Taylor Frankie Paul‘s ex, Dakota Mortensen, has ticked another box in his current dating life!

Dakota launched his budding romantic relationship on social media this weekend as he continues to find his way through the bends of his failed relationship with his ex, whom he shares a child with.

Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen began dating in 2022 after the former’s divorce from her ex-husband, Tate Paul, and their on-and-off relationship became a focal point of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”

Shinia Powell, who was a guest on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” gave her fans a glimpse of what she has been up to as summer wraps up. She opened her picture collection with an image of her looking over lush greenery and dressed in a denim shorts and black crop top combo.

The second slide was where the most fun lay, and it featured a shot of Shinia and Dakota sharing a smooch and wrapped in a warm embrace. Shinia added more adorable pictures of herself and Dakota chilling by the riverside alongside another image of Dakota planting a warm kiss on her forehead.

Dakota and Shinia looked every inch in love and even donned matching silver bands on their ring fingers, although the relationship had only recently begun. Overall, the mood in the latest post suggested that the couple and their kids headed out for a quick getaway in the woods.

Shinia wrapped up the post with a caption that read, “Soaking up our last bit of summer” as thousands of Instagram users left their likes on the content.

Fans Share Their Thoughts On Dakota Mortensen’s Sizzling Romance

Shania’s post did generate buzz from some viewers of the Hulu series who have followed Dakota and Taylor’s tumultuous love story over the years. One commenter gave a review of the dating scenes in Utah and how they often end up in relationships with people within the same social circle.

“I wonder how it feels being chosen just cuz the one he really wants say no lmao,” this Instagram user added, as another conversation ensued in the reply section arguing that Taylor was the one who walked away despite Dakota’s fixation on their bond.

One more commenter observed a pattern with Dakota and pointed out that he once took Taylor to this spot during their relationship. “Awww, this is cute. I remember the happy times being posted with him and Taylor in the beginning too. Good luck, girl…,” this user noted.

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The atmosphere in the comment section heavily tilts towards skepticism on the part of the viewers who are not expressing confidence in this new pairing.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Ex Dakota Mortensen Reportedly Found Support In Shinia Powell Amid Custody Battle

Dakota’s journey with Shinia reportedly began with a friendship that gradually became more during his difficult moments dealing with custody issues and the fallout from his relationship with Taylor. As noted by The Blast, sources close to Dakota described Shinia as a steady source of support to Dakota, and everything naturally grew into a romantic arrangement.

However, the duo was reportedly not rushing into anything and have been thoughtfully navigating their relationship with the best thoughts for their children. Dakota and Shinia also craved privacy at this stage of their romance, especially as they are moving forward from such a delicate, yet complicated situation.

Speaking of the complicated environment, Taylor and Dakota have been slugging it out over the custody of their son, Ever. As of July, Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services reportedly filed a petition requesting that a juvenile court order protective supervision and appoint a guardian ad litem to represent Taylor’s three children.

In the petition, the agency came forward with claims that the entertainer’s kids were abused, neglected, or dependent. However, Taylor insisted these adjectives do not remotely describe her relationship with her children.

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Taylor Said Vicious Legal Ordeal Nearly Broke Her As Probation Ends

On August 8, The Blast reported that Taylor took to her social media to address one of the most trying chapters of her life coming to a close. The reality star was arrested in 2023 after being involved in a domestic violence incident with Dakota, and she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a plea deal.

Taylor admitted that getting into the case was the beginning of a lengthy process she initially knew nothing about, and her probation officers also constantly informed her of the unique nature of her case. The reality star felt she had limited control over how things would turn out and ultimately could not do anything to change the course.

Taylor spoke about the extreme public interest that trailed her situation, which made her realize she did not care about being tagged the villain or the victim. She was, however, able to overcome that phase with the help of her closest friends. 

The reality star continued that her three-year ordeal actually brought her a different form of freedom and exposed those who truly understood what had happened. Taylor’s fans and friends praised her vulnerability, describing it as admirable while noting that her story gave so many women the boldness to come out and share their experience.

The Other Ex Of Taylor Frankie Paul Refused To Back Down After Court Rejected Restraining Order Bid

Just as Taylor closed the chapter on her case, another legal battle involving her children continues to brew, courtesy of her former husband. Earlier in July, Tate Paul returned to court after his request for a temporary restraining order was denied, asking the judge to reconsider their initial stance.

He reinforced his petition with fresh claims that Taylor had become unpredictable around their two children and that trend could ultimately jeopardize their safety.

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Tate came armed with records of text messages to bolster his argument, including one where she allegedly refused to explain why she had entered inpatient treatment or provide him updates about the situation.

Dakota was also dragged into the story, with Tate recalling Taylor telling him that physical confrontations between herself and Dakota had stopped after he began recording their conduct.

Taylor ultimately discovered a different motive behind Tate’s legal adventure as she accused him of trying to weaponize her personal struggles and damage the career she had built in the public eye.

Will Taylor Frankie Paul react to her ex, Dakota Mortensen, going Instagram official?

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Jared Padalecki is walking back his public support of Perez Hilton amid his recent hospitalization after receiving criticism online.

“I didn’t know. It’s been brought to my attention,” Padalecki, 44, wrote via X on Sunday, August 9. “I’m sorry ❤️.”

Hours earlier, the Supernatural alum uploaded a social media message “wishing [Hilton] well” after the celebrity blogger, 48, shared a disturbing livestream in which he engaged in apparent acts of self-harm, prompting authorities to respond to his Miami home.

Hilton was admitted to a local hospital on Tuesday, August 4, authorities received multiple 911 calls from fans and family members concerned about the influencer’s wellbeing. He was hospitalized and placed on a 72-hour emergency mental health evaluation as he recovers and seeks treatment — including surgery — for his injuries.

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Social media users subsequently criticized Padalecki for allegedly supporting Hilton, given the blogger’s past bullying and targeting of various celebrities and their families. Padalecki quietly deleted his message amid the backlash.

“To give more detail re: my post wishing someone well. I had ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA about his past,” the actor tweeted in a follow-up message shared on Sunday. “I had heard of him. Obviously. I had heard that he hadn’t exactly ‘been kind’ to me in the past. So, my thought is always to give grace and forgiveness to those who may have tried to ‘harm’ you … in my experience, it usually works out better than holding a grudge or wishing punishment on someone else.”

He continued, “That having been said, I TRULY didn’t know ANYTHING about the extent to what he has done. That’s my bad. On my life, I have never in my life, not once, looked him up or gone to one of his sites. I simply thought he was a ‘tabloid’ type of sensationalist journalist.”

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Padalecki further stressed that he doesn’t “stand for” or support any of Hilton’s past actions.

“Full stop. I’m sorry if my words caused any harm,” he stated. “And, I hope you ALL are well out there, and taking care of yourselves.”

Hilton has not publicly addressed his hospitalization or disturbing social media video, with his family offering multiple updates on his condition in the interim.

“We want to confirm that Perez remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act,” a statement shared Saturday, August 8, via Hilton’s website read. “His communication has been extremely limited and confined to immediate family, medical providers,and others directly involved in his care.”

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Hilton’s relatives noted that his condition is “serious but stable,” noting that the influencer sustained “significant blood loss” during his livestream.

“He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days,” the statement continued. “His treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday. As our family remains focused on Perez’s treatment and recovery, we also need the space and privacy to care for everyone affected by this situation.”

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Meghan Markle will forever be a style icon in our eyes. She has a knack for effortlessly piecing together fashion essentials that feel elevated, relaxed and California cool. Yes, it’s totally a tall order! While we’re usually looking at her clothes, this time, we’re eyeing an accessory the star has been wearing constantly: a garden sun hat.

The Duchess of Sussex gave her 4.7 million Instagram followers a sneak peek into her “summer holiday,” featuring wholesome moments with the family, cute shopping excursions and lots and lots of fashion inspo. In several photos, Markle was seen wearing a woven sun hat, and it honestly left Us wondering why we don’t have one in our closets. We tracked down her exact style, which happens to be a $200 style from Sarah Bray Bermuda that’s a bit out of budget. Thankfully, this $26 Amazon find is almost identical.

Get the Furtalk Straw Sun Hat for $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

The Furtalk Straw Sun Hat is rich mom chic and functional, just like Markle’s choice! It has a wide-brim design, woven texture and a sweet ribbon around the band. Although Markle doesn’t wear her hat with the ribbon accent, we certainly like having options.

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We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but celebrities left and right have been spotted wearing breezy summer pieces with delicate lace details. We saw it on Demi Moore while she vacationed in Paris and Sarah Michelle Gellar posing in Bandol — but the style goes beyond Europe. Jennifer Lopez also donned the look while lunching […]

Designed with tightly woven straw, this hat has a semi-flexible build that fits comfortably on the head (and packs nicely, too). We also appreciate the decent airflow that filters through and the cooling sweatband hidden underneath, preventing you from overheating while walking along the beach or checking out farmers’ markets. The biggest standout is the UVA/UVB protection that has you covered while exposed to the sun’s harmful rays.

This exact pick also features the same color scheme as Markle’s, which is the perfect neutral to wear with everything in your closet, including swimsuits, a romper or a button-down and shorts combo inspired by the star. However, the same piece is available in other options, like khaki, beige and black.

The A-lister isn’t the only one who’s a fan of this sun hat style. Over 19,000 Amazon shoppers love the look, too, with several bringing the Amazon version on international vacations like Italy, Mexico, Cuba and the Caribbean, as well as domestic trips to the Hamptons, Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Las Vegas.

One shopper who called it their “favorite sun hat” wrote, “I love this hat so much. I bought one in lighter color with the white band and brought it with me to Europe last summer, and I loved it so much that I just got a second one with the darker brown and brown band.”

Another person who formerly disliked hats is now a believer. “I’m not a hat person — but I now know it’s because I was wearing the wrong kind of hat,” they aditted. “I took this hat on a three-week trip through the coasts of Italy and Croatia to shield more of my face than a ball cap would. I loved this hat! We are talking Europe in a heat wave necessity!”

They even confirmed its packability: “I moved it — folded together taco style in a suitcase from place to place and it did not fail to bounce back into shape.”

Whether you’re going to the local lake or going on a family vacation, like Markle, this affordable sun hat is destined to have you covered (literally). And since it embodies the same silhouette, color scheme and style as the duchess, we consider it an easy ‘add to cart.’

Get the Furtalk Straw Sun Hat for $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more summer accessory pieces here, and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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Bobby Bones has been reunited with his Dancing With the Stars mirrorball trophy.

“Look what just came in the mail,” Bones, 46, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, August 6, sharing a pic of the DJ sitting on a couch beside his hard-earned championship trophy.

Bones, who won DWTS season 27 with professional dancing partner Sharna Burgess, revealed in November 2025 that he mailed back his mirrorball to ABC after hearing former host Tom Bergeron’s comments about his victory. (Bergeron, 71, claimed in a now-viral Parade interview that he was “shocked” by Bones’ win.)

“I try not to get my feelings hurt, especially about stuff like this, but this was hurtful,” Bones said in a social media video at the time, addressing his decision to return the trophy. “And not because of what was said, but really who said it.”

He continued, “I didn’t even wanna be on the show. I had no intention of being on Dancing with the Stars. I was working on a different show at the network, they asked me to go on the show to promote. Am I supposed to not show up and work hard? Am I supposed to not give it freaking everything that I have? Am I supposed to, like, throw it and not win? … Six years later, I’m still catching strays out of nowhere. So, I sent the trophy back. They don’t want me to be a part of the show, obviously. So I don’t wanna be somewhere that doesn’t want me to be there.”

Bergeron ultimately issued an apology to Bones.

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“I felt terrible that the way I phrased my honest surprise at your win,” he told Bones on a March episode of the music host’s “BobbyCast” podcast. “I think the question to me was, ‘What’s the most shocking elimination?’ I couldn’t remember a shocking elimination. And I wish I had said, ‘Well, this wasn’t a shock, but it was a surprise when Bobby Bones won.’ I wasn’t the only one surprised, Bobby. But the fact that it hurt your feelings and that you sent your trophy back, I felt terrible about that.”

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After clearing the air with Bergeron, Bones admitted to Us that regretted sending back the mirrorball trophy.

“It’d be nice if I could get my Dancing With the Stars trophy back,” Bones exclusively told Us in May. “I got my feelings hurt, … and so, in a haste, I sent my trophy back to somewhere at ABC. I do not know where the trophy is. I like that trophy. If anybody’s watching this that has my Mirrorball trophy, please mail it back to me. I would love to have it back.”

Natalie Portman is reportedly furious over speculation that Rachel Cusk’s upcoming novel contains an unflattering portrait of her. “Life of M” follows an unnamed writer attempting to chronicle the life of a famous actress identified only as “M.” Although Cusk has never confirmed that the character is based on Portman, readers have identified numerous similarities between M’s career and the Oscar winner’s life. Sources close to Portman now claim she feels unfairly dragged into a publicity campaign for a book she neither approved nor helped create.

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One Paris-based friend claimed the actress has been deeply upset by the discussion surrounding “Life of M.” “Natalie is a very private person, that’s why she moved to Paris, so Rachel’s book, ‘Life Of M,’ has really pissed her off,” the insider told the Daily Mail.

The source also rejected speculation that Portman secretly cooperated with Cusk or agreed to generate controversy ahead of the novel’s release. “She thinks it is a real low blow and is horrified about the rumors she was in on the book in some way, which she certainly was not,” the friend continued. “The celebrity in the book is nothing like her, she is far from a diva, she is a quiet bookworm.”

The insider framed the situation as particularly upsetting because of Portman’s stated commitment to supporting other women. “Natalie is big on girl power and sisterhood, so this is a gross violation of her code,” the source claimed. “She believes women’s bonds should be nurtured and not manipulated for commerce.”

Another insider similarly defended the “Black Swan” star’s character. “Natalie is such a kind and warm person… The personality of the character bears absolutely no resemblance to her,” the source said.

Portman’s Camp Denies The Women Were Close Friends

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The rumors have gained additional traction because Portman has publicly celebrated Cusk’s work. The actress selected Cusk’s 2021 novel “Second Place” for Nat’s Book Club and later chose “Parade” in 2024. She also invited the novelist onto her book club podcast. “Forever in awe of Rachel Cusk and the way she disrupts form and the conventions of storytelling,” Portman wrote on Instagram while promoting “Parade.”

Both women also live in Paris, leading some reports to characterize them as close friends. However, sources close to Portman now insist that the pair “are not, and have never been, close friends.” They reportedly saw one another only a handful of times around the city.

The actress allegedly believes publishers have exaggerated their relationship to make the novel’s release appear like a dramatic betrayal between two former friends.

Readers Have Identified Numerous Similarities

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“Life of M,” which publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux is scheduled to release on August 25, examines fame and power through the relationship between M and the writer documenting her life. M is portrayed as an isolated and self-absorbed celebrity whose attempts to live normally are repeatedly distorted by her extraordinary fame.

The actress lives in a large, impersonal home described as being “like a big doll’s house, with her as a doll inside of it.” She is surrounded by employees, receives special accommodations wherever she goes and struggles to connect with ordinary people.

While those personality traits are fictional, several biographical details have fueled the Portman theory. M appears in an advertising campaign while “wreathed in pink flowers.” Portman has represented Dior since 2010 and has appeared with pink roses and peonies in campaigns for Miss Dior fragrances.

M was also a child actor whose mother objected to sexually suggestive scenes in her first movie. Portman became famous through the 1994 thriller “Léon: The Professional,” which she filmed at 11 and 12. Her mother reportedly demanded that sexually explicit material be removed from the script.

M’s Film Roles Fuel The Natalie Portman Comparisons

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The fictional actress later stars as a ballet dancer competing for a major role, echoing Portman’s Oscar-winning performance in “Black Swan.”

M also visits a mansion dedicated to a powerful, famous family before portraying one of its members. Portman played former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 2016 film “Jackie.”

Those parallels have led readers and literary commentators to speculate that Portman supplied at least part of the inspiration for M. However, not every element of the character’s life matches the actress, and Cusk has not said that M should be read as Portman.

The Actress Reportedly Will Not Address The Controversy

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Despite her alleged anger, Portman is not expected to publicly confront Cusk or participate in the debate. “Natalie is trying to focus now on her pregnancy – she is due any moment – and be in the present with her boyfriend Tanguy [Destable], who grounds her,” the Paris-based friend claimed. “She will not address the book and is writing it off as an unfortunate phase of her life.”

Portman shares two children with her former husband, Benjamin Millepied, and is expecting her third with Destable, a French electronic music producer.

Insider Claims Natalie Portman Has A ‘Tough Exterior’

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A different insider offered a less flattering assessment of the actress, suggesting that certain aspects of M’s personality might resonate with people familiar with Portman. “Natalie is known for having a tough exterior and being a bit difficult to get along with,” the source claimed. “She’s particular and a perfectionist and has been in the industry forever.”

The insider added, “She knows she sometimes doesn’t have the best reputation, but she doesn’t seem bothered by it. Not everyone’s personality suits everyone in this world.”

Whether Portman directly inspired M remains unanswered. Until Cusk confirms otherwise, the similarities remain the subject of pure speculation rather than proof that the novel is revealing the actress’s private personality.

Adam Vinatieri took a shot at Bill Belichick after his former New England Patriots head coach skipped the famed kicker’s induction into the NFL’s Hall of Fame.

“Thank you for demanding excellence every single day,” Vinatieri, 53, said in his near-20 minute speech in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, August 8. “Your preparation, discipline and attention to detail shaped far more than my football career. Unfortunately Bill couldn’t make it here today – ha, there’s a lot going on at UNC right now. He may be on a recruiting trip right now looking for the next Lawrence Taylor. I thought it was because training camp had already started. But in truth, it’s because he’s judging his girlfriend’s cheerleading competition.”

He added, “All jokes aside, all jokes aside, in my opinion Bill is the greatest coach of all-time.”

Vinatieri — who joined the NFL in 1996 and played for a remarkable 24 years before retiring after the 2019 season — was referring, of course, to Belichick’s 48-year age-gap romance with Jordon Hudson, a former Bridgewater State University national champion cheerleader and member of the competitive adult cheerleading squad Cheer Extreme Code Black.

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Belichick, 74, met on an airplane when Hudson, now 25, was a college student, going on to spark relationship rumors after they made various public appearances together. Hudson confirmed their romance one year later, sharing photos of the couple on Instagram.

In his light-hearted jabs at his former coach, the former Patriots and Indianapolis Colts kicker also referenced the turmoil at the University of North Carolina, where Belichick is preparing to kick off his second season as head coach amid some staff shakeups.

In July, general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation related to a human resources complaint, according to The Athletic. (His attorney, Tom Mars, said in a statement to The Athletic at the time that Lombardi, 67, “welcomes the opportunity to clear his name.”)

Shortly after, Belichick’s son, Steve Belichick, was placed on indefinite medical leave after an arrest warrant was issued for his wife, Jen, who failed to appear before a North Carolina judge for a hearing related to a traffic stop. (The arrest warrant was recalled shortly after being issued. Jen’s attorney, Alex Kintner, filed a motion to recall the warrant, saying she was absent from court because his services had been “just retained,” according to court documents viewed by Us. She is now scheduled to appear for a deposition hearing on September 25.)

Vinatieri, who won four total Super Bowls during his time as a pro football player and remains the NFL’s all-time leading scorer with 2,673 points, also took aim at his former Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady.

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“I played with the greatest quarterback in Patriots history,” he said. “Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to make it here today: Drew Bledsoe. … I have a few more Tom Brady jokes, but I was afraid he’d run up on stage and maybe give me a ‘Will Smith’ like he did to Logan Paul last month.”

He added, “Tom, you changed the game forever, but what I’ll remember most is the teammate you were. Your belief in the people around you inspired us all to raise the standards, and I’m honored our careers became part of the same path.”

The former NFL quarterback, 48, slapped the WWE star, 31, across the face during a live appearance at the New York City event on July 17, seen in a video shared by the official Fanatics X account.

Shane Gillis recently broke the world record for the most tickets sold for a solo comedy show, but his mom missed the historic event while vacationing in Europe.

The controversial comedian has previously opened up about how he got into comedy, saying he struggled in the military and at school, which eventually led to his expulsion and his parents branding him “a loser.”

He has also made headlines for his controversial remarks about Donald Trump, once saying the president was “circling the drain.”

Over 73,000 people took to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia last month as Shane Gillis made history by setting two Guinness World Records for the largest live audience for a standalone comedian and the most tickets sold for a solo comedy show.

However, he has now revealed that one special seat remained empty throughout the event — the one reserved for his mom.

During an August 6 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 38-year-old revealed that his mom was away on holiday and missed out on seeing him achieve the enviable record. Watch the interview on YouTube.

“Oh, my mom didn’t go to the show,” he told Fallon, referring to his performance. “She was on vacation.”

He continued, “She would text me and be like, ‘My heart’s with you. Good luck, I love you.’ I was like, ‘You’re in Croatia. You’re having fun.’”

Shane Gillis Opens Up About His Past Struggles Before Comedy

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Reflecting on the Guinness World Record he set, Gillis said the experience was “crazy” and admitted he never thought such a feat was possible.

“I don’t think anyone should do that again. No, it was cool,” he said.

Host Jimmy Fallon then asked him if he brought out any special guests, and he revealed that Meek Mill, Jason Kelce, Dave Chappelle, Bam Margera and a host of others were all there to spice things up.

When asked how he got into comedy, he noted that he was just “depressed,” before going on to recount how he couldn’t seem to get anything right before he found comedy, which left his parents disappointed.

Gillis said he went to the United States Military Academy but “failed out immediately,” after which he enrolled at Elon University and played football. However, he quit after a while because he wasn’t good at it and eventually stopped going to class, which led to his expulsion.

He then said that when he told his parents about it, they told him, “You’re a loser.”

Shane Gillis Made Negative Headlines Over His Racial Slurs

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Over the years, the “Madden” actor has made headlines for negative reasons, including his firing from “Saturday Night Live” in 2019 over racist and homophobic remarks he had previously made.

At the time, he was announced as a new member of the show but was fired days later after an old clip of him using an anti-Asian slur went viral on social media.

More videos of him making offensive remarks then began resurfacing, including one in which he imitated a Chinese accent by using the word “nooders” instead of noodles.

“We want ‘SNL’ to have a variety of voices and points of view within the show, and we hired Shane on the strength of his talent as a comedian and his impressive audition for ‘SNL,’” a spokesperson for “SNL” executive producer Lorne Michaels told NBC News at the time. “We were not aware of his prior remarks that have surfaced over the past few days. The language he used is offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable.”

Shane Gillis Calls ‘SNL’ Hiring And Firing A ‘Traumatic Experience’

According to the news outlet, Gillis later apologized, saying in a deleted tweet that he was a “comedian who pushes boundaries” who sometimes missed the mark.

“Of course I wanted an opportunity to prove myself on ‘SNL,’ but I understand it would be too much of a distraction,” he added. “I respect the decision they made.”

However, he admitted in an interview with Theo Von that the whole thing was a “traumatic experience” for him and that he was left dealing with nightmares from negative articles.

“I definitely wouldn’t have changed what we did on our podcast,” Gillis told Von. “That’s how I got to New York.”

Shane Gillis Says Trump’s Mental Health Was ‘Circling The Drain’

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Since then, he has continued to push the boundaries of what is acceptable with several of his satirical punchlines.

He has also not refrained from taking light jabs at Donald Trump, something many comedians seem to love doing.

In a November 2025 episode of “Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast,” co-host Matt McCusker asked him if he believed the president was “getting dementia,” and he responded with a sigh, “I mean, I don’t know. He just seems a little slower than usual.”

McCusker then brought up speculation that “T-Dog might be rocking Biden brains,” referring to former President Joe Biden.

“He’s definitely not at Biden brains yet,” Gillis responded. “But he’s circling the drain.”

Olivia Culpo is prioritizing comfort now that she’s in the third trimester of her pregnancy with baby No. 2.

“Not sure if this is considered pajamas or day clothes, but right now I’m only wearing things that qualify as both,” Culpo, 34, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, August 8, sharing a mirror selfie of her ASTR the Label blue pinstripe two-piece. “This is prettyyyy comfy!”

The pregnant model sported the brand’s Rena Longline Tunic Top, which she left unbuttoned to show off her growing belly, and a matching pair of pants in the same fabric.

Culpo and her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey, announced in May that they are expecting their second baby. (Culpo and McCaffrey, 30, previously welcomed eldest daughter Colette in July 2025.)

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Since becoming a parent, Culpo has realized that her entire sense of fashion has shifted.

“When you’re a mom, you really do have to find ways to streamline your life,” the former Miss Universe exclusively told Us in December 2025 of her style changes. “You don’t have enough time to go through piles and piles of clothes, and you don’t want to — you want to spend time with your baby.”

She added at the time, “I find myself reaching for the same things — having more uniforms, if you will. It’s been a really great way to just simplify getting dressed. As a new mom, I definitely like to take the guesswork out of what to wear.”

In addition to putting together undoubtedly chic maternity outfits, Culpo is also figuring out her birth plan.

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“I’m having a C-section because I had a C-section in July last year, so having a VBAC [vaginal birth after cesarean] wasn’t an option,” Culpo said in a TikTok video last month, referring to physician advice to wait 18 to 24 months before scheduling a VBAC due to risk of uterine rupture. “I scheduled it on a day Christian has a slightly easier [day], basically it’s not an off-day for him.”

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McCaffrey, a running back for the San Francisco 49ers, is currently training for the upcoming 2026-2027 NFL season.

“He’ll be able to come just for the birth and then, aside from that, he’ll have to go back. It’s going to be different than my first birth,” Culpo added in her social media upload at the time. “A common misconception is that football season starts in September when all the games start, but it really doesn’t. It starts at the end of July because that’s when they go to camp and it just goes right into the season.”

Roomies, Pudige has officially entered the chat after viral videos showed DreamDoll turning UP onstage with Usher during a recent stop on the ‘R&B’ tour. After their flirty moments at Streamer University, Pudgie made it clear he doesn’t play about his girl — and chile, he brought that SAME energy when he reached out to Usher about the viral performance.

RELATED: Can U Handle It? DreamDoll Gets Up Close & Personal With Usher & Social Media Can’t Stop Mentioning Pudgie (VIDEO) 

Pudgie Had A Few Words For Usher After DreamDoll’s SPICY Stage Moment

Fans were RIGHT when they said Pudgie wouldn’t be too happy about DreamDoll getting spicy onstage with Usher during the ‘R&B’ tour. Shortly after clips of the moment started going viral, the streamer shared a screenshot of a DM he sent to Usher, letting him he definitely wasn’t rocking with the vibes. Pudgie said he felt disappointed watching Usher get frisky with Dream and felt even more disappointed that Dream didn’t turn him down. He also said the steamy performance had him ready to delete Usher’s music from his phone.

“I’m disappointed that my girl didn’t turn you down like that other girl did, and you told me I was your favorite streamer so I know you seen her in my clips that’s weird man and you know I love ya music but now I gotta delete it out my phone,” Pudgie wrote.

He wasn’t playing about removing Usher from his music catalog either! Pudgie slid into The Shade Room Teens’ comment section with an update on his Usher purge, writing, “I Deleted all His Music Yall ‼️‼️‼️‼️”

The Internet Cracks UP While Others Say Pudgie Ain’t Wrong!

Once The Shade Room Teens shared Pudgie’s DM to Usher, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Plenty of folks said Pudgie had a point, while others joked that he should be glad it was Usher and not Chris Brown.

Instagram user @pge_smoov wrote, “i can’t even blame bro😂😂 i’d delete them albums too 😂😂” 

Instagram user @nique_xox0 wrote, “😂😂😂😂 Pudgie plz , dream said it was AI 🤖” 

While Instagram user @_laaa44 wrote, “Pudgie better be lucky it was usher and not Chris Brown 😂😂” 

Then Instagram user @niyaastayshootin wrote, “LMAOOOO the i can’t breath has me rolling.” 

Another Instagram user @taeluise_1 wrote, “‘I hope it was worth it’ 😂 I’m sorry but this has me hollering 😂” 

Instagram user @niaadadon._ wrote, “Then he sent the album, im over here screeching 😭😭😭” 

Then another Instagram user @youknowjayda wrote, “It’s okay Pudgie, I don’t think she gave that much tbh.” 

While another Instagram user @pytchi3_ wrote, “my man needa come like this behind me😏😩” 

Lastly, Instagram user @just.kkeii wrote, “Pudgie pleassseeeeee! 😭” 

Fans Were Waiting For Pudgie To Step In After Dream Popped Out With Usher

DreamDoll had all eyes on her when she popped out with Usher during the ‘R&B’ tour. The singer serenaded her onstage as she lounged on a cozy bed in an all-black outfit. Fans in the crowd cheered as she put on a whole show with the singer. At one point, things reached another level when Usher picked Dream up, but just as he laid her back on the bed, the lights cut off. Peep the viral video HERE.

RELATED: Confessions? Usher Addresses Rumors Of An Alleged Clone Performing On ‘R&B’ Tour & Fans Weigh In (VIDEOS)

Carmen Electra has the fondest memories of filming “Baywatch” except for one thing!

The media personality expressed her willingness to be a part of the television show as it enters a reboot, adding that there is a part of her original experience she is willing to rewrite.

Carmen Electra joined the cast of “Baywatch” in 1997 for season 8 as Lani McKenzie after she broke into the scene modeling for “Playboy” in 1996. Her time on the show cemented her as one of the defining sex symbols of the 1990s.

The actress revealed that she was excited to learn that her on-screen love interest on the hit show, David Chokachi, is already returning for the reboot as Cody Madison. Electra affirmed that she would be more than excited to make a cameo and reunite with him.

Beneath all that excitement, however, is a yearning to alter one important part of her experience the first time she appeared on the series. The star revealed that she does not want to repeat the draining schooling schedule she had to combine with filming the first time she joined “Baywatch.”

She described going through the experience the first time as a difficult experience, adding that she recently found herself outside her comfort zone when she competed on the celebrity show “Nation’s Dumbest.” She admitted she initially had reservations about participating because she never considered herself particularly attentive in school. 

Eventually, producers talked her into it, assuring her it would be entertaining and telling her to think of it as a job in the acting world, but when she started shooting, the pressure began getting to her. Electra remembered feeling anxious and even frozen when contestants were required to think fast, answer questions on time, or do something unusual. 

She recalled to Fox News about making one mistake that stuck with her, which was forgetting what BBL meant. Electra was stunned that she missed what was supposed to be an easy question specifically chosen with the expectation that she would know the answer.

The Actress Recalled Stunts That Pushed Her To The Limit On The Hit Show

Electra, during an interview with PEOPLE in 2024, recalled confidently telling producers during her audition that she could swim; however, she soon realized that performing stunts in the pool was not the same as dealing with the ocean.

The actress joined the show as part of its rookie class, having to deal with producers bent on having the actors perform most of their stunts, which required intense preparation involving running, swimming, diving, and jumping into the water as the cast trained to portray lifeguards convincingly.

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During these intense physical demands, Electra found herself struggling to keep up the pace as her male co-stars sometimes moved faster than she did, which forced directors to reposition and make it appear the reality star was keeping up.

The terrain also affected Electra’s balance, leaving her feet hurting from the sweltering heat. She also had to deal with the intimidating water sequence that went against her swimming and gymnastic background as a classical ballet performer.

Electra also never quite mastered keeping water from going up her nose while swimming. Despite that lingering struggle, she remembers successfully pulling off demanding stunts as some of the most rewarding moments of her time on the series.

Carmen Electra Revealed What She Expects From Men After Two Divorces

The television personality, despite her decades of experience with love and heartbreak, has maintained a very old-fashioned approach to dating. As noted by The Blast, Electra, after being married twice, also opened up about finding romance later in life, adding that relationships do not always work out as planned.

The media personality shared her perspective that when it came to dating, she still believes men must go on the offensive. Instead of directly approaching someone she finds attractive, she likes to signal her interest through playful body language and subtle flirting.

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The “Baywatch” alum explained that she might walk past someone with a little extra confidence, sway her hips, or use eye contact to get their attention. After that, however, she generally leaves it up to the man to take things further.

For Electra, whether he follows through can also reveal how interested he really is, noting that the man will find a way to initiate a conversation or to ensure that she has his number.

Electra was briefly married to former NBA star Dennis Rodman in 1998 before the marriage was annulled months later. In 2003, she wed musician Dave Navarro, but their marriage ended four years later.

The 54-Year-Old Recalled Having To Defend Herself From Gold Digging Rumors During Marriage To Dennis Rodman

Electra looked back on her brief union with the NBA legend and how she found herself living life on the fast lane with unhealthy drinking habits and constant partying. As noted by The Blast, Electra confessed that her decision to marry Rodman was not taken on her best days, as his lifestyle became too much for her to handle.

She added that her entry into his life was also another major source of tension because the people working with him always felt she entered his life to go after his fortune. Electra pushed against the thought, insisting that she already had a career and her own money before the marriage.

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By then, Electra had landed major opportunities with MTV and “Baywatch” and was supporting herself while living in a Beverly Hills condo she paid for. The actress said maintaining that independence has always been important to her and remains a philosophy she believes women should embrace.

Rodman and the actress famously eloped in Las Vegas in 1998 after a highly publicized romance that continued in a turbulent manner for several months until they officially ended the union the next April.

Electra has since revealed that picking up a self-help book after she disliked what she saw in the mirror gave her the courage to finally leave the athlete behind and walk away from the marriage.

Carmen Electra’s Romantic Past Is As Starry As Her Hollywood Career

The actress’s dating history in the industry over the years ranged from the biggest names in music, sports, and Hollywood, beginning with singer Prince in the early 1990s.

The List shared that Prince and Electra met when she auditioned for a girl group he was assembling, and while she did not get in, Prince did play a role in shaping her solo career.

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He famously gave her the name “Carmen Electra,” and when the professional relationship became romantic, the actress’ refusal to follow him to Minnesota led to the demise of their romance. Following her failed marriage to Rodman, Electra tied the knot with Jane’s Addiction guitarist Navarro in 2003, and MTV covered the preparation.

The former couple divorced in 2006, but unlike her complicated relationship with Rodman, she has maintained a friendship with Navarro, famously sharing that their bond remains strong and she will always love him.

Electra has also been linked to several famous personalities like Tommy Lee, Fred Durst, Vin Diesel, Mark McGrath, David Spade, Colin Farrell, Joan Jett, Simon Cowell, Max George and Ryan Lochte.

However, in recent times, Electra has largely kept her romantic life away from the spotlight, with few people having knowledge about her endeavors.

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Looks like Carmen Electra has drawn out the perfect map for her to have the most fun if the “Baywatch” reboot comes calling!