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Meghan Markle Shares Positive Horoscope After Years Of Trolling
Meghan Markle is once again in the headlines after her self-acclaimed title as the “most trolled person” made waves.
The Duchess of Sussex made the declaration during a speech on her recent trip to Australia with her husband, Prince Harry. While speaking about the dangers of social media, she poured her heart out, advising youngsters via her personal experience as a public figure.
Meghan Markle’s life, daily choices, and actions have never shied away from the media, and over the years, she has been the subject of great public scrutiny. This includes her business, growing lifestyle brand, and decisions concerning her family.
Meghan has weathered through the tough times, and her astrology readings affirm that after boisterous storms comes calm. The “Suits” actress shared a post on social media showing the hopeful messages from her horoscope. “Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, & Aquarius ending the hardest seven years of their lives on April 25,” The string of posts on her Instagram stories began.
She shared the message on Saturday, April 25, which featured two men dancing to one of Celine Dion’s all-time hits, “That’s the Way It Is.” The message resonated perfectly with Meghan, whose birthday is on August 4, making her a Leo. The next reading was a knock at her life, the criticism she had dealt with, and the effect it had on her.
“The tension between who you actually are and what the world around you was willing to see has been exhausting in a way that is hard to explain to people who have not lived it,” it began. Her astrology post continued, reading, “Your confidence took hits it had no business taking. You questioned your creative direction, your spotlight, your worth.”
They sound like words that run deep as a description of what the Duchess of Sussex may have faced since her status switched when she joined the royal family. The horoscope concluded with a positive message highlighting April 25 as an auspicious day. “April 25, the pressure lifts. You get the space to just exist without fighting for it,” signaling a light at the end of the tunnel for Meghan.
According to US Weekly, Royal watchers have speculated that the seven hardest years of her life, as the post pointed out, refers to the pubic scrutiny she has faced since she tied the knot with Prince Harry seven years ago in May 2018. While Meghan uses social media to promote her lifestyle brand, As Ever, she often warns against its use and the dangers associated with online platforms and the younger generation.
On her recently concluded Australian tour, the former Hollywood star gave a speech about how social media has impacted her life over the years. The media personality and her husband spoke to young people during their visit to Batyr, a mental health charity at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne.
She got candid, saying she was “bullied and attacked” online every day for a decade, tagging herself as “the most trolled person in the entire world.” Harry’s speech echoes similar views. He noted that social media has “led to so much loneliness for so many people” before disclosing his mental health struggles, which led him to seek help in therapy.
Meghan spiced up her speech at Batyr with words of encouragement as she told her listeners, “Now I’m here,” despite the constant trolls and critics online. Speaking further, she decided to address the issue at the root, highlighting that social media companies were not “incentivized to stop.”
The Blast reported in an earlier release that the media personality informed her listeners that the clickbait nature of social media was not going to change, hence they had to develop tough skin and become stronger as they navigate the use of online platforms.
“When I think of all of you and what you’re experiencing, I think so much of that is having to realize that you know that industry, that billion-dollar industry, that is completely anchored and predicated on cruelty to get clicks,” she said to the youths. She further noted that she has an ever-listening ear to those going through similar experiences with the media, as they easily resonate with her.
Not Everyone Sees The Mom Of Two As ‘The Most Trolled Person In The Entire World’
Meghan has admittedly had her fair share of one too many bad days in the media, but the title as the person with the most trolls seems to be a stretch to some people, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Right from inside Capitol Hill, the politician spoke with news outlets, saying that the title belongs to President Donald Trump.
Cruz explained that Trump is the most trolled person on the planet, and the former Hollywood star is still in the shadows when it comes to internet trolls. As reported by The Blast, he went on to praise Meghan for her work as an actress, referencing her phenomenal role on the hit legal drama TV series “Suits.”
The Texas Senator emphasized that Trump has seen more online hate, and as such, in his opinion, the title goes to the POTUS. His judgment comes as a no-brainer as he has experience in that department. Cruz noted that he gets trolled as well, but often responds to them with laughs or trolls back.
Meghan Markle Recently Gave Royals Another Reason To Frown
Meghan’s brand, As Ever, recently launched new candles in her candle collection as part of a Mother’s Day celebration. She claimed that two of them were inspired by her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The candles are named No.506 and No. 604, and according to reports, the numbers are not random but linked to her children’s birthdays.
This move, allegedly, does not sit right with other members of the royal house. A source described it as “an outrageous use of their titles,” adding that the late Queen Elizabeth II would not have approved of Meghan incorporating the kids into her business. They stated that the late queen previously stressed that the Sussexes should not profit from their titles after dropping their status as working royals in 2020.
The Blast also reports that the former TV personality had her children’s names, email addresses, social media handles, and domain names all trademarked. Some insiders do not view the trademark move as an issue; however, they have eyebrows raised if Meghan’s intention is to use them for the sale of future goods.
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Megan Thee Stallion is ending her time on Broadway earlier than expected amid her breakup with Klay Thompson. Meg was set to perform as Harold Zidler in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ until May 17. However, on Monday (April 27), she announced her last show will take place two weeks earlier than planned.
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Rapper Pushed Through Performance Hours After Breakup Announcement (RECAP)
Thee Stallion’s early exit announcement came as a shock to her fans, nicknamed the Hotties. Over the weekend, they praised the Houston rapper for pushing through her ‘Moulin Rouge’ performance on Saturday (April 25). It had been just hours since she revealed her breakup with Klay Thompson. By the end of her performance, videos showed Megan wiping away tears while the cast applauded her and the crowd gave her a standing ovation. Videos of that moment quickly went viral as the Hotties praised her work ethic through heartbreak.
Megan Thee Stallion Thanks Cast & Crew Of ‘Moulin Rouge’
By Monday (April 27), it seemed Megan’s personal life was taking its toll. She took to Instagram to announce that she’ll be stepping away from ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ on May 1 rather than completing the 8-week run. In addition to sharing photos of her time with the show, she thanked her Broadway family and praised their hard work.
“Hotties, my last performance as Zidler in @moulinrougebway will be May 1 ❤️🩹 It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater! Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put into the work! I’m so grateful for the cast and crew that made this experience so meaningful. And to all the Hotties that showed up or planned to attend, thank you for supporting me during this incredible journey! I LOVE YALL🥹 See you soon 💙,” Megan Thee Stallion wrote.
Why Is Thee Stallion Cutting Her Broadway Debut Short?
Although Megan Thee Stallion didn’t explain her early departure, the internet is speculating her split from Klay Thompson is one reason. It’s unclear when Meg and Klay’s relationship issues began. However, in her breakup post, she accused him of having mood swings and treating her horribly during his NBA season, which ran from late October to April.
Fans are also speculating that her hospitalization in late March was due to issues with Thompson as well. As previously reported, Megan received treatment after becoming ill and faint during her performance on March 31. She later revealed her symptoms were due to exhaustion, dehydration and low metabolic levels. After a rest day, she returned to the stage but called the moment a “wake-up call.”
Also, to note, her final day on the Broadway stage is just one day before the birthday of her late mother and former manager, Holly Thomas. Holly passed away in March 2019 from brain cancer and Megan annually celebrates her life with emotional tribute posts.
Hotties React To Megan’s Early Departure From Broadway
The world is still waiting to hear directly from Klay Thompson after Megan Thee Stallion accused him of infidelity. While he’s been mum about the breakup, the Hotties have continued to flood his personal profiles and social platforms with hateful wishes. And, as expected, a new wave of criticism hit after Megan’s Monday announcement about ‘Moulin Rouge.’ Just peep the comments under his most recent Instagram post, shared on April 5.
Meanwhile, in the comment section of Megan’s announcement post, the Hotties are showing her the opposite energy. She’s being flooded with praise and well wishes on her overall healing, while a few others who have tickets for after May 1 are sharing their disappointment.
@__kingmvchael__ wrote, “I speak for so many people when I say we are so proud of you. Thank you for giving your all and making the Moulin Rouge an unforgettable experience ❤️🤞🏻.”
“WE LOVE YOU REAL BAD!!!! ALWAYS & 4 Ever Queen 😍🥹,” @smithwoods__ commented.
“beyond proud of you, you left it all on that stage every night! time to get ready for tour now 😅,” @quinnxandrew said.
“We love you so much, take all the time you need 🥹❤️,” @melah.anjelica added.
@tdwebber_30 added, “Congratulations Megan on your first broadway run! You’re the champ! ❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️.”
Meanwhile, @pettysnation said, “Yeah we’re going have to drag Klay by his ankles ATP 😒.” Adding in another comment, “Damn it! Iwas planning to come for Mother’s Day weekend 😭 But I understand Megan!”
@emily_lorraine123 said, “Got tickets, flights, hotel and PTO for the show on the 9th… damn this sucks we wanted to have a hot girl weekend to see you 💔.”
“Main character all the way through. Some folks were just… extras💋,” @tessholliday added.
@sin_machine said, “❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹 damn I had tix for the 12th, but I understand 💕.”
@myeung_ commented, “I can’t wait to see the abundance and safety you will receive on the other side of this. You are EVERYTHING and don’t ever forget it.”
@_mo.moneyyy__ had a heated take, writing, “this is CORNY AS HELL! ngl i understand the heart break & public humiliation but to give a final date for May 1 and have everyone purchase tix at wildly increased rates (me included) .. im so freaking sad 😔 i wanted to see my girl so bad – we just got our tix.”
“We love u girl🥹🩷🔥 stay strong u taught so many girls to keep their head high and not let anybody play in their face ik it hurts rn but u will come back from this head up mama YOURE SO LOVED 😭❤️🩹,” @suavaecitas commented.
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Blindspot never bothered to ease you in. Immediately, it pulls you in knee-deep and expects you to catch up. The opening image of the procedural is immediately gripping. A woman is zipped inside a duffel bag in Times Square, no memory, her skin mapped with tattoos that point to crimes no one has committed yet. It should feel like a stunt, but instead, it feels like a promise. The show tells you right then and there what it’s going to do, and then, bless its heart, it actually does it.
Coming back to it now on Netflix, the thing that stands out isn’t just the hook but also the follow-through. Blindspot doesn’t stall or circle its own mythology like it’s afraid to touch it. It keeps pulling threads, letting them knot together, and trusting the audience to keep up. In a landscape where a lot of shows take half a season to decide what they are, this one knows immediately and never really looks back.
It Doesn’t Waste Time Pretending to Be Patient
The woman is named Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander), a placeholder name given to her by the FBI after she’s found with no memory of who she is, and one she continues to use because her identity remains a moving target. By the time you hit Season 1, Episode 10, “Evil Handmade Instrument,” the show has already burned through what other series might have stretched across two seasons. Tom Carter (Michael Gaston) is a CIA Deputy Director with his own agenda, and one of the first people to treat Jane like a threat instead of a mystery to solve. That suspicion quickly turns violent, with Carter kidnapping and torturing her, exposing just how deep the conspiracy runs. The result fractures whatever fragile trust Jane had left.
Then comes “8:00 PM,” the Season 1 finale, which doesn’t just escalate the season, it detonates. The reveal that Jane might actually be a long-dead character isn’t treated like a neat twist to end the season. It forces everything that follows to adjust around it as each reveal doesn’t just close a door, but opens three more and expects the characters to walk through them, ready or not.
‘Sheriff Country’s Morena Baccarin on Mickey’s Blind Spot: “Sometimes She Has to Bend the Rules”
“She has soft spots, and she hates them,” says Baccarin of playing a sheriff that also has an ex-con father.
The Procedural Is Just the Delivery System for ‘Blindspot’
On the surface, the procedural formula is clear when it comes to Blindspot. A tattoo points to a crime, the team chases it down, the case closes, cue the next one — neat, efficient, and almost comforting. Except Blindspot never actually resets. It just pretends to, long enough to pull you into the next layer. Season 1 Episode 11 starts like a standard entry point, a tattoo leading to a child abduction that should fit neatly into the formula, but it doesn’t. The case gets solved, sure, but it leaves its mark, and you see it reshaping how the team operates and how they look at the next problem. Then you get to Season 2, Episode 12, “Devil Never Even Lived,” and the illusion fully drops. The case-of-the-week doesn’t just run alongside Roman Briggs’ (Luke Mitchell) redemption arc; it feeds it. Nothing is random, but it sure looks that way at first glance.
Blindspot feels confident in its storytelling. It doesn’t over-explain by pausing to remind you who everyone is or why something matters. Whether it’s the Remi storyline or the shifting loyalties within Sandstorm, it assumes you’ve been paying attention. If you haven’t, it doesn’t slow down for you. There’s no hand-holding, which only encourages rewatches and for audiences to pay attention. That faith is also what makes it work in a binge format now. The pieces click because they were always designed to stack, not sit in isolation. In a sea of shows that hesitate, Blindspot just keeps powering forward, and that alone makes it feel sharper than most.
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Mentalist Oz Pearlman dropped out of his planned appearance on the Monday, April 27, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
Deadline reported on Monday that Pearlman “backed out of the appearance” and was replaced by comedian Jon Lovett.
Us Weekly has reached out to Pearlman for comment.
Pearlman, 43, was one of the attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 25, when gunfire broke out at the annual event.
President Donald Trump praised first lady Melania Trump’s reaction to a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “I want to thank the first lady, that was a rather traumatic experience for her,” Trump, 79, told reporters from the White House on Saturday, April 25. “We’re not going to let anybody take over our society, […]
“I was performing right then for the president, the press secretary and the first lady,” the magician recalled during a Sunday, April 26, appearance on CNN’s State of the Union. “It [was] kind of a pivotal moment in the trick where you’re just about to do the reveal … and we hear commotion.”
“I see everyone swarming one table,” Pearlman said. “I didn’t hear any shots or see what looked like a shooter. I thought there was about to be a bomb. I really, very much thought, ‘Oh my god, it’s about to explode,’ because of the way it was being approached.”
Last week, Kimmel spoofed the annual political event on the Thursday, April 23, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
“Our first lady is here. Mrs. Trump … you have a glow like an expectant widow,” Kimmel said in the bit. “By the way, in the unfortunate event that our president has a medical emergency tonight, do we have a doctor in the house — oh, I’m sorry. I mean, do we have a Jesus in the house? I always confuse them, too.”
Days after the joke aired, gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. President Donald Trump, wife Melania Trump and additional administration officials were escorted out of the ballroom at the Washington Hilton hotel. A Secret Service agent was caught in the crossfire and shot and transported to the hospital. The Secret Service member is expected to make a full recovery. No one else was injured.
The suspected shooter was later identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, an engineer and part-time teacher from Torrance, California. He was allegedly armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives, per authorities. The suspect appeared in court on Monday, April 27, and was charged with three criminal counts, including attempting to assassinate the president.
Two days after the incident, Donald, 79, slammed Kimmel’s joke and called for his immediate termination.
“Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible Television Ratings, made a statement on his show that is really shocking,” Donald shared via his Truth Social platform on Monday. “He showed a fake video of the First Lady, Melania, and our son, Barron, like they were actually sitting in his studio, listening to him speak, which they weren’t, and never would be. He then stated, ‘Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.’”
The president continued, “A day later a lunatic tried entering the ballroom of the White House Correspondents Dinner, loaded up with a shotgun, handgun, and many knives. He was there for a very obvious and sinister reason. I appreciate that so many people are incensed by Kimmel’s despicable call to violence, and normally would not be responsive to anything that he said but, this is something far beyond the pale. Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
President Donald Trump recalled his experience during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting on Saturday, April 25. The president said in an interview on the Sunday, April 26, episode of 60 Minutes that he “wanted to see what was happening,” which led to Secret Service agents taking longer to usher him out of the Washington […]
Melania, 56, also reacted to Kimmel’s joke in a statement shared via X on Monday, “Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy — his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America. People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”
The first lady continued, “A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community?”
Donald and Kimmel have had a contentious relationship over the years. The late night host has frequently joked about Donald since he took office. Donald has been critical of Kimmel for his countless jokes.
Last year, Donald supported ABC’s decision to temporarily suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September 2025 following controversial jokes about Charlie Kirk‘s death. After coming back on air from a suspension period, Kimmel has stood by his decision to address politics on his show.
“To me, it just seems obvious and unavoidable, and I just can’t imagine on those nights talking about anything other than what we are talking about,” Kimmel said on an April episode of the “IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson” podcast. “I give a lot of credit to my colleagues for doing the same thing.”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs on ABC every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET.
Machine Gun Kelly is opening up about a travel headache that’s still following him years later. The 36-year-old artist revealed he’s unable to use TSA PreCheck or any expedited airport programs, and the reason goes back to a past drug charge.
Machine Gun Kelly Reveals Drug Charge Left Him Without TSA PreCheck For Years
Speaking on the “Take Flight” podcast, MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, explained that a prior incident had kept him from accessing faster airport security options.
“I got caught with cocaine on the way back from New Zealand last time I was out here. Traveling was difficult because I have a level one narcotics possession or whatever,” he said. “I still don’t get [TSA] PreCheck or Global Entry or any of that fast stuff in the airport. I’m still stuck in lines like normal.”
He added that the situation even delayed his return to Australia, noting it took eight years before he was able to travel back.
MGK Opens Up About Sobriety Journey
The revelation comes as MGK continues to speak candidly about his sobriety journey. In August 2024, he shared that he had been sober for nearly a year, explaining that stepping back and taking a broader look at his life helped him make the change.
“I had to zoom out and take a look at myself from a holistic perspective,” he said in a previous interview. “I was born on the 22nd. Twenty-two is a master number. What am I here to master? I had to ask myself that question.”
That same period of reflection has also made its way into his music, with MGK channeling his sobriety journey and personal struggles into his latest album.
Machine Gun Kelly Gets Raw About Rehab And Megan Fox Drama On ‘Lost Americana’
Machine Gun Kelly is letting the music do most of the talking, but he’s also peeling back the curtain on some of his most personal moments. With the release of his latest album, “Lost Americana,” MGK addressed the inspiration behind several tracks. One of the most revealing songs, “Treading Water,” reflects on his time in rehab in late 2024.
“I wrote this in Room Three, spending Christmas in rehabilitation/I got no phone, just a cell that I’m trapped in while my home’s vacant,” he sings on the bridge. Elsewhere on the album, MGK appears to touch on his complicated relationship with Megan Fox, hinting at emotional fallout in lyrics about regret and broken trust.
Though he noted that the music “speaks better than how I would be able to articulate it,” he did offer some clarity on his personal life, revealing he spent the holidays in rehab before returning to intense public scrutiny.
“Here’s the real truth,” he said. “I spent Christmas and New Years, the whole month of December and late November, in a rehab facility. I came out, the world was very loud about me and my personal business. Ironically, neither me or Megan have said anything. Still, to this day, there could have been zero drama, and you would never know, ’cause none of us have said one thing. It’s all claims and things that have happened out of our control.”
MGK Shifts Focus To Fatherhood, Praises Megan Fox As ‘The One’ Doing The Work
Outside of music, MGK has been focused on fatherhood, often sharing glimpses into life with his children. He shares one-year-old daughter Saga with ex Megan Fox, and is also dad to 16-year-old daughter Casie from a previous relationship.
While celebrating his birthday recently, MGK posted a video reading to his youngest daughter, making it clear his priorities have shifted. “Usually I throw a big birthday party today, but this all I want,” he said.
He has also praised Fox for her role as a mother, previously crediting her for doing the heavy lifting when it comes to parenting. “I want to detract all of the congrats to me and just move it to Megan because she really does all the work,” he continued.
“Someone the other day was like, ‘You’re such a good dad!’ just because I was holding the baby,” the artist said. “And [Megan] was fuming, like, ‘No, no, no, no.’ She’s the one. I just play the guitar and pray that the baby is happy.”
Tensions Resurface Between Machine Gun Kelly And Megan Fox Amid Co-Parenting Struggles
Despite recent moments of unity, new reports suggest things may not be smooth behind the scenes for Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox. According to an insider, the pair has hit another rough patch in their co-parenting dynamic, with ongoing disagreements causing friction.
“They were on a good path, and things have blown up again,” an insider said. “They have been having so many disagreements and explosive fights. Their communication with each other has been terrible.”
Production has picked back up on season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — but is every cast member returning?
Viewers were originally introduced to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast after the show premiered on Hulu in 2024. Among the stars front and center were Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney Leavitt and husband Conner Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neeley, Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura, Taylor Frankie Paul and then-partner Dakota Mortensen and Layla Taylor.
Miranda McWhorter, meanwhile, joined the show in season 2 after her split from Chase McWhorter.
After airing four seasons — and hosting several crossovers with Vanderpump Villa — production was halted on the show in March 2026 after an alleged domestic violence incident between Taylor and Dakota one month prior. Dakota and Taylor subsequently filed temporary restraining orders against each other, with Dakota earning temporary custody of their son, Ever. Taylor was granted supervised visits until their next court hearing.
For some The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives couples, going on a reality TV show made their marriage stronger — while others crumbled under the pressure. When Hulu debuted The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in September 2024, viewers were introduced to Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney […]
The Bachelorette also canceled Taylor’s season of the ABC reality dating series days before its premiere. Authorities have since confirmed that Taylor would not be charged with any crime for the February 2026 incident with Dakota.
Us Weekly confirmed that filming would resume but it is unclear if everyone — specifically Taylor — would reunite with her costars on screen. Keep scrolling to see who is — and isn’t — returning:
Jen Affleck
Jen and husband Zac Affleck will appear in season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The reality star has also teased an appearance on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County spinoff.
Demi Engemann
After having a limited role in season 4, Demi is likely not returning to the show. It hasn’t been confirmed, however, whether Demi and husband Bret Engemann officially exited The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Whitney Leavitt
Whitney has hinted that she isn’t sure about a return to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Whitney and her husband, Conner Leavitt, have been living in New York City amid her stint on Broadway’s Chicago as Roxie Hart.
Mikayla Matthews
Mikayla teased that season 5 will address her separation from husband Jace Terry.
Mayci Neeley
Mayci filmed for season 5 while her sister McCall DaPron headlined The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County cast.
Jessi Draper
News broke while season 5 was in production that Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce from Jessi. Their divorce will likely play out on screen — with a possible return from Marciano Brunette who has been spending time with Jessi since her marriage came to an end.
Taylor Frankie Paul
“The producers and cast have welcomed Taylor to return to this year’s filming,” a source told Us Weekly about Taylor’s future on the show after production picked back up. “It is still unclear whether she will come back this year, but she is expected to be back in the future.”
The insider noted to Us that Taylor is “focused on her mental health,” adding, “She does want to return at some point.”
Dakota, meanwhile, “will not be involved” in the show moving forward.
Layla Taylor
Layla broke up with her boyfriend, Mason McWhorter, between seasons 4 and 5, which will be mentioned when the hit Hulu series returns.
Miranda McWhorter
Season 5 is expected to address Miranda weathering the revelation that her ex Chase kissed her friend Jessi.
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“Drag Race” star Eureka allegedly 'kicked out' of Madonna event, says Julia Fox defended her: 'Treated like we were nothing'
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Eureka shared video of an alleged altercation at the Abbey in West Hollywood, where she tells EW she was “threatened to be banned.” A source tells EW Eureka was in Madonna’s personal booth before being escorted out.
Jimmy Kimmel has broken his silence over President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanding his firing from his late-night show.
“Sometimes you wake up in the morning and the first lady puts out a statement demanding you be fired from your job. We’ve all been there, right?” Kimmel, 58, joked in his Jimmy Kimmel Live! monologue on Monday, April 27.
Controversy arose following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 25, where a Secret Service agent was injured. The president, first lady and members of the cabinet were safely evaluated from the Washington Hilton ballroom, while authorities captured suspected shooter Cole Tomas Allen.
(On Monday, Allen was charged with “one count of attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence,” per the Justice Department. Allen has not yet entered a plea.)
Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts after Melania Trump held a press conference to clear up her supposed connection to Jeffrey Epstein. “Why is this happening today?” Kimmel, 58, asked the audience during the Thursday, April 9, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! before making reference to President Donald Trump‘s threats against Iran. “He spent the past […]
The comments the Trumps took issue with were made on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, April 23 — two days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. As part of a 10-minute roast of the president, Kimmel joked that Melania had a “glow like an expectant widow.”
Kimmel later teased that Melania would celebrate her 56th birthday on Sunday, April 26, “the same way she always does — looking out a window and whispering, ‘What have I done?’”
Following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, Melania released a statement accusing Kimmel of “hateful and violent rhetoric” that “is intended to divide our country.”
“His monologue about my family isn’t comedy — his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America,” she insisted. “People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”
Kimmel stressed during his monologue on Monday that his reference to Melania, 56, being an “expectant widow” was a simple joke about the age gap in her marriage.
“This was Thursday. There was no big reaction to it, until this morning, when I greeted the day facing yet another Twitter vomit storm and a call to fire me from our first lady, Melania Trump, saying I should be fired because of a joke I made, again, five nights ago. It was a pretend roast,” he pointed out.
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host went on, “It obviously was a joke about their age difference and the look of joy we see on her face every time they’re together. It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he’s almost 80 and she’s younger than I am. It was not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination, and they know that. I’ve been very vocal for many years, speaking out against gun violence, but I understand that the first lady had a stressful experience over the weekend, and probably every weekend is pretty stressful in that house.”
Kimmel outright rejected Melania’s accusation that he’d contributed to “hateful and violent rhetoric” with his joke last Thursday.
“I think a great place to start to dial that back would be to have a conversation with your husband about it,” he quipped.
Kimmel then more seriously told Melania, “I am sorry that you, and the president and everyone in that room went through that. I really am. Just because no-one got killed doesn’t mean it was not traumatic and scary. We should come together and be best.”
Us Weekly has reached out to the White House for comment.
Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on April 27. Getty Images/AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
On Monday, Donald, 79, took the matter one step further than the first lady by calling for ABC to fire Kimmel from his late-night show.
“Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible Television Ratings, made a statement on his show that is really shocking,” the president shared via his Truth Social on Monday. “He showed a fake video of the First Lady, Melania, and our son, Barron, like they were actually sitting in his studio, listening to him speak, which they weren’t, and never would be. He then stated, ‘Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow.’”
The president went on, “A day later a lunatic tried entering the ballroom of the White House Correspondents Dinner, loaded up with a shotgun, handgun, and many knives. He was there for a very obvious and sinister reason. I appreciate that so many people are incensed by Kimmel’s despicable call to violence, and normally would not be responsive to anything that he said but, this is something far beyond the pale. Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Kimmel was briefly suspended by ABC last September following comments he made on air following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Numerous Hollywood stars and fans mounted a campaign in his defense and he eventually returned to the airwaves. (He later signed a one-year contract extension with ABC.)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights on ABC.
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Original Harry Potter Star Officially Admits the HBO Reboot Will Be Better For Fans [Exclusive]
The Harry Potter franchise has never really left the conversation, even all these years after the original film series wrapped up. The books still have a massive hold on readers, the movies remain comfort-viewing staples, and the Wizarding World continues to find new ways to keep itself alive. Now, HBO is getting ready to take fans back to Hogwarts with a new television adaptation, one that will retell the story across a much bigger canvas. That naturally comes with a lot of curiosity, especially from fans who grew up with the original cast.
One of those original stars has now shared how she feels about the upcoming reboot. Speaking to Collider’s Maggie Lovitt during a panel at this weekend’s Calgary Expo, Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley across the original Harry Potter films, opened up about the new generation of actors stepping into the Wizarding World. Wright seemed thoughtful about how different the experience would be for the new cast, especially because the world around them has changed so much since the original films were made. She told the audience in attendance:
“I guess it’s difficult for us, because they’re on the other side of it. I’m sure it’s more intense for those [actors]. When we were starting to do those stories, like we were saying, social media wasn’t a thing. The world just wasn’t the same. So I feel like it’s just very different.”
When Wright, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, and the rest of the young cast first entered the franchise, they were becoming famous in a very different version of celebrity culture. There were tabloids, press junkets, premieres, and massive fan attention, obviously, but the constant online reaction machine wasn’t what it is now. For the new HBO cast, every costume reveal, set photo, performance choice, and line delivery will probably be picked apart in real time. Wright also made it clear that, despite the pressure facing the new cast, she sees value in the franchise continuing. She added, “And the only thing I believe I do celebrate is that it’s continuing. That people still want to tell these stories and be in that world.”
Bonnie Wright Wants More Stories From the Wizarding World
Wright also spoke about the wider potential of the Harry Potter universe and how the new series will give fans even more than the film series was able to. Her comments are especially interesting because they don’t just focus on Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the original Hogwarts years. As a fan of the stories herself, Wright said she’d love to see the franchise explore other corners of the Wizarding World, particularly characters and eras that the original movies didn’t have time to fully unpack. She told Lovitt:
“As a fan of stories, there’s like a million different characters that I’d love to pick up shows to. I love all the Aurors that make up the Order of the Phoenix. I love the Marauders’ Map story. I love Lupin, Sirius Black, all those. As a fan of stories, I want that story because I feel like we spend so much time with our characters. So I honestly love a new story and a new world to spin off. I would love to see, like, the 10 years before Harry’s parents die, that [time].”
That’s a pretty relatable take, especially for longtime fans who have spent years asking for a proper Marauders-era project. The friendship between James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew has always been one of the most heavily discussed pieces of Harry Potter lore, despite barely getting real screen time in the films. The same goes for the original Order of the Phoenix, the First Wizarding War, and the years leading up to Voldemort’s first fall. For now, HBO’s series is expected to go back to the beginning and adapt the original books again, but now that the seal has been broken, anything is possible.
HBO’s Harry Potter will premiere on Christmas Day.
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2026 – 2026
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Francisca Gardiner
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Mark Mylod
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