Jada Smith has always been very candid about her personal life. Using her chat show as a medium to tell her story, the actress has been very vocal about her life experiences, regardless of how uncomfortable it may make her. While most fans know her for talking about her marriage with Will Smith, the actress […]
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Supernatural’s Jim Beaver recounted the harrowing experience his grandniece Kira had to go through after she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. The actor, who played Bobby Singer, also shared how fans united and supported him during the darkest times. It’s no wonder that the Supernatural community is one of the strongest fan bases […]
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From the first proper introduction to his recent spar with the Blackbeard Pirates, Garp has been an important character in One Piece. Every scene that involves him creates a lasting impact on the viewer. For instance, his meeting with Dadan after the Marineford War or his training days with Koby and Helmeppo. His recent capture […]
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A NEW Vanderpump Rules book will take fans back to season one and reveal all of the scandalous gossip and Easter eggs viewers may have missed over the past decade.
Author Thea de Sousa is releasing The Unofficial Vanderpump Rules Ultimate Trivia Book after years of documenting the Bravo show on her popular blog.
Thea has worked for years in Hollywood having started as a member of the second unit crew on Seinfeld and later developed screenplays for the likes of Julia Roberts.
She has had connections to the Bravo cast and crew since it first aired in 2013 and revealed all of the behind-the-scenes gossip on her blog.
The reality show hit a peak with ‘Scandoval’ when Tom Sandoval cheated on his long-term girlfriend, Ariana Madix, with her close friend, Rachel Leviss, previously known as Raquel.
After the last season, its future hangs in the balance, and Thea wanted to take a trip down memory lane with her new book.
Speaking exclusively to The U.S. Sun, Thea said, “I really know the show like back of my hand.
“Every single chapter starts with a drink recipe and then there’s also a background on one of the characters, Stassi or Jax or whoever, and then there’s 500 trivia questions.
“So it goes from kind of easy to hard covering all the seasons.
“I did all the way up until season 11 because it to the press by last spring. So it has all the seasons that have aired so far in the book.
It really encapsulates the entire show.”
Author Thea de Sousa
“And then there’s lots of fun games like ‘What Vanderpump Character Are You?’
“I kind of have a little sarcasm in it. Obviously, I just treat it with reverence because I really love the show.
“And there’s these amazing illustrations of every character, and they’re all in these iconic poses, like, you’ll have Brittany [Cartwright] saying, ‘Rawt in hell!’
“It’s super fun, if you’re a big fan, to be able to revisit from day one … a lot of stuff you forget right from the beginning of the show. So, I feel like it really acts like a retrospective.
“It’s a big, thick book that’s filled with over 500 trivia questions, games, backstory. And I feel like it really encapsulates the entire show.
“And of course, you know, I spent a lot of time with Sandoval as well, at the end, [he] has his own special chapter.
“I feel like there’s nothing really out there that you can pick up and say, ‘Oh yeah, this was season two, I’ll never forget this moment.'”
Thea says there are many shocking moments from over the years that fans may have forgotten which led to relationship breakdowns or scandals later on.
“It’s real quickly mentioned in the reunion, but people forget, Sandoval actually lived with a girl who had just graduated high school, who was just 18, and [it] was a little scandalous at the time.
“He was like 30, and he had mentioned that he and her roommate had like all kind of had a thing together.
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“And that’s funny to me because then cut to you know what had happened [with Scandoval], you think, well this guy is definitely the kind that is interested in friends.
“And so there are things that kind of lay the groundwork that I feel like people forget about.
“There’s so much incendiary stuff that went on behind the scenes that is always touched on in the show, but sometimes just not really extrapolated on.
“And I thought that was the most fun thing for me to explore in the book because when you see those things, then other things make more sense. It’s hard to remember 11 seasons of a show.”
Thea said she was not shocked to hear about Sandoval’s affair with Rachel having been close to the cast, while her sister had worked as Rachel’s pageant coach.
“It was very fun, slash disturbing when it all broke. I remember because my sister was Raquel’s pageant coach, and I was sitting with my sister that night and she was like, ‘Did you hear what happened?’
“I just think if the show hadn’t [have] been so great from the beginning it never would have taken off as much as it did, I think all the binging really like amped up that whole scandal.
“Just the things that happened on that show were so crazy. So it was really fun to watch people’s faces start from the beginning and say, wow, season one, season two.”
Meanwhile, production for season 12 of Vanderpump Rules has been postponed, according to reports.
Sources previously told TMZ that the network wanted to let the cast have a break in the wake of Scandoval and hoped it meant new drama would begin brewing away from the affair.
Andy Cohen explained on his show Watch What Happens Live that it is not uncommon to pause a reality show, saying, “We used to do this all the time with the housewives.
“We would say, ‘You know what? Let’s put cameras [down] for four or five months and come back to them and they will have lived their lives, things will be different.'”
Thea’s book, ‘The Unofficial Vanderpump Rules Ultimate Trivia Book‘ is available now on Amazon.
A JAY Slater investigator claims he knows the real reason the teen left his Airbnb on a doomed last journey.
Detective turned TV-sleuth Mark Williams-Thomas claims an answer on how Jay came to be lost in the mountainous Tenerife area could be revealed soon.
Williams-Thomas has been continuing to investigate the tragic death following Jay’s funeral last month.
Jay left an Airbnb in the village of Masca after he had partied there following a music festival in June.
The search made headlines worldwide after sleuths online tried to piece the Lancashire teen’s last moments together.
His body was found 29 days later, after he had tragically fell to his death sometime after leaving the Airbnb.
Williams-Thomas now claims to know the answer to two mysteries surrounding Jay: why he left the Airbnb and why he didn’t return.
In a post to X, he said: “Maybe, when the time is right, I will reveal those.
“I’ve got to be very careful. What I don’t want to do is upset the family with any more trauma than they have already had and so it would be something I would work very closely with Debbie and the family on to reveal that information.”
The former cop did not provide evidence but claimed he was working “closely with the family”.
Williams-Thomas has also made a surprise U-turn and revealed that information that came to him early in the investigation was not accurate.
Through mobile records and speaking to witnesses, Williams-Thomas said there were “considerable issues that existed” in the search.
He said: “One of the things that’s very clear is there is a huge amount of misinformation.
“I’ve been back and looked through some of the videos that I took when I went out there, in relation to my investigation and thought processes of whilst the investigation was going on.
“You find information out, you look at that, and then a couple of days later that information changes or is evidenced in some way.
“Some of the information that came to me in the early days wasn’t accurate and wasn’t correct and I needed to validate it.”
Williams-Thomas previously revealed why he thought Jay had decided to walk after a conversation with one of the other men at the Airbnb.
The search for Jay was hampered by amateur sleuths and conspiracy theorists who asserted wild claims and trolled the family.
Jay vanished on the morning of June 17 while on holiday on the Canary Island with two friends, Lucy and Brad.
He had travelled to an Airbnb in the remote Masca village with two men after leaving a music festival at a nightclub almost an hour’s drive away.
Later that morning he called Lucy to say he was thirsty, lost and had one per cent phone battery.
His mobile cut out at 8.50am near a hiking trail in the Rural de Teno national park — an 11-hour trek from his apartment in the south of the island.
Police spent almost two weeks combing the vast area with drones, helicopters and sniffer dogs before turning to a private search.
Jay’s desperate dad Warren, 58, and brother Zak, 24, also kept up the hunt – retracing Jay’s steps almost every day in the blistering heat.
In her first interview since Jay’s death, Debbie told The Sun…
The family were hounded by vile trolls and conspiracy theorists, who relentlessly peddled baseless claims online.
Mum Debbie slammed the trolls and called the misinformation they peddled nothing more than callous rumours.
After 29 days, Jay’s body was found on July 15 deep in a ravine close to where his phone last pinged a phone tower.
Dramatic images showed the moment a helicopter crewman was winched into the chasm with his arms aloft in the delicate recovery operation.
A post mortem conducted in the UK confirmed that Jay died because of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a “fall from height”.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Debbie said: “Jay was just a lovely boy with a massive personality.
“Everybody just loved Jay being in his company – family, friends and work.
“He was loving and popular, always full of fun and smiling – and the main guy in the group.”
THE grim discovery of a body comes after weeks of agony for Jay’s friends and family. Here is how the events unfolded
Sunday, June 16: Jay and his friends party at the last day of NRG music festival being held at Papagayo night club in Playa de la Americas, Tenerife.
June 17 3-6am: Jay leaves with Ayub Qassim and another man for a £40-a-night Airbnb 23 miles away in the village of Masca.
7.30am: Jay shares a photo on Snapchat standing at doorway of the Airbnb.
8.50am: He calls pal Lucy Mae Law and says he is “lost in the middle of nowhere” with no water, a cut to his leg and one per cent on his phone.
Tuesday, June 18: Pals search area but no sign of Jay. Local cops and mountain rescue teams start official search. Jay’s mother Debbie Duncan flies to Tenerife.
June 19-20: Spanish police deploy drones, dogs and a helicopter, but find no trace. Search moves to Los Cristianos amid possible sighting, but it is ruled out and they return to Rural de Teno, near Masca.
June 21: Lancashire Police offer support but it is declined.
June 22: Mum Debbie issues emotional appeal to Jay saying “We just need you home.”
June 24: Claims of Jay sighting in Santiago del Teide — near to where he disappeared — and family believe a grainy CCTV image could be of him.
June 25: Debbie issues plea for her son to come home as more friends fly out and TV investigator Mark Williams- Thomas joins search.
June 29: Cops rule Mr Qassim, and other man at Airbnb, out of investigation.
June 30: Spanish cops officially suspend hunt but say probe “remains open”. His family continue to search.
July 15: A body is found by helicopter search team close to where his phone last pinged. His possessions are discovered next to human remains. Spanish cops say it points to an “accidental fall”.
August 5: Tenerife authorities confirm the body found in mountainous area of island is Jay’s.
August 10: Jay’s funeral is held at Accrington Crematorium, Lancs, with hundreds of mourners gathering to remember the “one of a kind” teen.
THE iconic Victoria’s Secret Angels will be taking flight once again, when the brand’s famous runway shows return on October 15, 2024.
Former Angels Gigi Hadid and Tyra Banks will be stomping down the runway as part of the much anticipated show, which comes after a five-year live show hiatus for the brand.
The runway show, which showcases the latest pieces from the American lingerie, clothing and beauty retailer, was one of the biggest events of the year before its hiatus.
Announcing the news of the fashion show’s big return, Victoria’s Secret posted on Instagram. “We’ve read the comments and heard you.
“The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is BACK and will reflect who we are today, plus everything you know and love—the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment, and more!”
The iconic Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will take place on October 15, 2024 and will be broadcast live from New York.
The show will officially kick off at 7pm ET and will air across all of Victoria’s Secret’s social media platforms.
That means you can watch it on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
Amazon customers in the US will also be able to stream the show on the Amazon Live channel.
Fans can even shop for some of the Victoria’s Secret catwalk looks on Amazon while they are watching the show.
Fans won’t be disappointed with the line-up supermodels who will be all walking the catwalk in the famous Victoria’s Secret’s angel wings.
Leading the models will be the legendary Tyra Banks and Gigi Hadid.
They both teased their involvement in the show in a video for the lingerie brand, where they were seen handing out invites.
Both models have walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in the past.
Tyra Banks has been an Angel in nine shows since the 90s, while Gigi Hadid has walked the runway three times for the retailer.
Other supermodels who are confirmed are Imaan Hammam, Candice Swanepoel, and Paloma Elsesser.
Devyn Garcia, Taylor Hill and Mayowa Nicholas will also be strutting their stuff down the catwalk.
The iconic singer Cher was the first performer to be announced as part of the show.
The singer – best known for songs like Turn Back Time and Believe – brings extra star quality to the show.
Announcing the news, Victoria’s Secret wrote on Instagram: “It’s a woman’s world, so it’s understood that you can’t have a fashion show without the mother of fashion herself — @Cher!
“We’re beyond excited to announce she will officially be performing at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15.”
Cher is joined in the line-up by K-Pop singer Lisa and South African star Tyla.
The star guest list for this incredible show is yet to be released, but the show is known for attracting an A-List crowd.
Fans will be able to see who’s heading into the show via the Amazon Live channel.
The Pink Carpet arrivals start at 6,30pm before the runway officially begins at 7pm.
FACEBOOK and Instagram users are reporting outages on the social media site.
Over 12,000 Facebook users are having issues with logging in to the site, according to Downdetector.
Meanwhile, over 3,000 Instagram users are also having trouble with the platform.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Facebook and Instagram for comment.
Read our Facebook outage blog for the latest updates…
NFL fans have begged Cris Collinsworth to retire after his latest broadcast on NBC.
The veteran analyst was alongside Mike Tirico for the Cincinnati Bengals against New York Giants.
The 65-year-old was in his usual Sunday Night Football slot for the 17-7 win for Joe Burrow‘s side.
But his performance on the broadcast had fans upset, with a number of his remarks annoying viewers.
It was feared he could reference Patrick Mahomes – even though the Kansas City Chiefs star wasn’t playing.
Fans at home have accused Collinsworth of favoring the MVP Super Bowl-winning quarterback in the past.
However, he let the Chiefs QB have a night off from being talked about.
SNF viewers were also put out to another wild remark about Giants star Dexter Lawrence.
He refereed to the 26-year-old nose tackle as ‘Sexy Dexy’ on air.
Collinsworth also talked about Josh Allen, again, even though he wasn’t playing.
This, along with Mahomes, and numerous other comments led to criticism on social media.
One said: “Cris Collinsworth calling a Bengals game is torture.”
A X user said: “Please retire Collinsworth. It’s about time.”
Another added: “Listening to Cris Collinsworth makes watching football games very unenjoyable.”
A third commented: “Sunday Night football. KC with a bye week.
“I thought Collinsworth might be better with no Mahomes. Nope still terrible.”
And a one said: “Cris Collinsworth gotta be trolling with the mahomes glaze.”
Patrick Mahomes earns over $50 million per season from his Kansas City Chiefs contract.
But the superstar quarterback also cashes in on his brand off the field.
Mahomes has a reported net worth of $70 million.
And that’s in no small part down to some of the brand he endorses.
The Chiefs star is the face of Adidas in the United States and appears in State Farm commercials.
He also pops up on adverts for Subway and Head and Shoulders.
Mahomes also became the face of energy drink Prime, which is owned by Logan Paul and KSI.
Another replied: “Collinsworth will still find a way to glaze Mahomes tonight.”
But others defended Collinsworth, describing him as the best color commentator on TV.
“Collinsworth is far and away the best color commentator we have in the game,” one said.
Another added: “Cris Collinsworth is the greatest mouth on TV.
“Giants and Bengals played on Sunday both have losing record.
“Somehow he has these players heading to Canton.”
Collinsworth – a former NFL wide receiver – has been on NBC‘s Sunday Night Football since 2009.
COIN collectors are paying big bucks for a rare nickel with an interesting strike error.
The 1949-D Nickel is a rare coin that entered the production line a few years after the end of the Second World War.
The first Jefferson nickels came into American coinage history in 1938, and featured the profile of the eponymous Founding Father and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.
The 1949 coins were minted ten years later, shortly after WWII ended when the US tried to recover after war efforts and losses.
In 2021, the coin was sold at auction for an eye-popping $4,800.
However, eager coin collectors must make sure the nickel is from the Denver Mint and satisfies the full steps detail on the reverse of the coin at the base of Jefferson’s primary plantation, Monticello.
The stairway to the home must show at least five full steps in order for owners to be in with a shout of bagging the eye-popping cash sum.
Finding valuable coins could be as easy as checking your spare change.
This means inspecting your coins for rare pennies, nickels, dimes, and others as many of them could sell for thousands.
The most valuable coins are ones with a low mintage or an error, as collectors find those coins are some of the rarest.
The eBay site is a great resource to check if your coins are worth anything.
Just need to search the full coin name, select the sold listing, and then toggle the search to highest value.
It may also be helpful to get your coin graded by a third-party service.
This will likely reassure any coin collector that yours is legitimate which can add tons of cash to the price.
Coin grading may seem complex, but understanding the basics can help you make better decisions when buying or selling coins.
Coins are assessed on a 70-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest condition and 70 signifies a perfect mint state.
The grading system uses terms like “Good,” which scores a low 4, and “Fine,” rated at 12.
However, grading considers more than just wear; factors such as luster, strike quality, and coloration can greatly impact a coin’s value.
Coins are graded on a scale of one to 70, with one being the poorest grade, and 70 being the most pristine example.
Numbers 60 to 70 are generally the most sought-after by collectors and are known as Mint State coins.
Pieces that fetch thousands at auction are commonly found in MS67, MS68, and MS69 conditions.
An MS-70 is near-impossible to find among older coins.
As a result, two coins with similar wear may receive different grades based on these aspects.
Authenticity is vital, ensuring the coin has not been altered.
Reputable third-party grading services, like the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), provide expert evaluations, assign grades, and encapsulate coins in protective holders.
Utilizing these services enhances a coin’s credibility and marketability.
Coin grades range from Poor (1) to Mint State (60-70).
For example, a “Good” coin shows basic outlines of the design, while an “Extremely Fine” coin retains sharp details with minimal wear.
Mint State coins may display minor handling flaws but show no signs of circulation wear.
Moreover, grading services can identify proof coins, which are specially produced and graded differently than regular coins.
NICK SIRIANNI’S new haircut has been trolled by fans after they spotted his fresh look on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles head coach sported a different appearance on the sideline against the Cleveland Browns.
He had made the most of his team’s bye week by changing his hairstyle following their crushing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers.
Sirianni returned with a buzzcut after shaving his head during the Eagles’ break from NFL action.
The 43-year-old had been under pressure going into Sunday’s game after only amassing a 2-2 record before the bye week.
Fans were quick to take aim at his new hairstyle on social media during the clash with the Browns.
Reacting to Sirianni’s bold new look, one fan wrote: “Man is trying to look different so the GM forgets what he looks like so he doesn’t get fired.”
Another added: “Doing everything except coaching good.”
A third fan also joked: “Doing his best Robert Saleh impression on his way out.”
Saleh was fired by the New York Jets last week after almost four years as head coach.
Despite the criticism of his new look, Sirianni saw the Eagles return to the win column on Sunday.
His team beat the Browns 20-16 at Lincoln Financial Field to improve to 3-2 for the season.
The Eagles are also up to second in the NFC East before their trip to face divisional rivals the New York Giants this weekend.
Sirianni has been head coach in Philadelphia since 2021 and took the franchise to Super Bowl LVII in 2023.
However, they were beaten 38-35 by the Kansas City Chiefs in Arizona.
