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Serena Williams Gets Tummy-Tightening Procedure For Pre-Kids Confidence
Serena Williams took a moment for some self-care … letting her fans in on a procedure targeting her birthing scars — something that’s been a hang-up for her since having kids.
The retired tennis legend shared an IG clip of herself getting a radio frequency skin-tightening treatment — and as you can see … she’s lying on an exam table as a technician rubs an ultrasound-like wand over her stomach.
Serena explained the video was filmed during a Parisian getaway, where her thoughtful pal — knowing full well she felt self-conscious about her tummy post-childbirth — treated her to a day at Maison Lutétia spa.
Serena shared the clip ’cause she was blown away by the results of the treatment, which uses electromagnetic waves to tighten the skin by boosting collagen and elastin production.
Serena acknowledged her body may never fully revert back to pre-baby form, but she’s delighted by getting a bit of a former figure back, which she says helps boost her confidence.
And of course … she’s happy for the scars, because they resulted in her two kids.
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She adds, “I will always love my birthing scars but I just wanted to say thanks to my friend Mia and Nat for letting me know it’s ok to take time for myself away from work and kids.”
The power of technology … it can do anything these days!
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Khalid Comes Out As Gay, Says He Was Outed
Khalid just confirmed he is gay … coming out after claiming he was outed.
The R&B hitmaker posted a rainbow flag emoji on his X account Friday night and added, “there yall go. next topic please lol.”
Khalid’s tweet came after another singer seemingly outed him on social media … and fans were quick to reply to Khalid’s post.
One response led Khalid to clarify … someone replied, “Wait hope Mr Khalid isn’t GEHHH!” and then Khalid quote tweeted and declared, “I am! And, that’s okay.”
Khalid kept posting through it, explaining … “I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me. love yall”
It appears Khalid is referencing a series of since-deleted posts from singer Hugo D Almonte … with Almonte reportedly outing Khalid.
Most folks in the comments are being supportive, with some saying it’s not a huge shock … pointing to his 2022 song, “Satellite,” which some say is an LGBTQ anthem.”
Khalid confirmed as such, adding … “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business.”
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Jonathan Majors and ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari settle assault and defamation case
Jonathan Majors’ former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the actor assaulted and defamed her.
In a civil lawsuit filed in New York in March, Jabbari accused her former partner of a “pattern of pervasive domestic abuse that began in 2021 and extended through 2023.” In court documents filed in New York on Thursday, their attorneys jointly agreed to dismiss the claims against Majors with prejudice – meaning that the claims can’t be filed again.
In a statement to NPR, Jabbari’s attorney, Brad Edwards, wrote, “We are happy to announce that the meritorious lawsuit Grace Jabbari filed against Jonathan Majors was successfully settled. It took tremendous courage for Grace to pursue this case. We are happy to have helped her close this chapter favorably so that she can move forward and begin to finally heal.”
NPR has reached out to Majors’ attorneys for comment about the dismissal.
In a separate domestic violence case in 2023, Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment charges. Prosecutors argued that Majors had attacked Jabbari, his then-girlfriend, in the back of a car in Manhattan on March 25 of that year. Later that night, he returned to their hotel and called 911 to report that he’d found Jabbari “unconscious,” but was arrested when police found her with a broken finger in addition to bruises and cuts on her body. Earlier this year, he was sentenced to probation and enrolled in a domestic violence prevention program.
Jabbari’s civil suit was filed just before Majors was sentenced in criminal court this spring. She alleged that in addition to assault and battery, Majors also defamed her, “smearing” her name following his arrest and conviction. At the time, Majors’ lawyer said they would be preparing counterclaims.
Majors had been a rising star in Hollywood, playing Kang the Conqueror in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and starring alongside Michael B. Jordan in Creed III. He was set to portray Kang in upcoming movies, but Marvel and Disney dropped the actor following his conviction. He and actress Meagan Good announced their engagement at an event on November 17.
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