​”Love Island” star Austin Shepard is getting real about his struggle with addiction. During a podcast appearance, the 27-year-old opened up about relapsing while filming the show’s spin-off, “Beyond the Villa.”. Austin Shepard is no stranger to the spotlight, as he was also the center of attention during the most recent season of “Love Island” after netizens called him out for reportedly sharing offensive content.. Article continues below advertisement. Austin Shepard Relapsed While Filming The ‘Love Island’ Spin-Off. Peacock | Ben Symons. Shepard revealed that he was 11 days sober on the “Previously On” podcast by TMZ. The “Love Island” alum shared that before reaching that point, he relapsed by using opioids while filming season 2 of the show’s spin-off, “Beyond the Villa.”. “No one knew,” he shared. “I’m a pretty manipulative, functional addict until it becomes so unmanageable—like how it got. But I can bullsh-t for a while.”. Shepard likened himself to a “salesman,” adding that he tends to “wave and pretend everything is OK.”. Article continues below advertisement. Austin Shepard Revealed His Co-Stars Noticed A Change In His Behavior. View this post on Instagram. Elsewhere, during his appearance on the podcast, Shepard showed love to his co-stars, who noticed the reality star’s demeanor had changed while filming “Beyond the Villa.”. “Charlie started reaching out in the last month and was like, ‘Bro what’s going on?’” he said. “I just got pretty real with him, just telling him pretty much everything. He’s been wishing me love, giving me love. Same with TJ, Iris. They’ve been sending me love.”. Shepard also got real about the difficulties he’s faced while managing his sobriety.. “I know how this road goes,” he said. “I’ve had plenty of friends who are not here today that have sadly passed from it and it’s either death or a long life of misery.”. “That was my moment of clarity, finally,” he said.. Article continues below advertisement. Austin Shepard Sought Professional Help. View this post on Instagram. For Shepard, gaining clarity was just one of the things that helped him deal with his struggle. He also admitted to seeking professional help at another point during his journey.. “There was one night where I was sitting there, I was just going crazy,” he said. “I hadn’t slept in four nights. I was very sick. Just puking. It was horrible. I was like, ‘I need to go somewhere, medically.’”. The facility Shepard checked into gave him excellent care, he said, adding that the support of his family members has helped strengthen him.. Article continues below advertisement. Shepard Faced Backlash After Sharing Controversial Posts. According to a previous report from The Blast, Shepard faced backlash from the “Love Island” viewers in the summer of 2025 after he reportedly shared offensive content on his social media channels.. “I want to take a moment to address my recent repost that has caused offense to some of you,” he wrot  

​Jennifer Hudson launched her daytime talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” in 2022 in syndication on stations across the U.S. Since then, she has hosted well over 500 episodes, featuring numerous high-profile guests. Now that the show has been renewed for its fifth season, the Oscar-winning singer and actress is reflecting on the show’s future and discussing who she’d like to see march down her iconic spirit tunnel.. Article continues below advertisement. Jennifer Hudson Opens Up About Her Talk Show Continuing. MEGA. Hudson interviewed with PEOPLE in March 2026 about her daytime talk show and its future. When asked if her tenure as a talk show host carries additional weight amid shows like “Sherri” being canceled and “The Kelly Clarkson Show” ending, she said, “I haven’t had much time to think about it, to be honest.”. She continued, “They are amazing, both Kelly and Sherri, and we’re all in this together. I just want to continue to make them proud and cheer them on, whatever they decide to do in the future.”. Article continues below advertisement. Regarding who she’d like to have on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” in the future, the “Spotlight” singer said, “I’ve been blessed to have a lot of great guests come to the show. I would love to see Barack Obama come through the Spirit Tunnel. I would love to see Denzel Washington and Halle Berry. I want to say Cher, but she’s already been to the show.”. Article continues below advertisement. ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Was Renewed In February. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. Variety reported on February 19 that Fox Television Stations and Telepictures had renewed “The Jennifer Hudson Show” for its fifth season. The host released a statement, saying, “This show is about connecting with people in meaningful ways and sharing stories that lift and inspire. Our audience is the heartbeat of the show, and I can’t wait to take Season 5 to new heights.”. Lauren Blincoe, the Senior Vice President of Current Programming for Telepictures, also released a statement. She said, “We celebrate this milestone and look forward to creating even more moments that lift, inspire, and allow guests and audiences to ‘feel the love.'”. Article continues below advertisement. ‘Sherri’ & ‘Kelly Clarkson’ Were Announced To End. Steven Bergman / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA. The same month, on February 2, Kelly Clarkson announced that she was ending her show after the fall of 2026 in order to spend more time with her family following the death of her ex-husband and father of her children, Brandon Blackstock. Per PEOPLE, she said in a statement, “I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ both in Los Angeles and New York.”. Article continues below advertisement. She continued, “There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons. I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent  

​When Jim Carrey stepped onto the red carpet at the César Awards in Paris, the moment should have been a celebration of his decades-long career.. Instead, the actor’s appearance quickly sparked a wave of online speculation and criticism about how he looked.. Amid the harsh comments and conspiracy theories, celebrity plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow is now speaking out, urging fans and critics alike to show the Hollywood icon a little more kindness.. Article continues below advertisement. Jim Carrey’s César Awards Appearance Triggers Online Debate. KCS Presse / MEGA. Carrey made a rare public appearance at the Paris ceremony on February 26, where he accepted an honorary lifetime achievement award. However, instead of focusing on the recognition, much of the online discussion quickly shifted to his appearance. Clips from the red carpet circulated across social media, with some viewers questioning whether the actor had undergone cosmetic procedures.. The reaction became so intense that paparazzi even began asking medical experts for their opinions.. During an appearance on Tori Spelling’s “misSpelling,” Dubrow revealed just how much attention the topic had received.. “All they want to do is talk about the way poor Jim Carrey looks,” he said while discussing the questions he had been getting from photographers and reporters.. Article continues below advertisement. The reality TV surgeon described the reaction as unnecessarily harsh, especially toward someone who had spent decades entertaining audiences.. “It’s like, what do you say when you’re confronted with that stuff? It’s so mean, right?” he added.. Article continues below advertisement. Carrey Gets Public Support From Celebrity Surgeon Terry Dubrow. MEGA. Dubrow acknowledged that the comedian may have looked different compared to how audiences remembered him during his biggest movie years. However, he believes the reaction was partly because fans had grown accustomed to seeing Jim Carrey appear youthful on screen for so long.. While discussing the situation, the cosmetic surgeon said the conversation surrounding the actor had become unfairly critical. “I still think he looks great,” Dubrow said.. He also emphasized that nobody outside Carrey’s personal medical team truly knew what may or may not have been done. According to the doctor, if someone had undergone a cosmetic procedure, swelling alone could temporarily alter how their face appeared.. Article continues below advertisement. He explained that swelling “could take a long time to go down,” which may cause noticeable changes before the face returns to a more natural look.. Article continues below advertisement. Jim Carrey’s Face Sparks Plastic Surgery Speculation From Other Experts. KCS Presse / MEGA. As the online debate intensified, other cosmetic specialists also began weighing in with their professional opinions.. One of them, Detroit-based surgeon Anthony Youn, shared a video analyzing Carrey’s appea  

​Brooke Hogan is opening up about the loss of her father through a deeply personal new musical project.. The singer and former reality star has shared a poignant tribute to the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who passed away in July 2025.. Brooke and Hulk shared a complicated relationship over the years, and the former went as far as asking to be taken off her father’s will.. Article continues below advertisement. Brooke Hogan Shares A Mournful Musical Tribute To Her Late Father. View this post on Instagram. Just months after the passing of her father, Hulk, Brooke has teased a new song titled “Wanna Go Back” that captures the raw pain of her loss.. In a snippet shared on Instagram, Brooke sings mournful lyrics like, “I don’t wanna go back, ’cause you were my world, and I was your girl.”. While the song clearly serves as a tribute to the pop culture icon, other verses suggest a more complicated history between the two. The lyrics read, “Daddy, you lying there made a fool out of me” hint at unresolved feelings and “what you did to me,” reflecting a relationship that was perhaps as challenging as it was close.. The legendary wrestler, born Terry Gene Bollea, died at age 71 and was laid to rest in Clearwater, Florida, two weeks after his passing.. Article continues below advertisement. Brooke Hogan Defended Her Decision To Skip Hulk Hogan’s Funeral. Jen Lowery / MEGA. While her new music hints at the unresolved tension within their family, Brooke chose to honor her late father on her own terms.. The singer was notably absent from the official funeral service, a decision she defended by explaining that she believed her father would have wanted a different kind of farewell.. Brooke mentioned that the wrestling icon “hated the morbidity of funerals” and was certain he wouldn’t have wanted a traditional service.. The Blast confirmed that instead of attending the ceremony, she spent the day privately at the beach with her husband, former NHL player Steven Oleksy, and their twin children. She shared that being by the water made her feel closer to him, as the beach was a place he truly loved.. Article continues below advertisement. There Was Tension Between The Father-Daughter Duo. Jaxon / MEGA. Brooke’s private beachside farewell follows years of tension that she attributes to her father’s final marriage. In an August 2025 interview, the 37-year-old opened up about the rift that led to a two-year estrangement, specifically highlighting her disapproval of Hulk’s relationship with Sky Daily.. Brooke recalled that the trouble began when her father confided in her about “uneasy” feelings he had before his 2023 wedding.. The conflict reached a breaking point when Hulk reportedly told his daughter that ending the relationship would be “really bad,” though he refused to elaborate on what that meant.. Article continues below advertisement. According to The Blast, Brooke shared that she encouraged her father to slow down and avoid a third marriage if  

​Margot Robbie stunned fans as she ditched her custom blonde locks for a shorter bob and bangs during her Paris Fashion Week outing.. However, the actress’s style and striking appearance have caused worry among some fans, with some questioning if she has lost weight.. Margot Robbie had initially been on a promotional tour for her film “Wuthering Heights,” in which she stars alongside Jacob Elordi.. Article continues below advertisement. Margot Robbie Rocks Bob And A See-Through Look At The Chanel Fashion Show In Paris. KCS Presse / MEGA. Robbie looked effortlessly dashing as she rocked a shorter bob and bangs for Chanel women’s ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show on Monday.. The “Barbie” star previously stuck to her long blonde hair, but in photos seen from the event, the hair can be seen hanging close to her shoulder length.. For the hairstyle, she kept to her signature blonde hue and layered locks of gold in between, completing the style with a messy bang that was cropped at her eyebrows.. For her outfit, Robbie wore a sheer white tank top with a scoop neck that showed off her underwear. She completed the look with baggy denim trousers that covered her two-toned shoes.. Article continues below advertisement. The actress threw on a gray bag on a silver chain with a scarf in hand, but chose not to wear jewelry except for a few mini hoop earrings that her Bob slightly revealed.. Article continues below advertisement. Fans Were Stunned By The Actress’s Look At The Fashion Event. KCS Presse / MEGA. Fans of Robbie had a lot to say about her look on social media, with many commenting on her svelte figure.. A person wrote, “What is going on in Hollywood [?] Everyone is looking like they are decomposing.”. “The impact of too much weight loss. Your body might look good, but it can take its toll on your face,” another X user wrote.. A third person penned, “She’s got a touch of the GLP-1 face going on.” Someone else added, “Let’s hope there’s a buffet on…. Jeez, why aren’t these people eating?”. “That’s Ozempic. No idea why she would think she needed it,” one more critic said.. Article continues below advertisement. Hairstylist Says Margot Robbie’s New Look Means She Might Be ‘Going Through Life Changes’. KCS Presse / MEGA. Meanwhile, top hairstylists have weighed in on the secret meaning behind Robbie’s short hair transformation.. Australian Hairdresser of the Year Deanna Parker Attwood shared that she believes big changes are coming for the 35-year-old actress.. “There’s a saying that a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life,” Attwood told the Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday.. Goldwell Ambassador Nathan Yazbek shared the same sentiment, explaining that “a dramatic haircut” means a person wants “to be seen differently.”. “It’s a style that people request when they’re going through life changes,” Yazbek told the publication.. Article continues below advertisement. The Actress Spoke On Her Close Relationship With Her ‘Wuthering Heights’