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Ella Langley is stepping into the spotlight in a whole new way as American Eagle’s newest “Denim Darling” and the face of their American Eagle Jeans Country campaign.
The timing couldn’t be bigger: Langley just made history as the first woman to simultaneously top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts with her hit “Choosin’ Texas.” She’s also gearing up for her appearance at Stagecoach, where American Eagle is a sponsor, further cementing the brand’s spot at the intersection of music, fashion, and self-expression.
Known for her laid-back, confident style, Langley brings her signature effortless energy to the brand’s classic denim and staples. She’s also launched a curated shop on AE.com featuring her favorite denim, easy tees, layering pieces, and everyday accessories – all styled just the way she wears them on and off stage.
In celebration of Ella Langley’s curated shop, we’ve rounded up our five favorite picks from the collection.
AE Next Level Super High-Waisted Flare Jean
These jeans are all about a flattering, body-hugging fit with a super high waist and flared leg , perfect for elongating your silhouette while keeping that effortless, country-cool vibe. We’re obsessed with the color “Darkest Dazzler.”
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AE Everyday Denim Shirt
This classic denim button-up might feel a little oversized, but Ella makes it work by pairing the light shirt with her Next Level Super High-Waisted Flare Jeans. The mix of light and dark denim gives it a playful, put-together look that’s effortlessly cool.
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AE Denim Tube Top
Dare to go full denim with this chic strapless tube top. Perfect for layering or wearing solo, it’s a flirty, effortless piece that adds a little edge to any look.
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AE High-Waisted Wrap Skort
This fun, flirty skort with a wrap closure is perfect for a day-to-night look. Ella keeps it effortlessly cool by pairing it with the Denim Tube Top, showing how easy it is to mix flirty and edgy pieces in one outfit.
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AE Strigid Ripped High-Waisted Stovepipe Jean
These high-waisted stovepipe jeans hit the perfect balance of edgy and effortless, with just the right amount of distressing. The wider leg from thigh to ankle gives a flattering fit, and they’re available in curvy too, perfect for dressing up or keeping it casual.
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Last month, Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, Victoria Jones, tragically lost her life at the age of 34.
After Victoria was found unconscious at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel, first responders attempted to revive her with CPR before pronouncing her dead at the scene.
No cause of death has been revealed, but Victoria had a long history of substance abuse issues and brushes with the law.
And now, sources close to the situation are saying that more could have been done to prevent this tragedy.
“We were all terrified Victoria was headed for disaster,” one family friend tells Radar Online.
“She had a history with substances — she was brilliant one minute, and then the addiction would take over. She kept getting into trouble, and every time, her family would rescue her.”
In the months leading up to her death, Victoria ran into trouble with the law on numerous occasions.
In April, she pled not guilty to “obstructing a peace officer, using/being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a narcotic controlled substance.”
She was arrested again in June after she allegedly slapped her husband, Napa winemaker Navek Cejas, twice in the face.
“She had charisma and brains, but drugs and anger toward her family took that away from her,” said the family friend.
While no official cause of death has been announced, one anonymous San Francisco cop who’s familiar with the case said that he believes Victoria’s death was “fentanyl-related.”
“People get all their drugs with fentanyl now,” the officer explained.
“They [drug dealers] have it on everything they measure with, [so] everything gets laced.”
Our thoughts go out to Victoria’s loved ones as they continue to try and process this tragedy.
Victoria Jones: Death of Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter Could Have Been Prevented, … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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The Raiders’ official hiring of former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak sets up what the long-suffering franchise hopes will be a perfect head coach-quarterback pairing entering the 2026 NFL season. With Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza the presumptive favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, the Raiders are expected to pair the Heisman Trophy winner with the hottest playcaller in the game. Kubiak will put Mendoza into a system that has routinely transformed average quarterbacks into Pro Bowlers and Pro Bowlers into MVP winners. Dating back to Mike Shanahan’s work with John Elway in the late 1990s — with Gary Kubiak, Klint’s father, serving as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach — this unique variation of Bill Walsh’s West Coast Offense has produced fireworks with or without an explosive playmaker under center. While there are plenty of examples of Mike and Kyle Shanahan elevating underrated quarterbacks — Kirk Cousins, Matt Ryan and Brock Purdy among them — the success the elder Kubiak enjoyed with Jake Plummer in Denver, Matt Schaub in Houston and Joe Flacco in Baltimore illustrates how the system can adapt to the talents of a quarterback. Utilizing various bootlegs, half-rollout and traditional play-action concepts based on the athleticism and arm talent of the quarterback, the elder Kubiak created easy, high-percentage throws for his students. With a complementary rushing attack that features various off-tackle runs designed to lure linebackers to the line of scrimmage, leaving huge voids for deep crossing routes and throwback tosses, the carefully scripted game plans make the game easy for the quarterback but challenging for the opponent. When the offense is humming with a dynamic running back splitting creases between the tackles and the quarterback tossing the ball around like a Blackjack dealer slinging cards at the casino table, the big plays and points come in bunches. In Las Vegas, Klint Kubiak will have a chance to light up opponents like a slot machine with an offense that already features blue-chip players at running back (Ashton Jeanty) and tight end (Brock Bowers). Kubiak’s experience as passing game coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers will come in handy as he builds a scheme that operates from the inside out, with the running back and tight end utilized to create and exploit mismatches. While duplicating the success of Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle will be a tall task, the system can provide a blueprint for how the Raiders should operate with a couple of emerging Pro Bowl-caliber playmakers on the perimeter. Owning the No. 1 overall pick in the draft gives the Raiders a chance to select the perfect point guard for the offense, and it’s a no-brainer for the Silver and Black to usher in a new era with Mendoza. He’s an athletic drop-back passer who reminds me of 2016 No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff, now a five-time NFL Pro Bowler. Mendoza is more athletic than Goff, and his ability to efficiently execute traditional drop-backs, play-action passes and movement-based concepts as a Hoosier provides a sneak peek at how he could flourish running the point for the Raiders. Granted, the high-IQ quarterback will need to get comfortable operating under center to execute handoffs and play-action fakes that force him to play “blind” (back to the defense) before taking deep shots on cleverly designed plays. As a polished field general who enters the league after a historic playoff run, during which he flawlessly executed carefully crafted game plans, Mendoza has the temperament and skill-set to bring Kubiak’s whiteboard wizardry to life. While questions persist regarding whether Mendoza can elevate the franchise as a game changer, there is no doubt he can excel with a stellar supporting cast around him. In Seattle, Kubiak helped Sam Darnold win a championship with strong support from a dominant defense, star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. If Kubiak follows that blueprint in Las Vegas, the Raiders could return to prominence with a managerial franchise quarterback and a playcalling savant joining forces.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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On Wednesday, February 11, beloved actor James Van Der Beek died.
The actor was only 48 years old.
He left behind his wife and their six children. A GoFundMe was established to support his family after years of devastating medical costs.
The community has responded, rallying to help.
The crowdfunding campaign has outstripped expectations
Shortly after the news broke of James van Der Beek’s tragic passing, his friends launched a crowdfunding page for his family.
Initially, the goal was set at $250,000 to cover Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children’s most immediate needs.
(Remember, colorectal cancer is the second most expensive type of cancer to combat — and had devastated Van Der Beek’s finances before his death)
The community more than rose to the occasion.
The GoFundMe page took in more than $1 million in donations and continues to climb.
On Wednesday, the GoFundMe goal was extended to $1.3 million — in the hopes of better providing for the family of seven and the future of all six children.
As of Thursday morning, the goal is now $1.5 million.
Given that it is already well above $1.3 million and has risen by the thousands in the time that it took to write this article, it’s well on its way.
In this case, it is smart to move the goalpost.
The outpouring of grief and sympathy is fresh now. If the Van Der Beeks find themselves in financial need in 5 years, they’d be less likely to gain this support then like they are now, when the loss is so recent.
Most of these are small donations
We should note that this is not a case of a small number of people making large donations that account for most of the donations.
The single largest donation is from a medical company, totaling $25,000.
Most of the donations that we surveyed were in the range of $25 or so — less than most of us spend ordering a food delivery.
The donations have come from over 27,000 individual donors who simply wanted to help.
It is heartwarming to see so many people — especially in a time of such deep economic troubles — open their hearts and wallets to give a grieving family a piece of security for the future.
Some may lament that the family of one deceased celebrity is getting these donations when other families in similar shoes are not.
To be honest, that is not the Van Der Beek family’s fault. It is also not GoFundMe’s fault.
If we want a just system where everyone gets the healthcare that they need without bankruptcy, we can do that as a society.
But our government has consistently refused to do this, instead allowing for-profit insurance to effectively sentence people to death, to bankruptcy, or to both.
Other people have spoken at greater length or taken direct action to combat this system. Until society fixes this on a federal level, countless families like the Van Der Beeks will grieve loved ones without celebrity memorabilia auctions or 7-figure fundraisers to help.
Money can provide security, but only a little comfort
James Van Der Beek leaves behind his wife, Kimberly.
The two share six children: 15-year-old Olivia, 13-year-old Joshua, 12-year-old Annabel, 9-year-old Emilia, 7-year-old Gwendolyn, and 4-year-old Jeremiah.
We can only imagine what they are going through.
As Van Der Beek himself acknowledges, talking to his kids about cancer was difficult because of widely varying ages and maturity levels.
Our hearts go out to them all in this time of grief.
James Van Der Beek Family GoFundMe Surpasses $1.3 Million was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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