West Wilson Says His Nude Photos Have Leaked Online: ‘I’m Soft In All of …

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West Wilson is at the center of yet another controversy this week.

And once again, the Summer House star might once again be feeling a little overexposed.

Speaking with Sophie Cunningham on Wednesday’s episode of the “Show Me Something” podcast, West revealed that nude photos of his have leaked online.

West Wilson attends Rehab Monster and Five Iron Golf’s partnership launch party on May 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Chance Yeh/Getty Images for Monster Energy)

But the worst part, according to West, is not the violation of his privacy but the fact that the pics are not especially flattering.

“They’re not even sexual; they look medical. I’m soft in all of them. I don’t even know if the other two are me,” he explained (via TMZ).

Yes, West might be having a hard time lately — but he wasn’t when the pics were snapped, if you know what we mean.

Wilson says he found out about the leaked photos when he got a text message about them “five seconds before I walked onstage” to film the Summer House Season 10 reunion last month.

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As we previously reported, audio from that reunion later leaked online, so West is dealing with all kinds of security breaches these days!

As for that leak, West denies that he was in any way responsible.

And while Bravo says they’ve identified and punished the leaker, West claims he still doesn’t know who it was.

“I’m gonna ask eventually,” he told Sophie.

All of this comes on the heels of news that West is dating his Summer House co-star Amanda Batula.

Their announcement created quite a stir due to their past connections (until recently, Amanda was married to Kyle Cooke, while West dated Batula’s bestie, Ciara Miller).

So we guess it’s not surprising that West is so chill about his nudes being leaked. After all, he’s been showing off his junk to anyone who’s interested lately.

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Blake Lively Attends Met Gala Hours After Ending Legal War With Justin Baldoni

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On Monday night, Blake Lively attended the 2026 Met Gala.

Before that, less than a month after both parties rejected a settlement, she and Justin Baldoni made a surprising decision.

They settled their case just two weeks before going to trial.

Who won? That’s … complicated.

Blake Lively attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026. (Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

She dazzled at the Met Gala

Before we get into what we know about her settlement, let’s dive into Lively attending Monday night’s charitable fundraiser.

The actress looked bright and full of color in an archival Versace gown.

(In this case, “archival” means from 2006.)

Speaking to Vogue on the red carpet, Lively explained that the look was inspired by “a sunrise and a sunset and watercolor.”

As you can see in the photo above and the video below, she was absolutely gorgeous.

Lively looked radiant.

She also looked happy.

Lively is, after all, an actress. She might put on a happy face for any public appearance, and do a more convincing job than most.

However, she might have had an extra reason to smile.

Mere hours earlier, Lively had settled her high-profile legal battle against Justin Baldoni.

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The legal war is over!

On Monday, May 4, Lively and Baldoni released a carefully phrased joint statement marking the end of their legal struggle.

“The end product — the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” the statement began, Variety reports.

“Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind,” the two continued.

“We acknowledge the process presented challenges,” the statement continued, “and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard.”

That is interesting. Note that this joint statement gives a shout-out to Lively, but not to her foe.

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“We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments,” the joint statement claimed.

“It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online,” the statement concluded.

Some have chosen to immediately characterize this as a loss for Lively. That is possible, after a court tossed out about 3/4 of the points of her lawsuit a month ago. Not on a basis of fact, but on technicalities — like that, as an independent contractor on the film, she was not entitled to certain federal Title VII protections.

But we have to note that the joint statement appears to defer, at least in part, to Lively. And the statement is the only detail about the settlement that we know right now.

Many around the country are breathing a sigh of relief. Having watched some infamous cases in which very bad men used courtrooms to make things worse for women everywhere, this trial had a lot of people in a state of dread.

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Ryan Reynolds Hints at True Feelings After Blake Lively Settles Lawsuit

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Monday was a big day for Blake Lively.

She settled her legal war with Justin Baldoni and, hours later, attended the Met Gala.

These have been an exhausting few years for her — and for her husband.

Has the smear campaign put a strain on their marriage? Here’s what Ryan Reynolds is hinting.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds attend “Another Simple Favor” New York screening at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 27, 2025. (Photo Credit: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

You can say a lot with just one selfie

Blake had been slated to go head-to-head against her former co-star on May 18.

Instead, exactly two weeks before facing off in court, they reached a settlement.

There was instant debate over who “won” the settlement. And, of course, over who “lost.”

Throughout this miserable PR mess, rumors have circulated to suggest that Blake’s marriage was suffering under pressure, that her husband didn’t want to support her or straight-up didn’t believe her.

We’d say that Ryan Reynolds seems to be making his feelings pretty clear.

Ryan Reynolds shared this selfie with Blake Lively one day after she and Baldoni settled their lawsuit.

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On Tuesday, May 5, he took to his Instagram Story to share this selfie.

His face looks peaceful, happy, and content. Ryan Reynolds is historically someone who smiles a lot with his eyes.

Beside him is his wife. Blake is flashing a toothy grin in a makeup-free look, cradling her husband’s head with one arm.

They look beautiful. (Seriously, this post is also a flex, reminding the world that they’re absolute knockouts.)

For the record, the snugly still is accompanied by Millie Jackson’s “Here You Come Again.” The whole post radiates coziness.

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What does it mean? And who ‘won’ the settlement?

We are not body language experts or microexpression experts. And, to be blunt, it’s reasonable to feel leery of anyone claiming to be either.

But, at a glance and under inspection, this post appears to signal that Ryan and Blake are happy.

Maybe they chose peace on purpose.

Perhaps settling the lawsuit was the best option left to them after the judge threw out most of her complaints — not on a basis of fact, but due to Blake being an “independent contractor” and thus not protected by Title VII protections.

Either way, they seem happy. They could be faking it for the camera, but to what end?

As for the “who won” question … there’s a lot that we don’t know.

The joint statement that she and Baldoni released was carefully phrased. It offered a shoutout to Blake, but not to him, while admitting no wrongdoing on anyone’s part.

Some would call this a win for Baldoni — even though millions of people had never heard of him before this, and this will define him in their minds forever.

(That and what Jenny Slate said about him.)

Others have opined that the real winner might be women in general. We’ve all seen how vile these trials can be, especially as they are litigated by opportunists and agitators on TikTok and beyond. Sometimes, broader justice means not having to relive that kind of horror.

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Kellie Pickler Makes ‘American Idol’ Return After Husband’s Death by …

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It has been more than three years since the tragic death by suicide of Kyle Jacobs.

Now, Kellie Pickler has staged her return to the show that made her famous.

She not only appeared on American Idol, but sang a powerful duet.

Check it out below:

In her ‘American Idol’ comeback, Kellie Pickler performed a duet in May 2026. (Image Credit: ABC)

It was an ‘A Broken Wing’ duet!

On Monday, May 4, Pickler returned to American Idol a little over three months after her late husband’s death.

She took the stage alongside Hannah Harper.

Harper is in the Top 5 of this season. (Pickler finished in sixth place way back in Season 5.)

Together, the two performed a duet of Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing.”

This was for the 20th reunion for the Season 5 cast.

“I’m an antique Idol dustin’ off,” Pickler joked on stage.

She thanked Harper for the duet.

“Being able to share the stage with you has been such a blessing,” she gushed.

In addition to her return to American Idol, this was Pickler’s first public performance in years.

The last time was a 2024 Patsy Cline tribute.

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They delighted the judges

Judge Lionel Richie was not part of the singing competition series back in 2006.

But he praised Pickler and Harper.

“All I can say is, the perfect voice blend and complement,” he raved.

Richie continued: “The two of you make one dynamic performance. Incredible.”

All of the judges seemed impressed by the duet.

Pickler has, understandably, been avoiding the limelight since her husband’s death in February 2023.

She and Jacobs married in 2011.

From 2015 to 2017, they even shared a reality TV series on CMT, I Love Kellie Pickler.

Following his passing, she has been largely inactive on social media.

Each appearance will be a reminder, for her and others, of what she’s lost. We hope that, in time, these public appearances grow easier.

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Kash Patel Blames Sheriff For Failed Nancy Guthrie Investigation

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Now that Nancy Guthrie has been missing for more than three months, the hope that she might eventually be found alive is greatly diminished.

And embattled FBI director Kash Patel has taken a lot of criticism for the fact that Nancy remains missing.

But he says it’s not his fault. In fact, Patel is now going scorched-earth on local law enforcement, blasting the Pima County Sheriff’s Department over how the high-profile case has been handled.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel speaks alongside Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche during a news conference at the at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

During a fiery interview on Sean Hannity’s podcast, Patel took direct aim at the department leading the investigation, making it clear he believes serious mistakes have been made along the way.

According to Patel, the handling of evidence has been a major sticking point — especially when it comes to DNA.

Patel griped that the DNA evidence was shipped to a private lab in Florida instead of to Quantico, which he calls “the best lab in the world.”

“We would have analyzed it within days,” he said.

That tension isn’t exactly coming out of nowhere.

As previously reported, the investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie — the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie — has been plagued by questions about how key evidence has been handled.

Authorities have been working the case since February, after signs pointed to a possible abduction from Nancy’s Arizona home.

At the center of the controversy is the handling of crucial forensic evidence and the question whether those decisions slowed things down.

Patel clearly thinks it did.

In fact, his comments suggest the FBI has been ready and waiting to take a more active role, only to be held up by local decisions.

Meanwhile, the sheriff’s department has maintained that it’s been cooperating and making strategic choices about how to process evidence.

But Patel’s latest remarks signal that whatever coordination exists behind the scenes, it’s far from smooth.

And with no suspect identified and no resolution in sight, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Pima Country Sheriff Chris Nanos has yet to publicly respond to Patel’s allegations.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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So Who ‘Won’ the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Battle?

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After months of very public wrangling, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni unexpectedly reached a settlement on Monday.

The news came as a shock to those who had been watching this saga closely since it began on the set of It Ends With Us back in 2024.

It was widely believed that Lively and Baldoni held such contempt for one another that a settlement had become impossible.

Blake Lively attends the “Another Simple Favour” photocall at the Corinthia Hotel on April 15, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Many even theorized that the combatants would delight in destroying each other’s reputations in a messy trial.

But as we braced for a legal battle that would make Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard look like a walk in the park, Baldoni and Lively called an unexpected truce.

And the terms of the settlement are unlikely to satisfy observers who had been enjoying the explosive nature of this Hollywood drama.

Neither Lively nor Baldoni received any money in the settlement, news that’s likely to come as a disappointment to anyone who was hoping for a clear “winner” in this conflict.

There was a time — not all that long ago — when Blake’s victory seemed a forgone conclusion.

Justin Baldoni attends the “It Ends With Us” New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on August 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

In November of 2025, a judge dismissed Baldoni’s countersuits against Lively and the New York Times.

Lively’s initial sexual harassment suit against Baldoni remained active, and it looked as though his legal team had reason to be frightened.

But then, in a stunning turn of events, a judge dismissed Blake’s sexual harassment claims and tossed 10 of her 13 claims overall.

She still had grounds to pursue her remaining claims, but that development likely factored into Lively’s decision to accept a settlement.

Spectators of this drama won’t even get to enjoy a few parting shots from the combatants, as Lively and Baldoni ended their feud with a conciliatory joint statement:

“The end product — the movie It Ends With Us — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” attorneys for Baldoni and Lively said in a joint statement Monday.

“Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind.”

The lawyers added that Baldoni would like to “acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard.”

“We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment,” the statement continued.

As many have noted, Justin “acknowledged” Blake’s “concerns” but did not apologize for any actions.

So yeah, this is about as anti-climactic an outcome as anyone could have predicted. And while the question of who won this war will likely be debated for years, it seems clear that there’s no real victor, and both parties will likely continue to feel the effects of reputational damage.

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Rihanna Quashes Beyonce Feud Rumors: ‘Are You Kidding?’

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While some famous fashion icons boycotted the 2026 Met Gala, not everyone stayed out of it.

Rihanna was there.

She shared her afterparty plans and, in the process, addressed a longrunning rumor.

Do she and Beyonce have a secret feud? If so, is it over?

Rihanna attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

‘Are you kidding?’

On Monday, May 4, Rihanna of course attended the Met Gala.

With ASAP Rocky by her side, she was absolutely stunning.

Some may have jokingly compared her look to a black hole or to the Ghost of Christmas Future from A Muppet’s Christmas Carol, but none can deny that she looked glorious.

Enshrouded in sparkling glamour, the singer and fashion mogul also took the time to address an old rumor.

Does she have some sort of beef with Beyonce?

Rihanna says she’s going to Beyoncé’s #METGala after party:

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“We’re going to Beyonce and Jay-Z’s afterparty,” the beloved singer told reporters at the Met Gala.

“Are you kidding?” she continued.

It really sounds as if she is dismissing the idea of attending any other gathering following the gala.

“There’s only one afterparty,” Rihanna added with a laugh.

Well, that sure sounds definitive.

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Was there ever a feud?

For many years, rumors were insistent that Rihanna and Beyonce had an unspoken feud.

In 2005, there was a nasty rumor — later admitted to be false by the one who created it — claiming that Rihanna was boning Jay-Z in order to come out with a hit record.

It wasn’t true, but some wondered if the damage had been done.

In 2016, Beyonce released “Formation,” a single, a short time after Rihanna released ANTI, an album.

Was this sign of an unspoken feud that had lasted over a decade?

Rihanna is on the way and then you kids can go to bed. #MetGala.

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In April 2016, Rihanna addressed the feud rumor in a Vogue interview.

“Here’s the deal,” she said at the time. “They just get so excited to feast on something that’s negative.”

She continued: “Something that’s competitive. Something that’s, you know, a rivalry.”

Rihanna clarified: “And that’s just not what I wake up to. Because I can only do me. And nobody else is going to be able to do that.”

The thing about Rihanna is that, if she doesn’t like someone, it really feels like she’d just come right out and say it.

If there was a feud at some point, presumably both superstars have grown enough since then to leave it in the past.

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