A woman who served on the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial revealed how her ex-husband Patrick Clancy’s emotional testimony helped the defense’s case.

Kellie Farina and two other female jurors spoke to NBC 10 Boston about the case for the first time publicly on Tuesday, September 8, just four days after Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on Friday, September 4, when the jury was unable to come to a unanimous verdict. Lindsay, 36, was on trial for the January 2023 murders of her kids Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months.

Farina said that Lindsay’s attorney Kevin Reddington’s decision to present testimony from people close to the defendant helped the jury better understand who she was. She said it was opposite from the prosecution, who provided “no character witnesses.”

“[Reddington] brought all these people in — people that loved her, her family, her in-laws,” Farina explained. “Even Patrick was very compassionate.”

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She continued, “So we appreciated the fact that [Reddington] didn’t just delay [the trial] and drag it on with a bunch of more medical BS and get more to the point really of who Lindsay is and what her life was like.”

Patrick, 38, was the first witness to take the stand during the trial, which lasted five weeks. During his testimony, he fought back tears as he shared insight into who his three children were.

On the days of their deaths, he recalled returning home from running errands and finding that Lindsay had jumped out a second-story window in an apparent suicide attempt. Soon after, he found the kids with exercise bands around their necks.

Patrick testified that Lindsay was a loving mother whose “mental health started to deteriorate” before the killings. He has also publicly forgiven her for the murders.

Farina reflected on Patrick’s testimony shortly after his attorney issued a statement slamming conspiracy theories on social media suggesting that he was involved in the killings.

“Over the past months, Patrick Clancy and his family have been subjected to a relentless, escalating and destructive defamation campaign,” Patrick’s lawyer, Howard Cooper, said in a statement on Tuesday. “This campaign of misinformation has been launched and promoted by minor celebrities, so-called influencers and outright conspiracy theorists who appear intent on boosting their own social media profiles and potential profit by publishing what they know to be outright falsehoods that Patrick was somehow involved in the death of his young children and other vile claims.”

Cooper continued, “This campaign, now fueled by insatiable media coverage, remains at a fever pitch and has resulted in real life threats to his reputation, livelihood, and life.”

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A Massachusetts judge is preparing to declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after jurors spent several days and more than 30 hours in deliberation. Judge William Sullivan granted Clancy’s defense, Kevin Reddington, one hour in order to seek an emergency stay from the Supreme Judicial Court on Friday, September 4, per CNN. Clancy, […]

“Patrick has no choice but to address this situation – with the clear goal of stopping injurious behavior, creating accountability for lies that are self-serving to the perpetrators, and being able to return his attention to what matters: preserving the memory of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy and supporting other women facing perinatal mental health challenges,” he added.

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After noting that “enough is enough,” Cooper said that “this spread of blatant and baseless falsehoods must stop.”

“Those responsible should understand that there will be consequences, and every appropriate measure will be pursued to hold them accountable, including legally,” he said. “Law enforcement has been notified.”

If you or someone you know is pregnant or just had a baby and is in crisis, help is available. Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for free, confidential support 24/7 in English and Spanish at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).

Musical is one of Hollywood’s oldest genres. For a musical to be truly fun, it needs to do more than simply have good songs. The best ones create a sense of freedom where characters can suddenly burst into song and dance through the streets. Whether they are romantic, funny, or completely over-the-top, the best musicals understand that they have to immerse the audience in their world. They invite us to enjoy the music and start moving, but also to get swept up in the emotions.

Here, we put together musicals that bring the most entertaining time. From classic musicals from the 1960s to contemporary 2020s film, these movies are not afraid to go for broke and deliver a jolly good time. They remind us that sometimes the best musical is simply the one that leaves you smiling, humming the soundtrack, and wanting to watch it all over again.

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‘Om Shanti Om’ (2007)

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Om Shanti Om first begins in the 1970s, following Om Prakash Makhija (Shah Rukh Khan), a junior film artist who is killed when he tries to protect the famous leading actress Shanti (Deepika Padukone) from a studio fire that took her life. Om is then reincarnated decades later as a successful Bollywood star. With memories of his past life, he seeks to expose that Shanti’s death was not an accident and confront the killer.

If Hollywood tentpoles tend to have massive action set pieces in them, Bollywood ultra-big productions have elaborate musical numbers and over-the-top, dramatic storytelling. Om Shanti Om has all that, while also paying homage to the country’s long cinema history. The film keeps on escalating, even after the shift in the second half, where the film focuses on Om’s new self. The musical numbers are electrifying and intricate, and they’re inseparable from the plot. Even the final confrontation with the villain is through a song. Shah Rukh Khan’s performance as both the earnest struggling actor and the ridiculous superstar gives the film an enormous amount of comedic energy, while Deepika Padukone’s feature film debut catapults her into superstardom. If you’re new to Indian cinema, this is the perfect gateway to start.

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‘Funny Girl’ (1968)

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Funny Girl follows Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand), a talented young woman from New York who dreams of becoming a performer despite not looking like a typical stage star. Her determination eventually gets her noticed, and she moves from small-time performer to major Broadway celebrity, becoming one of the stars of the Ziegfeld Follies. As she rises, she has to balance her professional success with her personal life.

The obvious reason Funny Girl is so much fun is Barbra Streisand, who originated the role on stage. Her comic timing, singing voice, and charisma are perfect for this film. Songs such as “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “I’m the Greatest Star” are huge musical showcases, but they are further elevated by Streisand’s personality. The Ziegfeld Follies sequences also give the movie the old-fashioned glamour of classic Broadway. Directed by William Wyler, who did Ben-Hur and Roman Holiday, the film is a major success, with eight Oscar nominations and one win for Streisand.

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‘In the Heights’ (2021)

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Set in Washington Heights, In the Heights centers on Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), a young bodega owner who dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic, while his friend Benny (Corey Hawkins) hopes to build a life with Usnavi’s cousin Nina (Leslie Grace). Usnavi is enamored with Vanessa (Melissa Barrera) who dreams of becoming a fashion designer. As a heat wave hits the neighborhood and the possibility of winning a lottery ticket emerges, the characters have to confront what they actually want from their futures.

Adapted from the Broadway show written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film successfully transports the energy of the play to the film. Right from the very beginning, it grabs you with energetic songs and choreography, as well as its characters. Director Jon M. Chu turns rooftops, streets, swimming pools, subway stations, and even walls to create musical numbers that feel magical. The Latin and hip-hop influences also give the soundtrack a much more contemporary energy than many traditional Hollywood musicals. Hamilton alum Anthony Ramos brings charisma and warmth to Usnavi, while the rest of the ensemble that makes the Heights feel like a genuine community. It’s definitely one of the best musical films released in recent memory.

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‘La La Land’ (2016)

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La La Land follows Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress trying to reach her dreams, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a passionate jazz pianist who dreams of opening his own club. They meet and eventually fall in love and begin supporting each other’s ambitions. As Mia’s acting career develops and Sebastian gets opportunities to pursue his musical dreams, however, their relationship becomes complicated by their different paths.

La La Land is so fun because of how it turns ordinary, familiar life into giant musical numbers. The opening highway sequence immediately establishes the film’s joyful sense of movement. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone also make the movie enjoyable because their chemistry has been battle-tested through numerous other movies, so it just feels cozy to see them on screen. At the same time, the film’s homage to old Hollywood musicals gives it a wonderfully romantic visual style while still creating its own language. The film’s extended musical number at the end is a lovely and heartbreaking sequence that is true to the film’s theme of chasing our dreams. With its 10th anniversary this year, there is no better time to revisit this film.

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‘The Young Girls of Rochefort’ (1967)

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The Young Girls of Rochefort follows twin sisters Delphine (Catherine Deneuve) and Solange (Françoise Dorléac), two talented young women living in the seaside town of Rochefort who are both dreaming of leaving for Paris and finding love. Delphine is a dancer and Solange is a musician, and they are hired as carnival singers. There, they find colorful characters in town, and also what they’re looking for.

Jacques Demy made several legendary musicals in his career, and The Young Girls of Rochefort is one of them. Demy’s colorful and bright style turns Rochefort into a magical place, filled with pastel buildings and brightly colored costumes. The catchy songs paired with elaborate choreography make the film a grand time to watch. Added with Michel Legrand’s score gives the whole film an infectious sense of movement. Deneuve and Dorléac are particularly charming as the sisters, and the combination of French musical romance with a distinctly Hollywood-inspired style makes the film feel both familiar and unusual. This masterpiece of a musical is often overlooked because of Demy’s other masterpiece, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, but it is still a 10/10 film.

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‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (1952)

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Singin’ in the Rain follows silent-film star Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly), his best friend Cosmo Brown (Donald O’Connor), and aspiring actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) as Hollywood makes the transition from silent movies to talking pictures. Don’s latest film becomes a disaster when audiences discover that his co-star has an unbearable voice. With the studio desperate to save its expensive production, Don, Cosmo, and Kathy come up with the idea of transforming the film into a musical.

Singin’ in the Rain remains one of the easiest musicals to simply have a great time watching. The movie is packed with extraordinary dance sequences, genuinely funny comedy, infectious songs, and a level of physical performance that makes almost every scene entertaining. Gene Kelly’s famous rain dance is obviously the centerpiece, but the film has several other spectacular moments. Kelly, O’Connor, and Reynolds have an easy chemistry makes the film effortlessly fun. Its story that chronicles Hollywood’s transition to talkies makes it a must-see for cinephiles as well.

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‘Mamma Mia!’ (2008)

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Mamma Mia! follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) who is preparing to marry her fiancé and she wants her father to walk her down the aisle. However, she has never met her father and has discovered that three different men could potentially be him. Without telling her mother Donna (Meryl Streep), Sophie invites all three men to the wedding, setting off a chaotic reunion between her mom and the three men.

With the story constructed around the immensely catchy ABBA songbook, Mamma Mia! is simply a joy to watch. From its beautiful Greek setting, comedic moments and colorful ensemble cast, the film invites the audience to sing along. Led by the energetic Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep, hit songs like Dancing Queen and Super Trouper become huge communal experiences. The commitment from all the cast, including Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård, only triples the fun. It’s silly and absurd but it is never boring. This enjoyable musical is followed by an equally beloved sequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again.

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‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)

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The Sound of Music follows Maria (Julie Andrews), a spirited young woman who leaves the convent to become the governess of the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). The captain’s strict nature makes it difficult for Maria, but still, she brings music and playfulness back into the household, especially for the children.

The Sound of Music is one of the most important and iconic musicals in Hollywood. The songs are instantly memorable, but more importantly, they are woven into the plot in ways that make the film feel constantly energetic and alive. “Do-Re-Mi” turns a musical lesson into a playful family excursion and “My Favorite Things” transforms anxiety into comfort. They are timeless songs that can also function outside of the musical. Julie Andrews gives Maria an infectious warmth makes the movie thoroughly engaging for audiences of all ages. Even with its darker historical material, the film remains remarkably cheerful, colorful, romantic, and funny. It is the gold standard of musicals.

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The Sound of Music

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March 2, 1965

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174 minutes

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Robert Wise

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Ernest Lehman, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse

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Giada De Laurentiis is giving fans a glimpse of a physical injury she’s faced while rehearsing for Dancing With the Stars season 35.

“So I had a great day at rehearsals today. But sadly, I busted my toe,” De Laurentiis, 56, said in a Monday, September 7, Instagram video. “Take a look.”

While sitting on a couch, De Laurentiis then turned the camera to show her bruised toe.

“As you can see, it’s quite purple and it wraps all the way around. I’m, for sure, going to lose my toe nail, I think,” she said. “I don’t know. It hurts, but we’ll figure it out tomorrow. Part of the game. Part of the game!”

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She captioned the clip, “You know what they say… no pain, no gain. 👠🪩.”

De Laurentiis was revealed earlier this month as one of the celebrities vying for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on season 35, where she is partnered with pro dancer Alan Bersten.

From De Laurentiis’ perspective, now was the perfect time to compete on the reality TV show after she recently dropped off daughter Jade at college. (De Laurentiis shares the 18-year-old with ex-husband Todd Thompson.)

“I’m now an empty nester,” De Laurentiis exclusively told Us after the full cast for season 35 was revealed on Good Morning America. “I figured my daughter is going on this new adventure, so I’m going on a new adventure with Alan.”

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Bersten, 32, then chimed in, “What better way to fill your time than on national television dancing in front of millions of people?”

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While preparing for her first performance (ABC has yet to unveil the pair’s song and style of dance for the two-night premiere episodes), De Laurentiis shared that she’s staying in her lane — and trying not to think about her fellow competitors.

“We can’t compare [ourselves] to other people because we have professional dancers as competition,” she told Us. “Honestly, how could we, right? I would lose my mind if I tried to compete against Jenna Dewan or Harry [Shum Jr.] or even Julia Stiles because they all have background in dance. I do not, so it’s our journey. We’re going to stick to that, and I think I’ll keep my sanity that way.”

Dancing With the Stars season 35 kicks off with a two-night premiere on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET.

Jade Miura is putting her own spin on the internet’s “muscle mommy” obsession, mixing a muscular physique with a dark, goth-inspired look that has quickly caught followers’ attention. The label has become cultural shorthand over the past few years, evolving from a niche fitness compliment into a recognizable aesthetic category with its own visual language, inside jokes, and dedicated corners of Instagram and TikTok.

What started as commentary on physical strength has grown into a full persona, blending bodybuilding culture with fashion, humor, and a distinct online voice. Creators who lean into the trend often build entire content strategies around the contrast between traditional femininity and visible muscle, using captions, outfits and lighting to play up that tension.

The viral fitness creator recently leaned into that combination on Instagram, sharing three photos taken in a red-lit room while wearing a lace-up leather bustier, pleated miniskirt, fishnets and dark lipstick.

The red-lit setting fits squarely within the visual conventions that have come to define the goth aesthetic online, where moody lighting, dramatic shadows, and high-contrast color palettes often heighten the sense of atmosphere in a single post. It’s a look that photographs well against the scroll-heavy nature of social media feeds, where creators are competing for attention in fractions of a second.

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Fans Give Their Verdict, Compare Miura To ‘Final Fantasy’ Icon

Miura made sure her strength was part of the look, flexing her bicep in one of the images before putting a simple question to her followers. “So… goth muscle mommies, yes or no?” she wrote.

Her audience appeared to have already made up its mind. “Yes please,” one commenter replied as the post filled with heart-eye, flame, and red-heart emojis.

Another follower compared Miura’s appearance to “Final Fantasy VII” character Tifa Lockhart, writing, “Holy Final Fantasy, Tifa got competition.”

The comparison to Tifa Lockhart has popped up repeatedly across fan communities whenever a creator combines visible strength with a stylized, alternative look, since the character has long been held up as a touchstone for that pairing in gaming and pop culture.

Miura Challenges Fans: ‘Would You Survive A Goth Muscle Mommy?’

Miura has continued playing with the goth fitness persona across her social media accounts. In a recent post on X, she challenged followers with another question: “Would you survive a goth muscle mommy?”

The responses suggested some fans were more interested in accepting the challenge than considering the consequences. “I’m gonna die trying,” one person wrote. Another responded, “Please do horrible things to me, goth mommy.”

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Miura’s Bio Says It All: ‘Muscles. Black Lipstick. Zero Mercy.’

The “muscle mommy” label has become popular internet slang for muscular women, particularly within online fitness communities. The phrase has become its own social media category, with creators blending bodybuilding, fashion, and personality-driven content.

Miura has pushed the trend in a darker direction, leaning heavily into black makeup, provocative fashion and an intimidating online persona. Her current bio summarizes the character in just three phrases: “Muscles. Black lipstick. Zero mercy.”

Other recent posts have asked followers whether she looks “sweet or dangerous” and whether they can “handle this.”

WWE’s Rhea Ripley Made The Same Transformation Years Earlier

Miura is not alone in combining strength with a goth aesthetic.

WWE star Rhea Ripley has become one of the most recognizable examples, developing a darker image after moving away from the blonde, girl-next-door presentation she had earlier in her career.

Ripley’s transformation has often been cited as one of the more visible mainstream examples of this same aesthetic shift, given her platform within a major wrestling promotion and the reach that comes with it.

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“I love the studded jackets, I love the painted jackets. I love the black makeup, the black hair,” Ripley told The Ringer in 2024. “I’ve always loved that grungy look. And that’s been me, deep down. I’ve just been hiding it for so long because I was trying to be the girl next door, the beachy sort of vibes, but it wasn’t me.”

For Miura, the combination appears to be working.

A man whose 16 grandchildren were discovered living in squalid conditions at a rural southern Ohio home was found mentally incompetent to stand trial Wednesday.
A judge in Vinton County accepted the findings of an evaluation report for Gary Siders Sr.

Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer did not object to the findings.
The 73-year-old Siders appeared in court in a wheelchair. His attorney, Dorian Baum, said after the hearing that Siders’ mental health has been declining for years and is “not restorable.”
“It’s not really a surprise to any of us that he’s not been found competent at this point,” Baum said. “He doesn’t fully understand or appreciate what’s going on.”
Siders was charged with 16 counts of child endangerment related to the children, who were rescued June 30 from a home in Hamden about 80 miles (129 kilometers) south of Columbus.
Siders’ wife, Christina Siders; son Gary Siders Jr., and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Siders, the children’s mother, have pleaded not guilty.
Investigators said the children remained mostly confined to a small room in the house under deplorable conditions. The children weren’t enrolled in school, the family moved around over the past two decades, and neighbors said they’d never spotted the kids.
At the time they were found, the children ranged in age from 18 months to 18 years, with some described as “feral” and unable to speak. Authorities said their medical conditions varied.
The eldest was born in May 2008, two months after Gary Siders Jr., then 18, and Elizabeth, then 15, crossed into West Virginia to marry at the Mason County Courthouse with her parents’ consent, according to court records. She has been pregnant most years since then, the records show.

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Jennifer Aniston is standing firmly behind her boyfriend, Jim Curtis, as questions emerge about whether everyone in her inner circle is as supportive of their romance as she believed.

Recent claims suggest some of the actress’s friends are concerned that Curtis could be benefiting from her celebrity status to raise his own profile.

However, Jennifer Aniston is said to have little patience for the speculation and remains confident about the man she has been dating for roughly a year.

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Aniston may normally ignore unflattering speculation surrounding her personal life, but claims involving her friends and Curtis have apparently struck a nerve.

A source said the actress was particularly bothered by the suggestion that people she trusts could privately have doubts about her boyfriend, who is a hypnotist and hypnotherapist.

“Jen usually pays no attention to negative chatter, but this narrative about some of her friends being suspicious of Jim has not gone unnoticed by her,” the insider told Star Magazine.

For Aniston, the bigger concern appears to be the possibility that someone within her circle has not been honest with her.

She reportedly expects the people closest to her to be straightforward, making the idea of friends privately criticizing Curtis particularly difficult for her to accept.

The source described the situation as “very upsetting,” explaining that Aniston values loyalty. Despite the side talks, her confidence in Curtis is said to remain unchanged as she “adores Jim” and “trusts him implicitly.”

Jim Curtis Faces ‘Opportunist’ Claims After Joint Appearance With The Actress

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The speculation intensified shortly after Aniston stepped out with Curtis to support an important moment in his professional life.

On September 3, reports emerged claiming some people close to the “Friends” star were concerned that her boyfriend might be an “opportunist.”

Those claims surfaced one day after the couple appeared together in New York City to promote Curtis’ new book, “The Book of Possibility.” Their joint appearance apparently could increase Curtis’ visibility and make him more recognizable.

The timing appears to have contributed to questions about whether Curtis’ growing public profile could be a result of his romance with Aniston. The actress, however, is reportedly not pleased by that interpretation of their relationship.

Sources have instead described Aniston as feeling more secure with Curtis than she did in previous relationships.

Jennifer Aniston Is Ready To Cut Off Anyone Who Turns Out To Be ‘Anti-Jim’

While Aniston is taking the claims seriously, she has no intention of immediately confronting friends based solely on rumors.

Instead, the actress wants to establish whether anyone within her circle actually expressed concerns about Curtis before deciding how to respond.

“She is not the type to start accusing people with no evidence,” the source explained.

But if Aniston discovers that someone close to her has been criticizing Curtis privately, that friendship could face consequences.

The insider claimed, “Anyone that turns out to be anti-Jim is going to be booted immediately from her circle.”

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Her protective reaction is also said to come from concern about how the speculation could affect Curtis himself.

Having people publicly question his motives could leave him wondering which members of Aniston’s inner circle genuinely support their relationship.

Jim Curtis Has Been Having A Hard Time Being In The Spotlight

Curtis has admitted that dating Aniston brought a level of public attention he had never experienced before. Although he was already accustomed to having a public career, suddenly finding himself regularly discussed in celebrity headlines required some adjustment.

Speaking on “The Jamie Kern Lima Show,” Curtis said the attention “was new” and “something to get used to.” He explained that his previous relationships had never generated this kind of interest, making the experience a significant change for him.

The increased scrutiny has not always been easy. According to People Magazine, Curtis admitted that “some things have hurt my feelings,” particularly when he encountered negative or inaccurate stories about himself. He found himself wanting people to recognize his professional accomplishments rather than judge him through celebrity coverage.

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Curtis even acknowledged googling himself before realizing that constantly checking what was being written was doing him little good. After several months, he began distancing himself from the headlines and told himself, “Don’t Google yourself again, Jim, to see what the news is saying today.”

He has since tried to accept that increased attention comes with being Aniston’s partner rather than allowing every headline to affect him.

Jennifer Aniston And Jim Curtis Are Going Slow And Steady With Their Relationship

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Despite the outside attention surrounding their romance, Aniston and Curtis are not allowing pressure about their future to dictate how quickly their relationship progresses.

Instead, “They are allowing the relationship to develop at its own pace,” an insider told Us Weekly. Adding that they now feel more certain about how well their priorities and lifestyles fit together.

Marriage has apparently entered their conversations, but neither is treating it as something that needs to happen immediately.

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“Jen is open to getting married again, but they’re both on the same page about not rushing it,” another source revealed.

Aniston would also reportedly prefer something simple if they eventually decide to marry, with the insider saying she would consider “doing something really low-key, like eloping.”

For now, the pair appear comfortable with where their relationship is.

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Hey, Beyond the Gates fans, we have got your early edition spoilers for the week starting September 14th, including Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) losing her temper while watching over her grandchildren. And also, Naomi Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) is scrambling to save her sister’s business.

And we’re going to dive into everything happening September 14th through the 18th, including Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) getting flirty with his ex despite his life being on the line, Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) making more trouble, and Deanna acting out.

As we always do on early edition day, we’re going to check out what’s happening the rest of this week, and then we’re going to get into next week’s action.

Beyond the Gates: Kat & Chelsea in Trouble

So, Wednesday, September 9th on Beyond the Gates, Naomi is coming up with a game plan for Kat Richardson (Colby Muhammad) and Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla) as things get worse for the fashionistas and their fashion company. Right now, Kat and Chelsea had to back out of the Tokyo show, but they can’t say why they did it publicly or they could face a slander lawsuit.

Tyrell Richardson’s (Jaden Lucas Miller) freshman year of college starts soon, so Martin and Smitty throw Tyrell a sendoff as he leaves for Banneker. Jessica is there celebrating his college-bound journey. Martin and Smitty wanted to go big, but Tyrell wanted to keep things more modest.

Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges is) puts his dad Elon Hawthorne (Malachi Malik) in check, and this could be from Jacob’s frustrations mounting over the Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) death case. And if Elon presses him about Smitty possibly having a hand in this, I think Jacob will shut that down. I’m sure Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) is going to have nothing but positive vibes from Vanessa’s remodeling as she unveils the new luxurious High Rollers Lounge at his casino.

BTG Spoilers: Vanessa Thrills Joey

I’m sure Joey will love every last touch that Vanessa added, and they probably have a new table to break in on top of the old poker table they used to do the deed on. Also on Wednesday, Heather’s at Orphe Jeans and chats with Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson) and Tyrell.

And then Heather tells Nicole she’s smitten with her lovely grandchildren. And Nicole is going to lose it and go confront Joey because Nicole knows exactly who Heather is and does not want that woman near Samantha or Tyrell. So, Nicole goes over to the High Rollers Lounge room mad, lays into Joey, and says, “Keep your sister away from my grandkids.”

So, Nicole might be the surprise visitor that’s mentioned in the spoilers for Joey. The spoilers also say Joey realizes he has quite a bit in common with his surprise visitor. And that could be Nicole because both he and Joey have no use for Heather, don’t want her around their loved ones. Vanessa’s also there. She may try to diffuse the tension. I suspect Joey may tell Nicole he agrees. He doesn’t want Heather near her kids or even in the DMV at all.

Beyond the Gates: Leslie’s Still at It

Thursday, September 10th on Beyond the Gates. Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) is back again. After Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) agreed to all her terms, she’s not stopping. So this week, she caved on all of Leslie’s demands, even the producer credit, which was the sticking point. But Anita also made clear that even though Leslie is going to be there when they tape, she has to keep her mouth shut.

Nobody wants her opinion. Nobody wants her input. Despite Anita and Leslie reaching that agreement on Tuesday, Eva Thomas Richardson (Ambyr Michelle) and Leslie show up uninvited to Anita and Vernon’s house this week. Anita’s annoyed and asks what Leslie wants and she says, “Don’t get twisty, Nita.” And then Leslie tells Anita they just want a minute of her time. The spoiler says they all face the music. So maybe Eva, Leslie and the others want to listen to Barbara’s tapes.

Leslie Has More Demands on BTG

I wouldn’t be surprised though if Leslie’s asking for something else, like for Eva to also be involved since Barbara’s her grandmother. I think Eva would be horrified and embarrassed by Leslie yet again. Bill’s daughter drops a big bombshell. So, this could be Chelsea or Naomi. And Deanna McBride (Angela Fairley) is struggling and makes a big decision after she hits a breaking point. And this is all because Doug McBride (Jason Graham) is haunting her.

So, we could see Deanna engaging in some kind of rash action against Joey. This poor girl, Deanna, needs some grief therapy because none of this is healthy. Vanessa gets vulnerable with Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe) while she’s really worried about Deanna. And since Isaiah is a counselor at Banneker, he may have some advice for Vanessa on how to pull Deanna out of this funk and get her headed back to college.

BTG Spoilers: Ted in a Tough Spot

Friday, September 11th on Beyond the Gates. We all saw Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) got nowhere fast with Shanice Johnson’s (Ernestine Johnson) brothers because Leslie deliberately sabotaged him, trying to wreck his relationship.

But Shanice is not going to let Cedric and Lamont torment Ted for what Leslie did. She’s going to take a stand, and we know Shanice doesn’t play. Kat and Tomas argue, and that sends him running to lean on Eva yet again. And by Friday, Bill is grilling Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings). And I wonder at what point Bill’s going to figure out Hayley’s feedings coincide with him getting sick.

Haley’s Time is Up

Now that he’s using that Pacemaker app, he has a visual tool to monitor the timeline of his bouts of dizziness and weakness and the blackouts. And it’s all going to point back to Hayley. But Bill’s distracted from his heart and Hayley problems when he gets into a flirty text exchange with Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley). She’s away with Andre in Korea. But it doesn’t stop Bill and Dani from sending provocative text messages to each other.

So, it sounds like Bill sends something sexy to Dani and she texts back asking if he’s trying to tempt her and then says to do what? Knock some sense into you. And Bill hits back saying, “Come home and say that to my face and see what happens.” When Dani sees that one, she starts giggling. And Andre hears her and asks what Dani is laughing about. She looks stunned and she may lie to Andre.

Dani already stopped Andre from contacting the front desk to ask about the champagne, but he was so anxious to know that I think he’s going to try again because spoilers say Andre completes his mission. Chelsea and Madison find some much-needed time for romance.

Beyond the Gates: Smitty on a Mission

And then the week of September 14th through the 18th on Beyond the Gates, Jacob and Smitty keep investigating Lia’s death. And with Heather looming, this could be dangerous. Chelsea and Kat worry that their company won’t recover from the sweat shop scandal, but they are trapped because Naomi advised they can’t come out about Takahashi until the scandal goes public or they could be sued.

Hopefully, Naomi is going to find them a way out of this mess. Bill’s mistrust of Hayley grows and if she senses she’s losing control of Bill, she may get even sloppier and more desperate. Diana is about to make a decision which could affect the rest of her life and not in a good way. And Leslie is going to be underfoot and in everybody’s way and making it all about her as they start recording The Articulettes album. Anita is going to regret ever agreeing to Leslie’s terms and conditions.

BTG Spoilers: Heather’s Gotta Go

Joey needs to get Heather out of the DMV or at the very least under control. But Joey knows Heather and this is not going to be an easy feat. Ted needs a solution for dealing with Shanice’s brothers. Maybe he can bring Lamont and Cedric back up to Fairmont Crest to play one of his pick-up basketball games with him and his friends.

Andre tries to hide his past from Dani, but now he’s got another problem and it’s Bill yet again. We may see Andre sneaking a look at Dani’s phone to see who she was texting with while she was laughing. I’m sure Andre is not going to be happy to find out that it is Bill who has his wife’s attention. And that is not cool at all. She’s got a big bill problem. Kat and Tomas’ relationship wasn’t doing too well last week and in this week more stress is added and none of this is a good thing.

A Texas man is charged with murder in his 73-year-old mother’s death after authorities said the woman’s body was discovered inside a duffel bag during a welfare check.

Dyna Guadalupe Sorto De Malik was found dead at a home in Houston on September 1 after her daughter alerted authorities that she couldn’t get in contact with her mother, KTRK-TV reported.

Malik’s body had been wrapped in a sheet and a rug, both of which were stained with blood, inside the duffel bag at the residence, according to court records viewed by the TV station.

Following the discovery, deputies detained Malik’s son, Arman Alexander Malik, 34, at the home, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a Monday, September 7, news release.

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Arman appeared “under the influence of an unknown substance” when he was apprehended and was evaluated at a hospital as a result, the sheriff said.

An investigation revealed Arman allegedly hid his mother’s body at her home, according to Gonzalez.

As a result, he was initially charged with tampering with physical evidence/concealing a human corpse, the sheriff said. He was arrested on Monday and detained at the Harris County Jail.

“As the investigation continued, homicide detectives filed an additional charge of murder against Malik,” Gonzalez said.

According to court records obtained by KTRK-TV, Arman “unlawfully intended” to seriously injure Dyna by beating her to death.

Detectives who encountered Arman at the crime scene said in their filings that he appeared to have dried blood under his nails and scratches on his hands, per the TV station.

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Arman is also accused of moving home surveillance cameras around, according to an affidavit obtained by KHOU.

The affidavit reportedly states that Dyna’s body had significantly decomposed by the time she was located.

Dyna’s neighbor, Shaun Ward, told the TV station that Arman had moved into her home ahead of her death.

“I was real shocked,” Ward said while speaking with KHOU. “Like, I seen him maybe once or twice outside, you know, blowing the leaves and stuff, but I could never imagine her own son would do it, like, that’s scary, real scary.”

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Ward added that by the time deputies visited Dyna’s home the evening of September 1, he hadn’t seen her “in a few days.”

During a Tuesday, September 8, hearing, Arman had his bond set at $500,000, according to the TV station.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether Arman had retained legal representation.

Birdman is showing off his wife, Toni Braxton, in a rare post that has the internet goin’ OFF.

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Birdman Shows Off Wife Toni Braxton In Rare Post

On Tuesday, September 8, Birdman took to Instagram to share a reel with his more than 4.6 million followers. Furthermore, the post is one of six shared on his page, and features the caption, “@tonibraxton 🏆GCODE🦅🐍💰✈️ #RICHGANGRICHGURL⭐️”

The clip seemingly showed them in the backseat of a Maybach as Braxton blew a kiss at the camera, and Birdman flexed her camo outfit and their apparent swag.

Social Media Is Goin’ OFF

Social media users entered TSR’s comment section to sound off on Birdman’s rare bae watch clip.

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In October of that year, Braxton explained that she and Birdman celebrated the milestone by going off the grid. Furthermore, last month, Braxton shared never-before-seen photos from their wedding day.

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“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Layla Taylor is opening up about how her life has been since revealing a deeply personal struggle. In an interview, the reality star, who rose to fame as part of the viral group MomTok, said that in addition to focusing on her career, she’s spent most of the last several months healing.

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“I just feel like getting in the right mental headspace has been the biggest thing for me with recovering from my eating disorder and just trying to have a better relationship with my body and food in general,” Taylor told PEOPLE ahead of New York City’s Fashion Week. “I think being in the best mental headspace when you’re going into an environment like modeling where your body is out there, and people are open to making criticism of it, just making sure that you’re mentally good has been my top priority coming into this fashion week.”

For those unfamiliar, Taylor opened up about her struggle during season 4 of the hit Hulu reality show. She shared even more in a vulnerable Instagram post in March 2026. “For the past two years, I’ve been struggling silently with an eating disorder I believed I had left behind in high school,” she said candidly.

“Far before I touched [GLP-1 medications] I’ve had my struggles. It’s been lonely and exhausting, fighting a battle in my own brain while trying to show up like everything is okay and receive comments daily on my body. Recovery has been messy and far from linear. Some days feel strong, and others feel really heavy,” she continued.

Layla Taylor Says She’s ‘Still In Treatment’

Elsewhere in her post, Taylor revealed that she was “still in treatment” but no longer taking medication. She shared bravely that she’s also “still learning how to choose self-love over self-criticism.”

She added, “Even this video seeing my body side-by-side is triggering; But I’m still fighting — not just for me, but because my boys deserve a healthy, present mom. So grateful for those in my life that helped me through that low time.”

During season 4 of “SLOMW,” Taylor was seen navigating feelings of rejection after getting denied by a modeling agency. In her confessional, the reality star and mother of two said the blow impacted her confidence and reminded her of “never feeling like I’m enough.”

Layla Taylor Says People With Eating Disorders Will Struggle Forever

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In addition to prioritizing her mental health, the reality star said she’s “consistently” going to therapy to help her stay on the right path.

“Eating disorders are something that people will struggle with for the rest of their lives, but knowing how to create safe places around you where you can have that dialogue, but then they help you say, ‘Hey, those thoughts are normal, but …’ And then help you regroup and get back to a better place,” she noted.

In the summer of 2026, Taylor made another candid confession when she told Jay Shetty that she was “gay and bi.” Elsewhere, during her appearance on the “On Purpose” podcast, Taylor said she decided to come out after finally gaining the courage to speak about her true feelings, per The Blast.

So, what prompted Taylor to finally come out? According to her, it was her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, who filmed season 4 of “SLOMW” alongside her.

“Honestly, I went through a breakup at the beginning of this year, and I feel like for just a long period of my life, I was constantly living my life for other people,” she said. “Whether that was being a mom or I was in a marriage at one point, I was married. And I just feel like I was always fulfilling other people around me. And it honestly just caused me to never really focus on myself and never be able to really just sit alone with who I am as a person.”

Taylor Received Support From Her Peers

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After coming out, Taylor received support from every direction, including from her Hulu peers.

Miranda McWhorter congratulated Taylor, writing, “So, so proud of her,” while McWhorter’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter, posted several emojis signaling his support.

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Jennifer Affleck also chimed in and wrote, “There’s nothing more beautiful than living your truth,” while Mayci Neely posted, “Love you and so proud of you, Lay.”