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Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev settle divorce after his home violence arrest
Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev have settled their divorce two months after the previous WWE star filed to finish their marriage.
“Nikki and Artem have settled their divorce and won’t be going to court docket,” a rep for Garcia instructed Web page Six. “Each events determined to drop the home violence restraining orders towards one another in an effort to maneuver on with their lives and successfully co-parent their son.”
“Nikki’s primary precedence has all the time been her son and privateness on the matter,” the assertion continued. “She is grateful for all the love and assist she has obtained throughout this troublesome time.”
The exes hammered out a settlement throughout mediation earlier this month — two weeks earlier than their divorce trial was set to start, based on TMZ.
Sources instructed the outlet that Garcia, 40, and Chigvintsev, 42, determined to shortly settle their cut up to maneuver on from the emotionally draining course of. They have been additionally reportedly bored with paying hefty authorized charges.
Though the pair aren’t on nice phrases, they’re cooperating for the sake of their 4-year-old son, Matteo.
Whereas the phrases of the settlement are unclear, the skilled dancer was beforehand granted joint custody of the toddler — regardless of Garcia’s request for sole custody.
It’s unknown whether or not Chigvintsev was additionally granted spousal assist from his ex, which he requested and he or she tried to dam.
Garcia filed for divorce from Chigvintsev lower than two weeks after the “Dancing With the Stars” professional’s August home violence arrest.
Chigvintsev referred to as 911 himself to request medical help for the unnamed sufferer after they received right into a heated argument — solely to name again and cancel the request.
Nevertheless, police nonetheless confirmed up at their Napa Valley residence and the skilled dancer was booked on a felony corporal damage cost.
The Russian-born dancer was launched from jail on $25,000 bail simply hours after his arrest. Chigvintsev has maintained his innocence and claimed Garcia was the aggressor within the incident.
In his restraining order submitting, the skilled dancer claimed he contacted legislation enforcement “searching for safety from his spouse’s persistent aggression.”
In the meantime, in her restraining order submitting, Garcia alleged that Chigvintsev tackled her to the bottom and pinned her arms following a verbal altercation that morning.
She additionally accused Chigvintsev of being bodily violent on one prior event and claimed he was verbally abusive at occasions.
Prosecutors in the end determined to not file prison costs towards the “DWTS” professional.
The exes started courting in 2019 after assembly on Season 25 of “DWTS.” Chigvintsev popped the query one 12 months later and the pair tied the knot in Paris in 2022.
For those who or somebody is affected by any of the problems raised on this story, name the Nationwide Home Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or textual content START to 88788.
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Backstreet Boys singer Kevin Richardson says he did not see Taste Flav get kicked out of the inexperienced room on the NBC tree lighting ceremony in NYC … ‘trigger he woulda stepped in to assist his buddy if he did.
Kevin was at LAX on Thursday when a photog requested him about what went down backstage at Wednesday’s tree lighting occasion at Rockefeller Heart … together with Flav’s declare that safety guards kicked him out.
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The BSB says he noticed FF and dapped him up earlier than their gig, however says the greenroom was a madhouse and safety was further tight within the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson‘s homicide down the road earlier within the day.
Flav wasn’t on the visitor listing however managed to candy discuss his means backstage, and when safety came upon he was there uninvited, they requested him to go away … and Flav made a giant fuss about it on-line.
Kevin says the Backstreet Boys love Flav and would have caught up for him in the event that they knew he was getting the boot … however he says he did not even know Taste Flav bought the heave-ho till after the very fact.
Subsequent yr, Kevin suggests Taste Flav RSVP.
Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, a comic well-known for showing on “America’s Received Expertise,” is useless … TMZ has realized.
Regulation enforcement sources inform TMZ … Kabir died Wednesday and authorities are ready on toxicology outcomes to find out a explanation for loss of life.
We’re instructed he had a historical past of well being points and at this level, investigators consider he might have died from pure causes, although the investigation remains to be ongoing.
In the meantime, different sources inform us Kabir was within the San Francisco Bay Space when he died.
Kabir reached the semifinals of “America’s Received Expertise” in 2021 throughout season 16 of the NBC expertise competitors actuality present.
He’d been doing stand-up comedy gigs throughout the nation this yr … although it seems like he final carried out in early November, no less than based mostly on his social media accounts.
Kabir’s comedy was additionally featured on Comedy Central, “Household Man” and the BBC.
He was 39.
RIP
Two “Housewives,” one home.
Teddi Mellencamp revealed she’s been residing along with her buddy and former “Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” co-star Kyle Richards amid her divorce from Edwin Arroyave.
“So I reside at Kyle’s,” Mellencamp, 43, instructed her “Diamonds within the Tough” podcast co-host, Erika Jayne, through the pair’s premiere episode, which dropped Thursday.
“Do you actually? Holy s–t!” responded Jayne, 53, who nonetheless stars on “RHOBH” alongside Richards, 55.
After Mellencamp mentioned she noticed that Jayne “filmed within the glam room” at Richards’ home, the latter jokingly requested, “Is that the place you’re sleeping?”
The jab prompted the previous to exclaim, “That’s my bed room now, bitch!”
“Up there?” Jayne requested in disbelief.
“Yeah!” Mellencamp replied. “Isn’t it nice up there? It’s so cozy. … Isn’t {that a} dream up there? You wanna transfer in with me?”
Like Mellencamp, Jayne can also be estranged from her husband, as is Richards.
Mellencamp excitedly urged they “begin podding from there,” which Jayne felt was an ideal concept “as a result of the home is empty.”
Richards’ estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, moved out of the household residence earlier this yr.
“So fortunately, Kyle has let me try this,” Mellencamp shared with Jayne, explaining that she and Arroyave, 47, are presently “nesting.”
Nesting, in line with Mellencamp, is a divorce time period that signifies the kids keep put whereas the dad and mom take turns leaving the household residence.
“So I simply zip on over. It’s shut. It’s simple. She cooks — typically,” Mellencamp mentioned of Richards, noting that the setup “does work out rather well for the youngsters.”
Mellencamp filed for divorce from Arroyave — with whom she shares daughter Slate, 12, son Cruz, 10, and daughter Dove, 4 — final month after greater than 13 years of marriage.
Shortly after, her months-long affair along with her married horse coach was uncovered.
Mellencamp has since modified her preliminary stance and agreed to joint authorized and bodily custody of their brood.
The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson arrived in New York Metropolis on a bus from Atlanta … TMZ has confirmed.
Legislation enforcement sources inform us the suspected shooter arrived within the Large Apple 10 days earlier than the taking pictures on November 24 … taking a Greyhound bus to the Port Authority station in Manhattan.
From there, we’re advised the suspect checked right into a hostel.
Thompson was shot lifeless Wednesday morning outdoors a lodge in what cops are calling a focused, deliberate assault. Cops say the gunmen then fled the scene on a Citi Bike.
Our sources say legislation enforcement additionally interviewed a lady who labored on the hostel who advised investigators she flirted with the suspect and acquired him to decrease his masks … which is how cops ended up with photographs of the man’s face.
The motive remains to be unclear right here … nevertheless it’s price noting the bullet shells have been inscribed with three phrases … “deny,” “depose” and “defend.”
CNN was first to report the suspect took a bus from Atlanta to NYC.
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Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good sound like that they had a fairly romantic engagement … as a result of she tells us he dropped to a knee within the Metropolis of Love.
We acquired Jonathan and Meagan on Thursday at Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles and our photog requested them how the proposal went down.
Meagan says they had been in Paris when Jonathan popped the query … and she or he additionally tells us he requested her dad and mom for his or her blessing … and acquired the inexperienced gentle.
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As you’ll be able to see, Jonathan and Meagan had simply acquired completed with a hike on the world-famous path … and they’re in nice form.
Meagan says they’re making an attempt to remain in form for the marriage … they usually’re trying extra lower than a marriage cake.
As for when these wedding ceremony bells can be ringing … Jonathan and Meagan are retaining it near the vest … so keep tuned.
We additionally requested Jonathan how issues are going with Disney after he misplaced his position as Kang … and he tells us if he desires to return to the MCU if given the possibility.
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Whitney Cummings says rejecting Sabrina Carpenter from “The Conners” was the perfect factor that might have occurred to the pop star.
We acquired Whitney on Thursday at LAX and our photog requested the previous ‘Conners’ showrunner concerning the time Sabrina tried to get on the present.
Whitney says Sabrina auditioned for the function of Harris Conner-Healy again within the day, however they in the end handed as a result of they had been in search of somebody with a darker power.
As Whitney remembers it, Sabrina lit up the room along with her presence … and whereas that is normally a very good factor for people … it wasn’t proper for the function.
Factor is … Whitney says Sabrina’s profession truly benefited on account of not being forged on the TV present … telling us Sabrina would have needed to take her focus away from her music profession, which has since blown up.
Whitney even jokes she deserves a reduce of Sabrina’s tour income … or at the very least some front-row seats to the present … telling us denials are sometimes the perfect factor for Hollywood careers.
We additionally requested Whitney about Sabrina’s current break up from actor Barry Keoghan … and she or he’s acquired some easy recommendation.
Emma Dumont‘s making a significant revelation … revealing they’re non-binary — and, their family and friends are calling them by a brand new title.
The “Oppenheimer” star modified their pronouns and title on their Instagram bio lately … writing they now go by “they/them” pronouns as an alternative of “she/her.”
We reached out to a rep for Dumont who tells TMZ …”They determine as a trans masculine non-binary individual. Their work title continues to be going to be Emma Dumont, however they’ll go by Nick with family and friends.”
Dumont’s profession has taken off lately … with Emma scoring main roles in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “Licorice Pizza” and Marvel’s TV collection “The Gifted.”
They captured worldwide consideration final yr whereas starring as Robert Oppenheimer‘s sister-in-law Jackie within the blockbuster hit “Oppenheimer.”
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Emma’s posted a number of instances in latest weeks … dropping selfies and different pics in varied posts — although by no means actually addressing their latest popping out.
Their subsequent flick “The New Me” does not have a launch date but … although clearly, it’ll nonetheless be credited underneath “Emma Dumont.”
Jennifer Garner beamed throughout a women’ evening out with Jennifer Meyer and mates.
The actress, 52, was all smiles as she and her crew exited Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., Wednesday evening.
For the outing, Garner wore an all-black ensemble that consisted of mid-calf boots, a maxi costume with a excessive slit within the again and an outsized blazer.
She paired the look with a easy silver necklace and wore minimal make-up whereas conserving her brown tresses down.
Meyer, 47, opted for a extra informal outfit for the outing, carrying light-washed saggy denims, a grey T-shirt beneath a blue bomber jacket and black-and-white Nike sneakers.
The jewellery designer accomplished the look with outsized hoops and a Louis Vuitton bag, styling her hair right into a low, slicked-back bun.
As the 2 girls exited the restaurant, accompanied by two different friends, they hugged tightly earlier than going their separate methods.
A few of the girls have been additionally carrying reward baggage, hinting at a attainable reward change.
Garner and one of many women awaited for valet parking to fetch their automobile earlier than they drove away, flashing smiles on the paps.
The actress’ outing comes one week after she spent Thanksgiving together with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, and their three youngsters: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.
The previous couple, each 52, have been photographed at a Midnight Mission charity occasion serving to feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless folks in downtown Los Angeles.
Their youngsters have been additionally seen volunteering on the occasion.
Shortly after, the 5 of them acquired collectively at Garner’s home for Thanksgiving dinner. The “Argo” actor was photographed strolling to his ex-wife’s house after becoming a extra elegant look.
A supply informed us that Affleck felt “blessed” to spend the vacation season along with his household, particularly the “13 Going On 30″ actress as a result of he looks like he “can simply be himself” round her.
“Although Ben and Jen have been break up for some time now, he feels a sure stage of consolation together with her,” the insider defined.
“Ben has a robust relationship with Jen that can by no means dissipate as a result of they’ve lots of historical past collectively and he or she’s the mom of his youngsters.”
The “Gone Lady” star was married to Garner from 2005 till 2015. The 2 have remained amicable whereas co-parenting their three youngsters.
Our supply famous that that is “not the primary time” the 2 have celebrated Thanksgiving collectively since their break up, nonetheless.
“They’ll at all times be shut as a result of they share youngsters collectively and preserve a pleasant co-parenting relationship.”
Within the spirit of the vacations, one other supply informed us that Garner supplied to repeat the reunion at Christmas.
“Christmas is one in every of Jen’s favourite holidays and he or she would love for the household to be collectively as usually as attainable for these events,” our insider defined, including that they have an inclination to separate the youngsters over Christmas.
Their spending time as a household comes three months after Jennifer Lopez, 55, filed for divorce from the Oscar winner — notably on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding ceremony ceremony, which they held after eloping on July 17, 2022.
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