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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dance world mourns Dave Scott, beloved choreographer for ‘dancing with the stars' and ‘so you think you can dance,' dead at 52
The global dance community is in mourning following the death of David Lee Scott Jr., known to millions as Dave Scott , a pioneering choreographer and creative force behind some of television's most iconic dance moments. Scott, who served as choreographer in residence for ' Dancing With the Stars ' season 8 and contributed to ' So You Think You Can Dance ' from its third season onward, died at age 52, his family announced this week. Scott's family shared the news on Instagram , writing, 'Today we have lost an icon, a legend, a father and a dear friend. The weight of this loss will send ripples through time. But his memory and legacy will continue to live on.' The family encouraged fans and colleagues to share memories and support, inviting donations to help with memorial arrangements and to celebrate Scott's life in a fitting tribute. Tributes have poured in from across the entertainment industry. 'Dancing With the Stars' professionals Derek Hough and Edyta Sliwinska expressed their heartbreak, while 'So You Think You Can Dance' choreographer Mia Michaels wrote, 'My Dave. I love you forever. You will never be forgotten.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now ' Glee ' star Harry Shum Jr. recalled, 'You gave me so much confidence as a performer and welcomed me with open arms to your dance world that many were inspired by. Thank you for spreading so much joy with your love of dance. May you rest in peace, brother Dave.' Fellow 'Glee' alum Kevin McHale described Scott as 'like a big brother to so many of us… Watching him dance and teach was a gift'. Comfort Fedoke, a 'So You Think You Can Dance' alum, posted a moving tribute referencing the season 4 routine 'Forever,' which she danced with the late Stephen "tWitch" Boss—another star lost too soon. 'His work moved me before I ever met him… Forever in my spirit. Forever thankful for your talent and our bond. Forever in our hearts,' she wrote. Live Events Scott's influence extended far beyond television. He was celebrated for his choreography in films such as 'Stomp the Yard,' 'Step Up 2: The Streets,' and 'Step Up 3D.' Renowned dancer and director Debbie Allen described him as 'one of the most gifted and influential choreographers and creative directors in the Film, Television, and Hip Hop worlds… His light, laughter, and legacy will forever live in our hearts. We will always speak his name.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Survivor' winner Luciano Plazibat reacts to the gays flooding his DMs
Between winning Survivor Croatia and going viral with a video of himself singing and dancing to "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga, this has been a very special Pride Month for Luciano Plazibat. Now, the professional dancer and reality TV heartthrob is spilling some tea about his run on the show, his connection with Lady Gaga, and the response he's been getting from the gays since that viral video. Sign up for the to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! "I have to admit that being on Survivor Croatia was never on my wish list, let alone imagining that I could win," Plazibat tells Out. "I always thought Survivor was more for the 'manly men,' for lack of a better word. Guys who excel at sports. And I'm a dancer. This could also be my upbringing talking, but [I thought] a dancer is for Dancing With the Stars, and athletic men go to Survivor." He adds, "I found that being a dancer definitely helped in the physical challenges on the show, so I changed my own mind and proved to myself that I'm capable of different things — even if I didn't necessarily plan for them. Survivor is hard; it was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. But after being on the show, I feel that not much else will be harder than that." Though Plazibat is still recovering from competing on (and winning) Survivor Croatia, the 26-year-old spent the weekend celebrating Zagreb Pride, has his 27th birthday coming up in a week — Monday, June 23 — and wants to attend Tomorrowland this year. "We're the best of friends, but she doesn't know it yet," Plazibat jokes when asked about Mother Monster. "Just kidding!" In reality, the Survivor winner was 10 years old when he first saw Gaga "coming out of that pool in the 'Poker Face' music video," adding: "I thought to myself, 'I need to have that mask, but also those bangs.' And the rest is history; I was a fan ever since." Plazibat says that being a Gaga fan has "kept me going as a dancer" over the years. "I'm still working towards one day performing [with her] and being on stage myself," he explains. "Name any one of her songs and I can dance it out right now." And yet, that creative connection with Gaga actually took an even more personal turn while Plazibat competed on Survivor Croatia. "In week two, some of the contestants made fun of me for being her fan. They even mentioned it as one of the reasons why I should be kicked out… half-jokingly, probably," he recalls. "But, to me, it became like a symbol of staying on Survivor. The longer I stayed, the more I would sing and dance." Plazibat's also proud to reveal that loving Lady Gaga is a family affair. "After two months of being on the show, we received video messages from our families, and my father quoted Lady Gaga in his video message," the Survivor Croatia star notes. "He wanted to motivate me, and send his support, and he knew exactly what to do." Meet Plazibat family😂 #moreenergy #passion #family #fyp The very online gays were introduced to Plazibat through his viral video of "Abracadabra," which was filmed after he had already won Survivor. The Croatian series — airing on Nova TV since 2022 — shared that video on its official Instagram page, which took Plazibat by surprise. "That video was actually filmed before my final interview on the TV studio. We were waiting for the interview to start," he explains. "Me being me, I felt like the room needed some entertainment; a little bit of 'Abracadabra.'" As far as Plazibat knew, he was just trying to entertain himself and the production crew while the equipment was set up for his final interview. Though he was mic'd and knew the cameras were on, he didn't realize that the footage of him singing and dancing "Abracadabra" before his final interview would ever be used. "It was a surprise to me to when the channel decided to post that," he says, adding that he also didn't expect that the video would go so viral. "I was very surprised, but also very happy, that the Little Monster community picked up on it." "Picked up on it" is an understatement: The video has gotten millions of views, and has reached way more people than just Little Monsters. The official Instagram page for Survivor Croatia first shared Plazibat's "Abracadabra" video on Saturday, May 24. Overall, the video has already reached 1.2 million views. On Wednesday, May 28 — just four days later — Plazibat's video was re-shared on X/Twitter and got a new wave of very thirsty (and very queer!) responses. "A contestant on Survivor sang Abracadabra," X/Twitter user @nichblink wrote along with the video, which can be seen below. This clip alone has reached 4.8 million views as of this writing — including 41,000 likes, 8,000 bookmarks, and 3,300 re-shares. Popular responses to the viral X/Twitter video include: "A big ass Chromatica tattoo." — @nichblink"The clap being precisely on beat is so satisfying." — @RandomSisco"Even the bulge was hyped af." — @volevonasceref"He can abracadabra his d*ck in my h*le." — @veterangagastan"Oh he has the choreo DOWN!! He even paused for the slayage at the end." — @MztrGaga"His bulge [face exhaling]." — @everardojnrr"I need him to abra my cadabra." — @cuutehoney"I see some magic I want to do a trick on." — @LosTexasDiablo Plazibat has accumulated 17 million likes and 348,700 followers on TikTok (@lucianoplazibat), 117,000 followers on Instagram (@lucianoplazibat), and 5,000 followers on X/Twitter (@PlazibatLuciano) as of this writing. Specifically, he's gained 9,500 followers on Instagram and 7,000 followers on TikTok since that viral "Abracadabra" video (via Social Blade). When asked about the reception of the video, Plazibat reveals that quite a few gays have been sliding into his DMs. "But who doesn't enjoy a little bit of flirting in the DMs? Or, in this case, a lot of flirting in the DMs." Wildest response to the video so far? "A certain adult movie actor re-posted my video on his story and wrote, 'Marry me.' And that's nice, right? Because usually it's the other way around." And, if anyone's curious, Plazibat confirms during this Out interview that he is indeed gay and single. Even when facing no-so-positive reactions to the viral video, Plazibat remains unbothered — and even friendly. "I figured out why Luciano Plazibat is irritating to me, and the sad truth is because the guy is actually happy, and it radiates from him. I'm just jealous and projecting," X user @trjkvcnkl wrote on Friday, May 30. Plazibat reacted to that X post, writing: "Hahahahaha, Nikola, let's grab some coffee." So, what's next for the Survivor Croatia winner? "Right now I'm taking some time off for the summer," he says. "I have some offers and plans for future projects in the fall, but nothing confirmed yet." "But, whatever I do, I'll see to it that it's always something creative and entertaining for me and for others. Everyone needs a little bit of 'Abracadabra' right now," Plazibat says. Ne znam mogu li bit luđi od ovoga… GLEDAMO SE USKORO!! Na mom instagramu imate više o ovome! Ali zasada dijelim samo ovo!! SURVIVOR 2025 !!! IM BACK 🔥🕷️♥️😂💪🏼 #survivor2025 #survivor #survivorbalkan #survivorhrvatska #survivorserbia
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
The best thing about fatherhood? 'Loving, and being loved, in a way you've never loved before'
What's the best thing about fatherhood? Tom Dunne, presenter of The Tom Dunne Show on Newstalk and singer/songwriter with Something Happens. Dad to Eva (18) and Skye (16): Not being smart, but it's having children. They are an endless fascination, a gift from the skies. They make your own existence into a peripheral, unimportant thing. Brian Redmond, Dancing With the Stars judge, presenter of The KCLR Daily radio show. Dad to Alex (15) and Anna (10) : The love they give you. When they're young, they look up to you so much. They love us unconditionally, look up to us, and find us inspiring, regardless of what it is we do, or how good or how bad we were in work that day. Kids just love you for being their parent. Dr Richard Hogan, psychotherapist, author, podcaster. Dad to Hannah (14), Lizzy (11), and Sophie (eight): It's the greatest gift in my life. It healed a lot of stuff that happened in my own childhood. Being with your children allows you to make sure that certain cycles don't repeat. That's the great gift of it. PJ Gallagher, co-host of Radio Nova's Morning Glory with PJ & Jim. Dad to twins Milo and Stevie (21 months): Proving to yourself that you really don't know what you're doing, and having to be comfortable with that. You spend so much of your life trying to convince yourself that you know what you're doing and you're a responsible adult, and at the end of the day, two kids come into your life and you [realise] I'm just a big child in control of two children, and I get it all wrong, and that's OK. Arthur Gourounlian, creative director, professional dancer, and Dancing With the Stars judge. Dad to Blake (two years and nine months) and Blu (11 months) Arthur Gourounlian, creative director, professional dancer, and Dancing With the Stars judge. Dad to Blake (two years and nine months) and Blu (11 months): It's how much I'm obsessed with them. I never realised how much I could love someone more than me, more than anybody, more than my husband. Fatherhood opened my eyes in a different way to life. I'm mesmerised to see them smile every morning, and when I say 'goodnight' and they say 'bonsoir papa', my eyes fill with tears. It's the best feeling in the world being a parent. Kevin Dundon, chef, director of Dunbrody Country House Hotel, cookbook author. Dad to Emily (24), Sophie (21), and Tom (17): Seeing them grow and progress through life, whether it's academically or [in] sport; their personal growth stories are amazing to see. Our eldest is working in an area she loves, living abroad and doing really well. The second is about to graduate and has been living and studying abroad for the last three years and is just about to start a new chapter in London. Our youngest is heading into Leaving Cert and sixth year rugby and is looking to architecture, which I have a huge interest in, so I can't wait to see how his career path pans out. Brendan O'Connor, journalist and presenter of the Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1. Dad to Anna (17) and Mary (14): Loving in a way you've never loved before and being loved in a way you've never been loved before. And also, the longer it goes on, watching them becoming themselves is a joy. Also it's a good laugh in general. And then they get old enough to actually have a laugh with you, not quite peer-to-peer, but they get to a point when they can credibly take the piss out of you/with you. And that's funny. Carl Mullan, TV and radio presenter and co-host of The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show. Dad to Daibhí (three), Éala (21 months), and Béibhínn (four months): Getting to see your kids' personalities and sense of humour develop before your eyes. It's magic. That and seeing the joy your kids bring to your wider family. Neven Maguire, chef and owner of McNean House, Blacklion, Co Cavan. Dad to twins Connor and Lucia (13): Our twins have just finished their first year of secondary school and it has been so much pleasure watching them grow and flourish, each with their own personalities. David and Stephen Flynn, The Happy Pear, chefs, cookbook authors, podcasters, and entrepreneurs. David is dad to Elsie (14), Issy (12), and Fia (21 months); Stephen is dad to May (14), Theo (12), and Ned (eight). David and Stephen Flynn, The Happy Pear, chefs, cookbook authors, podcasters, and entrepreneurs. David is dad to Elsie (14), Issy (12), and Fia (21 months); Stephen is dad to May (14), Theo (12), and Ned (eight): David: Without doubt, the cuddles, the giggles, and that deep connection. Being a dad is the greatest privilege; getting to guide, support, and help shape little humans. It's a chance to serve and share the values that matter most. Stephen: It's the magic in the ordinary moments — the belly laughs, bedtime chats, early morning cuddles. Being a dad has brought a depth of love and meaning I never imagined. It's a daily reminder of what truly matters. One piece of parenting wisdom you got from your own father? Tom Dunne: 'You only get a lend of them.' Brian Redmond: My own father was, and is, very big on the connection between siblings. He was always very big on fostering that relationship between myself and my brother, and it's something I'd like to try and make sure happens between my own kids. Dr Richard Hogan, psychotherapist, author, podcaster. Dad to Hannah (14), Lizzy (11), and Sophie (eight) Dr Richard Hogan: I don't think I received any, to be honest. When I think about it, the legacy of his parenting was how to be spontaneous, not to take the rules so seriously. And I've passed that on to my own children. PJ Gallagher: I don't know if I ever got any wisdom from my old man, at least nothing I can say in the newspaper, but if I learned anything from him, I think it's that it is probably all right not to grow up yourself. In fact, it probably helps not to be a grown-up around your own kids. Being in the same frame of mind as your kids is probably a very good thing. Arthur Gourounlian: I was 16 when my dad passed away [so] any parenting advice is from my mom. My mom is my icon. She always said to me, stay happy, and stay healthy. Don't think about what others say. Don't try to copy any other person. Be you. And don't envy anyone. Kevin Dundon: Be single-minded in your efforts for where you want to get to. Brendan O'Connor: My father's great motto about babies and children was 'Let sleeping dogs lie'. He meant this pretty literally. If they're asleep or otherwise engaged, leave them alone, don't draw them on you. Which you can apply to anything in life, really. Carl Mullan, TV and radio presenter and co-host of The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show. Dad to Daibhí (three), Éala (21 months), and Béibhínn (four months) Carl Mullan: Dad was amazing at vocalising his feelings with us as young kids. I always remember him telling us how proud he was of us, how much he loved us (he still does). Definitely something I'm taking straight out of his playbook. That and the importance of embracing joy and laughter in the house. Neven Maguire: Both of my parents always said to be good and kind to people and to treat everyone like family. David Flynn: Kids don't learn from what you say, they learn from how you are. Your actions are the real lesson. Stephen Flynn: Our dad had this calm presence, and I've realised that being steady and grounded has more impact than any advice I give. Kids feel who you are more than they hear what you say. Has becoming a father changed you, and if so, how? Tom Dunne: You become more worried about external threats, climate change, wars. Brian Redmond, Dancing With the Stars judge, presenter of The KCLR Daily radio show. Dad to Alex (15) and Anna (10) Brian Redmond: It's made me more empathetic, given me a stronger sense of other people's needs. When you become a parent, you become acutely tuned into the needs of somebody else. Dr Richard Hogan: I don't think there's anything that impacts on your identity like becoming a parent. It absolutely changes you. The responsibility, but also the love that you experience. I think the love you have for your child is something incredible. It changes you, changes what you think about the world, how you analyse who you are, what you're about — it should, anyway! PJ Gallagher: Yes, it's changed me. I'm permanently exhausted all the time! It's the first time in my life I have been around people I'm blood related to because I was adopted, so that's an unusual one for me. It's a very profound change. It's changed literally everything. My hairline, my waistline, my times I sleep, my times I don't sleep. Relationships. I cannot even remember the existence I had two years ago. People say, blink and you'll miss it. Honestly, it's been the longest two years of my life! But I don't regret it. I love it. Arthur Gourounlian: It's all about my kids now, spending time with them, building the family and enjoying every minute of it. It's not about me anymore. I'm obsessed with fashion, but I sometimes forget to buy for me now, it's all about the girls. So I'm changing in a beautiful way; I'm very content. Kevin Dundon, chef, director of Dunbrody Country House Hotel, cookbook author. Dad to Emily (24), Sophie (21), and Tom (17) Kevin Dundon: For sure, probably in a thousand different ways. All good, but you always worry whether they're sick, flying off somewhere new, sitting exams, heading out onto the rugby pitch … Brendan O'Connor: I suppose it has. Maybe I had to start growing up a bit. But who knows how much of your evolution is to do with any one thing? You'd like to think we are all growing and changing all the time anyway. Also, I lost interest in other people's children for a while when I had my own. But you come back around again. I'm kind of partial to babies and cute little kids again these days. Maybe it's evolutionary. Maybe I have grandad hormones kicking in now. In the olden days, I'd have been a grandad now. I am a granduncle, which is sobering. Granduncles used to be old men in my day. I should add I'm in no hurry to become a grandad. Carl Mullan: It has and it hasn't, to give a very unsatisfactory answer. I still think there's plenty of pre-Dad Carl in me, but now that I have kids, I try to look at the bigger picture. I look at everything through the lens of our family and whether it benefits us as a whole. I'm not as much of a 'yes man' anymore. Having kids is a great excuse to say no! Neven Maguire, chef and owner of McNean House, Blacklion, Co Cavan. Dad to twins Connor and Lucia (13) Neven Maguire: The first love you know is from your parents. And then the love of your wife is a new experience. We were married for five years before Connor and Lucia were born. And that is a whole new kind of love. We feel very lucky. David Flynn: Fatherhood has changed me in every way. It's hands-down the most fulfilling part of my life, probably because it requires all of me, every day. Stephen Flynn: Fatherhood has absolutely softened me. It's cracked me open and taught me to listen better, love deeper, and let go more. It's helped me grow up, in the best way. Any advice for those about to become dads? Tom Dunne: Enjoy every moment. It is full of challenges, problems, worries, and catastrophes. The worst part? It's over too soon. It will be 20 years of your life that someday you will know was the absolute golden time. Brian Redmond: Buckle in, because it is a long ride. It's definitely going to change you. Being a dad is a lot more than just making sure that they're fed and watered and happy, you've got to try and mould them and facilitate them growing into a good person. Dr Richard Hogan: Parenting isn't about being your child's best friend, it's about being supportive; being by their side, not on their side; allowing them to make mistakes. Understand that adolescence is all about making mistakes. That whole journey of watching someone develop, it's the most remarkable journey. It's what it's all about. And it's a gift; an absolute miracle. So it's about celebrating that, but not losing yourself in all of that busyness. PJ Gallagher, co-host of Radio Nova's Morning Glory with PJ & Jim. Dad to twins Milo and Stevie (21 months) PJ Gallagher: You don't have to do it! You definitely will love it if you do it. We had twins and people say, oh, you got it all done at once, but you can be done at one and you can be done at none. So there's no pressure. There is no right way and there is no wrong way, there's just your own way. Arthur Gourounlian: Don't listen to anybody, unless it's good advice. Every kid is different. Every parent is different. Don't get brainwashed by other people. Make sure you listen to your kids. It's all about communication. The number-one important thing for me is to listen to Blake and Blu and just go with the flow. That's my advice. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Kevin Dundon: As small children, you do have to do everything for them but as they get older, let them grow, become independent, turn into their own persons and learn to respect them as they become adults. Brendan O'Connor, journalist and presenter of the Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1. Dad to Anna (17) and Mary (14) Brendan O'Connor: The main bit of unasked-for advice I offer young or prospective parents-to-be it's that it's all phases, and just when you think you can't take one phase anymore, babies magically sense they've pushed their luck and they switch to a new phase. So always remember, none of it is permanent. As I get older, and my kids get older, I think I have come to realise that all these people who are around trying to mould their children are onto a loser. I've started to think they just turn out the way they turn out. Our main job is to be there for them while they do it, and I suppose try and create a reasonably stable and reliable environment. Carl Mullan: It's truly wonderful. You genuinely can't prepare yourself for the joy your kids will bring. It's also OK to acknowledge that it's hard, especially at the start. It's tough, it'll put strain on your work life, your personal life, you'll mourn the loss of your identity before becoming a parent ... But, it's still the greatest thing you'll ever do and you'll love every second. Neven Maguire: You are about to begin one of the most fabulous chapters of life. Don't let it fly by. Enjoy it. David Flynn: They won't want bedtime cuddles forever, so soak it all in. Remember it's a marathon, not a sprint. Focus on rhythms and routines that are sustainable, and show up with love. That's what they'll remember most. Stephen Flynn: Savour the little moments. They pass so fast. Build routines that support you and your family, because consistency beats perfection. And don't forget to laugh, a lot. It makes everything easier. Read More How Cork got a science centre and space observatory in a 16th-century castle
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will baby Alexander Trump Boulos, newest grandchild, make his debut at Trump military birthday parade?
Last month, first daughter Tiffany Trump gave birth to her first son. Will the newest Trump family addition make his public debut at his famous grandfather's birthday celebration? Tiffany Trump, only child of President Donald Trump and Marla Maples, and her billionaire husband Michael Boulos, welcomed their son at 4:44 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, days after Mother's Day. Donald Trump turns 79 on Saturday, June 14, 2025, which is the same day as the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C. It's also the day before Father's Day, which is June 15 this year. Tiffany Trump's baby boy, with billionaire husband Michael Boulos, is the 11th grandchild of Donald Trump and the first for Maples, a former model and second ex-wife to the commander-in-chief. Donald Trump and Maples were married from 1993 to 1999. (His first marriage to Ivana Trump − with whom he has three children: Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump − was from 1977 to 1990. He married current wife, First Lady Melania Trump, in 2005. They have one child together, their son Barron Trump). Tiffany Trump, the 31-year-old mom and former model married the 27-year-old businessman Boulos in 2022 at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's private club and home in Palm Beach, Florida. Throughout her pregnancy, Tiffany Trump shared photos of the "Trump baby bump" and gave her social media followers a peek at the Peter Rabbit-themed baby shower hosted by her older sister, Ivanka Trump. On the day of baby Alexander Trump Boulos' birth, the new mom shared a photo of her hand holding his tiny foot and captioned the image: "Welcome to the world our sweet baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos. We love you beyond words! Thank you for coming into our lives! 5.15.2025" Several celebrities, Trump family members and well-known public figures posted congratulatory comments, including Elon Musk's mother, Bettina Anderson and Kimberly Guilfoyle, ex-fiancee of Tiffany Trump's brother, Donald Trump Jr. Proud grandmother, Marla Maples or "Grand Mar-Mar" as she has called herself, has posted updates about baby Boulos, particularly his "angel number" birth time of 4:44. But the former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant has not shared any photos of Alexander online. Donald Trump's military parade, which will span six blocks and bisect the National Mall, will take place on Saturday, June 14, in the heart of Washington, D.C. Organizers say the procession will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET. Events from the 250th birthday celebration, including the parade, will be livestreamed on all U.S. Army social media platforms. On May 15, 2025, Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos welcomed a baby boy, Alexander Trump Boulos. Their son is the 11th grandchild for President Donald Trump and the first for Tiffany Trump's mother, the second ex-wife of Donald Trump, Marla Maples. Here's a list of Donald Trump's grandchildren and their parents: Kai Madison Trump, eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, and the eldest grandchild of Donald Trump Donald Trump III, eldest son of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump Spencer Trump, son of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump Tristan Trump, son of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump Chloe Trump, daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump Arabella Kushner, daughter of Ivanka Trump and husband, former White House senior adviser Jared Kushner Joseph Kushner, son of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Theodore "Theo" Kushner, son of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Luke Trump, son of Eric Trump and "Fox News" host Lara Trump Carolina Trump, daughter of Eric Trump and Lara Trump Alexander Trump Boulos, son of Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Tiffany Trump and Boulos baby: Will they attend military parade in DC?
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Ilona Maher Talks 2028 L.A. Olympics After Winning Bronze in Paris
American rugby player Ilona Maher was one of Team USA's breakout stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics - and with the 2028 summer games coming to Los Angeles, Maher is contemplating whether she wants to compete. "I am going to try to," the athlete, 28, told Kylie Kelce on the Thursday, June 12, episode of Kelce's "Not Gonna Lie" podcast. "I think it would be so cool to play in a home olympics. That is my goal, but I am still in a phase of trying to figure out what my love of it is. Like, my 'why' for rugby because I feel very fulfilled after the Olympics, getting a medal and doing all that." The bronze medalist helped lead the United States to its first-ever women's rugby medal last summer, and since then, she's kept plenty busy - not just as an athlete, but as a social media influencer, model and even contestant on Dancing With the Stars. She finished second on season 33 alongside pro partner Alan Bersten. "Playing while I still love it and not like it's a chore, and also I still feel good, is what I'm battling now," she continued. "I love doing this. I love doing the social media, the swim weeks and the shows, so I hope that I go back in a couple years and I'm like, 'I can't wait to work my ass off to put in the grind.'" Maher, however, is aware that playing in the Olympics is about more than just sports. "With the Olympics, this wasn't just for myself," she told Us Weekly exclusively in December 2024. "The Olympics was to get a medal for my team, to get a medal for our program so we could continue having a program so young girls could dream about being an Olympian and playing rugby in the U.S. So that's pressure." Since coming home from Paris, Maher has embraced her platform as a role model, becoming an advocate for body image and inclusion on and off the field. Along with everything else she has going on, she revealed in May that she has also been working on writing a memoir since 2022. "I was like, 'I don't have anything to write about,'" she told guest Mamrie Hart on an episode of her "House of Maher" podcast. "'What am I gonna write about?' And then one day, I opened up a Cutwater … I was at home and I just started typing and realized you have so much more to say than you realize sometimes." "There's so many little fun stories to share," she continued. "So it's been really cool to write and cathartic, in a way." Copyright 2025 Us Weekly. All rights reserved.
