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“Bachelor” alum Rachael Kirkconnell revealed why Matt James ended their four-year relationship during their trip to Tokyo earlier this month. “It was definitely out of nowhere,” the reality star shared on Tuesday’s episode of “Call Her Daddy.” “He said that at the end of the day, there were just qualities about me that he worries about having in a wife.” “There are things that we aren’t compatible with,” she continued, claiming James believed she had trouble taking accountability for her mistakes. Rachael Kirkconnell revealed she and Matt James split in Tokyo earlier this month. rachaelkirkconnell/Instagram The “Bachelor” alum opened up…

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Rachael Kirkconnell is not back together with Matt James. In mid-January, Matt abruptly announced his split with Rachael. The breakup was clearly still very fresh. So fresh, in fact, that Rachael seemed blindsided by things coming to an end. And, perhaps, from the announcement. Rachael is, however, speaking out to clear up some rumors — and quash a wild reconciliation claim. Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James attend the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022. (Photo Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images for ACM) No, Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James are not…

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Following a surprise comeback show in 2024, Alabama Shakes are bringing their reunion into the new year, with confirmation of new music. The band confirmed their intentions to return with new music in a post shared to Instagram on Monday (Jan. 27). The series of photos shows the band – including vocalist and guitarist Brittany Howard, bassist Zac Cockrell, and lead guitarist Heath Fogg – in the studio with producer Shawn Everett, who mixed and engineered their last album, 2015’s Sound & Color. “Working on some exciting stuff!” the group wrote in the accompanying caption. The band went on hiatus…

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Here’s something I didn’t have on my second Trump term bingo card: The president is carrying on a policy enacted by the Biden Administration. Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced that the White House will continue to make overtures to creators by granting them access to the Brady Press Briefing Room. Leavitt wants creators of all stripes to apply for access to the Briefing Room. “We are encouraging anybody in this country: whether you are a TikTok content creator, a blogger, or a podcaster — if you are producing legitimate news content, no matter the medium, you will be allowed to apply for…

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Kevin PeltonJan 28, 2025, 07:05 PM ETClose Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE systemThe 2025 WNBA offseason has been marked by star movement. Three former All-WNBA picks have already changed teams via trade this offseason, with more potentially to come as things continue to heat up.The Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm kicked things off Sunday with a reported three-team trade sending Jewell Loyd to the Aces, Kelsey Plum to the Sparks via sign-and-trade and a package of draft picks headlined by the No. 2 pick…

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Mac Miller’s Balloonerism bows at No. 1 across multiple Billboard album charts, including Top Album Sales, Top Rap Albums, Vinyl Albums and Indie Store Album Sales. Plus, seven of the album’s tracks dot the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Balloonerism’s songs date back to 2014, but the project was shelved in favor of other releases. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Balloonerism is the second No. 1 on Top Album Sales for Miller, who died in 2018. It’s also his third leader on Top Rap Albums, his sixth chart-topper on Vinyl Albums and…

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Ben Affleck appeared stoic while smoking a cigarette Saturday. The “Gone Girl” star and ex-wife Jennifer Garner were attending their 16-year-old child, Seraphina’s, school play in Santa Monica, Calif., when he was seen outside taking a puff. Affleck, 52, was not pictured alongside Garner, 52, and Seraphina as the trio appeared to leave the venue separately. Ben Affleck was seen puffing on a cigarette while attending his and Jennifer Garner’s kid Seraphina’s school play. BACKGRID The “Gone Girl” actor was not pictured with his first wife and their teenager. He took the smoke break solo on Saturday. BACKGRID While supporting…

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Ethan Suplee is embracing his weight loss journey.  The 48-year-old, who has been documenting his body transformation since 2020, shared the effective tip that’s helped him lose over 200 lbs in the last decade.  “Quitting refined carbs, sugars, and seed oils won’t guarantee you get lean and muscular,” Suplee said in the Jan. 10 Instagram post, which sees a side-by-side photo of his incredible weight drop. “It is possible to get lean and muscular while eating all 3. And if you do get lean and muscular, you will be healthier.”  The My Name Is Earl star also reflected on his…

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Olivia Wilde is wild for Dane DiLiegro. The actress is dating the basketball player-turned-actor two years after her breakup with Harry Styles, the Daily Mail reported Monday. Wilde has “a lot in common” with DiLiegro, whom she finds “incredibly attractive,” a source told the outlet. Olivia Wilde is reportedly dating Dane DiLiegro. Getty Images The Daily Mail reported that the actress finds the actor to be “incredibly attractive.” Getty Images “He is passionate, and he knows how to treat a woman,” the insider shared. “They both love sports. They enjoy being around each other and [are] not afraid to show…

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For her spring 2025 collection, Rachel Antonoff cast her family to star in her lookbook. Actually, she cast actors to star as her family in the lookbook. For the second time. “For fall 2021 I cast my actual family—my mom, my dad, Jack [her musician brother], and me; then I did it again for spring 2022, but I cast Bob Balaban as my dad, Susie Essman as my mom, John Reynolds as my brother, and Sarah Ramos played me,” she recalled. “This is the third time I’ve done it and I hope to keep doing it again and again.” It…

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