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‎Selena Gomez’s once-public friendship with Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly come to an end, with claims that their so-called celebrity “throuple” has dissolved. ‎ ‎The Only Murders in the Building star, 33, first sparked attention around the trio’s bond when she joked about being in a “throuple” with Nicola, 30, and Brooklyn, 26, during a holiday celebration in 2022. The group shared matching tattoos and often appeared together on social media, strengthening speculation about their unusually close friendship. ‎ ‎Selena Gomez’s close bond with Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly ended, with sources claiming their celebrity ‘throuple’ is over. ‎Getty Images  ‎ ‎Gomez’s connection with the Peltz-Beckhams dates back nearly a decade. She was first photographed with Brooklyn at New York Fashion Week in 2015 and later became close with Nicola after meeting her at the Academy Museum Gala in 2022. From there, their relationship grew rapidly, with Go...

‎Sophie Turner has described her on-screen kiss with Kit Harington in the upcoming gothic horror film The Dreadful as a “vile” experience due to their long-standing sibling-like bond from Game of Thrones. ‎ Sophie Turner reveals kissing Kit Harington in The Dreadful was “vile,” recalling their lasting sibling bond from Game of Thrones. ‎Getty Images (2) ‎ ‎During her August 14 appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Turner shared that she not only stars in but also produced The Dreadful. She revealed that she personally recommended Harington to writer-director Natasha Kermani for the role of the male lead. ‎ ‎Turner and Harington previously worked together for nearly a decade, portraying siblings Sansa Stark and Jon Snow across all eight seasons of Game of Thrones. Although the HBO series ended in 2019, Turner noted that their dynamic as “brother and sister” has carried over into real life. ‎ ‎According to Turner, Harington initially expressed hesitation when reading the...

‎Atlanta-based youth media prodigy Knowa De Baraso has expanded his presence from political punditry to pop culture with the launch of his weekly podcast, Now You Know with Knowa De Baraso. Partnering with Reasoned Choice Media and iHeart, the series premiered July 30, featuring former Real Housewives of Potomac star Mia Thornton and artist Incognito. Hip hop icon Macy Gray and comedian Roy Wood Jr. have also joined discussions that intertwine public issues, entrepreneurship, Black empowerment, and personal anecdotes. ‎ 13-year-old Knowa De Baraso launches “Now You Know” podcast, merging politics, pop culture, and celebrity interviews to engage Gen Alpha audiences. ‎Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice ‎ ‎De Baraso, who gained national attention at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, is celebrated for blending political insight with youthful candor. His viral exchange with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, where he challenged baseless voting claims with the now-famous line...

‎Gal Gadot has opened up about the commercial failure of Disney’s live-action Snow White and dismissed speculation of tension with her co-star Rachel Zegler. ‎ ‎Speaking on Israeli television program The A Talks on Keshet 12, Gadot recalled her time on set as positive, highlighting her friendship with Zegler. “We laughed and we talked, we had fun. I was positive the movie was going to be a huge hit,” she said. The actress added that external pressures tied to the aftermath of October 7 significantly affected the film’s reception and its box office performance. ‎ ‎ Gal Gadot addresses Disney’s ‘Snow White’ flop, her bond with Rachel Zegler, protests, Israel ties, Golden Globes controversy, and career regrets. ‎Regev D. Zarka ‎ ‎The program, based on the French format Les Rencontres du Papotin, features celebrities being interviewed by journalists on the autism spectrum. Past guests on the French version include French President Emmanuel Macron and actress Marion Cotillard. I...

‎Sean Kingston, the chart-topping singer known for “Beautiful Girls,” was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison on Friday, August 15, after being convicted of wire fraud related to a scheme that targeted more than $1 million in luxury goods. The Florida federal court also imposed three years of probation as part of Kingston’s sentence. ‎ ‎ Sean Kingston receives 3.5 years in prison for defrauding vendors of $1M in luxury cars, jewelry, and goods; restitution hearings set for October. ‎Johnny Louis/Getty Images ‎ ‎The case involved Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, defrauding vendors of high-end merchandise, including a Cadillac Escalade and a large LED television. Jurors found Kingston guilty in March of wire fraud conspiracy and four counts of wire fraud after a trial that concluded in under four hours of deliberation. ‎ ‎Prosecutors detailed how Kingston and Turner leveraged his celebrity status to obtain goods without immediate payment. The duo promised social m...

‎Amazon Prime Video has unveiled an exclusive first look at Vought Rising, the highly anticipated prequel to its hit series The Boys. The newly released image reveals the supersuits of Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, Mason Dye as Bombsight, Will Hochman as Torpedo, and Elizabeth Posey as Private Angel. ‎ Amazon Prime Video unveils Vought Rising, The Boys prequel featuring Soldier Boy, Stormfront, and a 1950s murder mystery cast. ‎Amazon Prime Video  ‎ ‎Alongside Ackles, Dye, Hochman, and Posey, Aya Cash returns to the series as Stormfront. The ensemble cast also includes Jorden Myrie, Nicolò Pasetti, Ricky Staffieri, and Brian J. Smith. Production on the series has officially commenced. ‎ ‎Vought Rising was first ordered by Prime Video in July 2024 and is set in the 1950s, described as a twisted murder mystery. Paul Grellong is the showrunner and executive producer, collaborating with The Boys creator Eric Kripke. Additional executive producers include Seth Rogen, Evan Go...

‎Willow Smith has stunned fans and the wider social media community with a bold and unexpected NSFW message. ‎ ‎The daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith is no stranger to online attention, much like her older brother, Jaden Smith, who once gained a reputation for posting cryptic and unconventional tweets. His memorable musings included the viral line, “How can mirrors be real if our eyes aren’t real.” ‎ Willow Smith’s latest Instagram post—an emotional selfie paired with a cryptic NSFW caption—has sent social media into a frenzy of theories. Getty Images  ‎ ‎Now, at 24, Willow appears to be embracing a similarly eyebrow-raising approach. On Wednesday, August 13, she posted an emotional selfie to her Instagram Story, showing herself in tears. Yet, it was the accompanying caption that truly left followers perplexed. ‎ ‎She wrote: “Who ate all the pu***.” ‎ ‎X ‎ ‎The post quickly ignited debate, with users speculating about its meaning. Some suggested ...

‎Taylor Swift captured global attention Wednesday, August 13, when she officially unveiled details about her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, following several days of cryptic teasers. ‎ ‎Taylor Swift reveals The Life of a Showgirl, her 12th album with Sabrina Carpenter collaboration, Max Martin & Shellback production, out Oct. 3. ‎Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot ‎ ‎The pop icon announced on Instagram at 7 p.m. ET that her 12th studio LP is set for release on October 3. The album includes a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, who previously opened for Swift’s Eras Tour, on the title track. Max Martin and Shellback, the producers behind many of Swift’s iconic hits from 1989 and Reputation, are the sole producers credited. ‎ ‎taylorswift/Instagram  ‎ ‎Swift revealed the album cover, featuring a sparkling image of herself in glittery netting, gazing directly at the camera. She also shared the complete track list, which opens with “The Fate of Ophelia” and...

‎Drake’s legal team is pressing Universal Music Group (UMG) to hand over what they describe as crucial evidence in the ongoing lawsuit over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping diss track Not Like Us. The requested materials include Lamar’s record deal with Interscope Records and emails from UMG CEO Lucian Grainge concerning the song. ‎ ‎ Drake’s lawyers push for Kendrick Lamar’s Interscope contract and UMG CEO Lucian Grainge’s emails in the escalating ‘Not Like Us’ legal battle. ‎Joseph Okpako/WireImage ‎ ‎The lawsuit, filed by Drake — whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham — accuses UMG of orchestrating efforts to amplify the success of Not Like Us, released in 2024 under Interscope Records, a UMG subsidiary. The track, which labels Drake a “certified pedophile,” emerged from Lamar’s high-profile feud with the Canadian artist. Republic Records, Drake’s own label, also operates under UMG. ‎ ‎During the discovery stage of the case, each side must exchange relevan...

‎Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is offering a rare look inside his relationship with Taylor Swift, describing their romance as one that developed naturally despite intense public attention. ‎ ‎ Travis Kelce opens up about his natural connection with Taylor Swift, sharing how shared values sparked a romance that quickly took off. ‎Patrick Smith/Getty Images ‎ ‎In a candid GQ cover story published Tuesday (Aug. 12), the NFL tight end reflected on how the pair formed a genuine bond amid constant media coverage since they began dating in 2023. “Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people,” Kelce said. “When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love. It can be perceived as something else because of how much it is talked about and how much we are tracked whenever we do go out. [But] it happened very organically, even though from a media standpoint, it was being tracked.” ‎ ‎Explaining what “organically” means in their case, Kelce...

‎Katrina Law, known for her role as Special Agent Jessica Knight on NCIS, has officially filed for divorce from her husband, actor and filmmaker Keith Andreen, after more than a decade of marriage. Court documents filed with the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles on Monday, August 11, confirm the split. ‎ ‎ NCIS star Katrina Law files for divorce from Keith Andreen, citing irreconcilable differences, and seeks custody of their 6-year-old daughter. ‎Amy Sussman/Getty ‎ ‎The 39-year-old actress listed July 7 as the official date of separation and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending the marriage. The couple shares one child, a 6-year-old daughter named Kinley. Law is requesting joint legal custody but is seeking sole physical custody of their daughter. ‎ ‎The divorce petition also asks the court to terminate any spousal support for either party, with each responsible for covering their own attorney’s fees. According to the filing, the full scop...

‎Madonna has issued an urgent appeal to Pope Leo, asking him to travel to war-torn Gaza to “bring your light to the children before it’s too late.” In a social media post shared Monday, the music icon said the pontiff is “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” into the territory, stressing that “there is no more time” as Gaza faces what the World Health Organization describes as man-made “mass starvation.” ‎ ‎ Madonna appeals to Pope Leo to visit Gaza, urging urgent action to save starving children as WHO warns of a man-made humanitarian disaster. ‎ Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; Christopher Furlong/Getty Images ‎ ‎Raised in the Roman Catholic faith, Madonna said her plea was inspired by her son Rocco’s birthday. “I feel the best gift I can give to him as a mother is to ask everyone to do what they can to help save the innocent children caught in the crossfire in Gaza,” she wrote. ‎ ‎She emphasized her call was not about assigning blame. “I am not pointing fingers, pla...

‎Sean “Diddy” Combs has escalated his legal battle, amending a high-profile defamation lawsuit to seek $100 million in damages. The rap mogul accuses a man, his attorney, and NewsNation’s parent company Nexstar of spreading false and damaging claims about his alleged involvement in celebrity sex parties that reportedly included underage participants. ‎ Sean “Diddy” Combs files $100M defamation suit against man, lawyer, and NewsNation over explosive celebrity sex party and misconduct claims. ‎Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images ‎ ‎The revised filing, submitted Monday, August 11, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, targets Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar. Combs originally filed the lawsuit in January as he awaited trial on separate sex trafficking and racketeering charges. His legal team argues that televised interviews with Burgess and Mitchell unleashed a wave of unfounded speculation, fueling a media storm and causing ...

‎Doja Cat and Pablo Tamayo appear to have moved past their earlier conflict, reconnecting at the Outside Lands festival nearly two months after the rapper publicly criticized Tamayo for overstepping personal boundaries during their initial meeting. ‎ ‎ Doja Cat and Pablo Tamayo reconcile at Outside Lands festival, two months after a tense first meeting sparked backlash and deleted social posts. ‎Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images ‎ ‎Tamayo recently shared TikTok footage of the two reuniting at the San Francisco event, where he was invited by Doja herself as a VIP guest. One video follows his journey to the festival and shows a member of Doja’s team eventually leading him to the stage during her headline performance, allowing them a brief but notable moment together. ‎ ‎In the video caption, Tamayo wrote, “Doja Cat invited me to @Outside Lands to squash the beef.” ‎ ‎Another clip captures a more relaxed backstage exchange between the two. Laughing beside Doja, Tamayo asks, “Ho...

‎Taylor Swift is officially stepping into a new musical era. The global pop icon announced her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl during a teaser for a forthcoming episode of New Heights, the podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce. ‎ Taylor Swift reveals her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, during a teaser for the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast. Details remain limited. ‎Getty Images for TAS Rights Management ‎ ‎The album marks Swift’s 12th studio release since her debut in 2006 and follows her previous project, The Tortured Poets Department, which was released in April 2024. That album has already been certified six-times-platinum by the RIAA and earned a nomination for Album of the Year at the 67th Grammy Awards. ‎ ‎Earlier in the day, fans noticed a countdown on Swift’s official website, set to expire at exactly 12:12 p.m. ET. When the clock hit zero, a teaser clip from the New Heights episode appeared on Swift’s Instagram, providing the long-anticipated anno...

‎Rodriguez announced the engagement through an Instagram post on Monday, August 11, sharing a photo of her hand resting on Ronaldo’s, prominently displaying a large, oval-cut diamond ring. ‎ ‎ Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez, who shared the news on Instagram after eight years and five children together. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎"Yes I do. In this and in all my lives," she wrote in the caption, translated into English. ‎ ‎georginagio ‎ ‎The couple’s relationship became public in early 2017, and they have since built a family together. They are parents to five children: twins Eva Maria and Mateo, aged eight; daughter Alana, seven; daughter Bella, three; and Cristiano Jr., 15, whom Ronaldo had from a previous relationship. ‎ ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Their journey has included both joyful and painful moments. In April 2022, they publicly shared the heartbreaking news of the loss of Bella’s twin brother, Ángel. ‎ ...

‎Bunnie XO is opening up about the intense emotional and physical toll of her ongoing IVF journey with husband Jelly Roll, offering insight into her recent absence from public life. ‎ Bunnie XO opens up on her podcast about stepping back from public life amid a taxing IVF journey with husband Jelly Roll, citing emotional strain. ‎John Shearer/Getty Images for CMA ‎ ‎During a new episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, the 45-year-old host, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, addressed fans’ questions about why she and the 40-year-old country artist haven’t been seen together in recent months. She recounted a recent comment: “Somebody said the other day, they’re like, ‘They used to always be together. Now you never see them together.’” Bunnie responded by pointing out the demands of her fertility treatment, saying, “Do you guys not know for the past six months I’ve been trying to make a baby? Like, my husband has to work to f—k bring home the bacon.” ‎ ‎Bunnie elaborated that whil...

‎Fourteen years after Warner Bros. released Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a new adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series is already in production. ‎ Molly Weasley played by Julie Walters (left) and newcomer Katherine Parkinson. ‎Everett Collection; Courtesy ‎ ‎HBO has begun filming a TV series based on the Harry Potter saga, with each season set to cover one book from Harry’s time at Hogwarts. The cast has been completely reimagined, featuring new actors in the iconic roles originally made famous by the film series. Notably, the adult characters are being portrayed by actors closer in age to how they were written in the books. ‎ ‎Here is a rundown of the confirmed cast members so far, along with side-by-side comparisons to the actors from the original films. Some major characters — like Lord Voldemort, who only appears late in the first book — have yet to be announced. ‎ ‎Hermione Granger ‎ —  ‎Hermione Granger played by Emma Watson; Arabella...