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Swoon! 12 Drool-Worthy Photos of 'The Bachelorette’ Fan Favorite Tyler Cameron

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Tyler Cameron is having no problem finding love after The Bachelorette ! While he might not have walked away with an engagement to Hannah Brown , the Florida native won the hearts of many Americans during his time on the reality show. Cameron vied for the heart of the former pageant queen on season 15 of the ABC series, and fans of the show couldn’t help but swoon over his social media photos — both professional and personal. Whether Cameron was posing with his dog or shirtless on the water, his photos garnered the attention of more than 1.5 million followers, including model Gigi Hadid . Though Cameron lost out on the final rose to Jed Wyatt , who proposed to Brown on the season finale , he remained the fan favorite thanks to his sweet smile and positive attitude. “That’s gonna hurt, but I’m still gonna be your biggest fan and rooting for you,” Cameron told Brown after she told him she was in love with Wyatt. “And I’m wishing you and Jed nothing but success.” Despite accepting th...

Banks Talks New Music, Writing About Breakups and Human Messiness

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Banks performs in Los Angeles on the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. Jeremy Cohen Banks has earned a reputation for writing songs about breakups and the complicated array of emotions that spring from them. On her most recent album, III , she illuminates the complexity of post-breakup feels. Some songs may easily inspire tears while others can rekindle a hotter anger that might help you dry them. AMAs 2019 Red Carpet Fashion “I think that being graphic about being a human, being a human is messy in itself,” she explained. “I think that my music documents that.” Us Weekly chatted with the “Gemini Feed” singer before a recent Los Angeles performance on the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. From there, Banks completed the final European leg of the III tour that supported the III album she released in July. Find out what she said about choosing songs for an album, writing about breakups, releasing new music and more, below: “Till Now” is such a potent album opener. Once ...

How Carrie Coon 'Tiptoed' Into the World of Podcasting

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Falling in love with a new medium. Carrie Coon is best known for her roles in Fargo and The Leftovers , but it’s what happens behind the mic that she’s focused on now. Coon, 38, is the star of Gimlet’s scripted fiction podcast, “Motherhacker,”  streaming now on Spotify. She voices Bridget, a single mother struggling to provide for her family. While the content is dark, it also has a bit of comedy behind it, something that really appealed to the Emmy and Tony nominee. Actors Who Portrayed Real People On Screen “Contrary to popular belief, I actually am quite lighthearted and have a good sense of humor,” Coon tells Us Weekly exclusively in a new interview. “Because a lot of my television work is quite dramatic, I think often directors or even my fans — I use the term loosely — think of me, perhaps, as a very serious person. What was lovely about being asked to do ‘Motherhacker’ is that it’s actually also a comedy. They kept bringing it back to Lucille Ball. Lucille Ball hapless...

Garth Brooks Was Surprised by 'Phenomenal' Ex-Wife's Commentary in New Doc

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Getting real. Ahead of A&E’s two-part documentary special, The Road I’m On , Garth Brooks opened up about being completely unfiltered and allowing his entire family to be a large part of the doc. Country Music's Biggest Couples “What really surprised me was Sandy, the girls’ mom. She was phenomenal,” Brooks, 57, said during a recent event promoting the doc in New York City, referring to his first wife, Sandy Mahl . “[I was] gone so much on the road [during our marriage], there were things I guess she was [trying to tell] me that I didn’t hear until this biography. It’s rare you get to hear the other side. I just saw her and I think I hugged her harder than I ever have now that I know things that either I didn’t hear or that she didn’t say until now.” Garth Brooks and Sandy Mahl attend the Peoples Choice Awards in March 1996. Dave Lewis/Shutterstock Mahl, 54, married Brooks in 1986. The pair share three daughters, Taylor, 27, August, 25, and Allie, 23. In 2011, the pair s...

A Decade of Diamonds! Revisit the Best ‘RHOBH’ Moments Before Season 10

The countdown is on! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is set to celebrate 10 seasons in 2020. Former 'RHOBH' Stars: Where Are They Now? “Oh my gosh, my favorite moment of the last decade on Bravo. God, that’s a really hard one,” Kyle Richards told Us Weekly exclusively at BravoCon on November 15. Kyle, 50, who is the last original cast member still on the series, concluded that the vacations over the years were the most memorable. “Probably, the trips, some family trips. We went to Spain one year on the show with my family on a boat. That really stands out as a positive experience to me,” she explained. “Of course, there’s been a lot of negative experiences on the show … Even though we have fights and arguments on these trips, I always look forward to our trips. Even if just the plane right there, I love being on the plane and talking to the girls and laughing. But then the plane ride home was always a disaster. No one’s talking by the time we’re heading back.” Bigg...

8 Best Thanksgiving TV Episodes to Rewatch on Turkey Day

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What better way to spend Thanksgiving than rewatching some of the most memorable holiday TV episodes? Us Weekly has put together a list of eight must-watch episodes — from Marshall Erikson’s epic “Slapsgiving” song to Chandler Bing accidentally blurting out “I love you” to Monica while she’s wearing a turkey on her head. Friends : “The One With All the Thanksgivings” Season 5, Episode 8 As the group recall past Thanksgivings, Monica reveals she overheard Chandler call her fat, leading to her epic transformation the following year. She was also responsible for cutting Chandler’s toe off. She tried to cheer him up by putting a turkey on her head — with sunglasses. Boy Meets World : “Turkey Day” Season 4 Episode 10 The Hunters and the Matthews are forced to sit down together for a holiday meal, realizing that they have very little in common. Ultimately, the parents end up connecting thanks to Shawn and Cory reminding them they were raised to welcome everyone from all walks of life....

37 Years in the Making! Watch E.T. Reunite With Original Elliot Henry Thomas

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I’ll be right here! It’s been 37 years since E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial hit theaters and this Thanksgiving, the extraterrestrial is back. 80s Stars, Then and Now In a new commercial for Xfinity, two kids are playing outside in the snow when their Christmas lights begin to flicker. Inside, the kids’ dad, original E.T. star Henry Thomas , looks concerned. Soon, the kids discover the extraterrestrial introduced in Steven Spielberg ‘s 1982 film, hiding behind a snowman. Quickly, Thomas, 48, runs outside and is very excited to see his old friend. “You came back!” he exclaims before introducing E.T. to his family. The full video, which debuted during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC on Thursday, November 28, features E.T. spending time with Elliot’s family, watching a movie together, before realizing that he needs to go home to his own family. With that, he rides off on his bike while Elliot’s family watches. Must Watch Holiday Movies “The audience is going to get everything...

Friends’ 10 Thanksgiving Episodes Ranked From Worst to Best!

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The one with the turkey! The Friends gang is known for its messy Thanksgivings — secrets come out, Chandler’s bad childhood memories resurface and Joey eats way too much meat. The NBC series, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004, included plenty of football and famous guest stars in its holiday episodes. (Ahem, Brad Pitt !) Here, Us Weekly ranks the beloved show’s 10 Thanksgiving episodes from worst to best and even built the ultimate Friends mashup for your viewing pleasure — relive all the moments in the video above! PHOTOS: Friends Stars: Then & Now! NBCU Photo Bank 10. “The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs” (Season 7, Episode 8) Plot: Judging! Chandler ( Matthew Perry ) confesses that he hates dogs after lying for years that he’s allergic. Rachel ( Jennifer Aniston ) invites her assistant, Tag, to dinner, but Joey ( Matt LeBlanc ) blows it by revealing that she has a crush on him. Best Quote: “Fine, take their advice. No one ever listens to me. When the p...

Hannah Brown Returns to Alabama With Mirrorball Trophy After ‘DWTS’ Win

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Sweet home Alabama! Hannah Brown took her mirrorball trophy across the country, from Los Angeles to New York City, before bringing it to the place that matters most— Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 'Dancing With the Stars' Winners Through the Years “Brought home the mirror ball back to bama,” the Bachelorette alum, 25, captioned a photo of herself laying in bed with the mirrorball trophy on her bedside table via Instagram on Tuesday, November 26. Brown and her partner, Alan Bersten , were crowned the champions of season 28 of Dancing With the Stars on Monday, November 25. Immediately after the live finale in Los Angeles, the pair flew to New York City for their press tour. Brown and Bersten, 25, posted a quick message to their fans on her Instagram Story on Tuesday. Hannah Brown celebrates with Alan Bersten while holding the Mirrorball trophy on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ ABC/Eric McCandless “We’re still going off this win,” Brown said. “We’re still celebrating.” Bersten added, ...

Cheryl Burke's Final 'DWTS' Blog: Len Should Be 'More Open-Minded'

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Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke is blogging exclusively with Us Weekly about her quest to take home the season 28 mirrorball trophy! Check back each week for her latest update on the competition. Celebs Who Lost Weight on 'DWTS' Following the Monday, November 27, finale , Burke sheds light on Kel Mitchell ‘s killer freestyle, Hannah Brown ‘s big win and James Van Der Beek ‘s recent comments. Read her full exclusive blog below: On the best freestyle: The freestyle that popped out to me the most was Kel and Witney. It’s so hard to come up with an original idea 29 seasons later but they were able to do so because of Kel. It wasn’t typical, it wasn’t predictable, it was something that was near and dear to his heart. It was so cool and refreshing to watch. It’s not Len Goodman ’s style to say anything positive about a dance like that but I think he needs to be a little bit more open-minded about the freestyle round. For the freestyle round, anything goes. It’s up to yo...

Dwyane Wade Praises Wife Gabrielle Union, Asks 'AGT' Why She Was Fired

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Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Invision/AP/Shutterstoc Gabrielle Union has quite the support system. Following the news that the actress, 47, was leaving America’s Got Talent after just one season, a report was released that claimed she spoke out about the toxic culture at the show — and was let go because of it. While the L.A.’s Finest star has yet to comment on her exit or the reasons behind it , Union’s husband, Dwyane Wade , took to Twitter on Wednesday, November 27, to respond. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Through the Years “”Men lie, Women lie, numbers don’t” Over this past year I’ve been approached by many people saying that my wife @itsgabrielleu is the main reason they’ve started watching #AGT or that they love her insight and sincerity on the show,” the athlete, 37, began. “So when i got the news that my wife was being fired—my first question was obviously why!? I am still waiting on a good answer to that question. But if anyone knows @itsgabrielleu or have hear...

Scott Patterson Thinks There’s Still Hope for Rory, Jess on ‘Gilmore Girls’

Never too late! Scott Patterson shared his feelings on whether Rory and Jess can still end up together on  Gilmore Girls  after his uncle, Luke, and her mom, Lorelai, tied the knot . Gilmore Girls Cast: Then and Now “I don’t think it’d be weird at all,” Patterson, 61, told  Us Weekly  exclusively at UPtv’s Gilmore the Merrier binge-a-thon preview event. “You must deliver on these things, and this is what people want. Fans have spoken. It’s not like they’re shy. They let their feelings [be] known. And this is exactly what they want. So I don’t see what the problem is.” Rory ( Alexis Bledel ) and Jess ( Milo Ventimiglia ) dated during  Gilmore Girls ’ original run from 2000 to 2007. Jess returned to Stars Hollow during the 2016 Netflix revival,  Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life , though the two did not reconnect romantically. Instead, Rory found herself pregnant with Logan’s ( Matt Czuchry ) baby after breaking off her affair with him. TV Reboots and R...

Sweat It Out! Gabrielle Union Posts About 'Falling Apart' Amid ‘AGT’ Drama

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Gabrielle Union on ‘America’s Got Talent.’ Trae Patton/NBC Sweat it out! Gabrielle Union hit the gym on Wednesday, November 27, seemingly to keep her mind off the America’s Got Talent drama. Stars Who Were Fired From Jobs “When I’m not feeling my best, I try to get in a sweat,” the actress, 47, posted on her Instagram Story, showing multiple different workouts at the gym. “When the world feels like it’s falling apart, try to find your peace.” In a later video, she added, “Together, we can do anything.” Courtesy Gabrielle Union/Instagram The videos were shared one day after Variety published a new report , detailing an alleged “toxic” environment on the set of America’s Got Talent — one that Julianne Hough and Union allegedly complained about. As previously reported, the network did not renew their contracts as judges for season 15. Multiple sources told the magazine that the L.A.’s Finest star had spoken out about an inappropriate comment made on set by guest star Jay ...

Who Cried the Most at the 'Fuller House' Finale Taping?

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Its the end of an era. After five seasons, Fuller House officially wrapped on November 15, and no one was prepared for the emotions that came on that last day on set . The original cast of Full House was especially tearful, Candace Cameron Bure revealed exclusively to Us Weekly . Full House Stars, Then and Now “It’s very equal between, I’d say the four of us, because Andrea [Barber] cried a lot. I’m a big cry baby. Jodie [Sweetin] is hysterical because she’s always like, ‘I only have one feeling and it doesn’t come out very often,'” Bure, 43, said. “She cried a lot, but the other one was Bob Saget . I think Bob cried more than we did.” The four of them appeared on the original series, Full House , for all eight seasons from 1987 to 1995. The sequel series debuted on Netflix in 2016, following the three women as adults, all living back at DJ’s childhood home. As for what to expect this season, the Christmas Town star could only spill one hint. 'Fuller House' Cast ...

‘AGT’ Staffers Allegedly Said Gabrielle Union’s Hairstyles Were ‘Too Black’

Gabrielle Union ’s one-season stint as a judge on America’s Got Talent was nothing to write home about — at least not behind-the-scenes, according to a new report. Stars Who Were Fired From Jobs Variety claimed on Tuesday, November 26, that staffers at the NBC talent competition complained more than half a dozen times about the actress’ physical appearance, telling her that her various hairstyles were “too black” for the show’s audience. A network source, however, rebutted that Union, 47, only received feedback about hair continuity during season 14. News broke last week that the Bring It On star and fellow judge Julianne Hough were dropped from AGT ahead of season 15. Simon Cowell , Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews , meanwhile, are expected to return. Talk Show Controversies and Feuds: The Biggest Ever Union has not publicly addressed the speculation, but Variety ’s report further alleged that producers opted not to renew her contract after she voiced concern over an offen...

Hannah Brown Responds to Colton Telling Her to Stay Away From Windmills

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Watch out for windmills! Colton Underwood showed his support for Hannah Brown on Tuesday, November 26, congratulating her on her Dancing With the Stars win — and making a joke about her love life. Hannah Brown's Evolution in Photos “A day late & a dollar short but congrats Hannah B,” the former Bachelor, 27, captioned an Instagram photo of him with Brown, 25. “Now get some much-deserved rest by staying away from limos, roses, dance floors and windmills. You’ve had a killer year!” The former Bachelorette then responded, “Thank you Colton. I’ll do my best!” Underwood, who met Brown when she was a contestant on his season of The Bachelor , is seemingly referencing her past — and possibly future — role on the franchise. During her season 15 of The Bachelorette , the former Miss Alabama admitted to having sex in a windmill four times with contestant Peter Weber . Bachelor Nation Sex Confessions: From Courtney Robertson to Hannah Brown Now, Weber, 28, is the Bachelor — and ...

Julianne Hough Denies ‘AGT’ Staffers Criticized Her Physical Appearance

Julianne Hough issued a denial after a report claimed she was subjected to criticism of her physical appearance during her time as a judge on America’s Got Talent . Stars Who Were Fired From Jobs “I had a wonderful time on America’s Got Talent . I loved working with the cast, crew and producers,” the dancer, 31, said in a statement to Variety on Tuesday, November 26. “I am happy to continue my working relationship with NBC. … I’m looking forward to what the future holds.” Although Hough was dropped from the AGT judging panel, she has two more projects with NBC in the works: a TV special costarring her brother, Derek Hough , titled Holidays With the Houghs , and an appearance on the annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center program. Talk Show Controversies and Feuds: The Biggest Ever Julianne’s statement came after two unnamed sources claimed to Variety that the Grease: Live star had received constant criticism on her hair, makeup and wardrobe from AGT staffers. The magazine re...

Gabrielle Union Dropped From ‘AGT’ After Reporting Racist Joke: Report

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Gabrielle Union during an episode of ‘America’s Got Talent.’ Trae Patton/NBC Gabrielle Union is leaving her America’s Got Talent chair behind, but Variety is reporting that her departure from the NBC show came after the actress reported a racist joke on set. TV Stars Who Left Hit Shows As previously reported, Union, 47, and her fellow judge, Julianne Hough , are both out of a job on the series, after their contracts weren’t renewed. They replaced Spice Girls ’ Melanie “Mel B” Brown and model Heidi Klum for the 14th season of the competition series. Variety claims the Bring It On star was let go after she urged producers to report an offensive joke made by guest star Jay Leno to human resources. The outlet claims that the former Tonight Show host made a joke in a segment about series creator and judge Simon Cowell ’s dogs being “on the menu at a Korean restaurant.” Sources told Variety that Union argued that the joke was offensive to staff and audience members, but it ...