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Nicole Kidman, who split with Keith Urban in 2011, is said to be embracing a new chapter that focuses on self-care and renewed purpose.

Her recent resurgence and renewed energy has attracted widespread attention, even from her ex-husband.

Nicole Kidman, as buzz grows about her personal life and rumored relationships, is also exploring a meaningful path. She revealed plans to train as an death doula, inspired by the loss her mother.

Nicole Kidman reportedly enters a confident new era following her split from Keith Urban

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Insiders say that the Oscar-winning actress invests in her appearance and well-being, and is entering a phase when she feels and looks her best.

A source told a news outlet that Nicole’s recent glow-up was not unnoticed by Urban, in particular. “Seeing her out in the world, glowing and looking better than ever has really made it clear that she is not slowing down.”

Kidman, rather than retreating from this new phase, is said to be leaning in with a refined, effortless approach to her look, polished and deliberate, but never excessive.

According to reports, the actress has chosen subtle, “noninvasive” treatments including laser procedures.

The insider continued, “She is known as a big surgery addict but she’s much more conservative than people give credit for.” “Clearly, what she’s been doing recently has worked wonders.” She looks like she’s a million dollars, and she projects so much confidence.”

The actress’s love life has been scrutinized since her divorce

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It’s not only Urban who’s noticed Kidman’s glow up. Those close to the situation claim there’s a growing buzz about the actress’s romance life, and many view her as newly single, and highly desirable.

The source told the National Enquirer that “there’s a sense that she’s going to be back on the market soon.”

They said that Urban may soon be dating someone new, which could be “a tough pill” to swallow given how “magnificent she can be at times like this.”

Nicole Kidman and Simon Baker were romantically linked recently

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Simon Baker, Kidman’s “Scarpetta”, co-star and longtime friend, has been linked to new rumors.

The speculation grew when the two were spotted looking close together at the New York premiere for “Scarpetta,” in which they appeared relaxed and affectionate.

Kidman, speaking at the event, hinted that their chemistry “just vibrates,” whereas Baker playedfully avoided fueling rumors by joking about not “kissing and telling.”

The speculation has surprised those who are close to them. This includes Baker’s former wife, Rebecca Rigg. Rigg is a long-time friend of Kidman, and she is said to be both “shocked” and “confused” by the reports.

After her mother’s death, the actress reveals plans to train as a death doula

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Kidman also revealed that she is training to be a death doula, a path she finds deeply personal.

She revealed that her decision was inspired by her mother’s death in September 2024, when she was 84 years old.

Kidman, in her reflections on the experience, told The Blast that her mother’s last days revealed a gap that even family could not fully fill.

She and her sister tried to balance careers and large families. But she wished there were “these people” in the world who could sit impartially, and provide comfort and care.

She said that this realization led her to consider becoming a death-doula as part her personal growth.

Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Grief after Losing Parents

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Kidman has been very open about her grief after losing both parents. Her father, Antony Kidman died in 2014. She has described the emotional toll that navigating life without her parents can be overwhelming at times.

She left early from the Venice Film Festival to be with her family after learning of her mother’s death while attending for her film “Babygirl”.

Halina Reijn, the director, read out a statement in Kidman’s honor as she accepted the award for best actress. In the statement, Kidman revealed the heartbreaking news.

She has continued to do so in the months that have followed. Kidman, who celebrated her mother’s birthday on March 20, 2025, shared a tribute expressing her deep love for both her “Mumma”, and “Papa,” adding that her mother will always be in her heart.

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Khloe opened up about what led them to film the show from 2007 to 2021, revealing that it all started with being duped by her mom, Kris Jenner. Khloe revealed in a new interview that her mom Kris Jenner duped them into filming the show between 2007 and 2021.

Khloe Kim Kardashian Said that her mom, Kris, ‘conned’ her sisters into filming the Family Reality Show

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Khloe, a 41-year-old actress, recalled her life before filming the E! In the early 2000s, Khloe, 41, recalled her life before filming their E! During the conversation, this mother of two revealed that she and her sisters had opened a clothing store called Dash in the Los Angeles suburb Calabasas before working on the series.

Khloe explained to us that her mother had presented the idea of filming a show. However, they were more concerned with ensuring the success of their store. After some convincing, the three sisters agreed, but not for the reasons that many may think.

Khloe told PEOPLE that her mother tricked them into doing it by saying, “Think of it like a commercial for the shop.” “Because that’s all we wanted [to do].”

Khloe says Dash had ‘no employees’ at the beginning

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Khloe said Dash was a labor-of-love. “We had no employees. It was just Kourt and me,” she said before revealing that they did “everything,” including the cleaning, taxes and steaming. “We did not have a single employee.” “We didn’t know what we were doing.”

How did Dash get started? According to Khloe they started the business as a joint venture with their late father Robert Kardashian who opened a credit card for them many years before his passing. “When my father passed away, [Kourtney] was using a credit card in my dad’s names, but it was actually her credit card,” said Khloe.

Khloe continued to say that they realized the credit limit was $50,000, so they loaded the necessities on the card. Khloe explained that they “didn’t know anything about buying and we didn’t know anything about location.”

Dash closed its doors in 2018

Dash expanded as the show gained popularity. Locations were opened in Los Angeles, New York City and Miami Beach. There was a 2015 spinoff, “Dash Dolls”, which ran for a season on E!

According to PEOPLE, the girls finally said goodbye to Dash by sharing the sad news online.

Kim wrote: “After almost 12 years, my sister and I have decided that we will close our DASH stores.” “We opened our very first store in 2006 as a family and since then, we have created so many memories that will last a lifetime.” It’s been a huge part our lives, from opening locations in Los Angeles and Miami to our Dash Dolls spinoff show.

Kim explained that the growing empires of their companies prevented them from giving all they had to Dash. “We’ve both been very busy with our own brands and our families, while also juggling work and family life. “We know in our heart that it’s the right time to move forward,” she continued.

One Dash employee was reportedly held at gunpoint

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TMZ reported that a Dash employee had been held at gunpoint for a terrifying experience a year before the company closed its doors.

The outlet reported a woman walking into the store pointing a gun at a cashier while ranting against Cuba, saying “Free Cuba” or “Stay Away from Cuba.”

The alleged gunwoman started knocking things around, but left before the police arrived.

Dash Store was sued in 2016

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In 2016, a blind person sued the Kardashians store for discrimination.

The Hollywood Reporter obtained the lawsuit in which Andres Gomez accused the company of being “inaccessible for the visually impaired.”

The legal documents stated that the company’s site was not compatible with the software he uses to browse on the internet.

Gomez argued the lack of accessibility to the website violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

Gomez requested that the court order the store to update their website and pay all legal fees. The Blast first published the How Kris Jenner “Conned” Daughters into Filming Family Reality Show.

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Charles Barkley, NBA analyst, has broken his silence about the Ice Spice brawl at a McDonald’s that erupted in April 2026. Barkley made a few jokes during the Saturday, April 18, airing of “Inside the NBA” about the 26-year old’s latest troubles. He asked his co-hosts if they had heard the news, before sharing what Barkley thought the “Barbie World’ performer should have done instead.

Charles Barkley Jokes After Ice Spice Fighting At McDonald’s – ‘Slappy Happy Meals’

Barkley told Ernie Johnson, at the end of his show, “I heard they had some slappy Happy Meals over there.” “You saw Ice Spice get slapped at McDonald’s?” What are you doing at McDonald’s late at night, Ice Spice? Stop it! “Get it out of here!”

McDonald’s presents “Inside the NBA”, so the former NBA player’s comments are even more ironic. “Presented by McDonald’s.” Johnson added, “How about that? Presented by McDonald’s Chuck.”

The conversation didn’t end there. Barkley declared that he loved McDonald’s, especially their fish filets and barbecue sauce before commenting on the Ice Spice incident.

“Let Ice Spice enjoy her meal in peace!” She should have slapped the Big Mac in her face. “You walk up to me, everything is on the table,” joked he.

Ice Spice was reportedly assaulted while eating McDonald’s

According to an earlier report by The Blast, Ice Spice got into a tense situation in April 2026 when she was eating with a friend in The Golden Arches. In the shocking video, Ice Spice sits in a booth as a fan approaches.

The video, which does not reveal the details of the conversation, shows that things are getting tense as the fan slaps Ice Spice. Ice Spice jumped up from the table to chase after the fan. Bystanders are seen attempting to deescalate the situation, by separating the women.

Fight with Ice Spice and the Fan went even further

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Ice Spice was seen in the video being angry, and throwing a phone that was believed to belong to a fan. She responded “‘Cause F-ck y’all, that’s the reason” after being confronted. F-ck you, and that b*tch.

The fan shared her side of story, claiming that Ice Spice and her friends were rude to her after she approached them in a warm manner.

“She kept on going, then she called me a b*tch. So after she called me a ****, I hit her,” said the fan.

Rapper Breaks Silence After Madness

this wouldn’t happen at Wendy’s pic.twitter.com/8Chwnz8pjM– ice spicy (@icespice) April 18, 2026

Ice Spice’s fight at McDonald’s was brought to light because of her sponsorship with Wendy’s, a popular fast-food chain. In a post on social media, the rapper said, “This would not happen at Wendy’s.”

The rapper’s attorney responded to the video by calling it “an unprovoked assault” before revealing that the alleged attack had already been reported to Los Angeles Police Department.

“Not to mention, the individuals involved did not know that we would be getting the video from the McDonald’s where this unprovoked assault occurred.” After the initial attack, they turned on their cameras as if setting up our client and to make the video ‘go viral’.

‘Deli Rapper’ Defends her friendship with Taylor Swift

I witnessed Taylor bring out Ice Spice after I kept annoying everyone about TAYLOR NOT WEARING THE KARMA JACKET and it ended up being the best surprise ever #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/sR3WBSyVNS– Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) May 27, 2023

Ice Spice’s growing friendship with Taylor Swift made headlines in 2024. They collaborated on a remix for Swift’s “Karma.” But some thought their budding friendship was just for clout.

Ice Spice defended the bond between them by asking Rolling Stone: “Why wouldn’t she want to be my friends? Taylor f-cks me. She’s funny. “I think our personalities are a great match.”

The rapper and Swift have been spotted at the Super Bowl LIX 2025, Coachella in 2024, and MTV Video Music Awards 2023.

She recalled later the moment she heard the Grammy-winning singer wanted to collaborate with her. She said she “played it cool on the telephone” to keep from crying.

Riot, my producer, definitely filmed the scene. She said that it would probably appear in a documentary someday. The Charles Barkley Pokes FUN At Ice Spice After Wild McDonald’s Fight: ‘Slappy happy meals’ originally appeared on The Blast

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Alec Baldwin’s retirement is being linked to the ongoing challenges in the industry following his “Rust”, shooting saga.

Sources claim that while he has claimed that he retired because he was “edged out” from the industry, it is actually more related to his growing accustomed to stay at home when undergoing legal troubles.

Alec Baldwin has been cleared of all criminal charges relating to the case. However, he will be facing a civil lawsuit within the next few months.

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Alec Baldwin, who has been a Hollywood star for decades, shocked Hollywood a few days ago when he announced his plans to retire. He claimed he was tired of working.

While fans are still processing his surprise announcement, some sources suggest that there may be more to his retirement plans than what he has publicly announced.

A report quoted an insider as saying that the film director was being edged out.

Baldwin is considering retirement, according to a source, because studios are no longer as interested in him as they once were, despite the fact that the criminal aspect of the “Rust’ shooting situation has already been resolved.

The source continued to say that “the offers just aren’t there” about Baldwin. “Studios do not want the baggage.”

Actors Are Now ‘High-Risk’ In Hollywood

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Studio executives are reportedly avoiding Baldwin because every project is required to have insurance.

The cost of insurance for any Baldwin project is likely to be very high, given the severity of the “Rust”.

The source continued, “Insurance is a dealbreaker,” as he spoke to Rob Shuter’s “Naughty but Nice” Substack. “He’s high-risk now. This makes all projects more expensive and complicated.”

Baldwin’s “Rust”, however, has not yet faded from the public eye. It is believed that this attention could affect any future projects he undertakes. Studios are reportedly deciding to distance themselves from Baldwin.

Another insider said: “It’s all there — shootings, lawsuits and outbursts. It’s a constant drama.” “Nobody wants to inherit that.”

Another said it even more bluntly: Baldwin is “viewed as toxic” and that studios.

“Don’t gamble with toxic.”

Alec Baldwin’s career came to a halt after the Rust Shooting Incident

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Baldwin, who is best known for his role in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, had his life turned upside down when a shooting on the set of “Rust,” his film, led to the death Halyna Hustchins.

He was charged with involuntary murder and the production of the film was put on hold for a long time.

Baldwin spent less time at work during the time he was resolving his legal issues and more with his family.

He has seven children with Hilaria Baldwin and one older daughter, Ireland, who he shares with his first wife, Kim Basinger.

The Actor Said That He Got Used To Staying at Home: ‘I Do Not Want To Work Anymore.’

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Baldwin became accustomed to the time away from his job, even though the case was dismissed due to hidden proof. He cited this as the reason he considered retiring.

The Hollywood Reporter reported that he had said: “I was at home with my children for three and a half years. I barely worked — but now, things are changing.” “I’m going off to do a bunch things. But I was at home and I got used it, so I don’t really want to leave. I don’t.”

Baldwin continued: “I don’t work anymore.” I don’t. I don’t. “I want to retire at home and be with my children.”

Alec Baldwin still embroiled in civil suit from “Rust” Saga

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Baldwin still faces legal repercussions for the Rust incident, despite being cleared of the criminal charges filed against him.

Serge Svetnoy claims that the shooting of the film caused him emotional distress.

A Los Angeles judge recently ruled that civil proceedings can proceed. He claimed that “a reasonable juror could find that Mr. Baldwin recklessly disregarded that pointing a firearm in the direction of another person, with his finger on the trigger would cause emotional distress.”

Svetnoy expressed his satisfaction at the ruling through his lawyers.

“He looks forward to finally having his day in court on this long-pending matter.” “He is looking forward to finally getting his day in court for this long-pending issue.” The Alec Baldwin’s Retirement Reason Linked To Hollywood Snub Following ‘Rust Scandal’: ‘The offers just aren’t there’ originally appeared on The Blast

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Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama Tour”, which concluded on April 18, included a stop at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Before the show, Cardi B got into an argument with the venue staff that almost caused her to cancel. The rapper addressed the issue on stage, as well as on social media. Cardi B Slams State Farm Arena staff In Heated Exchange C. Flanigan/imageSPACE/MEGA Cardi went live on Instagram just before her State Farm Arena show, saying that she and her entourage were disrespected as they prepared for the concert. In the video, she is seen addressing the staff members and announcing that she would cancel the show due to their alleged conduct. She told the unseen staff, “You and all your f****** employees are disrespectful… I’m not going to perform today.” You’re disrespectful. After that, Cardi B demanded to whoever she was addressing: “Go get your manager, as you stated.” Cardi B will end her final show tonight at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta after she went off against their staff for being rude. pic.twitter.com/NzYDcxCtOT– Red Media (@RedMedia_us) April 19, 2026 Cardi went on, “I’m not performing today. Let me explain why. [When] we arrived, your employees were being f*cking rude without reason. No reason for pointing the finger. She continued, “I’ve done 35 shows and I’ve never had a trouble, and we have been kind to everyone.” The Rapper Addressed the Drama On Stage Lisa oConnor/AFFUSA.com /MEGA Despite the dustup between event staff, Cardi B eventually took to the stage in front of the adoring crowd. She vulnerably vented her frustrations while performing in front of the sold-out crowd. She said, “I am pissed right now. This area has been playing a lot f-cking tricks with me. Cardi B then joked, “This will be the last time that I’m in this b*tch.” She went on to say that she would rather host her concert at the State Farm Arena, in Atlanta, Georgia, than perform there. Cardi B says tonight will be the last time she performs at the State Farm Arena, Atlanta. They disrespected her and played in her face numerous times.

“Next time, I’m going to have my concert in the lot!” ” pic.twitter.com/Z17dJVWtWD– Cardi B | Updates (@updatesofcardi) April 19, 2026 The mom of four continued, “I’m tired of ya’ll playing with me. She then shouted out the Atlanta Hawks. Fans Are on Cardi B’s Side APEX/MEGA There has not been an official confirmation of the events that took place backstage at Cardi B’s State Farm Arena concert. Fans are on Cardi B’s side, as she felt disrespected backstage by the staff. Many fans believe that the rapper should choose stadiums for future concerts, stating that she has the popularity necessary to fill larger venues. One person on X said, “Nah. They must’ve really annoyed her.” Cardi has had over 30 shows without issue. Cardi has been filling arenas for years, and yet she still gets this level nonsense backstage? Their concessions are cheaper. Another person replied: “Yup! Stadiums next!” Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama Tour”, which began in Palm Desert, California on February 11, was a success. The tour was launched in Palm Desert, California on February 11, 2025. This was after the release of Cardi B’s sophomore album “Am I The Drama?” Live Nation confirmed on February 20, that Cardi was the first female rapper in history to sell out consecutive shows at the Kia Forum. Not only that. According to Pollstar News the “Little Miss Drama Tour”, grossed an astounding $32 million at the halfway point of the tour. This is based on the over 200,000 tickets sold from the 17 concerts performed up until March 2026. Cardi B’s concerts had an average attendance of 12,330 people up until the midway point. The biggest crowd was at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas on February 13, with 13,839 people in attendance. Cardi B Plans To Release Another album This Year ZUMAPRESS.com / Mega There was a gap of seven years between Cardi B’s first two albums, her first being “Invasion of Privacy” released in 2018. The rapper promised fans that their third album would be released in a short time after the release of the song “Am I The Drama”. She said in October 2025 on X spaces, “I see that you guys are asking for a deluxe album or a remix like Charli X[CX]” or something. Unfortunately, I will not be doing any of that. I do want to release another album in less that a year. I am really planning to do that.” Cardi continued, “I’m looking forward to a new era. I know how I want it to be. It’s going to be different from “Am I the Drama?” It is not yet known when she will start working on the album. The Cardi B Nearly Canceled Final Show After Tense encounter first appeared on The Blast