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Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicky Whelan doesn't look like this anymore! Neighbours star debuts bold new look at charity benefit in LA
Neighbours star Nicky Whelan was unrecognisable on Sunday evening at a star-studded charity benefit in Los Angeles. The Australian actress, 43, turned heads at The Women's Cancer Research Fund's An Unforgettable Evening Benefit Gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Melbourne-born star stunned in a black gown that featured a dramatic train and daring sequin detailing across the midriff. She accessorised the jaw-dropping gown with dazzling diamond earrings and a fire-engine red handbag. But it was Nicky's bold new hairstyle that had onlookers doing a double take. The Melrose Place star swept her peroxide blonde locks up into a sleek, elegant bun which gave the veteran actress an old Hollywood look. Smiling brightly for photographers and clearly in good spirits, the Hall Pass star radiated confidence and charm as she posed for snaps on the red carpet. With her bold new look, Nicky looked completely unrecognisable from the fresh-faced actress who rose to fame on Neighbours. Nicky rose to fame playing Heidi 'Pepper' Steiger on the long-running soap opera from 2006 - 2007. She later moved to America to pursue a career in Hollywood and has appeared in several US productions, including Scrubs, Entourage and Hall Pass. Nicky often speaks about her passion for fitness, regularly sharing photos and videos on Instagram. Last year, she revealed the drastic measures she took to improve her health following her doomed marriage to retired NFL player Kerry Rhodes. She separated from Kerry, 42, in October 2017, just six months after saying 'I do'. After their split she gave up several things, including sex for two years. The veteran actress looked to be having the time of her life at the event Speaking on the Talk Scary To Me podcast, Nicky said she wanted 'reset' her body and lifestyle. 'I took two years off everything. Like I just threw cigarettes and alcohol,' she said. 'Overnight, I stopped all that and I didn't date, touch, go out with, speak to, have sex, do nothing, for two years. The Chosen star said it was the best decision she ever made for her mind and body. Nicky admitted she never thought she'd be able to break the habits, not even for one year. 'I spoke to this love coach and she said to me, "You need to take 12 months off,"' she recalled. The performer had refused to speak publicly about her divorce for a year. She finally broke her silence in October 2018, sharing an emotional essay about heartbreak to Instagram.
Int'l Business Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Jennifer Lopez's Ex Casper Smart Busted for Alleged Weed Operation
Recording artist Jennifer Lopez (R) and Choreographer Casper Smart attend the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Casper Smart, known as the former partner of singer Jennifer Lopez, has been charged in connection with an illegal marijuana cultivation operation allegedly found at his residence in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office filed two misdemeanor charges against the 38-year-old choreographer and dancer. According to TMZ , Smart was charged with one count of participating in unlicensed commercial cannabis activity and one count of engaging in commercial cannabis activity without a temporary license. The charges follow a police raid in December 2024, when officers searched Smart's home and reportedly found a small-to-medium-sized grow setup. Law enforcement sources say Smart was at home during the raid along with a female visitor, but only he was cited. Officials confirmed that the visitor had no involvement in the alleged illegal activity. 🚨🇺🇸| CASPER SMART CHARGED WITH POT CRIMES J Lo's ex, Casper Smart, hit with 2 misdemeanor charges for running an illegal marijuana grow operation at his L.A. home. The charges follow a police raid in December 2024, where a small-to-medium grow was discovered. • TMZ — Leil (@LeilIdeas) April 24, 2025 Casper Smart Faces Charges for Unlicensed Pot Operation In California, adults aged 21 and over are allowed to grow up to six cannabis plants for personal use. However, larger operations require specific licenses, which Smart did not have. Officers believe the number of plants at his residence exceeded the legal personal limit. Though he was not arrested, Smart was cited and released at the scene. Smart first rose to fame as a backup dancer for Jennifer Lopez. The pair began dating in 2011 after Lopez's split from singer Marc Anthony, DailyMail said. Their relationship lasted off and on for five years, ending in 2016. In past interviews, Smart has spoken warmly about Lopez, saying, "We're still friends and have nothing but love and respect for each other." When asked about their time together, he once told Entertainment Tonight , "It was tiring, but very nice, to be able to travel the entire world in six months, especially with someone you're with." Smart also admitted in a separate interview that he wasn't ready for such a serious relationship at the time. "I was very young and selfish," he said, reflecting on their time together and Lopez's role as a mother to twins Max and Emme. As of now, Smart has not made a public statement regarding the cannabis charges. His team also declined to comment when contacted. Originally published on Music Times
