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Let Us Remind You of The CW's Most Underrated Shows That Deserved More Hype

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The CW (formerly The WB) has been home to some of Us’ favorite shows, from One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries and the Arrowverse. However, not all of the network’s programming has been a runaway critical success. Take Nancy Drew for example, which was adapted from Carolyn Keene ’s iconic YA mystery series in 2016. Despite airing for four seasons. The show never quite got the hype and attention that it so justly deserved, despite its impressive writing, heaps of twists and turns, dynamic characters and the epic will-they-won’t-they love story between Nancy ( Kennedy McMann ) and Ace ( Alex Saxon ). “[Nancy and Ace] have a very unexpected journey. I think it’ll surprise a lot of people. It’s not necessarily going to be a structure that anyone anticipates in terms of how they go about dealing with their new reality,” McMann exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2023, ahead of season 4. “It results in a lot of emotional turmoil for the both of them.” Of course, Nancy and ...

8 Beauty Gifts for Busy Moms That Will Actually Get Used

The countdown is on until the holidays and if you’re scrambling to find a gift for a mom on your list, make it practical. Most mothers love any gift they get, but the ones that are most appreciated are items they can use daily. This year, consider picking up a beauty gift set that will help her get ready and feel her best in mere minutes! 19 Holiday Gift Sets You Don't Want to Miss Since there is no shortage of beauty gift sets on the market this holiday season, our team spent hours scouring the web for the pieces worth the money. We found stunning gifts from Ouai, Merit Beauty, Cozy Earth, Origins, and more that are so prettily packaged that you don’t even need to wrap them (a true win). Ahead, see eight of the best beauty gift sets that are practical for any mom. 1. Best Pajama Set for Beauty Rest: This set from Cozy Earth has been a popular pick for years for a reason. They’re crafted from a blend of premium bamboo, which helps keep you cool and comfortable while you snooz...

Uggs! Dyson! 25 Must-See Black Friday Deals 50% Off — Or More!

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If you’re a frequent Amazon Prime shopper, you know a thing or two about good deals. But Black Friday, Cyber weekend and Cyber Monday are a whole different ballgame! Everything from robot vacuums and designer bags to coffee makers and TVs is on major sale right now with many items well over half off. With all the top-notch deals , it can be hard to choose! This Brand-New BaristaMaker Milk Frother Is Already Selling Out — Grab It on Sale But that’s why we’re here. To help narrow down the selection, we gathered some of the absolute best deals on fashion , home, tech and beauty, all of which are 50% off — at least. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or checking names off your holiday shopping list, you’ll find a can’t-miss deal with your name on it! So read on to see our top picks, but don’t let them linger in your cart for too long. These ones are guaranteed to sell out! Fashion Deals Over 50% Off The viral Amazon hoodie is over half off! Thousands of reviewers rave about this ...

Sarah Drew on Trolls Who Called Her Ugly: 'I Got Addicted’

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Sarah Drew Grey’s Anatomy star Sarah Drew has spoken out about how “damaging” it was when online trolls viciously criticized her looks during her first big acting role in Everwood . Drew, now 44, was in her early twenties when she landed the part of shy bookworm Hannah in the WB family drama — and she says that, although social media wasn’t yet booming, she still found fans calling her “ugly” online. “ Everwood was my first show ever, and I got addicted, there was no social media yet, but there were forums and message boards,” she said on a recent episode of the “Broad Ideas” podcast, hosted by Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen . “It’s the worst thing ever. It was so bad for me. I came on to play the ugly wallflower best friend of Emily VanCamp. I had glasses and frizzy hair and not a stitch of makeup. I was the ugly one, the ugly duckling.” Drew, now best known for her role as April Kepner in Grey’s Anatomy , says that there were some kinder comments too — but it’s the nega...

Gleb Savchenko Is ‘Of Course’ Spending Thanksgiving With Brooks Nader

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Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader. Gleb Savchenko will be spending Thanksgiving with Brooks Nader — even though their relationship status is still unclear. “I am hosting at my house, and all my sisters are going to be there. No one’s cooking, Raising Cane’s — this isn’t an ad — but they will be involved,” Nader, 27, told Extra following the Dancing With the Stars season 33 finale on Tuesday, November 26. “I’m ordering everything. I’m not cooking anything.” Savchenko, 41, said he will “of course” be joining Nader and her family for the holiday. ( Nader has three sisters , Mary Holland , Grace Ann and Sarah Jane Nader , who all made appearances on DWTS .) “I will be there, yeah, Thanksgiving,” he said. “I’ll be there. It’s all about the family.” DWTS’ Brooks Nader and Gleb Savchenko Are 'Not' Rekindling Romance Nader and Savchenko have made headlines since being paired up for DWTS season 33. Us confirmed in September that they were “hooking up” amid their dance par...

Dolph Lundgren Is Cancer-Free After Being Given 2 to 3 Years to Live

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Dolph Lundgren is cancer-free! The Rocky IV actor — best known for playing Rocky’s rival Ivan Drago — shared the good news via Instagram on Wednesday, November 27, in a video filmed while waiting in the hospital for a lung ablation. (A lung ablation is a procedure used to destroy cancer cells using heat or cold.) “Here I am at UCLA. [I’m] about to go in and get rid of that last dead tumor. Since there are no cancer cells in my body anymore, then I guess I’ll be cancer-free, so I’m looking forward to this procedure,” said Lundgren, 67. He added, “It’s been a rough ride and really taught me how to live in the moment and enjoy every moment of life. It’s the only way to go.” Summer House’s Jesse Solomon Opens Up About Testicular Cancer Journey The Expendables star also captioned his Instagram post, “Health update – finally cancer free with gratefulness and excitement for a bright future. Thanks for all your support always. ” View this post on Instagram ...

Sister Wives' Kody Admits He Considered ‘Screwing’ Janelle Over With Land

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Kody Brown gets real about the Coyote Pass property dispute — and how he feels about Janelle Brown ’s worries — in this week’s Sister Wives episode. “She doesn’t trust me because she would screw me if she could,” Kody, 55, says of Janelle, also 55, in Us Weekly ’s exclusive sneak peek at the Sunday, December 1, episode of the TLC series. “That’s what I believe.” Kody reveals he’s considered doing just that to Janelle after they separated in December 2022. “I’ll be honest, I’ve thought about screwing her,” Kody confesses. “OK, so I’m being honest, but I won’t.” Referring to fourth wife Robyn Brown , whom he legally wed in 2014, he adds with a laugh, “My wife with a conscience won’t let me.” In the clip, Janelle explains that she previously spoke with Meri Brown about the family’s land in hopes of getting everything out in the open. “Even though Meri and I really don’t have a real relationship, my conscience really, really dictated that I went and spoke with her about the proper...

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes Have an Adorable New Family Member

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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes have expanded their brood — with a new pet dog! “Meet the newest member of our family …Magic!!! We adopted her from this amazing organization @californiadoodlerescues,” Mendes, 50, captioned a video of a gray doodle shared via Instagram on Monday, November 25. In the clip, Mendes can be seen walking and carrying Magic and shooting what appears to be an ad with her new companion. The Hitch actress added, “More to come…I’m crazy about her and excited to share life with Magic with you.” Mendes and Gosling, 44, are parents to daughters Esmeralda, 10, and Amada, 8, and have been together since 2011. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eva Mendes (@evamendes) In the comments section, a Gosling fan account noted that the family’s new dog resembles Gosling’s earlier dog, George. “Totally! She’s got some Georgie vibes for sure! We’re in love,” Mendes replied. The Barbie actor regularly gushed about George, a ...

Which of JonBenet Ramsey’s Family Did — And Didn’t — Take Part in New Doc?

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Netflix’s Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey includes interviews with some — but not all — of JonBenet Ramsey ’s family members. The three-part docuseries, which premiered on Monday, November 25, explored the decades-long quest for justice for the young beauty queen, while highlighting the missteps that derailed the murder case. Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey used interviews with several of JonBenét Ramsey’s loved ones — both new and old — to paint a picture of what took place after the young child’s death . JonBenét was found dead at age 6 in 1996. After her murder, her parents, Patsy and John Ramsey, were suspected of being involved —a grand jury voted to indict the pair in 1999. The indictment was never signed by the Boulder district attorney, however, due to a lack of evidence. Both parents were exonerated in 2008 when DNA testing helped investigators determine that the DNA found on JonBenét’s body was from an unrelated male. John and Patsy continued to deny claims...

Kate Middleton Reaches Out to Survivors of Taylor Swift Dance Class Attack

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Kate Middleton Princess Kate Middleton made some thoughtful additions to the guest list of her annual Christmas carol service. The Princess of Wales, 42, invited families and survivors of a deadly stabbing in Southport, England, to her Christmas carol service, according to reports. The annual event is set to take place on December 6 at Westminster Abbey in London. In July, three children were killed at a Taylor Swift –themed yoga and dance class. Another 10 people, eight of whom were children, were left injured in the mass stabbing. A suspect, who was 17 at the time of the incident, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a knife. Kate and her husband, Prince William , issued a statement expressing their condolences in the aftermath of the attack. “As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through,” t...

Ask Us: Just How Racy Is Daniel Craig's Movie 'Queer'? Does He Bare It All?

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With all the fuss made about the sex scenes in the new movie Queer , it’s no surprise that an Us Weekly reader reached out to Ask Us with this burning question: “Just how racy is the new movie Queer ? Does Daniel Craig take it all off?” So you’re curious whether the former James Bond flashes his Goldfinger? Us Weekly ’s film critic, Mara Reinstein , who saw Queer at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, shared some insight: “Given that the erotic drama is directed by Luca Guadagnino — who was also behind the camera for 2017’s Call Me by Your Name and April’s Challengers — it’s no surprise Queer aims to titillate … and wildly succeeds.” In the R-rated movie, based on William S. Burroughs ‘ 1985 novella, Craig plays William Lee, an American veteran who dodges his drug charges by fleeing to Mexico City in the 1950s. He hangs around cheap bars, does drugs and picks up guys. He becomes infatuated with a handsome young fellow American, Eugene Allerton ( Drew Starke...

28 Purr-Fect Holiday Gifts for Cats, Dogs and Their Parents

Pets are extended members of our families. We nurture and care for them — they have larger-than-life personalities and deliver the sweetest cuddles. We spend so much time bonding with and learning from them. Since pets bring Us so much joy, it’s only right that they wake up to the best gifts during the holiday season like the rest of our loved ones. 20 White Elephant Gifts Under $100 That Will Be a Hit This Holiday Season Traditional gifts like clothing and new treats are fun, while engaging and stimulating toys keep your pets occupied and active. You simply can’t go wrong! It’s not all just about pets, though. The holiday season is an ideal time to show the pet parents in your life a little love, too. If you’re looking for fun and helpful gifts for cats, dogs and the parents who love them, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled an exciting list of the best gifts for pets in 2024, so scroll ahead for our top picks. The Best Gifts for Cats, Dogs and Their Parents The 26 Best Holiday Gifts...

Keke Palmer Revisits Her Biggest On and Off-Screen Moments

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Keke Palmer. Keke Palmer has been making Us smile since her film debut at age 10, in 2004’s Barbershop 2 . (She gave good eye roll!) As the young performer evolved into a multi-hyphenate ,, her ability to draw laughter only grew. (We’re still recovering from 2019’s “Sorry to this man” memed moment. To be fair, we wouldn’t have recognized politico Dick Cheney either.) But as Palmer, 31, illustrates in her new book, Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative , she also possesses drive and a talent to inspire. “Behind the scenes, I take all this quite seriously,” she writes. The actress/singer/podcaster dug into some of her stories in the newest issue of Us Weekly . Idol Encounter An episode of Law & Order: SVU profoundly impacted a 6-year-old Palmer because of sexual abuse she had experienced by another child a year earlier. When she was 12, she landed a role on the show. Keke Palmer Through the Years: Nickelodeon Alum to Motherhood “Olivia Benson, she was my ...

90 Day Fiance’s Big Ed Says He Hasn’t Spoken to Ex Liz in 8 Months

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Big Ed Ed “Big Ed” Brown has not been in contact with his ex-fiancée, Liz Woods , for several months. “I actually have not spoken to Liz in over eight months,” the 90 Day Fiancé alum, 59, exclusively told Us Weekly at the 11th Annual American Reality Television Awards. “I hope she’s happy. I want nothing but the best for her in life.” Ed and Liz, who had been an on-and-off couple for most of their relationship, got engaged in November 2021. However during an April episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After , Ed canceled the nuptials without telling Liz. The exes subsequently split for good and haven’t reconnected since. “That’s the only way to break off a relationship,” Ed said of going no contact. “You got to cut it off at the knees, stop all communication and move on. And I think it really helped her to move on, and it’s definitely helped me to move on.” 90 Day Fiance’s Big Ed Details Weight Loss After Liz Woods Split Following their breakup, Liz moved on with her new b...

How Just Like Us Is Kristin Chenoweth? We Put Her to the Test

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Kristin Chenoweth is just like Us — a reality TV junkie. “Watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is making me feel better about my life every day,” the Tony Award winner, 56, exclusively shares in the latest issue of Us Weekly . “I love The Real Housewives .” Despite telling Us that it’s “so hard” to pick her favorite franchise show and star, she couldn’t help but declare her love for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills , gushing over past and present cast. “[I love] Kyle Richards . I’ve loved her for the whole time,” she says. “And before Lisa Vanderpump left, it was Lisa always. She’s my favorite.” One thing Chenoweth loves just as much as reality TV is getting into the holiday spirit. Earlier this month, she teamed up with Home Goods to kick off the holiday decorating season by celebrating Deck the Everything Day on November 1. These Celebs Love ‘The Real Housewives’ Not normally one to decorate before Thanksgiving, Chenoweth tells Us she made an exception this year. ...

Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes and More Stars Using Their Fame for Good

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Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes. Whether it’s Grammy winner Taylor Swift or star NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes , the biggest names in pop culture have made it their business to make the world a better place. It’s not unusual for celebrities to donate to charities — Swift, 34, has contributed millions to causes close to her heart throughout her decades-long career — while others, like Mahomes, 29, and Salma Hayek have created their own foundations. Others, including Jennie Garth , have teamed up with nonprofit organizations to spread awareness about important topics. “I’m proud to partner with the American Heart Association, whose impressive year-round efforts have made a difference in countless lives,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 52, told Us for Us Weekly ’s Humankind Issue, on stands now. “My father passed away from heart disease, and ever since, I’ve felt a deeply personal connection to prioritizing my health and regularly seeing a cardiologist. Continuing to educate wome...