Everything To Know About Lauren Manzo’s Divorce Settlement

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Lauren Manzo became a household name thanks to Caroline Manzo’s star power on the Real Housewives of New Jersey. As the youngest of three and the only girl, Lauren was a proud Jersey girl who loved her family. During the series, viewers watched as she fell in love with her brother’s best friend, Vito Scalia. The duo married in 2015, and the wedding was filmed for the spinoff Manzo’d With Children. However, the dream life has ended as Lauren has finalized her divorce. 

Lauren Manzo’s marriage is over

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After eight years of marriage, news broke that Vito decided to file for divorce from Lauren back in October of 2023. Viewers of the Real Housewives of New Jersey learned that the deli owner filed the divorce paperwork in September 2023. In the legal documents, the father of one noted, “The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences for a period of at least six months, which has caused the breakdown of their marriage, and it is apparent that the marriage should be dissolved as there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.” At the time, the two still lived in the same home they had bought together in 2016.

Before serving Lauren, he also filed the Marital Settlement Agreement in July. The MSA is a legal document that outlines the terms of a divorce. It’s also known as a Property Settlement Agreement. The pair share a seven-year-old daughter. Lauren quickly responded, telling fans, “By now, you guys have seen the news that has broken. I just want to let you guys know we’re all good. This has been done for a very long time. The last part of the process was filing. We were on the same page. This is something that we did together.”

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Lauren went on to say, “All that matters to us is that our daughter is happy and healthy. Our privacy is important to us. We haven’t been on TV in seven years, which is why we did not feel the need for some dramatic announcement. And we continue to move forward with love and respect for each other. And we will always be a family, and that’s it. It’s about our daughter and her privacy because she didn’t ask to be on TV — we did,” Lauren concluded. With the statement fans quickly noticed that Vito had also moved on. 

According to The Daily Mail, Vito had been dating Dominique Valenti. The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum started appearing on the entrepreneur’s social media in August 2023. It didn’t go unnoticed that Dominique often posts messages gushing about her new man. She recently gave a birthday shout-out to her new beau. It read, “Happy Birthday to the most amazing gift I ever received! You’re simply the best, and there is no other way to put it! Anyone that knows you loves you, and if they don’t … definitely their loss,” she wrote. “Thank you for being my best friend!”

Lauren Manzo and her divorce settlement

Recently, The Daily Mail reported that Vito and Lauren had finalized their divorce in November 2024, just one year after the paperwork was filed. A judge officially signed off on the judgment thanks to their Marital Settlement Agreement, which was “drawn up by both parties” back in July 2023. The document states “that both parties shall share joint legal custody with Markie’s primary residence being with Lauren and the ‘alternate residence’ being with Vito.” The former couple also agreed to “confer and consult with each other’ when it comes to all matters of their daughter Markie, and they agreed to work with a therapist, especially ‘to explain the divorce to the child.’” 

Caroline will also help with the exchange of Markie when it comes to visitation. Albert Manzo and Caroline’s home in Franklin Lakes has been named the “exchange point for parenting exchanges,” according to the court docs. Each parent has agreed to a set of guidelines, including “providing the child with an emotional environment in which she is free to continue to love the other parent and to spend time with the other parent, encouraging a good feeling from the child about the other parent and relatives, refraining from fighting, arguing or degrading the other parent in the presence of the child, and presenting a united front on the handling of any problem in front of the child.” 

Vito also agreed to pay Lauren $1,000 a month for child support. As for spousal support, Vito agreed to pay Lauren a “limited duration alimony in the amount of $4,000 per month for a period of 27 months.

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Tom Sandoval Starred in Two Bon Jovi Music Videos That Eerily Echo Scandoval

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Sound your penis flutes. We just found three additional gigs booked by Tom Sandoval, showing us that he has a wildly impressive resume. Tom is a Vanderpump Rules alum and lead singer of his cover band, Tom Sandoval and The Most Extras. But as we just discovered, the pre-Scandoval Tom was also the face of three different music videos.

It is almost like Tom was not even performing in these videos. Or, maybe he truly honed into and resonated with each character played. We suggest this because two of these videos mirror the Scandoval storyline that would later come knocking on his door.

Wildly, these two music videos belong to Captain Kidd, AKA Jon Bon Jovi.

Bon Jovi – Misunderstood, featuring Tom Sandoval

If Tom had only known 15 years ago that the music video shot for Bon Jovi would play out as a real-life storyline on VPR over a decade later, would he have still agreed to this gig? Either way, the lyrics to Misunderstood are messy. Yet, seeing Tom act out the lyrics that would later come to fruition through Scandoval takes messiness to an entirely different level altogether.

After Tom cheated on Ariana Madix with Rachel Leviss, Ariana grew understandably irate. The fans hated this storyline as well. Therefore, their vitriol against Tom began sounding left and right. In response, Tom took to multiple outlets to say that he was sorry.

His deflection knew no bounds, making it difficult to get past what he and Rachel had done. Now, check these lyrics to Misunderstood.

If I could turn back time, you’d still be mine
You cried, I died
I should have shut my mouth [but] things headed south
As the words slipped off my tongue, they sounded dumb

These lyrics mirror Scandoval a lot. Tom failed to handle his final sit-down with Ariana well. His words were lacking, so she verbally devoured him.

You cried, I tried
To stretch the truth, but didn’t lie
It’s not so bad
You think about it

I stumbled like my words
[I] Did the best I could, damn
Misunderstood, intentions good

In the video, a heartbroken Tom is arrested and framed for a crime. Once freed, he attends a Bon Jovi concert, singing along about how misunderstood he is. Later, a naked woman falls on him through his ceiling, creating another deflection-like narrative as the music ends.

Bon Jovi – All About Lovin’ You, featuring Tom Sandoval

When Bon Jovi hired Tom to star in his video for All About Lovin’ You, it was almost like he was foretelling the Scandoval future. Shot 15 years ago, it centers around a love that the singer can never replace.

Before his affair made headlines, Tom was all about Ariana. However, once she dipped out, Tom admitted that he loved Rachel. His admission came during a scene filmed with Rachel in her kitchen, where she misunderstood his words. In clarifying his statements, he confessed that he loved her.

All About You speaks of a deep, enduring love that triumphs over adversities. Based on the lyrics, the man is at fault for many of these hardships. And yes, Tom is acting out the part of the guilty male in this video.

At first, Bon Jovi sings about how he is to blame for various struggles in this relationship. And yes, Tom is acting out the part of the guilty in this video.

Looking at the pages of my life
Faded memories of me and you
Mistakes you know I’ve made a few
[I] Took some shots and fell from time to time
Baby, you were there to pull me through

That last line is very Ariana-coded. Ariana covered for Tom often. Yet, once we remove Ariana from this mess, we see what mirrors their downfall in this video, complete with a flashback to the song above, showing Tom in bed with a naked woman, trying to explain away his antics. Cue a montage of better days, as seen in this video and the final episode of VPR.

Sadly (albeit understandably), Tom could not get either woman to stay following the Scandoval BS. In the end, he lost them both.

OWSLA – Kill The Noise and Feed Me – I Do Coke, featuring Tom Sandoval

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Our last dug-up find arrives with an age-restricted label. Therefore, you can only watch this video on YouTube. But be warned, once you see it, you might need to cover your face like our Pumpers do in the image above, as the Tom cringe is high.

The artists Kill the Noise and Feed Me decided to create a collab nearly eight years ago. These musicians hired Tom to film the video for their joint venture, Kill The Noise and Feed Me – I Do Coke.

As the music video begins, we see Tom driving a car, presumably sniffing something off his steering wheel. He then exits his car and heads into a dimly lit club as a female sings, “I do coke so I can work longer, so I can earn more, so I can do more coke.”

These lyrics are the only ones in this song. As the beats morph, the patrons Tom passes are either dancing, crushing pills, arranging fine lines of white powder, or pretending to ingest lines of coke into their systems.

Meanwhile, Tom passes all of this and enters a bathroom with his baggy to partake in private. After, the singer’s voice turns male as Tom begins to lip-synch along to the coke-loving words. In his faux stupor, an excited Tom looks up to see cheerleaders dancing before his eyes. As their dancing grows erratic, random nosebleeds pop up across the lot while Tom begins soaring over a red carpet.

Sometimes, life gives you lemons. Other times, it hands you old videos starring Tom. Stay blessed, and order yourselves a bowl of pasta tonight. IYKYK.

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Taylor Swift’s Unseen Eras Tour Video Gets Swifties Talking

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Taylor Swift‘s highly successful Eras Tour remains unforgotten among her fans. It almost feels like the fanbase is unable to move on after what felt like a dreamy concert series that ended in December. A rare unseen video from the London concert recently resurfaced on TikTok, leading to an interesting conversation among Swifties. The viral clip documented the pop star heading into the changing room after a song, offering viewers what goes on behind the scenes. 

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A resurfaced video of Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour concert is healing Swifties’ post-concert blues. The viral video showed how the team works off-camera to make the tour a success. Although the tour ended in December, fans were excited to get a closer look at their favorite star on stage doing what she does best — providing a wholesome experience.

The video showed Swift performing at the Eras Tour concert in London. After delivering a beautiful rendition of her song “Enchanted,” the singer walked through the space that led to a black screen before eventually heading to what appeared to be her changing room. The pop icon, who wore a stunning blue gown, rushed through the open curtain to prepare for the next performance.

The fan who captured the video seemingly sat close enough to the stage to capture Swift’s quick change. As the singer headed into the room, her team promptly responded by lifting the black curtain. This was enough for the room’s light to peek out, offering the audience a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her concert.

Meanwhile, the fan said in the caption, “I didn’t know it was so close to the stage exit also you can see the ttpd bed.” The clip instantly went viral, prompting a conversation between fans in the comments section. Many pointed out that this was a never-seen-before angle, with props for the upcoming performances lying beside the room. At the same time, a few others found the video interesting as it gave a closer look at the efficient stage settings. One fan commented, “Why did I think they would be behind the stage and not ON stage this is so cool.”

The viral video proves fans are still not over Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

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The Traitors Season 3, Episode 9 Recap: A Traitorous Checkmate

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We knew we were in for a doozy of an episode of The Traitors this week when Danielle posted a warning on her Twitter. She wrote, “Tomorrow’s episode is going to be crazy. To my fans…I’m so sorry.”

After watching The Traitors Season 3, Episode 9, “A Silent Assasin,” we completely understand why she said that. This week’s episode was a roller coaster ride of emotions, and it’s going to take some time to fully recover.

Last week, the players banished Ciara from the castle, finally putting a nail in their coffin theory after five episodes of obsessing over it. Then, Danielle and Carolyn were given the opportunity to kill or invite another Traitor into the turret. It’s all tempting, but with only nine players left in the game, any decision they make will have a massive impact.

What happened in The Traitors Season 3, Episode 9?

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In the turret, Carolyn and Danielle weighed their options on whether they wanted to recruit or murder. Then, a chess-themed mission brings cameo appearances from Parvarti Shallow and Kate Chastain. At the roundtable, a Traitor on Traitor fight leaves the players stunned, and after this week’s banishment, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. Keep on reading for the full play-by-play on Episode 9!

To murder or seduce?

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Episode 9 kicked off with Danielle and Carolyn once again locking horns over how to move forward in the game. Danielle really wanted to bring in another Traitor, specifically Britney. Meanwhile, Carolyn recognized how tragic that would be for her endgame. She just wanted to murder and keep it moving.

Eventually, Carolyn got her way. There was no possibility of letting Danielle bring in someone else. They already had to deal with Bob and Rob. Why add more drama to the turret?

Danielle might have agreed to go with Carolyn’s idea to murder, but it’s clear that these two still haven’t found their footing. The only thing they can agree on is the fact that they aren’t on the same page. It starts and stops there.

“Danielle doesn’t trust me, and I don’t trust Danille,” Carolyn admitted in a confessional. “It’s just a matter of who can get who first. That’s really all it is.”

Who got murdered in The Traitors Season 3, Episode 9?

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At breakfast, we learned that the Traitors murdered Sam. Britney Spears’ ex-husband is officially out of the castle. Danielle and Carolyn felt like he was getting dangerous now that he finally started speaking. According to Sam, he saw it coming.

“I was sort of expecting this,” Sam admitted in his exit interview. “I had some good ideas around the roundtable.”

He continued, “I was getting good at it. The only way to get me out of the castle was to murder me.”

Although Sam didn’t win any money, he said he didn’t have any regrets about how he played the game. He had fun. He looked good doing it, and we finally got to learn a little bit more about the man who briefly stole Britney’s heart. He’s a winner in our eyes.

The dangerous game of chess

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For this week’s mission, Alan brought the players out to a giant chessboard, where they were challenged to think like a Traitor. The night before, the Traitors took a quiz about the remaining players, and for the mission, the players had to try to guess their answers.

As Dylan pointed out, this presented a major opportunity to get intel about the Traitors and how they think. Plus, Kate and Parvarti showed up to give shady commentary and drink wine throughout the entire mission. It’s a win-win.

The first chess piece was a snake. They were asked, “Who is slithering under the radar?” The Traitors picked Britney, and so did the players. That was an easy $5,000 in the bank. However, things got trickier on the next question.

The piece was a skull, and the question was, “Who is the biggest threat to the Traitors?” Immediately, Sandoval nominated himself because, of course. Meanwhile, Dylan kept his mouth shut because he was watching everyone else like a hawk. The correct answer ended up being Britney, so that round was a fail.

The third piece was a wolf. The Traitors were asked, “Who is the leader of the pack?” The Traitors picked Tom, but the players wound up picking Dylan. This is when Carolyn started getting into some trouble.

The Survivor alum had her eyes on the money, so she wanted to get everyone to vote correctly. She tried to push everyone to vote for Tom, and when that answer turned out to be right, Dylan picked up on it.

Then, the final question really put a spotlight on Carolyn. The piece was a mouse, and they were asked, ”Who’s voice is the most irrelevant?”

Of course, Carolyn volunteered herself. She’s always talking about how no one listens to her. When that turned out to be the correct answer, you could see the lightbulb go off in Dylan’s head. It only took nine episodes, but he’s finally clued into Carolyn.

Danielle and Carolyn face off at the roundtable

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Back at the castle, it becomes extremely clear that the roundtable is going to come down between Danielle and Carolyn. They’re the only names floating around, and they were both working overtime to plant seeds of suspicion with the other players. At the roundtable, it all came to the surface.

Ivar started things off by reminding the players that there were probably two women Traitors left in the game. Then, Carolyn took the floor and tried to call out Danielle’s traitorous behavior.

“Okay, Danielle,” Carolyn began. “I’ve made this point before, and I’ll make it again. As a Faithful, what is the point to lie?”

Carolyn was still harping on the moment a few episodes ago when Danielle told Britney that she had been saying her name. In her mind, that was the smoking gun that Danielle was a Traitor. Unfortunately, Danielle had a lot more ammo in her arsenal.

“You do this thing where you act dumb,” Danielle told Carolyn before comparing her to Columbo.

The Columbo reference didn’t land for anyone in the room under 50, but the rest of her argument resonated. Still, Carolyn pushed back. With tears in her eyes, she tried to convince the other players that her personality wasn’t an act. It was intense, and the rest of the layers just kind of sat back and watched them rip each other to shreds.

Who got banished in The Traitors Season 3, Episode 9?

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When the votes started rolling in, did anybody else have to get up out of their seat? This one was a real nail-biter, and it started with Carolyn. She voted for Danielle, and Ivar voted for Carolyn. Then, out of nowhere, Dolores voted for Tom.

You might have thought that the Real Housewives of New Jersey star had just delivered the most ridiculously misguided vote of the night, only until Tom turned around and voted for “Delores.”

The remaining players kept things tied. Danielle and Britney voted for Carolyn, and Gabby voted for Danielle. So, it all came down to Dylan, who wound up voting for Carolyn.

The Survivor alum became the third Traitor banished from Season 3, and the room was flooded with tears. We thought Bob the Drag Queen gave a good speech after getting banished, but Carolyn might have just secured the show another Emmy.

“Every day, I am judged because of who I am, my differences, my quirks. I didn’t want to connect with a lot of you because I am an emotional person,” Carolyn said through tears.

“Playing this game, it’s not easy for me,” she continued. “I just wanted to have fun, but I have to get real with myself. Being a Traitor isn’t fun.”

With that reveal, the room broke out into applause. Danielle fell out on the floor and started shaking like she caught the Holy Ghost. It was triumphant, but Alan eventually had to wrangle the players back into their seats.

The last Traitor standing

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So, it’s official. Danielle is the last Traitor standing in Season 3, but her face-off with Carolyn might have made that painfully obvious to the rest of the players. Gabby said that it was giving her flashbacks to when Bob and Rob went after each other. Way to put together the pieces, Gabby!

In the turret, Alan joined Danielle to tell her that, per the rules, she had to recruit another player to the dark side. That person can either join the Traitors or die.

Unsurprisingly, Danielle chose Britney. The two were literally crying to each other earlier in the episode about how badly they wanted to be at the finish line together. But will Britney accept the invitation? We’ll find out next week!

The Traitors Season 3 is streaming on Peacock. New episodes drop on Thursdays at 9/8c.

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Taylor Swift Got Handmade Card From Travis Kelce on V-Day — Report

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Nothing says “I love you” better on Valentine’s Day than a handmade card, and Travis Kelce is proof. The NFL athlete made his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, a card for the romantic occasion, an insider revealed exclusively to Page Six. According to the report, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end spent thousands of dollars to ensure that he showers his partner with gifts. 

It looks like Kelce didn’t let his Super Bowl loss get in the way of planning a lavish romantic surprise for Swift. Moreover, whether it be a birthday gift or romantic holidays, he always goes big when it comes to his relationship with the pop star. 

Travis Kelce made a card for Taylor Swift as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations

Travis Kelce is setting the standard high for romantic partners celebrating Valentine’s Day. On Wednesday, Page Six reported that the NFL player went “all out” to gift Taylor Swift memorable items for the occasion, buying over $100K worth of lavish gifts. These include diamond earrings, gold necklaces, shoes and clothes, and even roses and candies.

Kelce also went the extra mile to surprise Taylor Swift with a handmade Valentine’s Day card. The insider revealed that the athlete wanted to include something “extra personal” among the many gifts for the singer. One can guess what might have been Swift’s favorite among the many romantic presents. 

The source further told Page Six that the couple loves to turn these moments into times where they can show how much they mean to each other. The insider said that the couple “love making each other feel adored and special, and what better time to do that than Valentine’s Day.” 

According to the report, one of the gifts is a box of Red Eternity Venus et Fleur’s Le Duo Magnifique, a rose bouquet that costs around $1K. However, this isn’t the only lavish present that Taylor Swift has received from Travis Kelce. According to The Sun, the NFL player spent about $175K to buy gifts for the pop singer’s birthday. Suffice to say, Travis Kelce has surely won romantic gifting if not the Super Bowl.

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Millie Bobby Brown’s Birthday Video Is as Sassy as It Gets

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Millie Bobby Brown just dropped her stunning birthday video, and it was as sassy as it could get. The British actor truly rolled in her 21 in style and shared a look inside her dazzling celebrations. Brown channeled her diva energy in a glamorous green dress while she got ready to cut her birthday cake in the cheeky new video.

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Millie Bobby Brown took to Instagram to share her stunning birthday video as she stepped into 21. The “Stranger Things” star also thanked the fans for warm wishes. Brown penned in the Instagram Reel’s caption, “thx for the bday wishes… hi 21.” Meanwhile, the cheeky video showed that the birthday girl was dressed in style for the celebrations.

Brown dazzled in a metallic green strapless dress for her big day. The glossy body-fitted piece featured a low sweetheart neckline. Brown, who also wore a pair of gold earrings, coordinated her outfit with an equally dazzling glam. The look featured shimmery eye makeup paired with blush and pink lipgloss. Along with that, the actor’s blonde hair was adorned with a series of fishtail braids, with some loose, open tresses.

The Instagram video opened with Brown posing for the camera and placing a delicious-looking cake in front of her. She continued to turn to the side while someone put a pair of sunglasses on her. Brown then put the candle in her mouth and moved her head to the other side while another person lit it up. The birthday girl then put the candle on top of the cake and proceeded to sassily hum along to the song. The clip ended when the actor was just about to blow the candle.

Millie Bobby Brown’s birthday video has racked up over 10 million views at the time of writing. Meanwhile, several users also took to the comments section to gush over the actor and shower her with well wishes.

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Summer House Season 9, Episode 2 Recap: The Steaks Are High

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Welcome to the recap for Summer House Season 9, Episode 2. Last week, summer officially started. The crew arrived back at the house along with newbies, Lexi and Bailee. A romance immediately blossomed between Jesse and Lexi, but Jesse’s eyes were also on Ciara. However, Ciara was too annoyed with West’s presence to notice. Lindsay dropped a major bomb that she was preggers, and Carl was the last one to find out. How will he handle the news? Here’s exactly what went down in Summer House Season 9, Episode 2: “The Steaks Are High.”

What happened in Summer House Season 9, Episode 2?

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It was a rollercoaster ride of a second episode! Everyone thought that Carl and Lindsay were going to have a massive blowout. But surprisingly, the two were very cordial with one another. Even though it was quite clear that Carl was still terrified of Lindsay. Meanwhile, Ciara and West were the ones who had a major row. With Ciara doing the majority of the work. West did finally apologize, which seemed to quell some of the hurt Ciara felt. But would it be enough?

Amanda and Paige felt their biological clocks ticking

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The awkward meetup between Carl and Lindsay would have to be saved for later. Carl told Kyle his strategy was to wait because he didn’t want her to feel uncomfortable in front of everyone. Still, Carl seemed more worried about saying hello than about her being pregnant. Lindsay quipped, “I don’t blame him for not saying hi to me at all. Like, I actually don’t care.”

Luckily for Carl, the awkwardness was short-lived as the guys all went out to lunch. West told Carl if it made him feel better; when he saw Ciara, she “stiff-armed my arms away.” Kyle added, “We call it the swat.” Then they filled in Carl about Jesse and Lexi’s whirlwind romance. Kyle said, “This is the fastest 24 hours of any relationship I’ve seen in my entire life.” 

Meanwhile, Amanda and Paige dished on Lindsay and Carl. Amanda said, “Because Lindsay is pregnant, I feel like we are all pregnant. Like, I have to get my sh*t together now.” Paige noted that within the past few years, Lindsay got engaged, broke it off, and then got pregnant by a new man while she’s still just dating Craig. She said, “I’m feeling stressed. And I have to have a baby, and I don’t want to do it.” The pressure is real. 

You could cut the tension with a steak knife

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Gabby was on fire this episode with her spot-on assessments. First she tried to suss out the situation between Bailee and her man. She surmised, “It seems like she’s in a relationship, but she doesn’t understand she’s in a relationship.” Then she wondered why Carl and Lindsay even showed up. Gabby quipped that it was definitely “a choice.”

Jesse finally got Lexi’s number and FaceTimed her on the way back from lunch. It was giving Jon Favreau vibes from Swingers, but Lexi dug it. However, Kyle and West were in full cringe mode hearing about the “koala bear hug” she was going to greet Jesse with. So twee. 

Surprisingly, things got deep between them instead. Lexi shared the tragic story of her best friend who passed away, and Jesse told her about surviving his bout with cancer. This led to a make-out sesh, to which Jesse said, “Ruh-roh.” Lexi, you in danger girl!

As Carl cut up giant Flintstone-sized steaks for dinner, Kyle snapped his fingers at him. It was now or never to talk with Lindsay. Kyle went and hid in the corner, “staying busy,” while Carl wandered over, trying not to faint. He kept it short and apologized for not saying hello and gave her a congrats on the baby. 

Lindsay was curt, but she accepted his apology and said thank you. Carl couldn’t have looked more relieved. Perhaps Lindsay and Carl will have a peaceful summer after all? Nah.

Was West a traitor or a faithful?

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Now that Carl and Lindsay were on speaking terms, it was time to see if West and Ciara could mend things as well. The group sat down for their brontosaurus steaks, and Lindsay cheered to Carl for dinner. Everyone turned to each other like they were living in the upside down. 

They weren’t sitting at a round table like on The Traitors, but a rectangular table would do. All we needed was Alan Cumming to step out and tell Ciara, “The floor is yours.” First grievance: West’s hairstyle had to go. Ciara’s said, “It sucks.” This was going to go well for him.

She then acknowledged the awkwardness between them. Ciara said, “It’s also awkward because people like try to be nice and then put out a lot of press about sh*t.” She added, “Keep the same energy as your articles and sh*t. Especially your last New York Times article.” All West could do was mumble incoherently, which infuriated her further. 

Ciara explained she was mad he didn’t give her a heads up about the article and called it “a beta-ass move.” West piped in he thought he was being respectful, to which she immediately shut it down. Ciara said, “No, I don’t think so.” She concluded, “I mean, if you don’t feel the same way, let a bitch know.” 

Her case was stated, and it was clear West was not a faithful. But unfortunately, Ciara couldn’t banish him. As everyone crawled out from under the table, there still was hope that if Lindsay and Carl could be civil, West and Ciara could do the same.

Ciara and West made one small step in the right direction

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The guys and girls broke off into their own groups to chat about what went down. In his confessional, West explained, “I know I’m not like some f*cking evil dude who tried to ruin Ciara’s life … I thought it was relatively gentle of an article, but she read it, and I guess it didn’t land the same.” You have much to learn, young Padawan. 

After a brief hour out at the bar, Ciara spilled some major tea about West to Paige. She said, “This is definitely me being toxic, but like the sick part of me is like I just cursed you out. I just made a whole scene. Let’s make out.” Oh, naur… 

The next morning was the fourth of July. Time for Kyle to whip out the mullet! But first, he and Amanda chatted about getting pregnant. Amanda was happy with focusing on her mental health right now, so babies would have to wait. There would be no little Cooke’s running around just yet.

Paige had a quick call with Craig and gave him the download about what happened last night. In her confessional, she shared she’s changed her mind on marriage and kids and didn’t want to apologize for it. Was this the beginning of the end?

Finally, West went to talk with Ciara alone. Ciara explained she felt he was more worried about what everyone else thought than about the relationship they had. West apologized and said he wasn’t trying to hurt her. The two agreed to have a good summer, but they were both very far from being good. 

Summer House continues Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF SUMMER HOUSE SEASON 9, EPISODE 2? DO YOU THINK CIARA AND WEST WILL EVER MAKE AMENDS?

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Serena Williams Is Summer Ready in ‘Magic Hour’ Poolside Photos

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Serena Williams is all ready for summer as she recently dropped new poolside photos on Instagram. The former tennis player has been enjoying a lush vacation at a scenic location. The downtime comes after Williams brought her energy at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show during Kendrick Lamar’s performance of his hit song “Not Like Us” earlier this month. Now, the 43-year-old is all about the sunshine and good times in her new “unfiltered” vacay photos.

Serena Williams drops ‘unfiltered’ vacay photos on Instagram

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Serena Williams took to Instagram to share stunning poolside photos from her recent vacation. The 43-year-old appeared relaxed and in good spirits as she lounged by the pool. Williams shared her sentiment in the caption of the new post, “Unfiltered untouched magic at magic hour.” She also noted in the hashtag that she was on a girls’ trip.

Meanwhile, a sunkissed Williams looked as beautiful as ever in a white-green co-ord set from NOMADS. The brand gushed over the former tennis star in their Instagram post, noting that she was wearing their Pothos Collection Agua Headband, Playa Top, and Sunrise Pant. Williams accessorized with a delicate necklace, a small pair of earrings, and rings. She completed the summery look with sunglasses and nude-colored flat shoes.

The carousel included a series of photos from Williams’ poolside time. One of the snaps also showed her taking a selfie, which she included in the post. Later, Williams shared gorgeous photos with her daughter, Adira, whom she shares with her husband, Alexis Ohanian. Wyn Beauty noted that her “mini mini” baby girl “wanted to take a dip in the ocean.” Williams added, “I could not say no.” The photos showed the mother and daughter enjoying their time at the beach.

Apart from that, Serena Williams’ stunning poolside photos have racked up over 113K likes at the time of writing.

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Selena Gomez Gets Nervous Introducing New Song in Fan Video

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Selena Gomez might be an award-winning artist, but she still gets nervous while playing her songs in front of her fans. While in London for a Rare Beauty event, the singer shared her unreleased song in collaboration with fellow artist Gracie Abrams with fans. A viral video captured her playing a bit of the new music while also cutely moving to calm her nerves. Although anxious, Gomez expressed her excitement at the new project. 

Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, are continuously rolling out songs from their newly announced album, “I Said I Love You First.” Recently, the couple teased a collaboration with Gracie Abrams, leaving fans more excited for the release. 

Selena Gomez teases new song in viral fan video

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On February 18, Selena Gomez attended a Rare Beauty event where she decided to surprise her fans by teasing her new unreleased song with Gracie Abrams. A viral fan video documented her reaction, which was nothing short of adorable. Before playing the track, the singer confessed to being nervous, evoking laughter from the audience.

After playing the song, Gomez cutely danced while lip-syncing to the lyrics. She then continued to move around to the beat of the song playing in the background while sipping on a drink. The video captured her expressions, which had a hint of both nervousness and excitement over the upcoming release. The catchy tunes left a positive impression among fans, who cheered and applauded once the song stopped playing.

Gomez then grabbed the mic while apologizing for her nervous energy. Expressing her excitement over the song, the singer clarified that it was about a best friend in her life and “not about anything if you think it is.” Adding a shoutout to her fiancé, she further said, “It’s been so much fun creating it with Benny and we’re just going to keep, hopefully, releasing some fun stuff, and I hope you all like it.”

After announcing their collaborative album “I Said I Love You First,” Benny Blanco took to social media to share a video of Selena Gomez and Gracie Abrams chatting on the bed, hinting that something was brewing between the three. Gomez further teased the collaboration with a selfie-style lip-sync video of herself jamming to the song. Abrams commented. “Heyyyyyyyy that’s my friendddd.”

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s album releases on March 21.

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Video of Kevin Costner Reacting to Ryan Reynolds’ Baldoni Joke Goes Viral

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Kevin Costner‘s reaction to Ryan Reynolds‘ joke surrounding the scandal involving Justin Baldoni at the “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special” event stirred quite a storm on the internet. The video of the “Deadpool” star interacting with the hosts — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler — during the show’s Audience Q&A session has gone viral. Meanwhile, the clip also showed Kevin Costner in the background, but he appeared to be distracted.

Kevin Costner is distracted during Reynolds’ Baldoni joke on SNL 50

Kevin Costner gave a unique reaction to Ryan Reynolds’ Justin Baldoni scandal joke at the “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special,” which has left the internet in a frenzy. Hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey held a fun Audience Q&A session during the show. When Reynolds’ turn came up, the Marvel star attempted to make a joke about the ongoing Justin Baldoni controversy.

The audience and hosts were listening to Reynolds, including his wife, Blake Lively, who was seated next to him. Meanwhile, actor and director Kevin Costner appeared to be looking elsewhere. It seemed as though Costner was interested in seeing Lively’s reaction to her husband’s joke, but it can not be confirmed if he was actually looking at her or was distracted.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made their first public appearance at the SNL 50 amid their ongoing legal issues involving the director of “It Ends with Us” began. For the glamorous event, Lively chose to don a dazzling silver form-fitted gown. The ensemble featured thin spaghetti straps and showcased a gorgeous corset-styled bodice and intricate floral embellishments. As for shoes, the actor went for a pair of sparkly strappy heels. A dewy nude makeup and loose blonde hair in wavy curls completed her look. Meanwhile, Reynolds opted for a perfectly fitted black suit. He wore a crisp white button-up with a classic black bow underneath the blazer.

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