thank u, next
After months of speculation, Ariana Grande announced her separation from Not-Pete Davidson, Dalton Gomez. The two began dating during peak covid times and got married shortly after covid restrictions were lifted. We never got the chance to know much about them other than he looks like a healthier Pete Davidson, and he inspired her last album, Positions.
But, never fear, Ariana never lets grass grows under her feet too long before she’s already in a new full fledge relationship. Monday, separation news was announced, and by Thursday, it was confirmed Ari is dating her ‘Wicked’ co-star, Ethan Slater. He was ‘Spongebob’ on Broadway. But who cares who he is professionally when there’s drama brewing underneath? Ethan has a whole family he left to be with Ari. He's been married to singer Lilly Jay since 2018, and they just welcomed a baby late last year.
Of course, both Aria and Ethan announced separation in July, but something in the buttermilk is not clean.
You may remember this occurred when Ariana started dating Pete Davidson, and he was barely out of a relationship with Casey David. Actually, come to think about it, all of her relationships overlap, and the guy leaves his long-term girlfriend for Ari.
Ariana is such messy boots, and I appreciate her for that.
Our Black king is single
Monday, was the day of divorce announcements. This one is less messy but a win/win for everyone.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are set to divorce after seven years of marriage. I guess the reason behind the breakup is that he wants kids, and she’s over that. But I couldn’t help but remember how this comes months after Joe discovered he’s barely Italian; in fact, he’s Black, after appearing on the PBS show, ‘Finding Your Roots.’ Whenever you’re ready to return home, Joe, we have a seat ready for you, with a tutorial on all things Black, including line dances, popular phrases, and hair products.
Y2K messiness might be back
I miss the days when the ‘It’ girls were messy, partying at every nightclub, getting DUIs, and endless probations. All of that stopped when the Kardashians took over culture, and it became strictly about aesthetics and no personality. But could we be heading back to the good ol’ days? We’ll never get Paris, Nicole, or Lindsay back to their crazy days, but maybe the new girlies are up for it.
Gigi Hadid was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after she flew to the Cayman Islands. My heart skipped a beat reading that headline. Yes, models are acting badly again. The spirit of Kate Moss is seeping into them.
And how could I forget when her sister, Bella, was arrested for a DUI and their mother wrote a lengthy text message basically dragging Bella to filth? Do you think Yolanda did the same when she got the news alert about Gigi? If she does, can someone please leak it?
AARP Bachelor Has Arrived
ABC announced ‘The Golden Bachelor’ - a spinoff of the Bachelors for those looking for love over the age of 50 and revealed its inaugural Senior Citizen Bachelor, Gerry Turner (pronounced Gary), who is 71 years old.
When the premised was revealed, I thought we’d get a man in his early 60s, but SEVENTY?! One steamy make-out session can turn deadly. I don’t know if we’re mentally prepared for that.
And I will say, despite everyone being head over heels for the new Elder Bachelor, I’m a bit disappointed. I was expecting Richard Gere's level of elder hotness or even Harrison Ford, not a yassified Freddy Krueger.
That being said, if I’m on a show dating and the main guy only has a few good summers left in him, the final prize better be my name inserted in the will.
The real reason Geri left the Spice Girls
A TikToker sapphicunderground is strongly suggesting that the real reason Ginger Spice left the Spice Girls was because she was heartbroken over her romance ending with Scary Spice. This is all speculation, and honestly, with strong conviction, I can believe anything. I’ve been shook to my core ever since I came across this TikTok. And so now, I need everyone to be shook with me. One relationship changed the trajectory of pop music history. Young girls (me) would experience their first major disappointment when news broke about Ginger leaving and then the inevitable demise of the group.
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