- Luigi Mangione admitted to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges in court.
- Brad Pitt revealed that he has started drinking again after being sober for seven years and attending AA meetings.
- Ariana Grande was seen out in New York City following increased scrutiny about her appearance, while Meghan Markle was speculated to have been snubbed by David Foster on the red carpet.
If you blinked at any point this week, you may have missed the latest in celebrity news. But don’t worry! We spent the last seven days tracking every headline so you don’t have to. In our debut edition, we’re breaking down the absolute biggest stories dominating your feeds right now: Luigi Mangione’s stunning court appearance, fresh updates on Brad Pitt, and all the Hollywood drama unfolding behind closed doors. Here is everything you actually need to know from the past week
Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty In Court
On August 14, Luigi Mangione admitted to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges and confessed that he targeted Thompson outside a New York City hotel on December 4, 2024
“I shot Mr Thompson, and he died,” Mangione told the judge. “I understood that my actions would place him in fear of death of bodily injury. I knew what I was doing was illegal.”
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See more about his latest court appearance here or read about why Emma Stone was slammed over remarks about the alleged killer
Brad Pitt Is ‘Back Off The Wagon’
Actor Brad Pitt admitted that he has started drinking again. “No, I got — I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon. Yep, nope, not good for me.’ Not in big quantities,” he told Esquire earlier this week.
The actor previously told PEOPLE magazine that he joined a 12-step program in 2016 and started attending AA meetings. “You had all these men sitting around being open and honest in a way I have never heard,” he said at the time. “It was this safe space where there was little judgment, and therefore little judgment of yourself.”
See why the actor’s return to alcohol has some AA friends concerned or read the bizarre reason he can’t watch adult content
Ariana Grande Steps Out Following Break From The Spotlight
Although she plans to take a break from the spotlight after her tour comes to an end, Ariana Grandewas seen out and about in New York City following increased scrutiny about her appearance
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She isn’t the only one who has faced backlash over her looks. Actress Jenna Ortega was recently called out for being “unhealthily skinny” as fans raised concern over her well-being
Did David Foster Snub Meghan Markle?
Both David Foster and Meghan Marklemade headlines this week after there was speculation that he refused to greet her on the red carpet
Although the moment went viral online, oneher
“He’s always been a big fan of Diana and he’d never snub either of them,” theinsider called it “a genuine moment where he didn’t see them and nobody really thought much of it. It’s nothing.”
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Still, this hasn’t been a great week for Meghan. “Cookie Queens” received a harsh review, and she seems to be drawing the ire of Martha Stewart
Nicole Kidman Is Moving On From Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman’s love life has been in the news a lot this week! She recently opened up about “embracing love” again following her shocking divorce from Keith Urban
She also revealed the ominous warning that she was given against marrying Tom Cruise at the age of 23. And that’s not all! The Blast also did a deep dive into her budding romance with financier Michael Reinstein
THE BLAST EXCLUSIVE: ‘RHOC’ Stars Swapped Orange County For Vegas Glam
The stars of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” traded their signature Orange County glam for feathers, rhinestones, and the high-energy world of Las Vegas showgirls while filming a scene at Showgirl Bootcamp Experience.
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The reality stars got an up-close look at the iconic Vegas tradition, stepping into the showgirl experience and giving viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at one of Sin City’s most uniquely glamorous attractions.
Click here to see the exclusive photos! Or click here to see how Las Vegas showgirl Kelsie McNutt owns her look!
And for all you sports fans, take a look inside the Raiders Training Camp and get a first look at what’s ahead this season!
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