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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
JoJo Siwa Breaks Silence on Dating Chris Hughes, Reveals Truth on Sexuality
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. JoJo Siwa has confirmed her romantic relationship with reality star Chris Hughes, saying the connection that began on the U.K.'s Celebrity Big Brother has turned into something more than friendship. Siwa called their bond "a beautiful development" in an interview with The Guardian published on Monday. She added, "I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way." The pair met during filming and quickly grew close, with Hughes defending Siwa when fellow contestant Mickey Rourke made comments about her sexuality. Siwa said the emotional intensity of the show fast-tracked their relationship. She added that she and Hughes had clarified with each other, "No, this is a very genuine connection—we're not faking a thing." After some hesitation, she confirmed to The Guardian, "It's not platonic any more." JoJo Siwa at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on March 27. JoJo Siwa at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on March 27. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Their closeness had sparked speculation, especially as Siwa was in a relationship at the time with Australian actor Kath Ebbs. She said in the interview that she and Ebbs had since broken up and described the time after the show as one of self-discovery. "People can see our chemistry, and they got to see it develop," Siwa said of her relationship with Hughes, adding, "I think everyone's just curious, and I can't blame them." The 22-year-old former child star also opened up about her evolving sexual identity. While she initially came out as gay and later identified as a lesbian, she now uses the term queer. "There's a lot of different sexual identities. I think there's nothing more beautiful than somebody discovering themselves," she said. Chris Hughes and Jesy Nelson, his girlfriend at the time, at the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena in London on January 28, 2020. Chris Hughes and Jesy Nelson, his girlfriend at the time, at the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena in London on January 28, 2020. Isabel Infantes/PA Wire Siwa, who rose to fame on Dance Moms and built a business empire in her teens, described the experience of living publicly as complex. "I do live this very, very big public life that has so many eyeballs on it, and it can get really hard to navigate," she said. "But I'm also living a human life. You can't help who you love." Despite the media attention and speculation, Siwa said she was focused on her own happiness. "I was massaging my cheeks," she said, laughing. "I've never been in pain from smiling so much." She discussed waking up next to Hughes, lying in bed and sharing music—including hearing him sing her new single "Bulletproof" in the morning. "It's the first time in my life that it feels like I'm switched off," she said. Before his connection with Siwa, Hughes was in a relationship with former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson. The couple dated for over a year, drawing significant media attention, before splitting in 2020.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-personal assistant says she was too traumatized to answer his 2023 call
Published May 30, 2025 • 3 minute read Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Photo by Mark Von Holden / Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. NEW YORK — Sean 'Diddy' Combs ' former personal assistant testified at his sex trafficking trial Friday that she threw her phone across the room in terror and ran outside when she saw the hip-hop mogul calling her days after his longtime ex-girlfriend sued him two years ago. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'It was just so triggering to see that,' said the assistant, who was identified in court only by the pseudonym 'Mia.' She was the second of three women expected to testify at the federal trial in Manhattan that they were sexually abused by Combs. Bail was repeatedly denied for Combs following his September arrest after prosecutors argued he and his coconspirators reached out to potential victims or witnesses after the former decade-long girlfriend, R&B singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, sued him in November 2023. The suit, which alleged years of sexual abuse, was settled within a day for $20 million. At a September bail hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson said Combs had contacted at least one victim in November 2023 and was in constant contact with witnesses, including as late as last July. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Mia said she at first was elated to hear from D-Roc, one of Combs' former bodyguards, when he reached out to her days after Cassie's lawsuit — until she realized he was at the Bad Boy Records founder's home and trying to reconnect her with her former boss. Then, she said, she felt 'terrified, threatened, scared, nervous.' Mia said she 'wanted to play dumb' and needed a game plan to protect herself. 'I didn't want my life to be in danger,' Mia said. Still, when she soon saw Combs himself trying to call her, 'I threw my phone as far as it would go behind the couch, and I ran outside.' Combs' lawyer Brian Steel launched into his cross-examination by quizzing the woman about several dozen posts she made about Combs, Cassie and other people and events in their orbit. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Among them: a still image she posted on Combs' birthday in November 2013 from a comedy video featuring Combs as a doctor helping Mia give birth to a baby. 'Shout out to my mentor,' she wrote, referring to Combs, 'Thank you for always letting me give birth to my dreams.' 'Here, you have posted on your personal account your rapist delivering the baby,' Steel said. On Thursday, Mia testified that she was awakened and then raped by Combs as she slept in a bunk bed in his Los Angeles home just months after he'd forcibly kissed her at his 40th birthday party in 2009. She said sexual assault continued sporadically, seemingly infrequent enough that each time she'd think it would never happen again. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges that could result in a prison term of from 15 years to life if he is convicted. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Mia, who worked for Combs from 2009 to 2017, including a stretch as an executive at his film studio, said there were exciting times in the job and the 'highs were really high and the lows were really low.' After she left Bad Boy Entertainment, Mia said, she received $250,000 of a $400,000 settlement to reimburse her for promised bonuses that were never paid and for unpaid overtime. But she said she never told her lawyers about the sexual abuse. She acknowledged during her testimony that she referenced her co-workers as 'family' and used the word 'love' in her correspondence with Combs even after he sexually attacked her. 'That's how we all talked to each other,' Mia said. While working for Combs, she said, she dated his sound engineer, although it wasn't a typical relationship because they rarely saw one another outside work. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. She said she hasn't been able to work since leaving the job because of post-traumatic stress. Mia said she'd misinterpret emails asking 'where are you?' as scolding. She said someone calling her name from across the room would cause her alarm, even if it was an innocent attempt to get her attention. Throughout his cross-examination, Steel struck a familiar, incredulous refrain, asking: 'Why would you promote the person who has stolen your happiness in life?' Mia told Steel that the posts were a facade. 'Instagram was a place to show how great your life was, even if it was not true,' she explained, adding that followers of her then-public account included many Combs fans. 'Of course you post great times,' she said. Crime World Olympics Toronto Raptors Sunshine Girls
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael B Jordan to receive American CInematheque Award
Michael B. Jordan will be honoured with the 39th American Cinematheque Award. The 'Sinners' actor is being recognised for his work both on and off camera, including his philanthropic efforts via his Lutlier Society Fellowship and the HBCU Legacy Classic basketball tournament, and will receive the accolade at a special ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on 20 November. American Cinematheque board chair Rick Nicita said in a statement: 'The career of Michael B. Jordan has been an unparalleled showcase for the combination of superb talent and purposeful vision that has made him a major power in today's movie business. 'He entered the ranks of movie stars with 'Fruitvale Station' and rapidly followed it up with iconic roles in 'Black Panther' and three 'Creed' movies, including his directorial debut in 'Creed III', with more directorial efforts to come. 'He has become a prolific producer with multiple projects across our business and his philanthropic activities are many and wide-ranging. Most recently, his outstanding performances (yes, two performances) in the worldwide smash 'Sinners' have cemented his place in the upper tier of movie stars, now and in the future. "The American Cinematheque is proud to present the 39th American Cinematheque Award to Michael B. Jordan.' The event is an annual fundraiser for the American Cinematheque non-profit organisation and last year honoured Jessica Chastain. Other previous recipients include Robert Downey Jr., George Clooney, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds and Dame Helen Mirren. Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise heaped praise on Michael's work,in particular his collaborations with Ryan Coogler, earlier this week. Speaking to 'Extra', Tom said: "Huge fan of his, huge fan of what he and [director Ryan] Coogler do together. Great film, great film. "I recommend everyone go and see that picture many, many times. You know, you want to see it on the big screen." Tom believes Michael, 38, is an "enormously talented" actor, and he'd love to work with him one day. The 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' star shared: "He's enormously talented, very charismatic, great actor. I look forward to, I'd love to make a movie with him. "I've already put it out there ... Years ago, when I first met him, I was like, 'This guy, I'd like to make movies with him.'"
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prayer led Bobby Brown to seek therapy after losing Whitney Houston, daughter Bobbi Kristina, and son, Bobby Jr.
Bobby Brown opens up about how he's navigated grief following the deaths of two of his children and ex-wife Whitney Houston. Bobby Brown has had to endure an immense amount of grief through the years, including every parent's worst nightmare, the death of a child. During an appearance on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' on Monday, May 19, the 56-year-old R&B singer opened up about how he's navigated grief following the deaths of his daughter Bobbi Kristina, son Bobby Brown Jr., and former wife Whitney Houston. 'Lots of prayer, first and foremost, that absolutely took me to the point where I accepted therapy in my life,' Brown told host Hudson. 'I accepted going to a therapist and really working out all of the issues that I had within me.' Brown, who has been married to manager Alicia Etheredge since 2012 and has five additional children, credits his family and being around those closest to him, 'when times get hard,' as a source of strength. 'They're still there because [the grief] doesn't stop. It's not like it just goes away. It's gonna be with you forever, but it's about dealing with it and really paying attention to yourself. Paying attention to how you're feeling that day and letting somebody know how you're feeling that day. You know, not keeping it inside.' Brown and Houston, who had a famously tumultuous but passionate relationship, were married for 14 years from 1992 to 2007. They welcomed Bobbi Kristina, their only child together, in 1993. On February 11, 2012, Houston died by accidental drowning related to drug use in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. She was 48. Bobbi Kristina died in an eerily similar way on July 26, 2015, at the age of 22, and on November 18, 2020, Bobby Brown Jr., whom Brown shared with Kim Ward, also died of a drug overdose. He was 27. Since the death of Bobbi Kristina, which will reach the tenth anniversary this July, Brown has gone on to honor her legacy through the launching of the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House, a nonprofit organization that provides resources to domestic violence victims. Brown told Hudson that his daughter was not here in large part due to domestic violence. 'What happened to my daughter, I don't want to see that happen to any other man or woman's child ever,' said Brown. 'That's why we have the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House to be a safe haven for those that are going through domestic violence.' He added, 'It's time to speak out. You know, people have to speak out and ask for help. And when you're not asking for help, a friend needs to ask for help for you. We have to look out for each other. The Serenity House is there to, like I said, be a safe haven for those that are in need of getting away from a situation that is not healthy.' More must-reads: Skai Jackson requests restraining order against son's father over domestic violence allegations Natalia Bryant honors Kobe Bryant as she graduates from USC Dawn Richard and others take the stand in Diddy's federal criminal case: 'I saw him kick her, punch her in the stomach'
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Meghan Markle says Prince Harry 'slayed the dragon and saved the Princess'
Meghan opened up on her happiness in her first ever podcast interview as well as the challenges she has faced since joining the Royal Family. Meghan Markle has opened up on her love for love Prince Harry and says he 'Slayed the Dragon, saved the Princess' for Their Marriage adding, 'That Man Loves Me So Much'. Speaking of her happiness in her first ever podcast interview as well as the challenges she has faced since joining the Royal Family, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, said: "That man loves me so much. Look what we've built? We have a beautiful life, we have two healthy children.' Appeared on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, a podcast hosted by the founder of IT Cosmetics, Meghan gave a tearful summary of her life in the public eye. The mother of Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, said: 'It's not something to be taken for granted when you have a partner, a spouse, who is just so behind you. H, that man loves me so much. Look what we've built? We have a beautiful life, we have two healthy, beautiful children." She went on to make an analogy of their relationship, adding: "I always think about it like the end of Super Mario Bros. When you get to the final, final level and they go, 'Slay the dragon, save the princess.' I'm like, that's my husband. "He's constantly going to do whatever he can to make sure that our family is safe and protected, and we're uplifted and still make time for date nights. 'I feel like it's more of a honeymoon period for us now. He's also a fox. If you haven't noticed my husband is very very handsome. His heart is even more beautiful. Meghan's comparison of their relationship to the Nintendo game comes five years after the couple stepped back from Royal duties in 2020 and moved to Meghan's native California. She said: 'We spend so much of our life trying to prove something, to prove that you're enough, to prove that you're pretty enough, to prove that you're smart enough, to prove that you're a good wife or a good friend. I was like, I am so done with the prove it game. I know that I'm a great friend, I know the kind of mom I am. I know the kind of human being I am and I know how I show up and I love being that sort of person with the people I love. So, you know, maybe part of worthiness starts when you stop trying to be part of the 'prove it' game..' Since then, Prince Harry has focused on his philanthropic efforts, including meeting with California firefighters fighting the Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires in January 2025. He returned for a second year in a row to the Living Legends of Aviation ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, April 25, to honour the fire department in California. 'This past January, when fires swept through over 50 square miles of Los Angeles County — threatening homes, businesses, communities — we saw that spirit in action. We saw courage. We saw commitment. And we saw an extraordinary group of men and women take to the skies, also risking their lives to protect people they would never meet," the Duke of Sussex said. Yesterday, we told how Meghan revealed the facial feature that prevented her from being offered deals from beauty brands. The Duchess of Sussex has admitted beauty brands were reluctant to hire her even after she found fame in the TV show Suits. She claims one aspect of her complexion was the cause of their decision to avoid offering her deals. Meghan, 43, starred as Rachel Zane for seven years on the legal series Suits, but prior to hitting it big in entertainment, her commercial agent hit major roadblocks. The As Ever lifestyle brand founder, who went makeup-free to record the chat, discussed challenges in the beauty industry during an episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show. She says companies were not keen because of her natural, freckled complexion. "That would have been when I was an actor auditioning for commercials," Markle said. "And I remember my commercial agent could not submit me for beauty or skincare ads because I had freckles." She added, "They're like, 'No, no, no, no. It's just never going to work because freckles aren't a sign of beauty.'"
