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Shocking Turn in Election Results: The Most Voted VV Candidates Revealed New

Shocking Turn in Election Results: The Most Voted VV Candidates Revealed

21:38 | 10 Qershor 2026 H.E Komisioni Qendror i Zgjedhjeve ka vazhduar me përditësimin e rezultateve nga numërimi i votave të kandidatëve për deputet.Deri më tani janë numëruar 79.38%.Nga Lëvizja Vetëvendosje, 10 kandidatët për deputet më të votuar deri më tani janë:Albin Kurti, Glauk Konjufca, Albulena Haxhiu, Hekuran Murati, Donika Gërvalla, Xhelal Sveçla, Avni Dehari, Hajrullah Çeku, Mimoza Kusari Lila dhe Ejup Maqedonci./Arbresh.info

Jun 11, 2026
Dancing Stars' New Challenge: Meet the 12 Hopefuls Vying for the Spotlight New

Dancing Stars' New Challenge: Meet the 12 Hopefuls Vying for the Spotlight

A new generation of ballroom talent is about to step into the spotlight when “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro” premieres on July 13 on ABC. This new reality TV dancing competition will bring 12 accomplished dancers from around the world to compete for a prize unlike any other reality show reward: a coveted spot as a professional dancer on “Dancing With the Stars” Season 35. From former reality competition standouts to championship ballroom dancers, the “DWTS: The Next Pro” cast is packed with performers hoping to dance their way into the “DWTS” ballroom.1. Adele ZaikmanDisneyAdele is an LA-based dancer. She works as a dance teacher, and often competes with her partner Cătălin Caucă. The duo started dancing together last year, and they most recently appeared at the Blackpool Dance Festival in the UK.2. AJ PritchardDisneyAJ is a British dancer who reached the semifinals on “BGT” Series 7 with her partner Chloe Hewitt. Lots of experience here, as AJ used to be a pro dancer on “Strictly Come Dancing” from 2016 to 2019. In 2020, he competed on “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”3. Allen GenkinDisneyAllen has previously appeared on “Dancing With the Stars.” The California-based dancer won a Ballroom Battle segment on the show back in 2012. You can find Allen in ballroom competitions around the world, including the Blackpool Dance Festival in the UK.4. Benji CastroDisneyI figured we’d see some “So You Think You Can Dance” alums in the mix, and that is what we have with Benji. The Miami-based dancer made the Top 7 during Season 16 of the show and later appeared on the show’s live tour.5. Briar NoletDisneyBriar is a Canadian dancer who competed on Season 3 of “World of Dance.” She finished in fifth place and would later go on tour with Jennifer Lopez. She also auditioned for “Canada’s Got Talent” in 2024, as well as appeared in the movies “The Next Step” and “The Chosen.”6. Erik LinderDisneyErik was part of the ballroom duo Erik and Rickie back in Season 4 of “America’s Got Talent.” The duo also made a guest appearance on “DWTS” around that time. He has performed with fellow “DWTS: The Next Pro” contestant Briar.7. Jake MonrealDisneyJake has a direct link to “Dancing With the Stars,” having appeared as a pro dancer on “DWTS: Juniors.” That season, he finished in ninth place with his partner, Sophia Pippen. He also competed on “So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation,” making it into the Top 10.8. Natalie JolleyDisneyNatalie is a highly decorated ballroom dancer with her partner Parley Ford. Like others on “DWTS: The Next Pro,” Natalie and Parley competed at Blackpool in the UK. They became the first-ever Blackpool Amateur Smooth Champions.9. Nina MaysterDisneyNina is from Pennsylvania and owns a dancewear brand called VIBE Atelier. She is active in the ballroom competition scene, and said on Instagram that being on “The Next Pro” is the “biggest thing that happened to me in my life.”10. Selena HamiltonDisneySelena has an impressive resume. She has performed with Sombr at the VMAs and Doechii at Lollapalooza. Another big link to “DWTS,” as she will be performing with Derek Hough this summer on the “Symphony of Dance” tour.11. Stephani SosaDisneyStephani may look familiar to “DWTS” fans. Not only has she performed in the troupe on the show, but she is also the sister of “DWTS” pro dancer Ezra Sosa. She has also appeared as a background dancer on “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.”12. Tristen SandersDisneyTristen is based out of Atlanta and specializes in ballroom and hip-hop. He works as a manager at a dance studio. In the preview clip for “DWTS: The Next Pro,” Tristen says, “I’m gonna be a problem.”“DWTS: The Next Pro” premieres on Monday, July 13, at 8/7c on ABC, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Jun 11, 2026
Travis and Taylor's Secret $3M MSG Wedding: What's Really Happening? New

Travis and Taylor's Secret $3M MSG Wedding: What's Really Happening?

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have paid about $3 million to rent out Madison Square Garden for their three-day wedding celebration, according to TMZ.The three-time Super Bowl champion and the superstar songstress, who are set to tie the knot on July 3, reportedly reserved the world’s most famous arena at an estimated $1 million per day: the first for an early setup, the second for the day of their wedding event and the day after to break it all down.Kelce and Swift, who’s performed eight sold-out shows at MSG over the course of her career, did not strike a deal with Madison Square Garden and are paying retail price, despite this being the biggest celebrity wedding arguably ever.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="885" height="590" src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/travis-kelce-attend-cleveland-cavaliers-128625121_d87211.jpg?w=1024" alt="Taylor Swift (L) and Travis Kelce attend the Cleveland Cavaliers Eastern Conference Final game against the New York Knicks in Cleveland, Ohio Saturday May 23, 2026. 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https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/travis-kelce-attend-cleveland-cavaliers-128625121_d87211.jpg?resize=1038,692&quality=75&strip=all 1038w, https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/travis-kelce-attend-cleveland-cavaliers-128625121_d87211.jpg?resize=87,58&quality=75&strip=all 87w, https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/travis-kelce-attend-cleveland-cavaliers-128625121_d87211.jpg?resize=50,33&quality=75&strip=all 50w" sizes="(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px">Taylor Swift (L) and Travis Kelce attend the Cleveland Cavaliers Eastern Conference Final game against the New York Knicks in Cleveland, Ohio Saturday May 23, 2026. Aaron Josefczyk/ShutterstockMSG is owned by a Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., a publicly traded company with plenty of stockholders overseeing financial decisions. There are no events happening at MSG during their three-day extravaganza.Madison Square Garden during the Knicks-Spurs 2026 NBA Finals series. Robert Miller for NY PostKelce and Swift have invited more than 1,000 guests to their wedding over the phone or text to ensure privacy, TMZ previously reported.The guest list reportedly includes Karlie Kloss, Zoë Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, the Haim sisters, Suki Waterhouse, Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez.In a recent interview with The Post, Sonal Shah, a luxury wedding planner in Manhattan, predicted that the nuptials could run the couple $10 million to $20 million-plus when it’s all said and done.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce out in Brooklyn on May 16, 2026 in New York City. GC Images“But for a celebrity wedding of this scale, the venue fee would likely be just a fraction of the overall budget,” Shah said, pointing out that the power couple needs to hire a full staff, including a security team.Page Six previously reported Kelce and Swift would be getting married at MSG — with one source explaining they chose the venue because “privacy was of number one importance to them both.”The couple has been quiet about their wedding planning thus far, but a July 4th wedding in New York City sounds like Swift’s style.The 14-time Grammy winner, who owns a Tribeca apartment, has been known to throw a big bash that weekend with her friends. Kelce and Swift, who first got together in 2023, announced their engagement last August.

Jun 11, 2026
Unseen Drama: What Happened Behind the Scenes at the 'Summer House' Reunion? New

Unseen Drama: What Happened Behind the Scenes at the 'Summer House' Reunion?

The season 10 reunion of “Summer House” delivered plenty of on-camera drama, but according to Bravo Insider, some of the most memorable moments happened when filming paused.The three-part reunion wrapped up one of the Bravo hit’s most talked-about seasons, bringing together Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller, West Wilson, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan, Ben Waddell, Bailey Taylor and Levi Sebree.Unseen ‘Summer House’ Reunion Moments Revealed After Season 10 FinaleBefore filming officially began, the cast shared jokes, compliments and a few surprising comments about the season.Bailey Taylor was the first cast member on stage alongside Andy Cohen and described her first season as “an extremely transformative experience.”Carl Radke later joked that he had hoped the reunion set would be modeled after Cooper’s Beach rather than the familiar backyard setup from the Hamptons house. Cooke also joined the early conversation, prompting Cohen to tell the group it was his “fantasy” to have the cast visit his own Hamptons beach house someday.As cast members continued arriving, Hubbard made several jokes about the changing group dynamics. After Amanda Batula pointed out that it felt “weird” sitting on a different couch than Cooke after years together, Hubbard quipped, “Next year, it’ll be me and Carl back together.”Radke’s response immediately got attention.“It’s possible,” he replied.Inside the ‘Summer House’ Reunion Before Cameras Started RollingOnce everyone was seated, the joking continued.Hubbard showed off her reunion look and encouraged everyone to “take it all in,” prompting Cooke to joke that he enjoyed watching Radke’s reactions. Radke complimented Hubbard’s appearance and recalled a hug they had shared backstage before filming.When Miller arrived, several cast members complimented her look before cameras officially began rolling.During one filming break, Cohen complimented Dillard’s shoes, calling them “very nice.”Sebree later joked that she and Taylor looked like the bushes they dressed up as during one of the season’s pranks.After lunch, Cohen checked in with Hubbard and asked for an update on her daughter, Gemma.“She’s a teenager!” Hubbard joked. “She’s crawling, she’s sprinting, she climbs. Oh my god, this girl.”The reunion wrapped on schedule, something that delighted Cohen. The cast celebrated with a toast and Girl Scout cookies before gathering for official reunion photos and a round of selfies on stage.Amanda Batula Learns New Details About West Wilson’s Past RelationshipWhile the behind-the-scenes moments provided plenty of laughs, the reunion’s biggest revelations centered on Wilson’s dating history.During a heated discussion, Cohen questioned Wilson about his relationship with ex-girlfriend Meija Moreno and whether she believed they were exclusive.“I obviously wasn’t the clearest,” Wilson admitted. “I told her that it was not an exclusive relationship in like, November or December. I’ve been not clear with a zillion women that I’ve dated prior to this.”The conversation intensified when Wilson acknowledged that Moreno believed they were in an exclusive relationship.“I mean, no, she thought that we were,” he said.Miller immediately challenged him.“You’re lying! Cause you sent her flowers on Valentine’s Day,” Miller said.She continued, “You were saying, ‘I love you’ to this woman. You can’t even look at me because you know you’re (expletive) lying.”Batula then revealed that some of the information being discussed was new to her.“I had some of this information, not all of it,” Batula said.Still, Batula explained that she was not concerned about the Valentine’s Day flowers because she and Wilson were not involved at the time.Kyle Cooke Voices Concern About Amanda Batula and West WilsonThe discussion shifted when Cohen asked Batula and Wilson about the status of their relationship.Wilson revealed that they did not become exclusive immediately after acknowledging their feelings for one another.“Actually, not since we expressed feelings, no,” Wilson said.The response left much of the cast confused.Cooke responded with a stunned, “What?” while Miller questioned why they would continue navigating such a public relationship without clear boundaries.Wilson later clarified that he and Batula became monogamous following their March 31 relationship announcement.He also admitted feeling pressure for the relationship to succeed.Cooke then expressed concern for Batula.“We were really close,” Cooke told Wilson. “I considered you one of the best things to ever happen to this show, because I considered you one of my best friends.”Cooke added that he worries about Batula’s position in the relationship.“I do still have love for Amanda, and I do still care for her. I am very concerned,” Cooke said.He argued that Batula entered the relationship during a particularly vulnerable time and suggested she has become isolated from parts of the group.Andy Cohen Presses the Couple About Their FutureAs the discussion continued, Cohen asked Batula a question many viewers have been asking themselves.Was the relationship worth it?“That’s an impossible question to answer in this moment,” Batula replied.Cohen then asked whether the couple was in love.Before Batula could answer, Wilson responded.“We are not using the word love right now. It’s been two months, three months.”That answer prompted another revelation.“He told me he thinks he loves her,” Solomon said.Wilson did not deny it.Instead, he emphasized his commitment to the relationship.“I am very much committed to this relationship,” Wilson said.With Bravo already announcing a special “The Aftermath” episode featuring additional conversations filmed after the reunion, it appears the story between Batula, Wilson, Miller and the rest of the cast is far from over.Fans can watch the uncensored “Summer House” season 10 reunions on Peacock.

Jun 11, 2026
Ryan Reynolds' Shocking Story: The Accident That Changed Everything New

Ryan Reynolds' Shocking Story: The Accident That Changed Everything

Ryan Reynolds is opening up about a terrifying accident from his teenage years that left him hospitalized for a month.The “Deadpool” actor shared the story while filming a lighthearted video for GQ alongside his friend and fellow actor Rob McElhenney. The pair spent the segment attempting to assemble IKEA furniture, leading to plenty of laughs and unexpected revelations.GQ teased the interview on social media with the caption, “new Ryan Reynolds lore just dropped 👀.”Reynolds Opened Up About the Scary Accident During the conversation, Reynolds recalled a decision he made when he was 18 years old that ultimately may have saved his life.“You know, when I was 18, I left a bar, and I’d had a beer, you know, and I walked back and I looked at my car for a second,” Reynolds said. “I thought you know what, I’m not gonna drive anywhere. Even if it’s four blocks home, absolutely not.”Instead of getting behind the wheel, Reynolds chose to walk home.“But instead I turned around, started to cross the street and I was run over by a drunk driver,” he continued. “That was the last time I ‘Why God’ as much as this.”The actor emphasized how ironic the situation felt at the time.“I got run over by a drunk driver after making a firmly, positive and wise decision for a young 18-year-old male,” he said.The accident resulted in serious injuries.“Spent four weeks in the hospital,” Reynolds revealed.He went on to describe the severity of the crash.“Broke every bone in my left side. He hit me so hard, his car was not operational.”When asked about the incident, Reynolds summed it up simply: “Yeah, very bad.”Fans ReactThe revelation surprised many fans, who had never heard the story before.“That’s wild! It seems like the funniest folks have been through some tough stuff,” one person commented online after watching the clip.Others expressed relief that the actor recovered from the accident and went on to build a successful career in Hollywood.Many fans also focused on the humorous nature of the interview itself, which featured Reynolds and McElhenney struggling through the furniture-building challenge.“This whole interview was too funny,” another viewer wrote.Reynolds Previously Tackled IKEA Furniture The IKEA-themed segment also reminded some fans of another memorable Reynolds moment from years ago.Back in 2015, the actor filmed a comedic video in which he attempted to assemble a baby crib before eventually calling customer service for help.“Oh, hi there! I’m calling about the Hensvik baby crib,” Reynolds joked during the video. “No, no, no! There’s no problem with it. I think the biggest issue I’m having right now is that the crib didn’t come assembled.”He continued the bit by pretending to be overwhelmed by the instructions.“There’s just an enormous amount of hardware that’s come with this unit and I gotta be honest with you I’m having a real hard time putting this thing together.”While Reynolds is known for his quick wit and self-deprecating humor, his latest revelation offered fans a glimpse into a much more serious chapter of his life.

Jun 11, 2026
Why Are These Two Self-Defense Cases Dividing America? New

Why Are These Two Self-Defense Cases Dividing America?

The cases of Karmelo Anthony and Kyle Rittenhouse are both rooted in arguments about lethal self-defense, but their trials ended with very different conclusions.To supporters of Anthony, a Black teenager just sentenced to 35 years in a Texas prison for murdering white 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in an altercation at a track meet, there is a clear racial double standard.Rittenhouse, who is white, was also just 17 when he shot three men, two of them fatally, in Wisconsin amid the disorder of a Black Lives Matter protest. He was acquitted.Perhaps inevitably, these cases have polarized in opposite ways, depending in large part on the political and racial biases of the beholder. It’s an observation not lost on Rittenhouse.“The same people that are screaming self-defense for Karmelo Anthony are the same ones that are screaming that I’m a murderer or white supremacist or a Nazi for defending myself against three white guys,” Rittenhouse told Newsmax.Progressive commentator Ryan Shead framed Anthony’s case as self-defense while characterizing Rittenhouse’s as “murders.”“If only we knew what the difference was?” Shead wrote on X, sharing images of the two, alluding to the fact that one is white and the other Black.There are parallels between the two cases. Anthony crying in court was a visual echo of Rittenhouse’s own emotional response when taking the stand.But there are also some very clear and significant differences, even if Americans have learned to decide whose fear sounds reasonable before all the evidence arrives.The Comparison Begins With DifferenceRittenhouse was acquitted in November 2021 after his lawyers argued self-defense in the Kenosha shootings that killed Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and wounded Gaige Grosskreutz.Rittenhouse had gone to Kenosha, armed with an AR-15-style rifle, during unrest after police shot and wounded Jacob Blake. The teen said he had gone to help defend local businesses against vandalism during the protests.While there, he faced physical assault by some of the protesters, one of them hitting him with a skateboard. Once self-defense was at issue, Wisconsin put the burden on prosecutors to prove the shootings were unjustified.Anthony’s facts moved through a different legal frame. He had gone under Memorial High School’s tent after a rain shower. His coach testified that his own team’s tent had not arrived on the morning bus.It was there that a confrontation ensued with Metcalf, who was unarmed and trying to push Anthony out from under his school’s tent. The altercation ended with a single stab wound to Metcalf’s chest that the county medical examiner testified was not survivable.Texas law permits deadly force when a person reasonably believes it is immediately necessary to protect against unlawful deadly force or certain grave crimes.A separate provision strips the justification from anyone who provoked the other person’s force, unless he abandoned the encounter, or clearly communicated an intent to, and the other person kept coming.Anthony’s defense team made the argument that the killing was a moment of fear-induced passion as he came under attack by Metcalf, and was not a pre-meditated act of violence. It was, they said, an act of impulsive self-defense.But the prosecution’s argument in Anthony’s case was about proportionality.“You don’t get to meet a shove with a stab, especially if you provoke the shove,” prosecutor Bill Wirskye told jurors in his closing argument.Wisconsin law also turns on reasonable belief and necessity, but it permits force to prevent or end unlawful interference, and reserves deadly force for imminent death or great bodily harm.Rittenhouse has long maintained that his life was at threat when he was assaulted by protesters in Kenosha.Jurors in Rittenhouse’s trial had one significant benefit over those in Anthony’s: the incidents were caught, clearly, on multiple cameras. Anthony's jury had surveillance video too, but the decisive seconds under the tent were far harder to read.Teenagers Become Adult PoliticsThe two cases became symbols before most Americans could have explained the underlying law. Rittenhouse’s case became a flashpoint in debates over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.Anthony’s case became a national story shaped by bail, misinformation and race long before a jury was seated.Within two weeks of Metcalf’s stabbing, MAGA voices were raging over Anthony’s bond, while his defenders were already invoking Rittenhouse.The weapons inverted the politics. Rittenhouse's rifle arrived politically loaded—he carried it into a city already convulsed by protest and unrest, and everyone who saw it knew what it meant and why he was there.Anthony's knife was just a pocketknife in a backpack until the moment it wasn't; it became politically loaded only after the stabbing, once the case was absorbed into fights over race, school violence and criminal justice.The comparison works only when it respects those differences.Self-defense law depends on microscopic facts, but the politics depends on tribal recognition. One case passed through gun-rights, riot and Black Lives Matter politics, the other passed through race, school-safety and perceived-double-standard politics.Rittenhouse and Anthony are not legal twins, they are political mirrors.Fear as a Team SportRittenhouse testified, “I didn’t do anything wrong. I defended myself,” while prosecutors described him as the aggressor who never faced an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm.Anthony did not take the stand. His lawyers told jurors he acted in a “split second of fear and chaos” after being confronted and pushed by the larger Metcalf; prosecutors called the stabbing a provoked, unjustified “sneak attack.”The testimony cut both ways. One witness said Anthony reached into his bag and warned, “Touch me and see what happens,” and that Metcalf replied, “I’m not going to fight you”.A defense witness recalled hearing Anthony say afterward, “I told him not to touch me.” A coach who spoke to Anthony on the track testified that Anthony told him, “He put his hands on me. I stabbed him.”Those facts do not collapse into one verdict. They expose a reflex.Many Rittenhouse supporters treated his fear as the whole moral universe, while many Anthony supporters treated his fear as the missing context.And many Rittenhouse opponents treated his decision to bring a rifle to Kenosha as the fact that swallowed his claim of self-defense, while many Anthony opponents treated the knife and the school setting as the facts that swallowed his.The right is inconsistent when it treats Rittenhouse’s fear as sacred and Anthony’s as fake. The left is inconsistent when it treats Anthony’s fear as context and Rittenhouse’s as morally irrelevant.The same sentence keeps changing sides: He was scared; fear is no excuse. But the law cannot work that way.Race Matters, But So Do FactsRace belongs in the Anthony story because it was central to public attention. The trial drew national scrutiny because Anthony is Black, Metcalf was white and none of the jurors were Black, though some were people of color.The defense raised a Batson challenge after prosecutors struck three Black female prospective jurors; prosecutors gave a nonracial explanation tied to the women’s occupations as educators, and Judge John Roach allowed the strikes.The trial’s own principals resisted the racial frame. Wirskye told jurors in his opening that the case was not about race or self-defense. After the verdict, Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said it “was never about race or politics.”Neither statement settles the question—prosecutors and grieving fathers are not neutral arbiters of what a case is about. But both cut against the assumption that every courtroom fact arrives pre-racialized.That controversy deserves scrutiny because jury confidence is part of the justice system’s operating machinery. It also requires precision.A racial dispute over jury selection does not make Anthony’s trial evidence identical to Rittenhouse’s. A society can take racial distrust seriously without flattening two different self-defense records into the same case.There’s a strong counterargument to this whole comparison: Rittenhouse faced a series of confrontations amid unrest in Kenosha, while Anthony stabbed another student during a school-track dispute under a tent.That distinction defeats lazy equivalence, but it still leaves the political mirror intact.Tribal LoyaltySelf-defense law slows a story down, asking who moved first, who touched whom, who had a weapon, who threatened what, who provoked, who could retreat and what a reasonable person would have believed when force was used.The politics of self-defense, on the other hand, speeds a story up and blurs important nuances: rifle or knife, protest or track meet, white or Black, right-coded or left-coded, victim or villain.Two ideas can be true at once.Rittenhouse’s acquittal can be legally understandable under Wisconsin’s self-defense framework, while his presence in Kenosha with a rifle remains reckless and corrosive civic behavior.Anthony’s conviction can be legally understandable under Texas’s deadly-force standard, while a 35-year sentence for a teenager and a no-Black-juror panel remain grounds for scrutiny.That scrutiny cuts both ways: jurors were offered a “sudden passion” finding that would have lowered the sentencing range to two to 20 years, and they rejected it; Anthony will also be eligible for parole after serving half his term.Americans say self-defense is universal until the wrong defendant claims it. Then “reasonable fear” becomes whatever the tribe needs it to be. The jury room still has rules, even if the country outside keeps trying to replace them with tribal loyalty.

Jun 11, 2026
Joan Cusack's Surprising Life Away from Hollywood: What She's Been Hiding New

Joan Cusack's Surprising Life Away from Hollywood: What She's Been Hiding

Joan Cusack has particular reasons for stepping back into the limelight in recent years. “I think because I’ve worked for a long time, and I feel so honored to be able to work in this industry,” Cusack, 63, told Variety at the Tuesday, June 9, premiere of Toy Story 5. “But it’s also great to live your life and raise your kids and be in Chicago and be a normal person. It’s, kind of, priceless.” Cusack, who returns to the spotlight as the voice of Jessie in Toy Story 5, lived in Chicago well before finding success as an actress. “My dad's job brought [my parents] to Chicago for a couple of years, which they thought was a pretty good place to raise a family. They were first-generation Chicagoans,” Cusack previously told The Guardian in 2011. “I still live in Chicago, as does my mom. It is unusual for an actress to live there, but it is where I grew up and my parents were right, it is a good place to raise kids.” Cusack has been married to attorney Richard Burke, with whom she shares two sons, since 1999. “I want [my kids] to see that I have things I feel passionate about because it is such a great feeling to really love something,” the actress recalled to The Guardian at the time. “My parents had five kids and we are all close. We were a traditional family.” She continued, “My mom didn't have a job, she was just raising kids. My dad went out to work. He was a really funny man, very silly. He loved comedy. We would watch Mel Brooks movies and Monty Python and he would always find some humor in everything. He made home movies of us, and he would show them in the backyard. He was great fun.” As for Cusack, she travels back and forth from her acting jobs to her family in Illinois. She also opened a lifestyle store, Judy Maxwell Home, in the Windy City in 2011. “My kids were young, and I didn’t really want to take acting work, because I always had to go away,” she told the New Yorker in 2019. “I was trying to think of something to do, because I’m not really a big cooking person. … I also think, if you’re a woman now, it’s so fun to have a shop of your own. You hone your instincts in the world, versus at home. This is a little lab of my own instincts about being in the world.”

Jun 11, 2026
Taylor Swift's Unbelievable Move at 'Toy Story 5' Premiere Shocks Everyone New

Taylor Swift's Unbelievable Move at 'Toy Story 5' Premiere Shocks Everyone

You’ve got a fan in me.Taylor Swift got Tom Hanks and Tim Allen to sign her “Toy Story” VHS at the movie’s part five premiere on Tuesday.According to photos obtained by Page Six, the “Bad Blood” singer approached Hanks, 69, and Allen, 72 — who voice Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively — while holding the nostalgic tape of the 1995 film.Tom Hanks and Tim Allen signed Taylor Swift’s “Toy Story” VHS at the movie’s part five premiere (as seen above). Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementThe “Bad Blood” singer approached Hanks and Allen with a tape of the 1995 film (as seen above). Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementThe actors both wrote their John Hancocks on the VHS tape and Allen reportedly added Buzz’s famed phrase, “To infinity and beyond.”In an interview with USA Today, the “Forrest Gump” star said he told Swift she “should have brought in the VHS machine so that we could have signed it as that could go into the Smithsonian Institute as well.”The pop star — who stunned on the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder, crystal-embellished Erdem dress — was 5 years old when the original Pixar film was released.Hanks and Allen (both seen above) voice Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively, in the “Toy Story” franchise. Getty Images for DisneyThe pop star rocked an off-the-shoulder, crystal-embellished Erdem dress (as seen above). Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementSwift, now 36, wrote and produced her new country hit, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” for the movie’s soundtrack. In an Instagram post, the “Cruel Summer” songstress — who co-wrote the single with Jack Antonoff — said writing the song “felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time.” “Creating something for [‘Toy Story’ character] Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once. And being a @toystory kid from the age of 5 til now… is an adventure I plan to be on, to infinity and beyond,” she added, alongside a video of herself dressed as a cowgirl.She co-wrote and produced her new country hit, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” for the movie’s soundtrack. (Pictured: Swift at the “Toy Story 5” premiere.) Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementThe “Cruel Summer” songstress said creating the song for Jessie (seen above on a horse) “felt like second nature all at once.” Disney via AP“We wrote this with so much adoration for these characters that made us laugh and helped us learn lessons and think outside the backyard all throughout our childhoods.”After the song’s June 5 release, Apple Music revealed that it became the streaming platform’s “biggest country single of 2026.”“I Knew It, I Knew You” also broke the “all-time record for the biggest soundtrack single, based on first-day plays.” 

Jun 11, 2026
Vučić's Unexpected Move: Preparing to Step Down? New

Vučić's Unexpected Move: Preparing to Step Down?

22:16 | 10 Qershor 2026 Presidenti i Serbisë, Aleksandar Vuçiq, deklaroi se planifikon të japë dorëheqjen nga posti i tij brenda tre ose katër muajsh, madje ndoshta edhe më herët.Deklarata u bë gjatë një interviste në Radio Beograd, shkruan N1.rs.“Kam filluar të paketoj librat në Presidencë. Kam shumë libra dhe po mendoj ku t’i vendos”, tha Vuçiq, duke lënë të kuptohet se po përgatitet për largimin nga posti.Duke folur për mundësinë e zgjedhjeve të parakohshme, ai tha se ato do të mbahen brenda disa muajve dhe se nuk dëshiron të flasë për “shkurtim mandati”, por për dorëheqje të plotë nga funksioni presidencial.Vuçiq shtoi se po mendon çdo ditë për mundësinë e kandidimit për postin e kryeministrit dhe se së shpejti do të merren vendime të rëndësishme politike.Kjo nuk është hera e parë që presidenti serb përmend dorëheqjen. Edhe në muajin maj ai deklaroi se mund të largohej nga posti para përfundimit të mandatit, duke theksuar se në rast dorëheqjeje Kushtetuta e Serbisë parashikon mbajtjen e zgjedhjeve presidenciale brenda 90 ditëve.

Jun 10, 2026
Why Joe Rogan Thinks Trump Should Avoid Certain Events New

Why Joe Rogan Thinks Trump Should Avoid Certain Events

Podcast host Joe Rogan said that President Donald Trump should stick to attending UFC events because he is going to get booed "everywhere else."Rogan's remark comes on the heels of Trump's appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Videos from the arena showed a mixed reaction when Trump appeared on the jumbotron during the national anthem. Some sections of the crowd erupted into "USA" chants and cheers, while others responded with loud boos.In a recent conversation with comedian Joey Diaz that was released on Wednesday, Rogan noted the boos the president received, saying in part that he shouldn't go to "that spot" and should instead "go to the UFC.""He should stick to the UFC, they're going to boo him everywhere else," Rogan said. "I heard some people cheered, I heard it was like cheers and boos, but the problem is, if there's cheers and any boos...if there's like 50/50...don't go to that spot, go to the UFC," Rogan added. Multiple videos shared online highlighted different parts of the reaction from the NBA Finals game, fueling competing narratives about whether Trump was welcomed or rejected by the New York crowd.When reached for comment, the White House referred Newsweek to remarks the president made following Monday night's game.When asked after the game about the reception he received, Trump said it was great: "I think mostly cheers, it was loud and it was very enthusiastic."...What To KnowThe moment underscored Trump's ability to generate strong reactions wherever he goes, particularly in a city like New York, where political opinions about the president remain deeply divided, given the city’s political makeup and Trump's history there as a longtime New Yorker.Rogan also pointed out that he's seen Trump attend UFC events several times and he's "never gotten booed.""The people that say they're booing him, you're distorting reality. It's not true, they cheer him," Rogan said in part about Trump attending UFC events. Diaz later said that Trump's presence at the game was "the kiss of death" for the Knicks, who lost to the Spurs, ending New York's 13-game playoff winning streak.Trump's presence created an unusually complex security operation on Monday night, as the U.S. Secret Service, New York Police Department and arena officials established extensive security protocols around Madison Square Garden, including a no-bag policy, multiple screening checkpoints and a large security perimeter around the arena.Fans were advised to arrive significantly earlier than usual, with officials warning of longer entry times due to the enhanced screening procedures.The additional security measures also affected surrounding events. Authorities canceled the Knicks’ traditional outdoor watch party outside the Garden for Game 3, citing coordination with the Secret Service and the challenges of managing large crowds during a presidential visit.What Happens NextGame 4 of the NBA Finals is set for tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET Wednesday. It is immediately unknown if Trump plans to attend another game.

Jun 10, 2026
Walmart Knife at Center of Shocking Teen Murder New

Walmart Knife at Center of Shocking Teen Murder

The knife Karmelo Anthony used to kill Austin Metcalf was a Walmart multi-tool with a serrated blade – and it sells for just $13.Anthony’s knife came from the Walmart camping brand “Ozark Trail,” and had a 3.5-inch blade.The knife that Karmelo Anthony used to kill Austin Metcalf was a $13 Walmart blade that’s equipped with a flashlight. WalmartThe type of knife used was the Ozark Trail 6-In-1 Multitool, Knife with Light, Model 5335. WalmartAnthony stabbed Metcalf at an April 2025 high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. Collin County JailIt is a 6-in-1 multitool equipped with a flashlight and glass breaker, and is “ideal for someone who hunts, camps or who travels often,” according to the Walmart listing.Here’s the latest on Karmelo Anthony’s murder conviction: Karmelo Anthony placed in isolation at Texas prison after murder conviction Austin Metcalf’s twin brother delivers stinging 6-word rebuke to Karmelo Anthony Karmelo Anthony’s $625K crowd funding page yanked by GiveSendGo after conviction Jasmine Crockett suggests she also would have stabbed Austin Metcalf Karmelo Anthony’s grandmother shouts ‘Racist!’ and riles up crowd after his guilty verdict The blade was more than enough to kill 17-year-old Austin – a 200-pound football player — who was left with a two-inch gash in his chest when Anthony stabbed him at an April 2025 high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.A blade of that size is legal to carry in Texas, but was not allowed on the grounds of the Frisco school where the stabbing happened.

Jun 10, 2026
Jennifer Lopez's Near Miss: The Moment That Could Have Redefined Pop History New

Jennifer Lopez's Near Miss: The Moment That Could Have Redefined Pop History

More than two decades after one of the most unforgettable performances in MTV Video Music Awards history, Jennifer Lopez has finally revealed how close she came to being part of the moment that would go on to define an entire era of pop culture.During a recent appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen, Lopez shared a surprising detail that instantly captured the attention of music fans around the world. Long before Christina Aguilera joined Madonna and Britney Spears onstage during the now-legendary 2003 MTV VMAs performance, Lopez was originally scheduled to take part in the number. In fact, according to the singer and actress, rehearsals had already begun before an unexpected obstacle forced her to step away.Looking back on the experience, Lopez explained that her commitment to the romantic comedy "Shall We Dance" ultimately prevented her from appearing at the awards show. “I was working on a movie, ‘Shall We Dance,’ at the same time, and they just wouldn’t let me out of the movie,” she recalled. The revelation offered fans a fascinating glimpse into an alternate version of pop culture history—one where Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and Britney Spears shared the stage during a performance that would become one of the most discussed television moments of the 21st century.According to Lopez, the plans had progressed much further than many people realized. “We rehearsed and everything,” she told Cohen, explaining that she even visited Madonna’s home to prepare for the performance. The rehearsals brought together three of the biggest female stars of the era, each occupying a different but equally significant place in popular culture. Lopez was enjoying tremendous success as both a recording artist and actress, Britney Spears had become the defining pop star of her generation, and Madonna remained the undisputed queen of reinvention.“It was me, her and Britney,” Lopez remembered. “She was playing her guitar, and we were singing.” The image she described paints a remarkably intimate picture of what was happening behind the scenes before the iconic performance took shape. Rather than a carefully manufactured television event, it began as a collaborative creative process involving three women whose careers had each helped shape the music industry in different ways.While many viewers remember the performance primarily because of the famous onstage kiss, Lopez revealed that the concept itself evolved from a broader theatrical idea. “But [Madonna] said that that’s what she wanted to do,” Lopez explained. “It was a thing, like, ‘We’re going to get married, I’m going to be the groom, you guys are going to sing.’ I was the one who was going to come out first and sing ‘Like a Virgin.’”Interestingly, Lopez noted that she never actually rehearsed the now-famous kiss that became the defining image of the performance. “I can’t really remember what it was, but it was something like that,” she admitted when discussing the original creative plans. Regardless of the exact details, her recollections suggest that the performance was still evolving when scheduling conflicts forced her departure.Ultimately, production obligations won. Although the filmmakers behind "Shall We Dance" allowed her some flexibility to meet with Madonna and participate in rehearsals, they refused to release her from filming for the actual event. The role was eventually given to Christina Aguilera, who joined Madonna and Spears onstage in wedding-inspired costumes during a medley of “Like a Virgin” and “Hollywood.” The performance culminated in the now-famous kiss that instantly entered entertainment history.The moment generated headlines around the world and remains one of the most replayed awards-show performances ever broadcast. It symbolized the provocative, boundary-pushing spirit of early-2000s pop culture while simultaneously highlighting the immense influence of the women involved. Over twenty years later, discussions about the performance continue to surface whenever conversations turn to iconic MTV moments.For Lopez, however, the revelation serves as another reminder of how many major opportunities have intersected throughout her extraordinary career. Few entertainers have successfully balanced music, film, television and business ventures as effectively as she has. By 2003, she was already one of the most recognizable women in entertainment, having transitioned from dancer and actress into a global music superstar.Born in the Bronx, New York, Lopez first gained national attention as a dancer before earning acclaim through acting roles. Her breakthrough came with the 1997 biographical film "Selena," in which she portrayed the late Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla. The performance transformed her into a major Hollywood presence and opened doors that would eventually lead to a unique dual career in music and film.The years that followed saw Lopez dominate both industries. Albums such as "J.Lo" and "This Is Me... Then" produced massive hits, while films including "The Wedding Planner," "Maid in Manhattan" and "Monster-in-Law" solidified her status as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. Unlike many performers who struggle to transition between mediums, Lopez became one of the few artists capable of leading both the music charts and the box office simultaneously.Her personal life often attracted as much attention as her professional accomplishments. Relationships with high-profile figures including Sean Combs, Cris Judd, Marc Anthony and Ben Affleck frequently made headlines. The intense public fascination surrounding her romances sometimes threatened to overshadow her artistic achievements, yet Lopez consistently managed to reinvent herself and remain relevant across multiple generations.Her relationship with Ben Affleck became one of the defining celebrity stories of the early 2000s. The pair's original romance inspired enormous media coverage and effectively helped create the modern celebrity-couple phenomenon. Although they ended their engagement in 2004, their reunion nearly two decades later captivated fans worldwide. Their eventual marriage in 2022 was widely viewed as a Hollywood fairy tale, though the relationship ultimately ended in separation and divorce.Throughout those personal ups and downs, Lopez maintained an extraordinary work ethic. Industry insiders have long described her as one of the hardest-working figures in entertainment. That dedication is reflected in the very story she shared about the VMAs. Even as one of the biggest stars in the world, contractual obligations and professional commitments prevented her from participating in an event that would become historic.In recent years, Lopez has increasingly spoken about balancing professional success with family life. As her twins, Max and Emme, prepare for adulthood and college, she has frequently reflected on motherhood, personal growth and the changing priorities that come with different stages of life. Those reflections reveal a woman who has spent decades navigating fame while attempting to preserve a sense of normalcy for her family.The renewed interest in the 2003 VMAs story also highlights Madonna’s remarkable ability to create cultural moments that endure for decades. Her performance with Spears and Aguilera became a defining symbol of pop culture, while Britney herself remained one of the most influential artists of her generation. Together, the three women represented different eras of female stardom, creating a moment that continues to fascinate audiences more than twenty years later.Madonna herself has occasionally revisited the subject. In 2022, she joked during an Instagram Live session about recreating the famous kiss with Spears during a future tour. A few months later, Spears and Madonna shared another kiss during celebrations surrounding Spears’ wedding to Sam Asghari, proving the cultural resonance of the original moment had not faded.Had circumstances been different, Jennifer Lopez might have stood at the center of that unforgettable television event. Instead, history took another path, giving Christina Aguilera the opportunity to participate in what became a landmark pop-culture moment. Yet Lopez’s recent recollections offer a fascinating behind-the-scenes perspective on how close she came to changing the narrative entirely.More than twenty years later, the story remains compelling not simply because of a famous kiss, but because it reveals how fragile and unpredictable entertainment history can be. A scheduling conflict, a film production deadline and one unavoidable professional obligation were enough to alter a moment that would be discussed for generations. For Jennifer Lopez, it became another intriguing chapter in a career already filled with remarkable twists, unexpected turns and enduring cultural impact.

Jun 10, 2026