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Harry Styles' new album, the “Peaky Blinders” movie, and Jessie Buckley as “The Bride!” top this week's Must List
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“You Got Older” and “Matlock” round out our picks for the weekend of March 6.
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Alexander brothers Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander have been found guilty on all charges in their federal sex trafficking case following a five-week trial.
The jury delivered its verdict on Monday, March 9, after hearing testimony from 11 women who claimed to have been attacked, sexually assaulted and drugged by one or more of the brothers between 2008 and 2021.
Tal, 39, and his younger twin brothers, Oren and Alon, 38, face a minimum sentence of 15 years with the possibility of life in prison. Their sentencing hearing is set for Thursday, August 6, with judge Valerie Caprioni.
The brothers, two of which were luxury real estate agents, were convicted on 10 total counts related to sex trafficking, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, per The Real Deal. (Oren and Tal worked as brokers for Douglas Elliman before branching out and starting their own firm, Official. Alon, meanwhile, worked at their family’s private security firm.)
Lyle and Erik Menéndez are sharing their side of the story — about the crime, the aftermath and their current lives in prison — more than three decades after their high-profile murder case resulted in a life sentence. The Menéndez Brothers, which started streaming Monday, October 7, on Netflix, features audio from interviews Lyle, 56, […]
According to prosecutors, Tal, Oren and Alon allegedly lured women to luxury destinations, like Aspen or the Hamptons from 2008 to 2021 where they — and other men — allegedly drugged the women and raped them.
The Alexander brothers pleaded not guilty to the charges. They have maintained their innocence while denying all allegations.
All three of the Alexanders were found guilty of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and inducement to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity pegged to Oren’s alleged rape of one alleged victim, which she claimed took place in the Hamptons in 2016. (Most of the alleged victims did not use their real names when testifying.)
Tal and Alon were also found guilty of sex trafficking a then-16-year-old following an alleged attack on her in 2009 in the Hamptons.
Oren Alexander, Alon Alexander. Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for J Group
After a separate woman testified that she was allegedly drugged and rapped by twins Oren and Alon in 2012 on a cruise from Miami to the Bahamas, the men were found guilty of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse.
Tal was found guilty on one count of sex trafficking stemming from the alleged rape of Lindsey Acree, who is one of two women to file a lawsuit against the men, in the Hamptons in 2011.
Additionally, Tal was found guilty of one count of sex trafficking and inducing another woman to travel to the Hamptons in unlawful sexual activity after allegedly attacking her in 2014.
A different woman accused Oren of drugging and raping her when she was 17 years old, claiming he filmed the attack. The jury found Oren guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor in that case.
Journalist Touré did not mince words during his appearance in an ABC News Studios special that aired hours after a verdict was reached in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Wednesday, July 2, Diddy, 55, was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted on charges of racketeering conspiracy […]
“I don’t want their money. I just don’t want them to have it,” one of the women told the jury, according to The Guardian, stating she was the daughter of a billionaire.
During the trial, the Alexanders’ attorneys claimed that the alleged victims chose to testify against them after feeling shame for their alleged consensual sexual encounters with the men.
The brothers’ lawyers argued that prosecutors had little evidence to prove that they drugged anyone, claiming that the lack of toxicology reports, medical reports and police reports at the time backed up their clients’ cases.
Prosecutors, meanwhile, claimed that while only 11 women testified in the trial — most of which used pseudonyms — there were actually more than 60 women who’ve claimed they were raped by one or more of the Alexanders.
Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman and several college coaches and officials were indicted in the nationwide college admissions scandal on March 12, 2019 — and the fallout and prison sentences are still making headlines. According to court documents, the Full House alum and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, allegedly “agreed to pay bribes totaling $500,000 in exchange […]
Prior to the trial, an Australian woman named Kate Whiteman died in late 2025 after accusing Oren and Alon for rape in March 2024 following an alleged incident in 2012. Whiteman’s allegations were the catalyst that drove many other women to come forward with their own alleged sexual assault cases at the hands of the Alexander brothers.
The Coroner’s Court of New South Wales confirmed to NBC News on January 23 that Whiteman had died a non-suspicious death in 2025.
Amid the Alexander brothers’ trial, Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles star Tracy Tutor came forward with a new allegation of sexual assault against Oren.
She claimed in a Thursday, March 5, lawsuit obtained by Us Weekly that Oren allegedly drugged and assaulted her in 2014. Oren denied the allegations.
“Ms. Tutor and her counsel have timed the filing of this salacious and demonstrably false lawsuit for maximum media impact, choosing the eve of jury deliberations in the federal trial despite the fact that the allegations are more than a decade old and have already been aired publicly,” Oren’s attorney Jason Goldman told Us in a statement. “This appears to be nothing more than a transparent attempt to create headlines and taint the proceedings at a critical moment. We are confident the jury will focus on the evidence presented in court, not on opportunistic litigation tactics.”
Us Weekly has reached out to the Alexander brothers’ attorneys for comment.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song
Drop $10.3M on Massive L.A.-Area Pad
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Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are turning the page — the couple just dropped a cool $10.3 million on a new home in the L.A. area, TMZ has learned.
Real estate sources tell TMZ… the pair scooped up a six-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion in Sherman Oaks spanning about 10,200 square feet … coming after they sold their Toluca Lake estate for $14.25 million last month.
Looks like a sweet setup for Macaulay, Brenda and their two sons, Dakota and Carson — the place is packed with perks like a game room, full gym, sports court and an outdoor entertaining terrace.
Inside, it’s got all the high-end touches too … including a sweeping double staircase, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a massive floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace — basically the ultimate family pad.
Kristofer Everett-Einarsson and James Harris of Carolwood Estates held the listing … while Craig Knizek of The Agency represented the buyers.
Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud have released a joint statement condemning “racist” and “homophobic” comments from fans of the HBO Max show.
“Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist / homophobic / biphobic / misogynistic / ageist/ ableist / parasocial/ bigoted comments of any kind,” Williams, 25, and Arnaud, 40, posted via their Instagram Stories on Monday, March 9. “None of us need your hateful ‘love.’”
Their statement concluded, “We all respect and support and love each other and are on the same side. If you can’t accept that gtfoh.”
Williams later offered some context on the statement — which was also shared by their Heated Rivalry costar Robbie G.K. — in a now-deleted exchange with a fan via Threads on Monday. The fan suggested that Williams had received “severe racial abuse, primarily from François and Connor fans” and claimed that his “no one from the production team and his white costars could defend [Williams] without him needing to cosign.”
“It was François’s idea [to release the statement] and I helped write,” Williams responded to the fan. “I don’t scroll comments so I did not see the hate. I was vibing watching figure skating highlights.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Williams and Arnaud’s representatives for comment. (Williams plays Japanese-Canadian hockey star Shane Hollander on Heated Rivalry while Arnaud portrays American player Scott Hunter.)
Heated Rivalry’s fanbase has ignited intense debate around the hockey drama since it premiered on Crave and HBO Max late last year.
Williams told Wonderland in January that he was surprised by the number of “disrespectful” people within the Heated Rivalry fandom.
“I didn’t think there would be as many disrespectful people as there are. And vice versa, I didn’t think there would be as many respectful people as there are,” he explained. “I thought everyone would just be screaming, nice, or kind of like, ‘Oh my God.’ But there are people who are like, ‘No, let’s be respectful to him and his private life. Let’s not share these photos. When we approach him on the street, let’s be mindful of appropriate times.’ I’m seeing those comments, and that’s cool.”
Williams went on, “Then there are disrespectful people who are just like, ‘F*** that guy.’ And I’m like, holy s***. Why are people hating on me? There’s also all this fake news about me. And I’m like, ‘How do I already have fake news?’”
Francois Arnaud, Hudson Williams in “Heated Rivalry.” Courtesy HBO Max / Courtesy Everett Collection
Arnaud has also been a target for backlash within the Heated Rivalry community. He briefly unfollowed some of his castmates and series creator Jacob Tierney via Instagram in January amid the backlash but soon refollowed them all.
The actor told The Toronto Star in January that a majority of his interactions with Heated Rivalry had been positive.
“In general, fans have been incredibly positive and respectful. For the ones that aren’t, I think it’s a lot of younger fans who don’t really understand the difference between reality and fiction,” he suggested. “I honestly wish they would just rewatch the show, because it doesn’t seem like they got its message. Pay attention more closely. Did we watch the same show?”
Heated Rivalry season 1 — which is based on author Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels — is available to stream via Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S. A second season is in the works.
An expert has weighed in on Brad Pitt‘s youthful appearance and whether he may have undergone cosmetic surgery.
Famous surgeon, Dr. Terry Dubrow, suggested that the actor has likely had some work done, but noted that it appears unique because it lacks the typical telltale signs associated with such procedures.
The doctor also shared that Brad Pitt’s young appearance doesn’t look unusual due to the actor’s “feminine” facial features.
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The Expert Claims Brad Pitt Doesn’t Look Like He Has Had Plastic Surgery
Despite being in his early sixties, Brad Pitt continues to look far younger than his age, an appearance that has long baffled fans.
Now, a medical expert, Dr. Terry Dubrow, has weighed in on the actor’s youthful look during a recent appearance on “misSpelling,” a podcast hosted by Tori Spelling.
Dubrow, who has never treated Pitt, suggested that the F1 star may have undergone some form of cosmetic procedure. However, he noted that whatever the actor might have done does not appear to carry the typical signs associated with plastic surgery.
“The one who’s sort of gotten away with it – and I don’t know what he’s done – but the one who sort of hasn’t aged at all, and it doesn’t look like plastic surgery, is Brad Pitt,” the 67-year-old plastic surgeon told his host.
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“Brad Pitt really looks good,” Dubrow continued, per Page Six. “And I don’t know if he’s had a facelift, but we know he has.”
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Dr. Dubrow Shares His Theory Behind The Actor’s Younger Look, Links It To His ‘Feminine Beauty’
According to Dubrow, whatever Pitt must have done doesn’t make him “weird looking,” and he went on to share a theory to explain how it was likely achieved.
“I just mean, why does Brad Pitt at 60, with no wrinkles and no laxity in his face, why does that look OK, whereas another male at 60 or 65 with no wrinkles and no laxity, why do they look weird?” the medical expert self-inquired.
“Because Brad Pitt’s looks are based on feminine beauty,” he noted. “If you look at him in ‘Legends of the Fall,’ he’s hotter than any other female in the movie. He’s prettier.”
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The Surgeon Says Being A ‘Feminine-Looking Guy’ Is Essential To Have ‘Full Plastic Surgery’ At 60
Dubrow then emphasized that this is unique to Pitt and other individuals with more feminine facial features, adding that those without such genetics would be wrong to opt for what he described as “feminizing plastic surgery.”
“But if you’re a different kind of handsome, that’s not based on a feminine look, and you have feminizing plastic surgery, it’s super weird,” Dubrow continued.
“You have to be a feminine-looking guy to have full plastic surgery when you’re in your 60s, late 50s, early 70s, to not look weird,” he further remarked. “There ya go.”
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Brad Pitt’s Sobriety Also Linked To His Youthful Look
For her part, Spelling claimed that Pitt’s face improved after he quit drinking and began making lifestyle changes.
Pitt first spoke about the decision in a candid interview with GQ Style months after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from him.
“I’m really, really happy to be done with all of that. I mean, I stopped everything except boozing when I started my family. But even this last year, you know — things I wasn’t dealing with. I was boozing too much. It’s just become a problem,” Pitt said in 2017.
He added, “And I’m really happy it’s been half a year now, which is bittersweet, but I’ve got my feelings in my fingertips again. I think that’s part of the human challenge: You either deny them all of your life or you answer them and evolve.”
At the time, the actor also revealed that he opts for “Cranberry juice and fizzy water” when he needs a drink.
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Brad Pitt Was Spotted In Greece With His Girlfriend, Ines De Ramon
Following his split from Jolie, Pitt is now in a relationship with Ines de Ramon, whom he was first spotted with at a concert in 2022.
The bond between the two has blossomed since then, with de Ramon reportedly becoming a pillar of support for Pitt as he navigated the fallout from his legal feud with Jolie.
They have been spotted together in public several times, most recently on the Greek island of Hydra, per People Magazine.
Pitt is said to be filming his next project at the location, and despite his busy schedule, he still finds time to spend quality moments with de Ramon.
Timothée Chalamet first took aim at ballet and opera years before he suggested both were dying artforms in a recent interview.
“I was like, no woe is me thing, but whether you’re working on movies or acting, or pursuing your thing, I started to get the sense that [movies were], like, opera or ballet or something. It’s kind of like a dying artform or something,” Chalamet, 30, said in a 2019 TikTok clip that resurfaced in the wake of his latest comments.
Chalamet made those statements during a promotional screening for his 2019 movie The King. The four-time Oscar nominee cited the cultural conversation around his hit movies Call Me By Your Name and Lady Bird as proof that cinema wasn’t fading away.
TikTok user @thealienstookover explained in the caption that they reuploaded the footage to show that Chalamet has a history of denigrating opera and ballet.
Timothée Chalamet takes pride in his work on the film Marty Supreme, but his latest comments about his performance have left fans divided. “This is probably my best performance, you know, and it’s been, like, seven, eight years that I feel like I’ve been handing in really, really committed, top-of-the-line performances,” Chalamet, 29, said in […]
“I took this video October 1st 2019,” they wrote. “I was excited to see this film and we got a surprise appearance of him in our theater. With his recent comments about ballet and opera I wanted to check on my video. I thought I remembered him saying something different. Unfortunately I was confused and he’s been thinking like this for years. Such a disappointment.”
In February, Chalamet ignited debate by seemingly dismissing ballet and opera during an interview with Matthew McConaughey for Variety.
“Some people want to be entertained quickly. I’m really right in the middle,” the Marty Supreme actor admitted. “Because I admire people and I’ve done it myself on a talk show, [saying], ‘Hey, we gotta keep movie theaters alive. We gotta keep this genre alive.”
He added, “Another part of me feels like, if people want to see it, like Barbie, like Oppenheimer, they’re going to go see it and go out of their way to be loud and proud about it. I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore.’”
Chalamet seemingly realized the shade he’d thrown because he quickly offered “all respect to the ballet and opera people out there.”
“Damn, I just took shots for no reason,” he joked.
Timothée Chalamet in March 2026. Amy Sussman/Getty Images
His latest comments have proven to be particularly eyebrow-raising for some because Chalamet’s mother, Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway dancer.
It did not take long for some of the world’s most renowned ballets and operas to respond to Chalamet. The Metropolitan Opera shared clips via Instagram showcasing the skilled craftwork that goes into the creation of every high-level opera performance.
Quoting Chalamet, the Met Opera replied on Thursday, March 5, “All respect to the opera (and ballet) people out there. This one’s for you, @tchalamet.”
“He’s gonna be singing a different tune when the live arts are all that’s left after AI takes over. Oh wait. He’s above singing a tune,” Tony winner Laura Benati quipped in the Met Opera’s comments section.
The Los Angeles Opera took a different approach by encouraging Chalamet to come see a performance of Akhnaten during its residency in the city. Meanwhile, the Royal Ballet in the U.K. posted a tribute to its dancers.
“Every night at the Royal Opera House, thousands of people gather for ballet and opera. For the music. For the storytelling. For the sheer magic of live performance,” they wrote on Friday, March 6. “If you’d like to reconsider, @tchalamet, our doors are open. ✨#TheRoyalBallet #TheRoyalOpera #RoyalBalletAndOpera.”
Chelsea Handler is not a fan of how Timothée Chalamet handled his Marty Supreme press tour. “He seemed pretty serious about winning and getting acknowledged for his great acting,” the comedian, 50, said of Chalamet, 30, during an appearance on the Tuesday, January 14, episode of Amanda Hirsch’s “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast. Ahead of […]
Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Dancing With The Stars pro Sharna Burgess and popstar Doja Cat have also shown support for the opera and ballet communities in the wake of the controversy.
“Opera is 400 years old. Ballet is 500 years old,” Doja Cat, 30, clapped back via TikTok on Sunday, March 8. “Somebody named Timothée Chalamet — big guy, by the way — had the nerve to say on camera that nobody cares about it.”
The “Agora Hills” rapper went on, “I’m sure you can walk into an opera theater right now, seats will be filled out, and nobody’s saying a word as the performance is going because everybody has that much respect for it. There is an etiquette around opera. There is etiquette around ballet. It’s amazing. It’s an amazing theater medium. It’s f***ing beautiful.”
Chalamet has not responded to the backlash.
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Doja Cat calls out Timothée Chalamet over controversial opera and ballet comments: 'People give a f—'
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The Oscar nominee has gone viral for stating that “no one cares” anymore about the two art forms.
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’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Eric Rosenbrook Hires Private Medical Examiner, Slams ‘Non-Accidental’ Baby Death Ruling
’90 Day Fiancé’ Eric Rosenbrook
Hires Private Medical Examiner …
Rejects ‘Non-Accidental’ Findings
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Eric Rosenbrook is pushing back hard on the official findings in his baby daughter’s death … and TMZ has learned he and Leida Margaretha have hired their own private medical examiner to challenge the autopsy.
The “90 Day Fiancé” star tells TMZ … he doesn’t agree with the ruling that labeled Alisa‘s death “non-accidental,” and says their independently retained, private ME believes the original autopsy was poorly performed.
Eric tells us their own expert found certain key steps were not completed and says the report failed to properly determine or clearly state the age of a fracture referenced in the investigation. According to Eric, their private ME believes one injury may have occurred during childbirth — possibly during Alisa’s C-section roughly five weeks before her death.
He also tells us a rib fracture cited in the report could have happened during CPR efforts, noting ribs can break during resuscitation attempts.
Eric tells TMZ he and Leida — who he says he’s still married to — went head-to-head with the Adams County Health and Human Services Department over its assessment. He claims the sheriff’s department has not found Leida at fault and says they asked authorities months ago to review additional information, but he alleges HHS wasn’t interested in what they had to say.
Eric didn’t mince words when it comes to CPS either, telling TMZ the agency is “the definition of fascism,” adding, “As far as CPS goes, they’re a hammer and every parent is a nail.”
The Wisconsin report notes no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the baby’s death, and the investigation remains ongoing. Leida previously denied any wrongdoing tied to her newborn daughter’s death months after she and Eric’s daughter was taken off life support in July 2025.
As for whether they’ll try for another child, he says they haven’t made that decision yet.
Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run
Failed Campaign Spent $200K on Texts, Security, Fancy Dinner
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Democratic Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett’s failed Senate campaign expenses included $200K on text messages to potential voters and tens of thousands of dollars on consultants — while her opponent James Talarico outspent her like crazy on advertising … TMZ has learned.
Per campaign records, the Congresswoman listed $8,577,757.47 in receipts … with $3,682,885.41 in individual contributions … from December 2025 to February 2025.
During the same time period, Jasmine’s campaign spent $5,092,872.38 on expenses … and $17,297.87 on contribution refunds.
According to records, Jasmine spent more than $275K to a company called True Blue Digital for advertising … over $200K on text message services, $40K on consultants, $20K on website services, $6,000 on media production, $10,000 on printing, $1,200 on catering, $1,800 on security services, and $528 at a fancy Texas restaurant, Winsome Prime.
The Texas politician — who lost last week’s primary to Talarico — ended the campaign with $3,484,885.09 in cash on hand.
In comparison, James pulled in over $20,683,458.89 in receipts and spent $15,848,257.94 on expenses. Talarico’s expenses included $1 million on digital fundraising.
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It’s no surprise to see Jennifer Garner wearing a look we love. What was unexpected, though, was her outfit’s striking resemblance to another fashion icon we adore, Kylie Kelce. Garner was spotted on the set of the forthcoming movie “One Attempt Remaining,” in a chambray button-down, which she layered over a white top and paired with white pants and a canvas tote.
Meanwhile, Kylie Kelce recently wore a nearly identical, light denim shirt on her Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast. Both stars styled their tops effortlessly, and while we don’t know the exact brand either wore, we did uncover a nearly identical match on Amazon for just $38. If that’s not a sign to scoop up this spring-perfect shirt look, we don’t know what is!
Get the Hersuitful Denim Shirt for $38 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Made from a blend of cotton and polyester, this Amazon find has a chest pocket, just like Kelce’s pick, and the same sky-blue chambray hue as Garner’s top. It would look great buttoned closed or draped open, and over white jeans or black leggings like both A-listers. Either way, it’s a casual-yet-sophisticated layer that makes for the perfect, go-with-everything spring outfit.
Few celebrities embody “quiet luxury meets real life” quite like Jennifer Garner. Whether she’s enjoying a morning walk, running errands or sipping coffee, she makes casual dressing look timeless and effortless. She recently shared a photo wearing a cozy cardigan that nailed the coastal-meets-comfy aesthetic. Lucky for Us, we tracked down this $30 sweater on […]
It’s also an Amazon favorite, with an average 4.4-star rating, including from loads of five-star fans. One shopper raved over how easy it is to style, and vouched it holds up well to multiple wears and laundry cycles: “It looks adorable layered over a wide ribbed tank and pairs well with leggings or trousers. I appreciate the cotton content. It washes up fairly soft, and the thickness is just right,” they wrote.
Other shoppers praised its comfortable, true-to-size fit. “This denim shirt has that perfect casual look I was going for. It’s soft, not stiff like some jean shirts, and the fit is just right, not too tight, not too baggy. I’ve worn it with leggings, over dresses, and even tied it around my waist. It’s become a staple in my closet because it just works with everything,” another customer said.
Easy to style and a dream to wear, this look is timeless, versatile and celeb-approved. Spring, here we come!
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If there’s an it‑girl I can totally relate to, it’s Kylie Kelce. Not only is the mom‑mogul down to earth, but her go-to style also has this effortless vibe that’s both practical and fun, especially when it comes to spring wardrobe essentials. Kelce recently hosted her brother-in-law, Travis Kelce, on her Not Gonna Lie with […]
Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss recently opened up about a music dispute that ultimately worked in her favor. Speaking on the “Question Everything” podcast, the former girl group member detailed how she and bandmate Tiny Harris turned lemons into lemonade.
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Kandi Burruss Recalls Making ‘All The Money’ Following A Feud With Music Group Sporty Thievz
Remember ‘No Pigeons’ by Sporty Thievz? The response track to TLC’s “No Scrubs”
Kandi says she and Tiny ate up all the publishing from that hit as well because they didn’t ask or try to have it cleared
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In addition to being a notable reality TV personality, Burruss is also a talented songwriter, most known for her work with Ed Sheeran, Destiny’s Child, NSYNC, and TLC.
Burruss’s work on TLC’s “No Scrubs” earned the mother of three a No. 1 record and worldwide fame. But the notoriety also came with some unexpected challenges when the song later became the center of a legal battle over its melody.
Burruss revealed during the podcast interview that other musicians often want to sample songs she’s written for different artists. However, they must go through the proper channels to secure the rights.
That didn’t happen with the rap group Sporty Thievz, who used the melody and concept from “No Scrubs” to make their parody single, “No Pigeons.”
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Kandi Burrus Clapped Back At Sporty Thievz, Securing A Massive Win
“I had a situation years ago,” Burruss said on the show, adding that the group didn’t ask for permission and she and her co-writer, Tiny Harris, “got all the money from it.”
Burruss said Sporty Thievz failed to “clear” the track before releasing it, and because it was essentially a carbon copy of the original, she and Harris were able to take legal action.
Burruss isn’t holding any grudges, though. She explained how “thankful” she was for Sporty Thievz’s work, adding that it “gave me another No. 1 and another check.”
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Kandi Burruss Calls Sampling A ‘Blessing’ During Interview With Shannon Sharpe
This isn’t the first time Burruss has opened up about her work being sampled by other artists.
During an interview with NFL alum Shannon Sharpe, Burruss said it’s a “blessing” whenever other performers want to use her work.
She then discussed her business dealings with popular singer Ed Sheeran, who used a sample of “No Scrubs” in his global track “Shape of You.”
According to Burruss, before Sheeran released the single, his team connected with her to work out the percentages for him using the music.
After going back and forth, Burruss said she didn’t hear anything else from Sheeran’s team, so she believed they were moving in another direction.
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“Then the song came out, it was on the radio, and people were doing their ‘No Scrubs’ and ‘Shape of You’ mashups online,” she said. “And we were like, ‘Oh, OK. Well, then we need to have a conversation about what the splits are about to be.’”
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Burruss Is Still Supporting ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ After Leaving The Show In 2024
According to a previous report from The Blast, during her appearance on the “Question Everything” podcast, Burruss discussed her decision to continue supporting “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” after leaving the iconic reality series.
“I think it’s important to continue to support the franchise even though I’m not there because I was there for 14 seasons, and I want them to be successful,” she said. “I want ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to continue on another 15 years.”
Indeed, Burruss spent 14 years on the Bravo series, first joining the cast in 2009 before exiting in 2024. During her run on the network, Burruss starred in numerous spinoffs, including “Kandi’s Ski Trip,” “Kandi’s Wedding,” “Xscape and SWV: The Queens of R&B,” and “Kandi & The Gang.”
While announcing her exit, Burruss explained why she was leaving the show in her rearview after 14 years.
“It’s been 14 seasons, and they allowed us to sit around for a little too long, but during that time I had started working on a lot of other things, and I got some nice big projects coming soon, so I’m super excited about those things,” Burruss said at the time of her departure.
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Burruss Is Going Through A Divorce
Even more change came after leaving “RHOA.” Following her appearance at BravoCon 2025, Burruss told the Bravoverse that she had filed for divorce from her husband of 11 years, Todd Tucker.
“I’m stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth. I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years, and I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family,” she said.
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