Alec Baldwin is looking at his future very differently after years of legal battles, health scares, and emotional fallout tied to the fatal “Rust” shooting. 

During a recent chat, the veteran actor reflected on how the tragedy changed his priorities. 

After decades of nonstop work, Baldwin said the ordeal left him wanting something he once never seriously considered: stepping away from Hollywood and staying home with his family.

Alec Baldwin Says The ‘Rust’ Tragedy Changed His Life Completely

Alec Baldwin made it clear that the 2021 “Rust” shooting altered the course of his life in ways he is still trying to process.

Speaking candidly at “The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter” podcast at the Boulder International Film Festival, Baldwin revisited the on-set tragedy that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. 

The actor was holding a gun during a scene rehearsal when it discharged. Baldwin has long maintained that he did not pull the trigger and believed the weapon had been checked and cleared before it was handed to him.

The incident triggered years of legal uncertainty. Baldwin was first charged with involuntary manslaughter in January 2023, but that charge was dropped in April of that year. 

He was charged again in January 2024, only for the case to collapse in July 2024 after a judge found that prosecutors had withheld evidence from Baldwin’s defense team.

Although the charges were dismissed with prejudice, the movie star said the damage from the case went far beyond the courtroom.

Reflecting on the tragedy, he said, “We had this incident, this tragedy, in New Mexico, where Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the film, and that was unspeakably difficult to deal with.”

Baldwin Says Years At Home Changed His View Of Work

For someone who spent decades moving from blockbuster films to acclaimed TV roles, Alec Baldwin now says the idea of leaving home feels harder than ever.

The 68-year-old explained that the aftermath of “Rust” forced him into a life he had rarely known before, one centered almost entirely around his family. Because of the case and its fallout, Baldwin said he spent years mostly out of the spotlight.

“Because of the situation in New Mexico, which was very painful, I wound up staying home a lot,” he shared. That extended time at home changed how he saw both his career and his personal life.

“I was home with my kids for three-and-a-half years — I hardly worked at all — and that’s just changing now,” he added.  Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, share a large family, and he said those years at home made him realize how much he values everyday life away from sets and cameras.

That realization has made returning to work far less appealing than it once was. “I’m going to go off and do a bunch of things. But I was home and I got used to it, and I don’t want to leave my house anymore,” the “Boss Baby” star noted.

Then came the most striking part of his confession. “I don’t. I don’t want to work anymore. I don’t. I really don’t. I want to retire and stay home with my kids,” Baldwin said.

Alec Baldwin Opens Up About Health Crisis During ‘Rust’ Return

The legal battle was not the only burden Baldwin carried after the shooting. While discussing Rory Kennedy’s documentary “The Trial of Alec Baldwin,” the actor revealed just how badly the stress affected his body.

Kennedy followed Baldwin during and around the trial, capturing what he described as one of the darkest periods of his life. According to Baldwin, the pressure of the case impacted him financially, professionally, and physically.

“And it impacted me in every way — financially, career-wise, my wife, my kids, my health. I was so sick,” he said. Part of that health struggle came while he was required to return to finish filming “Rust” in Montana as part of a settlement agreement with Hutchins’ husband.

Baldwin said he was dealing with orthostatic hypotension, a condition that caused him to black out. In his words, “I blacked out three times during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend of that year, and fell on top of my wife once. It was crazy. It was horrible.”

His condition became so severe that he was bedridden and couldn’t walk for about eight days. Baldwin shared that he then had to undergo physical therapy before traveling back to finish the film, despite still feeling far from healthy. 

Even then, he said he was unable to deliver the performance he wanted because he felt so sick.

Baldwin Reflects On Career That Once Defined Him

Alec Baldwin’s retirement comments carry extra weight because of how much he has done in Hollywood. Over the last four decades, Baldwin has built one of the most varied careers in entertainment. 

He led major studio films like “The Hunt for Red October,” earned acclaim in smaller indies, won awards for “30 Rock,” hosted “Saturday Night Live” a record 17 times, and even emceed the Oscars.

At the Boulder event, Baldwin mixed his heavier reflections with stories from his long career. He spoke fondly about doing “A Streetcar Named Desire” on Broadway, calling it a turning point.

“When I did Streetcar, it changed my life,” he said, adding, “It changed my life in ways I never thought possible.” 

The Hollywood icon also shared a funny behind-the-scenes story about working with Spike Lee on “BlacKkKlansman,” recalling how Lee changed his lines at the last minute and later used his frustrated swearing in the final cut.

Baldwin also laughed about how his long run playing Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” began almost by accident after producer Lorne Michaels convinced him to skip another event.

Still, even as he looked back on career highs and memorable moments, the bigger theme was how much his priorities have shifted.

Alec Baldwin Credits Hilaria Baldwin For Helping Him Survive

As Baldwin reflected on everything he has been through, one person remained at the center of his gratitude: his wife. 

While discussing Kennedy’s documentary, Baldwin said the project captured just how overwhelming the legal fight became.

Though he admitted that having a documentary made about him was strange, he praised Kennedy for showing how deeply the case affected his life.

He also revisited his belief that prosecutors unfairly targeted him while failing to fully pursue other unanswered questions surrounding what happened on set.

Still, amid the frustration, Baldwin said his biggest source of support never changed. During the live interview, he even paused to FaceTime Hilaria in front of the audience.

Explaining why, he said, “I told them if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have survived all of the Rust situation, so thank you.”

Although we may always associate Lena Headey with her award-winning work as the cruel and calculated Cersei Lannister during all eight seasons of HBO’s Game of Thrones, to simply count her out of other roles would be a gross misjudgment. In the years since her reign of terror came to an end in the live-action series adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s beloved novels, the actress has stayed incredibly busy, putting out one project after the next. Soon, she’ll appear alongside a talented cast in the latest feature-length project to hail from actor-turned-director Chad Faust in his thriller Ballistic. Today, ahead of the film’s release into select cinemas and on demand on April 17, Collider is thrilled to unveil a brand-new look at the high-octane drama that throws Headey back into the world of action in a gritty and emotional performance that she grabs by the horns.

Ballistic calls into question how the choices we make day in and day out affect us in the future. Nance Redfield (Headey) is an employee at a munitions factory where she pores over every single bullet that comes down the line. In her time away from earning a paycheck, she’s the dutiful mother to Jesse (Jordan Kronis), a young man who has signed up to fight for his country in the military. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes shortly after Jesse’s deployment when he’s killed in combat, with Nance soon discovering that the bullet that claimed the life of her son was made in the very factory that she’d built her living off. Now, in a search for answers and revenge, Nance strikes out to peel back lie after lie to illuminate the truth.

Lena Headey Takes on the Military

In our exclusive sneak peek, the mourning mother is hot on the trail of some shady business dealings that are going down behind the backs of hardworking Americans. Sitting opposite the recruitment official who signed her son into the army, she presses him for information about what he knew when recruiting her child and the countless others to go off to war. Flipping the script, the recruiter pushes back on Nance’s perception and challenges her to look at things from a different perspective.

If Ballistic just begins to scratch the itch for Headey fans, fear not, as the actress has a multitude of other titles hitting cinemas this year. Later this week, she’ll also welcome the crime drama Normal, which also features a leading performance from Bob Odenkirk, with her long-awaited rom-com sequel Red, White & Royal Wedding expected to hit Prime Video later this year.

Check out our exclusive new look at Ballistic above and see it in select cinemas and on demand on April 17.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau‘s blossoming romance continues to feature exciting outings, including one that recently brought them together with Perry’s ex, Orlando Bloom. 

The “Firework” singer began dating the former Canadian Prime Minister shortly after her split from Bloom. What started as a surprising match has quickly become one of the most talked-about romances, with the pair frequently spotted enjoying date nights.

However, one of their most intriguing appearances yet saw Perry and Trudeau share the same space as Bloom.

Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau Attend The Same Event Alongside The Singer’s Ex

On April 10, the “Lifetimes” singer and Trudeau attended the “Beef Season 2” Montecito Tastemaker Event in California, an outing that also had Bloom on the guest list.

Hosted by Ted Sarandos in his Montecito home, the gathering also featured high-profile figures like Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Charles Melton, and Carey Mulligan.

Perry and Trudeau cozied up to one another as they took pictures, posing next to Sarando and his wife, Nicole Avant. For the night out, the 41-year-old pop star rocked a white boucle-style dress, while Trudeau kept things casual in dark denim jeans, a khaki shirt, and a gray jacket.

Bloom, on the other hand, wore an all-black ensemble and also took pictures with Sarandos. While the former couple was definitely in the same space, it is unclear whether they interacted, according to People Magazine.

Katy Perry And Justin Trudeau Live It Up At Coachella 2026

Not long after that, Perry and Trudeau were off to Coachella for an epic night, which Perry shared on her Instagram. 

As seen in one of her updates, the “Dark Horse” singer looked very much in festival mode, wearing a white tee and matching shorts and holding her man’s hands. 

However, the highlight of the post was a video capturing the couple swaying together with red cups in hand. The pair looked loved up as they sang along to Justin Bieber’s “Speed Demon” during his performance.

Seemingly also Perry’s favorite moment of the night, she captioned the post with lyrics from the song, writing, “heat checkin’ these chickens,” per E! Online.

How Orlando Bloom Reacted To Katy Perry’s Romance With Justin Trudeau

Perry’s recent outings with Trudeau have added to the growing list of public appearances the pair have made since sparking romance rumors in July last year.

Perry and Bloom ended their nearly decade-long relationship after welcoming a child together. Weeks later, Perry was spotted in Canada dining with Trudeau at what was described as a “romantic” restaurant during her tour stop.

The sighting reportedly caught Bloom off guard, given the timing of their split. “He didn’t see this coming, but he wishes Katy nothing but peace and happiness,” a source close to the actor said of his feelings, as reported by The Blast. 

Orlando Bloom Spoke On Life After Katy Perry’s split

Although reportedly surprised by Perry moving on, Bloom has spoken openly about their separation, offering insight into how he’s coping.

As The Blast reported, during a past appearance on the “Today” show, host Craig Melvin acknowledged the changes in the “The Lord of the Rings” actor’s personal life and asked how he was holding up.

“I’m great, man. I’m so grateful,” Bloom replied, before turning the conversation to his daughter, Daisy. He gushed about their little girl and expressed gratitude for his latest film, “The Cut.”

Bloom concluded with a reassuring note about his well-being, saying: “And we’re good. We’re going to be good. Nothing but love.”

The ‘Carnival Row’ Star Appears To Have Moved On

Bloom seems ready to turn the page, closing old chapters and embracing new beginnings. Per The Blast, a month after making headlines at the 2026 Super Bowl, where he arrived with model Luisa Laemmel, the actor listed his Malibu mansion for $12 million.

The property, which he purchased in 2011 for $2.5million, is tucked inside a gated community with direct beach access, boasts interiors designed by Roy McMakin, and offers both privacy and luxury. 

“The Hobbit” star revealed he had invested more than twice the original purchase price in renovations, justifying the premium listing.

At the Super Bowl, Bloom and Laemmel were spotted entering together, with the model walking slightly ahead. Eyewitnesses claimed their chemistry was undeniable, saying “they were cute, they were touchy-feely.”

After living in NYC for two years, I quickly realized the best-dressed women don’t follow every trend — they stick to a handful of chic, reliable dresses they wear on repeat every spring. Whether they’re heading to brunch on the Upper East Side, commuting downtown or escaping to the Hamptons for the weekend, their outfits always feel effortless, polished and incredibly intentional.

The good news? You don’t need a Manhattan budget to get the look. I found 13 spring dresses that capture that same elevated energy — all starting at just $15. From flowy maxis to tailored shirt dresses, these are the styles NYC women reach for year after year.

NYC’s Best-Dressed Women Swear by These 13 Spring Dresses

1. My Favorite: This contrast ribbed style is such a NYC staple once spring hits. It looks sleek thanks to the bold trim, but the breathable knit and easy silhouette make it ideal for busy days.

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5. Upper East Side Style: This is the kind of tailored button-up dress I’d see all over the Upper East Side come Sunday. The tie waist, structured collar and full button front give it that effortlessly dressy feel.

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez may have been married for less than a year, but their relationship still appears to be running on full honeymoon energy. 

From luxury trips to red carpet appearances, the newlyweds have made no secret of how close they are. 

Now, after Lauren’s surprising comment about having a baby “tomorrow,” a new report suggests Bezos was more than happy to hear it, even if those close to the couple say parenthood is not actually in the cards.

Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Are Still In Their Honeymoon Phase

Nearly a year after their lavish wedding in Venice, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are reportedly more in sync than ever. 

According to a Daily Mail source, the billionaire Amazon founder and his wife have settled into married life with the same excitement and affection they showed during their extravagant Italian wedding celebration last summer.

“Even though it was last year, Jeff and Lauren are still in the honeymoon phase from their wedding. They can’t get enough of each other,” the insider said.

That kind of closeness has become obvious in both their public and private lives. The couple has spent the past several months stepping out together at major events, from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars party to luxury trips in Paris.

The source made it clear that their bond runs deeper than flashy appearances and glamorous travel. 

“Whether you want to call them soulmates or not, they are and were made for each other. The love for each other and their blended family brings them so much joy,” they shared.

Sanchez recently turned heads when she spoke openly about the idea of having a child with Jeff Bezos. 

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, the former journalist was candid about how fulfilled she felt in her marriage and how deeply connected she was to her husband.

“I would have a baby tomorrow,” she said. That remark quickly sparked speculation that the couple might be planning to expand their family. 

However, Sanchez’s representative later contacted the publication to clarify that she was not pregnant.

Even so, the comment was reportedly loved by her husband. “So, when it was mentioned that she would have a baby with him tomorrow, he ate it up and loved it. It’s what she tells him all the time as well,” the Daily Mail source said.

The insider explained that the comment was not meant as a literal family announcement but rather as a reflection of how strong their relationship feels right now. 

According to the source, the conversation around children was something that came up in a loving and playful way because of how secure they felt with each other.

Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Have Built A Deep Daily Routine Together

One of the clearest signs of how close Sanchez and Bezos have become is how fully their lives now revolve around each other.

During the New York Times interview, Sanchez described how the couple has developed a shared rhythm inside their $90 million home on Indian Creek.

She said they begin each day at 6 a.m. by saying ten things they are grateful for out loud. From there, they play pickleball, work out with a trainer six days a week, and watch the sunrise while drinking coffee together.

Even their mugs reflect their playful dynamic. She drinks from one that says “Woke Up Sexy As Hell Again,” while Bezos uses one featuring “HUNK” written in periodic table symbols.

Sanchez also made it clear just how much the billionaire means to her. “I talk about everything with him,” she said, adding, “Everything! Jeff is my best friend and I don’t say that lightly.”

Bezos And Sanchez Are Focused On Love, Not Growing Their Family

While Lauren Sanchez’s comment about having a baby grabbed attention, those close to the couple say the statement was more symbolic than serious.

Between them, Jeff Bezos and his wife already share a blended family of seven children from previous relationships.

Sanchez has three children: Nikko Gonzalez, Evan Whitesell, and Ella Whitesell. At their wedding in Venice, her sons walked her down the aisle, while her daughter served as the maid of honor.

That family-centered moment was a reminder that the lovebirds already have full lives as parents.

According to the Daily Mail source, Bezos and Sanchez have no plans to adopt or pursue having a child together. Instead, comments about babies are simply another way they express how much they care for one another.

“[Lauren’s comment] was said both in jest but seriously, to show the love she has for him,” the source said. 

They added, “They aren’t going to adopt a child or anything like that. It was said in a fun and loving way, because she is so in love with him and he shares the same love and respect for her.”

The insider added that for the Amazon CEO, even talking about the possibility is just another sweet part of their bond. “Jeff loves her, and bringing up having kids is just the icing on the cake,” the insider revealed. 

Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Continue To Embrace Their Glamorous Life Together

Since getting married, Bezos and Sanchez have fully embraced life as one of the world’s most high-profile couples.

Their Venice wedding reportedly cost between $15 million and $20 million and featured nearly 200 guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Kris Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, and others.

Since then, they have continued to make the rounds in elite social circles. Earlier this year, they attended Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week and sat front row at the Schiaparelli show.

Over New Year’s, they celebrated aboard Bezos’s $500 million yacht, Koru, where he had previously proposed with a pink diamond ring reportedly worth more than $2.5 million.

Next month, the couple is expected to play a major role at the 2026 Met Gala as honorary chairs. 

Though their lavish lifestyle often draws criticism, Sanchez appears unfazed.Speaking to the New York Times, she said her happiness had nothing to do with money. “If baseline is here,” she said, holding one hand at chest level, “I’m up here.”

Pop star Justin Bieber is not letting anyone rain on his parade. According to a new source, the “Baby” singer isn’t focused on the outrage over his stripped-down Coachella set in April 2026. In fact, the 32-year-old is still taking in the moment and reportedly blocking out the noise. Bieber’s headlining performance comes almost a year after the father of one sparked concern after sharing controversial photos and fear-inducing statements on social media.

Justin Bieber Reportedly Unbothered By The Outrage To His Coachella Performance, Source Says He’s Living His Best Life

According to The Blast, Bieber hit the Coachella stage on April 11 in a relaxed look, wearing a dressed-down hoodie and baggy black denim shorts.

The first half of the set largely featured songs from his latest albums, “SWAG” and “SWAG II,” while the second half included some of the singer’s biggest hits, like “Beauty and a Beat,” “That Should Be Me,” and “All That Matters.”

Per PEOPLE, some viewers and longtime Bieber stans described the performance as “low energy,” and on Reddit, other users called the set “weird” and “sad.”

Despite the feedback, Bieber is keeping his head held high, according to a source who spoke with the outlet about the A-lister’s overall thoughts.

Justin Bieber Did The Coachella Set He Wanted To Do, Not What Others Expected From Him

“He felt great about the set. He was excited to reconnect with fans in a way that felt true to where he is now,” the insider revealed. “He’s not focused on how it’s being labeled. He wanted to show up and do it his way. And that’s exactly what he did. He’s happy with how it turned out.”

Bieber also had support from those closest to him, including his wife, Hailey Bieber.

“It was a big weekend for both of them,” the source added. “Hailey hosted several Rhode-related events, including an exclusive pop-up. They really made the most of it though. They were able to support each other and also focus on their own projects. It was a mix of work, time with friends and just enjoying the weekend together.”

Justin Bieber Has Receieved Negative Attention Lately

According to a previous report by The Blast, Bieber has been the center of significant negative attention over the past year.

In April 2025, the singer made headlines after being spotted speaking aggressively with a paparazzi while out getting a drink.

“What the f-ck?” Bieber screamed. “In the desert, really?” Bieber continued, hurling expletive-filled insults at the photographers, calling them “f-cking a**holes.”

“Why are you guys out here? You’re gonna record me and sh-t, too?” he continued. “Give me a f-cking break for two seconds.”

Bieber Admitted To Having ‘Anger’ Problems In An Unexpected Social Media Post

Before that, Bieber sparked concern after admitting to having “anger issues” in a candid Instagram post.

“I’ve got anger issues too, but I wanna grow and not react so much smh,” he wrote online. “I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic. Then I remember we’re all being made to think we’re not enough, but I still hate when I change myself to please people.”

In another post, Bieber opened up about struggling to process and regulate his intense feelings. “I WAS ALWAYS TOLD WHEN I WAS A KID NOT TO HATE … BUT IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WASNT ALLOWED TO HAVE IT AND SO I DIDN’T TELL ANYONE IVE HAD IT,” the pop star wrote online.

He added, “I THINK WE CAN ONLY LET HATE GO BY FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING IT’S THERE.”

Bieber Was Spotted With A Bong

In March 2025, Bieber generated even more buzz after posting a photo of himself appearing to smoke out of a bong.

The image drew much backlash, as people encouraged the singer to remain sober for his son, Jack, while others said his alleged marijuana use was masking a bigger problem.

A rep for the singer clapped back at the claims, though, calling them “absolutely not true.”

“The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true,” they said, before stating that Bieber is “in one of the best places in his life.”

In another post, Bieber seemingly responded to the criticism, proclaiming that he had “NOTHING TO PROVE.”

He went on to blast those using the Bible to cast judgment, saying, “Jesus didn’t heal his best friend Lazareth [sic] right away. Even tho he knew people would talk sh-t, saying how could he be god if he didn’t heal his best friend? But Jesus wasn’t trying to please everyone and didn’t allow people to rush him. He knew what he was capable of.”

Just because a song is successful, it doesn’t mean it’s going to stand the test of time. Even if it’s written by some of the best songwriters in music history. Perhaps the fact that these songs were written by iconic rock stars makes the fact that they slipped into oblivion even more understandable. A Rolling Stone or a former Beatle has hundreds of chart-toppers under his belt. It’s only natural that not all of them will be timeless.

Some songs were representative of a time in music. Some were eclipsed by other, even more successful hits. And others aged poorly, and even the musicians who made them want to forget about them. For many reasons, these three songs had huge success when they first came out, then were promptly forgotten. Here’s what happened.

“Miss You” – The Rolling Stones (1978)

The Rolling Stones aren’t a band that fans would associate with disco music. But as the ’70s were ending and disco was upon us, even the ultimate rock band couldn’t resist. “Miss You” was a big hit, the first single for their 1978 album, Some Girls, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, one of the greatest songwriting partnerships in music history. But even though Jagger and Richards are credited, many people should get praise for this classic.

When the song first came together, Jagger was working not with his usual partner, Keith Richards, but with another rock legend: Billy Preston. The iconic keyboard player was the one who showed the singer the incredible beat that later made the song, and Jagger worked on it with Preston while Richards was… otherwise occupied.

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“I got that together with Billy Preston, actually. Yeah, Billy had shown me the four-on-the-floor bass-drum part, and I would just play the guitar. I remember playing that in the El Mocambo club when Keith was on trial in Toronto for whatever he was doing. We were supposed to be there making this live record… I was still writing it, actually. We were just in rehearsal.”

Drummer Charlie Watts later said that his drumming on the track was heavily influenced by his and Jagger’s frequent visits to discos. While they never set out to make a disco record, the experience of listening to dance music nurtured their songwriting. “Miss You” quickly climbed to No. 1 on the American charts, and while it is by no means the most popular Rolling Stones song, it certainly makes you want to dance no matter where you are.

“With a Little Luck” – Paul McCartney (1978)

“With A Little Luck” is just one of Paul McCartney’s countless chart-topping hits, but it has somehow slipped into oblivion. This song, recorded aboard a boat in the Virgin Islands, where McCartney’s band Wings recorded their 1978 album, London Town, was released as a single in March of that year, and it topped the Hot 100 in May. The song was released during a turbulent time for the band, as once again, members were leaving the group (there had first been a sudden change in lineup in 1973, right before the recording of Band on the Run). The result was that Wings shrunk down to three members: McCartney, his wife Linda, who played keyboards, and lead guitarist Denny Laine.

“With A Little Luck” is a quintessential McCartney song, full of optimism and a message of love being the answer to everything. While the song topped the charts at the time, the reason it might have faded from people’s minds is that it followed the triumphant release of the single “Mull of Kintyre” over Christmas in 1977. “Mull of Kintyre” was an ode to the Kintyre peninsula, close to where the McCartney family lived on a Scottish farm. The song was such a huge success that it outshone everything, including The Beatles, and became the UK’s best-selling single of all time, dethroning “She Loves You.” After such a huge hit, “With A Little Luck” was inevitably eclipsed, but faithful fans will remember and appreciate it for the masterpiece it is.

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“Island Girl” – Elton John (1975)

“Island Girl” reached No. 1 in 1975, and was promptly forgotten almost immediately. There could be many reasons for this, but the main one is that the theme of this song is, looking back, completely inappropriate. The Caribbean-inspired tune follows the story of a Jamaican sex worker living in New York City. Songwriter Bernie Taupin co-wrote it with Elton John, and he crafted it specifically to be a commercial success.

“When I wrote ‘Island Girl’—that was one of the first songs I wrote for the new album—when I look back at all the lyrics, I knew that was going to be very commercial and would be the single,” Taupin explained. However, even though the song spent three weeks as No. 1, both fans and Elton John quickly got over it, and Taupin acknowledges that it’s not the kind of song anyone wants to remember. “That’s one that’s been erased from our work,” he said of “Island Girl.” “You will never see it on a greatest-hits album! It’s horrible. I don’t know what I was thinking of.”

No matter how good they seemed when they came out, some songs shouldn’t become classics, and “Island Girl” is one of them.

UPDATE — 4/13/26, 7:37 p.m. ET: Grace, who went viral with her boyfriend Michael at a recent Indiana Pacers game, has clarified her comments about Shaquille O’Neal after her Inside the NBA appearance.

“I am a private person that has been thrown into the public eye unexpectedly and am doing my best to navigate it with good humor,” she said in a statement shared with Us Weekly. “The two of us had a wonderful time on the show- Shaq did absolutely nothing to make us uncomfortable and I do not view him as “creepy” at all. I was attempting a joke about my flustered reaction in the midst of a high pressure situation. We have nothing but admiration and appreciation for the hosts hospitality and the joy they’ve brought us over the years. Go Pacers.”

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One half of the Indiana Pacers fan couple that has taken the NBA world by storm over the last week seems to be over the rush of media attention.

Grace, who went viral with her boyfriend, Michael, after cameras caught them arguing at a Pacers game on Thursday, April 9, even compared Shaquille O’Neal to a “creepy horny uncle” following an appearance on ESPN’s Inside the NBA.

“Shaq was like a creepy horny uncle trying to embarrass his nephew and I went along with it until the bit got embarrassing and I was like alright chill,” Grace wrote via X on Monday, April 13.

She continued, “I’m glad my bf got to meet the people whose videos he shows me constantly but God I am ready to be done with Sports people. I have found u generally exhausting and, forgive me for saying so, I mean this respectfully, not smart in the ways that matter to me. TO ME.”

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Grace and Michael appeared on Inside the NBA on Sunday, April 12, where O’Neal, 54, told Michael that he would pay for the engagement ring if he proposed to Grace live on the show.

Michael tried to negotiate, saying, “If you guys agree to come to the wedding, we’ll do that.”

But while the studio crew began to talk it over, Grace interrupted to remind everyone that, “I didn’t agree to this.”

She added in a separate X post, “Alright i agreed to do this so my boy could talk about BASKETBALL.”

At the beginning of the segment, Michael revealed what the couple was arguing about when cameras memorably caught Grace appearing to say to him, “What the f*** are you talking about?”

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“Unfortunately, it was as boring as it could be,” Michael said. “We were talking about, sort of, the rigors of a liberal arts education and how I thought it needed to be essentially updated for how the future job market looks, and she disagreed.”

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Grace added, “The game was kind of interrupting our usual conversation, which is so funny that this went viral.Just really embarrassing stuff. I’m not a huge sports person. Shaq, I love Icy Hot, that’s where I mostly know you from.”

O’Neal pressed Michael, saying that he didn’t buy that story, based on Grace’s expression. Michael only replied that the couple prefers to keep their private conversations private.

Grace first addressed the viral clip Thursday night, sharing it via X and writing, “IM CRYINGGGGGGGG I LOVE MY BOYFRIEND THIS IS JUST HOW WE TALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

Maria Shriver has strongly condemned President Donald Trump for his scathing criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

“We all deserve better, and we all can speak up and demand better,” Shriver, 70, wrote via Instagram on Monday, March 13. “The job of President requires composure, compassion, and the ability not to react to anything and everything you do not like. We deserve better!”

Trump unleashed a verbal attack on Pope Leo XIV, 70, via his Truth Social social media platform on Sunday, April 13, calling the religious leader “weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy.” (Leo — formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost — became the first American pope in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history in March 2025.)

“[The pope] talks about ‘fear’ of the Trump Administration, but doesn’t mention the FEAR that the Catholic Church, and all other Christian Organizations, had during COVID when they were arresting priests, ministers and everybody else, for holding Church Services, even when going outside, and being ten and even twenty feet apart,” Trump, 79, complained on Sunday.

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The president continued, “I don’t want a Pope who criticizes the President of the United States because I’m doing exactly what I was elected, IN A LANDSLIDE, to do, setting Record Low Numbers in Crime, and creating the Greatest Stock Market in History.”

Shriver — a devout Roman Catholic — has been a frequent critic of Trump over the years. In this case, she not only took issue with President Trump’s dustup with the Pope but also his decision to post an AI image depicting himself as Jesus Christ. (The AI photo was widely condemned by Trump’s political opponents and it was later removed. President Trump subsequently claimed that he thought the photo showed him “as a doctor and had to do with [the] Red Cross.”)

“I was enraged about the picture and I was also stunned that [Trump] was attacking the Pope, a deeply religious man [and] a deeply peaceful man,” Shriver explained via Instagram on Monday. “[The Pope] has used his voice in a socially conscious way, in a peaceful way, in a way that rises above the noise, in a way that makes us all think about the cost of war, the price of war and whether this is something we really want to be involved in, which is his job.”

(The Pope urged the Trump administration to end the war in Iran during his Easter message on April 5, calling the conflict a “delusion of omnipotence” and a “discourse of death.”)

“I know many people who voted for this President and I know they didn’t vote for this,” Shriver insisted. “I know many of them to be good and kind people. … This is clearly a person who is dangerous, unreliable. ‘Unhinged’ doesn’t even begin to cover it.”

Shriver argued that America is strongly in need of a wartime leader “who is calm [and] knows how to manage their emotions.”

“This is a plea to the people who are also [working] with him,” Shriver went on. “Come on! Are you not concerned about what is going on? The whole world is concerned … You can do something to stop this. You can do something to teach someone about emotional regulation, about the fact that this isn’t all about him. This is about all of us.”

She declared, “We deserve so much better. Those who voted for this man and those who didn’t! … We deserve a person in this job who is safe, who is consistent, who is reliable and who will manage their emotions. And who doesn’t depict himself as Jesus Christ.”

Amid ongoing hostilities between the White House and the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV assured reporters on Monday that he will not be intimidated.

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“I have no fear of the Trump administration or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do,” the Pope said.

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For this part, Trump has refused to back down from his criticism of Pope Leo XIV during a brief press conference at the White House on Monday.

“[The Pope] was very much against what I’m doing with regard to Iran, and you cannot have a nuclear Iran. Pope Leo would not be happy with the end result,” Trump told the White House press pool. “I think he’s very weak on crime and other things so I’m not [going to apologize].”

Us Weekly has reached out to the White House for a comment on Shriver’s video.