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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hailey Bieber's ‘Priority Is Protecting Her Family' Amid Speculation About Husband Justin's Mental Health
Heads turned when Hailey Bieber stepped out of NYC's Carlyle Hotel. Wearing a black double-breasted menswear-inspired Saint Laurent mini dress, sky-high patent leather heels and Tiffany & Co. diamonds, she waved to photographers with one hand while clutching a vodka cocktail in the other as she left for the Met Gala. 'One thing about me,' she wrote on her Instagram Stories following the glamorous May 5 event — which she attended solo — 'is I'm gonna wear a blazer and drink a martini.' Another thing about Hailey? She's not going to answer questions about her husband, Justin Bieber, amid ongoing speculation over his health and well-being. Fresh concerns for the music star, 31 — who instead of attending the gala alongside his wife watched an NHL playoff game with friends, he revealed on Instagram — emerged one day earlier after he posted yet another image of himself using a bong. Though it's unclear exactly what he was smoking, the snap came weeks after he was spotted dancing and lighting up what fans believe was marijuana next to his 15-year-old brother, Jaxon, at California's Coachella music festival in April, following months of similarly worrying behavior. While his rep in February told TMZ the Grammy winner wasn't using hard drugs, branding the 'harmful narratives' about Justin's mental and physical health and tired, gaunt appearance 'exhausting,' Hailey, 28, is loath to publicly engage. 'She refuses to make excuses or speak for Justin,' a source exclusively tells Life & Style. 'The constant speculation about his mental state and their marriage has to be tough, but Hailey has a remarkable ability to stay calm. She is resilient and won't take any crap.' After nearly seven years of marriage to a former child star who's long courted controversy and been candid about his past issues with substance abuse and depression, Hailey's figured out how to handle the attention. The model, influencer and founder of the skincare line Rhode — who gave birth to their first child, son Jack, in August — 'makes and follows her own rules,' explains the source. 'Friends say her priority is protecting her family. Justin and Jack come first, which is why she is tuning everyone else out. She's focused on their future, not the drama.' That doesn't mean facing the seemingly never ending chatter has been easy. Fans follow and react to Justin's every move, so when he posts pictures with drug paraphernalia or confesses he's dealing with imposter syndrome — as he did this spring in a heartbreaking Instagram message, admitting he's 'always felt unworthy, like I was a fraud' and 'definitely feel[s] unequipped and unqualified most days' — they worry. So do friends and former members of the 'Sorry' singer's inner circle, many of whom he's cut ties with over the last year, including former manager Scooter Braun, 43. 'Whatever [Justin's] going through, I pray for him and hope he's OK,' songwriter Poo Bear, 45, a former collaborator, told The Hollywood Reporter in April. An ex member of Justin's team further told the outlet 'seeing him disintegrate like this' makes them think 'he's lost' and that 'there's no one protecting him.' A source close to the 'Love Yourself' hitmaker, however, insisted Justin isn't in distress. 'Artists are artists — they don't look at the world the way you and I do,' that source told THR, claiming, 'He's healthier than all of us — physically and mentally.' Justin and Hailey have put on a united front. He's been complimenting her social media posts — 'I see it I like it and I want it,' he commented on her Met Gala pics — and accusing haters of being envious. 'Honestly if I was [you] it would be hard not to be jealous if I saw me and Hailey going so brazzzzyy,' he told his Insta followers in April. 'Hailey and I are the Jones's [sic] that are impossible to keep up with.' Hailey's previously vowed to support Justin through anything. Three years into their marriage, she recounted a difficult period early on when he was struggling with his mental health. 'Imagine abandoning somebody in the middle of the worst time of their life,' she said on the "In Good Faith with Chelsea & Judah Smith" podcast, insisting, 'I'm not that type of a person.' That hasn't changed, the source confirms: 'Those who know her best are proud of the strength Hailey's shown.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rihanna Is Pregnant With Third Child, Reveals Baby Bump at Met Gala
Rihanna revealed that she's expecting her third child with A$AP Rocky, debuting her baby bump before the Met Gala. Rihanna revealed her pregnancy as she was entering the Carlyle Hotel. Rocky, one of the co-chairs for the Met Gala, walked the Met Gala carpet shortly after. He and his fellow co-chairs, also including Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, LeBron James and Pharrell Williams, were required to arrive early. More from Variety Pharrell Williams and Audra McDonald on Putting Dandyism on Display at the Met Gala: 'It's About Time' Colman Domingo's Stylists on His Met Gala Look, Mood Boarding on Pinterest and Dandysim: 'It's Our Culture, Our Heritage, Black Excellence' A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Shooting Felony Trial Previously, Rihanna revealed news of her second child during her explosive Super Bowl performance in 2023. During her set, she cradled her midsection several times, prompting speculation on social media that she was expecting again. Her rep confirmed shortly after the performance that she was indeed pregnant, and in August of that year, her and Rocky welcomed their second son Riot. Rihanna and Rocky had their first child, RZA, in May 2022. In April 2024, Rihanna spoke with Interview magazine about potentially adding more children to their family. 'As many as god wants me to have,' she said. 'I don't know what god wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course if it's another boy, it's another boy.' Outside of family life, Rihanna is due to star as the voice of Smurfette in the animated film 'Smurfs,' out July 18. Rocky, meanwhile, has been gearing up for his fourth studio album 'Don't Be Dumb,' which is tentatively due for release this year, and will appear in Spike Lee's upcoming film 'Highest 2 Lowest,' in theaters August 22. Rihanna was recently by Rocky's side during his felony shooting trial in Los Angeles. Rocky was facing two assault charges stemming from a 2021 shooting incident that occurred outside the W Hotel in Hollywood. After a three-week trial, Rocky was found not guilty on all counts, jumping over the stand to hug Rihanna and his mother, Renee Black, and sister Erika Mayers. Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Black America Web
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Rihanna Is Officially The Queen Of Fashionable Pregnancy Reveals
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Rihanna has officially been dubbed the queen of pregnancy reveals (in our book) because the 'Umbrella' singer has made yet another fashionable spectacle with her latest pregnancy announcement. Recently, the Barbadian native popped out (literally) with a stylishly late entrance at the 2025 Met Gala to reveal her third pregnancy with rapper A$AP Rocky. To add flair to the announcement, she wore a custom Marc Jacobs ensemble featuring a cropped wool jacket, a wool bustier bodysuit, a pinstriped skirt with a bustle, a polka dot satin cravat, ankle chain pumps, and a hat created in collaboration with Stephen Jones. Earlier in the day, she was spotted in a gray two-piece knit outfit, hinting at her pregnancy in photos taken at New York City's Carlyle Hotel. Rihanna's dramatic reveal reaffirmed her status as the don of the Met Gala, adding to the evening's celebration of Black style and cultural identity. Rihanna's former pregnancy reveals included an off-guard photo shoot of her and her beau strolling hand-in-hand while out and about in Harlem. The Fenty Beauty billionaire rocked a pink bubble coat, distressed low-rise jeans, and a chain belt to adorn her first baby bump. This announcement surprised the entire world, and when RZA made his debut, we all fell head over heels for the adorable baby boy. Rihanna is The Queen of Fashionable Pregnancy Reveals Source: Edward Berthelot / Getty Her second pregnancy announcement came during her Super Bowl LVII performance. The singer performed a plethora of her hit songs during halftime in an all-red sporty look that included an Alaïa coat, Loewe jumpsuit, Messika jewelry, and Salmon Sport x MM6 sneakers. While the artist didn't come right out and say she was pregnant, fans speculated that the beauty mogul was with child, and they were right. Source: Rob Carr / Getty Rihanna has single-handedly redefined pregnancy reveals and maternity fashion, tossing the traditional maternity rules aside. Her pregnancy announcements and fashion have been one for the books, giving fans inspiration and life! We can't wait to see how she decorates this third baby bump. And is it too much to ask for this baby to be a girl? SEE ALSO Rihanna Is Officially The Queen Of Fashionable Pregnancy Reveals was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scarlett Johansson Rewatches The Avengers, Lost in Translation & More
"That was the moment where all of us were like, I think this is going to work." Scarlett Johansson takes a walk down memory lane as she rewatches scenes from her classic works including 'Ghost World,' 'The Avengers,' 'Lost in Translation,' 'Her,' 'Marriage Story' and more. Scarlett opens up about the "blind faith" her and her 'Avengers' costars had to have in the movie, the extensive recording process for 'Her,' Adam Driver's "no-bullsh–t" style while working on 'Marriage Story' and so much more. Director: Adam Lance Garcia Director of Photography: Jack Belisle Editor: Cory Stevens Talent: Scarlett Johansson Producer: Madison Coffey Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors Associate Producer: Zayna Allen Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Camera Operator: Carlos Araujo Gaffer: David djaco Audio Engineer: Rebecca O'Neill Production Assistant: Karla Torres, Rafael Vasquez Set Designer: Jeremy Derbyshire-Myles Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Special thanks to the Carlyle Hotel
New York Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Barry Diller's Moment of Truth
Barry Diller has only just started his book tour, but he's already trying to sneak away. 'I'm shortening the tour part,' the 83-year-old mogul said recently in his sonorous baritone, the 'Killer Diller' voice that intimidated and intrigued Hollywood for more than half a century. 'I am not up for interrogation on aspects of my personal life.' As we sat on cappuccino-colored couches in his gorgeous Art Nouveau aerie in the Carlyle hotel, I reminded Diller about the bewitchingly candid first paragraph of his bildungsroman, 'Who Knew': The household I grew up in was perfectly dysfunctional. My parents separated often and came a day short of divorce several times before I was 10; my brother was a drug addict by age 13; and I was a sexually confused holder of secrets from the age of 11. And there it was, Hollywood's worst-kept secret spilled: Barry Diller is gay. Or rather, bisexual — or bi with Di, since, as he writes, 'While there have been a good many men in my life from the age of 16, there has only ever been one woman.' The sultry Princess of Wrap, Diane von Furstenberg, swept him away back in the Studio 54 days. She's proud of being the first woman he ever slept with, in a torrid romance that later unfurled into a long, happy, sexually liberated marriage. Von Furstenberg and Diller's friends are watching, wide-eyed, as Diller talks publicly for the first time about his unorthodox private life. The gruff, point-blank executive is known, as the Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos said, as 'one of the very few who doesn't care what people think in a town full of people who do care.' That is true in business. But for most of his lifetime, Diller did care about what people thought of his sexual orientation. 'I wanted to tell the story,' he said about his alienated childhood and dazzling career. 'And I knew if I told the story, I had to tell the truth.' That doesn't make it easier. He's kept his private life shrouded for so long, it's hard now to rip off that shroud. Even though he early on created what he calls his own 'Bill of Rights,' where he would not tell many people in his business world that he was gay but would also not pretend to be heterosexual and act like 'one of the boys,' he now says he was just 'chicken.' 'So many of us at that time were in this exiled state, so stunted in the way we lived,' he writes. 'Consider if you can what such a daily drip of that kind of dysfunctional life does to one's sense of self.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
