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Stephen Curry is leaving his longtime team — not the Golden State Warriors … the NBA superstar is parting ways with Under Armour after more than a decade together. The news came minutes ago … with the apparel and shoe company confirming the…
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Britton Shackelford — a professional fisherman who has appeared on a spin-off of the hit show “Wicked Tuna” — has been arrested for animal cruelty … according to authorities in North Carolina. The boat captain was arrested last week after the…
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Tulsa King fans almost said goodbye to Frank Grillo for good after his character, Bill Bevilaqua, got taken into federal custody midway through season 3.
“It was going to be it for me. It was my swan song,” Grillo, 60, told Us Weekly exclusively. “[My] last episode, I was like, ‘Hey, guys, it’s been great. This has been fun.’ I love Sly. I don’t think it’s any secret how much I love Sylvester Stallone.”
Grillo did his final two appearances “as a favor” to Stallone, who stars as Dwight Manfredi on the Paramount+ show. Episode 5 ends with Grillo’s Bevilaqua being held at gunpoint while at a red light. Bevilaqua briefly returns in episode 6, and it’s revealed that he’s being kept in a holding cell.
“The powers that be were going in a different direction with the show,” Grillo explained. Fans of the show who follow Grillo on Instagram now know that he will be returning for Tulsa King season 4.
So what happened? Stallone called, and Grillo answered.
“Then [I] got a phone call from the big man, from Dwight Manfredi, who’s like, ‘You’re not leaving me. You’re not going anywhere.’ Here I am. I’m back in Atlanta,” Grillo said. “Before he got the words out of his mouth, I went, ‘Yep, if the band’s getting back together, I’m in.’”
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Grillo added, “If it’ll make him happy, me being there, then I go. I want that guy to be as happy as he could be.”
As they gear up for season 4, Grillo wants to see Bevilaqua get “a little revenge” — just not too much.
“Revenge, it can get the best of someone. I was on Peacemaker season 2 and [in] Superman, and my character’s whole journey was about revenge. I gotta tell you, by the end of it, it starts to really — even me as an actor — it starts to eat at you,” he said. “I’d like to see a little bit of it, but there’s very little I know or I can say. I know bits and pieces, but it’s going to be a bumpy road for the crew in Tulsa. … But I’m in for the long haul this season.”
Tulsa King also gave Grillo a lifelong friend in Stallone.
“We’re buddies now,” Grillo said of the legendary actor. “We don’t leave messages or text each other, we leave video messages for each other because we’re old, and you never know when it might be the last time we talk to each other.”
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Grillo said he still gets “giddy” from his real-life relationship with Stallone.
“There’s two Sylvester Stallones. There’s the one that I grew up with, the one who kind of shaped me as an actor and as a young Italian dude in New York,” he explained. “Then there’s my peer, my buddy, the guy I work with, the guy who we bounce things off of each other and share personal and professional things. A mentor in many ways.”
Grillo continued, “When the phone rings and it comes up ‘Rocky,’ I answer.”
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Jessi Ngatikaura’s marriage to Jordan Ngatikaura made headlines after she admitted on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives that she had an affair with Marciano Brunette.
The couple started dating and got married before the hit Hulu series premiered in September 2024. During the first season, Jessi’s personal life wasn’t in the spotlight, but that all changed after she filmed two episodes of Vanderpump Villa. From there, rumors spread about Jessi’s relationship with Marciano, which she denied was anything more than a friendship while filming season 2.
The season 2 finale, which aired in May 2025, took Us by surprise when Marciano claimed he slept with Jessi. She didn’t initially clarify the allegations but noted that there was more to the story, which would play out on screen.
“I’ll say I’m an open book. Even though there were things I hadn’t shared yet — once I was in the position to share them — I have nothing to hide,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2025. “I was willing to just lay it all on the table.”
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Jessi said it is important to “just be honest,” sharing, “I’ve made mistakes. My husband has made mistakes. Everyone in their life has made mistakes. I think sharing those is relatable and hopefully people can get something out of it.”
Despite the ongoing obstacles, Jessi sounded hopeful about her future with Jordan.
“Every relationship has ups and downs. But when you’re on reality TV, it puts a microscope on it and everyone sees everything and has opinions. It’s hard not to have it affect your friendships, your relationships and your family life,” she noted. “That was definitely hard.”
Jessi continued: “Now that we’re done filming for a little while, I’m just going to focus on my family, my kids and get back on track with all of that. Then hopefully I will be in a better head space for the next time we film — if we do.”
The reality star acknowledged how filming the show played a role in her and Jordan’s marriage issues, saying, “It was definitely probably the hardest time of my life filming the next season. I do think it’s going to help a lot of people. I’m excited to share my story and help with what some women go through. I do think that it’s going to be a good thing — as hard as it is.”
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Jessi was previously married to a man named Zach before moving on with Jordan, who was raising his first daughter, Peyton, from a previous relationship.
“Happiness is that feeling that comes over you when you know life is good and you can’t help but smile,” Jordan wrote in his and Jessi’s Instagram debut. “@justjessiiii makes me feel this way everyday. You started out as my friend and I’m so glad that blossomed into what we have today. I feel so lucky to have you in my life.”
Jordan proposed to Jessi two months later, writing, “The girl of my dreams; you’re my best friend and soul mate. I can’t imagine my life without you. We are tying the NGAT.”
The pair expanded their family with son Jagger.
“He is our perfect chunky boy!” Jordan captioned the post. “Unfortunately he’s having some problems with his lungs and is currently in the NICU getting some help. He is a fighter just like his momma and has been doing so much better today than last night. He’s such a blessing to our life and we feel so lucky he choose us to be his parents ❤️.”
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After welcoming their first baby together, Jessi and Jordan exchanged vows later that year.
“Happy first anniversary to my sweet sweet wife! Thank you for being the best mom and wife that I could ask for,” Jordan wrote via Instagram. “We have been through so much in such little time and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us; I love you @justjessiili.”
While reflecting on their marriage, Jessi praised her husband, writing, “Husband appreciation post for this guy because the sacrifice he’s making for our family is amazing to me. It’s not easy to leave your home and your family to do a job that requires leadership, resilience and a great work ethic.”
She continued: “I’m in awe of what he’s doing for himself and our family C I miss you more than life but l’m also the most proud wife. Love you baby!!!”
Jessi gave birth to her and Jordan’s second baby, daughter Jovi.
Hulu viewers were introduced to Jessi and Jordan when The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered. In addition to the duo, the reality series focused on Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney Leavitt and husband Conner Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neeley, Taylor Frankie Paul and then-partner Dakota Mortensen and Layla Taylor. (Miranda McWhorter, meanwhile, joined the show in season 2 after her split from Chase McWhorter.)
“Happy 4th Anniversary to my ride or die🥰 ,” Jordan captioned his anniversary post. “Through all of life’s crazy ups and downs you’re the one I can always count on. I pick you forever and I love the life we have built and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us and our babies. Love you to the 🌙 ❤️.”
Jessi celebrated the major milestone as well, adding, “Happy Anniversary @justjordddy 💕 4 years has felt like 4 lifetimes, we’ve done so much and lived such a full life in such a short amount of time. We went back to the place we got engaged tonight and I think it’s safe to say we’ve gotten better with time 😂 love you babe!!”
The second season of Mormon Wives called Jessi’s marriage into question when Marciano claimed they had an affair. Jessi denied the allegations but later admitted she had issues she needed to address with Jordan.
“I will say that reality TV is hard on any relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a marriage,” Jessi revealed on “The Viall Files” podcast in May 2025. “We’ve been through a lot, and now it’s going to be public.”
Jessi was also asked about not wearing a wedding ring and noted that she and Jordan were “working through things,” adding, “We’re trying our best — but things are a little tricky right now. I’m excited to hopefully someday share more about that. But right now it’s just real life and it’s hard.”
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“We’re back working on things. Every day is different,” Jessi exclusively told Us. “Marriage is hard. We still have ups and downs — and you will see a lot of that unfold in season 3.”
Jessi noted that she was hopeful about their future, adding, “I do think that overall it’s going to be inspiring to people. I hope that a lot of people can relate.”
According to Jessi, the pair “didn’t have a choice” or option to work things out privately, resulting in the cameras capturing their marital woes.
Jessi was directly asked whether she had sex with Marciano at the Mormon Wives reunion.
“A lot of this story is unpacked in season 3 so I can’t talk about it yet,” she said before assuming that Jordan felt “anxious, nervous and sad” hearing her discuss a possible affair. “We’re both going through a lot right now. But I think he’s willing to tell his truth too and he’s been very vulnerable throughout season 3. So we both just laid it all out there. There was a lot more to the story and it’s not what you think it is. There’s no secrets. Like, we are exposing it all.”
Jessi clarified that any interactions with Marciano happened “after” he allegedly spoke with Demi off screen. Later in the special, Jordan joined the group and revealed whether he thought he and Jessi would work through their issues.
“I knew what happened because of the conversations that I had had with Jessi, but it was really tough to have the allegations made,” he said about continuing to work through their issues. “I tried to talk to Bret [about Marciano]. It’s a really tough place to be. I see him a couple times a week. We wave at each other at the gym, but outside of that we don’t talk.”
In the season 3 trailer, Jordan’s immediate reaction to the rumors about Marciano and Jessi played out, with him saying, “If I find anything else out, I am done.”
Jessi, for her part, was later seen asking Marciano, “Why did you lie to Layla about us?” Marciano hinted that he was “influenced” by Demi and even agreed to a lie detector test with Jessi about what actually happened between them.
The third season revealed that Jessi and Jordan were going through marriage issues when she had a two-week emotional affair with Marciano. Jessi, who claimed Jordan was emotionally abusive, cut ties with Marciano and has since reconciled with her husband after filming wrapped.
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Malawians have currently expressed a series of criticisms or concerns regarding the actions and decisions of Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM).
Firstly, Mutharika’s ad hoc approach to cabinet appointments during a significant economic crisis has been criticized for being inconsistent and ineffective.
For instance, at the time of fuel scarcity, APM took a long time to appoint the Minister of Energy, Jean Mathanga.
Secondly, the appointment of individuals with allegations of crime and corruption, such as Alfred Gangata, Enoch Chihana, and Richard Luhanga, has raised concerns about governance and integrity.
Unfortunately, there is another school of thought that such appointments may propagate the corruption culture thereby creating a conflict of interest.
Furthermore , there have been complaints regarding the lack of proper procedures in the appointments of key positions, such as the Director General of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
Some have contended that the acting Director General of MRA should have been chosen from within the organization, even without the involvement of the board.
Additionally, the process of selecting the Director General of ACB was not properly followed by APM. It should have included merit-based interviews for potential candidates, with the ultimate decision of appointment resting with the president.
Unfortunately, Mutharika has also been accused of favoring the Lhomwe tribe in public office appointments, leading to claims of tribalism and lack of inclusivity in governance.
This is against the background that Mutharika was evenly voted into power across all regions and tribes of Malawi.
Some critics have questioned Mutharika’s absence at the military fallen heroes ceremony as exhibiting a lack of respect and commitment to the nation and its armed forces.
It is therefore unfortunate that the ongoing shortages of essential commodities such as fuel, food, foreign exchange, water, and electricity have been a significant concern for the populace, reflecting poorly on Mutharika’s leadership.
Although it is premature to make a final assessment of Mutharika’s administration, the government has not provided any concrete explanation or proposed solutions for the current predicaments.
Lastly, Mutharika’s warnings against holding constitutional demonstrations have been interpreted as an attempt to suppress dissent and limit citizens’ rights to protest.
In conclusion, these listed factors represent a variety of concerns about Mutharika’s leadership that have been currently brought up in public discussions.
It is important for the Mutharika administration to promptly address these criticisms in order to maintain the public’s confidence in his leadership.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Member of Parliament (MP) for Ndilande and Malabada-Nyambadwe constituency, Ismael Rizk Mkumba, has expressed joy over his recent court victory, describing the election petition against him as “malicious, fraudulent, and baseless.”
Speaking to Maravi Post in an interview on Thursday, Mkumba said the judgment was a validation of his hard work and deep connection with his constituents.
“Iam extremely happy with the victory because the petition was merely malicious, fraudulent, and baseless. I managed to secure about 12,000 votes after campaigning for only five days, while my opponent campaigned for almost 12 months,” Nkumba said.
He attributed his success to the long-term investments he has made in uplifting the lives of the people in his area since 2018.
This victory is well-deserved. It shows that the investments I made in the people from 2018 up to polling day have paid dividends,” he added.
Nkumba highlighted his constituency development record, noting that his 2018 campaign motto, “Kuthana ndi Umphawi” (Eradicating Poverty), continues to guide his initiatives.
“I have trained about 2,300 drivers and 3,200 chefs. We have provided small loans through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) of up to 5,000, and paid bursaries for about 500 needy students some of whom have now graduated with bachelor’s degrees,” he said.
He further claimed that his office has implemented more tangible development projects in six years than the Blantyre City Council has managed in 31 years.
Nkumba reaffirmed his commitment to economic empowerment and development in the constituency.
“I love my people and my people love me. We will not allow any detractors to derail us from our goal of achieving financial freedom. With the MK5.2 billion annual CDF allocation from 2026 poverty will be something of the past,” he said confidently.
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Hailed by Brazil as “a crucial moment to demonstrate the strength of the health sector in global climate action,” a blueprint for global health systems to adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather has been launched at the COP30 UN climate conference.
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Houston hottie Jilly Anais may be ready for the frigid temps, but she’s burning through the social algorithms in her most recent form-fitting snow look … The 29-year-old took to Instagram to share her latest round-up — a sexy snow ‘shoot where…
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More health issues for Senator John Fetterman … he’s in the hospital after falling to the ground and smashing his face. The Pennsylvania politician was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital Thursday after he “sustained a fall near his home” on an…
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Playing Tim Allen‘s grandson on Shifting Gears has come with some perks for Maxwell Simkins — including driving the sitcom legend’s actual car on screen despite only having a permit.
“There’s a few episodes where I do drive the car. I don’t even have my license in real life [but] I have my permit,” Simkins, 19, exclusively told Us Weekly. “So as long as there’s someone over 18 in the car with me, they can drive with me. When Tim is in the car, he’s like, ‘Are you sure you know what you’re doing?’”
Simkins noted that Allen, 72, has “a lot of trust” in him. Getting the chance to film with the cars has been a highlight for the young actor.
“I love the episodes where I’m in the car shop with the guys. Those are some of my favorites,” he shared. “I keep telling the writers that if they ever are short on ideas, I’d love to be back in the car shop with those guys.”
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Simkins continued: “I wouldn’t say I’m the biggest car fan but I can admire a nice car. I wouldn’t say I’m a car fan to the extent where I know everything about cars but I definitely can admire a nice car.”
Shifting Gears, which premiered in January, follows Matt and his estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings), as they find themselves living together and working to repair their relationship after the loss of their matriarch. Matt also grows closer to Kat’s kids: Carter (Simkins) and Georgia (Barrett Margolis).
“Working with Tim is incredible. He doesn’t have an off switch because that’s just who he is,” Simkins explained. “What you see on camera is who he is. He’s funny and outgoing and he’s always doing bits.”
The actor expressed gratitude for the lessons he learned from Allen two seasons in.
“But I think the one thing I learned from Tim is a huge thing. I learned from him and actually Daryl ‘Chill’ Mitchell as well, to really take time with the jokes and to not rush through them,” he continued. “Sometimes I feel like I get excited or nervous and I rush through the jokes. But they really taught me to take time — sometimes even longer than you’d expect — to make it funnier.”
Simkins gushed about Dennings’ mentorship as well, saying, “She shows up to that set every day so off book and takes the time to care about the lines so much. Most actors will give it a few days and they will learn as they go. She’s already in the second day off book and knowing our lines, knowing her blocking and writing every single note down. She teaches us all to be very professional and try our best.”
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The lessons Simkins learned on Shifting Gears he hopes to take with him onto future projects.
“I started in comedy and I hope to end in comedy. But my heart really lies in doing a lot of dramatic roles. I feel like as I get older, I’d love to explore that side of me and try a lot more different things,” he told Us. “I’d love to be able to do something really deep — like a character study.
Simkins isn’t just limiting himself to acting. He is also currently working on screenplays.
“There is a limited series show I’ve been working on that I’m trying to get made. It’s based on a true story and I’m really excited about it. Hopefully the guys that we make it about love the story just as much as we do,” he teased. “I feel like this show is young-hearted and it’s a really good story.”
Shifting Gears returns to ABC on Tuesday, December 10, at 8 p.m. ET before streaming the next day on Hulu.
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