You Have to See the Adorable Message Gwen Stefani Sent to Blake Shelton for His Birthday

Nicole Briese
Jun 18, 2016

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton may not be getting married anytime soon, but these two are just as in love as they ever were: a fact Gwen proved today when she gave us flashbacks to that epic Billboard Music Awards duet and got all mushy via social media in honor of her man’s big 4-0.

Posting this absolutely adorable throwback, Gwen wrote “Happy birthday to @blakeshelton literally my favorite person gx.”

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She shared similar sentiments on Twitter, swapping out the photo for another one of Blake as a dashing young lad, along with the added hashtag “#superbabe.”

Blake, for one, was absolutely thrilled to receive the well wishes, retweeting her sweet message with one of his own.

Gosh, you two! We’re slightly overwhelmed by all the love freely flowing in this mushfest!

Are they the cutest, or WHAT?

Happy birthday, Blake. You’ve snagged yourself a real gem (though you didn’t need us to tell you that).

Are you excited to see these two so happy together? Let us know over @BritandCo!

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Um, Were Madelyn Cline & Austin Butler Just Caught On A Date?

I always get excited when I think about how many celebrity couples we don't know about yet. Glen Powell & Lily James generated some buzz when they hopped into a car together ahead of the BAFTAs, and Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline & Austin Butler (yes, Elvis himself) were just spotted out and about together. Let's dive in, shall we?

Here's everything we know about those Madelyn Cline & Austin Butler dating rumors.

Madelyn Cline & Austin Butler were allegedly spotted grabbing a meal.

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"Seriously just saw Madelyn Cline and Austin Butler" at a celebrity-frequented restaurant in Los Angeles, a DeuxMoi source said at the end of January. One Instagram user commented that since Madelyn and Austin's exes (Pete Davidson and Kaia Gerber) are exes, "dating in Hollywood is 3 degrees of separation."

However, according to another DeuxMoi source, fans have been paying attention to Madelyn's Instagram activity. The actress previously dated her Outer Banks costar Chase Stokes, and has allegedly been liking posts about "the one that got away," and even posted on her Instagram story that she deserves happiness.

"The timing of Chase's relationship doing so great and her having a string of failed relationships, people are just assuming she's crashing out," the second source continues. Yikes, y'all.

I think it's so fascinating how fans allegedly jump to the conclusion that Madelyn is crashing out, and assume Austin (who is also recently single) is totally fine post-breakup. Listen, a girl can go on a few dates without spiraling, dating really doesn't have to be that serious. It's supposed to be fun!

It's also totally in the realm of possibility that they were having a business meeting. For now, we don't really know. But what I do know? Madelyn Cline and Austin Butler would make a cute couple, and even if they don't end up in a relationship, a delicious dinner and maybe a smooch or two never hurt anybody ;).

Stay tuned for more news on these Madelyn Cline & Austin Butler dating rumors, and while we're on all things lovey-dovey, check out the latest news on Madelyn Cline's New Romance The Map That Leads To You.

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Blake Lively Literally Just Connected The CIA To Her 'It Ends With Us' Legal Battle

Not only is Blake Lively speaking out about the "sexist" commentary on her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, she's also enlisting the help of...the CIA? Yes, you read that right. The actress just recruited an ex-CIA advisor to help with her case ahead of the March 2026 trial. Wow.

Here's what we know about Blake Lively's latest move in her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Blake Lively just involved an ex-CIA advisor in her case.

Blake Lively has enlisted Nick Shapiro, former CIA deputy chief of staff and senior advisor John Brennan (the former director), to help with her case, according to Page Six and Variety.

“The litigation team for Ms. Lively retained Mr. Shapiro to advise on the legal communications strategy for the ongoing sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit occurring in the Southern District of New York,” Blake Lively's lawyers said in a statement.

This proves more than anything else that Blake is taking the trial really seriously because this is a major move on her part.

Recently, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni actually agreed on something when they spoke out against the "violent" messages Blake and her loved ones have been receiving.

Blake's legal team requested a stronger protection order (PO), considering Blake, "her family, other members of the cast, various fact witnesses, and individuals that have spoken out publicly in support of Ms. Lively have received violent, profane, sexist, and threatening communications" (as the request states), "good cause exists for the Court to adopt the Proposed PO."

And Justin's legal team went on the record, saying they "do not condone dangerous rhetoric targeted toward anyone no matter the situation. Anyone receiving violent messages by anonymous parties is abhorrent."

“When private parties were wrongfully accused by Lively and her paid team of wrongdoing, they received continuous death threats and visits to private homes where young children reside after their addresses were leaked on her initial complaints," they continue. "No one should have to face that, especially private parties who do not have means for security detail. We do not condone dangerous rhetoric targeted toward anyone no matter the situation.”

Stay tuned for more news on Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's legal battle.

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Zoë Kravitz Finally Opened Up About Surprising Channing Tatum Split — 4 Months Later

Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum were one of 2023's most surprising couples, but something about them seemed refreshing. From the outside looking in, they were an attractive couple who made playing with puppies look like something we should all sign up for ASAP. Not to mention how they made working with your S.O. seem attractive when they shared BTS images of them working on thriller movie Blink Twice. And yet, their chemistry seemed to magically disappear when their engagement was called off shortly after the film's premiere.

Both have kept quiet about their breakup...until now. So let's talk about everything Zoë Kravitz revealed in her new interview with Elle.

Scroll to see what Zoë Kravitz said about her breakup with Channing Tatum!

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Before she talked about their relationship, Zoë praised Channing's ability to morph into the villainous Slater King. "For Chan specifically, it was about how exciting it would be to see him do something so different and so surprising, and something that I knew he was so capable of," she told Elle.

Anyone who watched the movie knows exactly what she meant because all traces of the lovable Magic Mike, The Vow, and Dear John actor disappeared in every scene he was in. Though Slater King seemed charming, he had an underlying ominous presence that could be missed if you weren't pay attention.

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Still thinking of him fondly, Zoë revealed she doesn't feel weird about making a movie with her ex. She said, "I love this thing that we made together, and I care for him very much." She even loves hearing how much people enjoyed Channing's portrayal of a darker character in Blink Twice. She said she's "so happy that all of it happened" and that she's "so grateful" they were able to create something monumental.

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Based on Zoë's responses, we think she and Channing are far from bitter exes. It's a stretch, but we imagine that she smiled while discussing their relationship with Elle because her last remarks about the actor speaks volumes. "He has so much more coming, and I think he's in a place as an actor where he's feeling really confident and people are seeing different sides of him," she said before sharing how he has "a lot to offer." She's clear in how she views her ex-fiancé by admitting she's "excited for people to keep witnessing that."

We love when exes are cordial instead of toxic! Here's to these two having fulfilling next chapters in their separate lives!

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OMG, 'Bridgerton' Star Simone Ashley Has A New Rom-Com Coming!

Look out Bridgerton fans — Simone Ashley is giving love another chance in her new rom-com movie Picture This! We'll always love her inspiring take on Kate Sharma, but it's nice to see her spreading her acting wings. Just don't expect the two worlds to collide!

Picture This has a modern feel that explores the life of a single woman who's more concerned about having a lucrative career than putting all of her eggs in one basket. It's an accurate depiction of dating in 2025 and takes outdated relationship rules to task! Let's dig into all the exciting details!

Keep scrolling to learn everything you need to know about Simone Ashley's rom-com, Picture This!

What is 'Picture This' about?

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Picture This is about a photographer Pia's (Simone Ashley) journey to living life on her terms, but she gets the surprise of a lifetime when she's given dating tasks. In order to truly have the life she wants, she has to go on a few dates which is the opposite of what she's trying to focus on.

Adding even more turmoil to the mix is the reappearance of an ex that sends Pia down of path of self-discovery that may or may not end with her falling in love.

Who's starring in 'Picture This'?

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Picture This will star:

  • Simone Ashley
  • Hero Fiennes Tiffin
  • Sindhu Vee
  • Luke Fetherson
  • Nikesh Patel
  • Adil Ray
  • Anoushka Chadha
  • Eben Figueiredo
  • Kulvinder Ghir
  • Asim Chaudhry
  • Phil Dunster
And the film will be directed by Prarthana Mohan (Christmas Canceled).

When will it premiere?

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Picture This is set to premiere March 6, 2025 on Amazon Prime.

What The Trailer For 'Picture This' Here!

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Picture This appears to be full of hilarious moments from a best friend who has witty one-liners to a family who's good intentions feel invasive. The only thing we'll have to wait to see is whether Pia and her ex will get a second chance at love or not.

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See The Steamy First Look At Anya Taylor-Joy's New Apple TV Thriller

Just like the perfect batch of cookies, the perfect TV show boils down to a fine-tuned recipe: a witty script, amazing producers, and a cast that might as well have been written in the stars. Well, even though we don't have much information about Apple TV's new limited series Lucky, we do know Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey will star in the project, with Reese Witherspoon at the helm. And TBH...that's all I need to know.

Here's everything we know about Reese Witherspoon's Lucky, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey.

See the first look at Drew Starkey and Anya Taylor-Joy in 'Lucky.'

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Drew Starkey and Anya Taylor-Joy are up close and personal in the first look at Lucky, and it looks like this show will be getting HOT.

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I can't get over how amazing Anya Taylor-Joy looks with red hair, especially with a sequin, sparkly dress. It definitely reminds me of The Queen's Gambit's Beth in a different font.

What is Lucky about?

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Lucky, based on Marissa Stapley's book of the same name, is a Reese's Book Club pick that follows a young woman named Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) who said goodbye to the life of crime she'd always known. But when she's faced with her past, she has to turn back to her training one last time.

In addition to Anya (who's also executive producing), we'll see Drew Starkey as her onscreen husband Cary, as well as Annette Bening, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Timothy Olyphant. And the series will be brought to life by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine (which is behind The Morning Showand The Last Thing He Told Me).

What has the cast and crew said about the TV show?

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“Hello Sunshine continues to do a fantastic job of championing women’s voices and I’m thrilled to be joining the team alongside Jonathan, Cassie and Apple TV+ to bring Lucky to life,” Anya Taylor-Joy told Apple TV.

“Reese’s Book Club began with the goal of deepening connections — to the stories, to the storytellers and to the community we are building,” Reese Witherspoon added. “It is incredibly rewarding to be able to amplify these female-centric stories and their authors, see our community connect with them, then see them take on a whole new life on screen. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Apple TV+ and the incomparable Anya Taylor-Joy, plus our brilliant creator Jonathan Tropper and his wonderful co-showrunner Cassie Pappas, to bring this compelling series — based on Marissa Stapley’s fantastic novel — to audiences around the world.”

Where is Lucky being filmed?

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Drew Starkey and Anya Taylor-Joy were spotted filmingLucky at a Las Vegas casino on February 24, and will film the rest of the show in Los Angeles.

Where can I watch Lucky TV show?

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Lucky will be available to stream on Apple TV+.

We don't have a release date yet, but stay tuned for the latest news on Lucky!

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