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Rihanna Gives Fans Baby Fever With New Photos Of Baby Rocki
Roomies, Rihanna has fans gushing after dropping the most adorable photos of her and A$AP Rocky’s baby girl, Rocki Irish Mayers. Rih shared the precious flicks on social media following Rocki’s first birthday, and chileeee, the cuteness has fans in their feels! Now, folks are saying their baby fever is officially through the ROOF!
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A Whole Heart-Stealer! Baby Rocki Has The Internet “Awww!”
Rocki Irish Mayers officially turned one on Sept. 13, and Rihanna celebrated the milestone by reflecting on just how fast those 365 days flew by. The Fenty Beauty mogul hit Instagram with a sweet carousel packed with adorable moments featuring her baby girl, and heart-eye emojis quickly flooded her comment section. Rih included everything from precious photos of Rocki shortly after her birth to cute clips of lil’ mama eating breakfast, catching some Z’s and enjoying some time out with Rihanna. But chileeee, one video completely stole fans’ hearts! Rihanna tried to take her Louis Vuitton bag away from Rocki, and baby girl was NOT having it. Rocki immediately turned on the tears and didn’t let up Rih handed the designer bag right back. Okay, expensive taste already!
Too Cute For The Timeline! Baby Rocki Has Fans Melting
Once The Shade Room reposted Baby Rocki’s adorable flicks, the Roomies kept the heart-eye emojis coming in the comment section. Some folks said they couldn’t handle the cuteness, while others kicked off a whole debate over who lil’ mama favors more — Rihanna or A$AP Rocky.
Instagram user @nah.realist wrote, “lol aww look at lil ASAP 🤣🥰”
Instagram user @nikkistclair wrote, “A real life cabbage patch kid 😍”
While Instagram user @courtneyy.danielle wrote, “She wasn’t gone stop until she got that daughter.”
Then Instagram user @satiraa_j wrote, “She is such a pretty baby 😍”
Another Instagram user @misstve wrote, “She SO STINKIN CUTE and Rih Rih seems like such a GREAT MOMMY!!! 🥰🥰”
Instagram user @iamamiofficial_ wrote, “Imagine being Rihanna’s daughter? She is blessed! 😍”
Then another Instagram user @48niya wrote, “She’s a fashion killa already 🥰”
Lastly, Instagram user @rmb_estate wrote, “My ovariesss😍😩🥰 not her cryinngg💔😂 She’s absolutely perfect like her mama”
The Cutest Plus-On! A$AP Rocky Steps Out With Baby Rocki
Lil’ Rocki has been stealing hearts ever since she entered the world! Back in May, lil’ mama had fans gushing when she stepped out for a daddy-daughter date with A$AP Rocky in New York City. Rocki stayed cozy in a carrier, all swaddled up in a pink blanket like the lil’ princess she is. A$AP popped out looking fly as per usual, but baby girl stole the show. Peep the adorable flicks below.
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Former Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg took aim at Ed Sheeran in a fiery Saturday Night Live UK opening monologue.
“I’ve been incredibly privileged to have done so many interviews with people like Idris Elba, Cher and even a world-famous, red-headed puppet with a hand up his ass telling him what to do,” Dimoldenberg, 32, began in her Saturday, September 26, speech, sharing footage of one of her Chicken Shop Date videos with Sesame Street puppet Elmo.
She quickly added, “No, the other one,” as cameras flashed a photo of Dimoldenberg posing with Sheeran, 35, from his 2021 appearance on Chicken Shop Date. (The show, where Dimoldenberg interviewed celebrities from a British chicken restaurant, wrapped earlier this year.)
Sheeran sparked controversy earlier this month after his Loop Tour opening act Macklemore was dropped from the concert lineup over backlash to his pro-Palestine remarks. (Macklemore, 43, was dismissed by Sheeran’s tour management company after the rapper chanted “Free Palestine” during two concerts at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.)
Saturday Night Live UK took aim at Ed Sheeran and Macklemore’s Loop Tour controversy during the Saturday, September 19, live broadcast. The British variety series began with a royal family-themed cold open, in which the late Princess Diana was reimagined as an artificial intelligence (AI) robot to assist her ex-husband, King Charles III, that soon […]
Sheeran, who has since donated $2 million to provide global humanitarian aid, denied personally letting Macklemore go. His other support acts have since voluntarily left the Loop Tour bill in solidarity with the “Thrift Shop” rapper.
The “Azizam” singer, meanwhile, returned to his Loop Tour in Philadelphia on September 19, without any support acts, where he apologized for making “mistakes.”
“I’m used to my music being criticized, and I’m always happy to take that because I’m lucky. A lot of you like my stuff, and to be honest, I’m surprised,” Sheeran began the concert. “I’m not surprised that I’ve even done it. You know, it’s normal.”
He added, “This week, the criticism was about something much more important, and I’ve had to take [it in] and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so so sorry. … This has put me in the middle of an important, passionate argument about freedom of speech on the most complex issue on the planet.”
That same day, SNL UK poked fun at the drama and called out Sheeran for “sitting on the fence.”
Ed Sheeran performed with a new backing band during his Saturday, September 19, concert after his previous team left the Loop Tour in solidarity with Macklemore’s controversial departure. “There are certain songs that just don’t work on the loop pedal,” Sheeran, 35, said during his Philadelphia concert, per social media footage shared by Billboard. “So, […]
“I don’t like to take sides. I don’t want to alienate any of my fans, humans or robots. A lot of my tickets are bought by scalping bots,” a cast member portraying a version of Sheeran brought in to help the monarchy thwart a supposed AI-led war quipped. “You know, sometimes when it comes to conflicts, the bravest thing you can do is to say nothing at all.”
Ed Sheeran. Paras Griffin/Getty Images for for iHeartRadio
Sheeran, who did not publicly address the SNL UK dig, was scheduled to perform his next concerts at Boston’s Gillette Stadium on Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, that were both canceled due to inclement weather.
Saturday Night Live UK airs on Sky One live Saturdays at 10 p.m. BST.
Sylvester Stallone is opening up about a terrifying experience that helped shape the resilience he carried into adulthood. The 80-year-old actor claims he was attacked by another patient after being sent to a psychiatric ward as a teenager, describing an institution filled with disturbing conditions and violent punishment. Stallone said the ordeal taught him that others could not break him, a belief he later carried to New York City and into his difficult early years as an aspiring actor.
Sylvester Stallone Details His Time Inside A Psychiatric Ward
Stallone discussed the traumatic chapter of his adolescence while promoting his forthcoming memoir, “The Steps,” which is scheduled to be published on September 29. According to the Daily Mail, the “Rocky” star attended Devereux Manor High School in Pennsylvania and was considered a juvenile delinquent during his teenage years.
During an interview with The New York Times, Stallone explained that teenagers who violated the school’s rules could be sent to a particularly frightening area. “In my age group, the teenagers, if you ever snuck out to see a girl or do something like that, you’d be reprimanded by being taken to a place called Park Lodge or the Snake Pit,” he told the outlet.
Stallone painted a disturbing picture of the conditions he reportedly encountered there. “The smell, the filth, people running around naked, clawing, hands tied, drooling, this is what they thought would impress you never to break the rules again,” he said.
The actor said he was eventually sent to a psychiatric ward for “a couple of weeks,” where the situation became even more dangerous. “I was attacked there. They tried to rip my groin off,” Stallone claimed.
The Actor Recounts A Terrifying Bathroom Attack
Stallone said the alleged attack happened after he entered a bathroom while making his way to the facility’s dining hall. He described the other patient as physically intimidating and frequently unclothed.
“He was big, had no hair, always naked, rotten teeth,” the actor said. “They called him Jay Bird because he was always naked as a jaybird. And I go into the bathroom on the way to the food mess hall, and he comes in and comes around me and he’s like ripping on my throat and he is going into my pants and grabbing my groin.”
According to Stallone, two guards eventually entered the bathroom and violently intervened. “Then, the two guards come in and they’re beating the crap out of him with razor straps.”
The teenager was apparently left stunned by what had unfolded and asked the guards for an explanation, saying, “I go, ‘What the hell is wrong with him?’ And they say, ‘You’re in a crazy house, boy. Nothing’s wrong with him. He’s crazy.’”
The Experience Left Stallone Feeling ‘Unbreakable’
The “Rambo” actor admitted that he entered the psychiatric ward expecting its staff and conditions to destroy his resolve. “I know they’re going to try to break me,” Stallone recalled thinking at the time. However, he said the experience ultimately had the opposite effect.
Stallone remembered facing the school principal after leaving the institution and being asked whether he had finally learned his lesson. “When I came out of there and was standing before the school principal and he said, ‘You learned your lesson?’”
Stallone said his answer reflected a dramatic change in how he viewed himself. “I said, ‘I learned a lot more than that lesson. A much better lesson: You can’t break me.’ So when I got to [New York City in my 20s] and everything that came after that, I always felt I was unbreakable in that way.”
That mentality would become especially important as Stallone struggled to establish himself in Hollywood before writing and starring in “Rocky,” the 1976 film that transformed his life and launched a decades-long franchise.
Sylvester Stallone Says His Physique Became His ‘Armor’
Elsewhere in the profile, Stallone discussed how his complicated relationship with physical strength extended into his acting career. The Hollywood veteran said he began treating his body as a form of protection. “It was my armor. I looked at Rocky: Very smooth, very normal-looking guy. And then I said, I think the character would start to become more vain.”
As the franchise continued, Stallone became increasingly focused on creating a leaner and more aggressive appearance for Rocky Balboa. “So I started to think: Design your body like a jaguar, a cat. Not big like Arnold [Schwarzenegger] but more feral and aggressive, and very limber and athletic.”
That pursuit eventually developed into what Stallone described as an obsession. He revealed that he struggled with bulimia while preparing for “Rocky III” and reached an exceptionally low body-fat percentage. “Then it got to the point where I became bulimic. You heard it here first. I got down to 2.6% body fat when I was doing ‘Rocky III,’ and I couldn’t hold anything down.”
He continued, “Or I didn’t want to keep it down because I became so obsessed with staying at that point of fitness, literally an obsessive body-worship kind of thing.”
The ‘Rocky’ Star Also Admitted To Using Steroids
Stallone additionally acknowledged using steroids to help develop and maintain the muscular frame associated with his most famous characters. “Nobody does it without additives and drugs, period,” he said.
The actor argued that sustaining such an extreme appearance for months at a time was not realistically achievable through limited food and exercise alone. “I don’t care what they say. It isn’t as though you’re a junkie, but if you’re going to work out and try to stay in shape for six months straight, and you’re eating yogurt and pudding, it’s not happening.”
“The Steps” is expected to explore more of the experiences that shaped Stallone’s life when it is released on September 29.
Carrot Top is reportedly back home and reconnecting with loved ones after a frightening medical emergency left him hospitalized for more than a week. The 61-year-old comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is said to be resting at his Las Vegas home and making encouraging progress following an apparent prescription pill overdose. The positive update comes as allegations surrounding an explicit recording and a contentious legal battle involving former friend Brian Evans continue to unfold.
Carrot Top Is Reportedly ‘Doing Well’ At Home
According to TMZ, Thompson has been speaking with family members since returning home from the hospital. A source told the outlet that the veteran performer is “doing well” and feeling significantly better while recovering at his modern desert residence. Thompson is also reportedly grateful for the kindness and support he has received from fans throughout the ordeal.
The update marks a major improvement from the comedian’s condition when emergency responders arrived at his Las Vegas property on September 18. Thompson had reportedly been found unconscious near the pool in his backyard after an apparent overdose involving prescription medication.
A 911 caller reportedly described him as “barely conscious.” Thompson was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he remained for more than a week. His representative subsequently confirmed that he had regained consciousness and was “awake” and “breathing on his own.”
A Police Report Revealed His Final Message To His Manager
A police report reviewed by TMZ offered additional details about the events preceding Thompson’s hospitalization. According to the report, Thompson’s manager spoke to him over the phone on September 18 after informing him about an article containing allegations of sexual misconduct.
During the conversation, Thompson allegedly said that his long-running Las Vegas show would be over because of the report. He also reportedly expressed concern about whether an unnamed third party and her daughter would be “okay without him.”
After the call ended, Thompson allegedly sent his manager a one-word text reading, “done.”
When the manager could no longer reach the comedian, he contacted authorities and asked them to conduct a welfare check at Thompson’s home.
Officers reportedly arrived shortly before 4:30 p.m. and discovered Thompson unconscious in the backyard. Although he was breathing, he was unresponsive when police found him. Thompson’s attorney later confirmed the suicide attempt in a September 20 court filing.
Many Of His Las Vegas Shows Have Been Canceled
Thompson will remain away from the stage as he focuses on his recovery. According to TMZ, three weeks of performances at the Atrium Showroom inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino have been canceled.
Thompson has become a recognizable fixture on the Strip through his energetic prop comedy, muscular physique and signature red hair. His Luxor performances have remained a major part of his career for nearly two decades.
According to Neon, the show will be reopening on October 19, 2026.
Thompson’s hospitalization came amid a bitter legal dispute with singer Brian Evans, who previously opened for the comedian. In July, Radar Online reported that Evans had sued Thompson and accused him of sending an unsolicited sexually explicit video.
A second accuser later reportedly came forward to support Evans’ allegations and share his own account. The claims have not been proven in court.
Thompson’s legal team has offered a sharply different version of the dispute, accusing Evans of attempting to pressure the comedian into paying $500,000 by raising the possibility that explicit material could become public.
In the September 20 court filing, Thompson’s attorney requested “immediate protective relief” to prevent Evans from “exposing [Thompson] to ill repute, false allegations, and salacious materials.”
“Evans demands immediate payment of significant sums and states that, absent immediate payment, a sexually explicit recording of Thompson will be filed in the public court file so that it may be obtained and disseminated by the press and other parties,” the attorney wrote, according to Page Six.
The filing characterized Evans’ alleged conduct as an extortion scheme. However, no criminal finding against Evans has been reported in connection with those allegations.
Brian Evans Denies Threatening Carrot Top
Evans has strongly denied attempting to exchange his silence for a financial settlement. He told Page Six that he “never threatened, ever, to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.” Evans also maintained that the recording at the center of the dispute was deleted “a long time ago.”
Following reports of Thompson’s suicide attempt, the singer expressed relief that the comedian survived while denying responsibility for what happened. Evans said that he was “sorry that Scott apparently did something to hurt himself.”
Justin Verlander was overcome with emotion when his 7-year-old daughter, Genevieve, ran toward him on the pitchers’ mound after his last Detroit Tigers baseball game.
“I had no clue. I was totally blindsided,” Verlander, 43, told reporters after the September, September 26, game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. “It hit me like a ton of bricks, that was amazing. I was sobbing and had to make sure she understood I was happy.”
Saturday’s game marked the final time that Verlander, who shares Genevieve and 15-month-old son Bellamy with wife Kate Upton, started in an MLB game. (The Tigers ultimately defeated the Pirates 4-3.)
To celebrate her dad’s accomplishment, Genevieve — fittingly dressed in a miniature version of Verlander’s jersey — ran onto the diamond to give him a big hug. After the father-daughter duo’s embrace, Upton, 34, and Bellamy joined them on the field for a sweet group hug.
Kate Upton and Justin Verlander’s relationship has had some ups and downs, but overall, the couple has knocked it out of the park romance wise. The pair has baseball to thank for their meet-cute, working together in February 2012 on the set of a commercial for the Major League Baseball 2K12 video game. Nearly a […]
“She was fine, I think, [but] I just wanted to make sure she was fine,” he added in his postgame press conference of Genevieve. “She’s never seen me cry like that. I think walking off the field with my family, and obviously we’ve talked a lot about how my life has changed and what my family has meant to me, … to be able to walk off the field with them, I can’t think of a better ending.”
Hours before the game, Verlander was honored by the team with an official retirement ceremony.
“I feel like I ran my race. I gave it everything I had,” the baseball star said in his Friday, September 25, speech. “I see my daughter, who’s 7 now, and how fast that goes and how much of that time frame I’ve missed already. I have a 1-year-old son now. I know that I’m going to be able to be there for him and experience more of that childhood that I missed, unfortunately, with my daughter [and] also be there for her in some very formative years coming up.”
Justin Verlander poses for a photo with his wife, Kate Upton, and their kids during his Career Celebration Ceremony on Friday, September 25. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Upton, Genevieve and Bellamy were also present at Friday’s ceremony, where Verlander gushed that their family has “tremendously” changed his life.
Justin Verlander had the support of his wife, Kate Upton, and their two kids for a special career moment for the baseball star. The MLB icon, 43, was joined by Upton, 34, and their daughter Genevieve, 7, and son Bellamy, 1, at a pregame retirement ceremony at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, September 25. […]
“I’m a different person now because of them, and I’ve loved every moment of it, growing into a different person,” he added at the time. “There’s a quote that I like that says, ‘What’s the point of living life if you don’t let life change you?’”
Verlander and the model have been married since 2017 after meeting years earlier in 2012 on the set of a Major League Baseball video game commercial.
“She’s been the most amazing woman and mom,” Verlander exclusively told Us in 2019 of watching Upton become a parent. “I knew that she would set a great example for our daughter, no matter what. It’s the person that she is, it’s the person who I married. I’ve always appreciated her for her strength.”
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Now that the temperatures are finally dropping, we’re looking for a cool-girl layer that’s dressier than denim, but more original than a cardigan. Dakota Johnson found just the thing, and although hers has a Celine price tag, we found the chic fall look for only $32!
A few weeks ago, Johnson turned up at the St. Vincent show in Hollywood wearing a green satin slip dress, black flats and a camel-colored suede cardigan that had an intricate hollow-out design. This Amazon twin has similar detailing along the hem — so yes, it looks designer.
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Like Johnson’s, this Foenlintenso Faux Suede Jacket makes an autumn statement, softens your shoulders and gives your wardrobe a lived-in, bohemian edge. It also has an identical camel tone, relaxed fit and suede-like fabric.
When it’s too chilly for tanks yet too hot for coats, the right cardigan sweater changes the game. But cardigans can lean frumpy, which is why we’re swooning over Chrissy Teigen‘s classy, elevated version. We found her rich mom look on sale for only $33! In an Instagram post, Teigen showed off her brand’s pancake […]
But this dreamy fall layer might be even chicer than Johnson’s, thanks to the charming patch pockets and polished collar. It’s also functional, with front buttons that allow you to wear it open over a slip dress or closed with jeans and boots. We’re doing both.
Throw it over a black turtleneck for dinner, pair it with wide-leg trousers for weekend errands or layer it over a midi dress for concert night. Either way, this suede-style piece makes you look Johnson-sleek.
Mother Nature has finally given permission to start layering again, and Johnson’s Hollywood Bowl look is convincing Us to use suede as the anchor. Soft, lightweight and quietly cool, it’s the ‘It’ jacket style you’ll reach for on repeat.
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Rose McIver revealed why she will be “absent” from several episodes when Ghosts returns for season 6.
McIver, 37, shared a photo of a baby’s hand, writing via Instagram on Friday, September 25, “Keen eyed viewers will notice that Sam is a little absent at the start of this season of Ghosts — I’ve been a wee bit preoccupied but will be back to join everyone soon!”
She continued: “Huge thanks to everyone for your patience. I love both my jobs and feel really fortunate to be supported in both.”
McIver’s post appeared to confirm that she welcomed baby No. 2 with husband George Byrne. The couple, who got married in 2023, previously expanded their family with a daughter in 2024. As a result, Ghosts went out of their way to hide McIver’s baby bump in season 3.
The fall 2026 TV schedule is overflowing with new and returning shows — but some of your favorite programs are being held until the new year. CBS announced its schedule in April 2026, and viewers couldn’t help but notice some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved […]
“We’re not writing it in. Currently, Jay and Sam aren’t going to have kids,” showrunner Joe Wiseman told TV Insider in February 2024. “That is something that could happen down the line.”
Wiseman noted that they weren’t ruling out a baby in the future — just not right now, adding, “Yeah, we’re definitely open to it. It just felt a little early in the series to make such a big change.”
Showrunner Joe Port, meanwhile, showed support for the idea of Sam and Jay becoming parents later. “We’re not writing [the pregnancy] in, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have [a baby] in future seasons,” he added. “It would be fun to see all the ghosts’ perspectives on parenting.”
Ghosts, which premiered on CBS in 2021, follows married couple Sam (McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) after they inherit a country estate. Their plan to convert the historic home into a bed and breakfast doesn’t pan out when a near-death experience in the house causes Sam to suddenly see the ghosts who live there.
The fall 2026 lineup is going to look a little different for CBS after some shows went through surprising changes. CBS announced its schedule on Wednesday, April 15, with viewers noticing some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the […]
The comedy is expected to return for holiday specials in 2026 before making an official return midseason.
CBS announced its schedule in April, and viewers couldn’t help but notice some substantial changes. Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well.
Matlock‘s time slot will be given to Elsbeth to allow Cupertino to premiere on the same night. NCIS: Sydney, meanwhile, is moving to midseason as NCIS: Origins — which received a shorter episode order — takes over to pair off with NCIS: New York.
Rihanna sent the internet into a frenzy after taking to social media to share a rare post featuring her daughter Rocki, who recently turned one. Along with the cute photos, the “Diamonds” singer shared a hilariously relatable caption: “Who let me have a daughter, bro?”
Fans took to the comments section to gush over the toddler, while others joked that Rihanna is already turning Rocki into a “mini diva.”
Rihanna, who shares two other children with her partner A$AP Rocky, previously opened up about her experience as a mom and her desire to create a family that “breaks generational curses.”
Rihanna Jokes ‘Who Let Me Have A Daughter?’ In Adorable Rocki Post
Rihanna took to Instagram on Saturday to share a post capturing some cute mother-daughter moments with Rocki, who turned 1 two weeks ago.
The photo carousel features the toddler showing off undeniable charm, already taking after her mother’s unmistakable flair and style.
In one post, Rocki is seen innocently sporting a wig, while another shows her crying after being denied a designer handbag. In a third clip, she struggles to take off a pair of sunglasses and a baseball hat her famous mom wore while being fed eggs.
But Rihanna’s relatable SOS-style caption warmed the hearts of many users. “Who let me have a daughter, bro?” she wrote.
Baby Rocki’s Designer Taste Has Rihanna Fans In Stitches
Fans flooded the comments section with sweet reactions, with others noting that Rihanna may have another star on her hands.
“No, seriously, who done let the diva have a mini diva?!!” an Instagram user wrote, while another said, “Please make sure you save all them bags for her. She’s coming for everything.”
Someone else wrote, “Rih, she’s so precious! I know you two will be besties.”
“Girl, you did… you really said ‘let me casually create a whole mini-Rihanna’ and look at her,” a different person penned before wishing Rocki a “happy first birthday.”
Rihanna Said She And A$AP Rocky Weren’t ‘Planning Against’ A Baby
Aside from Rocki, Rihanna also shares sons RZA Athelston and Riot Rose with her partner, A$AP Rocky.
The two superstars have been together since 2020, and while they weren’t actively planning to start a family, she previously said they were “certainly not planning against it” either.
“I don’t know when I ovulate or any of that type of sh-t. We just had fun,” she told Vogue. “And then it was just there on the test. I didn’t waste any time. I called him inside and showed him. Then I was in the doctor’s office the next morning, and our journey began.”
“I always thought it would be marriage first, then a baby, but who the f-ck says it has to be that way,” she said at the time. “I’m certainly not gonna let that get in the way of me being a mom.”
Rihanna Wants Her Family To ‘Break Generational Curses’
Meanwhile, Rihanna was recently spotted enjoying some alone time in Paris as she attended Celine Dion’s residency before heading to her longtime favorite restaurant, César, per Vogue.
Amid her busy schedule juggling several sprawling businesses and a successful music career, the nine-time Grammy winner has consistently balanced it all with family life.
After welcoming her second child in 2023, she gave an interview to “Access Hollywood,” where she was asked what surprised her most about motherhood.
The singer revealed the kind of mother she hoped to be while noting that she wanted to create a family that “breaks generational curses.”
“You don’t have an idea,” Rihanna said at the time, per TODAY. “You just hope, ‘I can have kids one day, and I hope I can have them in love, and I hope that I can be a part of a family that breaks generational curses and moves forward and does new things and raises our kids better than we were raised and all the beautiful things.’”
A$AP Rocky Lets Slip That Rihanna Is ‘Cooking’ In The Studio
At the same time, fans may soon hear Rihanna sing again, as A$AP Rocky revealed she’s in the studio working on a new project.
During his wide-ranging interview with Jason Lee in August, the host asked whether he was the reason she hadn’t released a new project since 2016’s “Anti.”
But the “Praise The Lord” rapper told him “she’s in the studio” and is “cooking.”
“Yeah, I said it, sorry babe,” he continued, adding that he would “get in trouble for this,” per the BBC.
Well, this story certainly has a bone to pick with the definition of a happy family! Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story takes us back to one of America’s most infamous murder cases, where family drama gets very bloody and the question of “who did it?” comes with an axe-load of suspicion. With Lizzie Borden at the centre of the story, I was curious to see how the Monster series would put its own spin on this notorious case.
One of the things I enjoyed about this chapter of the Monster series is that it doesn’t simply focus on the famous “Lizzie Borden took an axe” story that most people already know. It tries to look beyond the headlines and explore Lizzie as a person, as well as the circumstances surrounding the murders of her father and stepmother.
I also enjoyed the appearance of Aileen, who provides another connection to the wider Monster universe. Her inclusion was an interesting touch and reminded me that this series is not only interested in the crimes themselves, but also in the infamous people behind them and the stories that have developed around their cases.
The comparison between Lizzie and Aileen is also interesting. Their stories are very different, but both demonstrate how notorious murder cases can become larger than the people involved. Their appearances add another layer to the series and its exploration of some of the most infamous names in true crime.
Unfortunately, this is where I started to feel that the series didn’t quite reach its full potential.
Lizzie Borden’s story is fascinating enough to carry a compelling series, but I found the pacing to be quite uneven. There were moments where the story had me interested and wanting to know what would happen next, but there were also sections that felt slow and dragged the overall experience down.
I also wanted more depth from some of the characters and storylines. There is plenty of material to work with, but at times it felt like the series was only scratching the surface. I would have liked to see more exploration of the relationships, motivations and circumstances surrounding Lizzie.
The atmosphere, however, works well. There is something naturally unsettling about watching a story based on real murders, particularly when the question of guilt has remained part of the fascination surrounding the case for so long.
The performances also help keep things together, and there were definitely moments that stood out. But for me, the series didn’t have the same impact that I would have hoped for from a Monster story.
The cast is definitely one of the stronger parts of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. Ella Beatty does a good job as Lizzie, especially in showing the character’s more troubled and complicated side. She brings a quiet intensity to the role that works particularly well during the darker moments. Vicky Krieps is also impressive as Bridget Sullivan, bringing plenty of personality and emotion to a character who becomes an important part of Lizzie’s story.
Rebecca Hall and Charlie Hunnam also make an impression as Abby and Andrew Borden. Their performances help create the tension within the Borden household and make the family dynamics feel increasingly uncomfortable. Billie Lourd brings a different energy as Emma, Lizzie’s sister, and adds another layer to the complicated family relationships.
And then there is Sarah Paulson as Aileen Wuornos. Paulson is always someone who knows how to completely disappear into a character, and her performance here is another reminder of that. Even though Aileen’s story is separate from Lizzie’s historically, Paulson gives the character a strong presence and helps connect the two stories thematically.
For me, the performances are one of the reasons I continued watching even when the pacing started to drag. The cast brings enough intensity to the material to keep the story moving, even when the writing doesn’t always hit the mark.
I wouldn’t say I disliked it. There is enough here to keep fans of true crime and the Monster series interested. However, I found myself wanting more from the story, especially considering how fascinating the real-life case is.
⭐ Rating: 3/5
Final verdict: Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story had all the ingredients for a killer story, but unfortunately it didn’t always chop it up into the most gripping television. The axe has fallen, the mystery remains, and Aileen adds an interesting connection to the Monster universe — but for me, this one was more “what the axe?” than “what a killer season!” It certainly has its moments, but ultimately, it left me wanting a little more bite.
Take a swing and watch Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on Netflix.
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg are gearing up for a big move!
After listing their Illinois home, rumors were swirling that they are headed to California to be closer to Wahlberg’s sons. When McCarthy saw that PEOPLE shared the news that the house is on the market, she dropped into their Instagram comments to set the record straight on just where they’re headed; and it’s not California.
Jenny McCarthy And Donnie Wahlberg Are Making A Big Move
Earlier this week, news broke that McCarthy and Wahlberg had listed their 7,236-square-foot St. Charles, Illinois home, with a listing price of $2.8 million. The home boasts 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a “private backyard resort,” and is located on a cul-de-sac.
According to the listing, “An extraordinary St. Charles estate, transformed through extensive renovations and exceptional resort-style amenities. Set on approximately 1.26 professionally landscaped acres and backing to acres of open space in prestigious Woods of Fox Glen, this stately brick residence offers more than 10,000 square feet of beautifully updated living space designed for everyday comfort and unforgettable entertaining.”
When the news first broke, PEOPLE reported that the couple was possibly moving to California, but when McCarthy saw that, she wanted to set the record straight.
Sin City Or Bust!
Seeing the PEOPLE story on Instagram, McCarthy took to the comment section to clear up any rumors about moving to California.
“Going to Vegas. Not Cali,” she simply wrote in the comment section.
And while some may think this move came out of nowhere, it makes sense since the couple has been spending more time in Vegas during Wahlberg’s NKOTB residency. While his shows are happening at Park MGM’s Dolby Live, McCarthy has been known to set up a pop-up shop for her cosmetics brand, Formless Beauty. Her pop-up has been a part of the Blockhead HQ experience, where she also does meet-and-greets.
It Looked Like The Couple Could Be Headed To California
During an interview with PEOPLE back in December 2025, Wahlberg briefly discussed a possible move to California to be closer to his sons.
“I have a 24-year-old son, and I can’t tell you how many times he’s asked me in the last two years to move back to California to be close to him,” he said. “Probably the only thing that could ever get me back to California is my two sons. And if they keep asking, Jenny and I are probably going to start going on realtor.com and figuring things out.”
Wahlberg is dad to two adult sons, Xavier and Elijah, from his first marriage to Kim Fey, and McCarthy has one son, Evan, from her marriage to John Asher.
Jenny McCarthy Often Visits Desert Moon Wellness When In Vegas
McCarthy has been known to visit Desert Moon Wellness; a wellness center located in Las Vegas. The center offers “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, PEMF, Light Therapy, and Vibroacoustic Therapy,” according to their website.
McCarthy has made cameos on the wellness center’s Instagram page multiple times.
One recent video is captioned, “Looking for the best wellness center in #lasvegas? Found it! @desertmoonwellnesslv has it all. IV therapy, HBOT, red light beds and more. The staff is so knowledgeable and kind! Maybe I’ll see you there. I usually go mid week for my IVs.”
Earlier this year, the wellness center also posted videos with McCarthy celebrating her Formless Beauty cosmetics line, as well as promoting some of her favorite therapies.
Mark Wahlberg’s Flecha Cantina Is In Vegas
Wahlberg’s brother, actor Mark Wahlberg, also has a house in Las Vegas, as well as a restaurant, Flecha Cantina.
Mark opened Flecha a few years ago in Town Square, located on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. Flecha offers an extensive menu of authentic Mexican dishes, Sunday brunch, a margarita menu that will keep you coming back for more, and of course, they serve Mark’s tequila brand — Flecha Azul Tequila.
Could there be some family dinners in the future at Flecha? Sounds like there could be! Welcome to Sin City, Jenny and Donnie!
George Santos entered Fox’s “Special Forces” season 5 knowing he’d struggle on the competition reality show. Before being cast, the former politician was convicted of fraud and identity theft and sentenced to 87 months in prison.
Joining a show with established celebrities, George Santos thought it’d be difficult to connect with his co-stars, but according to him, it was quite the opposite. In fact, he connected with “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure and gushed about how “awesome” a person she is.
George Santos Knew ‘Special Forces’ Would Be An ‘Uphill Battle’
Speaking with Us Weekly, Santos said he knew filming the series would be an “uphill battle” because of his complicated past. “These are celebrities — people with very public lives — and they’re trying to do the job, get the next job, and brand safety is a big thing,” he said.
According to Santos, he’s like a “nuclear football,” so he knew some cast members would try to avoid him whenever possible. He even said that there were “some cold initial introductions that evolved later” before revealing that he was “humbled by that.”
“The conversations post-show were very positive. My fellow cast members have been amazing and phenomenal to interact with and build relationships with,” he said.
George Santos Talks About His ‘Favorite’ Co-Star
Elsewhere during the interview, the former New York politician opened up about who he connected with most while filming the show.
“My favorite person in the cast — I know we shouldn’t do these things, but I’ll just say it, I don’t care — it was Candace,” Santos said, talking about the “Full House” star. “She’s such an awesome person, I genuinely love her. I mean, DJ Tanner [from Full House] — how could you not?”
George Santos Wasn’t Mad That Some Of His Castmates Tried To Keep Their Distance
Santos did share his thoughts on some of his co-stars trying to keep their distance from him. According to him, he brought the isolation “to myself,” and he said that he knows he has to prove to people that he’s more than what they read in the media.
He continued, “So it’s fine, I’m OK with that. I’m OK with people having that opinion and then at least getting to know me, which is what a lot of people in this cast did.”
Why Was Santos Sentenced To Prison?
According to The Blast, Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison in 2025 after being convicted of fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The FBI charged Santos in 2023 after accusing him of leading a credit card fraud scheme and lying about his credentials.
During that time, Santos also made headlines after being accused of stealing money from a disabled war veteran.
The veteran, Richard Osthoff, claimed Santos promised to help him and his sick dog with $3,000 by setting up a GoFundMe. After successfully raising the money, Osthoff accused Santos of shutting down the page, fleeing, and becoming “increasingly difficult to contact.”
Santos Said Filming ‘Special Forces’ Was Harder Than His Time In Prison
Santos only served 12 weeks behind bars before President Donald Trump commuted his sentence, seemingly acknowledging Santos’ reported crimes while also offering grace. “There are many rogues throughout our Country that aren’t forced to serve seven years in prison,” Trump posted online, according to NPR.
And while some might assume life as an inmate would be Santos’ hardest challenge, think again. “You know, prison was hard. This was harder,” he said to Us Weekly. “This challenges you. I mean, prison tortures you … [but] this really demands you to actually show up all the time, whereas in our broken incarceratory system in this country, you’re just meat.”
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