Brad Pitt 'Taking Responsibility' for Family's Estrangement as His & Angelina Jolie's Kids Move to Legally Drop His Last Name
Plus, Ariana Grande takes on alleged music pirates as Brooks Nader says goodbye to romance: OK!'S THE GROUP CHAT
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Brad Confronts Family Rift as Kids Drop His Last Name
The Pitt name is disappearing – and Brad Pitt reportedly knows why.
The Oscar winner is said to be taking accountability as several of the children he shares with ex Angelina Jolie continue dropping “Pitt” from their last names. An insider claimed, “Brad understands why the children feel the way they do. He doesn’t put all the blame on Angelina. He knows he made mistakes, too.”
Sources added the actor has been “taking responsibility” for his past, explaining, “Getting sober meant taking responsibility. Brad has never claimed to be perfect. He’s accepted his share of what happened.”
While some believe Jolie fueled the family divide, another insider insisted Pitt isn’t playing the victim, saying, “Brad is just looking for a chance to make this right. He just wants his family back – and he’ll keep waiting for that day.”
For now, reconciliation seems like his toughest role yet.
Ariana Hits the High Note in Court After Massive Song Leak
Hackers picked the wrong pop star to mess with.
Ariana Grande has launched a legal battle against anonymous cyber thieves she claims spent years stealing unreleased songs, music videos and other private content from members of her inner circle.
According to the lawsuit, the alleged hackers used phishing scams, fake identities and backdoor access before profiting off the stolen files. Grande's legal team said the goal is to "uncover the identities of these currently unknown and unscrupulous individuals in order to hold them accountable for their invasive and reprehensible conduct."
Fans may remember Ari joking after one leaked track, "I'll see you in jail, literally," before adding, "These pirates, crooks, illegal!" And just like that… the punchline became a lawsuit.
Brooks Ditches Taron & Embraces the Single Life
Brooks Nader and Taron Egerton’s romance has officially washed ashore.
The model has reportedly pulled the plug on their relationship as she throws herself into filming Fox’s Baywatch reboot – and she’s apparently loving every minute of single life. An insider claimed, “Their relationship was casual but Brooks ended things with him,” adding, “She is living her best single life right now and is embracing ‘Euro Summer’ in St. Tropez.”
Between shooting the series and soaking up the South of France, the source said she’s “having a lot of fun” and is “very busy and is excited to be single.” Nader previously hinted at the split herself, insisting, “I’m just single, having fun,” before joking that these days, “I’m just baywatching.”
The only thing she’s committed to now is catching waves.
Blake & Ryan Surprise Fans With Rare Glimpse of Son Olin
Ryan Reynolds couldn't resist phoning home – even from inside a Deadpool suit.
The actor gave fans an adorable peek into family life when wife Blake Lively shared a FaceTime screenshot of him checking in from San Diego Comic-Con while disguised as his Marvel antihero.
Snuggled up in bed with their 3-year-old son, Olin, whose face was covered with a bear emoji, Lively joked, "When you're reading a Captain America book," before adding, "And you get interrupted by a FaceTime from Dad." Reynolds later revealed he secretly wandered the Comic-Con floor in full costume, calling the experience, "WHAT A GIFT."
Between surprise fan encounters and sweet family check-ins, even superheroes apparently don't skip dad duty.
Britney Swaps Social Media Drama for Bikini Bliss
Britney Spears may have teased quitting Instagram, but she's definitely not done serving bikini looks.
Just hours after hinting she was ready to ditch social media and start a soap-and-candle business, the pop icon returned with a sizzling poolside snap in a tiny animal-print bikini and knee-high boots.
Spears captioned the photo, "Remember when I used to do pictures… was it worth what I went through to get this picture? Nope." Earlier in the day, she told fans, "I’m learning to be kinder to myself...I’m thinking of starting a cool business making soap and candles and quitting IG."
Whether she's launching a business or logging off for good remains to be seen – but one thing's for sure: Britney's IG exit didn't last very long.
Ben & Casey's Mother Dies at 83
Behind two of Hollywood’s biggest stars was a mom who helped make it all happen.
Ben and Casey Affleck are mourning the loss of their beloved mother, Chris Anne Affleck, who died at 83 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The retired teacher, civil rights activist and former Freedom Rider lived long enough to fulfill one final wish: watching her grandson Atticus graduate from high school just days before her peaceful passing.
Chris Anne also played a key role in launching Ben’s acting career by introducing him to a casting director through a Harvard connection, setting him on the path to Oscar glory.
Her legacy stretches far beyond Hollywood – and lives on through the family she helped shape.
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