Nicole Kidman has entered the dating scene nine months after finalizing her divorce from Keith Urban.

“Nicole is dating again after her divorce from Keith and has been seeing businessman Michael Reinstein,” a source exclusively tells Us. “It is casual, and she is having fun. They were set up by mutual friends. She has also been on several dates with other people, and her friends are always trying to set her up.”

As for her dynamic with Urban, 58, following their split, the insider says the “dust has really settled” and the exes are “in a much better place now.”

“There’s still a lot of respect between them despite everything they went through,” the source notes.

Kidman has gotten through the divorce with help from her close friends Reese Witherspoon and Sandra Bullock, who “were there for her through a lot of it,” the source says.

Related: Keith Urban Sends Nicole Kidman Message on 59th Birthday After Their Split

Keith Urban couldn’t let his ex-wife Nicole Kidman’s 59th birthday pass without fanfare. “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!” Urban, 58, wrote via his Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 20, set on a purple-and-teal background. While Kidman did not publicly acknowledge Urban’s sentiment, she spent her big day embracing nature. “Another trip around the sun ☀️💛,” the […]

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“Being back filming [Practical Magic 2] with Sandra was actually really nice for Nicole because it gave her this sense of familiarity and home during a time when so much in her life was changing,” the insider continues. (Kidman reprised her role as Gillian Owens in the sequel alongside Bullock, who plays her sister, Sally Owens.)

“She’s doing really well now; she’s happy, and it feels like she’s finally on the other side of everything,” the source concludes about how Kidman is embracing this season of her life. “She is always very positive to be around and is super confident. She is a great role model to her girls and is optimistic about this next chapter.”

Us reached out to reps for Kidman for comment.

Us confirmed in September 2025 that Urban and Kidman had split after nearly two decades together. The actress filed for divorce later that month. Urban and Kidman, who share daughters Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith Margaret, 15, finalized their split in January.

Related: Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Were ‘Working Through Stuff’ Before Split 

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were “working” on their marriage years before splitting up, according to the Oscar-winning actress. Kidman, 58, opened up about their partnership in an interview for the September 2021 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, telling the magazine, “We’re always working through stuff, but it’s very much love-based, so there’s an enormous amount […]

Kidman — who is also a mom to daughter Bella, 33, and son Connor, 31, with ex Tom Cruise — broke her silence on the split in March.

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“I’m always going to be moving toward what’s good. What I’m grateful for is my family and keeping them as is and moving forward,” she told Variety in an interview at the time. “That’s that. Everything else I don’t discuss out of respect. I’m staying in a place of, ‘We are a family,’ and that’s what we’ll continue to be. My beautiful girls, my darlings, who are suddenly women.”

While Urban has yet to publicly address the divorce, a source exclusively told Us in October 2025 that he had “moved on” and was “open with Nicole about where he stands.”

“The two had grown apart quietly over time, and by the end, the decision to separate was more about acceptance than surprise,” the insider added.

Whew! It looks like there may be more to the story when it comes to Serayah and Joey Bada$$. After weeks of speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship, a recent run-in with TMZ has the internet raising a few eyebrows and wondering if there’s been a change behind the scenes.

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Serayah Spotted Out As Joey Bada$$ Questions Swirl

The actress and model was recently spotted out in West Hollywood, where she was asked directly about where things stand between her and the rapper. While she kept things relatively brief, her answers were enough to get folks talking. According to TMZ, Serayah was spotted Tuesday night at West Hollywood hotspot Craig’s. She was seen getting out of a car and appearing to walk across the street toward the restaurant when reporters approached her. Serayah, who wore her curly hair down with an orange skirt and an olive-greenish top that showed some skin, politely greeted the reporters with a “hi” before responding, “good, how are you?” when asked how she was doing.

Serayah Has Folks Wondering Where Things Stand

When the conversation turned to Joey, Serayah appeared to keep things positive, telling the reporters that she and the rapper were “doing great.” She also indicated that the two are “hoping for the best.” And when asked whether she and Joey still speak, Serayah responded, “yes, we do speak.” However, she did not answer when asked whether she had returned her engagement ring.

The brief interaction was enough to send social media into speculation mode, with some interpreting Serayah’s comments as a possible sign that she and Joey had worked through their issues privately. But while her comments may have left the door open for interpretation, comments from her representative reportedly suggest that the situation isn’t quite what some may have assumed. For now, Serayah’s “we’re doing great” comment has certainly given the internet something to talk about, especially as fans continue to wonder exactly where things stand between the two.

What’s Going On Between Them?

ICYMI: Serayah previously revealed that she called off her engagement to Joey Bada$$, describing the decision as “difficult” after alleging repeated infidelity throughout their relationship. The couple, who went public with their romance in 2023, share a son named Joey, whom they welcomed last year. In her statement, Serayah said she loved deeply. She also said she wanted to protect the family they were building. Ultimately, she said she had to listen to her intuition and choose herself.

She also stressed that she wasn’t looking for sympathy or retaliation. Instead, she encouraged other women to recognize red flags and not compromise their values or self-worth to hold onto a relationship. While she said she respects Joey as the father of their son, Serayah made it clear that their child’s peace remains a priority. She also wants him to maintain a relationship with both of his parents. Serayah added that she would not publicly discuss the intimate details of their relationship beyond what she had already shared. She acknowledged that the chapter didn’t end the way she had hoped, but said, “endings can also be beginnings.”

RELATED: Serayah Posts Audio Of Joey Bada$$ Speaking To Another Woman After Announcing Their Split & Alleging He Cheated (VIDEOS)

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on September 3, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:

• Kim Zolciak‘s son Kroy “KJ” Biermann has been indicted on seven counts — aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16 — following his August 17 arrest. His attorney Jason Sheffield has maintained his client is “100 percent innocent,” and a court hearing is scheduled for September 9.

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• Randy “Rusty” Yates, ex-husband of Andrea Yates, weighed in on the Lindsay Clancy trial as jurors deliberated, telling News Nation that Clancy’s case is “a little murkier” and “not quite as clear” as his ex-wife’s, who drowned her five children in her bathtub. Clancy, who strangled her three children in January 2023, has argued she shouldn’t be held criminally responsible due to mental health struggles, while prosecutor Jennifer Sprague insisted she knew what she was doing.

• The family of Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti spoke out after she was fatally stabbed in a random Times Square attack on August 31 — her first day back from maternity leave — by Pamela Cisneros, who also stabbed a 68-year-old man before she was shot by police and died. A GoFundMe supporting Piacenti’s 5-month-old daughter, Madison, has raised more than $560,000 of its $750,000 goal.

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Remember GalaxyBids?

 The highly entertaining e-commerce platform is now BidSlam, with the interactive shopping concept and $1 lock model becoming even more engaging. The concept: What if the price of a luxury watch, designer handbag or in-demand gadget never went up, and the person who outlasted everyone else could take it home for just $1? A very tempting concept to shopping. Let’s take a look at the important questions about the platform. 

The gamification of shopping has proven to be extremely popular, and BidSlam’s concept might truly add to that. The simple combination of shopping, competition and suspense is what makes BidSlam different. The platform is a gamified shopping platform built around its signature $1 Lock model, where the product price stays at $1 while participants compete to be the last bidder standing.

What is BidSlam?

BidSlam is interactive shopping with a countdown. The concept is as simple as it is appealing.

Users choose an item, use eligible credits to participate, and watch the clock. Eligible bids add time to the countdown. When the timer finally reaches zero, the last eligible bidder wins. The winner receives the product at $1, free shipping. 

That’s how simple BidSlam works. Instead of a traditional auction where every new bid pushes the price higher, BidSlam keeps the price locked while the clock does the moving. The result is a shopping experience that feels part marketplace, part game.

What is the BidSlam $1 Lock?

The BidSlam $1 Lock is the key to the platform’s concept. Products start at a price of $1 and stay locked at $1. The price doesn’t increase as participants bid. Instead, each bid adds time. If nobody makes another eligible bid before the countdown reaches zero, the final bidder wins the event.

What happens to the credits you spend?

Participants use eligible credits to place bids, and those credits can retain value within the BidSlam ecosystem.

If you decide to use ‘Buy Now’, the value of eligible credits you’ve spent is deducted from the Buy Now price, helping ensure you don’t pay more than the stated retail price, subject to the applicable terms.

If you win an event, there’s another important benefit: 100% of your eligible credits spent are returned to you. You then get the winning product for $1 and free shipping.

For eligible prizes where the option is available, winners can also choose to receive the applicable cash or crypto value instead of the physical product.

What if you don’t win?

BidSlam isn’t necessarily a case of the winner takes all and everyone else gets nothing.

Participants receive a percentage of eligible credits spent back according to the applicable BidSlam rewards and membership rules. The precise amount depends on the relevant event and membership terms, but the idea is simple: even when another participant becomes the last bidder standing, eligible participants can still receive value back.

As always, participants should check the specific terms that apply to their event and membership.

What can you buy on BidSlam?

Probably the most important part for most users – the items that can be purchased on the platform. BidSlam – like its predecessor GalaxyBids – focussed on highly sought after luxury items such as watches, designer fashion, handbags, jewelry, as well as electronics, collectibles, hype items or other hard-to-find products. 

The selection changes with the events, and allows for a variety of different products. 

Beginner and VIP events

For those entirely new to the concept, BidSlam offers events for beginners as well as VIP members, giving different participants the opportunity to get involved at a level that suits them.

The basic mechanics remain the same: choose an item, use eligible credits, follow the countdown and try to be the last bidder standing. However for newcomers, that means there’s an opportunity to learn how the platform works without immediately jumping into every event.

Is BidSlam legit?

Whenever a platform offers the possibility of getting desirable products for $1, people are naturally going to ask, “Is BidSlam legit?”. A totally legitimate question. 

The best place to start answering it is by understanding the model and reading the applicable terms and conditions. BidSlam describes itself as a gamified shopping platform, rather than a conventional auction. Its defining feature is the $1 Lock: bids add time to the countdown, but the product price remains $1. Anyone considering participating should understand the rules around credits, rewards, Buy Now purchases and prize options before getting started.

A large variety of secure payment methods such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, major card providers, Bank Transfer, Cashapp and Crypto allows buyers to complete transactions very much on their own terms. The Buy Now option offers further protection. People researching BidSlam reviews can also consider customer experiences alongside the platform’s own information, and ratings are overall positive. As with any online service, individual reviews may differ, so looking at multiple sources is a sensible approach. BidSlam also provides 24/7 customer support, giving customers access to assistance around the clock.

If you’ve come across the name GalaxyBids before, there’s a reason. The platform which launched earlier this year quickly rose to success and popularity, but is already getting a new name and adapted concept with BidSlams. The new 1$ price lock just makes the platform even more accessible and appealing.

So, to summarize, here’s what you need to know:

To win, participants simply need to be the last eligible bidder standing when an event’s countdown hits zero, at which point they take home the product for $1 plus free shipping — and thanks to BidSlam’s $1 Lock model, that price never climbs no matter how many bids come in, since each bid adds time to the clock rather than adding to the cost. Winners also get 100% of their eligible credits spent back, subject to the platform’s rules, while participants who don’t win can still recoup a percentage of their credits back under the applicable rewards and membership terms. For those who’d rather skip the wait entirely, BidSlam’s Buy Now feature lets the product’s purchase price drop with every bid placed, giving buyers the option to lock in that lower price outright. And for eligible prizes, winners aren’t limited to the item itself — they can opt to take the equivalent value in cash or crypto instead.

Glen Powell is doubling down on his latest love!

The award-winning actor is standing ten toes down behind his decision to share his romance with Michelle Randolph with his teeming Instagram followers and the world at large.

Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph first sparked dating rumors in November 2025 when they were spotted catching a dance at the Broken Spoke in Texas, ultimately confirming things this July.

Superhero shows can either become a total success or a complete flop—and it all comes down to a combination of factors. A wildly creative superhero origin or lore can set the tone, but much of the heavy lifting ultimately comes down to execution. Unfortunately, not every show has mastered the art of bringing superhero stories to the screen.

Whether it’s poor pacing, a lack of suspense, or uninspired world-building, superhero shows with promising potential can quickly end up in the trash because of treatment they never deserved. From dumping an entire origin story into its opening episodes to failing to live up to the potential of its original series, here are superhero shows that have aged like milk.

‘Secret Invasion’ (2023)

Secret Invasion should’ve been one of Marvel’s strongest spy thrillers—if only the show knew how to nail the thriller aspect of it. The miniseries takes place in the aftermath of the Blip, featuring a now-worn-out Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), who’s been living away from Earth after the trauma of the Blip. But when he learns that a group of renegade, shapeshifting Skrulls are forming a resistance-turned-terrorist group by impersonating humans around the world, Fury steps in alongside Talos (Ben Mendelsohn).

The premise of Secret Invasion should’ve hinged on the uncertainty of not knowing who is actually a Skrull and who is human. However, Secret Invasion lays everything out at the beginning, treating the mystery as one giant exposition dump that immediately reveals who the villains are and, in turn, strips away much of the show’s intrigue. And while it’s only human for Fury to be worn out like any other hero, something about his characterization feels completely out of character. It’s one thing for him to be out of shape, but it’s another to completely forget that he was once an international spymaster. Watching Fury act clueless, reckless, and passive while handling a situation that should be right in his wheelhouse feels deeply unusual for a character who has always been defined by his ability to stay several steps ahead.

‘The Cape’ (2011)

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The Cape is quite a doozy. Neither belonging to the Marvel nor DC binary, the NBC series follows Vince Faraday (David Lyons), an honest detective who is framed for murder by corrupt billionaire Peter Fleming (James Frain), a.k.a. the villain Chess. Presumed dead, Faraday is taken in by a circus crime ring, where he learns specialized cape-fighting and illusion techniques that allow him to become a masked vigilante. As for his new name, he adopts his son’s favorite superhero identity. It’s low-key giving Kick-Ass vibes, with a hero origin story that, although unconventional given the whole circus aspect of it, feels surprisingly genuine. Unfortunately, terrible execution buries whatever potential The Cape has.

Instead of letting the premise breathe, The Cape crams its origin story, training montage, superhero transformation, secret lair, supporting cast, villains, criminal conspiracy, family drama, and larger mythology into its opening episodes. Because there’s so little room for the setup to develop naturally, The Cape never really figures out what kind of tone it wants. On one hand, Vince’s revenge story gives The Punisher vibes, while the show’s colorful absurdity has the appeal of Silver Age comics. One moment, it’s dealing with corruption and Vince’s struggle to get his family back; the next, villains are delivering cartoonish one-liners, with dialogue that sounds like it belongs in a Saturday-morning cartoon.

‘Heroes Reborn’ (2015–2016)

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Heroes Reborn is an ambitious follow-up to its original series, seemingly assuming that longtime Heroes fans can keep up with the lore while doing little to bring new viewers up to speed. Heroes Reborn takes place one year after a terrorist attack in Odessa, Texas, turns the world against people with extraordinary abilities known as evos. Forced into hiding and hunted by vigilantes, a new generation of heroes must learn to control their powers while uncovering a dangerous conspiracy involving powerful corporations. As a catastrophic geomagnetic reversal threatens the planet, these emerging heroes must unite to save humanity from extinction.

Heroes Reborn needed to offer something distinctive to justify bringing the franchise back, but everything feels too stacked on top of everything else. Instead of allowing one storyline or character to develop before moving on to the next, the series keeps adding another character, another mystery, and another conspiracy to an already crowded story. While that gives the show plenty of suspense to keep audiences hooked, the limited time devoted to each storyline gives viewers little reason to become emotionally invested in the characters. Heroes Reborn ultimately has almost the opposite problem of a show with too little going on: it starts with too many premises and never establishes a strong enough emotional center to hold them together.

‘Iron Fist’ (2017–2018)

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Iron Fist arrived at a difficult moment for superhero television, with DC series such as Arrow, Supergirl, and Gotham already dominating the genre. The series had a compelling premise: Danny Rand (Finn Jones), a billionaire heir who disappeared for 15 years, returns to New York as a highly trained martial artist with the mystical power of the Iron Fist. Unfortunately, the biggest problem is that Iron Fist begins after the most fascinating chapter of Danny’s life has already happened. His inherently outrageous superhero origin deserves the most spotlight, yet the series mostly treats it as exposition rather than something audiences get to experience, leaving Danny already fully formed.

The show’s priorities make matters worse. Instead of fully embracing its mystical mythology, Iron Fist spends much of its runtime on corporate politics, inheritance disputes, and the Rand-Meachum business drama. Corporate intrigue can work, but here it consistently overshadows the supernatural elements that make Danny’s story distinctive. Add in Danny’s lack of charisma and the controversy surrounding his casting, and the result is a series that wastes an incredible superhero origin by focusing on almost everything except what makes the character interesting. For a show built around a mystical warrior who defeats dragons and wields supernatural power, Iron Fist spends surprisingly little time letting him actually be one.

‘Inhumans’ (2017)

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Inhumans had so much superhero potential, especially by focusing on a group of heroes who don’t even come from Earth, leaving plenty of room for some truly strange and exciting superhero magic. Unfortunately, terrible writing, cheap-looking production, and stiff performances do little justice to bringing their story to life. Inhumans follows the Royal Family of Attilan, a secluded race of genetically gifted beings who gain their powers through the mysterious Terrigen Mists. When their kingdom comes under attack, King Black Bolt (Anson Mount) and his family must defend their home while protecting their people from a power-hungry force.

Considering the original Inhumans lore, the series could have explored this fictional realm more deeply and intentionally, particularly its rigid caste system and questions surrounding genetic superiority. Instead, all of that potential is reduced to a basic “brother wants to overthrow his brother” storyline. Inhumans should also have felt weird, alien, and surreal given its origins, but instead, much of the action takes place in ordinary-looking environments that make the entire world feel lackluster. The Moon-based kingdom of Attilan should have been one of the most visually and conceptually interesting locations in the MCU. Instead, the production makes it look bland, empty, and inexpensively constructed, which begs the question of whether the creators actually cared about this series at all.

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Roel Reiné, Chris Fisher, Billy Gierhart, David Straiton, Kevin Tancharoen

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Emma Roberts convinced Us to give our usual fall color palette a little break. While brown, burgundy and black bags tend to take over this time of year, her polished powder blue style makes an unexpected case for carrying a softer shade straight into the new season.

The actress was spotted at the U.S. Open in New York City on August 30 carrying a powder blue Ferragamo Cara bag with a patchwork slip dress and pointed, two-tone heels. Her designer style costs a cool $3,700, but we found a similar version for $25 on Amazon.

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Selena Gomez just gave Us another reason to get excited about dressing for fall. There’s something about a chocolate brown top that feels way more elevated than your basic everyday black or white option, especially when it’s sleek and fitted. Her pick made an otherwise simple outfit feel seriously luxe. On August 30, the Rare […]

The faux leather bag has a main compartment, a zipper pocket and three card slots, so you can keep all your essentials organized. It also comes with a short PU leather shoulder strap and a long gold chain to customize how you wear it.

While we adore the light blue hue that’s inspired by Roberts’ look, the bag is also available in black, brown, navy, pink and more.

Shoppers are just as impressed with how luxe the purse looks in person. One reviewer praised the “high quality” material and roomy design, adding that it looks “much more expensive than it actually is.” Another buyer said it’s “spacious enough” for everyday essentials without feeling “too big or bulky.”

Roberts may have carried the powder blue style at the tail end of summer, but we’re not ready to retire the shade anytime soon. Against cozy knits, rich browns and other fall staples, the unexpected color is an easy way to make an outfit feel a little more fresh — without spending celebrity bucks to do it.

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Ben Stiller‘s wife Christine Taylor is revealing a side of Hollywood that once felt almost impossible to escape.

Years after landing one of her most recognizable roles, the actress has opened up about a surprising demand she faced before filming “The Brady Bunch Movie,” and the request left her feeling “embarrassed.”

Ben Stiller’s wife, Christine Taylor’s revelation adds a fascinating new layer to a career filled with memorable roles, including her on-screen work with her husband.

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Christine Taylor thought she had already cleared the hardest hurdle when she landed the role of Marcia Brady in “The Brady Bunch Movie”. After all, the opportunity had come from Sherwood Schwartz himself, following her performance as the character in “The Real Live Brady Bunch”, and she went into the audition convinced she had nailed it.

That confidence quickly ran into an uncomfortable reality of 90s Hollywood. After booking the role, Taylor said she was given an “out of the blue” demand to lose 10 pounds, a request she later described as leaving her feeling “embarrassed.”

The actress agreed at the time, but the story has taken on a very different tone years later. What once might have been treated as a routine industry expectation now stands out as a startling glimpse into the pressure actresses faced just to fit a particular screen image.

A Different Time In Hollywood

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The story resurfaced during a recent episode of the Office Ladies podcast, where Taylor took hosts Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey back to the moment she first learned the role came with an unexpected condition. She explained that, although she didn’t consider herself particularly heavy, she was asked to lose 10 pounds before filming began.

Taylor recalled agreeing to the request while admitting, “Of course, I was embarrassed when that ask came my way.” She also reflected on how different the industry was at the time, describing the expectation as something that belonged to a “so ’90s” era of Hollywood.

Taylor later joked that viewers who watch the movie closely can actually spot the weight returning and disappearing because of reshoots. She said she treated herself to nonfat frozen yogurt after filming, turning what had once been an uncomfortable demand into a surprisingly funny Hollywood anecdote years later.

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Christine Taylor Wasn’t The First Choice To Play Ben Stiller’s Love Interest

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Taylor’s Hollywood experience did not always come with the certainty that her talent would be enough to secure the part. Just a few years after “The Brady Bunch” experience, she found herself navigating another unexpected hurdle while trying to land a role opposite Ben Stiller in “Zoolander.”

Speaking on The Drew Barrymore Show, Taylor revealed that she initially decided not to audition for the role of Matilda Jeffries. At the time, she was dating Stiller and worried about putting their relationship through the awkwardness of potentially being rejected for a part in his movie.

According to PEOPLE, the role was subsequently offered to other actresses, including Sarah Jessica Parker, before Taylor eventually got the opportunity. When those options did not work out, Taylor ultimately got her chance, and she has since turned the unusual casting history into a joke.

“I always joke that I’m fourth choice and cheap,” she said, poking fun at how she landed the role. Years later, the movie has only grown more popular, with Taylor saying audiences have embraced it more with every decade.

Their On-Screen Chemistry Couldn’t Prevent Trouble At Home 

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Christine Taylor’s professional life wasn’t the only part of her world to take an unexpected turn while she was building a life with Ben Stiller. The couple married in 2000 and went on to raise two children, but their relationship eventually reached a point where they needed to step away from each other.

As reported by The Blast, Taylor previously explained that she and Stiller had grown in different directions and were “not on the same page with a lot of things.” After 17 years of marriage, they announced their separation in 2017, although they never officially divorced and continued putting their family first.

Then came the twist neither of them seemed to expect. During the pandemic, the family was suddenly under one roof with nowhere else to be, giving Taylor and Stiller time to reconnect without forcing anything.

What began as an unexpected period of togetherness ultimately helped the couple rediscover their relationship, bringing them back together after five years apart.

Ben Stiller’s Biggest Regret As A Father Changed How He Sees Success

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Ben Stiller’s career brought him fame, but it also forced him to confront the personal cost of chasing it. His children eventually forced him to face choices that affected their family. Stiller began to think about it after his daughter, Ella, talked about his lack of presence when she was younger, The Blast reported.

He confessed that his hard-working lifestyle sometimes kept him out of the children’s lives, prompting him to re-evaluate what success means. That lesson has stayed with him, as he now looks forward to working with Ella and Quinn creatively.

“Golden Years” arrived at a moment when David Bowie was redefining what his plastic soul could become, but with a noticeable maturation of the energy he had crafted. Released as a single on November 21, 1975, ahead of the rest of Station to Station, “Golden Years” came during a moment of transition when it wasn’t certain that Bowie would even be the one to sing the recorded version. Elvis Presley was waiting in the background as a potential performer, yet Bowie’s own delivery ultimately made it a hit, sending it to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its success landed at a pivotal point in Bowie’s career, one many fans regard as his creative peak. “Golden Years” is musically funky and groovy, but its lyrics reveal a story of isolation, naivety, and a loss of direction. It was, perhaps, an undercurrent that reflected Bowie’s own state at the time. In this way, the track represents his remarkable ability to blend American pop with a distinctly European sensibility, subtly foreshadowing the experimentation of the Berlin Trilogy.

Elvis Presley Nearly Sang “Golden Years,” and His Vocal Influence on the Song

Amazingly, “Golden Years” was first written with Elvis Presley in mind to perform it, according to Bowie’s biographers. Bowie and Presley were both signed to RCA Records at the time “Golden Years” was being written, and Presley had heard demos from Bowie. Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, thought it would be wise for Bowie to write songs for the King, given the ease that sharing a label naturally brought the pair. It’s written in David Buckley’s biography, Strange Fascination – David Bowie: The Definitive Story, that Bowie simply “adored” Presley and would have loved the opportunity to have worked with him. Alas, Elvis Presley never recorded a version of “Golden Years,” despite the artists’ offices being in contact with each other.

When you listen to “Golden Years,” it’s clear why Elvis Presley would have been an incredible performer of the song. The vocals on the track start in a distinctively Elvis-inspired, low and smooth, coolly delivered croon. In the first verse alone, Bowie’s voice bounced around melodically and rhythmically, shadowing the free elasticity that Presley made so iconic twenty years before “Golden Years” was recorded. Bowie references Presley’s technique throughout the song, but one line in the second verse does so particularly accurately. “In walked luck, and you looked in time / Never look back, walk tall, act fine,” exudes a dulcet baritone power that is cooly restrained, a loosely phrased way that prioritizes expression over rhythmic rigidity. Bowie performed so incredibly as various characters, and the pastiche of Elvis Presley was such a smart way to epitomize a feeling of nostalgic soul in his forward-facing funk. In subtly referencing an icon, Bowie bravely asserted that his music was aiming to exist in the legendary realm, and that it certainly did.

David Bowie’s Creative Transition With ‘Station to Station’

After Bowie’s success with Fame, he and his label were keen for a repeat. Bowie expanded on the upbeat funk elements of the record to build the foundations for Station to Station. “Golden Years” is more understated than the large-sounding “Young Americans,” “Fascination,” and “Fame” of the previous 1975 album, and leans more into a cool, sophisticated exploration of his soul-influenced music. The slowing down in pace also implies a steady preparation for the experimentation that Bowie took on in the Berlin Trilogy. “Golden Years,” and the rest of Station to Station could then be considered to be a creative bridge between Bowie’s plastic soul sound and the more left-field avant-garde output of the late-’70s.

It was also at this time, in 1975, that Bowie was at the height of his drug use. He was living in Los Angeles in an unhealthy state, frequently experiencing paranoia. The lyrics of “Golden Years” tell a story of feeling lost and isolated, with lines like “Run for the shadows / In these Golden Years” expressing an almost fear-like state among a fragmented sense of self. Set against an upbeat soul instrumental, the narrative holds a strong sense of suspicious melancholy, which was carried over from Young Americans and expanded even further on Station to Station in a more dismissive manner, which only heightened the eeriness of it.

Bowie captured glamour versus decay expertly, and it reached a new peak on Station to Station with the introduction of the Thin White Duke. If I may, the Thin White Duke is the persona of Bowie I regard as having the most depth and bearing in his career. It may not be the opinion of every Bowie fan, but the era of The Thin White Duke is perhaps not as equally ubiquitous as his other characters. Bowie embraced nostalgic elements of soul, dark romance and obsession combined with an inherently unfeeling man. This feels like a theatrical dramatization of figures like Elvis Presley, whose iconically romantic presence was used as a reference to the surface of the Thin White Duke.

“Golden Years” was the first song from Station to Station to be recorded. RCA actually released it as the lead single for the record on 21 November before the remainder of Station to Station was even finished. It’s a testament to Bowie that the label was so confident in his musical abilities to commit to Station to Station without a confirmed final destination. “Golden Years” continues to be one of Bowie’s most celebrated works. As it approaches 50, the song perfectly crystalizes Bowie’s shifting identities and how his music will forever exist in golden leagues.

Jennifer Lawrence has zero interest in pretending that she’s a stranger to cosmetic procedures. The Oscar-winning actress recently spoke candidly about her cosmetic enhancements.

She also opened up about the type of invasive procedures that make her anxious and the ones she would like to undergo if she wasn’t such a popular figure.

Although Jennifer Lawrence revealed that she often gets Botox in minute amounts, there is one procedure she has shied away from due to public scrutiny.

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During an interview with Vogue at the Dior Spa Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Lawrence spoke at length about her true approach to cosmetic treatments.

The 36-year-old admitted that she loved getting facials; however, she has been careful not to do too much, so she doesn’t limit her facial expressions. This caution is very important because the entirety of her job involves her ability to convey strong facial emotions on camera.

Baby Botox generally refers to using the treatment in small amounts to achieve a lasting result. While it might not be as effective as taking on full Botox treatments

“I get baby Botox, but I can’t do a lot,” she explained to the outlet, adding that instead of fully relying on these treatments, she also keeps herself hydrated to achieve glowing skin.

The Actress ‘Would Love’ To Have Buccal Fat Removal

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Lawrence may have taken a laid-back approach to Botox, but she admitted that she is curious about buccal fat removal.

This surgical procedure involves removing fat from between the cheekbones and jawline to help create a more defined look and facial appearance. While Lawrence may love the idea of a refined jawline, she admitted that her fame has made her reluctant to undergo the surgery.

She noted that while she “would love” to have the procedure done, “everybody would know” if she does.

Throughout her career, Lawrence has faced continuous public scrutiny. Fans often take different photographs from different timelines to speculate if the actress has ever had any cosmetic work.

Jennifer Lawrence Is Nervous About Fat-Transfer Procedures

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Aside from Buccal fat removal, the “Silver Linings Playbook” actress revealed in her interview that she is familiar with another procedure called cosmetic fat transfers.

This cosmetic work generally involves taking fat from one area in the body and adding it to another part of the body.

However, Lawrence said she remains nervous about trying it herself. She explained that she supports other people making that choice but wants to continue observing the results before deciding whether it is something she would consider.

She Once Denied Ever Having A Facelift Or Using Fillers

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In 2025, during a sit-down with The New Yorker, Lawrence addressed speculations surrounding her appearance once and for all.

The actress confirmed that she had engaged in Botox procedures, but denied ever doing fillers to enhance her facial structure.

She went on to say that she stayed away from fillers because she believed that people would notice the changes on camera. She again stressed the need to retain enough facial movement to portray different characters well.

When asked whether she had undergone a facelift, Lawrence denied the speculation while joking about the possibility of having one in the future.

“No. But, believe me, I’m gonna!” she responded.

Lawrence also admitted during the interview that she is making plans to have a cosmetic breast procedure after the arrival of her second child.

Professional Makeup Previously Fueled Jennifer Lawrence’s Surgery Rumors

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Lawrence also shut down plastic surgery rumors that spread like wildfire in 2023.

She explained that her makeup artist, Hung Vango, used a technique of overlining her lips that led people to believe that she had gone under the knife to get cosmetic surgery.

“I didn’t have eye surgery; I’m doing makeup,” the actress stressed.

Lawrence also pushed back against people who took photos from when she was younger and compared them to ones from her thirties as proof that she has undergone cosmetic surgery.

She argued that the unfair comparisons did not account for the fact that she could have just been aging naturally, which has led to changes in her facial structure.

Lawrence insisted that, besides her Botox use, she has not gone through any other invasive surgery on her face.