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Adrianne Curry, the first winner ofAmerica's Next Top Model, has opened up about feeling "more validated" than she ever has before as resurfaced footage of producer-hostTyra Banksrecirculates online amid the fallout from allegations made by former contestants and judges in Netflix's bombshell docuseriesReality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.

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In anInstagramvideo shared Friday, Curry, who won 2003's cycle 1, spoke out on the alleged "gaslighting thatTop Modelfans and the show put me through" following her victory. ShetoldEntertainment Weeklyin a 2023 interviewthat shewas disappointed by the prize package she receivedand the lack of mentorship from Banks.

"I know she did it for [cycle 3 winner] Eva [Marcille], and Eva is very successful, and I'm proud of her. And I think that's great. That's also why Eva never talks bad about the show," Curry claimed. Marcille — who went on to become a primary cast member onThe Real Housewives of Atlanta— didrecently speak out about being "amazingly horrified" by allegations made against the show, amid backlash to Banksstemming fromReality Check. (A representative for Marcille did not immediately respond to EW's request for comment.)

'ANTM' cycle 3 winner Eva MarcilleCredit: CBS; Annette Brown/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Curry maintained, "I wouldn't either. I'd be like, I got mine." She then alleged, "I was gaslit so much by fans and by the show, that I was just ungrateful and all this stuff. I was promised the world, and then it was dubbed over on the show, and I was never delivered it. Today, I felt very much like I was validated for the first time in over two decades."

The former reality TV star and current Avon sales rep said she experienced that validation upon viewing an oldEntertainment Tonightclip from 2003 (below), in which Banks told the program she was excited to launchANTMcycle 1 as her "first executive producership," and that she took the job "very seriously" — almost to the point of micromanaging various elements, from clothing choices to lighting.

"I'm very involved. I'm actually going to be managing the winner, along with IMG Models. I'm going to be their manager," Banks claimed in the footage, though Curry disputed that Banks did that for her.

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Curry replied in the comments section underneathET's video, writing, "After being gaslighted by Tyra, [producer] Ken [Mok] and fans... told im just bitter...told it expected more than what was promised...I cried watching this. Ive never felt more validated in my LIFE," later adding in a separate comment, "Im so glad tge [sic] gaslighting fans did to me for being upset I didnt get what was promised STOPS now...straight from her mouth....I didnt get managed. I didnt get a Revlon contract."

In her 2023 EW interview, Curry opened up aboutbeing assaulted by a stranger on the streets of Parisduring filming (which was partially captured on camera) in addition to alleging that she never received the full prize package.

"What I won was to go to Revlon corporate, sit in a back room, have a makeup artist put makeup on my face for a team of about seven people watching me. Who the f--- would fight as hard as we fought for that?" Curry told us at the time, adding that she felt "f---ing humiliated" by the experience — though, she said she was paid about $15,000 to do it. Yet, that was a far cry, she alleged, from the "huge Revlon models" Banks and the judges indicated contestants would become during production. (A representative for Banks declined to comment on Curry's allegations at the time.)

In her 2026 Instagram video, Curry again touched on those claims, saying, "I was locked in house, being told I was going to be the next Giselle [Bündchen] or Tyra Banks if I won, that Tyra would manage my career," she said. "I won, and then none of it happened. None of it."

Reality Check— featuring new interviews with Banks and Mok — covers multiple controversies surrounding the show, including shoots that tasked models with wearing dark makeup to portray women of different races,cycle 6 winner Dani Evans reacting to Banks pressuring herto undergo a dental procedure during production in the hopes of fixing a gap in her teeth, and more.

Angelea Preston, Tyra Banks, Adrianne Curry, and Shandi Sullivan on 'America's Next Top Model'

"I've actually apologized for the issue with Dani and what happened. That was between a rock and a hard place for me," Banks, 52, said on the series.

"There were agents that would tell me she will not work with those teeth, it's just not going to happen," Banks continued. "That's what they told me. I could've just been quiet and let them handle it. Hindsight is 20/20 for all of us. It just so happens that a lot of the things that are 20/20 for me happened in front of the world."

Representatives for Banks and Mok have not responded to EW's repeated recent requests for comment onANTMand theReality Checkdocuseries.

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Jason Bateman Details the Awkward Sex Education Talk He Had with His Daughter Maple, 14

Jason Bateman struggled to explain sex education concepts to his 14-year-old daughter Maple in an awkward conversation

Francesca Nora Bateman, Maple Sylvie Bateman, Jason Bateman, and Amanda Anka attend the Premiere of Walt Disney Studios'

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The actor shared that he stumbled through the conversation, which he felt he was forced into
Bateman shares his daughters Maple and Francesca, 19, with wife Amanda Anka

Jason Batemanis detailing an awkward conversation he had with his teenage daughter.

TheZootopia 2star, 57, appeared on a Wednesday, Feb. 25 episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!and spoke about how his 14-year-old daughter Maple had recently gone through sex education at school last year. When his daughter was done with the class, Bateman said he asked if she had any further questions.

Bateman, who also shares daughter Francesca, 19, with wife Amanda Anka, said that he "didn't want to tell her anything [he didn't] need to" and felt that Maple "played dumb" to force him into an awkward conversation when she said she wasn't "positive on a bunch of stuff."

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The dad of two then went on to explain intercourse in his own words, but couldn't find the right words to describe what he called, "the release."

TheOzarkalum went on to call "ejaculate" a "necessary component," but said he was unable to say that word to his daughter. Instead, he said, "When the male member is inside of the woman's member, it is so lovely."

"There is so much....the penis just screams. And it's the equivalent of the penis just yelling, 'I love you!' And it yells the love into the woman, and then you get you, baby,' " explained Bateman.

In September, Bateman hadhis daughters by his side at the premiereof his movieBlack Rabbit. The actor was photographed attending the premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and posed next to his two daughters, as well as his wife Anka, on the red carpet.

In the photo, Bateman wore a gray button-up shirt, posing next to his daughter Francesca. The 19-year-old opted for a sheer black dress, posing with her arm around her sister, who wore a brown satin dress. Their mom, Anka, posed next to them, wearing a black vest top and black pants.

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Back in August, Bateman shared that aside from him and his wife, his daughters also receive a lot of support from their friends — including the actor's frequent collaborator, Jennifer Aniston.

Bateman spoke withVanity Fairfor their recent story on theFriendsstar and shared that Aniston isvery close to his two daughters. In fact, Bateman said Aniston is more of a "co-mom" with Anka than just a friend or aunt.

"She almost makes us parents look bad because she's so incredibly attentive and consistent with her curiosity and warmth," theArrested Developmentalum told the outlet of Aniston, whom he met while costarring on a '90s sitcom with her friend.

"She's the first one to call or text about big dates in the girls' lives. She has questions about boyfriends," he continued.

When he's asked if she's an aunt to his daughters, Bateman said, "Aunts you might not see all the time. She's almost closer to a co-mom with Amanda. She's been a part of their lives from the moment they were born."

"It is odd for them to even understand the public Jennifer Aniston," he added.

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Music Review: K-pop group Blackpink's 'Deadline' is a fantastic, if too short, return to form

For those who love the K-pop girl group: Has a more thrilling phrase than "Blackpink in your area!" ever been uttered by an artist?

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Blinks, the moniker forfans of Blackpink, havebeen waiting for a proper group comeback from the foursome for more than three years. Jisoo, Jennie,Roséand Lisahave been busywithsolo projects,but they only had to say "Jump" last summer for fans to gobble up the hardstyle, Eurodance extravaganza of a single.

Eight months later, they've released a third EP, "Deadline." At five tracks (four solid hits, "Jump" included) it is not nothing, but for Blinks it is like giving steak once every few years to a starving lion.

Compared with other K-pop bands, Blackpink, debuting in 2016, has had relatively fewer comebacks (in K-pop industry lingo, a "comeback" is each time an artist releases a new single or album). However, Blackpink's catchy songs, energetic choreography and undeniable charisma have propelled the group to a level of incredible stardom.

With "Deadline," they serve, serve, serve, serve and swerve. As a group known for quick tempo tracks, Blackpink should know by now to avoid the sob section. The sole ballad, titled "Fxxxboy," features emotional lyrics and beautiful voices, but doesn't quite land musically with its simple guitar line.

In a surprising twist of events,Coldplay frontman Chris Martinis credited on "Go" — a song with an industrial sound underscored by bone-vibrating bass — for both lyrics and music. His contributions become clear at the bridge, when the track morphs into the most Coldplay sound ever, led by Jennie's voice.

"Me and My" is a classic slow R&B jam featuring a very subtle Latin jazz trumpet. It is co-produced and written bycontroversial hitmaker Dr. Luke, as is "Champion," a puzzling yet hypnotizing anthemic rock single that cycles through '70s strings, '90s smooth rock and a bit of pop-punk.

As a globally famous K-pop band, Blackpink has begun experimenting more with singing entirely in English with Korean lyrics peppered in. The culmination of that approach is "Deadline," where the only song to feature some Korean-language lyrics is "Jump." It's a practical choice for international music markets, but purists might grumble that the "K" is slowly disappearing from the "pop."

Overall, the mini-album is a satisfying chapter in the band's discography. The lyrics to "Champion" say it best: "And if I take a 'L' I still fight," a neologism for "loss," signifying defeat. The spirit of resiliency is there — but this record is full of wins.

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Four stars out of five.

On repeat: "Go"

Skip it: "Fxxxboy"

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Ryan Gosling Gives Eva Mendes Sweet Shoutout in Surprise

Ryan Gosling shouted out his longtime partner Eva Mendes in a surprise Jeopardy!-themed advertisement for his new science fiction movie Project Hail Mary

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Mendes and Gosling famously met on the set of their 2012 movie The Place Beyond the Pines; they share daughters Esmeralda Amada, 11, and Amada Lee, 9
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Ryan Goslinggave hislongtime partnerEva Mendesa sweet shoutout in a surpriseJeopardy!-themed advertisement for his new movie.

Gosling, 45, appeared in a video shared byJeopardyto itsofficial YouTube accounttitled "Ryan Gosling Plays Final Jeopardy" on Thursday, Feb. 26 that saw theProject Hail Maryactor take part in a scripted round of "Final Jeopardy" in which he and two other "contestants" answered the prompt, "This specific type of injury has made news at least since 1967 when it happened to Red Sox star Jim Longborg."

The video sees Gosling seemingly struggle to find an answer to the prompt. While one of the two other "contestants" answered the prompt correctly by writing out "ACL," as in ananterior crucate ligament injury, Gosling wrote, "What is IDK? I <3 Eva," in reference to Mendes, whom he has been in a relationship with since 2011 and sharestwo daughters.

"I'm told by our judges we will accept that,"Jeopardy!hostKen Jenningssaid in response to Gosling's answer. "An ACL tear is also known as IDK - internal derangement of the knee. Well done, Ryan. What did you wager? Everything! You've doubled your score to $51,200! Ryan Gosling, congratulations! What a Hail Mary from our champion Ryan Gosling!"

Ryan Gosling in a 'Jeopardy!' video Feb. 26, 2026; Eva Mendes on Sept. 18, 2024Credit: Jeopardy!/Youtube; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Gosling only spoke once in the video after learning of his surprise "victory." "Wow," he said, while putting his hands on top of his head. As the advertisement wrapped, text appeared across the screen at the end of the video that read, "Believe in the Hail Mary," in reference to Gosling's new science fiction movie.

Despite the clever ad, the actor did not actually appear onJeopardy!on Feb. 26; the game show'swebsiteshows that contestant James Hirsh won the game aired on that night's episode.

Mendes, who has participated in a number ofProject Hail Mary-themed marketing efforts via her social media pages as Gosling's new movie approaches its release date, also shared the video to herInstagram. "Look Ma! I made it to @jeopardy 😉 Believe in the Hail Mary @projecthailmary," Mendes wrote in a caption to her post.

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Mendes and Gosling famously met on the set of their 2012 movieThe Place Beyond the Pinesand began dating by the end of 2011, before the movie released. The couple share daughters Esmeralda Amada, 11, and Amada Lee, 9.

Project Hail Mary,in theaters March 20, is based on is based on author Andy Weir's2021 novel of the same name. In the movie, Gosling portrays a science teacher-turned-astronaut named Ryland Grace who sets off on a mission deep in space to learn why the sun and other stars in the solar system are dying. "11.9 Light-years from home. 6th grade science teacher. 1 chance to save us all," reads a shortsynopsisfor the movie, which also starsSandra Hüller.

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Andy Cohen tearfully praises Mary Cosby and Robert Jr.'s 'vulnerability'

Andy Cohenis praising"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosbyafter the death of her son,Robert Cosby Jr..

The "Housewives" franchise producer and reunion host shared his condolences to the Cosby family, calling the death of Robert Cosby Jr. "devastating" and "every parent's worst nightmare." He added, getting emotional, "I will always appreciate getting a small window into the unconditional love between Mary and Robert Jr."

Cohen thanked the family for opening up about the 23-year-old's mental health and drug addiction on the series.

"Mary, you did such a good job," Cohen continued. "I know their bravery and their vulnerability in sharing their story has helped and will continue to help countless people who are struggling. Rest in peace Robert Jr. and thanks."

Robert Cosby Jr. died Monday, Feb. 23, after law enforcement responded to an overdose call, Salt Lake City Police Department public information officer Sgt. Greg Wilking confirmed to USA TODAY in a phone call Wednesday. A cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

"Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord," Mary Cosby, 53, told USA TODAY in a statement Wednesday. "Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God's promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow."

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