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Epoch Times
8 hours ago
- Epoch Times
Judge Finds Man Charged With Stalking Jennifer Aniston Is Mentally Incompetent to Stand Trial
LOS ANGELES—A judge declared Thursday that a man is mentally incompetent to stand trial on charges of stalking Jennifer Aniston and crashing his car through her front gate. The move in a Los Angeles County mental health court came after a second psychiatrist examined the defendant, Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, and reached the same conclusion as the first: that his mental health would not allow him to answer to felony charges of vandalism and stalking of the 'Friends' star.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston is 'always hard working' when it comes to her fitness routine
Jennifer Aniston is "always hard working" when it comes to her fitness routine. The 56-year-old actress often posts social media updates showcasing her workouts, and now her personal trainer Dani Coleman has revealed the Hollywood star's preferred way of moving through the Pvolve method. She told E! News: "She really trains in all three of our signature formats: Strength Sculpt, Progressive Weight Training class and Sculpt and Burn. "So, your strength, your mobility, as well as your cardiovascular health—she trains in it all, Keeping her practice has been truly incredible to witness firsthand. "Anything that can challenge Jen's core is probably like one of my favourite things to try to do with her. Because she's so strong and so finding new ways to challenge her with the Pvolve method has been so fun as a trainer. "I haven't given her anything yet that she said 'no' to. I'd say she is always hard working, always keeping me laughing with her humor, and it's a lot of fun. It's really a dream come true." Jennifer - who shot to fame alongside Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and the late Matthew Perry in the classic 1990s sitcom 'Friends' - previously revealed she would be keen for her former co-stars to take up the method that combines low-impact functional fitness with resistance-based equipment. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's like I found a precious stone of some sort. It's just changed my whole outlook on working out. It's something I look forward to. I'm still trying to get Courteney to take a class with me, but I'm working on her. Lisa's working so often [that] I can barely get her in Los Angeles." But the 'Morning Show' star insisted that her new exercise regime is not a "fad" and claimed that it goes back to the age-old principle of "calories in and calories out". She said: "Fads are what they are - they're just fads. They come and they go, and it's not very science-based or backed by much. When I was in my 20s, was there a grapefruit diet for a second there? Sure. I remember doing that. I also remember doing Nutrisystem... Things like that just aren't sustainable. "Calories in, calories out. You put good, healthy vegetables, organic foods in your body, your body is gonna thrive on it. Put crap in your body, and your body's gonna show that. "Your body is just a reflection of everything that you do. It's about maintaining a balance. "Eighty percent straight as an arrow, doing all that we're supposed to do, and then give yourself 20 percent of fun. "That's like, let's go out with the girls and get Mexican food, margaritas. Let's have a pizza party. Let's barbeque burgers and fries, hot dogs, by the pool. It's indulging and enjoying yourself and maybe saying, 'I'm not gonna work out today
Perth Now
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jennifer Aniston is 'always hard working' when it comes to her fitness routine
Jennifer Aniston is "always hard working" when it comes to her fitness routine. The 56-year-old actress often posts social media updates showcasing her workouts, and now her personal trainer Dani Coleman has revealed the Hollywood star's preferred way of moving through the Pvolve method. She told E! News: "She really trains in all three of our signature formats: Strength Sculpt, Progressive Weight Training class and Sculpt and Burn. "So, your strength, your mobility, as well as your cardiovascular health—she trains in it all, Keeping her practice has been truly incredible to witness firsthand. "Anything that can challenge Jen's core is probably like one of my favourite things to try to do with her. Because she's so strong and so finding new ways to challenge her with the Pvolve method has been so fun as a trainer. "I haven't given her anything yet that she said 'no' to. I'd say she is always hard working, always keeping me laughing with her humor, and it's a lot of fun. It's really a dream come true." Jennifer - who shot to fame alongside Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and the late Matthew Perry in the classic 1990s sitcom 'Friends' - previously revealed she would be keen for her former co-stars to take up the method that combines low-impact functional fitness with resistance-based equipment. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's like I found a precious stone of some sort. It's just changed my whole outlook on working out. It's something I look forward to. I'm still trying to get Courteney to take a class with me, but I'm working on her. Lisa's working so often [that] I can barely get her in Los Angeles." But the 'Morning Show' star insisted that her new exercise regime is not a "fad" and claimed that it goes back to the age-old principle of "calories in and calories out". She said: "Fads are what they are - they're just fads. They come and they go, and it's not very science-based or backed by much. When I was in my 20s, was there a grapefruit diet for a second there? Sure. I remember doing that. I also remember doing Nutrisystem... Things like that just aren't sustainable. "Calories in, calories out. You put good, healthy vegetables, organic foods in your body, your body is gonna thrive on it. Put crap in your body, and your body's gonna show that. "Your body is just a reflection of everything that you do. It's about maintaining a balance. "Eighty percent straight as an arrow, doing all that we're supposed to do, and then give yourself 20 percent of fun. "That's like, let's go out with the girls and get Mexican food, margaritas. Let's have a pizza party. Let's barbeque burgers and fries, hot dogs, by the pool. It's indulging and enjoying yourself and maybe saying, 'I'm not gonna work out today
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Matthew Perry died of a ketamine overdose; Elon Musk is reportedly a frequent user - what does ketamine do to the body?
What is ketamine? Live Events How frequently does Elon Musk use ketamine? Is ketamine a remedy for depression? What are the dangers of unsupervised ketamine use? Is ketamine addictive or harmful long term? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The recent death of actor Matthew Perry and reports of Elon Musk's heavy ketamine use have put a sharp spotlight on the drug's risks and rising was once just limited to surgical use now goes beyond it. Ketamine is now used in mental health treatments and sometimes misused recreationally.'Friends' star Matthew Perry died after taking too much ketamine, and tech billionaire Elon Musk is said to use the drug all the are a plethora of bad things that can happen if you use drugs without being watched. Many have questioned the safety of the psychedelic and anesthetic drug and how doctors and those with depression use a powerful anesthetic, has been used since the 1960s. Due to its safety, speed, and short duration, emergency responders sometimes use Pat Fehling, a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist at the UCHealth Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR), stated, 'If you break your leg skiing, ski patrol responders will likely give you ketamine. Ketamine makes people loopy but relieves pain and protects breathing,Over the past decade, ketamine has become popular as a recreational drug and for treating depression and PTSD, as per a report by UC to reports, Elon Musk claims that his excessive use of ketamine is causing problems with his New York Times claims that during his turbulent time as the de facto head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, his abuse of the potent tranquilizer ketamine escalated to the point where it began to affect his bladder, a known adverse effect of frequent use of the Musk had been experimenting for a while and had previously claimed to use ketamine to treat depression, his habit was reportedly causing him to have bladder problems by the time he publicly endorsed Trump in used in safe, supervised settings under the guidance of medical professionals, ketamine, a medication used to treat depression, has been shown to help some people with treatment-resistant depression. While it does work for some, for other users, it can also result in frightening to the NYT, Musk has been taking a lot of ketamine lately, sometimes every day, and even combining it with other bizarre behavior is consistent with the known negative effects of long-term ketamine use, which include physical dependence, delusional thinking, being "distinctly dissociated in their day-to-day existence," and short- and long-term memory to the American Addiction Centers, prolonged use can result in withdrawal when abruptly stopped, physical dependence, and a certain level of have previously connected extended use to changes in the structure and function of the brain, emotional fluctuations, and declines in executive functioning, though studies have not yet proven any clear causal links. Ketamine bladder syndrome ," which includes a small, extremely painful bladder, frequent incontinence, blood in the urine, upper tract obstruction, and papillary necrosis, a kidney condition, can result from recreational ketamine use, a sper a report by professionals noticed a concerning rise in bladder problems among young people in the UK as a result of long-term drug can raise blood pressure, which can cause cardiac arrest, and it has been linked to some well-known deaths, such as Perry and McClain' can be addictive, particularly for people who have a history of substance abuse and high blood pressure or heart issues. Given that substance use disorders have some addictive qualities, it is critical to closely monitor a person's history of substance use but only with strict medical supervision. Unmonitored use is it has addictive properties, particularly for those with a history of substance abuse.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Chrisleys spun a tale of unjust witch hunts. Reality TV fans know the truth.
Donald Trump has been called a 'reality television president' so many times by his detractors (or the detractors of reality television), it no longer feels clever. Or even much of an insult. Still he appears to be doubling down on that reputation after pardoning Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of the long-running and shockingly popular USA Network reality show 'Chrisley Knows Best.' (USA Network is owned by NBCUniversal, MSNBC's parent company.) The couple's lawyer, Alex Little, in material he prepared for the Justice Department asking for a pardon, said their conviction 'exemplifies the weaponization of justice against conservatives and public figures, eroding basic constitutional protections.' While Little would disagree, I don't think we're looking at a witch hunt here. Indeed, as any scholar of the reality television arts and sciences will tell you, the Chrisleys are actually late to a well-established trend. 'Chrisley Knows Best' centered around Todd Chrisley, a 'flamboyant' Southern real-estate mogul who was always hounding his children and freaking out when things didn't go his way. The producers were clearly working to create a sitcomlike vibe, but less in the mold of 'Friends' and more like the old three-camera series starring men such as Jim Belushi or Kevin James as underappreciated, breadwinning heroes with inexplicably hot wives. The show ran from 2014 to 2023 and also included a separate spinoff on E! (E! is also owned by NBCUniversal.) It only ceased production because the principal characters became indisposed, and by 'indisposed' I mean that they were sent to prison. The Chrisleys, unlike their sitcom counterparts, were conspicuously wealthy rather than working class. The proud owner of a very American McMansion, they made most of their money buying, selling and flipping similar homes in suburban environments in Southern states. The lavish lifestyle, however, was not entirely legitimate. In 2022, Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and Julie to seven for their involvement in a tax and mortgage fraud scheme that predates the premiere of their show in 2014. The show itself made them plenty of money, and the couple was also convicted of trying to hide that income from the IRS and skipping out on nearly $500,000 in back taxes. (Julie's conviction was vacated on appeal in 2024 after a judge decided prosecutors did not tie her specifically to the very first year of the bank-fraud scheme.) Prosecutors proved the couple had bilked Atlanta-area banks out of $36 million by applying for mortgages with fake documents, not repaying loans, and taking out false loans just to repay the old false loans. They used that money on a classic reality TV smorgasbord — designer clothes, exotic cars and flashy trips. But the self-made element of their wealth was always an important part of their brand. The other part of Todd's brand is flamboyance. His love of fashion and Botox has long made him the subject of rumors about his sexual orientation — rumors that he always shut down. His affect is sort of like if Snagglepuss and Charles Nelson Riley had a gay child through surrogacy. It was always a weird conceit that seemed to contrast with the show's more traditional 'family values' themes and fan base. Indeed, leveraging that conservative base and deploying the Trumpian language of victimhood that may have helped secure the Chrisleys their pardon. It's no coincidence that Savannah Chrisley, the couple's daughter who is featured prominently in the show, argued in prime time last summer at the Republican National Convention that her family was targeted by 'rogue prosecutors.' In reality TV fashion, the truth is less exciting. Reality television attracts extreme personalities because that is what pops on camera and connects with fans. Extreme personalities do extreme things — and that sometimes means breaking the law. The television age we're currently experiencing was arguably ushered in by the runaway success of 'Survivor' in the summer of 2000. Richard Hatch, who is gay, took home the inaugural $1 million prize. In 2006, Hatch was sentenced to 51 months in prison for not declaring his winnings to the IRS. Post prison, he appeared on 'Celebrity Apprentice.' 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Teresa Giudice was also on 'Celebrity Apprentice' in 2012 — only to be fired by Trump himself. Like the Chrisleys, she and her husband, Joe, were known for spending money freely, including dropping $120,000 on furniture in the show's pilot episode. Teresa paid in cash. In 2013, she and Joe pled guilty to mail, wire and bank fraud for taking out loans with fraudulent documents, also much like the Chrisleys. Teresa got 15 months in prison (but only served 11) and Joe served 41 months. Since the Italian-born Joe never became a naturalized citizen, he was scheduled to be deported in 2019 during Trump's first term. Teresa and Joe said they never formally asked for a pardon from the then-president, the couple's eldest daughter, Gia Giudice, set up a petition to 'request that our President, Donald J Trump review our petition and pardon my father.' The pardon never came. While Trump might have some sympathy for people who commit loan fraud, after all, a New York judge did find Trump and the Trump Organization had committed civil fraud. But he shows very little leniency for illegal immigrants. In 2022, 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Jen Shah pleaded guilty to wire fraud and is serving out a 6½ year sentence, though it's been repeatedly shortened. The estranged husband of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Erika Jayne was convicted of fraud last summer. (She has not been accused of any involvement in the fraud and denies all wrongdoing.) Peter Thomas, who was on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' when he was married to star Cynthia Bailey, just pleaded guilty to not paying his taxes. But Trump likely guessed he could use the Chrisleys and their story unlike, say, Jen Shah's tale of woe. This pardon sends a message to MAGA world: Yes, the deep state is out to get you and other hard-working, God-fearing Americans. Or at least it was under President Joe Biden. And the only person who can stop the injustice is President Donald J. Trump. With a swipe of his overworked pen, Trump not only freed Todd and Julie — he might have also gotten their show back on the air. This narrative, like so many of the canned storylines on 'Chrisley Knows Best' is an illusion. Not that it matters to Trump's fans. There's no nefarious plot here; that would be more interesting. Law enforcement agents aren't targeting reality TV stars, they're just following the evidence. And sometimes that evidence is beamed directly into millions of homes across America. This article was originally published on
