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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
Black America Web
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
15 Hats and Looks From The Kentucky Derby That Could Be Worn to Church
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Grace Bradley / Getty The Kentucky Derby's iconic hat tradition is a story woven from European influences and local flair. The roots reach back to the racetracks of England and France, where elaborate hats and refined fashion were as much a part of the spectacle as the horses themselves. When Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. and his wife Mary founded the Kentucky Derby in 1875, they brought that sense of style home to Louisville. Mary Clark, a fashion influencer ahead of her time, famously rode through town in an elegant carriage, encouraging locals to don their finest attire—including hats—for the new racing event. From that first Derby onward, hats became a mark of celebration. What started as a borrowed custom soon evolved into an unspoken tradition. Today, sporting a hat at the Derby isn't just about style; many consider it a token of good fortune. The larger and more extravagant the hat, the bigger the luck, or so the saying goes. The Kentucky Derby Museum now showcases a kaleidoscope of historic hats that have graced the stands, each piece telling its own sartorial story. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Fascinators, those playful and often feathered headpieces, have also found their place at the Oaks, the spirited companion event to Derby day—but whether you opt for a subtle fascinator or an exuberant brimmed statement, your headwear is sure to turn heads. This year's gallery captures the creativity and color worn by stars like Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, Star Jones, Joey Fatone, Tyrese Maxey, and more. Their looks blend high fashion with Derby tradition, making each ensemble fitting for The Kentucky Derby and Sunday service at church. From the very first parade of hats to the dazzling displays of 2025, Derby headwear offers a chance for personal expression, celebration, and maybe even a little luck on race day. RELATED STORIES: Top 5 Moments In Kentucky Derby History Simone Biles Gave Back-to-Back Fashion Moments & Big Wifey Vibes At The Kentucky Derby The article '15 Hats and Looks From The Kentucky Derby That Could Be Worn to Church' was created with the help of 15 Hats and Looks From The Kentucky Derby That Could Be Worn to Church was originally published on Source:Getty Guests attend Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing big hats topped with feathers and flowers Source:Getty A woman attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing a pink straw hat with a flower and a ruffled brim Source:Getty Star Jones attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing a white dress with a blue and white hat decorated with pastel tulle and feathers Source:Getty A woman attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing a royal blue facinator with swiss dots and a flower Source:Getty Izabel Araujo and Joey Fatone attend Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs in coordinated their blue and white floral outfits with matching hats Source:Getty A woman attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs in a large mint green hat topped with a white rose and pink ribbon. Source:Getty Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles attend Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs coordinated matching lavender and white outfits with matching hats Source:Getty Carmelo Anthony attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing a monochromatic sage green suit with a newsboy cap. Source:Getty A woman attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing a wide brim straw white hat with bright flowers. Source:Getty Warren Moon attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs in a traditional silver suit with a cream fedora Source:Getty A woman attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs in a wide-brimmed mesh fuchsia hat with big flowers Source:Getty Tyrese Maxey and Lavender Briggs attend Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing pinstripe and florals with a cream colored facinator. Source:Getty A woman attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs wearing a peach straw hat with pastel flowers Source:Getty Eden Bridgeman Sklenar attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs in a mint green cascading dress with a feathered hat and veil. Source:Getty A woman attends Kentucky Derby 151 at Churchill Downs in a black and white hat flourishing with ostrich feathers.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
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Star Jones Recalls Her Heart Being ‘Disconnected for 22 Minutes' During Surgery 14 Years Ago: ‘That Is No Joke'
Star Jones is reflecting on having open-heart surgery 14 years ago, and how that fueled her public advocacy to encourage others to prioritize their health. During an appearance on the Wednesday, Feb. 18 episode of the Tamron Hall Show, the journalist and TV personality, 62, opened up about her experience, recalling the surgery "is no joke.' 'They opened up my chest, cracked it and disconnected my heart for 22 minutes," she said, before joking, "But like I say, they put it back in so don't trip." 'Heart disease is still the number one killer of women, still the number one killer of Americans, still the number one killer of African Americans,' she explained. 'And this is my mission in life. This is why I wake up in the morning: to say to women, take care of yourself. Put yourself on the front burner. It is important for you.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Star Jones Opens Up About Weight Loss and Body Image: 'I Chose to Live and I Took Care of Myself' (Exclusive) Jones admitted that in the past, she ignored her own body '100%,' which is why she missed the signs of her heart disease. 'I was morbidly obese and obese for the vast majority of my adult life. So when I was short of breath or my legs hurt or I would get dizzy, I attributed that to the weight," she told host Tamron Hall. "So then after having weight loss surgery, after having done therapy, after having changed my eating habits, started exercising, I should have felt better. But I didn't feel better." The Jones & Jury star said that instead of dealing with it, she brushed it off as 'residual weight' until she was later diagnosed with heart disease. As a journalist, she said she felt a responsibility to raise awareness. 'If I'm the one who brings the news to people and I didn't know, this is my job to tell everybody else,' she told Hall, 54, on the show. 'Stop putting other people first when it comes to your health. That's my message.' ! Related: Heart Disease Survivor Star Jones Is 'Concerned' About Health Care Rights Under Trump Last year, Jones opened up to PEOPLE about her mission to get others to take better care of their health. "The most important thing is for men and women to take care of their health,' the actress said in June 2024. 'And I chose living over dying.' 'One of my very favorite lines is from Shawshank Redemption. 'You either choose to live or you choose to die,' ' she continued. 'I chose to live and I took care of myself, and literally 20 years later, I have taken care.' Jones also noted that as a 'heart disease survivor' her experiences have fueled her to keep up her healthy habits. "Because of those choices, I was able to walk out of that hospital a whole, healthy survivor and thriver,' she told PEOPLE. 'And I don't take anything away from my journey.' Read the original article on People
