In a season of surprising celebrity breakups, the latest addition to the list is singer Teyana Taylor and former NBA player, as well as "Dancing with the Stars" champion, Iman Shumpert. The couple, who had been married for seven years, recently announced their separation, putting an end to their long-standing seemingly close union.
Teyana Taylor took to Instagram to share the news and to address recent reports suggesting infidelity on Iman's part. She stated:
AHT AHT! Not too much on my bestie! In all fairness, Iman and I are separated and have been for a while. To be 1000% clear, “infidelity” ain’t one of the reasons for our departure. We are still the best of friends, great business partners and are one h*** of a team when it comes to co-parenting our 2 beautiful children. Most importantly we are FAMILY & in the 10yrs together, 7yrs married we ain’t ever played with or about THAT. We just keep y’all a**** out the group chat lol, which is the reason we’ve been able to successfully & peacefully separate without all of the outside noise. The only reason I’m even sharing THIS part of the chat is because the narratives are getting a little out of hand & it’s unfair to all parties involved. I hope this provided some clarity for y’all. Okay AunTey taking y’all back out the chat bye!
This high-profile breakup adds to the growing list of celebrity separations including couples like Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, and Britney Spears and Sam Asghari.
Meanwhile, comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has found himself in the midst of controversy as allegations of sexual assault have come to light. Three British news organizations have reported accusations of rape, sexual assault, and abuse made by four women against Brand. However, he vehemently denies these allegations, asserting that all his relationships have been consensual.
One notable name linked to this story is Katy Perry, who was briefly married to Russell Brand for just 14 months in 2010 before receiving a text message from him saying he wanted a divorce. While some people are curious about her perspective on the Russell Brand news, others argue that their marriage ended over a decade ago, and the two have no shared children, and she shouldn't feel the need to comment. Also not commenting so far is Brand's current wife, but she did delete her Instagram account.
In other entertainment news, Ariana Madix, known for her appearances on "Vanderpump Rules," is transitioning from making headlines to starring in a Lifetime thriller ripped from the headlines titled "Buying Back My Daughter." The movie tells the based on a true story of a mother's fight to rescue her missing teenage daughter from being sex trafficked on an escort website. Ariana Madix takes on the role of a cop assisting in the investigation, alongside star and executive producer Meagan Good. The movie is set to premiere on Saturday, October 7th.
Ariana Madix will also be competing in Season 32 of "Dancing with the Stars" on ABC premiering Tuesday, September 26th.
Lastly, speculation is buzzing in the world of sports and entertainment, as rumors swirl about a potential romantic connection between Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce and mega pop star Taylor Swift. Although they have not been seen together, neither party has confirmed nor denied these dating rumors, leaving fans and the media to speculate while awaiting any updates on this potential celebrity pairing.