​“Love Island” star Austin Shepard is getting real about his struggle with addiction. During a podcast appearance, the 27-year-old opened up about relapsing while filming the show’s spin-off, “Beyond the Villa.”
Austin Shepard is no stranger to the spotlight, as he was also the center of attention during the most recent season of “Love Island” after netizens called him out for reportedly sharing offensive content.
Austin Shepard Relapsed While Filming The ‘Love Island’ Spin-Off
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Shepard revealed that he was 11 days sober on the “Previously On” podcast by TMZ. The “Love Island” alum shared that before reaching that point, he relapsed by using opioids while filming season 2 of the show’s spin-off, “Beyond the Villa.”
“No one knew,” he shared. “I’m a pretty manipulative, functional addict until it becomes so unmanageable—like how it got. But I can bullsh-t for a while.”
Shepard likened himself to a “salesman,” adding that he tends to “wave and pretend everything is OK.”
Austin Shepard Revealed His Co-Stars Noticed A Change In His Behavior

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Elsewhere, during his appearance on the podcast, Shepard showed love to his co-stars, who noticed the reality star’s demeanor had changed while filming “Beyond the Villa.”
“Charlie started reaching out in the last month and was like, ‘Bro what’s going on?’” he said. “I just got pretty real with him, just telling him pretty much everything. He’s been wishing me love, giving me love. Same with TJ, Iris. They’ve been sending me love.”
Shepard also got real about the difficulties he’s faced while managing his sobriety.
“I know how this road goes,” he said. “I’ve had plenty of friends who are not here today that have sadly passed from it and it’s either death or a long life of misery.”
“That was my moment of clarity, finally,” he said.
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For Shepard, gaining clarity was just one of the things that helped him deal with his struggle. He also admitted to seeking professional help at another point during his journey.
“There was one night where I was sitting there, I was just going crazy,” he said. “I hadn’t slept in four nights. I was very sick. Just puking. It was horrible. I was like, ‘I need to go somewhere, medically.’”
The facility Shepard checked into gave him excellent care, he said, adding that the support of his family members has helped strengthen him.
Shepard Faced Backlash After Sharing Controversial Posts

You absolutely cannot predict what he’s about to say. #LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/R7HV3qQ8UO
— Nick (@aftersunfilm) July 4, 2025

According to a previous report from The Blast, Shepard faced backlas  

​Jennifer Hudson launched her daytime talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” in 2022 in syndication on stations across the U.S. Since then, she has hosted well over 500 episodes, featuring numerous high-profile guests. Now that the show has been renewed for its fifth season, the Oscar-winning singer and actress is reflecting on the show’s future and discussing who she’d like to see march down her iconic spirit tunnel.
Jennifer Hudson Opens Up About Her Talk Show Continuing
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Hudson interviewed with PEOPLE in March 2026 about her daytime talk show and its future. When asked if her tenure as a talk show host carries additional weight amid shows like “Sherri” being canceled and “The Kelly Clarkson Show” ending, she said, “I haven’t had much time to think about it, to be honest.”
She continued, “They are amazing, both Kelly and Sherri, and we’re all in this together. I just want to continue to make them proud and cheer them on, whatever they decide to do in the future.”
Regarding who she’d like to have on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” in the future, the “Spotlight” singer said, “I’ve been blessed to have a lot of great guests come to the show. I would love to see Barack Obama come through the Spirit Tunnel. I would love to see Denzel Washington and Halle Berry. I want to say Cher, but she’s already been to the show.”
‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Was Renewed In February
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Variety reported on February 19 that Fox Television Stations and Telepictures had renewed “The Jennifer Hudson Show” for its fifth season. The host released a statement, saying, “This show is about connecting with people in meaningful ways and sharing stories that lift and inspire. Our audience is the heartbeat of the show, and I can’t wait to take Season 5 to new heights.”
Lauren Blincoe, the Senior Vice President of Current Programming for Telepictures, also released a statement. She said, “We celebrate this milestone and look forward to creating even more moments that lift, inspire, and allow guests and audiences to ‘feel the love.’”
‘Sherri’ & ‘Kelly Clarkson’ Were Announced To End
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The same month, on February 2, Kelly Clarkson announced that she was ending her show after the fall of 2026 in order to spend more time with her family following the death of her ex-husband and father of her children, Brandon Blackstock. Per PEOPLE, she said in a statement, “I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ both in Los Angeles and New York.”
She continued, “There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons. I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show, and to NBC fo  

​Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing for a high-profile visit to Sydney and Melbourne in mid-April, which will combine private, professional, and charitable engagements.
Their last Australian tour in 2018 drew huge crowds, but public sentiment has shifted, and the couple may face mixed reactions from monarchists.
The trip follows Prince Harry and Meghan’s humanitarian visit to Jordan, where they met displaced families and youth at the Za’atari Refugee Camp.
Prince Harry And Meghan ‘No Longer Assured Of A Warm Reception’ In Australia, Sources Warn
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been warned that their upcoming trip to Australia could receive a mixed response from the public.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to travel to Sydney and Melbourne in mid-April for a series of private, professional, and charitable engagements.
The visit will mark the couple’s return to Australia since their widely celebrated royal tour shortly after their 2018 wedding, when large crowds gathered to see them.
However, observers believe public attitudes toward the pair may have changed since then, with a source sharing that they may “no longer [be] assured of a warm welcome.”
According to the Daily Express, an insider noted, “I think there will be plenty of monarchists and republicans who won’t welcome Harry and Meghan’s visit. Any ‘royal’ visit, even by members of the family who no longer represent the king, will inevitably create debate about the monarchy.”
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Harry and Meghan’s planned visit comes not long after King Charles III traveled to the United States, his first visit there since 2018.
Charles himself visited Australia in October 2024, though reports at the time indicated that some officials at the New South Wales Parliament were disappointed by aspects of the trip.
According to reports, Charles and Prince William are said to be keeping a close eye on Harry and Meghan’s planned visit, particularly because it was arranged relatively quickly and ahead of any potential trip by senior working royals.
Last September, Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, met Charles at Balmoral and publicly invited William and his wife, Kate Middleton, to visit the country.
While there has been speculation about a possible tour later in the year, no official plans have been confirmed.
Prince Harry And Meghan Will Need ‘Thick Skins’ During Their Australia Trip
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Meanwhile, royal commentator Tom Sykes wrote in his “The Royalist” substack that Harry and Meghan “are likely to be lightning rods in Australia’s ongoing debate about the royal family and the country’s constitutional future.”
“For now, one thing seems certain: Harry and Meghan will need thick skins when they arrive in a country where they are no longer assured of a warm welcome,” Sykes added, per the Daily Express.
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​Brooke Hogan is opening up about the loss of her father through a deeply personal new musical project. 
The singer and former reality star has shared a poignant tribute to the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who passed away in July 2025. 
Brooke and Hulk shared a complicated relationship over the years, and the former went as far as asking to be taken off her father’s will. 
Brooke Hogan Shares A Mournful Musical Tribute To Her Late Father

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Just months after the passing of her father, Hulk, Brooke has teased a new song titled “Wanna Go Back” that captures the raw pain of her loss.
In a snippet shared on Instagram, Brooke sings mournful lyrics like, “I don’t wanna go back, ’cause you were my world, and I was your girl.” 
While the song clearly serves as a tribute to the pop culture icon, other verses suggest a more complicated history between the two. The lyrics read, “Daddy, you lying there made a fool out of me” hint at unresolved feelings and “what you did to me,” reflecting a relationship that was perhaps as challenging as it was close.
The legendary wrestler, born Terry Gene Bollea, died at age 71 and was laid to rest in Clearwater, Florida, two weeks after his passing. 
Brooke Hogan Defended Her Decision To Skip Hulk Hogan’s Funeral
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While her new music hints at the unresolved tension within their family, Brooke chose to honor her late father on her own terms.
The singer was notably absent from the official funeral service, a decision she defended by explaining that she believed her father would have wanted a different kind of farewell.
Brooke mentioned that the wrestling icon “hated the morbidity of funerals” and was certain he wouldn’t have wanted a traditional service. 
The Blast confirmed that instead of attending the ceremony, she spent the day privately at the beach with her husband, former NHL player Steven Oleksy, and their twin children. She shared that being by the water made her feel closer to him, as the beach was a place he truly loved.
There Was Tension Between The Father-Daughter Duo
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Brooke’s private beachside farewell follows years of tension that she attributes to her father’s final marriage. In an August 2025 interview, the 37-year-old opened up about the rift that led to a two-year estrangement, specifically highlighting her disapproval of Hulk’s relationship with Sky Daily. 
Brooke recalled that the trouble began when her father confided in her about “uneasy” feelings he had before his 2023 wedding.
The conflict reached a breaking point when Hulk reportedly told his daughter that ending the relationship would be “really bad,” though he refused to elaborate on what that meant. 
According to The Blast, Brooke shared that she encouraged her father to slow down and avoid a third marriage if he wasn’t comfortable, but her con  

​Margot Robbie stunned fans as she ditched her custom blonde locks for a shorter bob and bangs during her Paris Fashion Week outing.
However, the actress’s style and striking appearance have caused worry among some fans, with some questioning if she has lost weight.
Margot Robbie had initially been on a promotional tour for her new film “Wuthering Heights,” in which she stars alongside Jacob Elordi.
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Robbie looked effortlessly dashing as she rocked a shorter bob and bangs for Chanel women’s ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show on Monday.
The “Barbie” star previously stuck to her long blonde hair, but in photos seen from the event, the hair can be seen hanging close to her shoulder length.
For the hairstyle, she kept to her signature blonde hue and layered locks of gold in between, completing the style with a messy bang that was cropped at her eyebrows.
For her outfit, Robbie wore a sheer white tank top with a scoop neck that showed off her underwear. She completed the look with baggy denim trousers that covered her two-toned shoes.
The actress threw on a gray bag on a silver chain with a scarf in hand, but chose not to wear jewelry except for a few mini hoop earrings that her Bob slightly revealed.
Fans Were Stunned By The Actress’s Look At The Fashion Event
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Fans of Robbie had a lot to say about her look on social media, with many commenting on her svelte figure.
A person wrote, “What is going on in Hollywood [?] Everyone is looking like they are decomposing.”
“The impact of too much weight loss. Your body might look good, but it can take its toll on your face,” another X user wrote.
A third person penned, “She’s got a touch of the GLP-1 face going on.” Someone else added, “Let’s hope there’s a buffet on…. Jeez, why aren’t these people eating?”
“That’s Ozempic. No idea why she would think she needed it,” one more critic said.
Hairstylist Says Margot Robbie’s New Look Means She Might Be ‘Going Through Life Changes’
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Meanwhile, top hairstylists have weighed in on the secret meaning behind Robbie’s short hair transformation.
Australian Hairdresser of the Year Deanna Parker Attwood shared that she believes big changes are coming for the 35-year-old actress.
“There’s a saying that a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life,” Attwood told the Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday.
Goldwell Ambassador Nathan Yazbek shared the same sentiment, explaining that “a dramatic haircut” means a person wants “to be seen differently.”
“It’s a style that people request when they’re going through life changes,” Yazbek told the publication.
The Actress Spoke On Her Close Relationship With Her ‘Wuthering Heights’ Co-Star
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Robbie’s new look comes amid her press tour for “Wuthering Heights,” in which she has been throwing back her Fashion t