As we wait for the anticipated return of The Gilded Age, a new PBS series is guaranteed to fill the void. The Forsytes first premiered in the UK on Channel 5 to a successful turn-out, with it being renewed for not one, but two more seasons. The second was already filmed before the period drama made its North American debut at the end of last month. With episodes releasing on a weekly basis, this is the ideal time to hit play and catch up on what is one of the juiciest Victorian-era book adaptations out there.

A reimagined prequel to The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy, this dramatization seeks to show what could have happened to the notorious titular family before the events that take place in the source material. With cousins Jolyon (Danny Griffin) and Soames (Joshua Orpin) competing over the leadership post of their family business, their professional ambitions are put to the test when love gets in the way. As Jolyon reconnects with an old flame and Soames falls for a ballerina with a drastically different upbringing from his, the question that remains is, does true love withstand social status?

‘The Forsytes’ Is All About Duty and Desire

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The theme of duty and desire is a prevalent one in The Forsytes, with the cousins being a foil to each other. Jolyon is an artist at heart, finding fulfillment in painting a scenic view onto a canvas. During his youth, he did some traveling of his own, meeting his first love, Louisa Byrne (Eleanor Tomlinson), during his stint in Vienna. But when duty called, he had to set his passion aside, get married to a suitable match (Frances, played by Tuppence Middleton), and prepare to one day follow in his father’s footsteps. That is easier said than done. When he and Louisa cross paths years later, his old feelings come back into full swing, leaving him uncertain of whether he truly wants to take on his family’s brokerage. Soames, on the other hand, has a wealth-oriented mindset. He believes that all the great things in life need to be acquired until he meets Irene (Millie Gibson), a free-spirited ballerina who is grieving the loss of her father. Irene is passionate about dance and has plans to move to Paris to pursue her professional career there. Although he isn’t fazed by her aspirations, their relationship takes a turn when Soames’ true colors start to show.

The Forsytes is different from other adaptations of Galsworthy’s books because it allows for some of the supporting characters to have more screen time. The women in this particular version are more three-dimensional, with Frances and Irene getting just as much development as the men in their lives. During an era where women were struggling to have roles beyond being their spouses’ support system, this necessary book change brought on by series creator Debbie Horsfield (known for her work in Poldark) gives the period drama further depth. Frances knows how to behave and approach British high society as expected of a Forsyte, sometimes having to remind Jolyon of his part in maintaining the family name. Being his second hand and ensuring a fitting marriage for her daughter, June (Justine Moore), are Frances’ priorities, so having her efforts be threatened by Louisa’s resurgence affects her head on.

As for Irene, her life slowly converges to that of a caged bird, with her urge for artistic expression and free will getting hindered by joining the Forsyte family. In the same way that Jolyon had to approach painting as a hobby, Irene’s days as a ballet dancer are essential behind her. With these two women living in a men’s world, they undergo several challenges, but never lose sight of who they are.

‘The Forsytes’ Is a Worthwhile Period Drama

What makes The Forsytes a worthwhile watch is that it embraces the drama. From love triangles to family secrets, a lot happens behind closed doors. The rivalry between Soames and Jolyon mirrors the animosity between their fathers, two brothers who once fell for the same woman and were never able to make amends. Given their affluent reputation, the family has a certain image to uphold, keeping the messy parts of their lives to themselves (and to the viewers, of course). It’s interesting to see how the love between Irene and Soames is idealized at first, only to have their relationship put to the test after they utter their vows. Everything seems perfect during their honeymoon phase, but when the Forsyte name gets in the way, the family’s social standing becomes a burden as opposed to a blessing.

If you are looking for a new period drama to tune into after Bridgerton Season 4 and before The Gilded Age comes back, The Forsytes features romance, intrigue, and lots of family drama to indulge in. It is a retelling of a British classic that expands on the universe many may have previously been introduced to through the Damien Lewis-led ITV series or the 1967 BBC adaptation. Despite it being set in the 1880s, the PBS series will surely captivate modern audiences and likely spark interest in revisiting Galsworthy’s acclaimed novels.

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Invincible is one of the few superhero adaptations that not only hews fairly close to its source material, but also updates it in surprising ways. This week’s episode, “Give Us A Moment“, is a key example of this: not only does it feature the bloody rematch between Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) and Conquest (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), but it also changes the reunion between his parents, Debbie (Sandra Oh) and Nolan (J.K. Simmons). While Debbie comes to an understanding with Nolan in the comics, she rightfully lays into him in the show, delivering a truly emotional moment. One of the biggest changes actually involves another character, Tech Jacket.

Created by Invincible co-creator Robert Kirkman and artist E.J. Su, Tech Jacket is the alter ego of Zach Thompson, a young boy whose life changes forever when he bonds with the Tech Jacket armor. The Tech Jacket transforms Zach into a living weapon, allowing him to protect the Earth from supervillains and cosmic threats. Invincible fans got their first glimpse at Tech Jacket in the Season 3 episode “This Is All My Fault,” but “Give Us A Moment” threw them for a loop with the reveal that Tech Jacket is now Zoe Thompson, and voiced by Zoey Deutch. As it turns out, there was a reason

The Tech Jacket Change in ‘Invincible’ Makes Zoe Feel More Distinct

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While speaking to Den of Geek about “Give Us A Moment,” Robert Kirkman and Invincible showrunner Simon Racioppa discussed why they decided to gender-swap Tech Jacket. Kirkman said that the realization came when he looked at the comics and realized that Tech Jacket and Invincible share similar origins:

“When it came time to introduce Tech Jacket, I realized that if we had brought him straight to comics, he’d be very similar to Mark… We decided early on that it would be interesting to gender swap this character. We started thinking about who Zoe would be instead of Zach. There are some exciting things that come up when you change that character.”

Kirkman makes a great point, as Invincible and Tech Jacket both share the same concept of a teenage boy learning to be a superhero while wielding powers of alien origin. Tech Jacket would even come a full year before Invincible, arguably shaping the concepts that Kirkman would later refine in the latter book. The change also works, as Zoe is instantly a scene stealer. Zoey Deutch’s performance is full of hyperactive energy, which shows in Zoe’s battle against Walking Dread and her conversations with her father Dan (Bobby Moynihan). It’s also not the first time Invincible has made a major change to its supporting cast; superhero Shrinking Rae (Grey Griffin) is yet another example of the series gender-flipping a character and getting more out of them as a result.

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Tech Jacket Could Be A Breath of Fresh Air for ‘Invincible’, Especially In the Viltrumite War

Invincible has entered into what’s arguably its darkest storyline yet with the Viltrumite War. Mark, Zoe, Nolan and the rest of their allies have to battle against the remnants of the Viltrumite Empire, led by the tyrannical Grand Regent Thragg (Lee Pace). “Give Us A Moment” highlights how brutal this battle will be, especially with the carnage that Mark and Conquest inflict on each other, but Zoe’s presence could help lighten the mood. During the fight, she sticks close to Allen the Alien (Seth Rogen) and even lifts a trick from Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back to evade the Viltrumites. This leads to a hilarious argument about video games, but also provides a breather from the mayhem fans just witnessed.

Zoe also seems to form a connection with Mark’s brother Oliver (Christian Convery), as the two hang out while playing video games. Given that Oliver struggles to fit into human society, having him befriend Zoe can provide a connection outside of his family and give him a peer in the superhero community. It’s also a chance to lean more into Invincible‘s bittersweet nature, since Oliver’s rapid aging means that he could be older than Zoe in just a few years. Invincible excels at bringing moments from the comics that inspired it to life, but the change it makes with Tech Jacket is one of the best decisions the series has made to date.

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The AKA’s have social media users divided after a Trick Daddy performance gone wrong. Viral videos show the Miami rapper cussing, rapping vulgar lyrics and pumping his hips on the conference stage on Friday night (April 3). Suddenly, the South Atlantic Regional Director Tiffany Moore Russell cuts his mic, halting the performance amid mixed crowd reactions. After Russell addressed the moment in a statement, Trick Daddy popped off online! In the hours since, the internet hasn’t stopped weighing in, including crackin’ nonstop jokes!

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Social Media Goes IN With Mixed Reactions

By late Saturday, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Trick Daddy were trending topics on multiple social platforms, namely X, TikTok and Threads. Reaction videos, jokes, long threads—that’s just a lil’ summary of the content coming from the topic!

Some folks are siding with Trick’s unbothered attitude about being himself, vulgar language and behavior included, on stage. Others are asking the AKA’s to reveal which chapter booked the rapper. A select few don’t see the problem with how Daddy was carrying on. And the jokes? On 100, no…on 1000. Roommates, keep scrolling to peep some of these reactions and drop yours in the comment section!

 

 

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We kind of already painted the picture! Trick Daddy pulled up in jeans, a pink shirt, and a pink beanie. He gave it his all out there, from asking about kitty cats getting licked to telling the crowd to watch his pee-pee jump and talking about the hood n****s. At one point, he sang, “Put your f**king hands up” and “To all my ladies in this motherf*cker.”

After the regional director cut his mic off, ending the performance, he clapped back while on stage. “Don’t turn my mic down. Turn the music up,” he said. Meanwhile, Regional Director Russell asked the crowd to give Trick a round of applause and acknowledged that things had gone too far.

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Russell also released an official statement following the shutdown of Trick Daddy’s performance. She explained that he violated their agreement to perform “a selected list of songs” following their step and stroll competition. He and his team were allegedly briefed multiple times about the AKA’s requirements, including his language use and attire. Still, he used unacceptable “language…lyrics…comments.” Russell wrote, “I ended the performance because of the disrespect for our organization and for our brand.” 

Trick Daddy Slams Sorority Response As X Pops Off

After Trick Daddy peeped the statement from the regional director, he went off in an Instagram live. “You can’t give me no motherf**king playlist. This ain’t your wedding…I ain’t no shawty, I ain’t no little a*s boy,” he said. The rapper said that the sadity people should’ve bounced when they saw him get on the mic. He emphasized that they hired him and he allegedly gave the AKA’s a half-price show. “You turned my mic off. I felt disrespected, I left,” Trick said.

As said, Trick Daddy and the AKA’s are also popping on X. Keep scrolling to see how that platform is sounding off, especially after the rapper defended himself.

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Model Gigi Hadid is speaking out after her name appeared in the notorious Epstein Files.

“Made me sick to my stomach,” Hadid, 30, replied to a March 29 Instagram comment from a fan who claimed they were going to unfollow the model for not addressing her name’s appearance in the FBI’s investigation of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

“Horrible to read someone you’ve never met speak about you that way,” she continued, per E! News. “Especially in this context. Never in my life met the monster — to me it was so obvious, in that email chain, he tried to take responsibility for people’s careers in order to manipulate his victims (in this case, whoever was emailing him questions about my career) … who never saw the work he claimed he’d get them.”

She added, “I didn’t comment bc I don’t want to take away from the stories of the real victims of his; but your comment made me realize maybe it’s not clear — and it’s important to let you know — I grew up privileged, yes. But my parents protected me and taught me the value of hard work, the same hard work that got them to this country and gave them careers.”

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After the Department of Justice (DOJ) was ordered to release the files in accordance with The Epstein Files Transparency Act, a December 2015 email exchange between an individual whose name was redacted and the late financier featured Gigi and her sister, Bella Hadid.

“How did the Hadid sisters became [sic] models and make so much money?! I don’t understand,” the email to Epstein reportedly read.

“You know,” Epstein replied.

When the unnamed individual responded, guessing that the pair’s father “paid the agency,” Epstein reportedly replied, “No.” (Gigi Hadid is the daughter of Yolanda Hadid and real estate developer Mohamed Hadid, who also share daughter Bella and son Anwar Hadid.)

“Because they follow directions, its [sic] that simple,” Epstein added.

In her response to the Instagram comment, Gigi explained how her and her sister became staples in the model and fashion industry.

“We applied for and my mom brought me herself to meetings with agencies in NYC just before I turned 18, two of which she was signed to in her career — Marylins and Ford… I probably met w 10 agencies — only Marylin’s, IMG, and (maybe?) one other agency offered me a contract. I signed to IMG in 2012. And I’ve worked hard every moment since.”

She continued, “To be named in those files, I think I was 20-21 at the time he would have written that email — is disturbing, and I want to state unequivocally that I have never had any affiliation with that disgusting human being. May he rest in [two fire emojis].”

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It looks like Michael Blackson is fully in his soft dad era, and we’re here for it. The comedian recently gave fans a glimpse into a special moment that had folks cheesing. And let’s just say, it’s giving pure joy and family vibes.

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Michael Blackson Shares Sweet Video With His Baby Boys

Blackson took to Instagram to share a heartwarming compilation video of himself spending quality time with his infants, Michael Jr. and King Kweku. Jr. was reportedly born in June 2025 and King in August 2025.  In the clip, he’s seen watching them play together for the first time, clearly soaking in the moment. He captioned the post:

“What a beautiful day, for the first time I got to see my boys play together… I have no idea how this happened but it’s the best feeling in the world and I won’t trade it for anything. Thank you God for two new healthy boys.”

Keeping things on brand, Michael also added a little humor, joking, “I did not kidnap them, according to Maury, this Tiger Woods and this confused looking Drake are mine.” And, the internet couldn’t get enough of the mix of love and laughs.

Folks Are SPLIT In Those Comments

Folks ran straight to TSR’s Instagram comment section and had a whole field day with this one. Some couldn’t get over the fact that his baby boys aren’t actually twins. While a few were side-eyeing his caption like, “What you mean you don’t know how this happened… sir?!” Meanwhile, plenty of others were just here for the love, saying it’s beautiful to see his baby boys being cared for and celebrated.

One Instagram user @jaedubayou added, “I’m glad the mothers are letting the boys bond! ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

This Instagram user @therealdominiqueyoung commented, “May this love AND babies never find me 😂🙏🏾”

And, Instagram user @itsquooo shared, “Having hood twins at his big age is insane 😂😂😂”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @marianlouiseeee joked, “‘i have no idea how this happened’ 😂 now mr.blackson you know exactly how that happened“

While Instagram user @i_am_mizpurrfect said, “I haven’t took him seriously since i found out his accent was fake.“

Lastly, Instagram user @flygigi0807 claimed, “A man will really do you so dirty while you pregnant then turn around and thank God for it 😂😂😂”

Why Are Folks So Pressed Over Blackson’s Video?

Michael Blackson first shared footage of his newborn son “Lil Mikey” in the delivery room—calling him his “king” and celebrating alongside Rada. But things took a turn after Michael later revealed he actually welcomed two baby boys by two different women, the other women being a friend. And, of course, it sparked a whole lot of opinions online.

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The Brady Bunch star Eve Plumb is remembering her ill-fated attempt at dating her onscreen brother, Christopher Knight.

“It was sweet,” Plumb, 67, said of the brief romance in an interview with Page Six published on Saturday, April 4. “It was fun, but we were really already by that time just too good of friends to make that transition into being romantic partners.”

Plumb memorably played middle sister Jan Brady in the beloved 1969 sitcom, which ran for five seasons until its 1974 finale. Knight played middle brother Peter Brady. The show also featured stars Maureen McCormick, Mike Lookinland, Barry Williams, Florence Henderson, Susan Olsen and Robert Reed.

Williams, who played the eldest Brady son in the ABC Sitcom, exclusively told Us Weekly in a previous interview that “everyone” dated offscreen.

“We all hooked up with each other at some point,” the actor told Us in September 2024, ahead of the show’s 55th anniversary. “Not necessarily while we were filming.”

He continued at the time, “I dated Maureen, and Chris dated Eve and Michael and Susan had a little mock wedding at one point. So, yes, we all hooked up.”

The pairings all coincided with the age of each actor’s character on the show. McCormick played Marsha, the eldest daughter, while Knight and Plum played the two middle children. Lookinland and Olsen played Bobby and Cindy, for the uninitiated — the two youngest Brady children.

In her upcoming book Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond, Plumb admitted that her attempts at dating her castmember were ultimately unsuccessful because of their onscreen siblinghood.

“Any attempts at making out that evening ended with laughter and resignation that we’d always be sister and brother,” she wrote, per Page Six, “even in real life.”

The actress added that her and Knight have remained friends “to this day.”

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While the off-screen dating attempts were apparently age appropriate, Williams admitted to Us back in 2024 that he did have a crush on his TV mom, Henderson.

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“I had a teenage crush on her, for sure, and she’s got a very lively personality and great sense of humor, but I knew that I wanted to have music in my career [in] acting, and so I talked to her a lot about that,” he told Us at the time. “I had found this singer coming into the Copacabana near Beverly Hills. I can’t think of exactly where it was, but I invited her to go together as a date, and she said, ‘Ok,’ so I was thrilled. And now for me, it was a date.”

He continued, “I did go in for a little kiss, and she was nice enough to return it. So it was a highlight. Nice little peck, yes.”

In January of this year, Pooh Shiesty allegedly kidnapped Gucci Mane for a little over an hour. Pooh then allegedly forced the 1017 label owner to sign his contractual release at gunpoint. But that’s not all that he, Big30 and their co-conspirators dipped off with, per the criminal complaint. From watches to a wedding band, here’s a breakdown of everything allegedly stolen from three victims.

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Who Was Involved In The Kidnapping & Robbery Of Gucci Mane?

Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.), Lontrell Williams Sr., Rodney Wright Jr., Kedarius Waters, Terrance Rodgers, Damarian Gipson, Demarcus Glover, Kordae Johnson, and Darrion McDaniel are the nine defendants named in the criminal complaint.

The kidnapping and robbery happened on January 10, 2026, in Dallas, just three months after Pooh’s early prison release. He had served three years of a 63-month sentence, which is 5 years and 3 months, after pleading guilty to a firearms conspiracy charge.

What Did Pooh Shiesty Allegedly Take From Gucci Mane?

Before we get to the material stuff, some might argue that Pooh Shiesty stole Gucci Mane’s sense of safety. Minutes after entering the recording studio building at 3:43 p.m., Pooh had asked the 1017 label owner for a private chat inside the recording room. Gucci agreed, stepping in there with his artist, Williams Sr. and Big30. Before long, Pooh Shiesty allegedly had a black AK-style pistol pointed at Gucci Mane, asking him to sign the release form twice, first with his name and then the missing date.

Meanwhile, Big30 was aiding in blocking the door and recording the contract signing. Amid the signing of the name and date, Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbed Gucci. For context, R.D. stands for Radric Delantic Davis—Gucci’s legal name.

“After the ‘release’ was signed, Williams Jr. (Pooh Shiesty) took R.D.’s (Gucci Mane)’s wedding ring, watch, earrings, and cash,” according to page 7 of the criminal complaint.

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What Else Did The Co-Conspirators Allegedly Steal? 

Gucci Mane had been at the studio with four other people. During the gunpoint signing, one security officer was in the rapper’s vehicle while the head of security, identified as C.W., was in the music studio lobby. Gucci’s other guests, identified as M.M. and B.P., were sitting in a room adjacent to the recording room with the six other co-conspirators.

As Gucci, Pooh Shiesty, Williams Sr. and Big30 exited the recording room, the rest of the crew allegedly pulled out handguns and/or AR/AK style pistols and demanded property from M.M. and B.P.

Terrance Rodgers, known as CMO Damn Foo, allegedly pushed B.P. onto a couch and searched his pockets, stealing his wallet. Darrion McDaniel, known as Glizzy 375, allegedly stole B.P.’s chain and a diamond ‘1017’ necklace. McDaniel made several threats to shoot B.P., but Pooh Shiesty allegedly instructed him not to, per the criminal complaint. Also, Demarcus Glover allegedly stole M.M.’s Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag with high-end watches inside, Apple Airpod headphones and his wallet. M.M. reportedly said that all his property had Apple AirTags attached to it.

Meanwhile, Kordae Johnson and Kedarius Waters both allegedly had a firearm and held M.M. and B.P. at gunpoint during the robberies.

What Were The Injuries?

One of the co-conspirators allegedly choked M.M. from behind, causing him to almost lose consciousness. He suffered minor scratches on his wrist and neck.

No physical injuries to Gucci Mane are listed in the criminal complaint. However, the doc says the rapper believed someone was going to kill him. He was allegedly pushed onto a couch in the control room. Additionally, Pooh Shiesty placed the gun to the back of B.P.’s head. Then, he ordered him and Gucci Mane to leave the building through the west entrance. The whole ordeal lasted a little over an hour.

“As the Victims left, M.M. turned to Williams Jr. and asked
him if they were really taking his watches,” the criminal complaint says. “Based on later-recovered surveillance video footage, the Target Suspects left the studio and the office building through the east entrance at approximately 4:48 p.m.”

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Fans didn’t expect to see Candice King and Steven Krueger find love years after finding fame in The Vampire Diaries universe.

King rose to fame playing Caroline Forbes on TVD from 2009 to 2017. Krueger, meanwhile, played the role of Josh Rosza in The Vampire Diaries spinoff, The Originals. During her time on The CW series, King started dating Joe King. The couple, who got married in 2014, expanded their family with daughters Florence in 2016 and Josephine in 2020.

Us Weekly broke the news in May 2022 that King filed for divorce from King. She later started spending time with Krueger at TVD fan conventions and cast reunions.

In December 2023, King subtly launched her romance with Krueger on social media when she uploaded a video that included a clip of them kissing. King and Krueger have since offered glimpses into their romance.

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Keep scrolling to relive King and Krueger’s relationship timeline:

April 2023

Krueger shared a group photo that included King in Us‘ Inside a Day in My Life feature.

“We’ve all moved on to new projects, but we still jump at the opportunity to catch up any chance we get,” he told Us alongside a snap of him sitting next to Accola at dinner alongside their other former costars, including The Originals’ Charles Michael Davis.

That same month, Krueger hinted at his plans for parenthood, telling 26 Magazine, “A family is definitely in my future, as well.”

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November 2023

“I’ve been dating. I am going to say that out loud. That feels very personal and new and interesting and super cool and casual to say out loud. But I have,” King said on an episode of her “Superbloom” podcast. “Not multiple people — only one. And I don’t even want to get into it.”

King hinted she had a “really nice person” in her life, adding, “This is not brand new. This is the most you are going to hear me talk about it. It is good. There’s a smile on my face and joy in my heart.”

December 2023

“I laughed. I cried. I laughed til I cried. I loved. Thanks for the dance 2023 🥂,” King wrote alongside the various videos from the year, including a brief clip of her and Krueger sharing a kiss.

January 2024

King took to Instagram Story to document her attempt to spot Krueger in the background of red carpet footage at the Emmys. The actress posted multiple clips of other celebrities being interviewed before she finally found — and zoomed in on — Krueger outside of the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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February 2024

The pair enjoyed a romantic trip to Paris, France.

April 2024

“Had the dreamiest time at @blackberry.mountain last week 🏔️ 🎣 🥃 🌲 swipe through for adventures and to see if what was rustling in the bushes was a Turkey 🦃 or a Bear 🐻 …. And it legit was ✌️,” King captioned an Instagram photo of her and Krueger posing for the camera.

June 2024

King uploaded several Instagram photos of Krueger spending time with her and her daughters while the actress was on location filming season 1 of We Were Liars. 

October 2024

For Halloween, King and Krueger dressed up as Taylor Swift and Post Malone in the “Fortnight” music video. “Who uses typewriters anyway? #thetorturedboyfriendsdepartment 🖤🤍,” King captioned a clip via Instagram set to Swift’s Tortured Poets Department song.

December 2024

“December, you sure kept me on my toes 😂 From Mystic Falls to Paris to Florida… It’s been a beautiful adventure but I’m officially ready for that sleepy week between Christmas and New Years 👏 anyone else? ✋,” King wrote via Instagram alongside photos of her and Krueger kissing.

That same month, Krueger joined King and her two daughters — whom she shares with her ex-husband — on a trip to Florida.

May 2025

“I think 38 just might be my favorite year yet 🎂 ♥️ A couple of weeks ago @stevenakrueger gave me the best gift of all when he asked me to marry him. The privilege of getting older is much sweeter knowing I get to share it with you Steven. Thank you for asking me to dance through life with you. And thank you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes,” King wrote via Instagram.

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Months later in December, King revealed that she is pregnant with her first baby with Krueger.

February 2026

King and Krueger tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on February 28, according to Vogue.

“Walking down the little aisle, I remember hearing the soft sounds of live guitar being played by a friend of a friend that we’d never met, the flowers making this tiny wooden chapel feel like a fairytale greenhouse, and the warm glow of light on Steven’s face,” she recalled to the outlet in April. “We’d already done a first look at our house, but walking down the aisle in that warm glow of the magic hour felt like our own little secret. Like the rest of the world kept turning in chaos, and we had this small little nook of the world to ourselves. Time slowed down and felt like a love song.”

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has issued an apology following a Final Four matchup against the University of South Carolina — but did not directly apologize to South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.

“There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game vs. South Carolina,” Auriemma said in a Saturday, April 4 statement shared via X. “It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut.

He continued, “I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that. I’ve had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to apologize to them.”

After South Carolina defeated UConn, 62-48, in the Friday, April 3, Final Four game — ending UConn’s undefeated season — Auriemma approached Staley on the sideline and started talking to her in what originally seemed like the typical postgame interaction between coaches.

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The NCAA women’s basketball Final Four game between the UConn Huskies and the South Carolina Gamecocks exploded into a fiery postgame moment when the two coaches met to shake hands after the game. UConn coach Geno Auriemma approached South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after the Gamecocks took down the Huskies, 62-48, on Friday, April 3, […]

The discussion quickly went south, as Auriemma, 72, seemed to say something that upset Staley, 55. She responded accordingly, and the two legendary coaches had to be separated and guided back to their respective locker rooms.

“I will beat Geno’s a**,” Staley allegedly said after the incident, according to a video on social media.

Auriemma’s apology on Saturday notably did not include a direct mention of Staley, but rather the South Carolina “staff and the team.”

The 12-time NCAA champion claimed the interaction stemmed from a pregame moment, where he suggested that Staley did not participate in the traditional pregame handshake. Videos from before the game did, however, show the two shaking hands on the sideline.

In his postgame comments, Auriemma added that he and Staley “don’t have a lot in common,” but did credit Staley for building South Carolina into a women’s basketball powerhouse, saying that he has a “tremendous amount of respect” for Staley.

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His frustrations were seemingly building throughout the game, blowing over in a sideline interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe after the third quarter.

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“They’ve been beating the s*** out of our guys down there the entire game,” Auriemma said. “I’m not making excuses, because we haven’t been able to make a shot. But this is ridiculous.”

Staley, in her postgame press conference, refused to comment on the incident with Auriemma.

“You can ask Geno the question,” Staley said. “He’s the one that initiated the conversation. I don’t want what happened there to dampen what we were able to accomplish today.”