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Natalie Portman Reportedly Feels ‘Violated’ By New Tell-All Novel
Natalie Portman is reportedly furious over speculation that Rachel Cusk’s upcoming novel contains an unflattering portrait of her. “Life of M” follows an unnamed writer attempting to chronicle the life of a famous actress identified only as “M.” Although Cusk has never confirmed that the character is based on Portman, readers have identified numerous similarities between M’s career and the Oscar winner’s life. Sources close to Portman now claim she feels unfairly dragged into a publicity campaign for a book she neither approved nor helped create.
One Paris-based friend claimed the actress has been deeply upset by the discussion surrounding “Life of M.” “Natalie is a very private person, that’s why she moved to Paris, so Rachel’s book, ‘Life Of M,’ has really pissed her off,” the insider told the Daily Mail.
The source also rejected speculation that Portman secretly cooperated with Cusk or agreed to generate controversy ahead of the novel’s release. “She thinks it is a real low blow and is horrified about the rumors she was in on the book in some way, which she certainly was not,” the friend continued. “The celebrity in the book is nothing like her, she is far from a diva, she is a quiet bookworm.”
The insider framed the situation as particularly upsetting because of Portman’s stated commitment to supporting other women. “Natalie is big on girl power and sisterhood, so this is a gross violation of her code,” the source claimed. “She believes women’s bonds should be nurtured and not manipulated for commerce.”
Another insider similarly defended the “Black Swan” star’s character. “Natalie is such a kind and warm person… The personality of the character bears absolutely no resemblance to her,” the source said.
Portman’s Camp Denies The Women Were Close Friends
The rumors have gained additional traction because Portman has publicly celebrated Cusk’s work. The actress selected Cusk’s 2021 novel “Second Place” for Nat’s Book Club and later chose “Parade” in 2024. She also invited the novelist onto her book club podcast. “Forever in awe of Rachel Cusk and the way she disrupts form and the conventions of storytelling,” Portman wrote on Instagram while promoting “Parade.”
Both women also live in Paris, leading some reports to characterize them as close friends. However, sources close to Portman now insist that the pair “are not, and have never been, close friends.” They reportedly saw one another only a handful of times around the city.
The actress allegedly believes publishers have exaggerated their relationship to make the novel’s release appear like a dramatic betrayal between two former friends.
Readers Have Identified Numerous Similarities
“Life of M,” which publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux is scheduled to release on August 25, examines fame and power through the relationship between M and the writer documenting her life. M is portrayed as an isolated and self-absorbed celebrity whose attempts to live normally are repeatedly distorted by her extraordinary fame.
The actress lives in a large, impersonal home described as being “like a big doll’s house, with her as a doll inside of it.” She is surrounded by employees, receives special accommodations wherever she goes and struggles to connect with ordinary people.
While those personality traits are fictional, several biographical details have fueled the Portman theory. M appears in an advertising campaign while “wreathed in pink flowers.” Portman has represented Dior since 2010 and has appeared with pink roses and peonies in campaigns for Miss Dior fragrances.
M was also a child actor whose mother objected to sexually suggestive scenes in her first movie. Portman became famous through the 1994 thriller “Léon: The Professional,” which she filmed at 11 and 12. Her mother reportedly demanded that sexually explicit material be removed from the script.
M’s Film Roles Fuel The Natalie Portman Comparisons
The fictional actress later stars as a ballet dancer competing for a major role, echoing Portman’s Oscar-winning performance in “Black Swan.”
M also visits a mansion dedicated to a powerful, famous family before portraying one of its members. Portman played former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 2016 film “Jackie.”
Those parallels have led readers and literary commentators to speculate that Portman supplied at least part of the inspiration for M. However, not every element of the character’s life matches the actress, and Cusk has not said that M should be read as Portman.
The Actress Reportedly Will Not Address The Controversy
Despite her alleged anger, Portman is not expected to publicly confront Cusk or participate in the debate. “Natalie is trying to focus now on her pregnancy – she is due any moment – and be in the present with her boyfriend Tanguy [Destable], who grounds her,” the Paris-based friend claimed. “She will not address the book and is writing it off as an unfortunate phase of her life.”
Portman shares two children with her former husband, Benjamin Millepied, and is expecting her third with Destable, a French electronic music producer.
Insider Claims Natalie Portman Has A ‘Tough Exterior’
A different insider offered a less flattering assessment of the actress, suggesting that certain aspects of M’s personality might resonate with people familiar with Portman. “Natalie is known for having a tough exterior and being a bit difficult to get along with,” the source claimed. “She’s particular and a perfectionist and has been in the industry forever.”
The insider added, “She knows she sometimes doesn’t have the best reputation, but she doesn’t seem bothered by it. Not everyone’s personality suits everyone in this world.”
Whether Portman directly inspired M remains unanswered. Until Cusk confirms otherwise, the similarities remain the subject of pure speculation rather than proof that the novel is revealing the actress’s private personality.
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Influencer Olivia Ponton was seen publicly supporting Joe Burrow and his Cincinnati Bengals amid the pair’s rumored romance.
Burrow, 29, was spotted speaking with Ponton, 24, after his football practice on Sunday, August 9, according to footage shared by local sports reporter Jaron May.
“Joe Burrow’s rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton is at Bengals practice today,” May tweeted. “First time I’ve seen her at a public Bengals event.”
In the clip, Burrow and Ponton sat on the corner of the grassy field as they appeared deep in conversation.
While Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was busy competing on Monday Night Football, drama was unfolding at his $7.5 million mansion in Cincinnati According to a 911 call placed by model and influencer Olivia Ponton on Monday, December 9 at 8:14 p.m., she arrived at the house to find a window broken and a ransacked […]
Burrow and Ponton, who have not publicly addressed their relationship status, have been romantically linked since December 2024, when the model reported that she was staying at the NFL quarterback’s home during a burglary. (Burrow was playing an away game in Texas at the time.)
“So obviously everybody has heard what has happened. I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one,” Burrow said in a press conference later that month, addressing the incident. “And way more is already out there than I would want out there and that I care to share, so that’s all I got to say about that.”
When asked whether he was frustrated by his personal life making headlines, the pro athlete acknowledged that was “part of it.”
Olivia Ponton. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images
“We live a public life and one of my least favorite parts of that is the lack of privacy,” he said. “And that has been difficult for me to deal with my entire career. Still learning, but I understand it’s the life that we choose. Doesn’t make it any easier to deal with.”
Five months later, Burrow and Ponton were spotted exiting the same car in May 2025 following the F1 Miami Grand Prix. Days later, Ponton was stopped by TMZ in New York City, where she was questioned the reported couple’s connection. She remained mum about where she stands with Burrow, only offering a brief smile before walking away.
Burrow previously dated Olivia Holzmacher, whom he met in college at The Ohio State University. While Holzmacher was by Burrow’s side after he was drafted to the NFL, they went their separate ways by early 2024.
As for Ponton, she previously dated fellow influencer Kio Cyr for less than a year in 2020.
“That was my first relationship ever. When we were together, I was like, ‘Oh, you guys care about this just as much as I do. Yay.’ But then, when we broke up, I was really shocked by how much people cared,” Ponton told Elite Daily in November 2025 of her past relationship. “After that, I was like, ‘Never again.’ If I could go back to my 18-year-old self, I’d say, ‘Just have fun with it. It’s not that serious.’ Relationships shouldn’t be a weight on your shoulders.”
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If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to shop the cutest fashion and home finds, well, the time is now! Mud Pie is having its Warehouse Sale on just about everything you could ever imagine. We’re talking summer fashion pieces, home decor and gifts that’ll make Nantucket rich moms ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh.’
Every item in the coveted flash sale looks luxurious, high-end and boutique-worthy, which is why we’re buying up stock in droves. Curious what deals are hiding during Mud Pie’s shopping event? We combed through pages and pages of markdowns to come up with a curated list of top-tier picks that need to be on your radar. From comfy everyday fashion staples to expensive-looking home decor, these are the 14 finds you don’t want to miss. And FYI: the sale runs from now until Friday, 8/14, so start shopping now.
14 Mud Pie Warehouse Sales to Shop
Fashion and Apparel
1. Our Favorite: We simply cannot get over how cute this flutter top looks! The pretty print, ruffle details and loose fit are sure to make you feel comfy and rich.
2. No Brainer: Getting out the door is easy when you have a one-and-done outfit like this adorable jumpsuit. The lightweight material and effortlessly chic appearance make it a summertime essential.
3. Boho Babe: Whether you’re going to the beach or lounging around your summer house, you’ll want to do so while wearing these bohemian-style pants. The easy breezy fabric and relaxed silhouette will make you forget you’re even wearing pants!
4. Two-in-One: Sure, this on-sale pick is technically a coverup, however, we think it works as a chic summer dress, too. Hello, just look at that seaside print that gives off major Hamptons vibes.
5. Fall Staple: Prepping for autumn? This knit sweater top is one we’ve been eyeing, especially since it has an easy-going silhouette, preppy collar and large accent pocket.
Loose, airy and breathable tops are a summertime must to beat the heat, and there’s one shirt style that we’re seeing fashionable women reach for time after time: peasant blouses. The breezy warm-weather staple may have been your go-to in the ’70s, however, these dainty styles feel a little more modern and fresh (while still […]
Home Decor
6. Instant Upgrade: Your serving bowls might be a little outdated, but this charming ramekin set will make you the hostess with the mostess. The stripes and bow accents set it apart from the rest.
7. Quite the Charmer: Give your home a beach house aesthetic with this floral-printed vase that looks so high-quality, people will think it was passed down in the family.
8. Going Viral: Everyone from Palm Beach socialites to celebrities like Bethenny Frankel is all about the crustacean fashion trend. This elevated beaded towel features a little crab and blue stripes that are so ‘in.’
9. Expensive Looking: Prop this woven lazy Susan on an ottoman, and guests will think you got it at Williams Sonoma. We credit the rope-like design, scalloped trim and beaded accents for that.
Gifting Essentials
10. Summer Staple: You can’t ever go wrong with a large tote bag, which is why this cute bow pick makes the perfect gift. It’s roomy enough to hold beach essentials, farmers’ market loot and more. Plus, it comes in five different colors and patterns, so take your pick.
11. Coastal Chic: Um, are you obsessed with these beachy earrings as much as we are? These beaded shell earrings are every aspiring mermaid’s dream.
12. Date Night: Going out to dinner doesn’t always require cocktail attire. Sometimes it’s fun and playful, just like this coastal beaded clutch.
13. Wedding Season: Summer is arguably the season to get married, and every bridesmaid knows it. Get the bride-to-be the most adorable tote bag that she’ll wear during the bachelorette and wedding week.
14. Sweet Treat: If you’re buying for someone who can’t live without their morning latte and loves whimsical items, this striped bow mug gives them the best of both worlds. Honestly, it’s so cute, we won’t blame you if you gift yourself one, too!
Harry Potter child star Jessie Cave is raking in the big bucks thanks to her thriving OnlyFans side hustle.
“I’ve earned more, easily, than my entire acting career within one year,” Cave, 39, told The Times of London of her content creation income in a profile published on Friday, August 7. “I thought I’d make five grand, be on [OnlyFans] for a few months and it would buy me time to work out what we’re going to do, but it’s now been over a year and a half and it’s genuinely saved our lives.”
Cave, who portrayed Lavender Brown in the magical franchise, launched her profile on the subscription-based platform in 2025.
“My rule is the hair is the main character. That’s how I justify it,” she said of her OnlyFans content. “It’s literally about hair [and] the texture of hair. The fetish. It’s very, very niche.”
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave revealed exactly how she paid for her breast augmentation. “To celebrate my one-year anniversary doing ‘hair content,’ I got a boob job,” Cave, 38, captioned a recent mirror selfie shared via Instagram, featuring the actress posing in a hospital gown. The actress, who played Lavender Brown in the franchise, reflected […]
Cave’s subscribers pay $6 per month to view the actress’ content and, for an additional fee, can request “paid-for messages.” Totaling up her earnings, Cave told The Times that, at one point, she made £15,000 ($20,236) in a single day.
According to Cave, she joined OnlyFans after reaching “a point of complete desperation” following a failed acting audition.
“I couldn’t go and, say, work in a supermarket because I can’t afford the childcare, and also I don’t want people shouting Harry Potter spells at me as I work at Tesco,” Cave, a mother of four, told the outlet. “I could retrain but I can’t afford to do a degree. I had a breakdown and I thought, that’s it with acting, I give up. But also we have no money.”
While Cave solely posts “hair content” on OnlyFans, she acknowledges that the site is primarily known for NSFW, sex-basedl uploads.
Lavender Brown, we are not at Hogwarts anymore. Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has officially launched an OnlyFans account focused on her hair — and, yes, she knows how strange that sounds. “I’m starting an onlyfans for my hair. It’s niche even for me,” Cave, 37, captioned an Instagram video on Monday, March 10. “Join […]
“There is a stigma. I didn’t really understand the risk of people thinking I’m doing porn,” Cave said in Friday’s interview. “Yes, [OnlyFans] is largely porn, but there are cooking videos, tarot readings, personal training — it’s just all done with a sexy edge. It is about wanting some kind of gaze. I wear baggy T-shirts on stage, I’ve never posted a bikini shot [and] I wear huge glasses.”
To mark her one-year anniversary of OnlyFans success, Cave used her income to pay for a breast augmentation.
“Big fan of my new look so far. Wanted to do this for ages, but never thought I’d actually do it, much like I never thought I’d be doing what I do now for a living,” she wrote via Instagram in March. “I’ve breastfed four babies, clocking up six years of feeding and pumping. I am so grateful my body was able to do that, but I thought it was time to do something for myself.”
Taylor Frankie Paul‘s ex, Dakota Mortensen, has ticked another box in his current dating life!
Dakota launched his budding romantic relationship on social media this weekend as he continues to find his way through the bends of his failed relationship with his ex, whom he shares a child with.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen began dating in 2022 after the former’s divorce from her ex-husband, Tate Paul, and their on-and-off relationship became a focal point of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Shinia Powell, who was a guest on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” gave her fans a glimpse of what she has been up to as summer wraps up. She opened her picture collection with an image of her looking over lush greenery and dressed in a denim shorts and black crop top combo.
The second slide was where the most fun lay, and it featured a shot of Shinia and Dakota sharing a smooch and wrapped in a warm embrace. Shinia added more adorable pictures of herself and Dakota chilling by the riverside alongside another image of Dakota planting a warm kiss on her forehead.
Dakota and Shinia looked every inch in love and even donned matching silver bands on their ring fingers, although the relationship had only recently begun. Overall, the mood in the latest post suggested that the couple and their kids headed out for a quick getaway in the woods.
Shinia wrapped up the post with a caption that read, “Soaking up our last bit of summer” as thousands of Instagram users left their likes on the content.
Fans Share Their Thoughts On Dakota Mortensen’s Sizzling Romance
Shania’s post did generate buzz from some viewers of the Hulu series who have followed Dakota and Taylor’s tumultuous love story over the years. One commenter gave a review of the dating scenes in Utah and how they often end up in relationships with people within the same social circle.
“I wonder how it feels being chosen just cuz the one he really wants say no lmao,” this Instagram user added, as another conversation ensued in the reply section arguing that Taylor was the one who walked away despite Dakota’s fixation on their bond.
One more commenter observed a pattern with Dakota and pointed out that he once took Taylor to this spot during their relationship. “Awww, this is cute. I remember the happy times being posted with him and Taylor in the beginning too. Good luck, girl…,” this user noted.
The atmosphere in the comment section heavily tilts towards skepticism on the part of the viewers who are not expressing confidence in this new pairing.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Ex Dakota Mortensen Reportedly Found Support In Shinia Powell Amid Custody Battle
Dakota’s journey with Shinia reportedly began with a friendship that gradually became more during his difficult moments dealing with custody issues and the fallout from his relationship with Taylor. As noted by The Blast, sources close to Dakota described Shinia as a steady source of support to Dakota, and everything naturally grew into a romantic arrangement.
However, the duo was reportedly not rushing into anything and have been thoughtfully navigating their relationship with the best thoughts for their children. Dakota and Shinia also craved privacy at this stage of their romance, especially as they are moving forward from such a delicate, yet complicated situation.
Speaking of the complicated environment, Taylor and Dakota have been slugging it out over the custody of their son, Ever. As of July, Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services reportedly filed a petition requesting that a juvenile court order protective supervision and appoint a guardian ad litem to represent Taylor’s three children.
In the petition, the agency came forward with claims that the entertainer’s kids were abused, neglected, or dependent. However, Taylor insisted these adjectives do not remotely describe her relationship with her children.
Taylor Said Vicious Legal Ordeal Nearly Broke Her As Probation Ends
On August 8, The Blast reported that Taylor took to her social media to address one of the most trying chapters of her life coming to a close. The reality star was arrested in 2023 after being involved in a domestic violence incident with Dakota, and she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a plea deal.
Taylor admitted that getting into the case was the beginning of a lengthy process she initially knew nothing about, and her probation officers also constantly informed her of the unique nature of her case. The reality star felt she had limited control over how things would turn out and ultimately could not do anything to change the course.
Taylor spoke about the extreme public interest that trailed her situation, which made her realize she did not care about being tagged the villain or the victim. She was, however, able to overcome that phase with the help of her closest friends.
The reality star continued that her three-year ordeal actually brought her a different form of freedom and exposed those who truly understood what had happened. Taylor’s fans and friends praised her vulnerability, describing it as admirable while noting that her story gave so many women the boldness to come out and share their experience.
The Other Ex Of Taylor Frankie Paul Refused To Back Down After Court Rejected Restraining Order Bid
Just as Taylor closed the chapter on her case, another legal battle involving her children continues to brew, courtesy of her former husband. Earlier in July, Tate Paul returned to court after his request for a temporary restraining order was denied, asking the judge to reconsider their initial stance.
He reinforced his petition with fresh claims that Taylor had become unpredictable around their two children and that trend could ultimately jeopardize their safety.
Tate came armed with records of text messages to bolster his argument, including one where she allegedly refused to explain why she had entered inpatient treatment or provide him updates about the situation.
Dakota was also dragged into the story, with Tate recalling Taylor telling him that physical confrontations between herself and Dakota had stopped after he began recording their conduct.
Taylor ultimately discovered a different motive behind Tate’s legal adventure as she accused him of trying to weaponize her personal struggles and damage the career she had built in the public eye.
Will Taylor Frankie Paul react to her ex, Dakota Mortensen, going Instagram official?
Jared Padalecki is walking back his public support of Perez Hilton amid his recent hospitalization after receiving criticism online.
“I didn’t know. It’s been brought to my attention,” Padalecki, 44, wrote via X on Sunday, August 9. “I’m sorry ❤️.”
Hours earlier, the Supernatural alum uploaded a social media message “wishing [Hilton] well” after the celebrity blogger, 48, shared a disturbing livestream in which he engaged in apparent acts of self-harm, prompting authorities to respond to his Miami home.
Hilton was admitted to a local hospital on Tuesday, August 4, authorities received multiple 911 calls from fans and family members concerned about the influencer’s wellbeing. He was hospitalized and placed on a 72-hour emergency mental health evaluation as he recovers and seeks treatment — including surgery — for his injuries.
UPDATE 8/5/26, 3:20 a.m. ET: A person believed to be Perez Hilton was transported to a hospital in Florida and is receiving medical attention, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said late Tuesday, August 4. “The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention,” […]
Social media users subsequently criticized Padalecki for allegedly supporting Hilton, given the blogger’s past bullying and targeting of various celebrities and their families. Padalecki quietly deleted his message amid the backlash.
“To give more detail re: my post wishing someone well. I had ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA about his past,” the actor tweeted in a follow-up message shared on Sunday. “I had heard of him. Obviously. I had heard that he hadn’t exactly ‘been kind’ to me in the past. So, my thought is always to give grace and forgiveness to those who may have tried to ‘harm’ you … in my experience, it usually works out better than holding a grudge or wishing punishment on someone else.”
Perez Hilton. Jesse Grant/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
He continued, “That having been said, I TRULY didn’t know ANYTHING about the extent to what he has done. That’s my bad. On my life, I have never in my life, not once, looked him up or gone to one of his sites. I simply thought he was a ‘tabloid’ type of sensationalist journalist.”
Perez Hilton’s family is speaking out after the celebrity blogger was hospitalized. “Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers. We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being,” […]
Padalecki further stressed that he doesn’t “stand for” or support any of Hilton’s past actions.
“Full stop. I’m sorry if my words caused any harm,” he stated. “And, I hope you ALL are well out there, and taking care of yourselves.”
Hilton has not publicly addressed his hospitalization or disturbing social media video, with his family offering multiple updates on his condition in the interim.
“We want to confirm that Perez remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act,” a statement shared Saturday, August 8, via Hilton’s website read. “His communication has been extremely limited and confined to immediate family, medical providers,and others directly involved in his care.”
Hilton’s relatives noted that his condition is “serious but stable,” noting that the influencer sustained “significant blood loss” during his livestream.
“He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days,” the statement continued. “His treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday. As our family remains focused on Perez’s treatment and recovery, we also need the space and privacy to care for everyone affected by this situation.”
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Meghan Markle will forever be a style icon in our eyes. She has a knack for effortlessly piecing together fashion essentials that feel elevated, relaxed and California cool. Yes, it’s totally a tall order! While we’re usually looking at her clothes, this time, we’re eyeing an accessory the star has been wearing constantly: a garden sun hat.
The Duchess of Sussex gave her 4.7 million Instagram followers a sneak peek into her “summer holiday,” featuring wholesome moments with the family, cute shopping excursions and lots and lots of fashion inspo. In several photos, Markle was seen wearing a woven sun hat, and it honestly left Us wondering why we don’t have one in our closets. We tracked down her exact style, which happens to be a $200 style from Sarah Bray Bermuda that’s a bit out of budget. Thankfully, this $26 Amazon find is almost identical.
Get the Furtalk Straw Sun Hat for $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
The Furtalk Straw Sun Hat is rich mom chic and functional, just like Markle’s choice! It has a wide-brim design, woven texture and a sweet ribbon around the band. Although Markle doesn’t wear her hat with the ribbon accent, we certainly like having options.
We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but celebrities left and right have been spotted wearing breezy summer pieces with delicate lace details. We saw it on Demi Moore while she vacationed in Paris and Sarah Michelle Gellar posing in Bandol — but the style goes beyond Europe. Jennifer Lopez also donned the look while lunching […]
Designed with tightly woven straw, this hat has a semi-flexible build that fits comfortably on the head (and packs nicely, too). We also appreciate the decent airflow that filters through and the cooling sweatband hidden underneath, preventing you from overheating while walking along the beach or checking out farmers’ markets. The biggest standout is the UVA/UVB protection that has you covered while exposed to the sun’s harmful rays.
This exact pick also features the same color scheme as Markle’s, which is the perfect neutral to wear with everything in your closet, including swimsuits, a romper or a button-down and shorts combo inspired by the star. However, the same piece is available in other options, like khaki, beige and black.
The A-lister isn’t the only one who’s a fan of this sun hat style. Over 19,000 Amazon shoppers love the look, too, with several bringing the Amazon version on international vacations like Italy, Mexico, Cuba and the Caribbean, as well as domestic trips to the Hamptons, Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Las Vegas.
One shopper who called it their “favorite sun hat” wrote, “I love this hat so much. I bought one in lighter color with the white band and brought it with me to Europe last summer, and I loved it so much that I just got a second one with the darker brown and brown band.”
Another person who formerly disliked hats is now a believer. “I’m not a hat person — but I now know it’s because I was wearing the wrong kind of hat,” they aditted. “I took this hat on a three-week trip through the coasts of Italy and Croatia to shield more of my face than a ball cap would. I loved this hat! We are talking Europe in a heat wave necessity!”
They even confirmed its packability: “I moved it — folded together taco style in a suitcase from place to place and it did not fail to bounce back into shape.”
Whether you’re going to the local lake or going on a family vacation, like Markle, this affordable sun hat is destined to have you covered (literally). And since it embodies the same silhouette, color scheme and style as the duchess, we consider it an easy ‘add to cart.’
Get the Furtalk Straw Sun Hat for $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
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Bobby Bones has been reunited with his Dancing With the Stars mirrorball trophy.
“Look what just came in the mail,” Bones, 46, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, August 6, sharing a pic of the DJ sitting on a couch beside his hard-earned championship trophy.
Bones, who won DWTS season 27 with professional dancing partner Sharna Burgess, revealed in November 2025 that he mailed back his mirrorball to ABC after hearing former host Tom Bergeron’s comments about his victory. (Bergeron, 71, claimed in a now-viral Parade interview that he was “shocked” by Bones’ win.)
“I try not to get my feelings hurt, especially about stuff like this, but this was hurtful,” Bones said in a social media video at the time, addressing his decision to return the trophy. “And not because of what was said, but really who said it.”
He continued, “I didn’t even wanna be on the show. I had no intention of being on Dancing with the Stars. I was working on a different show at the network, they asked me to go on the show to promote. Am I supposed to not show up and work hard? Am I supposed to not give it freaking everything that I have? Am I supposed to, like, throw it and not win? … Six years later, I’m still catching strays out of nowhere. So, I sent the trophy back. They don’t want me to be a part of the show, obviously. So I don’t wanna be somewhere that doesn’t want me to be there.”
Bergeron ultimately issued an apology to Bones.
“I felt terrible that the way I phrased my honest surprise at your win,” he told Bones on a March episode of the music host’s “BobbyCast” podcast. “I think the question to me was, ‘What’s the most shocking elimination?’ I couldn’t remember a shocking elimination. And I wish I had said, ‘Well, this wasn’t a shock, but it was a surprise when Bobby Bones won.’ I wasn’t the only one surprised, Bobby. But the fact that it hurt your feelings and that you sent your trophy back, I felt terrible about that.”
Bobby Bones says he returned his Dancing With the Stars mirrorball trophy after being slighted by the show’s former host, Tom Bergeron. Bones, 45, revealed the news to his TikTok followers on Wednesday, November 12, saying he was hurt by comments that Bergeron, 70, made to Parade earlier this week. The ABC dance competition’s ex-emcee […]
After clearing the air with Bergeron, Bones admitted to Us that regretted sending back the mirrorball trophy.
“It’d be nice if I could get my Dancing With the Stars trophy back,” Bones exclusively told Us in May. “I got my feelings hurt, … and so, in a haste, I sent my trophy back to somewhere at ABC. I do not know where the trophy is. I like that trophy. If anybody’s watching this that has my Mirrorball trophy, please mail it back to me. I would love to have it back.”
Ariana Madix was just as surprised as the rest of Us after viewers voiced their collective concern the former Vanderpump Rules star wouldn’t be returning to host Love Island USA.
“I do [see that]. And obviously I can’t speak yet to what’s going to be happening next season,” Ariana, 42, exclusively told Us while promoting her partnership with Orgain. “We did announce already that I will be hosting Love Island Games next year.”
While Ariana “can’t say anything that speaks to” plans for season 9 of Love Island USA, she was curious about the fans’ fears.
“I do wonder about that sometimes. [People on social media have] been saying that every year, and I always wonder where that comes from,” she noted of the online speculation. “I have seen comments online that say there’s some sort of two-year thing and I’ve always wondered where did that [rumor] come from?”
Ariana has appreciated the outpouring of love amid the concern.
“But you know what? It is really nice because so many of those comments will be so positive in the sense that they’re wondering because they’re hoping that I will be back. So that’s really great,” she added. “But yeah, nothing’s been said. So I don’t know where they come up with that.”
The reality star joined the hit Peacock dating series during season 6 after exiting Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, bringing a surge of new viewers to the show. She recently earned her first Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program.
After season 8 concluded earlier this summer, Ariana addressed a social media comment asking whether this was her “last season hosting.”
Ariana swiftly shut down the speculation, replying in July, “Why would it be.”
For now, Ariana is focused on hosting the upcoming Love Island USA reunion with Andy Cohen, which will stream on Peacock on August 31.
“I think it’s going to be so great because I’m really, really looking forward to asking them what’s been going on the last few weeks and having them give us all the updates,” she told Us, while acknowledging the current silence from the Islanders on social media. “It is hard for me to keep up when everything is out there. I want to be able to keep up because, of course, I want to be able to ask the best questions.”
Ariana will then host season 3 of Love Island Games, so Peacock viewers will have to wait for news about the future of the franchise. Before Love Island USA returns, however, the casting producers need to find their next hopefuls.
After an application officially opened up for season 9, Ariana offered some advice to those aiming to get a spot in the villa.
“It sounds cliché, but be your most authentic self,” she said. “It is the best way to succeed on the show in any way, shape or form. To succeed with the other Islanders, to find love in the villa and for people [in] the audience to connect with you.”
With Ariana’s schedule continuing to fill up, she is still aiming to prioritize her wellness and has teamed up with Orgain for its plant-based protein powder, which has become part of her morning routine.
Ariana Madix fought back tears while responding to Love Island USA season 7’s numerous controversies. “It’s been a really tough season for a lot of reasons,” Ariana, 40, admitted during an emotional interview with Maura Higgins on Love Island USA: Aftersun on Sunday, July 12. Love Island USA has been beset with scandals throughout its […]
“This has been such an easy alignment because this is something that I do every day. It was something I was doing every day leading up to going to Fiji,” she explained to Us. “I — no joke — had to have someone bring tubs of it to Fiji so that I could continue on my protein iced coffee routine in the morning.”
Madix loved incorporating Orgain before her workouts. “When I first got back from Fiji, of course, I was jet-lagged. I was struggling a little bit in [those] first few days to get back into my routine, and now I’m back,” she says. “So I have my 21 grams of protein in my iced coffee every morning. I know myself, so I know that I’m not going to get up in the morning and make an elaborate smoothie and mess up my kitchen and do all of that before I head out the door.”
The TV personality is thrilled to have found the product.
“My schedule is so different every day. So I know that if I can just start with that 21 grams of protein, I’m already at a headstart for hitting my goals for the day,” she told Us. “Obviously, I love to work out, I love to lift weights, and if I’m not getting enough protein within that and I’m not hitting the right things for my diet, then I’m not going to build the muscle. And that’s really important to me. So this is the perfect thing to fit into my day for me.”
Adam Vinatieri took a shot at Bill Belichick after his former New England Patriots head coach skipped the famed kicker’s induction into the NFL’s Hall of Fame.
“Thank you for demanding excellence every single day,” Vinatieri, 53, said in his near-20 minute speech in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, August 8. “Your preparation, discipline and attention to detail shaped far more than my football career. Unfortunately Bill couldn’t make it here today – ha, there’s a lot going on at UNC right now. He may be on a recruiting trip right now looking for the next Lawrence Taylor. I thought it was because training camp had already started. But in truth, it’s because he’s judging his girlfriend’s cheerleading competition.”
He added, “All jokes aside, all jokes aside, in my opinion Bill is the greatest coach of all-time.”
Vinatieri — who joined the NFL in 1996 and played for a remarkable 24 years before retiring after the 2019 season — was referring, of course, to Belichick’s 48-year age-gap romance with Jordon Hudson, a former Bridgewater State University national champion cheerleader and member of the competitive adult cheerleading squad Cheer Extreme Code Black.
Jordon Hudson appears to have broken her silence after reports emerged that her boyfriend, Bill Belichick, will not be a first-ballot pick for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hudson, 24, shared a screenshot of an email notifying her of a canceled order from the Pro Football Hall of Fame online store via Instagram […]
Belichick, 74, met on an airplane when Hudson, now 25, was a college student, going on to spark relationship rumors after they made various public appearances together. Hudson confirmed their romance one year later, sharing photos of the couple on Instagram.
In his light-hearted jabs at his former coach, the former Patriots and Indianapolis Colts kicker also referenced the turmoil at the University of North Carolina, where Belichick is preparing to kick off his second season as head coach amid some staff shakeups.
In July, general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation related to a human resources complaint, according to The Athletic. (His attorney, Tom Mars, said in a statement to The Athletic at the time that Lombardi, 67, “welcomes the opportunity to clear his name.”)
Shortly after, Belichick’s son, Steve Belichick, was placed on indefinite medical leave after an arrest warrant was issued for his wife, Jen, who failed to appear before a North Carolina judge for a hearing related to a traffic stop. (The arrest warrant was recalled shortly after being issued. Jen’s attorney, Alex Kintner, filed a motion to recall the warrant, saying she was absent from court because his services had been “just retained,” according to court documents viewed by Us. She is now scheduled to appear for a deposition hearing on September 25.)
Vinatieri, who won four total Super Bowls during his time as a pro football player and remains the NFL’s all-time leading scorer with 2,673 points, also took aim at his former Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady.
“I played with the greatest quarterback in Patriots history,” he said. “Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to make it here today: Drew Bledsoe. … I have a few more Tom Brady jokes, but I was afraid he’d run up on stage and maybe give me a ‘Will Smith’ like he did to Logan Paul last month.”
He added, “Tom, you changed the game forever, but what I’ll remember most is the teammate you were. Your belief in the people around you inspired us all to raise the standards, and I’m honored our careers became part of the same path.”
The former NFL quarterback, 48, slapped the WWE star, 31, across the face during a live appearance at the New York City event on July 17, seen in a video shared by the official Fanatics X account.
Shane Gillis recently broke the world record for the most tickets sold for a solo comedy show, but his mom missed the historic event while vacationing in Europe.
The controversial comedian has previously opened up about how he got into comedy, saying he struggled in the military and at school, which eventually led to his expulsion and his parents branding him “a loser.”
He has also made headlines for his controversial remarks about Donald Trump, once saying the president was “circling the drain.”
Over 73,000 people took to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia last month as Shane Gillis made history by setting two Guinness World Records for the largest live audience for a standalone comedian and the most tickets sold for a solo comedy show.
However, he has now revealed that one special seat remained empty throughout the event — the one reserved for his mom.
During an August 6 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 38-year-old revealed that his mom was away on holiday and missed out on seeing him achieve the enviable record. Watch the interview on YouTube.
“Oh, my mom didn’t go to the show,” he told Fallon, referring to his performance. “She was on vacation.”
He continued, “She would text me and be like, ‘My heart’s with you. Good luck, I love you.’ I was like, ‘You’re in Croatia. You’re having fun.’”
Shane Gillis Opens Up About His Past Struggles Before Comedy
Reflecting on the Guinness World Record he set, Gillis said the experience was “crazy” and admitted he never thought such a feat was possible.
“I don’t think anyone should do that again. No, it was cool,” he said.
Host Jimmy Fallon then asked him if he brought out any special guests, and he revealed that Meek Mill, Jason Kelce, Dave Chappelle, Bam Margera and a host of others were all there to spice things up.
When asked how he got into comedy, he noted that he was just “depressed,” before going on to recount how he couldn’t seem to get anything right before he found comedy, which left his parents disappointed.
Gillis said he went to the United States Military Academy but “failed out immediately,” after which he enrolled at Elon University and played football. However, he quit after a while because he wasn’t good at it and eventually stopped going to class, which led to his expulsion.
He then said that when he told his parents about it, they told him, “You’re a loser.”
Shane Gillis Made Negative Headlines Over His Racial Slurs
Over the years, the “Madden” actor has made headlines for negative reasons, including his firing from “Saturday Night Live” in 2019 over racist and homophobic remarks he had previously made.
At the time, he was announced as a new member of the show but was fired days later after an old clip of him using an anti-Asian slur went viral on social media.
More videos of him making offensive remarks then began resurfacing, including one in which he imitated a Chinese accent by using the word “nooders” instead of noodles.
“We want ‘SNL’ to have a variety of voices and points of view within the show, and we hired Shane on the strength of his talent as a comedian and his impressive audition for ‘SNL,’” a spokesperson for “SNL” executive producer Lorne Michaels told NBC News at the time. “We were not aware of his prior remarks that have surfaced over the past few days. The language he used is offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable.”
Shane Gillis Calls ‘SNL’ Hiring And Firing A ‘Traumatic Experience’
According to the news outlet, Gillis later apologized, saying in a deleted tweet that he was a “comedian who pushes boundaries” who sometimes missed the mark.
“Of course I wanted an opportunity to prove myself on ‘SNL,’ but I understand it would be too much of a distraction,” he added. “I respect the decision they made.”
However, he admitted in an interview with Theo Von that the whole thing was a “traumatic experience” for him and that he was left dealing with nightmares from negative articles.
“I definitely wouldn’t have changed what we did on our podcast,” Gillis told Von. “That’s how I got to New York.”
Shane Gillis Says Trump’s Mental Health Was ‘Circling The Drain’
Since then, he has continued to push the boundaries of what is acceptable with several of his satirical punchlines.
He has also not refrained from taking light jabs at Donald Trump, something many comedians seem to love doing.
In a November 2025 episode of “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast,” co-host Matt McCusker asked him if he believed the president was “getting dementia,” and he responded with a sigh, “I mean, I don’t know. He just seems a little slower than usual.”
McCusker then brought up speculation that “T-Dog might be rocking Biden brains,” referring to former President Joe Biden.
“He’s definitely not at Biden brains yet,” Gillis responded. “But he’s circling the drain.”
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