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Beyond the Gates: Heather Exposes Joey’s Role in Doug’s Death – Vanessa Left Stunned
Beyond the Gates delivered Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) in the DMV with an agenda and Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom)’s not happy about it at all. And when Heather does not get what she wants, she may drop a bombshell on Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) and tell her that Joey offed her husband Doug. We’ve been wondering if the awful secret about Doug McBride’s murder is finally going to come out.
Beyond the Gates: Heather Blows Up Joey’s Life?
And now let’s talk about whether Heather might be angry and vengeful enough to spill what has to be Joey’s dirtiest secret. Before there was a Vanessa and Joey all loved up and coupled up, there was Vanessa and Doug in their dysfunctional marriage. Vanessa met Doug when they were very young. They married, they had twins.
And before things fell apart, he and Vanessa were a DMV super couple. You know, Doug was a brilliant cardiac surgeon, but he had that huge gambling problem. They did have an open marriage, but it was pretty much Vanessa who was open for business with other lovers. Meanwhile, Doug spent all his spare time and cash gambling at
Things Shifted for Vanessa on BTG
Vanessa, meanwhile, was betting down with escorts and her personal trainer at Fairmont Crest Country Club. And Doug was actually okay with that because Vanessa’s little flings were always physical, not emotional. And she still loved Doug. But something changed.
Doug’s compulsive gambling got him in deep with Joey. And in fact, he was targeting Doug to lay the groundwork so that Joey could use Doug’s gambling debt to leverage Vanessa into laundering money for Joey through her real estate company.
And in the beginning, Joey only had his eye on Doug’s wife as a business asset. That’s why Joey kept letting Doug dig deeper and deeper into debt, extending him credit, and then threatening him if he didn’t pay up. And of course, he fell hook, line, and sinker for Joey’s scheme. Even worse, Doug’s childhood friend Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry) works for Joey, and he was having Randy lure Doug deeper and deeper into debt.
Randy tried not to do it, but he didn’t have a lot of choice. And Vanessa didn’t know Joey at the time other than by reputation and was horrified to find out how deep Doug had gotten into gambling debt with the local scary mob boss. So Vanessa had no choice but to agree to Joey’s demand. And she let him start using her business to launder money against her better judgment. Vanessa had no choice because if she didn’t do it, then Doug’s life would have been ruined or his surgeon fingers broken or leg broken or something else much worse scary and violent.
Beyond the Gates: Joey Head Over Heels
But once Joey had access to Vanessa and her business, that’s when Joey started falling for her. And at first, it wasn’t love, it was just lust. And Joey was persistent, but Vanessa wasn’t interested initially. But that persistence wore her down eventually, and then he became one of Vanessa’s bed buddies.
And then Joey made sure to cut Vanessa off seeing any other bed buddies. So, she was Joey’s exclusively, although she was still married to Doug and had the rings on her finger, which bothered the mobster. And then Joey got progressively more attached to Vanessa. And she began to take a real interest in operating on the wrong side of the law and showed an affinity for it.
Being with Joey was a big thrill for Vanessa, but she still loved Doug, who at this point was furiously jealous, wanted to take Joey down. So, we had Doug meeting with Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges), trying to implicate Joey in crimes. Doug also talked about the Joey situation to Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett).
Doug’s Tragic Death on BTG
And unfortunately for Doug, Bill tipped off Joey. So, he knew Doug wasn’t just a problem. He was a huge threat. Vanessa tried to get Doug to stop, but it was like his addiction to gambling got replaced with his addiction to destroying Joey because Doug just wanted to get Vanessa away from the guy. But at that point, she was smitten with Joey even though she was sticking with her marriage. Doug was a big problem. So Joey decided he has got to go. So, he took Vanessa to Puerto Rico so that Joey would have an alibi and Vanessa wouldn’t suspect him.
Joey had his dealer at the casino let Doug win big while Marcel Malone (Darryl W. Handy) was feeding him booze and slipped him a little something. He stole Doug’s money because he wouldn’t need it where he was going. And Marcel put Doug behind the wheel and then he staged a drunk driving accident. The plan was a success and Doug perished in a fiery crash.
Vanessa Devastated on Beyond the Gates
And Vanessa got a phone call in Puerto Rico saying Doug was dead. She was devastated but never suspected Joey killed Doug. Both of Vanessa’s twin kids did have questions for Joey. Like Donell wanted to know why Joey let Doug keep gambling so much.
And Deanna had more suspicions, but neither has any idea that Joey murdered their father. And he’s been, of course, acting so perfectly with Vanessa. Encouraged her to grieve. Joey donated that pile of money to the clinic that Leslie started to get a plaque and a dedication to Doug. And as of this moment, Joey has gotten away with the perfect murder and Vanessa loves him.
Beyond the Gates: Heather’s a Huge Problem for Joey
All right, back to the present story lines. We have this huge complication in Joey’s life in the form of his psycho sister, Heather, who has an agenda. She wants to be in Joey’s business, but he told Heather no, and he isn’t backing down. Plus, Joey’s having her stalked by Randy and his other henchmen.
And I’m sure that Joey finds out Heather is stalking Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) and is obsessed with him. And that explains part of why Heather’s been so focused on Vanessa and by connection to her also focused on Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley). So, it’s not going to be too long before Joey’s going to figure all of this out. And he may approach Andre looking for info on Heather.


BTG: Joey Helps Andre
He may even offer him protection because in the end Joey wants to stay in the Dupree’s good graces and Heather is rocking the boat. So, I suspect Joey’s gonna tell her, “Look, you’re never going to be with Andre. You’re never going to be part of my business. Kick rocks back to London.” And from there, I expect Heather to lash out at Joey.
And of course, his main weakness is Vanessa. Now, if Heather harmed Vanessa, she probably knows Joey would kill her. But if her brother gets in the way of Heather being with Andre, then Heather might hit back at Joey the same way. So, Heather could start spreading money around to buy access to Joey’s biggest secrets.
And she might find out from Randy about what happened to Doug on Beyond the Gates. Because Randy’s still upset about Doug’s murder because they were lifelong friends. Heather knows that Vanessa loves Joey and she knows how protective he is of Vanessa. And if Heather finds out Joey murdered Vanessa’s husband, there’s a few things she could do.
Beyond the Gates: Heather Takes Joey Down
First, Heather could toss that info to the cops and hope that Joey doesn’t find out she’s the one who implicated him. That would get rid of him and she could just take over his business. A second thing is Heather could tell Vanessa just to ruin Joey’s relationship because he messed up her plan to get Andre back. A third thing is Heather could threaten Joey. Let me into your business or let me restart the red market ring or I’ll tell Vanessa that you killed her husband Doug.
BTG: Joey Desperate to Hold on to Vanessa
And obviously she and Joey would both know that means he would lose Vanessa. I do expect there’s a good chance that Joey might have to kill Heather, especially if she threatens what he has with Vanessa. So, I kind of think Joey loves Vanessa more than he loves his own sister, Heather, who is a violent sociopath that belongs behind bars or six feet under.
I do hope that Joey’s big secret will come out at some point because it’s kind of horrible, that Vanessa is in love with and sleeping with her husband’s murderer, but Heather might mess this up and try and use it for blackmail instead of running straight to Vanessa. And that means Heather could wind up having the same kind of accident that Doug McBride did. Fiery and fatal.
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Why Jessie James Decker Decided to Remove Breast Implants
Jessie James Decker is opening up about her decision to remove her breast implants.
“I’ve officially locked in the date and made the decision to take out my VERY large breast implants,” Decker, 38, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 21. “I know I’ve been talking about this for probably six months, but I’m finally setting things into motion!”
The country singer underwent a breast augmentation in 2021 before ultimately deciding to get the implants taken out.
“Ultimately, I would love to explant altogether, but I know myself, and realistically I’m not sure I’m totally ready for that yet,” Decker said, referring to the surgery to remove implants. “I’ve had such large ones for so long I don’t know what I have underneath it all. What I think I’m ready for is what they’re calling juicy ballerina boobies!?”
Decker credited her recent and ongoing “fitness journey” with inspiring her decision.
“I’ve been on such a fitness journey with y’all and my @jjdfitclub getting stronger and more confident than ever,” she wrote of her eponymous training program. “I’m not stopping and I don’t want anything holding me back. This strong girl era has really helped me feel more connected to my body and what feels right for me. I just don’t feel like these big implants fit who I am anymore.”
Decker, a mom of four, explained how welcoming son Denver in 2024 “really kickstarted” her “less is more chapter.” (In addition to Denver, Jessie and husband Eric Decker share daughter Vivianne, 12, and sons Eric Jr., 10, and Forrest, 8.)
“I want less maintenance in my life and I’m embracing my natural girl era,” she continued. “Maybe it’s getting closer to 40, but I’ve reached this place where I want to feel the most like myself. Having a daughter has made me think about it even more. I never want her to feel like she has to do all this upkeep to feel beautiful.”
Jessie further noted via her Instagram Stories on Friday that she was “undecided” about whether to have explant surgery or instead “downsize” her implants.
“What has been decided is that I don’t want them in my way anymore,” she stated.
Jessie launched her JJD Fit Club app in June.
“I know how easy it is to keep putting yourself on the back burner. To say ‘I’ll start when things calm down’ or ‘I’ll start when I have more time,’” Jessie wrote via Instagram earlier this month, promoting her fitness program. “I didn’t wake up one day and magically become the strongest version of myself. This has been YEARS of showing up, starting again, pushing through different seasons of life, having babies, having hard days, having moments I didn’t feel like doing it … and STILL choosing to keep going!!!!”
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How Jamie Foxx Got Over His Fear Of Welcoming A Child at 58
Jamie Foxx is expecting a child with his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, but the thought of becoming a father again initially left the actor with some serious doubts.
The “Ray” actor and Huckstepp were first linked in August 2022 when they attended the premiere of “Day Shift” together. Their romance became more serious in 2023, and the pair were later seen vacationing at the Nobu Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico.
After going through a breakup and eventually finding their way back to each other, Foxx and Huckstepp are now preparing to embrace a new chapter.

During a recent conversation with his eldest daughter, Corinne Foxx, the actor admitted he questioned whether he was ready to take on fatherhood once more, after 15 years.
“Being my age, I was a little on the fence,” Foxx told E! News. “But then I ran into Al Pacino a few months ago.”
The encounter gave the Oscar winner the reassurance he needed to embrace the idea. “I said, ‘Al, you gonna be back in the drop-off line?’” Foxx recalled asking the octogenarian who welcomed a son two years ago. “I said, ‘Aw man, shoot, I’m good!’”
Foxx is already a father to Corinne, whom he shares with Connie Klein, and Anelise Bishop, whose mother is Kristin Grannis. The forthcoming baby with Huckstepp would be his third child and the couple’s first together.
Fans Celebrated Foxx’s Baby News

Before Foxx publicly confirmed the pregnancy, rumors first surfaced in May that he and Huckstepp were expecting a child.
The news quickly sparked excitement among fans, with one X user celebrating the development and sending their best wishes to the couple as they prepare for parenthood.
Another user described the announcement as a major personal milestone, adding that “Foxx has had quite a journey,” per The Blast.
Jamie Foxx And Huckstepp Reunited Last Year After Their Split

While Foxx and the fitness model are now preparing to welcome their baby, their relationship has not been without its ups and downs.
The couple reportedly broke up in January 2025, and before then, the actor admitted to changing his dating preferences. He performed a song in his Netflix special, “Jamie Foxx What Had Happened Was…” declaring, “I’ve been cured. I’ve been cured of everything, no more white girls.”
However, by August, The Blast reported that Foxx and the Australian model were seen together on a date, appearing to have rekindled their romance.
For the outing, the “Strays” actor wore a patterned shirt with ripped jeans, sneakers, a wide-brimmed hat, silver chains, and shades. Huckstepp paired a sparkling silver bralette under mesh with black pants, heels, a chain purse, and a sleek ponytail.
The ‘Django Unchained’ Star Strongly Reacted To The BAFTA Scandal

Aside from Foxx’s personal life, he has remained outspoken about events in the entertainment industry.
In February, the actor criticized the BAFTA Awards after Tourette’s activist John Davidson was heard using a racial slur during the ceremony.
The incident occurred as actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo took the stage to present the evening’s first award, when the offensive word was heard from the audience.
According to The Blast, Foxx did not hold back in expressing his opinion and suggested that Davidson’s use of the word was intentional. “Out of all the words you could’ve said, Tourette’s makes you say that. Nah he meant that sh-t. Unacceptable,” Foxx lamented.
As Foxx’s comments drew reactions, Tourette’s Action, a UK charity, explained that involuntary vocal tics associated with Tourette syndrome are not intentional and do not reflect a person’s beliefs or character.
Foxx Praised Michael B. Jordan After Oscar Win

While speaking out about the incident, Foxx has also celebrated his fellow actor’s wins. Jordan claimed the Best Actor award for his performance as twin brothers in Ryan Coogler’s period vampire film “Sinners.”
During his acceptance speech, Jordan paid tribute to the Black actors who paved the way for his success, including Foxx, Denzel Washington, and Halle Berry.
Per The Blast, Foxx was excited to see the “Creed” star mention him in the ranks of Black performers who have earned recognition.
He reposted a video of Jordan’s speech and wrote, “Words can’t express how proud I am of you. You deserve this and so much more. Congratulations, my brother.”
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The 6 Best Movie Trilogies Released Since 2000, Ranked
A trilogy is a much harder thing to pull off than a single great movie, since you need three separate stories that each work on their own and still add up to something bigger by the time the credits roll on the last one. A lot of trilogies coast on the first film’s goodwill and just get worse from there.
These six didn’t do that. Every one of them either stayed level across all three entries or actually improved as it went, which is rarer than it sounds. Some of these films are the greatest movies ever produced in Hollywood. Good to best, have a look at them below.
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‘Captain America Trilogy’ (2011–2016)
Each movie in this trilogy is basically a different genre with the same lead actor. The First Avenger is a pulpy World War II adventure, Winter Soldier is the second one which turns into a 70s political paranoia thriller openly inspired by Three Days of the Condor, and Civil War, the last one becomes a full ensemble political drama that barely has room for its own title character.
Anthony and Joe Russo came from sitcom backgrounds, Arrested Development and Community, before taking over the back two entries, and the elevator fight in Winter Soldier alone is still held up as one of the best pieces of action choreography the entire Marvel universe has produced. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) anchors all three films despite the genre whiplash and he is still easily one of the most favorite Avengers of teenagers and adults.
5
‘How to Train Your Dragon Trilogy’ (2010–2019)
Dean DeBlois directed all three of these movies, which is rarer than it sounds for an animated franchise, and it shows in how consistent the emotional throughline stays across almost a decade of real time. Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) loses his father partway through the second film, and by the third, he has to let Toothless go be with his own kind instead of keeping him forever, which is a genuinely mature thing to ask a kids’ franchise to sit with.
You can actually watch the animation technology improve across the three movies, fur, water, and fire all get noticeably more detailed by the third installment. Not many franchises built for children trust their audience with actual grief and actual goodbyes the way this one does.
4
‘Planet of the Apes Reboot Trilogy’ (2011–2017)
Caesar (Andy Serkis) is one of the best performances of the last two decades built entirely through motion capture, and he never once feels like a special effect, but only a tragic figure slowly losing the fight to keep his own ideals intact. Matt Reeves took over directing for the last two entries and leaned hard into genuine moral weight instead of just monkeys-with-guns show.
War for the Planet of the Apes borrows heavily from prison camp movies and Apocalypse Now, which is an unusual place for a summer blockbuster about talking apes to end up. Serkis never got an Oscar nomination for any of this, despite basically every critic agreeing he deserved one, and that omission still gets brought up as one of the Academy’s bigger blind spots.
3
‘The Dark Knight Trilogy’ (2005–2012)
Christopher Nolan built each entry in this trilogy as a completely different genre stitched onto the same character. Batman Begins is a training film, The Dark Knight is a crime thriller, and The Dark Knight Rises is closer to a war epic about revolution. None of these films looks like it belongs to a superhero movie in the way that word usually gets used.
Heath Ledger’s posthumous Oscar for playing the Joker is the moment most people remember, but the bigger legacy is what this trilogy did for the genre as a whole. It proved that a movie about a guy in a bat costume could get taken seriously by people who’d normally skip anything with a cape in it. IMAX became a real blockbuster format partly because Nolan kept insisting on using it here first.
2
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy’ (2014–2023)
James Gunn directed all three of these and built the whole thing around a soundtrack gimmick that turned into two genuinely bestselling real albums, Awesome Mix Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) leads a team of misfits that starts out as comic relief and slowly turns into one of the more emotionally devastating found-family stories in any recent blockbuster franchise.
Gunn actually got fired from the franchise briefly over old resurfaced tweets before the third movie, then got rehired once Disney reversed course, and Vol. 3 ended up dealing with a genuinely dark, upsetting backstory for Rocket involving real animal cruelty. It’s a rare trilogy that gets more emotionally serious with each entry without ever losing its sense of humor.
1
‘The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’ (2001–2003)
No studio had ever greenlit three blockbuster films shot back to back before knowing whether the first one would even work, and Peter Jackson filmed all three of these together in New Zealand over about eighteen months anyway, an enormous gamble that could have bankrupted everyone involved if audiences hadn’t shown up.
They did, obviously, and The Return of the King went on to win all eleven Oscars it was nominated for, a sweep that basically never happens. This trilogy also built WETA Workshop into a global force in visual effects and turned New Zealand into one of the biggest film production hubs in the world. Fantasy movies got taken seriously by the Academy because of what these three proved was possible.
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Dwayne Johnson Talks Being Named A Disney Legend
Dwayne Johnson is excited to be named a Disney Legend, but his children might feel more strongly about the occasion than he does. In a new interview, the “Game Plan” actor reflected on receiving the honorary title from the famed network and movie studio and said his children loved that he now gets a special perk. The rare moment comes just weeks after Disney announced “Moana 3” had begun production.

Johnson received the honor on August 16 at the Disney Legends Awards ceremony. Among the inductees were Anne Hathaway, who has earned her fair share of Disney roles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the Jonas Brothers. At the ceremony, Disney said that the recipients are those who “for generations have defined Disney across entertainment, storytelling, and experiences.”
Johnson spoke with PEOPLE at the ceremony and said that his children were probably more excited about him being named a Disney Legend than he was. “They said, ‘Congratulations, Daddy, you’re a Disney legend. What does it mean?’” Johnson said. “And I sent them back a video, and I was like, ‘It means we get free tickets to Disney for life.’”
Dwayne Johnson Says Being A Disney Legend Is About Something ‘Bigger’

Being named a Disney Legend is no easy task, and Johnson said he’s spent the last few weeks taking in the “special” honor.
“I think Disney Legends is something much bigger … and I believe it’s powerful what Disney does. And what it means, in my opinion, to be a Disney legend is to treat people good and treat them with kindness and try your best to create experiences for them that are,” he said.
Dwayne Johnson Reflects On Taking His Daughter To See A Disney Movie Years Ago
Johnson’s acceptance speech went viral, and during the moving moment, the actor reflected on a special moment he had with his daughter at Disneyland when she was just five years old.
“I was in my 20s. I was trying to figure that stuff out at that time … how I was going to be a father, how I was going to be a husband, man, etc,” he said. “But I remember one of the princesses said, ‘Close your eyes and make a wish.’ And I’ll never forget, [Simone] closed her eyes and she made a wish.”
According to Johnson, he would never forget the special moment, calling it an “experience” that he believes his daughter holds near to her heart as well. “That’s the beauty of Disney. That’s the beauty also of being a Disney Legend,” he said.
Miley Cyrus Was Named A Disney Legend In 2024

In 2024, “Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus was also named a Disney Legend. At the D23 event, the singer reflected on the life-changing opportunity to portray Miley Stewart in the early-2000s sitcom.
“A little bit of everything has changed, but at the same time, nothing has changed at all,” she said. “I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana.”
As she continued, Cyrus said she was dedicating the award to the fictional pop star and to her fans for how they have both impacted her life.
“In so many ways, this award is dedicated to Hannah and all of her amazing loyal fans, and to everyone who has made my dream a reality. To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life,’” she said.
Cyrus Will Always Love ‘Hannah Montana’
Happy 16th Hannah-versary! 16 years ago my life changed forever when HM premiered. Because of your loyalty and support I’ve had the honor to travel the world for over a decade and perform for fans that bring so much greatness into my life. pic.twitter.com/94yK3yopfr
— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) March 24, 2022
Cyrus has always shown her appreciation for “Hannah Montana.” According to The Blast, the singer appeared in the show’s 20th anniversary special earlier this year, singing new renditions of “This Is The Life,” “The Best of Both Worlds,” and “The Climb.”
In 2022, Cyrus celebrated the show’s 16th anniversary by posting a clip of her singing the “Hoedown Throwdown” on her X account. In the caption, she praised those who helped her get to where she is today. “Because of your loyalty and support, I’ve had the honor to travel the world for over a decade and perform for fans that bring so much greatness into my life,” she wrote.
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Hailey Bieber’s Sister Alaia Skips Jail Time Over Tampon Assault
Alaia Baldwin Aronow will not serve time behind bars after throwing a tampon at a bartender in 2024. The older sister of Hailey Bieber was accused of assaulting three staff members during a night out in Savannah, Georgia. The incident, which took place at Club Elan, and allegedly involved hair-pulling, a kick to the groin and a used tampon making contact with a bartender’s face happened in February of that year.

Aronow was charged with four misdemeanors nearly two years later, including simple battery, simple assault, battery and criminal trespass. However, the 33-year-old has now accepted an offer to enter a pre-trial diversion program instead of serving jail time, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
As per the report, Aronow will have to complete a series of classes, fines, and other requirements, in exchange for not having to spend time behind bars. The model’s lawyers, Drew Findling and Cris Schneider, had previously expressed confidence about the outcome of her case.
“We remain absolutely confident, there will be a positive resolution,” they told the DailyMail in January.
What Really Happened In February 2024?

The owner of Club Elan called 911 when chaos erupted, claiming Aronow had gotten into a physical altercation with staff members and refused to leave, as TMZ reported at the time. According to Employees, Aronow wandered into the staff-only restroom despite being told she was not allowed to use it. Instead, she was redirected to the public bathroom. One security guard claimed Aronow yanked hair out of his head when he attempted to wrangle her, and another guard alleged she kicked him in the groin when he tried doing the same.
Aronow allegedly went into the employee bathroom herself at one point, as per a bartender, who was trying to show discretion for her apparently. Aronow said she needed a minute to throw up and change her tampon. The staff recalled waiting for a while, but when she reentered to check on Aronow, the bartender claimed the model threw a tampon at her.
Alaia Baldwin Aronow Claimed She Was Defending Herself

The bartender, Haleigh Cauley, reportedly said that the “used” tampon made contact with her face. Then clarified that the tampon never left Aronow’s grip, but rather swung up and touched her face.
“I said, ‘Listen, you guys have got to go,’” Cauley recalled, and also noted that Aronow had a “scary” look in her eyes.
Security eventually stepped in as Aronow reportedly began “swinging” at the guards. The daughter of Stephen Baldwin told officers she was acting in self-defense and insisted the incident was being overblown.
Did Alaia Baldwin Aronow Deny Throwing The Tampon?

A police report obtained by E! revealed that Aronow initially denied throwing the tampon but later admitted she did throw it.
The model’s attorney told TMZ at the time: “On February 24, 2024, Ms. Aronow traveled to Savannah, GA to celebrate the upcoming marriage of a close friend. Sadly, what should have been a celebratory girls night out, unfortunately took an unexpected turn,” adding, “Ms. Aronow is embarrassed and saddened by the events of that night and is proactively taking the necessary steps to ensure that it never happens again.”
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The 13 Best Beauty Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Back-to-School Sale
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One thing about me: I can’t resist a good beauty deal. And when I know I can get it with two-day shipping à la Amazon Prime during the back-to-school sale? It makes things even sweeter.
Sure, back-to-school season may conjure up thoughts of pencil cases, backpacks and perhaps a new wardrobe, but for beauty lovers, it’s the perfect time to stock up on skincare favorites, experiment with viral makeup formulas and give your hair routine a little refresh. Below, I’ve rounded up the best Amazon back-to-school beauty deals that are bound to sell out.
The 13 Best Beauty Deals From Amazon’s Back-to-School Sale
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Why Dancing With the Stars Alums Peta, Maks Moved to Florida
Dancing With the Stars alums Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are loving their new lives in the Sunshine State.
“We’ve always loved Florida [and] we’ve always loved the lifestyle here. We fell in love with Boca because it, kind of, has everything [and] the best of everything,” Murgatroyd, 40, said in a Friday, August 21, Instagram Story video, detailing her family’s decision to move out of Los Angeles. “[We’re] really close to Miami, we have the beach, like. 11 minutes from my house, really top-rated schools, amazing sports for the boys [and a] great lifestyle.”
Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy, 46, announced in June that they recently relocated to Florida with their three sons: Shai, 9, Rio, 3, and Milan, 2.
“I know it gets hot but we’re, kind of, in it right now. I thought I would have a bigger problem with it, everyone’s like, ‘You’re gonna come back to Cali,’” Murgatroyd quipped on Friday about the move. “Cali will always be a home of ours because we lived there for 20 years but, right now, I think this is what our fam needs and we are loving every second. It’s the best.”
Since settling in Florida, Murgatroyd has already noticed a few core differences to life in the South compared to in the City of Angels.
“I would say convenience is key here. Everything is within a five-minute drive. I feel like there’s a CVS or Walgreens on every corner ‘cause it’s like in blocks with the communities,” she revealed. “I love it; I feel like at this stage of my life with three boys, I’m about convenience.”
Murgatroyd also praised the “really nice” community of welcoming neighbors.
“I do feel like everyone here is … very sweet, very nice, very accommodating,” she gushed, noting that her sons have already been invited on multiple playdates with neighborhood children. “I’m like, ‘This never happened over there.’ The mothers are all really nice.”
Murgatroyd continued, “In our community, that’s all I wanted. I wanted Shai to have the childhood that I had and I can see it happening. He has playdates, he has boys knocking on our door, saying ‘Hey come play, let’s go ride our bikes.’ It’s the best thing for me, and it’s all I want. I’m so happy.”
Among their community, Murgatroyd’s in-laws also made the move to Florida.
“They did, which is amazing and awesome,” she gushed of Chmerkovskiy’s parents on Friday. “They just really love Boca too, we didn’t even realize they were going to do that. They have a really cute place, and they’re very happy by the beach.”
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Jessie James Decker Is Rethinking Her ‘Breast Implants’
Jessie James Decker is on a mission to get out with the old and bring it in with the new!
The reality star shared a big decision she just made regarding her health and well-being with her Instagram family, noting that the epiphany came with the birth of her youngest.
Jessie James Decker has been candid about her struggle with her breast implants and how they become big and uncomfortable during her pregnancies for years now, hence the certainty in tone behind this latest decision.

The mother-of-four switched the tempo in her Instagram clip with a clip of her performing some acrobatics on a fitness ball. Decker looked every inch a pro as she flaunted her toned muscles in a two-piece gym outfit.
Explaining where she is currently at mentally in the caption, Decker revealed that she is excited and nervous to finally “take out my VERY large breast implants” after months of deliberation and second-guessing.
While she would have loved to take everything out altogether, Decker confessed that she is not completely ready for that, and she is not sure about what would be underneath the large implants she has had for so long.
“I’ve been on such a fitness journey with y’all and my @jjdfitclub getting stronger and more confident than ever. I’m not stopping, and I don’t want anything holding me back,” Decker stated.
She added that her “strong girl Era” has really helped her feel more connected to her body and find out what works well for her, and for now, big implants are not that.
The Former E! Star Wants To Leave An Important Lesson For Her Daughter About Beauty Standards
Decker went deeper into another reason why she had taken the bull by the horns, and it was no other than the birth of her daughter, Denver, who really taught her a vital lesson. She explained:
“Having Denver really kick-started this whole ‘less is more’ chapter for me. I want less maintenance in my life, and I’m embracing my natural girl era!”
Decker added that she wanted less maintenance in her life, as she is embracing her natural girl era, and that could be because she is getting closer to 40. The singer emphasized that she has reached a point in her life where she feels the most like herself.
She confessed that having a daughter also shifted some things into perspective for her about cosmetic procedures and beauty standards. Ultimately, Decker confessed that she would never want her daughter to think she has to go through beauty surgeries and upkeep to look beautiful.
Decker added that she would be glad to share her journey with the world as she knows many people are in the same position as her, looking for the right sign to take that big step finally.
Jessie James Decker Upped Her Cup Size In 2021

The media personality’s latest decision comes over five years after she informed her social media fans that she had bigger implants in her bosoms. Flaunting her curves and new pair in a mint green two-piece, Decker explained on Instagram that she decided to gift herself a larger size of boobs following the birth of their last child.
She revealed that she went in for a breast reduction and a lift a couple of years back because she did not like her size and the effect of the elastic skin, which made them hang down to her belly button. Decker noted that her bo*bs were so big and perky before she had kids, and she would love to have them back plus some more.
Following the successful surgery, Decker affirmed that she feels satisfied with the new pair and like a brand new woman, especially after seeing how well her new breasts finally filled out the tops of her new swimsuit in the picture.
The Singer Got Candid About The Unexpected Downside Of Her Implants

In 2023, Decker opened up about some of her struggles with her breast implants on a Q&A session on her Instagram, revealing that she carried some concerns about breastfeeding for the fourth time with implants in.
While she has successfully nursed her other babies even with the implants in, Decker noted that if she knew she would become pregnant again after baby number 3, she would have opted for smaller implants.
As noted by PEOPLE, Decker explained that pregnancy causes her breasts to grow larger and at that point, she would gladly jump at an offer to downsize.
Decker shared her intention to consider a reduction someday in the future during the session, which came a week after she announced that she was expecting her fourth child with beau Eric Decker.
The reality star and her former NFL player husband tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed three children in 2014, 2015, and 2018, respectively, expanding their family with a fourth in 2024.
Before the fourth pregnancy, Decker and her husband shared that they have an open-minded policy when it comes to expanding their family, and whichever way life goes for them, they would remain glad regardless.
Jessie James Decker Revealed The Hard Work Behind Post-Baby Transformation

After welcoming Denver, The Blast shared in June that Decker opened up about her fitness journey, documenting each step in an Instagram video.
The compilation featured Jessie exercising both during and after pregnancy, including difficult moments when she appeared exhausted but continued pushing through her workouts.
In the caption, Jessie admitted she was initially nervous about sharing such a personal glimpse into her experience. She explained that staying fit once came naturally to her without restrictive dieting, but pregnancy significantly changed her body and approach to fitness.
The mother of four had come to realize that she had added over 50 pounds in almost every pregnancy and that the weight did not just go away after birth. Instead, she realized she had to work consistently to reach her fitness goals again.
Jessie also remembered the difficulty she had with her changing body, such as seeing herself in the mirror sometimes and not feeling comfortable in her clothes. At times she felt demoralized and defeated when things did not move quickly enough, but she remained dedicated to the progression.
Wishing Jessie James Decker a smooth journey as she finds her happy place!
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Matthew McConaughey’s Generation-Defining Sci-Fi Epic Is Officially Taking Over America
Aside from Apple TV’s The Lost Bus, which earned a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, it feels like it’s been a while since we’ve seen a headline performance from Matthew McConaughey, with the Academy Award winner taking a break from the acting spotlight following 2019’s The Gentlemen, directed by Guy Ritchie. Now, we have not one but two McConaughey performances to look forward to in the coming weeks, starting this weekend with the long-awaited arrival of neo-Western The Rivals of Amziah King.
Incredibly, it has been 17 months since The Rivals of Amziah King first debuted to an expectant audience at SXSW, with critics offering unanimous praise and the film winning an 89% rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, at the time of writing. Also starring the likes of Kurt Russell, Tony Revolori, Owen Teague, Rob Morgan, Cole Sprouse, Catherine Dyer, and more, The Rivals of Amziah King is likely to prove a hidden gem in theaters this weekend, with McConaughey fans seemingly getting in the mood by catching one of his career-defining roles from 2014.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the sweeping, emotionally poignant sci-fi epic Interstellar is currently one of the most-watched movies on HBO Max in the likes of Switzerland and Germany, as well as ranking among the most-watched movies on Amazon in the UK. McConaughey stars in the film opposite Anne Hathaway, who recently debuted her newest creature feature, The End of Oak Street, in theaters. Interstellar is widely regarded as one of the sci-fi genre’s defining titles of the past 25 years, and it earned almost $650 million in an impressive global box office run.
Christopher Nolan and Anne Hathaway Teamed Up for One of the Best Movies of the Year
12 years after producing sci-fi magic with McConaughey, Nolan and Hathaway took a trip back in time to the 12th century BCE to deliver the latest adaptation of Homer‘s ancient Greek epic poem, The Odyssey. Having already become Nolan’s highest-grossing movie ever, almost doubling the global haul of Interstellar, The Odyssey has also earned huge acclaim from critics, being called an “unrivaled cinematic spectacle” in Joe Schmidt‘s official review for Collider. Matt Damon, who leads The Odyssey, also appeared in Interstellar as NASA astronaut Dr. Mann.
For all the latest streaming stories, stay tuned to Collider.
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November 5, 2014
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169 minutes
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Jonathan Nolan
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Emma Thomas, Jake Myers, Kip Thorne, Lynda Obst, Jordan Goldberg, Thomas Tull
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17 Loose and Slimming Fall Pants to Replace Summer Shorts
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Summer may not have ended yet, but I’m mentally over all my warm-weather clothes. Instead, I’m craving loose, flowy pants that skim my body and can carry my wardrobe straight into fall. I’m considering fall-appropriate styles with billowy legs, forgiving waistbands and comfortable silhouettes that are flattering at the same time.
Amazon has plenty to choose from, so I narrowed the options down to these 17 pairs worth putting on your radar. Find casual striped and gingham styles, polished work finds, stretchy travel picks and dressier options that can handle dinner and drinks. Prices start at $17, which makes retiring your shorts for the season even easier.
17 Loose and Slimming Pants for Fall 2026
Casual, Everyday Picks
1. My Favorite: I’m kicking off my fall pants rotation with this striped drawstring style. Between the loose wide-leg silhouette, elongating vertical stripes and easy elastic waist, they nail that comfy but flattering sweet spot.
2. Gingham Girl: I’m already thinking of ways to style these gingham balloon pants with a fitted white tee, ballet flats and a cardigan. The exaggerated legs add fashion-girl appeal and an ultra-comfortable feel.
3. Easy Breezy: These cotton-linen pants are basically the antidote to stiff fall trousers. Made with 70% cotton and 30% linen, the barrel-leg pants are light, breathable and rich-looking.
4. Leg-Lengtheners: The floor-skimming cut on these wide-leg pants gives them an instantly elongating look. Better yet, the elastic drawstring waist keeps them comfortable enough to become an everyday staple.
5. Prints, Please: Basic jeans can sit this one out. These polka dot pants have a playful print that makes a simple tee feel instantly more styled. Plus, the loose, cropped silhouette won’t cling a bit.
6. Volume, Please: Skinny pants could never. These pleated balloon pants lean all the way into a billowy silhouette, with tapered ankles that give the oversized shape some much-needed definition.
7. Espresso Stripe: These striped palazzo pants are basically fall’s answer to breezy summer bottoms. The rich chocolate brown instantly feels seasonal, while the vertical stripes and extra-long legs work together for an elongating effect.
Office-Ready Styles
8. My Favorite: Casual Friday outfits shouldn’t be boring, and these polka dot trousers will give your wardrobe a boost. The sage print brings fun to your work wardrobe, while the tailored waist and sweeping legs keep everything looking professional.
9. Secretly Stretchy: No one at the office needs to know these wide-leg pants have an elastic waistband. Their clean cream finish and softly tapered legs deliver a polished look while keeping you comfortable through a full workday.
10. Promotion Pants: There’s something about these tailored wide-leg pants that says ‘corner office.’ The camel shade and structured waist feel polished enough for big meetings, while the roomy legs offer considerably more breathing room than traditional fitted trousers.
11. Meeting to Martini: These straight-leg trousers can easily pull double duty on days when work dinners turn into happy hour drinks. The tailored high waist keeps them professional, while the relaxed legs feel cool enough to style beyond the office.
Airport-Ready
12. My Favorite: Settle into your seat without sacrificing the ‘fit with these side-stripe pants. Loose legs and an adjustable waist make them flight-friendly, while the racing-red stripe gives them an off-duty celebrity feel.
13. Cloud-Level Comfort: Sitting through a three-hour flight sounds a lot more manageable in these wide-leg sweatpants. The soft, slouchy legs leave plenty of breathing room, while the high drawstring waist keeps them secure without feeling restrictive.
14. Long-Haul Hero: Hours in the air call for pants that won’t dig, squeeze or cling. This wide-leg pair combines a stretchy drawstring waist with roomy legs and pockets, checking practically every box on my airport outfit list.
Date Night Picks
15. My Favorite: Lace-trimmed hems give these flowy balloon pants a softer date night feel than typical loose trousers. Style them with a fitted tank and kitten heels for a look that feels romantic without trying too hard.
16. Date Night Dots: These polka dot pants have a flirty feel that’s perfect for dinner and drinks. The low-rise drawstring waist keeps the silhouette relaxed, so you wouldn’t mind wearing them around the house, too.
17. Retro Romance: Lean into the vintage charm of these polka dot barrel pants with a fitted top and kitten heels. The soft pleating adds shape around the waist, and the cropped balloon leg keeps the look playful and unexpected.
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