Relive Every Moment of Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's Low-Key Romance

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's engagement was confirmed on March 17, 2022, after years of romance rumors, and now they have a little bundle of joy on the way!

The pair met in 2019 while starring on the West End together and quickly got the dating rumor mills turning. But rather than be loud about their relationship, the two very private people kept the details of their romance to themselves. Hiddleston, who famously dated Taylor Swift in 2016, made a U-turn on sharing his private life after that experience. He told the Telegraph in 2017 that he wanted to keep his private life just that - private.

"Everyone is entitled to a private life," he shared, adding, "I love what I do and I dedicate myself with absolute commitment to making great art and great entertainment, and in my mind I don't conflict the two. My work is in the public sphere and I have a private life. And those two things are separate."

Since then, Hiddleston has remained mum on his relationships and has actually never said anything publicly about dating Ashton. For her part, the "Handmaid's Tale" actress has also chosen to keep her lips zipped on her private life. Though she told Bustle in September 2019 that she hoped to someday have a baby, she was quick to clarify, "It's not in the works, and it's not being planned."

For everything we know about Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton's sweet and very low-key romance, keep reading ahead.

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"The Umbrella Academy" stars Robert Sheehan and Tom Hopper don't simply inhabit the roles of two of seven superpowered siblings on the hit Netflix show. These two show us that their brotherly bond extends far off of our streaming screens and into real life, where the actors demonstrate that they go to great lengths to crack each other up.

Was this iron-clad friendship tested by a quiz about the Umbrella Academy, both in its streaming and comic-book forms? Nope, it was only strengthened by them knowing so many tidbits about the property's origins or helping each other fill in the gaps of their memories. Watching these actors, whose characters have such a tough relationship on screen, smile easily as they support each other's jokes truly warms our hearts.

Plus, we ask Hopper about his passion for motorcycle riding and Sheehan the tough question - what's up with him saying he doesn't believe in ghosts, and has that changed? See all the hijinks unfold in the video above, and check out "The Umbrella Academy" on Netflix - all episodes of season three are streaming now!

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Usher Puts Verzuz Comparisons to Rest With "Tiny Desk" Concert

At last, Usher's nostalgic Tiny Desk concert is finally here! Fans have been (impatiently) waiting for the Grammy-winning icon to grace NPR's beloved D.C. music desk. So in honor of Black Music Month, it's only right that the outlet tapped Usher to run through his stacked R&B catalog for a 25-minute long live session.

"I'm just hoping to really, really have fun today in this office party," Usher said at the start of his self-described "gumbo" set - and fun is exactly what we had. During his Tiny Desk concert, released on June 30, Usher introduced Eric Bellinger and Vedo as he and his band eased into a medley of the singer's hugest classics. "You Make Me Wanna...," "Superstar," "U Don't Have to Call," "Nice & Slow," and "Confessions Part II" are just a few hits that Usher blessed listeners with. But he couldn't leave without singing "My Way," which turns 25 this year.

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Usher's Tiny Desk concert comes just ahead of the singer's second Las Vegas residency, which kicks off on July 15 and wraps in October. The legendary "Confessions" star took over Sin City last year for a sold-out 20-show run, but now he's eager to get back on the big stage. "I'm so excited to be returning to Vegas with a BRAND NEW residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM this July through October!," he tweeted on Feb. 17.

If his Tiny Desk is a preview of what to expect from Usher's residency, then fans better hurry up and grab tickets while they still can. For now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the soulful sounds of Usher's heavenly vocals above.

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"Everything's Trash" but Life Is Still Good in the Trailer For Freeform's New Comedy

There's a new comedy heading to Freeform with "2 Dope Queens" cohost Phoebe Robinson as its leading lady. In "Everything's Trash" - a TV adaptation of Robinson's 2018 book of the same name - the bestselling author stars as outspoken podcast host Phoebe, a 30-something-year-old looking to make her mark while sorting through her broke, yet delightfully messy life.

"I feel like I'm living my Black girl Carrie Bradshaw fantasy and I am here for it."

According to Entertainment Weekly, the collection of essays-turned-TV-series - written and executive produced by Robinson - is the star's own version of "Sex and the City." "I feel like I'm living my Black girl Carrie Bradshaw fantasy and I am here for it," Robinson told the outlet in May. "I think we're in a great time of television, especially with female women of color who are protagonists, that they can sort of be any way that they want to be. I really just wanted to lean into how I'm not trying to represent the Black community, I'm just representing my experience and the experience of the writers in the writers' room."

The trailer for "Everything's Trash," released on June 30, highlights a refreshing take on adulting with a heavy dose of witty comedy. "I am a free-spirited, young woman who wears head wraps when I'm having sex 'cause some dudes are not worth sweating them edges out over," Robinson jokes in the two-minute clip.

Get ready for more laughs because Robinson has a lot more in store for "Everything's Trash." Read ahead for everything we know about the comedy, including the cast, plot, trailer, and release date.

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Meet Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's 3 Kids: India, Tristan, and Sasha

Actor Chris Hemsworth may be known for his recurring role as superhero Thor in Marvel's "Thor" franchise, but in his personal life, Hemsworth also plays a different type of superhero role - a father to three children.

Hemsworth shares his children, eldest India and twins Tristan and Sasha, with wife Elsa Pataky, whom he married in 2010. Despite his superstar status and his wife's career in acting, the two are adamant about raising their children to be humble, work hard, and be appreciative of everything they have. The actor told GQ Australia in 2018, "Elsa and I talk a lot about how we instill that same appreciation and respect for things. I don't want them to feel like they're privileged in any way. The fact that we have money and their parents are famous, that somehow they're special, that scares me because we grew up with no money."

The "Thor: Love and Thunder" actor clearly demonstrates just how thoughtful and caring he is about his children, whether in interviews or in his frequent social media posts. While Hemsworth's children are young, they are taking after their famous dad in a handful of ways. Learn more about the actor's children ahead.

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"Paper Girls," a forthcoming series based on the beloved comic books written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Cliff Chiang, is on its way the small screen. On June 29, Prime Video released the show's first trailer, and it looks like it's going to be an epic sci-fi adventure.

The "Paper Girls" comics came out in 2015 and were widely celebrated. The series has often drawn comparisons to "Stranger Things" thanks to its sci-fi and coming-of-age themes; 1980s pop culture references; and complex, time-jumping plot. Fans also love its queer storylines and all-women lead cast.

"As fans of the comic already know, this story seamlessly interweaves deeply personal character drama with the kind of high adventure and action that is truly rare on the small screen," showrunner Christopher C. Rogers said of the drama in a press release. "That said, this show is for everyone (even those who've never picked up a comic book!) who has ever wondered what it would be like to meet themselves at a different stage of life - to compare what you know now with what you thought you knew then."

Ahead, check out the "Paper Girls" cast, plot, release date, trailer, and more.

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Elizabeth Olsen Confirms She Eloped With Robbie Arnett

Elizabeth Olsen has revealed new details about her marriage to musician Robbie Arnett. In a June 28 interview with SiriusXM, Olsen confirmed that she and Arnett eloped prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. "We never really talked much about our marriage," Olsen said. "We eloped, and then we had a wedding at another time, but it was before COVID. I just never talked about it."

It turns out there was a specific reason for the timing of the couple's covert nuptials. "I had to work in England and there are visa issues with that," Olsen explained. "He wouldn't have been able to come at all actually. And also everything was so backed up. You couldn't even like try to get married then. But it ended up working out."

The confession comes about a year after Olsen seemed to casually reveal that she and Arnett had tied the knot during a June 2021 chat with Kaley Cuoco for Variety's "Actors on Actors" video series. While doing the interview from her bathroom, Olsen referred to her longtime boyfriend as her husband as she noted how he'd put "Little Miss Magic" decor in the background. "I also just noticed that my husband put 'Little Miss Magic.' You know, the 'Little Miss' books?" she said to Cuoco. "They're these classic books, but 'magic' because of 'WandaVision,' because he's such a f*cking cutie!"

The surprise marriage news wasn't too much of a shock for fans of Olsen and Arnett, as they'd been notoriously private about their relationship over the years. The "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" actor reportedly first met the musician while on vacation in Mexico. The two eventually sparked romance rumors when E! News reported that they'd been spotted walking arm in arm in New York City in March 2017. In 2019, People confirmed that they were engaged, but the couple never commented on the news themselves.

Though they've been quiet about their love, they have given fans a few glimpses through public appearances. See some of their cutest pictures ahead.

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Fans Think Machine Gun Kelly's New Song Has a Deeply Personal Meaning

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Fans believe that Machine Gun Kelly may have addressed a difficult and personal experience with his fiancée Megan Fox in his new song "Last November." The song, which was released on June 24, features lyrics that some fans think may reference a personal loss. Kelly previously dedicated a performance of his song "Twin Flame" at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards to "our unborn child" after telling the audience that he "wrote this song for my wife."

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In a zine about "Mainstream Sellout," the album Kelly released on March 25, Kelly wrote, "The second part of ['Twin Flame'] . . . started as a song called 'One Day and 10 Weeks.' Then I made a song called 'Last November.' Neither expressed the sadness we experienced from what I will leave private, and I circled back to ['Twin Flame'] and decided to add on to the story. Our story."

On Friday, Kelly released the deluxe version of "Mainstream Sellout" featuring six new songs, including "Last November." Hours before the release, Kelly tweeted, "The song 'Last November' is the truth behind the second half of 'Twin Flame.'" The song features the lyrics, "You didn't wake up today / I didn't get to see your face / Was it my fault? Was it karma?" In the second verse, Kelly sings, "One day and another ten weeks / I never even got to hear your heart beat."

In the song's emotional chorus, Kelly sings, "So sad we ended up here / So sad, but everything's clear / Could I save your life if I pressed rewind? / I wish I could go back to November last year." The lyrics appear to align with the timeline Kelly mentioned in the "Mainstream Sellout" zine.

"Last November" was released on the same day that Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, which Kelly has publicly addressed. Abortion bans will make it more difficult for women to receive treatments for pregnancy loss, leading to deadly consequences for women who do not receive proper care. The ruling will also lead to the increased criminalization of women who have pregnancy loss, among other consequences.

The day after the Roe v. Wade decision was announced, Kelly wrote on Twitter, "as a man and as a father, i'm ashamed that anyone feels they have the right to regulate what women do with their bodies . . . i'm mad for you, and mad with you. im sorry . . ." Kelly is one of many public figures who has commented on the decision.

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Kelly has a 12-year-old daughter, Casie Colson Baker, from a previous relationship. Fox also has three children - Noah, Bodhi, and Journey - whom she shares with ex-husband Brian Austin Green.

as a man and as a father, i’m ashamed that anyone feels they have the right to regulate what women do with their bodies…i’m mad for you, and mad with you. im sorry…

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Cardi B Announces New Single - and a "Surprise" - For Fans

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The time has finally come: Cardi B is back releasing new music. For the first time in over a year, the "Up" rapper is releasing a new solo single titled "Hot Sh*t," set to release this Friday. "My new single 'Hot Sh*t' available everywhere THIS FRIDAY 7/1 🚨🚨," Cardi B announced via Instagram on Sunday.

She teased the news of the Tay Keith-produced song alongside a cinematic visual of her overlooking New York City in a superhero-style outfit; the words "Coming soon, Cardi B, July 1" ran across the screen in neon orange letters. Cardi B's announcement also teased that she has "another surprise" for her fans that she plans to share on Monday at 8pm.

"Hot Sh*t" will arrive ahead of Cardi B's long-awaited follow-up to her Grammy-winning debut, "Invasion of Privacy." The forthcoming sophomore album will be the rap star's first album release in over four years.

In an April 2021 XXL interview, Cardi B opened up about the process of recording her new album. "I feel like at this point, it's like a timeline that I created," she told the outlet of the album's release schedule. "Because last year, I was like, I gotta put out my album this year. But, then I just stopped working on my album out of nowhere because I feel like the whole COVID thing discouraged me to put out my album."

Over the last year, Cardi B has welcomed her son, Wave Set Cephus, and hopped on two singles - Kay Flock's drill anthem "Shake It" and Summer Walker and SZA's "No Love" remix. Now, fans can't wait to hear what she has up her sleeve for her own catalog.

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Matt and Ross Duffer Tease Potential "Stranger Things" Spinoff

Just as fans are preparing to say goodbye to "Stranger Things" after season five, series creators Matt and Ross Duffer are teasing that there could be more "Stranger Things" adventures on the way. While the showrunners have hinted at a potential spinoff before, they appear to be committed to the idea in a new interview with Variety. The Duffers are staying mum on the details for now, but they did reveal the potential spinoff is "different than what anyone is expecting."

Given the wide array of characters in the "Stranger Things" universe, a potential spinoff could follow a Hawkins favorite like Robin, Steve, or Erica (if they survive the final season), or it could take place in a different era or locale entirely. If season four has taught viewers anything, it's that the conspiracy at the center of Hawkins runs deeper than anyone ever imagined.

One thing is certain: the Duffer are passionate about the mysterious idea at the heart of the spinoff. "The reason we haven't done anything is just because you don't want to be doing it for the wrong reasons, and it was just like, 'Is this something I would want to make regardless of it being related to 'Stranger Things' or not?' And definitely," Matt said. "Even if we took the 'Stranger Things' title off of it, I'm so, so excited about it. But it is not... It's going to be different than what anyone is expecting, including Netflix."

That being said, at least one cast member has some idea about what the busy showrunners are planning. The brothers told Variety that Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike, correctly guessed what the spinoff is about. "Finn Wolfhard, he wasn't spitballing, he just went, 'I think this would be a cool spin-off,'" Ross revealed. "And we were like, 'How in the world...'"

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What Is the "Stranger Things" Spinoff About?

At this early stage, it's unclear what the proposed spinoff would be about. However, when the Duffer brothers announced season five would be the final season of "Stranger Things," they teased: "there are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of Stranger Things; new mysteries, new adventures, new unexpected heroes."

When Will the "Stranger Things" Spinoff Premiere?

If Netflix officially orders the spinoff, fans will have to wait quite some time before they're allowed to return to the world of "Stranger Things." Right now, the Duffers are focused on bringing the original series to a satisfying conclusion. But they are looking toward the future of the franchise as well.

"There's a version of it developing in parallel [to season 5], but they would never shoot it parallel," Ross said. "I think actually we're going to start delving into that soon as we're winding down and finishing these visual effects, Matt and I are going to start getting into it."

With that in mind, it's unlikely a "Stranger Things" spinoff will premiere before 2024 or 2025.

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Billie Eilish Protests Supreme Court's Abortion Decision With Glastonbury Performance

Billie Eilish made history at the Glastonbury Festival on June 24 when she became the event's youngest ever solo headliner at the age of 20. Her set got off to a somber start, in light of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade - the landmark case that guaranteed women the right to an abortion. The singer used her performance to protest the decision, including dedicating her performance of "Your Power," a song about older men exerting their power over young women, to everyone affected by the ruling.

"Today is a really, really dark day for women in the US," Eilish said, according to BBC. "I'm just going to say that, because I can't bear to think about it any longer."

In addition to using her history-making performance as a platform to voice her disappointment in the Supreme Court, Eilish also served up a stripped-down set that included performances of "NDA" and "I Didn't Change My Number." As reported by the BBC, she led the crowd in breathing exercises before wrapping up her set with "When the Party's Over." As the night wound down, she said, "This is such an honor to be here right now. Thank you for letting me do this. This is such a trip and a dream."

Eilish wasn't alone in using the Glastonbury stage to protest the decision. Her fellow Friday night performer Phoebe Bridgers also spoke out against the ruling. "I'm having the sh*ttiest day," she said to the crowd, per CNN. "F*ck that sh*t, f*ck America. Like all these irrelevant motherf*ckers trying to tell us what to do with our f*cking bodies."

Bridgers then asked, "Are there any Americans here? Who wants to say f*ck the Supreme Court?" The folk singer then led the crowd in a "f*ck the Supreme Court" chant.

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The 2000s were filled with plenty of edgy teen dramas, but none quite as impactful as "Gossip Girl." Now, one of the original series's most infamous characters - the devious Georgina Sparks - is set to return to the screen. A new trailer for the second season of the reboot, released on June 24, features a blurry clip of Sparks sitting in an empty theater and clapping for an unknown performer.

And I have a feeling that this city is about to burn. pic.twitter.com/NbGfPRN2Xh

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In the original series, Sparks, played by Michelle Trachtenberg, was a manipulative old friend of Serena van der Woodsen who re-emerged on the Upper East Side to wreak havoc. In the first season of the 2021 reboot, viewers were introduced to Milo, Georgina Sparks's son who has inherited both his mother's wickedness and intelligence, and it seems like now the mother-son duo are set to cause even more trouble.

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"The Summer I Turned Pretty" has finally hit Prime Video, and the pristine sandy beaches of Cousins Beach and Susannah's beautiful beach house make me feel like I'm right there with the Conklins and the Fishers. Based on the popular YA trilogy by Jenny Han, which includes "It's Not Summer Without You" and "We'll Always Have Summer," the series takes us into the lives of two families who spend every summer together in a fictional Massachusetts town called Cousins Beach because their moms are best friends. Laurel's kids, daughter Belly and older brother Steven, are best friends with Susannah's sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. Conrad has had Belly's heart since she was 10, but it's his younger brother who openly returns her feelings and doesn't play games. Caught between the love of two brothers, she's forced to figure out who she really wants, but little do they all know, their summers are about to change forever.

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Netflix's July Releases Include "Stranger Things," "Resident Evil" and More

Newer, shinier streaming services may keep launching, but for a reliable source that has plenty of variety, it's still hard to beat the one, the only, the original: Netflix. The sheer volume of Netflix's library keeps it as one of the biggest players in the streaming game - but at the same time, that enormous amount of content can make it a little intimidating for your average viewer to sift through. After all, how many times have you wanted to watch something new, but you end up becoming so overwhelmed by all the recommendations (even the hilariously specific category suggestions) that you just end up rewatching the same show for the 10th time?

If you are looking to break this cycle and want to commit to watching new series, perhaps Netflix's latest batch of TV shows releasing in 2022 is a good place to start. From brand-new Netflix originals and new seasons of your favorite shows to licensed titles from other networks, there's a whole lot of new content coming your way. This time, though, you won't get overwhelmed - just take a sneak peek at what's coming next with this handy guide. No matter what kind of TV shows you enjoy, there's definitely something coming soon to Netflix that will be just right for you!

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"Game of Thrones" Prequel "House of the Dragon" Releases Official Poster

Get ready to be reunited with the Targaryens, because HBO's "Game of Thrones" spinoff series is quickly approaching. "House of the Dragon," the highly anticipated prequel, released a series poster on June 22. It features Milly Alcock as young Rhaenyra Targaryen, a dragon rider and one of the series's central characters. On the poster, Alcock wears a red dress and stands in front of a massive dragon, surrounded on either side by melted swords; it's a ferocious image that hints at high drama to come.

The series released its most recent trailer on May 5, and the fiery clip teases that the show will recall the story of House Targaryen amid a major civil war that has changed the course of the family's history forever. "What is this brief, mortal life if not the pursuit of legacy?" a voice-over asks in the trailer. Another adds: "History does not remember blood. It remembers names."

Set 200 years before the Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen era in "Game of Thrones," "House of the Dragon" is based on George R. R. Martin's 2019 novel "Fire & Blood." The show will chronicle the rise and fall of the troubled Targaryen dynasty. Following the massive success of its parent series, "House of the Dragon" has been in development for a while at HBO, with the announcement of the show first dropping during WarnerMedia's HBO Max presentation in October 2019.

However, as we inch closer to the show's summer premiere date, HBO is teasing more and more details to help eager fans prepare for the action ahead. Before "House of the Dragon" arrives, get caught up on everything we know about the series so far, including the cast, plot, release date, and teaser trailers.

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