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‎Love is officially in the air for British pop sensation Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner. The Grammy-winning singer has confirmed that she is engaged to the Fantastic Beasts star, putting an end to months of speculation that began when she was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring late last year. ‎ ‎ Callum Turner and Dua Lipa at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York. ‎Gilbert Flores ‎ ‎In an exclusive interview with British Vogue published on Thursday, June 12, Dua Lipa shared the joyful news: “Yeah, we’re engaged. It’s very exciting,” she revealed. “This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever – it’s a really special feeling.” ‎ ‎The engagement ring, which has captured public attention since Christmas, was a custom creation. Turner enlisted the help of Dua’s inner circle—including her sister Rina—to desig...

‎Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative album cover for her upcoming release Man’s Best Friend has ignited a firestorm of discourse — not only across social media, but also on national television. On Thursday, June 12, the women of The View weighed in on whether the artwork, which features the pop star on all fours beneath a man gripping her hair, is a bold act of subversive feminism or a problematic example of modern-day sexism. ‎ ‎‎ Sabrina Carpenter's Man’s Best Friend cover sparks fierce feminist vs. sexist debate on The View and social media ahead of August 29 release. ‎Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images ‎ ‎Alyssa Farah Griffin defended Carpenter, calling the backlash overblown. “Oh, boo-hoo,” she said. “If you listen to her music, she’s a feminist. It’s all about women’s empowerment. Her newest single, Manchild, is literally just about men who are useless and refuse to grow up.” ‎ ‎Griffin even compared the controversy to early reactions to Britney Spears in the late ’90s, s...

‎Sabrina Carpenter has officially turned the page on one of the internet's most speculated celebrity love triangles. In her latest Rolling Stone cover story, the singer-actress addressed the infamous “Drivers License” drama that erupted in 2021, involving Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett. What once seemed like the defining narrative of Carpenter’s career is now merely a footnote in the rise of a pop powerhouse. ‎ ‎ Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. ‎Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images ‎ ‎For the uninitiated, Rodrigo’s chart-topping debut single, “Drivers License,” appeared to allude to a rumored breakup between Rodrigo and Bassett, with Carpenter painted as the “blonde girl” referenced in the lyrics. As speculation mounted, the “Espresso” singer became the target of internet backlash, often framed as the “other woman.” But as Carpenter told Rolling ...

‎At first glance, the trailer for Materialists might provoke concern from fans of Past Lives. Could Celine Song, known for her nuanced exploration of memory and longing, really be behind what appears to be a glossy, conventional romantic comedy? Fortunately, the answer is far more compelling. Song’s second feature is a smart, layered dissection of love, ambition, and class in the modern urban dating scene — a film as emotionally resonant as it is aesthetically stylish. ‎ ‎ Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal in 'Materialists.' ‎Atsushi Nishijima/A24 ‎ ‎Set in New York City, Materialists follows Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a high-end matchmaker at Adore, an elite agency catering to the city’s wealthiest singles. While the concept might suggest lighthearted matchmaking antics, Song treats Lucy’s work with realism and emotional weight, drawing from her own past experiences in the industry. Lucy is not just navigating the needs of her wealthy clients; she’s also contending with ...

‎As Love Island USA celebrates its seventh sizzling season in 2025, a new wave of stunning singles has entered the iconic Fiji villa—and one name is already making headlines: Amaya Espinal. ‎ Meet Amaya Espinal, Love Island USA Season 7's breakout bombshell: NYC nurse, influencer, and drama-ready standout heating up the Fiji villa. ‎amayaelizabeth_/Instagram  ‎ ‎A Glamorous Entrant from NYC ‎ ‎Amaya Espinal, 25, is a registered nurse and social media content creator hailing from New York City. Blending brains and beauty, Amaya brings her medical background and media-savvy presence to the Peacock hit reality dating series. She joins fellow nurse and contestant Nicolas Vansteenberghe, forming a unique professional duo among the islanders. ‎ loveislandusa/Instagram  ‎ ‎Of Dominican and German heritage, Amaya first gained online attention with a viral TikTok in 2023, playfully captioned, “Just a Dominican girl and German girl in Amsterdam.” Her internationa...

‎Mariah Carey, the five-octave vocal powerhouse known as the “Songbird Supreme,” is not just one of music’s most recognizable voices — she's also one of its wealthiest stars. As of 2025, Mariah Carey’s net worth is estimated at $350 million , a staggering figure built on decades of chart-topping success, shrewd business moves, and of course, a little holiday magic. ‎ Mariah Carey at the BET Awards 2025 held at the Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. ‎Christopher Polk ‎ ‎From Struggling Waitress to Chart Royalty ‎ ‎Mariah Carey’s rags-to-riches journey is the stuff of legends. Born in 1969 in Huntington, New York, she navigated a childhood marked by divorce and racial discrimination. By high school, she was already writing and recording songs with collaborators like Ben Margulies. But the breakthrough came in the late 1980s when pop star Brenda K. Starr passed her demo tape to Columbia Records exec Tommy Mottola — who would eventually become her ...

Mariah Carey made a triumphant return to the live stage at the 2025 BET Awards with a breathtaking television debut of her new single, “Type Dangerous.” Held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live and hosted by Kevin Hart, the star-studded event featured an unforgettable Club Mariah segment, curated by D-Nice and headlined by the pop icon herself. ‎ ‎ Mariah Carey performs onstage at the BET Awards 2025 held at the Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. ‎Christopher Polk ‎ ‎D-Nice opened the set with a nostalgic medley of Carey’s timeless hits, including “Fantasy,” “Obsessed,” and “Heartbreaker.” Then, in true diva fashion, the Songbird Supreme appeared with her signature whistle tone, igniting thunderous applause as a troupe of male dancers in white suits surrounded her. ‎ ‎With theatrical flair, Carey sang the opening lines of “Type Dangerous,” removing her white trench coat to reveal a shimmering gold dress that sparkled under the stage lights. The per...

HBO has officially announced several pivotal additions to the cast of its much-anticipated Harry Potter television series, a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s iconic book saga. Among the newly revealed actors are those set to portray the Malfoy family and the Dursleys—two of the most recognizable families in the wizarding and muggle worlds. ‎ ‎ 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets' (2002): Alan Rickman with Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy. ‎Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎The streaming giant has cast Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, and Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley. Daniel Rigby joins as the blustering Vernon Dursley, while Bertie Carvel takes on the role of Cornelius Fudge. Also joining the cast are Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown. ‎ HBO unveils new cast for Harry Potter series, including the Malfoys and Du...

Broadway’s biggest night honored innovation, legacy, and emotional storytelling as Maybe Happy Ending won Best Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards. The show also claimed five additional honors, making it the evening’s most awarded production. ‎ ‎Sarah Snook, Cole Escola, Darren Criss and Nicole Scherzinger. ‎Getty Images (4) ‎ ‎Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the ceremony celebrated theatrical excellence with top prizes going to Purpose (Best Revival of a Play), Sunset Blvd. (Best Revival of a Musical), and, in a surprise twist, Eureka Day as Best Play. ‎ ‎Darren Criss earned his first Tony Award for his leading role in Maybe Happy Ending, while Nicole Scherzinger won Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Sunset Blvd.. In the play categories, Sarah Snook (The Picture of Dorian Gray) and Cole Escola (Oh, Mary!) took home the lead acting honors. ‎ ‎Tied with 10 nominations, Maybe Happy Ending, Buena Vista Social Club, and Death Becomes Her led the field going into the evening. Buena Vis...

‎For Tesla shareholders, Elon Musk’s alignment—and subsequent fallout—with Donald Trump has evolved into a double disaster. The saga unfolded in two dramatic acts: the first, a protracted decline as Musk immersed himself in the federal initiative dubbed "DOGE," aligning Tesla’s CEO with far-right figures and alienating global consumers. The second, a sudden freefall ignited by a public feud with Trump himself, culminating in a catastrophic 14.3% stock plunge that erased $153 billion in Tesla’s market value. ‎ Musk's Trump fallout sends Tesla stock spiraling. His erratic leadership and political feuds now threaten Tesla’s future and $800B market premium. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎From January to May, Musk’s political immersion distracted from critical challenges facing Tesla—declining market share in China, plummeting EV sales in Europe, and intensifying global competition. Rather than steadying the EV giant, Musk doubled down on personnel cuts while his attention remai...

‎Ana de Armas steps boldly into the assassin-laden universe of John Wick in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, a propulsive, high-stakes spin-off that trades quiet grief for explosive revenge. Directed by Len Wiseman and penned by franchise regular Shay Hatten, Ballerina doesn’t attempt to subvert the beloved “gun-fu” formula—it embraces it, offering a kinetic thrill ride led by a commanding performance from de Armas as Eve Macarro. ‎ ‎ Ana de Armas in 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.' ‎Murray Close/Lionsgate ‎ ‎Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, the film follows Eve, a ballet-trained killer raised by the formidable Director (Anjelica Huston, in scene-stealing form), as she sets out to avenge the murder of her father, Javier (David Castañeda). Armed with a dancer’s precision and a deadly arsenal of makeshift weapons—flamethrower, mallet, katana, even ice skates—Eve brings a new kind of heat to the snow-covered ass...

‎Love Island USA Season 7 has taken an unexpected turn just days after its premiere, as contestant Yulissa Escobar has exited the villa without explanation. The announcement came during episode two on Wednesday night, when series narrator Iain Stirling revealed, “Yulissa has left the villa,” about 18 minutes into the episode. ‎ Yulissa Escobar in 'Love Island USA.' ‎Ben Symons/PEACOCK ‎ ‎Escobar was initially coupled up with fellow Islander Ace Greene, who was later confirmed to be single following her sudden departure. While neither Peacock nor the show’s producers have issued an in-depth statement, a spokesperson echoed Stirling’s words in a comment provided to The Hollywood Reporter. ‎ ‎Though the reason for Escobar’s departure hasn’t been officially disclosed, it comes shortly after resurfaced podcast clips circulated online in which Escobar allegedly used racial slurs, including the N-word. The clips, obtained by TMZ, have drawn significant backlash across soc...

‎A forensic audio and video expert and a close friend of Cassie Ventura delivered explosive testimony Wednesday in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The testimonies provided damning insights into Combs’ alleged abuse, supported by graphic footage and firsthand accounts. ‎ ‎Forensic expert and Cassie Ventura’s friend testify in Diddy sex trafficking trial, revealing violent abuse, surveillance, and unedited sex videos. ‎Ricky Vigil M/Justin E Palmer/GC Images/Getty Images ‎ ‎Forensic analyst Frank Piazza took the stand to explain his role in the investigation. Hired by the federal government at a rate of $295/hour, Piazza testified that he analyzed cell phone videos, hotel surveillance footage, and ten “sex videos” pulled from a laptop tied to Combs' pseudonym “Frank Black.” He told jurors the video files — including footage of the 2016 Intercontinental Hotel assault on Ventura — were not tampered with. The playback had simply been...

‎Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is urging Americans to reimagine their political identities and “embrace life as independents,” in what is being called a bold and revealing new memoir. ‎ ‎Karine Jean-Pierre’s new book “Independent” urges voters to rethink U.S. party lines and details Biden’s 2024 exit and Democratic rifts. ‎NurPhoto via Getty Images ‎ ‎Jean-Pierre, who served as the face of the Biden administration and previously held roles in President Obama’s White House, outlines her dramatic political pivot in her upcoming book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” set for release in October through Legacy Lit, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. ‎ ‎The book is positioned as a searing critique of the entrenched two-party system in the United States and details the former press secretary’s disillusionment with the Democratic Party. Promotional materials describe the work as a “groundbreaking, revelatory assessm...

‎Blumhouse Productions has officially announced the development of a feature film based on the viral horror video game Phasmophobia, marking the studio’s latest foray into the world of video game adaptations. The film will be co-produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, the production company helmed by acclaimed horror filmmaker James Wan, in collaboration with the game’s original developer, Kinetic Games Limited. ‎ ‎' Phasmophobia. ' ‎Kinetic Games ‎ ‎Unveiled during the inaugural “Business of Fear” event in Hollywood, the project underscores Blumhouse’s strategic focus on adapting popular horror gaming IPs with built-in fanbases. While no distributor or theatrical release date has been confirmed, the announcement follows the massive success of Five Nights at Freddy’s, which grossed $291 million globally despite a simultaneous streaming release on Peacock. ‎ ‎Originally released in early access in 2020, Phasmophobia quickly became a cultural and streaming sensation...

‎Hailey Bieber has never been a stranger to online scrutiny. Often pitted against Selena Gomez and accused of meticulously orchestrating her marriage to Justin Bieber, the model has remained relatively quiet — until now. ‎ Hailey Bieber attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, Calif. ‎Amy Sussman/Getty Images ‎ ‎A viral Vogue “What’s in My Bag” interview showcased a side of Hailey rarely seen by the public: sarcastic, self-aware, and unbothered. As she pulled items from her purse, she addressed — with biting humor — nearly every conspiracy theory the internet has thrown her way. ‎ ‎Holding up multiple phones, Hailey deadpanned, “These are a couple more that I keep on me, and I really just use them for a lot of the simple stuff, like surfing anonymously, commenting, stalking, viewing girls’ pages, making multiple accounts… You know, that kind of thing.” ‎ ‎That sly ...

‎Phil Robertson, the iconic bearded patriarch of A&E Network’s hit reality series Duck Dynasty and the visionary behind Duck Commander, has died at the age of 79. His family confirmed the news Sunday through a heartfelt Facebook post by daughter-in-law Korie Robertson. ‎ Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” speaking at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans in 2014. ‎Edmund D. Fountain/The New York Times ‎ ‎"We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord," Korie wrote. "We are grateful for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life." ‎ ‎The family had previously shared that Robertson was battling Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosed late last year. Though the exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed, his passing marks the end of a remarkable life steeped in faith, family, and American tradition. ‎ ‎A pioneer in the hunting industry, Phil Robertson revolution...

‎HBO's Euphoria is gearing up for its third season, and if Sydney Sweeney’s recent comments are any indication, fans are in for the show’s most chaotic and emotionally raw chapter yet. Speaking with Empire magazine, the Emmy-nominated actress revealed that the upcoming season will be "unhinged" — a word that perfectly captures the show's signature style. ‎ ‎ Sydney Sweeney at the 2025 Met Gala. ‎Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images ‎ ‎Sweeney, who plays the emotionally complex and controversial Cassie Howard, opened up about her love for the role. “I have such a spot in my heart for Cassie, and I hold her really close and dear,” she said. “She is crazy. She makes so many mistakes. She’s flawed on so many levels, but she does it all from a place of love. It could be a sad version of love, as well.” ‎ ‎The Anyone But You star went on to highlight her creative collaboration with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, describing a process of continually pushing boundaries. “It...

‎Amazon Prime Video has officially canceled The Wheel of Time after three seasons, bringing an abrupt end to one of the platform’s most ambitious fantasy television adaptations. Based on Robert Jordan’s internationally best-selling The Wheel of Time book series, the show was a flagship project for Prime Video, developed in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. ‎ Rosamund Pike in 'The Wheel of Time' season three. ‎Courtesy of Prime ‎ ‎The third season, which premiered its finale on April 17, was primarily adapted from The Shadow Rising, the fourth book in Jordan’s expansive 14-novel saga. Despite significant narrative momentum and deep fan engagement, Amazon’s decision signals a sharp pivot away from the longform fantasy storytelling it once embraced. ‎ ‎A Sudden Halt to a Growing Story ‎ ‎Rafe Judkins, the series showrunner and executive producer, had previously expressed concerns about the show’s uncertain future. In a recent interview w...