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Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives Stars Joke About Being On Dancing With The Stars
Earlier this month on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 reunion, it was announced that Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt will be joining the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. Jen and Whitney are taking their #MomTok moves to the DWTS dance floor! Before you get your garments in a twist, don't fret, it's all in good fun: The good-natured joke was further confirmed in the comments: My fave part of the video is Conner — Whitney's husband — who just looks happy to be there: Jen and Whitney are joined by influencer Alix Earle and wildlife conservationist Robin Irwin on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. The rest of the new season's cast has yet to be announced. Stream The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Jennifer Garner's Boyfriend Respects Ben Affleck Coparenting Dynamic
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been amicable coparents since they separated in 2015. And whenever they're spotted having fun together with their kids, people love to speculate that they're giving their marriage another go. Back in March, the exes — who married in 2005 — were photographed embracing at their son's paintball party, and soon enough, the internet was abuzz with reconciliation rumors. However, a source quickly spoke out to deny that this was the case, claiming that Jen is not interested in getting back together with Ben. Amid all the chatter, an important detail that people often forget is that, while Ben is single, Jen is off the market. In case you didn't know, the 13 Going On 30 star has been in an on-and-off relationship with John Miller, the CEO of CaliBurger and Cali Group, for the past seven years. We don't know a huge amount about John, and he and Jen tend to keep their relationship very private. However, we have some new reports about the duo — including how John apparently feels about Jen's close coparenting relationship with her ex. This week, off the back of Jen and Ben's Fenway Park appearance, a source told People that John is 'deeply respectful' of what the exes have going on when it comes to coparenting. 'John has embraced Jen's family life,' the insider said. 'He's been patient, supportive, and deeply respectful of her dynamic with Ben and the kids.' On top of that, it sounds like John and Jen are doing better than ever, with the source adding that they've 'hit a stride as a couple.' 'Those who know them say this is the most solid and connected they've ever been,' the quotes concluded. The new reports come just a few months after Ben — who split from his second wife, Jennifer Lopez, in August 2024 — praised the mother of his children in an interview with GQ. 'I'm really lucky that I have a really good coparent and partner in Jennifer Garner, the kids' mom, who's wonderful and great and we work together well,' he said. 'There's nothing newsworthy at all about the day-to-day events of my life or the conversation I have with one person or another person that's photographed,' he went on. 'What I've ended up focusing on is: look, I know what's going on in my life. And also, really more importantly, my kids know.'
RNZ News
3 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
'200 years to pay back debt': Lender reveals cost of leaving abusive relationships
Leaving an abusive relationship often costs thousands of dollars. (File photo) Photo: 123RF A woman whose relationship deteriorated into abuse after she was diagnosed with a serious tumour, had to save for ten years to be able to leave. Social lender Good Shepherd said it was just one example of how hard it can be for people to get out of abusive relationships. The woman, whom Good Shepherd refers to as "Jen" to protect her identity, said the relationship dynamic changed when she became ill. "He took control of their finances including the support payment she received due to being unable to work. He would not allow Jen to access any money," Good Shepherd said in a note about the case. "His psychological abuse worsened over time. He wouldn't let Jen buy anything or drive their car. Jen was forbidden from seeing her friends. With no access to money, Jen got a credit card and kept a bank account hidden from her partner." It was ten years before she could leave the relationship, Good Shepherd said, and moved into a one-bedroom flat with her daughter, where they had to share a bed. She worked with Good Shepherd to wipe $7500 of bank debt she had built up during her relationship, and received a $300 grant to buy a second-hand kettle, reclining chair and fold-out couch. "Having to save for 10 years to leave a violent relationship is awful," said Good Shepherd chief executive Emma Saunders. Good Shepherd provided low- and no-interest loans for women and families facing high-cost unmanageable debt and economic abuse and family violence. Saunders said the organisation's analysis showed the cost of leaving an abusive relationship often came to at least $10,000. Someone's income could be disrupted and they would face high costs in finding a new place to live. "Social housing is available but the waitlist at March 2025 was sitting at 19,308 and it can take a long time to access." They might also need a car, a couch, a bed, a fridge, kitchenware, and clothing. Many people left all their possessions behind and had to start from nothing, she said. "This is only a small snapshot of the essential goods a woman fleeing violence would need to purchase for a home of her own. "They may also need to repurchase medications, prescription glasses, and other disability aids if needed." She said her estimates were based on people buying second-hand. "We're not talking about top of the range stuff but when you add moving costs and bond, household and personal items, people are often starting with zero." She said there needed to be continued awareness of family violence economic abuse. "Money is really essential to women experiencing abuse, leaving a relationship." There should be improved policies and practices to support customers experiencing family violence, and increased recognition of it in government work programmes, she said. She also called for more legal aid and free legal advice, as well as the eligibility limits being removed for cases where there was family violence. She said often it looked as if people had money that they did not actually have access to. Saunders said all debt-to-government related to family violence should also be wiped and people should be offered a one off grant. Saunders said most help was available as a loan rather than a grant, which left people paying off debt for a long time. "Even when it's an interest-free loan, it's still money you have to pay back, it's still money out of your pay packet. It's still money that you couldn't afford because maybe within your family violence situation you didn't have any access to money, or you had debt taken out in your name that you didn't know about and then you weren't allowed to work… "We have one client at the moment who it'll take over 200 years to pay back the debt she had to government. On one hand you think fantastic that they didn't say 'no you can't ever pay it back so we won't lend you something'… but on the other hand how ridiculous is that?" Fincap, which represents the country's' financial mentors, made a submission in June on the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill and said more needed to be done to support people coming out of violent relationships. They said mentors had dealt with multiple instances where women had debt on car loans they had been coerced into agreeing to and no access to the vehicle. In other cases, someone who separated from a partner with whom they had a mortgage were stuck paying unaffordable repayments because a partner refused to make a hardship application or refused to pay their share of the loan payments, putting the house in jeopardy. "We recommend the committee report back that the Government should look to endorse, or set, a review that determines how the law best supports fairness and efficiency in improving outcomes for borrowers who are survivors of family violence." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Elle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Inside Jennifer Aniston's ‘Casual,' Friends-to-Lovers Romance With Jim Curtis
THE RUNDOWN Jennifer Aniston and hypnotist Jim Curtis are officially dating, sources told People and Us Weekly over the weekend. But right now, their relationship is casual. Both outlets revealed that Aniston and the life coach were set up by a friend. It was platonic at first: '[They] started off as friends but really hit it off [over time],' Us Weekly's source said. 'They've been hanging out a lot, but very much on the DL at her home in L.A. It's very zen, and she has always been very much into that. They're a good match.' 'They are being super private but have been spending a lot of time together,' the source added. 'They are happy and really into each other.' People's sources provided a little more background on how their romance blossomed. 'They've been seeing each other for a few months now,' one source shared. 'They were introduced by a friend and started out as friends. Jen had read his book [Curtis wrote The Stimulati Experience (2017) and Shift: Quantum Manifestation Guide (2024)] and was familiar with his work. She's really into self-help and wellness. They are dating, but it's still casual.' The insider added, 'She's been happy on her own, but she's also open to sharing her life with someone. As long as it feels right. Jen's in a very good place right now—grounded, fulfilled and very happy.' A second source told People that the two are just enjoying their connection: '[They are] casually dating and having fun.' Aniston and Curtis first sparked dating rumors when they were photographed on vacation in Spain last week. This marks Aniston's first public romance since her 2018 split from Justin Theroux.
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
News briefs: CommuniTrees, Master Gardener volunteers, rail museum history day
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 tree planting through the CommuniTree Grant Program. Communities can apply to receive quality caliper native trees to plant and maintain in public spaces in Northwest Indiana's Lake Michigan watershed. Eligible applicants include public entities, such as municipalities, schools, churches and conservation, community or service organizations. Tree recipients must agree to properly plant, mulch and maintain trees and water them for at least three years. Training will be provided before the tree distribution. Applications are due by Aug. 8. For full details and to apply visit For more information, contact Jen at 219-763-6060. A Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training Course will be offered for residents of Lake County and surrounding areas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, Aug. 15 through Dec. 5 at the Lake County Office, 2291 N. Main St., Crown Point. The course is a volunteer training program designed to increase participants' knowledge on a wide variety of horticultural subjects. In turn, participants represent Purdue University as volunteers sharing their expertise and service in educational gardening activities within their communities. Some example volunteer projects include staffing information booths at gardening events, teaching public education classes, speaking to local clubs and organizations, mentoring other gardeners, teaching youth and maintaining demonstration gardens. Materials and expenses for the series of classes cost $190 per participant, including a spiral-bound manual; $215 for a spiral-bound and digital manual. The fee will not be collected until after the application is accepted. Contact Rena Wielgus at rmwielgu@ or 219-755-3240 to learn more about the course and to apply. The application deadline is July 21. Payment is due Aug. 1. Those in need of accommodations, an interpreter or a translator to participate in the program are asked to contact Dolly Foster at dolly@ two weeks before the meeting date. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum will host their annual Civilians and Soldiers in History Day featuring diesel and steam train excursions the evening of July 18 and all day on July 19 at 507 Mulberry St., North Judson. Passengers have their choice of riding in open-air sightseeing cars, a vintage coach or first-class in a former Monon business car while rolling down the tracks through the Northwest Indiana countryside. Train excursions are round-trip from the depot and travel about five miles to the Kankakee River at English Lake, before returning to North Judson. The total length of each trip is approximately 45 minutes. Ticket prices begin at $14. Purchasing tickets at is recommended, as seating is limited. Numerous displays from various eras of U.S. History will be on the museum grounds, where admission is always free. Military and civilian reenactors will explain displays, answer questions and participate in scheduled demonstrations. Regular Saturday train excursions continue through September, including Ice Cream Trains. The fall brings Pumpkin Trains and Santa Trains run in late November and December. For tickets, more information and a complete schedule of events, visit or call the depot at 574-896-3950 on Saturdays. The Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts will host 'Through the Needle's Eye' July 25 through Aug. 29 at Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake St., Gary. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Curated by Miller Beach resident and textile artist Jane Whedbee, this exhibit explores the extraordinary and tremendously varied practices at work in the contemporary fiber world. The exhibition opens with a reception at 6 p.m. on July 25. Whedbee will lead a talk on the exhibit at 2 p.m. Aug. 24. Both events are free and open to the public. More information is at or call 219-885-9114. Join the Valparaiso International Center (VIC) as they explore Macedonia during the Fourth Friday Speaker Series event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 N. Washington, Valparaiso. Local entrepreneur and proud Macedonian Gordana Traycoff will lead the discussion with an evening of storytelling and cultural discovery. Born in Ohrid, Macedonia, where she lived the first 20 years of her life before coming to America and putting down roots in Valparaiso, Traycoff is now the owner of two successful local businesses: Mediterranean Natural Fresh, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and Eco-Fresh Cleaners, offering top-quality cleaning services. She will share her memories of Macedonia's traditions, landscapes and cuisine. For more information, visit
