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What Riverdale’s Big Finale Twist Means for Archie and Friends in Season 7

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The final countdown! After five years on The CW, Riverdale is nearing its conclusion with a seventh and final season.
“I am a big believer in attempting to give series that have had long runs an appropriate sendoff,” the CW’s CEO Mark Pedowitz said during an executive call in May 2022, according to Deadline. “We had a long conversation with [executive producer] Roberto [Aguirre-Sacasa] yesterday, who is thrilled by this news, and we will treat the show in the manner it deserves. We want to make sure it goes out the right way.”
Pedowitz noted that he thought Riverdale was ready to say goodbye, adding, “I think they, too, felt that seven years is the right amount. As a fan myself, I do want to do what is right for the show.”
Amid the announcement, KJ Apa opened up about getting the opportunity to play Archie for so many seasons. “I’m sad to be saying goodbye to Riverdale next season, to our sets, to our crew, to our producers, to our CW family but I can speak for everyone, for Cami [Mendes], Cole [Sprouse], Lili [Reinhart] and the rest of our cast that we are so grateful for everyone’s support,” the actor said during the CW Upfronts in May 2022. “To the fans, without the fans, none of this would be possible.”
The New Zealand native spoke exclusively to Us Weekly on the red carpet at the network’s New York City event. “I think a few of us, we saw it coming,” Apa said of the announcement that the show would end in 2023, noting that the cast didn’t get a say in the cancellation. “I can’t speak for anyone else, but I’ll be really sad to say goodbye to Archie, to Riverdale, to our sets, to our crew.”
Apa continued: “It’s exciting and it’s sad, you know, ’cause we’ve created so many memories on this show. I’ve got a kid now. I’ve been through so much over the last six years and I know everyone else has. Yeah, a lot of growing up in the last six years.”
The teen drama, which premiered on The CW in 2017, explored the characters at the center of the iconic Archie Comics. Following a murder, the main group of friends came together to uncover the dark secrets that exist within their town.
During season 6, viewers got to experience a special “Rivervale” event that saw the characters exist in an alternative universe following an explosion that resulted in Archie, Betty, Jughead and Cheryl developing mysterious powers in the aftermath. “We have super powers, and these last few episodes of the season are amazing, actually,” Apa told Us of the penultimate season. “They’re really intense. They’re very fast-paced. We are definitely gonna be finishing this one off with a bang.”
According to Apa, the characters’ new abilities should help them face the season’s villain Percival Pickens. “I’m hoping that it comes down to him and me fighting,” he told TV Line in May 2022 of the upcoming showdown. “But I think it becomes a little more intricate than just a physical battle. There’s a lot of dark magic. He’s got powers, we’ve got powers. So it’s very Harry Potter meets Stranger Things.”
The I Still Believe star also admitted that he was “a little sad” to see the show wrap up. “I try not to think about it, because the more I think about it, the more real it becomes,” he revealed. “I think a lot of us saw it coming, [Season] 7 most probably being the final season. So it didn’t come as too much of a surprise to me.”
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21 Loose Dresses That Are More Slimming Than Bodycon Styles

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May 28, 2023By
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Sure, you can find bodycon dresses that are seriously flattering and show off your figure — but not everyone is comfortable with wearing something skintight. Maybe you’re not feeling particularly confident and would prefer to rock a dress with a looser silhouette that’s slimming at the same time!
With that in mind, we picked out a slew of chic dresses with loose, comfy designs! Even though they’re not as fitted as others on the market, these frocks have details that can make you feel slim and sleek. Keep scrolling to take a look at all of these amazing styles and feel like your best self all season long!
21 Loose Dresses That Are More Flattering Than Bodycon Styles
Casual Daytime Dresses
1. One of our favorite beach maxi dresses for the summer is this flowy pick from OURS! It’s comfortable and available in so many amazing prints, plus it has convenient pockets!
2. We also adore the beachy look of this O’Neill mini dress, and the ruffle detail on the hem gives it a great A-line style silhouette!
3. The tiered design of this mini dress from Tiksawon creates effortless volume and shows off your legs!
4. If you like the tiered ruffle look but want a longer dress, this number from Everlane was made for you!
5. A tank swing dress like this one from ZESICA is a must-have essential for the summer season!
6. This BB Dakota by Steve Madden mini dress is casual enough to wear with sneakers and dressy enough to team with your favorite pair of heels!
7. We love all of the cute tropical prints that this spaghetti strap dress from 28 Palms comes in!
Adorable Weekend Brunch Dresses
8. This cotton mini dress from Reformation has an empire-waist style that’s incredibly flattering!
9. The fitted top on this midi dress from Everlane looks amazing with its full and flowy skirt!
10. We love how this sleeveless shirtdress from beachlunchlounge cinches in your waist, and the vertical stripes are so slimming!
11. If you’re looking for a subtle boho look, the embroidery along the hem on this sleeveless Romwe mini dress is swoon-worthy!
12. This Reformation midi dress has a relaxed fit, and the button-down design creates a slit that shows the perfect amount of leg!
13. A-line dresses are one of our favorite flattering looks, and this embroidered version from ECOWISH effortlessly embodies the summertime!
14. Another great score from ECOWISH is this bestselling mini dress — its flouncy skirt can smooth the tummy area, while the triangle top accentuates your bust!
15. This MITILLY tunic shift dress has a loose style that’s beyond comfortable to wear!
Fancier Night Out Dresses
16. We’re obsessed with the structured, off-the-shoulder top on this loose linen midi dress from Reformation!
17. This ETCYY midi dress also has a gorgeous off-the-shoulder look, and the tiered ruffle layers are absolutely incredible!
18. The full skirt on this adorable Reformation midi dress will make you feel like twirling all night long!
19. This M.Nollby maxi dress has long sleeves that are ideal for chillier summer nights!
20. The fit-and-flare design of this Dress the Population midi dress creates a beautiful shape that will flatter any body type!
21. This BB Dakota by Steve Madden mini dress has a more fitted vibe, but the ruching on the sides makes it more flattering than a typical bodycon look!
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Lisa Vanderpump Denies Learning About Sandoval and Raquel’s Affair Early

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May 28, 2023By
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Silencing the rumors. Lisa Vanderpump denied having any knowledge of Tom Sandoval cheating on Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss before Scandoval made headlines.
“Ok … no I didn’t know … until a minute before you all did … I wish I would’ve tho. #pumprules,” the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 62, shared via Twitter on Saturday, May 27.
Vanderpump Rules producers have said a big reveal is still coming, sparking speculation that the revelation could include Lisa’s prior knowledge of the affair. However, she nixed that theory on Twitter, adding, “I know the revelation … but it ain’t that.”
Still, the restauranteur has faced backlash for not shunning Sandoval, 40, amid the news that he cheated on Madix, 37, with Leviss, 28. The new Lifetime star told Andy Cohen on May 17 that the England native “was a little too nice to” her ex, but she was making an exception — allowing both her former boss and husband Ken Todd to speak to Sandoval without her wrath.
The Vanderpump Wines founder exclusively told Us Weekly about why she handled Sandoval’s meltdown with kindness and how she felt about Madix’s reaction.
“Everybody else was chastising him. I didn’t feel like joining the pack. I mean, it seemed so kind of slanted. Everything was against him, you know?” the SUR owner told Us at the Vanderpump Dogs Gala on May 18. “I’ve known him for a long time. Of course, I’m condemning what he did. That’s why I said, ‘You’re not a bad person. You just did a bad thing.’ And my heart was always with Ariana. Maybe I didn’t kind of, you know, scream at him and lambast him, but everybody else had done that.”
She explained that it felt cruel to join people in ostracizing him.
“The man that was sitting in my living room, it felt like a broken man. So I just didn’t want to pile on, to be honest,” Vanderpump told Us at the time. “Have I had conversations and held ’em accountable? Yes, I mean, I felt the same way, absolutely, that everybody else did. But at some point, they’re like my children in some way. They’ve grown up with me. … You might scream at him for a second, and I did that before, but when I saw him, then you’ve gotta try to at least move forward or look for the path forward — even though it was too early to move forward [or] look for the path forward. But of course, we were all very upset. We felt duped. We were disgusted, we were hurt — all of those things.”
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Date Night! Austin and Kaia Join Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber for Dinner

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May 27, 2023By
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Family fun. Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber enjoyed a double date with the model’s parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.
The Elvis star, 31, joined the 21-year-old model and her parents at Roberta’s in Culver City, California, for dinner on Thursday, May 25, according to photos obtained by Page Six. Butler kept a low profile in a blue baseball cap, white T-shirt, brown trousers and a gray jacket. Kaia, meanwhile, wore all black with a white top and a canvas tote bag.
Meanwhile, Crawford, 57, was seen smiling as she carried a pizza box to the car. She wore gold hoop earrings with a black leather jacket over a black top and dark wash jeans and black, sandal heels. Her husband, who she married in 1998, also donned dark colors for the Italian dinner.
Butler and Kaia have spent plenty of time with her parents since they were first linked as an item in 2021. The foursome were spotted on vacation together in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in December 2022.
Though the Carrie Diaries alum and the CELINE ambassador have appeared on several red carpets together, they often try to keep their relationship private. During a GQ interview published in May 2022, Butler declined to speak about his personal life.
“I don’t think there’s anything I want to share about that,” he said of his relationship with Gerber. “But thank you for providing the space.”
He and his girlfriend made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala later that month. They smooched at the New York City event and later packed on the PDA at the Elvis premiere at Cannes Film Festival in France the following June. They most recently posed together at the Time100 gala.
Though her parents haven’t publicly commented on the lovebirds, an insider previously told Us Weekly that Crawford is very supportive of her youngest. (She and Rande, 61, also share son Presley Gerber, 23.)
“Cindy’s supportive of Kaia and wants her to be happy,” a source exclusively told Us in November 2019. “Kaia’s young, so Cindy’s encouraging her to stay focused on her future. Kaia trusts her mom completely and looks to her as a role model.”
Prior to getting together with the Oscar nominee, Kaia was linked to Pete Davidson and Jacob Elordi. Butler, for his part, was in a relationship with Vanessa Hudgens for nine years before their January 2020 split.


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