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10 Best Albums of 2017
One thing that didn’t disappoint Us in 2017 was the music. Though Beyoncé , Kanye West and Rihanna didn’t drop earth-shattering projects again this year, there were plenty of other albums we just couldn’t stop replaying. To curate this list of the top 10, Us Weekly combed through dozens of records from the hottest artists in the game. Every genre, from pop to country to rap to alternative, was taken into consideration and each disc was carefully analyzed. Some great albums didn’t make the final cut (shoutout to honorable mentions SZA , Niall Horan , Chris Stapleton and Vince Staples) , while others didn’t even warrant a second listen (sorry, Katy Perry and Chris Brown ). But it was Harry Styles who came out on top. See the full list below!
Worst Movies of 2017
I did not did see the fifth Transformers movie. Don’t tell me the end, but I’m guessing some big shiny robots got blown to smithereens and Mark Wahlberg lived to see another paycheck. I also refuse to call out small-budget original indie projects. Some of them are truly effective sleep-aids but I can’t blast a filmmaker that needs every bit of support. Finally — and somewhat ironically — I’m going to remove I Love You Daddy , the repulsive Louis C.K. comedy never got an official release . May it stay buried forever. What’s left under the cactus? Plen-tee. These painful, offensively horrible films all managed to hurt the remains of my heart. Enjoy and see ya next year at Fifty Shades Freed !
The 20 Biggest Stories of 2017
Hot off the press! This year was one for the books in the world of celebrity news. Scroll down to see Us Weekly ’s list of the 20 biggest stories of 2017!
'Teen Mom' Stars' Salaries Reportedly Revealed
Teen Mom Stars’ Salaries Reportedly Revealed ( Radar Online ) 10 Holiday Cocktails to Avoid ( Men’s Fitness ) Javi Marroquin Made a Plea to Save Marriage to Kailyn Lowry ( OK! Magazine ) Tristan Thompson Is Excited About Khloe Kardashian’s Pregnancy ( Star Magazine )
The Most Talked About Photos of 2017
Us Weekly ’s editors selected 15 photos that defined the year, from Lady Gaga ’s Super Bowl performance to President Donald Trump looking at the sun during the total solar eclipse. Take a look back at 2017 below, and pick up the new issue of Us Weekly to see even more headline-making images from the past year!
‘RHONJ' Recap: Siggy and Margaret's Feud Heats Up
If you can’t take the heat, you better get out of New Jersey. On the December 20, episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey , the women seemed hopeful that they could heal the wounds they’d recently ripped open by cooking an authentic Italian meal together. Teresa Giudice , Dolores Catania, and Margaret Josephs went grocery shopping, where it was painfully evident just how little any of them know about grocery shopping. Before They Were Real Housewives Meanwhile, Siggy Flicker , Melissa Gorga and Danielle Staub went biking (or, in Melissa’s case “drunk biking,” as she had apparently had a glass of wine prior to the outing). Oh, also, Siggy decided not to listen to her husband and to just stay for the rest of the trip. Soggy Flicker Is Back Later that afternoon, Siggy’s feelings about her battle with Margaret rose to the surface yet again. “I just feel like Margaret has been very insensitive with me,” Siggy said as she broke into tears. Melissa said Margaret did speak harshly
Catt Sadler on Leaving 'E! News': Jason Kennedy Was Making 'Close to Double My Salary'
On to the next chapter. Catt Sadler has confirmed that she left E! News after more than a decade over a pay dispute. As Us Weekly exclusively revealed, the TV personality decided to cut ties with the network after she learned that she was being paid less than cohost Jason Kennedy , who started working at the show the very same year. Male Celebs Who Are Proud Feminists Sadler, 43, says that the “massive disparity in pay” between her and Kennedy, 36, was brought to her attention by an executive. “More recently, when E reached out to renew and extend my deal, I learned that he wasn’t just making a little more than I was. In fact, he was making close to double my salary for the past several years,” Sadler wrote on her blog, TheCattWalk , on Tuesday, December 19. “Information is power. Or it should be. We are living in a new era. The gender pay gap is shrinking, although admittedly we have a long way to go. And well, I learned this first hand. My team and I asked for what I know I d
Blake Shelton and Adam Levine: 11 Times Their Bromance Stole Our Hearts
The coaches on The Voice are known for having the best chemistry — but it’s safe to say that Blake Shelton and Adam Levine are in a world of their own. Not only are they BFFs in real life, but the coaches serve up a weekly dose of friendly (and not-so-friendly) competition that make the show laugh-out-loud funny.
Scarlett Johansson Makes a Surprise Cameo as Ivanka Trump on 'SNL'
Saturday Night Live ‘s last new episode of 2017 aired Saturday, December 16, with host Kevin Hart and musical guest Foo Fighters at the helm. If you missed it, here’s what you need to know. Trump’s ‘Tree of Shame’ Cold Open The cold open featured a who’s who of Donald Trump surrogates placing ornaments on the president’s “tree of shame.” Long-gone members of Trump’s team — including Sean Spicer , Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Flynn — graced the ornaments so that Alec Baldwin ‘s Trump could “remember all the haters and losers [he] destroyed this year.” There were references to Omarosa Manigault-Newman ‘s recent dismissal (with Leslie Jones ), and Alex Moffat and Mikey Day ‘s beloved Eric and Donald Trump Jr. stopped by. But what really topped this sketch off was a surprise cameo by Scarlett Johansson — remember, she’s dating Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost — playing Ivanka Trump . ( The Avengers star previously played Ivanka on SNL in March.) This line, in particul
‘Don’t Be Tardy’ Finale: Kim and Kroy Renew Vows — Is He Done With the NFL?
Don’t be tardy for the vow renewal! The Friday, December 15, season 6 finale of Don’t Be Tardy brought some fascinating revelations on the future of Kroy Biermann’s NFL career as well as a heartfelt, tear-filled, vow renewal ceremony with wife Kim Zolciak . Most Shocking Reality TV Moments in 2017 Coy Wire Asks Kroy About Retiring From Football The episode kicked off with a serious discussion with Kroy and vow renewal officiant and fellow former Atlanta Falcons player, Coy Wire. While at Kim and Kroy’s “rehearsal dinner,” Wire wasted no time in asking his pal about the tough reality of his perpetual free agent status since being released from his Buffalo Bills contract in 2016. Coy asked, “I’ve been wondering about you. When I retired from football it was the most difficult time of my life.” Kroy Reveals The Reason He Was Released From Buffalo Bills Contract Kroy then opened up about his short-lived experience with the Buffalo Bills saying, “I got there, I had the defense down p
Happy 28th Birthday, Taylor Swift! All Her Song Lyrics Decoded
From Jake Gyllenhaal to John Mayer, find out which celebrity Taylor Swift is rumored to be singing about in each of her hit songs.
See the Cover of Amy Poeppel’s New Book ‘Limelight’: First Look
Amy Poeppel is stepping back into the spotlight with her second novel Limelight — and Us Weekly has the exclusive first look at the cover! Celeb Scribes The tale — set to hit shelves on May 1, 2018 — follows wife and mom Allison as she’s swept away in the celebrity scene of her new home: New York City. The Manhattanite, explains Poeppel, “finds a unique and unexpected opportunity to coax a teenage heartthrob, Carter Reid, into a big Broadway role in a remake of the Charlie Chaplin film Limelight. She quickly finds that she is surprisingly well-suited to running the megastar’s life, beginning with her realization that her experience as a mom to teens has taught her many of the skills she needs to wrangle Carter’s wildly messy life into working order.” Stars — They’re Just Like Us! While crafting the story, she relied on her own experiences to craft the novel. “I have been captivated by the world of theater ever since I was a kid,” the author, who also penned the 2016 bestselle
Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery Looks Back at Mary and Matthew’s Romance
What could have been. If it was up to Michelle Dockery , Downton Abbey’s Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley ( Dan Stevens ) would still be together if the Manchester lawyer wasn’t killed off in season 3. “I really would!” the Godless actress, 35, exclusively tells Us Weekly . “But I think they had their problems. Mary is an incredibly complex character and I think that they would have had their issues, I’m sure. But, yea, that’s not the way it went.” Best TV Couples of All Time Stevens, 35, decided to leave the beloved PBS drama when his contract ended. “We all had a choice whether to continue with the show after three years and every actor is different and in a different stage in their career and so Dan and Jessica [Findlay] , who played Sybil, it was their decision to leave the show,” Dockery explains. “Sometimes I wonder how different it would have been — the show would have been — had they not have left. Things obviously really changed for Mary after Matthew died.” She adds: “I rem
Milo Ventimiglia: Mandy and I Are ‘Protective’ Of ‘This Is Us’ Cast
Jack and Rebecca Pearson always have The Big Three’s back — on and off set. “I’m definitely the father, [ Mandy Moore’s ] definitely the mother. But I think we both feel protective of our group,” Milo Ventimiglia , 40, exclusively tells Us Weekly . “Not just our cast but our entire group. There is a level of looking out for everyone. I know Susan [ Kelechi Watson ] has called me ‘Papa Pearson’ or ‘Papa Bear’ before. So if she says it it must be true.” Ventimiglia and Moore, 33, star in This Is Us alongside Justin Hartley (Kevin), Sterling K. Brown (Randall) and Chrissy Metz (Kate). The cast is extremely close in real life, even attending Harley’s recent wedding in October. Milo's Hotness Evolution “[We’re] very supportive,” Ventimiglia says of Hartley, 40, and Brown, 41. “I don’t get a chance to work with them, barely if at all. So just seeing the work that they’re doing even the moments that I’m not around it’s inspiring. I’ve told both of them — I’m as much a fan of th
‘The Bachelor’ Season 22: Meet Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s Bachelorettes!
Who will get the final rose? Arie Luyendyk Jr. ’s season 22 of The Bachelor is quickly approaching and the contestants have officially been announced. The list features 29 women from all over the country — and it includes a personal stylist, a social media manager and a fitness coach. Scroll down to meet the Bachelorettes who are competing for Luyendyk Jr.’s heart in the ABC reality series! Season 22 of The Bachelor premieres on ABC Monday, January 1, 2018, at 8 p.m. ET.
The Kitchen’s Jeff Mauro Shares His Tips for Throwing The Ultimate Holiday Celebration
With the holiday season in full swing, celebrity chef Jeff Mauro is taking the guess work out of entertaining by sharing helpful tips in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly . Celebrities in the Kitchen: Stars Who Love to Cook! When hosting guests for dinner, the Food Network star, 39, believes advance preparation is key: “The most important thing to do is to fully plan out your menu — this helps to stay organized. The next step is to figure out cooking times for the various dishes,” he told Us . “Just because dessert is served last, it might be the first thing you need to prepare because of cooking and cooling time.” Mauro continued: “Once those items are in order, it is time to get cooking. Since preparing a meal for a crowd can be time consuming, I try to serve at least one dish where all the cooking is done in one appliance – which is where a pressure cooker , like the one from Black & Decker, comes in handy. You can prepare a full meal in one pot and have it cooking
‘The Voice' Recap: Who Is Headed to the Semifinals?
Another round down! Jennifer Hudson had two of her contestants in the bottom three this week during the Tuesday, December 5, episode of The Voice . Fellow coach Blake Shelton also took a second to ponder what his life would be like without country music. Before They Were on The Voice The top 8 were solidified after this week’s results episode, and with only two weeks left, tensions were higher than ever. Check out who went home this week on the NBC singing competition! Blake Says Thanks Before the dramatic elimination, Shelton told his team about his journey to country stardom. He realized he had made it when his first album went gold, and said he thought he could live off the singing career for two years or so by doing bar gigs. He added that he, “probably would have been homeless” if he didn’t have his music career. “I didn’t have a plan B,” he said. It’s a good thing it all worked out! American Idol Winners A Close Call This week was the first results show that featured t
Teen Mom 2's Javi and Briana Pack on the PDA: Pics
Learn to Work Out Like a Navy SEAL ( Men’s Fitness ) Ed Sheeran Gushes Over Working With Beyonce ( OK! Magazine ) Lady Gaga Hits the Beach in Her Bikini ( Star Magazine ) Teen Mom 2 Stars Javi Marroquin and Briana DeJesus Pack on the PDA ( RADAR Online )
Watch the Women of ‘SNL’ Perform Sexual Harassment Anthem ‘Welcome to Hell’
The Saturday, December 2, episode of Saturday Night Live — hosted by Lady Bird actress Saoirse Ronan , with musical guest U2 — won viewers over with its “Welcome to Hell” sexual harassment music video, but that wasn’t the only moment that stood out. Here are the highlights! Welcome to Hell Ronan, along with SNL cast members Kate McKinnon , Cecily Strong , Aidy Bryant , Leslie Jones and Melissa Villaseñor , tackled the never-ending sexual harassment headlines with the funny yet all-too-true music video “Welcome to Hell,” addressing the fact that women have been dealing with sexual harassment for basically forever. As Strong put it, “Oh, this been the damn world.” The catchy tune pointed out that women have to constantly keep their guard up. “This ain’t a girl group. We just travel in a pack for safety,” Bryant said. Honestly there were too many “YES!” moments in this music video to point them all out, so if you missed it, give it a watch. Trump Is Visited by Ghosts of His Pas
'Stranger Things' Renewed for Season 3, Naturally
Cheers to more Dustin and Steve scenes! Stranger Things has been renewed for season 3, Netflix confirmed on Friday, December 1. A return date for the supernatural drama has yet to be determined. Fictional TV Hometowns Season 2 of the hit, which takes place in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, dropped on the streaming service in late October. One month earlier, the creators revealed that the beloved characters will be sticking around for a while. “We’re thinking it will be a four-season thing and then out,” Ross Duffer told New York Magazine at the time. Best Celebrity Bromances Executive producer Shawn Levy went even beyond that. “Hearts were heard breaking in Netflix headquarters when the Brothers made four seasons sound like an official end, and I was suddenly getting phone calls from our actors’ agents,” he told Entertainment Weekly . “The truth is we’re definitely going four seasons and there’s very much the possibility of a fifth. Beyond that, it becomes I think ve
Today Show's Biggest and Most Memorable Moments
From Katie Couric’s colonoscopy to Matt Lauer’s infamous Tom Cruise interview to Ann Curry’s tearful last day, here’s a look at the biggest, buzziest, and most memorable moments in TODAY show history