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Hunter Biden opened up Friday about the toll his addiction struggles took on his father, former President Joe Biden, calling it “one of the greatest heartaches of my life.” The former first son reflected on his battles with alcohol and drug abuse during a Friday appearance on “Real Time With Bill Maher.” When the eponymous host asked Biden point-blank if he ever apologized to his father for the “tough situation” he created, the disbarred lawyer responded, “Every day.” “It’s one of the greatest heartaches of my life,” he said. “The trouble with recovery is this, I get to get out…

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The CW pulled the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants from its lineup one week before their scheduled air date, with the network telling E! News the decision was made after "careful consideration." The 2026 competitions, scheduled for Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, will instead stream on Queen Beauty Network after the Miss USA Organization said in an Instagram Story that a “contractual issue” involving production arrangements could not be resolved in time and that the parties were unable to reach “mutually agreeable terms” for this year’s event. The move marks the second year The CW has opted not…

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Shaquille O’Neal has been boxed out of one of his dreams. Though the NBA legend has scratched his acting itch in numerous comedy films, including four Adam Sandler movies, he admitted that he wants to do more onscreen—but there’s just one problem. “I would love to do more action roles but we were told by top Hollywood executives that I’m too big,” Shaq told Variety in an interview published Aug. 21, “and what they mean by that is when I pop up on the screen everyone will go, ‘Oh, that’s Shaq!’” The 54-year-old added, “So, if I’m trying to play…

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Bill Maher refused to touch on Donald Trump’s close bond with personal aide Natalie Harp during Friday’s “Real Time,” saying he had no interest in getting sued again following his legal drama with Laura Loomer. “The Democratic Party has a new attack dog, and he’s very good at it. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia,” Maher said in his monologue. “He really went after Trump this weekend. And, in the middle of it, he mentioned Natalie Harp. That’s the young lady who works for Trump, when he got on the catering cart, she came with him off the plane.” As Maher…

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Get ready for a weekend of rest, relaxation and plenty of hilarious shenanigans. Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris spoke exclusively with E! News about filming their new comedy in Australia, where the cast’s off-screen friendship became just as memorable as the movie-making. The film follows a group of women reconnecting, letting loose and finding their way back to themselves. For Anna, the film’s message also touches on the pressure that can come with motherhood: “It’s hard to feel like you’re doing everything right.” Isla also reflected on why self-care matters for parents, sharing that choosing self-care…

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Sponsored content. Us Weekly receives compensation for this article as well as for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below. There’s an unwritten rule in the weight loss medication world: you can have a low price, or you can have a company you trust. Pick one. It’s a rule the industry loves, because it lets everyone off the hook. The expensive programs justify their prices with words like “premium” and “concierge.” The cheap ones cut corners on support and hope you don’t notice until you’ve paid. And patients are left doing the miserable calculus of…

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Gwen Stefani is feeling cool about her son’s new chapter. The No Doubt singer celebrated her and ex-husband Gavin Rossdale’s son Zuma officially becoming an adult, ringing in his 18th birthday with a heartfelt video that highlighted the teen’s musical abilities. “I cannot believe u are 18 today!!” Stefani wrote on Instagram Aug. 20. “Watching u grow into the sweetest + most talented young man has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. we love u soooo much Zuma." Alongside the sentimental message, the 56-year-old—who also shares sons Kingston, 20, and Apollo, 12, with Rossdale—posted a montage of…

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