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James Van Der Beek, Wife Kimberly Van Der Beek’s Relationship Timeline
James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly Van Der Beek were each other’s biggest supporters before his death in February 2026.
The Dawson’s Creek alum met Kimberly in 2009, less than one year after finalizing his divorce from ex-wife Heather McComb.
Us Weekly confirmed in August 2010 that James and Kimberly tied the knot in a “small spiritual ceremony” in Tel Aviv — the same place they first met. The couple went on to welcome six children, with Kimberly experiencing multiple pregnancy losses while expanding their family.
In November 2024, James revealed that he was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer. Kimberly stayed by his side until his death at age 48.
Two months before he died, James told the Today show that he “would not be alive” without Kimberly’s support. “She has just stepped up as a caretaker, as a nurse, as head of the household,” he said at the time. “And then the kids, as much as I want to shield them … you realize that resilience is not only something they have and can build, but is the best thing for them.”
Scroll below for James and Kimberly’s complete relationship timeline:
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Man Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child From Jail Gets Life Sentence
A Texas man was sentenced to life in prison after authorities said he continued to sexually abuse a child — who he is alleged to have abused previously — while he was in jail awaiting a murder trial.
Anthony Dewayne Taylor, 46, of Frisco, was sentenced on a charge of sexual performance of a child, the Collin County District Attorney’s Office announced in a news release issued on Wednesday, February 11.
Taylor is accused of abusing a minor victim beginning when she was 14 until she was 16, according to prosecutors.
“After being paroled on a drug trafficking charge from Oklahoma in 2020, Taylor reconnected with the victim’s family and gained access to the child,” the district attorney’s office said.
He allegedly abused her in multiple states and multiple Texas cities, according to prosecutors.
In October 2022, Taylor, described as “a career criminal and confirmed gang member,” was arrested on a murder charge in connection with a killing in Oklahoma City, the district attorney’s office said.
Ahead of his murder trial, Taylor repeatedly called the girl he previously abused from behind bars, according to prosecutors.
These phone calls were being recorded, the district attorney’s office said.
Over the phone, Taylor told the girl to “engage in lewd acts while the child was living in Collin County, leading to the sexual performance charges,” according to the district attorney’s office.
In December 2022 — two years before Taylor ultimately pleaded guilty to murder in December 2024 and was handed a 10-year prison sentence — the girl spoke out about the abuse, the district attorney’s office said.
She “bravely” opened up about the abuse, resulting in her family alerting the Frisco Police Department.
Taylor’s defense attorney, John B. Setterberg, declined Us Weekly’s request for comment on Wednesday, February 11. It was not immediately clear who represented Taylor in his murder case.
According to the district attorney’s office, the child detailed the alleged abuse she experienced from Taylor, including over the phone, in an interview at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Then a Frisco police detective, Kim Pruitt, discovered evidence corroborating what the girl shared when she visited Taylor’s home, the district attorney’s office said. Pruitt also got ahold of the recorded jail calls with the help of the Oklahoma City Police Department.
A Collin County jury ultimately convicted Taylor of sexual performance of a child at trial, which began on January 20, according to prosecutors and court records viewed by Us.
Taylor had been facing a sentence of five to 99 years in prison, or life in prison, the district attorney’s office said.
The jury decided a life sentence was appropriate, according to prosecutors.
“This convicted murderer continued to prey on a child even from behind bars,” District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement. “A Collin County jury saw the full picture and delivered the only sentence that protects the public and our children – life in prison.”
Taylor has since filed an appeal in his case, court records show.
If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
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The Foo Fighters Song Dave Grohl Wrote After Listening to Fleetwood Mac While Recording
People often associate the Foo Fighters with arena rock anthems, explosive sound, and high-energy performances. Songs like “Everlong” and “All My Life” have come to define the band’s signature sound. And it’s quite easy to determine where they got their inspiration, as they were inspired by a number of renowned rock bands that preceded them. Not to mention Grohl himself is the former drummer of Nirvana — one of the greatest grunge bands in history, no less. But there was a time when the American rock band leaned into a softer, more melodic sound after listening to too much Fleetwood Mac. That song turned out to be “Ain’t It the Life,” arguably one of their most subdued (and beautiful) songs in their otherwise more hard-rock-driven discography.
“Ain’t It the Life” Showcases a Different Side of the Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters have never been considered a folk rock band; they are often primarily classified as an alternative rock and post-grunge act. But when Grohl ultimately focused on his project with Foo Fighters, it became clear that he had acquired more creative freedom to experiment. At some point in his career, he also developed an interest in the 1970s music, especially Fleetwood Mac — an influence he playfully acknowledged when writing “Ain’t It the Life.” In retrospect, the two bands differ significantly in both sound and overall aesthetic. While Fleetwood Mac embraced smooth and melodic arrangements typical of 1970s soft rock/folk rock, Foo Fighters built their reputation on explosive riffs and driving rhythms that define their alternative rock identity. Weirdly, Grohl himself was not, in any way, a diehard fan of that specific sound. Explaining how the song came about, the Foo Fighters frontman said:
“That’s what happens when you listen to too much mellow ’70s gold Fleetwood Mac-type stuff while recording… ‘Ain’t it the Life’ sounds like an Eagles song or something, and I hate the Eagles.”
From the Foo Fighters’ third studio album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose, “Ain’t It the Life” stands out with its calm and tender tone. There’s no denying that this exploration beyond their usual style paid off, as “Ain’t It the Life” stands as one of their most sonically distinct tracks, channeling acoustic and laid‑back elements rarely heard in their catalog. The song opens with a gentle sound, immediately setting a mood that signals it is a track different from their usual. Its influence can also be heard, coming off as a nod to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” yet, somehow, still with Foo Fighters’ signature style. The soft, almost conversational tone also allows Grohl’s voice to take center stage. Interestingly enough, it suits Grohl’s voice perfectly, showcasing a more relaxed vocal delivery than the band’s typical high-energy numbers.
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Dave Gohl was inspired by Kurt Cobain to write this Foo Fighters classic.
Foo Fighters’ ‘There Is Nothing Left To Lose’ Is a Great Album in Itself
Coming on the heels of Foo Fighters’ most commercially and critically successful album to date, The Colour and the Shape (the same album that features hit tracks like “My Hero,” “Everlong,” and “Walking After You”), There Is Nothing Left to Lose was kind of a risk, as with the success of their sophomore effort they had so much more to lose when it came to meeting fan and critical expectations. However, it was also an album where the band felt like all bets were off, following the departure of guitarist Franz Stahl — hence the album title. Grohl explained: “It’s about when you experience these emotions after you’ve been through a long, difficult period and you finally give into this feeling that, quite simply, there is nothing left to lose. It can seem… positive, desperate and reckless.”
Released in 1999, There Is Nothing Left to Lose received generally positive reviews, with critics at the time praising the record for stripping down the Foo Fighters a bit. Overall, critics appreciated how Foo Fighters managed to evolve their sound without losing their identity, with the album often described as a mature, introspective effort for the band. And while songs like “Learn to Fly” and “Breakout” were some of the clear standouts, “Ain’t It the Life” provided a softer moment on the album, reflecting the band’s willingness to explore a more melodic and nuanced sound. Truly a remarkable addition to the Foo Fighters’ discography — let’s just say, thanks, Fleetwood Mac.
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10 Greatest R-Rated Westerns of the 21st Century, Ranked
While Western cinema has always been defined by themes of violence, justice, and morality as much as it has been by its sweeping visuals and cowboy characters, the mid-20th century heyday of the genre wasn’t exactly renowned for its hard-hitting or confronting realism. As the decades have rolled on, however, that sense of visceral authenticity has become more enticing to viewers who want to see the genre’s air of fabled American values dismantled in taxing and truthful illustrations of what life was like in the Old West.
The Western movies of the 21st century have appealed to this demographic, and the genre has become synonymous with gruelling intensity and shocking violence over the last 25 years. While some modern classics like True Grit and First Cow prove that lower-rated depictions of the genre can still thrive, the vast majority of Western cinema in recent decades has been R-rated. The best of the century so far has consisted of everything from spaghetti Western callbacks to biographical dramas, revenge epics, and even modern-set neo-Western spins on the genre’s rusted-on tropes and ideas.
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‘Bone Tomahawk’ (2015)
One of the most viscerally violent and disturbing pictures of the century so far, Bone Tomahawk is a confronting, savage, and mentally scarring illustration of the genre. Accentuated with flourishes of extreme horror and brutality, it follows several men from the small town of Bright Hope as they embark on a trek to rescue three people abducted by a cannibalistic, cave-dwelling tribe.
A directorial debut of astonishing conviction and impact from S. Craig Zahler, Bone Tomahawk presents Western cinema at its most unflinching and raw. It takes a somewhat traditional captivity narrative of heroism and rescue, and imbues it with moments of ferocious violence capable of making even the most hardened viewers squirm in their seats. Bolstered by a litany of strong performances, a dread-inducing slow-burn tempo, and the incredible yet harrowing practical and technical execution of its most violent scenes, Bone Tomahawk soars as a bold and daring Western horror.
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‘The Hateful Eight’ (2015)
From one Kurt Russell-starring Western thriller to another, The Hateful Eight tells a winding story of distrust, violence, and close confines intensity that stands as perhaps Quentin Tarantino’s most underrated movie. It unfolds in a haberdashery amid a snowstorm in Wyoming, with eight strangers taking refuge in the small lodge. With bounty hunter John “The Hangman” Ruth (Russell) escorting fugitive Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to be executed, every new face presents as a potential threat waiting to strike and free the criminal from captivity.
With its palpable, chamber-play atmospheric tension absorbing viewers in every sudden twist and violent revelation, The Hateful Eight thrives as an immersive pressure-cooker of rich and volatile characters simmering towards an inevitable eruption of violence. Tarantino’s mastery of gripping dialogue and suspense combines beautifully with Robert Richardson’s enrapturing cinematography and Ennio Morricone’s score to make for a masterful modern epic and a dazzling spectacle of Western cinema.
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‘Hell or High Water’ (2016)
Hell or High Water is a raging neo-Western masterpiece that questions traditional genre notions of heroism and villainy. With their ranch in debt following the death of their mother and the bank looking to foreclose on the property, brothers Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner Howard (Ben Foster) start robbing different branches of the Texas Midlands Bank to come up with the money. As their crime spree spreads, two aging Texas Rangers are assigned to the case. The film explores themes of generational poverty, the death of the American dream, the moral ambiguity of crime, and the cataclysmic failing of the nation’s economic structure.
With Taylor Sheridan’s brilliant and piercing screenplay, David Mackenzie’s absorbing direction, and a litany of exceptional performances, Hell or High Water thrives as one of the most engaging Westerns of the past decade. It recreates the atmosphere of the Old West in a contemporary setting, while subverting themes and character archetypes. It aims to illuminate how much America has changed, or at least how far detached it is from the idealized, often celebrated vision of the Old West. Effective, efficient, and exhilarating, it’s one of the essential movies of the 2010s as well as an instant classic of Western cinema.
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‘The Proposition’ (2005)
Given that the genre is called the “Western” because it explores life on the expanding frontier of the American West, it stands to reason that most Western stories transpire in America, but that isn’t always the case. A powerfully ferocious and philosophical spin on the genre from Australia, The Proposition sees the genre’s essential themes of colonization and civilization, justice, crime, and even morality reapplied to an outback setting. It follows captured fugitive Charlie Burns (Guy Pearce) as he is given an ultimatum: find and kill his sadistic older brother in nine days, or his naive younger brother will be hanged.
Bereft of glory or heroics, The Proposition soars as an uncompromising immersion in the brutality of the time. This relentless illustration of desperation, depravity, and violence is emboldened by a litany of exceptional performances and the majestic yet merciless landscape of the Australian wilderness. Written by Nick Cave (who also provided the film with its intense and haunting score, alongside Warren Ellis), The Proposition isn’t just a tale of Western brutality, but an immersion in the callousness of Australia’s expanding frontier.
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‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’ (2007)
A criminally underrated gem that serves as a poetic and piercing Western drama as well as a thematically rich biopic about violence, celebrity, and obsession, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a highlight of revisionist Western cinema. Using its story to challenge genre norms and deconstruct the myth of heroism, gallantry, and honor in the Old West, it unfolds as a methodical and measured slow-burn. This wafting meditation on one of America’s most polarizing figures is also a gorgeous realization of 1880s America, courtesy of Roger Deakins’ brilliance.
With a 160-minute runtime, the Western biopic follows Robert Ford’s (Casey Affleck) initiation into the gang of his idol, Jesse James (Brad Pitt). Over time, Ford’s adoration of James turns to embittered resentment, leading him to hatch a scheme to kill the outlaw. Even in its striking eruptions of violence, the film maintains an air of composure. Director Andrew Dominik imbues the story with gravitas through his restrained pacing, evocative use of silence and narration, and the lingering sense of the wealth, freedom, and infamy deteriorating into something rotten and corrosive.
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ (2023)
Blending Western ideas with a fiercely important documentation of historical events, Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the greatest movies of the 2020s so far, and an essential Martin Scorsese masterpiece. Set in 1920s Oklahoma, on the land of the Osage Nation, it unfolds as greed, violence, and cut-throat opportunism engulf the community following the discovery of an oil deposit under the land. Amid the murder and carnage, Molly Burkhart (Lily Gladstone) pleads to the U.S. government to investigate, unaware that her husband, Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio), and his family are the driving force behind the deaths.
Epic in scope, runtime, and thematic gravitas, Killers of the Flower Moon is a confronting immersion in a heinous chapter of American history, one that boldly showcases evil not as an enigmatic force of twisted genius or terrible power, but as simple greed combined with opportunity and self-justification. The decision to focus on Molly and Ernest’s marriage, founded on true love and mutual respect, adds another compelling element to the story. The result is an enthralling, albeit disturbing, Western drama that stands among the most commanding pictures the genre has ever seen.
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‘Django Unchained’ (2012)
Recreating the slashing style and violent vehemence of spaghetti Western cinema with the technical advancements of modern-day filmmaking, Django Unchained is an enjoyable indulgence, a cathartic revenge flick loaded with panache and punch. Jamie Foxx stars as Django, a recently freed slave working with bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) to track down outlaws. In exchange for his help, Schultz agrees to help Django reunite with his wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), who has been sold to the plantation of the notoriously cruel Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio).
Django Unchained successfully blends together the adventure and amorality of the spaghetti Westerns of old while incorporating periods of sustained suspense and outbursts of hilarious black comedy into the fold. The result is 165 minutes of outrageous, unadulterated fun. It displays the genre at its most exuberant and excessive, making for one of the most relentlessly entertaining movies of the century so far, and a soaring highlight in Quentin Tarantino’s filmography.
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‘Brokeback Mountain’ (2005)
Stoic masculinity blanketing any notion of emotional vulnerability has long been a defining characteristic of Western drama. It is an idea that is brilliantly used in 2005’s Brokeback Mountain, an ingenious marriage of neo-Western and queer romance storytelling based on Annie Proulx’s short story of the same name. It follows the forbidden love that blossoms between sheep herders Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) over a summer together in 1963. While both men return to their homes and marry their girlfriends, the passion they shared on Brokeback Mountain never leaves them, complicating their lives as their sporadic romance carries on for years.
It may be an unconventional Western, especially as it secures its R-rating through sexual content and coarse language more so than violence, but Brokeback Mountain embodies the defining characteristics of the genre. It presents a picture of sweeping, naturalistic majesty while tackling themes of masculinity, repressed emotions, and isolation. Anchored by two outstanding lead performances and Ang Lee’s deft direction, Brokeback Mountain endures as a piercing romantic drama, and one of the most ambitious, tender, and culturally timeless Westerns of all time.
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‘There Will Be Blood’ (2007)
Despite there being some great Westerns from abroad, the genre is innately American, with the original Western movies from the ’30s through to the ’60s presenting a mythic version of the nation’s history. There Will Be Blood takes this air of myth and might and turns the genre into a breathtaking dismantling of capitalist greed. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, it follows oil magnate Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) as he treks to California to investigate claims of an oil deposit and forms a vicious rivalry with the duplicitous local preacher, Eli Sunday (Paul Dano), in the process.
Through the story of Plainview’s posturing and ambition, There Will Be Blood presents American capitalism at its unfiltered, unfeeling worst, bolstered by Daniel Day-Lewis’s astonishing, transformative performance. The thematic wrath of its message of power and wealth and the technical mastery of its execution are among its greatest strengths. There Will Be Blood must be considered not only a triumphant Western masterpiece of the modern day but a defining highlight of 21st-century cinema at large.
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‘No Country for Old Men’ (2007)
Marking a striking departure from the typical black comedy of the Coen Brothers, No Country for Old Men is an unfiltered embracement of pure neo-Western suspense. Based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel of the same name, it follows Texan hunter Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) as he is pursued by sadistic cartel hitman, Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), after stealing a case of $2 million from the aftermath of a desert shootout. As Moss relies on his wits to keep the money and his life, Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) tries to piece it all together, even as he reflects on the many ways the world has changed since he was young.
No Country for Old Men isn’t just the best Western of the 21st century; it is one of the greatest revisionist Westerns in cinematic history. It’s a masterpiece of modernization that takes integral genre themes like morality, justice, and law and order vs. crime, and applies them to the more recognizable world of 1980s Texas. Defined by atmospheric intensity and absorbing, heart-stopping, suspenseful sequences, the 2007 Best Picture Winner is one of the greatest R-rated movies ever made of any genre.
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Vice President JD Vance issues warning to U.S. Olympians over politics
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Vance received a chilly reception laden with boos when he and wife Usha Vance attended the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.
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Man questioned in Nancy Guthrie disappearance speaks out
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Carlos insists that he’d never heard of Savannah Guthrie’s mother until he was taken in for questioning.
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Jill Zarin Breaks Silence After Being Fired Over Critical Bad Bunny Comments
Former “Real Housewives of New York” star Jill Zarin is speaking out after being axed from a new reality show before production officially commenced. Zarin, one of the OGs on the original “Real Housewives” series, was fired ahead of season 5 in 2012 and recently faced intense backlash for her critical comments about Bad Bunny‘s Super Bowl Halftime performance.
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Jill Zarin Responds Following ‘RHONY’ Spin-Off Firing, Says ‘I’m Human’

Zarin appears to be taking her firing personally, telling In Touch that the E! Network “didn’t even give me a chance” to rectify the situation. “I took it down right away. People make mistakes. I’m human.”
Zarin’s statement follows the announcement by the producers of the new “RHONY” spin-off, “The Golden Life,” that they have decided to part ways with the outspoken reality star.
“In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin, Blink49 Studios has decided not to move forward with her involvement in The Golden Life,” the statement read, according to The Blast. “We remain committed to delivering the series in line with our company standards and values.”
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What Did Jill Zarin Say About Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Zarin’s dramatic firing came after the Bravo OG slammed Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime performance, which became the most-watched in the program’s history, with over 130 million viewers.
In a since-deleted video, Zarin criticized Bad Bunny, saying it wasn’t “appropriate” to perform at the Big Game in Spanish, Bad Bunny’s native language.
Zarin also found an issue with some of Bad Bunny’s choreography, calling it “inappropriate” for the “Tití Me Preguntó” singer to be grabbing his crotch during the show.
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Zarin Called Bad Bunny’s Performance A ‘Political Statement’

Zarin didn’t stop there. Later in the video, the “Real Housewives” reality star said she would’ve preferred to enjoy the show with an artist who sang in a language she knew before adding even more fuel to the fire.
“To me, it looked like a political statement because there were literally no white people in the entire thing. I’m not taking a side, one way or the other … I think it was an ICE thing. I think that the NFL sold out, and it’s very sad,” she said.
Zarin wasn’t the only public figure to voice frustration with Bad Bunny’s performance.
Donald Trump, Jake Paul, and conservative names like Kid Rock and Megyn Kelly also found issue with the Puerto Rican-inspired performance.
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Someone Is On Zarin’s Side

A source spoke to Page Six after Zarin’s firing and condemned the E! Network for making such drastic changes so soon. “A lot of people were not happy about the Bad Bunny show,” the source shared, implying Zarin’s comments were shared by several others:
“Megyn Kelly had a viral video slamming it. Whether you like him or not, the President of the United States slammed it.”
The insider added that E! “completely overreacted.” They added that had network waited a week for things to die down, everything would’ve been OK. “The show doesn’t air for nine months,” they said.
They finished: “Jill said what half the country was saying, but she got fired for it.”
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‘RHONY’ Spin-Off Coming To A TV Screen Later This Year
The new “RHONY” spin-off will now feature Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Bensimon, and Luann de Lesseps. It’s unclear whether there will be casting changes since Zarin’s departure.
The show’s synopsis teases “fallouts and friendship” in the Sunshine State, adding that in “this new ‘golden’ era of life, the longtime friends are thriving in and around Palm Beach with fabulous homes and a bustling social scene.”
The spin-off garnered positive reactions after its announcement in early 2026, primarily because many viewers demanded the original “RHONY” women return to TV after Bravo fired them in 2021.
Zarin’s participation in the series was especially noteworthy, given that she has publicly called for her return to the series since her initial firing in 2012. In 2023, the crew was supposed to return for a legacy version of the series; however, that was canned after Zarin reportedly failed to reach an agreement with the show’s producers.
It’s unclear what Zarin’s next move will be. With Bravo officially moving on from most of the women and E! cutting her out of the deal, fans may only have the original “RHONY” archives to look back on.
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Jenna Johnson Reveals 1 Thing She Wants Back on Dancing With the Stars
If Jenna Johnson’s wishes could come true, she would have one popular dance come back to Dancing With the Stars.
“I really loved trio nights, and there was kind of an element of it this year,” Johnson, 31, exclusively shared with Us Weekly while announcing Dancing With the Stars Con. “But I wish it would be with pros because I feel like they always just really spiced up the week or the season.”
The trio dances — where a professional dancer whose celebrity partner had been eliminated or a member of the troupe would dance with a celebrity and their partner still in the competition — typically occurred during the quarterfinals or the semifinals of ABC’s hit reality show.
“I do like when they add little wrinkles, or go back to old fads that people loved,” Johnson’s season 33 partner, Joey Graziadei, told Us. “With trio night, I never got to see. I never got to be a part of it. It would be really, really cool to see two pros and a celebrity at some point next season, if they can do it.”
The former Dancing With the Stars champ added, “I know the OG fans would love that. So I’m ditto on that. Let’s bring back trio night next year!”
While fans will likely have to wait until the fall to see a new group of celebrities compete on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars, the show is launching something new this summer for loyal viewers.

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For the first time ever, your favorite pros, judges and past contestants will come together at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California, for a three-day event appropriately titled Dancing With the Stars Con 2026.
Described as a “celebration of all things Dancing With the Stars,” the event (scheduled for July 31 to August 2) will feature live dance performances, panels, interactive photo experiences, exhibits and much more.
“I think this weekend in Palm Springs is going to be so epic because you really get more hands-on time with all of us,” Johnson teased to Us. “The pros are going to be there. Fan-favorite celebrities are going to be there. Joey might be dancing.”

After hosting the “Dancing With the Stars Official Podcast,” Graziadei, 30, said he heard from so many fans who wanted to learn secrets about the show that first premiered in 2005.
Dancing With the Stars Con may just be the event where burning questions are answered.
“I feel like the biggest thing is that we get to now have this opportunity for a full weekend to engage with them and let them ask all the questions they want to know and get the unfiltered responses from the pros and celebrities that will be there,” Graziadei teased. “It is for the fans, and I think what’s going to be so much fun is for them to be able to shape that experience however they see fit.”
Johnson added, “This is really catered to our incredible fans that have supported us for the past 20 years.”
Tickets and VIP packages for Dancing With the Stars Con go on sale Saturday, February 14 at 10 a.m. PT. Fans can purchase tickets online.
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Jourdin Pauline Apologizes To Black Community Amid Tylil Claims
Jourdin Pauline is stepping into the new month with fresh energy, seemingly ready to right her wrongs. As many gather to celebrate Black History Month, the streamer and artist issued an apology to the Black community following remarks she made amid her controversy with Tylil James. While offering her apology, she also made it clear that she still stands firm on her past accusations.
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Jourdin Pauline Issues An Apology To The Black Community During Live
Jourdin Pauline recently went live to issue an apology to the Black community following her previous remarks. Back in December, amid her sexual assault accusations against Tylil, she went live and made comments about her preferences, stating, “I don’t like Black men, I like White boys,” while also expressing her dislike for him. The streamer took time on her recent live to address anyone who may have formed a vendetta against her based on those past comments, clarifying her stance and attempting to clear the air.
“We all say things we don’t mean when we’re hurt. I don’t want anyone to ever think that’s something I meant, that’s something I live by, or that’s how I feel. No. I was traumatized, and I was hurt, and I said something that I did not mean, and I shouldn’t have said. I genuinely apologize from the bottom of my heart for those remarks. Black people are phenomenal,” she said.
While speaking about Black History Month and breaking generational barriers, she added, “My kids are going to be Black, my dog is Black, I’m Black, my mama Black, my friends are Black. I love Black people, and I love Black men.”
Jourdine Pauline Clears The Air While Doubling Down On Claims Against Tylil James
As clips from the streamer’s recent live began circulating online, she took to X to clear the air after some sites claimed she was apologizing to Tylil. Jourdin made it clear her apology was not directed at him and that she still plans to pursue legal action. In her tweet, she wrote, “I did not apologize to him… I apologized to ‘BLACK MEN’ for my cold remark my attorneys and detectives are still handling this case BYEEEEE.”
She doubled down in a follow-up post, adding, “HE WOULD NEVER GET AN APOLOGY FOR WHAT HE DID.” She also addressed critics directly, writing, “YALL LOUD AND WRONG PLS GOMD.”
Social Media Reacts
Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens’ post as they reacted to Jourdine’s live. Several said they didn’t accept her apology, while others shared they still don’t believe her claims against Tylil. Meanwhile, some came to her defense, arguing that this is exactly why victims often fear speaking up.
Instagram user @slimdollars wrote, “Go with the white boys we good over here Gandolf”
Instagram user @colinvercetti added, “Us white boys don’t claim her”
While Instagram user @itsasiaaaatf wrote, “Girl bye tf not during Black History Month”
Instagram user @amarilevy wrote, “Yikes. The self hatred piece was not necessary at all and you trying to apologize now doesn’t even seem genuine, it gives you got too much backlash and now you gotta clean it up”
Instagram user @rawshadtx wrote, “I’m surprised she hasn’t got hit with a defamation lawsuit yet”
While Instagram user @arynsaesthetic wrote. “False accusations should be a felony!!!!”
Instagram user @prettybrown_gurl wrote, “This is why women are silent these comments ain’t it when shit happens like this especially our community it’s so sad”
Instagram user @Imaojaayyy added, “Unpopular opinion,,, i believe her lowke”
While Instagram user @rocpaperscissorss wrote. “WELL LET ME PROUDLY SAY ..I LOVE BLACK MEN”
What Do You Think Roomies?
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Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni Fail To Reach Settlement
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will continue their ferocious legal battle, as the two have been unable to reach a settlement during their recent court appearance.
The ongoing saga between the two “It Ends With Us” stars will officially head to trial in May, as both sides are standing firm in their recollections of what happened during production of the 2024 film.
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Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni Are Unable To Reach Settlement In Ongoing Legal Battle

According to Deadline, the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit at the center of the bitter legal saga between former co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will head to trial after settlement discussions failed.
Per Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, attempts to reach a settlement during the February 11 court appearance were “unsuccessful.” Despite the settlement no longer being an option, Freedman said that he and Baldoni are “looking forward to” the May 18 trial.
Freedman also shared that while a settlement before the trial begins is always a possibility, he doesn’t “know that we will.”
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Lively and Baldoni arrived at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan earlier on Wednesday following a scandalous batch of text messages and emails from Lively that were revealed as part of a deposition.
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Recent Court Appearance Was The First Time Lively, And Baldoni Have Been Face-To-Face Since Lawsuit Was Filed

The February 11 court appearance was the first time the embattled former co-stars had been in court since Lively filed the $550 million lawsuit, in which she claims that she faced repeated harassment from Baldoni during the production of “It Ends With Us,” and that he launched a smear campaign against her.
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Hollywood A-Listers Reportedly Annoyed To Be In The Middle Of The Legal Drama

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood were included in the 181 pages of unsealed documents as part of Lively and Baldoni’s deposition.
Taylor Swift, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and Matt Damon were all included in the documents, the most shocking of which featured Swift and Lively discussing Baldoni in very harsh terms.
Per Us Weekly, an insider close to Affleck and Damon told the outlet that the famous Hollywood besties have thoughts about the messy legal battle and “the feeling is frustration.”
The source continued, adding, “There’s a sense of, ‘Why am I being dragged into this?’ It’s created unnecessary stress and irritation, and people feel like it’s become a black hole.”
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“Even those who have nothing to do with it are worried about getting mentioned or dragged into public speculation,” the source said.
“People in Hollywood have been distancing themselves from Blake and Ryan,” an additional source said. “Even close friends of theirs have been keeping their heads down and staying neutral.”
Taylor Swift’s Popularity Takes Massive Hit Following Involvement In Lively And Baldoni’s Drama

In a recent YouGov poll, per NewsNation, the singer’s popularity rating stood at 46.7% as of January 5, which is a 9% drop from 55.4% a year ago.
Additionally, the percentage of those who view Swift unfavorably rose from 23.5% to 29.2% over the same period. This is the highest level of disapproval for Swift since October 2020.
“They are not invited. Period,” one insider said of Lively and Reynolds, according to the #ShutterScoop. “Taylor wants a drama-free day, and she no longer trusts Blake or Ryan.”
“There’s no ‘will she or won’t she,’” another insider said, adding, “She won’t.”
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Justin Baldoni’s Attorney Defended His Client After Blake Lively’s Texts Were Revealed

“As stated all along, and reflected in our clients’ motions, as well as in messages from Sony discussing Ms. Lively’s behaviors, the evidence does not support [Lively’s] claims as a matter of law,” Freedman said on January 21.
“A simple read of the newly released message exchanges make the truth abundantly clear. We remain confident in the legal process and clearing the names of all the Justin Baldoni parties,” he said.
Entertainment
Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda Rip Ja Rule Over Plane Pillow Fight
Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda
Ja Rule Smartly Bitched Out
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For Tony Yayo, beef doesn’t die, it just gets old … and that was evident in his plane pillow fight with longstanding nemesis Ja Rule.
Yayo and Uncle Murda are sharing their side of the story from their recent dustup with Ja on Delta Airlines … telling TMZ Ja Rule is capping what really went down.
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The New York rappers, who just launched their own podcast together “The Real Report“, say Ja wanted no smoke when he realized his worst enemies were seated right behind him in first class for a flight from SFO to JFK … and after some jawing and pillow throwing, Ja made the smart move and ducked off the plane to catch a later flight.
Yayo says they were never scared of Ja … and he throws in a dig about Ja’s height for good measure.
The beef goes back to the early 2000s when G-Unit was at the top of the world … and Yayo tells us he hadn’t seen Ja in decades before Sunday’s flight.
It’s a funny look at Yayo and Murda’s side of the beef … and Yayo tells us how Delta played things perfectly.
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