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At this point, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married for 15 years.

A lot has changed in that time. They’re parents of three. They’re next in line for the throne.

But you never forget an ex.

At a recent royal event, Kate came face-to-face with the man she dated just before William. Oh?

Sometimes, you run into your ex at a (royal) wedding

Last weekend, Peter Phillips — cousin to Prince William — married Harriet Sperling.

The royal wedding took place at All Saints Church in Kemble, a village in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire.

Yes, those are very British names. No, Gloucestershire is not the steak sauce.

Two of the guests at the nuptials were Rupert Finch and his wife, Lady Natasha.

Yes, it is significant — especially with William and Kate in attendance.

During her time at the University of St. Andrews, Kate was a freshman while Rupert was what we’d call a senior.

(The British don’t do freshman-sophomore-junior-senior but have various “forms” and at this point we’re too afraid to ask what that means.)

At that time, Kate and Rupert dated — however briefly.

It mattered enough that the sixth and final season of The Crown (years after it stopped being good) portrayed the relationship on screen.

Obviously, they ended up breaking up. She went on to date William, though the two were initially just friends.

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That sounds potentially awkward. Was it?

Despite what one might imagine, there is no real reason to believe that this reunion of the exes was awkward.

This isn’t just because it’s been a couple of decades since they dated. Though that is, of course, a factor.

Even 15 years ago, when Kate and William married, things were cool.

Rupert was a guest at their royal wedding. Kate’s other ex, Willem Marx, was also present.

For that matter, William invited exes Arabella Musgrave, Jecca Craig, Olivia Hunt, and Carly Massy-Birch.

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For his part, Rupert is also married to Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, which is a lot of names for one aristocrat.

By the way, Kate also owns some of Natasha’s dresses — Natasha being the founder of Beulah London.

Way back in 2010, William proposed to Kate. She said yes.

The two have married, welcomed three children, and are in line to become king and queen as British insists upon continuing their monarchy for some reason.

It is refreshing to hear about exes handling each other’s presences with maturity and dignity.

Kate Middleton Runs Into Famous Ex at Royal Wedding: Awkward? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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There are two big things to know about what Serena Williams has been up to.

The first is that she has confessed to using GLP-1 medications for luxury weight loss, even posting paid promotions.

The second is that she has returned to tennis several years after retiring.

But there’s growing buzz about banning BLP-1 as a performance-enhancing drug. Is she going to have to choose between them? Should she?

GLP-1s among athletes is relatively new territory

The New York Times is talking about it, so we are, too.

Last year, Serena announced her partnership with Ro — a company in which her husband, Alexis Ohanian, has invested.

According to her narrative, she struggled to lose weight after giving birth to two daughters, which led her to trying Zepbound.

Now, Serena has last weight and returned to the world of tennis — though she says that she’s only playing doubles for fun.

This does make her the most prominent athlete to have openly used GLP-1 drugs for luxury weight loss.

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Anti-doping authorities in the tennis world and beyond have been monitoring GLP-1 drugs since 2024, shortly after the fad took off.

For now, they are not a prohibited substance.

They are also not currently classified as a performance-enhancing drug by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency).

It is possible that this will never change.

There are arguments for banning the use of GLP-1s in sports, allowing it, and also for something in between.

Do they actually enhance anyone’s athletic performance though?

In Tennis, anti-doping protocols are managed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). WADA oversees compliance.

Serena claimed that, despite being one of the greatest athletes on Earth, she struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise until she began using a GLP-1 medication.

(Again, there is a financial stake given her husband’s investment, leaving some to question the credulity of her paid statements.)

Now, if GLP-1 use were to be considered a performance-enhancing medication, it might be for fat loss.

However, studies have shown that GLP-1 patients experience muscle loss. Obviously. Which would, if anything, sound like it would detract from an athlete’s performance.

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Ultimately, this discussion sort of misses the point, doesn’t it?

First of all, politics can play a bigger role in what is and is not banned from competitions.

Marijuana could not reasonably enhance anyone’s athletic performance, yet it is generally banned for athletes.

Trans women on estrogen may be banned, even though their HRT would, if anything, reduce their athletic performance. Meanwhile, cis women with higher levels of testosterone could also be banned, simply for being themselves.

Medicalized starvation — which, ultimately, is what GLP-1 medication does — probably doesn’t give an athlete an edge on the field.

But athletes are maybe the last people who should be promoting this as a “healthy” option for those who do not medically need it, such as diabetes patients.

Is Serena Williams’ Use of GLP-1 a Performance-Enhancing Drug? Should Tennis Ban It? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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If there was ever an occasion for setting aside differences, this was it:

The New York Knicks came back from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night.

And some of the biggest celebrities on the planet took to the court to celebrate the historic win — including ones who might normally give each other the cold shoulder.

As expected, Donald Trump was not on hand after being roundly booed during Game 3.

But Taylor Swift was seated courtside, right between the Haim sisters and Mariska Hargitay.

As usual, Kylie Jenner was there, alongside boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, a hardcore Knicks fan.

And in a development that few saw coming, Taylor and Kylie briefly embraced one another during the post-game celebration.

Social media users were quick to make note of the somewhat surprising interaction.

After all, Kylie happens to be the younger sister of Kim Kardashian, and Kim’s feud with Taylor has been simmering for what feels like several geological eras.

Yet here were Kylie and Taylor, hugging, smiling, and chatting like two people who weren’t connected to one of pop culture’s longest-running beefs.

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Of course this was no time for nursing old grudges.

The moment occurred after the Knicks beat the Spurs 107-106 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

The Knicks haven’t won a championship since 1973, and the post-game scene looked like the world’s most chaotic awards show.

Kylie turned around, spotted Taylor standing behind her, and immediately broke into a smile. The two exchanged a quick hug and a brief conversation before heading off in different directions.

Naturally, Swifties and Kardashian-watchers immediately began dissecting every frame.

Does this mean the feud is over? Not exactly.

Taylor has never suggested she’s ready to become best friends with Kim Kardashian, and nothing about one courtside hug indicates a sudden reconciliation.

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But it does seem to suggest that Kylie has no interest in carrying on family drama that began nearly a decade ago.

And while Taylor’s interaction with Kylie generated plenty of buzz, she was already one of the night’s biggest attractions.

Fans packed Madison Square Garden hoping to witness a Knicks win, but no doubt many were also eager to catch a glimpse of Taylor, who arrived wearing a custom “Stevie Knicks” shirt in a nod to both the team and her longtime friend Stevie Nicks.

The appearance comes during an especially busy stretch for the singer, who has been making headlines thanks to speculation surrounding her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce.

For now, though, the biggest takeaway from Game 4 might be this:

The Knicks are one win away from a championship.

And Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner are apparently on hugging terms.

Both developments seemed unlikely just a few weeks ago.

Taylor Swift Hugs Kylie Jenner Amid Kim Kardashian Feud Following Historic Knicks Win was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Barbra Streisand is a larger-than-life figure in pop culture.

Why did she skip Cannes this year, when she was due to receive an award?

The official story is that doctors asked her to stay home for the time being.

But a new report says that the aging superstar’s days in the spotlight may be over.

‘I am sadly unable to attend’

When Streisand skipped the Cannes Film Festival, was it just a sign of things to come?

“On the advice of my doctors, as I continue recovering from a knee injury,” she announced as explanation.

Therefore, Streisand shared in her statement: “I am sadly unable to attend the Festival de Cannes this year.”

“But I am deeply honored to receive the honorary Palme d’Or,” she affirmed, “and had so been looking forward to celebrating the remarkable films of the 79th edition.”

Streisand continued: “I was also very much looking forward to spending time with colleagues whom I so admire — and, of course, returning to France, a place I have always loved.”

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RadarOnline reports that there is allegedly more than her knee recovery at work.

“With Barbra’s resources, a bad knee alone would never stop this trip to France,” a source claimed.

“She flies private. She would have had medical staff, assistants, whatever she needed,” the insider listed.

According to the source: “This is much bigger than mobility issues.”

What is the real cause? It may be her big public appearance in March.

‘Right now the focus is Barbra’s health’

During the Academy Awards, an emotional Streisand honored the late Robert Redford.

Her tribute included singing several lines from the theme song of The Way We Were, a 1973 drama in which both starred.

The audience broke into thunderous applause.

However, online, people were less than kind about her Oscars performance. Some were even cruel.

As a result, it seems that her confidence in public appearances may have been shaken.

“The reaction shook her confidence badly,” a source described.

The insider added: “Barbra has always been incredibly sensitive and when she feels exposed or vulnerable, she disappears.”

That much is no secret. After all, The Streisand Effect is arguably better known than the Yentl star herself.

“Don’t expect another concert,” warned a second insider. “Right now the focus is Barbra’s health, her comfort, and protecting her from unnecessary stress that could kill her.”

She is 84 years old. But her age could also explain why doctors would prefer that she not cross any oceans or accept any awards while her knee recovers.

Barbra Streisand Sparks Health Concerns With Abrupt Cancelation was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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