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March 16, 2025
Professional Dating Coach Turns Heads With Swimsuit Photo
Professional dating coach Blaine Anderson has built up quite the following on social media.
Anderson, a former University of Arizona student, has become one of the most-followed dating coaches in the world. She has more than 700,000 followers on her Instagram account. Anderson has built up her own business Dating By Blaine, and she's even appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank."
The professional dating coach began giving out dating advice when she was in college. She went into the workforce following her time in school, though she eventually built up her own business in the dating world.
"My guy friends would ask me for dating advice about my sorority sisters. (Unsurprising — they're hot!) The BEST guys had the WORST luck with girls, and it confused me," she wrote.
"I became obsessed with figuring out why. Do women hate nice guys? Or is there another problem?"
Anderson previously turned heads with a swimsuit photo on Instagram, in which she details where things stand with her business and what guys can expect.
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Anderson welcomed fans to her page with the swimsuit photo.
My husband and I moved to Austin from San Francisco when the pandemic hit in 2020I’m close with my parents, and these pics are from a family trip we took to Fiji to celebrate my dad beating cancer!Before I coached men full-time, I worked in the travel industry, and lived out of a suitcase abroad for 2 yearsI’m obsessed with my “super mutt” Dee Dee, one-eyed deaf cat Cedar, and new kitten OliveFor fun, I love to paddle board, bake sourdough, read fiction, and go to group fitness classes like Barry’sThe best part of my job is working with guys like you! If you’re ready to get your dating life unstuck, you’ve got options.
Blaine Anderson.
Anderson has shared countless success stories on her social media profile over the years - it's no surprise why she has such a big following.
Ben Affleck Putting Out 'Feelers' to Ex-Wife Jennifer Lopez Amid 'Love Triangle' Report
Actor Ben Affleck has been putting out "feelers" recently to his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, according to Page Six.
Page Six made that claim in a story reporting that Affleck is caught up in a "weird, twisty" situation with Lopez and his other ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Although Page Six dubbed it a "love triangle," the publication also reported that neither Garner nor Lopez is interested in striking a romantic relationship back up with the actor.
“Who wants the guy?” a source told Page Six. “You think he’s the prize? No way. It’s like, ‘Next!’” Garner is dating businessman John Miller.
“I’d say they’re both relieved to be done with him,” the source told The New York Post last week. “Ben’s an emotional roller coaster." That source told The Post that Affleck had been "reaching out to Jennifer" Lopez "again recently."

However, another source told Page Six that Lopez is "actually devastated" that Affleck was photographed affectionately embracing Garner during a recent paintball outing.
There have been a slew of contradictory reports about the state of all of this.
A source told People that Lopez and Garner are "great friends."
"Jennifer Garner reaches out to Jennifer Lopez about her kids. Jennifer Lopez reaches out to Jennifer Garner about her kids. They're friends," the source told People. "They have really found a great female support system and communicate."
That source indicated that it's unfair to paint the two women as competing.
"We're always pitting women against women. In this case, it's just not the truth," the source told People.
Another report says Miller isn't thrilled by the recent developments, either.
Page Six reported previously that Miller gave Garner an ultimatum after the paintball outing picture.
Miller "has always been supportive of Ben and Jen’s co-parenting relationship but feels Ben crossed the line,” the source told Page Six.
“John knows there's nothing going on between Jen and Ben, but he doesn’t think those photos are a good look and feels it’s disrespectful to their relationship," the source noted.
Pro Soccer Player's Death at Age 25 Shocks Distraught Team
Professional soccer player Andrej Lazarov was among the more than 59 people who died when a fire roared through a nightclub in North Macedonia, his club has confirmed.
The player's death in the fatal fire was revealed in an emotional statement posted by his soccer club FC Shkupi, on its Facebook page. The club wrote that he died a hero, trying to save other people at the club.
The death toll at the nightclub Pulse comes from The Associated Press, which also reported that another 155 people were injured when the blaze broke out during a crowded concert.
The AP reported that 15 people were "detained for questioning" after the early morning March 16, 2025, fire. According to CNN, pyrotechnics are believed to have caused the fire. The victims include Andrej Gjorgieski, a singer in the DNK band that was performing, according to CNN.
"With deep pain and great sorrow, we announce that our footballer, Andrej Lazarov, has been confirmed among the victims of the tragic fire that happened at night in Koçan," the team wrote on Facebook.
"Like the heroic spirit he was, Lazarov lost his life trying to help others escape the fire-torn environment. He was poisoned by smoke during his attempts to save lives, showing courage and humanity until the very last moment," the club wrote. "His heroic act will always remain in our memories, as a testament to his noble character and his big heart."
"This is a huge loss for our club, our teammates and the entire football community. Words are not enough to describe the pain we feel right now, in this one of the biggest tragedy in history that has hit our club!" wrote the club.

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"FC Skopje expresses its most sincere condolences to his family, relatives and the entire large family of our club," the statement continued. "Adrej was only a part of Skopje for six months, but his name will always remain unchanged as part of our team."
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I Tried Bushmills Oldest Whiskey Ever. Here's My Honest Review
Bushmills, the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, has just released the oldest Irish single malt whiskey yet, the 46-year-old Secrets of the River Bush. This release, named for the Bushmills Distillery's historic water source, is a blend of two specific barrels distilled in 1978.
When this whiskey was originally distilled, it was a tumultuous era for the Irish whiskey industry. Prohibition hit distillers in Ireland remarkably hard, and most of the whiskey distilleries were forced to close permanently. When Secrets of the River Bush was distilled, Bushmills was one of only two distilleries still making whiskey on the Emerald Isle. Though pot still whiskey was the dominant style, Bushmills Distillery continued to make high-quality single malts.
“They continued to lay the liquid down knowing that someday someone would want to drink it,” says Alex Thomas, the current master blender at Bushmills. “The reason Bushmills is still here after 400 years is their dedication to perfection.”
Thomas understands her role as master blender as being a steward for the whiskey distilled in past generations. From the time she started working at the distillery 21 years ago, Thomas has kept a close eye on two special barrels, which sat right next to each other in the oldest on-site warehouse. The two barrels aged in similar conditions, creating a similar, extraordinary flavor profile shared between them.
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Even in the relatively low temperatures and steady climate of Northern Ireland, 46 years is a long time to age. Many whiskeys that old become overly oaky and tannic or evaporate through the porous wood, leaving very little palatable whiskey left in the barrel.
Thomas credits the quality of this whiskey to expertly made European oak casks. Since its distillation in 1978, the single malt whiskey spent its entire time aging in Oloroso sherry casks sourced from the Antonio Paez Lobato Cooperage in Jerez, Spain.
“It’s literally all about the structure of the wood,” she says. “It’s how you deal with it, toast it, and let the wood just do its job.”
With single malt whiskey, older doesn’t necessarily mean better. As the whiskey aged, the team at Bushmills checked the barrels more frequently.
“When a cask tells you it’s right, you listen,” Thomas says. “It tells you when its journey is at an end.”
After those 46 years, the brand produced 300 bottles of 46.3 percent ABV single malt. The story behind the whiskey is certainly a special one, and the fact it can never be produced again makes it even more special. With all of that being said, one question remains—how does Bushmills 46 actually taste?

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How Does Bushmills 46 Taste?One can tell just by looking at the bottle that this isn’t an ordinary Irish whiskey. The color is incredibly dark, without question one of the darkest whiskeys I’ve ever seen. It’s a deep mahogany—almost the color of a cup of lightly roasted coffee. On the nose, there are notes of dried fruit like raisin and fig along with a roasted creme brûlée and maple syrup. The aromas are overall fruit and oak forward.
Once sipped, those notes of dried fruit remain, but are joined by notes of black cherry and apricot. There’s a light dusting of baking spice and some nuttiness that balances out the fruity sweetness. The whiskey shows its age with darker, tannic notes—think pipe tobacco, leather and dark chocolate. On the whole, the flavor profile is balanced and rich.
The influence of the sherry casks on this whiskey is profound. Though the mouthfeel has a medium viscosity, there's a sherry-like dryness to it that’s very noticeable at the tail end. The notes of dried fruit, cherry, and oak all linger to create a satisfying and sweet finish.
Bushmills 46: Final VerdictOverall, Bushmills 46 Secrets of the River Bush is a satisfying and delicious Irish whiskey. It truly tastes like something special and luxurious. Since this release was blended from only two barrels that have been aged for nearly half a century, there’s not a lot to go around. Only 300 bottles exist, and the suggested retail price per bottle is $12,500.
It comes packaged in a hexagonal handmade wooden box that displays a topographical map of the River Bush, along with gold engravings that show how the river flows to meet the Old Bushmills distillery. For those whiskey drinkers that enjoy the history of the industry, it’s a fun touch.
Ultimately, with the rarity and price of Bushmills 46 Secrets of the River Bush, this is a bottle that will likely only wind up in the collections of serious collectors. On the off-chance that you come across it on a bar menu for a good price, don’t hesitate to try it. It's really one of a kind.
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Donald Trump Jr. Shows Off Minidress-Wearing Girlfriend After Ex-Wife's Tiger Woods News
Donald Trump Jr. showed off his new girlfriend, socialist Bettina Anderson, shortly after news broke that his ex-wife is dating golfing legend Tiger Woods.
Trump Jr. and Anderson were photographed together at the amfAR Palm Beach gala on March 15, 2025. Photos published on Getty Images show Anderson wearing a short silver minidress and Trump Jr. in a blue suit sans tie.

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Meanwhile, numerous sites confirmed Daily Mail's reporting that Trump Jr.'s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, is dating Woods. Trump Jr. and Vanessa share five kids together.
“They have a lot in common,” a source told Page Six of Woods and Vanessa. “They’ve both gotten used to public scrutiny. They both know how to keep their private life private. They’re both parents.”
However, Trump Jr. is "cool" with the relationship between Woods and his ex-wife, People reported, as the new photos with Anderson demonstrated how firmly he has moved on.
Anderson also posted photos from the gala to her Instagram story, including one showing her embracing Trump Jr. with a heart drawn around them.

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According to People, Anderson and Trump Jr. were first spotted together in August 2024 and then were photographed holding hands in December.
Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed their breakup after four years of being engaged, and she was named the ambassador to Greece.
According to Page Six, Woods initially was just friends with Vanessa because he has a good relationship with President Donald Trump. "He friend-zoned her; they just talked about the kids and kept things pretty platonic and casual. Then, sure enough, feelings started developing on both sides," a source told Page Six.
They share a lot in common, the source told Page Six of Woods and Vanessa Trump. "They like to avoid drama, they share a lot of the same values," Page Six reported.
Justin Theroux Secretly Ties the Knot in Mexico
Justin Theroux is officially a married man—again.
As People reports, The Leftovers star married his longtime girlfriend, actress Nicole Brydon Bloom, in an intimate beach ceremony over the weekend in Tulum, Mexico.
According to TMZ, who captured photos and video of the event, it was a tiny affair, with only the couple’s closest friends and family in attendance. That included Kuma, Theroux’s beloved pit bull mix, who he rescued from a high-kill shelter in Texas following Hurricane Harvey.
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Rumors of a relationship between Theroux and the Paradise star first began swirling in early 2023, when the two were seen together at a Netflix event. Though they were spotted together many times over the months that followed, they didn’t make their red carpet debut until the following year, when they attended the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars party.
In August 2024, People exclusively broke the news that the couple had gotten engaged in Italy. The couple shared the news on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival, where Theroux’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was premiering.
The union marks the first marriage for the 30-year-old actress. Theroux, of course, was famously married to Jennifer Aniston from 2015 to 2018 (after four years of dating). The public spectacle of their union, and divorce, may have taught the actor a thing or two about how to separate the public and private parts of his life.
When asked about his very public break-up with Aniston during a 2023 interview with Esquire, Theroux communicated his reluctance to talk about that by explaining: “I want all of my relationships to exist within the four walls of whatever room we’re in. And I’m not trying to be evasive, but I talk to Jen—I don’t talk about Jen. People will always want to gossip and say things, but you have to find that balance. And having been in a public relationship, it’s much more fun not being in a public relationship. Me saying anything, even if it was something loving, it would just turn into a thing. So it’s a classic no-comment situation for me.”
Person of Interest in Missing College Student Case ‘In Custody’ in Dominican Republic
Authorities in the Dominican Republic investigating the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki are reportedly “turning up the heat” on “person of interest” Joshua Riibe.
The New York Post reports that two of the island nation’s highest-ranking officials, Attorney General Yeni Berenice Reynoso and Navy Vice Admiral Agustin Morillo Rodriguez, questioned Riibe until approximately 3 a.m. Sunday.
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Riibe, a 22-year-old student at Minnesota’s St. Cloud State University, is believed to be the last person to see Konanki. He has been “in custody” at Punta Cana’s RIU Hotel & Resort since shortly after Konanki was first reported missing.
A source close to the investigation told People that video surveillance at the RIU Hotel & Resort, where both Riibe and Konanki were staying, captured the 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student heading to the hotel’s beach with seven other people at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 6. At 5:55 a.m., six of the eight individuals were captured returning to their rooms. Separate footage showed Riibe returning to the hotel around 9 a.m.
On Friday, March 14, local authorities confirmed to NBC News that they had confiscated Riibe’s passport. The following day, Riibe spoke to NBC directly. “I’m just trying to help them out,” he said of Dominican authorities, noting, “The ocean is a dangerous place.”
In the very early hours of Sunday morning, NBC News reported seeing Riibe on the beach with investigators, along with his father and lawyer, “pointing toward the sea while a group of security kept people away from the area.”
Police initially believed that Konanki had drowned, as Riibe shared that they had been at the beach together “in waist-deep water” where they “talked and kissed a bit.” He then claimed that “A big wave came and hit us both. And when the water returned, it swept us out to sea. As soon as we were able to surface, we tried to call for help.”
Riibe, who previously worked as a pool lifeguard, said he attempted to rescue her. While he was able to reach the shore, she was still “wading” in the water.
“The last time I saw her, I asked if she was okay,” said Riibe. “I didn't hear her reply because I started vomiting all the water I had swallowed. After vomiting, I looked around. I didn't see anyone. I thought she had grabbed her things and left.”
Riibe has not been accused of or charged with any wrongdoing.
NSYNC Star Candidly Addresses Reunion, Possibility of New Album
There may be hope for NSYNC fans after all. While there's nothing set in stone, those who have been crossing their fingers to see the band pull a Backstreet Boys and bring the group back together received some reason for optimism.
The band, featuring Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Lance Bass, hasn't released an album since the early 2000s. However, Fatone recently sat down with The Today Show, and was asked about a potential reunion.
Fatone stated he's "open to it, 100% open to it," and his comments also left the door open for a few different possible outcomes.
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"The only problem is, the five of us have to get together and have this conversation, we haven't had it yet," Fatone explained.
"... Once we get that conversation, we'll know if we're going to do a tour, what is it going to look like, are we going to do it, are we not going to do it? Are we going to do an album, are we not going to do an album?"
Fatone admitted he doesn't have an answer currently, but said to "keep our fingers crossed."
"But as of right now, I have no answer for anyone, as if, let's just keep our fingers crossed and see what happens," the singer said.
The 48-year-old admitted that he'd love for his kids to see him perform, as they've never witnessed an NSYNC concert. Although there appears to be plenty that needs to be sorted out, it does sound like the possibility of the group getting back together for one more go-round isn't out of the question.
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March 15, 2025
Drake Claps Back at Rapper After Getting Trolled for Unique Look
The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar was one of the primary storylines in the music industry throughout 2024, and it’s carried over into 2025.
While there's no love lost between the two artists, it appears the ongoing feud has left Drake ready for a war of words — regardless of who it's with and where it happens.
Drake's latest back-and-forth came on Instagram, when fellow rapper Lil Yachty took a bit of a lighthearted jab at the OVO founder. While the comment wasn't too over-the-top, Drake followed Yachty's jab with an upper-cut of his own.
Comments by Celebs revealed how things played out on Instagram, and it can be seen on the fifth slide below:
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After Lil Yachty called out Drake's appearance in a photo, saying he looks like a genie, the Nice for What rapper replied:
"@lilyachty you look like Jason Derulo artsy brother"

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Considering their history, the banter between the two is unlikely to be that serious, as they've worked together on multiple songs dating back to at least 2020. Among the most recent was Another Late Night, which was released in 2023.
Yachty has also been credited on numerous other Drake songs, including Calling For You with 21 Savage.
While the back-and-forth between Drake and Yachty is likely just friendly banter, their fans still enjoyed the trolling.
Bill Belichick's New Beach Photos With Girlfriend Are Turning Heads
Bill Belichick has been in the news for a number of different reasons this week, with perhaps the oddest story emerging that the head coach reportedly requested for University of North Carolina staff to copy his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson on all emails.
But this is March, so between the madness of college basketball and spring break, the best approach is probably to just expect the unexpected—which takes us directly to Saturday afternoon.
In what started out with an Instagram post from Hudson featuring the couple's casual trip to a museum in Palm Beach, Florida, where Belichick could be seen taking a variety of photos, the volume went up quite a bit when they decided to hit Jupiter Beach.
UNC Head Coach Bill Belichick seems to be enjoying his Spring Break 💀 pic.twitter.com/wQWTYzyJ6I
— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) March 15, 2025
Yes, that's 72-year-old UNC head coach Bill Belichick exhibiting impressive leg strength and focus by hoisting Hudson over his head in a five-slide Saturday afternoon stunner.
Now before anyone might begin to wonder if that is, in fact, coach Belichick, the post from Hudson has his official Instagram handle tagged in the first photo.
With a sunshine emoji and a muscle emoji serving as bookends to the hashtags of #SpringBreak, #UsTime and #StillGotIt, a wild range of replies flowed in as one might expect.
"That’s a 6x Super Bowl champion!" one follower commented, while another went the age route, saying "Dude probably just gave himself a slipped disc or sciatica for like 6 weeks."
Others, however, seem to be embracing this newfound, rejuvenated version of the visibly spry Belichick, with one follower coining the legendary NFL head coach and the former Patriots cheerleader as "#MyFirstCouple."
Plainly put, when it comes to Belichick and Hudson, it's probably more than safe to assume the sports world and beyond simply cannot wait to see what this duo will be cooking up next.
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