The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Vicki Gunvalson is assuring her followers that she’s “safe” after violence erupted in Mexico.

“Hi everyone,” Gunvalson, 63, began her Instagram Story on Sunday, February 22, alongside a white heart emoji. “I’m safe and not in Puerto Vallarta. Thank you so much for all the messages and concern. It truly means a lot.”

Gunvalson continued, “Please join me in keeping everyone affected in your prayers. Sending love and heartfelt thoughts to all who need them right now.”

News broke on Sunday that Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the deadly Jalisco New Generation drug cartel, was killed during a Mexican military operation. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico shared on Sunday that citizens in several locations — including Puerto Vallarta — “should shelter in place until further notice” due to “ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity.” Several flights in and out of the country have been canceled.

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Gunvalson, meanwhile, shared in 2020 that she purchased a condo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

“Well I did it! After spending over 30 years in one of my favorite places in the world, I closed on my vacation/retirement house today,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “Other than being with my children, grandchildren and @stevelodge_oc, it’s one of my happiest and fondest memories and one of my parents favorite destinations.”

Gunvalson appeared to then acknowledge the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I know some of you may think it’s wrong, especially in the state of the world, but for me it immediately gives me hope and peace that things will resume to a new sense of normal soon,” she wrote. “I won’t be visiting there until I’m able, but as of today I own a home that makes me happy. I’m going to be donating all the bedding and most of the furniture to an orphanage, and will be putting to work some painters and a decorator to make this home ‘Vicki.’”

She concluded, “Thank you to all who support my decision as it wasn’t an easy one to go through with it. Those who don’t, keep your mean comments to yourself. #imhappy #puertovallarta #sunsets #kindpeople #peaceful.”

Later that year, Gunvalson shared that she was happy with her decision.

“I took a leap of faith, I ended up closing on a condo last month and I got here last night. And I thought, you know what? This was what was meant to be,” Gunvalson said in the Instagram clip at the time, per People.

She captioned the post, “Although I was apprehensive to go through with it, I have to tell you all it was one of my best decisions.”

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In 2022, Gunvalson shared that she purchased another condo in the Mexican city. At the time, Gunvalson uploaded an image of a pool framed by palm trees while another pic showed a view of the ocean with the sunset.

“My realtor just showed me the sunset and views from my newest condo,” she wrote via Instagram. “I’m in escrow now and it will be built & ready in 20 months. #investmentproperty #puertovallarta #loveitthere #bossbabe #realestate.”

Two years later, Gunvalson shared a glimpse of the property via Instagram and wrote, “Back in PV to put the condo back together!! I just love the way it turned out🤍 my home away from home ✨.”

If you’re anything like Us, you’ve probably run into some trouble curling your hair at one point or another. Whether your curls always look better on one side or you struggle to achieve that bombshell-like bounce, Vanessa Hudgens has a hairstyling secret: a fuss-free tool that will take you from hairstyling amateur to a full-on pro.

In a recent Instagram post, the actress showed off a rotating curling iron, which she uses to achieve a flawless ‘do. The Tymo CurlPro Plus Rotating Curling Iron is a total game-changer — or “fail-proof,” as Hudgens said — and shoppers credit the tool with simplifying their styling routines.

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No more unevenness or lopsided styles! This automatic curler literally does all the heavy lifting, while also reducing styling time — which is likely another pro for Hudgens, who is now the mom of two. Along with a rotating feature that creates even, symmetrical curls, this device features patented dual heating to preserve shape and longevity. It also includes a temperature-control button, which users can adjust based on their hair type and texture.

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While other irons might leave you with burns or complicated knots, the Tymo alternative eliminates these issues. Its 360-degree anti-scalding design and anti-tangle technology ensure your hair’s health isn’t compromised while styling, so you don’t have to worry about panicking mid-routine.

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Like Hudgens, Amazon shoppers saw worthwhile results after using this curling iron.

“Finally, an automatic curling iron that does exactly what it claims to do,” one fan raved in their five-star review. “This TYMO automatic rotating curling iron is an absolute game-changer.” They added that the “rotating feature works flawlessly and, most importantly, does not tangle your hair. It creates beautiful, smooth curls without any tugging or tangling.”

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“I will admit I was skeptical at first, but it actually works and makes great curls,” the fan wrote. “It works very well with my daughter’s long hair, and it has a feature that backs up the curling iron if the hair jams. It saves so much time and is very easy to get the hang of. It’s also not too heavy.”

Ready to achieve flawless curls without a hassle? This rotating curling iron will give you celebrity-worthy waves and ringlets, helping you achieve a Hudgens-approved look in a hurry.

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Prince William is sharing some insight into his current mindset just days after uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested for alleged misconduct.

While walking the red carpet at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, February 22, William, 43, explained that he hadn’t watched Hamnet because he needed to be in a calm mood to view it, according to the Daily Mail.

“I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment. I will save it,” William reportedly said at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London, attending the event alongside his wife, Princess Kate Middleton.

William shared that Kate, 44, watched the film one night prior and had “floods of tears,” according to the outlet. Kate joked that watching Hamnet wasn’t the best idea before attending the BAFTAs for the first time in two years.

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“I thought it was a bad idea, actually. Ended up with very puffy eyes. It was so beautifully shot. The music as well. The score is fantastic,” Kate shared, adding that she and William have “a long list of films that we still need to get through.”

The couple’s appearance on Sunday comes days after Andrew was arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal misconduct while serving in public office.

“Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office,” Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said in a Thursday, February 19, statement. “It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offense. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”

The Thames Valley police department told the BBC that authorities were investigating claims that Andrew shared confidential information with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a U.K. trade envoy. (Epstein died by suicide in 2019 in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.)

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Andrew was released from police custody without hours of his arrest. Us Weekly learned on Thursday that Kate and William did not plan to release a public statement on the arrest, while King Charles III addressed the scandal.

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” Charles, 77, said, referring to his brother. “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation.”

The monarch concluded, “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”

In October 2025, Andrew was stripped of his titles over resurfaced associations with Epstein. Andrew was previously accused of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre after they were allegedly set up by an associate of Epstein’s. Andrew denied the allegations and settled with Giuffre, who died in 2025, out of court for an undisclosed amount.

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is detailing the latest challenge in the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom, Nancy Guthrie.

“Our lab tells us there’s challenges with it,” Nanos told NBC News correspondent Erin McLaughlin in a new sit-down interview on Friday, February 20, detailing how the DNA found inside Nancy’s home is “mixed.”

According to the law enforcement officer, having “mixed” DNA means the sample contains DNA from more than one person, making it difficult to run through national databases.

“The technology is moving so fast and it’s such a frenzy that they think some of this stuff will resolve itself just in a matter of weeks, months or maybe a year,” Nanos continued.`

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Authorities confirmed on February 13 that “DNA other than Nancy Guthrie’s and those in close contact to her” was discovered in her Arizona home.

“Investigators are working to identify who it belongs to,” a statement shared with multiple media outlets read at the time. “We are not disclosing where that DNA was located.”

Nancy was first reported missing on February 1 after the 84-year-old failed to meet up with friends to attend a virtual church service. Authorities have not identified a person of interest or suspect in the matriarch’s ongoing disappearance, though investigators did rule out Savannah, her brother Camron, her sister Annie and their family members as possible suspects.

“Not one single person in the family is a suspect,” Nanos told KOLD 12 News on February 16. “So I am telling everyone, effective today, you guys [media] need to knock it off, quit. People are hurting. They are victims. I am saying they are clear. We have cleared them.”

On February 12, the FBI released an official description of a potential subject in the case after security camera footage showed a masked individual attempting to disable Nancy’s front door camera.

The subject is “a male, approximately 5’9’’ – 5’10’’ tall, with an average build. In [a newly-obtained security] video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack.” Officials confirmed they had received 12,000 tips from the public related to Nancy’s disappearance and were doubling the reward from $50,000 to $100,000 for any information that results in her rescue or recovery.

On Friday, Nanos admitted that the investigation is “not going fast enough.”

“It’s never fast enough for the sheriff,” he said. “I want it like you — come on guys, let’s go, let’s go, let’s find her. But the reality is that I also know that sometimes things take time.”

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Despite Nanos admitting that there are “no names” authorities are currently looking into in connection with Nancy’s disappearance, he believes that they’re “getting closer” to finding her and her alleged kidnappers.

“In terms of leads and working and getting out there, I think that [the investigation] is still growing, yeah,” he explained. “I think we’re getting closer to identifying some of the other articles, not just that backpack — like the shoes, the pants, the shirt or jacket.”

When asked if he had a message for Nancy’s family as authorities continue their search, Nanos said: “We’re not quitting. We will find her. Yeah.”

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