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Michael Douglas Gives Rare Update on Jack Nicholson: 'I Still See Him'

Michael Douglas has kept in touch with Jack Nicholson despite the latter’s step back from the limelight. “I would have liked to have acted with Jack. He’s not working any more,” Douglas, 82, said during a recent event in Wales to discuss his One Helluva Ride memoir, per The Independent . “He’s well. He has disappeared. I know that.” Nicholson, 89, previously starred in 1975’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest , which Douglas produced. He last acted in 2010’s How Do You Know? and has since largely resigned from the public eye . “I still see him, but he is fine. He is up there by his house and walking around in his slippers,” Douglas quipped. “It happens. He deserves it. I understand. He is a few years older than me, but I understand.” Jack Nicholson’s Life Out of the Spotlight: Time With Loved Ones and More Nicholson made a rare public appearance at the milestone 50th anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live in February 2025. “Ladies and gentleman...

'RHONY' Alum Leah McSweeney Drops Lawsuit Against Andy Cohen and Bravo

The Real Housewives of New York City alum Leah McSweeney has dropped her lawsuit against Bravo and Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen . McSweeney, 44, voluntarily withdrew her petition in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court documents obtained by People . The Bravo alum dismissed her claims with prejudice, meaning she cannot file another lawsuit with the same allegations. The terms of the dismissal were not publicly disclosed. Us has reached out to McSweeney and Bravo for comment. “We are extremely satisfied with the outcome [and] we are proud of Leah and her perseverance,” McSweeney’s lawyer, Gary Adelman , told Page Six in a Friday, October 30, statement. What to Know About 'RHONY' Alum Leah McSweeney's Lawsuit Against Andy Cohen McSweeney, who appeared on RHONY during seasons 12 and 13 and Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip season 3, named Bravo and Cohen, 58, in a 2024 lawsuit . She clai...

Where Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula Stand Nearly 1 Year After Split

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Kyle Cooke and his estranged wife, Amanda Batula , are navigating a complex post-breakup dynamic nearly a year after splitting. “Kyle and Amanda were doing well as far as a friendship, but have been going through a rough patch,” a source exclusively tells Us . “They have taken a few steps back and their communication hasn’t been great.” The former Summer House costars stunned Bravo fans in January when they announced their separation after four years of marriage. “After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” Kyle, 44, and Amanda, 35, revealed in a joint statement at the time. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.” Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Threads By March, Amanda confirmed that she’d moved on to a new relationship with Summer House costar and former BFF Ciara Miller ‘s ex, West Wilson . W...

DWTS' Britt Stewart Addresses Rumors She's Quitting After Early Eliminations

Dancing With the Stars pro Britt Stewart is setting the record straight on viral discourse about her future in the ballroom. “The first thing I thought about when I saw that [report] was when I was approached by a little Black girl at Dancing With the Stars . She came up to me and said, ‘You are amazing, good job,’ and I said, ‘Thank you so much,’” Stewart, 37, told Cosmopolitan in an interview published Friday, October 30, referring to The Sun recently claiming that she was thinking about leaving the show after her back-to-back early eliminations. “I gave her a high-five, but her mom then followed and said, ‘Every time my daughter saw you go on the floor, she just, like, gasped. You being in the ballroom means so much for us and for my little girl.’” Stewart, the first and only Black female DWTS pro, initially joined as a member of the troupe in 2016. She was elevated to a pro in 2020, though her partnerships have often left the competition well before th...

Mark Ballas Reacts to Mom Shirley Ballas' Tough 'DWTS' Judging

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Guest judge Shirley Ballas may have sparked fear in the hearts of some Dancing With the Stars contestants this week, but Mark Ballas was ready to face his mom’s critiques. “I’m used to it,” Mark, 40, told Us after Horror Movie Night on Tuesday, October 27, where he and partner Maura Higgins performed a nightmare-inducing contemporary routine inspired by The Lost Boys . Mark added, “I grew up in this world. She’s been judging Strictly [ Come Dancing ], the U.K. version, for 10 years now and they’re a little tougher over there. They just are. So I’m used to it.” The pair — who were decked out in fangs and fake blood — earned a mix of scores from the judges, receiving a total of 32 out of 40 points. Shirley, 66, gave the lowest score on the panel, holding up a 7. She even brought out her iconic mini shoe to demonstrate how to pivot correctly on the foot. 'DWTS' Horror Movie Night Shocks With Heartbreaking Double Elimination Mark told Us he wasn’...

Kim Kardashian Reveals When She Knew Kris Humphries Marriage Was Over

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Kim Kardashian revealed exactly when she knew her whirlwind marriage to Kris Humphries was over. “I knew it before we were married in my soul,” Kardashian, 46, told journalist Jonathan Van Meter in the new book Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future , available now. “I just thought, ‘Well, it’s cold feet.’ But your gut, your soul, is always right. And then I thought, ‘Well, they’re filming for a show, and if I bail now, they’re going to call me “the runaway bride” and it will be an even bigger thing.’ But I should have just not gotten married.” According to Van Meter, who spoke with Kardashian and her family in wide-ranging interviews conducted from 2018 to 2026, the reality star referred to her 72-day marriage as one of “the biggest mistakes (and regrets) of her life,” along with her infamous sex tape. Kardashian began dating Humphries, now 41, in October 2010. The pair got engaged the following May and tied the knot in August 2011. A two-part we...

Nobody Wants This’ Tovah Feldshuh Addresses Adam Brody's Palestine Support

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Nobody Wants This star Tovah Feldshuh is weighing in after Adam Brody publicly showed support for Palestine amid the long-running Israel conflict. “To accuse the Jewish people of genocide is wild,” Feldshuh, 77, recently told The New York Post . “It’s right out of [Adolf] Hitler’s playbook. You take the victim and you make the victim the perpetrator.” Feldshuh, who plays Brody’s mother on the Netflix series, was asked whether accusations of genocide are worse when they come from Jewish people themselves, to which she replied, “[It] makes a difference to the [Jewish] community.” The actress claimed the biggest damage comes from people with large platforms , but she didn’t name Brody specifically. Erin Foster Defends How 'Nobody Wants This' Portrays Jewish Characters Brody, 46, recently made headlines when he gave his opinion on the ongoing conflict, telling GQ, “I have spoken a lot about it privately. I haven’t spoken much about it publicly. Put...

Hilaria Baldwin Recalls 'DWTS' Controversy Over Her Dance Experience

Hilaria Baldwin reflected on the challenges she faced during her time on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars . “One of the hard things — especially people who come from the ballroom world, which I came from — was the drama,” Baldwin, 42, exclusively told Us at the Minky Couture Takes NYC VIP Red Carpet Celebration with Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea in New York City on Friday, October 23. Baldwin said she “ became the villain ” because of her past ballroom experience, adding, “Not that it was a secret. They knew that going [in]. But people have very strong feelings about dancers who go [on] there.” The reality TV personality, who was paired with pro Gleb Savchenko in 2025, learned some important lessons from the competition. Jenna Dewan and More ‘DWTS’ Contestants With Prior Dance Experience “We’re raised having this stuff drilled into us by the top dance teachers in the world,” she shared. “Sometimes people forget this is all about the celebrity’s journey...

Jack Antonoff Defends Singing Margaret Qualley Love Songs Amid Split

Jack Antonoff is standing behind his decision to include love songs originally written about his now-estranged wife, Margaret Qualley , on his touring setlist. “Songs which I wrote recently, I obviously was really worried about this specific thing, I sat long and hard with it and thought: ‘If I change the setlist …’ and in my gut there was a unanimous jury that said, ‘No, this is the deal,’” Antonoff, 42, told The Guardian in a profile published Sunday, October 25. “The deal I’ve made with my audience is that I’m going to tell you honestly how I feel and I’m going to risk at any moment having to stand behind it for f***ing ever.” News broke in July that Antonoff had separated from Qualley, 32, after three years of marriage, shortly before the Bleachers frontman embarked on his latest live tour . “Anyone could relate to the terrible sadness and pain, but there’s a great power to it also. It’s actually been really beautiful,” Antonoff told the outlet. “I mean,...

RHOP’s Gizelle Bryant Addresses Possible Tension With Costar Robyn Dixon

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Just because Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon are best friends doesn’t mean they don’t have tough conversations. “Robyn and I always hold each other accountable and we [always] have,” Gizelle, 56, exclusively shared with Us while supporting The Real Housewives of Potomac . “They haven’t necessarily shown it in the past. It’s like now they’re finally showing it, which is great. Well, great for Robyn, I guess.” During the season 11 trailer , viewers sensed a tense moment between Gizelle and Robyn, 47, at a dinner table. In a confessional interview, Karen Huger chimed in to say, “Robyn is holding Gizelle accountable — and of course I like it.” RHOP’s Gizelle Bryant Reacts to Karen and Ray Huger's Marriage Issues Before fans expect a feud between two of the OG cast members of RHOP , Gizelle says it may not be that serious. “Robyn should hold me accountable,” she told Us . “Someone should. I mean, I’m not mad at it.” It’s a special season for Gizelle, wh...

RJ Mitte's Sister Shares Tribute to Her 'Other Half' After His Death

RJ Mitte ’s sister, Lacianne Carriere , is mourning the late Breaking Bad actor’s death. “There are just no words. You were just here … your strawberry Fanta was still sitting on my coffee table when I got the call,” Carriere, 22, wrote via Instagram on Friday, October 23, alongside several throwback photos of her brother. “Life hasn’t felt real since then.” She continued, “RJ, you were my everything. I just lost my other half. I lost my brother but I also lost my father. Every single aspect of my personality is because of your influence. My music taste, my film taste, the video games I love … because of you, I am a collector, you taught me that even the smallest piece of paper can be a precious memory later on.” Us confirmed on October 12 that RJ had died by suicide . He was 34. RJ Mitte's Sister Lacianne Cries During Emotional Funeral Service With Family “Since the phone call, I’ve been sitting around with your closest people almost every night shari...

Meghan Markle Feels 'Relief' Over Thomas Investigation, Friend Says

A friend of Meghan Markle is sharing insight into how the Duchess of Sussex feels about the investigation surrounding father, Thomas Markle Sr . “As a mum of young children ­herself, she is utterly devastated by all of this,” the unidentified friend told The Sun on Friday, October 23, speaking with Meghan’s blessing. “Above all, her thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed. Their welfare and protection have to come first.” One day earlier, Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr ., told The Sun that he allegedly found child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in boxes at their father’s home in the Philippines and alerted authorities. Thomas Sr., 82, has vehemently denied the accusations, branding the claims as “sick lies.” “After so many years of living with deeply troubling concerns, there is also a real sense of relief that these matters are now being properly investigated,” Meghan’s friend told the outlet. “She has been guided by legal advice a...

'Blue Bloods' Spinoff Raises Stakes With Surprise Police Shooting

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Former Dancing With the Stars winner Xochitl Gomez is back on Boston Blue as the series navigates a case with a police shooting. In Us ‘ exclusive clip from the Friday, October 23, episode, Sean’s ( Mika Amonsen ) girlfriend, Penny (Gomez), shows up at the precinct in a surprise visit. “The news said a cop was shot and they weren’t giving names,” she tells Sean. “You can’t do that to me, Sean.” Sean apologizes for not answering his phone to ensure he wasn’t involved in the shooting. Despite promising that he is fine, Sean confides in Jonah ( Marcus Scribner ) about Penny’s anxiety. Which 'Boston Blue' Stars Are — And Aren't — Returning After Recast? “Bro, you have got to start answering your phone,” Jonah tells Sean, who replies, “I feel awful, she is really shaken up.” Jonah, for his part, reminds Sean that Penny “ doesn’t come from a police family ” like they do. “This is all new to her, it can be scary,” he adds. According to the synops...

Erin Foster Weighs In After Adam Brody Voices His Support for Palestine

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Nobody Wants This cocreator Erin Foster addressed Adam Brody ‘s recent show of support for Palestine amid the ongoing Israel conflict. “You know, it’s complicated,” Foster, 44, said on the upcoming episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, according to EW . “I think our work environment, our set is very similar to dinner tables around the world where people are having debate and discussion and disagreeing.” Foster noted that she didn’t have the same beliefs. “While I love Adam, I also disagree with him,” she added. “And that’s OK.” The executive producer, who converted to Judaism before marrying music executive Simon Tikhman , reflected on the vision she had when creating Nobody Wants This , which follows the love story between agnostic Joanne ( Kristen Bell ) and unconventional rabbi Noah (Brody). Is 'Nobody Wants This' Inspired by Erin and Sara Foster's Real Life? “I think that as the creator of the show, all I can say is that I want ...

Teresa Giudice Reveals Truth About Sprinkle Cookie Feud With Melissa Gorga

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Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga are setting the record straight on their infamous “sprinkle cookie” feud 15 years later. “It was not coming from a bad place at all,” Giudice, 54, exclusively tells Us in this week’s cover story alongside Gorga, 47. “Like, the whole sprinkle cookie thing. Like, I did not do that, let’s get the record straight. It wasn’t me that threw out the sprinkle cookies.” Teresa reveals that it was actually her ex-mother-in-law, Filomena Giudice , who tossed the cookies. (Teresa was married to Joe Giudice from 1999 to 2020.) “She was making fun of [Melissa]. So me, as her nice sister-in-law, I tell her quietly, ‘You know, next time you go to an Italian person’s house, don’t buy cookies from Corrado’s in a plastic container. Go to the bakery and buy pignoli cookies,’” Teresa recalls. Gorga chimes in, “Her dad taught me to shop at Corrado’s! He took me to Corrado’s all the time.” Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga Reveal New Details of ...

Meet the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 15 Cast

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More than two years after The Real Housewives of New Jersey last aired a new episode, Bravo’s hit reality show is ready for a return. Us can exclusively confirm that season 15 will premiere this December with familiar faces Teresa Giudice , Melissa Gorga and Dolores Catania returning. But wait, they aren’t doing it alone. Five new cast members (and one “friend” of the Housewives) have signed up to share their reality with the world. “I was excited. We needed a fresh start, and I love new blood,” Teresa, 54, exclusively tells Us in our new cover story . “I like making new friends because I don’t have sisters. I do have a sister. [Melissa’s] my sister. But I mean, I do like making new friends, so I was super excited.” Former 'RHONJ' Stars: Where Are They Now? Melissa, 47, adds, “I think we’ve been on pause for so long that we were kind of just excited to see what the new girls are going to bring. It’s always fun to experience new people, see what ...

Young Sheldon’s Iain Armitage Addresses Sexuality Rumors in Rare Comment

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Young Sheldon ’s Iain Armitage made a rare comment about his dating life while addressing rumors surrounding his sexuality. In Jessica Radloff ‘s tell-all book Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy , which is out now, Armitage, now 18, weighed in on public interest into his personal life after his days playing a younger Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory . “As it is, in real life I’ve also gotten everything from people thinking I’m dating specific people, like Mckenna [Grace] , or people thinking I’m gay,” he told Radloff. “Sometimes people will come up to me in public and be like, ‘Yo, you gay?’ or ‘Man, you dating anyone?'” Armitage said he had “a whole myriad of stuff to respond with,” adding, “It depends on the person and what they’re saying, but if it’s a guy asking if I’m gay, I’ll say, ‘Not for you.’ Or ‘I haven’t found the right guy yet.'” ‘Young Sheldon’ Cast: Then and Now He continued: “P...

Tennis Stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils Announce Shocking Divorce

Tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils are getting divorced after five years of marriage.  “This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to share,” Svitolina, 32, wrote via Instagram on Monday, October 19, explaining that her home country Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia was at the center of the decision.  “Everyone knows how much Ukraine means to me,” she said. “What I have rarely spoken about is what the war has done to me inside. Last year, I told you I needed to step away from the court because I wasn’t in the right emotional space. Today, I want to open up a little more. What you didn’t see were the sleepless nights, the doubts, and the feeling of slowly losing myself.” Svitolina continued, “Gaël saw all of it. He never let go of my hand. We fought through this together for a long time, with everything we had. But some battles happen deep inside you, and no amount of love from someone else can win them for you. With time, I came to underst...

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When Jennifer Lawrence wears a bag once, we notice. But when she wears the same sleek style five times in two weeks, we know we need to copy. Sure, her black bag costs $435, but we found a nearly identical twin for only $24! Lawrence has been spotted in New York City plenty of times this month, and more often than not, she’s wearing a Gimaguas Laia Pocket Bag. She’s slung it over a trench coat for dressy days, paired it with black jeans for low-key outings and even tossed it on with leggings for the gym. We’re doing the same with this luxe-looking version . See it! Get the Bycobecy Slouchy Crescent Bag for $24 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change. This Bycobecy Slouchy Crescent Bag nails Lawrence’s aesthetic, down to the shape, color and style. It features a soft, rounded silhouette with just enough slouch to look lived-in, and a leather-like finish that reads mo...