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Ray J has weighed in on Kim Kardashian’s romance with Lewis Hamilton, and he’s not exactly optimistic.

During a recent podcast appearance, the singer said he “prays” for the seven-time Formula 1 champion, claiming he’s walking into a “very sticky situation.” The comment has sparked divided reactions online, with some critics pointing to Ray’s own past controversies, while others backed his take.

His remarks also come as reports suggest Kardashian and Hamilton are growing closer, with talk already turning to a potential shared home.

Ray J Says He ‘Prays’ For Hamilton Every Day

As Kardashian’s rumored romance with Hamilton continues to pick up steam, Ray J is weighing in on the conversation, saying he’s keeping the F1 star in his prayers.

During a recent sit-down with Cam Newton, the singer revisited his history with Kardashian, making fresh claims about their infamous tape and the fallout that followed, which he says he’s grown tired of revisiting. Still, when the conversation turned to Hamilton, Ray struck a more cautionary tone, praising the driver while warning he may be stepping into a messy dynamic.

Ray J Faces Backlash Over Hamilton Remark

Online reactions to Ray J’s comments were split, with some interpreting his warning as tongue-in-cheek, while others criticized him for inserting himself into Kardashian’s relationship with Hamilton.

On Reddit, one user wrote, “Weirdly enough, Ray is right, zero reason for Lewis to be dating Kim. You can find nonproblematic attractive women who are more aligned to you politically/moral values.”

Another viewer said they didn’t understand the comment at first, but came around after watching the clip.

 “I had no context before I watched the video, but as an F1 fan I was like, ‘yeah me too man, me too,’” they said.

A more critical take read, “He should worry about fixing his own issues, of which there are many,” referencing Ray’s personal controversies as part of the backlash.

Hamilton ‘Goes Instagram Official’ With Kim Kardashian

Hamilton appears to have taken things public with Kardashian as their whirlwind romance continues to unfold across the globe.

The pair have been spotted traveling together in recent months, from a quiet getaway in Oxfordshire, U.K., to high-profile appearances in Paris and at the Super Bowl. They’ve also been seen enjoying more relaxed moments, including a dip in the ocean during one of their trips.

Now, Hamilton seems to have made things Instagram official. The racing icon recently shared a Reel from Tokyo, capturing the two on a high-speed drive, with Kardashian seated in the passenger seat. “HERE WE GO AGAIN TOKYO DRIFT VOL. III,” he captioned the clip, further fueling buzz around their growing relationship.

Source Says Kim K’s Family Approves Of Hamilton

While Ray J has been making headlines for his comments about the relationship, a source close to Kardashian says her inner circle is already warming to Hamilton.

At one point, the pair were reportedly vacationing together alongside Kardashian’s three younger children, whom she shares with her ex-husband Kanye West.

Another insider described the Formula 1 champion as “an easygoing guy with great energy,” adding that Kardashian’s family “likes him.” The source went on to note that while both stars maintain demanding schedules, they make time for each other, with the relationship now said to be “more than just a casual connection.”

“Kim’s very into him,” the insider added. “It takes a lot to capture her interest, and she’s definitely intrigued.”

Kim Kardashian And Lewis Hamilton Hunt For ‘Love Nest’

Kardashian and Hamilton are reportedly already taking a big step forward as their relationship continues to intensify.

According to reports, the pair is now scouting for a private property where they can spend time together away from the spotlight. A source claimed they are looking for a space that offers both comfort and privacy, allowing them to relax without interruptions.

“They want a place that’s just for them,” the tipster said, per the National Enquirer. They noted that traditional hotel stays don’t offer the level of discretion the couple needs, given their global profiles.

The search is said to include high-end locations such as Malibu, Beverly Hills, and Santa Barbara, as the couple looks for a more permanent retreat to match their fast-moving romance.

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“Euphoria” season 3 is in full swing, and the episode that fans have been waiting for since the premiere is just around the corner.

After two episodes of the cast fractured into groups, the highly-anticipated wedding episode will be the first time this season that the entire cast will be in the same place.

‘Euphoria’ Highly-Anticipated Wedding Episode Has Fans In A Frenzy

On Sunday, April 26, the wedding of Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard, and Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs will finally air, as the series has been building up to the nuptials throughout the season so far.

The wedding is the key reason why Cassie has decided to become an OnlyFans model, and those highly sexually suggestive scenes of Sweeney’s character have resulted in massive backlash.

However, whether fans are hate-watching or genuinely excited to see the show’s first wedding, they are making their voices heard.

In the “Euphoria” Reddit forum, fans let loose about the episode, including what they think will happen and what they hope will occur.

“I’m so ready for this episode but I swear to god Cassie will make me die of cringe by the time this season is over ffs their wedding dance looks horrifying,” a Redditor wrote. “The wedding already looks like a disaster and I’m here for it,” a second user shared.

Another noted a moment in the teaser for the episode that pointed to comments from the previous season.

“Cassie’s mom saying “you’re my masterpiece,” when she’s in her tight white wedding dress, is an exact parallel to Cassie’s parents saying “you’re perfect”, when she was a tween in a tight white romper – just before they sent her out to be leered at and fondled by adult men,” the user commented.

“Okay I’m actually so ready for this episode. Jules’s ‘remember me,’ also having the whole cast together,” a Reddit user wrote. “We’ll finally see what has changed between all of them, and not just in bits and pieces.”

“I have a theory about Cassie & Maddie storyline,” a fellow user began. “I think she won’t screw Cassie during the wedding but after. We saw that Cassie deleted her account after Nate found out BUT from trailers we can also see that it’s not the end of her career…She definitely continued working with Maddie.”

Controversy Hasn’t Impacted ‘Euphoria’ Ratings Success

According to Variety, episode two of the current third season of “Euphoria,” which aired April 19, amassed 8.5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days. Those numbers match the viewership of the April 12 season premiere. 

Additionally, the global total for “Euphoria” season three has surpassed 20 million viewers to date, which is a 68% increase in global viewership from the second season premiere in the same timeframe.

Immediate Backlash Came Following The Show’s Season Premiere

“Euphoria” fans were excited when the show finally returned to catch up with the cast of characters as they venture into adulthood via a five-year time jump. However, the backlash came immediately after the season three premiere, as many fans couldn’t get past the scenes of Sydney Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard.

As part of the character’s storyline, Cassie has embarked on a career on OnlyFans, resulting in her taking very suggestive and highly sexualized photos that many have deemed degrading.

Some critics have also accused the show’s creator Sam Levinson of leaning into “disturbing” and “misogynistic” storylines more than ever in comparison to previous seasons. 

In her very first scene in season three, Sweeney is dressed as a dog, as she pants, eats out of a bowl and is led on a leash. Additionally, the following episode sees her dressed as an adult baby with her legs spread while sucking a pacifier, and also being topless with ice cream dripping down her nipples.

Other scenes feature Sweeney wearing a soaking wet American flag T-shirt without a bra and also dressed as a baseball catcher in only a nude thong. 

‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Responded To Dog Costume Backlash

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Levinson discussed the trajectory of Cassie’s character in season three.

“[Cassie] has got her dog house and her little dog ears and the nose, and that has its own humor, but what makes the scene is the fact that her housekeeper is the one filming it,” Levinson said. 

“What we wanted to always find is the other layer of absurdity that we’re able to tie into it so that we’re not too inside of her fantasy or illusion — the gag is to jump out, to break the wall,” he told the outlet. “We wanted to capture what she’s trying to show the audience and be inside of it, but then also pull back wider and see how depressing it is.” 

This Is Largely Rumored To Be The Show’s Final Season

During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Zendaya, who won two Emmys for her portrayal of lead character Rue Bennett, spoke on the show’s future.

When asked if season three was the end of the series, Zendaya replied, “I think so, yeah,” before reiterating, “Yes, I think so. That closure is coming.”

Although HBO has not confirmed the end of the successful show, the end is likely near, as multiple cast members have become highly sought after in Hollywood, specifically Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney.

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Elliot Page got vulnerable as he opened up about how he experienced debilitating “shame” and loneliness while growing up as queer.

The “Umbrella Academy” actor, who worked on a new documentary focusing on same-sex relationships among animals, said he hopes it challenges what people have long believed to be “natural.”

Last year, Elliot Page appeared to debut his relationship with actress Julia Shiplett, but it remains unclear what the state of their romance is.

Elliot Page Opens Up About Childhood ‘Shame’ Growing Up As Queer

Page got candid about the struggles he endured in his formative years, saying he had to endure shame and loneliness growing up queer.

Speaking with People Magazine to promote the new documentary “Second Nature,” the “Juno” actor expressed how he couldn’t find a place in the world for himself at the time, while also making a case for why queer representation is important.

Page narrated and produced the documentary, which aims to bring to attention the increasingly prevailing reality of same-sex marriage and gender fluidity in the animal kingdom, something that isn’t often talked about.

On why he felt the need to be a part of the project, Page said, “To really have this real, thorough investigatory piece about the reality of this information, the reality of what has been left out and what we’ve not been taught.”

“And I think that sense of growing up as a queer kid and feeling alone — ’cause you feel like you are alone, even, of course, in retrospect, you’re not — you weren’t. You feel excluded, you feel like something’s wrong with you,” he continued.

The Actor Expressed How ‘Censorship’ Makes Being Queer Difficult

Page has become a leading voice for transgender rights and LGBTQ+ visibility since coming out as a transgender man in 2020.

In his chat with the publication, the actor pointed out that while dealing with shame, it’s difficult to speak openly about being queer because of “censorship” and “erasure.”

“You’re carrying these bricks of shame, and there are such implications and consequences in terms of censorship and erasure … and this idea that nature is organized around a cis heteronormative system is just completely false,” Page said.

Elliot Page Says His New Documentary Has ‘Incredibly Valuable Information’

He then said that people will be able to learn a thing or two from the documentary.

“First of all, it’s just beautifully made. It’s entertaining. It’s funny. It’s gonna captivate you, and it’s just such incredibly valuable information. No matter who you are, no matter how you identify,” he told the news outlet.

“And I think it’s [full of] interesting facts that you can’t believe you didn’t know before, but it’s also the ripple effect of conversation that comes from watching this,” he continued.

“What are the impacts of censorship, and what are the impacts of censorship on art and science and all facets of our society?” Page added.

The Actor Hopes To Help The Trans Cause

Page has previously spoken about how he hopes coming out and sharing his own journey will help bring more visibility to the trans community and push their cause.

“When I’m walking down the street, and young people come up to me, it means the world to me,” he told People Magazine in 2023. “Them being themselves, having the courage to say, ‘This is who I am, and I’m gonna live authentically.’”

At the time, he also said that he had experienced so much peace and tranquility since he came out.

“It definitely feels a way that I never thought I would get to feel, and that mostly manifests in how present I feel, the ease I feel, and the ability to exist,” he said.

The Director Of The Documentary Speaks On ‘Learning About Queerness In Nature’

The Drew Denny-directed film profiles scientists who have researched more than 1,500 animal species that engage in same sex sexual behavior and parenting, while also calling attention to how this phenomenon is widely underreported in contemporary science and research.

Denny, who also grew up queer, noted that she first got wind of the idea while reading ecologist and evolutionary biologist Joan Roughgarden’s 2004 book “Evolution’s Rainbow” several years ago.

“Learning about queerness in nature, and learning about matriarchal lesbian bonobos, and sex-changing fish, and gender-queer chimps, it’s what did it for me,” Denny said, per People. “It’s what flipped the switch finally to being like, ‘Oh, like, there isn’t anything wrong with me.’”

“I didn’t know how badly I needed that until I read that book and finally felt like, ‘Oh, I get to be here. Like I belong on Earth, no one can kick me out because of this,’” she added.

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Britney Spears‘ sons have courted controversy over their decision to move into their mother’s home.

Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, reportedly made the move while the singer is in rehab and are said to be acting as though they own the place.

While it’s unclear whether Britney Spears gave them permission or if they did so of their own accord, the optics of it all have been poorly received by observers.

Britney Spears’ Sons Are Acting Like They Own Her Place

Britney Spears’ strained relationship with her children is well-documented, including how they relocated to Hawaii with their father, Kevin Federline, in 2023 amid their issues.

With Spears now away in rehab, her sons have moved back into her mansion in Los Angeles, a move that is now raising eyebrows, particularly over their behavior in the residence.

“The boys didn’t ease in — there was no transition period, no testing the waters. They moved straight into the mansion like it was already theirs,” a source told Rob Shuter’s “Naughty But Nice” Substack about Spears’ sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

According to the source, the young adults are indulging in all the perks available and are doing so in a manner that is glaring to observers.

“We’re talking about living rent-free in a massive estate, driving her expensive cars, coming and going as they please, enjoying every perk that comes with being Britney Spears’ sons — it’s not exactly subtle,” the source continued.

The Singer’s Sons’ Actions Have Raised Eyebrows

The optics of it all don’t seem to have rubbed off well on observers, especially those who are sympathetic to Spears’ current rehab situation.

“While their mom is away getting help and trying to reset her life, it looks like someone else is living very comfortably under her roof — and people are noticing,” an insider told the journalist.

It hasn’t helped that earlier reports had revealed that Spears’ sons were the ones who pushed for their mother to go for rehab.

While at the time it was seen as her sons being concerned about her well-being, it is not being speculated as them hoping to take advantage of her absence.

“It was their idea for Britney to go to rehab,” one source claims. “They pushed for it, said it was what she needed… and now you look at the situation and can’t help but ask questions about how this all lined up.”

Britney Spears Checked Into Rehab Earlier In The Month

News of Spears checking into rehab was confirmed on Sunday, April 12, and the decision was described as a voluntary action from the singer, per People Magazine.

It came five weeks after her arrest in Ventura, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

“Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time,” read the statement from her representative at the time.

The Singer’s Sons Will Be ‘Spending Time With Her’ While She’s In Rehab

While it is unclear whether Spears’ sons have visited her since she entered rehab, the statement from her representative suggested they would do so regularly.

“Her boys are going to be spending time with her,” the singer’s rep said in their statement.

“Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being,” added the rep, who didn’t reveal the location of Spears’ treatment facility.

Britney Spears Has Sparked Concerns Over Her Erratic Behavior In Recent Years

Spears’ DUI arrest appeared to be the breaking point after a string of erratic behavior she has displayed since being released from her conservatorship.

Much of this behavior has played out on social media, including posting near-nude images and dancing with knives.

There have also been public incidents, such as leaving a restaurant with a wine glass and fighting with her then-boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz.

All of this, and more, seemingly prompted Spears’ ex-husband to call for an urgent intervention for the singer in his memoir last year.

“It’s become impossible to pretend everything’s OK. From where I sit, the clock is ticking, and we’re getting close to the 11th hour,” Federline wrote in the book. “Something bad is going to happen if things don’t change, and my biggest fear is that our sons will be left holding the pieces.”

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Sydney Sweeney, in her regular fashion, is leaving the “Euphoria” noise in the dust as the numbers rise.

The actress’ return to the screen as Cassie Howard on the famous HBO series has been welcomed with sky-high ratings despite huge backlash against her character’s career path in the series third season.

Sydney Sweeney’s performance on the second season of the critically acclaimed show landed her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2022.

Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Euphoria’ Ratings Soar Despite The Backlash

The actress is earning her bragging rights as a serious contender for one of Hollywood’s best talents following the impressive ratings that have followed the second episode of the HBO show. The second episode has hit 5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days, tallying with the number of viewership recorded for the premiere episode. Talk about consistency! 

According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the second episode in the United States alone performed better than the second episode of the previous season by nearly 35%. The second episode of season 2 peaked at 6.4 million viewers in three days, and it made stars like Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Alexa Damie, Maude Apatow, Hunter Schafer, and Zendaya bigger household names.

The first episode of the current season has now taken a quantum leap from its first three-day viewership of 8.5 million to over 12.3 million viewers in the U.S. Variety reported that the global total has also exceeded 20 million viewers, which represents a 68% jump on the global total recorded for the season 2 premiere within three days.

The Model’s Co-Star Criticized Her Character For Taking A Shocking Career Turn

Sweeney’s on-screen character, Cassie, was off to a very dramatic start on the third season of the show, and her co-star, Chloe Cherry, who plays Faye Valentine, had things to say about the Cassie character development. As shared by The Blast, Cherry commented on Cassie becoming an OnlyFans content creator on the show, noting that it felt unbelievable that someone from a privileged background like Cassie would take that route.

Cassie was portrayed as someone from a relatively stable, suburban background on the show, with reasonable economic and social privilege compared to other characters on the show. Sweeney’s character has particularly pushed boundaries of explicit scenes on the show even further this season.

Cherry discussed that the economy is horrible, and it has pushed people into the adult content creation industry in real life. While she has had a bit of experience in the adult film industry before transitioning to mainstream acting, Cherry still believes Cassie’s privileged background sharply contrasted the path she chose in the series.

Sydney Sweeney’s Suggestive Scenes On ‘Euphoria’ Had Megyn Kelly Livid

Female characters on the show’s third season have kept the trend table working all week due to their highly sexualized content, especially a scene where Cassie unleashed an infantile roleplay move. The scene became one of the most talked about for the season, drawing commentaries from media personality Kelly.

Kelly described the scene as the character and creators of the show giving infancy an unnecessary undertone, stating, “She’s dressed as a baby… she’s sucking on a binkie… and her legs are completely spread. This is sexualizing infancy.” Last year, the actress was in the news for posing with guests at her mother’s birthday party while wearing themed hats and shirts aligning with a certain political party.

She broke her silence on the backlash, insisting that she had no control over what people would wear to the party and how people online would process it. She urged people online to stop attaching unnecessary political undertones to such a milestone ceremony, insisting that their assumptions do not directly translate to the intention of attendees at the event.

The 28-Year-Old Raved About The Extent Of Her Character’s Desperation On The Show

The media personality was beyond excited to show what stuff she was made of on the show’s third season before it was released. As shared by The Blast, she described her character as a crazy type who would go to the ends of the earth to be famous this season, while making questionable decisions and interesting choices.

Sweeney has previously addressed the issue of appearing in raunchy scenes on the series, stressing that she does not have any problems playing such roles, as it is also an outlet for her to condemn the stigma against actresses who do nude scenes. “Euphoria” has also been poorly reviewed by critics like the New York Post, who claimed the storyline was poorly written, sacrificing depth for mundane, absurd scenes.

It also emerged as the lowest-rated season of the series on Rotten Tomatoes, sitting at 40%, which is about half the rating of seasons one and two. Another critic from IndieWire, Ben Travers, declared that “Euphoria” in its final season has grown old instead of growing up because characters have refused to change, nor have they been motivated to influence their viewers to also change.

Sydney Sweeney Did Not Get A Win For ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’

The media personality was reportedly a part of the film set to hit the theatres on May 1, 2026, featuring alongside Emily Blunt at her Dior office as Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci arrive to ask for her help.

Unfortunately, Sweeney could not appear as herself in the three-minute-long scene because it was removed. An insider claimed that the producers of the show felt her cameo did not work structurally with the rest of the show, leading to a creative decision to leave her out of the show.

Sam Levinson explained his reason for the trajectory of Cassie’s character, explaining that the entire idea was to find another layer of absurdity that the show is able to tie into so that viewers are not too inside a make-believe world.

Will the backlash ease up for Sydney Sweeney and “Euphoria” soon?

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