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Kathy Griffin, 65, posted a photo on Instagram hand-in-hand with a man she says is 22, captioning “He’s 22. Have at it, internet.” This marks another public romance with a much younger man after a recent, earlier post with a different young partner and Griffin’s 2025 split from her ex-husband; fans were supportive, while she has previously discussed dating significantly younger men.
Therapists say long-term couples drift not from a lack of time but from routines that lack novelty and emotional safety. Reinvigorate connection with therapist-backed date ideas that emphasize presence: side-by-side activities (pottery, hikes), laughter dates, and 'first date' dinner conversations that foster curiosity, plus moments of vulnerability like 'What I Never Said' and No-Fixing Walks. The activity itself matters less than whether both partners show up with openness and empathy. The goal is to cultivate emotional safety, curiosity, and shared experiences, not a perfect itinerary.
Karamo Brown hinted on Reality With The King that he is dating a famous Black man and isn’t hiding it, after paparazzi photos showed him being affectionate with Jussie Smollett in Los Angeles. Brown said he’s dating a celebrity and that the relationship is “not hiding” in public, calling his partner “the One” and suggesting it could become his husband. The piece also notes Smollett’s ongoing comeback after his 2019 charges and the 2024 conviction reversal.
Cara Delevingne confirmed on the Louis Theroux Podcast that she and Amber Heard were romantically involved in the past, saying they were close and “entangled” during Heard’s divorce from Johnny Depp; the two had been friends since 2014, with romance chatter resurfacing in 2016. Delevingne also discussed sexuality on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
A woman on a first date realized her date wanted her to dress casually for a fine-dining restaurant, a tactic many describe as negging meant to humiliate her. She left immediately and blocked him, a move online observers praised as empowerment and a rejection of manipulation.
AI-driven dating services are expanding beyond swipes, using conversational AI for matchmaking and hosting in-person events to boost engagement. Known is testing AI-led matches and offline meetups in San Francisco (and planning San Diego), while major apps like Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, and Facebook Dating explore AI features to improve compatibility and reduce swipe fatigue. Users remain cautiously optimistic about efficiency but worry about authenticity and the loss of human connection.
A source tells Us Weekly that John Mayer and Kat Stickler quietly ended their casual romance a few months ago after a few months of dating; there was no dramatic split, they reportedly realized they have different lifestyles and remain friends. Kat’s protective approach with her 5-year-old daughter and their busy schedules were cited as factors in the fizzled relationship; they had first been linked in Oct 2025 after Mayer invited her to his Rise Festival performance.
A BI reporter tries a fitness-based blind date at a Hyrox mixed-doubles race in New York, matched through Surf. She teams with Eric, learning ski-erg technique and tackling runs and strength stations for about 77 minutes, finishing just under 1 hour 17 minutes. Despite heat and nerves, the shared challenge helps them connect beyond a typical date, underscoring how fitness communities can serve as “third spaces” for forming bonds between people with similar values and lifestyles.
Two women vent on TikTok about not meeting 'cute' men at bars, sparking a debate on whether real-life approaches are fading in favor of dating apps, while commenters blame both women’s expectations and Gen Z men’s fear of being labeled creepy.
Jennifer Aniston’s boyfriend Jim Curtis is reportedly uncomfortable with her ongoing friendship with Brad Pitt and allegedly wants her to cut ties with him; insiders told Closer Online UK that Curtis isn’t jealous but believes some relationships should stay in the past, while Aniston calls Pitt a friend. The dynamic stems from their public romance since 2025 and the tension around Aniston’s continued contact with her ex.
A Netflix rom-com adaptation of a Black List breakout screenplay, Voicemails for Isabelle follows Jill, an aspiring pastry chef mourning her sister Izzy, and Wes, a charming real estate agent who starts listening to Jill’s intimate voicemails. The two intertwined love stories explore grief, modern dating, and the misogyny of the dating world, anchored by sharp banter and strong performances from Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, with support from Nick Offerman and Lukas Gage. The film blends heartfelt emotion with witty, rom-com charm as it traces healing and connection across two romances.
Boston single women who partied with Scottish World Cup fans in town for Scotland’s World Cup run are joking on social media about a baby boom nine months from now, praising the Scots’ charm and even launching a Scots-themed dating event as thousands of fans packed Boston for the games.
After Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo in May in Tennessee, Bunnie revealed on her Dumb Blonde podcast that he is already dating and that his DMs are open, a development she supports as she focuses on herself.
Bunnie Xo reveals Jelly Roll is dating after his May 2026 divorce filing, stressing that nobody cheated, and says they will remain best friends who co-parent as they navigate separate futures following a long marriage marked by ups, downs and therapy, and during their ongoing journey to grow their family through IVF/surrogacy.
On her Dumb Blonde podcast, Bunnie Xo revealed Jelly Roll has started dating again amid their divorce, while she focuses on herself and even nudges listeners to DM him if they’re interested. She notes Jelly Roll is healthier and appears ready to settle down with someone who is the opposite of her, and she emphasizes she’s not yet ready to date herself.