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How Scarlett Johansson Found Her Forever Match in Colin Jost

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When it comes to his five year marriage with Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost isn’t afraid to do the dirty work.  
“My wife actually lost her engagement ring,” the longtime Saturday Night Live…

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Aaron Paul Shares Why He Moved His Family to France After LA Wildfires

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Aaron Paul is saying “Bonjour” to an exciting new chapter.
The Breaking Bad alum revealed he and his family made the decision to move out of Los Angeles earlier this year following the devastating…

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How Jon Gosselin Found Lasting Love With Stephanie Lebo

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For years, Jon Gosselin was wary of adding to his household.
While he’d had a number of girlfriends since his 2009 divorce from Kate Gosselin, the Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum admitted to E! News in…

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These Wizard of Oz Secrets Will Make You Feel Right at Home

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When The Wizard of Oz opened in theaters—make that movie palaces—on Aug. 25, 1939, audiences weren’t immediately blown away by the cinematic marvel.
Starring Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, a girl…

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Britney Spears Appears to Be Drinking From Champagne Flute While Walking Toward Car In …

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Recent photos showed Britney Spears in an unflattering light.

In her words, paparazzi took the “worst photos in the whole world” of her while she was trying to remain incognito.

Some critics have lamented that Britney is too much of a recluse. But with photographers lying in wait, can you blame her?

It sounds like she’s even considering moving to a country with better privacy restrictions. No one should have to move to protect their peace.

Britney Spears in April 2018.
Honoree Britney Spears accepts the Vanguard Award onstage at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018. (Photo Credit: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GLAAD)

Some days, it feels like Britney Spears ‘can’t go anywhere’

On Thursday, November 20, Britney Spears took to Instagram to share her dismay after paparazzi photos have once again fueled “concerns” about her well being.

“I just don’t like the way paparazzi always take the worst photos in the whole world,” she lamented in the video.

Britney expressed, with regret: “I can’t go anywhere.”

Even when she makes an effort to obscure her appearance (she even wore a scarf over part of her hair), someone too often spots her.

Britney added that her appearance in random paparazzi snaps is “astoundingly different from” her day-to-day appearance.

“It’s so offensive and so incredibly mean,” Britney reflected, describing the experience.

This isn’t just about unflattering photos.

Paparazzi have been hounding Britney for decades — showing up where she shops, where she eats.

Embarrassing pics contributed to the public sentiment that let her father put her in the (thankfully now gone) conservatorship all of those years ago.

And, just a few weeks ago, Britney’s scary car chase video happened because a photographer was pursuing her on the road, forcing her to make a U-turn to escape.

Britney Spears in October 2018.
Singer Britney Spears attends the announcement of her new residency, “Britney: Domination” at Park MGM on October 18, 2018. (Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

‘That’s why I don’t like America’

Understandably unhappy, Britney Spears griped: “And it’s like, they get paid a lot, a lot of money for that bad shot, you know?”

The financial system arguably does encourage a paparazzo to risk their safety and even to risk getting into legal trouble in the pursuit of the perfect photo that could essentially function like a lottery ticket.

And our legal system does not adequately protect even everyday people, let alone public figures, from extremely invasive photos.

(There is a difference between filming someone stealing packages from your porch or harassing a cashier and taking pictures of someone minding their own business leaving a restaurant)

With that in mind, Britney donned a phony accent vented her frustrations with how America throws public figures to the wolves.

Britney adopted a faux British accent: “That’s why I don’t like America. I never have, never will.”

She added apologetically: “Sorry folks, I’m sorry.”

But, on perhaps a more serious note, Britney observed that there are “so many beautiful places in the world.”

And yet, Britney commented, she feels “stuck in this dips–t place right now.”

In the hellscape of 2025, millions feel that way. The best solution, however, might be to make our country better — but we can understand the impulse to flee to a place that already has its act together.

Britney Spears in November 2017.
Singer Britney Spears speaks during the grand opening of the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Britney Spears Campus on November 4, 2017. (Photo Credit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Everyone deserves to get to grab a bite to eat in peace, right?

The “incident” that paparazzi captured in photos, to the distress of Britney Spears, was her departing Stonehaus wine bar in Westlake on Tuesday, November 18.

The singer had a champagne flute in her hand. (We of course cannot verify what she was drinking; not that it matters or is our business)

She wore sunglasses and a white scarf in an attempt to remain anonymous. Unfortunately, it was not enough to shield her identity.

Fortunately, there are no indications of a vehicular pursuit this time.

Britney has many talents. Having to shake off a tail in a car chase should never be her job. She’s a singer, not a superspy.

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Anna Kepner: ‘Obsessed’ Stepbrother Named Suspect In Teen’s Death …

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Earlier this month, millions were horrified by the story of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old Florida resident who was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship.

Now, new details about Anna’s final hours have emerged, and the story of her death continues to get darker.

According to a new report from NBC News, authorities are now exploring the possibility that Kepner’s brother may have played a role in her death.

Police are reportedly investigating Anna Kepner's stepbrother in connection with her death.
Police are reportedly investigating Anna Kepner’s stepbrother in connection with her death. (YouTube)

That information comes courtesy of a filing in a separate court case in Brevard County, Florida.

In documents pertaining to her previous marriage, a woman named Shauntel Hudson stated that she’s unable to testify at this time, as her son is being investigated in connection with Kepner’s death.

The filing says that the FBI is looking into Hudson’s child as a result of the “sudden death” of his stepsister.

Hudson claims that she “has been advised through discussion with FBI investigators and her attorneys, that a criminal case may be initiated against one of the minor children of this instant action,” the filing says.

Meanwhile, Steven Westin, the father of Kepner’s ex-boyfriend, told Inside Edition this week that Anna’s stepbrother — whose name has not been made public — had a long history of obsessing over her.

Westin tells the outlet that Kepner was frightened of her stepbrother and claimed that he always carried a knife.

The stepbrother was allegedly relentless in his romantic pursuit of Anna.

Westin says that his son was once on a FaceTime call with Anna when he witnessed the stepbrother climbing on top of her while she was sleeping.

According to Fox News, the stepbrother’s father has demanded a custody hearing, accusing his ex-wife of alienating their two youngest children from him following a violent altercation involving their eldest.

Obviously, there are many questions left to be answered in this situation, but more and more signs are pointing to foul play and a long history of familial strife.

Carnival has issued a statement assuring customers “there is no related threat to safety aboard” the Carnival Horizon “as it sails its current voyage.”

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

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Robert Wagner Planning ‘Deathbed Confession’ Related to Natalie Wood Death: …

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It’s been 44 years since actress Natalie Wood was found dead in the water off the coast of California’s Santa Catalina Island.

Wood died under mysterious circumstances, and her passing remains a subject of fascination to Hollywood history buffs and true crime aficionados.

Many believe that Wood’s widower Robert Wagner is one of the few people still living who knows the truth about that fateful night — and they might finally get the closure they’ve been waiting for.

Actors and spouses Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner in London, July 1st 1976.
Actors and spouses Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner in London, July 1st 1976. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Robert Wagner to provide new information regarding decades-old mystery?

For decades, Wagner has been haunted by suspicion that he played a role in Woods’ demise.

Now, insiders tell Radar Online that the guilt-stricken 95-year-old is experiencing major health issues, and he plans to reveal all that he knows before it’s too late.

“It’s a tragedy, given he was quite the star in his day, but Natalie’s death is likely all anyone will ever remember Wagner for if he doesn’t clear the air,” one source tells the outlet.

“He will almost certainly make a deathbed confession.”

Now, the source doesn’t claim that Wagner will confess to Wood’s murder. In fact, they might have no idea what sort of details the Hollywood legend intends to share.

Actor Robert Wagner smiling with his wife Natalie Wood, Heathrow Airport, London, April 24th 1972.
Actor Robert Wagner smiling with his wife Natalie Wood, Heathrow Airport, London, April 24th 1972. (Photo by Chris Wood/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

But over the years, numerous insiders with information on the case have claimed that there’s a lot that the public doesn’t know about Wood’s passing.

“Anybody within earshot could hear them fighting,” one witness recalled of the night of Wood’s death (via Radar).

“It jolted me. A man and a woman started yelling at each other at the top of their lungs… it was brutal.”

Dennis Davern, the captain of the yacht that Wagner and Wood set sail on hours before she died, claimed that in the wake of the incident, he was unable to leave his home without being trailed by Wagner’s “thugs.”

Renewed interest in an old Hollywood mystery

The case received renewed attention back in 2012, when Wood’s death certificate was officially changed to include “mysterious circumstances” as one of the causes of her passing.

Shortly thereafter, rumors that Wood caught Wagner and Christopher Walken in bed together on the night of her death began to circulate online.

Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood (1938-1981) at the Royal Courts of Justice where their libel case was being heard, in London, England, 22nd June 1976.
Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood (1938-1981) at the Royal Courts of Justice where their libel case was being heard, in London, England, 22nd June 1976. (Photo by Frederick R. Bunt/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In December of 2014, Walken was questioned by police in connection with Wood’s death, but insiders say the interrogation produced no new information.

Wagner, of course, has not publicly responded to the rumors that he plans to share new information on his deathbed.

That’s no surprise, as he’s spent much of the past 44 years avoiding any discussion of Wood’s mysterious death.

It seems unlikely that he’ll break his silence in order to clear his conscience now.

But as a lifelong Hollywood veteran, he might have a deep appreciation for the power of a twist ending.

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Kandi Burruss DIVORCE: Reality Star Splits from Todd Tucker!

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It’s all over for Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker.

To the surprise of many, The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker have called it quits after 11 years of marriage.

“After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce. This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect,” Burruss said in a statement on November 21.

“I’m stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family and my own growth. I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years, and I ask for privacy, grace and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family.”

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend “Sunset BLVD” Broadway Opening Night at St James Theater on October 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images)

The 49-year-old shares 9-year-old son Ace and 5-year-old daughter Blaze with Todd, who is 52 years old.

The estranged spouses met while filming the fourth season of the aforementioned franchise in 2011 and then exchanged vows in April 2014, blending their families at the time… which included Kandi’s daughter Riley, 23, with ex Russell Spencer; and Todd’s daughter Kaela, 29, with ex Keema Parker.

Aside from helping to anchor The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the exes also gave fans an inside look at their lives on the 2022 spinoff Bravo series Kandi & The Gang.

(People Magazine broke the news of this impending divorce.)

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend the Atlanta screening of “The Wild Robot” presented in partnership with Elizabeth and Minnie Publishing featuring Lupita Nyong’o at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on September 15, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

Burruss, who left the Bravo series in early 2024, told People in October 2022 that the secret to their happy union was “just great communication and having fun together,” adding about three years ago:

“We have a real understanding of each other.”

This may still be the case.

We cannot say for certain what has brought this relationship to an end.

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend the Theatre Communications Group 2024 Gala : “Our Stories” at Edison Ballroom on March 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images)

It’s worth noting that Kandi dropped “Tucker” from her name on Instagram, a fact that did not go unnoticed on social media, while did NOT join her for BravoCon 2025.

However, Burruss still gave a shoutout to her estranged husband while accepting the Wifetime Achievement Award at the event.

“To Todd,” she began during her speech. “Thank you for surviving the blogs, the shade, the rumors, the lies, the truth, the almost fights, the actual fights, the reunions. You earned this award, too.”

We wish both halves of this now-former couple nothing but the best moving forward.

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We Asked 2 Steakhouse Chefs For The Best Store Bought Steaks. Here’s What They Said

If you’ve found yourself stuck at the meat counter trying to understand the difference between cuts of steak, this advice from steakhouse chefs will guide you.

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The Vintage Comfort Meal That’s Perfect For Leftover Mashed Potatoes

This old-fashioned meal isn’t just a longtime favorite, it’s also an easy and effective way to repurpose those mashed potatoes sitting in your fridge.

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