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Ramy Youssef Jokingly Helps Rebrand Ozempic for Ramadan in 'SNL' Parody

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  Ramy Youssef celebrated Ramadan by hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time and starred in a parody sketch about the holiday. “You know, fasting for Ramadan used to be easy, but the last few years with work and a growing family, it’s felt almost impossible — but not any more thanks to Ozempic for Ramadan,” Youssef, 33, said in a fake commercial for the controversial weight loss medication . “I used to rush to eat a whole meal before dawn, but now I just grab my prayer beads and my Ozempic needle. As long as I shoot up before sunrise, it’s halal.” Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, falling from March 10 to April 9, for Muslims around the world to pray, reflect and come together. One of the ways that practicing Muslims do so is by fasting. Sunday’s SNL sketch pretended to claim that Ozempic could help those individuals stave off hunger pains. “Ozempic is a medication prescribed to suppress hunger and slow digestion and Ramadan is a mont...

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Step Out at Royal Family's Easter Service

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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson attend Easter Service at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024. Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson joined members of the royal family at their annual Easter Mattins service. Andrew and Ferguson, both 64, were pictured outside St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Sunday, March 31. The Duke of York, for his part, wore a black morning suit with a pale green tie. Ferguson got the same color memo and sported an emerald tweed dress that popped against her black, embroidered headband. After the service, the exes were seen leaving the chapel alongside Andrew’s older sister, Princess Anne , and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence . Andrew’s brothers, King Charles III and Prince Edward , also went to the service with their respective wives Queen Camilla and Duchess Sophie . Both Charles, 75, and Ferguson are currently battling different forms of cancer and Easter marked their first public events since starting treatment. (Charles previou...

Katie Lee Biegel Balances Life as a Chef and Mom With Ease — and Wine

Katie Lee Biegel balances life as a professional chef, TV host and mom of one with ease — but does turn to the occasional glass of wine to help her relax. In addition to being the cohost of Food Network’s talk show The Kitchen , the host of Cooking Channel’s Beach Bites with Katie Lee and the former host of Bravo’s Top Chef , Biegel is a published author. Her first cookbook, The Comfort Table , hit shelves in 2008. Its subsequent follow-up, The Comfort Table: Recipes for Everyday Occasions , arrived one year later. She’s also penned the It’s Complicated and Endless Summer cookbooks, and the 2012 novel Ground Swell . It’s being a mom, however, that Biegel loves most. Her favorite part of the day? Cuddling in bed and watching cartoons with her 3-year-old daughter, Iris. “We watch Paw Patrol while I have my coffee,” she exclusively shares in the latest issue of Us Weekly . Fitness, shopping and filming cooking reels for her Instagram are also top priorities in her daily life, but ...

Stephen Moyer Lists 'Perks' of Working With Wife Anna Paquin

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Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin ‘s days playing star-crossed vampire and fairy lovers on True Blood are long gone, but working together is still one of their biggest thrills. “Perks are easy. We know each other inside out,” Moyer, 54, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, March 22, of the highs of filming with Paquin, 41, on A Bit of Light . “We’ve worked together for many, many years as actors and as producers.” Moyer, who directed the new film adapted from Rebecca Callard ’s screenplay, said there’s a “shorthand” with Paquin on set. Costar Couples! Celebs Who Fell in Love on TV and Movie Sets “There [are] often moments where I’ll look across at her and she’ll just go, ‘I’ll go in again,’” he explained. “She just knows that there’s something that she wants to recalibrate. And so I have the luxury of knowing that I can leave her to it because [she’s] very good at working out what she wants to change.” When Moyer does intervene during a scene, he said Paquin often fixes his note b...

'Summer House' Star Paige DeSorbo Wore This $20 Hair Bow to the White House

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Haven’t you heard? Hair bows are the ultimate accessory! The dainty hairpieces dominated this year’s awards season. During the 2024 Golden Globes alone, celebs like Rachel Brosnahan , Allison Williams , Sarah Snook and Zoe Lister-Jones accessorized their glamorous looks with neatly tied bows. The hype around hair bows has been around for some time. And Just Like That… star Sarah Jessica Parker even launched her very own bow collection in late 2023. Whether you blame it on balletcore or credit the coquette-inspired aesthetic, hair bows are still picking up steam with our favorite celebrities and influencers. Frankly, it seems like the trend is here to stay. Hair Bows Took Over the Globes: Why the Trend Will Dominate Awards Season Most recently, Summer House star Paige DeSorbo donned the accessory during a recent trip to the White House. The Giggly Squad podcast host uploaded several Instagram and TikTok posts of her all-white ensemble, which included the RPZL Kate bow in her ...

Chase Stokes Explains the Meaning Behind His 'Dear Me’ Tattoo

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Outer Banks star Chase Stokes revealed the meaning behind one of his newest tattoos. “I recently got ‘Dear me’ tattooed on my hand as a reminder that whenever I’m being mean to myself to simmer down,” Stokes, 31, exclusively tells Us Weekly ‘s 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me. “Nobody should be s—ty to themselves.” The actor admitted he struggles with “a pretty lovely battle with imposter syndrome,” so a reminder to be kind to himself is necessary. He also tries to prioritize self-care. “To decompress, I drink a ton of water, try to get a good sweat in, call my loved ones and, yes, [go on] TikTok,” he tells Us . Scroll down to learn more things that fans might not know about Stokes: 1. My go-to cocktail is a dirty martini, extra dirty, or a good glass of red [wine]. Stanislav Maliarevskyi/Getty Images 2. My first car was a 1988 Honda Accord. It was a hunk of s—t that was full of love. 3. I recently got “Dear me” tattooed on my hand as a reminder that whenever I’m being mea...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Separates From Husband 3 Months After Release: Report

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard and husband Ryan Anderson have reportedly split three months after her release from prison. On Friday, March 29, People obtained the breakup announcement from Gypsy, 32, which was reportedly posted on her private Facebook account. “People have been asking what is going on in my life. Unfortunately, my husband and I are going through a separation, and I moved in with my parents’ home down the bayou,” she wrote, according to the publication. “I have the support of my family and friends to help guide me through this. I am learning to listen to my heart. Right now, I need time to let myself find … who I am.” She appeared to be referring to father, Rod Blanchard , and stepmom Kristy . Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Pop Culture Relevance Explained: TV Shows and More Gypsy was released from prison in December 2023 after serving seven years for the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard . During her time behind bars, she was connected to Anderson. He sen...

Shania Twain Vows to ‘Never Take Anything for Granted’ After ‘Ups and Downs’

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Shania Twain is saying “let’s go girls” now that the countdown to her third Las Vegas residency is underway. “I’ve had ups and downs in [my] career, but the fans have stuck by me and I believed in myself ,” Twain, 58, exclusively said of her evolution in the latest issue of Us Weekly . “I never take anything for granted.” Twain is aware that her career “second wave,” which began in 2022 with her Coachella performance alongside Harry Styles , wouldn’t be possible without her fans. She has repaid her listeners by releasing her sixth studio album, Queen of Me , and returning to Las Vegas in May for her third residency, called Come on Over . Shania Twain. Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for W Magazine “I am so excited about the upcoming residency; I was really able to come up with some new fun ideas while touring,” Twain teased to Us . “I just want to throw a huge party and get everyone dancing together.” The country singer’s return to music isn’t the only hurdle she’s conquered. Tw...

Queen Camilla Holds 'Send Love to Kate' Sign at Event After Cancer News

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Queen Camilla returned to work days after Princess Kate Middleton announced that she has cancer. Camilla, 76, hosted a reception for The Queen’s Reading Room Study at Clarence House on Tuesday, March 26. The queen posed alongside authors Harlan Coben and Donna Tartt along with actresses Helena Bonham Carter and Dame Joanna Lumley at the event. One day later, Camilla was photographed greeting the public as she visited the Shrewsbury Farmers’ Market, joining supporters — and their pets. She was also given a rose at one point during the outing and holding a sign that read “send love to Kate.” Camilla is set to fill in for King Charles III — who has taken a step back from his public duties amid his own cancer battle — at the Maundy Service in Worcester Cathedral on Thursday, March 28, distributing the Royal Maundy on his behalf. Royal Family Members Who Have Supported Kate Middleton in Her Cancer Battle The palace emphasized that Charles “remains wholly positive about his treatmen...

'RHOBH' Star Kyle Richards Says This SPF Is the 'Absolute Best'

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Sunscreen is one skincare essential all of Us need to apply every  single day. Whether the weather’s gloomy, rainy, snowy or cloudy, you need to whip out your favorite SPF at least 15 minutes before leaving the house and reapply as directed throughout the day. Hilary Duff Uses This Tinted Sunscreen for a 'Rosy, Iridescent Glow' Now that spring has sprung, many of Us are jetsetting for spring break, making sunscreen even more important. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star  Kyle Richards is currently vacationing in Mexico with her daughters. She gave a peek into her spring break fashion and beauty essentials during an Amazon Live event . The first product she mentioned was none other than a dermatologist-approved SPF. “Anywhere I am in the world I would wear this, but especially on vacation,” Richards began. “You know my favorite product, everybody I know uses it. It’s the Elta MD,  I use the tinted one before I go anywhere. It is the absolute best, best, best pro...

I'm Using This Chic Two-Piece Set to Elevate My Wardrobe This Spring

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I don’t know about you, dear reader, but I hibernate during the winter months like a bear. I’m all about cuddling up in front of a fireplace with a good book on those unbearably cold and wet days. Once the season breaks and spring emerges, I instantly come alive. There’s something about warm weather that makes me want to spend as much time as I can in the sun. 13 Airy, Cooling Fashion Finds to Wear During Warm Spring and Summer Days Now that it’s officially spring, I’ve been thinking of ways to upgrade my wardrobe. I have a very special milestone birthday coming up this summer, so I want to look more refined and polished than I do now in my trademark cargo and sweatpants. During a recent scroll through Amazon, I discovered a two-piece set that meets the criteria for me. It’s comfortable and looks so sophisticated. Best of all? It costs less than $50! See it! Get the Anrabess Two-Piece Set for just $48 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, March ...

Suki Waterhouse Gives Birth, Welcomes 1st Baby With Robert Pattinson

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Suki Waterhouse has given birth to her and Robert Pattinson ‘s first baby. The couple were spotted out for a walk in Los Angeles in photos published by the Daily Mail on Tuesday, March 26. Pattinson, 37, pushed a stroller while wearing a sweatshirt with the hood pulled up. Waterhouse, 32, walked by his side. She donned a long black trench coat and sunglasses paired with a baseball hat. ( Us Weekly has reached out for comment.) In November 2023, Waterhouse announced her pregnancy at Corona Capital Music Festival in Mexico City. “I thought I’d wear something sparkly today because I thought it might distract you from something else that’s going on,” she said on stage while gesturing toward her baby bump. “I’m not sure if it’s working.” At the time, Waterhouse wore a short, sparkly dress that hugged her midsection. Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse's Relationship Timeline Soon after news broke of Waterhouse’s pregnancy, a source exclusively told Us that she and Pattinson w...

Drake Bell Just Learned Brian Peck's Friends Worked on 'Drake and Josh'

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Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com Drake Bell only found out who wrote letters of support for Brian Peck after participating in Investigation Discovery’s Quiet on Set docuseries — and the actor was shocked to see how many people worked with him after being on the other side of his sexual abuse trial. “I learned that later, I mean, there were multiple people that had supported him that went on to work on Drake & Josh ,” Bell, 37, said on the Friday, March 22, episode of “The Sarah Fraser Show” podcast . “And I worked with these people every day, and I thought they were my friends.” Bell broke his silence about Peck’s abuse in the two-part doc, which exposed letters of support for Peck (who has no relation to his former Nickelodeon costar Josh Peck ) written to the judge. “They were people in positions of power [writing letters], that they were my bosses. They were directors, they were producers. It was a situation where I thought I was surrounded by, I thought I was safe,” he...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Enjoy Lunch Date at Nobu After Their Vacation

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are back in Los Angeles — and all smiles on a lunch date in Malibu. Swift and Kelce, both 34, held hands as they left Nobu on Sunday, March 24, after their lunch date. According to photos obtained by Us Weekly and footage posted by fans on social media, the couple chatted and appeared to be in good spirits at the L.A. hotspot. Earlier this month, Us  confirmed that Kelce and Swift were enjoying a much-needed vacation in the Bahamas. “They’re focused on rest and recuperation and relaxing at home and having low-key and chill time together,” a source exclusively told Us. “They are enjoying movie nights in her home theater, catching up on films and shows they’ve missed.” Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline The insider said Swift and Travis needed “a break from the buzz of their careers” and “spending quality time together and with friends and family.” Before returning to California, Kelce made a stop in his hometown of Clevelan...

Katie Couric Becomes a Grandma as Daughter Ellie Welcomes 1st Baby

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Ellie Monahan and Katie Couric Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for TIME Katie Couric is officially a grandmother. The journalist, 67, announced via Instagram that her eldest daughter, Ellie Monahan , gave birth to her first child with husband Mark Dobrosky . “John Albert Dobrosky was born on his due date, Saturday, March 23rd at 8:23 am, just shy of seven pounds,” she captioned a slideshow of photos on Sunday, March 24. “He will be called Jay in honor of his maternal grandfather. Albert is after Mark’s paternal grandfather.” Couric went on to write that Monahan, 32, and Dobrosky “are over the moon” and she is “thrilled” about welcoming her first grandchild. “Carrie can’t wait to be a cool Aunt and Molner is enjoying handing out cigars,” she wrote. “We feel so blessed. We’ll have more tomorrow in Wake-Up Call .” Along with posting pics of Monahan and Dobrosky cuddling their newborn in the hospital, Couric also shared a sweet snap of herself holding baby John for the first time. ...