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In the glamorous world of sports and entertainment, it is often easy to overlook the human element behind the headlines. One such story that has recently captured public attention is that of Jelena Djokovic, wife of tennis superstar Novak Djokovic. In a candid and emotional revelation, Jelena has opened up about the profound and heartbreaking challenges that come with marriage in the limelight.

To the outside world, Novak and Jelena Djokovic appear to have a fairy-tale marriage. Novak’s illustrious tennis career has made him one of the most celebrated athletes globally, and Jelena has often been seen by his side, exuding grace and poise. However, as Jelena’s recent comments have highlighted, the reality behind closed doors is far more complex and fraught with challenges than the public might imagine.

One of the primary issues Jelena discussed is the immense pressure that comes with being married to a public figure. “The world sees Novak as this indomitable athlete, and by extension, they expect perfection from our marriage,” she explained. This expectation of perfection can be overwhelming, leading to undue stress and strain on their relationship.

The constant scrutiny from fans and media means that every aspect of their lives is under a microscope. “There is a constant need to present a united front, to appear happy and composed, even when things are far from perfect,” Jelena revealed. This need to maintain an image can sometimes prevent them from addressing and resolving their personal issues.

Jelena also spoke about the difficulty in finding a sense of normalcy in their lives. “Novak’s schedule is relentless, with training, tournaments, and endorsements. It’s challenging to carve out time for just the two of us, away from the public eye,” she said. The lack of private time together can make it hard to maintain a strong, healthy relationship.

Moreover, the constant traveling and long periods of separation add to the strain. “It’s not just about missing each other; it’s about missing important moments and milestones,” Jelena explained. The physical distance often translates into emotional distance, making it harder to stay connected.

In today’s digital age, social media plays a significant role in shaping public perception. While it can be a powerful tool for connecting with fans, it also has its downsides. Jelena admitted that the constant barrage of comments and opinions from strangers can be overwhelming. “Everyone has an opinion about our lives, our decisions, our relationship. It can be exhausting and hurtful,” she said.

The pressure to maintain a perfect social media presence can also lead to feelings of inadequacy and comparison. “You see other couples posting about their perfect lives, and it makes you question your own,” Jelena confessed. This comparison can be detrimental to one’s mental health and self-esteem.

Despite the many challenges, Jelena emphasized the importance of vulnerability and open communication in their marriage. “We have learned that it’s okay to show our weaknesses and struggles. It doesn’t make us any less strong or capable,” she said. By being honest about their difficulties, they have been able to support each other more effectively.

Jelena also highlighted the role of therapy and counseling in helping them navigate their relationship. “Seeking professional help has been incredibly beneficial. It has given us tools to communicate better and understand each other more deeply,” she explained.

Another key factor in managing the pressures of celebrity life is having a strong support system. Jelena expressed gratitude for their family and close friends who have been a constant source of support and encouragement. “Our loved ones remind us of what’s truly important and help us stay grounded,” she said.

Additionally, Jelena acknowledged the supportive community of fellow athletes and their spouses who understand the unique challenges they face. “Connecting with others who are in similar situations has been invaluable. We share our experiences and offer each other support,” she noted.

As Jelena and Novak continue to navigate the complexities of their high-profile lives, they remain committed to each other and their family. Jelena’s heartfelt revelation serves as a reminder that behind the glitz and glamour, there are real people facing real challenges.

Her story underscores the importance of compassion and understanding in the face of adversity. “We are all human, and we all have our struggles. It’s important to be kind to ourselves and to each other,” Jelena concluded.

In sharing their journey, Jelena hopes to inspire others to embrace vulnerability and seek support when needed. “No one has a perfect life or a perfect relationship. But with love, patience, and understanding, we can overcome even the toughest challenges,” she said.

Through their resilience and commitment, Jelena and Novak Djokovic continue to show that even in the spotlight, it is possible to build a strong, enduring relationship. Their story is a testament to the power of love and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst the pressures of fame.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard once harbored a dream of owning a WNBA team. He had his sights set on the Atlanta Dream, hoping to create opportunities for his two daughters to play basketball in the future.

Dwight Howard (Image Credit: Getty Images)
During a recent episode of his podcast, Above The Rim With DH12, Howard shared the heartbreaking story behind his dream. He revealed that he had come close to buying the Dream before being derailed by a major challenge. Howard’s former agent, whom he accused of robbing him, took $7 million from him.

“$7 million… It was a part of my agent. That one hurt. What was my mental state? My mental was that I wanted to find him and beat the hell out of him. Like, I wanted to kill him. It was like a group of people that was all in it together. My plan that I had was I was looking to buy the Atlanta Dream. The basketball team for women,” Howard said.

“So I was like, man, I wanna really do this ’cause I got two daughters. One day they’re gonna wanna play basketball. I can set it up to where they can play for the Atlanta Dream one day when they get older,” he added.

Dwight Howard Reflects on His Dashed Dream of a Wrestling Match

Dwight Howard recently opened up about another dream that didn’t come to fruition. The former Los Angeles Lakers player had once been enthusiastic about the idea of participating in a wrestling match. He even discussed it with wrestling icon Ric Flair.

However, Howard’s plans were eventually put on hold due to the physical demands of wrestling. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Howard, who recently weighed on his NBA retirement, shared his grief.

“I was talking to Ric Flair. He said I don’t know if my knees are good for wrestling. My knees feel good; it’s just wrestling. Your talking about picking up 300-pound dudes and all that stuff. Nobody wants to do that for their whole life!” Howard said.

Despite his interest and enthusiasm, Howard also had to admit defeat this time due to his bad luck.

JoJo Recalls Going to Taylor Swift’s House with Selena Gomez and Thinking Everyone ‘Felt Bad for Me’ 

In an exclusive excerpt from JoJo’s upcoming memoir, ‘Over the Influence,’ she writes about finding support in Gomez during a period of career uncertainty

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque in September 2024; Selena Gomez in August 2024; Taylor Swift in September 2024. Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images; Vivien Killilea/Getty Images; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

During a period of career uncertainty, Joanna “JoJo” Levesque found support in a friendship with Selena Gomez.

Two decades after rising to fame as a tween with the hit 2004 song “Leave (Get Out),” Levesque is looking back on her life and career so far in her debut memoir, Over the Influence, out Sept. 17, including a years-long period where she was unable to officially release music.

“My whole twenties were just a s—show of confusion,” the 33-year-old performer tells PEOPLE, reflecting on a time where her former label, Blackground Records, did not have a steady distribution deal in place to properly put out music. The label, however, still had the rights to her recorded voice under a contract signed when she was 12 years old.

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque in November 2023.

Fed up with career setbacks that were out of her control, Levesque released two free mixtapes — 2010’s Can’t Take That Away from Me and 2012’s Agapé — online to satiate fans’ hunger for new music, as well as her own desire to share art with the world.

At the same time, she remained at the mercy of the record label, obliging their requests to mold her into a marketable star in hopes of once again putting out music commercially and returning to the heights of her early fame.

“I was just like, ‘Am I this independent spirit who does what they want? Or am I a pawn of the major label systems who are telling me that I need to fit into this box, literally and figuratively?’” recalls Levesque, who writes about going to a weight loss doctor at the label’s suggestion and taking injections (long before the rise of Ozempic) to curb hunger.

Joanna “JoJo” Levesque ‘Over the Influence: A Memoir’ cover artwork.Amazon

“I never made a decision,” she adds. “I didn’t have the courage or stability in other areas of my life to feel confident enough to say, ‘F— y’all, this is just who I am. This is what I’m doing,’ in whatever area because I was very much still needing to have the validation and approval of the major label system, out of fear. I just didn’t know another way.”

PEOPLE can exclusively debut an excerpt from Over the Influence, in which Levesque opens up about finding support in Gomez, who brought her to a party at Taylor Swift’s house, where the “Too Little Too Late” singer ultimately left feeling as though she was running out of hope for her career.

Selena Gomez and Joanna “JoJo” Levesque in November 2014.Vivien Killilea/Getty Images

Around the time I was introduced to yoga, a mutual friend, Francia Raisa, introduced me to Selena Gomez and we all started hanging.

Sel came to a few of my studio sessions, and I swung by hers to hang out or write together. It was honestly a breath of fresh air to be around someone who had started in this industry at such a young age, just like me, and was still so down to earth and open.

I can’t lie; I felt the occasional twinge of pain or jealousy at the outward differences in our lives and careers, but then I’d quickly reel myself back in: the level of fame she had was overwhelming to me. She couldn’t go anywhere without security flanking her and fans mobbing her at every corner. It just seemed like there was no sense of freedom for her to explore the world and be wherever and whoever she wanted to be. I imagined that must be suffocating.

It made me grateful for the relative anonymity I had whenever I walked down the street.

For Galentine’s Day, Selena invited me to Taylor Swift’s house so we could all celebrate. Taylor had this arts and crafts section set up where we took pictures of ourselves and slapped them on this cute questionnaire where we described our best qualities (and our worst ones), the things we were looking for in a guy, and the reasons why we were currently single. I snuck outside to the In-N-Out truck on her lawn to grab a burger, fries and Diet Coke, but also went out there to text the guy I’d been obsessing over at the time. This whole “girl’s night” scenario at Taylor’s, reclaiming the saddest day of the year for single folks was the best possible distraction from the complete unavailability of this f—boy.

This was such a big departure from the female popstar polarization of the 1990s and early 2000s. It was the 2010s now, and the “girl boss”/“girl gang” vibe was having a real moment. Earlier in my career, I’d been conditioned to keep girls like Selena and Taylor close but never let them really know what I was doing, going through or thinking. To be “strategic.” But I wasn’t. I sometimes wished I could be, but I simply liked who I liked and didn’t like who I didn’t like. While some of my peers could “play the game” like their lives depended on it, I never could quite figure out how to posture and politic and not feel like a big huge phony in the process. I genuinely enjoyed these girls, and although two of them were among the most famous women in the world, we had the shared experience of starting out very young, and I was happy to be let into the fold, part of a group. We stayed up late, wore sweats and no makeup, laughed until we cried, and ate copious amounts of french fries. It was awesome.

Taylor was so sweet and complimentary, and she seemed excited that Selena had brought me along with her. She mentioned deepcut songs of mine she loved and kept saying how f—ed up the lawsuit was, the fact that I couldn’t put out music. I don’t remember if she already knew what was going on from social media or if I’d told her about the situation, but she was — in no uncertain terms — letting me know she was on my side and believed in me.

I appreciated Taylor’s kind words, but I thought I could see in the eyes of everyone else at the party that they felt bad for me. Maybe they thought I was never going to get out of this limbo. Or that it was too late for me even if I did. Maybe they could tell I didn’t have the money or the parents who could help dig me out of any holes I might find myself in. Maybe they saw the imposter in my eyes. Then again, perhaps that was all my own projection.

Over the Influence: A Memoir by Joanna “JoJo” Levesque comes out Tuesday, Sept. 17 and is available now for preorders, wherever books are sold.

Donald Trump Releases ‘Eras Tour’ Campaign Shirts Days After Taylor Swift Endorses His Opponent

The $36 campaign T-shirt closely mimics Swift’s iconic merch line, though the pop singer has already made clear that she is backing Kamala Harris

Donald Trump (left), the Trump-Vance Era T-shirt (center), Taylor Swift (right). Photo: Emily Elconin/Getty; WinRed; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty. Photo: Emily Elconin/Getty; WinRed; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty

Donald Trump’s newest piece of campaign merch may look familiar to Taylor Swift fans.

On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Team Trump X account posted a caption that read, “Calling all Swifties for Trump,” along with a photo and link to purchase a Trump Era White T-shirt.

Priced at $36, the design closely mimics Swift’s verified Eras Tour T-shirt. A black-and-white photo of Trump is printed on top of a colorful grid of other photos of him.

The Swift-inspired merch follows Swift’s endorsement of Trump’s opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Tuesday night.

“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” the “Cruel Summer” singer, 34, wrote on Instagram. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at an Aug. 6 campaign rally.Andrew Harnik/Getty

The endorsement also addressed how Trump previously shared AI-generated photos of Swift that falsely implied she was backing the Republican ticket.

“It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation,” Swift wrote. “It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”

At the end of the statement, Swift signed as a “Childless Cat Lady,” a nod to controversial comments made by Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance in 2021.

Trump, 78, downplayed Swift’s endorsement of Harris in an interview with Fox & Friends on Sept. 11. “It was just a question of time… But she’s a very liberal person. She seems to always endorse a Democrat. And she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”

The Trump campaign is not the first to release Swift-themed merch. Moments after the endorsement, the Harris-Walz campaign started selling Swift-style friendship bracelets. The $20 blue and black bracelets read “Harris Walz 24” with proceeds supporting the Harris Victory Fund.

The Democratic National Committee is also making use of the “eras” phrasing. New digital billboards in New York City’s Times Square and on the Las Vegas Strip display a photo of Harris with text that reads “We’re in our Kamala Era.” Another billboard references Swift’s hit song “…Ready for It,” from her 2017 Reputation album, reading “A New Way Forward… Ready for It?”

Rihanna Brings Big Bag Energy in Massive $7,200 Saint Laurent Shearling Bag

The singer’s oversize purse is the most extra fall accessory

Rihanna in 2024. Photo: backgrid

Rihanna has declared that fall is here with her latest accessory.

The Savage X Fenty mogul was photographed in Santa Monica on Thursday, Sept. 12 toting a
‘ludicrously capacious’ fall bag. Rihanna, 36, carried the Saint Laurent Niki oversize bag in shearling.

The fur bag has two bronze-toned chained shoulder straps and the YSL logo to match, plus a magnetic closure.The Niki, which was made in Italy, includes two compartments with a large flat pocket and is made of lambskin, retails for $7,200.

She wore a white button-down top and jeans, rounding off the outfit with animal print knee-high boots.

Rihanna in 2024.backgrid

This shearling bag fashion moment comes hot off the heels of New York Fashion Week. Rihanna made an appearance at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards, donning a nude dress with a thigh-high slit and lux pale-pink teddy bear coat.

Rihanna had a costume change moment at one point in the evening, as she opted for a dazzling Alaïa cream-colored mesh dress. The off-the-shoulder ensemble was dripping with crystals and coordinated with a sparkling pair of stiletto heels.

At the Sept. 6 event, she gave a last-minute speech to her fashion editor friend Jahleel Weaver, saying she wrote it in the car on the way to the awards ceremony “because it’s my friend.”

“You have been such a pinnacle to my growth and the fashion aspect of all things. I’m so proud of you,” The “Lift Me Up” singer said of Weaver, who was honored with the magazine of the year award. “All of the things that you’ve been able to do on your own alongside me. I’m not about to cry mother—— like, you know, and now I’m going off the speech that I wrote.”

Rihanna in 2024.John Nacion/Variety via Getty

Rihanna also launched a campaign with Dior in early September. She posed in gold as the new face of J’Adore Fragrance by Dior in a short film that features her 2016 song “Love on the Brain.”

The singer called the new gig “both an honor and a mission” in a press release.

“It is more than a perfume, it is a companion and a reference,” she said of the scent. “I am especially touched to join this adventure and to contribute to it through my world, my story, my roots, as well as my creativity and my own femininity.”

Stephen Baldwin Reveals That Daughter Hailey Bieber’s Baby Jack Blues Is ‘Incredibly Cute’ (Exclusive)

Baldwin spoke to PEOPLE about his daughter’s new baby at the People + Chain 50th anniversary party in Los Angeles on Sept. 13

Stephen Baldwin (L) and Jack Blues Bieber. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Justin Bieber/ Instagram

Stephen Baldwin is one proud grandpa!

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the People + Chain 50th anniversary party at The Chain House in Los Angeles on Friday, Sept. 13, the actor and father of Hailey Bieber shared some details about his “incredibly cute” new grandson, Jack Blues Bieber, whom Hailey, 27, welcomed with husband Justin Bieber in August.

Stephen, 58, has been on grandpa duties lately, telling PEOPLE he’s been “hanging out with my four year old granddaughter Iris. I’m in town to celebrate her fourth birthday and the launch of the podcast and all that,” he explains, referring to his daughter Alaia’s little girl, Iris Elle Aronow.

“And of course, here comes Jack Blues Bieber. And yeah, he’s just… I don’t want to say too much. He’s unbelievably cute,” the actor adds of his new grandson.

Stephen also hints that Jack Blues might be making a public appearance in the near future, saying that, “the world will see him soon.”

Justin, 30, first announced the arrival of the couple’s son in an Instagram post on Aug. 23, sharing a photo of Jack Blues’ foot with the caption, “WELCOME HOME JACK BLUES BIEBER 🐻.”

At the time, Stephen reacted to the news with a cute post on X (formerly Twitter) on Aug. 25, sharing the photo of the baby’s foot and writing, “#Congratulations Mr&Mrs Bieber 🎈 #Grandson ❤️‍🔥 #blessed.”

Hailey Bieber (then Hailey Rhode Baldwin) (L) and Stephen Baldwin in New York City in 2013.Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Meanwhile, shortly after the news of Jack Blues’ arrival, a source revealed exclusively to PEOPLE on Aug, 26 that the singer is “already a great dad” and that their son was something the couple had “wished and prayed for.”

“The pregnancy was something that they very much wished and prayed for. The day they found out that Hailey was pregnant, was the best ever for Justin,” the source said.

“He was over the moon with excitement. It was a big celebration for them,” the insider added.

The new parents are “both overjoyed” after the arrival of their son, the source said, adding that, “The baby is such a miracle. He’s adorable and doing well. Hailey’s doing well too.”

Since then, Hailey has posted a photo showing off a new ISA Grutman diamond and gold “MOM” ring on her Instagram Stories on Sept. 3, while Justin posted a carousel of images the same day that featured a snap of a coffee mug with a cartoon bear holding up a heart and “Papa Bear” written on it.

Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founders Reveal Kamala Harris Ice Cream Flavor — And It’s Inspired By a Viral Meme

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand co-founders are partnering with MoveOn to give coconut ice cream to voters in battleground states

Ben & Jerry’s creators created an ice cream flavor in support of Kamala Harris. Photo: MoveOn; Andrew Harnik/Getty

Kamala Harris took the internet by storm when she said, “You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” Now the viral quote is the inspiration for a sweet treat.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have teamed up with MoveOn, a political advocacy group, to create a dessert inspired by the vice president and current presidential candidate.

Here’s the scoop: Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee, a coconut ice cream with caramel swirls and red, white and blue star-shaped sprinkles, will travel the country in a “Scoop the Vote” ice cream truck and make 20 stops in battleground states.

Free cups and cones of ice cream will be handed out at each stop and attendees can sign up for the chance to win the autographed, limited-edition flavor. Fans can also sign up for the raffle on ScoopTheVote.com. Volunteers and elected officials will go aboard the bus and speak with voters in swing states to discuss a plan to vote by Nov. 5, according to MoveOn’s website.

Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee has caramel swirls and star-shaped sprinkles.MoveOn

MoveOn’s executive director Rahna Epting told USA Today that non-political activities can engage potential voters. “There’s a ton of folks that are already tuned into this election, and then there’s a vast, vast set of folks that aren’t,” she said.

Kamala’s Coconut Jubilee is not sold under the Ben & Jerry’s label and fans can only get a taste of the treat at the free ice cream truck. Each pint has a photograph of Harris surrounded by palm trees and red, white and blue stars. The label reads “Ben’s Best” in a font similar to Ben & Jerry’s branding.

The flavor is inspired by the vice president’s May 10, 2023, speech. The White House speech focused on advancing opportunities for Hispanic individuals. The viral coconut mention was part of a sentiment Harris’ mother told her as a child.

“Because none of us just live in a silo.  Everything is in context,” she explained in the speech. “My mother used to — she would give us a hard time sometimes, and she would say to us, ‘I don’t know what’s wrong with you young people. You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?’ “

Then after a beat, she added in a more solemn tone, “You exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you.”

The sound bite became a TikTok trend and Harris’s supporters have been posting coconut and tree emojis on social media.

Kelly Clarkson Wonders Why Beyoncé Was Snubbed by 2024 CMA Awards: ‘I Feel Like Those Songs Were Everywhere’

The pop superstar recalled veering into the country genre herself and getting told her music wouldn’t be played on radio unless she “quit pop” entirely

Kelly Clarkson in February 2024; Beyoncé in April 2024. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty; Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Kelly Clarkson can relate to Beyoncé getting snubbed by the 2024 CMA Awards.

After Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter album didn’t receive any nominations at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Clarkson reacted to the snub and recalled veering into the country genre herself, just to be told her music wouldn’t be played on radio unless she “quit pop” entirely.

“I kind of find it fascinating,” the Grammy winner told NBC10 Boston of Beyoncé’s lack of nominations, “because I feel like those songs were everywhere.”

Clarkson isn’t wrong — Cowboy Carter reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, while its lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” hit the top slot on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyoncé, 43, notched additional top-10 hits from the album with “II Most Wanted” featuring Miley Cyrus and her cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” while many other tracks placed on the charts as well.

“It’s hard. I did even try years ago,” said Clarkson, recalling her own forays into country with the singles “Don’t Rush” with Vince Gill and “Tie It Up,” which followed the success of her 2010 “Don’t You Wanna Stay” duet with Jason Aldean.

“That’s a hard industry, even for me,” she added. “I was told at a lunch if I didn’t quit pop music and just go country, I would not be played. I was literally told that to my face at a lunch, and I was like, ‘OK, no offense, but I’m not ever gonna just pick one.’”

Beyonce, ‘Cowboy Carter’ album cover.Beyonce Instagram

Clarkson explained the experience was difficult because she “grew up on country music,” telling the outlet, “I imagine Beyoncé did too. We’re both Texans, so you can’t escape it growing up there.”

Looking back, she said, “It just seemed like the door was closed unless I was all-in and had to leave every other genre behind, which I don’t think people like me, or even Beyoncé, are capable of doing that. It’s not even a desire or a want, it’s just like, we love dabbling. Why limit yourself?”

With time, however, Clarkson has come to terms with her career trajectory. “At the end of the day, I’ve always kind of learned in this industry, it’s not necessarily about the awards, and it’s not necessarily about any of that, really. People are showing up, right? You’re massive,” she said, nodding to Beyoncé.

Kelly Clarkson in February 2024.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

“People are showing up to my concerts, they like hearing the country stuff from me, they like hearing the pop, they like hearing all the different things,” added the “Miss Independent” musician. “I’m sure they do with her as well. I think the real win there is that you don’t even need the award.”

Nominations for the 58th Annual CMA Awards were unveiled on Sept. 6, and Morgan Wallen led the pack with seven total nods, followed by  Chris Stapleton and Cody Johnson, who both earned five nominations, plus Post Malone and Lainey Wilson, who nabbed four each.

Morgan Wallen in November 2022; Chris Stapleton in October 2022; Beyoncé in August 2023.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic, Brett Carlsen/Getty, Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney and Kacey Musgraves each received three nominations, as did producer/songwriters Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome and Hoskins.

During an episode of The View earlier this week, Whoopi Goldberg expressed that she doesn’t understand the fuss around Beyoncé’s lack of CMA Award nominations.

“A lot of people are surprised — I don’t know why — that it didn’t receive a single CMA Award nomination. Well, this is the question: Are you surprised?” said the 68-year-old EGOT holder. “I don’t think she was snubbed, I think they just didn’t… it wasn’t for them.”

Elon Musk Pulls His Exclusive Show From ABC, “They’re a Disgrace to the Media Industry”

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Sept 13 (Reuters) – Pop star Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty in a New York State court on Friday to a lesser traffic charge than drunk driving after he was arrested over the summer when police spotted him failing to obey a stop sign and veering off lane.

Timberlake, 43, agreed to plead guilty to driving while ability impaired, a lesser traffic violation than driving while impaired, multiple media reports say.

He was fined $500 and ordered to perform community service, Variety reported. Timberlake’s attorney Edward Burke said he was pleased with the reduced charge, and disputed any reports that Timberlake was drunk when he was arrested, CBS News reported.

Timberlake’s license had already been suspended. The judge also sentenced Timberlake to 25-40 hours of community service at a non-profit, and ordered him to make a “public safety announcement.”

Timberlake pleaded not guilty on Aug. 2 to a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on June 18 in the town of Sag Harbor on Long Island, where he was driving a 2025 gray BMW shortly after midnight.

When stopped by police, Timberlake’s eyes “were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he was unsteady afoot and performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests,” court documents said.

Timberlake told the officer he had one martini before driving and refused to take a breathalyzer test.

After the hearing on Friday, Timberlake told reporters, “I try to hold myself to a very high standard for myself, and this was not that.”

He also said, “This is a mistake that I made but I’m hoping that whoever’s watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have. And like I said — even one drink. Don’t get behind the wheel of a car.”

(Reporting by Brendan O’Brien in Chicago and Rich McKay in Atlanta; Editing by Rosalba O’Brien)