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Nicholas Hautman

Nicholas Hautman is the Deputy Editor (News) at Us, working across print and digital. The Long Island native and Hofstra University graduate started his career as an entertainment journalist at Us from 2015 to 2021. After a four-year stint editing the New York Post‘s Page Six, he returned to Us in 2025. Through the years, Nick has reported extensively on his favorite pop princess, Britney Spears, gaining unprecedented access to her small inner circle, in addition to breaking news about Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake, among other stars. He has also reviewed dozens of albums and concerts, receiving recognition from the likes of Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, The Weeknd and Christina Aguilera. When Nick is not chasing a story, he can be found perfecting his bolognese recipe, cruising in his Jeep or throwing back a crisp glass of rosé with friends at his favorite winery.

Luigi Mangione sitting in court.

Luigi Mangione Read Surprising Book in Jail Before CEO Murder Confession

Luigi Mangione read a book about himself in jail before confessing to shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a fellow inmate. Linus Fu shared in a new interview that he developed a “really good relationship” with Mangione, 28, while behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where they both read […]

2026 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations See the Complete List Including Madonna and Taylor Swift

2026 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations: See the List

MTV announced the nominees for the 2026 Video Music Awards on Tuesday, August 18. Madonna leads the list with 11 nominations, including Video of the Year for her “Confessions II” short film, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter. The Queen of Pop, 68, is already […]

Nashville and Heroes Alum Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36

‘Nashville’ Alum Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36: ‘An Incredible Light’

Hayden Panettiere died in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16. She was 36. Hayden’s father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed the news to Us through a representative for the Nashville and Heroes alum. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature […]

Jay-Z and Beyoncé

Beyonce, Jay-Z Fire Back at Trolls Who 'Hate' Them in 1st Collab in 7 Years

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are getting the last laugh. The Carters surprise-released their first collaboration in seven years, a remix of Beyoncé’s song “Morning Dew (Donk),” on Wednesday, August 5, which features a new verse that fires back at their social media trolls. “If you ain’t riding for the gang, shut the f*** up,” Jay-Z, 56, […]

Jennifer Garner and John Miller Are Going Strong as Theyre Seen Together for 1st Time in a Year

Jennifer Garner and John Miller Are 'Going Strong' as They Enjoy Rare Outing

Jennifer Garner and her boyfriend, John Miller, enjoyed a rare date night on Sunday, August 2, marking the first time they have been publicly seen together in nearly a year. Both Garner, 54, and Miller, 48, were all smiles as they headed to dinner in Santa Monica, California, in photos obtained by the Daily Mail. […]

Lynne Spears

Britney Spears' Mom Lynne Posts Rare Video About Family's 'Ups and Downs'

Lynne Spears is entering her influencer era. Britney Spears‘ mom posted a rare video message via Instagram on Wednesday, July 29, in which she indicated that she plans to start pulling back the curtain on her personal life. “Hi, I’m Lynne Spears,” she began. “I am a born-and-raised Louisiana girl, always have been. I became […]

Feature Harry Jowsey Says Alex Cooper Called Him Out for Getting Botox

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Harry Jowsey Says Alex Cooper Called Him Out for Getting Botox

Harry Jowsey turned to Botox a few years ago to preserve his devilishly handsome looks — but a single comment from a famous friend convinced him to leave the injections behind. “You know who actually told me to stop doing it? Alex Cooper,” Jowsey, 29, exclusively reveals in his Us cover story, on newsstands now. […]

Kavinsky French DJ Found Dead at 50 in His Paris Home

'Nightcall' DJ Kavinsky Found Dead at 50 in His Paris Home

Kavinsky, the French DJ who was best known for his 2010 hit single “Nightcall,” died on Tuesday, July 28, three days before his birthday. He was 50. Kavinsky (real name Vincent Belorgey) was found dead in his Paris home, the prosecutor’s office in the French capital told Reuters on Wednesday, July 29. “An inquiry into […]

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin Meets With Disney About New 'Home Alone' Movie: Report

Macaulay Culkin was reportedly spotted at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, to discuss a potential new Home Alone movie. “I got a tip the other day that there was a very interesting sighting on the Disney lot: Macaulay Culkin was there,” veteran entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni shared on his podcast, “The Town,” on Tuesday, […]

Niall Horan and Thomas Rhett performing together at Geodis Park in Nashville.

Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan Team Up for 3-Hour Marathon of Hits in Hershey

The only thing sweeter than a Hershey’s chocolate bar is a Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The country singer, 36, and the One Direction alum, 32, brought their signature charm to Hersheypark Stadium for an unforgettable night on Sunday, July 19, after severe weather forced a 24-hour postponement. (The coheadliners scheduled […]

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Ariana Grande's Rekindled Romance With Ricky Alvarez Is 'Far From a Rebound'

Ariana Grande and former dancer Ricky Alvarez’s recent romantic reunion is “the real deal,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Ricky is far from a rebound,” the insider says, noting that Grande, 33, and her last boyfriend, Wicked costar Ethan Slater, broke up “long before the public knew about it.” Us previously confirmed in June […]

Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims Releases Emotional Breakup Song After Split From Girlfriend

Teddy Swims is pouring his emotions into his art. The two-time Grammy nominee, 33, released his powerful new single, “Break Up in Reverse,” on Friday, July 10, after revealing his split from his girlfriend, Raiche Wright. The lyrics find Swims wishing to undo a failed relationship. “Every night would get better instead of getting worse […]

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Keeping Wedding Footage Private

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Keeping Wedding Footage Private: Source

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are opting to keep some moments from their star-studded wedding to themselves. A source exclusively tells Us Weekly that there’s “no truth” to rumors that Swift and Kelce, both 36, created a wedding film or documentary with footage from their special day. “They had it documented for themselves but are […]

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Incredibly Emotional Wedding Ceremony

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘Incredibly Emotional’ MSG Wedding

While the post-holiday weekend blues are certainly hitting different this year, at least those of Us who weren’t lucky enough to score an invite to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding can still get a taste of the couple’s real-life “Love Story” magic. Just days after the couple exchanged vows in front of 1,000 […]

Singer and Former G.R.L. Member Lauren Bennett Dead at 37: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'

Former G.R.L. Member Lauren Bennett Dead at 36: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'

Singer and former G.R.L. member Lauren Bennett has died. She was 36. Online records show that Bennett died in the Meopham village of Kent, England, on May 29 ahead of her 37th birthday, but the news did not become public until her former G.R.L. bandmates Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and Paula Van Oppen released a […]

Jon Pardi and Estranged Wife Summer's 'Major Issues' Began Last Year: Source

Country singer Jon Pardi and his estranged wife, Summer Pardi, were navigating a year of hardship prior to their shocking split announcement. “They’ve been having major issues since last year,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “They all but separated right before the holidays [in December] and even unfollowed each other on Instagram.” According to […]

Adam Sandler Officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding at Madison Square Garden

Adam Sandler Officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding at MSG

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce called on a very special friend to officiate their wedding: Adam Sandler. Swift’s rep confirms to Us Weekly that the comedian, 59, presided over the newlyweds’ big day at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, July 3. Swift and Kelce, both 36, opted not to have bridesmaids […]

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Every Time Taylor Swift References Travis Kelce on Her ‘Showgirl’ Album

Taylor Swift was obviously inspired by Travis Kelce while making her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. The pop superstar released her new record on October 3, 2025, and it didn’t take long for fans to find references to the NFL player. The album opens with “The Fate of Ophelia,” a poppy song about […]

A split image of the album covers for Madonna's "Confessions II" and Ariana Grande's "Petal"

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Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2026: Madonna, Ariana Grande and More

From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic storytelling from Shaboozey and Role […]

Jordan Meyers and James Kennedy

Pump Rules' James Kennedy and Pregnant Girlfriend Jordan Meyers Are Engaged

Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy and his girlfriend, Jordan Meyers, are engaged ahead of welcoming their first baby. “We’re engaged!!” Kennedy, 34, announced via Instagram on Tuesday, June 30, alongside photos from the proposal. “I love you, adventures with you forever and ever. Thank you for making me the luckiest guy in the world.❤️‍🔥.” The […]

Robert Downey Jr. smirking on a red carpet.

How Robert Downey Jr. 'Literally Became a Superhero' After Rock Bottom

For Robert Downey Jr., going to prison wasn’t the most difficult part of cleaning up his act. “What’s hard is to decide,” he once said of getting sober in 2003. That’s not to say Downey, 61, had it easy. The Oscar-winning Oppenheimer star became addicted to drugs when he was just 8, two years after […]

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