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Brad Pitt ‘Not Despairing’ Over Estrangement from Kids, Believes He’ll …

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All of Brad Pitt’s kids are adults, and more and more are legally filing to drop his surname instead of just dropping it socially.

Reportedly, he blames Angelina Jolie for what seems to be the natural consequences of his own behavior.

Pitt, who has made the fascinating decision to start drinking again, doesn’t sound too worried about being estranged from so many people who once loved him.

A new report says that he’s biding his time — and is confident that he’ll somehow win back his kids’ love.

Brad Pitt in 2024.
Brad Pitt attends the “Wolfs” red carpet on September 01, 2024. (Photo Credit: Annalisa Ranzoni/Getty Images)

‘He’s not despairing about the situation with his kids’

According to a report by RadarOnline, 62-year-old Pitt isn’t giving up on worming his way back into his estranged children’s lives.

“One thing about Brad that’s stayed constant is that he knows how lucky he’s been, decade after decade,” an alleged inside source described.

“Even on a bad day,” the insider characterized, “it’s still a lot of fun being Brad Pitt.”

That is likely true! And a very damning assessment of how little the entertainment industry, or our society as a whole, holds terrible men accountable.

“Besides that, he has patience, resilience, and persistence, and he’s not despairing about the situation with his kids,” the source then reported.

“Brad knows he’ll eventually have a place in all of their lives again,” the insider claimed, “because he helped raise them and develop them into the people that they are today.”

The source insisted: “Nobody can take that away from Brad — no matter what’s going on with his legal fight with Angelina.”

It almost sounds as if that alleged inside source believes that Angelina Jolie or perhaps some sort of legal injunction is the source of the estrangement.

Meanwhile, it is likely that asking any of the Jolie kids would lead to the answer that Pitt is the sole architect of these estrangements. Obviously.

According to the insider, Pitt is taking a “mature approach” to his future ties with his estranged children, all of whom are now adults.

‘He’ll always be their dad’

“Brad’s really changed on his sobriety journey over the last several years,” the source then claimed.

That is interesting to hear, especially in light of the recent revelation that he is drinking again.

“He’ll always pick up the phone if his kids need something from him,” the insider announced.

“And,” the source added, “he’s not going to change that policy anytime soon.”

That doesn’t really seem to mean much. He isn’t the one who cut off contact. By all accounts, he is just the one who drove away everyone who loved him and is now reaping the consequences of his actions.

The Brangelina custody battle is no more. The twins, Knox and Vivienne, turned 18 just over a month ago, on July 12.

“Even though all six kids and Brad have been through some tough times together, he’ll always be their dad,” the insider stated ominously.

“In the end, he wants them to be as proud of him as they are of Angelina,” the source added.

If that report is true and Pitt really hopes for his children to have pride in him, perhaps he should earn it.

Obviously, it’s likely a fools errand, at this point. But surely it wouldn’t hurt for him to try to be a good person, even if only for his own sake, even if it’s too late for anyone to reasonably expect reconciliations at this point.

Brad Pitt ‘Not Despairing’ Over Estrangement from Kids, Believes He’ll … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Tyler Duckworth Cause of Death: ‘Real World,’ ‘The Challenge’ …

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We have tragic news to report from the world of reality television.

Tyler Duckworth — the reality star best known for his appearances on multiple MTV reality shows — has passed away.

He was just 44 years old.

Duckworth made his debut on The Real World: Key West back in 2006.

He went on to star on six seasons of The Challenge, winning two of them.

News of Tyler’s death comes courtesy of his mother, who revealed his unexpected passing on Facebook:

“My son, Tyler, passed away earlier this week. Cause of death has yet to be determined,” she wrote. “I will post on Facebook about services as soon as his dad and I figure it out.”

The cause of his death is unknown at this time.

Police in Fargo, North Dakota — where Tyler had been living and working as a social studies teacher — classified the death as “unattended,” meaning there were no witnesses.

Tyler appeared happy and healthy at a Challenge reunion event in Minneapolis just one week before his death.

“So proud to represent my hometown of Minneapolis along with these other challenge legends,” he captioned the post above, adding:

“The fans are what keep us coming out! Hearing your stories of courage, inspiration & joy that you’ve got being a fan of the franchise is humbling each and every time. Also, pretty sure we nailed the cast photo for the lost season of The Real World: Minneapolis!! Thank you Minneapolis!”

Several former The Challenge contestants posted tributes to Duckworth, including Tina Barta, who wrote:

“It’s hard to find the right words when someone who was part of such a meaningful chapter of your life is suddenly gone,” she wrote. “We shared an experience that very few people will ever fully understand, and somewhere along the way, it became more than a show or an adventure. It became friendship. It became history. It became family.”

Barta added, “Tyler has a way of bringing his own light, humor, and heart into the lives of the people around him. And while life has a way of sending us down different roads, there are certain people and certain memories that time simply cannot erase.”

“Tyler, thank you for being part of my story. I’m grateful our paths crossed in this crazy life and that I get to carry those memories with me,” she wrote. “Rest peacefully, my darling friend.

“Life is crazy. RIP Mighty Duckworth! You were so vibrant 2 weeks ago, it’s so wild to imagine your vibrant energy no longer here. Sending prayers and love to your family and friends. The Challenge fam lost a legend,” added Duckworth’s former costar Paul Calafiore.

Our thoughts go out to all of Tyler Duckworth’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Tyler Duckworth Cause of Death: ‘Real World,’ ‘The Challenge’ … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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‘Can’t Wait’ and ‘Miss Your Touch’ Anchor Genia’s New EP ‘Intense Lover’

Genia Intense Lover EP

Singer-songwriter Genia has released her new EP Intense Lover via Def Jam Recordings. The project focuses its attention on Genia’s experiences with love, desire, independence, and emotional vulnerability.

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Two previously released singles showcase that range perfectly. “Can’t Wait” finds Genia directly expressing desire and asserting what she wants, while “Miss Your Touch” focuses on the difficulty of denying a connection she genuinely needs. The songs approach intimacy from different positions: one is built around certainty and pursuit, while the other acknowledges the emotional cost of trying to keep your distance. Together, they establish the tension at the center of Intense Lover, where being open to another person does not require surrendering a sense of independence.

The EP follows a run of singles Genia released earlier in 2026, including “Baby Ima Star,” “Downfall,” “Doomsday,” and “Toastyyy,” the latter featuring Timbaland. The releases introduced several sides of the sound and writing that led into the new project. “Toastyyy” leaned into a more futuristic rhythmic direction, while “Downfall” centered a more vulnerable emotional perspective. “Baby Ima Star” took a more declarative approach, placing Genia squarely in the spotlight. Across the four releases, the changes in tempo and tone established a broader palette around Genia’s work rather than tying the run to a single mood. Last year, meanwhile, one of Genia’s biggest highlights was her return to the fan favorite “Give.” A new version of the song featuring Monaleo was released. Among many heralding its release, Global Grind included the Monaleo version of “Give” in its weekly “New Music Roundup” upon its release.

Listen to Intense Lover here.

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