Us Weekly3:3310 hours agoWhere Can You Find the 'Southern Charm' Cast in Charleston? Insider GuideUs Weekly - Johnni MackeThe candy-colored streets of Charleston are paved with Southern Charm-approved hot spots — and no, Craig Conover’s Sewing Down South can’t be missed. In the latest episode of Us Weekly’s “VIP Scene,” we’re breaking down the cast’s go-to hot spots around the South Carolina city. From Madison LeCroy’s favorite steakhouse to all the restaurants actually owned by the Southern Charm stars, there are almost too many fun places to visit. “OK, so I am totally like a steak and potatoes girl,” Madison, 32, exclusively told Us in September. “And I would say that Halls Chophouse is my favorite and it’s a must. You have to go.” Halls Chophouse, located on Charleston’s famous King St., serves “the finest steaks money can buy,” according to their website. You don’t have to go far to hit one of Venita Aspen’s top eateries … The Ordinary. “If you are traveling to Charleston and you have 48 hours, I would recommend going to The Ordinary and getting the oyster slider, but on a lettuce wrap versus a Hawaiian roll,” Venita, 29, exclusively dished to Us of the eatery, which calls itself a “fancy seafood oyster hall.” Related: ‘Southern Charm’ Season 9 Premiere: Where the Cast Stands Southern Charm got messy at the end of season 8 — and when season 9 premiered on Thursday, September 14, some of the cast was still at odds. OG star Shep Rose’s relationship drama with ex Taylor Ann Green was front and center during the season 8 reunion, which aired in October 2022, after she […] Take a few more steps down the road and fans will stumble upon Leva Bonaparte’s Republic Garden & Lounge. The high-end bar, which has a strict dress code, is where the spinoff series Southern Hospitality films. Viewers will also recognize the happening nightclub as the spot where Shep Rose tried to kiss worker Mia Alario. The incident was the breaking point for Shep’s then-girlfriend, Taylor Ann Green, who called off their romance in summer 2022. Related: ‘Southern Charm’ Kids: A Guide to the Cast’s Little Ones Charleston might be full of “Peter Pan” men, but some of the Southern Charm cast has broken out of that mold and become parents. Original star Kathryn Dennis kicked off her time on the Bravo series as a single girl looking for The One. While she didn’t find her husband on the show, Dennis did […] On season 9 of Southern Charm, the drama with Shep, 43, and Mia, 25, resurfaced after Taylor, 28, claimed Craig, 34, didn’t try and stop Shep from cheating on Taylor. Craig, however, insisted that he physically pulled Shep away …
Us Weekly1:2114 hours agoInside Jessie James Decker's 4th Pregnancy: It's ‘On the Easier Side'Us Weekly - Johnni MackeNews of baby No. 4 came as a “surprise” to Jessie James Decker — but she’s settling back into pregnancy mode ahead of her little one’s arrival. “I would say that this baby is definitely taking it easier on me out of all of them,” Decker, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, September 25. The pregnant star — who already shares daughter Vivianne, 9, and sons Eric Jr., 7, and Forrest, 5, with husband Eric Decker — recalled her first pregnancy being the “roughest” hands down. “Vivi tried to kill me, that’s for sure,” Jessie said. “Oh, my Lord. She was so hard on me. I mean, it was just brutal. And she was worth every bit of it because she’s just incredible.” Jessie remembered her second pregnancy with son Eric being “pretty easy,” but noted that baby No. 3 — son Forrest — was “pretty hard” on her as well. “This baby, I would have to say … is probably right there with my second pregnancy where it’s on the easier side. I never threw up, which was nice, which is good,” Jessie revealed. “Every pregnancy is so different, but it’s been easier. I haven’t had any aversions really. Just been wanting to eat everything as usual.” The Kittenish founder announced in August that she is expecting her and Eric’s fourth baby. At the time, Jessie shared a video via Instagram that showed off her growing belly with Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” playing in the background. Related: Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker's Family Photos Over the Years Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker are loving life with their kids. The couple wed in June 2013 in Colorado, becoming parents the following year when their daughter, Vivianne, arrived. Jessie gave birth to sons Eric and Forrest in 2015 and 2018, respectively. In January 2020, Jessie exclusively told Us Weekly why she and Eric […] As her due date grows closer — Jessie told Us she’s “having the baby early next year” — she is embracing the familiarity of carrying a child. “I think I feel at ease as far as once the baby’s here, I know what to do. I felt that way when Forrest was born,” Jessie told Us. “I had a moment in the hospital, and they put him in my arms where I just looked at him and I had this moment where I said to him, I was like, ‘We got this, we got this. We know what we’re doing.’” She confessed that since it has been about six years since her last pregnancy, she might be “rusty in some places.” When it comes to parenting, however, Jessie isn’t worried. Related: Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker: A Timeline of Their …
Us Weekly1:3414 hours agoGolden Bachelor Gerry Turner Admits He Fell for More Than 1 WomanUs Weekly - Sarah HearonIt turns out that age may not be a factor when it comes to getting swept up into The Bachelor universe. As lead Gerry Turner prepares to watch back the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor, the 72-year-old ABC star can admit that he was wrong to judge younger Bachelors who fell in love with multiple contestants. “I thought, ‘No, that’s absolutely not possible. That’s silly.’ How wrong I was,” Gerry exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the Thursday, September 28 premiere. “Because through the course of the journey, I really felt strong feelings for several of the women.” The difference between Gerry and the traditional Bachelors before him, however, is he already knows he likely wasn’t fully “in love” with several ladies. Related: Meet the Women of 'The Golden Bachelor' The countdown is on to find out if love is golden for the 22 contestants of the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor. ABC revealed on Wednesday, August 30, which senior ladies will be vying for lead Gerry Turner’s heart. While most of the women are new to reality TV, one of the suitors is […] “In retrospect, I realized that in that particular moment, whenever it was — the setting was such that, ‘Yeah, it was easy to look at someone and tell ’em that you loved ’em.’ But once you get through it all and you look back, then you realize that there is just really one person that really meets the standard in all situations that you want it to be,” Gerry told Us. The use of the L-word has been a debate in Bachelor Nation for years, with season 20 Bachelor Ben Higgins catching a lot of heat for telling both Lauren Bushnell and JoJo Fletcher that he loved them during the 2016 season. Despite Ben cautioning other leads not to do the same — encouraging Bachelors to save the notion for their final rose recipient, the pattern has continued. When it comes to setting rules for his journey, Gerry admitted to Us that he tried — and failed. “I had a few rules, but I was breaking them all. That was the problem. So I decided I would stop,” he told Us with a smile. “[My daughters and granddaughters] were worried that I was going to be that guy that was kissing everybody on the first night. And I said, ‘Nope, I’m not going to kiss anyone on the first night. You’re not going to see that. Maybe not even as we get into it.’ Well, as you’ll see, I failed on the very first night, but I don’t feel bad about it at all.” Related: Former ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ Leads: Where Are They Now? While some roses stand the test of time, …
Us Weekly1:3915 hours agoRHONJ's Margaret Josephs Hints at Jackie Goldschneider Falling OutUs Weekly - Kaitlin SimpsonMargaret Josephs hinted she and Real Housewives of New Jersey costar Jackie Goldschneider aren’t on the best terms at the moment. “I do love Jackie and her book just came out. It’s powerful. I’m grateful she says so many amazing things about me in the book, and we are bonded and we have a bond,” Josephs, 56, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, September 25, while promoting her drink company Soirée. “For whatever reason, it is not the same right now, but I’m sure it will be.” Goldschneider, 46, released her memoir, The Weight of Beautiful, earlier this month. In the book, she recalled her battle with an eating disorder for nearly two decades. Josephs, for her part, shared that she read through it and was “moved” by her friend’s “raw” and “inspiring” story. While Josephs didn’t share what caused the tension between her and Goldschneider, the businesswoman is optimistic the pair will get their friendship back on track. She also noted that she remains close with Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania and Jen Fessler. Related: 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14: Everything to Know So Far Bravo fans, it’s time to head back to the Garden State because The Real Housewives of New Jersey is officially returning for season 14. Season 13 ended on a heated note when costars (and sisters-in-law) Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga nearly came to blows over their ongoing feud at the tell-all reunion. Rumors previously circulated […] After coming off a dramatic reunion special last season, Josephs was happy to take her hiatus and focus her energy on her beverage brand Soirée, which makes all-natural sparkling mocktails that contain 45 calories per drink. “I always chose not to drink, so I was like, I have to create something [so] that everybody feels part of the party and that people could party together,” she explained to Us while noting she’s “the mocktail queen” while her cofounder Lexi Barbuto is “the cocktail queen.” Soirée’s has four flavors available: the Coco Colada, the Teajito, the Marge-A-Rita — which is named after Josephs’ mother — and the Cool Breeze. For Josephs, her go-to is the Cool Breeze which contains cucumber, mint, lychee and elderflower. “It took us 18 months in development. We had focus groups, we had bartenders, we had teenagers, we had old men. We had everybody,” Josephs tells Us. “We ran the gamut of doing it and we’re picky broads.” Related: Former 'RHONJ' Stars: Where Are They Now? You can take the girl out of New Jersey, but you can’t take the Jersey out of …
Us Weekly1:1316 hours agoKevin O'Leary Is 'Proud' That 'Shark Tank' Cast Him to Be a 'Real A-Hole'Us Weekly - Paige StroutShark Tank star Kevin O’Leary was poised to be one of the show’s most intimidating Sharks from the very beginning. “I went to see [producer Mark Burnett] at a restaurant [in a] hotel called Shutters at the beginning, before the pilot, and he said, ‘We’re looking for a real a-hole and you’re it,’” O’Leary exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, September 25, while promoting Shark Tank’s milestone 15th season — which premieres on Friday, September 29. Being one of the ABC series’ most formidable Sharks is a role O’Leary said he’s happy to take on. He joked: “I’ve won the Most Villainous Guy on TV [award] twice. I’m so proud of that. Sure, we’ve won a few Emmys, but winning the award as the Most Hated Man, that’s hard to do. I’m so proud of it.” Before Shark Tank’s premiere in 2009, he and costar Robert Herjavec worked together on the show’s U.K. counterpart, Dragon’s Den. Just like O’Leary, Herjavec, 61, was contacted by Burnett, 63, to join the series — only on much shorter notice. Related: Love That? Watch This! New Fall Shows Reminiscent of 'Yellowstone'and More If you’re like Us, you’re anxiously awaiting the day your favorite series will return — whether it’s because they’re in between seasons, seemingly on hiatus (we’re looking at you, Yellowstone) or have been affected by the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. But don’t fret yet: there are plenty of new (and similar) programs hitting the small […] “They were already starting to shoot and they had somebody else that was going to be me — somebody who was actually pretty famous, we can’t say — and then it didn’t work out,” the Canadian businessman explained to Us. “So, Mark called me. I was actually skiing, and he said, ‘We’re doing this show called Shark Tank with Kevin. You should come and do it.’ And I said, ‘Great. Where do you shoot?’ He said, ‘California. Can you be here by tomorrow?’ And we got a visa in 24 hours. It was incredible.” Despite his previous experience on Dragon’s Den, Herjavec thought Shark Tank would be a “hard concept to get off the ground” for American audiences. “In the first season, I remember we had dinner and we were all like, ‘Wow, that was great. We’ll never see you again,’” she shared. O’Leary agreed, adding, “The premise was for reality TV, if you got five years, that was a huge run. And for the first few years it struggled, but then it captured the imagination of everybody that had inspiration to be an entrepreneur in America, and that’s everybody.” Related: Fall TV Preview 2023: Inside the …
Us Weekly2:3720 hours ago'DWTS' Season 32 Cast Share Their Fears About Joining the CompetitionUs Weekly - Kaitlin SimpsonThe season 32 cast of Dancing With the Stars is sharing their biggest fears before hitting the ballroom floor. While Jason Mraz is used to having people groove to his own songs, he’s excited to elevate his songwriting by tackling dancing. However, Mraz, 46, confessed he’s afraid of potentially getting injured on the ballroom floor thanks to the challenging steps partner Daniella Karagach has made him learn. “She’s having me do some pretty outrageous things. I might be scared of getting hurt,” the singer exclusively teased to Us Weekly ahead of DWTS’ season 32 premiere. The pair noted they’ve encountered some “bumps and bruises” along the way and had to break out some “pads” in rehearsal. Related: 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 32 Cast Revealed: Meet the Duos Mauricio Umansky, Alyson Hannigan and more are gearing up to compete for the mirrorball trophy on season 32 of Dancing With the Stars. The full cast was announced during the Wednesday, September 13, episode of Good Morning America. The season’s pros led a high-energy choreographed routine before the big reveal. Ariana Madix was the first […] But for Xochitl Gomez, taking on some risky dance moves isn’t an issue — it’s her partner. Her excitement to meet Val Chmerkovskiy made her so “nervous” that she forgot how old she was. “I got so nervous. I don’t even know why,” the Marvel star, 17, recalled to Us. “Oh my gosh. I was like, ‘I’m 16. I’m like, no, I’m 17. No wait, I’m actually turning 18.’” Some of the other contestants, like Ariana Madix and Charity Lawson, are afraid of specific dances they’ll have to perform. “I’m actually really scared of the waltz because it’s so floaty and I feel like in order to make it look like you’re doing nothing, it takes a lot of work,” Madix, 38, told Us. “I’m very scared of that.” Related: 'Dancing With the Stars' Winners Through the Years: Photos See pictures of every Dancing With the Stars winner through the years, from Kelly Monaco in season one to Meryl Davis in season 18 For Lawson, 27, she’s scared yet excited to attempt the foxtrot, which she considers a “difficult” dance. “I came in, I was like, that’s the dance I want to master,” she quipped. While Harry Jowsey admitted to Us that the most challenging aspect of the show is going to be dancing itself, he shared that he’s happy to have Rylee Arnold by his side — despite his teasing that she’s actually afraid of his height. “The most challenging part would probably be the dance, but I’m most nervous about being in front of a live crowd, …
