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22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Alix Earle Says Departure from Alex Cooper's Unwell Network Was a 'Hot Mess' Behind the Scenes
Alix Earle opened up about her Hot Mess podcast's pause during an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Thursday, May 22 The social media star described the behind-the-scenes as a "hot mess," a nod to the title of the podcast formerly backed by Alex Cooper's Unwell Network Earle's comments come approximately two months after she announced Hot Mess' hiatus for the "foreseeable future" on March 26What's the saying ... Art imitates life? Alix Earle described her now-defunct Hot Mess podcast as just that — a "hot mess" — when attempting to explain to the Wall Street Journal about the production politics that led to the show's hiatus for the foreseeable future. Hot Mess was backed by Alex Cooper's Unwell Network, the media startup that signed Earle, 24, as one of its first stars in 2023. Episodes were released for over a year, but then the relationship between her and the media company began to unravel, leading to the podcast's pause on March 26. At the time, fans speculated a fallout between the two women, however, Cooper, 30, put the rumors to rest to clarify that the Unwell Network is not the reason behind Earle's decision to halt Hot Mess. "Alix not being able to podcast has nothing to do Unwell," Cooper wrote on TikTok at the time. "[I don't know] why she can't/what's going on." Related: Dancing with the Stars Names Alix Earle as Second Celebrity Contender for Mirror Ball Trophy in Season 34 Cooper — who did not comment for WSJ's feature — previously clarified that "Unwell gave [Alix] everything back" and that Earle "owns her IP," noting she "learned from the best" before tagging Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. That being said, Earle admitted to the WSJ that it has been a process to get everything back in her hands. "That was, behind the scenes, a little bit of a hot mess," Earle said in her digital cover story. 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. Elsewhere in the interview, Earle offered her fans a glimmer of hope about her podcast's return, noting that they have "plans to bring things back" in an elevated way. "It might look a little different, but I'm excited to see what we do with it," she added. In the meantime, Earle has been uploading vlog-style videos to her YouTube channel. She gives her viewers an in-depth look at her life alongside her siblings, parents, friends and NFL boyfriend, Braxton Berrios. She also recently appeared on another SI Swim issue this year, which she celebrated at the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party red carpet on May 15, at The Hard Rock Hotel in New York City. Related: Alix Earle Shares Update on Texas Plans Ahead of Braxton Berrios' NFL Season with New Team (Exclusive) Later this year, Earle is set to be a contestant on the upcoming season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. She officially announced the news on Good Morning America on Thursday morning, becoming the second celebrity casting revealed after Robert Irwin. The social media star attended DWTS last November when the show taped its milestone 500th episode. In a GRWM video posted prior, she told her 7.5 million TikTok followers that she was "so excited" to be in the audience because she is "such a fan of the show." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Mad Scientist Monster?
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Originally published March 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. PT; updated April 23, 2025 at 5:55 p.m. PT Mad Scientist Monster made his debut on the March 26 episode of The Masked Singer Season 13 as a member of Group C. The giant lab wizard's first song on Fox's reality TV show was "Unwell" and he had the four panelists (Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora) guessing such famous names as Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Blake Shelton. More from GoldDerby For "Boy Band Night," Mad Scientist Monster sang "I Swear" and the judges name-dropped Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, and Keith Urban. When the Lucky 6 merged and he sang "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back," the flustered panelists added Kenny Chesney and Trace Adkins to the mix. On "Soundtrack of My Life Night," Mad Scientist Monster sang "The Scientist" and had the panelists guessing Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Kane Brown, and Jelly Roll. But who is Mad Scientist Monster? If you're looking for The Masked Singer spoilers and clues, you've come to the right place! Read on for everything to know about this contestant, including which famous celebrity we think is hiding underneath the mask. Gold Derby's official guess for Mad Scientist Monster is ... Brian Kelley from the Grammy-nominated country group Florida Georgia Line! Don't believe us? Let's examine all of the clues so far, one by one: Photo credit:Audio Clues Here is what Mad Scientist Monster had to say about himself on Week 1: "Becoming the Mad Scientist Monster fits perfectly for me because you have to be a little bit crazy, keep experimenting, and reinventing yourself — which is why I'm here. Sometimes in life you think you have the perfect equation — that things will be simple. I was on the path to become the best in my field. My skills made the scouts go wild. It seemed like everybody wanted to recruit me to their team. But when it was time for my chance, everything combusted. They sidelined me. I about lost my mind, but in the chaos a new experiment bubbled to the surface. You see, for every action there is a reaction. My reaction changed the world. I found my purpose. So yeah, it turns out I'm not crazy. I'm just a little mad. So stay awhile because there's a high probability I'll melt your heart." Kelley played college baseball at Daytona State College and Florida State University. He was even scouted by a few pro teams. When he began spending more time on the bench than playing on the field, the aspiring artist filled the void by writing songs and eventually pursued music full time. In Week 2, Mad Scientiest Monster proclaimed: "Everybody loves a hunky boy-bander, but there's more beneath the frosted tip surface — at the core boy bands are about chemistry. I know a little something about that. When I met my boo, it was a festive fall evening, gathered around a full Friendsgiving table. When our hands brushed passing the cranberry sauce, sparks flew. I swear, right then and there I knew I'd marry that girl someday. But seasons passed, until one sweltering summer day we reconnected. I serenaded her until her bunsens were burnin'. I made her a promise I'd never leave her side — for better or worse. Now here's an epic boy band song for that woman I made a promise to — my wife." Kelley met his wife, Brittney, at a Thanksgiving party while they were both dating other people. Years later, they met again after moving on from their previous relationships and sparks flew. In the Group C finals, Mad Scientist Monster let everyone know: "I chose the 2010s because they were lit. Electric cars hit the roads and smart phones hit the stores. And, it's one of the best decades of my career. It seemed like I could conquer the world. I won every award possible except that Nobel Prize. But I didn't do it alone, and while we had a very good run together, it didn't last forever. We had very different theories on life. I wanted to explore new avenues and keep our grand experiment going. But we never tested that hypothesis, so I ventured out on my own. At first I was, well, mad! But life rolls on — and once I went out on my own — I found that I quite liked that I was in control of my results. Now, I realize I learned a major lesson: Sometimes chemistry changes — and that's OK. Not everybody's going to love you — and that's OK, too. As long as you love yourself." As part of the duo Florida Georgia Line, Kelley and his bandmate, Tyler Hubbard, released their first EP, Anything Like Me, in 2010, before their first studio album, Here's to the Good Times, debuted in 2012. Over the next seven years, the pair racked up a slew of accolades, including ACM, CMA, American Music, Billboard, CMT, and People's Choice awards. In 2022, Kelley and Hubbard decided to split and pursue their own solo careers. When the Lucky 6 performed, Mad Scientist Monster shared even more personal information: "If you've been doing your research, you'll know I've basically told you everything about me. I've played sports, I love my wife, and I didn't get here alone. And while you guys are close to solving the equation, there are still some holes in your theories because — spoiler alert — I am not Keith Urban. But, we have shared a stage together." There aren't many clues we haven't already dissected here, but we can confirm Kelley has performed alongside Keith Urban (click here to see them singing at CMA Fest in 2014). On "Soundtrack of My Life Night," Mad Scientist Monster's wife shared this about her furry husband: "I am so thrilled that my monster has made it this far. But secretly, me and the babies do miss him. He keeps us safe and sound, and that's important to me, because growing up I didn't have that. I was orphaned when I was a teenager. With no family stability, I became my own parent and my own protector. When I met Mad Scientist Monster, I didn't know how to be loved. I didn't think I deserved it, but he was patient with me. He knew I was a little broken from my past and wanted to help me rebuild — piece by piece. So I helped him too. I was an audience of one while he worked on his first huge single. I've done everything to support our dream. Honey, I came to life when you came into mine. Now go out there and share your talent with the world." Kelley's wife, Brittney, has publicly stated she was orphaned at age 17 and struggled with depression. SEE 'The Masked Singer': Top 21 most famous celebrities of all time Visual Clues On-screen hints during Mad Scientist Monster's video packages included the following: baseball speed sensor, a fish tank, a grandfather clock, a sandcastle, a cruise ship, the Sun from Season 4 (connection to LeAnn Rimes?), a pick-up truck, and a chalkboard that said "Love Yourself." The baseball reference once again nods to Kelley's time as a collegiate athlete. The fish tank is a reference to his 2021 single, "Fish All Day." The cruise ship is a nod to Florida Georgia Line's 2012 hit, "Cruise." The sandcastle could simply be a shoutout to all of his beach-themed projects, like his song "Sunday Service in the Sand" or his album Sunshine State of Mind. That truck in the clue package is a clue about Florida Georgia Line's song "New Truck" and "Love Yourself" is a line from their duet with Bebe Rexha, "Meant to Be." On the Lucky 6 night a Tennessee flag appeared on stage. Although Kelley is originally from Florida, the country superstar has certainly spent plenty of time in Nashville. On "Soundtrack of My Life Night" we saw a calendar for Aug. 2025 with the words "Summer Break" written on it. We also saw a chess board with nothing but knight pieces on it. Kelley is known for his summer jams and beach party anthems. We haven't quite figured out that chess clue though — help us out in the comments! In-Person Clues Following his performance of "Unwell," Mad Scientist Monster said, "You know what? This is so important to me because it gives me an opportunity to reintroduce myself to fans in a way that they've never seen before." Kelley has been reintroducing himself to fans as a solo artist since Florida Georgia Line disbanded in 2022. He's certainly never performed as a giant purple monster! Nick Cannon's T-shirt cannon was used in Week 2 to shoot Mad Scientist Monster merch at the judges. "It's an honor to have won the same award as both Backstreet Boys and BTS." Like Backstreet Boys and BTS, Kelley was a member of a best-selling music group: Florida Georgia Line. They even performed "Everybody" with BSB on CMT Crossroads and released a single together, titled "God, Your Mama, and Me." The Masked Singer time machine shared that Mad Scientist Monster performed with someone from Season 4. Kelley sang with Backstreet Boy Nick Carter (Season 4's Crocodile) on CMT Crossroads. During his quick-fire Q&A with the panelists Mad Scientist Monster revealed that he drives a Ford Raptor, has won "many, many" awards for singing, and is "way younger" than Ken (who is 55). Kelley drives a truck, has definitely won his fair share of awards, and is 39 years old. Who do you think is hiding underneath the Mad Scientist Monster costume on The Masked Singer Season 13? Sound off down in the comments section and join the discussion in our reality TV forums. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Sign up for Gold Derby's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
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Bill Gates' Youngest Daughter Makes Big Announcement
Earlier this year, Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of billionaire tech mogul Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, landed a new job. The 22-year-old self proclaimed "nepo baby" launched a new podcast courtesy of the Unwell network created by former Barstool Sports star Alex Cooper. During the first episode of their new podcast, The Burnouts, Gates spoke with friend and business partner Sophia Kianni to discuss their time at Stanford while building their new product. 'A lot of times, I think of things through the lens of there's no sunken cost,' she explained. 'It's easy to look back and think we study these different subjects, law, human biology, that now don't really necessarily relate exactly to what we're working on when it comes to fashion tech. And I think it's also important for people to realize you can always change direction. You can always immediately decide to do something completely different than what you're doing at that current moment.' That new product, a shopping app named Phia, is finally here. Gates and Kianni announced the new app is "like Google Flights for fashion." 'It's been exciting to bring a vision to life that caters directly to customer needs, and combines innovation with our passion. Shopping for the things you love shouldn't be hard, expensive, or a waste of time. That's why we built Phia — to make finding the best deal effortless,' the two told People in a statement on April 24. 'Think of it as your personal shopping sidekick, always tagging along on your phone or laptop, making sure you never overpay,' they added. "Phia is like Google Flights for fashion — an AI-powered tool that compares prices across 40,000+ retail and secondhand sites in seconds. No ads, no endless searching — just the best options in one click, so you can get the best price every time."
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Bill Gates' Youngest Daughter Makes Major Announcement
Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of billionaire tech mogul Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, landed a new job. The 22-year-old self proclaimed "nepo baby" already runs Phia, which promises "a new way to shop online." But she wasn't quite done with one pursuit with a new podcast courtesy of the Unwell network created by former Barstool Sports star Alex Cooper. During the first episode of their new podcast, The Burnouts, Gates spoke with friend and business partner Sophia Kianni to discuss their time at Stanford. During the conversation, Phoebe shared that she felt pressure when she first arrived at college. 'I had so much insecurity and, like, such a desire to prove myself,' she said. 'I was like, I have so much privilege. I'm a nepo baby," adding she "had so much insecurity around that." Gates also recalled what her parents said when she told them about the sustainable fashion platform she wanted to create. ''Are you sure you wanna do this?'' she recalled her dad asking her, which is ironic given the fact that Gates dropped out of Harvard to create Microsoft. 'A lot of times, I think of things through the lens of there's no sunken cost,' she explained. 'It's easy to look back and think we study these different subjects, law, human biology, that now don't really necessarily relate exactly to what we're working on when it comes to fashion tech. And I think it's also important for people to realize you can always change direction. You can always immediately decide to do something completely different than what you're doing at that current moment.' Episodes of the podcast debut every Tuesday. Related: Paulina Gretzky Turns Heads With Vacation Photos Before the Masters
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Health
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Podcaster Alex Cooper's Unwell Hydration drink launches on Amazon
Fox News and its syndication partners may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom. Amazon and well-known startup, Unwell Hydration, have partnered together to offer Unwell's popular hydrating drinks on Amazon's storefront. Unwell Hydration was founded by Alex Cooper, the well-known podcaster who hosts Call Her Daddy. She founded the Unwell Network after getting a flood of messages from listeners who all explained their stories of feeling unwell. Along her brand journey, Alex created Unwell Hydration. It went viral instantly, quickly becoming the go-to hydration drink, perfect hangover cure and energy booster. Gen Zers particularly grabbed hold of the brand, making it famous enough to become the official sponsor of the National Women's Soccer League. The Unwell Hydration launch on Amazon features three different 12-packs: strawberry, orange hibiscus and mango citrus. Each option has three different types of electrolytes and three B-complex vitamins that help with hydration. They also have a small amount of green coffee extract, which promotes focus. Unwell has quickly become a Gen-Z lifestyle brand, not just a company that sells hydrating drinks. Thanks to Alex's hit podcast that speaks directly to women, a wide social media following and big-name brand partnerships, the Unwell Network helps a variety of people looking to live happier, healthier lives. The goal Unwell set out to accomplish was to build a community of people that can openly discuss their health, a goal that Alex and everyone in the Unwell Network has accomplished. You can find out how Unwell Hydration works for you with 12-packs in three delicious flavors, right on Amazon. Try These 5 Trending Water Bottles You Can Find On Amazon Read On The Fox News App Original price: $25.98 Made from a few natural ingredients, the Unwell Hydration strawberry 12-pack delivers on both flavor and hydrating benefits. The little bit of coffee extract gives you a small boost of energy on top of the hydrating effects, helping you feel better every day. Unwell Hydration's orange hibiscus flavor gets its color from vegetable extracts and its flavor from natural orange and hibiscus extracts. It has the same hydrating and boosting effects as the strawberry, as well as helpful B vitamins. Citrus lovers will love the Unwell Hydration mango citrus flavor. Filled with delicious natural flavors, a 12-pack can help you get the hydration you need for a longer period of time. You'll get the ability to focus better and stay awake longer. Liquid I.V.s are a popular hydration additive that you can just add to water. They come in delicious flavors, including an old-school Firecracker popsicle flavor. There are also a handful of sugar-free flavors. They're packed with electrolytes and vitamins that can quickly hydrate you. Amazon has a 16-pack of Liquid I.V.s in different flavors, or you can get a 64-count from the Liquid I.V. site. It's a collection of the company's most popular flavors. Owala water bottles are durable, drip-proof and they come in over a dozen different color combinations. The spout is designed for smaller sips or big swigs when you're really thirsty. Owalas are also stainless steel, so they're easier to clean. Infusion water bottles make drinking water more exciting. The Infusion Pro from Amazon has an infuser attached to the lid that you can fill with berries, citrus and any other fruit you love. The inside is stainless steel, so it's more durable and easy to keep clean. Walmart also has an Infusion Pro with a bottom infuser. It's made from durable BPA-free, eco-friendly plastic instead of stainless steel. For more deals, visit A hydration pack is ideal for runners and joggers who need to drink more water when they're out on the road or trails. A hydration pack is a small backpack with a water bladder inside filled with water that's easily accessible from the drinking tube, often along the bag straps. A lightweight CamelBak hydration pack provides 70 ounces of water in the compact bag. You can also get a two-pack of ultra-lightweight hydration packs that can carry two liters each of article source: Podcaster Alex Cooper's Unwell Hydration drink launches on Amazon
