jessica simpson, eric johnson we’re still cool!!! hanging out together amid split
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Jessica Simpson was seen hanging out recently with none other than her hubby Eric Johnson amid their split and rumors they’re getting a divorce, TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained exclusive photos showing the estranged couple spending time in Carlsbad, California, last Monday with their kids and a couple of older folks who looked like Eric’s parents.
Eyewitnesses tell us Eric and Jessica seemed distant with their 3 young children — daughters Maxwell and Birdie, and son Ace —standing in between them. We’re told the kids appeared to be in good spirits, but Jessica didn’t crack a smile based on our pics.
Their marital issues had been building for a while. Last November, Jessica posted a cryptic Instagram with sexy photos of herself in a music studio that made fans speculate her marriage was on the rocks.
Jessica wrote, “Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic. This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve .”
Many fans interpreted her caption to mean she was single and had split from Eric, with her new music being a breakup album.
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One day later … TMZ broke the story … at least 2 people close to Jessica had called divorce attorneys, telling them the singer’s unhappy in her marriage while trying to set up meetings between her and the lawyers.
Shannon Sharpe Denies Rape Allegations … Calls Lawsuit a Shakedown
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Shannon Sharpe is firing back at his rape accuser … calling B.S. on her allegations — while sharing some graphic messages he claims she sent that back his side of the story.
Sharpe’s attorney, Lanny J. Davis, released the denial on the Hall of Famer’s behalf on Monday afternoon … just hours after a Jane Doe said in a lawsuit the ex-football player sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions in late 2024 and early 2025.
Davis stated the suit — which was filed by famed lawyer Tony Buzbee — was nothing more than “a blatant and cynical attempt to shake down Mr. Sharpe for millions of dollars.”
Davis attached messages to his statement that he says were sent by Sharpe’s accuser to the former Denver Broncos tight end … at or around the time the alleged sexual assaults occurred.
Davis claims one text read, “I want you to put a dog collar around my neck and choke me with it while you’re f***ing me.”
According to Davis, another text says, “I know u miss this big juicy ass…$25k for each cheek.”
“These messages are just a sampling of a broader pattern of graphic, sexual communications initiated by the plaintiff,” Davis said. “The evidence paints a clear picture: this was a consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy scenarios explicitly requested by the plaintiff.”
Doe wrote in her suit she met Sharpe at a Los Angeles-area gym in 2023 … and began a consensual relationship with him shortly after. She stated he was controlling and verbally abusive throughout their time together — and, after she said she wanted to end things following his now-infamous Instagram Live streaming incident, she claims he raped her.
In addition to issuing the patent denial of wrongdoing, Sharpe’s attorney stated that prior to filing her suit, Doe also secretly recorded Sharpe, edited the video … and is now using it in an attempt to shake him down for money.
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“Mr. Sharpe categorically denies all allegations of coercion or misconduct — especially the gross lie of ‘rape’ — and will not submit to what he sees as an egregious attempt at blackmail,” Davis said.
“He stands firmly by the truth and is prepared to fight these false claims vigorously in court. He looks forward to vindication through due process and a judgment based on the facts and the law.”
Doe is suing for over $50 million in damages.
Buzbee, meanwhile, stated Sunday night he’s looking “forward to pressing this case in court.”
The Vatican released the official death certificate for Francis on Monday, and Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli says the Pope died as a result of a stroke and irreversible heart failure.
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Francis’ death certificate also reveals the Pope had been in a coma before his death on Monday morning. That’s interesting because we saw the Pope the day before, on Easter Sunday, meeting briefly with Vice PresidentJ.D. Vance at the Vatican.
Courtney Stodden Busting At The Seams In Teeny Pink Bikini!
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Model and social media star Courtney Stodden blessed the feeds modeling a teeny tiny pink bikini, bust bursting at the seams, just barely covered and social media appropriate …
Bouncin’ n’ behaving, the 30-year-old showed off a series of poses that did her assets justice !
Stodden appeared to be a smidge sun-kissed, but nonetheless stood up straight and flashed a peace sign to her followers — pairing her itsy-bitsy suit with a pair of blackout shades.
The sun is out, so make sure y’all are applying your SPF … Check out Stodden’s sun-kissed hot shots, and proceed to our celebrity sunburns gallery and guess the sunny stars!