Blake Lively appears at ‘Another Simple Favor’ premiere amid lawsuits
Blake Lively made a public appearance at SXSW as she and “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni litigate alleged on-set misconduct in court.
As if the water “Another Simple Favor” found itself in wasn’t hot enough, Sharon Stone is turning up the temperature.
The Hollywood veteran raised eyebrows in the comment section of a recent E! News reel about the film when she claimed she had been added, then ousted from the cast.
“I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all LOVED it,” Stone wrote with clapping emojis in a comment on the video posted Thursday. It is unclear what role she was slated to play, or how it would have slotted into a cast that added big names like Allison Janney and Michele Morrone.
USA TODAY has reached out to Stone’s reps for comment.
The video itself was an exploration of rumors that stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are not getting along.
That narrative has driven much of the press cycle surrounding “Another Simple Favor” thus far. The sequel to 2018’s “A Simple Favor,” the new movie promises more dark comedy as Lively and Kendrick revive their roles as frenemies turned accomplices.
At the film’s premiere earlier this week, fans analyzed everything from Kendrick’s body language and on-carpet quips to Lively’s choice of dress.
Director Paul Fieg has attempted to quiet rumors that Kendrick and Lively don’t get along, clapping back on X after a popular YouTuber alleged the pair never wanted to work together again.
Blocking the firehose of conjecture surrounding Lively’s alleged likeability problem has proved difficult in recent months, though. The former “Gossip Girl” star has been the subject of hot debate since her role in a different film, “It Ends with Us,” sparked an ugly legal tug of war with former co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Lively’s portrayal of a calculated and at times outright sinister figure in “Another Simple Favor” may add to its allure as that battle in the court of law − and public opinion − continues.
Baldoni and Lively, who co-headlined “It Ends with Us,” have since publicly splintered, with Lively alleging Baldoni sexually harassed her and others on set, then coordinated an online smear campaign to discredit her.
Baldoni has countered that it was Lively who behaved poorly on set and used her influence alongside husband Ryan Reynolds to extort and defame him.
The two are headed to trial in New York in March 2026.
In the meantime, fans are hungry for Kendrick to speak out, a move she has not yet taken. Feig, however, has been eager to speak up for Lively, telling USA TODAY earlier this month that her role in “A Simple Favor” works precisely because it stands at odds with her true character.
Blake Lively granted protective order for ‘sensitive’ information in Justin Baldoni case
“It’s not who she is at all,” he said. “Blake is just the sweetest kind of Earth Mother. But she can snap into this character and just be so biting and asserting and scary, but funny at the same time.”
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in jail until May 2025 trial
In a press conference, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York revealed shocking allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court Friday in one of the last hearings before his May trial is set to begin.
He shocked courtroom attendees with a new look at a pretrial conference. Prosecutors announced new claims in their case against Combs and, as he appeared and blew a kiss to his family, courtroom onlookers expressed shook at his new appearance with white hair and a graying beard.
Authorities arrested the embattled hip-hop mogul in September on federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The hearing in Manhattan federal court allowed Combs’ legal team and prosecutors to dispute various aspects of the rapper’s trial, including jury selection, submitted evidence and the trial’s court timeline.
Combs was also arraigned in court on a new indictment, which added accusations that the hip-hop mogul forced employees to work long hours and threatened to punish those who did not assist in his two-decade sex-trafficking scheme.
The trial, now slated to start with jury selection beginning on May 5, comes more than a year after a civil lawsuit filed by Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, alleging rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse, opened the flood gates to dozens of damning civil complaints accusing the Bad Boy Records founder of various sexual assaults over the course of his three-decade career.
Here’s everything you need to know about Combs’ criminal charges and upcoming trial.
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Diddy’s charges, explained
The day after Combs was taken into custody in September, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York indicted Combs and announced federal criminal charges against the music mogul. He’s charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution; Combs previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Racketeering is the participation in an illegal scheme under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, or RICO, as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute organizations contributing to criminal activity. Per Combs’ indictment, prosecutors say his racketeering activity included “multiple acts of kidnapping,” arson, bribery, witness tampering, forced labor, sex trafficking, transportation for the purposes of prostitution and distribution of narcotics.
Prosecutors say they have “dozens” of videos depicting Combs’ so-called “freak offs” – sometimes dayslong sex performances between sex workers and people he allegedly coerced into participating through narcotics and intimidation – that corroborate witness testimony.
Earlier this month, prosecutors submitted a second superseding indictment – updating the amended indictment from January that added three unnamed women who were allegedly victims of his so-called sex trafficking enterprise – which claims Combs subjected employees to forced labor under inhumane circumstances.
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Why was Diddy arrested?
The music mogul was taken into custody on Sept. 16 “based on a sealed indictment” filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
The 14-page federal grand jury indictment, which was unsealed Sept. 17, revealed an extensive and ongoing federal investigation into the hip-hop icon.
At the time, Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo confirmed the rapper’s arrest to USA TODAY in a statement, saying, “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”
Is Diddy in jail?
Despite repeated attempts at bail, Combs was ordered to remain in custody at the Special Housing Unit in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center ahead of his May 5 trial — a ruling his legal team has challenged in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He’s been in jail since his arrest on Sept. 16.
What happened at Diddy court hearing?
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian asked Combs for his plea to the revised indictment.
While interacting with the judge, Combs chose to stand and spoke briefly. He said he was “fine” and answered that he was pleading “not guilty” to the new indictment.
Ahead of Friday’s pretrial conference, Combs’ attorneys and prosecutors outlined a series of trial logistics for Subramanian’s review, according to a letter obtained Thursday by USA TODAY. The legal items range from the jury selection process to discovery obligations.
Regarding jury selection, the prosecution requested the selection process begin April 21 to avoid extending the trial’s run beyond July 4, which could create “unnecessary additional challenges in seating a jury.” Combs’ legal team requested a two-part start date of May 5 and May 6, arguing an earlier date would “substantially prejudice the defense.”
Subramanian determined that both sides would review 300 jurors per day on April 28 and 29, though this could extend to April 30. The judge also suggested a sequestered voir dire (jury selection process) on May 5. Opening statements are scheduled to begin May 12. Attorneys for both sides agreed with this scheduling decision.
When it comes to the discovery process, during which various facts and documents in the case are disclosed by all parties, prosecutors argue that Combs and his legal team have failed to produce any discovery materials and should be ordered by the court to comply.
However, the defense said it plans on submitting some case evidence during the pretrial conference, noting an alleged subpoena response from CNN that details its publication of hotel surveillance footage of Combs and Ventura from a 2016 incident.
The scheduling of the case’s final pretrial conference, previously under dispute from both sides, will now take place April 25, the judge ruled.
CNN defends video of Diddy assaulting Cassie after rapper’s team claims it was altered
Why were Diddy’s homes raided before arrest?
On March 25, 2024, Homeland Security Investigations agents raided Combs’ Los Angeles home. Agents also searched Combs’ Miami residence at that time, Rolling Stone, NBC News and The Associated Press reported.
A Homeland Security Investigations spokesperson said in a statement to USA TODAY at the time that “Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation.” The searches were part of an ongoing sex-trafficking investigation in New York, authorities have since confirmed.
Multiple AR-15 guns, large-capacity magazines, “evidence” of the crimes in the indictment and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant used during “freak off” parties — “elaborate and produced sex performances” — were discovered during federal raids of Combs’ homes, said Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, at a press conference the same day authorities announced the indictment against Combs.
Why did Cassie sue Diddy?
Combs’ legal woes began in November 2023 when ex-girlfriend Ventura accused the rapper of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse in a civil suit. Combs and Ventura settled for an undisclosed amount a day later.
Ventura, who began dating Combs when she was 19 and he was her boss at his Bad Boy label, alleged in the lawsuit that Combs plied her with drugs and alcohol, physically abused her and “took control” of her life — ranging from her healthcare to her career opportunities.
Combs also allegedly raped her in 2018 and forced Ventura into “repeated unwanted sexual encounters” with male prostitutes who he hired and recorded their encounters.
Contributing: Patrick Ryan, KiMi Robinson, Jay Stahl, Taijuan Moorman, Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY; Luc Cohen, Reuters
Scooter Braun deactivates Instagram after Justin Bieber unfollows
Scooter Braun, Justin Bieber’s longtime manager, deactivated his Instagram account after Bieber unfollowed him.
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Justin Bieber is sharing some unfiltered thoughts on his rise to fame.
In a candid post to his Instagram story Thursday, the pop star told followers that he has long struggled with feeling worthy of the accolades he’s collected along the way.
“People told me my whole life, ‘wow Justin u deserve that’ and I personally have always felt unworthy. Like I was a fraud,” wrote Bieber, once a teen sensation and now a certified singer-songwriter.
“When people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky like damn if they only knew my thoughts. How judgemental (sic) I am. How selfish I really am,” he continued. “They wouldn’t be saying this.”
Justin Bieber broke down crying on Instagram. Men should pay attention.
Bieber, who has amassed over 290 million followers on the app, represents the ultimate heartthrob for subsets of younger generations. Breaking the internet before it was easily broken with singles like “One Time” and “One Less Lonely Girl” in the late 2000s, he was catapulted into a singular kind of fame.
Since then, he’s turned teen stardom to a more durable relevancy, releasing the deeply personal “Purpose” and “Justice” albums in 2015 and 2021, respectively. His marriage to model Hailey Bieber, with whom he recently welcomed a son, remains a course of constant speculation, though the couple have reiterated many times their security and happiness.
Now, Bieber is letting fans know that even he struggles with imposter syndrome.
“I sat all this to say. If you feel sneaky, welcome to the club,” he finished out his post. “I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days.”
Not an official psychological diagnosis, “imposter syndrome” can refer to feelings of inadequacy or a lack of deservedness for the accolades or accomplishments you’ve collected.
Bieber’s comments fit into a pattern of Instagram revelations. The star has long used the app to share intimate feelings with his audience and to showcase vulnerability.
In 2023, the singer revealed to fans that he was battling partial paralysis, after a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The health struggles prompted him to cancel a large swath of tour dates to promote “Justice.”
In recent days, some fans have begun to speculate about his wellbeing after a series of other cryptic posts.
Carrie Underwood receives support ahead of Trump inauguration
On ABC’s “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg defended Carrie Underwood’s right to perform at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
For more than a decade, Wendy Williams spilled her pop culture takes, dubbed “Hot Topics,” on her daytime talk show. During Friday’s episode of “The View,” she was the hot topic.
The TV legend, who claims she is trapped in a guardianship similar to Britney Spears’ long-running legal conservatorship, appeared on the nation’s No. 1 daytime talk show to plead her case to the panel.
Williams spoke to co-hosts Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, and Alyssa Farah Griffin during a pre-taped phone interview. (The show’s moderator, Oscar-winner Whoopi Goldberg, does not work on Fridays due to a contractual clause.)
“It was my choice to get an independent evaluation on my incapacitation, which– I don’t have it,” Williams said in the interview aired Friday, with Behar noting the talk show host sounded “OK.”
“I’ve been doing important things all of my life and these two people don’t look like me, they don’t dress like me, they don’t talk like me, they don’t act like me,” Williams said, referring to the guardians and the judge in her case, adding, “How dare they say I have incapacitation. I do not!”
“I need them to, on my knees, get off my neck,” Williams added.
Wendy Williams sent to NYC hospital ‘for evaluation’ after welfare check by police
Williams confirmed that she currently lives in a memory care unit.
“I stay in the bedroom the majority of the time,” said Williams, 60. The talk show host said that she is in “the memory unit floor where the people are 90 and 80 and 70. I’m 60.”
Hostin thanked Williams “for giving me my start” as a “legal eagle” on her radio show.
Wendy Williams says ‘I don’t want’ guardian Sabrina Morrissey
Before rising to become a household name on “Wendy,” Williams — with a format similar to Howard Stern — had radio shows in New York City and Philadelphia. She was known for feuds with celebrities, including an infamous back-and-forth with Whitney Houston in 2003. In 2008, she traded the airwaves for a seat at her iconic purple chair with the gossipy launch of her own talk show.
That recognizable seat where she spilled the tea is in “storage” with the rest of her belongings, Williams revealed.
Wendy Williams says she’s ‘not cognitively impaired,’ guardian calls for new medical tests
“All of my clothing, all of my sneakers, all of my handbags, everything in storage. And yes, the fabulous purple chair is in storage but when it comes out of storage, I’m keeping it with me for my life,” Williams said, revealing she will put the fan favorite furniture in her apartment if she is released from the guardianship.
“I wish I was allowed to actually put on nice clothing and come see you in person, but I cannot,” Williams told the co-hosts, saying “you know I will” when Behar suggested she come visit the panel if she is released.
Williams also slammed Morrissey during “The View” interview.
“I don’t want Sabrina (Morrissey), period,” Williams said, stressing that she wants “to get out” of her guardianship. “It’s been over three years, and, you know, it’s time for my money and my life to get back to status quo.”
Wendy Williams went to NYC hospital for welfare check on Monday
Earlier this week, Williams was transported to a New York City hospital following a welfare check by the New York Police Department.
The NYPD “responded to a welfare check” at the senior living facility where she lives on Monday, a spokesperson said in a statement to USA TODAY. It continued: “EMS responded and transported a 60 year old female to an area hospital for evaluation.”
On Monday, Williams opened up about the welfare check in a phone interview on “Good Day New York” with host Rosanna Scotto.
“I passed with flying colors,” Williams told Scotto. “I want (to be) independently tested. That’s what I want, and that’s what I got,” adding “Look, it’s not that I’m scared to talk, it’s just under these circumstances, there are certain people that I don’t care to talk to or talk about, you know what I’m saying.”
USA TODAY has reached out to Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, for comment. USA TODAY reached out to Williams’ caretaker Ginalisa Monterroso for comment on the status of her mental capacity tests.
Morrissey has said, through her lawyers, in court filings that the former radio show host is “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated” due to the primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia with which she was diagnosed in 2023. However, in recent months, Williams, 60, has disputed the diagnoses in multiple interviews.
“Wendy Watchers,” Williams’ army of former viewers, were first teased with a potential “View” appearance earlier this month from ex-“Wendy” executive producer Suzanne Bass, who was known for her on-air banter with the host.
“Prepping a very special friend for her appearance @theviewabc to air this Friday. #freewendy,” Bass captioned a Sunday Instagram post that included a video of her seemingly on the phone with Williams.
‘The Wendy Williams Show’ was canceled in 2022
“The Wendy Williams Show,” which began in 2008, featured Williams’ on-air antics and controversial opinions on pop culture. The show was canceled in February 2022 to make way for “Sherri,” hosted by ex-“View” host Sherri Shepherd.
“Sherri” runs on Fox and broadcasters nationwide during Williams’ former time slot. Williams’ show was canceled during her 13th season with Fox and BET, distributed by Debmar-Mercury, after she went on medical leave during her ongoing battle with the autoimmune disorder Graves’ disease.
The cancellation followed a stretch of tumult for the legendary daytime talker. In 2019, Williams filed for divorce from ex-husband and former “Wendy” executive producer Kevin Hunter Sr., who helped build her media empire. In a 2019 interview with The New York Times Magazine, Williams seemingly confirmed media reports that Hunter cheated on her with a younger woman in their marital home in suburban New Jersey. She confirmed Hunter “has a daughter.”
She later released a pair of Lifetime projects: a biopic “Wendy Williams: The Movie” and documentary “Wendy Williams: What a Mess!” that discussed the downfall of her personal and professional courtship with Hunter.
“He inconvenienced my life with his attitude, a baby and a lot of affairs,” she told USA TODAY about Hunter in 2021. “And now I’m going to inconvenience his by letting him know that I’ve got the best apartment, I’ve got the best view, I’ve got the best concierge, I live the best life, I eat the best food. I have the best of the best.”
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today’s puzzle before reading further! Picture Frame
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Editor: Amanda Rafkin
What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle
TOMEI (31D: “In the Bedroom” actress Marisa) In the Bedroom is a 2001 movie based on Andre Dubus’ 1979 short story, “Killings.” Marisa TOMEI, Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson, Nick Stahl, and William Mapother star in the movie, which deals with family dynamics. The title of the movie refers to the rear compartment of a lobster trap, which is known as the bedroom. The bedroom of a lobster trap can only hold two lobsters; any more than that, and the lobsters will turn on each other.
Random Thoughts & Interesting Things
BAG (1A: Tote or baguette) I had to think about this clue for some time to remind myself there is a BAG called a baguette, and that this clue isn’t referring to a loaf of bread. A baguette is a small, compact handbag, which was designed by Fendi in the 1990s and popularized on the TV series Sex and the City. In fact, Sarah Jessica Parker’s Sex and the City character, Carrie Bradshaw, might take issue with this clue. There’s a classic scene in the show’s third season in which a mugger demands Carrie give him her BAG, and she responds, “It’s a Baguette!”
UCLA (11A: Sch. whose alumni have won 136 Olympic golds) According to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), every Summer Olympics since 1920 has featured a UCLA athlete. In addition to those 136 gold medals, UCLA athletes have won 71 silver and 63 bronze Olympic medals.
TORTE (19A: Rich, dense cake) It’s too bad that a TORTE isn’t a pie, because today is Pi Day, the holiday that combines mathematical nerdiness and eating pie. However, since many TORTEs are round, I would argue a TORTE is an acceptable substitute for pie. I would not turn down a piece of TORTE if one were offered to me today!
HEN (32A: Female lobster) This clue is a reminder that HEN is used to refer to a female lobster, as well as to a female chicken. The term is also used to refer to a females of many other bird species, including turkeys and herons, and to a female octopus.
ELOTES (35A: Grilled snacks often topped with cotija) Six days ago we saw the singular ELOTE clued as [Cotija-covered corn]. Cotija is a type of Mexican cheese named after the town of Cotija, Michoacán, Mexico.
SARA (43A: Twin sister of Tegan) The members of the pop duo TEGAN and Sara are identical twin sisters, SARA Keirsten Quin and Tegan Rain Quin. Tegan and SARA have been active in advocating for LGBTQ equality. In 2016, they founded the Tegan and SARA Foundation whose mission is “to invest in the potential of 2SLGBTQ+ communities.”
MUG (48A: Hot cider holder) As I have mentioned before, I have a significant number of MUGs. It brings me great joy to choose my MUG of the day (which usually holds tea instead of cider). I don’t have a Pi Day mug, and that seems like a situation that needs to be addressed. In the meantime, I chose a MUG with a round cake on it. One side of the mug says, “You’re a true friend…” The other side says, “There are very few people in this world who would split an entire chocolate layer cake with you and not worry about who gets the bigger piece.” My husband gave me this MUG many years ago. I’m not specifically saying my husband and I have split an entire chocolate layer cake…
TAOS (51A: New Mexico town founded in 1615) TAOS is a town in TAOS County in New Mexico. The name TAOS derives from the native TAOS language and means “(place of) red willows.” TAOS is a popular place for artists, and the area is home to many art galleries and museums.
EPEE (65A: Pentathlon blade) The mention of pentathlon reminds me of the time I did a deep dive on the different types of pentathlons. The modern pentathlon – the one that involves the use of an EPEE – consists of shooting, swimming, fencing, equestrian, and cross country running.
HERMES (7D: Name on some pricey silk scarfs) The HERMÈS luxury fashion house was founded in Paris, France in 1837. It wasn’t until a century later, in 1937, that HERMÉS introduced scarves, which became one of their most-recognized items. HERMÉS silk scarves are available in a number of different designs, all of them pricey.
ART (12D: Origami or ikebana) Origami is the Japanese ART of paper folding. Ikebana is the Japanese ART of flower arrangement.
TAHOE (24D: Resort lake with 72 miles of shoreline) Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake TAHOE straddles the state lines of California and Nevada. When I read this statistic, I wondered, “Is that a lot?” Seventy-two miles is certainly a significant amount of shoreline. It would take more than an hour to drive around the perimeter of Lake TAHOE. For comparison, I looked up our crossword friend Lake Erie, and learned that it has 871 miles of shoreline.
ASIA (29D: Continent home to the most Hindus) More than 94% of Hindus (over 960 million) live in India, which is located in South ASIA. This is the second appearance of our crossword friend ASIA this month.
SHARK (30D: Fish that loses about one tooth every week) This is a fun animal fact! SHARKs have numerous sets of replaceable teeth. These teeth are constantly replaced throughout the SHARK’s life. Depending on how long it lives, a SHARK may lose about 30,000 teeth in their lifetime.
ADAI (57D: Dosa that pairs well with coconut chutney) A dosa is a thin pancake made from a fermented batter of lentils and rice. ADAI dosa is a variation made with an unfermented batter.
TOES (59D: Sticky parts of geckos) Here’s another fun animal fact. A gecko’s TOES are characterized by sticky pads that allow them to climb on smooth and vertical surfaces.
Crossword Puzzle Theme Synopsis
SHORT SKIRT (16A: Garment that exposes the lower thigh)
SHOW SOME RESPECT (38A: “Don’t be a jerk!”)
SHOPPING CART (54A: Grocery store vehicle)
PICTURE FRAME: The word SHOT (a synonym for PICTURE) FRAMES each theme answer: SHORT SKIRT, SHOW SOME RESPECT, and SHOPPING CART.
A little bit of extra work was required to get from the title to the theme today. It’s not the word PICTURE that serves as a FRAME for the theme answers, but rather a synonym of PICTURE, the word SHOT. I enjoy when I need to work to figure out the theme, as it makes for a satisfying, “Aha!” moment when the theme appears. Thank you, Zhouqin, for this enjoyable puzzle.
Aaron Goodwin has filed for divorce a week after the “Ghost Adventures” star’s wife was arrested on suspicion of a murder plot, with the TV personality as the intended target.
Clark County, Nevada, court records reviewed by USA TODAY show Aaron Goodwin, 48, filed a complaint for divorce on Wednesday. USA TODAY reached out to the county clerk and Goodwin’s representative for more information.
Us Weekly was the first to report the news of the divorce.
Authorities arrested Victoria Goodwin, 32, on March 6 on suspicion of two felony charges: solicitation to commit murder and conspiring to commit murder, according to county court records. She has been held on $100,000 bail.
Her next hearing is set for March 25.
Investigators uncovered the alleged plot through Victoria Goodwin’s communications with an inmate in Florida in October, NBC News, CNN and E! News reported. According to the news organizations, police said the two were conspiring to hire a third party to murder Aaron Goodwin.
The police report for Victoria Goodwin’s arrest reportedly contains messages between her and the inmate, according to the outlets. They also report that, per police, in one of the communications she asks whether she’s “a bad person” because she “chose to end” her husband’s “existence.” She also reportedly shared information about her husband’s whereabouts at one point, according to police.
Victoria Goodwin reportedly denied wanting her husband to be killed but said they “were going through problems in their marriage,” CNN and NBC News reported, citing police.
USA TODAY has reached out to Victoria Goodwin’s listed attorney, the Clark County District Attorney’s Office and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for additional information.
Aaron Goodwin is a camera operator and star of the Discovery+ paranormal and reality TV series led by paranormal investigator Zak Bagans. The hit series has been on air since 2008.
Aaron and Victoria Goodwin married in August 2022. Last August, the couple celebrated their second anniversary, with Aaron Goodwin writing in an Instagram post: “2 years ago today I got to marry my best friend ❤️ I’m so lucky to have u in my life hun.”
In February, Aaron Goodwin posted a photo of Victoria Goodwin playing putt-putt with the caption: “My valentine always beats me at mini golf.”
The 28-year-old singer and newly traded Pittsburgh Steeler DeKaylin “DK” Metcalf are engaged, the NFL star announced to reporters at a press conference Thursday.
While answering if he had gotten engaged the day prior, the wide receiver pointed out the former Fifth Harmony member was in attendance, telling her to “hold that ring up, baby!”
Metcalf, 27, said he proposed in Houston when the couple’s families were together. “It was my sister’s spring break, and just thought about getting the whole family together for a big kumbaya and joining our families with the ring,” he said.
USA TODAY has reached out to Normani’s reps for comment.
Metcalf added he “tried to” propose last year, but “she’s a singer and her work conflicted with the schedule,” so he ultimately decided to take a different approach.
“I started sending her flowers with a story, and then the last letter on the flower was ‘Will you marry me?’ And she said yes,” he said with a smile.
Metcalf later shouted out his “beautiful fiancée” as he prepared for his visit with the Steelers. He requested a trade last week after spending the first six seasons of his pro career with the Seattle Seahawks, the team that drafted him in the second round (64th overall) in the 2019 draft. The NFL Network reported his deal with the Steelers was for five years and $150 million.
Model Winnie Harlow engaged to basketball star Kyle Kuzma
The 30-year-old model has been in a relationship with Milwaukee Bucks player Kuzma since 2020 – and now they look set to spend the rest of their lives together.
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The couple first announced they were dating in 2023, according to People. The couple is very private, with neither posting the other on their main Instagram feeds.
Musically, Normani has been relatively quiet since her long-awaited debut album “Dopamine,” in June, following the singles “Wild Side,” “1:59” with Gunna and “Candy Paint.”
The singer has made a handful of guest appearances since, including the Khalid track “Personal” and the Gunna song “$$$.”
Adam Harrison, son of ‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison, has passed away at 39 from a suspected drug overdose.
Rick Harrison is headed down the aisle again, and the ring on his fiancée’s finger has a special meaning for “Pawn Stars” fans.
He and newly minted fiancée Angie Polushkin took to social media on March 6 to reveal they’d gotten engaged in South America. Polushkin’s post about the event revealed Harrison popped the question while they were visiting a Chilean winery.
Harrison’s announcement was simple: “She said yes!” he wrote in the caption alongside two photos of him on bended knee in front of Polushkin.
History Channel fans will be glad to know that the ring he presented was sourced from his own Las Vegas business, Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, as first reported by TMZ. Harrison’s representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Thursday that the hardware on Polushkin’s ring finger is a pear-shaped, 6.5-carat stone, and Harrison swapped out the setting for a custom one.
“The ring came into the pawn shop, Rick loved the stone and had a new setting made for it,” Laura Herlovich, Harrison’s rep, said in a statement to USA TODAY Thursday. “(It) is stunning in person, just spectacular.”
Harrison told People in June that he and Polushkin, a registered nurse who lives in Las Vegas, had met six months prior.
Since going public with their relationship, the pair have been busy attending President Donald Trump’s inauguration celebrations and traveling across Europe and Mexico around her birthday over the summer.
Harrison has six children from his four previous marriages, including three stepdaughters. A little more than a year ago, his 39-year-old son, Adam Harrison, died from an accidental drug overdose.
According to a police report by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, obtained by USA TODAY, Adam Harrison was pronounced dead in the guest house he was living in on the afternoon of Jan. 19, 2024. He was discovered after another resident expressed concern about him not making an appearance since two days prior. The landlord found him unresponsive, prompting a call to law enforcement.
Harrison announced his son’s death by posting a photo of Adam and himself at a restaurant on his Instagram account. “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam,” Harrison wrote, followed by a broken heart emoji.
In a statement to TMZ published January 2024, Rick Harrison said, “The fentanyl crisis in this country must be taken more seriously.”
In 2021, 107,000 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental and/or substance use disorders, you can call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free and confidential treatment referral and information service at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). It’s available 24/7 in English and Spanish (TTY: 1-800-487-4889).
