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Nate Bargatze has pulled off some pretty impressive achievements in his comedy career -- like hosting the 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony -- and we're thinking he's had some pretty solid backing along the way ... especially from his wife Laura.

The comedian and his longtime partner have been together ever since their days back in Nate's home state of Tennessee -- she's from Alabama -- and she's seen him go from his early days in stand-up comedy to gracing some of the most glitzy stages out there.

We're going to take a look into the background of the performer's spouse and see how she's taken an active role in furthering her husband's success.

Laura's professional career started at Applebee's, where she worked as a server and later as a marketing coordinator ... we'll touch on this again in a little bit.

The comedian's wife -- who earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Middle Tennessee State University, according to her LinkedIn -- became a corporate event planner after she moved to New York City.

Laura remained in the role for a decade before she began working with her husband in 2019, when she started serving as an executive producer on his podcast.

In addition, she works as a talent manager at Bargatze Enterprises.

Remember how we said Laura worked at Applebee's when she was younger? Well, it turns out she met Nate while they were employed at the same Nashville location.

The two dated for several years before the comedian popped the big question in 2005, and they married the following year -- on Friday the 13th.

Nate and Laura started a family in 2012 when they welcomed a daughter named Harper, who's since shown up in several of her father's stand-up specials.

Although the Bargatzes lived in both New York and Los Angeles at the start of the performer's career, they eventually decided to move back to Tennessee, where they currently reside.

Nate's been pretty open about how Laura's been a good sport about their personal life being the subject of his routines ... hey, being in a relationship with a comedian has its perks.

He spoke about their dynamic in an interview with People, and claimed he follows a rule -- if he makes jokes about her habits, he then has "to make fun of me times two."

The comedian admitted he had to figure out how to make the jokes about his relationship not come off as overly critical at the start of his career, and said he had to learn to make his lines about Laura seem as if they were coming "from a place of love."

Madison Beer's rise to fame has been a mix of hard work and the use of high-profile support -- and we're here for all of it!

The hitmaker's gone from uploading cover tracks to YouTube to fielding Grammy nominations and receiving interest about her love life ... it's a bit of a change, we know.

We're going to take a look at how the singer made a name for herself ... and how many of her fans are thinking she might earn the title of Justin Herbert's girlfriend in the near future.

Madison kicked off her musical career when she was just a kid in 2012, as she posted videos of herself covering various songs on her YouTube account ... one of which caught the eye of Justin Bieber, who shared a link to the clip on his Twitter account at the time.

She released her debut single, "Melodies," in 2013, and her debut EP, "As She Pleases," came out five years later.

The performer's first full-length record, titled "Life Support," was released in 2021, and she debuted a follow-up, "Silence Between Songs," in 2023.

She's picked up plenty of awards and nominations for her work in the music industry, including two Grammy nods, in 2024 and 2025.

Madison's love life's been the subject of intense interest from her fans, and she was formerly linked to influencer Jack Gilinsky, who she dated from 2015 to 2017.

Although the singer was briefly linked to Brooklyn Beckham, she shut down dating rumors in an interview for AOL Build Series, where she described the son of David and Victoria Beckham as her "best friend."

Madison later began an on-off relationship with Zack Bia, and although they called time on their romance in 2019, he described her as part of his "family" in an interview with GQ.

She eventually ended up with social media personality Nick Austin, although their fans began speculating about the state of their romance after they unfollowed each other on Instagram.

Madison and Herbert first sparked dating rumors in August 2025, when he was spotted on the set of what appeared to be one of the singer's music video shoots.

We actually saw them when they arrived at a friend's house in Redondo Beach, California, the same month ... and they looked pretty cozy together, to be honest.

Oh, and the two were photographed holding hands leaving a restaurant in L.A. the following month, not long after the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs at a game in Brazil -- they definitely had a reason to celebrate!

Young Thug's built up a pretty sizable fanbase over the course of his career in the rap game -- and we think Mariah The Scientist's part of the group!

The rapper and the singer have been together for several years, and she was by his side while he was going through an extended legal battle ... in other words, she's a real one!

We're going to take a look at Mariah's rise to fame in the music industry and how she ended up becoming romantically involved with the hitmaker.

Mariah's recording career kicked off way back in 2016, when she was studying at St. John's University in New York, according to Billboard.

She admitted she'd occasionally skip school in order to sing in her family's garage -- which ended up being good practice for later on in her career.

Although she had originally planned on becoming a pediatric anesthesiologist, she decided to book studio time and record a few tracks for a guy she wanted to impress for Valentine's Day.

While she described the project as "terrible," she also called the tracks "really sentimental."

Mariah's music career began in earnest in 2018, when she released a six-track EP, "To Die For," on her SoundCloud account.

Her debut record, titled "Master," was released the following year, and its follow-up, "Ry Ry World," came out in 2021.

Mariah released two more records, "To Be Eaten Alive" and "Hearts Sold Separately" in 2023 and 2025, respectively.

She's also been a featured artist on various tracks, and she's worked with performers like NBA YoungBoy and Tee Grizzley over the course of her career.

Mariah's past hasn't always been the cleanest, however, as she was arrested following an altercation in Atlanta in May 2025.

The alleged victim in the incident told authorities the singer launched an unprovoked attack on her at a bar-restaurant, during which the singer reportedly ripped off the victim's wig and dragged her on the floor.

The alleged victim went on to claim she'd never interacted with Mariah or the performer's friends.

Mariah ended up booked on a simple battery charge, and she bonded out of jail.

Mariah and Young Thug were first linked back in 2021, when he was a featured artist on her track "Walked In" on "Ry Ry World."

The pair eventually started dating, and they went on to collaborate on the 2023 track "Ride," which she described as a "love song" in an interview with Complex.

Mariah served as a source of support for her boyfriend over the length of the YSL racketeering trial, and she remained close to him during his time in jail.

Akon's seen plenty of ups and downs throughout his career as a singer, and it looks like he's going to be dealing with some pretty big changes in his personal life in the near future ... because his wife Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce in September 2025.

What makes the split all the more shocking is the performer and his estranged wife had been together for a really, really long time before she decided she wanted out of the marriage.

We're going to take a look into the personal and professional lives of the songwriter's soon-to-be ex-wife and see what led up to the end of their relationship.

Akon's not the only musically inclined person in his family, as his estranged wife's been releasing music under the name Amirror for several years.

Her first single on Spotify, titled "Real Love," made its debut in 2020, and she released two more singles, "Move" and "Far Away," in 2021 and 2023, respectively.

Thiam's debut album as Amirror, "REFLXNS," was released in 2024, and it was preceded by the release of a track titled "Run It," which was included on the album.

Akon served as the record's executive producer, and he was also listed as a featured artist on "Far Away."

Thiam and Akon had been together for nearly three decades prior to their breakup, as she listed their wedding date as September 15, 1996.

It's worth noting Akon's marital history could be a bit complicated, as he's reportedly a fan of polygamy, although it didn't seem to be a problem for Thiam, as she claimed his partners "don’t have to see each other" on an episode of "Rie Wit the Tea."

She offered further insight into her marriage in an interview with Us Weekly, where she described "loyalty and commitment" as the keys to success in her relationship with the singer.

Thiam and Akon became parents over the course of their marriage, as they share a 17-year-old daughter named Journey, according to People.

The end of Akon and Thiam's relationship is a bit murky, as she listed "irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind their split.

She requested joint legal custody of Journey, but she wants physical custody as well, with visitation rights for the singer.

Interestingly, Thiam listed the date of her separation from the "Smack That" singer as "TBD."

There's fans, and then there's diehard fans ... we're thinking Gillie Da Kid definitely fits into the second category!

The Philadelphia rapper's worn plenty of hats -- including several oversized ones -- over the length of his career, which has seen him pursue his interests in music, sports, and podcasting.

We're going to see how the performer made a name for himself within the Eagles fanbase ... and how his love for the team landed him in a feud with another figure from the world of football.

Gillie, born Nasir Fard, was born and raised in North Philadelphia. His rap career began in the 1990s, when he emerged from the city's rap scene as a member of the group Major Figgas.

The group released a single album in 2000, and although it peaked at Number 29 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart, the group ultimately disbanded.

Gillie later signed with Cash Money Records, and although he didn't release any music with the label, he claimed to have ghostwritten several tracks for Lil Wayne.

He's released several albums as a solo artist, and his most recent record, "Million Dollars Worth Of Game," debuted in 2017.

Gillie's seen his fair share of struggles in his personal life, as his son Devin Spady -- who also went by the rap name YNW Cheese -- was shot and killed in Philadelphia in 2023.

A funeral for Gillie's son was held at The Met Philadelphia, though he didn't make any public remarks at the service, according to CBS News.

Gillie's cousin Wallo, who was briefly a member of Major Figgas, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after picking up charges for armed robbery.

The rapper's relative was released in 2017, and he's since become a co-host of the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast alongside Gillie.

Gillie's a longtime fan of the Eagles, and he became the team's unofficial hypeman in 2024, when he received notice for wearing an oversized cap featuring the team's logo and dancing to Too Short's track "Blow The Whistle" at various NFL-related events.

His affinity for the Birds has earned him the ire of former pro quarterback Cam Newton ... their feud started in July 2025, when the athlete left Jalen Hurts off his top-10 quarterback ranking on an episode of his "4th&1" podcast, according to Vibe.

Gillie took offense to the snub, and responded on "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" to call out Newton for never having won a Super Bowl ring over the length of his career in the NFL.

Liam Hemsworth's played plenty of roles throughout his life, although it looks like he's going to be taking on the role of a husband pretty soon -- because he's engaged to Gabriella Brooks!

The model shared the news about the update in her relationship with the actor by sharing a post on her Instagram account in September 2025 ... and she made sure to show off her ring, too!

Here's a look into the fashion industry figure's professional and personal lives ... as well as a bit of info about her first relationship with a star.

Brooks is originally from Australia, and she claimed she began her modeling career at the age of 14 in an interview with It's Now Cool.

She's appeared in campaigns for several high-profile brands, including Calvin Klein and Valentino, over the course of her career.

Brooks has also embarked on a career as an influencer, and she's shared promotional posts for various companies, including Tommy Hilfiger and Balenciaga.

The model also spent a bit of time at the University of Sydney, where she studied ancient history and archeology, although she eventually dropped out in order to pursue her modeling career, according to Harper's Bazaar Australia.

So, it turns out Liam's actually not the first high-profile romance Gabriella's had ... because she used to date The 1975's frontman, Matty Healy!

The model and the performer were initially linked back in 2015, and they made their red carpet debut at the 2017 BRIT Awards.

Healy and Brooks remained together until 2019, when they decided to go their separate ways.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning 2019 was pretty significant for Hemsworth, too, because he separated and filed for divorce from his now ex-wife Miley Cyrus the same year.

Brooks and Hemsworth were first connected in 2019, when the actor was pictured while introducing her to his parents during a day out in Byron Bay, Australia, according to People.

The two quarantined together during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they made their relationship Instagram official in 2020.

Brooks and Hemsworth made their first official appearance as a couple during a charity dinner in 2021, and the actor showed up in several of his partner's Instagram posts over the following years.

The shooting of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus in September 2025 sparked a wide range of reactions across the country ... including an intense manhunt for the political commentator's killer.

The media figure's fans didn't have to wait long before authorities arrested Tyler Robinson, who's been accused of firing the single rifle shot that took Kirk's life.

We're going to look into the personal background of the accused murderer and see what led up to the harrowing events of September 10th.

Robinson's originally from Washington County, Utah ... located roughly 260 miles from the site of the shooting.

The murder suspect reportedly performed well during his high school years, and his mother made a post on her Facebook page to announce he'd earned a 4.0 GPA and scored highly on his ACT.

He received a scholarship to attend Utah State University, although he only went there for one semester.

Robinson, who was raised with two younger brothers, had no criminal record prior to the alleged shooting.

Robinson was unaffiliated with a political party, and while he was registered to vote at the time of the shooting, voting records listed him as "inactive," meaning he hadn't cast a ballot in the last two general elections.

His parents, however, were both registered as Republicans, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Robinson's family recently told investigators he had become increasingly interested in politics prior to the shooting, and the murder suspect described Kirk as being "full of hate."

He allegedly left inscriptions on several bullet casings, one of which included a reference to the song "Bella Ciao," which was dedicated to Italian resistance against Nazi fascists during World War II.

Robinson was taken into custody on the evening of September 11, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

The murder suspect allegedly confessed his role in the shooting to his father, who urged his son to turn himself in. Robinson initially refused -- saying he'd rather commit suicide -- but later changed his mind. His father then contacted a youth pastor for assistance, and the pastor called authorities.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox went on to thank the individuals "who did the right thing" at a press conference regarding the murder suspect's arrest.

The murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train, which took place in Charlotte, North Carolina in August 2025, sent shockwaves nationwide.

Much of the attention towards the crime has gone towards Zarutska's accused murderer, Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., whose checkered past has vilified him in the eyes of several prominent figures.

We're going to take a look into the background of the murder suspect and see how his alleged actions have resulted in calls for prosecution.

Brown had been convicted over a dozen times on various charges prior to the violent incident, according to the New York Post.

The accused murderer had served five years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery, which took place in 2014.

He was released from prison in September 2020, although he was arrested just five months later, after he assaulted his sister at her residence in Charlotte.

Brown found himself in hot water in January 2025 after making several false 911 calls, according to KOMO.

Further insight into Brown's character was provided by his mother, and she spoke about his past in an interview with WSOC9's Joe Bruno, which he shared on his X account.

Brown's mother claimed he "started saying weird things" after he was released from prison in 2020, and she claimed he was diagnosed with schizophrenia after he was placed under psychiatric monitoring for a period of two weeks.

She also claimed he became unusually aggressive with her after he was released into his care, and she was forced to kick him out, leaving him homeless.

Brown's mother stated the court should never have released her son into the community, and expressed his alleged actions on the light rail train were "atrocious" and "wrong."

Brown's alleged actions have landed him in serious trouble, as he's been charged with a federal crime, specifically committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a statement regarding the violent incident and described Zarutska's murder as a "direct result of failed soft-on-crime policies."

She also claimed her attorneys would "seek the maximum penalty for this unforgivable act of violence."

Cardi B might have her second album on the way ... but we think her biggest priority has to be the well-being of her kids, Kulture, Wave, and Blossom.

And just in case you didn't know, the performer shares her children with her estranged husband, Offset -- and she's made a few choice comments about his skills as a parent.

We're going to take a look at the lives of the rapper's kids and see how their mother announced her three pregnancies in big ways.

Rumors about Cardi's first pregnancy began to swirl in April 2018, and she revealed she was pregnant during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live."

The performer announced she had given birth to Kulture in July 2018, when she shared a post about the child's arrival on her Instagram account.

Cardi hasn't been shy about showing off her children on social media, and Kulture's appeared in numerous photos and videos the rapper's shared over the years.

The songwriter gave a bit of insight into her eldest child's habits in an interview with People, where she described Kulture as a "picky girl."

Cardi revealed her second pregnancy at the BET Awards 2021 ceremony, when she joined Migos, which included Offset, onstage during their performance and showed off her baby bump.

The rapper gave birth to Wave in September 2021, and she told People she was "overjoyed" to meet her child at the time.

However, Cardi and her husband waited until the following April to share a photo of their son's face, as well as his name, with the public.

She's since been much more open about showing off her son's face, and he's also appeared in several of her social media posts over the past few years.

Cardi announced her third pregnancy by sharing a photo on her Instagram account in August 2024 -- just a day after she filed for divorce for the second time.

The performer gave birth to Blossom the following month, although she didn't reveal her daughter's name until May 2025.

However, Cardi's alleged Offset hasn't exactly been close with his youngest daughter, and claimed he'd only seen her "like five times" on X Spaces, according to People.

Amanda Knox's story has had plenty of twists and turns after she was accused of murdering her former roommate Meredith Kercher back in 2007.

The author was tried and retried for the crime, which took place while she was studying in Italy, and she was eventually able to walk free ... from most of the charges, anyway.

We're going to see what led up to Amanda's legal saga, and check out how the harrowing story's led her to become a successful author.

Knox was born in Seattle, and she was raised in the city alongside her sister and two half-sisters.

She remained in her hometown during her college years, as she attended classes at the University of Washington, where she studied multiple subjects ... taking classes in creative writing, German and Italian.

Knox eventually made the decision to study abroad, and moved to Perugia, Italy in 2007, where she resided in rented accommodations alongside Kercher.

Knox settled into her Italian life quickly, as she took on part-time work at a bar owned by Patrick Lumumba and began a relationship with fellow student Raffaele Sollecito.

Her overseas experience turned chaotic in November 2007, when Kercher was found dead with a slit throat in their shared apartment.

Knox, along with Sollecito and Lumumba, were arrested by Italian authorities, although the bar owner was ultimately released. Knox, Sollecito, and Rudy Guede, an acquaintance of Kercher's boyfriend, were later charged with the student's murder.

Guede had a fast-tracked trial, and he was found guilty of sexual assault and murder in 2008. Knox and Sollecito were both found guilty of the same charges the following year, and the former was also found guilty of slander after implicating Lumumba in the murder, according to The Guardian.

Knox and Sollecito's appeal trial began in November 2010, and they were acquitted the following October after having spent four years behind bars.

However, the pair's acquittal was overturned in March 2013, and a new trial regarding the pair's guilt commenced six months later.

Knox and Sollecito were found guilty of Kercher's murder for the second time in January 2014, and she was sentenced to 28 and a half years.

The pair's second convictions were ultimately overturned in March 2015, and this time ... there was no retrial.

Knox's career as an author began over the course of her legal saga, as she released a memoir, "Waiting to Be Heard," in April 2013.

She went on to marry fellow author Christopher Robinson in 2018, according to People, and they welcomed a daughter, Eureka, in 2021, and a son, Echo, in 2023.

Knox made a bid to overturn her slander conviction from 2009, although the ruling was ultimately upheld in January 2025.

The chilling murder of Iryna Zarutska in August 2025 became a major point of controversy when the news about the violent incident became widely publicized the following month.

The Ukrainian refugee's death has since resulted in several responses from both her local community in Charlotte, and from prominent figures ... many of whom have called for action to be taken against her accused murderer.

We're going to take a look into the background of the murder victim, and see what led up to her violent death.

Iryna was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and she emigrated to the United States alongside her mother and brother in August 2022 in order to escape the war with Russia, according to her obituary.

She graduated from Synergy College in Kyiv, earning a degree in Art and Restoration prior to starting her life in the States.

Iryna continued her educational career after moving to the United States, as she attended Rowan-Cabarrus Community College from 2023 to 2025, according to CNN.

She took on a job at Zepeddie's Pizzeria in Charlotte, and she was planning to begin a career as a veterinary assistant.

A surveillance video showing Iryna's final moments on the light rail train in Charlotte was widely circulated following her passing.

In the clip, she was seen checking her phone while Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr. allegedly opened up a folding knife before standing up and stabbing her multiple times.

Iryna was visibly shocked by Brown's actions, as she pulled up her legs and covered her mouth while the accused murderer walked to another part of the train.

She eventually fell to the ground, and several passengers attempted to help her before she died, according to WSOCTV.

Iryna's death resulted in various tributes from her local community, and a GoFundMe set up to support her family has received more than $237,000 in donations so far.

The case has drawn reactions form several government leaders, such as Attorney General Pam Bondi who described her as a "young woman living the American dream," according to CBS News.

Bondi went on to claim Iryna's accused murderer would face prosecution for his alleged actions, and she vowed he would "never again see the light of day as a free man."

The death of Charlie Kirk at the age of 31 at an event in Utah in September 2025 led to widespread reactions from fans and detractors alike.

We're also thinking his loved ones, especially his parents Robert and Kimberly, had to have been devastated by his passing.

Here's a look into the lives of the media powerhouse's parents and how they factored into his early life in politics.

Robert and Kimberly raised Charlie in Prospect Heights, Illinois, located just outside of Chicago.

Robert worked in construction, and he ran an architectural firm throughout the media figure's childhood.

The commentator's father was involved with the construction of Trump Tower in New York City, according to The Independent.

His mother formerly worked as a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange before she changed careers and became a mental health counselor.

While Charlie became widely known for his outspokenness about conservatism in the United States, his parents were much quieter about their political beliefs.

The media figure spoke about his parents in an interview with the Chicago Tribune, where he described them as moderate Republicans.

However, Charlie's father was politically active behind the scenes, and he was one of Mitt Romney's major donors during the politician's 2012 presidential campaign, according to The New York Times.

Robert reportedly supported his son when he founded Turning Point USA, and helped come up with the organization's name.

Robert and Kimberly were around to see their son become a father when he welcomed a daughter in August 2022.

Their son shared his eldest child with his wife Erika Frantzve, whom he married in May 2021, and they welcomed a son three years later.

However, Robert and Kimberly lost their son when he was shot and killed after answering a question about mass shootings at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10.

You know how some kids end up following in their parents' footsteps in unexpected ways? Turns out it's the case with Dog The Bounty Hunter's son, Garry Chapman -- who became a cop!

And get this ... the media figure's child's been in some pretty harrowing situations in his line of work, although we're thinking being around his dad might have prepared him a little bit.

We're going to see how the bounty hunter's son ended up working in law enforcement -- and how his career was paused following a troubling incident.

Garry's mother was his father's fifth wife, Beth Chapman, who later became her husband's business partner.

In addition to Garry, Beth and Dog shared a daughter named Bonnie Joanne, and they welcomed both of their children prior to their 2006 marriage.

The bounty hunter spoke to us back in 2019 and claimed he, as well as his wife, went through a harrowing ordeal when their son's high school went into lockdown after a reportedly Columbine-obsessed individual headed to Colorado, although their child wasn't harmed.

Garry's mother passed away in 2019 after undergoing battles with both throat and lung cancer.

Garry eventually began a career in law enforcement, and he started out by working as a corrections officer.

He's also pursued higher education, and he told the Priceville Police Department he'd received an award for his Criminal Justice studies in a Q&A post shared in April 2025.

Garry claimed his father was the reason he decided to pursue law enforcement, and claimed he wanted to "follow a path" similar to the bounty hunter's.

He singled out the "support" of Priceville's local community for its police department as his favorite part of working in the area.

Garry's career was briefly paused in September 2025 after he was involved in a chase, which resulted in the hospitalization of six people and the death of a 17-year-old.

The driver of the vehicle, who was reportedly suspected of being drunk, reportedly entered an intersection in Hartselle, Alabama, where they collided with another vehicle.

The circumstances of the chase are currently under investigation, and the condition of the six hospitalized individuals isn't known.

Taylor Frankie Paul's had plenty of ups and downs in her love life, which has seen her go from a marriage with her former husband, Tate Paul, to a long-term relationship with Dakota Mortensen.

And if the romances weren't compelling enough ... she welcomed kids with both of her former flames!

We're going to take a look at how her relationships with her past partners played out ... before she committed herself to finding love on the small screen.

Taylor and Paul tied the knot in 2016, and she remained with him as she rose to fame through her "MomTok" videos.

The pair started a family with the birth of their daughter Indy in 2017, and they welcomed a son, Ocean, in 2020.

However, the social media figure filed for divorce in 2022 after she became embroiled in a scandal regarding her practice of "soft-swinging" -- meaning she, as well as her husband, got intimate with other people to varying degrees -- and her alleged affair with an acquaintance, after which the pair separated.

Taylor eventually moved on with another partner, and the pair eventually married and started a family. She remained on cordial terms with her former spouse after their split, and she told Today he would "always be an important figure" in her life.

Taylor moved on from both the scandal and her former marriage when she started dating Mortensen, who made his first appearance on her TikTok account in September 2022.

The pair's relationship wasn't always the smoothest, and she entered a plea in abeyance to a count of aggravated assault in August 2023 after her now ex-boyfriend claimed she'd attacked him, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.

Taylor and Mortensen reconciled following the incident, and she gave birth to their son Ever in March 2024.

The two remained together until December 2024, when they went their separate ways. She later told People both she and Mortensen had been "trying to heal" from the events of their relationship.

Taylor's love life is going to have some major updates in the near future, as she was announced as the next lead of "The Bachelorette" in September 2025.

The thing is, she didn't tell Mortensen about her casting, and she said letting her ex know she'd signed on to appear in the show wasn't on her "priority list" during a conversation with Us Weekly.

Taylor then expressed she felt as if the casting "wouldn’t be the best news" for the father of her third child.

Taylor Frankie Paul's been through plenty of ups and downs throughout her career in social media ... and we're here for all of them!

The TikTok powerhouse has gone from dealing with drama about her past marriage -- and her former relationship -- to raising her profile through her work on the small screen.

Here's a look at how the social media figure rose to fame ... and how she ended up becoming a part of Bachelor Nation.

Taylor was brought up in Utah, and she was raised Mormon, although she told Decider she didn't feel any "pressure" to conform to the church's standards.

She rose to prominence through her usage of TikTok and was one of the main faces of "MomTok," a group of mainly Mormon content creators on the platform.

The social media figure eventually racked up five million followers on TikTok, and she also has two million followers on Instagram.

Taylor's online presence landed her a spot on the Time100 Creators List in 2025, and she told the publication she'd had to learn not to "take everything to heart" throughout her career in social media.

Taylor's been married before, as she tied the knot with her former husband, Tate Paul, in 2016. They welcomed a daughter, Indy, in 2017, and a son, Ocean, in 2020.

However, their relationship fell apart after Taylor became involved in a "soft-swinging" scandal in 2022, and she filed for divorce the same year.

She eventually moved on with Dakota Mortensen, with whom she welcomed a son, Ever, in 2024.

The thing is, Taylor's relationship with Mortensen was affected by her 2023 arrest for domestic violence, and she later entered a plea in abeyance to a count of aggravated assault, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. She ended up splitting with Mortensen in December 2024.

Taylor's social media career led her to opportunities in television, and she became one of the stars of the Hulu reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," which premiered in 2024.

The show is centered on the lives of several MomTok content creators, including Taylor, and the program started as they dealt with the fallout from the "soft-swinging" scandal.

The program proved to be a hit with viewers, and its second season premiered in May 2025. A third season's currently set to make its debut in November 2025.

Taylor's become fond of appearing in front of the cameras, and she told Variety she'd "continue to do it as long as they’ll have me."

Taylor's career in reality television is branching out further, as she revealed she was set to serve as the lead on the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette" in September 2025.

She made the announcement about her new venture on an episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. It's also worth noting she's a newcomer to Bachelor Nation, as all of the former Bachelorettes previously competed on "The Bachelor."

Taylor admitted she was shocked by the producers' decision to pick her as the new Bachelorette, and told Alex Cooper she "didn’t believe it until I got the invitation."

Cher's had plenty of partners over the years -- including two husbands -- and she added another to the list when she started dating Alexander "AE" Edwards a few years back.

The musician and the producer, who have a 40-year age gap between them, have gone through plenty of interesting times together, and they've even experienced a breakup -- but they've managed to hold things together and keep going strong.

Here's a look at the professional and personal background of the music industry executive.

Edwards has held several roles within the music industry, and he served as the Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Recordings.

He's also worked as an executive for Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Group.

Edwards has collaborated closely with rapper Tyga on several occasions, and the two cofounded Last Kings Group, an umbrella company for the performer's various ventures.

In addition to his work in the corporate side of the music industry, he's worked as a producer, and he helped produce Cher's 2023 record "Christmas."

Cher's not Edwards' first high-profile romance, as he was formerly in a relationship with Amber Rose, whom he started dating in 2018.

The music executive and the media personality started a family in 2019, when the latter gave birth to their son, Slash.

However, Edwards and Rose broke up in August 2021, and she shared a message on her Instagram Story to accuse her former partner of cheating on her with at least twelve individuals, according to People.

Rose's opinion of her former partner eventually softened, and she claimed his relationship with Cher created "stability" for their son on an episode of "The Jason Lee Podcast."

Cher and Edwards' initial encounter took place at a Paris Fashion Week event in 2022, according to People. A mutual friend later gave the producer the singer's number.

The performer recalled being determined not to "fall in love on text," although she admitted to breaking her own rules for her partner "because he’s just so special."

Cher and Edwards eventually started dating, and although they separated in May 2023, they ended up reconciling just four months later.