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Ally Lewber details final fight with James Kennedy after ‘wake-up call’ arrest

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Ally Lewber believed she was in a “fairy tale” romance until James Kennedy’s arrest last year — and she’s finally breaking down the “wake-up call” moment.

The 29-year-old recalled being invited to Kathy Hilton’s home in December 2024 to read the socialite’s birth chart at a Christmas party when she found out that her then-boyfriend, 33, was “drinking behind [her] back.”

“When I was finished working and came out to the party, that’s when it was like, ‘Oh, his whole demeanor changed,’” she recalled. “And I could kind of tell, like, ‘Have you been drinking?’”

At that point, Kennedy had been in recovery from his alcohol addiction for over a year and knew that “drinking was a non-negotiable” in their relationship.

While a “suspicious” Lewber initially thought coffee had made her “Vanderpump Rules” co-star “electric,” she told People on Tuesday that she called him out for being “obviously drunk” on the car ride home.

“It just kind of spiraled,” the “StarStruck” podcast host remembered. “The tension was high. … He was still gaslighting me. He’s like, ‘I’m not drunk, you’re drunk.’ And I’m like, ‘No.’

“We were just fighting, and then when we got out of the Uber, the fighting just continued,” Lewber added. “I was like, ‘I don’t want to be here.’ We were just fighting outside.”

Cops later showed up to the former couple’s home after being called by an unidentified woman. Although Lewber allegedly asked them to breathalyze Kennedy, they told her they couldn’t but confirmed that Kennedy was inebriated.

Kennedy was arrested on domestic violence charges that night over the unidentified woman’s claims that he lifted and threw Lewber on the ground. However, the Bravolebrity was cleared the following month after a “thorough” investigation.

Lewber insisted via Instagram in January that Kennedy did not “physically hurt” her, doubling down in Tuesday’s interview.

“I was not hurt physically,” she claimed. “Emotionally, yes. But yeah, that’s kind of how that night played out, unfortunately.”

Although Lewber alleged she “never felt unsafe” with the reality star, she explained that she spent the relationship “walking on eggshells,” awaiting “blowups” and “monitoring” his moods.

The astrologer acknowledged that this was why she decided to move out and “take some space” from Kennedy before breaking things off for good.

“I was still just trying to regulate his emotions and not upset him and upset myself,” she admitted, crediting her therapist with helping her realize the “great” relationship “wasn’t real” because Kennedy was “lying” about drinking again.

Kennedy opened up about falling off the wagon with a January Instagram statement, reading in part, “I am taking time to focus on my sobriety, personal growth, and being present for loved ones.”

Lewber, whose dad died when she was 11 due to alcohol-related issues, now believes she was “trying to save” her father through her and Kennedy’s romance.

Now, she is looking to date someone “who is already whole and complete.”

Lewber explained, “[I want] someone that checks my boxes but is also like, ‘We can take things slow.’”

If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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Cristiano Ronaldo Sweetly Kisses Daughter, Honors Late Son in Birthday Message

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Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweet tribute to his daughter on her birthday, while honoring his late son.

The Portuguese pro soccer player’s daughter, Bella, turned 3 on Friday, April 18. In an Instagram post, Ronaldo shared a photo of him kissing his young daughter on the forehead in the grass, with the caption “¡Feliz día, mi amor! Nuestro amor siempre está contigo. #AngelyBella. 🥰❤️.”

The hashtag refers to Bella’s late twin brother, who died in 2022. Ronaldo shares Bella with partner Georgina Rodríguez, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2017, when they met at the Gucci store she once worked at.

Rodríguez shared her own post on Instagram in honor of Bella and Angel’s birthday. She posted a video of Ronaldo saying “I love you very much” to Bella, who wore a pink tutu. The caption read, “My babies are 3 years old today I love you with all my heart. This video with dad is one of my favorites 💕🧡💞🌸💝✨ Congratulations and thank you so much for choosing me as your mom 💞.”

In 2022, the couple shared an emotional statement upon Bella’s birth and Angel’s passing. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel,” Ronaldo wrote. “Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”

Ronaldo continued by thanking their doctors and nurses for “all their expert care and support.”

“We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you,” he concluded the post, signed by him and Rodríguez.

The couple additionally shares twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 7, and daughter Alana, 8. Ronaldo additionally shares son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., 14, with a mystery woman.

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The soccer star told Jonathan Ross in 2015 that he intends to honor her wishes and keep her identity private, saying, “Some points in life are private and people have to respect the privacy. When Cristiano is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him because he deserves it, because he is my son. But I am not going to say [it just] because people want me to say.”

The pair frequently shares glimpses into their lives with their children. In February 2025, Rodríguez posted a sentimental shot of the family on Instagram in honor of Ronaldo’s 40th birthday, captioned “Here’s to a lifetime together holding each other so tight. Todo lo mejor para el mejor 👑 ✨💙🦋✨💙.”

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Sexyy Red breaks silence after viral kiss video with Justin Bieber

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Justin Bieber made sure that there was “one less lonely girl” at Sexyy Red’s 27th birthday party. People were quick to bash Hailey Bieber, after the pop star posted a video of him on Instagram giving the birthday girl a smooch on the cheek. Watch the full video to learn more about Sexyy Red’s reaction to the viral frenzy.

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‘Teen Mom’ ‘s Ryan Edwards Has Heart-to-Heart with Son Bentley in New Home

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Ryan Edwards is excited for the opportunity to forge a new relationship with his son.

The Teen Mom: Next Chapter star, 36, shows son Bentley, 16, whom he shares with ex Maci Bookout McKinney, around his new home on the Thursday, April 17 episode of the reality series.

The home is a big move for Edwards and fiancée Amanda Conner, who were excited to treat their blended family to a new start. During that time, Conner regained custody of her 11-year-old son, Brandon, who would also join the couple and their daughter, Presley, in the new family home.

During the tour, Brandon and Bentley can be seen talking about where to put things in the basement. The teen asks Brandon, “What do you think about your mom having a baby?”

“I’m really happy because I’ll have her. I’ll live with my mom,” he said.

“I never really stayed with my dad either, unless it’s at Mimi and Papa’s house,” Bentley told him.

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“I’m really looking forward to having a big brother around,” Brandon adds with a big smile, making the teen blush a bit.

Later, Bentley and Ryan step outside for a talk of their own. Ryan tells Bentley, “I’m excited for you. I’m excited for Brandon and Stella and Jagger,” he says, referring to his other two children with ex MacKenzie Standifer.

After joking with Bentley about not sneaking out of the house, Ryan says, “When I was your age, I was most definitely running around. But you’re a good kid, I don’t have to worry about you.”

Ryan then starts to reflect on the fact that Maci was just 16 when they had Bentley. “For the longest, I’ve not been in a good place. And there, for a while, your mama didn’t want us together alone at all. I don’t blame her. Yeah, it made me mad, but I don’t blame her now.”

He continued, “And now, your mom and I get along great. Taylor and I get along. We played golf and I enjoyed it. I wish we would have done it a lot sooner, but like I told Taylor when we was golfing, I wouldn’t have wanted to deal with me then either, so I don’t blame him. And your mama was just protecting you, and I don’t blame her either.”

“Sixteen years later, here we are. I’m sorry it took us so long, but it’s better now than ever,” Ryan says. “I’d love to spend more time with you whenever. And you can come over here because I know we ain’t been able to, but I would enjoy that.”

“I’ve never really gotten to spend a night at a house you’ve been in,” Bentley says.

“I know, And if you’re ever uncomfortable with anything, if you don’t even want to tell me, just tell Mom and she’ll tell me. But just let us know.”

Bentley agrees to do that. Ryan concludes, “I think about this a lot. There were times, you know, that I wasn’t there for you. But I hope, by showing you that it’s a little different… I love you, though.”

“I love you, too,” Bentley says as the two hug.

Ryan and Bentley hug at Ryan’s new home.

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Ahead of the big moment, Amanda opened up to Maci about what this move means to her and Ryan, who have each struggled in their relationship with their children as a result of their respective struggles with addiction.

“I’m excited. It’s going to be new, it’s going to be stressful, but we’re all just learning to do this together. So it’s really important for me and Ryan to bond with the kids and have them come over,” she says, asking Maci if she’d be comfortable with Bentley staying there overnight.

“I’m okay with Bentley staying the night. This will honestly, it will be the first time where he goes to where Ryan is living and be happy about it,” she says.

“That makes me happy, but I hate that it was like that,” Amanda says.

Teen Mom: The Next Chapter airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on MTV.