Tallulah Willis Addresses Criticism About Posting ‘Vulnerable’ Bruce Willis Photos

Tallulah Willis Addresses Criticism About Posting 'Vulnerable' Bruce Willis Photos

Tallulah Willisis addressing criticism that she shouldn't be sharing photos of her father,Bruce Willis, as he copes with frontotemporal dementia. Tallulah, 31, hadposted heartwarming snapsof Bruce, 70, via Instagram on Sunday, June 22, writing, "Sunday funday at Grams ! Grateful." The photos showed Tallulah and Bruce embracing and smiling. While the post drew many positive comments, there were some negative ones, too. "I don't think you should expose your dad to the public! He is vulnerable !" a fanremarked Monday, scolding, "And some things should be kept private! You don't have his permission to post it!" Tallulah Willis Shares 'Sunday Funday' Photos With Dad Bruce Willis Amid Health Battle: 'Grateful' In response, Tallulah wrote, "Hi. I hear that. As a family we use our discretion when posting. Today was a great day filled with smiles." She explained: "I made the judgment call to show that to the world, because I know what he means to everyone." View this post on Instagram A post shared by tallulah willis (@buuski) A number of commenters rushed to Tallulah's defense. "This is a loving picture," one woman wrote, referencing the first image in the series, of Bruce holding his daughter's hand. "There should be no criticism of her posting this picture. Bruce and his daughter are raising awareness, so this can be cured someday." Demi Moore Offers Health Update on Ex-Husband Bruce Willis Amid Dementia Battle: 'He Is Stable' Bruce shares Tallulah and daughtersRumer, 36, andScout, 33, with his ex-wife,Demi Moore. The actor is also the dad of Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11, whom he shares with wifeEmma Heming Willis. The familyhas been very candid on social media about Bruce's health battle over the past few years. They first announced in March 2022 that the actor was diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that causes language comprehension and speaking impairments. One year later, they revealed that his condition hadprogressed to frontotemporal dementia, which can "cause deterioration in behavior, personality and/or difficulty with producing or comprehending language," according to the Alzheimer's Association. On Father's Day, Rumer reflected on how much life has changed since Bruce's diagnosis. "Today is hard, I feel a deep ache in my chest to talk to you and tell you everything I'm doing and what's going on in my life," she wrote viaInstagramalongside photos of her and her dad. "To hug you and ask you about life and your stories and struggles and successes." Bruce Willis' Family Guide: Meet the Actor's 5 Daughters and More Amid His Dementia Battle Rumer continued, "I wish I asked you more questions while you could still tell me about it all. But I know you wouldn't want me to be sad today so I'll try to just be grateful reminding myself how lucky I am that you're my dad and that you're still with me and I can still hold you and hug you and kiss your cheek and rub your head I can tell you stories."

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Tallulah Willis Addresses Criticism About Posting ‘Vulnerable’ Bruce Willis Photos

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12 Celebrity Couples Who Waited Years to Marry Their Longtime Loves

12 Celebrity Couples Who Waited Years to Marry Their Longtime Loves

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Mike Coppola/Getty With the world watching, some celebrities prefer to take their time inlove and relationshipsbefore making it official. TakeThe BachelorettestarJoJo Fletcher, for example. After postponing her wedding toJordan Rodgersa few times, the two were able totie the knotin 2022 after a six-year-long engagement. When the big day arrived, Fletcher told PEOPLE that "it took a while to get here, but it was all so worth it." Even actressAmy Adamsrevealed toAllurein 2009 that her then-fiancéDarren Le Gallokept asking, "This is going to happen, right?" after delayed wedding plans. Following Le Gallo'sproposal to Adamsin 2008, the longtime couple said "I do" in 2015. Whether it took years or decades to make it down the aisle, these stars and theirlong-term partnersproved marriage was worth the wait. Dave Benett/Getty Michelle Yeohmet her longtime love,Jean Todt, in Shanghai on June 4, 2004, at a Ferrari event. She was a spokesman for the luxury car brand, and he was the company's CEO. After meeting, Todt popped the question a month later on July 26, 2004. The power couple were engaged for 19 years, waiting until the time was right. Then, on July 27, 2023, the moment arrived. TheEverything Everywhere All At Onceactress and the former Ferrari exec crossed the finish line,tying the knot in an intimate ceremonyin Geneva. Racecar driver and wedding guest Felipe Massa shared an image of the ceremony programon Instagram. The post read: "Today after 9662 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva surrounded by loving family and friends, we are so happy to celebrate this special moment together!" Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Sometimes, love sparked on reality TV doesn't always last beyond the cameras; however, some couples have defied the odds. Such is the case for stars Fletcher and Rodgers,arguably one of the show's greatest success stories. Audiences were first introduced to Fletcher on season 20 ofThe BachelorwhenBen Higginsconfessed his love for her but ultimately choseLauren Bushnellover Fletcher. Fletcher got another chance at on-air love when she became the focus of season 12 ofThe Bachelorette. During the season finale, athlete-turned-sports commentator Rodgers dropped to one knee andproposed with a 3-carat ringin 2016. In her 2016 blog for PEOPLE, Fletcher wrote, "Hearing Jordan's beautiful proposal was the best feeling I've ever had.Those words were everything I ever wantedon the day that I would be accepting a proposal. I also couldn't wait to tell Jordan that I finally loved him! It was an unbelievable feeling to finally let the man that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with know how I felt." Three years later, Rodgersre-proposed with a new engagement ringin a "perfectly imperfect" setting outside of a studio. In 2019, Rodgers shared a videoon Instagramof the intimate moment with the caption: "I made the best decision of my life… again!" before adding, "Funny how much harder this proposal thing is without 20 producers planning the whole thing!!" After a four-year engagement, the couple planned to wed in 2020, but COVID-19derailed their plans. Though they had topostpone their wedding several times, Fletcher and Rodgersended up at the altaron May 14, 2022. "It sounds cliché, butI really am marrying my best friend," Fletcher told PEOPLE at the time. "Everything that's happened in our relationship has only made us stronger. And we just feel so lucky." She added, "I'm just so ready for this next chapter of our lives to start!" In 2023,The Big Dformer co-hosts opened up to PEOPLE about the success of their marriage a year after walking down the aisle. "I think one thing that we've always recognized and don't shy away from is you're always going to have to put in the work. You're always going to have to compromise. It's always going to be discovering and learning and compromising with your partner," Fletcher said, adding, "We obviously took a long timebefore we got married." Daniele Venturelli/Getty ActorsHarrison FordandCalista Flockhartare one of Hollywood's most endearing and enduring couples. Although they havebeen together for over 20 years, they have only been married since 2010. TheStar Warslegend met the formerAlly McBealstar in 2002 at theGolden Globeswhen Ford was 60 and Flockhart was 38. A year after meeting, Ford revealed toHello!magazine that he was in love with Flockhart. "Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love, and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life," he told the publication in 2003. "I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love, andI wasn't surprised that I did." Their first date was a little unconventional: dinner and drinks at the home of theIndiana Jonesstar and an appearance by Flockhart's formerAlly McBealcostarJames Marsden, who served as her "wingman" during their dates. "She asked me after we wrapped if I would come along with her to this date because it was a new guy," Marsden said in 2019 during an appearance onThe Late Late Show with James Corden. "I'm a harbinger of a wonderful, long relationship." Marsden seemingly was a good luck charm because after the couplegot engaged over Valentine's Day weekendin 2009, theywed in Santa Fe, N.M., in a private ceremony at the Governor's Mansion on June 15, 2010. Ford hasfour kids from his first two marriagesand formally adopted Flockhart's son,Liam, after the two tied the knot. "My life has been enabled by my lovely wife, who has supported my passions and my dreams, and I'm grateful," Ford said during a speech at theCannes Film Festivalin 2023. "And you know, I love you too. You've given my life purpose and meaning, and I'm grateful for that, so grateful." "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"Tina Turnerfound her happily ever after with her second husband,Erwin Bach, at an airport. "We met at Cologne [Bonn] Airport— actually, it was Düsseldorf Airport [in Germany], and her managerRoger [Davies]asked me to pick up Tina," recalled Bach in the 2021 HBO documentaryTina. "We enjoyed the ride. I enjoyed driving the artist, actually a superstar. You're normally a little nervous, but I wasn't nervous either. I was just doing the job." In her 2020 book,Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good, Turner detailed their love story. "Falling in love with my husband, Erwin, was another exercise in leaving my comfort zone, of being open to the unexpected gifts that life has to offer," she wrote. "The day I first met Erwin at an airport in Germany, I should have been too tired from my flight, too preoccupied with thoughts of my concert tour, and in too much of a hurry to get to my hotel to pay much attention to the young music executive who came from my record company to welcome me." She continued, "But I did notice him, andI instantly felt an emotional connection." After Bach gave Turner a lift, the couple began what would become a long and beautiful courtship, lasting 27 years before they tied the knot in 2013. In 2017, Bach saved his wife's life bydonating a kidneyto the "Proud Mary" singer. The songstress recounted the experience in her 2018 memoir,My Love Story, writing that her husband was by her side and was "loyal, kind and understanding — and determined to help me get through all this alive." "I lived through ahellish marriagethat almost destroyed me, but I went on. I know that my medical adventure is far from over. But I'm still here — we're still here, closer than we ever imagined," wrote Turner. Turnerdied at age 83in 2023 at her home in Switzerland, followinga long period of illness, including a stroke in 2013, an intestinal cancer diagnosis in 2016 and kidney failure. Samir Hussein/WireImage In 2021,TrapstarJosh Hartnettand his longtime partnerTamsin Egertonquietly married in a private ceremonyin London. Before making it official, the newlyweds had been together for over a decade; theyfirst met on the set ofThe Loversin 2011. Egerton posted a thank-you message and photoon Instagramshowing what appeared to be an engagement ring and wedding band on her ring finger. "It's been one incredible week, and I can safely say we're all happily exhausted," the actress wrote. Hartnett shared the secret to their solid relationship in 2024. "I think you have to give more than you feel, you receive," theOppenheimeractor told PEOPLE. "That's the biggest thing." The pairshares four kids: a daughter they welcomed in late 2015, another child in 2017, a third in late 2019, and a fourth child in 2024. Walter McBride/WireImage ComedianJoy Beharmet school teacherSteve Janowitzin an unconventional way. He was all dressed up ... in his birthday suit. "I don't know if you know this about me, butI met my husband at a semi-nudist colony. It's true,"The Viewco-hostsaid during an episode in 2024. "He was naked; I was not. Because for a man to see me naked, I have to be in his will." Behar clarified, "I don't wear bathing suits in public. Neither does Steve!" Following their memorable first meeting, Behar and Janowitz dated for nearly 30 years beforemarrying in a private ceremonyin N.Y.C. on Aug. 11, 2011. OnThe View, she said that the passage of gay marriage legislation in New York at the time aided her decision. "It did have an influence on me— it brought to my consciousness why gays needed to get married," she said on the daytime talk show. "And I thought it was a good reason for me to get married. And so did Steve, so we did it." Behar added, "If he was going to get down on one knee, I wanted it to be during the time when he could still get up from one knee." WhenPeter Sarsgaardfirst metMaggie Gyllenhaalin 2001, he had no idea what she did for a living, but he knew he liked her. "I met Maggie at a dinner,and I didn't even know she was an actress," Sarsgaard told PEOPLE in 2023 of his attraction to his future wife. "I knew nothing about her, but it was instant," he said of his attraction to his future wife. ThePresumed Innocentactor continued, "Then,Secretarycame out, maybe six months later, and I was like, 'Oh whoa. Okay. She's not like any other actress in the world.' " After being together for over four years, the couple confirmed to PEOPLE exclusively in 2006 that they wereengaged and expecting their first child. Sarsgaard and Gyllenhaal welcomed daughterRamonain 2006 beforetying the knotin Italy in 2009. They thenhad their second child, daughter Gloria Ray, in 2012. In 2024, Sarsgaard revealed the secret to their marriage was staggering projects and sharing the spotlight. "We take turns in terms of our work," he told PEOPLE. "I think that's one of the things that you just sort of have to do is let someone have their dance, and then you take your dance. There is great value in that." "Wait 28 years before you get married. Do not rush into things. Be very careful!"Don CheadletoldEntertainment Tonightin 2021 about tying the knot with his partner of nearly 30 years,Bridgid Coulter,during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coulter added, "You've got to make sure. I wasn't sure. Now, I think I'm almost sure." "Our accountant proposed to both of us, and he showed us the numbers, and we said, yeah, we should probably do it," theFight Nightstar joked about what influenced their decision. Cheadle continued, "It came up a lot of time. But every time, we were like, 'But we're already together?' [The accountant said], 'Yeah, but this is a better reason to be together.' Really, it's because our accountant proposed to us; I wish there were some big, sweet romantic story, but the romance happened, you know, the first year." The pair's two daughters — Ayana and Imani — joined the couple for an intimate ceremony. "It was just beautiful," said Coulter. "It was just for us in our backyard, our two kids. It was for us. It was special." Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Adams met Le Gallo in an acting class in 2001,tellingVanity Fairthat "he was a little scared" of her at first. "I got to know him outside of class," Adams told the publication in 2008. "I just found him to be such a genuine, caring person. … He demanded that we go out on a date. He said, 'I know you're getting over this [other] guy, but I'm taking you out on Wednesday,' and I was like, 'And so you are!' " TheDisenchantedstar and Le Gallo got engaged in 2008 after dating for six years, though it would take another seven years before they wed. "I've been really busy, andI feel like a horrible fiancéethat I haven't gotten swept up in the whole idea of a wedding," Adams toldAllurein 2009. "But I just haven't." They welcomed their daughter,Aviana, in 2010 before the two married in a small ceremony at a friend's house outside Santa Barbara, Calif., on May 2, 2015. AdamstoldMarie Clairein 2018 about parenting with her husband, "It's sexy to see him raising a girl and teaching her how a man should treat her in a lovely way." "My wife's support has meant everythingto me throughout our relationship," Le Gallo told PEOPLE in 2023. "She has really good instincts. Our partner's support means a lot to us." After 42 years together,Lily Tomlinmarried her partner and longtime collaboratorJane Wagner in a private ceremony at a friend's house in L.A. on New Year's Eve in 2013. "It was sweet," theGrace and Frankiestar told PEOPLE of the ceremony. "We didn't have any rings, so I went into our jewelry and was digging out rings. I said, 'We have to have some kind of rings!' " It was love at first sight for the couple, even before their initial collaboration on the 1972 comedy albumAnd That's the Truth, with TomlintellingVarietyin 2020, "A friend brought her to my hotel room, and I tell you, in two minutes, I fell in love with her." Tomlin continued, "She had on hot pants, stretchy boots that went up to her knee, and a little backpack. I don't know what it was, but I was in love." "It was an ecstatic time when we found each other," Wagner said before adding, "aesthetically — and in every other way." Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic TheSex and the CityalumnusJohn Corbettand10starBo Derekwere hitched in 2020 during the pandemic to give the salty year a sweet ending. "After 20 years, we decided to get married; we didn't want 2020 to be that thing that everybody looks back at and hates. We thought, 'Well, let's get one nice thing out of it,' " Corbettrevealed onThe Talka few months later. Thetwo met in 2002when Corbett's agent set him up with Derek as his date to the Oscars. Derek had previouslytold Fox Newswhy the pair took a while to wed. "I think when you're beginning a young family and you're going to have children and set up this new family tree branch, it's obviously a wonderful commitment and it's meaningful," she said. "But for us in our lives, it hasn't been yet." King Charles III's goddaughter and designerIndia Hicks— whowas a young bridesmaidat his 1981 wedding toPrincess Diana—married her longtime loveDavid Flint Wood, a former advertising executive, in 2021 after 26 years together. The pairshare five children. "It was a magical day full of joy and happiness," a source close to Hicks told PEOPLE at the time. "Everyone was thrilled to see India and David walk down the aisle together after so many years together, not least their five children and India's mother, Lady Pamela Hicks." The entrepreneur, writer and model revealedon Instagramthat they were set to wed in 2020, noting that they had to postpone their plans twice due to the ongoing pandemic. She wrote at the time, "We will wait a little while longer, which is OK because we've already waited 25 years." Read the original article onPeople

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Why Cooper Flagg is one of the NBA's most intriguing prospects of the last 15 years

Why Cooper Flagg is one of the NBA's most intriguing prospects of the last 15 years

For about two years, Cooper Flagg has been expected to be the top pick in the 2025 NBA draft. That will finally become a reality Wednesday, as the Dallas Mavericks are set to select the former Duke star first overall. The biggest question during draft week, then, is not who will go No. 1, but what kind of player the Mavericks will be getting in one of the most intriguing prospects of the last 15 years. "He trends like LeBron James," said Brian Scalabrine, who played 11 years in the NBA and has been training with Flagg since he was in his early teens. "LeBron has a beautiful mind when it comes to this game. Cooper's brain is right on par with those guys. They just process the game differently." "I really think he's going to be one of those guys who makes people around him better," said Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, who coached Flagg on the USA Select Team last summer. "People might get caught up in his numbers. But I think he's going to be one of those pluses that's always on the floor, all the while finding his range and his space." Grant Hill, the managing director of USA Basketball, said Flagg's best attribute is his versatility. "He can read the game and figure out what's needed from him for his team to have success," Hill told NBC News. "He assesses what's happening in the game and has the talent and ability to provide what's needed, and that's unique particularly for someone so young." Flagg, 18, grew up in Newport, Maine, before attending his final two years of high school at Montverde Academy in central Florida. (Montverde is less of a school and more of an incubator for future professional athletes.) After his sophomore year, Flagg reclassified from the high school class of 2025 to 2024, immediately becoming a senior and putting himself on track to enter the NBA this summer. His prowess as a player, however, dates back much further. As with many legends, Flagg's earliest memories of competition are from his driveway, where he would often play his twin brother, Ace, in a game of one-on-one. "That's where it started, for sure, scrapping it out in the driveway" Flagg told NBC News at an AT&T Flaggship Experience event. "You never want to lose to your brothers." Ace Flagg said the battles were incredibly physical. "Without fail, any time we played, someone's running inside to Mom crying because someone hit them," he said. By the time he was 13, Cooper's parents were so invested in his basketball career that he had a trainer, Matt Mackenzie. It was Mackenzie who put him on Scalabrine's radar. "Matt calls me up and says, 'I got this 13-year-old kid who plays against University of Maine kids. The first 15 minutes he's feeling it out, and the last 15 minutes he's the best player on the floor,'" Scalabrine said. "In this situation, in my mind, I love Matt, but you're nuts." Scalabrine was skeptical, so he invited Flagg to participate in a pickup game he organizes in Boston, which Scalabrine said includes former pros and college players. "And sure enough, the guy walks out of the SUV, throws on his knee braces and dominates the run," Scalabrine said. "The level of my gym went to a 100x than it normally would. Right then and there, I told his parents he would go to the NBA." Flagg continued to shine no matter what court he was playing on. In his first season at Nokomis Regional High School, he became the first freshman to win Maine's Gatorade Player of the Year award. He also put up dominant performances for his AAU team. At Nike's Peach Jam tournament in the summer of 2023, going head-to-head against other top prospects, Flagg averaged 25.4 points, 13 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 6.9 blocks per game. At Duke, he led the Blue Devils to their first Final Four in three years, putting up 21 points. 7.6 rebounds and 5 assists a night in the NCAA Tournament. His most impressive performance may have come last summer, however, before he had even played a college game. That's when Flagg was invited to help sharpen the skills of Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics, scrimmaging against the likes of LeBron James and Stephen Curry as part of the Select Team. Hill, a Duke alum, first picked up on the Flagg hype watching his high school games. Hill's friend had a son on Montverde's team, and Hill noticed Flagg's motor and competitive drive from when he was a sophomore. Hill wasn't necessarily evaluating Flagg at the time, but when USA Basketball scouts recommended Flagg for the Select Team, he figured it was worth a shot. "Let's bring him in and see how he does," Hill said of the thinking behind bringing Flagg to the pre-Paris camp. "He may be one of those names in 2027 that might be under consideration for the World Cup team or down the road. We weren't totally sure how he would do or how he would adjust. He made us look really good." Mosley, Flagg's coach at the camp, marveled at the 17-year-old's curious and inquisitive nature. He admits it's "coach talk" to say so, but Mosley said what impressed him most about Flagg was how much care he put into every part of practice. He specifically recalled a defensive drill in practice during which Flagg pulled a teammate, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, aside for extra insight. "He was just asking a ton of questions. Defensively, that stood out," Mosley said, adding that he believes Flagg will be a better defender in the NBA than people expect. "Offensively, he was always trying to make the right play at the right time. You could see how his brain was clicking on making different reads based on where people were on the floor." Clips of Flagg's performance went viral. He ran pick-and-rolls with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum as his primary defender. He drove to the hoop against James. He hit a turnaround fadeaway over Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and a pull-up 3 in the face of Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. Even before his first college game, Flagg looked comfortable on the floor against the elite of the NBA's elite. Mosley said what stood out about Flagg was "his fearlessness to not worry about the name on the jersey and just recognize he's a good enough basketball player to be on the floor with these guys." Hill said: "He didn't back down. He felt like he belonged. He showed everybody why there had been so much talk about him. Everybody who was there in the gym — including those that were on the court— I think they walked away with a lot of respect for him and his game." In every basketball environment he's been thrown into, Flagg has succeeded. Now all that's left for him is the NBA, where he will take his versatility and decision-making to a veteran-laden Mavericks team that needs the exact type of player Flagg is on the wing. "I think what he's demonstrated is, even with all the accolades and all the attention, that his desire to work and get better and improve is through the roof," Hill said. "What you'll see in the first month, the first year, is only the beginning of what his potential is."

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Wimbledon champ Andy Murray to help design statue of himself for tournament's 150th birthday in 2027

Wimbledon champ Andy Murray to help design statue of himself for tournament's 150th birthday in 2027

LONDON (AP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is to help design a statue of himself to mark the grass-court tournament's 150th anniversary in 2027. Wimbledon organizers said Tuesday they aim to unveil the statue of the British tennis great during the 2027 edition. "He's got to rightly be very involved in that and him and his team will be," the All England Club chairwoman Debbie Jevans said. Murray ended Britain's 77-year wait for a home champion in men's singles in 2013 when he beat Novak Djokovic in the final. The Scotsman won a second title — and his third Grand Slam singles title overall — in the 2016 final against Milos Raonic. An inspiration for the statue project is the wayRafael Nadal was honored, with Murray in attendance, this month at Roland Garros where he won 14 French Open titles. "We looked at Rafa Nadal having that sort of plaque unveiled to him at Roland-Garros which was all very special," Jevans said. "But we thought, what do we want for Andy?" A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the previous British men's champion before Murray in 1936, was put up at Wimbledon in 1984 marking 50 years after his first singles title at the tournament. The 2025 tournament at Wimbledon starts Monday. ___ AP tennis:https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

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Wimbledon champ Andy Murray to help design statue of himself for tournament's 150th birthday in 2027

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'The Bold and the Beautiful' Star Katherine Kelly Lang Embraces Reinvention

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Star Katherine Kelly Lang Embraces Reinvention

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Star Katherine Kelly Lang Embraces Reinventionoriginally appeared onParade. Katherine Kelly Langhas had a whirlwind year.The Bold and the Beautifulstar is front and center in a major storyline, launched a new Instagram video series, and attended Cannes Film Festival for the first time. Now the actress is reflecting on this exciting new chapter, sharing where she sees this reinvention going, and what's next. The award winning actress spoke withChic Magazineabout her latest journey. Sharing, "This era is about total ownership. I'm writing my own rules now — choosing projects, shaping my image, speaking my truth with no filter. It's liberation. After decades in this industry, I've earned the space to stand fully in my power —and I intend to use it." Reflecting on her recent transformation, the fashion icon said, "Reinvention came from clarity. I woke up one day and asked myself: "What parts of me am I still waiting to express?" The answer was: none. I no longer ask permission to evolve. It's been about embracing risk, leading with courage, and refusing to shrink myself to fit any mold." The actress sent a clear message to her fans, saying, "It is never too late. Reinvention isn't reserved for the young. It belongs to anyone brave enough to claim it. Your voice matters at every stage of life. My message is simple: Own your evolution — loudly, unapologetically, and on your own terms." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Looking back at this period of her life the actress hopes that fans will look at her legacy saying: "She led. She dared. She redefined her story. I want women to look at this chapter of my life and feel permission to reinvent, to be bold, to never settle. That's the legacy I'm building." Meanwhile onThe Bold and the BeautifulBrooke is currently at a crossroads with her on-again/off-again relationship with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) as his half-brother Nick, father to her son Jack Marone, made an unexpected return. Bringing a rush of emotions back to the surface and a sense of stability that she desperately needs. Nick provides her comfort and support, and he could be what Brooke needs to walk away from Ridge once and for all. The Bold and the Beautifulairs at 1:30 p.m. EST on CBS and streams daily on Paramount+. 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Star Katherine Kelly Lang Embraces Reinventionfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 24, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Diddy trial live updates: Prosecutors to rest case after graphic 'freak offs' probe

Diddy trial live updates: Prosecutors to rest case after graphic 'freak offs' probe

This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Sean "Diddy" Combs' bombshellcriminal trialenters its homestretch as prosecutors wrap up their case against the embattled hip-hop mogul. Attorneys for the U.S. government, who have presented the court with graphic evidence of Combs' alleged"freak off" sex parties, returned to Manhattan court on June 24 to finish cross-examination by Combs' legal team. The prosecution plans to rest its case by midday, handing it over to the defense team to make its argument in the sweeping federal sex-crimes case. The procedural handoff comes after Homeland Security agent Joseph Cerciello concluded his testimony on June 23, with the federal official reviewing an extensive paper trail of hotel bills, flight details and other purchases relating to the elaborate sexual performances Combs has been accused of orchestrating. Prosecutors continued to paint a picture of Combs and his employees being personally involved withorganizing "freak offs,"working with escorts, Combs' partners and others. That included making travel arrangements for Combs' former girlfriend"Jane,"as well as male escorts and other entertainers. Combs, 55, wasarrested in Septemberand charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He haspleaded not guilty. Diddy on trial newsletter:Step inside the courtroom as music mogul faces sex-crimes charges. As Cerciello continued his testimony on June 23, the jury was shown several videos of Combs' ex-girlfriendJane. Lead prosecutor Maurene Comey called the videos "explicit" several times. The jury watched the footage for about 20 minutes while wearing headphones. The monitors that had been shown to the courtroom gallery were turned off, and reporters couldn't see the videos. Cerciello said all the videos featured Jane and sex workerSly Williams. Combs was also seen in some of the footage. The agent mainly looked up and around the courtroom gallery rather than at his screen while the videos played. Discover WITNESS:Access our exclusive collection of true crime stories, podcasts, videos and more During the June 23 hearing, Combs' defense attorneyTeny Geragosintroduced text messages between Combs and Jane, in which the anonymous witness was enthusiastic about some sexual acts between the couple. "I really had a great night," Jane said in one message. The move comes as Combs' lawyers have argued that many of the rapper's partners were willing participants in his alleged sexual performances. Geragos also played sealed videos for Cerciello and the jury, but there was no audio or visuals for the courtroom. At the end of the June 23 hearing,Geragostold Judge Arun Subramanian that the rapper's legal team had an hour and 15 minutes left of questioning for cross-examination. Regarding jury deliberations, a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, in which prosecutors and Combs' attorneys will talk about jury instructions with Subramanian. Jurors won't be present for the discussion. Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday, June 26 and stretch into the following day. Geragos said both prosecutors and defense lawyers estimate their arguments will last four hours each. During aSeptember 2024 press conference, U.S. attorney Damian Williams detailed the paraphernalia discovered during the federal raids of Combs' homes. The items included multiple AR-15 guns, large-capacity magazines, "evidence" of Combs' alleged sex crimes and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant. According to Combs' original indictment, the baby oil bottles were used during the hip-hop mogul's alleged "freak-off" parties, which were described as "elaborate and produced sex performances" that involved sex workers. Combs and his employees conducted "freak offs" by booking hotel rooms and stocking them with supplies such as baby oil, lube, extra bedsheets and lighting, per the indictment. The rapper allegedly "arranged, directed" and "masturbated" during these sometimes dayslong "performances," and drugs were reportedly distributed to victims, in part, to keep them "obedient and compliant." In 2024, Forbes magazine estimated Combs'net worth at $400 million— a significant drop from its 2019 figure of$740 million. Both Combs and his team later claimed he was a billionaire, Forbes said, despite offering no documentation to back up the claim. According to publicly available documents and news reports, Combs' most valuable personal possession is likely his 17,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom mansion, appraised at more than $61 million, in the affluent Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles. It was raided as part of a criminal probe and listed for sale in September 2024. Combs is facing federal sex-crimes and trafficking charges in a sprawling case that has eroded his status as a power player and kingmaker in the entertainment industry. He was arrested inSeptember 2024and later charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to the five counts against him. Racketeering is the participation in an illegal scheme under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, or RICO, as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute organizations that contribute to criminal activity. Using RICO law, which is typically aimed attargeting multi-person criminal organizations,prosecutors allegethat Combs coerced victims, some of whom they say were sex workers, through intimidation and narcotics to participate in"freak offs"— sometimes dayslong sex performances that federal prosecutors allege they have on video. The trial will not be televised, as cameras are typically not allowed in federal criminal trial proceedings. USA TODAY will be reporting live from the courtroom.Sign up for our newsletterfor more updates. Contributing: USA TODAY staff If you are a survivor of sexual assault, RAINN offers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) andHotline.RAINN.organd en EspañolRAINN.org/es. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call theNational Domestic Violence Hotlineat 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Diddy trial live updates: Prosecutors to rest after freak off probe

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How will Tyrese Haliburton look post-Achilles recovery? Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant cases may provide some insight

How will Tyrese Haliburton look post-Achilles recovery? Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant cases may provide some insight

Tyrese Haliburton joined an unfortunate list of NBA stars to have suffered one of the worst injuries in sports Sunday night witha torn Achilles tendon that required surgery Monday. All things considered, it's one of the most devastating injuries in basketball history. It shifted the trajectory of an NBA Finals Game 7, cut short one of the great individual postseason runs ever seen at its peak and put an immediate damper on the 2025-26 hopes of an emerging Pacers team that had just risen the ranks of Eastern Conference powers. For Haliburton, the injury stunts the prime of his All-Star career just as he entered it at 25 years old. The good news for Haliburton is there's recent precedent for All-Star-level players to recover and resume their careers at a high level. The focus now shifts to Haliburton's recovery and the impact of the injury on his long-term prospects. It's a reality thatfellow All-Stars Damian LillardandJayson Tatum have faced for weekssince sustaining Achilles tears of their own in the postseason. Fortunately for all three, Achilles tears aren't necessarily the career-enders that they were for many in the past as medical advancements in treatment and recovery have improved the outlook of players who sustain them. But they retain the downside of altering the trajectory of basketball careers. There's no telling how any of the three will look post-recovery. The best we can do is look at similar injuries to high-level players in recent basketball history. The most notable cases to examine are Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles tendon in April 2013 at the end of the NBA regular season. As a 34-year-old guard at the time of his injury, Bryant's case is more relevant to Lillard's than Haliburton's or Tatum's. Bryant was on the backend of his prime as one of the game's most dominant offensive forces at the time of his injury. He played 78 games in the 2012-13 season prior to his injury and averaged 27.3 points, six assists and 5.6 rebounds per game while exceeding his career shooting percentage (44.7%) with a 46.3% success rate from the field. This was late-stage Kobe. But it was still prime Kobe. He was named first-team All-NBA and finished fifth in MVP voting that season. He was never the same again. Bryant returned to the court the following December, only tosuffer a knee fracture in the same left legthat sustained the Achilles tear six games into his comeback. He missed the rest of the 2013-14 season. He went on to play two more NBA seasons and remained a potent scorer by normal NBA standards. But he was a shell of his former self. Bryant averaged 22.3 points in 35 games in 2014-15, but shot 37.3% from the floor. A rotator cuff injury ended his season in January. In his final season in 2015-16, Bryant averaged 17.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 35.8% from the field. The combination of age (37) and compounding injuries ultimately compelled the uber-competitive Bryant to hang it up. Thompson's Achilles tendon injury may be the most unique and difficult of the three to compare.Thompson sustained his injuryin November 2021 in a Golden State Warriors scrimmage during his comeback from an ACL tear. Thompson previously tore the ACL in his left knee during the 2019 NBA Finals between the Warriors and Raptors. He missed the entire 2019-20 season with that injury, then tore the Achilles tendon in his right leg while ramping up for his return. The Achilles tear cost him a second consecutive full season in 2020-21. He returned for the 2021-22 season at 31 years old and has remarkably remained a productive NBA player since. But he's not been the same. Thompson was one of basketball's most lethal and efficient shooters in his pre-injury prime. Since his return, his season-long shooting percentages have ranged from 41.2% to 43.6%, well below his prime shooting rates that hovered between 46.3% and 47%. Thompson was also a high-level perimeter defender pre-injury who made an All-Defensive team and earned Defensive Player of the Year votes in two separate seasons. He's no longer capable of that level of defense and hasn't made an All-Star team post-injury after making five All-Star teams and two All-NBA teams prior to his injuries. But he's remained a high-level scorer and one of the league's best 3-point shooters. He averaged 20-plus points in each of his first two seasons back and has shot no worse than 38.5% from 3 in his four seasons since. Some projected the combination of injuries to end Thompson's career, and they've done anything but. For many, Durant's was the first name to come to mind whenHaliburton collapsed to the floorSunday night. We'd seen this before. Like Haliburton, Durant suffered a strained calf during the playoffs in 2019. Like Haliburton, Durant opted to play through the injury in the NBA Finals with an NBA title at stake. Like Haliburton, Durantcollapsed in the NBA Finals with an Achilles tearthat threatened to alter the trajectory of his career. And perhaps even more so than Thompson's, Durant's case provides reason for optimism. Durant was a pending free agent at the time of his injury and didn't play during the 2019-20 season after signing with the Brooklyn Nets. He returned to the court with the Nets for the 2020-21 season at 32 years old. And it's difficult to argue that Durant's missed a beat since. Durant's been an All-Star in each of his five seasons since his recovery. He's made two All-NBA teams and has twice finished in the top 10 in MVP voting. He hasn't averaged fewer than 26.6 points per game or shot worse than 51.8% from the field or 38.3% from 3 in any of those five seasons. In short, he's remained in large part what he always was — one of the game's all-time elite offensive weapons. That he's managed to do so on a 6-11 frame on the other side of a significant leg injury in his 30s is nothing short of remarkable. No two Achilles tears or NBA bodies are the same. Projecting just how Haliburton, Tatum and Lillard will respond post-recovery is guesswork that considers multiple factors including age, playing style and body type. At 34 years old, Lillard's recovery projects to look quite different than Haliburton's at 25. Tatum is closer in time on his basketball journey to Haliburton at 27. But he's a 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward. Haliburton's a 6-foot-5, 185-pound guard. Their positions and playing styles put unique stressors on their Achilles tendons, and their recoveries should not be expected to look the same. Perhaps the biggest lesson from looking at the past is that none of them should.

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June 24, 2025

How will Tyrese Haliburton look post-Achilles recovery? Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant cases may provide some insight

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Lakers star LeBron James shares workout update weeks after sustaining MCL injury in playoff loss

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Almost two months after his knee injury, LeBron James is back on the court. The Los Angeles Lakers star shared a video of a workout in New York on Instagram on Monday, which came roughly eight weeks after he sustained an MCL injury in the playoffs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) "Obviously not where I wanna be ultimately but off to a good start," he wrote, in part. "Damn what a GREAT FEELING!!" James went down in the Lakers' elimination lossto the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs after he collided with Donte DiVincenzo. James briefly left the game, but returned to finish it out. TheLakers ended up losing 103-96. James averaged 24.4 points and 8.2 assists in 70 games last season with the Lakers while earning his 21st All-Star nod. The Lakers, however, fell in the opening round of the playoffs for a second straight season. James has yet to comment on his plans for next season, though many expect that he'll opt-in to a $52.2 million player option and return to the Lakers. That would mark his 23rd season in the league. His deadline to pick up that option is June 29. While Monday's video doesn't confirm that by any means, at least playing again in some form doesn't hurt. "At this point of my career, you think about when the end is. That's human nature," Jamessaid after the Lakers' loss. "You think, is it this year? Or next year? Those thoughts always creep into your mind at this point of the journey. But I have not given it a specific timetable, date. I'm seeing how my body and family reacts too."

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Wants to ‘Bring Back Everyone Who Has Died’ in the Original for the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot

Sarah Michelle Gellar Wants to 'Bring Back Everyone Who Has Died' in the Original for the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot

Sarah Michelle Gellar is hoping for a serious revival in the upcoming "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot. In a recent interview withVanity Fair Italia, Gellar, who played the titular vampire-slaying heroine in the 1997 series, said she hopes for a massive "Buffy" reunion in the reboot. That means bringing back all the characters from the past, even if they perished in the original. More from Variety Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She Knows 'A Few' Children of Original 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast Members Who Auditioned For Reboot 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Pilot Casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong in Lead Role 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Director 'Tried Relentlessly' to Convince Sarah Michelle Gellar to Return for Sequel Despite Her Character's Death: I Had to 'Pitch Some Crazy S-' "It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original," Gellar said. "We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well." It was unveiled back in February thatHulu was nearing a pilot orderfor a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" sequel series. A few months later, in May, Ryan Kiera Armstrong wasofficially namedseries lead. It was also revealed that Gellar will star in the pilot and then continue in a recurring role as Buffy. "From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side," Gellar said of Armstrong's casting. "To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room." Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman will write, showrun and executive produce the "Buffy" reboot. Chloé Zhao will direct the pilot as well as executive produce. Gellar will also executive produce alongside Gail Berman. Fran Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui will executive produce under the Suite B banner, while Dolly Parton will executive produce under Sandollar. 20th Television and Searchlight Television serve as producers. Berman, the Kuzuis and Parton all executive produced the original "Buffy" series. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Orlando Bloom Joins Katy Perry in Australia Amid Split Rumors

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Getty Images Orlando Bloom was photographed in Australia, where his wife Katy Perry is performing her Lifetimes tour, on Sunday, June 22 While Bloom wasn't spotted with Perry, he spent the day with their daughter Daisy Dove, 5. TheLord of the Ringsactor's latest outing comes amid reports of tension in their marriage. Orlando Bloom made a surprise appearance in Australia on Sunday, June 23 as he jetted Down Under just in time for his wife Katy Perry's performance in Perth. The "Fireworks" singer—who's been in Australia the entire month of June for herLifetimestour—was absent as Bloom spent time with the couple's daughter amidrumors about their nearly decade-long relationship. Per photos shared byThe DailyMail,The Lord of the Ringsactor could be seen carrying 5-year-old Daisy Dove on his shoulders as they explored Perth with an entourage of security. While Perry wasn't spotted with the father-daughter pair, a source recently toldThe Sunthat it's likely the couple would have some "make-or-break talks" about their future together. Getty Images The longtime couplehave recently been battling split speculation, with several sources tellingPeoplethat thenegative reception to Perry's latest album,143, as well as the backlash to herBlue Origin Space Triphave put "tension" on their relationship. "Katy was deeply frustrated following the reception of her new album," an insider source previously shared. "It made her very stressed. Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension." Meanwhile, another source said that negative tour reviews "put stress on their relationship." Getty Images On Friday, June 20,Peoplereported that the likelihood of the couple staying together wasn't "looking good." An insider explained that they "don't really see them being able to turn things around here," and that the couple are "pretty much done." The source also said that tension has been brewing for a while now, adding, "It's been breaking down the last couple of months and isn't looking good." Getty Images However, a source toldThe Sunthat things are still up in the air for the couple after she wraps her last Australia tour date on June 30. They shared, "No one has decided it's definitely the end of the road for Katy and Orlando." They explained that outside factors have put a strain on their relationship, saying, "They both love each other, but they have been living different lives for at least a year and in different mindsets." Despite the difficulties of maintaining a relationship with Perry on the road, they added, "Katy especially doesn't want to just give up." Read the original article onInStyle

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