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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Divorce Court' Judge Star Jones Shares Her Best Advice for Newlyweds to Help Keep a Marriage Strong
Star Jones, the judge on Divorce Court, shared her tips for newlyweds to help ensure a healthy marriage Jones has been married to Ricardo Lugo since 2018 She said the pandemic only strengthened their relationship thanks to their close proximity and time to bondStar Jones has some words of wisdom for newlyweds. The Divorce Court personality has seen her fair share of failed marriages, but not all unions have to end in, well... divorce court. On a recent episode of ABC'sThe View: Behind the Table podcast, Jones shared her best advice for newlyweds to keep that wedded bliss strong. Jones married her husband, Ricardo Lugo, just two years before the COVID-19 pandemic when "we were forced to be together pretty much all the time," she said. Quarantine was its own beast, but Jones is also immunocompromised due to heart disease and thus had to take extra care to limit outside exposure. Related: Star Jones Celebrates Seventh Wedding Anniversary with Husband Ricardo Lugo: 'Love That Never Fails' "My husband was overly protective in not allowing me outside, and in wrapping me in sort of a cocoon of fun and activity in our home, in a safe space," she shared. "He wanted to take care of me, and I just realized, that's what I always wanted," Jones added. "Somebody that I could just exhale [around], and not have to think of it all. And he does do that for me." All that time they spent together really strengthened their relationship, Jones said, though she recognizes for some couples, the constant close proximity had the opposite effect. But, pandemic or otherwise, Jones' advice to newly married couples remains the same: take time to bond with each other. "Spend that quality time together, and for romance, take care of each other," she said. Related: Star Jones on the 'Hilarious' Moment She Got Hit On in 'Divorce Court' : 'First Time in 24 Seasons' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jones and Lugo recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary on March 25. In a touching tribute to her husband, Jones shared their love "only deepens with time." "Life brings its challenges, but when you are blessed to find your person, you walk through them together, stronger, hand in hand," Jones wrote in the post's caption. "Ricardo, you are my joy, my peace, my safe place," she continued. "Every day with you is a reminder of God's grace and the beauty of love that never fails. Seven years later, and somehow, we are more in love—if that's even possible." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Three Black Female Lawyers Diddy Could Be Eyeing To Help Him During Federal Trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has something up his sleeve with only three weeks until his trial begins. At seemingly the 11th hour, Combs' is trying to change his legal team in a major way. And with May 12 right around the corner, this move could prove vital to his defense strategy. The disgraced mogul is looking to add a Black female attorney to his roster. Sources told TMZ Diddy is on the hunt for a Black woman to join his current defense team, made up of attorneys Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos. As we previously reported, Anthony L. Ricco, the Black man who was previously on Combs' federal case, quit back in February, saying 'under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs.' Diddy battling racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution charges on top of his dozens of other civil lawsuits filed by alleged victims. So in light of this new attempt to diversify his legal team, here's three Black women he could be eyeing for the job. Diddy's array of legal woes could make any attorney turn down the high profile gig, but lawyers like Monique Pressley have past experiences that make them stand out. Pressely represented Bill Cosby during the early stages of the now 87-year-old's sexual assault case. She did, however, quit his case in 2016, according to Deadline. A key part of Diddy's defense rest on the basis of race. He claims because he's a successful Black man, he was targeted with the charges against him, according to ABC News. This is similar to Cosby who's defense claimed the prosecution was racially bias against him, ABC also reported. If her name looks familiar, then you might have seen attorney Faith Jenkins on TV. She was previously the presiding judge on 'Divorce Court,' the reality show where couples seeking divorce present their cases and get a ruling from a judge. Outside of her well-known name and impressive TV career, Jenkins has worked on major felony cases in New York City, where Combs is being tried. Although she used to be a prosecutor and not a defense attorney, Jenkins has the experience and the high profile name to add to Diddy's team. Tamara Giwa is a dominant figure in the criminal defense world. In the past, she's represented clients like Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombers. Giwa also represented Michael Avenatti, who was sentenced to 14 years for stealing millions from his former clients, according to CNN. She is also the first Black woman to lead the Federal Defenders of New York, an organization based in New York City. This and her experience with high profile cases makes Giwa a well-respected a defense attorney, and a clear addition to Combs' team if she took on the job. Diddy's trial date is looming with jury selection starting on May 5 and opening statements happening one week later. Combs' lawyers, Agnifilo and Geragos, have asked the judge to delay the trial for at least two weeks. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Independent
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Sunny Hostin tearfully reveals aunt just died of heart attack during discussion about heart health on The View
Sunny Hostin tearfully revealed that her aunt died yesterday from a heart attack during Wednesday's (February 5) episode of The View, immediately following a discussion of American Heart Month with American Heart Association national volunteer Star Jones. Her fellow panelists appeared to be surprised by the news as Hostin announced with wet eyes: 'I'm sorry, my aunt died yesterday of a heart attack.' She then asked co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin: 'So can you take my question?' Jones reacted empathetically, reaching out to Hostin and saying: 'I did not know that.' The panel quickly moved on to discuss Jones's upcoming role as the host of Divorce Court. After speaking about the show, Jones turned back to Hostin and said: 'What happened when you shared with me that you lost somebody dear to you... My job is to be empathetic to the people at Divorce Court, the litigants that come before me, to let them know they're not alone in their relationship drama or trauma, and that somebody is there for you to help you get through it. 'And so this may be the silliest transition I've ever made on television, but understand that your aunt is at home with her God, and we are here to fulfill her legacy.' As Hostin wiped away tears and apologized, Jones added: 'Do not worry about stuff like that. We're your girls. You're supposed to be vulnerable with your girls.' Hostin is a lawyer and author who has been a co-host of The View since 2016. Last October she made headlines when she delivered a passionate response to comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's racist comments about Puerto Rico at Donald Trump's recent Madison Square Garden rally. Speaking on The View on October 28, Hostin directly addressed the camera and said: 'This Puerto Rican has something to say about the island I love, where my family is from. 'Puerto Rico is trash? We are Americans, Donald Trump. Americans. We voluntarily serve disproportionately high in the military, while you have bone spurs. 'And we vote. Pennsylvania is home to almost half a million Puerto Ricans. North Carolina, 115,000. Georgia, 100,000. Arizona, 64,000. Wisconsin, 61,000. Michigan, 43,000. Nevada, 27,000. We vote, Donald Trump. Trash? 'And by the way, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny, Luis Fonsi and Marc Anthony have over 345 million followers on Instagram. I think you only have 26 million, since you care so much about size. 'And we don't like what was said about Ruerto Rico. And we know how to take the trash out, Donald Trump. Trash that has been collecting since 2016, and that's you, Donald Trump. And finally, my fellow Puerto Ricans, trash collection day is November 5, 2024. Don't forget it!'
