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Britney Spears Reportedly ‘Antagonized’ By Family To Reunite With Her Father
Pop star Britney Spears doesn’t seem to want to reunite with her father, Jamie Spears, who ran her conservatorship for 12 years. In her memoir, “The Woman In Me,” the “Toxic” singer shared an exhaustive list of reasons as to why she never got along with her father. However, following her DUI arrest, it seems that her family members are encouraging her to make amends.
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Britney Spears Is ‘On Edge’ Over The Thought Of Reuniting With Her Father
On March 9, approximately a week after her DUI arrest, a Los Angeles associate who has regular contact with her friend group and her family, exclusively told Page Six that she is “antagonized” and “on edge” over the thought of inviting her father back into her life.
The insider revealed that Jamie “doesn’t want to remain disconnected from his daughter” any longer and wants “the chance to be able to talk with her and find some middle ground.” However, the Princess of Pop is apparently not ready to do so, even though her sons have had regular contact with their grandfather.
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Britney Spears’ Sons Are Encouraging Her To Make Amends To Be A ‘United Family’
Britney shared two sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. The source said that her two boys are optimistic that Britney and her father will be able to make amends so that they can be a “united family.”
“Even the boys have gotten back into their grandad’s life after some tough times,” the insider revealed. “They would welcome a united family despite all the years of drama.”
However, the insider went on to say that Britney “is antagonized by the subject” of her father and would prefer not to discuss him at all.
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Britney Reportedly Feels ‘Long-Term Hatred’ Towards Her Father
“There is long-term hatred and loathing that may never be overcome,” the source shared. “Jamie puts Britney on edge, and her moods get deeply dark around the prospect of him being in her life … despite efforts by people in her life for some reunion.” They went on to say:
“That has increased in recent months with the boys being around more. There is a direct correlation between that stress and Britney turning to alcohol to numb that pain. Sadly, she will always view her father as a villain because of how she felt trapped and controlled within the conservatorship.”
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“She hated having to adhere to regular doctor visits, therapy sessions, and medication plans. That is understandable for someone who is dealing with a bipolar condition,” the source added. “Obviously, a father overseeing the principle of that process is a tricky situation — not least emotionally — but her condition needed some medical supervision.”
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Jamie Spears Is Reportedly ‘Deeply Hurt’ By Their Estrangement
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Another source connected to the family told the publication that Jamie is “deeply hurt at how his daughter refuses to consider ever speaking to him again,” especially considering that he has “suffered with health severely in recent years.”
“He held out hope when his life seemed in a perilous state that his daughter would visit him,” the source said, acknowledging, “but that never happened.”
Although Jamie has often been villainized by the media, a family friend told the publication that “Jamie only ever wanted to keep his daughter alive, and also financially solvent, in that order.”
“Jamie has consistently told those around him that he remains proud that he did ’save Britney’s life,’ no matter how the public may feel,” the family friend added.
Britney Is Reportedly ‘Terrified’ At The Thought Of Another Conservatorship
Even though she was freed from her court-ordered conservatorship in November 2021, the source said that Britney “seems terrified” that Jamie will “somehow regain the conservatorship, which obviously is a very challenging legal task and something Jamie doesn’t have the energy to consider.”
As The Blast previously reported, Britney compared her father to a “cult leader” in her memoir, “The Woman In Me.” In addition to the “exhausting run” of shows during her Las Vegas Residency, Britney alleged that her father failed to give her ample time to rest and strictly controlled her diet. She claimed that he only allowed her to eat chicken and vegetables, and even called her “fat” on multiple occasions.
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“Two years is a long time to not be able to eat what you want, especially when it’s your body and your work and your soul making the money that everyone’s living off of,” she wrote. “Two years of asking for French fries and being told no. I found it so degrading.”
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A former co-star recently alleged that back in 1991, while working together on a movie, Busfield forced himself on her via unwanted sexual advances, claims which he has vehemently denied.
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Timothy Busfield Slams Allegations Of 1991 Sexual Assault Of Former Co-Star
According to TMZ, Timothy Busfield is denying recent claims by actress Claudia Christian that while filming the 1991 movie “Strays,” the “Thirtysomething” star sexually assaulted her inside his trailer as they rehearsed their lines.
Busfield’s attorney, Larry Stein, issued a statement to the news outlet regarding the explosive claims.
“The current case, which has destroyed his reputation and career, is about an allegation regarding prepubescent boys,” Stein said, adding, “There is absolutely no connection between 35-year-old allegations regarding an adult woman and prepubescent boys.”
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Actress Details Alleged Sexual Assault By Busfield While On Set
In an interview with The Mirror US, Claudia Christian said that back in 1991, during the filming of the television movie “Strays,” Timothy Busfield allegedly “grabbed her, threw her against a wall, and started kissing her while they were rehearsing lines in his trailer,” per the outlet.
Additionally, in a police interview obtained by the outlet, Christian went into further detail regarding the alleged assault. “He had an erection, and he shoved his tongue in my mouth, and I pushed him off, and I ran out of the trailer,” she said during the interview.
Christian told the outlet that the current charges against him and the pending trial gave her the courage to come forward 35 years later.
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“I was a young woman when he assaulted me and I was able to move forward with little trauma from the incident, but a child does not have the capacity to understand nor process this sort of behavior from an adult and that is why he needs to be stopped, now,” she said.
“That sickens me, that he could destroy a child’s life and not only get away with it, but deny it and then turn the blame on them,” she continued.
While she told the outlet that she is not expecting “justice” for herself, she hopes her story will help the alleged victims in his current case.
“I am simply trying to help the prosecution establish a pattern and precedence. That was my one and only reason for reaching out to the detective in charge of the case,” Christian said.
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Busfield Was Indicted Shortly After He Was Granted Pre-Trial Release
Per PEOPLE, on February 6, Busfield was indicted by the Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, which are all classified as third-degree felonies.
“As with all criminal proceedings, Mr. Busfield is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law,” Bregman said via statement following the indictment announcement. “This case will proceed through the judicial process and is expected to move forward to trial.”
“The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to doing everything possible to protect children and ensure justice for victims across New Mexico,” the statement said, according to the outlet.
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Speaking exclusively with Deadline following the indictment, Busfield’s attorney, Larry Stein, said that although the “indictment was not unexpected,” he and his client intend to vigorously “fight” the charges against “The West Wing” star.
“As the saying goes, a grand jury will indict a ham sandwich,” Stein began. “What is deeply concerning is that the District Attorney is choosing to proceed on a case that is fundamentally unsound and cannot be proven at trial.”
“The detention hearing exposed fatal weaknesses in the State’s evidence — gaps that no amount of charging decisions can cure,” he continued. “This prosecution appears driven by something other than the facts or the law. Mr. Busfield will fight these charges at every stage and looks forward to testing the State’s case in open court — where evidence matters — not behind closed doors.”
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The Actor Was Released From Jail Following A January 2026 Arrest
On January 20, Judge David A. Murray granted Busfield his release from jail pending trial after hearing statements from both the defense and the prosecution.
The conditions of his release included the following: Being present for all upcoming court hearings, prohibited from having any “unsupervised contact with any minor children in this case,” with instructions to “not to have any contact with the alleged victims or their families, and you’re also not to discuss the case with any witnesses.”
Judge Murray also addressed the prosecution’s claims of past sexual assault allegations against Busfield that never resulted in any charges against him.
“There are no similar allegations involving children in his past. There’s no evidence of non-compliance with prior court orders. Rather, this defendant self-surrendered and submitted himself to this Court’s jurisdiction, demonstrating compliance with the court order for his arrest,” the judge said.
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Uncovered Police Audio Could Help Timothy Busfield’s Defense
In an audio recording obtained by TMZ, the two male minor victims were interviewed by police back in November 2024 and asked directly if they were inappropriately touched by Busfield.
In the audio, a police officer can be heard asking the boys a series of questions, including: “So, you know what is right and wrong, right? You know no one can touch your private areas?”
One of the boys replied to those questions, telling the officer, “Yeah, but he doesn’t touch those parts.” The other young boy added his own response, saying, “No, he’s never touched me… never.”
These statements in the audio will prove to be crucial to the defense’s case, as they believe they contradict more recent claims against the actor.
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Anwar Hadid Files Restraining Order, Claims Woman Broke Into His Bedroom While He Slept
Anwar Hadid
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Files Restraining Order
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Anwar Hadid — the brother of Gigi and Bella Hadid — claims a woman he blocked online escalated from persistent social media messages to allegedly standing inside his bedroom while he slept … TMZ has learned.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, the model filed for a temporary restraining order, claiming the woman has engaged in a “knowing and willful course of conduct” directed at him since at least December 31, 2023.
According to the filing, things began with unwanted online contact. Anwar claims that after he blocked her, the woman created new Instagram accounts throughout 2024 and 2025 to continue messaging him.
The docs allege she posted statements like “Zaddy, come find me,” tagged locations connected to him, imitated his photographs and reposted content involving members of his family. He says he never responded and never invited the contact.
But the most alarming allegation stems from December 14, 2025. According to the docs, at approximately 10:54 PM, Anwar was asleep when his dog began barking. He claims he woke up to find the woman inside his bedroom with a blanket over her head. The filing states she told him words to the effect of, “I know you must be scared right now; God sent me,” and said they were meant to be together.
Anwar says he was shocked and afraid, called 911 and a police report was filed.
The court docs also claim she returned near his residence in January 2026, resulting in her arrest and then came back again after being released.
A judge denied a temporary restraining order for now, pending a hearing.
Alexander brothers Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander have been found guilty on all charges in their federal sex trafficking case following a five-week trial.
The jury delivered its verdict on Monday, March 9, after hearing testimony from 11 women who claimed to have been attacked, sexually assaulted and drugged by one or more of the brothers between 2008 and 2021.
Tal, 39, and his younger twin brothers, Oren and Alon, 38, face a minimum sentence of 15 years with the possibility of life in prison. Their sentencing hearing is set for Thursday, August 6, with judge Valerie Caprioni.
The brothers, two of which were luxury real estate agents, were convicted on 10 total counts related to sex trafficking, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, per The Real Deal. (Oren and Tal worked as brokers for Douglas Elliman before branching out and starting their own firm, Official. Alon, meanwhile, worked at their family’s private security firm.)
Lyle and Erik Menéndez are sharing their side of the story — about the crime, the aftermath and their current lives in prison — more than three decades after their high-profile murder case resulted in a life sentence. The Menéndez Brothers, which started streaming Monday, October 7, on Netflix, features audio from interviews Lyle, 56, […]
According to prosecutors, Tal, Oren and Alon allegedly lured women to luxury destinations, like Aspen or the Hamptons from 2008 to 2021 where they — and other men — allegedly drugged the women and raped them.
The Alexander brothers pleaded not guilty to the charges. They have maintained their innocence while denying all allegations.
All three of the Alexanders were found guilty of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and inducement to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity pegged to Oren’s alleged rape of one alleged victim, which she claimed took place in the Hamptons in 2016. (Most of the alleged victims did not use their real names when testifying.)
Tal and Alon were also found guilty of sex trafficking a then-16-year-old following an alleged attack on her in 2009 in the Hamptons.
Oren Alexander, Alon Alexander. Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for J Group
After a separate woman testified that she was allegedly drugged and rapped by twins Oren and Alon in 2012 on a cruise from Miami to the Bahamas, the men were found guilty of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse.
Tal was found guilty on one count of sex trafficking stemming from the alleged rape of Lindsey Acree, who is one of two women to file a lawsuit against the men, in the Hamptons in 2011.
Additionally, Tal was found guilty of one count of sex trafficking and inducing another woman to travel to the Hamptons in unlawful sexual activity after allegedly attacking her in 2014.
A different woman accused Oren of drugging and raping her when she was 17 years old, claiming he filmed the attack. The jury found Oren guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor in that case.
Journalist Touré did not mince words during his appearance in an ABC News Studios special that aired hours after a verdict was reached in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Wednesday, July 2, Diddy, 55, was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted on charges of racketeering conspiracy […]
“I don’t want their money. I just don’t want them to have it,” one of the women told the jury, according to The Guardian, stating she was the daughter of a billionaire.
During the trial, the Alexanders’ attorneys claimed that the alleged victims chose to testify against them after feeling shame for their alleged consensual sexual encounters with the men.
The brothers’ lawyers argued that prosecutors had little evidence to prove that they drugged anyone, claiming that the lack of toxicology reports, medical reports and police reports at the time backed up their clients’ cases.
Prosecutors, meanwhile, claimed that while only 11 women testified in the trial — most of which used pseudonyms — there were actually more than 60 women who’ve claimed they were raped by one or more of the Alexanders.
Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman and several college coaches and officials were indicted in the nationwide college admissions scandal on March 12, 2019 — and the fallout and prison sentences are still making headlines. According to court documents, the Full House alum and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, allegedly “agreed to pay bribes totaling $500,000 in exchange […]
Prior to the trial, an Australian woman named Kate Whiteman died in late 2025 after accusing Oren and Alon for rape in March 2024 following an alleged incident in 2012. Whiteman’s allegations were the catalyst that drove many other women to come forward with their own alleged sexual assault cases at the hands of the Alexander brothers.
The Coroner’s Court of New South Wales confirmed to NBC News on January 23 that Whiteman had died a non-suspicious death in 2025.
Amid the Alexander brothers’ trial, Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles star Tracy Tutor came forward with a new allegation of sexual assault against Oren.
She claimed in a Thursday, March 5, lawsuit obtained by Us Weekly that Oren allegedly drugged and assaulted her in 2014. Oren denied the allegations.
“Ms. Tutor and her counsel have timed the filing of this salacious and demonstrably false lawsuit for maximum media impact, choosing the eve of jury deliberations in the federal trial despite the fact that the allegations are more than a decade old and have already been aired publicly,” Oren’s attorney Jason Goldman told Us in a statement. “This appears to be nothing more than a transparent attempt to create headlines and taint the proceedings at a critical moment. We are confident the jury will focus on the evidence presented in court, not on opportunistic litigation tactics.”
Us Weekly has reached out to the Alexander brothers’ attorneys for comment.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
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Drop $10.3M on Massive L.A.-Area Pad
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Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are turning the page — the couple just dropped a cool $10.3 million on a new home in the L.A. area, TMZ has learned.
Real estate sources tell TMZ… the pair scooped up a six-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion in Sherman Oaks spanning about 10,200 square feet … coming after they sold their Toluca Lake estate for $14.25 million last month.
Looks like a sweet setup for Macaulay, Brenda and their two sons, Dakota and Carson — the place is packed with perks like a game room, full gym, sports court and an outdoor entertaining terrace.
Inside, it’s got all the high-end touches too … including a sweeping double staircase, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a massive floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace — basically the ultimate family pad.
Kristofer Everett-Einarsson and James Harris of Carolwood Estates held the listing … while Craig Knizek of The Agency represented the buyers.
Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud have released a joint statement condemning “racist” and “homophobic” comments from fans of the HBO Max show.
“Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist / homophobic / biphobic / misogynistic / ageist/ ableist / parasocial/ bigoted comments of any kind,” Williams, 25, and Arnaud, 40, posted via their Instagram Stories on Monday, March 9. “None of us need your hateful ‘love.’”
Their statement concluded, “We all respect and support and love each other and are on the same side. If you can’t accept that gtfoh.”
Williams later offered some context on the statement — which was also shared by their Heated Rivalry costar Robbie G.K. — in a now-deleted exchange with a fan via Threads on Monday. The fan suggested that Williams had received “severe racial abuse, primarily from François and Connor fans” and claimed that his “no one from the production team and his white costars could defend [Williams] without him needing to cosign.”
“It was François’s idea [to release the statement] and I helped write,” Williams responded to the fan. “I don’t scroll comments so I did not see the hate. I was vibing watching figure skating highlights.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Williams and Arnaud’s representatives for comment. (Williams plays Japanese-Canadian hockey star Shane Hollander on Heated Rivalry while Arnaud portrays American player Scott Hunter.)
Heated Rivalry’s fanbase has ignited intense debate around the hockey drama since it premiered on Crave and HBO Max late last year.
Williams told Wonderland in January that he was surprised by the number of “disrespectful” people within the Heated Rivalry fandom.
“I didn’t think there would be as many disrespectful people as there are. And vice versa, I didn’t think there would be as many respectful people as there are,” he explained. “I thought everyone would just be screaming, nice, or kind of like, ‘Oh my God.’ But there are people who are like, ‘No, let’s be respectful to him and his private life. Let’s not share these photos. When we approach him on the street, let’s be mindful of appropriate times.’ I’m seeing those comments, and that’s cool.”
Williams went on, “Then there are disrespectful people who are just like, ‘F*** that guy.’ And I’m like, holy s***. Why are people hating on me? There’s also all this fake news about me. And I’m like, ‘How do I already have fake news?’”
Francois Arnaud, Hudson Williams in “Heated Rivalry.” Courtesy HBO Max / Courtesy Everett Collection
Arnaud has also been a target for backlash within the Heated Rivalry community. He briefly unfollowed some of his castmates and series creator Jacob Tierney via Instagram in January amid the backlash but soon refollowed them all.
The actor told The Toronto Star in January that a majority of his interactions with Heated Rivalry had been positive.
“In general, fans have been incredibly positive and respectful. For the ones that aren’t, I think it’s a lot of younger fans who don’t really understand the difference between reality and fiction,” he suggested. “I honestly wish they would just rewatch the show, because it doesn’t seem like they got its message. Pay attention more closely. Did we watch the same show?”
Heated Rivalry season 1 — which is based on author Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels — is available to stream via Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S. A second season is in the works.
An expert has weighed in on Brad Pitt‘s youthful appearance and whether he may have undergone cosmetic surgery.
Famous surgeon, Dr. Terry Dubrow, suggested that the actor has likely had some work done, but noted that it appears unique because it lacks the typical telltale signs associated with such procedures.
The doctor also shared that Brad Pitt’s young appearance doesn’t look unusual due to the actor’s “feminine” facial features.
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The Expert Claims Brad Pitt Doesn’t Look Like He Has Had Plastic Surgery
Despite being in his early sixties, Brad Pitt continues to look far younger than his age, an appearance that has long baffled fans.
Now, a medical expert, Dr. Terry Dubrow, has weighed in on the actor’s youthful look during a recent appearance on “misSpelling,” a podcast hosted by Tori Spelling.
Dubrow, who has never treated Pitt, suggested that the F1 star may have undergone some form of cosmetic procedure. However, he noted that whatever the actor might have done does not appear to carry the typical signs associated with plastic surgery.
“The one who’s sort of gotten away with it – and I don’t know what he’s done – but the one who sort of hasn’t aged at all, and it doesn’t look like plastic surgery, is Brad Pitt,” the 67-year-old plastic surgeon told his host.
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“Brad Pitt really looks good,” Dubrow continued, per Page Six. “And I don’t know if he’s had a facelift, but we know he has.”
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Dr. Dubrow Shares His Theory Behind The Actor’s Younger Look, Links It To His ‘Feminine Beauty’
According to Dubrow, whatever Pitt must have done doesn’t make him “weird looking,” and he went on to share a theory to explain how it was likely achieved.
“I just mean, why does Brad Pitt at 60, with no wrinkles and no laxity in his face, why does that look OK, whereas another male at 60 or 65 with no wrinkles and no laxity, why do they look weird?” the medical expert self-inquired.
“Because Brad Pitt’s looks are based on feminine beauty,” he noted. “If you look at him in ‘Legends of the Fall,’ he’s hotter than any other female in the movie. He’s prettier.”
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The Surgeon Says Being A ‘Feminine-Looking Guy’ Is Essential To Have ‘Full Plastic Surgery’ At 60
Dubrow then emphasized that this is unique to Pitt and other individuals with more feminine facial features, adding that those without such genetics would be wrong to opt for what he described as “feminizing plastic surgery.”
“But if you’re a different kind of handsome, that’s not based on a feminine look, and you have feminizing plastic surgery, it’s super weird,” Dubrow continued.
“You have to be a feminine-looking guy to have full plastic surgery when you’re in your 60s, late 50s, early 70s, to not look weird,” he further remarked. “There ya go.”
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Brad Pitt’s Sobriety Also Linked To His Youthful Look
For her part, Spelling claimed that Pitt’s face improved after he quit drinking and began making lifestyle changes.
Pitt first spoke about the decision in a candid interview with GQ Style months after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from him.
“I’m really, really happy to be done with all of that. I mean, I stopped everything except boozing when I started my family. But even this last year, you know — things I wasn’t dealing with. I was boozing too much. It’s just become a problem,” Pitt said in 2017.
He added, “And I’m really happy it’s been half a year now, which is bittersweet, but I’ve got my feelings in my fingertips again. I think that’s part of the human challenge: You either deny them all of your life or you answer them and evolve.”
At the time, the actor also revealed that he opts for “Cranberry juice and fizzy water” when he needs a drink.
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Brad Pitt Was Spotted In Greece With His Girlfriend, Ines De Ramon
Following his split from Jolie, Pitt is now in a relationship with Ines de Ramon, whom he was first spotted with at a concert in 2022.
The bond between the two has blossomed since then, with de Ramon reportedly becoming a pillar of support for Pitt as he navigated the fallout from his legal feud with Jolie.
They have been spotted together in public several times, most recently on the Greek island of Hydra, per People Magazine.
Pitt is said to be filming his next project at the location, and despite his busy schedule, he still finds time to spend quality moments with de Ramon.
Timothée Chalamet first took aim at ballet and opera years before he suggested both were dying artforms in a recent interview.
“I was like, no woe is me thing, but whether you’re working on movies or acting, or pursuing your thing, I started to get the sense that [movies were], like, opera or ballet or something. It’s kind of like a dying artform or something,” Chalamet, 30, said in a 2019 TikTok clip that resurfaced in the wake of his latest comments.
Chalamet made those statements during a promotional screening for his 2019 movie The King. The four-time Oscar nominee cited the cultural conversation around his hit movies Call Me By Your Name and Lady Bird as proof that cinema wasn’t fading away.
TikTok user @thealienstookover explained in the caption that they reuploaded the footage to show that Chalamet has a history of denigrating opera and ballet.
Timothée Chalamet takes pride in his work on the film Marty Supreme, but his latest comments about his performance have left fans divided. “This is probably my best performance, you know, and it’s been, like, seven, eight years that I feel like I’ve been handing in really, really committed, top-of-the-line performances,” Chalamet, 29, said in […]
“I took this video October 1st 2019,” they wrote. “I was excited to see this film and we got a surprise appearance of him in our theater. With his recent comments about ballet and opera I wanted to check on my video. I thought I remembered him saying something different. Unfortunately I was confused and he’s been thinking like this for years. Such a disappointment.”
In February, Chalamet ignited debate by seemingly dismissing ballet and opera during an interview with Matthew McConaughey for Variety.
“Some people want to be entertained quickly. I’m really right in the middle,” the Marty Supreme actor admitted. “Because I admire people and I’ve done it myself on a talk show, [saying], ‘Hey, we gotta keep movie theaters alive. We gotta keep this genre alive.”
He added, “Another part of me feels like, if people want to see it, like Barbie, like Oppenheimer, they’re going to go see it and go out of their way to be loud and proud about it. I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore.’”
Chalamet seemingly realized the shade he’d thrown because he quickly offered “all respect to the ballet and opera people out there.”
“Damn, I just took shots for no reason,” he joked.
Timothée Chalamet in March 2026. Amy Sussman/Getty Images
His latest comments have proven to be particularly eyebrow-raising for some because Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway dancer.
It did not take long for some of the world’s most renowned ballets and operas to respond to Chalamet. The Metropolitan Opera shared clips via Instagram showcasing the skilled craftwork that goes into the creation of every high-level opera performance.
Quoting Chalamet, the Met Opera replied on Thursday, March 5, “All respect to the opera (and ballet) people out there. This one’s for you, @tchalamet.”
“He’s gonna be singing a different tune when the live arts are all that’s left after AI takes over. Oh wait. He’s above singing a tune,” Tony winner Laura Benati quipped in the Met Opera’s comments section.
The Los Angeles Opera took a different approach by encouraging Chalamet to come see a performance of Akhnaten during its residency in the city. Meanwhile, the Royal Ballet in the U.K. posted a tribute to its dancers.
“Every night at the Royal Opera House, thousands of people gather for ballet and opera. For the music. For the storytelling. For the sheer magic of live performance,” they wrote on Friday, March 6. “If you’d like to reconsider, @tchalamet, our doors are open. ✨#TheRoyalBallet #TheRoyalOpera #RoyalBalletAndOpera.”
Chelsea Handler is not a fan of how Timothée Chalamet handled his Marty Supreme press tour. “He seemed pretty serious about winning and getting acknowledged for his great acting,” the comedian, 50, said of Chalamet, 30, during an appearance on the Tuesday, January 14, episode of Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. Ahead of […]
Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Dancing With The Stars pro Sharna Burgess and popstar Doja Cat have also shown support for the opera and ballet communities in the wake of the controversy.
“Opera is 400 years old. Ballet is 500 years old,” Doja Cat, 30, clapped back via TikTok on Sunday, March 8. “Somebody named Timothée Chalamet — big guy, by the way — had the nerve to say on camera that nobody cares about it.”
The “Agora Hills” rapper went on, “I’m sure you can walk into an opera theater right now, seats will be filled out, and nobody’s saying a word as the performance is going because everybody has that much respect for it. There is an etiquette around opera. There is etiquette around ballet. It’s amazing. It’s an amazing theater medium. It’s f***ing beautiful.”
Chalamet has not responded to the backlash.
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The Oscar nominee has gone viral for stating that “no one cares” anymore about the two art forms.
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’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Eric Rosenbrook Hires Private Medical Examiner, Slams ‘Non-Accidental’ Baby Death Ruling
’90 Day Fiancé’ Eric Rosenbrook
Hires Private Medical Examiner …
Rejects ‘Non-Accidental’ Findings
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Eric Rosenbrook is pushing back hard on the official findings in his baby daughter’s death … and TMZ has learned he and Leida Margaretha have hired their own private medical examiner to challenge the autopsy.
The “90 Day Fiancé” star tells TMZ … he doesn’t agree with the ruling that labeled Alisa‘s death “non-accidental,” and says their independently retained, private ME believes the original autopsy was poorly performed.
Eric tells us their own expert found certain key steps were not completed and says the report failed to properly determine or clearly state the age of a fracture referenced in the investigation. According to Eric, their private ME believes one injury may have occurred during childbirth — possibly during Alisa’s C-section roughly five weeks before her death.
He also tells us a rib fracture cited in the report could have happened during CPR efforts, noting ribs can break during resuscitation attempts.
Eric tells TMZ he and Leida — who he says he’s still married to — went head-to-head with the Adams County Health and Human Services Department over its assessment. He claims the sheriff’s department has not found Leida at fault and says they asked authorities months ago to review additional information, but he alleges HHS wasn’t interested in what they had to say.
Eric didn’t mince words when it comes to CPS either, telling TMZ the agency is “the definition of fascism,” adding, “As far as CPS goes, they’re a hammer and every parent is a nail.”
The Wisconsin report notes no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the baby’s death, and the investigation remains ongoing. Leida previously denied any wrongdoing tied to her newborn daughter’s death months after she and Eric’s daughter was taken off life support in July 2025.
As for whether they’ll try for another child, he says they haven’t made that decision yet.
Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run
Failed Campaign Spent $200K on Texts, Security, Fancy Dinner
Published
Democratic Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett’s failed Senate campaign expenses included $200K on text messages to potential voters and tens of thousands of dollars on consultants — while her opponent James Talarico outspent her like crazy on advertising … TMZ has learned.
Per campaign records, the Congresswoman listed $8,577,757.47 in receipts … with $3,682,885.41 in individual contributions … from December 2025 to February 2025.
During the same time period, Jasmine’s campaign spent $5,092,872.38 on expenses … and $17,297.87 on contribution refunds.
According to records, Jasmine spent more than $275K to a company called True Blue Digital for advertising … over $200K on text message services, $40K on consultants, $20K on website services, $6,000 on media production, $10,000 on printing, $1,200 on catering, $1,800 on security services, and $528 at a fancy Texas restaurant, Winsome Prime.
The Texas politician — who lost last week’s primary to Talarico — ended the campaign with $3,484,885.09 in cash on hand.
In comparison, James pulled in over $20,683,458.89 in receipts and spent $15,848,257.94 on expenses. Talarico’s expenses included $1 million on digital fundraising.
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