#because in my eyes everything he's saying to that little bunny is essentially what he'd be telling stede

[saltpepperbeard]

I'll take care of you, take care of you. That's true.

[sweetestlamb]

Something New

Summary: Joon young comes home to a surprise that leaves him winded and bothered. 

A companion piece to “You’re My Favorite Song”. 

Living together is harmonious chaos, that's the best way he can describe it. Song-ah fills all the spaces he never realized were empty, the kitchen is always well stocked, flowers suddenly appear in a vase he never knew he owed and his bed is warm, warmer than it's ever been. It's the happiest he's allowed himself to be in a devastatingly long time.

She seeks him out the moment she enters the apartment, the soft patters of her feet echoing on the floor as she searches for him calling his name,"Joon young ssi, are you there?" Sometimes he doesn't answer just to watch the adorable glee that fills her face when she finds him, twin dimpled grins on their faces.

"You're here."

If he can help it he'll always be here. Losing her once was more than enough, all those lonely nights spent never knowing what would become of them. Revealing his true feelings had been terrifying, like playing a new piece at a competition for the first time. Desperately hoping that a judge would give him a ten, but for her it would happily risk it all. She was his favorite song.

Waiting for her to finally move in had been torture, he cleaned and then cleaned again. The day she'd finally moved it, rain was pouring from the skies in a sheet, drenching everything in it's wake. Thankfully he had his umbrella and together they walked through the rainy streets, giggling as the skies thundered above them.

Her eyes sparked as she looked up at the very umbrella she'd gifted him. He'd kept his promise of carrying it everyday, sequestered away in his backpack no matter the weather or forecast.

They discuss things he'd never thought about before, like which side of the bed they prefer.

"When you slept alone which side did you sleep on?" She questions from her position on the edge of the bed, she looks flustered, unsure eyes darting all over the room.

He almost chuckles. There's always a nervous current of electricity that roars through their relationship.

"Hmmmmm." He ponders as he makes his way over to her, plopping down beside her before cocooning her hands in his. He loves how small her hands appear in his grasp.

"Joon young ssi?" She presses as he becomes entranced in the vision of their fingers interlocked. She tugs at his hand after a long pause and he smiles at her before shrugging, "I don't care. As long as you're beside me."

She blushes so prettily that he can't resist the urge to kiss her, in an instant he has her flat on his- no their bed, her hair spread out like black silk as he caresses her soft cheek and pushes a hungry tongue into her sweet mouth. They kiss until he's breathless and his heart is racing, "I can't wait to wake up to this everyday." He whispers awed by her and how much love fills his once empty heart.

He never wants to leave her.

Thus it is with a heavy heart that he accepts a concert in China, it is a small intimate performance and the pay is too decadent to decline. He needs to start saving if he intends to give Song-ah the wedding of her dreams, despite her incessant that she wants something simple. She deserves nothing short of perfection.

Her pretty pout saturates his vision when he informs her that he'll be leaving in a few days. Curling around his arm like a housecat, head fixed on his shoulder as he walks around the room picking up essentials and clothes.

"I won't be gone long." He promises leaning down to kiss her forehead through the fringe of her bangs.

She only sighs and pushes in closer to him, so he says no more allowing her to mope a little, he can't say he doesn't love how much she wants him around all the time. He hides a grin in his collar.

"Don't smile. I'm serious, I'm going to miss you. Why would you smile?" She whines pulling away glaring at him, he can't contain his joy and he chases after her tickling her when he catches her. Sadness is pushed aside that night replaced with airy giggles and guffaws.

The morning of his trip is far more forlorn, he longingly gazes at her in her sleep dress and the bunny slippers he bought for her months ago.

Precious.

"Call me when you land." Their hands swing back and forth, as they prolong their inevitable separation. Looking into her eyes, deep warm pools that shine with her love and that gives him enough fortitude to finally pull away, albeit reluctantly.

"I promise."

He wraps her in his arms, smelling her fragrant plum body wash and a scent that is irrevocably Song-ah, imprinting it in his system.

"I love you."

His insides churn at her soft declaration whispered into his skin, painting him with her love.

Embracing her ever tighter, he draws back meeting her head on.

"I love you too. I'll miss you, I'll miss you so much."

And with that he's out the door and hours later he lands and grabs at his phone to keep his promise, chatting about his flight and his plans to get something to eat.

A driver has been sent for him, a sign with his own name greets him at the airport and he tumbles into an expensive car, small luggage beside him. His hotel is luxurious with marble floors and gleaming crystal chandeliers, but it's lacking a certain petite violinist ergo it's nothing compared to his apartment.

The week blurs by before at long last it's time for his concert, it's an easy enough song and it doesn't take much practice before he's mastered it. The audience watches in awed silence before erupting into boisterous applause, he bows and diligently plays an encore before hiding away in his hotel room.

The day of his flight, he checks the airline website to see if there are any earlier flights, wincing when he sees the price increase. But with resolve in his shoulders, he confidently confirms the change because calling the front desk.

Hours later and a cup of coffee to combat his lingering fatigue he's back on Korean soil. He could kiss the ground he's so elated.

It's early when he lands, the sun has barely risen bleeding swirling majesty in the horizon and he eagerly hails one of the many cabs outside the airport knowing that if he rushes he'll be able to catch her as she wakes, sleep warm with bed head.

Handing a tip to the driver, he tugs at his luggage before bounding up elevator to their apartment. It's not until he's outside the door that he remembers to breathe, inhaling deep breaths that do nothing to stop the pounding of his heart.

I'm back.

Fetching his keys from his pocket, he opens the door an inch before poking his head through. All is quiet.

He slips into his slippers, leaving the luggage behind to be dealt with another day. He has more pressing matters such as holding his fiancée in his arms and kissing her until her lips are sore.

Turning the corner he peers at their bedroom door, slightly ajar and peeking inside he sees a sleeping Song-ah wrapped in a cocoon of blankets wordlessly beckoning him closer. He doesn't resist the call.

Sitting on the bed he watches her face, slackened in sleep only her head visible in her deep slumber. Long lashes fan out on her downy cheeks, smooth and plump to the touch as he strokes them. Then there are her rosebud lips, pink and oh so inviting and her delicate nose all contributing to his favorite face.

"I'll wake her in a moment. I just want to look." He says to himself, raptly drinking her in after a long week of being without her.

Seconds turn to minutes which stretch on until the sun has risen fully and he's still watching her, captivated.

Finally nature calls and he creeps off to the bathroom, careful not to wake her.

He walks back to the room, shirt discarded now as he dons a loose shirt and sleep pants, comfortable and free.

With a sigh he lifts the sheets, crawling under and immediately feels drowsy from the heat captured inside the blankets. He lays flat on his back, twisting his head to peer at her once more. Still gorgeous.

As if feeling the shift in the bed, she turns into his heat before cuddling into his side, he gulps at the sensation of her soft flesh pressed into his arm. Then with a whine she spins again, drawing the blanket off her shoulder and that's when he sees it.

The sun peeking through the blinds cuts a line straight down the bed and she's glowing under his gaze.

He almost swallows his own tongue when he fully takes her in. White lace floods his mind, and when she spins onto her back he pulls the sheet back up, covering her swiftly. His skin feels hot and thin as he pants, heart rate suddenly skyrocketing. Her nipples, he swears he could see them teasing through the material.

She sleeps peacefully next to him, not knowing the wildfire she has started.

Then it gets worst.

"Mmm Joon young ssi."

He straightens at the first murmur of his name, staring at her with wide eyes. She's flushed now, cheeks rosy red but her eyes are still tightly shut, still deep in sleep.

"Please."

His cock jolts to attention, he has no cognizant thought or control. It's uncontrollable at her utterance and the memory of the glimpse of her chest his body frizzles to life and arousal crashes over him like a tidal wave.

With a groan, he clamours from the bed rushing to the bathroom but his feet become tangled in the sheets and with a loud thud he crashes onto the floor.

Whining in pain he untangles himself, sitting up then her head appears above him. She stares at him, mouth opened in shock.

"You're here!"

He wants to answer, remembers what words are and remembers when he was able to effortlessly use them.

Now is not one of those moments.

Because now he can fully see what he only got a glimpse of before, a white lace baby doll dress curled around all curves, her nipples peeking through the semi transparent material of the lace. The bottom fans out and exposes a berth of naked skin, the rest is hidden from his eyes.

Suddenly she realizes why his eyes are straying, peering down at herself before gasping and clutching the blankets to her chest. He feels an uncanny urge to cover his eyes to alleviate her stress.

Silence shrouds over them thick like molasses as they both avoid each other's eyes. Her image is still burned in his retinas, he'll never forget it. Ever.

"I'm back. I took an earlier flight." He answers her question, trying to regain a semblance of normalcy.

"Oh. I didn't think you'd be back until later."

That explains her attire somewhat, he's never seen his modest girlfriend wear anything that... seductive before and while her enjoyed the view her discomfort is palpable.

Nodding in understanding, he begins to stand up pointedly not looking at her as he backs away.

"I'll-.... I'll go."

He walks to the door, resisting every urge to turn back and kiss her, devour her and see just how far down the lace goes and how it spreads generously on his thighs and what exactly she's wearing on the bottom. Temptation sings in his blood.

Days of missing her make leaving particularly difficult. But he'll never do anything without her explicit consent.

Twisting the doorknob, one foot out the door as blood rushes to his head he propels himself through the door but then she calls out.

"Joon Young ssi!"

His limps are frozen, suspended in time. But still he doesn't turn around, he doesn't trust himself not to run into the bed with her and give her more reasons to gasp his name like that.

Stop being a pervert.

"Don't go."

He shivers at her breathy request, knowing he's stuck now there's no way he's leaving this room but staying seems like torture with her looking like something out of one of his wet dream.

He spins around, gaze pinned to the ground before hightailing to the singular chair in the room, both too far and too close to the bed.

Nervously he wrings his hands, uncertain how to continue but then she's speaking again.

"I'm sorry."

His head snaps up at her apology, eyes immediately locking on her face compressed in sadness. He stares dumbfounded, forcing himself not to look down.

Finally he finds his voice, "Why? Why are you sorry?"

She looks down at his question, drawing the blanket back around her body almost shielding herself before she answers, "I....made you uncomfortable. You don't feel comfortable in our bed....I'm sorry."

Song-ah is so smart when it comes to work planning his concerts and effortlessly putting together events for the Kyunghoo foundation, meticulously piecing them together and stepping back into the shadows so the performers get the full spotlight. But when it comes to this relationship, to them sometimes she can be quite obtuse, thinking the worst instead of seeing the obvious.

The obvious lays rigid and long between his legs.

Before he can correct her misconception, she's speaking a mile a minute taking his silence as confirmation of his supposed discomfort.

"You weren't supposed to see this, it was a gift from Min Seong. I shouldn't have taken it but I thought I could wear it when you weren't around, practice looking like this....I didn't know if you would like it. But now I know, I can change so pleas--"

Standing resolutely he blinks down at her, her mouth drops open at his sudden movement.

In three large steps he's right beside her, her heat wafting off even through the blankets, teasing and calling to him.

"I like it."

She swallows gazing up at him in wonder, her bottom lip caught in the hard grip of her teeth.

"I like it a lot." He repeats, and now the blankets falls from her grip, immediately he sits on the edge of the bed bringing them face to face.

He can't resist the urge to glance down while this close.

He groans at the sight. Still perfect.

"You like it?" She whispers, different then her usual tone when she's testing him, pushing to see if he's being completely honest or if he's fluffing the truth to make her happy. She sounds terrified that he might be lying.

He reaches out to gently hold her face, letting all the love and arousal wash over his face allowing himself to be vulnerable with her, only her.

"I like it. No, I love it." He answers emphatically and when she whimpers almost shaking in his hold he can't control his body's reaction, the overwhelming need to comfort her. Dragging her close he wraps her in his arms, tugging her head into the heated skin of his neck.

"Song-ah ssi."

"Yes?" Her breath falls in warm puffs on his skin.

"I think I like it too much."

He can almost feel her blushing through their hold as she burrows deeper into him.

Hiding his face in her hair, he takes calming breaths that are all but useless with her in his arms, he hadn't thought this through. The need to soothe her overriding his decision making.

Then she starts to pull away from his hold and he blinks in surprise, caught off guard by her face a blush still stains her cheek but gone is her kicked puppy expression resolve blooms in its wake.

He just stares in confusion, awaiting for next move.

Slowly, she pushes the blankets further down her body and his heart thumps as each new inch of skin is revealed, his fingers are knuckle white in the sheet.

The bottom is a small panty, a barely there triangle that does little to cover her but it's the garter belt that undoes him, stretch tight around her hips and holding up her matching white thigh high socks. All he can see is white, his brain seizures as her attire is completely exposed to his ravenous gaze.

His head falls in absolute defeat before he looks back up at her with pleading eyes, drinking her in like a man lost in the desert.

"Can I....is it okay if I...." Unable to finish his sentence he almost screams in frustration, there was no preparation for this. They've had sex, loud breathtaking tumbles in this very bed with her wet warmth pulling him into the abyss but right now he feels shaken, he's been the one to initiate all those moments. Song-ah has never been this bold. It's making his head spin.

As if privy to his inner monologue (read. suffering) he suddenly feels a soft hand grip his own, after a moment's hesitation she tugs at his hand before placing it on her leg.

Her smooth stocking covered leg.

He runs his hand up her calf, folding over her knee before landing on her thighs, there's a couple of naked inches between the high stockings and her hips, he pauses as he reaches the intersection.

His hesitation drags by, as he tries to rein in his arousal. Too many images are flashing in his mind, he's scared to overwhelm her with all the feelings pooling in his body.

"Joon Young ssi? Are you okay?"

He honestly shakes his head in decline. He's nowhere being okay.

She takes a shuddering breath before speaking, "You don't really like it. Why did you tell me that you did?"

Wrong, again.

With a loud scoff he grabs her thighs, hardening at the plush flesh beneath his hands before pulling, hard. Tugging her down the bed until she's laying flat and he crawls over her, straddling her hands tight on her hips. She's gasps at the rough treatment, gaping at him with wild eyes but her body curls into his own.

His erection is impossible to miss in this new position, tenting the front of his loose sleep pants moisture starting to soak through at the tip.

"I like it."

She stares wide eyed at the obvious.

Its pointed directly at her, confirming how much he in fact likes it.

She squirms in his hold and at the brush of her hip on his hardened cock, he stiffens sweat breaking out on his forehead and shoulders.

"Song ah ssi, can I keep touching? I want to touch everything."

She's always sexy to him, all the time. When she's cooking dinner in their tiny kitchen apron fastened around her slim hips or when she's focused making plans on her phone, brow furrowed in concentration. There isn't a moment when she is not the sexiest woman in his eyes, but seeing her in lingerie has unlocked a secret desire he never knew he had. There's something irresistible about her like this, he knows the mental deliberation it took her to wear this and her fearlessness and devotion to him is the sexiest thing of all.

"You're so sexy."

She wouldn't be his Song-ah if she didn't peer at him with wide eyes so he takes it on the chin and simply smiles. He'll prove it to her everyday if she'll allow him.

As if opposite ends of a magnet their faces gravitate towards each other, first just a gentle brush of lips but he can only contain his lust for so long and he tilts her head forcing them into a deeper, dirtier kiss- filled with tongue and moans. Instinctively he grinds into her and at the silken feel of her panties he jumps, precum beading at his tip as he's reminded of what she's wearing.

When he breaks free of the kiss, she's staring at him dazed and he needs to make her scream, make her purr his name like she'd been earlier whilst lost in her dream, longs to make what had made her so pliant a reality. 

With laser focus his gaze falls to her breasts, moving his eyes to her face he runs his hands up her ribs, watching her twitch before his hands are on the peripheral, close but not quite touching where he wants to.

She's heaving now and he's mesmerized, anticipation clings in the air.

He cups her breasts, squeezing them in his large palms watching the lace mold around them, her dark red nipples staring at him and he moves down without thought to taste them, popping a tightly curled point into his mouth, sucking through the thin lace. Her moan is symphonic, loud in his ears as he tongues and pulls at her hungry now, starved even releasing only to devour its twin- pulling that until she's breathing his name over and over.

"Joon young ssi, Joon young ssi!"

Moving swiftly he pulls back only to draw his shirt over his head, his skin is boiling hot and the way she gazes at his naked flesh makes him puff up a little.

She strokes across his chest and he leans into the touch, swaying and lightheaded all of his blood flowing southward.

Then her fingers trail down his chest, past the flat lightly muscled expanse of his torso pausing on his hips, now she's looking at him for permission and instantly he nods, head bobbling up and down so quickly his neck twinges from the movement.

With a nibble to the bottom of her lip- a move he's now wrecked by she yanks off his pants leaving him bare. His cock swings free, knocking into her hand before settling close to his stomach.

Delicate she wraps her hand around his swollen head smearing his own juice down the length of his erection, stroking from tip to root in a move that has him seeing stars.

He can't control his hips that thrust into her fist, too turned on to do anything but feel and react.

Shifting lower he thrusts into her, his wet tip sliding across her warmth and her grip on him loosens as she cries out on the bed, eyes shut and mouth wide open.

He leans down further to catch her lips in another kiss, slower this time just languid serpentine movements.

Simultaneously, he grinds into her core surging at the wetness that he feels there. When he feels her hands at her side he glances only to see her take the thin straps of her panties, knowing what comes next.

"Leave them on."

"Leave them on?" She stutters out, pausing at his command.

He nods, "Yes. I like it. I like you in them."

She shivers at his voice which has dropped an octave since they started this dangerous game.

He rolls into her again until that isn't enough and pulling one hand away from her breasts, he fingers at her panties stroking her lips through the material before sliding them to the side, bearing her sweet flower to his view.

"Oh."

That's all she can manage to get out before he pushes a finger deep inside, tight wetness consumes him and he groans at the implications.

Rocking into her his cock presses at her opening, gliding across her wet hole and boldly she thrusts back lifting her hips off the bed and tugging him in by his shoulder, when his swollen head pops in beside his finger he almost faints from the sensation his brain unable to process anything except good good fucking good.

With a slight push of his hips he's slicing through her until his hips smack into her ass, her legs now wrapped around his waist.

Then they're crashing into each other, wet obscene noises filling the room as he slams into her catching her hands and pushing them into the bed beside her head as he dismantles her, grunting as she bucks beneath him her sweaty bangs sticking to her forehead.

Her breasts jiggle in their lace encasement and he fucks into her and pinches at a nipple that pops free, leaning down to mouth at it as his rhythm never slows, the bed is now squeaking staccato beats from all the movement, in out in out innnn out.

He peppers her face with kisses as she begins to shake in his hold, breath hitching as he pumps into her relentlessly reaching down to rub at her pearl and almost collapsing when she screams and tightens around him, her hands hopelessly scratching at his back before they fall limp on the bed, and she's still.

He allows her a brief moment before pushes in as deep as he can go, her fluttering walls dragging him closer to the end and then she breathes his name and it's all he can take, he's shuttering into her painting her walls white as his vision blares and he finally does collapse into her, she wraps her arms around him stroking him in long calm waves.

"I love you, I love you, I love you."

She paints his skin with her love once more breathing it into him, he tries to remember what life was like before her but nothing comes to mind, she's filled all his empty spaces leaving him whole and restored. There was nothing before Chae Song-ah.

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OK, May 10

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Cover: Inside Kim Kardashian's Wild New Single Life

Page 1: Big Pic -- Jenna Dewan enjoyed a stroll around her L.A. neighborhood with 13-month-old son Callum, whom she shares with fiance Steve Kazee, in a stroller

Page 2: Contents

Page 3: Contents

Page 4: The world watched as Prince Harry came face-to-face with the royal family for the first time in over a year to say farewell to his late grandfather Prince Philip, and now that he's back home in Montecito, California, with pregnant wife Meghan Markle and their 23-month old son Archie, Harry's been reflecting on the emotional reunion and preparing for what lies ahead in the coming months -- although the trip inevitably had its share of awkward moments, he's generally happy with how it went, and things had been especially frosty between Harry and The Firm following his televised tell-all, but the main thing is they broke the ice, and he's finally communicating properly with his family again -- in fact, Harry is said to have enjoyed low-key meetings with several relatives before heading back home to the States, including his grandmother Queen Elizabeth and cousin Princess Eugenie, although he did not have a one-on-one chat with his estranged father Prince Charles and it was more of a civilized catch-up than an intense sit-down because it wasn't an appropriate time to delve into recent tensions; however, Harry did take the opportunity to reassure everyone it wasn't his intention to upset them and that he loves them all very much and they, in turn, echoed their affection for him and they mutually agreed to keep moving forward positively and constructively and there's a still a lot of unfinished business, many are hopeful that all will be resolved when Harry returns to the U.K. for a memorial honoring his late mother Princess Diana on July 1 and this could be Harry's last chance to sit down with his family and properly repair things and Harry and Prince William have both agreed to meet before the event and have a frank discussion about how they can do their best to fix the damage that's been done and air their grievances in a calm and pragmatic manner

Page 6: Next spring, Johnny Depp and his ex Amber Heard will head back to court in the latest installment of their ongoing legal drama, but this time, Johnny, who filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Amber following a 2018 op-ed where she detailed her experience as an alleged abuse victim, is determined to clear his name one and for all -- Johnny and his team have new and explosive testimony from two of the responding officers, plus new body cam footage, that they believe will finally turn things around in their favor and they're convinced it will show that Amber made up claims about their alleged May 2016 brawl in an attempt to ruin him and the video shows a neat apartment with nothing out of place, nothing broken or anything to suggest a knockdown fight had just occurred -- Johnny's always maintained his innocence and now he's confident this evidence will prove it and Johnny's also working on a tell-all that he intends to release as soon as he's declared innocent and the tome will vividly detail what happened on that night in 2016 and throughout their year-long marriage and Johnny feels Amber never really loved him and his friends warned him not to marry her, but he didn't listen, and he's paid a dear price for it

Page 7: A fateful chapter from Ashton Kutcher's past could be coming back to haunt him as he's being urged to take part in the upcoming documentary on his late ex Brittany Murphy and it's stressing him out to no end and so far, he wants nothing to do with it -- the documentary is going to look for clues as to why it all ended like this for Brittany, and producers want Ashton to tell his side of the story and the thinking is he may have little choice but to participate because he had a front row seat to Brittany's life, and her fans want him to shed light on what really happened

* Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Baldwin knew that having six kids would be a challenge, but they're realizing it's even harder to find nannies who are up to the task of tending to their brood because Alec and Hilaria have some pretty high expectations for the kind of people they want to employ and what the job entails and it's been a logistical nightmare hiring and scheduling a rotating team of caretakers -- in addition to children Carmen, 7, Rafael, 5, Leonardo, 4, and Romeo, 2, the parents welcomed baby Eduardo in September and their sixth child, Lucia, via surrogate in March -- long hours and multitasking are a must given the meal prep, diaper changes and homeschooling, plus the nannies have to know how to deal with a cranky set of kids without losing their cool and Hilaria's every bit the mother hen, so she won't settle for anything less than perfection

* Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna have had it with the romance between their daughter Amelia Hamlin and Scott Disick -- Amelia recently raised eyebrows when she was spotted with bruised lips, which often occurs after lip filler injections, and Harry and Lisa drew a line in the sand and they're concerned that Scott is convincing her to mess with her appearance, especially since she's talking about boob and butt surgery to keep his eyes off other girls and ever since the couple hooked up last October, Harry and Lisa have been sitting back and hoping that Amelia would come to her senses, but it's clear she's in way too deep now, and that they need to make their feelings known, but the worry is that Amelia will be pregnant before she knows it, so Harry and Lisa are ready to take the bull by the horns before Scott ruins their daughter's life

Page 8: It's been nearly four years since Matt Lauer was fired from Today amid a sexual assault scandal, and he's still being snubbed by his old Hamptons crowd -- Matt, who retreated to his waterfront estate in the celeb enclave after a colleague accused him of assaulting her at the 2014 Olympics, has done everything he can to regain his place in the community, but he's remained persona non grata despite his best efforts; he'll turn up to fancy events and be super friendly with everyone but most people just turn their noses at him -- the disgraced ex-anchor, who hooked up with public relations exec Shamin Abas after his 2019 divorce, has been talking to friends about marrying her in a big Hamptons wedding, but it's hard to imagine there'd be much of a turnout and people have had ample time to put out the welcome mat, but it seems like they've shut their doors on Matt for good

* Former Playboy Bunny Kendra Wilkinson has gone from living the high life to pounding the pavement to earn a paycheck, and she's missing the glam old days -- Kendra, who enjoyed a pampered existence as Hugh Hefner's girlfriend and Girls Next Door star, has had to bring home the bacon in the wake of her 2018 divorce from Hank Baskett to help provide for their two children, Hank, 11, and Alijah, 6, and being a single mom is a lot harder than she thought it would be and she currently resides in a humble Calabasas rental and recently snagged a job as a realtor and was hired by Kyle Richards' husband Mauricio Umansky and she's working long hours and weekends, and she looks pretty burnt out and Kendra tries not to complain and is sucking it up as best she can, but she can't help but think about the times when she didn't have to worry about bills and rent and could sleep in as long as she wanted

* He was once Hollywood's biggest bon vivant, but Jack Nicholson has become a total hermit, and friends are concerned that he's harder to get a hold of than ever and Jack's shut himself away in his hilltop home on Mulholland Drive, and everyone is worried about his state of mind -- the actor, who was last seen in public looking disheveled at a January 2020 Lakers game, says he just wants to spend his retirement in peace and quiet, but his loved ones wish he'd make himself a little more accessible -- Jack's admitted that he yearns for one last romance, but how can that happen when he's hiding at home? Jack turned 84 in April, and it's as if he's resigned to spending the rest of his life alone and it's so sad, but it seems there's nothing anyone can do for him

Page 10: Red Hot on the Red Carpet -- stars wow in sexy shoulder-baring dresses -- Ella Balinska, Renee Zellweger, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Page 11: Adrienne Warren, Martha Hunt

Page 12: Who Wore It Better? Rainey Qualley vs. Celine Dion in Chanel, Melissa Wood-Tepperberg vs. Idina Menzel in Alice + Olivia

Page 13: Ellie Goulding vs. Charli XCX in Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood

Page 14: News in Photos -- Gavin Rossdale took his beloved dog Chewy with him to tennis practice in the park in L.A.

Page 15: Jeff Goldblum stopped at celeb hotspot Craig's for dinner with wife Emilie Livingston and their kids Charlie and River in West Hollywood, newly single Real Housewives of Orange County star Braunwyn Windham-Burke hit the beach in Miami, Natasha Lyonne continued filming her series Russian Doll in NYC

Page 16: Amber Rose enjoyed lunch with her son Sebastian whom she shares with Wiz Khalifa in L.A.

Page 17: Anchor Robin Roberts filled viewers in on current events during Good Morning America in NYC, Kristen Taekman got all gussied up at her home in NYC, Howie Mandel showed up to the America's Got Talent set in surfing gear in Pasadena

Page 19: Bling Empire's Cherie Chan and fiance Jessey Lee grabbed a bite with their daughter Jadore, pro wrestler Ariane Andrew (a.k.a. Cameron) fueled up with a healthy sip

Page 20: Wells Adams stocked up on some essentials at the grocery store in L.A., Rachel Brosnahan protected herself with an umbrella while filming The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in NYC

Page 21: Jon Hamm and his new rescue dog Splash get some fresh air in L.A., Whitney Port in a beige sweater dress and matching boots while recording her podcast in NYC

Page 22: Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn brightened things up in designer duds while walking her dogs in L.A., Monique Green attended the drive-in premiere of her new series Big Shot in L.A.

Page 23: Irina Shayk and her daughter Lea De Seine walked hand in hand around NYC, friendly exes Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry take a stroll in L.A., Law and Order: SVU stars Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T snapped a photo together in between takes

Page 26: Inside My Home -- Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson's designer digs

Page 28: Home Town stars Ben and Erin Napier recently announced they're getting ready to welcome their second child, a girl, and the famously private pair, who chose to keep the news a secret to avoid any extra unwanted attention or stress, could not be more excited -- this baby is a miracle because Erin was told years ago that pregnancy would be unlikely due to a past health issue and when their first daughter Helen arrived, they were overjoyed, and they never imagined they'd be blessed with a second -- with Erin's due date just around the corner, she and Ben are busy prepping Helen to become a big sis and they have no doubt she'll be wonderful because she's very warm and empathetic toward others and she loves to hug so the baby will be extremely loved -- after the newborn's arrival, the busy HGTV stars will take some much-needed time off and they're a team, and Ben plans to be there to support Erin and make sure she gets her needed rest, but they both love what they do, so it won't be long before they're back in front of the cameras -- while baby No. 3 chatter has already begun, the college sweethearts aren't getting ahead of themselves and Ben and Erin always dreamed of having a big family, and if they can, there will be more children, but if it doesn't happen, then they will be quite content as a foursome

Page 29: Kacey Musgraves is head over heels for her new boyfriend Gerald Onuoha, but friends are worried that she may be rushing the romance -- Kacey, who hooked up with the Nashville-based doctor after calling it quits on her three-year marriage to Ruston Kelly in July, tends to jump into things with her heart and this relationship falls into that category and Kacey, who was spotted snuggling up to her physician beau while out and about in L.A., is on cloud nine with this guy, but when she has to hit the road again it's not like he can pull up stakes and follow her -- she's not thinking straight about the future, and her friends are bracing for trouble once reality sinks in and Kacey would be wise to slow things down and not get ahead of herself

* George Clooney turned the big 6-0 on May 6, and his wife Amal Clooney is being a bit of a birthday buzzkill -- George wants a big, booze-soaked sky's-the-limit bash in an exotic locale like Mexico or Italy with his old drinking buddies like Rande Gerber, but Amal is pushing for a quiet family celebration at home with their children Alexander and Ella, and it's led to a few arguments -- George figures it's his chance to finally let off steam and that it's his choice on how to mark the milestone occasion and he wants Amal and the other wives to come and join in on the fun, but watching George get wasted certainly isn't her idea of a good time and she sees nothing wrong with a dinner at home

Page 30: Harrison Ford is finally set to start filming the new Indiana Jones movie this summer, and his wife Calista Flockhart will be keeping a close eye to make sure he stays safe on the set -- Harrison has been training hard to get in shape and is feeling great, but at his age, you can understand why Calista is concerned and protective Calista plans to accompany Harrison as he shoots the fifth Indiana Jones installment in London and other locales and he's still capable of doing his own stunts, and a lot of it is thanks to Calista, who made sure he stayed fit with weight training and proper nutrition, but Harrison's going to have the best people in the business looking out for him so he doesn't get hurt again, otherwise Calista wouldn't have given him the green light

* It's barely been three months since Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker went public with their hot and heavy romance, and they're already talking about getting engaged and pregnant, not necessarily in that order and Kourtney fully believes this isn't just a honeymoon phase, but that Travis is the man she's going to share her dreams with -- as for Travis, he's been telling everyone he's hit the jackpot with Kourtney and Travis, who has two kids of his own, has already started shopping for rings and he's planning an ultra-romantic proposal because he's big on grand gestures and he's still looking for the perfect ring, but that doesn't mean the baby-making has to wait until it's on her finger

* Love Bites -- Zac Efron and Vanessa Valladares split, Brooks Laich and CrossFit athlete Katrin Davidsdottir dating, Tan France and husband Rob are having a baby this summer

Page 32: Cover Story -- Kim Kardashian single and loving it -- ready to mingle, an unattached Kim is having fun exploring her dating options -- she did all she could with Kanye West and now she needs to steer a new course for herself -- she's been relishing her single status and feels like she can finally breathe again -- Kim may be living it up, but her four children remain her primary focus -- the eligible bachelors who've caught Kim's eye: Drake, Rege-Jean Page, Brad Pitt, Lewis Hamilton

Page 35: Jennifer Aniston's on such good terms with her old flames she still talks to ex-husbands Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux regularly and has even stayed in touch with her former beau John Mayer -- Jen and Brad have a lot of complicated history, but she's glad they reconnected and are friends again and she thinks the world of Brad, and they support each other -- Justin recently revealed he and Jen text and FaceTime, and the divorced duo will always share a special bond -- although she and John split in 2009, Jen and the musician still hang out from time to time and they flirt here and there and when John's in town, Jen's down to meet him -- but friends are urging the star to finally and firmly move on from her exes and they think she needs a fresh start, and Jen's been on a few dates with someone who isn't famous and Jen's not looking to get married again, but she'd like to have a partner to share her life with and this guy could be the one, she's just got to give the relationship a fair chance, without any distractions

* Weeks after announcing she'd called it quits with Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez is feeling sad and disappointed and she didn't want to believe the rumors about Alex's wandering eye, but the Madison LeCroy thing was the last straw -- it's not the first time Jennifer's been fooled by a bad boy as cheating rumors plagued her romances with Sean "Diddy" Combs and Casper Smart and she's wiser now -- Jennifer's saving grace is she's got a jam-packed schedule so it won't leave too much time to be broken-hearted and she's a busy mom of two with a million projects up in the air so don't expect her to be dwelling on the past for too long

Page 36: Young and In Love -- Why wait? These stars were in their early 20s, or teens, when they tied the knot -- Olivia Wilde married an Italian prince when she was 19, Hailey Baldwin married Justin Bieber when she was 21

Page 37: Demi Moore married rocker Freddy Moore at 17, Uma Thurman married Gary Oldman when she was 20, Cher married Sonny Bono at 18, Macaulay Culkin married actress Rachel Miner when he was 18

Page 38: Jessica Simpson married Nick Lachey at age 22, Kate Hudson married rocker Chris Robinson when she was 21, Drew Barrymore married when she was 19 for only 19 days

Page 39: Janet Jackson married R&B singer James DeBarge when she was 18, Kim Kardashian eloped with a music producer when she was 19, Solange Knowles married and a baby at 18, LeAnn Rimes married a backup dancer at 19

Page 40: Interview -- Anya Taylor-Joy thrilled to pieces -- The Queen's Gambit star is still processing her phenomenal success

Page 42: Role Models -- like mother, like daughter -- these stars are inspiring their kids to stay healthy and fit -- Brooke Burke, Gisele Bundchen

Page 43: Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber, Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley-Cook, Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba

Page 46: Style Week -- Saweetie has a new sunglasses collaboration with Quay

Page 48: What's Hot Right Now -- stand out with a statement piece from the 8 Other Reasons x Draya Michele capsule collection

Page 49: Make Me Blush -- follow spring 2021's hottest beauty trend and create a flush with a pop of peach, pastel pink or terracotta -- Mindy Kaling

Page 50: Mother's Day Gift Guide -- Molly Sims

Page 54: Entertainment

Page 55: Reality Check -- your small screen guilty pleasures are back and here are all the details -- Bar Rescue, The Real Housewives of New York City, Teen Mom 2, Million Dollar Listing New York

Page 58: Buzz -- The ACM Awards in Nashville -- Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans, Keith Urban and fellow emcee Mickey Guyton, Kenny Chesney and Kelsea Ballerini

Page 59: Blake Shelton, Chris Young and Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert and Elle King, Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley, Maren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd

Page 60: Sound Bites -- Jessica Alba on not being afraid to complain, Justin Theroux on dating, Jodie Turner-Smith on her and Joshua Jackson being perfect partners, Rob McElhenney on expectations of men in Hollywood

Page 61: Chrissy Teigen on her break from Twitter, Courteney Cox showing off her extremely organized kitchen on Instagram, Lance Bass on the basic thing in his past he'd like to move on from, Amanda Seyfried on confiding to the Mank costume designer about her pregnancy, John Stamos on getting together with wife Caitlin, Eiza Gonzalez on developing body confidence

Page 62: Horoscope -- Taurus Henry Cavill turned 38 on May 5

Page 64: By the Numbers -- Rege-Jean Page