Anne Hathaway’s latest red carpet appearance put her growing baby bump front and center, but it was one unexpected part of her maternity look that quickly became the focus of online debate. 

The actress arrived at “The End Of Oak Street” premiere in Los Angeles looking cheerful and polished, yet her outfit divided fans almost immediately. 

While some praised Hathaway’s radiant appearance, others questioned the styling choice that they felt overshadowed an otherwise striking maternity moment.

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Anne Hathaway’s premiere appearance was anything but a traditional maternity ensemble. 

The actress wore a sleeveless light blue top that was cropped across the front before extending behind her into a short train, creating a dramatic silhouette around her growing bump. 

A vivid red lining beneath the pale blue fabric added another unexpected element to the outfit. 

Instead of pairing the statement top with equally formal trousers or a skirt, Hathaway opted for low-waisted denim jeans. 

She completed the look with closed-toed red pumps, dangling earrings and a statement bracelet. 

Her brunette hair was packed into a sleek ponytail, keeping the attention on the outfit and her pregnancy silhouette.

Hathaway appeared cheerful as she posed for photographers at Warner Bros. Studios.

Hathaway’s Denim Choice Quickly Became The Fashion Talking Point

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The jeans ultimately became the part of Anne Hathaway’s outfit that generated the most debate. 

While the top was clearly intended to be the centerpiece, some viewers felt the casual denim worked against the dramatic design.

Per the Daily Mail, one critic called the overall look something that “looks ridiculous,” while another complained, “It’s awful. She’s too pretty for this to happen.”

Others were even more emphatic, with one person pleading, “Please let me UNSEE this,” while another simply concluded, “This one is so wrong sorry.”

The strongest criticism focused specifically on the difference between the elaborate top and the jeans. “Jeans? JEANS?! That dazzling top deserves a better companion,” one person wrote, while another bluntly stated, “The jeans make it worse.”

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For every viewer who disliked the styling, there were others who separated Hathaway from the outfit and made it clear they still admired her appearance.

Some social media users criticized the work of her stylist rather than Hathaway herself. One Instagram commenter wrote, “I love her. I do not understand why her stylist did this to her.”

Another called the styling “very tacky,” while a different commenter described it as “Unflattering styling for a beautiful pregnant woman.” Someone else simply wrote, “Love her – outfit just No.”

However, the criticism did not represent the entire online response. Other fans appeared far more interested in Hathaway’s overall appearance than in whether every element of her outfit worked together.

On X, one admirer wrote, “She looks radiant…,” while another declared, “Anne Hathaway at a world premiere is always a win, she looks stunning.”

Hathaway Explains Why Baby No. 3 Is Her ‘Buzzer-Beater’

Anne Hathaway has been increasingly open about the pregnancy that has added an unexpected new chapter to her family life. 

While promoting “The Odyssey,” the 43-year-old revealed that she and husband Adam Shulman had hoped to expand their family but were still stunned when it actually happened. 

During an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in July, Hathaway described the pregnancy as “amazing” before joking, “We were so shocked it went this way, so we’re calling this one our buzzer-beater.” 

Meyers, who is also a father of three, then offered Hathaway some perspective on going from two children to three, joking that once one reached that point, there was “not much you can do except watch.” 

Hathaway embraced the comparison, joking that she loved the “channel” her family was currently on and that the baby would feel like “a new cast member.” 

Anne Hathaway Confirmed Third Pregnancy With Playful Baby Bump Reveal

Anne Hathaway made her third pregnancy official in June, through an Instagram video in which she stepped into view in a long, flowing white skirt set with her arms folded over her midsection. 

The mom of two then lowered her arms, revealing her baby bump before smiling at the camera. 

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Hathaway paired the reveal with Barbara Lewis’ 1965 song “Baby I’m Yours” and captioned the post, “x Baby, I’m yours x.” 

The announcement quickly drew widespread attention, reportedly surpassing 800,000 likes in just over 30 minutes as friends and fans filled the comments with congratulations.

As The Blast stated, the announcement came after she had been photographed on vacation in Saint-Tropez with her bump visible in several looks, but the Instagram post marked her own confirmation of the news.

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Soaking up the sun on summer vacation is right where Rachel Bilson wants to be.

“I live here now,” the O.C. and Hart of Dixie alum, 44, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 9, alongside a photo of herself in a red bikini paired with denim cut-offs.

Capturing herself lazing against a railing aboard a sleek vessel, Bilson, who is mom to daughter Briar Rose, 11, with ex-fiancé Hayden Christensen, flashed a warm smile as idyllic weather blissfully bathed the frame.

Fans were quick to praise the star’s photo, taking to her post’s comments section. “Basically Summer Roberts on the summer breeze in summer,” wrote one fan, referencing Bilson’s former O.C. character, while another wrote, “An icon just doing iconic things!”

Last month, Bilson shared further insight into her summer activities through an Instagram carousel captioned, “Sum of summer for far.” Photos showed time spent at a beach, plucking strawberries and making strawberry muffins from them, sunsets overlooking still waters, multiple books, several selfies of her tousled beach hair and one shot of her daughter fishing off a boat.

Bilson has largely kept her child out of the spotlight, however recently opened up about her coparenting relationship with Christensen, 45. During the January 20 episode of Kristin Cavallari’s “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, Bilson revealed that she and her ex have found a harmonious way to navigate their family roles. “Ours is, like, a unique version of it,” she said of her and the Star Wars actor’s coparenting journey. “We do a lot of stuff together — a lot.”

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Bilson continued at the time, “We have been able to keep it very copacetic and nice for [Briar]. We weren’t ever married so we … figured out our own way. [My advice for other coparents] is communication and sometimes you have to compromise a lot.”

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The candid interview also touched on Bilson’s past romance with her former O.C. costar Adam Brody, 46. “[Brody and I] were a couple on the show and a couple in real life, [and fans are] like, ‘Oh, it’s Seth and Summer’ and they really relate it to that,” she explained. “They think that’s what you are [and] who you are.”

The episode also discussed her current dating life, of which remains mostly quiet. “I’ve never been on [a dating] app, but if I’m around someone who’s on it, I look with them ‘cause it’s fun,” she told Cavallari, 39. “I’ve never done the apps. I’m a hardcore, like, ‘bedtime before 9’ kind of person, so if I’m going to go out, it has to be something I really want to do.”

Brooklyn Beckham has divided the internet after sharing a video of himself boiling pasta in water taken straight from the sea.

“Today, I’m going to make some tomato pasta. Of course, we get some pasta water,” Brooklyn, 27, said in a TikTok video that was originally posted in July 2025 and reposted on Thursday, August 6. The eldest son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham is then seen dunking a saucepan into the water off a luxury boat before hitting a kitchen to start prepping his dish.

“Pasta water with a hint of burnt boat fuel please sir,” commented one fan on the repost, while another wrote, “Tune in next time when I make a glass of water (with ice).”

For others, Brooklyn’s unusual cooking method wasn’t all that unorthodox. “What’s with all the hate?” commented one fan, while another wrote, “I think he is sweet !! And he has a passion for cooking which is clear.” One social media user even argued that Brooklyn’s dish looked appetizing. “Basic HOWEVER looks tasty to be fair,” the fan wrote.

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When the budding chef, who often posts videos of himself cooking via his social media channels, originally posted the clip, it similarly attracted mixed reviews. While some warned him against using sea water due to the risk of consuming bacteria, others wrote about how his creation looked good. “Nice one, Brooks,” one fan commented at the time.

Brooklyn’s at-sea report comes after he recently reconnected with his godfathers, Elton John and David Furnish, amid his ongoing feud with David, 51, and Victoria, 52. On August 1, Brooklyn and wife, Nicola Peltz, were snapped vacationing with John, 79, and his husband, 63, on a yacht near France’s Nice. The photos were published by People at the time.

In the snaps, the couples were seen sitting at a table together and leaving the vessel to take in the local sights.

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Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s parents and siblings were vacationing elsewhere. Per photos published by The Sun, the retired footballer and fashion designer were joined by sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21, as well as daughter Harper, 15, as they journeyed in their own luxury boat through Spain. The family was also joined by Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, as they explored the small Spanish island of Formentera.

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Brooklyn and Nicola, 31, are at odds with his parents and siblings, with Brooklyn shining a light on their tension through a scathing Instagram statement shared in January. “I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private,” Brooklyn wrote via several Instagram Stories at the time. “Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed.”

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The post continued, “I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”

David and Victoria have not publicly commented directly on their son’s accusations.

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in league history, has died. He was 86.

“On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family,” the former NBA coach’s family said in a Sunday, August 9, statement, per ESPN. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.”

A cause of death has not been publicly revealed at the time of publication.

Nelson won five NBA titles in his 11 seasons playing for the Boston Celtics before he went on to coach 31 seasons in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks.

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The Celtics retired the former coach’s No. 19 jersey in 1978. (Nelson spent 14 total seasons in the NBA as a player.)

“The Celtics extend our deepest condolences to Nelson’s family, loved ones, and everyone he touches through his rich and impactful life in basketball beyond,” the Celtics organization said in a statement in the wake of Nelson’s death, per ESPN.

During his time as a NBA coach Nelson made 18 playoff appearances, finishing with an overall postseason record of 75-91. He retired as the winningest coach in NBA history in 2010 — a record eventually broken by San Antonio Spurs’ head coach Gregg Popovich in March 2022.

“Don Nelson was a true innovator whose influence on the game of basketball is still felt today,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said in a Sunday statement. “He consistently challenged conventional thinking, experimented with different lineups and styles of play and saw possibilities in the game that others often did not. So much of what is now commonplace in modern NBA can be traced back to the way Nellie approached the game.”

Part of the late coach’s unique approach to professional basketball was his ability to utilize players considered to be conventionally small for the league, creating a more fast-paced offense that allowed for strategic mismatches on the court. His style was later dubbed “Nellie Ball” — a philosophy that has since spanned not only the NBA but collegiate and high school basketball programs the world over.

“Nellie was ahead of his time and there was nobody else like him,” Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway said in a statement, per ESPN. “He had an incredible impact on my career and on the game of basketball. I’m going to miss him, and my thoughts and prayers with Joy, Donnie and the entire Nelson family.”

Several players also paid their respects to the legendary coach in the wake of his death, including stars Dirk Nowitzki and Stephen Curry.

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“One of the big reasons I was drafted by the Warriors was because of Dan Nelson,” Curry said in a statement on Sunday, per ESPN. “The story is he never liked rookies, but from Day 1 he challenged me and gave me an opportunity to be my best self on the court. He taught me a lot during our one season together and I’ll never forget the night he became the winningest coach in NBA history in Minnesota. We were so happy for him.”

Curry continued, “He had an immeasurable impact on the sport and will go down as one of the greatest minds in the history of the game. He’s a true icon and will be missed by the countless number of people he touched, including myself, during a legendary career.”

Nelson is survived by his wife, Joy Wolfgram, his four children from his first marriage to Sharon Strombeck, two stepsons, his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Anne Hathaway’s maternity wardrobe continues to dazzle.

Rocking a powder-blue high-neck top at the world premiere of her new film The End of Oak Street in California on Sunday, August 9, the pregnant star, 43, flashed her bump as it popped atop a pair of low-slung jeans.

Positively radiant, Hathaway paired the top, which featured a long train and was lined with a red interior, with a red pop lip and red pointed heels. She wore her long dark mane back in a high ponytail that showed off drop earrings to create subtle sparkle, too.

Hathaway’s newest maternity look, which continues on from a series of beautiful ensembles sported while promoting The Odyssey, comes after she subtly flashed her bump while attending a recording of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live in New York City less than one month ago.

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The July 16 outing saw the actress pair another top that fell with a trail behind her as the front of the garment cut just above her navel.

Hathaway, who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, announced her pregnancy via a sweet Instagram video on June 19. (Hathaway and Shulman, 45, are already parents to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6.)

In the clip, which was captioned “x Baby I’m yours,” the Devil Wears Prada star walked into the camera frame before shifting her hands to reveal a growing bump.

She then flashed a warm smile before jolting away from the camera.

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During a July 14 appearance on the Late Night With Seth Meyers show, Hathaway confessed that she was surprised to learn that she was pregnant with her third child. “We knew what we were doing but … we were so shocked it went this way,” she said at the time, adding that she and Shulman were “calling this one our buzzer-beater,” referring to a basketball shot that succeeds right before the final buzzer.

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The talk show interview also touched on how pregnancy is impacting Hathaway’s emotional state, with the film star arguing that Meyers, 52, couldn’t joke about her and director Christopher Nolan being “on a break” between 2014’s Interstellar and this year’s The Odyssey. (Hathaway starred in the former film, as well as Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises in 2012, before the latter was released last month.)

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“You can’t say we were on a break when I’m pregnant,” Hathaway said to Meyers during their chat. “I have, like, the way my body just was like, ‘No we weren’t, he was just … in Dunkirk.’” (The historical war film was created by Nolan, 56, in 2016, and released the following year.)

Hathaway recently spoke to Access Hollywood about expectations she had while trying to conceive in her 40s. “There’s always hope until there’s not, but when you get to a certain age, that hope looks like it’s 1 percent to 2 percent,” she told the outlet while interviewed at the Odyssey premiere in New York City. “We just decided to see where life took us with a very, very healthy, realistic expectation, which was very low.”

For years, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s breakup remained one of Hollywood’s most dissected romances, with the fallout turning their private pain into a global spectacle. 

So when the former couple reunited at the 2020 SAG Awards, their warm exchange instantly sent fans into a frenzy. However, what happened afterward was far quieter and arguably more meaningful. 

Away from cameras, Pitt reportedly began visiting Aniston’s “The Morning Show” set for private lunches, marking an unexpected new chapter in their relationship.

Rather than making their renewed friendship a public spectacle, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston reportedly found a way to spend time together that was remarkably ordinary. 

According to a Daily Mail insider, the “F1” actor began turning up at the set of “The Morning Show” during its second season, with the actor being taken directly to Aniston’s trailer.

The meetings were reportedly just between the former couple. Pitt would arrive, have lunch with Aniston, and leave when she needed to return to filming.

“During season 2 of The Morning Show, Brad was coming to set and having lunch with Jen in her trailer. He would arrive and get dropped directly at her trailer for a private lunch just the two of them and then he would leave once filming for Jen resumed,” the source said.

More notably, the visits reportedly became a weekly habit. According to the insider, “Brad would come to set at least once a week. Some crew knew but had no idea who or how many. It was a standing lunch date and he stuck to it.”

Pitt And Aniston’s Friendship Reportedly Started With A Simple Exchange

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The reported lunch routine was said to have followed an unexpected development at the 2020 SAG Awards.

When Brad Pitt and Aniston encountered each other backstage, their interaction became one of the night’s biggest talking points. 

The former couple smiled, hugged, and briefly held hands, creating an image that quickly spread across the internet.

However, according to an insider, there was something more practical happening behind the scenes: the pair discovered that they no longer had each other’s current phone numbers.

“They both had new numbers, so they swapped and said they’d be in touch. Brad was the first one to text,” the source noted. 

By then, both stars had experienced major changes in their personal lives. Pitt had separated from Angelina Jolie, while Aniston’s marriage to Justin Theroux had ended in 2018.

Brad Pitt And Jennifer Aniston Had Long Since Moved Beyond Their Marriage

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The reason their reported friendship attracted so much attention was partly because of how heavily their breakup had been covered.

Pitt and Aniston’s relationship began in the late 1990s after they were introduced by their managers. They eventually became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable couples, making their red-carpet debut at the 1999 Emmy Awards before marrying in Malibu in July 2000.

Their wedding was anything but understated, reportedly bringing together about 200 guests and featuring 50,000 flowers, four bands and a 13-minute fireworks display. Aniston also made a playful promise to Pitt during the ceremony, referring to him as her “favorite banana milkshake.”

Their connection extended into their careers. The 62-year-old actor appeared on “Friends,” and the couple became involved in Plan B, the production company they launched in 2002.

In 2004, Aniston was still openly discussing the possibility of starting a family, telling The Guardian, “It’s time. It’s time. You know, I think you can work with a baby, I think you can work pregnant, I think you can do all of it.”

However, that version of their future did not last. The couple announced their separation in January 2005, with Aniston filing for divorce two months later.

Aniston Recalled Brad Pitt’s ‘Friends’ Cameo Years After Their Marriage Ended

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Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s reported private friendship has given their famously complicated history a much quieter dimension, and Aniston’s memories of their time together on “Friends” offered another glimpse of that changed perspective. 

While speaking with Lisa Kudrow for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series in June, Aniston laughed when Kudrow brought up Pitt’s memorable Thanksgiving appearance, agreeing that it was “hilarious.” 

The conversation then turned to the unusual experience of having major movie stars step onto the “Friends” set, with Aniston naming Pitt alongside Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, Isabella Rossellini and Sean Penn. 

She recalled that the famous guest stars were often nervous about fitting into the sitcom’s established rhythm. Kudrow explained that even experienced actors could be unsure of the show’s tone, prompting the pair to joke about how they had learned to tell nervous guest stars to simply speak louder. 

Pitt appeared as Will Colbert in the Season 8 episode “The One with the Rumor,” playing Ross’ former high school friend who helped create the “I Hate Rachel” club.

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Aniston may have reached a more relaxed place when it comes to Pitt, but her willingness to speak fondly about their shared “Friends” history reportedly created an unexpected problem in her relationship with Jim Curtis. 

Weeks after Aniston reminisced with Kudrow about Pitt’s “hilarious” cameo on the sitcom, a source told Closer Online the seemingly harmless remarks became a “surprising source of tension” between the actress and her boyfriend. 

According to the insider, Aniston saw her ability to discuss Pitt without bitterness as a sign of “growth” and maturity, while Curtis allegedly felt some relationships were better left in the past. 

The report also claimed Curtis denied being jealous, but that did not stop Pitt’s name from becoming an awkward point of discussion.

Radio and TV personality Bobby Bones is ecstatic to have been reunited with his Mirrorball Trophy, the coveted prize he won for winning Season 27 of “Dancing With the Stars.” He made the unusual decision to give it back after feeling hurt by a comment from former host Tom Bergeron. The two have since hashed it out, and after expressing regret over giving up his trophy, he now has it back in his possession.

On August 6, Bobby Bones took to social media to share that he has his Mirrorball Trophy back, captioning the photo, “Look what just came in the mail.” The radio host won the coveted award in 2018 after besting the other contestants in “Dancing With the Stars” Season 27.

Bones’ win is arguably the most controversial in the competition show’s history, as many thought he wasn’t the best dancer. Years later, he also jokingly said he “cheated” to win.

In 2025, Bones mailed back the trophy after getting hurt over something former “DWTS” host Tom Bergeron said during an interview. In late May, he expressed regret about sending it back, and now he has it.

His fans are showing their support, with many pointing out that he earned the right to have the trophy. “I’m glad you got it back. You worked SO HARD for that, you deserve it!!!” one fan commented.

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In November 2025, Bones revealed in a TikTok video that he mailed his Mirrorball Trophy back to ABC.

The move came after he saw Bergeron’s interview with Parade, in which he was asked about which elimination surprised him the most. Instead of answering the question, the former “DWTS” host revealed which winner came as a surprise to him: Bobby Bones. “Bobby Bones was the first time I kind of… It was like ouch.”

Bones said it wasn’t so much about the comment as who said it, adding that he liked and admired Bergeron. “I try not to get my feelings hurt, especially about stuff like this, but this was hurtful,” he said.

Bones defended himself, saying that he didn’t even want to be in the show but was asked to do it to promote another project, which he agreed to, and he gave it his full effort. However, after hearing comments, not only from Bergeron, he felt “DWTS” didn’t like him, and he returned the trophy.

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Bobby Bones And Tom Bergeron Cleared The Air

In March, Bergeron joined Bones on “The BobbyCast” where they talked about the comments he made.

Bones shared that despite his comment, he still loved Bergeron. The latter then apologized and said he should have phrased what he said better. “The fact that it hurt your feelings and that you sent your trophy back, I felt terrible about that,” Bergeron said.

He explained further, saying that saying “ouch” was more about the “balance between judge and viewer voting,” adding that many other people were surprised as well. By the finale, Bones and his pro partner, Shana Burgess, had the lowest scores in the entire competition, and they never received scores higher than 8 throughout the season.

Since the judges’ scores and fan votes each accounted for 50 percent of the result, Bones ultimately won thanks to the public vote.

The Radio Personality Said He ‘Cheated’

In 2025, Bones admitted to “cheating” his way to victory during his season, but not in a way that broke the competition’s rules.

Instead, he put more time practicing than the four hours he said were allotted. As previously reported by The Blast, after his time with Burgess was over, Bones would rent a studio and continue practicing, as he knew he was “so far behind everybody else” in terms of dancing skills.

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Despite describing it as “cheating,” Bones did not break any official “DWTS” rules. The show does not place restrictions on rehearsal time, and celebrities are free to practice independently.

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Returns For Season 35

Dancing with the Stars season 35 premieres Sept. 15 on ABC.

The current cast includes Love Island’s Maura Higgins, Summer House’s Ciara Miller, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson and Jimmy Kimmel Live! sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez. #DWTS pic.twitter.com/uSLE2IDOPL

— Reality TV News/Updates (@Realitytv__fan) July 27, 2026

“Dancing With The Stars” is returning for its 35th season, which will premiere on September 15. As of writing, only four contestants have been named: Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez.

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Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough will return as hosts, and the judging panel will include Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli.

The remaining contestants, along with their pro dancing partners, will be revealed live on “Good Morning America” on September 2.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is breaking down the costs associated with freezing her eggs after revealing she’s taking control of her reproductive future.

“Cutting straight to the chase, this was one of the things that was most stressful for me, as well, when I was considering doing this — is cost,” the congresswoman, 36, said in a video shared via her Instagram Stories on Sunday, August 9. “My insurance does not cover one penny of this. It is 100 percent out of pocket. It doesn’t go to my deductible — nothing. It covers nothing.”

On Saturday, August 8, the Democrat representing New York City’s 14th congressional district revealed she had made the personal decision to freeze her eggs amid ongoing speculation she may one day be a frontrunner for the Democratic nominee for president.

“I want to share with you all a decision that is very personal that I have made that has taken me time to consider, weigh and save up for,” she said in a video also shared via her Instagram Stories. “And it is of a sensitive matter and a personal matter and usually I keep my private life quite private, but I have made the decision to start freezing my eggs.”

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Ocasio-Cortez went on to break down her personal cost of the procedure, noting that it can vary depending on a variety of factors including the clinic type, where the patient lives, medication needed and insurance costs for those who can obtain coverage.

“So, there are two main sources of costs,” she explained in her Sunday upload. “So you don’t just, like, pay one lump sum to the doctor — you pay for the medicine and then you also pay your clinic and for the procedure. So there’s two costs of it. Some places are very expensive — I am going to a place in New York City that specifically designs options for women who don’t have insurance covering it.”

She added, “So the grand total personally, for me, all in, is going to be probably between $8,000 and $9,000.”

Earlier on Sunday, Ocasio-Cortez made an appearance on ABC’s This Week, telling host Jonathan Karl why she decided to go public — and document the experience for her millions of social media followers — about her decision to freeze her eggs.

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“I think, um, it’s important for us to normalize these conversations, especially in this political environment,” she said. “This [Donald Trump] administration is denying reproductive care to women across the country, from abortion rights to the ability to carry out a healthy pregnancy. I think it’s important for us as leaders to have these conversations and share these processes, especially for working women across the country, and normalize them.”

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Currently, the United States is the only industrialized nation that does not mandate paid family leave, per the Pew Research Center. The country also has the worst maternal mortality rate of any developed nation — a rate that has only risen after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, which granted pregnant people the Constitutional right to abortion access. States that have banned or severely restricted access to abortion have higher and rising rates of maternal and infant death, according to various studies.

Intensive investigative reporting from various outlets has indicated that at least 12 pregnant women have died since Roe v Wade was overturned.

Aubrey Plaza gave birth to her first child with partner Chris Abbott, marking a major milestone for the actress. Known for her roles in “Parks and Recreation,” “The White Lotus,” and “Emily the Criminal,” Plaza has generally kept her personal life out of the spotlight. The arrival of her first child adds a new chapter to the actress’ life away from Hollywood.