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Shailene Woodley Says a ‘Really Awful, Traumatic Thing’ Happened Around the Time She and Aaron Rodgers Broke up

Andrea Francese — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:05:12 +0000

In 2021, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers shocked the world when he announced his engagement to Shailene Woodley. Woodley, an actor, and the NFL star kept their early romance quiet, so the engagement felt sudden. Still, they appeared very much in love. The duo never made it down the aisle. They ended the romance about a year later, but neither explained why. Woodley isn’t interested in giving fans a play-by-play of what ended the love affair, but she seems to consider the breakup an “awful, traumatic thing.”

Shailene Woodley opens up about her failed engagement to Aaron Rodgers

While Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers ended their romance more than two years ago, she’s just now talking about it. The actor sat down for a chat with Outside Magazine and addressed the romance and its sudden end. While Rodgers and Woodley had a bit of a whirlwind relationship, it ultimately did not work out. From the sounds of it, it didn’t end particularly well.

(L): Shailene Woodley at an awards ceremony in Beverly Hills | Kevin Winter/Getty Images, (R): Aaron Rodgers on the sidelines during a preseason game | Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

During the conversation, Woodley was careful not to attribute anything negative directly to her famous ex. Still, the timeline and what fans know of the romance make it easy to draw conclusions. Woodley admitted to “losing” herself in a toxic situation. She went on to insist that an “awful, traumatic thing” happened to her in early 2022. The couple ended their engagement in February 2022. She has not publicly announced a relationship since.

Who else has Aaron Rodgers dated, and is he seeing anyone now?

Aaron Rodgers has been in the spotlight for years. While his on-the-field actions tend to get the most press, his personal life has been of interest before. Rodgers has had several other high-profile relationships over the years.

Aaron Rodgers and Olivia Munn pose on the red carpet together at the 2016 ESPYS | Image Group LA/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

His most public was the romance he shared with Olivia Munn. Rodgers and Munn dated from 2014 until 2017. Rumors even swirled that the duo were briefly engaged. They announced their split in 2017, but Munn spent several years talking negatively about Rodgers and his family after the split. She has since moved on with John Mulaney.

Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers attend the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards together in 2018 | Steve Granitz/WireImage

Following his split from Munn, Rodgers dated Danica Patrick. The duo dated from 2018 until 2020, when they parted ways. Rodgers has spoken positively about the relationship despite the split. In September 2024, rumors swirled that Rodgers was officially dating Mallory Eden. Reportedly, the relationship is still casual.

Timothée Chalamet Admitted He Lost Out on Many Roles Because He Didn’t Have the ‘Right Body’

Emma McKee — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:49:00 +0000

Timothée Chalamet has had roles in both box office smash successes and award winning indie films. The young actor has become one of the most sought after stars in Hollywood, but he said it wasn’t always this way. Early in his career, Chalamet said he couldn’t land the types of roles he wanted. He said he continued to get the feedback that he didn’t have the right body for the parts.

Timothée Chalamet once said he struggled to get roles

When Chalamet started his career, he auditioned for major films and franchises. He said nobody wanted to give him these parts.

“I would always get the same feedback,” he told Rolling Stone. “‘Oh, you don’t have the right body.’ I had an agent call me once and say, ‘I’m tired of getting the same feedback. We’re gonna stop submitting you for these bigger projects, because you’re not putting on weight.’”

Timothée Chalamet | John Shearer/Getty Images

He said this wasn’t for lack of trying. He struggled to put on weight.

“I was trying to put on weight,” he said, adding, “I couldn’t! I basically couldn’t. My metabolism or whatever the f*** couldn’t do it.”

Ultimately, though, the turn his career took was good for him. He received an Oscar nomination for his role in Call Me By Your Name and has received critical acclaim for further roles.

“I was knocking on one door that wouldn’t open,” he said. “So I went to what I thought was a more humble door, but actually ended up being explosive for me.

Timothée Chalamet shared how this helped his role as Bob Dylan

Chalamet is portraying Bob Dylan in the 2024 film A Complete Unknown. He said his early career struggles reminded him of Dylan’s.

“If he couldn’t become Elvis or Buddy Holly immediately,” Chalamet explained, “he found Woody Guthrie and stuff that was a little more accomplishable, and happened to be really good at it. And that immediately hit a bone with me.”

He also spoke about honing his talent

Chalamet said that another reason he connected to Dylan was because of the way he presented his talent. It was just an inherent part of him.

“I related to the feeling that my talent could be my talent,” he said. “I could draw the picture of an unconventional upbringing. I grew up in arts housing, Manhattan Plaza, which is a funky way to grow up. I could try to paint it negatively to you. I could try to paint it positively, but it’s a bit of everything. It’s nuanced.”

Timothée Chalamet | Gotham/GC Images

He didn’t think he could or needed to point to a specific point in his life that turned him into an actor. It was always within him.

“I don’t need to point to some thing in my youth. Your talent is your talent,” he said. “The thing you gotta say is the thing you gotta say. You don’t need the Big Bang.”

James Kennedy and Ally Lewber Step Out Post-‘Vanderpump Rules’ Announcement With Their Adorable Pup, Hippie!

Ali Hicks — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:40:26 +0000

The fate of Vanderpump Rules hung in the balance after its season 11 finale on May 28, 2024. With aging cast members, hostile group dynamics, and rumored contract disputes affecting the Bravo mainstay, fans wondered if VPR would continue. Then, on November 26, producers confirmed that the reality TV series will return for a 12th season but will feature an entirely new cast.

Where are the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast members now?

Most of the Vanderpump Rules stars have other irons in the fire. Ariana Madix has transitioned to hosting gigs, brand collaborations, and the role of a lifetime as Roxie in Broadway’s Chicago. Katie Maloney is focused on her sandwich shop, Something About Her, co-founded with Madix. Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz are dismantling their bar. Lala Kent and Scheana Shay will appear on season 2 of The Valley. VPR fans were left wondering, “What about James Kennedy?”

James Kennedy and Ally Lewber film the season 11 reunion episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ | Nicole Weingart/Bravo via Getty Images

Fortunately, the 32-year-old will land on his feet with high-profile DJ gigs planned through the holidays and into 2025. Kennedy did mourn the end of Vanderpump Rules. He posted a statement on Instagram explaining that he was “holding back tears.” The DJ continued, “It’s been a pleasure being a part of Vanderpump Rules and filling your TV screens with our lives over the past decade. I’ve dedicated my life to this show and I’m forever grateful to everyone who tuned in.”

James Kennedy and Ally Lewber’s first appearance since the ‘VPR’ announcement

Ally Lewber, Hippie, and James Kennedy at Dogsgiving with REÁL MESA | Andrew Toth/Getty Images for REÁL MESA

Since late November, most of the former VPR cast has laid low. However, Kennedy and his girlfriend, Ally Lewber, stepped out for a special event starring their dog, Hippie. Formerly known as Graham Cracker, Hippie and his parents attended the special event hosted by REÁL MESA. On December 3, the Meditteranean-inspired dog food company invited Kennedy, Lewber, and Hippie to West Hollywood’s 1 Hotel for “Dogsgiving.”

Ally Lewber, Hippie, and James Kennedy at 1 Hotel on December 3, 2024 in West Hollywood | @allylewber via Instagram

Lewber posted several Instagram stories of her getting ready with Hippie and attending the soiree. REÁL MESA hosted a dog caricature artist and gifted custom dog tags and snacks to fluffy guests. Kennedy and Lewber appeared in good spirits as they laughed and posed for photos with their beloved Goldendoodle.

Ally Lewber (C) and James Kennedy (R) attend Dogsgiving with REÁL MESA at 1 Hotel | Andrew Toth/Getty Images for REÁL MESA

Kennedy adopted Hippie with his ex-fiancée, Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, in 2018. Leviss kept the young pup after their contentious breakup in December 2021. But she eventually surrendered the Goldendoodle to a dog rescue because he bit someone. As documented on VPR, Lisa Vanderpump reunited Graham with Kennedy, who renamed him Hippie in honor of his late godfather, George Michael.

Kennedy and Lewber are focusing on their furry family and off-screen careers

Ally Lewber and James Kennedy on December 3, 2024 in West Hollywood | Andrew Toth/Getty Images for REÁL MESA

Since their reunion in July 2023, Hippie has bonded with Lewber, forming a family of five with their two cats. Now, with the end of their time on Vanderpump Rules, Lewber and Kennedy have turned to other projects. After two seasons on the reality show, Lewber began building her astrology business.

Ally Lewber, Hippie, and James Kennedy at Dogsgiving with REÁL MESA | Andrew Toth/Getty Images for REÁL MESA

The Hellenistic astrologer specializes in birth chart readings and astrology forecasting. Lewber has a goal of “empowering her clients through natal astrology,” hoping “to help promote a deeper sense of self-love and acceptance,” according to her website. With readings starting at $400 for 45 minutes, Lewber is surely doing well for herself.

Kennedy also explained how he’s moved on in 2024. In his Instagram statement regarding the end of his time on VPR, he continued, “All of my dreams are coming true; this year I played Neon Carnival, EDC, and Stagecoach and I have a Las Vegas residency — and I have all of you to thank. It’s been a wild ride and I’m excited to see what the future holds.”

Kelly Rowland Just Mastered Winter Chic With the Ultimate Casual Look

Ali Hicks — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:34:40 +0000

When Kelly Rowland first became a mom in 2014, she got involved with Baby2Baby. The nonprofit provides basic necessities to children living in poverty in the U.S. Now a mother of two young boys, the former Destiny’s Child singer has continued to support Baby2Baby as an ambassador and volunteer. On December 3, Rowland stepped out with several A-list celebrities at the organization’s holiday event. She was the epitome of cozy holiday chic while helping fulfill the needs of local children.

Kelly Rowland arrives at The Baby2Baby Holiday Party at BMO Stadium on December 3, 2024 | BG046/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Kelly Rowland wore a gray V-neck cashmere sweater and baggy blue jeans by FRAME, one of the Baby2Baby sponsors. The LA-based clothing brand is known for its denim and American craftsmanship — perfect for a sunny day volunteering in Southern California. Rowland layered two nearly choker-length necklaces over her sweater, adding diamond hoops and gold Gucci aviator sunglasses.

Kelly Rowland before The Baby2Baby Holiday Party in LA | BG046/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Arriving at LA’s BMO Stadium for the event, the “Dilemma” singer carried an oblique foldover clutch by Christian Dior and walked in black and white leather Prada sneakers. With Rowland’s chic bob and neutral makeup, the entire look was the perfect casual weekday ensemble.

Kelly Rowland, Baby2Baby co-CEO Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Ali Wong, Olivia Wilde, Whitney Alford, and Baby2Baby co-CEO Norah Weinstein at the 2024 Baby2Baby Holiday event | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Baby2Baby

Rowland is one of a growing list of celebrities involved in Baby2Baby. The nonprofit’s holiday event at BMO Stadium also hosted Kendrick Lamar, Demi Lovato, Olivia Wilde, and Ali Wong. Gathering with 500 underserved LA students, the group helped first through third graders pick out new toys and clothing. Santa Claus greeted everyone. The children also sledded on a hill of fake snow and kicked soccer balls on the BMO field.

Kelly Rowland at the 2024 Baby2Baby Holiday Distribution party on December 3, 2024 | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Baby2Baby

“My heart is so full,” Rowland told Variety. “It’s our responsibility to make sure that they have smiles on their faces and they have the most basic essential needs.” The former X Factor judge recalled sleeping in her mom’s car at one point during her childhood. “I know what it feels like to not know if you’re going to get a Christmas.”

Kelly Rowland and Demi Lovato at BMO Stadium on December 3, 2024 | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Baby2Baby

Now that Rowland is a mom, she and her husband only give two Christmas presents to each of their two sons. She admitted that she overdid it when they first had their oldest son, Titan Jewell, in 2014. She eventually reined in the Christmas presents to a healthier amount. “I was like, ‘We’ve got to settle down and not be raising privileged kids like that,'” Rowland explained. “Besides, after the fifth toy, they don’t really care.” In addition to Titan, age 10, Rowland and Tim Weatherspoon share his brother, Noah Jon, age 3.

Tim Weatherspoon, Titan Jewell Weatherspoon, and Kelly Rowland at the amfAR Gala 2022 | Ryan Emberley/amfAR/Getty Images for amfAR

Rowland also supports child and maternal care through the birthFund. The nonprofit helps families “receive the midwifery care they deserve,” as she shared on Instagram. Rowland had the “joy of providing midwifery care to a family at @sanantonionursemidwife, and now they’re joyfully welcoming twins into the world!” Rowland said her “heart is full” after donating her resources to birthFund to support “their vital mission to tackle the maternal health crisis.”

King Charles’ Health Reportedly Takes a Turn After Kate Middleton, Prince William Christmas Plans Revealed

Lucille Barilla — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:08:52 +0000

King Charles‘ health has reportedly taken a turn as the royal family finalizes their Christmas plans. Kate Middleton and Prince William will attend the family holiday at Sandringham, but a twist could potentially affect Charles’ Christmas spirit.

King Charles’s health revealed after learning of Kate Middleton, Prince William’s Christmas plans

Christmas allows for the royal family to gather on the Sandringham estate and enjoy time together after a busy year. However, this year is even more special to King Charles, as he and Kate Middleton both faced and were successfully treated for cancer in 2024.

Charles is reportedly thrilled about the upcoming holiday season, says GB News sources. “The King is embracing the Christmas period already and really getting into the spirit. Staff who have seen him this week remarked how happy and healthy he was looking,” the outlet reported.

The monarch is reportedly happy that Kate has finished her cancer treatment. He looks forward to the entire family spending some time together, celebrating at Sandringham.

In turn, royal commentator Emily Andrews told the outlet that while Kate and William will attend alongside the king and the extended royal family, they will not spend the entire weekend at Sandringham. Instead, the couple and their three children will also spend a day with Carole and Michael Middleton at Amner Hall.

“They prefer the informality of a relaxed lunch at nearby Anmer Hall. And I understand will do so again this year, with the addition of the Middleton family,” Andrews said of the couple.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will have a less formal holiday with their children

Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William and Prince Louis photographed on Christmas Day 2023 | Samir Hussein/WireImage

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Christmas plans are reportedly a lot less formal than the royal family’s traditional holiday. They are set to spend the day at Amner Hall, their private residence on the Sandringham Estate.

Royal expert Jennie Bond described possible Christmas scenes with the Wales family. “I think it is in their own family home that the Waleses let the kids run riot. So I think they’ll probably be tearing open their stockings and racing around their home at some ungodly hour on Christmas morning – just like kids up and down the country” (via OK! Magazine).

“I’d imagine there will be some more flying lessons on the cards for George, maybe something to do with Taylor Swift for Charlotte and anything adventurous for little Louis. He’s probably at an age when he will be wanting things like a skateboard,” Bond said of the gifts the young royals could expect during the Christmas holiday.

Kate and William are likely looking to carve out this private time after a difficult year. The Princess of Wales announced she had cancer in March 2024 and finished chemotherapy in September.

Although the future monarchs will spend time with the extended royal family, they are also intent on having some family time where their children are not involved in such formal activities. Having Christmas at Amner Hall with Kate’s parents does just that.

What does the royal family do during Christmas at Sandringham?

The royal family tradition dictates the clan gathers on Christmas Eve for afternoon tea at 4 p.m., where they enjoy items such as ginger cake or honey and cream sponge, small cakes and scones, sandwiches (crusts off, served in squares) filled with ham and English mustard, Sage Derby cheese and Branston Pickle or Coronation Chicken, with a pot of Earl Grey tea says Darren McGrady, former personal chef to Queen Elizabeth.

Then, the royal family exchanges gag gifts. These gifts are inexpensive, sometimes off-color, and hilarious.

On Christmas Day, women in the royal family have a breakfast of fruit, toast, and coffee delivered to their rooms, while the men eat a more substantial breakfast in the formal dining room. The menu includes eggs, bacon, mushrooms, kippers, and grilled kidneys.

Then, the royals walk to St. Mary Magdalene church. There, they meet members of the public who come out to greet them during this annual tradition.

The Christmas Day lunch consists of turkey with mashed and roast potatoes, chestnut or sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and bread sauce, with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and roast parsnips says McGrady.

Following is a Christmas pudding, and then, the royals sit together to watch the monarch’s address on television. The royals then have afternoon tea, followed by a final meal after 8 p.m. with dessert to follow.

Gwen Stefani Thought She Had Too Many Problems to Date Blake Shelton

Emma McKee — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:50:25 +0000

When Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton began dating, they were each freshly out of marriages from Gavin Rossdale and Miranda Lambert, respectively. Stefani did not think it would be a good idea to throw herself into a new romance. Still, she found herself developing feelings for Shelton. She told him that they needed to pump the brakes because she had too many problems in her life already.

Gwen Stefani didn’t think she should date Blake Shelton so soon after her divorce

Stefani was married to Rossdale for over a decade before she reportedly discovered his infidelity. She tried to keep many of the details secret for her children’s sake, and she said the truth behind their separation would shock people.

“Nobody [knows the specifics of the divorce] except for my parents, the people involved, and whoever they told,” she told Cosmopolitan in 2016. “Nobody would believe it if I could really say what happened. I went through months and months of torture.”

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton | Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

One of the few people outside her family who Stefani confided in was Shelton. He announced to the coaches on The Voice that he was getting a divorce. Afterward, she privately told him that her marriage was ending too.

The pair continued to check in on each other. At first, it was friendly, but they began to develop romantic feelings. Stefani didn’t think she was in a good place to start a new relationship.

“There was a point where I was like, ‘I can’t even talk to you. This is insane,’” Stefani told people. “‘I already have enough problems. This is not happening anymore. We’re not going to text or nothing.'”

Gwen Stefani said she and Blake Shelton have more in common than it seems

Of course, Stefani and Shelton eventually began a relationship. When the news broke, many people were surprised, as they seemed quite different. Stefani said they share common ground in music, though.

“We come from such different worlds. Our musical tastes are different, yet we do come together in this one place: We both love ’70s soft rock and yacht rock,” she said. “We would always play this game, and we would put on a song and say, ‘Do you know this one?’ And it would always be these ’70s songs.”

The couple married in 2021

While Stefani had reservations at first, she came to see Shelton’s presence in her life as a blessing.

“Something that I wanted since I was a little girl is to be married and have this love that I saw my parents have and have babies,” she said. “That dream was completely ruined; it was crushed, and I had to figure out how I was going to move forward and make a new dream, and God putting Blake in my life was just that miracle.”

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

After years of dating, they tied the knot in 2021. Stefani said they began talking about marriage long before this.

“So I think in a romantic way, when you fall in love so hard and so unexpectedly — and so late in your life — you think ‘I want to marry you!’ That’s the first romantic reaction, like, ‘Let’s get married,’” she said, per People. “So we always talked about it, of course, and I think that as the years were going by, it didn’t need to happen. There was a lot of healing to do.”

King Charles’ Heartbreaking, Serious Concern for Meghan Markle Moments Before Walking Her Down the Aisle

Lucille Barilla — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:53:42 +0000

Meghan Markle walked halfway down the aisle alone toward Prince Harry on her wedding day, before being joined by his father. King Charles escorted her the remainder of the way, and as he faced his future daughter-in-law, Charles shared a heartbreaking worry.

The king expressed serious concern for Meghan Markle during her wedding to Prince Harry

King Charles was reportedly concerned for Meghan Markle as she walked down the aisle to marry his son, Prince Harry. Per Express, Charles shared some heartbreaking, serious words for Meghan before escorting her to the altar at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.

Charles said, “You look lovely. Are you OK?” The news outlet did not report Meghan’s response.

His concern did not go unnoticed by Meghan. She explained in the Netflix series Harry & Meghan, “Harry’s dad is very charming. I said to him, ‘I’ve lost my dad in this.’”

“He, as my father-in-law, is very important to me. So I asked him to walk me down the aisle and he said, ‘Yes.’”

Further demonstrating their closeness, royal biographer Angela Levin once told The Sun, “Prince Charles, as he was then, when he was first introduced to Meghan thought she was terrific.”

“He did think she was a breath of fresh air. And he was very happy that Prince Harry had found someone to get married to.”

Despite King Charles’ support, Meghan Markle walked into her wedding on her terms

Prince Harry, King Charles and Meghan Markle in May 2018 | Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Meghan Markle reportedly was touched by King Charles’ offer to walk her down the aisle on her wedding day. At the time, Meghan was estranged from her father, Thomas Markle.

Weeks before his daughter’s wedding to Prince Harry, Thomas was paid by paparazzi for a photo shoot showing him getting ready for her big day. He reportedly then lied to her about the incident.

Therefore, Meghan did not have a father figure to walk her down the aisle. She planned on walking down the aisle of St. George’s alone to Prince Harry before King Charles stepped in to escort her.

Despite Charles’ offer, Meghan was still intent on doing things independently. In his book Queen of Our Times, author Robert Hardman revealed Meghan compromised with the senior royal.

“The reply [to Charles’ offer], according to one friend, was not quite what he was expecting. ‘Can we meet halfway?'” she asked her future father-in-law.

Despite this, Meghan’s solo walk into the church was royal family first. She was the first woman to not be escorted by their father in royal wedding history.

But was Meghan’s solo walk a new concept?

While Meghan Markle’s solo walk down the aisle to Prince Harry was a new idea for the royal family, it’s not a new concept in the wedding world. Typically, a male figure, whether a father or brother or another family member, walks a bride down the aisle toward her betrothed. But historically, that wasn’t always the case.

Historian Susan Waggoner explained to Brides that a father’s presence at a wedding was typically a way to keep a groom from backing out of an arranged marriage. Waggoner called a bride a “financial liability,” transferred from her father to the groom’s household.

Also, while upper-class fathers typically attended their daughters’ weddings, working-class men were expected to work. Therefore, they would not attend.

Within the royal family, Queen Victoria was given away by her uncle as her father had died. She walked two of her daughters down the aisle due to the same circumstances.

Meghan Markle’s walk down the aisle to Prince Harry was seen as a modern twist to royal weddings. She was met by King Charles at the quire of St. George’s Chapel after walking solo down the nave on May 19, 2018.

‘The Ultimatum’ Season 3 Episode Release Schedule

Megan Elliott — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:36:00 +0000

A new season of one of Netflix’s most addictive reality shows is here. The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Season 3 premieres Wednesday, Dec. 4 with an all-new cast of six couples who are at a relationship crossroads.

One partner wants to get married, but another isn’t so sure they’re ready to commit. To decide on their next move, each will enter a trial marriage with another cast member. At the end of the experiment, they’ll have to decide whether to return to their original partner or break up for good.

When are new episodes of ‘The Ultimatum’ Season 3 on Netflix?

The Ultimatum Season 3 will have 10 episodes in total. Vanessa and Nick Lachey return to host the new season.

The first five episodes premiere Wednesday, Dec. 4, on Netflix. Episodes 6, 7, and 8 premiere on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Episodes 9 and 10 premiere Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Want to revisit the drama from past seasons of The Ultimatum? Seasons 1 and 2 are streaming on Netflix, as is the spinoff series The Ultimatum: Queer Love. You can also stream two international versions of the show: The Ultimatum: France and The Ultimatum: South Africa.

Who are the ‘The Ultimatum’ Season 3 couples?

Six couples have signed on for The Ultimatum Season 3.

Zaina, 32, the ultimatum giver, and J.R., 33, the ultimatum receiver
Nick, 38, the ultimatum giver, and Sandy, 27, the ultimatum receiver
Mariah, 24, the ultimatum giver, and Caleb, 29, the ultimatum receiver
Scotty, 30, the ultimatum giver, and Aria, 25, the ultimatum receiver
Chanel, 27, the ultimatum giver, and Micah, 28, the ultimatum receiver
Vanessa, 30, the ultimatum giver, and Dave, 34, the ultimatum receiver

What to expect from the new season of Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum’

Mariah in ‘The Ultimatum’ Season 3 | Netflix via YouTube

Fans will have to tune in to see all the drama that unfolds on The Ultimatum Season 3. But a trailer (via YouTube) for the new season offers some hints of what’s to come.

“Why do I have to fight for you to love me?” Scotty asks Aria. Meanwhile, Caleb wonders if “the grass is greener somewhere else.”

Of course, it’s after the partner-swapping starts that the real fireworks begin.

“Everyone should do a trial marriage,” J.R. says to Sandy. “Try it before you buy it.” Later in the trailer, things look to be getting hot and heavy for the pair. “I like, love him,” Sandy says as she sits by the pool. Even Sandy’s boyfriend Nick can see that something is up.

“She looked at you in a way that she used to look at me,” he tells J.R.

Meanwhile, J.R.’s girlfriend Zania looks to have partnered up with Caleb. Now, she’s having doubts about what’s right for her.

“I think the things I was sure about, I’m not sure at all about,” she says. “And I think that that’s what scares me about this.”

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‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ 2024: How Many Times Has Kelly Clarkson Hosted?

Lucille Barilla — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:23:11 +0000

Since 1931, The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been the epicenter of the holiday season in Midtown, Manhattan. Every year, thousands of onlookers watch as New York City lights up with holiday cheer and at the center of it all is the special’s host, Kelly Clarkson. How many times has she hosted Christmas in Rockefeller Center?

Kelly Clarkson is at the heart of the 2-hour holiday special

In a tradition spanning over nine decades, NBC celebrates the holiday season with the annual lighting of one of the world’s most famous trees. Kelly Clarkson will lead an exciting group of performers and entertainers as they celebrate the holiday season during Christmas in Rockefeller Center.

In addition to her hosting duties, Clarkson will treat viewers to joyful performances throughout the evening. Clarkson first performed on Christmas in Rockefeller Center more than 20 years ago and has returned to celebrate the tree lighting several times before her hosting debut in 2023.

“There is truly no tradition like watching that gorgeous tree sparkle and transforming Rockefeller Center into the epicenter of the holiday season in New York,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials, at NBC Universal Entertainment in a press release. “With Kelly at the helm, we can’t wait to share this wonderful special and celebrate with the entire country.”

Who are the performers and special guests of ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ 2024?

Radio City Music Hall Rockettes performing at ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ 2023 | Ralph Bavaro/NBC via Getty Images

NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center features festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests. These performers include Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.

In addition, the Radio City Rockettes, stars of the annual Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, will be at the heart of a special performance. The Rockettes have performed at the famed theater since 1932.

TODAY anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin will also appear. This will likely be Kotb’s last Rockefeller tree lighting as a member of the NBC morning show since announcing her exit.

Plus, before the primetime telecast, an additional live hour of the special will be hosted by Access Hollywood host Mario Lopez, alongside WNBC news anchors Natalie Pasquarella and David Ushery. Additionally, Telemundo will simulcast Navidades en Rockefeller Center (Christmas in Rockefeller Center), starting at 9 p.m.

What is the history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree?

In December 1931, Rockefeller Center workers pooled their money together to buy a Christmas tree. It stood outside the famed office building as a symbol of the holiday season.

Per Rockefeller Center’s official site, the workers decorated the first 20-foot high balsam fir with handmade garlands made by their families. Thus began a tradition that has continued for almost 90 years.

The current Rockefeller Center tree hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. More than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights will be turned on just before 10 p.m. EST.

At the tree’s top is a three-dimensional Swarovski star. It weighs approximately 900 pounds and features 70 spikes covered in 3 million crystals.

After Christmas, the 2024 tree will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. The symbol of the holiday season will subsequently be milled, treated, and made into lumber used for home building.

Christmas in Rockefeller Center airs live on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

‘Shrinking’ Recap: Dec. 4 Episode Is Grapes, Troll Pens, and New Chapters

Mandi Kerr — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:15:00 +0000

New chapters are in the making on the Dec. 4 episode of Shrinking. The Emmy-nominated TV show has changes brewing in Pasadena, California, for not only teenager, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), but also the adults. Ahead, get a recap of what happened in the Dec. 4 episode.

[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from the Dec. 4, 2024, episode of Shrinking Season 2 Episode 9: “Full Grown Dude Face.”]

Alice goes to Jimmy for help

Alice and Jimmy have come a long way as shown in “Full Grown Dude Face,” which began streaming Dec. 4, 2024, on Apple TV+. Jimmy might be thrown off by Dylan, a 17-year-old with a “full grown dude face” when he shows up to take Alice (Lukita Maxwell) out for pizza.

After choking on a grape and getting help from Dylan, Jimmy learns Alice has decided to go to a dance with Dylan at his school. “It’s time I re-enter the world,” she says.

Later, Paul (Harrison Ford) offers Jimmy some advice that foreshadows what’s to come. “Alice asserting her independence means you did good,” he says. Now, the hard part for you is figuring out how to let her separate without making her feel guilty. If you can manage to do that, then when she really needs something, there’s a chance that you’ll be the one she calls.”

In between handing over his credit card so Alice can buy a new dress Jimmy learns his daughter’s eager to not “be the girl with the dead mom.” But that changes when someone at an after-party learns about Alice’s past. And who does she call? Jimmy.

“Just like that, I’m the girl with the dead mom again,” she tells Jimmy outside Dylan’s house. At that, Jimmy shares why he often says he has “dead wife face.”

“It’s almost funny so it lets people know they don’t have to walk around eggshells around me,” he explains. Moments later Alice is back at the after-party and she uses her own version, “dead mom face,” to diffuse an awkward moment. There to check on her just like he promised he wouldn’t is Jimmy in his car blowing her a kiss as she mouths “thank you” from the porch.

Gaby worries about changes at home

Harrison Ford in the Dec. 4 episode of ‘Shrinking’ Season 2 | Apple TV+

As Gaby’s (Jessica Williams) sister, Courtney (Courtney Taylor), looks for a job, she confesses to Paul that she doesn’t want her living situation to change by having their mom (Vernee Johnson) move in with her.

“Obviously I want my sister to get a job. But the second she does, our mom becomes my problem. So I guess I’m hoping that if I say, ‘I’m rooting for you,’ enough I’ll start to mean it,” she tells Paul.

Then Gaby’s thrown a big curveball. Courtney’s decided to join the army. Along the way, Paul dishes out some wise words. “This isn’t about her,” he says about Gaby’s mom. “This is about setting boundaries and saying what you want.”

Skeptical Gaby can’t break her pattern as a “lifelong caretaker,” he tells his fellow therapist, “The only person you’re not good at looking after is yourself. If your mom wants to move in with you, I’m not sure you can say no.”

Then comes the moment Gaby’s mom is at her house. She assumes she’s moving in with Gaby and is excited to see her new bedroom. (Gaby’s current bedroom is her first choice.) And, just as Paul predicted, Gaby doesn’t tell her mom how she feels.

Brian and Charlie get advice before an important meeting

Claudia Sulewski in the Dec. 4 episode of ‘Shrinking’ Season 2 | Apple TV+

After admitting they weren’t ready to be parents in the Nov. 20 episode of Shrinking, Brian (Michael Urie) and Charlie (Devin Kawaoka) are trying to adopt. They’re gearing up to be interviewed by a birth mom.

Unsurprisingly, Brian is anxious about meeting her, worried he’ll screw it up for him and Charlie simply by being himself. Jimmy offers some advice: “Say the exact opposite of what you are about to say” and/or let Charlie do all the talking. Liz (Christa Miller) gives them a crash course on parenting before the birth mom, Ava (Claudia Sulewski), pictured above, arrives at Jimmy’s house to meet Brian and Charlie.

Their talk gets off to a rocky start—Brian has a hilarious moment involving garbage—before he seemingly wins her over with honesty and a shared love of troll pens and musicals. Later, though, Charlie and Brian learn they weren’t selected to be the baby’s adoptive parents.

A new episode of Shrinking Season 2 drops every Wednesday on Apple TV+.