Puff-sleeve blouses solve this problem with zero compromises on style. The extra volume around the shoulder and upper arm creates a relaxed silhouette that can camouflage bulge while looking intentionally fashion-forward. Our top picks feature soft gathers, airy fabrics and just enough structure to flatter without feeling like you’re hiding. Keep scrolling to see the 17 options worth trying this season — starting at just $8.

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1. Our Favorite: If you buy one puff-sleeve blouse this season, make it this dressy button-up top. It works as an everyday staple from errands to dinner.

2. Comfort MVP: The puff sleeves on this square-neck top keep your upper arms covered, while the striped pattern draws the eye across instead of down. It’s comfy enough for all-day wear.

3. Fun Florals: Upper-arm bulge disappears under the relaxed puff sleeves of this floral V-neck top. The soft fabric keeps things comfortable without clinging where you don’t want it.

4. Brunch-Ready: Picture yourself at Saturday brunch in this dressy chiffon top, which has a flowy fit and a floral-print style that does all the hard work for you. Just add earrings and you’re out the door.

5. Pretty in Pink: The loose flowy cut on this pink puff-sleeve top skims right past your midsection and arms without looking oversized. The ribbed fabric gives it enough structure to stay put all day.

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6. Major Deal: This Amazon Essentials puff-sleeve T-shirt is designed with a crew neckline and a relaxed fit, which we appreciate for casual spring days. And at just $8, we’d say it’s a price that’s hard to beat.

7. Boutique-Worthy: If you’ve been eyeing expensive boutique tops, this ruffle button-down blouse delivers that same polished look for just $22. The puff sleeves camouflage upper arm bulge while the stripes keep it fresh.

8. Swiss Dot Stunner: Swiss dot fabric has a way of drawing the eye to the pattern . . . instead of your arms. This chiffon puff-sleeve top gives you coverage and visual interest in one piece.

9. Weekend Winner: The ruffled puff sleeves on this V-neck blouse add volume right where you want it. The V-neck elongates your frame, too.

10. Bright and Vibrant: Tired of playing it safe with neutrals? This puff-sleeve striped top has a pink and red color combo, bringing energy to your spring wardrobe. We also appreciate the ruffle trim and puff sleeves, which conceal the arms.

11. Office-Ready: Walk into your next meeting with confidence when you wear this floral V-neck blouse. Pair it with trousers or a pencil skirt, and you look instantly put together.

12. Pretty Pastels: The smocked bodice on this pastel floral blouse provides a nice stretchy feel that smooths over lumps and bumps — including ones on your arms. The soft pastel hues also make it easy to pair with almost anything in your closet.

13. Lightweight Layer: Spring mornings can still be chilly, and this puff-sleeve knit top gives you just enough warmth. The sweater knit camouflages upper arm bulge with a cozy, relaxed feel.

14. Darling Denim: This isn’t your typical denim shirt — the puff sleeves instantly give it a more feminine, fashion-forward feel. It’s the kind of easy piece you can throw on with jeans or trousers, and still look completely stylish.

15. Breezy Beauty: This airy puff-sleeve blouse from Old Navy is the kind of effortless staple you’ll reach for on repeat, thanks to its lightweight feel and peasant-style details. It comes in crisp solids, playful florals and soft ditsy prints, so you can switch up your vibe depending on the day.

16. Boho Babe: With puff sleeves and a pleated front, this top delivers a signature Free People, vintage-inspired feel. The airy fabric and flared hem create a flattering, easy silhouette that pairs with denim or skirts.

17. Really Romantic: With its soft ruffles and subtle puff sleeves, this Madewell blouse adds just the right amount of femininity to an everyday staple. The lightweight fabric and relaxed fit make it an easy pick for office days, weekend plans and more.

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When there are so many films to draw upon from the last 100 years of cinema, keeping track of the mid-tier titles can be a little tricky.

That’s why the Watch With Us team has taken it upon ourselves to dive into the latest arrivals and share the three underrated HBO Max movies you should watch in April 2026.

This month’s selections include a romantic fantasy, a biopic and an action thriller that places a surprising performer in the leading role.

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‘Practical Magic’ (1998)

There’s a sequel to Practical Magic coming to theaters this fall, but the original film still has a lot of charm nearly three decades after its release. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman play sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, both of whom are descended from a long line of witches with magical powers of their own. Sally has forsworn her magic following the death of her husband due to a family curse, while Gillian left town years ago to chase a love that the sisters were never supposed to have.

When Gillian finally comes home, it’s because her former lover, James “Jimmy” Angelov (Goran Višnjic), turns out to be dangerously violent. Not even death can slow down Jimmy’s malevolence, and he means to destroy both Gillian and Sally. To protect themselves and their family, both sisters will need to embrace their powers and exorcise the demons and heartbreak of their past.

Practical Magic is streaming on HBO Max.

‘Pride’ (2007)

Pride takes its inspiration from the true story of Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), a coach in the ’70s who finds it difficult to land work despite a stellar educational background. With few other options, Ellis finds himself working at a rundown recreational center in Philadelphia and feuding with the janitor, Elston Johnson (Bernie Mac), who already works there.

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Ellis and Johnson eventually find some common ground and begin restoring the rec center into a more respectable state. More importantly, Ellis seizes the opportunity to help a group of local Black teenagers transform themselves into competitive swimmers, which was his sport back in college. The kids he mentors demonstrate real potential for expanding their swimming skills, but it takes more than just a pool to make a championship team. And Ellis can’t lead these kids to glory by himself, especially when it’s their own athletic prowess that will determine how far they go.

Pride is streaming on HBO Max.

‘Dead of Winter’ (2025)

Is Emma Thompson the next Hollywood star to get a late shift into an action career like Liam Neeson? It’s too soon to say whether Thompson’s action thriller Dead of Winter is a one-off or the shape of things to come for her. She plays Barb, a grieving widow who just wants to spread her late husband’s ashes so she can say goodbye. Before that can happen, Barb witnesses a young woman, Leah (Laurel Marsden), who is held captive by an unnamed couple played by Judy Greer and Marc Menchaca.

Barb didn’t come looking for trouble, but she can’t abandon Leah to her fate at the hands of these maniacs. One-on-one, Barb probably wouldn’t be able to fight them either. But she is surprisingly crafty and resourceful, which gives Barb a chance to survive when the couple begins hunting her as their next trophy.

Dead of Winter is streaming on HBO Max.

The WWE star — who wrestles under the moniker Nikki Bella — was forced to pull out of the Saturday, April 18, fatal four-way match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship after sustaining an injury in March.

While Garcia, 42, hoped to be in fighting form in time for Saturday’s event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, she later revealed the extent of her injury via social media. “I’ll fill you all in soon … fractured, tore and sprained my ankle,” she wrote over a video showing her bruised foot shared via X on Saturday. “It’s been a painful two weeks.”

In a subsequent X post, the former Divas Champion gave an update on when she hopes to be cleared for in-ring competition. “6-8 weeks hopefully. 🙏🏼🤞🏼,” she responded to a fan who asked how long she expected to be out of action.

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Nikki was due to compete in Saturday’s Women’s Tag Team Championship match with her twin sister, Brie Garcia. However, after the duo made their entrance for the match, Nikki shared with the crowd that she wasn’t able to compete but had enlisted another wrestler to take her place in the match: returning WWE star Paige (real name Saraya-Jade Bevis). Brie, also 42, and Paige, 33, won the match, defeating the teams of Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss and Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.

During a post-show press conference on Saturday, Nikki said she had surgery on her injured ankle just two weeks prior to the event.

“So I actually got surgery two weeks ago yesterday. So I managed to break, sprain, and tear my ankle,” she said.

While undergoing surgery, Nikki said she ran into Paige — who left WWE in 2022 — and she and Brie instantly knew the British-born wrestler would be perfect to replace her on Saturday.

“So, listen, how crazy this is … when I’m heading to Birmingham [in Alabama] to get surgery, guess who is in Birmingham?” she said, referring to Paige, who was sitting next to her. “And Brie and I are literally on the phone, and I’m like, ‘Brie, there is no way I’m going to make WrestleMania, but like, you still have to have your moment,’ and both at the same time are like, ‘The only person that will still make it feel special is Saraya, Paige.’ There is no one else, and I truly mean this, no other WWE Superstar in the past or now that I would want to take my spot other than Paige.”

Nikki made her WWE return in February 2025 at the Royal Rumble after a several-year absence from the ring. Her sister, Brie, made her return at the 2026 Royal Rumble event in January.

They kind of have everything, from classics like The Girls Next Door and The Simple Life to original content like Beast Games.

The Watch With Us team has added two great shows to our list of the best reality shows you can watch right now on Prime Video.

Our first selection is Ultimate Survival Everest, a thrilling and groundbreaking look at tackling a terrifying natural marvel.

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Ultimate Survival Everest (2024)

Veteran mountain climber Ben Webster has traversed Mount Everest before, but it’s a whole new ball game this time, when, for the first time, each climber on his Team Discovery will have footage shot from their perspective. In this breathtaking reality series, viewers get an intimate look at the trials and tribulations of attempting to climb one of the world’s toughest peaks. Ultimate Survival Everest charts the intense physical demands, emotional tolls and physiological transformations that come with going over 8,000 meters above sea level.

Ultimate Survival Everest is an exhilarating look at the demands of climbing Mount Everest that favors raw, honest and brutal authenticity over sensationalized narratives. The series captures the slow, painful process of climbing the mountain and the challenges that come with it, along with fascinating educational insights, stunning footage and genuinely engaging dynamics between the team members.

‘The Girls Next Door’ (2005-2009)

This series takes a look at the day-to-day lives of the ladies who live with Hugh Hefner in his legendary Playboy Mansion in LA. From events like Fight Night and the Midsummer Night’s Dream party to the Playboy Jazz Festival, Playboy test shoots, birthday parties and more, The Girls Next Door pulls back the curtain on Hefner’s famous girlfriends from Holly Madison to Kendra Wilkinson. But in addition to showcasing the many fun events that take place at and around the Playboy Mansion, The Girls Next Door also highlights the real inner lives and personalities of the Playboy Bunnies.

The Girls Next Door was an instant hit when it premiered in 2005, although by the time season six rolled around, the ratings were less great, leading to the show’s ultimate cancellation in 2009. But when The Girls Next Door was good, it was classic, beloved for its addictive mix of fantasy lifestyle voyeurism yet surprising moments of relatability. It isn’t just a fun glimpse at what goes on in the Playboy Mansion, it also allows the Playboy Bunnies to showcase who they are beyond their glossy centerfold images.

‘Tribunal Justice’ (2023-Present)

In this reality courtroom series, legal professionals Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango and Adam Levy take on real cases in the Los Angeles area and collectively adjudicate them. From car collisions to unpaid loans, scummy landlords and apartment fires, these judges will do whatever it takes to deliver justice and reach a verdict — even if they can’t make everyone happy.

In addition to the drama presented by the cases, the deliberations between the disparate personalities of the judges also provide ample entertainment value in Tribunal Justice. Fans of the show agree that if you love Judge Judy, this is the next courtroom reality show to watch. It’s also fascinating to watch the judges debate based on their own individual experiences practicing the law. Overall, Tribunal Justice is both a fascinating and highly watchable series.

‘Unspeakable’ (2022-Present)

Alongside other YouTube stars such as ZHC and Preston, Nathan Graham pulls wild stunts and pranks, in addition to competing in challenges with his friends and collaborators in this extremely entertaining reality series. The show is fantastic entertainment for both kids and adults, and features some actual creative ingenuity. Challenges have included building a life-size LEGO house and filling a home with packing peanuts.

While mindless, the show is safe and appropriate for parents to show their children, and is generally a positive, high-energy and goofy bit of prank-filled fun that is light-hearted and never mean-spirited. Simply put, it’s a show about being silly and doing stupid things just for the pure joy of it.

‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ (2024-Present)

A lot of people love Jeopardy!, but some of us aren’t so great with science, geography and history knowledge. Enter Pop Culture Jeopardy!, hosted by SNL’s Colin Jost, a spin-off show focused on everything there is to know about movies, television, celebrities and more. The show is formatted as a bracket tournament consisting of eighty-one teams that compete in twenty-seven knockout rounds to get to the quarterfinals, semifinals and then finals, after which the winning team receives a grand prize of $300,000.

Host Jost does a great job stepping into Ken Jennings’ shoes in this highly enjoyable competition series. Pop Culture Jeopardy does a great job blending old and new subjects, a mixture of playable yet still challenging clues and an easy-to-follow format that is appealing to both diehard fans and casual viewers alike. The first season is currently available to stream on Prime, but don’t hold your breath for season 2 — Pop Culture Jeopardy! is moving to Netflix later this year.

‘The Pasta Queen’ (2024)

Descendant of an Italian pasta dynasty, The New York Times bestselling author and TikTok star Nadia Caterina Munno travels to Italy to get back to her cooking roots. The Pasta Queen follows the eponymous chef as she traverses across four regions of Italy and spotlights their various cuisines and the ingredients that are used. These travels are then juxtaposed against step-by-step guides from Munno in her kitchen back home, so that viewers can make delicious, authentic Italian dishes without having to travel thousands of miles away.

While some TikTok stars struggle to transition to television, Munno seems to have a flair for the theatrics and a natural camera presence. She always keeps things entertaining, but she also knows how to be genuinely informative. Ultimately, The Pasta Queen manages to be fun while also unmistakably homey, as it transitions between home cooking sessions and travelogs where Munno’s bold personality fits right in with the Italian locals.

‘Beast Games’ (2024-Present)

Viral phenom Jimmy Donaldson, aka Mr. Beast, created and hosts this game show in which one thousand contestants — the largest cast for a reality TV show ever — are put through tests of strength, intelligence and mental fortitude for a chance to win a record-setting cash prize of $5 million. The show is based on Donaldson’s viral video titled “$456,000 Squid Game in Real Life!,”which was in turn based on the Netflix show Squid Game. When the show debuted, it became Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series of all time.

Despite legal issues regarding conditions on the show, Beast Games remains trending on the site and is currently gearing up for the premiere of season 2 in January 2026. Fans ultimately love the show for the high-stakes drama, the psychological aspect to many of the challenges and the sheer spectacle of the production values and large cash prize.

‘Kitchen Nightmares’ (2007-2014)

With his trademark cutting commentary, Chef Gordon Ramsay travels around the United States helping restaurants in need of turning things around. Ramsay visits restaurants and examines problems with not just the food quality, but also cleanliness, inadequate staff, poor management and subpar aesthetics. Each episode, Ramsay searches for solutions for the eatery in question and gives them a new start, refreshing the look, menu and overall standards. However, once he leaves, it’s up to the business to stay the course.

As ever, Ramsay is a supremely watchable television personality despite (and because of) his acerbic criticisms, and watching him deal with restaurants well below his standards of quality is undeniably addictive. With plenty of family drama and shocking restaurant conditions (we love to see a cockroach or two), Kitchen Nightmares is also surprisingly endearing with just how invested Ramsay does seem in wanting to change these restaurants for the better.

‘Cosmic Love’ (2022)

What would you try to find your perfect match? This dating show gives the spiritual world a try by pairing up contestants based on their astrological signs. Air, fire, earth and water are all represented on Cosmic Love, as each one sees if they’ve found they’re soulmate from a pool of singles. The series’ matchmakers are astrologist twins Ophira and Tali Edut, aka the AstroTwins, guiding contestants with the help of a luminous orb known as the Astro Chamber.

But the dating pool can also date each other in addition to the four “elements,” leading to some supremely messy drama. While the use of astrology adds an interesting layer of self-reflection to Cosmic Love, it’s also hilarious to watch people consult an orb for dating advice. Overall, Cosmic Love has all the goofiness and entertainment value of a great reality show.

‘The Simple Life’ (2003-2007)

Wealthy socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie pull up their bootstraps in this amusing series that brings high-class city girls to the country. In the first season, Hilton and Richie leave their plush lives and credit cards behind in favor of a family-run farm for five weeks to experience a new kind of living, and subsequent seasons see them working as camp counselors, doing internships, waiting tables and catching crawfish.

While the series received some criticism at the time for its “vacuous” nature, audiences couldn’t help but have a fun time with The Simple Life, enjoying its tongue-in-cheek humor and how entertaining it was to watch Hilton and Richie navigate fish-out-of-water situations like working on a farm.

‘Judy Justice’ (2021-Present)

Judy Sheindlin (aka Judge Judy) returns to family court — and our screens — with Judy Justice, a successor to her daytime series. Despite the higher production values, new set and fresh look, fans should have no fear — this is the same sharp, candid and honest judge you’ve known and loved for so many years. Plus, it’s now a family business — Judy’s granddaughter, Sarah Rose, joins as her grandma’s law clerk. The cases are more complex and the episodes are longer, but you’ll still recognize Judy’s signature style as she tackles these real-world conflicts.

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Reality TV fans will find Judy Justice enjoyable due to its blend of drama, humor, and insightful commentary provided by the ever-charismatic star.

‘Second Chance Dresses’ (2018)

If you love Say Yes to the Dress but can’t help feeling sad about all those beautiful gowns yellowing in the back of a closet after that one special day, Second Chance Dresses is the show for you. In this sadly short-lived British reality series, host and Love Island alum Olivia Bowen (née Buckland) picks out secondhand wedding dresses for hopeful brides-to-be.

What’s really charming is that the shoppers get to interact with the brides who are selling their gowns, allowing them to bond and share their love stories. It’s a surprisingly emotional experience, and we love the way it turns vintage shopping into entertainment.

‘Wear Whatever the F You Want’ (2025-Present)

Clinton Kelly and Stacy London were known for their brutal honesty in What Not to Wear, a popular reality show where they gave makeovers to people whose friends and family nominated them because of their perceived “bad” style. In Wear Whatever the F You Want, the fashion gurus take a very different approach. Briefed in advance on their subjects’ dream aesthetic, they help them create a new wardrobe that helps their outside appearance reflect how they see themselves.

Wear Whatever is a warmer, fuzzier program, but it still showcases Kelly and London’s style and talent. It’s a positive spin on the makeover show, one that seeks to make the participant more themselves, rather than transforming them into someone else.

‘Making the Cut’ (2020-2022)

Iconic fashion figures Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, hosts of Project Runway, reunite for another fashion competition show, Making the Cut. In this series, Gunn and Klum don’t just test competitors on their design skills, but on their business abilities as well. Designers need to prove they have what it takes to run a global fashion brand.

The show culminates with the winner receiving $1 million to invest in their brand, along with the opportunity to sell their final collection on Amazon, providing both a financial and commercial launching pad. Competitors produce big-budget runway shows and travel to fashion capitals like Paris and Tokyo to complete their challenges. Fans love Making the Cut for its glamorous settings, high-stakes competition, and the familiar dynamic between Klum and Gunn.

‘Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan’ (2004-2016)

We all love our furry friends, but sometimes their neuroses can make them downright annoying—or even dangerous. When this happens, it’s best to call in an expert like Cesar Millan, a professional dog trainer known for his unique ability to rehabilitate unruly and aggressive dogs. Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan involves Millan traveling to various locations to help dog owners address behavioral issues with their pets.

Each episode typically features multiple cases, ranging from minor disobedience to severe aggression, highlighting Millan’s expertise in understanding and communicating with dogs through what he describes as a ‘calm-assertive’ approach. It’s a must-watch for dog owners seeking solutions or those who simply enjoy a fascinating view inside the animal mind.

‘Portrait Artist of the Year’ (2013-2020)

As anyone who’s ever taken a middle school art class can tell you, painting accurate portraits of people is really hard! This British series takes the best painters from around the U.K. and challenges them to not just paint accurate portraits, but to elevate them to creative heights. Each season, the talented painters are challenged to create likenesses of celebrity “sitters” like Sophie Turner, Sir Ian McKellen, Hannah Waddingham and many more.

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Portrait Artist of the Year blends high-stakes competition and artistic exploration. The series appeals to audiences with its behind-the-scenes peek into the creative process and the personal stories of the artists, which add depth to the competition. It’s a beautiful examination of painting as a storytelling medium that fosters an appreciation for the arts.

The surprising part? Her ultra-polished look wasn’t created with a pricey salon treatment. According to InStyle, hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos used the L’Oreal Paris Sulfate Free Iron Sleek Coat Hair Treatment — a drugstore staple that’s currently on sale for just $10 on Amazon.

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Designed to smooth strands and fight frizz, this semi-permanent treatment helps protect against humidity — a.k.a. the fastest way to ruin a blowout. It works by coating hair with a lightweight, water-resistant layer that seals the cuticle for a sleeker, glossier finish, all while staying sulfate-free to help preserve color and prevent fading over time.

If Amal’s Milan moment proved anything, it’s that the right finishing product can completely transform your hair. Her waves looked soft, bouncy and reflective under the lights — delivering that effortless, ‘rich girl’ shine that instantly elevates your look.

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Barker, 50, took to Instagram on Sunday, April 19, to post a gushing tribute to Kardashian, who turned 47 one day prior. Capturing recent memorable moments, the post showed the reality TV star enjoying quality family time, plus the pair posing for photos together. In the final frame, the Blink-182 drummer was seen with two of Kardashian’s toes placed inside his mouth.

The image zoomed in on Barker’s amused face as the pair appeared to be stretched out on a bed together. Kardashian’s foot appeared in Barker’s mouth from the opposite direction, suggesting that she had snapped the shot herself.

“Happy Birthday my beautiful wife. I love you forever and ever. Thank you for being such an amazing woman, an incredible wife, and the best mom to our humans. I feel so grateful to spend this life with you @kourtneykardash 🖤,” he captioned the carousel.

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The post attracted plenty of praise, including fond words from Kourtney’s sister Kim Kardashian. “I love this post and all of these pics,” Kim, 45, wrote, attracting amused fans who pointed out the toe photo. “Even the last one lol,” wrote one follower, while another wrote, “The last one is the best one 🤫😂.”

Barker responded to Kim’s kind words too, sharing a black heart emoji with his sister-in-law before Kourtney responded with her own black heart emoji directed at Kim.

Khloé Kardashian also commented on the post, writing, “The cutest girl ever.” Barker agreed with Khloe, 41, responding with, “1000%” and sharing another black heart emoji for her.

Kourtney and Barker were longtime friends before they began dating after spending quality time together at mom Kris Jenner’s Palm Springs, California, house in January 2021. They tied the knot in May 2022 and have since shared plenty of PDA with fans through their social media accounts.

In March 2022, Kourtney publicly discussed the couple’s sex life, revealing in an interview with Bustle that the pair had undergone a “sex fast” as part of an Ayurvedic cleanse that resulted in better-than-ever performance. “Oh, my God, it was crazy,” she told the publication at the time. “Like, if you can’t have caffeine, when you have your first matcha, it’s so good.” (According to Healthline, the cleanse involves sex fasting, dietary adjustments and the tweaking of other lifestyle habits.)

Kourtney is also accustomed to turning up the heat on her socials via posts that flaunt her sizzling frame. On January 19, she compiled a series of her favorite swimwear photos as part of the 2016 trend bandwagon and shared them with delighted fans.

In an Instagram post shared in the early hours of Monday, April 20, Dakota, 33, spoke about the attention he has received since news broke on March 16 that he and Taylor, 31, allegedly had been involved in a dispute that halted season 5 production of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Luxury Handbag Shopping confirmed on Tuesday, April 14, that Taylor will not be charged in light of the investigation.

“Over the past several weeks, I’ve taken a step back and had time away from the chaos. That space has been a breath of fresh air and has given me clarity. My focus now is where it should have been all along-on my son and creating a stable, healthy environment for him moving forward,” Dakota wrote in black text against a white background. (The pair, who share a son, Ever, 2, engaged in a tumultuous romance from July 2022 until December 2024.)

Dakota’s post continued, “I regret not stepping away from the difficult cycle sooner. I’m not perfect, and I take accountability for my part. I’m sincerely sorry to those I’ve hurt. At the same time, I don’t agree with how this situation has been portrayed publicly. It does not reflect the full context of what occurred or the impact it has had on me and my son.”

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The statement comes one day after Luxury Handbag Shopping shared details into an alleged February altercation between Dakota and Taylor. Dakota had claimed at the time that Taylor “grabbed” his neck and throat during an argument, with a friend of Dakota’s calling the Draper Police Department on February 23 to allege that Dakota was assaulted by Taylor. The friend claimed to a 911 dispatcher that Dakota was concerned about reporting the incident because of Taylor’s “celebrity status.”

District attorney Sim Gill told Us in a statement on April 14 that the alleged situation was thoroughly considered. “After reviewing reports and evidence submitted to the Draper Police Department and West Jordan Police Department, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul,” the statement confirmed.

Dakota’s Instagram post touched on how he will navigate moving forward after the investigation. “I’ve chosen to step away from the spotlight to focus on my family, my growth, and our healing, and that’s where my energy will remain,” he continued. “I’m closing an unhealthy chapter and moving forward with hope for better days ahead.”

He added, “I’m grateful for all of the encouragement and support I’ve received, and I’m committed to showing up in a way that reflects that. My intention, over time and when appropriate, is to use what I’ve learned in a way that supports others navigating similar situations.”

Dakota concluded the post, “For now, my priority is on showing up as the best father I can be for Ever,” before adding a second image that contained contact details for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Three years prior to the alleged February altercation, Taylor was arrested following a separate altercation with Dakota. She pleaded guilty to aggravated assault at the time, while additional charges of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse with injury and criminal mischief were dismissed.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

After Bieber, 32, invited Eilish, 24, on stage in Indio, California, during his second headlining performance on Saturday, April 18, her mom, Maggie Baird, took to Instagram to reflect on watching her daughter from the crowd.

“One of the most touching moments ever,” Baird, 67, wrote alongside a carousel of photos and videos from the evening. “It sounds crazy, but we watch our children develop these deep deep connections to artists who move them and usually there’s nothing in our power to do. But we buy them records and maybe buy them a ticket to a concert (or a movie of a concert in our case because we couldn’t afford to see an actual concert).”

Baird included footage of a crying Eilish standing in disbelief beside her as she prepared to be Bieber’s “One Less Lonely Girl” — a tradition he has long undertaken that involves pulling a fan up on stage to be serenaded as he performs his 2009 track.

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“I’m so grateful to Justin Bieber for the kindness he has shown Billie,” Baird continued. “And to Hailey [Bieber] who makes so many things wonderful and possible.” (Hailey, 29, has been married to Justin since September 2018, and the couple share son Jack, 19 months.)

Hailey responded twice to Baird’s post, writing, “❤️ you guys!” before adding, “so special.”

As for Eilish, who has been a dedicated Justin fan since she was about 12 years old, she took to her own Instagram Stories to reflect on the experience. Sharing a bleary-eyed selfie, snapped while lying down and only capturing the top half of her face, the “Birds of a Feather” singer wrote, “Can’t stop crying.”

Justin shocked fans by welcoming Eilish to the stage on Saturday. As Baird’s post documented, the crowd went wild as her daughter was accompanied to the stage’s entrance by Hailey before falling into a heap several times and receiving a warm embrace by Justin.

Eilish told Billboard in 2021 that Justin has provided significant support as she navigates life as a pop star.

“He’s a good friend of mine,” she told the magazine at the time. “He, you know, has been so helpful for me, in terms of just, like, dealing with fame. And he’ll call me sometimes and just say stuff that makes me just feel heard, and like there’s somebody else that goes through the same stuff. So it’s really nice to have him.”

After TMZ published photos of Jessi, 33, cozying up to Marciano, also 33, on Sunday, April 19, the outlet shared the images via its Instagram account. “Looks like sparks might be flying between Marciano Brunette and Jessi Ngatikaura … ’cause the two were getting real comfortable during a night out in Nashville,” the caption read.

Jessi, whom Marciano kissed on the cheek in the snaps, corrected the caption in the comments section. She wrote, “Jessi Draper*,” noting her recent return to her maiden name.

“Tell em queen,” replied one fan, while another commented, “Omgggg ur so iconic im so happy ur free girl!!!! Be single and keep having fun.”

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Jessi’s estranged husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, filed for divorce on March 19 after five years of marriage. During an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast less than one week later, Jessi told host Alex Cooper that she had planned to file for divorce from Jordan herself — but he beat her to it. (The former couple share two children: son Jagger, 5, and daughter Jovi, 3.)

Marciano, who engaged in an emotional affair with Jessi in 2024 while she was married to Jordan, responded to rumors of a rekindled relationship with Jessi in the wake of her divorce news and “Call Her Daddy” appearance. “Listen, I know what everyone is thinking. I’ve seen all of the comments,” Marciano said in an Instagram video on March 26 that included part of Jessi’s podcast interview. “But I want everyone to know that now that Jessi is single, I have no plan to …”

The nature of his relationship with Jessi was put under the microscope again on April 9 when the pair teamed up for a photo shoot shared via Instagram by photographer Rachel Cook. In one of the photos, Jessi lounged on a picnic blanket as Marciano hovered above and fed her berries.

Another snap captured Jessi resting her foot on Marciano’s leg while dousing him with a pitcher of lemonade. The post even drew a cheeky response from Jessi herself, who commented, “Uh oh 🔥😜.”

Jessi’s emotional affair with Marciano occurred after the pair met in Italy when the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives traveled to film at Vanderpump Villa where Marciano was a server. Mormon Wives documented the pair’s connection, which Jessi denied at first before owning up to.

“[Jordan and I] had been dealing with the affair for about six months behind closed doors. No one knew. During those six months, it got worse than it ever had. He was blackmailing me. He was threatening to send my texts out to Marciano to the world,” Jessi claimed on a November 2025 episode of the “Viall Files” podcast. “Anytime I did anything he didn’t agree with, he had it on his TikTok drafts, and he was like, ‘I’m going to post it.’”

Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the next batch of episodes to air.

Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023, also prolonged the delay.

Since season 2 concluded, the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show is expected to address the fate of his character, Fezco, while Eric Dane‘s Cal made an appearance in the trailer one month after the actor’s death following a battle with ALS. He was 53.

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“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson said in a speech at the season 3 premiere in April 2026.

He continued: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”

Levinson also explained how the show will pay tribute on screen.

“There are a lot of scenes where people are either talking to him on the phone,” he told Variety about the decision for Fez to still be part of the story. “I thought that if I couldn’t keep him alive in life then maybe within this show that I can control and keep him alive there. I think the whole thing was to honor him and also I can’t wait for you to see the last few episodes. I think he would be cracking up at his story line. I think he would love it.”

Scroll down to see who is in the Euphoria season 3 cast:

Zendaya

It wouldn’t be Euphoria without Zendaya, who is back on the show.

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer has not yet appeared on screen in season 3 but will be back.

Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow also returned in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.

Eric Dane

Before his death, Eric Dane filmed scenes for Euphoria’s third season.

Alexa Demie

Alexa Demie is back on Euphoria as well.

Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi is back on the hit HBO series.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney reprised her role as Cassie in season 3.

Colman Domingo

Based on the season 3 premiere, Colman Domingo is back in a larger capacity in season 3.

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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Season 3 introduced Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in a key role during the premiere.

Martha Kelly

Rue’s biggest challenge in season 3 has been the return of Laurie, who is played by Martha Kelly.

Chloe Cherry

Chloe Cherry returned as Faye in season 3 of the hit HBO series.

Toby Wallace

The season 3 premiere introduced Toby Wallace as Faye’s love interest and drug dealer Wayne.

Jessica Treska

Jessica Treska had a scene-stealing role in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.

Anna Van Patten

Grace Van Patten’s sister has a role in season 3.

On the second night of WrestleMania 42, staged in Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, on Sunday, April 19, Lesnar, 48, appeared to retire from the sport following his clash against Oba Femi, which ended in less than five minutes.

In a video shared by the official WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Instagram account after the match, Lesnar was seen sitting inside the ring on his own as he removed his boots and gloves before symbolically placing them in the ring’s center. (Wrestlers “often signal their retirement by leaving their shoes on the mat following their final bout,” per NBC.)

The WWE captioned the video, “What are you doing, Brock?!”

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As Lesnar stood up to face the roaring crowd, he held his hands in the air, sparking an even louder cheer. The pro wrestler’s manager, Paul Heyman, was then seen stepping into the ring as Lesnar walked around, soaking up the stadium atmosphere.

Heyman, who shared the clip via his own social media account, then approached his client before the pair embraced and Heyman whispered audible words into Lesnar’s ear, kissed his cheek and affectionately patted his head.

Their embrace, which appeared to spring tears from Lesnar, was followed by Heyman raising Lesnar’s arm high into the air to encourage further applause before Lesnar took a bow.

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Fans were quick to comment on the video, with one fan writing, “Retired already? 🤯 Still the greatest combat athlete ever. No one can match that fear and aura. There will only ever be one Beast Incarnate — Brock Lesnar 💪🏽.”

Another WWE fan wrote, “Seriously, I was not ready for this 💔Nobody will ever have the same level of dominance and aura in professional wrestling as you did.”

On day 1 of WrestleMania, an annual two-night event that serves as the sport’s flagship event, fellow wrestling legend John Cena resurfaced following his own recent retirement.

Just five months after hanging up his boots at the end of 2025 and losing his final match to rising star Gunther, Cena, 48, appeared as a host at WrestleMania, switching his former costume for a slick suit and tie. “Wow, I didn’t expect that. Thank you so much,” said the 17-time WWE world champion. “Sorry, long-time fan, long-time performer, first-time host. How am I doing so far?”

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Lesnar boasts his own pro wrestling achievements, serving as a former three-time universal champion and UFC heavyweight champion among other prestigious titles.

Lesnar also attracted headlines in January 2024 when he was named in a sexual misconduct lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, who alleged that former WWE executive Vince McMahon requested that she make “personalized sexual content” for Lesnar among other allegations.

Lesnar, however, was not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit and did not publicly address the filing. McMahon has repeatedly denied all allegations of wrongdoing against him, and according to an April report by the U.K.’s Independent, he is fighting the suit while attempting to return to WWE.

During the Sunday, April 19, episode of the hit series, a flashback showed Cassie’s evolution into creating explicit content for subscribers. That included a sequence of Cassie’s photo shoots that ranged from her topless while licking ice cream to a skin-tight shirt that had the design of the American flag to her pretending to be an adult baby.

“Cassie was exactly the kind of girl you would dream of signing. Beautiful — but directionless,” Rue (Zendaya) said in a voiceover. “So desperate for attention that she was willing to humiliate herself.”

Cassie ultimately met up with Maddie (Alexa Demie), who agreed to work with her to build up her image — without Nate’s (Jacob Elordi) knowledge. Nate, meanwhile, reunited with his dad, Cal, who was described as a “broke sexual deviant who narrowly avoided prison.” The father-son reunion featured a conversation about whether Cal was or wasn’t gay before he gave Nate advice about Cassie’s OnlyFans career.

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Before Euphoria returned for season 3 earlier this month, Sweeney, 28, spoke exclusively to Luxury Handbag Shopping about her evolving relationship with her body — and how it inspired her lingerie brand, Syrn.

“I grew up with boobs. I was wearing a 32DD in sixth grade, and I never felt confident,” Sweeney told Us. “I never had anything I felt good in, and I just wanted to hide. It wasn’t until [I played] Cassie in Euphoria that I started realizing it’s actually powerful to be confident; our bodies are incredible. We should embrace [them] and feel really good in our skin.”

Sweeney recalled facing challenges with the line.

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“I’d always be like, ‘Oh, this fit doesn’t work,’” she says. “‘I don’t have the support I want. The straps are digging into my shoulders or it’s kind of itchy and riding up,'” she explained. “I started a whole Pinterest board of thousands of photos of inspiration, and I [thought], ‘I should actually do this.’ And we put it together.”

She continued: “That’s kind of why I wanted to build all these different worlds,” she explains, “So [fans] could honestly choose what they wanted to be [at] the start of the day or the end of the day.”

Euphoria airs on HBO Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

In TLC’s tell-all trailer released on Sunday, April 19, viewers are in for several bombshells as cast members announce splits and even a pregnancy.

“I am six months pregnant,” Trisha shares while appearing on the show virtually.

When Elise asks Rick if he is the dad, the reality star doesn’t immediately answer, leaving fans waiting for a confirmation when the special kicks off on Sunday, April 26.

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In another shocking announcement, Lisa has big news to share about her relationship status.

“Daniel and I are no longer engaged. We are not engaged,” she tells host Shaun Robinson. “This priest had told us that if I leave Daniel, one of us would die. I ended up in the hospital. I am terrified for my life because I’m cursed by a Nigerian priest.”

During the season, Lisa revealed that she’s been married five times and has spent the last 21 years living as a lesbian. As a result, Daniel and his conservative family struggled to accept her past.

Romantic relationships aside, friendships are also tested during the shocking tell-all special. For starters, Lisa appears to have zero interest in being friends with Elise.

“I don’t like you. You are like this little black widow,” she says backstage. “You bring out the bully in school that went after me.”

As for Emma and Elise’s friendship, it appears to be at a breaking point as rumors surface that Elise’s boyfriend, Joshua, may have slept with another cast member.

“You’re pointing a finger at me when I did nothing wrong,” Elise shouts in a tense discussion. “I didn’t do s***.”

Before the event is over, Stig has to respond to accusations by Aviva’s friend that he’s gotten more than one girl pregnant. You could say Shaun has her hands full as the host, and that doesn’t even include a tell-all first.

“For the first time, we have a confessional cam backstage where anybody can go at any moment to speak up or fire back,” Shaun teases in the clip.

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Spoiler alert: The cast is more than happy to take advantage of the new feature.

“I don’t mean to sound like a bitch,” Elise says at one point to the confessional cam, “but I do think Laura is being a little stupid.”

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Full-time influencer Olivia Levin told the New York Post on Saturday, April 18, that she has scored the significant sum on multiple occasions. “It ranges; sometimes it’s $1,000, but sometimes it’s like $10,000,” Levin, 26, said.

Levin’s @SwiftiesForEternity Instagram account boasts more than 630,000 followers and is even followed by Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, Swift’s soon-to-be mother-in-law. (Swift and the NFL star, both 36, announced their engagement in August 2025 after nearly two years of dating.)

Levin, who is based in Connecticut, shares fan sightings of Swift via her Instagram account as well as other Swift-related content, commentary on Swift’s public outings, interactions with fellow Swifties, memes focused on Swift and updates on Levin’s own life.

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Her prominence as a Swiftie influencer even landed her a book deal. Levin’s debut, The Story of Us: How the Taylor Swift Fandom Changed Our Lives, was released on Tuesday, April 14.

In a social media post from September 2025 that announced the book’s release, Levin wrote, “The Story of Us is my love letter to you, the Swifties, who gave me purpose, friendship, and a kind of joy I didn’t even know was possible.”

Levin continued at the time, “If you’ve been here from the beginning, get ready to revisit the eras, the livestreams, the chaos, the inside jokes, the happiness, the fun, and the magic. If you’re newer here, welcome. I hope reading this book makes you feel like you were part of it all along.”

The influencer told the New York Post that her social media career began after she was laid off from her job in the book publishing industry in 2023. “At a certain point, I stopped looking for 9-to-5 jobs because I met my brand partnerships agent who started getting me brand deals,” she said.

Her foray into influencing coincided with the launch of Swift’s Eras Tour, which kicked off in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2023. The timing was perfect, as she quickly boosted her profile by helping other Swifties secure Eras Tour tickets without being scammed online.

“People who had extra tickets or couldn’t make it any more would message me, and I would verify the tickets and post them and help them transfer it to another fan at face value,” she told the outlet.

Today, Levin’s posts draw solid engagement, including the September 2025 book deal announcement, which attracted support from @kelcebrothers, another prolific Swiftie fan account. “Congratulations Olivia!!!,” the account, which boasts more than 744,000 followers of its own, commented.

During the Sunday, March 8, episode of the Yellowstone spinoff, Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) and Andrea (Ash Santos) shared a drink at the local bar — the Four Sixes — country singer Ashley Cooke performed her song “Next to You” on stage.

Ahead of Cooke’s surprise cameo, it was announced that Green, 37, will appear in multiple episodes later in the season.

“I’m so excited to be joining the cast of Marshals. Being on set with my buddy Luke Grimes made the experience even more memorable,” Green said in a statement in February. “This is my first go around in the acting space and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to this world.”

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Green will play former Navy SEAL Garrett, who arrives at the ranch hoping to lean on his friends Kayce Dutton (Grimes) and Cal to help “put the demons of his past to rest,” according to the official character description.

“It happened really organically. It was through Luke Grimes, who’s become a real good buddy of mine,” Green told People earlier this month about how his role on the show came to be. “He’s starting his music career and was starting to come to Nashville and doing some cowriting and stuff. I was trying to help him out in that world a little bit with some people that I knew. He was like, ‘Man, you should try acting, you know? I think you’d be good at it.’ I was already kind of putting thought into that.”

Green recalled everyone being “so welcoming” to him on set as he balanced acting and performing.

“A lot of my music career, other than writing new songs and adding things to a set, there’s a lot of monotony of playing the same songs over and over again, showing in and out during a tour,” he shared. “This is something that’s brand new every day.”

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After meeting with an acting coach, Green was taught not to “worry so much about the lines” and instead focus on responding “to what the other person says.” Green also teased how his character has “a lot of vulnerability,” in addition to his extensive military experience.

“He’d been through a lot and had a lot of problems and that’s not the easiest thing to just jump into,” Green noted. “I certainly think there would have been characters that would have been easier for me to sort of tap into that were more similar to me.”

He continued: “This guy was somebody that really had a lot of deep emotional problems from things that had happened to him in the past. And when you haven’t lived those, you really kind of just rely on feedback from other people in the room.”

Marshals airs on CBS Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

“Prom Power! Proud Parents!🏳️‍🌈,” Bryan Lourd’s husband, Bruce Bozzi, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 19, alongside a photo of the group standing in a line.

Matt stood beside husband Simon Halls and son Walker in the image, as Bozzi and Bryan wrapped their arms around daughter Ava. Walker looked dapper in a tux while Ava stunned in a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a black ribbon sash.

Bozzi noted that Billie snapped the image of the group. “@mattbomer @halls.simon #bwl 📸: @praisethelourd : proud sister #marriageequality #surrogacy #ivf,” he continued in the caption.

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In the comments section, Billie wrote, “Our lil gal is all grown up I could weeeeeeep ❤️🥹👸🏼🥹❤️.” Andy Cohen added, “Couldn’t love this pic more.”

Matt and Simon, who tied the knot in 2011, are parents to Kit and twins Walker and Henry. Matt, for his part, has given fans glimpses of parenthood through the years.

“I feel really lucky that I can say it’s our kids because they’re all teenagers now and I can still say that it’s them,” Bomer told Forbes in 2023 when asked what brought him the most joy in his life at the time. “I think it’s a joy to hear about their lives and what’s going on with them and be a part of a family. I think that’s an amazing, miraculous thing and I love our boys very much.”

Bryan, meanwhile, married Bozzi in 2016 and legally adopted Ava. He is also dad to daughter Billie, whom he welcomed with late actress Carrie Fisher. (Fisher died in December 2016 after a sudden cardiac arrest. She was 60.)

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In November 2025, Billie shared a sweet Instagram post commemorating a milestone birthday for Ava while sharing throwback images of the duo.

“💕👯‍♀️💕My magical lil sis is not so lil anymore?! She’s 18?!!!! What is time?!!” Billie wrote at the time. “The day I met her was one of the greatest days of my life. I always dreamed of having a sister and she is dreamier than any dream I could have ever had. She is the funniest, kindest, hottest, most grounded soul of a human and I am so proud / emotional af / greater than grateful to get to call her my sister. 💕 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVA!!!”

Bruce wrote in the comments section, “We Love You!!! 💖💖.”

“The specific threats were targeting her and her ability to get to and from the event,” a source exclusively tells Luxury Handbag Shopping. “Her security team felt that they could not protect her life.”

Kirk, 37, was scheduled to headline the University of Georgia event alongside Vice President JD Vance, but later withdrew — facing backlash from conservative commentator Candace Owens and more. Vance, meanwhile, made an appearance at the event. (Erika has served as chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA following the September 2025 assassination of husband and cofounder Charlie Kirk.)

“So as you can imagine, for a mother of two young kids who just lost her husband in the way that she did, she felt that she had to take her security team’s advice,” the insider says. “I think anybody would.”

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The source explains that the alleged threats that led to Erika’s cancellation “were not targeted at the venue,” adding that “they had full confidence in the Secret Service” to keep Vance “safe.”

“There was absolutely no reason to cancel the event,” the source says. “It was specifically for her participation, her ability to get to and from the event that they were concerned about.”

According to the insider, Turning Point USA takes “security extremely seriously” in the wake of Charlie’s death and shares that this includes “protecting the kids that are attending these events.” The source explains that this “really speaks to the fact that this was not about the event itself, which is why the night itself went forward.”

“This shouldn’t surprise people: a woman who has been basically accused of murdering her own husband — someone the world loved — is facing death threats,” the insider says. “This is what happens. It’s very clear that there’s a coordinated effort here, and I don’t think anybody should be surprised that we ended up in a situation where it was not safe for her to go to an event that she was widely publicized and speaking at because there were threats on her life.”

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On Thursday, April 16, CBS News cited a Secret Service source and reported that the agency was not aware of any “credible threats” to Erika or the event. The outlet reported that Vance was briefed that the event was safe and chose to carry on with his appearance. The Secret Service source clarified that Erika and her team may have received “hostile or threatening messages” via social media that were not considered to be actionable by security agents on the ground.

A spokesperson for Turning Point USA explains to Us that the threats related to Erika’s “travel outside the secured perimeter” led the team “to make the difficult decision to withdraw her participation.”

“Our security team continuously assesses security considerations and this was the right call in the interest of her safety,” the statement reads. “We are grateful to law enforcement and the U.S. Secret Service for ensuring a safe event.”

“💫 Ruby 💫 . I knew this day would eventually come but it doesn’t make it any easier. My sweet Ruby has crossed the 🌈 bridge 😭,” Cuoco, 40, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 19. “I’ve had her for so many years that I’ve truly lost count. We have been through SO much together, and through everything, she has remained the exact same: the sweetest little angel snowball. Everyone loved her!!”

She continued, “I was doing a TV segment at the east valley shelter a very long time ago. She was the dog they had me hold. I went home that night and couldn’t get her out of my mind, so I went back the next day and adopted her ♥️ best decision I ever made. The more pets we have, the more we go through this familiar pain, but it’s an honor to give these dogs the best life possible because that’s all that matters 💜💖.”

Alongside the message, Cuoco shared a series of photos of her with Ruby through the years — including one of Pelphrey, 43, holding the pup. The couple’s three-year-old daughter, Matilda, leaned down to pat Ruby in a separate pic.

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Pelphrey, for his part, mourned Ruby in a separate post. “Yesterday we had to say goodbye to Ruby,” he wrote via Instagram on Sunday. “Kaley rescued Ruby many years ago — she lived an amazing life and passed on peacefully as a very old lady. Ruby aka ‘Snowball’ aka ‘Ruby from the Block’ was as angelic in temperament as appearance — however she did not suffer fools gladly and punched well above her weight class. We will miss her. 🙏🤍🙏.”

Cuoco, who has been a lifelong animal lover, has given fans glimpses of life with her pooches through the years. In 2024, Cuoco explained that she made the decision to rehome her dog Shirley.

“Most of you know I had [Shirley] for many, many, many years,” Cuoco said in an Instagram video at the time. “All of a sudden, you kind of stopped seeing her, and I started to get a lot of questions as to where she was, because it’s very unlike me to just stop posting about a dog that I’ve had since she was 6 weeks old.”

Cuoco became emotional discussing how Shirley’s “mega fights” with Pelphrey’s German Shepherd, Blue, led to her decision.

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“I loved her so much, but I was really scared. I didn’t want something really bad to happen or possibly a person accidentally be there and get hurt,” she noted about her pet handler Tony and his wife Angie taking care of Shirley for her. “They have loved her so so much, and it was an excruciating decision.”

Cuoco explained that Shirley died following a battle with “a very aggressive bone cancer” that “came on very quickly.”

“She was almost 14 years old, which is an unbelievable life for a dog,” Cuoco said through tears. “And I just wanted to share her story and what we had to do.”

The two adults who were injured by gunfire were women, including the mother of the seven slain kids. Both women are listed in critical condition.

Police further clarified the victims ranged in age from 1 to 12 years old. Additionally, a ninth child was wounded jumping from a roof to escape Elkins. That child is expected to make a full recovery.

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A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, early on Sunday, April 19, has left eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 dead, according to officials.

Police said the suspected gunman is dead, and noted that, all told, 10 people were struck by gunfire in shootings that unfolded inside multiple homes.

Investigators are claiming it appears the shooter is somehow related to some — if not all — of the victims.

Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon described Sunday’s deadly incident as “domestic in nature” while speaking with reporters and said that the multiple crime scenes will take a while to process.

Police have yet to release names of any of the victims, though Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said some of the injured have been hospitalized for treatment.

Arceneaux did not provide any information on the conditions of the injured victims.

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Two of the homes that were targeted on Sunday are on the same street, while a third is in the same neighborhood, police said.

The shootings were first reported by someone who was inside the first home that was targeted by the gunman.

Police said that the suspect fled on foot before carjacking a nearby vehicle. Patrol officers chased after him for a while, but the shooter was eventually killed when officers fired on the vehicle.

The suspect has not yet been identified, but police said he would be named as soon as possible.

Louisiana State Police will be investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death, because it involved a police officer.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said that he couldn’t “even begin to imagine how such an event could occur” when discussing the mass shooting and said that investigators will be analyzing all of the evidence collected from the different shooting scenes to try to understand what took place.

“My heart is just taken aback,” Smith admitted to reporters.

According to Arceneaux, a shooting like this “affects the entire community,” not just those involved.

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“This is a tragic situation, maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had in Shreveport,” he said, adding, “We all mourn for these families.”

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a statement on Sunday saying he is aware of what happened, and he and his wife, Sharon LeBlanc, were devastated by the news. “We’re deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.

According to the Associated Press, the mass shooting was the deadliest in the U.S. since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024.