Music legend Whitney Houston tragically passed away in February 2012. Now, years later, former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell is opening up about their friendship, how she tried to save the icon years before her death, and when she knew it was the beginning of the end for the “Cinderella” actress.

O’Donnell appeared on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” which is hosted by Andy Cohen. During the broadcast, he noted the former talk show host’s “great run with Whitney Houston.” She noted, “Oh, yeah, what a tragedy.”

After that, the “Housewives” executive producer asked the 64-year-old if she would have considered herself to have been “pals” with Houston. She responded, “No, I whenever we saw each other we got along great.”

In discussing their connection, she noted that in 1996, when she hosted “Saturday Night Live,” Houston was the musical guest with Penny Marshall doing the opening monologue. Notably, Marshall directed Houston in “The Preacher’s Wife” in 1996 as well.

O’Donnell called the experience of working with Houston on “SNL” “wonderful.”

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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Tried To Save Whitney

O’Donnell continued her thoughts about Houston by revealing when she knew the music legend may have had a problem. According to her, “I’m the kind of friend that always tells a friend when I think they’re in trouble, which doesn’t always make the friendship last.”

Cohen then clarified, asking, “And you did that?” She responded, “I did that, and to her people, I did, when she didn’t show up to the ‘Cinderella’ full hour that she had produced.”

Regarding what led her to reach out, O’Donnell stated, “I remember thinking, ‘this is like the beginning of the end, and somebody needs to help her now.’” She continued, “I mean, everybody gets lost in their life, and when you’re in the public eye, you get lost very nationally, and it’s really difficult.”

She added, “But we can’t pretend we don’t see what we see.” Toward the end of the segment, Cohen asked for the reaction she received after trying to help Houston.

According to her, “Some of her people said ‘thank you,’ and some of them said, ‘it’s not your business,’ and I said, ‘Well, as someone who cares about her and loves her and wants her legacy to remain, I just wanted to let you know that this is doing her a disservice.’”

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Fans Are Weighing In On Rosie’s Account Of Her Relationship With Whitney Houston

Following O’Donnell’s comments about trying to help save Houston, fans of both ladies are weighing in. One person on TikTok said, “That’s a good friend, the kind of friend you want to have.” A different social media user stated, “Like her or not, that’s called integrity, and it’s worth paying attention to.”

Someone else wrote, “Rosie looks great, and she wasn’t wrong at all about Whitney. May she continue to rest in peace.”

Another person noted, “Rosie has always been a great judge of character. That’s why Donald has despised her for decades. I wish Whitney’s people had taken her advice to heart. Huge loss to the music industry. Love you, Rosie!!!”

Additionally, other social media users called for O’Donnell to return to television. One person said, “Rosie needs to be back on the air. She’s smart, funny and got her finger on the pulse. We need more of that. Especially now.”

Rosie O’Donnell Discussed Guest Hosting ‘The View’

During the June 2026 episode of “Watch What Happens Live,” an audience member asked O’Donnell if she’d seen Elisabeth Hasselbeck‘s return as a guest host on “The View” and if she would ever consider returning in a guest-hosting capacity.

She responded, “I did catch her on it, and I would be up to guest host, but they haven’t asked me, so we’ll see what happens.” After that, O’Donnell noted that it was “interesting” that, ‘during the time of Trump,’ the one the producers of the show would bring back to guest host.

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Cohen went on to ask if she was “still annoyed” by the show’s producers going to a split screen during her 2007 on-screen spat with Hasselbeck. She stated that she was.

The Icon Recently Opened Up About Her Facelift

O’Donnell recently revealed she’d undergone a facelift in January. In June, she opened up to E! News while attending The Tony Awards. Regarding her decision to be transparent about the procedure, she said, “Authenticity is the goal in these days and times, and people are lying about everything all day to the American public.”

O’Donnell continued, “It’s very depressing to me and unsettling, and I think all that matters is truth and love, and so I wanted to be truthful and say all the complicated emotions I had about it.”

After that, she said that one of her kids was against her having the procedure. She recalled, “My little autistic 13-year-old said to me, ‘If you do it, I would not be able to respect you ever again.’ And that put me off it for a few months, but then when I went and did it in January, I came home 10 days later, and they never noticed.”

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Henry Cavill is hard at work this year filming his highly anticipated fantasy reboot, Highlander, and while the film likely won’t hit theaters until next year, Cavill has plenty of other projects to hold fans over in the meantime. He recently reunited with director Guy Ritchie for a new action movie, In The Grey, which also stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Rosamund Pike. After bombing at the box office, the film has gone on to become a smash hit around the world on VOD platforms like Prime Video. In The Grey marked the third time that Cavill had worked with Ritchie, after the two previously teamed up on other projects like The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (co-starring Armie Hammer) and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (co-starring Alan Ritchson).

However, before he stars in the massive sci-fi fantasy reboot that is Highlander, Cavill has a much different project officially coming this summer. He will reprise his role as Sherlock Holmes in the third and likely final Enola Holmes movie, which will be released on Netflix on July 1, the same day as X-Men ‘97 Season 2. Before Enola Holmes 3 begins its streaming run, fans are rushing to check out the first two installments, which has led them back into the global top 10 in a handful of countries around the world. In addition to Cavill, the Enola Holmes movies also star Millie Bobby Brown in the titular role, who is best known for her performance as Eleven in Stranger Things. The third Enola Holmes movie will send Sherlock’s sister to Malta for a new case, which may prove to be the toughest she’s faced yet.

What Are the First Two ‘Enola Holmes’ Movies About?

A condensed synopsis for the first two Enola Holmes movies as released by Netflix reads as follows:

“Sherlock’s bold teenage sister Enola Holmes solves mysteries no one else can crack, first tracking her vanished mother and a runaway young lord through a dangerous conspiracy, then opening her own detective agency to investigate a missing factory girl. Both cases expose corruption reaching society’s highest levels.”

After Harry Bradbeer directed the first two Enola Holmes movies, Philip Barantini has been tasked with directing the third installment. Barantini is also known for his work as a director on the massive Netflix miniseries, Adolescence, which released last year. The Enola Holmes movies are perfect for Sherlock Holmes fans for obvious reasons, but the films also have a splash of Harry Potter in them for those seeking another young, coming-of-age adventure.

Check out the first two Enola Holmes movies on Netflix and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Enola Holmes 3, which comes out on July 1.

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Love Island USA’s Jen Terry opened up about the challenges that come with being very attractive.

After her match Gabriel Vasconcelos was dumped from the villa, Jen spoke about their connection, sharing on the F Friday, June 19, episode, “We have been having fun with each other. But I have also in those same moments of liking him, I have been feeling lusted over.”

Jen found that to be a regular occurrence for her.

“Every guy does that to me my whole entire life,” she added. “All men are always like, ‘You are so hot, let me touch you.’ Obviously that feels good but at the same time I want more.”

Love Island USA follows a group of singles who must pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa. The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa under constant video surveillance. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and earn a shot at the $100,000 prize.

The show is coming off a record-breaking moment with season 7 bringing in 18.4 billion streaming minutes, making it the most-watched original season of television on the platform.

“[This season] there’s a lot more emphasis put on the journey as opposed to the result,” narrator Iain Stirling told Us Weekly exclusively in July 2025. ”I think it’s about the journey of finding someone and how you grow as a person by doing that. Whereas five or six years ago, you had, like, proper millennials in there. There was that more traditional approach to dating.”

While some fans questioned the love journeys, Stirling was on board with the Islanders taking a different approach.

“The end goal [was] to be with someone and you have this contract with someone you’re in a relationship with to honor that person and to honor that relationship,” he noted. “I think now there’s a lot more people who make contracts with themselves to have the journey that they want and the experience they’re after.”

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He added, “These people are predominantly speaking in their early 20s. If you can’t be selfish dating then — then when can you? Especially people from my generation, they weren’t selfish in their 20s and maybe did not want to upset people. Then they get to sort of 30 to 40 and get divorced and go insane. Maybe it’s the healthier way to do it.”

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Jelly Roll is ready to move on, as long as his new love interest is nothing like his former partner. 

The country singer’s estranged spouse, Bunnie XO, publicly shared the update regarding his personal life during a recent episode of her podcast. 

Despite the painful breakup, she expressed full support for the musician as they both navigate this new phase of their lives independently.

During the most recent broadcast of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, the 46-year-old host discussed the fresh path forward for her ex, following their recent split after nearly a decade together. 

Bunnie spoke highly of Roll’s current state, mentioning that he is focused on his wellness and feeling confident. She then explicitly shared that her former partner has officially started meeting new people, noting that he is affectionate and enjoys close companionship.

While she clarified that she is personally not interested in romance right now and wants to focus on her own self-care, she openly encouraged interested women to reach out to the singer online. 

“Don’t be scared, shoot your motherf-cking shot,” she said, per People Magazine. 

The host joked that she would happily embrace the role of the supportive former partner. However, her only condition for his future significant other is that they remain completely honest and respectful.

Additionally, she described his ideal companion as a down-to-earth person who is not focused on social media fame.

“No offense to anybody — his wife, you know — no offense to anybody, but I think he wants the complete opposite of me, which is what he deserves,” she said. 

Jelly Roll Also Publicly Clarified Details About Their Divorce

While Bunnie XO openly encouraged other women to pursue her former partner online, Roll chose to address the situation directly from a concert stage to combat growing rumors. 

Speaking to a massive crowd during a live musical performance in Saratoga Springs, he addressed the widespread public speculation surrounding the official end of his decade-long marriage. 

Directly addressing the crowd from the stage, the vocalist bluntly declared, “While we’re talking about liars, the internet is a liar too.”

The Blast reported that he strongly emphasized that he and his former spouse remain exceptionally close companions and will maintain their tight bond indefinitely. 

Jelly Roll’s Daughter Similarly Slammed The Public Speculation Surrounding Her Father’s Divorce

The intense declarations from the “Wild Ones” singer regarding internet lies match the deep frustration felt within his immediate household as his legal separation remains a hot topic.

According to The Blast, his 18-year-old daughter, Bailee Ann, formally broke her silence regarding the intense scrutiny surrounding her household’s current circumstances. 

The young adult expressed deep disapproval of the public’s massive fixation on her loved ones’ personal situation.

She asked her social media followers to refocus their attention on their own domestic affairs, and firmly concluded her digital update by stating, “I’m not speaking on it – yet.”

The Former Couple Reportedly Ended Their Marriage Due To Clashes In Their Lifestyles 

Amid Ann’s strong disapproval of the public interest in her father’s life, more details emerged regarding the core disagreements that ultimately dismantled the marriage. 

According to an anonymous insider close to the former couple, a combination of ongoing issues placed a major strain on the relationship over an extended period. The friction intensified specifically as the musical artist shifted his attention toward personal well-being and crafted an identity rooted heavily in his Christian faith, per The Blast. 

Furthermore, individuals within their immediate social circle noted a distinct tension as Roll wholeheartedly adopted this faith-based trajectory, while Bunnie XO remained dedicated to growing her famously unfiltered and bold brand. 

Bunnie XO Clarified The Reason For Her Absence From Jelly Roll’s Public Appearances

The fundamental lifestyle differences that strained their bond reportedly ultimately led to a divorce. However, prior to the public disclosure of their separation, Bunnie Xo clarified why she couldn’t make it to some of Roll’s events. 

During a previous episode of her podcast, the host addressed persistent internet chatter about why the pair was rarely seen together. She explained that she had spent half a year undergoing intensive medical procedures to conceive a child with the singer, The Blast reported.

She addressed the speculation by stating, “Someone said the other day, ‘They used to always be together, and now you never see them together,’” before adding, “I’m like, ‘Do you guys not know that for the past six months [that] I’ve been trying to make a baby?” 

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It can feel overwhelming sifting through the mountain of titles on Netflix in search of a diamond in the rough. The German sci-fi film Paradise is one of those Netflix original gems, and while it may not be perfect, it glimmers brighter than most.

Youth Is A Currency

Paradise is set in a dystopian future where a genetics research company is cracking the code on eternal youth. Unfortunately, in order to conduct their research, they must take the youth of others. People donate years of their life, aging their bodies forward while their youth is essentially transplanted into another person.

It sounds like a way to make some quick cash, like donating plasma. Not great, but it won’t kill you immediately. Of course, where there is power, there is corruption.

The procedures in Paradise are used to keep the rich young, but youth becomes a currency and, in the case of the film’s main characters, a debt to be paid. This Netflix original follows Max (Kostja Ullmann) and Elena (Corinna Kirchhoff), a married couple who must fight for Elena’s life after a financial disaster leads to a bank taking 40 years of her life.

What follows is a thriller packed with twists and turns. Max and Elena discover the procedure that took her youth can be reversed. They set out to reclaim the life that was stolen by any means necessary.

A Harrowing Take On The Class War

The movie unravels its bizarre sci-fi concept in fascinating ways, all while keeping its characters racing against the clock of their mortal coils. Paradise hit Netflix on July 27, 2023, to middling reviews; it carries a 50 percent Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 59 percent Popcornmeter score.

Despite low averages, many reviews praise Paradise for its inventive story, exciting visual effects, and powerful cast. Netflix audiences have embraced the film for its originality, a quality that seems to be cherished more and more in a market saturated with franchises and reboots. Paradise is also a rather scathing critique of the rich, commenting on class struggle and wealth disparity in a creative and pointed way.

Paradise is not a film built on stars but rather on a cast of solid actors, most of whom found prior success in the German film and television landscape. The film was directed by the trio of Boris Kunz, Tomas Jonsgarden, and Indre Juskute. It was written by Simon Amberger, Peter Kocyla, and Boris Kunz.

Paradise Is Part Of Netflix’s Popular German Content Slate

Paradise is far from the first Netflix original to break out from Germany. Last year, the streamer released All Quiet on the Western Front, which was also Germany’s submission for the Academy Awards. It won four Oscars out of the nine it was nominated for.

More closely related to Paradise is the popular Netflix original series Dark. This German science fiction show is a complete and total mind-bender that meddles with time. Many have come to call the series a darker and more complex version of Stranger Things.

Netflix has created a path for several films and shows from other countries to break out in the United States. Paradise and Dark are some, but programs like Squid Game, Okja, and Roma are all popular award-winners from around the globe that have found a much wider audience thanks to Netflix.

Paradise is a fresh and fun sci-fi thriller that, if you can manage subtitles, is worth the ride. The film is streaming now on Netflix, so why wait? After all, no one is getting any younger.

Tom Hanks may have voiced Hollywood’s most iconic cowboy for more than 30 years, but he apparently still has a thing or two to learn about his own “Toy Story” character.

Ahead of the release of “Toy Story 5,” Hanks was left stunned by a surprising piece of franchise lore involving Woody’s full name and a possible family connection to Jessie.

The actor also teased one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the upcoming installment and weighed in on whether voice actors should have their own Oscar category.

Tom Hanks has voiced the iconic “Toy Story” character Sheriff Woody for more than three decades, but even he is still getting used to some parts of the character’s lore.

While promoting the upcoming “Toy Story 5,” Hanks sat for an interview with BBC Radio 1 alongside his co-star Tim Allen, where critic Ali Plumb informed him that Sheriff Woody has a full name: Woody Pride.

“How did they find this out?” Hanks exclaimed. “I play the guy! I didn’t realize that he had a surname.”

Plumb then dropped another surprise by revealing that Jessie the Cowgirl, voiced by Joan Cusack, also has a full name: Jessica Jane “Jessie” Pride.

“I think that means you’re siblings,” Plumb suggested.

However, Hanks appeared bewildered by the revelation and quickly pushed back on the claim.

“Boy! No!” Hanks replied. “Distant cousins, please!”

Tim Allen Was Already Aware Of The Lore

Also, during the interview, Allen, who voices Buzz Lightyear, said he had previously heard about the information and knew that Woody and Jessie were somehow related.

“There’s something in there. One of the guys on the internet gets these names,” Allen said. “I heard that same thing.”

Perhaps Hanks was hesitant to accept this new relationship because he appeared concerned that Woody and Jessie had some kind of romantic link. However, fans know that Jessie and Buzz have long been presented as a romantic pair, while Woody has always been drawn to Bo Peep, voiced by Annie Potts.

Tom Hanks Teases A Heartbreaking ‘Toy Story 5’ Scene

“Toy Story 5” arrives in theaters on June 19 and will see Jessie take on a central role in a toys-versus-tech plot with the introduction of Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee.

The story focuses on Bonnie, now 8 years old, and her toys as they grapple with Lilypad, a smart tablet device that threatens to replace creative playtime.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Hanks noted that the film features one of the most heartbreaking storylines he has seen throughout the franchise.

“There’s one of the most heartbreaking scenes I’ve ever seen in any of the Toy Story movies,” Hanks explained. “When that little girl is getting her feelings hurt by what other people are texting about her, and she doesn’t understand why. She doesn’t know what she did wrong, but it hurts, and that is a very prescient thing to have in a motion picture today about little kids and toys, don’t you think?”

Woody Shows His Age In ‘Toy Story 5’

However, director and co-writer Andrew Stanton clarified that Lilypad is not exactly the villain, even if fans may see her that way at first.

“She is to the toys because they’re understandably intimidated,” Stanton told Variety. “She’s just the next phase in Bonnie’s life. She’s built like a toy in the sense that she wants to help the kid go forward, but she’s got very different skills and zero experience, whereas Jessie has nothing but experience and is probably unprepared for what to do.”

Meanwhile, one of the biggest surprises in the latest installment is that Woody has aged significantly. Fans may not notice the difference at first, but when the pull-string cowboy removes his hat, they will quickly see that he is balding.

Speaking at a press preview earlier this year, Stanton explained that Hanks’ character is simply enjoying his retirement.

He added, “The bald spot symbolizes that he’s just worn out from not trying to take care of himself so much anymore — just doing whatever dirty work needed to be done to save a toy.”

Tom Hanks Rejects A Separate Voice Acting Oscar

While promoting the new installment in a conversation with Gold Derby, Hanks also weighed in on whether voice actors need a separate category at the Oscars.

Hanks, who has won two Oscars for 1993’s “Philadelphia” and 1994’s “Forrest Gump,” said there is no need for a new category because voice actors should be able to compete in the main acting races.

“I think they have enough categories,” he said, per Variety. “The truth is, truly, a voice actor can win Best Actor. The judgment is ‘any performance that moved you.’”

He continued, “We’ve talked about, for example, Andy Serkis. Even though he does not appear as Andy Serkis, he gives all the raw material to it. There’s been people who have been close to being nominated that do not appear on camera. That could happen to a pure-vocal actor.”

“If they are moved, that means they are moved by a human being’s performance. That’s all the requirement,” Hanks added.

Production on Season 15 of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” or “RHONJ” is currently underway, and according to Gia Giudice, it’s like a “breath of fresh air.” In a new interview, the “Next Gen NYC” star opened up about the new group, its dynamics, and how it differs from past seasons.

Speaking with Us Weekly, Gia, 25, said working with the Garden State ladies has “been so fun.”

According to the Bravo personality, she’s actually filmed quite a bit for the new season, calling it “great” before speaking about how the new group of women differs from past years.

“I mean, just the energy in the room, and just the feeling of everything is so different, especially now that everyone is good, and we’re not fighting anymore,” she said. “It’s just such a different energy and vibe going into it, which I think is making it a lot more fun. It’s honestly beautiful to see. … It’s like a breath of fresh air.”

Who Is Part Of The Upcoming Season Of ‘RHONJ’?

Bravo confirmed earlier this year that Gia’s mom, Teresa Giudice, will be part of the upcoming season. Joining her is her lifelong bestie, Dolores Catania, and her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga.

Before cameras went back up, “RHONJ” had been on hiatus while the network decided how to move forward with the group, as Teresa and Gorga had been estranged.

The pair reconciled, though, just before BravoCon 2025, sending shockwaves through the entire Bravoverse.

“They actually have [reconciled], and I do believe it,” Andy Cohen said about their relationship, per The Blast. “You know, this happened months ago, and we decided not to film anything because, frankly, we’ve seen Melissa — and we’ve seen Joe and Teresa — make up before. We were like, ‘Great, if you’re going to do this, go do it!’ And they lived in it for many months.”

Bravo Executive Speaks On Teresa Giudice And Melissa Gorga’s Relationship Ahead Of Season 15

Of course, Teresa and Gorga have feuded on “RHONJ” since 2011. Over the years, the pair argued over marital rumors and family dynamics. Things appeared to have reached a boiling point in 2024, when Teresa vowed never to speak with them again.

Cohen, however, spoke with Gia about her family during Bravo’s massive fan convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, and recalled how happy the young adult was that everything had returned to normal.

“I remember talking to Gia at BravoCon [2025], and she looked in my eye, and she was telling me things that they had been doing as a family, and she was emotional about having her uncle back and her cousins back. And I was like, ‘OK, good. This is real,’” Cohen added.

Major Changes Are Coming To ‘RHONJ’ As Season 15 Continues To Film

According to a previous report from The Blast, major changes are coming to “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” when it returns for its landmark 15th season in 2027.

The first change is that Margaret Josephs is no longer part of the group after seven years. She announced her departure in a social media video, saying she’s been thinking about the decision for years.

“I think the timing is right. A lot of things have changed in my life. I’ve been blessed to work on a different project. I’m on the set right now,” she said. “I realized I have to spend more time with my family, work on my designing, and just take a break and move on.”

Additionally, Jackie Goldschneider, Rachel Fuda, Danielle Cabral, and Jennifer Fessler also exited the series.

While Josephs was one of the show’s marquee players, she assured her fans that she wasn’t leaving the world of unscripted television.

“This will not be the last you guys see of me on television. That’s not a threat, it’s a promise, and I’m excited for all the new opportunities, and I’m grateful for all of you for supporting me for all these years,” she said.

Josephs Will Be Part Of New Amazon Prime Show

In fact, Josephs will return to television sooner than fans might’ve thought. In May 2026, Amazon Prime Video announced that Josephs, along with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore, would take part in a new series, “Reality Retreat.”

The series will bring together a group of prominent reality TV stars for a “high-stakes wellness retreat designed to challenge their identities, relationships, and personal growth.”

Jenn Levy, Head of Nonfiction Series at Amazon, opened up about her excitement for the series, saying must-see unscripted TV starts with “bold, authentic personalities.”

“By placing them in an environment that strips away expectation and forces real introspection, we’re creating a series that is as emotionally raw as it is entertaining. It’s a wild, honest and oftentimes hilarious ride about identity, reinvention, and what happens when larger-than-life stars are forced to confront themselves…and each other,” she said.

Bunnie Xo‘s ex-husband, Frankie Lombardo, is still carrying a torch for his former wife.

After news broke that Bunnie, 46, and Jelly Roll, 41, have filed for divorce, Lombardo spoke to Page Six about his ex on Friday, June 19.

“We talk every day,” Lombardo, 43, told the outlet. He added that he “wouldn’t say no” to getting back together with Bunnie if she was open to the idea.

“She was the only woman who ever broke my heart. I feel like there’s a lot of unfinished business between us, but I might be the only one who feels that way,” Lombardo said.“I love her very much. I will never do anything to hurt her. I don’t think that’s ever going to go away.”

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Bunnie Xo has broken her silence after her estranged husband, Jelly Roll, filed for divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage, Opening up on the Thursday, June 18, episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, Bunnie, 46, detailed the argument that led to her and Jelly Roll, 41, calling it quits. “J and I have never […]

Lombardo, who was married to Bunnie from 2009 to 2015, praised the Stripped Down author as he described their current relationship dynamic.

“We have an interesting friendship. Sometimes she still talks to me like she’s my wife and reprimands me,” Lombardo told Page Six.

He added, “Bunnie is my best friend.”

Us Weekly confirmed on June 15 that Jelly Roll filed to end his marriage one month prior, submitting a divorce petition in Tennessee on May 18.

Speaking on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast on Thursday, June 18, Bunnie opened up about what caused them to call it quits.

“J and I have never really been good at having disagreements. So, we were the type of couple who never argued. So, he would be holding things in. I would be holding things in, and that’s a recipe for disaster,” Bunnie explained on the podcast. “We always preach you gotta be comfortable having the uncomfortable conversations, and we did that for eight years in. Then the past year and a half, we kind of got away from that because we’re in a different life right now.”

Bunnie added that a fight they had on Mother’s Day in May was the straw that broke the camel’s back. During the argument, Bunnie said she told him to “file the f***ing divorce papers.”

For his part, Jelly Roll broke his silence on the pair’s separation on stage during a performance in Saratoga Springs, NY.

“I wasn’t going to talk about this tonight, but while we’re talking about liars… the internet is a liar,” Jelly Roll said in footage shared via his Instagram. “It’s the only time and the only city I’m going to speak about this so break your camera phones out now.”

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Bunnie Xo is ready to shine a light on what went wrong in her nearly 10-year marriage to Jelly Roll. “My family was always so important to me, and when I said those vows with him, I really meant them,” Bunnie, 46, shared on the Thursday, June 18, episode of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast. “J […]

The “Save Me” singer shot down speculation there was an infidelity involved in their decision to call time on their marriage.

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“Me and my wife are best friends. We will always be best friends. We just got off the phone earlier today,” he said. “Nobody cheated on nobody. She just did a whole podcast about it. You can go watch it. Every word of it is the truth.”

The country star, who tied the knot with Bunnie in August 2016, ended with a message for his estranged wife directly, sharing gratitude for their relationship.

“Bunnie, I love you baby. Thank you for those 10 years. They were incredible. Thank you for the next 10 years of friendship and 20 beyond that,” he said.

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” legend NeNe Leakes has been open about the issues one of her sons, Bryson Leakes, has faced, including addiction. Now, it has come to light that the 35-year-old has been arrested over multiple issues, including missed child support payments.

According to TMZ, Bryson was arrested on May 1 on multiple charges and is being held at a Georgia jail. The charges include missed child support payments, a probation violation, and failure to appear for a previous legal matter. His bond was set at $27,000.

Regarding the probation charge, it was in connection with a case involving him being found with fentanyl in 2023. As previously reported, during that arrest, he told the officers that his name was Brentt Leakes, his younger brother. This led to him being charged with giving a false name and possession of a controlled substance.

Ultimately, that drug charge was dropped, and Bryson was sentenced to 12 months of probation. He also had to pay $500 in fines, complete 40 hours of community service, and undergo various drug tests.

NeNe Leakes’ Son, Bryson, Violated Multiple Probation Terms

Per court documents obtained by TMZ filed on June 2, Bryon did not hold up his end of the terms of his probation. This includes requirements such as failing to appear since being sentenced, completing the required substance abuse evaluation, community service, and payments toward the $500 fine.

At the time of writing, neither NeNe nor her other son, Brentt, has issued a statement regarding Bryson being held in a Georgia jail.

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Fans Are Rallying Around NeNe Leakes

As mentioned, NeNe has spoken openly about some of the personal struggles her son, Bryson, has faced. Because of this, fans of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” hold no grudges against her for not bailing him out of jail.

One person said, “He’s a grown a-s man, NeNe probably washed her hands with him at this point.” Another “RHOA” fan wrote, “I know who’s not bailing him out!!!” Someone else wrote, “This young man has really taken Nene through it. I’m gonna be praying for her. Brentt is still in the hospital and now THIS. Pray for Nene and his kids.”

After that, other social media users recalled Bryon’s issues being mentioned on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” This includes cast member Sheree Whitfield bringing up his shoplifting arrest during the season four reunion.

In reference to the now-iconic moment from the show, one person said, “Your son wasn’t arrested for shoplifting at Walmart?”

A different social media user then wrote, “NeNe has been paying for everything for years. At some point, enough is enough. This is why you don’t play with family court. They will lock you up.”

NeNe Leakes Previously Discussed Her Son’s Addiction

Leakes opened up about her son’s addiction and his arrest in a 2023 interview with Carlos King for his “Reality With the King” podcast.

Regarding an update, she shared, “I spoke to him on the phone, I think he’s doing OK.”

Leakes said of his condition, “He needs rehabilitation. He needs a lot of counseling. Like many families out there, I have family members who are struggling with drugs and certain addictions. He has an addiction. He’s been struggling with it for years. He’s been in rehab a couple of times, and he still has come back out and relapsed.”

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” OG also acknowledged that Bryson will need to help himself. According to her, “As a mom, just to watch it, my hands are tied. [There’s] not much that I can do. For people who have had children or family members that have been on drugs, they know that they have to be ready. They have to simply be ready.”

The ‘RHOA’ Alum Has Tried To Help Her Son

NeNe continued her interview by revealing that she has tried various methods to help Bryson, including sending him to a facility. She said, “I’ve spent so much money on trying to get Bryson where he needs to be.”

The “RHOA” alum continued, “But every time I’ve sent him off is because I said, ‘You are getting your a-s up, and we are sending you off.’ But I learned through counseling myself that he has to say, ‘I’m ready to go,’ not me making him go. So until Bryson is ready to make a change, [there’s] nothing I [can] do.”

She added, “He is [33] years old, he’s an adult. He has three children — three beautiful children — who I adore. He has a wife. As a mother, I would never wash my hands of my child, right? But, I’m kind of numb to it because it’s been happening for so many years. I’m just really kind of numb to the situation.”

By Chris Snellgrove
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While actors like Keanu Reeves always make a big splash, the truth is that nobody does action or thrillers quite as well as Denzel Washington. And if you like Denzel, then you probably can’t get enough of his filmography. Fortunately, you can now stream his greatest thriller (and some would say his greatest film, period), Training Day, which is currently available on-demand through a number of convenient touchpoints.

Taking The Rookie Under His Wing

If you’re a Denzel Washington fan who has never watched Training Day, the plot of this killer thriller is quite simple: Washington plays a veteran detective who is charged with showing a young cop how things work on the streets.

It doesn’t take long for the young officer to realize that his mentor is not all that he seems to be, and our characters end up in a race for their lives against powerful forces who won’t hesitate to destroy them. And even if our characters can escape with their lives, it’s quite clear they may not be able to escape with their souls intact.

While Denzel Washington is the big draw for this film (there’s a reason his biggest fans consider this his best work), you should know that Training Day is chock full of great actors.

Ethan Hawke plays the rookie cop that Denzel takes under his wing, and the movie has plenty of familiar faces, including Eva Mendes and Terry Crews. One of the most notable things about the cast is that it features plenty of musical talent: Macy Gray, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg all have roles in this film, and it’s wild to see some of our favorite singers turn in surprisingly great onscreen performances.

Wall To Wall Bangers

Because of all that musical talent in Denzel Washington’s epic film, you may not be surprised to hear that Training Day also has one banger soundtrack. After it was released, the movie’s soundtrack ended up number 35 on the Billboard 200, and two of its singles took the world by storm. Those singles were Dr. Dre and DJ Quik’s “Put It on Me” and Nelly’s “#1.”

While the wild events of Denzel Washington’s character were not explicitly based on a true story, the general concepts behind the film were inspired by the Rampart Scandal, which was a major scandal concerning the Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart Division. The inspiration was deep enough that Denzel decided to grow a beard so that he might better resemble Rafael Pérez, a corrupt LAPD at the heart of the scandal.

This helped fuel the producers’ powerful idea that police corruption is often not a matter of good cops going rogue out of the blue so much as good cops getting corrupted by the system they are a part of.

Between the sheer acting skills of Denzel Washington, the tight script from David Ayer, and the awesome directing of Antoine Fuqua, Training Day proved to be a major hit. At the box office, it grossed a cool $104.9 million against a budget of $45 million. It was successful enough to later spawn a television series inspired by the film, though that series was canceled after only one year in large part because of the unexpected death of series star Bill Paxton.

The Future Of The Franchise

If Denzel Washington’s Training Day was a major success with audiences, it was an absolute smash hit with critics. The film currently has 74 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, meaning that it is certified “fresh.” It also has an 89 percent rating from general audiences, which goes to show just how beloved the movie really is.

The film went on to receive a number of prestigious awards, including Denzel Washington receiving an Academy Award for Best Actor (Ethan Hawke was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor, though he didn’t win the award). And while the Training Day TV series didn’t last very long, fan enthusiasm for the franchise has remained high.

High enough, in fact, for Warner Bros. to greenlight a prequel to the movie that went into production in 2022, though recent reports suggest that it’s still being actively developed, and its script still undergoing revisions.

Ultimately, Denzel Washington is one of the best actors in the business, and Training Day is one of the finest films we have ever seen. To experience the hype for yourself, you can now rent or purchase the film on-demand through YouTube, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home. Just don’t blame us if you end up blasting the soundtrack to the rest of your friends all week.