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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, known for his controversial remarks on women and the LGBTQIA+ community, comes from a family with a strong academic background. Raised by Elizabeth Butker, a medical physicist at Emory University, and with a grandfather who worked in oncology, Butker’s family has deep ties to the field of science.

At the Benedictine College commencement speech, Butker stirred controversy by suggesting that women’s primary focus should be on marriage and motherhood. He described his wife, Isabelle Butker, as finding fulfillment in these roles. His remarks received backlash, especially when he compared the LGBTQIA+ community’s Pride Month to “deadly sins” and implied that men are responsible for societal order.

Despite the backlash, Butker had previously praised Taylor Swift, expressing admiration for her and his teammate Travis Kelce’s relationship. He had hoped for their marriage and family.

Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas dated briefly in 2008. After Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas split in September 2023, Swift became a significant support for Turner. The Game of Thrones star detailed this in British Vogue, calling Swift an “absolute hero.”

Turner reached out to Swift when she needed a place to stay in New York City. “Taylor was an absolute hero to me this year,” Turner says. Swift lent Turner her New York apartment for free. “I’ve never been more grateful to anyone than I am for her because she took my children and me, and provided us with a home and a safe space,” Turner shared.

Turner and Swift were often seen together after the split, spending time with friends like Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, and Sabrina Carpenter. Turner also attended Kansas City Chiefs games with Swift, who was supporting Travis Kelce.

Turner and Jonas have daughters Willa, almost 4, and Delphine, almost 2. Their divorce and custody arrangements are ongoing, with Turner wanting to raise their children in the U.K. She also expressed concerns about gun violence and women’s rights in the U.S., contributing to her desire to leave the country.

Dabney Coleman, known for his roles in “9 to 5” and “Tootsie,” passed away at 92 on May 16 at his Santa Monica home, confirmed by his daughter Quincy. “My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor,” Quincy said. Coleman is survived by his sister, Beverly, his four children, and five grandchildren.

Coleman’s career spanned over six decades with roles in films like “9 to 5,” “Tootsie,” and “You’ve Got Mail.” On TV, he starred in “Buffalo Bill” and “Boardwalk Empire,” appearing in over 60 projects. Known for playing antagonistic characters, Coleman linked his affinity for these roles to his childhood.

In a 1984 interview, Coleman shared, “Since I was a kid I played that role…I was very small until I got out of college.” His career turning point came with his role in “9 to 5.” “The girls were so supportive of me, and included me in everything,” he explained. He played another memorable character in “Tootsie” and voiced Principal Prickly on “Recess.”

Coleman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014 and was a six-time Emmy nominee, winning once. Reflecting on his roles, Coleman said, “It isn’t me…That’s just a guy that I’m playing.” His spirit will continue to shine through his work and loved ones.

Kylie Jenner recently discussed her beauty empire, Kylie Cosmetics, and addressed misconceptions about her plastic surgery. Despite her success, Jenner revealed her deep insecurity about her lips, which led to her love of makeup. She clarified, “A big misconception about me is that I’ve had so much surgery on my face and that I was some insecure person, and I really wasn’t!”

Jenner admitted to getting lip fillers but emphasized that she was always confident, stating, “I was the girl performing for everyone.” She now embraces a more natural look, focusing on her “natural beauty, my freckles and my bushy brows.”

Regarding her future, Jenner expressed openness to having more kids but stated she doesn’t have a specific number in mind. Recent rumors link her romantically with Timothée Chalamet, although neither has confirmed the relationship. A source shared that Kylie wanted to keep things private at Coachella and enjoyed her time with friends.

Prince Harry, 39, was reportedly “in tears” after King Charles made a surprising announcement. Since stepping down as senior royals, Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have faced ongoing tension with the royal family.

The royal family has recently faced criticism for allegedly disrespecting Harry and Meghan’s son Archie on his fifth birthday. Harry’s relationship with his father and older brother, Prince William, remains strained. Following the release of Harry’s memoir “Spare,” a source told Us Weekly that Prince William “doesn’t even recognise” his younger brother anymore.

During a recent visit to the UK, Harry did not see King Charles, who had a “full programme.” Harry reportedly declined an offer of a royal residence. Royal commentator Tom Quinn suggested the King’s announcement was a deliberate signal to Harry, emphasizing his estrangement from the family.

King Charles appointed Prince William as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a role many believed would go to Harry, who cherished his military service. Royal commentator Pandora Forsyth defended the decision, noting Harry knew he would lose such titles upon stepping down. “It’s brutal and of course, it’s going to hit home because it’s very personal for him,” Forsyth said.

Kathy Griffin apologized after posing with a fake decapitated head resembling Donald Trump, sparking outrage. The photo, taken by Tyler Shields and first published by TMZ, caused significant backlash.

In a video, Griffin expressed regret: “I sincerely apologize. I’m just now seeing the reaction of these images. I’m a comic, I cross the line. I move the line, then I cross it. I went way too far. The image is too disturbing. I understand how it offends people. It wasn’t funny. I get it. I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my career; I will continue. I ask your forgiveness. (I’m) taking down the image. (I’m) going to ask the photographer to take down the image and I beg for your forgiveness. I went too far. I made a mistake and I was wrong.”

Griffin, who has often criticized Trump, shared the photo on Twitter with the caption, “There was blood coming out of his eyes, blood coming out of his… whatever,” echoing Trump’s comments about Megyn Kelly.

The image quickly received backlash. Donald Trump Jr. tweeted, “Disgusting but not surprising. This is the left today.” Chelsea Clinton and actress Debra Messing also condemned the photo, with Messing saying, “It wasn’t right when people hung lynched Obama effigies, just as what Kathy Griffin did isn’t right now.”

Angelina Jolie revealed that the “best sex” she ever had was with Denzel Washington, though not in the physical sense. While working on The Bone Collector, Jolie found the mental and emotional connection with Washington highly stimulating. “It was great seducing someone with your mind, a huge turn-on,” she said, explaining how their characters’ intellectual and emotional bond developed.

Jolie described the film’s production as challenging and isolating. “It was really lonely, and I went a bit nuts,” she admitted. She struggled with self-doubt, feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of leading the film and questioning her worth. “Am I good enough, am I worth anything, really, on a spiritual deep level?” she pondered.

Despite the intense experience, the film did not perform well, earning a low 28% rating. Jolie reflected on the process, noting, “The film nearly drove me insane because she [her character] was so insane inside.”

In conclusion, Jolie’s connection with Washington in The Bone Collector was profound, though the overall experience was difficult and the film’s reception was poor.

The Boy Scouts of America, a longstanding pillar of American youth culture, is undergoing a major transformation. The organization is rebranding as Scouting America to emphasize inclusivity. This change, announced at the annual meeting in Florida on May 7, comes after 114 years of tradition.

The decision follows the organization’s recent efforts to welcome girls and gay youths amidst financial challenges, declining membership, and sexual abuse allegations. Roger Krone, president and CEO, stated, “In the next 100 years, we want any youth in America to feel very, very welcome to come into our programs.”

The rebranding, set to take effect on February 8, 2025, aims to attract a new generation of scouts while maintaining core values. Since 2013, the Boy Scouts of America has admitted gay youth and included girls in Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, resulting in over 6,000 girls earning the title of Eagle Scout.

Critics, including Republican Senator Ted Cruz, have expressed concern over the name change. Cruz tweeted, “With membership at historic lows, Boy Scouts of America decides to rebrand to make clear that ‘boys’ are no longer welcome. I’m sure that will help with recruiting.” Despite this, supporters see the rebrand as essential for the organization’s modern relevance.

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With membership at historic lows, Boy Scouts of America decides to rebrand to make clear that “boys” are no longer welcome.

I’m sure that will help with recruiting. https://t.co/Rwf63B3p6I

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 7, 2024

Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, celebrated her 18th birthday on April 18. Recently, a playbill for her high school musical revealed she is now using the name Suri Noelle. This change hints at a shift in her identity, moving away from her father’s surname.

Despite Tom Cruise’s continued financial support, including covering Suri’s education and living expenses, there is a notable disconnect between them. A source revealed, “He does not exist to Katie or Suri, and his daughter does not want to rely on him for anything.” Speculation suggests this estrangement may be due to Katie Holmes’ and Suri’s disapproval of the Church of Scientology.

In other news, Tom Cruise recently posed for a photo with his other children, Connor and Bella, for the first time in 15 years. The snapshot, shared by former NFL player Derrick Brooks, caused a stir among fans. Brooks expressed his excitement: “Good Evening, Wow, look who stopped by my office before our [Tampa Bay Lightning] game tonight! @tomcruise.”

Bella, now 31, and Connor, 29, were adopted by Cruise and Nicole Kidman during their marriage, which lasted from 1990 to 2001. Despite their parents’ divorce, their upbringing within the Church of Scientology continues to draw public interest.

Andrea Ivanova, who spent £8,000 to have the ‘world’s biggest lips’, now aims to enlarge her cheekbones. The social media influencer, with over 25,000 Instagram followers, started her lip transformation in 2018 and has auctioned ‘kisses for cash’ to fund her enhancements.

Andrea, from Sofia, Bulgaria, declared, “I want in addition to the biggest lips in the world, to have some of the biggest cheekbones too.” She has already had four hyaluronic acid injections in her cheekbones and plans two more soon. Her goal is to model and significantly enlarge her cheekbones while continuing to enhance her lips.

Despite her ambitions, several clinics refuse to give her more lip filler due to health risks. Doctors warn future procedures could be ‘fatal.’ Andrea remains undeterred, stating, “My lips are still not big enough and I want them much bigger than now.”

Andrea faces negative comments and disapproval from her family. “Even though my family don’t approve of my new look, they have to respect my choice for my change,” she said. She believes in following her own taste and views on beauty, adding, “Each person should satisfy themselves without fearing or worrying about the opinion of others because the meaning of life is to be happy.”