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Tayshia Adams Makes ‘Bachelor: GOAT’ Appearance Amid Switch-up

Foreshadow alert! Tayshia Adams made an appearance on the Monday, August 31, episode of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! as season 16 of The Bachelorette wraps up production. Everything We Know About 'The Bachelorette' Season 16 Read article The 29-year-old phlebotomist joined Natasha Parker , who appeared on Peter Weber ’s season 24 of The Bachelor, to talk about the importance of Rachel Lindsay ’s role on Nick Viall ’s season 21 of The Bachelor. The episode was seemingly filmed before Tayshia was added to season 16 of The Bachelorette. “I’m from Orange County, California, so this is my world. What I mean by that is I am very used to being the minority, so seeing someone on TV have such a strong role and identify with me, meant so much. It was really cool to see that Nick was so open to meeting her family,” Tayshia told Chris Harrison. “I think the part that resonated with me most was when Rachel brought Nick to church. He was out of his comfort zone. … But...

Clare Demands 'Respect' in Another 'Bachelorette' Promo — Where's Tayshia?

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Another day, another Bachelorette promo without Tayshia Adams . On Monday, August 31, host Chris Harrison shared a new trailer for season 16, in which Clare Crawley wore a white dress and kicked roses around while Keke Palmer ‘s cover of Aretha Franklin ‘s “Respect” played in the background. Everything We Know About ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 16 Read article The video also showed her walking over videos of her split from Juan Pablo Galavis during season 18 of The Bachelor , which aired in 2014. When he blindsided her with a breakup during the finale, she famously called him out for his lack of consideration for feelings. “I lost respect for you. I thought I knew what kind of man you were,” Crawley, now 39, said at the time. “What you just made me go through, I would never want my children having a father like you.” Clare Crawley ABC The hairstylist, who went on to appear on multiple seasons of Bachelor in Paradise and Bachelor Winter Games , was announced as the Bachelorett...

Kobe Bryant Was Left Out of VMAs 2020 In Memoriam Segment 

Many people who tuned in to the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30, were upset to see Kobe Bryant missing from  the In Memoriam segment . VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article Travis Barker acknowledged late rappers Juice Wrld and Pop Smoke before the black-and-white montage began. The Blink-182 rocker, 44, also said that the segment would recognize “other brilliant artists we lost.” The tribute featured many stars associated with the music industry, but it also honored Naya Rivera and actor Chadwick Boseman . Fans, however, promptly spoke out via Twitter upon realizing that Bryant was excluded. “Not the vmas forgettin Kobe,” one user wrote , while another tweeted , “Wait did the #VMAs do a tribute to everyone who passed but didn’t put Kobe Bryant in there? or am I tripping?” Celebrity Deaths of 2020 Read article A third individual noted that they “need to IMMEDIATELY talk to whoever was in charge of leaving Kobe off of that mem...

Nick Viall’s Season 21 of ‘The Bachelor’: Where Are They Now?

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Fourth time wasn’t the charm for Nick Viall … but he makes for an entertaining Bachelor. Bachelor Nation first met the Wisconsin native during Andi Dorfman ’s season 10 of The Bachelorette, which aired in 2014. After finishing as the runner-up, Nick returned for Kaitlyn Bristowe ’s season 11 of The Bachelorette. He subsequently made history when he came in second place for the second time. While Nick and Kaitlyn had a rocky relationship after she accepted a proposal from Shawn Booth, he proved they were back on good terms when he joked about his proposal airing on the Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! in June 2020. “It was like waving at someone who’s waving at the person behind … but million times worse. TBH I look back on this time of my life and have nothing but positive memories,” he wrote via Instagram. “I just didn’t think ABC would make us relive the entire failed proposal tomorrow night … It really was a season for the ages. You never know how you view things as ti...

Chris Harrison Hints ‘Bachelorette’ Is Done Filming: ‘Good to Be Home!’

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Done already? Chris Harrison teased that Clare Crawley and Tayshia Adams may have wrapped filming for season 16 of The Bachelorette . Everything We Know About ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 16 Read article “Good to be home!” the TV host, 49, captioned a photo of his Traeger grill and a pint of beer from Steam Theory Brewing Company via Instagram Stories on Sunday, August 30. Courtesy Chris Harrison/Instagram While Harrison famously calls nearly every season of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette “the most dramatic yet,” the upcoming installment is shaping up to be just that. Us Weekly confirmed earlier this month that Crawley, who is the franchise’s oldest female lead at 39, found love just 12 days into filming and exited the ABC reality dating series early. Adams, 29, then stepped in to complete the season, making her the second black Bachelorette in history after Rachel Lindsay ’s 2017 stint. “[Producers] had to find a way to continue the show without just starting from scra...

Sutton Foster Gives an Update on 'Bittersweet' Season 7 of 'Younger'

Back to work! Sutton Foster and the cast of Younger is ready to start filming again, whenever they get the green light from production. “We’re aiming to shoot season 7 of Younger in October. That’s the plan as of today,” Foster, 45, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting her partnership with LACTAID and help educate parents about the real milk without the lactose. ” Best TV Couples Ever Read article Season 6 of Younger — which ended on quite a cliffhanger — aired from June to September 2019, so fans have been waiting for quite some time to see new episodes. “I’m so glad. It feels good. I mean, we’ll be one of the first shows to start filming again in New York City, so I think there’s a little anxiety about that,” the two-time Tony Award winner admitted to Us . “But we’re just so proud to have been a part of it. It’s been such a huge part of my life for the last six years, and I’m excited to finish telling the story. I’m still blown away that so many people have found the ...

Keke! Gaga! Relive the Best Moments From the 2020 VMAs

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An unprecedented night! The 2020 MTV VMAs may have looked a little different than fans are used to, but the show didn’t fall short of memorable moments . VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article On Sunday, August 30, host Keke Palmer opened the show with a touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman , who died two days earlier. The late Black Panther star was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016, succumbing after a four-year battle throughout his iconic career. He was 43 years old. “Before we get into the music tonight, we need to take the time to talk about the devastating loss of Chadwick Boseman, an actor whose talent and passion is a true inspiration to all the fans he touched and everyone he encountered,” Palmer, 27, said at the top of the show. “We dedicate tonight’s show to a man whose spirit touched so many. He is a true hero, not just on screen but in everything he did. His impact lives forever.” Keke Palmer MTV VMAs 2020: Complete List of Winners a...

Best MTV VMAs 2020 Performances: Lady Gaga and More

Sing it loud! The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards raised the bar on Sunday, August 30, with live performances all over New York City — and a virtual awards show presentation. VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article Despite having to change its original Barclays Center venue due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show didn’t disappoint when it came to the music. Fans of the awards show were singing from start to finish as each act took the stage thanks in part to the killer artist lineup , which included Lady Gaga , Ariana Grande , The Weeknd , Miley Cyrus and more. Us Weekly rounded up the top five musical moments from this year’s event in the video above — so you can rewatch all the best performances over and over. The Weeknd, 30, kicked off the show with a high-intensity rendition of his hit “Blinding Lights” from the top of Edge at Hudson Yards. The Canadian crooner donned his signature bloody makeup during his return to the VMAs stage for the first time...

Lady Gaga Accepts the First-Ever Tricon Award at the VMAs

Three times the talent! Lady Gaga accepted the first-ever Tricon award for her work as a musician, actress and philanthropist at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30. VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article “This is so cool. This means a lot to me,” the 34-year-old singer, who sported several different looks with matching masks during the evening , began. “I’ve been making music since I was a little girl. And even though I had really, really big dreams, I truly never could have imagined that someday I would be given an award like this that honored me for so many of my passions. I want you to know I’ve failed over and over again as an actress and as a musician when I was young. So I gave back to the local community through service as a young woman in New York, philanthropy became a much bigger part of my life as a star and I started the Born This Way foundation with my mother.” Gaga went on to acknowledge that it’s been a difficult year. “Ev...

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Appearance at VMAs 1 Month After Shooting

Standing strong. Megan Thee Stallion attended the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30, marking her first public appearance since she was shot last month. VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article The singer, 25, took home the Moon Person for Best Hip-Hop on Sunday night, virtually accepting the award while holding a bottle of champagne. “This is my second Moonman — definitely not my last,” she said in the clip. Megan (real name Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) was shot in the foot while riding in an SUV on July 12 after she attended a party with Tory Lanez and some friends in Los Angeles. The “Say It” rapper, 28, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a concealed weapon but was released on bail later that day. The “Savage” rapper wrote via Instagram on July 15 that she “ suffered gunshot wounds , as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me.” MTV VMAs 2020: Everything You Need to Know Read...

Doja Cat Slays Her VMAs 2020 Performance: Watch 

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Doja Cat proved she’s a “boss bitch” during her 2020 MTV Video Music Awards performance on Sunday, August 30. VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article The Los Angeles-born singer, born Amala Dlamini, took the VMAs stage for the first time on Sunday to perform “Say So” and “I Like It.” She was tapped to perform alongside Lady Gaga , Ariana Grande , Miley Cyrus , The Weeknd , BTS , Maluma  and many more. The ceremony, hosted by Keke Palmer , was held in New York City. The 2020 VMAs was a big night for Doja. Not only did she rock her performance, but the 24-year-old “Freak” artist was nominated in four categories : Song of the Summer, Best Direction, Push Best New Artist and Song of the Year. J. Lo and Diddy! Jay and Bey! Iconic Couples at the VMAs Over the Years Read article Earlier this month, Doja expressed how “extremely excited” she was to be a part of the award show despite how “different” it would be amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “It’s...

Madonna! Britney! Kanye! MTV Video Vanguard Winners Through the Years

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The art of making an iconic music video! MTV has honored Madonna , Britney Spears , Kanye West and more legendary artists with the Video Vanguard Award at the Video Music Awards. David Bowie was the first artist to receive the top honor at the inaugural VMAs in 1984. Seven years later, the network renamed the award to honor Michael Jackson , who was presented the Moon Person in 1988. While reports surfaced in 2019 that MTV considered changing the name after Jackson came under fire for sexual abuse allegations in HBO’s Leaving Neverland documentary, the network seemingly confirmed its decision to keep the name when they announced Missy Elliott as the honoree of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in a press release that year. (Jackson, who died in 2009, denied all allegations against him in the past.) Elliott will make history as the first female rap artist to accept the Vanguard Award, which is not presented every year. A year earlier, Jennifer Lopez became the first Latin ...

Taylor Swift to Fans: You're the 'Only Reason the Industry Cares' About Me

Thanking the fans. Taylor Swift took home her 11th MTV Video Music Award during the Sunday, August 30, show, virtually accepting the VMA for Best Direction for “The Man” — the first music video she had ever directed. VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article “This is the very first video that I ever directed on my own and I’m so grateful for this ,” Swift, 30, said, acknowledging her two female producers on the project who helped her gain the confidence to direct the video. “I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the team who believed in me as a first-**time director and made this video with me.” The Folklore songstress then shouted out everyone who honored her by voting and believing in her. “I was told this is an industry voted award, so I want to say everyone in the industry who voted for this video,” the four-time Grammy winner stated. “I also really want to thank the fans because you are the only reason that the industry cares about anything I...

Watch Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande Rock Their ‘Rain on Me’ VMA Performance

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Lady Gaga  and  Ariana Grande brought their A-games while taking on their 2020 MTV Video Music Awards performance of “Rain on Me” on Sunday, August 30. VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article Gaga, 34, kicked off the appearance by performing “911” from her recently dropped album, Chromatica . She was then joined by Grande, 27, to complete their first live rendition of their upbeat collaboration during the unprecedented ceremony amid the COVID-19 crisis. When Grande left after their joint performance, Gaga concluded by performing “Stupid Love.” MTV announced on August 18 that Gaga and Grande would perform together at this year’s VMAs . In addition to the two pop singers, Miley Cyrus , BTS , The Weeknd , Doja Cat , Maluma  and CNCO were also tapped to take the stage. Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga perform on the 2020 MTV VMAs. MTV MTV VMAs 2020: Everything You Need to Know Read article The A Star Is Born actress’ last time on the VMAs...

Watch Miley Cyrus Channel ‘Wrecking Ball’ Past With ‘Midnight Sky’ VMAs Performance

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Shining bright! Miley Cyrus lit up the 2020 Video Music Awards’ stage with her performance of “Midnight Sky” and honored her “Wrecking Ball” past. VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion: See the Stars’ Style Read article Cyrus, 27, owned the awards show as she danced in all black against a technicolor backdrop during her funky, fun performance. The musician then channeled her inner “Wrecking Ball” self by jumping on to a disco ball that was swinging from the ceiling. The 2020 musical moment was the first time Cyrus sang her new single since its August 14 release . Cyrus cowrote the track with Dua Lipa , Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh . She also dropped a colorful corresponding music video, which she directed. The Last Song actress is nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Editing for “Mother’s Daughter,” which brings her career total VMAs nominations to 14. Both “Mother’s Daughter” and “Midnight Sky” are singles from the musician’s upcoming studio album, She Is Miley . MTV annou...

The Weeknd Makes a Grand Return to the VMAs With ‘Blinding Lights’

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The Starboy is back! The Weeknd hit the stage at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 30, to perform his song “Blinding Lights.” VMAs 2020 Red Carpet Fashion Read article The entertainer, 30, belted the track from the top of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City with his signature bloody makeup, surrounded by fireworks. The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) last performed at the VMAs in August 2015, when he debuted his megahit “Can’t Feel My Face” and memorably brought that year’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award recipient, Kanye West , to his feet in the crowd. Wildest VMA Moments Read article The Toronto native has been nominated for 17 VMAs throughout his career, but he has yet to take home a Moon Person trophy. This year, he is up for Artist of the Year as well as Video of the Year, Best R&B, Best Direction and Best Editing, all for his “Blinding Lights” visual. Lady Gaga , Justin Bieber , Megan Thee Stallion , Post Malone and DaBaby are also in the ru...

Keke Palmer Dedicates VMAs to Chadwick Boseman 2 Days After His Death

A tribute fit for King T’Challa. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards honored Chadwick Boseman two days after the Black Panther star lost his battle with cancer. Celebrity Deaths of 2020 Read article “Before we get into the music tonight, we need to take the time to talk about the devastating loss of Chadwick Boseman, an actor whose talent and passion is a true inspiration to all the fans he touched and everyone he encountered,”  Keke Palmer  said at the top of the Sunday, August 30, ceremony, which she hosted. “We dedicate tonight’s show to a man whose spirit touched so many. He is a true hero, not just on screen but in everything he did. His impact lives forever.” Boseman died at the age of 43 on Friday, August 28, with his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward , and family by his side. The news came four years after he was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer that had progressed to stage IV. He never publicly discussed his health. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it a...