] association asked us to stop [attending] because there were 20 cars coming [to practice],” she recalled on Evan Ross Katz‘s Netflix podcast Shut Up Evan. “It wasn’t just about us. It was an industry that had gotten out of control.”

Jennifer previously revealed how the paparazzi affected the family and left her children afraid of cameras.

Jennifer says other children were placed in danger

Jennifer described the photographers’ behavior as “ludicrous” and said the pursuit extended to schools and medical appointments.

“If I went through a yellow light, 15 cars would go through the red behind me. They would drive up onto people’s lawns, even on the hillside,” she said.

The Alias alum also recalled photographers knocking children over outside preschool and blocking a pediatrician’s entrance while she was trying to bring in a sick child.

Although Jennifer acknowledged the privilege her career provided, she believes she received disproportionate attention because was “the chick with the kids.”

“They wouldn’t follow Ben,” she explained. “They wouldn’t follow Matt Damon.”

Jennifer and Halle Berry previously testified in support of California’s Senate Bill 606, known as the “paparazzi bill,” which strengthened protections for children targeted because of their parents’ careers, per Los Angeles Times.

Jennifer‘s new series The Five-Star Weekend is streaming now on Peacock, find out whether a second season is in the works.

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Orville Peck is opening up about the crisis that led him to cancel his Bronco Tour in 2023.

The 38-year-old singer revealed that he attempted suicide shortly before announcing he needed to step away to protect his mental health.

“I was a bad addict, a coping alcoholic,” Orville told Rolling Stone in a new interview. “And I had this spiral moment, where I went back to my hotel and tried to take my life.”

“It was a big turning point for me, with a lot of realizations to come. It was something that needed to happen,” he continued.

How the experience shaped his new album

The musician said he was in “one of the worst places” of his life during a year that included a breakup and rehab. Those experiences form the story behind his fourth album, Mule.

“This record is a chronological account of the year I lost my way,” he wrote while announcing the project on Instagram.

Orville turned his resistant to treatment into the album track “Rehab Blues.”

“What I was really trying to capture in terms of the concept, there was no way to gloss over or sugarcoat it,” he explained.

Mule arrives September 18. It’s first single, “Too Little, Too Late,” is available now.

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Rick Moranis received a huge welcome while making a rare public appearance at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con!

The 73-year-old actor surprised fans during the Friday (July 24) panel for Spaceballs: The New One, emerging in his Lord Dark Helmet costume before joining co-stars Keke Palmer, Josh Gad, Lewis Pullman, and Daphne Zuniga onstage.

Rick received a standing ovation, per AP News, as he promoted his first live-action movie role in nearly 30 years. With renewed interest in the beloved actor, fans are searching for details about his life away from Hollywood, including his late wife and their two children.

Who was Rick Moranis’ wife?

Rick married costume and makeup designer Ann Belsky in 1986. The couple welcomed two children, Rachel and Mitchell, before Ann died from breast cancer in 1991, per People.

He continued acting for several more years but eventually found it too difficult to balance filming and travel with raising his children as a single father.

“I went from that to being at home with a couple of little kids, which is a very different lifestyle,” Rick told The Hollywood Reporter in 2015. “But it was important to me. I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. My life is wonderful.”

Rick never considered himself formally retired. He continued writing, recording comedy albums and accepting occasional voice roles, including Disney’s Brother Bear. His most recent live-action film was 1997’s direct-to-video release Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves!

Rachel and Mitchell have largely remained outside the public eye, and Rick has kept details about their adult lives private.

What is Rick Moranis’ new ‘Spaceballs’ movie?

Spaceballs: The New One brings Rick back as Dark Helmet alongside original stars Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and George Wyner.

Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan are among the franchise newcomers. Josh Greenbaum directed the sequel from a screenplay by Josh, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit.

The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on April 23, 2027.

Keep up with all the latest 2026 San Diego Comic-Con panels, including for Lanterns, Percy Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, and more!

Click through the gallery to see more photos of Rick Moranis and the Spaceballs: The New One cast at Comic-Con…

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Kirsten Storms‘ character Maxie Jones is officially leaving Port Charles, at least for now.

The Thursday (July 23) episode of General Hospital revealed that Maxie, Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson), and their children are relocating to Australia after Spinelli received a major job opportunity.

How did General Hospital write off Maxie?

Neither Maxie nor Spinelli appeared during the episode. Instead, Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) shared the news while explaining that the family was prepared to leave the following night. The soap also established that Maxie sold her shares in Deception Cosmetics to Michael Corinthos, played by Rory Gibson, before the move, per Soap Opera Digest.

Maxie’s updated storyline explains Kirsten‘s continued absence, although ABC has not publicly announced that she has permanently left the series.

What has Kirsten Storms said about returning?

Kirsten initially stepped away from General Hospital in 2025 while relocating to Tennessee with her daughter. She briefly returned in February 2026, when Maxie awoke from a coma, but had not appeared in the contract section of the show’s closing credits since March, according to Soap Opera Network.

Addressing her future on the soap in early June via Instagram, Kirsten wrote, “As for what is in my future, where GH is concerned… Given what’s been going on, I can’t say I will feel comfortable heading back to Los Angeles and returning to work.”

The actress has also been navigating an ongoing custody dispute with ex-husband Brandon Barash. In a July Instagram update, she characterized the matter as a “‘disagreement,’ that WILL be resolved” and asked fans to stop speculating out of consideration for their daughter.

Kirsten has played Maxie since 2005.

In case you didn’t see, Rory Gibson married his longtime live Alicia Ruelas earlier this year!

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Dylan Wrona and Kenzie Annis are officially dating!

The Love Island USA stars confirmed their relationship in a new Instagram post uploaded on Thursday (July 23).

“Getting to know you in the villa was unforgettable, but falling for you in the real world was all too easy,” Dylan, 24, captioned his photo carousel. “It didn’t take me long to realize there was no other way — I had to make you my girlfriend! And what better place to do it than on the top of NYC.”

Kenzie, also 24, added that she’s “so excited for all the memories we are going to make,” and said they plan to go to the beach next.

The photos in the initial post were from a recent NYC visit and showed the pair in different places in the city, including the pair sharing a kiss while overlooking Manhattan and at least one shot from the top of the Empire State Building.

Even the official Empire State Building Instagram celebrated their relationship!

“LOVE (island) IS IN THE AIR – Kenzie and Dylan made it OFFICIAL at the top of the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATION DECK,” read the caption.

Several of Dylan and Kenzie‘s Love Island USA co-stars also wished them good luck, like Gal Ishnieder, Jaiden Bacciocco, and more.

The pair met about halfway through the eighth season of the reality show, which wrapped up mid-July.

Find out what popular Love Island USA star just called it quits!

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Kacey Musgraves has canceled some of the shows on her upcoming Middle of Nowhere Tour, including the show that was scheduled to serve as opening night.

The eight-time Grammy-winning country singer was scheduled to begin the upcoming tour on August 20 in Chicago, but that performance has been canceled along with shows in two other major cities.

Kacey has not yet spoken out about the cancellations, but fans have received email notifications from Ticketmaster and the dates now say “CANCELED” on the ticketing website.

Which dates has Kacey Musgraves canceled for her tour?

The three shows that are canceled are:

August 20 – Chicago, IL – United Center

August 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

September 2 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

All three shows were added to the tour schedule after the initial announcement, seemingly to meet demand from fans buying tickets. Kacey is performing other shows in each of those cities, so fans affected will likely need to get tickets to the other performances now.

While a reason has not been given for the cancellations, fans are speculating that the added shows weren’t able to sell enough tickets for Kacey to move forward with the concerts. It’s unclear if any other dates will be affected as well.

What did Ticketmaster say about the cancellations?

The following message is on the ticket listings for these canceled shows:

Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event.

You don’t need to do a thing. We’ll issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the Event Organizer. It should appear on your account within 14-21 days.

Please Note: If the tickets were transferred to you, the refund will go to the fan who originally purchased the tickets from Ticketmaster.

Please see our Purchase Policy for more information.

Check out the dates from the initial tour announcement.

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Amanda Seyfried is mourning the loss of her beloved dog, Finn.

The 40-year-old The Testament of Ann Lee star uploaded a post of her and Finn to her Instagram on Friday night (July 24) with a caption that says, “This one’s forever and ever.”

Amanda‘s friends confirmed the loss of Finn in the comments, sending her support as she grieves his loss.

“Fly high, sweet pup,” wrote Olivia Munn.

“Big hug hug. They’re forever family,” Rachel Brosnahan commented.

Thomasin McKenzie and Rachel Zegler also left messages of support for Amanda.

Finn was 16 years old

In September 2025, Amanda celebrated the Australian shepherd’s 16th birthday. She’s posted about Finn many times over the years and has talked about how getting her rescue dog changed her life and helped her navigate Hollywood.

“I don’t know what my twenties would’ve looked like without Finn. I really don’t know,” she told People in 2024. “I don’t know how I would’ve navigated Hollywood. I mean, I stayed out of a lot of trouble, I think, because I had that guy to come home to.”

Amanda would also frequently take Finn to set with her, sharing photos of them together on the sets of shows like Long Bright River and more. They actually met while she was filming HBO series Big Love.

Our thoughts go out to Amanda at this difficult time as she grieves the loss of her beloved companion and pet.

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Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre were in Hall H this Friday to promote Lanterns and debut some exciting reveals.

The two stars, who play Hal Jordan and John Stewart, respectively, were present at the Hall H panel during 2026 Comic-Con International: San Diego at the San Diego Convention Center on Friday (July 24) in California.

They were joined by fellow castmates Garret Dillahunt and Poorna Jagannathan, along with creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King.

Nathan Fillion makes a surprise appearance at the Lanterns panel

Nathan Fillion, who will reprise his role of Guy Gardner in the HBO series after debuting in Superman, made a surprise appearance during the Hall H panel.

“Somebody left my email off the invite list for this. I don’t know if you guys know this. I’m kind of a big deal at Comic-Con,” Nathan joked as he showed up during the panel to lots of fanfare from the audience. A clip of Guy from the show was also shown.

Sinestro footage revealed

Toward the end of the panel, we also got to see our first look at Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro! He also appears in the new trailer.

What is Lanterns about and when will it premiere?

Here’s the official logline.

The series follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery with cosmic ties as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Lanterns is officially set to debut on HBO on Sunday, August 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will also be available to stream on HBO Max.

Click through the gallery to see more photos of the Lanterns cast at Comic-Con…

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We’re into week three of Big Brother season 28, and because the live feeds show viewers what’s happening in real time inside the BB house, we already have some spoilers to share!

During the Thursday (July 23) live episode, contestant Jack “Rome” Seymour was sent home in a nearly unanimous vote.

Following the live eviction, the remaining houseguests competed for the new week’s Head of Household title.

Thanks to the live feeds, we already know who won HoH and which houseguests they nominated for eviction.

We’re rounding up all of the latest Big Brother 28 live feed updates from Friday (July 24).

Spoiler warning!

Who wins Head of Household for week 3 of Big Brother season 28?

Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk won HoH for week three.

As the new Head of Household, Kamu is tasked with nominating three current houseguests for eviction.

The nomination ceremony took place on Friday (July 24).

Who does Kamu nominate for eviction during week three of Big Brother 28?

Lyric Medeiros – Nominee #1 during BB28 week 3

Lyric is back on the block. Kamu spoke to Lyric and told her she was not his target. He also promised that if he wins the Veto Competition, he will be using it on her. The Veto Competition will be played on Saturday (July 25) and on Monday (July 27), we will know if anyone decides to use the PoV on Lyric, or another nominee.

LaTrice Verrett – Nominee #2 during BB28 week 3

LaTrice Verrett is the second nominee this week. She is allegedly not the target.

Mallory Aurichio – Nominee #3 during BB28 week 3

Mallory Aurichio was Kamu‘s third nominee. Conversations from the feeds seem to indicate that Mallory might be Kamu’s backup target, as of the time of this publication.

Who is Kamu’s actual target during BB28 week 3?

Jason De Puy appears to be Kamu‘s actual target, as of right now.

If you aren’t familiar with Big Brother, the Head of Household will often nominate three people that they would not mind going home, however, they’ll plan to “backdoor” a fourth option.

If Kamu or one of Kamu‘s allies wins Power of Veto, they can remove one of the nominees and put up Jason in their place. The BB Block Buster is the final chance to get off of the block, and that is played live on Thursday (July 30).

Stay tuned to see what happens!

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Kevin Hart‘s new comedy movie 72 Hours is now streaming on Netflix and some fans are curious to learn more about its star-studded cast!

The movie follows Joe, a 40-year-old advertising executive hoping to save his career by joining a group of twenty-somethings on a wild bachelor-party trip after they accidentally add him to their group chat.

Several members of the younger ensemble are current Saturday Night Live stars, while the supporting cast includes Oscar-nominated actors, beloved television stars, and two comedians who have previously feuded publicly with Kevin in the past.

Click through the slideshow to meet the cast of Netflix’s 72 Hours…

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Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner just filmed an intense scene for their upcoming movie, Possession!

The 31-year-old actress was spotted in a purple dress while getting into an argument with Callum, 36, during the scene on Friday (July 24) on the streets of New Jersey.

At one point, Margaret appeared to be shouting at Callum while standing in the middle of an intersection. His gray sweater had droplets of blood stained on it.

The upcoming remake of Possession is being directed by Smile franchise creator Parker Finn.

Parker is directing the movie from a script that he’s writing and he has Robert Pattinson on board as a producer.

Deadline notes that the original movie “follows a woman who begins exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior after asking her husband for a divorce. Suspicions of infidelity soon give way to something much more sinister.”

Possession was first released in theaters back in 1981 starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill.

We also have photos of Margaret filming a scene by herself the day before in Jersey City, N.J.

The horror movie does not yet have a release date, but we know that Paul Dano and Diego Calva are also in the cast.

Margaret Qualley’s rep releases statement about Jack Antonoff divorce

It was confirmed earlier this month that Margaret and her husband Jack Antonoff have separated after three years of marriage.

Following rumors of “trust issues” and “infidelity,” Margaret‘s team spoke out to deny the narrative that is spreading.

“The narratives running in the press about Margaret and Jack are categorically untrue. There are no trust issues. There was no infidelity or anything outside of respect and partnership in this relationship,” the rep said in a statement to JustJared.com.

The statement continued, “They have deep love and care for one another. There are only two people in this marriage, and the sources who are talking to the press and commenting on their relationship are not people who know them. Please respect their privacy.”

Margaret and Jack first started dating in 2021 and announced their engagement the following year. They wed on Long Beach Island, NJ in 2023 and we have wedding photos here.

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JENNIE is back with yet another smash.

The 30-year-old “Solo” superstar and BLACKPINK member returned on Friday (July 24) with a brand new single, “Less than a Lover,” out now via OddAtelier/Columbia Records.

The track is described in an official release as JENNIE’s “ode to summer, capturing the excitement and lingering emotions of a relationship that exists somewhere between friendship and romance.”

“‘Cause all I need this summer / Is a little bit less than a lover / Need a little bit less than a lover / You get a little bit more than another / Need a little bit less, little less, little less / Need a little bit less than a lover,” Jennie sings on the chorus.

Here’s more about the song, produced by Tyler Spry and Cashmere Cat…

Written by JENNIE, the song explores the space with someone who is more than a friend but “Less than a Lover,” JENNIE embraces the confusion and exhilaration of an undefined connection. Expanding her sonic palette with a softer alternative-pop sound, the track pairs lo-fi guitar textures and vintage electric keyboards, JENNIE‘s vocals and lyricism, naturally expressing the subtle feelings that arise in a relationship that is neither friendship nor love. 

In addition to writing the song, JENNIE also came up with the idea for the story in the accompanying music video co-directed with Choeey and co-starring 22-year-old Taiwanese rising model Nah Kai. He also starred in SEVENTEEN sub-unit DxS’s “Blue.” Check out his Instagram!

The dreamy clip was filmed “along the coast of Spain during a summer heat wave,” according to the opening credits.

As the visual unfolds, JENNIE provides voiceovers as she directs the production, telling the tale of a summer situationship.

“So I want a film about a girl. She wants to avoid love, wants to avoid responsibilities. She’s very confused, but also knows what she wants…just to enjoy summer,” JENNIE explains in the opening monologue, as she moves through various scenes with her co-star.

“So final scene: we’re at the beach. It almost feels like a date and you can’t control your emotions. And you just keep wanting more,” she adds towards the finale as the two nearly kiss until she pulls away.

“To be continued,” the music video teases at the very end.

Watch the music video for “Less than a Lover”…

Read the lyrics to “Less than a Lover”…

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Anya Taylor-Joy and her husband Malcolm McRae enjoyed a relaxing stroll through Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida on Thursday (July 23).

For their outing, Anya wore a flowing black skirt with sandals and a white T-shirt while Malcolm favored some light-wash jeans, boots, and a striped button-down shirt. They were accompanied by a friend while on their stroll and took time to stop and look through viewing binoculars situated in the park.

At one point, it looked like Malcom was showing Anya something on her phone and Anya also appeared to be doing some stretches and yoga moves as she walked.

The Furiosa star and her husband married in April 2022 and held a second wedding in Venice in September 2023.

Anya has been quite busy lately as she promotes her popular new Apple TV series Lucky, an action thriller, in which she plays a con artist. It’s based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley.

Here’s the synopsis: “When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky (Taylor-Joy) is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life — and a way out.”

Lucky is now streaming on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping weekly on Wednesdays! Watch the trailer.

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Sick of It All has announced the death of front man Lou Koller.

“It’s with unbelievable sadness that we announce to our worldwide hardcore family the passing of our brother Lou Koller. The level of loss that we feel at this time is overwhelming,” they wrote in a statement posted Friday (July 24) on social media.

Lou was 59 at the time of his death and passed away amid a battle with adenocarcinoma cancer.

Lou Koller was diagnosed with cancer in June 2024

In June 2024, the singer shared with his fans that a doctor had found a tumor in esophagus and received the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma cancer. He took a break from touring with the band to undergo treatment. The tumor went from his esophagus into his stomach and Lou shared that the band had fully supported him throughout.

He and his brother, Pete Koller, formed Sick of It All with drummer Armand Majidi in 1986 Queens, New York. The group’s debut album, Blood, Sweat and No Tears, dropped in 1989 and they have been touring pretty much constantly ever since.

Sick of it All shares a statement in his honor

“We have lost a beloved friend and an iconic frontman. Lou had the power to raise everyone’s spirits at our shows with a smile and a sarcastic comment, and he won people over wherever we played, from every culture and every corner of the world,” the band’s statement said.

It continued, “At this time of intense grief, we must again acknowledge the great help and support offered by everyone who donated to Lou’s medical fund. You all helped Lou feel very special and very loved as he battled away these last two years. His battle is over now and he can finally rest. Hopefully he can somehow still see and feel the beautiful, positive mark he left on the world.”

Our thoughts go out to Lou‘s friends and family. RIP.

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Jamie Campbell Bower is moving from the Upside Down to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien as he joined the third season of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power series.

According to a new Empire exclusive, the 37-year-old actor is playing the Elf lord and warrior known as Celeborn, he’s also the husband of Morfydd Clark‘s character Galadriel. Jamie describes Celebron as a “lover-boy,” someone much different than the villainous Vecna he played on Stranger Things.

Jamie Campbell Bower talks about his The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power character Comic Con

Jamie also attended the 2026 Comic Con in San Diego at Hilton Bayfront on Friday (July 24) in San Diego, Calif. to promote the new show.

According to Jamie, the dynamic between Celeborn and Galadriel on the show is partially inspired by Tolkien and his wife, Edith.

“This idea of longing and yearning is so pervasive in Tolkien’s relationship with Edith for the time that they were apart,” he told Empire. “I really feasted on that idea. Celeborn has had to find a way to survive whilst longing for something that he so dearly loved and so dearly missed as well.”

Amazon drops the first official teaser for season 3

The third season of Rings of Power is currently set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 11, 2026.

Watch the first teaser below.

Click through the gallery for more photos of Jamie Campbell Bower at Comic Con…

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Alex Newell is a Tony-winning Broadway favorite and you might be surprised by their choice for “least favorite show.”

The 33-year-old actor got their start on Glee, playing Unique Adams from seasons three through six. They later made their Broadway debut in the musical Once on This Island and then won a Tony Award for their performance in the musical Shucked back in 2024. After a recent stint as Mama Morton in Chicago, Alex is returning to the New York stage in the off-Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Alex just appeared on the season two premiere of the Drama Club with Matty podcast and was asked to reveal their last favorite show.

Alex Newell’s least favorite Broadway show is Ragtime

Alex replied, “Mine is Ragtime.”

“Loved the original,” Alex said while praising original cast members Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the late Marin Mazzie.

Alex continued, “Like, you’ll never get that again. Then there was a revival [in 2009] with people that I love. Then there was the one at the Statue of Liberty [in 2016]. I said, ‘Okay, another one.’ He said, ‘Oh, give me your tired, your huddled, your poor.”

Alex has not seen the 2025 revival of Ragtime, which just won four Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

“I haven’t [seen it] and I love everybody in it… let’s just put it in a little box. Let’s be happy it was made. And let’s…” Alex said, before Matty chimed in, “stop revisiting.”

Alex added, “What are we revisiting? I feel like every time we do the show, no one’s learning from it.”

Many people were upset this year that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a show that celebrates Black joy, lost the Tony Award to Ragtime, a show that deals with Black suffering.

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Bunnie Xo is address her step-daughter Bailee Ann‘s recent comments, claiming there is “nothing to clear up.”

On Sunday (July 19), Jelly Roll‘s daughter Bailee Anne DeFord took to her TikTok Live to defend her dad amid rumors of infidelity in his marriage to Bunnie, her step-mother. Bailee claimed there’s a reason behind the breakup that would make the internet “crumble.”

Bailee Ann previously said people had no idea what really happened between the couple

“Y’all have no f–king idea what happened, and wait ’till y’all find out. Just f–king wait,” she said. “Because I promise y’all, the view of what y’all have of not only the situation, but their relationship and the internet in totality is about to f–king crumble the day that I open my mouth… It’s not a difference in f–king opinions. Nobody else lived in it, so don’t f–king even. I’m for real so done.”

Bunnie Xo said she continues to love and support Bailee

This week, Bunnie shared a new video on TikTok and she responded to a fan in the comments section who mentioned Bailee‘s video.

“Nothing to clear up. She didn’t say anything lol ppl just wanna run w a narrative,” Bunnie wrote. “Love my baby forever.”

Bailee flat out denied that there was cheating involved.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie finalized their divorce earlier this month

Jelly Roll and Bunnie finalized their divorce earlier this month and the settlement details have been revealed. The “Hands Up” singer officially filed back in May 2026 after 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason.

Bunnie has also spoken out about the divorce on her Dumb Blonde podcast.

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Hilary Duff is a McDonald’s girlie!

The 38-year-old singer and actress wore a McDonald’s shirt on stage at one of her recent concerts and shared her regular order with the audience.

“It means something very important to my life, so, if you needed to know my McDonald’s order…” Hilary began.

Hilary Duff reveals her order from McDonald’s

Hilary has a very specific order, including one customization that will make you rethink the way you order next time at McDonald’s.

She revealed, “It’s a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, extra pickles, diced onions instead of sliced onions, and a four-piece chicken nugget Happy Meal so I can get some French fries. With a Diet Coke!”

Watch the video here.

Hilary Duff says Diet Coke from McDonald’s is the best

While appearing on the Mythical Kitchen podcast in March 2026, Hilary talked about McDonald’s Diet Coke.

“Do you know why a Diet Coke from McDonald’s hits different than a different Diet Coke?” Hilary asked Last Meals host Josh Scherer.

She continued, “This is what I’ve heard is that Diet Coke has a lifelong contract with McDonald’s. They get their liquid pre-mixed and delivered by truck to the McDonald’s. Everybody else who serves Diet Coke gets like the cartridges that then their machine like cracks or whatever, and then does the blend on, at the restaurant.”

Josh‘s theory is that the “straws are bigger… their straws are 0.02 inches bigger than any other fast food straw. You just get more of it.”

If you haven’t had a chance to see Hilary‘s tour live in-person, we have good news for you!

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Stella Lefty is a rising star whose music is climbing the charts right now, including a song that she recorded with her boyfriend, musician Vincent Mason.

Stella and Vincent‘s song “Something to Lose” is currently at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100, which marks its current peak after seven weeks. Her solo song “Boston” was #6 this week and is expected to reach #3 next week!

Vincent is best known for his song “Damned If I Do.”

So, how did they meet?

Stella Lefty reveals how she met Vincent Mason

Stella, 23, opened up about meeting Vincent, 25, while chatting in a recent interview.

After seeing a video of Vincent with his then-tourmate Ashley Cooke, Stella decided she wanted to met him and possibly write with him.

She said on the Scotty Kay Show, “I was like, ‘That boy is so cute…Who is this?’ And so I ended up reaching out to my manager and I was like, ‘Do you happen to know his manager? I think he’s really cute. If he ever comes to LA, can I write with him? I don’t know.’ I was just like, how do I get to know him? But then it never got back to him. Vincent never heard about that.”

Well, Vincent ended up sliding into Stella‘s DMs!

Vincent Mason reached out to Stella Lefty!

After seeing one of Stella‘s videos online, Vincent decided to reach out.

“Weirdly, two weeks later, he heard ‘Thinking About You.’ Like, saw the video and DM’d me about it and was like, ‘Hey. Love this song.’ Yeah, so random,” she said.

Stella Lefty and Vincent Mason have made several appearances together!

The couple performed together at the ACM Next Wave beach bash on May 16, then attended the ACM Awards together the next day. On June 3, they performed together at the Whiskey Jam Country CAA Takeover and then walked the red carpet together at the Spotify House at CMA Fest on June 5.

Listen to “Something to Lose” below!

Stella Lefty’s dad is billionaire businessman Eric Lefkofsky

Stella is the daughter of businessman Eric Lefkofsky, who made the bulk of his money from being a co-founder of Groupon. Her mother is Elizabeth Kramer.

As of July 24, 2026, Forbes lists his net worth at $4.7 billion, putting him at #852 on the list of the world’s richest people.

Currently, Eric is the founder and CEO of Tempus AI, which uses AI-driven insights to personalize healthcare and accelerate drug development.

Stella Lefty’s manager denies she’s an “industry plant”

Because of Stella coming from a wealthy family, she has been accused of being an “industry plant.” Essentially, internet trolls use this term for an artist they feel is being pushed on the public.

Stella‘s manager Adam Alpert told Rolling Stone, “Industry plants don’t exist, no matter what anybody says or thinks from the outside of the music business.”

“You have to make great songs that people like,” he added. “All these artists that people call ‘industry plants’ are having success because they’ve done just that.”

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Netflix’s new French series Elite Force has already skyrocketed to the top of the streamer’s Top 10 charts and fans are clamoring for more.

The 6-episode action thriller, which premiered on Wednesday, July 22, was an instant hit for Netflix, but they have no yet formally canceled or renewed the series.

Star Tomer Sisley offers an Elite Force season 2 update

One of the series’ leads, Tomer Sisley, spoke with a French outlet (via The Direct) and revealed that the team is “working on” more episodes.

“We’re working on it, and I think it will obviously depend on the success of the first season. But if the audience responds well, yes, I think we all want it,” he revealed.

He said GIGN is ready to work with them on a potential second season

He also said “GIGN is ready to open the doors of the Satory barracks to us again if we film a second season.”

The barracks are part of a military base in Versailles, France and they serve as the real headquarters of France’s GIGN unit. Tomer‘s claim sounds like a very positive sign toward the future of the series if GIGN is indeed willing to work with them on another season.

All six episodes of the first season are now streaming on Netflix.

Find out which shows Netflix has canceled and renewed this year already.

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Giuliana Rancic has a message for her ex-boyfriend Jerry O’Connell.

The former Fashion Police host and the actor previously dated from 2003 to 2004. The couple made over a dozen red carpet appearances together between March 2003 and June 2004. She later wrote about their breakup in her 2015 memoir, “Going Off Script.”

In a recent interview, Jerry was asked to comment on Giuliana‘s claims that he cheated on her and broke up with her via intercom.

Jerry O’Connell responded to comments Giuliana made in her 2015 memoir

“I broke up with her through an intercom because Giuliana Rancic came to my condominium. I was not expecting Giuliana Rancic to come to said condominium,” he said this week.

Jerry said on SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa that he “thank goodness” had security at his condominium so that no one could enter his home “unannounced.” He noted that “no one had a key, so the relationship was not like that.”

Giuliana alleged in her book that Jerry refused to buzz her into his condo one night and told her over the intercom, “Nope, sorry, homegirl. Things change, but you take care, OK?”

Jerry said in his new interview, “I don’t recall exact wording. I don’t recall exact wording, so I can’t deny that I said that. It doesn’t sound like something I would say, but again, if I was writing a memoir, it made for a good quote, so you know what? I’m gonna applaud Giuliana for using colorful dialogue and everything.”

Giuliana Rancic responds in a video

After Jerry‘s comments went viral, Giuliana posted a video to respond.

“Have you guys heard? Apparently my ex-boyfriend has been talking about our breakup publicly after 22 years. Hmm,” she began. “And it seems that his memory is a little fuzzy.”

“I could give two sentences like, ‘Blah, blah, blah, I wish him all the best,’ or I could just take a deep dive and make it a 40-minute podcast,” Giuliana added, confirming she’ll talk about it on her podcast with husband Bill Rancic.

She added, “Jerry, you are so invited. We’d love to have you. See you next week.”

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We have all of the relevant television show updates from Apple TV (formerly called Apple TV+) here for you to see.

In 2026, the fan favorite streaming service has canceled and renewed several major TV shows, and Just Jared has been keeping track of all of these announcements. We have updates on Widow’s Bay, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, The Buccaneers, The Morning Show, Severance, Pluribus, and more.

So far, there’s a major fan favorite that was canceled. There are thankfully several renewals we can also confirm. In addition, two of the streaming service’s biggest shows are confirmed to be ending.

Last year, they also issued a lot of renewals, but there were three TV show cancellations announced.

We’ll update this throughout the year with all the decisions that are made. This list is accurate as of July 25, 2026.

Keep reading to see what Apple TV renewed and canceled in 2026, so far…

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Derek Fisher and wife Gloria Govan have split up.

On Friday (July 24), it was reported that the 51-year-old former NBA star and the 41-year-old Basketball Wives star have separated after five years of marriage.

A rep for the estranged couple confirmed their split to TMZ, revealing that Derek and Gloria have been living separately and leading separate lives. However, the two are not heading towards a divorce just yet.

The outlet says they were told that Derek and Gloria have “built a family together and are in constant communication, trying to work through their issues.”

If you didn’t know, Derek and Gloria first started dating in 2015 and he proposed in April 2018.

They married in July 2021 at Cielo Farms in Malibu, Calif. after postponing their original 2020 wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Derek and Gloria have both been married before. Gloria was previously married to former NBA star Matt Barnes, with whom she shares twin sons, while Derek was married to Candace Fisher. Derek and Candace share four children together.

After playing in the NBA for 18 seasons, Derek went on to coach the New York Knicks and then the Los Angeles Sparks. He is now the head coach for Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, Calif.

See all of the other famous couples that also recently split.

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On-screen sisters Joey King and Maisie Williams are kicking off their Practical Magic 2 press tour!

The co-stars were spotted stepping out together on Thursday (July 24) in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, where they were photographed heading between promotional appearances for the highly anticipated sequel.

Joey, 26, embraced the film’s witchy aesthetic in a burgundy Mark Gong embellished knit top paired with a dramatic sheer black lace skirt and Hagelstam lace-up heels. She accessorized with Gabriel & Co. earrings, Rachel Katz rings and a Blumarine handbag. Maisie, 29, opted for a softer palette from Margiela, wearing a blush satin skirt layered with a pale pink top and an off-the-shoulder cream sweater,

Practical Magic 2 serves as the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved 1998 film. Joey and Maisie star as Kylie and Antonia Owens, alongside returning original cast members Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, as well as Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod.

The sequel is currently set to hit theaters on September 18th!

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The AMC series Interview With the Vampire is returning for a fourth season and it will once again get a rebranding.

Jacob Anderson and the cast of the show stepped out to announce the news during a panel at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con on Friday morning (July 24) in San Diego, Calif.

Jacob was there with co-stars Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian and Sheila Atim, plus executive producers Mark Johnson and Hannah Moscovitch, to promote the season finale of season three.

Season four will get a rebranding

The first two seasons both focused on Anne Rice‘s book Interview With the Vampire and season three was rebranded as The Vampire Lestat as it focused on that novel.

Season four will focus on the novel Queen of the Damned and will get that title for the new season.

Sheila joined the show in season three as Akasha, the Queen of the Damned.

A new showrunner has been announced

Hannah Moscovitch will be the showrunner for season four, taking over for Rolin Jones, who will remain as an executive producer.

AMC exec Dan McDermott said in a statement, “In The Vampire Lestat, Mark, Rolin, Hannah and this extraordinary cast delivered an unforgettable season filled with propulsive storytelling that captivated the passionate and engaged fans of this franchise. We can’t wait to continue the journey with Queen of the Damned, one of the most iconic stories in Anne Rice’s mythology, and watch our established and beloved characters confront Akasha with their world, and ours, very much hanging in the balance.”

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