Cher’s son Elijah Allman and wife Marieangela King have had their share of ups and downs.

The couple met in 2013 and tied the knot that December. Although Allman was sober at the time of their nuptials, he struggled with substance abuse later in their marriage. Cher and King have butted heads over the best way to care for Allman amid his battle with addiction.

In September 2023, King filed a legal declaration accusing Cher of hiring four men to kidnap Allman. She claimed that Allman was then put “in lockdown at a treatment facility” where he was “not allowed to see or speak” to her.

Cher, who shared Elijah with late ex-husband Greg Allman, subsequently addressed the allegations during an October 2023 interview with the New York Post.

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“You never stop being a mom — you go to the end, you go to the mattresses when you’re trying to save your children. But I didn’t do it. And if I did it, I wouldn’t care to tell you,” she said.

Elijah and King have weathered a rocky relationship in the spotlight, filing for divorce twice before reconciling in June 2026.

Keep scrolling for a look at Elijah and King’s relationship over the years:

2013

The pair met when Elijah was in Germany receiving treatment for Lyme disease. They eloped that December.

2014

During a February interview with The Daily Mail, Elijah opened up about his and King’s decision to elope without Cher or other family members present.

“I wasn’t going to wait for anyone’s approval and congratulations, just like I’ve never waited for any of that my whole life. The way I eloped with my wife is the same way I’ve done everything I’ve ever done. I don’t know any other way and we knew it was the right time,” he said.

Elijah added that he has “always been the black sheep” of his family. “We have lots of ups and downs and right now isn’t the best time. Had we been getting on a little bit better maybe it would have been different,” he explained.

2016

King suggested that she and her mother-in-law were on good terms by sharing a photo of them together.

“Backstage w my mamacita,” she captioned the October Instagram snap of herself and Cher.

2018

Elijah and King went to see the jukebox Broadway musical based on Cher’s life story and career.

“About last night … #thechershow on #broadway was inspiring & brilliant! I wanna see it again!” King captioned a December Instagram selfie of herself and Elijah in their theater seats.

August 2021

King shared a selfie with her husband, captioning the shot with a single red heart emoji.

November 2021

Elijah filed for divorce from King after separating in April 2020, citing irreconcilable differences.

December 2022

After Cher’s mom, Georgia Holt, died at age 96 in December, King shared a throwback photo of herself with Holt, Cher and Elijah.

“Coolest pic EVER! #family 🎉🍾🥰🎈,” she captioned the Instagram post.

September 2023

In a legal declaration obtained by Us, King claimed that she and Elijah were at a hotel in New York City in November 2022 when four men “hired” by Cher “removed” Elijah from their room.

King further alleged that Elijah was “currently in lockdown at a treatment facility that is undisclosed” to her, where he had not been “allowed to see or speak” to her. King also noted in the filing that she and Elijah had been attempting to repair their relationship at the time of the alleged kidnapping.

Cher denied the claims during an interview with The New York Post one month later.

December 2023

Cher questioned King’s role in Elijah’s life while filing for a conservatorship of her son, claiming that the twosome’s “tumultuous relationship has been marked by a cycle of drug addiction and mental health crises.”

The Grammy winner further alleged that Elijah is “substantially unable to manage his own financial resources due to severe mental health and substance abuse issues,” hence her request for a conservatorship.

King subsequently shot down the claims in a January 2024 statement to Us, noting that she has “always been a champion for the sober community and for Elijah’s sobriety” while denouncing “establishments that exclude me from being part of Elijah’s treatment and hopeful recovery.”

King also claimed that Elijah had been “coerced under false pretenses” into “an alternative medicine regimen” in October 2023 where he was allegedly “thrown into a lockdown facility in Mexico, sleeping behind a locked cage with six other individuals, under an imposed Mexican Conservatorship.”

Us reached out to Cher for comment at the time but did not hear back.

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January 2024

Elijah and King filed paperwork to dismiss their divorce in January. King’s lawyer Regina Ratner exclusively told Us at the time that the duo had “reconciled” and are “working on their marriage.”

The attorney added that King “has always been [Elijah’s] rock” and “has only been a stabilizing force for him,” despite Cher’s claims in her conservatorship request.

“[Elijah is] very capable of managing his own affairs in his estate, and in periods where he is not as capable, [Marieangela] is more than capable,” Ratner said.

A judge denied the dismissal two weeks after Elijah’s initial filing due to a temporary order for spousal support being in place, according to Page Six. The dismissal was later approved that February.

April 2025

According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, King filed for divorce from Elijah after more than 11 years of marriage.

In her filing, King cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind the split and listed March 31 as the day of separation.

Because the couple didn’t have any children, there are no custody issues to work through. However, King requested $6,000 per month in temporary spousal support based on marital standard and ability for her estranged husband to pay, per the documents.

“We had a beautiful 13-year journey, filled with memories I’ll always cherish,” Marieangela told TMZ at the time. “I know we’ll remain friends, and Elijah will always hold a special place in my heart. As we turn the page to this next chapter, we kindly ask for privacy and truly appreciate your understanding.”

June 2025

Following Elijah’s reported overdose, King issued a statement to People expressing her support for her estranged husband.

“While it is true that Elijah has faced personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his unwavering commitment to sobriety and his loyalty to those he loves,” she said.

“Like many, he continues to confront his inner struggles — but it is important to recognize that he does so from a place of strength, not defeat,” the statement continued. Despite the assumptions that often color how his journey is portrayed, the reality is that Elijah remains grounded, focused and deeply committed to living with integrity and purpose.”

King added, “I want to state, without hesitation, that I will always root for him. My support is steadfast and comes from a place of deep respect for the person he is and the resilience he continues to show.”

June 2026

King requested her second divorce filing from Elijah be dismissed on June 2, according to court docs obtained by People. The dismissal was granted six days later.

Later that month, King filed a declaration with a Los Angeles court asking to be included in the legal proceedings in connection with the petition filed for Elijah’s permanent conservatorship. (Elijah’s mother, Cher, filed for a second conservatorship amid his highs and lows, but a judge denied the request in April 2026.)

“Elijah and I have experienced challenges within our marriage, many of which were related to his struggles with substance abuse, mental health issues, and the consequences that fall out,” King wrote in the June 22 declaration. “Following his [2025] arrest, I filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. At that time, I was emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, and believed separation was necessary.”

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She explained, “Elijah’s placement through the New Hampshire Court system into a structured treatment environment, and my continued concern for his well-being caused me to reconsider the dissolution proceedings.”

King added that upon “further reflection and communication regarding his condition and recovery, I determined that I did not wish to dissolve our marriage.”

“I made Elijah a promise when I married him in 2013 that I would be there for him through sickness and in health, which is why I have fully dismissed my divorce petition without prejudice,” she revealed.

As a woman who rocks a 34G, I’m rather picky about anything strapless. But lately, my willingness to go sans sleeves has increased, thanks to all the supportive strapless dresses I keep coming across. Retailers like Amazon and Walmart haven’t just upped their game (quite literally) with these summer-ready styles; they’re making full-bust support possible with dresses that stay put and flatter bigger busts.

If you, too, could use a little extra support up top, these 19 strapless dresses for bigger busts — from smocked midis, slimming A‑line minis and flowy maxis to ruched bodycons — are the answer to a summer that won’t fall flat on the job. Even better: all these sultry and sophisticated styles are priced under $45.

19 Supportive Strapless Dresses for Busty Figures

1. Our Favorite: With a waist-defining fit, fitted top and ruched back, you don’t have to worry about the girls going anywhere in this striped strapless maxi dress. They’re secure and lifted — the best combination.

2. One & Done: Minimalism never looked so good as this ruched maxi dress. With solid, easy‑to‑match hues and a bust-supportive fit, it’s a staple for a quiet‑luxury lover’s closet.

3. Boutique Ready: As someone who loves to stock up on a good find, I don’t blame shoppers for swooning over this ruched strapless dress. Adorned in solids, a chic gingham print and even stripes, it has that throw-on-and-go polish that’s hard to find.

4. Event-Approved: From weddings to cocktail events, this floral strapless dress packs a punch of style and support. Even better: it makes wearing a strapless bra feel completely seamless.

5. Curve Hugging: Show off your best angles in this bodycon strapless dress that doesn’t give way to gravity. It gives your bust a sensational lift and highlights every curve in the right way.

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6. Take It Easy: Reviewers rave about how well this chic ruched strapless midi stays put. In other words, no tugging, adjusting or second‑guessing your strapless choice.

7. Floral Frock: Thanks to a secure fit and cleverly placed tiers, this floral strapless dress enhances the bust and cinches the waist. It’s a win from every angle.

8. Gingham Girl: This strapless gingham dress is a Southern‑inspired staple. Aside from packing a punch of poise and polish, it’s impressively supportive up top — bra or no bra.

9. Timeless Print: Polka dot has seen a resurgence in popularity lately, and this strapless polka-dot dress is a testament to the style. The smocking doesn’t just make your figure slimmer; it also prevents the top from slipping out of place.

10. A-Line Wonder: Even if you have a fleshier midsection, this strapless A-line mini dress brings balance to your shape. It also keeps busty girls constantly supported.

11. Date Night: One reviewer said they were “pleasantly surprised by how secure and comfortable” this wrap-waist strapless dress fit. Better yet: the fit is so tailored it keeps your top lifted and your figure smooth.

12. Mighty Mini: Leave it to a flirty sweetheart neckline to liven up this black strapless mini dress. With a stretchy, supportive top, it has that fits‑just‑right feel that’s great for busty figures.

13. Flowy Fit: Should you be one for dramatic entrances, consider this tube top maxi dress. Aside from having a stays-put fit up top, it features a flirty, fashionable slit that shows off leg without going over the top.

14. Balancing Effect: Cleverly placed ruffles give this strapless ruched maxi a flattering sense of movement that enhances every curve. One reviewer said the “top provides just the right amount of support while still being comfortable.”

15. Flirty Energy: As a busty girl, it’s understandable to worry about rocking a strapless cocktail dress. This chic number has flowy tiers at the top that disguise any mid‑bust spillage or cleavage you’d rather keep subtle.

16. Off The Shoulder: If a completely strapless dress sounds a bit too daring for your taste, consider this supportive off-the-shoulder maxi dress. It has all the sultry energy of a strapless dress, with added support and a neckline that highlights the shoulders.

17. Plus-Size Pick: Get that hourglass effect in this plus‑size strapless dress. The stay‑put fit hugs from bust to hem, highlighting your shape in all its glory.

18. Neck Support: It can’t hurt to get a little extra support where you need it, and this tie-neck strapless dress does the job and then some. The summer-ready frock keeps things supported up top and breezy everywhere else.

19. Expensive-Looking: I love a customizable look, and this smocked floral dress is one of them. You can push the sleeves off the shoulder for a classic summer vibe, or move them up to keep a more traditional, bra‑friendly silhouette.

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If your credit card balances seem impossible to pay off no matter how much you send every month, you’re not alone.

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Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 2.

House of the Dragon tells an epic story about the Dance of the Dragons based on George R.R. Martin‘s book Fire & Blood, but the series doesn’t look exactly like the book. With the added prophecies, characters cut, and characters’ ages changed, the HBO series has taken its own path, and nowhere is that clearer than in Season 3. In one of its biggest deviations from the novel, House of the Dragon removes the character of Nettles. This mysterious dragonrider builds on the lore with her unconventional claiming of a wild dragon and distinctly non-Valyrian look. Instead of introducing a new character, HBO’s adaptation has replaced Nettles with Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), as she claimed Sheepstealer and rode into battle in Season 3. Yet, as the change continues, it spells trouble for the young Targaryen.

In Fire & Blood, Rhaena is among the few Targaryens who make it out relatively unscathed. Though she loses much of her family, she not only survives but also becomes a member of a much smaller royal line, making her more important. However, it doesn’t seem as though the show will allow her the same fate, because Rhaena’s story merges with Nettles’. Just two episodes into Season 3, and things don’t look good for Rhaena, who has lost her allies, privilege, and safety, and things are only going to get worse for her.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Gives Rhaena a Tragic Story

While it is just starting, Season 3 has been eventful for Rhaena. Season 2 set her up as Nettles’ replacement, but only in Season 3 does this arc begin to unfold as she claims the wild dragon Sheepstealer, fulfilling a long-held dream of hers. However, it turns bad fast when she takes the untrained dragon to war, causing chaos in the Battle of the Gullet. Unfortunately, this tragedy puts a target on Rhaena’s back, and it’s not the Greens who are after her. Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) doesn’t know that Rhaena claimed Sheepstealer, and not only does she see the giant dragon as a threat, but she blames him and his rider for Jacaerys’ (Harry Collett) death. Out of revenge, Rhaenyra asks Daemon (Matt Smith) to find the rider. As Daemon’s own daughter, Rhaena isn’t in as much danger as it sounds, yet this sets her up to follow Nettles’ storyline in the rest of the season.

The more immediate threat to Rhaena is that she has lost all her allies. She cannot return home because Rhaenyra would be furious, and even Lady Jeyne Arryn (Amanda Collin) sends her away in Season 3, Episode 2, “Queen’s Landing,” despite Rhaena’s pleas. This leaves Rhaena on her own in an increasingly volatile Westeros. Though she is used to the life of a noble, Rhaena’s new circumstances make her more like the lowborn Nettles as she must fend for herself. Now, Rhaena must deal with her own guilt over Jace’s death and sudden isolation, throwing her into a desperate situation.

More Struggles Are in Store for Rhaena in ‘House of the Dragon’

As Rhaena’s story becomes more like Nettles’, things will not improve for her. And House of the Dragon has already set up the next stage of the story. In Fire & Blood, Nettles and Daemon hunt for Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) together, growing close. In fact, the most common rumor is that Daemon had an affair with Nettles, which makes Rhaenyra jealous. However, for House of the Dragon, their connection will be less problematic. As Rhaena is Daemon’s daughter, the series will offer a different explanation for their connection, more closely following the rumor that Nettles is Daemon’s bastard daughter. Their relationship will bring out the best in Daemon rather than the worst as he chooses to protect Rhaena rather than pursue Rhaenyra’s vengeance.

However, that doesn’t mean Rhaena will have a happy ending. In fact, if Rhaena’s story truly follows Nettles, she won’t. With Rhaenyra out for her blood, Nettles is forced to flee, disappearing into the Vale, where there are occasional sightings of Sheepstealer. Though there is little information about Nettles herself after that point, the Vale mountain clans develop legends of a “fire witch” living in a hidden valley with her dragon, which is likely inspired by Nettles. While Rhaena’s story could go many different ways as House of the Dragon combines her and Nettles, there are certainly some twists ahead.

House of the Dragon is streaming on HBO Max with new episodes on Sundays.

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My wife and I finally gave in and took the kids to see Toy Story 5 at the drive-in, and now I’m depressed. It’s fine, and my kids had fun revisiting the characters, but I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t feel completely empty and devoid of hope for humanity after watching it. Namely because I work as hard as I can throughout the week to enjoy a day that’s not wall-to-wall screen time, only for the film to remind me that there’s really no escape, thanks to the source of the film’s conflict, a frog-shaped tablet known as Lily (Greta Lee).

On one hand, I understand. The central crew of toys in the Toy Story franchise were already dated in the ’90s. They were all hand-me-downs from decades past, but they still had their charm. It’s only natural for the franchise to keep up with the times by introducing new technology in the form of tablets, but really it just made me ask, “Why make this movie at all?”

I’m not sure what the lesson learned in Toy Story 5 is, but my main takeaway as a 38-year-old millennial with kids is, “My knees and back hurt, this full-sugar soda is going to give me a headache tomorrow, and now I’m afraid to give my kids screen time when I’ll probably need it the most.

Conform Or Be Cast Out 

Toy Story 5 centers on Bonnie (Scarlett Spears), who is gifted a Lilypad tablet by her parents, who hope she’ll fit in with other technologically inclined girls her age. Naturally, this incenses Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), and the rest of the gang because Bonnie is no longer spending time with them or using her imagination. Of course, Woody (Tom Hanks) is called into action, and the toys butt heads with the new device before realizing they’re all part of Bonnie’s life and need to work together to help make her a whole person, developmentally speaking.

Kids need to express themselves through imaginative play. And given how AI-driven the world has become in just a few short years, mastering technology and integrating it across multiple touchpoints is essentially a necessary life skill at this point.

Right away, I questioned my own parenting because my kids sometimes favor their tech over their actual toys. But I’m a working-class dad who needs to fold laundry and cook dinner, and sometimes you just need to get the little rascals out of your hair so a five-minute task like emptying the dishwasher remains a five-minute task.

We’re told a story about a little girl desperately trying to fit in with kids her age, who gets ripped to shreds and cyberbullied as the toys and Lily try to set aside their differences, course-correct, and make things right.

Your Parents Are Supposed To Be On Your Side

What’s unnerving about Toy Story 5 isn’t Bonnie, her relationship with her toys, or even her feelings of rejection when she learns that simply having a tablet won’t be a viable way to form any meaningful friendships. It’s how much her parents absolutely suck here. They buy her a tablet, give her an entire day to get familiar with it, and then tell her they’ll be limiting her screen time throughout the week moving forward. They don’t. 

Immediately, Bonnie locks in and glazes over. It’s a look that’s all too familiar when you forget that you tossed your kid the Nintendo Switch an hour ago, and now they’re basically nonverbal. It happens to the best of us, and I don’t think it’s anything to be ashamed of. It’s my generation’s version of getting plunked down in front of the TV while your parents lose track of time schmoozing with the neighbors.

In Toy Story 5, however, this behavior continues pretty much unchecked. Bonnie very quickly forms an unhealthy relationship with Lily, and it almost immediately leads to cyberbullying. While Bonnie walks around the house on the verge of tears, her parents barely intervene to find out what’s going on with her. I fully understand that young adult fiction tends to rely heavily on incompetent adults, but their lack of attention toward their own child in Toy Story 5 was so hard to get through.

As a parent, I get that it’s easy to tune your kids out sometimes, especially when you’re trying to get work done or finish a project around the house. Your kids will scream, cry, plead, and 99 percent of the time you know they’re making a mountain out of a molehill. You get on their level, break up whatever scuffle they’re having, and they’re usually pretty good at self-regulating if you do those things consistently.

Bonnie, though, isn’t bickering, crying, or screaming. She’s walking around with the kind of heaviness that would make any reasonable parent sit down with her, ask what’s wrong, and refuse to budge until they got some sort of reasonable answer, or at least enough information to work with. Their behavior here is borderline neglectful, and it made me really sad because a studio spending $250 million to get this point across tells me they knew people would resonate with it because they’ll probably identify with the parents. 

The adventure the toys and Lily have in Toy Story 5 is fine, and I know Bonnie’s story is supposed to pull at your heartstrings because everybody has trouble fitting in at some point in their life, and it does have a happy ending. And it makes sense that the parents would have a sparse presence in an adventure movie about toys, but the whole thing just makes me want to hug my kids and lock the TV up in the closet.

For decades, Batman: Knightfall has stood as one of the most influential storylines in the Dark Knight’s history. Now, DC and Warner Bros. Animation are finally bringing the legendary comic arc to life with a multi-part animated film series, and longtime fans have every reason to be excited.

Originally published between 1993 and 1994, Batman: Knightfall redefined Batman by pushing Bruce Wayne to his absolute limits. Rather than relying on brute strength alone, Bane orchestrates a calculated campaign to wear Batman down, releasing the inmates of Arkham Asylum and forcing the Caped Crusader into an endless battle before delivering one of the most iconic moments in comic book history—breaking Batman’s back.

While that shocking image has been referenced in films, television, and games over the years, the complete Knightfallsaga has never received a faithful screen adaptation. That is finally changing.

According to Collider, the upcoming animated project has the opportunity to become the definitive adaptation of one of DC’s greatest comic stories. The publication praised Warner Bros. Animation’s recent success with comic-faithful adaptations and suggested that the multi-part format is exactly what Knightfall needs to properly tell its sprawling story.

Batman Nightfall [credit: Warner Bros. Animation]

Unlike a single feature film, the multi-part approach allows the adaptation to cover the full scope of the original event. Beyond Bane’s victory over Batman, the story follows Jean-Paul Valley (Azrael) as Gotham’s new Batman, whose increasingly violent methods tarnish the symbol Bruce Wayne spent years building. Eventually, Bruce returns to reclaim the mantle, leading to one of the most compelling redemption arcs in Batman history.

The animated adaptation is being directed by Jeff Wamester from a screenplay by Jeremy Adams. Warner Bros. has confirmed that the project is envisioned as a multi-part animated event rather than a standalone movie, giving the creative team room to faithfully adapt the massive comic storyline.

The first trailer, released this week, showcases the brutal confrontation between Batman and Bane while teasing the emotional journey ahead. Fans also received a first look at several iconic moments pulled directly from the comics, suggesting the filmmakers are embracing the source material rather than reinventing it.

Warner Bros. Animation has earned praise over the years for adaptations such as Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, and many fans hope Knightfall will join that list as another faithful translation of a beloved comic classic. Given the scale of the original story and the creative team’s commitment to preserving its biggest moments, this could become one of DC’s most ambitious animated projects to date.

If the finished film delivers on what fans have seen so far, Batman: Knightfall may not simply adapt one of Batman’s greatest stories—it could become the definitive animated Batman epic for a new generation.