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Molly Sims, Brooks Nader stuns in risqué gowns at the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:02:55 -0400

Molly Sims turned heads when she arrived at the launch of the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue event in New York City.

The 52-year-old model stunned in a figure-hugging floor-length sheer black gown, which showcased her toned stomach and legs.

She paired the look with gold jewelry, a black clutch and natural makeup.

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Sims appears in the issue this year, celebrating the accomplishment on her Instagram with a series of photos from inside the magazine.

Also at the event was Brooks Nader, who posed for photos in a black, floor-length dress with a plunging neckline.

Nader posed on the red carpet alongside her "Baywatch" co-star Livvy Dunne, who opted for a little black dress with floral embellishments on the skirt.

The "Love Thy Nader" star famously made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in 2019 after winning an open casting call, and made it onto the cover in 2023. She appears in the magazine again this year.

This year's issue was celebrated with an exclusive party held at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, and included appearances from many big names, including three out of the four 2026 cover girls, Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English.

Earle walked the red carpet in a gold crocheted dress which featured cutouts throughout and fringe, which she paired with matching gold strappy heels and gold jewelry.

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She reflected on what it was like traveling to Botswana for the photoshoot in an Instagram post, calling it "such a grounding/peaceful," which "was somehow so healing."

"On the way back from this trip I traveled alone, sat at lunch with strangers, and it was such a beautiful way to start the year," she wrote. "Getting to share these memories with the amazing SI team and girls is so special 🥺🤍 forever grateful to have such a beautiful memory live on with these photos."

Haddish also made a big statement on the red carpet in a red gown with a halter neckline.

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She and Earle posed alongside English on the carpet and inside the event, who opted for a 2003 vintage Roberto Cavalli dress.

Once inside, the three cover girls jumped on stage during a surprise performance by hip-hop artist, Fetty Wap, who performed "Trap Queen," "679" and "Again."

Also included in the pages of the Swimsuit Edition this year are Bethenny Frankel, Camille Kostek, Katie Austin and more.

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Spencer Pratt fires back as reports swirl that his LA mayoral bid is being filmed for a reality show

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:08:11 -0400

Is Spencer Pratt ready to step back in front of the reality TV cameras?

Pratt's team was quick to push back on reports the former reality star was filming his bid to be the next mayor of Los Angeles. "This is inaccurate," a spokesperson told The Wrap. "There is no series in production and cameras have not been following the campaign."

According to his rep, fans shouldn't expect to see any behind-the-scenes TV content even if he wins.

"He does not have any signed contract," the rep added. "No contract exists related to this because it isn't true."

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Reports claimed Pratt had signed a contract with Santa Monica’s Boardwalk Pictures and that filming had already begun. "It’s both familiar and uncharted territory, isn’t it?" a production source told Deadline. "That’s part of Spencer and Heidi’s appeal, right?"

Fox News Digital reached out to Pratt's representative for additional comment.

Pratt's mayoral campaign has come under scrutiny as he fields various accusations, including questions over his current living situation.

The speculation intensified following reports he was not living in an Airstream trailer parked on the lot of his former California home. The former "Hills" star acknowledged he is not actively staying in the trailer despite suggesting he was in a recent mayoral campaign ad.

"Hey guys, why don’t they wanna talk about why I need a hotel in the first place?" Pratt wrote on X. "Karen Bass let my home burn down. Also 6,000 of my neighbors. NBD.

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"Funny how they never attack my policy ideas," the reality TV star added in a separate post. "They can only try to assassinate your character. They don’t wanna talk about my debate masterclass a week ago, they wanna talk about a reality show from a lifetime ago."

"That’s because they want the continued decline of the city," Pratt continued. "They are locked in an ideological death spiral and can’t shake it. Come at my policies or go sit back down on the back bench. I’m in the arena, son."

Pratt has been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air for the past month while his wife and kids have been staying in Carpinteria, California, sources told TMZ.

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The 42-year-old told the outlet the Airstream had become unsafe as he campaigns to be Los Angeles’ next mayor, claiming the hotel’s "armed security" made it "the only option."

"The reality is the Ba--holes and Ramaniacs are a little bit whacko, and since I destroyed them in the debate, and am surging in the polls, they are getting increasingly desperate and hostile," he explained.

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Pratt doubled down during TMZ Live on Wednesday, claiming critics were missing his point.

"I don't live at the hotel Bel Air. I don't live in the Airstream. I don't live in Santa Barbara. I don't have a house. They burned it down," he told the outlet.

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Despite his house burning down, Pratt emphasized the Palisades property is his home.

"That is where I live, period," Pratt noted. "I don't need to sleep there every night. I don't need to go number two on that toilet. That is where I live."

Maitland Ward calls Sydney Sweeney's OnlyFans scenes in 'Euphoria' 'disgusting and vile'

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:42:38 -0400

Former Disney star Maitland Ward is not happy with Sydney Sweeney's portrayal of an OnlyFans model in season three of "Euphoria."

During a recent interview with TMZ, the 49-year-old former "Boy Meets World" star and current adult film actress and OnlyFans creator took issue with the choices of Cassie, Sweeney's character, on the subscription-based website, particularly the scenes which show her sitting with a pacifier in her mouth and her hair in pigtails as she holds her legs open and is wearing sheer clothing.

"There's all sorts of stuff that you can't do," she said. "The whole child-baby thing is so disgusting … You just can't go into that whole underage thing like that. I mean, you can do it to an extent if it's very, very playful, like, you're an adult being childlike or something. But just the way it was handled was so gross, and it's just disgusting and vile."

She told TMZ the scenes go against the guidelines set forth by OnlyFans, because "you don't want pedophilia anywhere near pornography," later adding that it is possible to get kicked off the platform for breaking these violations.

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The third season of "Euphoria" sees Sweeney's character turning to OnlyFans, first to pay for her wedding, and then to make it on her own after finding out her husband, Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, is broke and owes people millions of dollars shortly after saying "I do."

In addition to seeing her dress as a baby, viewers have watched as Sweeney dresses as a dog and drinks water from a doggy bowl, and in the most recent episode, she wore a low-cut polka dot bodysuit as she was jumping rope for her OnlyFans subscribers. She was also seen using a sex toy on herself, mailing used underwear to her subscribers and even sucking her own toe in a video.

Ward took issue with the way OnlyFans has been portrayed in these episodes, saying it "is making fun of OnlyFans creators" rather than "celebrating" them.

"It's saying how weird and creepy they are," insisted Maitland. "There's so many creators who are really working hard to build their brands every day, and this is really disingenuous."

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In a statement to Fox News Digital, Ward reiterated her stance on the show's portrayal of OnlyFans models, noting "this show is treating sex work like a circus act, a freak show."

"Sydney Sweeney’s portrayal of an OnlyFans creator is setting sex workers real individuals with lives, families, and jobs back by making a mockery not only of what they choose to do with their bodies and lives, but of them as human beings," Ward said. "This show is treating sex work like a circus act, a freak show. And of course, they use the traditional blonde, boobie-bimbo stereotype who will do anything for money and a jolt of fame, including posing as a dog licking a bowl and serving up pedophilia fantasies, as the one who goes into sex work."

She added: "Because, of course, you couldn’t go into sex work unless you were deranged on some level and without standards.This only reinforces the false and harmful stereotypes that sex workers have to fight against every day. It’s completely out of touch. I know it’s ridiculous, but a lot of people already believe these things about sex workers, and this only reinforces those harmful stereotypes. Sex work is treated like a joke — some odd sideshow that’s fun to use for laughs and clickbait. Hollywood does it again."

As a former child actress, Ward recently shared her story in an episode of Investigation Discovery's "Hollywood Demons," telling Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview in April that "it was very therapeutic to tell the story at the age that I am now."

She also touched on what it felt like to be a young actress at the time, having found fame as Jessica Forrester in "The Bold and the Beautiful," and later as Rachel McQuire in the beloved ‘90s Disney TV show, "Boy Meets World."

Ward told Fox News Digital it often felt as if studios "wanted to mold and form these young actors into what they wanted them to be" and what they felt audiences would identify with.

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"I think it was such a factory kind of environment. Like you were just a product being sold, and you knew that yourself," she continued. "I mean, I didn't think anything was wrong at the time with anything that was going on, really. I mean, it felt ill at ease in my own body and all my feelings and stuff, but I thought that was just me being stupid. I have to be professional. I have to be part of that Hollywood machine. And that's really what it was."

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The actress began starring in adult films about seven years ago, and told Fox News Digital in March 2025 that she feels more respect in Hollywood after making that transition.

"I didn't get anybody coming out hating me for it or anything," she said of her decision to pursue pornography. "I really got a lot of positivity overall, which shocked everyone I knew. Everybody thought people were just going to rip me apart, and I was going to be judged and raked across the coals, but I got so much positivity and I think it's because I was so positive about it, and I was so happy about it."

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Bruce Springsteen appears to leave Chris Christie hanging in viral concert moment caught on video

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:24:56 -0400

Bruce Springsteen appeared to snub Chris Christie during an awkward concert moment caught on video.

In a viral clip shared on social media, Springsteen can be seen walking through the crowd at his Brooklyn concert on Thursday before heading right past the former New Jersey governor. Christie held out his hand to Springsteen like other fans, but the 76-year-old musician didn't seem to acknowledge the Republican politician.

It's unclear if Springsteen purposefully ignored Christie's gesture. Fox News Digital has reached out to the singer's representative for comment.

Christie didn't seem fazed by the moment, and he returned to clapping as the show went on.

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"HAHAHA Bruce Springsteen WAS NOT HAVING IT with Chris Christie. THE SNUB!" X user Mike Ryan shared on the social media platform.

Some social media users weren't quick to agree.

"It looks like Bruce thought he was just a guy showing him which direction to go," one user wrote in the comments.

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"Christie is a huge Bruce fan," another wrote. "You can see him in a MSG live video from a few years ago."

"They are actually friendly to each other, Springsteen didn't even notice him there he was looking at the opposite side," another noted.

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Springsteen has been a vocal critic of Republican President Donald Trump, especially during his latest tour.

The "My Hometown" singer unleashed four pointed political speeches during the opening night of his "Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour."

"We are living through some very dark times," he told the crowd mid-show, according to Variety. "Our American values that have sustained us for 250 years are being challenged as never before. We’ve got our young men and women’s lives at risk in an unconstitutional and illegal war. This is happening now.

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"There are immigrants being held in detention centers around the country and being deported without due process of law to alien countries and foreign gulags. This is happening now."

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After criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department, Springsteen focused his comments on the White House.

Springsteen said, "While working Americans struggle, our president and his family enrich themselves by billions of dollars trading on the people’s office in corruption unmatched in American history. This is happening now."

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"This White House is destroying the American idea and our reputation around the world," he added. "To many, we are no longer looked upon as an often imperfect but strong defender of democracy standing for the global good. We are no longer the land of the free and the home of the brave. We are now, to many, America the reckless, unpredictable, predatory rogue nation. That is this administration’s and this president’s legacy. This is happening now."

Harvey Weinstein rape trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:33:16 -0400

The judge in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial declared a mistrial on Friday.

While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other sex crimes on two U.S. coasts and remains behind bars, the mistrial leaves the New York rape charge in limbo after three trials.

The jury deadlocked after deliberating on whether Weinstein raped Jessica Mann in 2013.

"After hearing the testimony three separate times, and after two different juries were unable to reach a unanimous decision, maybe it’s time for the District Attorney to stop retrying the same case and focus resources on the actual crimes impacting New Yorkers every day," a spokesperson for Weinstein told Fox News Digital.

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During his latest trial, Weinstein's legal team argued the encounter with Mann was consensual. They have emphasized that Mann subsequently continued seeing Weinstein and expressed warmth toward him. Mann has said she was mired in complicated feelings about him, herself and what had happened.

Things reportedly changed for the hairstylist in 2017 when other women came forward with allegations against Weinstein as part of the #MeToo movement.

"Today’s decision to declare a mistrial doesn’t in any way detract from the truth I told and the violent crimes Harvey Weinstein committed upon me and so many others," Mann told Fox News Digital in a statement. "I chose to testify in three trials because I am telling the truth."

"For years, I have had to relive some of the hardest moments of my life while facing attempts to shame, humiliate and discredit me in open court," she added. "I submitted myself to the highest standards, transparency, and accountability in coming forward through the justice system – choosing integrity even when the process flayed me open.

"The power of predators remains too great," Mann concluded. "I deserve justice, which is why I stand up and face unbearable public scrutiny in the name of a greater good – a world where predators are not in power."

The jury heard three weeks of testimony for Weinstein's third trial, with Mann testifying over the course of five days. Weinstein did not take the stand himself.

The jury had indicated a deadlock Friday morning, but the judge directed them to continue deliberating. Shortly after, Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial.

"While we are disappointed that the proceedings ended with a mistrial, we deeply respect the jury system and sincerely thank all of the jurors for their time and dedication," New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. "For nearly a decade, Jessica Mann has fought for justice. Over the course of many weeks during three separate trials, she relived unthinkably painful experiences in front of complete strangers. Her perseverance and bravery are inspiring to the members of my office, and more importantly, to survivors everywhere."

"We will consider our next steps in consultation with Ms. Mann, and in consideration of Harvey Weinstein’s pending sentencing following last year’s trial conviction for forcibly sexually assaulting Miriam Haley," the statement continued.

"As always, we will continue to prosecute crimes of sexual violence – no matter who the defendant is – in a survivor-centered manner that uplifts their voices in the pursuit of justice."

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Weinstein's conviction was first overturned in 2024. In a 4-3 decision, the appeals court found that Weinstein's trial judge allowed prosecutors to call women who said Weinstein had assaulted them to testify, even though their accusations did not specifically relate to the entertainment mogul's charges.

He had been serving out his 23 years in prison after being convicted in February 2020 of forcing oral sex on TV and film production assistant Mimi Haley in 2006 and the third-degree rape of Mann in 2013.

At the time, he was acquitted of first-degree rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault stemming from actor Annabella Sciorra’s allegations of rape in the 1990s. He has denied ever engaging in non-consensual sex.

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Weinstein, a former film producer, was known for his influential career in Hollywood before his widely publicized fall from grace. He is the co-founder of Miramax and later The Weinstein Company, both of which have produced many commercially successful films and won accolades from the Academy Awards.

Weinstein was one of the biggest figures in the #MeToo movement after being accused of sexual assault and rape by more than 80 women.

After Weinstein's sentencing in New York in 2020, he was extradited to California in July 2021 to face sexual assault allegations made by four women in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills between 2004 and 2013.

In December 2022, he was found guilty of rape, forced oral copulation and another sexual misconduct count involving a woman known as Jane Doe 1. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison in February 2023. Weinstein's legal team has vowed to appeal that conviction as well.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Nicki Minaj blasts Gavin Newsom's silence, Jay-Z's alleged sabotage in scorched-earth break from Democrats

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:13:09 -0400

Nicki Minaj says she’s done hiding her MAGA support — and she’s blaming California Gov. Gavin Newsom and rap titan Jay-Z for pushing her straight into President Donald Trump’s corner.

The "Anaconda" rapper revealed in an interview with Time that feeling ignored by Democratic power players while receiving support from Republicans played a major role in her political transformation.

Minaj, 43, said one of the biggest turning points came after her California home was repeatedly "swatted" by online trolls. According to the rapper, her attempts to seek help from Newsom’s office went nowhere.

"He just completely ignored me, with all the money I spent in taxes," Minaj said.

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The Grammy-nominated artist explained that her outlook began to change after Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida stepped in to assist her in 2025.

"I was shocked," Minaj said of the help she received from Luna. "I'd never seen anyone in politics treat me that way."

Luna reportedly connected Minaj with federal law enforcement officials and a private security firm following the incidents.

Minaj said the support she received from Republicans ultimately convinced her to stop hiding her politics and go public with her admiration for President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.

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"That’s what made me say that I don’t care to keep this a secret anymore," she said.

For years, the rap superstar admitted she kept her pro-Trump views behind closed doors, fearing backlash from fans and powerful figures in the entertainment industry.

"I felt that way already about him, just that I didn’t dare act like that publicly," Minaj explained. "It’s been ingrained in everyone’s brain in the music business that we are supposed to be a Democratic family. I just knew they would not like me supporting Trump."

Minaj also reignited her yearslong feud with Jay-Z, accusing the hip-hop mogul and his company, Roc Nation, of exerting influence behind the scenes and attempting to derail her career.

She suggested Jay-Z’s deep ties to Democratic circles — particularly his relationship with former President Barack Obama — further soured her on the party establishment.

"I think Jay-Z ended up costing Obama a lot, whether he knows it or not," she said. "Lots of rappers don’t like Jay-Z and were afraid to say it."

The "Super Bass" rapper also took aim at Obama’s 2024 campaign trail remarks urging Black men to rally behind then-Vice President Kamala Harris, saying many voters felt talked down to rather than understood.

"I just saw so many videos of Black men saying that they didn’t like the way they felt about that speech that Obama gave," Minaj said. "They felt like they weren’t being listened to."

Fox News Digital has reached out to Minaj, Newsom and Jay-Z for comment.

As Minaj’s political transformation became more public, Trump embraced the rapper as one of his most outspoken celebrity supporters.

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While attending the February premiere of "Melania," the president praised Minaj during an interview with Fox News Digital.

"Nicki Minaj is fantastic. She’s a terrific person," Trump said. "She was so nice, and she understands, you know, what we’re doing with the Trump accounts. We’re helping children grow up where they’re 18 years old. They’re going to have a lot of money. They’re gonna be rich. And she got it. She’s been a supporter from the beginning. And I think Nicki Minaj is a winner. Fantastic."

The pair previously appeared together at the U.S. Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit, where Minaj enthusiastically declared herself Trump’s "number one fan."

"Well, I don’t know what to say, but I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan," she told attendees. "And that’s not going to change. And the hate or what people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more."

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Minaj first publicly aligned herself with Trump in November 2025 after the president spoke out about violence targeting Christians in Nigeria on Truth Social.

After Trump vowed the United States was prepared to protect persecuted Christians in the region, Minaj publicly thanked him, writing: "Thank you to The President & his team for taking this seriously."

Taylor Sheridan’s 'Yellowstone’ formula turns country stars into scene-stealers as Morgan Wade makes her debut

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:49 -0400

Taylor Sheridan is the mastermind behind "Yellowstone," which led to spin-offs "1883," "1923," "Marshals," and "Dutton Ranch."

Sheridan continually taps into the world of country singers to cast his "Yellowstone" projects — a strategic move that not only brings authenticity and grit to the characters, but also introduces a new audience to the "Yellowstone" universe.

His latest casting introduces country singer Morgan Wade into the world of "Yellowstone."

Wade joins fellow country stars Riley Green and Lainey Wilson in the "Yellowstone" universe — as they add acting to their many talents.

Morgan Wade

Wade will play bartender Carol at a local bar in Rio Paloma, Texas in "Dutton Ranch" — a nine-episode series spin-off of "Yellowstone," according to Deadline.

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"Dutton Ranch" follows Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Reilly, and Rip Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser, as they start their new life in Texas after leaving Yellowstone.

The series debuts on May 15 on Paramount+.

Wade, who hails from Floyd, Virginia, has released five country albums and has toured with Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Joan Jett, Alanis Morrissette and Shinedown.

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Riley Green

Riley Green got his first acting credit in "Marshals."

The singer, who is known for his hit songs "Worst Way," "I Wish Grandpas Never Died," and his duet with Ella Langley "You Look Like You Love Me," played the character Garrett, a troubled Navy SEAL who seeks help from Kayce Dutton (played by Luke Grimes) and Pete Calvin (played by Logan Marshall-Green) in the series.

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Green appeared in four episodes, and performed an original song called "My Way."

The role came after Green revealed to real-life friend Grimes that he wanted to break into acting while the duo were working on writing music together.

"I mentioned I had some interest in acting. I didn't know it would turn into a job so quickly. [Grimes] certainly threw me a bone getting me on this show," Green said to USA Today.

During his interview with Entertainment Tonight, the country singer revealed that growing up, he never thought he would be an actor.

"I don't know that I really grew up thinking I was going to be acting, but when I got that call from Luke to be able to come be a part of the show, how do you not do that? And that's kind of how I look at it now. My granddaddy always used to say to make hay while the sun's shining. And it's been shining for the last two, three years. And it's awesome that I've got these opportunities," he explained.

Grimes told Taste of Country the story on how they became friends: "We met out one night at Losers [a bar in Nashville]. I would see him there from time to time... and we talked at some point about writing a song and then kind of made that happen."

During one of their writing sessions, Green shared his interest to Grimes that he wanted to act. Grimes said at that time, the show "Marshals" was coming together.

The actor told the outlet that Green had to audition for the role of Garrett despite his country star status.

"Kind of the weird thing about Hollywood is, they don't tend to know country musicians as well. So they made him audition, which I thought was really funny. This guy is a superstar guys, I think you should just give him the part that was written for him, and they wanted him to audition," Grimes said.

But Grimes read lines with Green during his audition: "I auditioned with him," he added.

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"Somewhere out there, there is an audition tape of me and Riley Green getting him a part in 'Marshals.' But he was great. Honestly, I think he would have gotten it anyway, because he was that good in his first ever audition tapes."

Green told Decider he was happy he got to audition instead of just being given the part because of his music career.

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"I wouldn't want to be given a part because of something I've done in music. I want to somewhat earn it, if I can. I think I skipped a lot of steps by getting a part like this as my first gig, but I'm very thankful that I was given that opportunity," he explained.

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Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson made her acting debut in "Yellowstone."

The country star appeared as Abby, an aspiring musician, in season five of the show. Wilson appears in five episodes.

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In July 2024, Wilson revealed on the "TODAY" show about how Sheridan created her character.

"Taylor Sheridan told me… ‘I want to create a character specifically for you, and I want you to sing your music and kind of be yourself, but go by a musician named Abby,'" she told Hoda Kotb on the morning show.

Adding: "I said, ‘Well, you know, I’ve never acted a day in my life.’"

On the similarities between her and her character, Wilson said on Sirius XM: The Highway: "I really had to kind of dive in there and try to figure out what my version of Abby is. Of course, there's a lot of myself in her. I will say, I feel like she's an artist that maybe was driving through Montana and found a niche of people who really started to love her music, and she knows she's not supposed to be messing with cowboys but she does it anyway."

Tim McGraw, who has already established himself as both a country star and actor, paved the way for the crossover from country music to acting.

The star also appeared in the "Yellowstone" universe, appearing as James Dutton in the "Yellowstone" prequel "1883," along with his real-life wife and fellow country star Faith Hill.

Hill played his on-camera wife too — Margaret Dutton.

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The miniseries was released in December 2021 and concluded in February 2022.

Country singer Ryan Bingham also appeared in the world of "Yellowstone," appearing as Walker in 37 episodes of "Yellowstone" from 2018 until 2024.

Zach Bryan appeared as himself in season five, episode seven of "Yellowstone." The singer performed at a county fair in the December 2022 episode.

‘Duck Dynasty’ star opens up about wife’s affair, says marriage ‘doesn’t have to end’ after betrayal

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:09 -0400

Al Robertson doesn’t believe a marriage always has to end after an affair.

The eldest son of Phil and Miss Kay Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame is joining his wife, Lisa Robertson, to confront their painful past in a new Lifetime film premiering Saturday titled "Faith & Forgiveness." The movie reveals how Lisa became involved in an extramarital relationship 15 years into their union — and how their faith ultimately restored their relationship.

"When unfaithfulness happens in a marriage, so many times, that’s the end of it, but it doesn’t have to be," Robertson told Fox News Digital. "Everything can be worked through."

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"I think the reason I was willing to fight for my marriage was that I had made a lot of mistakes on my own," he admitted. "When I first met Lisa, she was actually a good girl, who had experienced some hard things in her life up until that point, but really was looking for what she called her ‘knight in shining armor,’ someone to take her hand and lead her out of some things. And I just wasn’t that guy in the early years."

The couple first met in a McDonald’s parking lot in West Monroe, Louisiana, a popular teen hangout. Robertson was 17 and a senior, while Lisa was 15 and a sophomore. They dated on and off before tying the knot in 1984. After welcoming two girls, Robertson served as a pastor at a church where his family had been members for years. Lisa found herself lonely and isolated while her husband was away.

"To be quite honest with you, I made a huge mistake in not pulling Lisa in as a partner in what we were doing, in my career and my dreams," said Robertson. "[She] was also dealing with all this internal stuff from when she was young. I just didn’t recognize it. I didn’t see it."

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Lisa told Fox News Digital that behind closed doors, she struggled with memories of her childhood.

"From an early age, at age 7, I was subjected to someone molesting me," she explained. "I believe that at age 7, I began to be dishonest with who I was and what I was. I think the evil one played a huge part in that because he would constantly remind me. I believe I started on that trail of dishonesty at that point, and that darkness really began there. As I grew older, it got worse and worse."

Years later, Lisa was contacted at work by an old boyfriend. She soon found herself caught up in an affair. During the summer of 1999, Robertson became suspicious that Lisa may have been seeing someone behind his back. She repeatedly denied his accusations.

"I had prayed all through this affair that God would open a door for me to walk away and that nobody would ever find out because I didn’t want to hurt Alan," said Lisa. "I didn’t want to hurt our family. [But] I didn’t think [our marriage] would make it. If he ever found out, I just knew that it was over. I’m convinced that it’s going to be over, especially whenever he says, ‘I’m leaving.’ And I just knew it because he had always told me that. If I ever crossed the line, that would be the end of it."

Robertson used cellphone records to piece together the truth. The couple then agreed on a temporary separation.

"I think for the first few weeks, I was leaning toward thinking that it was probably over," he said. "I was just not sure if I could ever fully trust again. [I wasn’t] sure Lisa really wanted to be in our marriage. Do you really know if your spouse wants to stay? Do they want something more than you have to offer?"

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Lisa recalls a moment when, overwhelmed and completely broken, she stepped into her backyard and cried out to God for forgiveness. During her prayer, she was fully honest with God about what she had done. She describes that moment as a turning point in her faith. She was ready to truly repent and begin a new life.

"The role of faith played a very significant part in my life," she explained. "Once I turned my life over to the Lord, out in the backyard, when I finally called out to God, He came and met me right there in the backyard. From that day forward, I think I knew I could make it because I’d never called on Him before. I’d never asked for His help and asked Him to rescue me. [But] He came, and He rescued me. I think that was the most important thing I did."

Lisa was not only baptized, but she surrounded herself with women who had already developed a strong foundation in their faith. Together they studied and uplifted each other. She, along with her husband, also pursued counseling.

"I changed the way I dressed," said Lisa. "I changed the way I wore makeup. I changed what I listened to. I changed the way I approached men. I changed the way I talked because I had a potty mouth. I changed so many things.

"But the first thing was that I cried out to God. The second thing was to surround myself [with those women]. But then also the third thing was counseling — finding someone who could help me get rid of those negative things in my life and finally put those to rest."

Robertson noted that in their early years together, he was unfaithful to Lisa. She not only forgave him but married him. Robertson wondered: Could he also forgive?

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"What changed my mind and heart about Lisa was her," he said. "It was obvious to me from talking to friends who were with her that she wanted this marriage to stay together. She was very sorry for what had happened. She had finally come to a reckoning in her own life. She was dealing with a lot of her past through counseling, through people who were helping her life."

"I think out of my own appreciation for not only what God had done for me, but also what Lisa had done for me, it gave me that capacity to forgive infidelity," said Robertson. "Her growth as a person and as a Christian in those early weeks is what won me over to say, ‘If she has the capacity to change who she is, like I did many years earlier, then I have the capacity to forgive as God forgives.’ That’s when it all changed. We knew we were going to find our way back together."

In December 1999, the couple renewed their vows. Together, they’ve been devoted to God and each other. Over the years, they’ve traveled across the country, speaking to couples struggling in their relationships. They're happier than ever.

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"To have a really strong and very intimate marriage — not just sexual intimacy, I mean spiritual, physical and emotional intimacy — there has to be honesty," said Lisa. "Honesty is the most important thing that you can do to have a very successful marriage. We also need to look at ourselves the way Jesus looks at us."

Khloe Kardashian questions lack of progress in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:56 -0400

Khloe Kardashian questioned how there haven't been any new breaks in the case of Nancy Guthrie, who has now been missing more than 100 days.

"Nancy Guthrie. I mean, is that not heartbreaking?" the 41-year-old posed to "Crime Junkie" podcast host Ashley Flowers on the latest episode of her "Khloé in Wonder Land" podcast on Wednesday. "I don't know. I'm just like, are you? This is 2026. There is nothing? Like, we don’t, that is mind-blowing."

She and Flowers agreed that they’re both a bit "conspiratorial" when they follow missing person cases.

"I don’t know if I know enough about this case, but like all the things I was reading about the brother-in-law and that kind of stuff, I'm like, oof," Kardashian said. "The ransom notes going to all the media outlets first. How weird was that?"

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She continued, "It's so much. And I just I can't understand that in 2026 there's not – like you said – that's what I don't believe… that there's not one piece of information. I just… they're not telling us."

Flowers agreed authorities aren’t telling the public everything, "which is like so common with like enforcement, right?"

Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson home on Feb. 1, and authorities said this week they have "nothing new" in the case.

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The 84-year-old is suspected to have been abducted from her bedroom in the early morning hours.

There have been no signs of her since. There are no publicly identified suspects, beyond a masked man who appeared on her front steps on doorbell video.

On Saturday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital that his investigators are getting closer to solving the case. He did not elaborate, however.

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The most recent publicly known development is that a private lab in Florida that received DNA evidence from inside Guthrie's home back in February had transferred the sample to the FBI for more advanced analysis after 11 weeks.

The case entered its 14th week Sunday.

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Speaking with Fox News' Jonathan Hunt Monday, Nanos said investigators were still working with the labs and following up on leads.

"There is really nothing new," he said.

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All of Guthrie’s family members have been cleared of involvement in the case, authorities said back in February, including Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni.

Fox News' Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

Kelsea Ballerini stuns in striped bikini before hinting at new music collab

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:13:29 -0400

Kelsea Ballerini is kicking hot girl summer off a little early.

In a recent Instagram post, the 32-year-old country singer posted a photo dump featuring some of the fun she's been having recently, including a beach picture.

"Getting my steps in, making music, finding ramen, learning sports (cars go fast!), and simply vibing," she wrote in the caption.

One photo showed Ballerini laying on her stomach on a beach towel while sitting on the seashore with the ocean behind her. In the photo she can be seen sporting a black and white striped bikini top, gold hoop earrings and black sunglasses, with her hair styled in braids.

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Ballerini showed off her figure in another photo, featuring her in a short blue romper with a plunging halter neckline – with her toned legs on display. She accessorized the look with strappy heels and a gold purse.

A third photo featured a text conversation between the "Cowboys Cry Too" singer and Patrick Droney, which teased new music. The text conversation featured an audio file titled, "Math of Us," with both Ballerini and Patrick saying they are "so happy" with it.

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"You look so beautiful and happy Kelsea Keep us updated on the new music I can’t wait to hear it when it all comes out in the next few months," one fan wrote in the comments section.

"Making music?! oh your already changing my entire life," another commenter added, while a third chimed in writing, "A collab with @patrickdroney?? My two worlds have collided."

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Ballerini made headlines earlier this year when news broke that she and Chase Stokes had broken up after first getting together in January 2023. After nearly three years together, they briefly called it quits in September 2025, before getting back together and breaking up a second time in February.

"Kelsea and Chase have broken up again. It happened just the other day," a source told Us Weekly after their second breakup.

Another source told People at the time that "their lives are in very different places right now" and merging them has been difficult, later adding, "Kelsea's been so supportive of him throughout their relationship, but it hasn't been reciprocated."

Following their breakup, Ballerini fueled cheating rumors when she commented on an Instagram video shared by fellow country singer Ashley Cooke, which featured an unreleased song about a man with "wandering eyes."

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"Whiskey nights wandering eyes make messes / hiding phones ‘idks’ make questions / towns talk and the truth starts spreading / don’t you know crossing lines makes Xs," the lyrics of Cooke's song read.

Ballerini then took to the comments, writing, ""Mmmhhhmmm," with Cooke responding, ""You get it."

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Lainey Wilson marries Duck Hodges in 'dream' Tennessee waterfall cave wedding

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:45:21 -0400

Country star Lainey Wilson and her fiancé Devlin "Duck" Hodges have tied the knot after five years together.

On Thursday, the 33-year-old singer shared a joint Instagram post with Vogue magazine announcing that she and the 30-year-old former professional football player had wed, providing an inside look at their nuptials.

Wilson and Hodges were married on May 10 in Dickson, Tennessee at The Ruskin Cave with a waterfall backdrop and a country-inspired celebration.

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While speaking with Vogue, Wilson recalled how she and Hodges discovered The Ruskin Cave, a historic natural limestone cave that has become a popular venue for rustic weddings, and knew that it was the perfect location for their big day."

"Duck and I were driving backroads in Tennessee and saw a billboard for The Ruskin Cave," she remembered. "Duck said, ‘You wanna get married there?’ I said, ‘Done deal.’ We dropped by, saw the venue, and fell in love with the natural beauty of the cave and the simplicity of the property."

The Grammy Award winner and Hodges' ceremony was held on a cobblestone ledge at the foot of a waterfall.

"My absolute dream ceremony," Wilson told Vogue via People magazine. "There’s a small waterfall flowing down the hill behind the altar and windows. The waterfall is what convinced us to do the ceremony in this spot."

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"You could hear the water trickling down and birds singing, and we had a nice spring breeze," Wilson recalled to Vogue. "I arrived in a white horse-drawn carriage and walked down the aisle with my Deddy to join Duck at the altar."

The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony officiated by Lainey’s friend and mentor, Wes Williams, and shared communion together before their family and friends.

"I have never seen Duck smile as big as he did then," Wilson remembered. "It made me feel giddy about turning the page into this next chapter of marriage. We were both anxious to say ‘I do!’"

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Describing the vision that she and Hodge had for their wedding, Wilson told Vogue that they wanted the celebration to reflect their easy connection as a couple.

"We wanted it to be special and beautiful, but really welcoming and comfortable for our guests," she said. "We tried not to take ourselves too seriously."

"Being from Louisiana, I wanted to bring in a little bit of Cajun flair, so naturally we hired a 12-piece jazz band called Rebirth and had a Cajun meal from the chefs at my bar, Bell Bottoms Up," Wilson added.

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For her trip down the aisle, Wilson wore a custom Oscar de La Renta gown, which was adorned with tiny Japanese cherry blossom appliques around the halter-style neckline and scattered throughout the dress.

"The cherry blossom represents living in the moment, and that’s exactly what we did," Wilson said of the design.

Meanwhile, Hodges donned a dark green bespoke suit by D. Lacquaniti along with a custom gold bolo decorated with green stones, cufflinks, and a hat pin by Mud Lowery, custom boots by Wilson's brand Golden West Boots and a Charlie 1 Horse cowboy hat.

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After exchanging vows, Wilson and Hodges strolled hand in hand down the aisle to Raye’s song "Where Is My Husband," according to Vogue. The New Orleans musical institution Rebirth Brass Band led the wedding party and guests in a second line march — a Big Easy wedding tradition — to the cocktail hour.

"It was so lovely to have that touch of my home in Louisiana up here in Tennessee," Wilson said.

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The group later participated in a second line march to the couple's wedding reception inside the cave.

"My mama led the dinner prayer for all of our guests, and we settled in for a night of good food, good company, and good music," Wilson said. "Our family and friends know how to have a good time, and the dance floor was packed all night.

"To close out a perfect evening, Duck and I followed the band through a send-off line of sparklers and cheering loved ones, climbed into an old white Ford truck, and drove off!"

Wilson later posted an Instagram carousel with more photos.

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Wilson and Hodges met in 2021 after being set up on a blind date by mutual friends in Nashville.

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"We went to a spot on the water in Nashville called Moby Dicky’s, and then we went to Silverado’s," Wilson told Vogue of their first date. "We’ve been pretty inseparable since."

The duo kept their relationship private before making their debut as a couple at the 2023 ACM Awards. Hodges proposed to Wilson in February 2025. The country music star later revealed she was surprised by the former NFL quarterback's proposal.

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"So, I had talked myself into thinking he was going to do it that day," Wilson said, captured on video by News Channel 5 Nashville. "And then I called my sister. I said, ‘He’s going to propose to me today.’ And she was like, 'I gotta go.'

"And then I talked myself out of it because I thought, 'Man, I sure would be upset if I talked myself into this and that don’t happen.'"

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Hodges and Wilson had been planning to visit the George Jones estate, which had been listed by one of Hodges' friends, a real estate agent. The two made a plan to stop by during the week after the 2025 Super Bowl.

"And then, as we [pulled] up, I realized that there were different plans," Wilson explained. "So, he had it all set up. He had the candles and the picture frames, and it could not have been more perfect."

Demi Moore sparks ‘fascist propaganda’ backlash at Cannes after telling Hollywood to stop fighting AI

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:19:33 -0400

Demi Moore is under fire after declaring Hollywood’s war against artificial intelligence is already lost.

The actress sparked immediate backlash online after urging the entertainment industry to stop "fighting" AI and instead learn to work alongside it.

"Against-ness breeds against-ness. AI is here, and so to fight it is to, in a sense, to fight something that is a battle that we will lose. So to find ways in which we can work with it, I think, is a more valuable path," she said during an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, according to Deadline. "Are we doing enough to protect ourselves? I don’t know ... My inclination would be to say probably not."

The remarks ignited outrage across social media, where critics accused the Hollywood veteran of effectively surrendering the future of film-making to Silicon Valley and corporate tech interests.

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"Demi Moore having the gall to speak this fascist propaganda of about it being useless to fight against AI, next to Park Chan-wook is wild to me if you understand anything about his work, and after her being in a film about how wealthy white men use women in the film industry," one user wrote.

Another critic blasted Moore and other AI defenders for treating the technology as unavoidable rather than beneficial.

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"Notice how they can never make an argument for why AI is good in itself, it's always that it's inevitable and we just have to accept that the future is slop," the commenter posted.

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A third critic accused Moore of sounding more like a tech investor than an artist.

"She sounds like an investor not an artist. Entirely out of touch with technology and art. 90s movie stars had it easy and became rich and retreated from caring about the sustainability of the business they helped f--- up."

But Moore’s comments also drew support from users who argued the industry has no choice but to adapt.

"AI is the future of film. Those who don’t adopt it will fall behind," one supporter wrote.

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Another added, "You can all be kneejerk against AI and still none of you can deliver the logical pathway against it. You aren't magically changing the minds of millions of people using it by posting virtue signalling comments against it."

"She’s correct. The genie isn’t going back in the lamp," another user posted.

The actress continued to argue there are limits to what machines can replicate.

"There’s beautiful aspects of being able to utilize it," Moore added, according to Deadline, "but the truth is, there really isn’t anything to fear, because what it can never replace is what true art comes from, which is not the physical. It comes from the soul."

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Moore also addressed the growing tension surrounding political speech in entertainment, warning against self-censorship as global debates over free expression intensify.

"I would hope not," she said when asked whether political opinions could hurt films at Cannes. "I think part of art is about expression, so if we start censoring ourselves, then I think we shut down the very core of our creativity, which is, I think, where we can discover truth and answers."

Fox News Digital has reached out to Moore for comment.

Spencer Pratt's Hollywood uprising grows as Katharine McPhee and David Foster mock Karen Bass at fundraiser

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:54:57 -0400

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt continues to gain support from Hollywood's elite.

Earlier this week, the former reality TV star — who announced his candidacy in January — was serenaded by Katharine McPhee and David Foster during an intimate fundraiser held at the couple's Los Angeles home.

Alicia Summers, One America News Network host, shared footage and photos of Monday's event, including a clip of Foster and McPhee serenading Pratt with a version of Tina Turner's hit "The Best."

McPhee sang, "Spencer, you're simply the best. Better than all the rest. Better than Karen Bass and Nithya Raman."

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"You know the tide is turning in California when @DavidFoster and @katharinefoster open their home and write a song for @SpencerPratt," Summers wrote on Instagram. "La La Land is ready for a plot twist."

Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety and government spending throughout his campaign, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.

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According to KTLA, Bass appears to be holding her lead in the primary election as Pratt and Raman also pick up support from previously undecided voters. Per a poll released Wednesday, Bass is leading the field in her re-election bid with 30% support, followed by Pratt at 22% and Councilwoman Raman with 19%.

In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.

"I think Spencer running for mayor is f---ing genius," Kristin Cavallari said on the April 21 episode of her "Let’s Be Honest" podcast. "Because I think everyone in politics — I don’t care what side you’re on — everyone is corrupt."

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"To get to that level, you have to play their game," she continued. It’s all an agenda, and I think their goal is to keep all of us divided. They want us fighting, and that’s why I don’t buy into any of it."

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Cavallari also addressed rumors that she was "MAHA," saying that while she supported making America healthy, she didn't identify with any particular side.

"That's why I love Spencer running for mayor, because he is a real person who is going to call out the corruption," she said. "He is going to actually get s--- done. He is fired up because he lost his house, and he obviously has seen all the corruption in L.A."

Paris Hilton backed Pratt with a simple comment.

Pratt uploaded a video showing himself giving a tour of the Airstream trailer where he now lives, parked amid the rubble of his Pacific Palisades property after it was destroyed in the LA fires.

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"Spencer for Mayor," Hilton wrote, adding a raised hands emoji.

Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this post.

Granger Smith says fame can become ‘poison’ after leaving country music for ministry

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:40 -0400

Granger Smith is embarking on a new chapter.

The singer, who left country music in 2023 to focus on ministry at his local church outside Austin, Texas, exclusively told Fox News Digital that his new book, "Poison in the Well," will be published Sept. 8.

The 46-year-old’s previous book, "Like a River," was published in 2023 before his farewell from the music industry. It focuses on how he coped with grief after his 3-year-old son, River, died in a drowning accident in 2019.

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"This one is more exciting to me because ‘Like a River’ was wrapped so much in my personal story of losing my son, River, our journey through grief, loss and recovery, and then the birth of my son Maverick," he explained. "And that really encompasses that era. And in that era, God saved me."

"…God saving me was what spurred so much change in my life," the father of four said. "…I left an entire music career. It changed the whole direction of my life and my family’s life. The new book walks directly down that journey so that if anyone says, ‘Your book "Like a River" was inspiring,’ then I could hand them ‘Poison in the Well’ and say, ‘These are the mechanics of why everything changed after.’"

Smith admitted that six months after losing his son, he found himself asking a question he never thought he would: What if his faith couldn’t hold him up?

"…Most of this conversation we have now in this book, it’s all in hindsight," he said. "It’s me really digging through what happened to me. I think the first time I asked the question was, ‘What if everything I believe about my faith was actually built on shifting sand?’"

"And that is a question I believe a lot of people would ask in the deep, dark throes of grief when you lose a loved one, a marriage or a job — or, this might sound trivial, but it’s not — even a pet," he said. "Anything that you lose that you love, and you’ve created an identity around — including a career — when you lose that, you start to think, ‘Why do I feel so lost? Why do I feel like I have no hope?’

"And for those people who have a faith in any religion, they will start to question the validity of that religion that they stand on."

"I thought, ‘I’m a Christian. Why do I feel hopeless? Doesn’t the Bible say we’re supposed to have hope? And I don’t,’" he reflected. "If that’s the case, then what am I standing on? Because this feels like sand. That was a time of deep reflection."

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Since walking away from country music, Smith has found healing in connecting with others who have also faced loss. Now at a different stage, he uses his ministry to guide people through grief and spiritual doubt, reexamining what it means to hold onto faith in difficult seasons.

"I was a musician who was always interested in the meet-and-greets," he explained. "I remember reading stories of certain artists that said the meet-and-greets are the worst part of their day because they bring them down. They hear everyone’s problems, and then they have to go perform. And sometimes, musicians would even cancel meet-and-greets so they could just play the music.

"I was one of the strange ones who actually liked hearing people and learning about their struggles, joys and sorrows."

"Since leaving music and focusing on ministry, that’s all I do: focus on the people," he said.

"I think I became less interested in entertaining people and more interested in helping people. That has given me so much joy. I sleep so much better at night knowing that today’s work was enough — it’s not about the next single, the next album, the next tour."

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"That’s an incredibly freeing feeling," he added.

But Smith hasn’t completely ruled out music for good. He hopes to use songwriting to help others experience the Bible in a more personal way — an idea sparked by his children.

"There’s a new way that God has circled music back into my life," he said.

"People often ask, ‘Are you done with music? Will there ever be more music from you?’ And the answer was always ‘I don’t know.’ I don’t know what God will do, but God does give each of us certain nuances that we’re better at than other things. And I’ve always loved music, and I’ve always enjoyed speaking through music."

Smith said his family starts each day with a Bible story and prayer, then sets aside a few minutes to sing together.

"I realized that I could make up songs according to Scriptures," said Smith.

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"We could sing fun little songs that are just Scripture songs and add a melody to them that’s easy to memorize. And so, we started doing that a few years ago. And then, I realized maybe these could be helpful for others, not only kids, but also other people — to be able to think through Scripture and to memorize Scripture in a unique way by singing it."

"So maybe in the future, there’ll be an album by me released that has Scripture songs," he teased.

Smith pointed out that there are things about showbiz he doesn’t miss.

"The problem with music for me was never writing songs, singing songs, or releasing songs," he explained. "What became problematic for me was performing on tour for a lot of reasons. It took me away from my family. It took me away from my local church. I was missing all of that because I was always touring on Saturday nights."

"It became an idol for me," Smith admitted.

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"It was very hard for me to separate promoting myself and my music, standing on a stage in front of a lot of people. To say not to let it go to my head is almost underplaying it, because it’s nearly impossible for anyone to be worshiped in that way.

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"And in music, it was usually about trying to get adoration from the crowd, needing applause. It means you’re succeeding in the thing that you’re trying to do, which is dangerous. It’s dangerous for a human."

"Your heart just breaks for these megastars," said Smith. "The goal of all the touring, all the concerts, and all the music releases is ultimate stardom. And it’s never satisfied by a certain level of being famous. It always craves more. The result is a man or a woman who’s lost all sense of who they are. Men and women are not meant to be worshiped. We’re not created to be worshiped. And if we are, it actually hurts us. It becomes poison in our veins."

Today, Smith hopes his book will help others grow a closer relationship with God during the hardest times of their lives, just as he has.

"I want people to see through my story that I was living a life thinking I was earning something from God instead of loving God for what He has done," he said. "Now, I want to do things to please Him in response to that."

"…The book also reveals some toxins that we as humans tend to fall into. I look at them like check-engine lights. If you’re doing this, or you’re involved in that, it might be a check-engine light that you don’t see … that’s the goal."

‘Dutton Ranch’ star Cole Hauser says Rip Wheeler is a ‘throwback to the old school American man’

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:50 -0400

In a television landscape often defined by antiheroes and moral gray areas, Cole Hauser says Rip Wheeler stands apart.

The longtime actor, who reprises his fan-favorite "Yellowstone" role in Paramount+’s new series "Dutton Ranch," told Fox News Digital that Rip was always designed to embody an older kind of masculinity rooted in loyalty, honesty and grit.

"I mean, there's pieces," Hauser said when asked how much of Rip reflects who he is in real life. "You know, obviously I don't kill people, which is a good thing."

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"But, you know, I think what Taylor and I originally wanted to create is kind of a throwback to the old-school American man," he continued. "And I think Rip is that. He's extremely loyal. He's honest. He has great honor. He loves, he fights. I mean, he is the epitome of a Montana man."

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"Dutton Ranch" marks the next chapter for Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler after the massive success of "Yellowstone," with Kelly Reilly and Hauser leading the Paramount+ spinoff alongside newcomers including Academy Award nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.

The new series follows Beth and Rip as they attempt to build a future together in Texas while facing new threats, rivalries and challenges far from Montana.

For Hauser, the role has always felt personal.

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The actor, who has long split time between Montana and Florida, said his connection to the West runs far deeper than the screen.

"Well, Florida is, I feel like I'm on vacation when I go home, which is what we wanted to create, my wife and I," Hauser said. "Montana, my family has been there since 1886. So the Hauser legacy there is huge."

"I mean, Samuel T. Hauser was the seventh governor of Montana, helped start that state," he continued. "So going back there felt like a homecoming for me."

Hauser previously told Havok Journal that he discovered more about his family history while visiting Montana with his son and had always felt deeply connected to the state before fully understanding why.

That personal connection helped shape the authenticity audiences came to associate with Rip Wheeler over the years.

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That authenticity, Hauser believes, is part of the reason audiences around the world connected so deeply with "Yellowstone" and Rip Wheeler.

Hauser believes the emotional attachment audiences have to "Yellowstone" and now "Dutton Ranch" goes beyond just cowboys and ranch life.

"You know, it's interesting, you know, 10 years ago when we started this, it was really kind of a grassroots show in Montana and then, you know, we grew out to the edges, Los Angeles, now New York, and now the world," Hauser said.

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"I mean, we were just in Europe and it's amazing to watch, you know, the Germans dress up as cowboys, the English," he continued. "I've been to Australia and New Zealand. I mean just how many people have been touched by it."

Hauser credited creator Taylor Sheridan’s storytelling and the larger mythology of the American West for the franchise’s worldwide appeal.

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"I honestly don't know other than the tremendous writing and storytelling of Taylor Sheridan," he said. "I mean, he created unbelievable characters and Montana is a character in its own."

"And I think people forget how beautiful the Old West is."

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"Dutton Ranch" follows Beth and Rip as they leave Montana behind after the Dutton family sells the Yellowstone ranch, setting out to start over in Texas and trade everything they fought to protect for a far more unpredictable and unforgiving new frontier.

"God, this next iteration, I mean, it has such new challenges," Hauser said. "Obviously the landscape of Texas, the heat, that was totally different, the new environment, the new characters that come in, the story."

Still, Hauser said one thing remained essential while stepping back into Rip’s boots.

"What stayed consistent is Beth and Rip," he said. "Kelly and I were very cognizant of making sure that those two characters continue to be the same polarizing, strong, loyal characters that they've always been."

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Director and executive producer Christina Alexandra Voros said the new setting helped reshape the visual identity of the franchise while preserving its emotional core.

"You weren't in these soft, green, blue, cloud-topped mountains of Montana," Voros told Fox News Digital. "You were in this sort of searing heat and dangerous dryness of Texas."

Voros said the series ultimately becomes "a very classically Western trope of finding your new frontier or building a new legacy."

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That evolution is also what actors Marc Menchaca and Juan Pablo Raba said makes the new series feel fresh despite remaining tied to the "Yellowstone" universe.

"It's exciting watching two of their favorite characters, Beth and Rip, stepping into another world," Raba told Fox News Digital. "Stepping into Texas. It's got to be exciting, right? It's like taking matches to a gasoline party."

"Dutton Ranch" premieres May 15 on Paramount+ and the Paramount Network.

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Jeff Probst's defiant message to 'Survivor 50' critics over Zac Brown backlash: 'I've also got a backbone'

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:58:50 -0400

Jeff Probst isn't afraid to "outwit, outplay, outlast" fans, but also recognized that the tribe has spoken out against "Survivor 50."

The longtime, Emmy Award-winning host took qualms with superfans spinning a narrative that the show's once ruthless narrative has softened over the years.

"We experiment with all kinds of new ideas, and we tried to usher in the most unpredictability we’ve ever had," Probst told Variety.

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"Whether or not you like the season is subjective, but it’s not that something didn’t work. We’ve made bad choices in the past. I just don’t think we did in 50."

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Of the myriad new additions to the evolving series, "Survivor" enlisted the help of a celebrity panel — including Jimmy Fallon, Billie Eilish, MrBeast and Zac Brown — to collaborate on new twists for the show.

Fan-favorite contestant Cirie Fields was taken aback by seeing the "Country Fried" singer — who is also a close Probst friend — appear on the island in Fiji during Season 50.

"We’re in a bubble. So to walk out on the beach and see Zac Brown standing in front of me, it’s like, 'How did you get in?'" she said.

"We’ve never had someone from the outside come be a part of this. That let me know that Season 50 was about to be off the rails. Mind-blowing things that would never happen in the 'Survivor' of old are happening on Season 50."

Brown's guest spot became a hot topic on social media after viewers watched the country singer spearfishing to feed immunity challenge winners and then playing them music while they ate.

Additionally, Brown appeared in a number of individual confessionals and received more air time than a few contestants.

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Legendary "Survivor" winner Parvati Shallow also criticized Brown's appearance, and noted, "They showed [Brown] catching the fish, and then they didn't show Ozzy catching one."

In hindsight, Probst wouldn't change much about Brown's visit, but admitted that the country star could have impacted the game instead of serving as a reward.

"It’s fascinating to me that a couple of people, most of them either former players or people who will never play, criticize the show, and it gets momentum," he said.

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"I tell anyone who wants to listen: If that’s your goal, to somehow impact our point of view, it will fail. We trust what we’re doing. If you think we’re going to re-edit because you thought there was too much Zac Brown, you’ve not been reading interviews with me."

He added, "I couldn’t be more serious. I love 'Survivor.' I love joy. I love fans. I’ve also got a backbone. It’s gonna take more than that to knock me over."

Probst, 64, began hosting "Survivor" at its inception in 2000. One decade into hosting the popular competition show, Probst became disillusioned by the audience's desire to revel in conflict.

"I didn’t like the stories we were telling, and I was losing my joy of the format, therefore my joy of the job, therefore my joy of life," Probst said.

"I didn’t want vitriol and who can be the meanest, most spiteful person."

At one point, he tried to quit, but was met with resistance by executive producer Mark Burnett after confessing he was "done" with the gig.

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It was Burnett who recognized that Probst likely needed some time off, in addition to more responsibility on the back end of the show.

"CBS was initially horrified. They didn’t want stars to be given showrunner status," Probst said. "But I was so argumentative and sure that it was the right thing to do that I convinced them."

"It was the best move I’ve made in my career."

While recognizing the cultural impact, Burnett admitted that playing "Survivor" is similar to a "management training test."

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"If someone works for you, can you fire them and have them shake your hand after?" Burnett wondered.

"At 'Survivor,' you’re voting people out — firing them every week — then you’re asking the very people you fired to give you $1 million. That’s a tricky thing to do."

Bella Thorne stuns in sheer lace bra as she debuts dramatic return to her signature red hair

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:23:24 -0400

Former Disney star Bella Thorne left little to the imagination as she unveiled a revealing lingerie look over the weekend.

The 28-year-old actress slipped into a sheer black lace bra for a series of sizzling snaps she shared to Instagram Sunday.

Thorne's bra featured delicate straps and an intricate floral design layered over sheer mesh with a slight cinch at the center.

The "Shake It Up" alum also showed off a dramatic hair transformation, revealing she had ditched her brunette hair and returned to her red locks.

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In the caption of her post, Thorne called out her hair makeover, referencing Merida, the redheaded Scottish princess from the hit Disney animated movie "Brave."

"Merida down in this b--------h," Thorne wrote.

In her carousel of photos, Thorne posed for several sultry shots that appeared to be taken in her bedroom.

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The "Midnight Sun" actress wore her hair down in loose curls and sported a natural makeup palette that included a rosy blush and a soft pink lipstick.

Thorne's fans quickly flocked to the comments section of her post to rave over her eye-catching look and return to red hair.

"OMG Bella," one fan wrote. Another chimed in, "Hello gorgeous."

"you look like a mermaid," one follower commented.

"Red is soo back," another wrote, adding smiley face with heart eyes emojis.

"God, I always wanted you to return to that color, my life, I love you, you are the most perfect," gushed one fan.

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"She is baaccck the most beautiful ginger giirrll," added another.

In one of her photos, Thorne flashed the diamond engagement ring fiancé Mark Emms gave her when he proposed in May 2023 after nine months of dating.

Thorne made headlines in August when she proposed to Emms a year after the British producer first popped the question. The actress shared a video of the intimate moment, which took place in their living room as the two were surrounded by candles, flowers and heart-shaped balloons.

Fans were divided over Thorne's proposal to Emms, with some praising the move as "cute" and an example of "girl power," while others questioned the gesture, asking, "Why propose again?" and urging, "Let’s not normalize this."

Thorne later acknowledged the mixed reaction, saying the response was "totally split down the middle," with supporters cheering her on and critics pushing back on the unconventional moment.

In December 2025, Thorne revealed she and Emms were postponing their wedding planning until after they wrapped up their current work commitments.

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Emms served as a producer for Thorne's upcoming directorial debut in "Color Your Hurt." Thorne also produced and wrote the screenplay for the movie in which she stars alongside Jason Parks, Christopher Eccleston, Tammy Blanchard, Gideon Glick and Jordan Alexander.

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Emms is also a producer for Matthew Bright's upcoming "Spring Breakers" sequel, "Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain" starring Thorne, Grace Van Dien, Ariel Martin and True Whitaker.

"We're making our love child, which is this movie we just made together that I wrote and directed," she told E! News. "I think once we're done with this movie — completion and editing, and everything and press — and then we do 'Spring Breakers.'

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"Once we're done with those two, then we will have the brain capacity to think and really do it right."

During her interview with E! News, Thorne also reflected on her decision to propose to Emms.

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"We had gone through so much in a really beautiful way and a lot of dark times as well," she said. "Creating art is really hard. It is so difficult. At some point, right before filming, I wanted to return the love that he had given me when he proposed and make it equal. He was crying. It was so sweet and endearing and authentic.

"It's so shocking, and it's so not done that when it does happen, they feel so honored, like 'You chose me?' and you're like, 'Yeah. You chose me and I choose you. This is a two-way street.'"

Spencer Pratt fires back at critics over luxe Hotel Bel-Air stay as LA mayoral run heats up

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:47:22 -0400

Spencer Pratt escalated his war of words with critics this week, alleging safety threats forced him into a high-end hotel stay.

Pratt fired back Wednesday as scrutiny over his living situation intensified following reports he was not living in an Airstream trailer parked on the lot of his former California home. The former "Hills" star acknowledged he is not actively staying in the trailer despite suggesting he was in a recent mayoral campaign ad.

"Hey guys, why don’t they wanna talk about why I need a hotel in the first place?" Pratt wrote on X. "Karen Bass let my home burn down. Also 6,000 of my neighbors. NBD.

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Pratt has been staying at the Hotel Bel-Air for the past month while his wife and kids have been staying in Carpinteria, California, sources told TMZ.

The 42-year-old told the outlet the Airstream had become unsafe as he campaigns to be Los Angeles’ next mayor, claiming the hotel’s "armed security" made it "the only option."

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"I can't talk about specific threats, but that lot is ... unsafe now."

Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Pratt.

Pratt took aim at the media in April when he accused the Los Angeles Times of harassing his family and trying to expose where his children live as his campaign gains traction in the polls. According to Pratt, a reporter had reached out to his wife, sister, mother and even a restaurant he frequents to track down details about his family.

"Creepy LA Times 'journalist' has been phone-stalking & harassing my sister, my wife, my MOM, and even my favorite burrito restaurant trying to dox where my kids sleep and go to school, all because I pulled ahead of Nithya Raman in the polls, and she sent her lapdog to do her dirty work," Pratt wrote on X.

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"That’s what they call 'journalism' at the LA Times, folks!" he added. "They’re scared of our campaign. We’re gonna take back our city, and they know they can’t stop us."

A Los Angeles Times spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "The Times learned that Mr. Pratt was living in Carpinteria and contacted him and those around him for comment. We stand by our story and the reporting of our journalists."

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Pratt, who lost his home in the deadly 2025 Palisades wildfire, announced he was running for mayor Jan. 7.

Pratt told a crowd at a fire anniversary event that "this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission. And we are going to expose the system."

The event, They Let Us Burn!, was a rally critical of state and local government’s handling of the Jan. 7 wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

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In the aftermath of the fire, Pratt emerged as an outspoken critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats, and said they failed to prevent the blaze. He has since sued the city of Los Angeles.

The complaint blames Los Angeles and its municipal water department for the water issues that hampered firefighting efforts and says it ultimately led to the damage to their properties.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Michael Rapaport doubles down on 2029 NYC mayoral run, vows 'street fight' against Zohran Mamdani

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:10:41 -0400

Michael Rapaport is doubling down on his plans to run for mayor of New York City.

On Tuesday, the 56-year-old actor and comedian said he plans on running against Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is known for his democratic socialist policies, with a "New York City street fight mentality" come 2029.

"I never thought that I would even consider running for mayor of New York City, and I will do it with the best intentions. And I won’t do it the way any other political person has ever done it," Rapaport told Chris Cuomo during an appearance on News Nation.

"The only way to beat this guy is to make it and take it with New York City street fight mentality."

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"There’s no way to out-nice him. There’s no way out-slick him. I think that he’s the greatest bull crapper in the history of politicians … and that’s saying a lot," he continued.

"But New York City needs to do something. We need to plan right now because 2029 is around the corner, and, yes, I’m running for mayor of New York City. And I will only drop out until I feel like there’s somebody who’s more qualified that could actually beat Zohran the moron.

"My bark is a lot louder than my bite," he added. "There's no way to out-finesse this guy, out-smile this guy. It has to be a dogfight. It has to be ugly, and that's what I will do in my campaign."

The outspoken comedian, who has been vocal about his disdain for the democratic mayor, first announced his plans to run for mayor in January.

"My name is Michael Rapaport, a.k.a. Mayor Rapaport. Mr. Mayor Rapaport," he said during an episode of his "I Am Rapaport" podcast.

"Let me tell you something, guys, girls, women, children of all ages. 2025 was crazy, and I don't see it getting any … calmer or cooler in 2026, the way things started," he continued. "That's why I'm running for mayor."

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In addition to making the announcement on his podcast, Rapaport took to Instagram to share the news, emphasizing in the video that he was "born and raised in New York City."

"Born. Raised. NYC. Nothing’s free. No bulls---. No fake grins," he wrote in the caption. "I’ll own my mistakes, apologize when I screw up, and fight to make this city safe, affordable, and thriving. You got Zoron the Moron now…Mayor Rapaport is coming. How you like them apples? 🍎🗽."

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Last week, Rapaport called on the New York governor to resign after anti-Israel protests spun out of control in front of a synagogue.

"HALLOWEEN SPRING FLING, Now right now in NYC, lunatics dressed in Halloween terra costumes are outside of…. You guessed it a Synagogue in NYC," he wrote on X, with a video of a protest.

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"@GovKathyHochul, you’ve had 3 years to do a mask mandate & see if this stops the bulls---, you did nothing. RESIGN in SHAME," he concluded.

Representatives for Rapaport and Mamdani did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian contributed to this post.

Chelsea Handler says ‘something’s wrong’ with men as she rips modern dating culture

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:31:01 -0400

Chelsea Handler is sounding off on modern dating, and, according to the comedian, the problem is men.

During a fiery appearance on the "Howie Mandel Does Stuff" podcast, Handler ripped today’s dating culture, arguing that dating apps and endless options have created a generation unwilling to commit.

"It’s very hard in today’s world to meet straight guys that have their s--- together. … Something’s wrong. I don’t know what’s wrong," Handler said.

The 51-year-old comedian said she originally wanted to help women connect with quality men but quickly realized many successful women are facing the same frustration.

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"So, I was initially trying to help straight women meet straight men," she explained. "But I think with dating apps and social media, there’s just so much abundance and so much choice that nobody really feels like they have to … lock it in."

According to Handler, swipe culture has destroyed effort in modern romance.

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"They can swipe through 50 women a day," she said. "So they’re not making the effort that people used to make to date."

Handler then praised the women she knows as ambitious and accomplished, while claiming many of them are all running into the same dead end.

"I meet all these amazing, incredible women that are like bada----," she said. "They have their own lives, they have their big jobs and they’re all just like, ‘There’s no men out there.’"

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Meanwhile, Handler said she’s embracing casual dating on her own terms.

"I wouldn’t say I’m in a relationship," she admitted. "I would say I’m dabbling in different areas of my life. I don’t like to be tethered to one person."

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Handler’s latest comments come years after her split from fellow comedian Jo Koy, whom she dated for less than a year before their 2022 breakup.

At the time, Handler said Koy restored her "faith in men, in love [and] in being 100% who I am."

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During an appearance on the "Now What?" podcast, Handler admitted she eventually realized the relationship wasn’t built to last.

"Towards the end of the relationship, it just became clear that this was not my person," she said.

'Squatters' host Flash Shelton slams broken system that hands intruders the keys to your home

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:23 -0400

He thought it would be a simple call to law enforcement.

Instead, when intruders took over his late father’s home in 2019, "Squatters" host Flash Shelton says he was told there was nothing deputies could do. The moment flipped everything he thought he knew about property rights, the reality TV star told Fox News Digital.

Shelton, who had moved his mother into his own home while the family was grieving, had an instinct to protect his family.

Shelton explained what would shock most Americans isn’t just that squatters can occupy homes, it’s how the law treats them once they’re inside.

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"All of the rights, not just some of the rights, but all of the rights fall to the squatter," he said. Shelton added that many homeowners would be surprised to hear "that a squatter just has to create reasonable doubt to be given full rights as a tenant. That there isn't a system in place that says that you have to have a lease, or you have to be able to show rent payments to be a tenant. That if you have possession you have rights."

In his experience, homeowners don't stand a chance.

"Squatters figure out different ways to take properties, and they know what to say," Shelton noted. "The whole system is wrong."

Shelton claimed some squatters even secure leases with false promises of paying rent. Once that lease is in place, he explained, they are treated as full tenants.

"Every single other contract would be null and void if you enter it, and you sign it under fraudulent means," he explained.

"Originally, the system was designed because they were looking at homeowners as being rich, and they were looking at tenants as being poor," Shelton said. "So they created a system to level those terms. But what they forgot is the fact that homeowners are not all rich and just because you own a mortgage, doesn't mean that you have money. It is unfavorably unbalanced right now and it is failing homeowners."

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And when it comes to lawmakers who defend the system?

"I think they need to understand and try to relate to somebody that doesn't have the money to go through these situations and understand that some of these people are losing homes over this because they can't afford to fight."

Shelton carved out a niche in the digital space as an anti-squatter activist turned content creator, gaining widespread attention for his viral "Squatter Hunter" videos. His popularity led to the creation of the A&E show "Squatters." He used social media to shed a light on this homeowner issue by uploading viral TikTok confrontations with alleged squatters, YouTube long-form breakdowns of property disputes and collaborations with homeowners documenting eviction standoffs.

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His latest venture, "Squatters," focuses on him and his team as they help homeowners across the country.

While some critics have labeled Shelton's tactics aggressive, he insists he operates within the law. When he first worked to get his parents' home back, Shelton figured out a way to mirror the same legal framework he says squatters exploit.

"I had to take it into my own hands and figure it out, and I learned everything about squatters," Shelton said. "I figured out that if they could take the house, I could take the house, and I was gonna go take my house back."

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Shelton recalled accusing him of being a vigilante as he took matters into his own hands.

"I do a lot to make sure that I am working within the guidelines of law," he emphasized to Fox News Digital. "Not only to protect myself, but also to protect the homeowners."

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He added, "I am taking the laws and, in a way I'm doing similar to what like – squatters are taking a law that allows them to do something, and they are taking a home."

"I am doing things in a legal way to take the home back, and I'm not going in with firearms in any way," Shelton explained. "I am not putting myself or my team in harm. We are doing a lot of research to make sure that everyone is going to be safe ... not everyone is going to agree with what I do. But how I defend what I do is preparation research and I do everything that I can to make sure that it's safe and legal."

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With the premiere of "Squatters" on May 12, Shelton said his goal is to raise awareness and help families across America who can't afford to fight.

"The thing that I'm most excited about the show is that it gives me an opportunity to bring even more awareness and most importantly, help more families across America," he said. "Because I was bringing awareness prior to the show, but I think this just helps me take it to another level and a whole new audience. And it enables me to help more families."

Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run backed by Paris Hilton, Kristin Cavallari as celebrity divide deepens

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:49 -0400

Spencer Pratt's run for Mayor of Los Angeles has divided Hollywood with celebrities like Paris Hilton, Kristin Cavallari, Billy Bush and more choosing sides as the reality star’s campaign continues to gain traction.

"The Hills" alum, 42, who has been an outspoken critic of incumbent Mayor Karen Bass over her response to the devastating LA fires after losing his own home in the disaster, announced his surprise bid for City Hall in January.

Throughout his campaign, Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and government spending, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.

Though Pratt is a registered Republican, he is running as an independent in the nonpartisan race and has attempted to distance himself from party politics. He has often described himself as a "community advocate" focused on local issues rather than national ideology.

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In recent weeks, Pratt's run has picked up steam following his widely praised performance in a mayoral debate with Bass and LA council member Nithya Raman as well as a series of viral campaign ads.

Ahead of the June 2 primary, recent polls have consistently placed Bass in the lead, followed by Pratt and Raman though a large segment of voters are undecided. Since no candidate is currently polling near the 50% required to win outright, the race will likely proceed to a November runoff between the top two finishers.

In the months since Pratt launched his campaign, his run for mayor has become a Hollywood flashpoint, as celebrities rally behind the former reality star while others openly push back.

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Here's a look at the high-profile names lining up both in support of — and in opposition to — Pratt's unconventional campaign.

Joe Rogan

Pratt earned the endorsement of Joe Rogan when he appeared on the April 15 episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," though the podcaster acknowledged that he was ineligible to vote in Los Angeles.

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"Listen, man. I'm voting for you. I can't vote for you, but I'm rooting for you," Rogan said, noting he is a Texas resident and no longer a Californian. "I mean, if I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever, I would vote for you."

James Woods

James Woods, who is an outspoken conservative, publicly backed Pratt after the mayoral debate while criticizing Bass and Raman's records.

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"Spencer Pratt is surprisingly effective, direct, polite, and prepared in tonight’s debate," the "Casino" star wrote in an X post. "The other two have history as their enemy because everything they’ve done has been a catastrophe. He can absolutely win this thing."

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton expressed her support in the comments section of an Instagram post that Pratt shared on April 24.

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Pratt uploaded a video showing himself giving a tour of the Airstream trailer where he now lives, parked amid the rubble of his Pacific Palisades property after it was destroyed in the LA fires.

"Spencer for Mayor," Hilton wrote, adding a raised hands emoji.

Billy Bush

Billy Bush appeared on "Jesse Watters Primetime," where he talked about Spencer Pratt's mayoral run.

Bush, who is the host of "Hot Mics," said of Pratt: "Look, he’s for real. He won that debate flat out on NBC 4. It was last week he shocked a lot of people. His command of the facts was fantastic. His command of the room was fantastic. He showed a real ability to connect. He is relatable. He’s likable."

Adding: "He’s telling the truth. His only commitment is to tell the truth is for transparency. You talk about the NGOs. You talk about… everyone knows Los Angeles is literally pouring money into drains…And a billion dollars in debt every year is unbelievable."

The star continued: "He’s just saying I’m going to walk in, and I’m going to be transparent. I’m going to show you how the city works. I’m going to audit the city of Los Angeles. Isn’t it time? I think every local government should… let’s see an audit. I want to see the books. I want to know where everything is going. How do you blow it in one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world? It’s a dump in Los Angeles waters. It’s a dump. You drive around Los Angeles. You can’t believe it. It really is… its disgusting… the homeless factor and the drug factor."

Bush noted that people "want to call him MAGA, they want to call him all these things. No, you know who he represents? Angry Angelenos. People who have had enough of mismanagement in our government. Of the fact our city burns down…."

"This is a guy whose house burned down, and he said 'I'm going to step up and do something about it.' How many people b——h on Instagram [and] that’s their activism?" Bush asked.

"This guy said nah. I'm going to go in there and open the books, and we’re going to be transparent with the people of Los Angeles. He’s resonating. He’s for real. Believe it," he finished.

Kristin Cavallari

Kristin Cavallari has been one of Pratt's most vocal celebrity supporters, sharing her enthusiasm over her "The Hills" co-star's mayoral run and framing him as an outsider willing to challenge the political establishment.

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"I think Spencer running for mayor is f------ genius," she said on the April 21 episode of her "Let’s Be Honest" podcast. "Because I think everyone in politics — I don’t care what side you’re on — everyone is corrupt."

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Cavallari also addressed rumors that she was "MAHA," saying that while she supported making America healthy, she didn't identify with any particular side.

"That's why I love Spencer running for mayor because he is a real person who is going to call out the corruption," she said. "He is going to actually get s--- done. He is fired up because he lost his house, and he obviously has seen all the corruption in L.A."

Cavallari clarified that while she owns a condo in LA, she is a full-time resident of Tennessee and therefore "can't speak to the specifics."

"I do know, every time I see him talking about what’s going on and all the corruption that he’s pointed out, he’s f---ing spot on," the "Laguna Beach" alum continued. "I love that he is doing this, and most people in California that you talk to actually love it too. People are really excited. People are really fired up."

"I think gettin everyone who is not a politician in office in some capacity is the right move because the politicians don't give a s--- about you or me or anybody, they only care about themselves," she added.

Cavallari went on to say that she wished "everyone could just wake up" instead of fighting each other over different issues.

"We need to come together as a f------ society and be like, ‘F--- the politicians across the board.’ Can we please just be united? Can we please stop fighting about dumb s---?" she asked. "We're ending on that note. That was not my intention, but that’s how passionate I am about this. So vote for Spencer Pratt. Go f----- Spencer. This is what we need right now."

Audrina Patridge

Audrina Patridge is another one of Pratt's reality TV co-stars who are cheering him on in the race.

"I’m actually excited," Partridge told Us Weekly during an interview published May 1. "He impressed me. I listened to some of his interviews, and at first when I heard, I was like, ‘Wait, is he really doing it? Is it a joke? Is it real?’ But he is, and he is very intelligent, and I think that he would make a lot of change to L.A. and he would follow through with what he said."

"So I’m rooting for him," she said.

While Patridge can't vote for Pratt since she lives in Orange County, the "Dancing with the Stars" alum shared her hopes that he could help restore LA to the version of the city that she remembered experiencing in the past.

"He’s very smart. He knew how to work reality TV. I know politics is very different — but I mean, he seems very intelligent and is well-educated on what he needs to do," Patridge said. "Bring back L.A., what it was 15 years ago when it was fun to go out. It’s so different now."

Brody Jenner

Brody Jenner, who co-starred with Pratt in "The Princes of Malibu" and "The Hills," was one of his longtime friend's earliest supporters.

Shortly after Pratt announced his mayoral run, Jenner addressed the former reality star's critics in an Instagram Story post.

"Let me clear something up. Spencer Pratt graduated from USC with a bachelor's degree in political science. He's genuinely one of the smartest people I've ever met. He didn't 'end up' in reality TV, he chose it because he loved it and understood the opportunity," Jenner wrote.

"And for everyone out there saying he 'doesn't have a job,' that just shows how little they understand the industry," he continued. "Being on a television show, yes, even a so-called 'reality' show, is real work. The shooting schedules are long, intense, and often more demanding than many of the traditional jobs people love to look down on."

"Spencer isn't afraid to think differently or speak up, and that's exactly what this city needs. He has my vote, because at the very least, he has the backbone to stand up to career politicians who've done little to actually move Los Angeles forward," Jenner concluded.

Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee was listed among the celebrity donors backing Pratt’s campaign, though she has not publicly commented on the race.

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Other high-profile names who have contributed to the campaign include "The Hills" alum Doug Reinhardt, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" producer Jeff Jenkins and professional poker player Rick Salomon, according to People magazine.

Adam Carolla

Adam Carolla has thrown his full support behind Pratt, repeatedly praising the former reality star and slamming his opponents.

On April 21, Pratt joined Carolla on his "The Adam Carolla Show" podcast for an episode titled "Spencer Pratt Gets Adam Carolla’s Endorsement for LA Mayor!"

During the episode, Pratt and Carolla discussed homelessness, crime and what they described as failed leadership in Los Angeles, while Pratt outlined his plans to "bring back common sense" to City Hall.

"We have a bunch of Marxist, socialist f---ing r----ds who are tearing this city down," Carolla said.

Carolla later shared a photo of himself with Pratt on Instagram writing, "This man is going to save LA. @spencerprat. has my full endorsement for mayor!"

Joanna Krupa

Joanna Krupa, a longtime animal rights activist, joined Pratt at a dog adoption event at the neighborhood dog bakery The Barkery Encino during which she shared her support for his campaign.

"The Real Housewives of Miami" star later shared an Instagram video from the event and explained why she was backing Pratt.

"I moved to Hollywood , California in 1999 to chase a dream…and I’ve never seen Los Angeles like this," she began her lengthy caption. "It's broken. I showed up to support Spencer Pratt for Mayor because this isn’t about politics anymore. It’s about real change."

"This isn’t about Democrat or Republican," Krupa continued. "This is the moment we all come together and fight for what’s right to save this beautiful city. He’s not a politician. He’s a real person who lost his home in the Palisades fire and instead of giving up, he’s fighting for this city."

"And in all my years in LA… he’s the first person I’ve seen run for office who actually cares about animals and wants to be their voice," the model added. "As an animal activist for over 20 years this matters. Because the animals need him. The rescue community needs him. These innocent lives have no voice.And for once… someone is willing to stand up for them. Most politicians don’t. That’s the truth. We need accountability. We need transparency. We need to stop the corruption and finally know where our tax money is going.Los Angeles deserves better."

"And for the first time in a long time… this feels like hope. Spencer is our hope and if we don’t fight for change now, we may not have the city we love left to fight for," Krupa concluded.

Nick Viall

"The Bachelor" star Nick Viall confirmed his support for Pratt early on in the race.

On Jan. 7, Pratt officially announced that he was running for Mayor of LA in an Instagram post.

"Yes, it’s official. Papers are filed and campaign is open: mayorpratt.com," Pratt wrote alongside a photo of himself signing campaign paperwork.

"You have my vote," Viall wrote in the comments.

DJ Kaskade

Ryan Gary Raddon, who is better known as the DJ Kaskade, supported Pratt's run in the comments section of the announcement post.

"let's go!" Raddon wrote.

Amber Rose

Amber Rose shared her hopes for Pratt's future achievements as mayor in a comment on one of the former reality star's Instagram posts.

"Homelessness is not a business. Mental illness is not a business. Addiction is not a business. The grift ends when I’m mayor, and we will enforce the law," Pratt wrote on March 22 alongside a clip from his appearance on KTLA's "Inside CA Politics."

Heather McDonald

Heather McDonald faced backlash from other celebrities when she shared her support for Pratt following his debate against Bass and Raman.

"Watching @spencerpratt in the mayoral debate! Let’s Go Spencer! @spencerpratt spencerpratt #la #decision2026 #juicyscoop #savela," the actress and comedian wrote on X.

"Heather, d--n." Yvette Nicole Brown commented, adding a broken heart emoji.

"Girl, seriously. WTF?!? So embarrassed for you.," "Queer Eye" star Bobby Berk chimed in.

Holly Robinson Peete also expressed her disappointment under McDonald's post, leaving a face-palming emoji.

Stephanie Pratt

Pratt's sister Stephanie Pratt has been one of his most outspoken critics during his mayoral run, publicly urging Angelenos not to vote for her brother.

In February, Pratt, who also starred on "The Hills," voiced her concerns about her brother's campaign and shared her doubts about his intentions.

In a series of posts shared on X, Stephanie noted that Spencer was a vital asset to the community more than one year after the devastating LA wildfires.

However, she assured her followers that Pratt was simply trying to stay relevant and drum up interest in his memoir "The Guy You Loved to Hate," which was released in January.

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"Spencer has done great work for the palisades," Stephanie wrote. "But LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor. A vote for him is a vote for stupidity."

She continued, "He's just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir don't be fooled."

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Yvette Nicole Brown

In addition to her comment on McDonald's post, Yvette Nicole Brown also expressed her dismay over Pratt's run on Threads.

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On April 24, the "Community" star reposted a People magazine article about how Pratt's campaign donations had surpassed those of Bass.

"This nation is unserious and has learned nothing," she wrote.

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello faces backlash after singing at NYC ICE protest rally

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:52:26 -0400

Musician Tom Morello faced a backlash from conservatives after he played to the crowd Tuesday at the Hands off NYC protest at the Federal Plaza in Manhattan.

The guitarist, who is known for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, sang Woody Guthrie’s "This Land Is Your Land," along with the lines that said: "In the squares of the city, in the shadow of the steeple, near the relief office, I see my people. Some are crumbling and all are wondering if this land’s still made for you and me."

A cheering crowd that held signs that said "Hands off NYC" and "ICE is illegal" sang along with the 61-year-old.

"My mother and I lived at 142nd and Riverside a long time ago," Morello told the crowd, according to Rolling Stone. "Brothers and sisters, if I’ve learned one thing in all my years since then, it’s that if it looks like fascism, sounds like fascism, dresses like fascism, talks like fascism, kills like fascism, and lies like fascism — brothers and sisters, it’s f---ing fascism."

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He also referred to the Trump administration as an "authoritarian clown show" and called for a "mass movement of peaceful anti-fascist crime fighters."

A video of Morello singing that was posted to X received a multitude of negative comments.

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"Performs being the apt word here, lol. Like a commie circus clown," one person wrote, while another said: "Lowlife Tom Morello wants Americans to be murdered by illegal aliens and trillions wasted on them. F this guy."

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A third person said: "So now he's raging for the machine he pretended to rage against... does he know?" and another said: "Making money on the downfall of America."

"It's honestly pathetic. Tom Morello is a washed-up loser trying to stay relevant," a fifth wrote. "I bet all the terrorist Gen Zers in the crowd have no idea who he is or what he actually stands for. Very sad to see what has happened to our culture."

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He received a swell of support, though, on Instagram.

"Thanks Tom Morello and New York! Appreciate your support for immigrants," one commenter wrote. "One of my favorite Woody Guthrie sings. Great lyrics. Keep up the good work. In the end, we will derail Trump & friends’ authoritarian train and get the country on a better track towards justice for all, citizens and immigrants alike."

"thanks tom! Great message!" another said, and a third wrote: "The song stands for we the people you d--n right it’s our soul. Thank you for sharing."

"Keep singing, keep protesting!" another urged, while a fifth person said: "This is so beautiful."

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Morello also played a show with fellow President Donald Trump critic Bruce Springsteen on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Morello for comment.

Carrie Underwood fires back at Nikki Glaser feud rumors after 'noticeable' tension on 'American Idol'

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:03:31 -0400

Carrie Underwood might have "saved a little trouble for the next girl" by putting rumors to rest about a reported feud with a fellow blonde star.

Nikki Glaser — a self-declared Swiftie — served as a guest judge during the recent Taylor Swift-themed episode of "American Idol," and fans were convinced they caught tension between Underwood and the comedian.

Underwood, who joined the singing competition series as a judge in 2025, stood firm against any negativity assumed between the pair during an appearance on "The Highway with Cody Alan."

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The "Jesus, Take the Wheel" singer shared a snap with Glaser on Instagram following the episode, and wrote, "Had a fun night with the beautiful hilarious Nikki Glaser joining us as a guest judge tonight on 'American Idol.'"

Fans were quick to question the sincerity of Underwood's post after calling out the country star for seemingly sending shade toward the comedian during the episode.

"Carrie didn’t look like she enjoyed Nikki sitting next to her," one fan wrote. "Rarely looked at her during the show."

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Another fan asked, "Why are you so fake? … during Keyla’s performance just when @nikkiglaser was about to comment on judging for Keyla you did a side eye to @lionelrichie and rolled your eyes … like it was so noticeable … be kind Carrie do better and you too Lionel."

Alan couldn't help but roll his eyes over social media discourse involving the "Before He Cheats" singer.

"They want to cause a cat fight over the smallest things," Alan said before Underwood jumped in with her own theory.

"I'm very used to that," Underwood assured the radio host. "Cause I feel like if you have two ladies in the same room together, somebody's going to try to make something of it."

"She was wonderful and I think she did such a great job, cause it's not an easy thing to come sit behind that desk and try to think of, you know, constructive things to say. I feel like she did everything wonderfully."

Underwood assured listeners, "No, there's no beef. I have no beef."

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The radio show host also pried into Underwood's past experience as the Season 4 winner of "American Idol," and wondered if she still had the same worries walking on stage now that she did then.

"It's evolved over time," Underwood said. "My time on 'Idol,' you know, we kind of had message boards and things like that. It was kind of the beginning of just meanness online."

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The mother-of-two explained that contestants now have to "deal with so much more" than she had to experience.

"We just kind of are in a world right now where we forget that we're watching human beings do things," she said. "It's so easy to talk about that, but now it's so easy for them to see that.

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"It's no longer like water cooler chats that I never would have known about what people were talking about in school or whatever, and now you can just say it online."

She added, "That's the thing that everybody has to navigate. I'm like, 'I promise you some day you won't care,' but right now I know they do care."

Brooks Nader narrowly avoids wardrobe malfunction minutes before 'Baywatch' reboot red carpet

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:38:14 -0400

Brooks Nader suffered a wardrobe malfunction right before her big moment.

The 29-year-old model and actress attended the 2026 FOX Upfronts in New York City to promote the new "Baywatch" reboot, and narrowly avoided a major wardrobe malfunction while on the red carpet.

She shared a photo on her Instagram stories of her standing in front of a mirror in a small room with the back of her dress completely busted open in the back and her white lace underwear visible through the tear.

"When you bust out of your dress 4 minutes before showtime!!! Classssssicc," she wrote over the photo, adding two laughing crying emojis.

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Nader followed that up with another photo of her getting sewn into the dress, captioning the photo, "We've got 4 earth angels sewing me back into this sucker."

The Sports Illustrated model later posed on the red carpet at the event in a red minidress with a halter neckline, matching the red she and the other "Baywatch" lifeguards wear on the show. She kept the accessories to a minimum and styled her hair in loose curls.

In the new iteration of the show, Nader portrays Selene, one of the captains of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards. While she told Extra on the red carpet at the upfronts that getting cast in the role was "a pinch me moment," many fans were not happy with her involvement in the reboot.

Critics flooded social media with skepticism about the reboot’s casting choices, some calling it "influencer casting, not acting" and slamming the project as "a JOKE" with an "awful cast," after she was announced as part of the cast.

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"I think that the times are different, and everyone is so multi-hyphenate now. And you can be both an actor and an influencer and have influence," Nader told the Daily Mail in March. "And that's the beauty of the culture that social media has created."

She went on to explain that "we all have platforms now" that didn't exist during the original run of the show, which means "people could use their voice now," which can potentially "bring a vibe to the show."

Aside from Nader, influencers Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne will also appear on the show in different capacities, which Nader says will "only help" the show in the end.

The original show aired for 11 seasons from 1989 to 1999 and starred David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, Nicole Eggert, Donna D'Errico and many others.

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When asked about Nader's role in the reboot and whether Electra thinks she was the right fit for the show, Electra told People in March, "I do. Absolutely. Yeah."

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