Allison Mack says she regrets her role in NXIVM, plus more news

Allison Mack says she regrets her role in NXIVM ahead of sentencing

Over the weekend, former "Smallville" actress Allison Mack publicly expressed regret for the first time for her participation in the NXIVM cult and its sex slave society, DOS. The statement was submitted to a federal judge ahead of Allison's June 30 sentencing. Arrested in 2018 for "racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and forced labor conspiracy," Allison pleaded guilty to the racketeering charges the following spring, according to Esquire. Now on "home-confinement" while working at a catering company, she could face 14 to 17 years behind bars for her crimes, which stemmed largely from her punishment "enforcer" role in the cult, where she allegedly oversaw punishments including "physical and sexual abuse, starvation, and branding of her DOS 'slaves,'" Esquire reported this week. In her statement to the judge, published by The Hollywood Reporter, Allison wrote, in part, "It is now of paramount importance to me to say, from the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry. I threw myself into the teachings of Keith Raniere with everything I had. I believed, whole-heartedly, that his mentorship was leading me to a better, more enlightened version of myself. I devoted my loyalty, my resources, and, ultimately, my life to him. This was the biggest mistake and greatest regret of my life." The statement continued, "I am sorry to those of you that I brought into NXIVM. I am sorry I ever exposed you to the nefarious and emotionally abusive schemes of a twisted man. I am sorry that I encouraged you to use your resources to participate in something that was ultimately so ugly. I do not take lightly the responsibility I have in the lives of those I love and I feel a heavy weight of guilt for having misused your trust, leading you down a negative path." According to Esquire, "sentencing guidelines call for 14 to 17 years" for Allison. The actress' former partner and the leader of the cult, Keith Raniere was sentenced last fall to 120 years in prison.

Keep reading to see what Jamie Lynn Spears is saying about her sister's conservatorship hearing statement and more …

Now that Britney Spears has spoken out about her conservatorship in her own defense, her younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, feels comfortable enough to "follow her lead." On June 28, Jamie Lynn addressed Britney's recent request to end the arrangement that's put the sisters' father and others in charge of Britney's life for more than a decade. Jamie Lynn's three-minute video clip opened with her saying she's always "loved, adored, and supported" Britney. "I've made a very conscious choice in my life to only participate in her life as her sister, as an aunt to those boys," a tearful Jamie Lynn continued (via EW). "Maybe I didn't support [her the way] the public would like me to with the hashtag on a public platform, but I can assure you that I supported my sister long before there was a hashtag, and I'll support her long after." She went on to say Britney is the only person "I owe anything to," then commended the singer, saying she's "so proud of her for using her voice … for requesting new counsel, like I told her to do many years ago," and more. At her hearing last week, Britney read a statement to the judge overseeing her case in which she alleged her father, Jamie Spears, and other people whose salary she's been paying for years, have left her traumatized, unable to get married and not allowed to have another baby, despite her desire to do both.

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A$AP Rocky carries Rihanna down the street after a night out in NYC

Rihanna's beau A$AP Rocky knows how to sweep a gal off her feet — literally! The two were spotted in New York City's Lower East Side neighborhood around 5:30 a.m. on the morning of June 27, when Rocky suddenly hoisted his high heel-clad lady into his arms and carried her down the block to the SUV that was waiting for them, according to TMZ. Earlier in the week, Rocky, who's said Rihanna is the love of his life and is reportedly collaborating with her on his new album, shared a kiss with the singer in front of Barcade.

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Courtney Love reacts to Olivia Rodrigo's 'Hole'-inspired 'Sour Prom' promo

Courtney Love is less-than-impressed with Olivia Rodrigo's "Sour Prom" concert film photo. The 18-year-old "Drivers License" singer appears in a prom dress and tiara, with mascara running down her face as she holds a bouquet of flowers in the shot, which looks a whole lot like the iconic 1994 Hole album cover for Courtney's band's "Live Through This." Courtney shared the "Sour Prom" pic on social media over the weekend, writing, "Spot the Difference! #twinning," followed by a string of emojis. "Love u and live through this sooooo much," Olivia replied in the comments. Though Olivia's comment implied she meant to pay tribute to the Hole cover, not rip it off, Courtney's Facebook comments about the similarity weren't entirely positive when she began chatting with fans in the thread. "It was rude of her, and geffen (records) not to ask myself or Ellen von unwerth," Courtney wrote (via Bustle), name-checking the photographer responsible for the Hole cover. "It's happened my whole career so I d c. But manners is manners!" Later in the thread, she explained, "It's rude not to be asked. I know Ellen Von Unwerth isn't amused. My cover was my original idea. Yes it's rude." When a fan wondered if Courtney was offended or touched by the gesture, she said it was a bit of both," stressing that Olivia and Geffen should have gotten her approval first. "I've asked her for flowers and a note," Courtney added. "I sure hope it's long. Does Disney teach kids reading and writing ?" she joked. "God knows. Let's see." Over on Instagram, meanwhile, Courtney replied to Olivia's "love u and live thru this" comment by politely suggesting the younger singer's next move: "Olivia – you're welcome," she wrote. "My favorite florist is in Notting Hill, London! Dm me for deets! I look forward to reading your note!"

Tristan Thompson calls Khloe Kardashian 'the kindest … most loving human being' after split

Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian's rekindled romance may be done, but the NBA star's love for Khloe seems to be very much intact. As the Good American jeans designer rang in her 37th birthday on June 27, Tristan shared a sweet birthday message for his ex on Instagram. "Happy birthday @khloekardashian," he wrote. "Thank you for being not just an amazing partner, mommy and best friend but also being the kindest, caring and most loving human being I've ever met. "Your love and spirit is contagious to all who've met you," he continued. "Thank you for always being there for me and putting our family first. I love you so much. Have an amazing day." Tristan, who shares 3-year-old daughter, True, with Khloe, also posted three photos of of the on-off pair, including one pic of True. Fans weren't entirely receptive to the birthday love though. Comments on the post included one (per Page Six) that read, "Noooo leave her alone," while another user griped, "Not sure love is the word for it dawg… u walked all over her very blatantly." News of Khloe and Tristan's latest split came this summer amid another wave of allegations Tristan had been unfaithful, though he's denied the claims.

Cardi B reveals surprise pregnancy

Baby No. 2! A very pregnant Cardi B surprised fans and viewers at the 2021 BET Awards on June 27 when she stepped onstage alongside her husband, Offset, to perform with his group, Migos, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Despite being a prolific social media users, Cardi had kept her pregnancy private until the night of the show, where the big winners included Megan Thee Stallion (who later thanked Cardi for for including her on their massive hit, "WAP," per USA Today) and Queen Latifah, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award. Cardi and Offset's new addition will join big sister, Kulture, who the couple welcomed in 2018. Offset's also a dad to three children from previous relationships.

Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes and more stars honor DMX at the 2021 BET Awards

The 2021 BET Awards celebrated "The Year of the Black Woman" as the event's main theme, but producers also made time to remember late hip-hop icon, DMX, who died in April at age 50 after suffering a heart attack. In a special tribute performance organized by X's longtime friend Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Griselda and more of X's peers joined Swizz onstage to perform a medley of the fallen star's classic hits, plus music from his new, posthumous album, "Exodus," according to People. As the segment came to a close, a violinist joined the hip-hop artists onstage to play while a voiceover from X could be heard telling the crowd, "And still you gave me love. I love you like you love me — unconditionally."

Megan Fox celebrates her bisexuality during Pride festivities

As Pride month comes to a close, Megan Fox is celebrating her bisexuality. Sharing a sexy selfie gallery that showed off her Pride-themed rainbow tip manicure on Instagram, the actress, 35, teased that she's been, "Putting the B in #LGBTQIA for over two decades 🌈🌈," and tagged @moveon and @intoactionus, adding a "#pride" hashtag. Megan's been dating Machine Gun Kelly since last year, but back in 2009, she told GQ she identifies as bisexual, explaining, "I think people are born bisexual and they make subconscious choices based on the pressures of society." Later in the interview, she admitted she's a bit of "hypocrite" because she isn't interested in other bisexual women, only women who don't sleep with men.

Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead welcome a son

Ewan McGregor is a dad again after he and Mary Elizabeth Winstead welcomed a baby boy. The news was confirmed by two of the "Trainspotting" alum's daughters with a pair of loving posts on Instagram on June 27. Showing off pics from a visit with her new little brother, Laurie, Clara, 25, wrote, "Welcome to the world little brother ❤️ congratulations to my Dad & Mary – this is the greatest gift." Esther, 19, chimed in on social media as well. "Welcome to the family little Laurie 🥰," she wrote alongside of a photo from her visit with Laurie. Ewan also shares daughters Jamyan, 20, and Anouk, 10, with ex Eve Mavrakis; Laurie is Mary's first child. Mary was previously married to writer-director Riley Stears. They split in 2017, the same year Mary's "Fargo" co-star, Ewan, separated from his then-wife, Eve after 22 years of marriage.