Dakota Johnson opened her third turn hosting Saturday Night Live on Oct. 3 by talking about her love life, starting with her "two very public, very lame breakups with two very awesome musicians."
Then her "literal therapist" walked out.
It was Taylor Swift, and she turned down the job on the spot.
"I'm not your therapist, actually," Swift told her. "You just show up once a week at my house with an empty bottle of wine and ask if I want some."
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Dakota Johnson's "Saturday Night Live" monologue was interrupted this week by the actress' "literal therapist," Taylor Swift, who bonded with the host over their shared experiences dating musicians who "don't wear shoes" and happen to be "terrible in bed."
Johnson kicked off her "SNL" run this week with a joke about her failed 2024 superhero movie "Madame Web," which she remarked she is still promoting because "it hasn't made any money yet." Afterward, the actress reflected on the other turns her life has taken since she last hosted "SNL."
"I went through two very public, very lame breakups with two very awesome musicians. Looking for a third," Johnson joked, referencing her splits from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Role Model singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury. While she vowed not to talk anymore about her personal life, Johnson's monologue was derailed again after she noted that her new movie, "Verity," is a psychosexual erotic thriller.
"So is dating musicians. Some of them don't wear shoes. Some of them are terrible in bed. But all of them are in my DMs," Johnson said. "Some people leave concerts with merch, and I leave concerts with a two-and-a-half year relationship." Thankfully, Johnson said she has "good friends" who do not judge her for her dating choices.
Enter: Swift, whom Johnson called her "literal therapist," much to the former's discomfort. "I'm not your therapist, actually. You just show up once a week at my house with an empty bottle of wine and ask if I want some," Swift said.

#week #musicians #monologue

Natasha Gregson Wagner, the eldest daughter of late actress Natalie Wood, opened up about growing up without her mother, calling herself a "self-preservationist."
Natasha, 56, was raised by her father, movie producer Richard Gregson, and stepfather, actor Robert Wagner, after the West Side Story star drowned after falling off of Robert's yacht near California's Catalina Island in November 1981.
"Luckily I had these two men, Daddy Gregson and Daddy Wagner, who came together and rose to the occasion and completely put me first," Natasha told Daily Mail on Thursday, October 1. "They got me into therapy right [after my mom died] and I had that same amazing therapist here in Beverly Hills until my twenties."
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"I'm not saying I haven't had very, very painful things in my life," she continued. "My life was dramatic in that my parents were famous, and dressed up, glamorous — but in the home, it was all very safe and secure and warm, so I got lucky in that way."

#richard #robert #west

Jim Curtis is opening about about his romance with Jennifer Aniston.
The wellness expert and hypnotherapist, 50, explained the couple's low-key beginnings in an interview with the Sunday Times Magazine published Saturday, September 12, revealing there was "a many-month friendship first" before things turned romantic.
"The drive was more natural, more organic, less needy," Curtis explained.
Curtis admitted his approach to relationships had changed by the time he connected with the Friends star, 57, after previously putting pressure on himself to find a partner.
"In the past I've felt this idea of, 'I need you to be in love with me,'" he reflected, adding that when Aniston came into his life, he wasn't "searching for love anymore."

#aniston #explained #jennifer #saturday

Jim Curtis gave insight into the early days of his relationship with Jennifer Aniston in a new interview with The Sunday Times.
The hypnotherapist and life coach noted that "There was a many-month friendship first" and that he "wasn't searching for love" when they met.
He did, however, have a premonition when he was 47 years old about meeting a remarkable partner by the time he turned 50; the couple started dating when Curtis was 49.
Jim Curtis is shedding some light on the early days of his romance with girlfriend Jennifer Aniston as he promotes his new project, The Book of Possibility.
In a new interview with The Sunday Times published on September 12, the hypnotherapist and life coach said that, with the Friends star, "There was a many-month friendship first. The drive was more natural, more organic, less needy. In the past I've felt this idea of, 'I need you to be in love with me…' I wasn't searching for love anymore."

#love #aniston #interview

Jennifer Aniston reportedly cannot stop bringing a comparison between her boyfriend, Jim Curtis, to her exes. According to a new report, a source claimed that the "Friends" alum has gained an entirely new perspective on her relationships in the past after her romance with the wellness author and hypnotherapist. The Hollywood star allegedly believes that Jim Curtis is "the best lover" she has ever had.
Jennifer Aniston reportedly believes that "none of her exes can compare" to her current boyfriend, Jim Curtis. As reported by the National Enquirer, a source told them that "Jen fully admits that she and Jim are still in the honeymoon stage." The source then explained that the couple has been in a romantic relationship for more than a year now.
According to the source, it is quite "remarkable" for the actor and the wellness author to still share this type of "electricity," which generally begins to "fade at this point in a relationship."
Furthermore, the insider claimed that Jennifer Aniston can't stop comparing her beau, Jim Curtis, to the others she was in a relationship with in the past. The "Just Go With It" actor was married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005. She also had a married life with Justin Theroux from 2015 to 2018.
Per the insider, according to the actor, the hypnotherapist is "hands down the best lover she's had in every way." The source continued, "Brad was obviously incredibly handsome and there was plenty of passion between them. But looking back, she sees how much of that relationship revolved around him and his needs."

#curtis #jennifer #actor #stop

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — It's no secret how the breaking news on Raygun unfolded at the Paris Olympics: the memes and the mockery came thick and fast.
The Australian breaker at the center of it all, Rachael Gunn, has told how she had an inkling of how it might go when she saw a therapist ahead of the 2024 Games.
The trailer for "Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly," a Netflix documentary launched this month, begins with Gunn recounting how she went to the therapist in a panic right before the Olympics and was asked what's the worst that could happen?
"The whole world could laugh at me," she recalled answering, before adding that the therapist responded: "Do you think that's reasonable?"
Cue clips and sounds of hysterical laughing in the wake of her now infamous and much-trolled performance when breaking made its Olympic debut in France.

#brisbane

Kelley Wolf has opened up about the circumstances that lead to a court-issued restraining order against her last August, following an attempt to enter the home of her ex-husband, actor Scott Wolf.
In an Aug. 29 Instagram statement, the "Real World: New Orleans" alum explained that after a year spent working with a team of professionals—including doctors, therapists, psychologists, and healers—she has answers surrounding the situation that left her banned from contacting the three children she shares with Scott: Jackson, 17, Miller, 13, and Lucy, 12.
"It's been a year since I recognized what everyone around me could see: I was not well, and I needed help," Kelley wrote.
The 49-year-old podcast host went on to describe her mental health at the time.
"I felt like my brain had been hijacked, and the world was moving at the speed of a freight train," the mom of three continued. "It turns out that is exactly what happened, but I didn't know it."

#august #Instagram #real #orleans

Stuart Broad has questioned Imam-ul-Haq's decision to practise on the sidelines while carrying a calf injury during Pakistan's second Test against England at Lord's, accusing the batter of "putting on an act".

Imam was ruled out of the remainder of the Test after suffering a low-grade strain to his left calf while fielding on the opening day. The injury came after he had dropped two catches, and Pakistan were subsequently left a batter short for the rest of the match.

The Pakistan opener did not bat in the second innings either, as his side collapsed to another heavy defeat and went 2-0 down in the three-Test series.
Ahead of play on Day 4, Imam was seen on the Lord's sidelines knocking a ball around while wearing tape around his injured calf. He appeared to be hobbling as he went through some batting practice.

There were suggestions from the Pakistan camp that Imam could potentially bat if his team needed him during the second innings. However, Broad was unimpressed by what he saw.

Speaking on Sky Sports, the former England fast bowler suggested Imam's public warm-up was designed to make a point rather than prepare him to bat.

"That's all for show. He has got a bit of stick from media and maybe his teammates. Whatever. You can do that inside the indoor school without anyone seeing, don't have to come wearing shorts and tape and hobble around like that. I am not impressed with that. Sorry," Broad said.

Broad's remarks added to questions surrounding Imam's injury, particularly after former Pakistan batter and chief selector Mohammad Wasim had previously raised concerns over the opener's injury history.
Wasim previously alleged that Imam had faked injuries to avoid playing.

Recalling an incident from 2022, Wasim said Pakistan's physiotherapist had warned him that an injury involving Imam could become an issue even before an official decision had been made.

According to Wasim, the player had previously been involved in similar situations, with coaches also raising concerns.

The comments have now resurfaced after Imam was ruled out at Lord's, although Pakistan's management maintained that he was dealing with a calf strain.
Whatever the circumstances surrounding Imam's injury, his absence was felt as Pakistan's batting once again failed to put up a fight.

Chasing an imposing 389 for victory, Pakistan slipped to 14/3 and were soon staring at another defeat. Saud Shakeel provided some resistance, putting together a 97-run fourth-wicket partnership with Shan Masood before taking on the England attack alongside the tail.

Shakeel looked on course for a determined century but was dismissed for 97, falling to the short ball he had repeatedly attacked during his innings.

His score accounted for more than half of Pakistan's total as wickets continued to tumble at the other end.

Ollie Robinson produced a decisive four-wicket burst, Josh Tongue cleaned up the tail with three wickets and Jofra Archer claimed two as Englan

Khloé Kardashian may be heading back to the small screen on "The Kardashians," but she isn't looking to make a return to acting any time soon! She recently served as an executive producer on "The Girls," which is a new Hulu reality series focused on some of her best friends: Nicole Williams English, Olivia Pierson, Khadijah Haqq-McCray, Natalie Halcro, Malika Haqq and Yris Palmer. While promoting the series, she was asked whether she would ever return to acting, and she surprised fans by revealing that she gets asked to be in movies all the time!
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Although her sister Kim Kardashian has a growing acting career, Khloé isn't looking to get in front of the camera any time soon.
In 2010, she played a fictional character named Dannii Hillman in a short video production called "Psychotherapist."
That being said, she has made several cameos and guest appearances as herself. In 2010, she guest-starred as herself alongside her sisters in the season 3 episode of "90210" ****** led "Senior Year, Baby."

#mega #isn 't

There was no shortage of drama during Térence Atmane and Jaume Munar's tense first-round battle at the 2026 US Open. The closely contested match saw Munar venting his frustrations before Atmane was left incredulous after being denied treatment by the physiotherapist and supervisor despite his struggles.
Atmane made a strong start to his clash against Munar, clinching the first two sets to take a 7-6(5), 6-3 lead and move just one set away from victory. However, the Frenchman began to struggle in the third set, with his movement compromised as he appeared to be dealing with severe cramps.
While serving at 1-0, 40-40 in the third set, Atmane called for the physiotherapist and received treatment on his right leg. He went on to lose the set after resorting to serving with his right hand due to cramping in his dominant hand. The Frenchman then took a bathroom break before the fourth set.
The drama escalated in the fourth set when Munar halted play in the first game and asked the chair umpire to call the supervisor. The Spaniard voiced his frustration over Atmane's constant conversations with his coach and the delay between his serves, arguing that the umpire should issue time violations.
"Call the supervisor. Three times it happened. It's point, game over, 1-0, we switch and we play. I don't care about what's happening. It's rules. They're talking. It happened two times this game. I just asked you the question because of that," Munar said.

#munar #supervisor #call #drama

A plaque has been unveiled at the former home of Liverpool Football Club's most successful manager Bob Paisley.
He took over in 1974 after Bill Shankly's shock resignation and in his nine seasons in charge, Paisley won six league **** les, three European Cups, three League Cups, a Uefa Cup, Super Cup and three Charity Shields. He was also manager of the year on six occasions.
Originally from Hetton-le-Hole on the outskirts of Sunderland, Bob Paisley spent 45 years at Liverpool as a player, physiotherapist, coach, **** istant manager, manager and director.
He lived for many years in the Liverpool suburb of Woolton where today a plaque was unveiled at his former home on Bower Road.
Paisley lived in the bungalow in Woolton during his time as Liverpool manager [BBC]

#paisley

In today's fast-paced world, sometimes you need to find a quiet place to refresh your mind and find solace. But, in a post-COVID-19 world, where inflation is high, you might not be jonesing for an expensive spa day. It turns out you can look to your own closet for your daily dose of Zen. This advice comes directly from one of Hollywood's own elite, actor and talk show host Drew Barrymore. As host of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the star has captured our attention as one of the more empathetic, spiritual, and soulful talk show hosts. For example, her interaction with Machine Gun Kelly – when he was not feeling his best during an appearance on her show — displays just how much time, patience, and understanding she has for those who are open about their struggles.
When it comes to Barrymore's own struggles, her meteoric rise to fame after starring in Steven Spielberg's "ET" at the tender age of 7, before spiraling into a tragic world of addiction, has been well documented. So, it stands to reason why the "Never Been Kissed" star might want to fashion her own meditation room. She revealed her patented, quiet room of reflection in an interview with Vulture, where she was photographed inside the room within her New York apartment — a room she designed herself from a walk-in closet — and it's giving us plenty of inspiration and affirmation, an important practice to add to your self-care routine.
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"Scream" star Drew Barrymore has fashioned her own meditation room in her walk-in closet within her New York apartment. Photographers from Vulture took photos inside the ****** e, with the outlet describing the room as covered in pink flamingo wallpaper and scraps of paper with words of positive affirmation scribbled on them. According to the outlet, these inspirational quotes include, for example, "Today is the day you start trusting yourself," "Listen to my body and soul," and "Treat myself as the mother I needed." In the photo, we can also see a small desk, a mirror, and lots of lit candles. Barrymore describes her notes as the work she's doing with her therapist to work through her "shadows," aka "everything we don't want to be but fear we are."

#star

Tim Curry spent the final 14 years of his life navigating the lasting effects of a devastating stroke that left him unable to walk and temporarily took away his ability to speak. The "Rocky Horror Picture Show" star suffered the medical emergency in July 2012, but initially had no idea anything was wrong. He later revealed that two blood clots were discovered in his brain, leading doctors to perform emergency surgery.
Curry survived, underwent extensive rehabilitation, and continued working from his wheelchair until shortly before his death at age 80. Although the stroke defined many of his later health struggles, no official cause of death has been announced, and there is no confirmation that it directly caused his death.
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Curry was receiving a massage on July 13, 2012, when his massage therapist became concerned about his condition. The actor did not believe he needed medical attention because he was not experiencing pain or any symptoms he immediately recognized as signs of a stroke. "I felt fine," Curry recalled during a 2025 interview with "CBS News Sunday Morning," revealing, "I had no symptoms that I was aware of. I wasn't in pain."
His massage therapist trusted his instincts and called for an ambulance despite Curry's objections. The actor later credited that decision with potentially saving his life. By the time he arrived at the hospital, doctors had determined that he had suffered a serious stroke.

#death

Tony Gonzalez will soon resume his ****** yst duties on Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football broadcasts, but the Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end just picked up another gig.
It has absolutely nothing to do with football.
On Tuesday, iHeartMedia and SMAC Productions announced No Safe Words with October and Tony Gonzalez, a weekly podcast launching on iHeart's My Cultura network, dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, according to an official release.
"We want you to join us on our new podcast, No Safe Words with October and Tony Gonzalez, where we get real about marriage, parenthood, ****** , divorce, and all the nitty-gritty stuff we all think about but just don't say out loud," October Gonzalez says in the official audio trailer.
"Now, we aren't licensed therapists, but we are certified in 'been through some stuff,' Tony Gonzalez adds. "In each episode, we'll share the real-life ups and downs we've experienced together."

#october #safe #podcast #stuff

Lesley Vogel made Hayden Panettiere choose between her or Brian Hickerson.
The Nashville actress died at 36 years old on Sunday, August 16 in her on-again, off-again boyfriend's South Carolina home. Just a day before, she was spotted at LAX airport boarding a flight to Greenville with Brian, who she previously shared a tumultuous relationship with that included multiple reported incidents of domestic violence.
Her estranged mother confessed she tried to separate the two before their reunion. While appearing on the Monday episode of Good Morning America, Lesley claimed she told her late daughter they couldn't have a relationship if she kept in touch with Brian.
Lesley gave the ultimatum during their last phone call after being given the advice by a therapist.
"I needed it. I needed to have that pocket of time," Lesley said of removing her daughter from her life. "Of course, I thought it was gonna be a pocket of time.

#relationship #daughter #pocket #panettiere

Perez Hilton must obtain psychiatric clearance before being granted supervised visits with his three children, per court documents obtained by TMZ
His mother, Teresita Lavandeira, was granted temporary custody after filing to protect the children's safety
Hilton was hospitalized in August after he appeared to self-harm on a TikTok livestream
Perez Hilton has been granted supervised visitation with his three kids, while his mother was granted temporary custody.
The visits are required to be supervised by either an approved family member or a therapist, TMZ reported, citing court documents. The entertainment blogger is required to gain "psychiatric clearance" prior to the visitation as well, according to the outlet. These requirements will remain in place until Hilton's mother, Teresita, files otherwise.

#perez

Perez Hilton now has a court-approved path to see his three children while his mother holds temporary legal custody, but the visits come with significant conditions.
New court documents obtained by TMZ show that Hilton may have supervised visitation with his children only after receiving psychiatric clearance. Any visits must then be overseen either by a family member agreed upon by both Hilton and his mother or by a therapist.
The order comes nearly two weeks after Hilton's mother, Teresita Lavandeira, filed for temporary custody following the Aug. 4 mental health crisis that led to her son's hospitalization. Hilton consented to the temporary custody arrangement.
The ruling establishes a controlled way for contact to resume while Lavandeira handles major decisions for the children and Hilton continues receiving inpatient medical and mental-health care. The supervised arrangement will remain in place until a judge orders otherwise or Hilton and his mother mutually agree to a different arrangement.
The same order formally grants Lavandeira temporary legal custody of Hilton's three children. It notes that Hilton is their only legal parent and that he consented to the arrangement.

#hilton #custody #arrangement #three

Perez Hilton has been granted permission to see his children while his mother has temporary custody.
Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that a judge has granted Hilton visitation with his three children, on condition that he is supervised by either a family member agreed upon by both parties or a therapist.
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, must first obtain psychiatric clearance. The supervision order will stay in place until the court orders otherwise, or Hilton and his mother both agree to a different arrangement.
The judge officially granted Perez's mother, Teresita Lavandeira, temporary legal custody of his children: son Mario Armando, 13, and daughters Mia Alma, 11, and Mayte Amor, eight. The order notes that Hilton, as their only legal parent, consented to the arrangement.
Lavandeira now has authority over major decisions for the children's care, including medical care and school enrolment.
Lavandeira filed for temporary custody after Perez was hospitalised earlier this month following a mental health crisis at his Florida home.

#mother #custody

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after suffering an awkward fall while attempting to save a boundary during India's second innings on Day 4 of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday. The incident occurred during the fourth over of India's second innings when Chandimal sprinted from deep midwicket towards deep square leg to stop a shot from KL Rahul.

Chandimal managed to save two runs but tumbled awkwardly after crossing the boundary. His body twisted over his upper body during the fall, leaving him in visible discomfort.

The Sri Lankan batter was seen clutching his right shoulder, head and neck immediately after the incident. He was ******* sed on the field by the Sri Lankan team doctor and physiotherapist before gingerly walking off the ground. He was subsequently taken to hospital for precautionary scans. Further updates on his condition are awaited.

Meanwhile, Pasindu Sooriyabandara will replace Dinesh Chandimal as the concussion replacement. The match referee has approved the concussion replacement.
Meanwhile, India strengthened their position in the Test during the opening session on Day 4. After bowling Sri Lanka out for 284 on Day 3, India took a 174-run first-innings lead and reached 116/4 at lunch, extending their overall advantage to 294 runs.

India suffered an early blow when Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck by Asitha Fernando off the third ball of the opening over.

KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal then steadied the innings, putting together a 64-run partnership for the second wicket. Rahul scored 35 before Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed him, while Jayasuriya also removed India captain Shubman Gill for 8.

Padikkal continued to counter the Sri Lankan bowlers and made 44 before being trapped lbw shortly before lunch. Rishabh Pant was unbeaten on 21 at the interval.

India in commanding position

At lunch, India were 116/4 in 29 overs, with a commanding overall lead of 294 runs.

Brief scores: India 462 & 116/4 (Rishabh Pant 21*, Devdutt Padikkal 44; Prabath Jayasuriya 2/42) lead Sri Lanka 284 by 294 runs.

#India #chandimal #jayasuriya #second

When a famous person dies unexpectedly, people who enjoyed their work often feel the loss deeply. The news of Hayden Panettiere's death at 36 has particularly hit manymillennials who grew up watching her performances in way that can be hard to articulate.
Therapists and mental health experts say that reaction is completely understandable, and it says something meaningful about the generation that grew up with her.
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"I hear this from clients all the time ― that there is this confusion about why they're crying over someone they've never even met," Gina Moffa, a grief therapist and author of "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss," told HuffPost. "We have all felt it at some point with a favorite public figure. And what I say is this: Your brain doesn't actually care whether the relationship was mutual. It bonds with what's familiar, what's constant, what's shown up for you again and again, even if that showing up only ever went one direction over a TV screen or a radio."
The clinical term that helps explain what many people are feeling right now is a parasocial relationship ― a one-sided bond that the brain forms with a public figure through repeated exposure. But experts say the term doesn't entirely capture what these connections actually feel like from the inside.

#hayden #death #people #public

India's growing injury crisis has raised fresh questions over the functioning of the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), with former cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressing surprise that the world's richest cricket board has struggled to recruit some of the world's leading medical and rehabilitation professionals.

The latest setback came with Sai Sudharsan being ruled out of India's upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a toe injury. He joins Jasprit ****** rah, Harshit Rana, Nitish ****** ar Reddy and Washington Sundar on the list of players unavailable for the Sri Lanka series because of injuries.

The repeated injury setbacks have frustrated the BCCI, particularly as several players have had to make trips to the CoE in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. The issue also came into focus when BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia travelled to Bengaluru to discuss the situation with CoE head VVS Laxman.
Laxman, during a press conference, revealed that the BCCI has been facing difficulties in finding the right personnel for the CoE. According to him, the board had approached several candidates, but some potential appointments fell through at the final stage.

The revelation has now drawn a strong reaction from Kaif, who questioned how the BCCI, despite its enormous financial resources, has been unable to bring some of the best medical professionals and physiotherapists into its setup.

"There was a statement from VVS Laxman that they had approached several people. Those things were being worked out, but at the last minute, they turned it down. So, what I am trying to say is that whatever is happening needs to be fixed. I am not an expert on this. The experts appointed by the BCCI need to do their job. But I am telling you that it is having a significant impact," Kaif said on his YouTube channel.
Kaif admitted that he was particularly surprised by the situation given the financial strength of the BCCI and the attractiveness of working with Indian cricket.

"Now, I am surprised because so many people are eager to work with the BCCI. We have so much money that if we call someone, they will come running. They do, don't they? Just look at the players. Players leave their countries' matches to come and play in the IPL. They come, don't they?" Kaif said.

He further questioned why the BCCI had not been able to finalise contracts with leading physiotherapists and medical experts.

"So, I was a little surprised that we haven't been able to work things out with some of the world's best physiotherapists and medical professionals and get them to work with the BCCI. I am surprised because we pay so much. We offer such good contracts. If someone comes and works here, they are bound to make a lot of money. They get paid very well," he added.

The timing of the concerns is significant, with India heading into a two-Test series against Sri Lanka without several key players. The series begins in Galle on August 15.

#BCCI #several #injury

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, after weeks of in-patient care following a fall in mid-June, announced via a statement on Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home.
"Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home," McConnell said in a statement. "Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff."
"On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business," McConnell added.
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images - PHOTO: Mitch McConnell delivers an opening statement during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the FY2027 budget request in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.
McConnell was first hospitalized on June 14 for reasons that were initially undisclosed by his office.

#mitch

A physiotherapist who was part of the Team England backroom staff at the Commonwealth Games has described the "incredible experience" of being part of the games in Glasgow.
Laura Scarlett-McAllister, from Bicester, worked with the English wheelchair basketball teams during the games which ended on 2 August.
The men's team won the silver medal, whilst the women's team claimed gold.
Scarlett-McAllister had a more roundabout way of making it to the games than most, only retraining to become a physio in her 40s.
"I did a lot of sport myself, had a few injuries, and saw the physio quite a lot - so I was interested in physio, but didn't really get into it until later in life," the 55-year-old said.

#games #scarlett #mcallister #commonwealth

Ariana Grande seems to be quietly addressing her upcoming retreat from the spotlight.
After a representative for Grande, 33, revealed in a statement to People that "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility" following the Eternal Sunshine Tour, all eyes have been on the singer.
On Wednesday, August 5, the Wicked actress liked an Instagram post from psychotherapist Terri Cole that featured text reading, "Unfortunately, I can confirm that not everyone will like the healthier version of you."
"That's OK," it continued. "Get healthier, anyway!"
In the caption of Cole's post, the psychotherapist wrote, "There are going to be people who celebrate the healthier version of you…and you might have those who miss the version of you that was stretched thin, keeping everyone else happy + comfortable."

#grande

Emily Willis's mother, Yesenia Cooper, has shared an update on the current progress of her daughter's recovery.
As you'll recall, previous reports dating back to early 2024 revealed that Willis, a former adult film star, had been found unresponsive in her room at a rehab center in Malibu where she had been receiving treatment for ketamine addiction. Legal action followed, with the AVN Award winner's family recently reaching a $3 million settlement with the facility.
Now, per a report from TMZ citing Cooper, Willis's health is showing noteworthy improvements, though she is still unable to communicate verbally. Instead, she's said to be communicating with head and eye movements, with her mother cited in the Thursday (July 30) report as estimating that her daughter can presently understand roughly 80 percent of what's happening.
Willis, who's working with therapists in Mexico at the moment, is said to be in the process of relearning to walk after enduring numerous surgeries. Additional procedures, possibly in Spain, are also said to potentially be on the horizon. For now, Willis is still not able to eat without **** istance, but she has continued to show improvements more generally, including sleeping on her own and watching TV.
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#mother #improvements #malibu

Four dads are hoping to set a world record by doing a swimming relay across the English Channel for charity.
Nik Haynes, Olly White, Ross Szender and Adam Tapp, who are known on social media as Channel Medley Relay 2026, will each swim a different stroke - backstroke, ***** troke, ***** erfly and freestyle.
The quartet, all aged in their 40s and from East Devon, plan to head into the water on 27 August and are aiming to break the record for a relay swim across the Channel while raising money for Hospiscare.
The dads added they had a "secret weapon" in the form of massage therapist Heidi Bell-West, whose great-great-great uncle was Capt Matthew Webb - the first man to swim across the Channel.
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Despite not having a contract extension in hand, Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua has been a full participant at training camp, and on Wednesday, Nacua declared that holding out was never an option and that football is a "safe place" for him after he was involved in several off-field incidents.
While Nacua is a full-go for team activities, there has been little news about any movement regarding his contractual future. Nacua, who is set to be a free agent after this season, has been one of the NFL's best players since being drafted in 2023.
That was until NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that the Rams and Nacua are unlikely to get a deal done before the regular season begins and that it's more probable that Nacua and the team will amp up talks next offseason. The reason is that the Rams want to see improvement from Nacua in his personal behavior.
"The Los Angeles Rams, really what they want to see from Puka Nacua is that he is in a better place this year than he was at any point last year," said Rapoport. "Not even talking about on the field. On the field, he is a superstar. He's one of the best, if not the best receiver in the NFL and certainly, just based on his play, deserves a huge contract.
"That's not really what this is about. This is about off the field. This is about him personally, and Puka Nacua mentioned some of it. His work with a therapist, going to rehab, taking accountability for some of the actions that he very well did last year in very public manner. That really is what the Rams want to see, and that is why my understanding of the situation.

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Lele Pons is sharing one of the toughest parts of her life after becoming a mother. Recently, the influencer shared about her pregnancy on a podcast. She shared that she faced physical and mental struggles when she became pregnant with her first child. Pons also revealed how motherhood had changed her way of thinking since having her daughter Eloísa.
During an appearance on The Squeeze podcast with Tay Lautner, Pons said that she "didn't like being pregnant" because she had to stop taking her mental health medication. She said doctors asked her to stop the medication as soon as she learned she was pregnant. Pons found out she was expecting while she was in Las Vegas after vomiting unexpectedly and taking a pregnancy test. She stated she was four weeks pregnant and had stopped birth control just two months earlier.
Pons said she had been on medication for OCD since she was 10. She called the experience horrible, and her symptoms became difficult to control. "I was a different person, I was an unbalanced person. I was not stable," she said. She added, "I've never been out of control like that," and said even her friends and family noticed the change.
The influencer also shared that she stopped seeing her therapist because she felt the sessions no longer helped her. She stated that she gained 50 pounds during her pregnancy and urged people not to compare their experiences. She added, "I don't like when people say like, the normal is this. No. No. No. The normal is whatever happens. You know? We're all different. We all have different bodies."
Despite all those struggles, every challenge became worth it after her daughter arrived, Pon said. "You only care about her health, Tay," she said. "You're not the main character anymore in your story," she added before calling motherhood "such an amazing love" and "a shocking love." On July 26, Pons and her husband, Guaynaa, welcomed their daughter, Eloísa, to the world and posted the news together on Instagram a day later.

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Grassroots sports clubs across Shropshire say they are struggling to keep their pitches alive because of the hot, dry weather.
Telford Hornets Rugby Club are one of many who said the pitches they play on are dying because spending to irrigate would cost them thousands of pounds, money which they do not have.
Since 15 June, most of England has recorded less than 10mm of rain, which has meant many clubs are praying for a sustained downpour.
The club's chairman, Neil Thomas, said they have had to learn strategies to keep their pitches in as good condition as possible, so they can continue playing on them.
As many sport teams return from their off-season, players are faced with the prospect of playing on hardened pitches, which physiotherapists say increase the chances of soft tissue injuries.

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