The internet has been waiting for India Love to come to the front after fans started speculating that she might have a bun in the oven. Now, the influencer is setting the record straight on whether she’s gearing up to be in mommy mode after folks online criticized her appearance during a recent livestream.

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India Love Clears The Air On The Pregnancy Chatter

It’s unclear what sparked the pregnancy speculation surrounding India Love, but clips from an apparent recent livestream show her seemingly shutting down the chatter. In one video, India laughs off the rumors and says folks have it all wrong — she just gained some weight.  “No I am not what y’all think I am,” she said while laughing. “I gained weight. I went from being 149 pounds to 169 pounds, literally.” Despite the criticism about her appearance, she said she’s enjoying being thick, but the only thing she’s not vibing with is the fact that some of the weight went to her stomach. “I love the weight everywhere else, but my stomach. I did get a little wider,” India added.

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India Claps Back At Trolls For Criticizing Her Appearance

Another livestream clip making rounds online show India doubling down and denying she’s expecting. In the footage, India appears inside a home and mocks the trolls who keep commenting on her weight and claiming she’s pregnant. She doesn’t seemed to be fazed by the chit chat, but instead comes through with a direct message for anyone who has something to say about her appearance. “India got thick, India got thick and she fat and she fat and she pregnant. Shut the f**k up,” Love says in the clip.

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The Internet Quickly Came To The Influencer’s Defense

Of course, fans didn’t stay quiet. Plenty of folks slid into Onlyclips’ comment section after the video showed India clearing the air. Some fans said they didn’t even peep any changes in her appearance, while others said they love how she looks and still see her as a baddie regardless of what anyone says or thinks.

TikTok user @thatsdayy1 wrote, “She looks good.” 

TikTok user @Nene wrote, “And she still bad asf I love India.” 

While TikTok user @Rude gal clipz wrote, “It happens she still fineee.” 

Then TikTok user @xlexisxz wrote, “I didn’t even notice a difference. I wish weight wasn’t always such a big deal.” 

Another TikTok user @PynkSiddity 🎀 wrote, “She looks great the people complaining are weird asf.” 

TikTok user @Huh😃 wrote, “Ngl the weight looks good on her, it makes her look more natural.” 

While another TikTok user @™Elmo wrote, “still the most beautiful women on the planet.” 

Lastly, TikTok user @Keionna Turner wrote, “Nothing wrong with that. Women’s weight fluctuate so much as you get older especially and you just gotta embrace it for what it is she is still beautiful no matter what.” 

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Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 26, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:

• Miley Cyrus broke her silence on the death of her godmother, Dolly Parton, who died peacefully at her Nashville home. In an Instagram tribute, Cyrus wrote that she has “an angel by my side” and said one of their last conversations was about “music and metamorphosis.” Parton became Cyrus’ godmother through her close friendship with Billy Ray Cyrus.

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• Below Deck Med‘s Nathan Gallagher addressed his domestic violence arrest in Australia, telling Rolling Stone, “I made mistakes and I will take responsibility for my own actions” while insisting he has video, messages and records that contradict the public account. Gallagher, who confirmed his split from castmate Gael Cameron, is due in court September 1 for charges including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentionally choking a person without consent.

• The cast and crew of Heroes reunited to celebrate Hayden Panettiere nearly 10 days after her death from a suspected overdose in Greenville, South Carolina. Writer Bryan Fuller shared photos of the gathering with Jack Coleman, Zachary Quinto and others, writing that Panettiere was “#1 ON THE CALL SHEET AND #1 IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES.”

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Parents understand the daily battle of trying to get their kids to eat enough of the good stuff — and we’re not talking about cookies. Protein is particularly tough, but it’s such an important part of a well-rounded diet. Hiya is changing the game with a kid-focused protein powder containing grass-fed whey protein, prebiotics and healthy fats.

Hiya aimed to create something “simple and trustworthy,” according to a press release, which is what led the brand to introduce the Kids Daily Growth + Protein. Formulated for ages 2 to 12, the sweet cream flavor is naturally sweet, as the name suggests, so your child might view it more as a treat. Wouldn’t that be the biggest win?

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Ricky Schroder is facing backlash for his controversial tribute to Dolly Parton following her death at age 80.

“I didn’t agree with her advocating for Transgender & Covid Vaccine support … but Loved her anyway,” Schroder, 56, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, August 26, alongside a photo of him and the late country singer. “Thank you for choosing me Dolly to be your Movie Daddy.”

Schroder was seemingly referring to Parton’s advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community as she used her platform to oppose anti-trans legislation. Parton also played a major role in the fight against COVID-19. She made a $1 million donation to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center which helped fund research that led to the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Parton and Schroeder crossed paths back in 2015 as he played the fictionalized version of Parton’s father in her TV movie Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors. He reprised his role for the sequel, Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, the following year.

Several social media users flocked to the comments section to slam Schroder’s post.

“Wow … you should have said nothing,” one user wrote while another responded, “Couldn’t just pay tribute to a beautiful person. Had to make it about yourself.”

Lioness star Jay Huguley also criticized Schroder’s remarks.

“‘I loved her anyway’ what a strange tribute. Good Lord,” the actor, 60, replied.

Parton died on Tuesday following a “brief” and private battle with an undisclosed type of cancer.

“Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter, hope and integrity into everything she touched,” a spokesperson for the late singer said in a statement at the time. “Her unmatched generosity reached the lives of countless people whom she would never meet, yet she was always there to offer a helping hand.”

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The statement continued, “Whether it be the hundreds of millions of books donated through her invaluable Imagination Library or funding research that helped create a lifesaving vaccine used around the world, Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact. After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.”

Countless of Parton’s friends, colleagues, loved ones and fans paid their respects to the music icon, including fellow country singer Reba McEntire.

“Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side. Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you,” the “I’m a Survivor” hitmaker, 71, wrote via Instagram. “We will remember and cherish every memory and every note you ever played and sang. Thank you, Lord, for Dolly. She’s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her. I’ll never forget the first time I met you and I’ll never forget our last conversation. I hold it with love in my heart. I will always love you, Reba.”

There’s nothing like a good, unexpected movie twist. You’ve got the iconic all-timers like Charlton Heston seeing the Statue of Liberty at the end of Planet of the Apes, or Luke learning Darth Vader’s true identity in Empire Strikes Back, that will always be at the forefront of conversations. But those surprise endings are far from the only twists deserving of that level of attention. Back in 2003, director James Mangold and writer Michael Cooney teamed up for a propulsive little thriller that packed an enormous twist — one that still blows the minds of new viewers more than two decades later.

Mangold’s 2003 thriller Identity is a movie you may not hear people talking about a lot these days, but it has one of the wackiest and most unforgettable twists in movie history. It’s a lean little thriller set at a roadside motel during a storm that has caused several road closures. Several strangers arrive under mysterious, related circumstances, hoping to wait out the storm — but someone amongst them is a killer, and they start dropping one by one. The star-studded cast includes John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, and John Hawkes, and they help draw you into the shady world of the motel. Once you get comfortable, though, the rug is ripped out from under you, and you realize this isn’t a straightforward thriller after all.

The Unforgettable ‘Identity’ Ending

It should go without saying, but we’re going to dive deep into spoilers here, so if you want to experience Identity’s ending without knowing anything (which is the best way to do it), stop reading now. If you’re still here, let’s talk about how Identity comes to a close.

Along with the strangers at the motel, there is a side story throughout Identity that features Alfred Molina as the psychiatrist of a criminal on death row. An emergency hearing is called in the middle of the night — in the middle of the storm — for Molina’s character to prove that his patient shouldn’t be executed. When a detective (Liotta) shows up to the motel with a prisoner (Jake Busey) in his custody, you start to wonder if that’s how the two stories are tied together; but that would be too simple, wouldn’t it?

The motel is filled with twists and turns involving its characters, but they mainly serve as rabbit holes that distract you from the truth of the situation. When the psychiatrist brings in his patient, Malcolm (Pruitt Taylor Vince), it is revealed that he suffers from a dissociative identity disorder. According to the doctor, a childhood trauma caused him to create multiple personalities within his mind, and one of those personalities is the killer responsible for the murders that landed Malcolm on death row. This is where things get crazy.

As it turns out, those multiple personalities are the people at the motel. Everything happening at the motel, every single character, exists solely within Malcolm’s mind. None of them are real, at least not in a tangible way. From Liotta’s criminal posing as a cop to Peet’s prostitute trying to build a better future, each one of them is a personality living within Malcolm’s head. The motel scenario was created with the help of the psychiatrist in the hopes that the other personalities could weed out which one of them was the killer and eliminate them, proving Malcolm would no longer be a danger. Basically every minute of the film’s main plot wasn’t actually real.

But That’s Not All…

As if one twist wasn’t enough, Identity throws another one at everyone before it concludes. Most everyone at the motel is dead, and a couple of them — including a young boy named Timmy — completely disappear. When only three remain, it is made clear that Liotta’s character is the killer, and Cusack’s detective-turned-limo driver takes him down with his final breath. That leaves Paris, the former prostitute, as the lone survivor, and she flees for Florida and the newly purchased orange grove that awaits her.

After being taken off death row and ordered to a mental health facility, Malcolm is seen saying the same things as Paris after she makes it to the orange grove, alluding to the fact that she’s the only personality left in his mind, and he can be at peace as they try to recover his actual self. However, as she tends to an orange tree, somebody comes up behind her. Timmy, the boy who went missing after seeing both his parents die, stands above her with a gardening tool, preparing to kill her. The little boy was the murderer all along, and he takes over Malcolm’s body on the way to the hospital. The very last moment of the movie sees Malcolm, controlled by Timmy, killing his psychiatrist and seemingly escaping custody.

‘Identity’ Just Got a Major Upgrade

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While Identity isn’t on any prominent streaming services at the moment, it is currently having a moment in the home entertainment spotlight. Tuesday saw Arrow Video release a brand new 4K Blu-ray edition of Identity, which completely revamps the film and helps it look as good as it did in the theaters 23 years ago.

Arrow’s 4K edition of Identity gives the film the rich layers it needs to really pop, which was hard for previous DVD and Blu-ray releases, given that most of the film takes place in the dark and in the pouring rain. There’s some incredible texture to this transfer, and it captures that early 2000s era look in a way that will make any fan nostalgic. The release also includes brand new interviews with Pruitt Taylor Vince and producer Cathy Konrad, as well as several previously released commentaries and deleted scenes.

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New details about Brian Hickerson’s behavior in the months before Hayden Panettiere’s death have emerged as authorities continue investigating what happened to the actress. Hickerson was reportedly permanently banned from at least three bars in Greenville, South Carolina, following concerns about his alleged drinking and conduct while intoxicated. The development comes as Panettiere’s death remains under investigation by state authorities and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Sources with direct knowledge of the situation told TMZ that Hickerson was barred from Hooters, Twin Peaks and another Greenville bar within the last two to three months. The bans reportedly stemmed from concerns about excessive drinking and intoxication at the establishments.

According to the sources, Hickerson could be nice, kind, and engaging with staff members while sober. However, they claimed his demeanor sometimes changed after he became intoxicated. Hickerson allegedly became erratic and irate and reportedly refused to cooperate when employees asked him to leave because they believed he had consumed too much alcohol.

No representatives for the bars were quoted in the available report, and Hickerson has not publicly addressed the allegations.

Hayden Panettiere’s Death Remains Under Investigation

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Panettiere was pronounced dead on August 16 after she was discovered unresponsive inside a Greenville Airbnb she had been sharing with Hickerson. His brother, Zach Hickerson, previously said that he went to the property after he was unable to reach the couple.

Zach claimed that he and Brian found Panettiere unconscious and attempted to save her while emergency services were contacted. Brian reportedly administered Narcan, a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, before first responders arrived.

The presence and use of Narcan does not establish Panettiere’s cause of death. Toxicology results remain pending, and authorities have not announced whether narcotics contributed to her passing.

State authorities and the DEA are assisting with the ongoing investigation. No criminal charges have been announced in connection with the actress’s death.

Prosecutors Previously Accused Hickerson Of Being ‘Quite High’

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The reported bar bans are not the first allegations concerning Hickerson’s behavior while allegedly under the influence. Three days before Panettiere’s death, Los Angeles prosecutors reportedly criticized Hickerson in court over his appearance during a May 2026 interview with TMZ’s Charlie Neff. Prosecutors claimed that he appeared “quite high” during the interview. Hickerson was also arrested in August 2025 after he was allegedly under the influence at a restaurant in West Hollywood.

Since Panettiere’s death, Hickerson has largely remained inside his family’s Greenville home. He has reportedly been seen leaving only to retrieve deliveries and run errands.

Meanwhile, Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, has publicly criticized Hickerson and questioned his role in the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. However, authorities have not publicly identified him as a suspect or accused him of causing Panettiere’s death.

Hickerson Previously Faced Assault Allegations Involving Panettiere

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Hickerson’s relationship with Panettiere had previously drawn attention because of domestic violence allegations. According to court documents, police responded to calls from neighbors who reported hearing a woman “screaming” on May 2, 2019. Officers reportedly observed bruising on Panettiere’s body, which she allegedly said had resulted from an earlier incident involving Hickerson during a trip to Puerto Rico.

“Officers reported seeing more than 10 darker bruises throughout the victim’s arms, back and legs. When asked about these additional injuries, the victim explained the two had been in Puerto Rico a few days prior and that the defendant (Hickerson) had assaulted her, leaving numerous bruises on her body,” the court documents state.

Prosecutors sought to introduce the alleged Puerto Rico incident while pursuing their case against Hickerson. “Both incidents help to illustrate the defendant’s propensity for violence against women he dates,” the DA argued in the motion to introduce the alleged Puerto Rico incident and the one involving his previous ex in their case against Hickerson, claiming he “lies in order to increase his chances of getting away with the crime at hand.”

Authorities Have Not Announced Hayden Panettiere’s Cause Of Death

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Although Hickerson’s reported bar bans, alleged intoxication and past legal history have come under renewed scrutiny, none of those details establish what caused Panettiere’s death. Her cause and manner of death have not been publicly released, and toxicology testing remains pending.

Hickerson has not been charged with any crime connected to Panettiere’s passing. The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.

Selena Gomez  has filed to dismiss the fraud lawsuit against her.

According to court documents obtained by Us on Wednesday, August 26, Gomez’s lawyer, Mathew S. Rosengart, submitted a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Wondermind investors earlier this month. The actress, 34, denied the allegations made by investors that she falsely represented the startup’s infrastructure, leadership and resources.

“Ms. Gomez agreed to support her mother Mandy Teefey, who co-founded Wondermind. … Although she invested in and holds a minority stake in the Company, Ms. Gomez never agreed to and did not manage the Company,” the filing read. “Management was vested in Ms. Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefey, and Ms. Pierson, who ran the Company as co-CEOs and board members. The Company, in turn, retained Ms. Gomez as a consultant and conferred on her the title of Chief Impact Officer (“CIO”).”

Rosengart slammed the lawsuit in a statement to Us, “Today’s motion to dismiss demonstrates that plaintiffs never should have dragged Selena Gomez into this case as the claims against her are completely meritless if not frivolous. The notion that Selena engaged in ‘fraud’ or any other wrongdoing is absurd — and in addition to filing our motion we are exploring other avenues of relief for Ms. Gomez including sanctions against plaintiffs for improperly including her.”

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Gomez and Teefey, 50, were accused of allegedly defrauding investors for their Wondermind mental health media startup, which they cofounded in 2022 alongside Daniella Pierson. (Pierson, 31, left the organization in 2023.)

Earlier this month, Wondermind investors filed a lawsuit against Gomez and Teefey.

According to docs obtained by Us, investors claimed that they put more than $1 million into the company. The investors alleged that they learned Wondermind was seemingly struggling after an exposé was published by The Cut in 2025.

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“For three years, while the company quietly collapsed around them, not one of its founders, officers or directors said a word to the investors whose money was funding the collapse,” court documents obtained by Us read, in part.

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After news of the lawsuit made headlines, Gomez denied the allegation via a statement from her attorney.

“The allegations that Selena Gomez engaged in any way whatsoever in any purported ‘fraud’ or other wrongdoing are completely meritless, both factually and legally,” Gomez’s attorney Mathew S. Rosengart told Us in an August 15 statement. “We will vigorously defend these false allegations and indeed are filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims against her.”

Dakota Fanning found the kind of dress that makes getting ready during tricky late-summer days feel effortless. Loose, lightweight and polished, her breezy shirtdress style has the relaxed silhouette we want when temperatures are still hovering around 70 degrees, and there’s an affordable way to get her look.

Fanning was spotted in New York City on August 24, 2026, wearing a loose white short-sleeve shirtdress with black strappy flip-flops, a shoulder bag and oversized sunglasses. Her exact Ralph Lauren style comes with a designer price tag, but we found a chic, spot-on lookalike on Amazon for $39.

Get the Rooscier Button-Down Shirtdress for $39 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, August 26, 2026, but are subject to change.

The Rooscier Button-Down Shirtdress captures the same easy-going look with its crisp collar, button details and relaxed silhouette. The mini style has a curved high-low hem that adds movement while helping the roomy shape skim the body. And because it’s made with 100% cotton, the dress feels breathable and light for summer and fall seasons.

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There are certain dresses that earn permanent closet status, and Savannah Guthrie just reminded Us why. A polished midi dress with a waist-defining shape can make getting dressed for the office, a nice lunch or an important event feel practically effortless. It’s a style that lets you look put together without trying too hard, and […]

Like Fanning’s choice, the dress comes in a versatile white shade, along with black, pink, blue and several other colors. We also like it’s size-inclusive design, ranging from XS to 2XL.

The simple yet versatile pick can go with so many things already in your wardrobe. Wear it with flip-flops or sandals while it’s warm, then add boots, tights or a denim jacket once temperatures drop.

Shoppers especially appreciate how flattering the relaxed silhouette can be. One reviewer with a “mama bod” called it “so comfortable and forgiving,” and said it “could be worn with a cute belt or sweater vest.” Another buyer who said the dress “looks high end” already has plans to grab more colors for the fall and winter seasons.

Fanning’s outfit is the kind of inspiration we need for those 70-degree days when it doesn’t quite feel like summer but it isn’t cool enough for sweaters yet. For $39, this Amazon lookalike delivers the same loose, polished appeal now, while being easy to layer well into fall.

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Singer Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. While best known for her music and philanthropy, the “9 to 5” singer spent much of her time out of the spotlight with her late husband, Carl Dean. Fans might be surprised to learn that she loved fast food and once even revealed her favorite menu order at Taco Bell!

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Fans of Dolly Parton know that she loved fast food, especially Taco Bell and its Mexican pizza. “I like soft-shell tacos,” she once told Insider. “I like the others, but they fall apart so bad, especially if you’re riding around. So I always get a Taco Supreme, with the sour cream and all that, in the soft shell. I love that.”

She also revealed that her go-to order was much simpler: rice and beans. “I get an order of rice and beans. And I get the mild sauce,” she added. “I don’t like to get it too hot and ruin everything.”

Dolly Parton Never Believed In Diet Culture

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The “Jolene” singer previously told Vanity Fair, “I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book.”

“It tasted better than most of the diets,” she joked.

She once told the Wall Street Journal that she started her day at 3 AM with a cup of coffee that she called her “cup of ambition.” She also revealed how much heavy cream she used in her cup.

“I like quite a bit of cream, so it’s just a little more than tan,” she added. “A cup and a half will do me all day.”

She Usually Followed A Low Carb Diet During The Week

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She revealed that one of her homemade staples was a “quick and easy” egg salad. She went on to say that she ate a primarily low-carb diet, adding, “Through the week I’ll eat things like egg salad on toast with tomato, and sometimes I’ll have a bagel with cream cheese, cucumbers, and tomatoes.”

Dolly shared more about her diet with Parade, emphasizing that she liked to stay on a low-carb diet during the week and then relax on weekends when she spent more time with her husband.

“I try to stay on my low-carb diet during the week, and then when I know I have a day off, I say, ‘Make me a pan of cornbread,’” she joked. However, she was also vocal about her love for potatoes.

She once told the New York Times, “Just give me my potato, any kind of potato, and I’m happy.”

She Was A Fan Of Every Kind Of Cuisine

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Fans know that Dolly was a mastermind in the kitchen and often whipped up Southern staples like roast pork, green beans, and fried okra. However, she told the New York Times that she also loved Indian, Italian, and Mexican food.

“And if it’s a romantic type of thing, I like a good French restaurant,” she said. “I don’t like pretty food. The way I see it, if the food’s too pretty, it ain’t good.”

She also admitted that she regularly drank red wine, but wouldn’t classify herself as an expert. “I don’t know too much about different kinds [of wine],” she admitted to the Times. “But I know I like the kind that has a little of that dryish feeling at the end.”

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Meghan McCain and Megyn Kelly are raising questions and concerns about North West appearing on the cover of Dazed magazine at just 13 years old.

“This poor baby. My heart just breaks for this child,” McCain, 41, wrote in a since-deleted X post on Tuesday, August 25.

McCain later clarified her remarks about Kim Kardashian and ex-husband Kanye West’s eldest child gracing the cover of the British publication at such a young age.

“I was not mocking,” the former View cohost tweeted on Tuesday. “I feel terrible for her and believe that kind of magazine cover is no place for a child. Don’t twist it.”

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Kelly, 55, took a similar stance after seeing North with bright turquoise hair, multiple facial piercings and teal-colored grills covering her teeth while modeling for Dazed.

“Does North West have good parents?” Kelly questioned during Tuesday’s episode of her “The Megyn Kelly Show” podcast, calling out Kardashian, 45, and West, 49. “Because she is on the cover of this British quarterly magazine right now with false teeth — like, a grill situation — blue hair, all these facial piercings.”

The journalist held up the cover in disbelief, saying, “Look at this. She is almost exactly the same age as my [son] Thatcher, who was born in July in 2013. [North] was born June of 2013.”

Kelly explained, “I know this age very, very well. He is a sweet little boy. This girl — I mean, would you look at this?”

She continued, “My son is riding his bike, playing tennis and playing something called bucket golf with his buddies in the backyard. This is bizarre. This is a strange choice.”

The political commentator pointed out that North had recently released an album and had already been performing at concerts.

“They are rushing to try to make her a star without, it doesn’t appear, any reflection, especially by the Kardashians, of the significant downside of putting your child on camera for her childhood,” Kelly further claimed of North’s parents.

Kelly’s podcast guest, Dr. Drew Pinsky, concurred, “It makes you worry.”

Us has reached to Kardashian and West’s reps for comment.

North is the eldest of Kardashian and West’s four children. The exes, who divorced in 2022, also share sons Saint, 10, and Psalm, 7, and daughter Chicago, 8.

As the oldest of the kids, North has had all eyes on her as she’s grown up in the spotlight.

In addition to following in her dad’s footsteps with music — she released her first EP, N0rth4Evr, in May and played at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash 2026 music festival the following month — she has captivated audiences with her unique style.

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Kim Kardashian’s 13-year-old daughter, North West, made a stylish appearance at Paris Fashion Week. North, whom 45-year-old Kardashian shares with ex-husband Kanye West, sat in the front row of Vetements’ menswear spring/summer 2027 show on Friday, June 26. The ever-stylish teen rocked an oversized black hoodie with a coordinating miniskirt for the occasion. North completed […]

While Kardashian has been a style star for years, she admitted in October 2025 that North beats to her own drum.

“She does listen to me, but in other areas, I’m like, ‘Babe, if you want blue hair, it is what it is.’ You know, it makes her so happy,” the Skims cofounder said on an episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “I would never take that creativity away from her … I just think anyone that’s raising kids, especially four kids by myself, I’m doing the best that I can.”

When it comes to her Dazed cover, Kardashian showed support for her daughter by reposting the images on her Instagram page. “Northie for @dazed 🩵,” she captioned the upload.