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Cosmopolitan
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Elsie Hewitt Is Pregnant With Pete Davidson's Baby
Congrats are in order for Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson, who are expecting their first baby together! After initial reports from TMZ and The Sun, Elsie confirmed the news with an Instagram photo dump. The first slide in her carousel features a sweet film photo of the Saturday Night Live alum hugging her from behind. She also posted a sonogram of their future child, and, yes, a reference to Nic Vansteenberghe's 'Mamacita' moment from Love Island USA even made the cut. Sources close to the couple told TMZ that she's due this winter. According to the report, the couple 'couldn't be more excited' and just started telling friends and family.
Black America Web
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Love Island USA Finale: Viral Moments, Drama & Memeable Chaos
Source: Instagram / Instagram The Love Island USA Season 7 finale delivered its signature mix of drama, romance, and viral content, keeping fans glued to the screen. While Amaya and Bryan's emotional win grabbed headlines, the internet exploded over a few unforgettable moments. Check out the season's most viral highlights inside. From Huda's 'Mama, Mamacita' meltdown to Coco's newfound doppelgänger, this season had millions of fans locked into their TVs every day to observe and vote for their Love Island USA favorites. Huda Mustafa's final-night breakdown became the internet's favorite meme after her dramatic declaration: 'Mama? Mamacita?' The clip quickly went viral, with social media users remixing and captioning the moment in endless creative ways. The emotional flare-up was rooted in the fallout with Chris, who chose the win and an amicable breakup, leaving Huda emotionally raw—but atop meme royalty. A TikTok video unearthed a dead-ringer lookalike of fan favorite Coco Watson, sending the Internet into a frenzy. Fans flooded social media, sharing side‑by‑side photos of Coco and actress Loren Sharce. Fans joked about just how uncanny the resemblance is. So much so, the two had to link in real life to prove they are two different people. Olandria Carthen sparked polarized reactions as Niclandria surged ahead with heartfelt chemistry with Nic Vansteenberghe. Some praised her maturity and authentic arc, while others critiqued the pairing as 'too scripted' or 'strategic.' The divide made Olandria one of the most discussed contestants, even as she and Nic ultimately finished runners-up. Of course, the final night crowned Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales as victorious partners—making history as the first Latino duo to win Love Island USA . Their romance, marked by shared culture and genuine connection, helped them snag the $100,000 prize and America's hearts. The finale also sparked deeper conversation around the show's darker elements. Episodes featured cast exits due to resurfaced racist posts and concerns over social media abuse, sparking backlash from fans and calls for a more respectful online culture. Despite the controversy, Season 7 had viral magic in every corner. It might've been the most chaotic season yet, but it kept the internet lit. As we prep for the reunion, airing August 25 on Peacock, we prepared our favorite Love Island USA Season 7 viral moments. Check it out below: Love Island USA Finale: Viral Moments, Drama & Memeable Chaos was originally published on
NBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Hot 'bombshells' crowd bars nationwide for 'Love Island USA' finale
'We have women screaming at the TV screen like it's a Knicks playoff game,' said Peter Massaro, the owner of Cobblestones, adding that hosting watch parties around the show 'took off like I never could have imagined.' Across the country, similar scenes played out at dozens of other venues, where the sentiment among fans was clear: 'Love Island USA' isn't just a show, it's an event. The reality series, which streams on Peacock, follows a group of singles over the course of six weeks as they race to couple up and form romantic connections, or risk getting dumped from the island. (Peacock and NBC News are both units of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast.) In San Marcos, Texas, attendees at the nightclub The Marc gathered for a party that featured a meet and greet with contestant Jeremiah Brown; at The Palm and The Pine in Hollywood, California, fans lined up for a photo booth and entered a raffle in collaboration with NYX Cosmetics; Bigs Fullerton in California served drinks like the 'Hurricane Huda' and 'Mamacita' — catchphrases that went viral among fans; and in Las Vegas, fans watched in the typical Sin City way — at a pool party at Stadium Swim. Watch parties are far from a new concept. Popular shows, like HBO's 'Game of Thrones' as well as other reality franchises like 'Vanderpump Rules,' have drawn in massive crowds for similar events. But pop culture experts like Steve Granelli, an associate teaching professor of communications at Northeastern University, say the surplus of gatherings around 'Love Island USA' has underscored a need for 'pure escapism.' 'You watch it every day. It gives you something to retreat into,' Granelli said. 'It's the thing that people are gathering to talk about, gathering to watch.'
