Kendra Wilkinson is continuing to open up about her weight loss journey.

“Starting my GLP-1 journey and being really intentional about how I do it 🤍 for me, it wasn’t just about weight… it was about feeling better, having more energy, and actually trusting the process instead of rushing it,” the realtor, 40, wrote in the caption of her Instagram post on Wednesday, April 1, adding that she is “so excited” for her transformation in the coming weeks. “Unlike most people I’m being honest.”

The former Playboy model captioned the post, “I wanted something that felt transparent, supportive, and realistic for my lifestyle.”

Wilkinson was all smiles while rocking a brown maxi dress paired with a black blazer as she announced her collaboration with Effecty, a platform that connects individuals with licensed medical providers who can determine whether treatment is appropriate.

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Former Playboy model and reality star Kendra Wilkinson is no stranger to the public eye. The 39-year-old first turned heads in 2004, when she attended late Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner’s 78th birthday party. Shortly after the event, she was asked to move into the iconic Playboy mansion and started dating Hefner. “Hef asked me to […]

Last month, Wilkinson exclusively told Us Weekly that she was starting GLP-1 shots with a goal in mind. “There’s nothing worse than being in a gym every single day, working out and not seeing any progress,” she told Us on March 21. “I hit 40. I’m happy. I’m at peace, but I noticed that my jeans are a little tighter lately, so I don’t want to go out and shop anymore. Mama is on a budget, so I have to fit back in my jeans.”

The former reality star, who rose to fame as one of the late Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends on Girls Next Door, spoke about her health journey weeks after firing back at age-shamers criticizing her appearance.

“I used to use a light filter on myself but now I’m just embracing myself as it is,” she captioned an Instagram selfie on March 8. “I’ve seen many people comment saying I’ve aged ‘poorly’ and that is OK. I’m OK with aging ‘poorly.’”

She continued, “For some reason I’m happier than I’ve ever been lately even with a little weight gain and wrinkles and I’m not going to tie my happiness again into the negative energy. I am a balanced, single, positive, fun woman who loves life and I hope that I can manage this feeling forever now after working hard to get here to this place.”

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Wilkinson is a proud mom of two kids Hank Jr., 16, and Alijah, 11, shared with ex-husband Hank Baskett. (The exes were married from June 2009 to October 2018.) “Watching them grow has been my [ultimate] happiness over everything else,” she said of her children in the post.

Prior to shutting down nay-sayers, the Kendra on Top star admitted last spring that she thinks twice before sharing photos on social media because she is subject to “hate” online.

“Playboy days are long gone and it feels more and more liberating for some reason,” she wrote in March 2025, revealing there’s been another silver lining in how she approaches life. “Fear can kiss my ass now!! It feels good to finally LIVE with less depression. If people don’t like me or this or think I’m bigger or i can’t turn men on anymore GOOD then there’s the door.”

Cracks in Prince Harry‘s defense have surfaced amid his ongoing legal battle.

The Duke of Sussex had been embroiled in a months-long battle against the Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Mail titles, over unlawful invasion of privacy claims.

Prince Harry argued that the media outlets obtained information about his life through illegal means like phone hacking. However, a major flaw in that argument recently surfaced in court.

Prince Harry’s Past Ties To A Journalist Revealed In Privacy Case

According to new reports, Harry’s connection to the former Mail on Sunday deputy diary editor, Charlotte Griffiths, emerged in the evidence provided at the High Court case in London. The duo’s recovered Facebook messages supported the Associated Newspapers’ argument.

The media outlet argued that the information published about Harry came from sources within his friend group, such as Griffiths. In her witness statement, Griffiths recalled meeting Harry through mutual friends, claiming they all knew she was a journalist working for Katie Nicholl at the Mail on Sunday.

Griffiths told the court Harry contacted her first through Facebook in 2011, where he provided his phone number. He reached out to her after a night out in London, with their messages shared by Newsweek, detailing a flirty exchange between the pair.

The Pair’s Exchanges Radiated Chemistry

Griffiths dubbed Harry “Mr. Mischief” and “H Bomb” in her messages, with the Duke responding with similar affection. In a January 2012 exchange, Griffiths noted their friend group missed Harry at a party, to which he partly replied, “I WISH I was there, sugar.”

Harry explained that he couldn’t meet Griffiths anytime soon because he was stuck at the army. He lamented missing the opportunity to spend time with Griffiths, writing, “Hope you’re really well Griff…Miss our movie snuggles!!”

Additionally, the former working royal did not want Griffiths to have any misunderstandings, explaining that he would be unreachable due to his Army engagements. Although these messages showed a strong connection between the pair, Harry argued that it only happened because he didn’t know about Griffiths’ job.

Prince Harry Allegedly Ended Things Once The Cat Was Out Of The Bag

The “Spare” author tried to downplay the significance of the Facebook messages, stressing that he broke off contact with Griffiths once he realized she was a journalist. He alleged that none of his friends knew, a claim she refuted in her statement.

In their messages, Harry asked Griffiths about work in general without ever mentioning journalism. The privacy trial has officially ended, but Judge Matthew Nicklin has reportedly deferred judgment until further notice.

The legal empire’s decision is expected to take months, not weeks. The trial has been an emotional experience for Harry, with The Blast reporting in January that he fought back tears while recounting the negative impacts of the Mail’s invasion of his privacy and that of his family.

Meghan Markle’s Life Was Miserable Due To Incessant Reports

According to Harry, his wife, Meghan, had to endure the pain of having the Mail report their every move. “They continue to come after me. They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery,” the Duke of Sussex recounted on the stand, noting that the incessant reports started early in their relationship.

Harry explained that he had initially considered filing a lawsuit against the media outlets when he and Meghan began dating in 2016. The desire to take action only grew with time as he could not stand the “vicious, persistent attacks, harassment of, and intrusive, sometimes racist articles concerning Meghan.”

Harry wasn’t the only public figure fighting against the intrusive media outlets, with the lawsuit including notable names such as Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, and politician Sir Simon Hughes. They collectively argued that the information reported about them was obtained through unlawful means.

Prince Harry’s Pal Defends His Right To Taxpayer-Backed Security

Besides the privacy case, Harry has been trying to regain his rights to taxpayer-funded protection. The Blast reported in March that his friend, Alex Rayner, who served alongside him in Afghanistan, argued that he deserved the royal treatment.

Rayner noted that Harry’s achievements in the army should be considered as well as his ongoing Invictus Games efforts. He believed his pal shouldn’t be expected to cover his own security costs, while other royals continue to receive taxpayer-backed protection.

Harry and his family lost their rights to taxpayer-funded protection when he and Meghan stepped down from their position as senior royals. They also relocated to the United States, where they have lived to date in Montecito, California.

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Sierra Gates is speaking out and keeping it 100 about how she feels amid her divorce from Xzavia Thomas. The ‘Love & Hip Hop’ star also gave fans an update on her food brand ‘Ghetto Girlz Eat.’

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Sierra Gates Gets Real About Her Divorce From Xzavia Thomas

In an Instagram video, Sierra Gates opened up about her divorce from Xzavia Thomas. She said she’s always kept it real, so she wanted to do the same with her divorce. She made it clear that she doesn’t think Xzavia is a “horrible” person, but added that she has a lot of “healing and growing to do.” But still, she’s sad to see her and Xzavia’s marriage come to an end. “I am sad, because this was my best friend, my lover, my husband, my number one fan, my biggest supporter.” 

Sierra Shares Update On ‘Ghetto Girlz Eat’

In addition to speaking about her divorce, Sierra also spilled on the status of her ‘Ghetto Girlz Eat’ food brand. She said Xzavia was a part of the business and until things settle with them, she’s temporarily closing it. Sierra stepped into The Shade Room to further address her decision and said it was tough but she’s looking forward to come back stronger. “This decision was one of the hardest decisions of my life, but this too shall pass. I know that God has greater for me and I will be back strong stronger than ever.” 

Xzavia Opens Up About Wanting A Divorce

Fans got a closer look at Sierra and Xzavia’s marriage on season 13 of ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.’ But the divorce bombshell hit on the March 25 episode when Xzavia told Sierra he wanted out because she never takes accountability and he was tired of supposedly being her “punching bag.” Sierra disagreed and admitted she’s been depressed throughout their marriage from constant miscarriages and felt they haven’t been on the same page in a while. She feels Xzavia isn’t strong enough for her and said she thinks they got to a point of hating each other. She also said she’s tired of him being out late and trying to act single. Sierra and Xzavia have reportedly been separated since July 2025 and she later filed for divorce in December.

More About Sierra & Xzavia’s Relationship

Sierra confirmed her engagement to Xzavia Thomas back in May 2024. She dropped video footage showing him putting a rock on her finger while they seemingly dined at a beautiful restaurant. In her caption she claimed they knew each other for 15 years and knew all along that Xzavia was the ONE. Then in September of that year she shared that they officially tired the knot in a sweet Instagram post calling their road to marriage a “Real Atlanta Love Story.” 

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Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula weathered reality TV drama, cheating scandals and wedding delays before their split.

The Summer House stars’ romance has played out on the Bravo series in season 1, which premiered in January 2017, after meeting during the summer of 2015.

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The twosome had their fair share of ups and downs, including Cooke cheating on Batula in 2018 before getting engaged that September.

Batula and Cooke tied the knot two years later in September 2021 after postponing their wedding in 2020 during the COVID-19 shutdowns. Following rumors of martial issues, the pair announced their split in January 2026. Two months later, the exes weathered another storm after Batula confirmed she was seeing Summer House costar West Wilson, who is close friends with Cooke.

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Amanda Batula’s newfound romance with Summer House costar West Wilson has thrown the entire cast for a loop.

“It’s just a lot to take in,” Amanda’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, said during a Wednesday, April 1, TikTok interview with Adam Glyn. “It’s not just me, Amanda, West, Ciara [Miller]. It’s, like, our whole friend group. I mean, Carl [Radke is] a mess. It really does put into jeopardy what the show’s about because you can’t shoot Summer House if the vibes are off. We’re not actors.”

After weeks of speculation, Amanda, 34, and West, 31, confirmed their romance in a joint Tuesday, March 31, statement. (Amanda recently separated from Kyle, 43, while West casually dated Amanda’s BFF Ciara, 30.)

“I think that show still has legs because there’s just an amazing group of friends, all super dynamic [and in] different stages in life,” Kyle said on Wednesday. “I think that, actually, the show will be a good show. There’s just still so much to unpack with my 10-year relationship, so it’s like we’re watching a whole different movie while this other thing plays out [on the show]. It’s a crazy feeling.”

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Insiders are revealing Summer House’s Kyle Cooke reaction when he learned about estranged wife Amanda Batula and fellow costar West Wilson’s romance. “Kyle always knew Amanda would eventually move on, but he never imagined it would be with a castmate or anyone within their own circle,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “The idea of […]

The Summer House cast is gearing up to film its season 10 reunion, while Kyle, Amanda and Lindsay Hubbard are preparing to lead an In the City spinoff about their lives in Manhattan between summers in the Hamptons.

“When we started casting In the City, I think the idea was like, ‘Maybe I’m part-time [on] Summer House, TBD,’” Kyle noted. “It was a way to continue on and kind of solidify our future on the network with a new show — if Amanda and I wanted to have kids, it’s not such [an issue]. It’s tough to go film Summer House with kids. Lindsay’s done well [with her daughter, Gemma], but it ain’t easy.”

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As for Kyle, he hasn’t ruled out returning for more episodes of Summer House or In the City.

“There’s no reason not to do Summer House, obviously every single year we go through the casting process,” he told Glyn. “I think the real issue would be, ‘Can we actually, as a group, film?’ I’ve never had an issue with filming with anybody that I had beef with in 10 years. I would never do that to West, I would never do that to Hannah [Berner], but I have real issues with a dude that managed to use his charm to get whatever he wants, says the right thing at the right time.”

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Kyle further stressed that he wasn’t insinuating that West “manipulated” Amanda while she was “in a vulnerable spot” and also didn’t have many details about the pair’s new romance.

Jay Cinco is standing firmly by his fiancée’s side and shutting down online critics. In a new Instagram post, the streamer responded to backlash after Lala Baptiste’s reaction to his proposal sparked debate across social media.

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Jay Cinco Shuts Down Critics Coming For Lala Baptiste

Last week, Jay Cinco and Lala Baptiste were the talk of the internet after the soon-to-be parents’ baby shower turned into a full-on proposal. During a toast, Jay surprised guests and Lala by getting down on one knee and popping the question. Seemingly caught off guard, Lala appeared speechless before walking over to Jay and placing the ring on her finger. Following the moment, social media users began speculating about Lala’s reaction, with some suggesting she didn’t seem excited or even interested in marrying Jay at all. Amid the online chatter, Jay addressed the criticism by sharing a photo of himself and his now-fiancée, making it clear he’s unbothered by outside opinions.

“🩷 it’d be different if the hate was new lol Love you princess. As long as we happy and living our BEST life, nobody’s opinion matters but yours 🙏🏽 No facts just projection by the miserable, I’m marrying her not the internet. Y’all just was calling her a baby momma, now that she’s a fiancée y’all read her mind and try to speak for her lmao we never can win lol. Marriage is the closest thing to God. People/The Devil will try to tear it down but with God in the center nothing can tear our beautiful home down 🩷 we make ’em mad every time 😘”

Jay continued, “Comparison is the thief of joy. Live and love yours 🩷 so much to be happy for. Thank You God… Daddy’s princess on the way 👑.”

Social Media Reacts

Social media users quickly chimed in with mixed reactions to Jay Cinco’s statement over in The Shade Room Teens comment section.

Instagram user @_ky.m_ wrote, “He needs to learn not everything needs a response.”

Another Instagram user @pretty.pelucas wrote, “But are you marrying her bc of the baby or….”

While Instagram user @trinishyia wrote, “Go to the courthouse and get married! Be happy! Stop seeking validation from the internet”

Instagram user @itchithinkincaine_ wrote, “😂😂😂 she wasn’t excited my boy we know how excited people look and act”

Another Instagram user @tradollasignn wrote, “y’all haven’t even been together for a year”

While Instagram user @breskii4 wrote, “Lmao he want to be accepted by the internet so bad 😂😂”

Instagram user @kayshanillehairempire wrote, “if he didn’t marry her yall still would’ve had a problem damn the internet so bias”

Another Instagram user @jpeezymusic wrote, “I believe Lala was just overwhelmed, as much as she portrays to be an extrovert on camera I just think to many people was there for a proposal and it unexpected and overwhelming”

While Instagram user @thaafineprincess wrote, “I’m n out understanding why people just can’t say congratulations it always gotta be some type of judgment!”

Lala Baptiste Says She Was “Shocked” Following Proposal

While Lala hasn’t directly addressed the criticism, she did drop a video on TikTok with her reaction to the proposal and the rock Jay Cinco put on her finger.  In the clip, she gives fans a close-up look at her engagement ring, captioning the post, “when the shock settles in, and you realize you’re actually a FIANCÉ?! 🥹💍✨.” She also showed love to Jay Cinco, adding, “shoutout to my mannnnnnnn 🤭.”

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Spring break just got a major upgrade, and reality TV’s hottest names are at the center of it. “Love Island” stars Nic Vansteenberghe, Jeremiah Brown, and Iris Kendall took their fan-favorite energy off-screen and onto the sand, teaming up with Smirnoff Ice to celebrate the launch of its new Icy Island Variety Pack. But instead of a traditional rollout, the trio hit beaches across the country, surprising “Love Island” fans with pop-up parties, DJ sets, and unforgettable “island time” moments.

‘Love Island’ Stars Take Over Beaches Nationwide

Rather than relying on ads, Smirnoff Ice brought the vibes directly to the people. The reality stars popped up in major beach destinations, including Fort Lauderdale, South Padre Island, and Panama City Beach, transforming casual beach days into full-on events. From spontaneous celebrations to interactive experiences, each stop delivered something unique.

Each location brought its own flavor of chaos, in the best way possible. In Fort Lauderdale, Jeremiah Brown kicked things off by mingling with beachgoers while setting up a surprise birthday moment for Nic. Over in South Padre Island, Iris Kendall turned heads by offering impromptu spray tans while handing out drinks.

Nic Vansteenberghe DJs Beach Party Before Birthday Blowout

Meanwhile, Panama City Beach delivered a full-scale takeover. Nic stepped behind the DJ booth for a beachside set before celebrating his birthday and heading out on the water with friends. “That was easily one of the best ways I could’ve spent my birthday,” Nic Vansteenberghe said. “Good people, good energy, and of course, good drinks, can’t really ask for more.”

The “Love Island USA” star is also using his growing platform to encourage men to take a more intentional approach to self-care. The Season 7 runner-up has partnered with Dove Men+Care to promote its new Mood-Boosting Collection, hoping to shift the conversation around men’s grooming habits. According to Vansteenberghe, self-care isn’t just about looking good, but it’s about being mindful and consistent.

Since rising to fame on the hit reality series, the 25-year-old Florida native and registered nurse has been adjusting to life in the spotlight, including how he views himself and handles online commentary. Before his time in the villa, he admits self-care wasn’t even part of his routine.

Now, post-show, he’s focused on getting back into shape and building healthier habits into his daily life. And in true “Love Island” fashion, he’s found a humorous way to describe it, saying his deodorant has become his “wing man,” much like his fellow Islanders were during his time in Fiji.

Iris Kendall Keeps Romance ‘Normal’ After ‘Show ‘Love Island’

The collaboration also comes as Iris Kendall continues to navigate life after reality TV, and her complicated love story.

Following her appearance on Love Island USA Season 7, Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez finished in fourth place and have been adjusting to their relationship outside the villa. “Obviously, with how everything blew up, we’re just trying to make it as normal as possible and take things like we normally would have two months ago,” Pepe explained.

Iris Kendall Left Heartbroken After TJ Exit

Her journey hasn’t been without heartbreak. After forming a strong connection with TJ in the villa, Kendall was left reeling when he was voted off just days before the finale. “TJ and I had an amazing connection in the villa, and it was real, and it was very heartbreaking for me,” Iris recalled.

“I was definitely sad about it, and I cried for days, and I felt very heartbroken and upset with my friends for not standing behind me,” she added. “And it felt like my only experience that I had in here so far that it was ripped away from me.”

It has since been reported that Kendall and TJ are currently dating.

Nic Vansteenberghe Expands Into DJ Booth

Nic Vansteenberghe isn’t slowing down after Love Island USA. The reality star is already exploring new ventures, from stepping behind the DJ booth to even officiating weddings, proving his post-villa era is just getting started.

While he’s branching out professionally, Vansteenberghe is still holding onto one key takeaway from his time on the show: confidence starts with how you take care of yourself. “It’s cool to have this [Dove partnership] to promote grooming and hygiene,” he told PEOPLE. “I think a lot of guys think [having a regimen is] a girls-only thing, but women love when men have good hygiene.”