The Blast

Lance Bass is pulling back the curtain on the financial reality of being part of one of the biggest boy bands in music history. Despite NSYNC’s chart-topping hits, sold-out concerts, and enormous popularity, Bass says the group’s success didn’t translate into the kind of money fans might expect.

Ava DuVernay‘s latest Netflix project has landed in hot water just as it begins its journey to the screen. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker is defending an artistic decision that has raised eyebrows among early viewers of her politically charged documentary. Behind the scenes, the constantly shifting political landscape has also made the film one of her most demanding projects.

Paige VanZant is leaving little to the imagination in her latest Instagram update. The former UFC fighter turned up the heat in a series of revealing photos, showing off her curves in a tiny blue bikini top beneath a cropped white tank. She paired the daring combination with unbuttoned denim shorts, putting her toned abs and sculpted figure on full display.

A Brooklyn specialty store is facing heat after singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson called it out in a scathing post shared online. Clarkson, known for winning “American Idol” and later starring in shows like “The Voice” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” claimed a store employee treated her poorly and assumed she couldn’t afford the store’s products. The 44-year-old’s post has since gone viral, prompting her fans and netizens alike to flood the store’s social media pages with critical messages.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s hopes of spending Christmas with the royal family appear increasingly unlikely, with a source questioning how such a reunion could even happen amid the ongoing tensions. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly aren’t expecting an invitation to the royal family’s traditional Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, despite renewed attention surrounding their relationship with King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Josh Hartnett has come a long way since his early days as one of Hollywood’s biggest heartthrobs, but some aspects of fame still feel unfamiliar. The actor recently opened up about his relationship with fashion, revealing why he leaves much of his personal styling to the professionals. Off the red carpet, Hartnett remains determined to live life on his own terms, even if it means sacrificing Hollywood opportunities for more time with his family.

Meghan Markle became the target of a biting joke during a new “Saturday Night Live UK” sketch that imagined an uncomfortable reunion between Prince Harry and the royal family. The comedy show took aim at the Duchess of Sussex’s former acting career, reducing her to a reference to the legal drama “Suits” as tensions between the fictional royals played out.

Kelly Clarkson‘s recent social media post on X has drawn attention to a Brooklyn, New York, store for an unexpected reason. The singer’s personal experience prompted a wave of reviews from people online, with the business now facing the effects on its Yelp page. As reactions continue to surface, the situation has taken on a life of its own.

In this week’s edition of The Weekly Blast, we break down why the Cornell 7 case has been dominating headlines. Gypsy Rose Blanchard continues to mourn the loss of her fiancé, Ken Urker, with whom she shared one child. The Royal Family also continues to make headlines as another week passes with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry navigating their return to the UK. Gypsy Rose Blanchard is grieving the loss of Ken Urker, with whom she welcomed one child.

Breakout star Gavin Goudey is making his feature-film debut in James Gray’s crime drama, “Paper Tiger.” The 20-year-old actor plays the child of Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson, two of Hollywood’s best-known actors. However, Goudey said he was most excited to work with “Star Wars” alum Adam Driver, whom he has long admired. 4 SteveSands/NewYorkNewswire/MEGA “Paper Tiger” is a film written and directed by James Gray.