Drake Gets Candid About Cosmetic Procedures and Photoshop as He Reveals the Origin of His Viral 6-Pack Abs

Drake Gets Candid About Cosmetic Procedures and Photoshop as He Reveals the Origin of His Viral 6-Pack Abs

Mike Marsland/WireImage; Drake/Instagram In June, Drake posted a photo showing off his well-defined six-pack, and was quickly met with speculation about whether or not he had surgery or edited the photo On Tuesday, Sept. 2, he appeared on Bobbi Althoff'sNot This Againpodcast, where he briefly joked about the viral photo He also joked with the podcast host about the ongoing speculation over the past year that he had a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Drakeis denying that a viral photo of his body was altered. The Grammy winner, 38, appeared onBobbi Althoff'sNot This Againpodcast on Tuesday, Sept. 2, where he addressed speculation about his physique. The podcast host, 28, asked the rapper if he received abdominal etching, which is a cosmetic procedure type of liposuction "that targets the ab area to make it look more defined," perHealthline. Althoff told him that after aphotofrom June included his well-defined six-pack, people across the internet began to theorize why his body looked different. "People think you got a procedure done," she said. He denied the speculation and cheekily responded, "People also say that I got a BBL [Brazilian Butt Lift]. They call me 'BBL Drizzy.'" "I don't know if my wagon looked crazy when I walked in here," he continued to joke. Drake/Instagram Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The rapper eventually admitted to editing the photo. "I came from the gym, I was sweaty in that pic," he explained. "Maybe I heightened the saturation or something on it." "I think I hit it too hard," he confessed. "They don't look like that." These recent rumors follow Metro Boomin's 2024 diss track in which he claimed that Drake underwent plastic surgery. Boomin's track, titled "BBL Drizzy," came amid Drake and Kendrick Lamar'songoing feud. Bobbi Althoff/Youtube Drake isn't the only rapper in recent months to deny abdominal etching. In July,Big Seanshut down speculation that he received abdominal implants. When a fitness influencer, Blake Sanburg, theorized that the 37-year-old rapper had either received an etching or had taken steroids, Big Sean replied directly in the comments and denied the claims. "Bro, unfortunately mine are real lol," he wrote. "I got love for the fake [ab] community tho, to each its own, but what makes this funnier is this is the way God made me." Read the original article onPeople

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September 02, 2025

Drake Gets Candid About Cosmetic Procedures and Photoshop as He Reveals the Origin of His Viral 6-Pack Abs

Drake Gets Candid About Cosmetic Procedures and Photoshop as He Reveals the Origin of His Viral 6-Pack Abs Mike Marsland/WireImage; Drake/In...

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Bronny James Celebrates Girlfriend Parker Whitfield's Birthday: 'Happy Bday to My Everything'

Bronny James Celebrates Girlfriend Parker Whitfield's Birthday: 'Happy Bday to My Everything'

Bronny James/Instagram Bronny James celebrated his girlfriend Parker Whitfield's 21st birthday on Tuesday, Sept. 2 The couple attended high school together, where he played basketball and she played softball Bronny plays alongside his father, LeBron James, for the Los Angeles Lakers Bronny Jamesshared a sweet tribute to his girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, to mark her birthday. "Happy bday to my everything," Bronny, 20, captioned anInstagram Storiespost shared on Tuesday, Sept. 2. In the photo, Parker, 21, is seen blowing out the candles on her birthday cake with Bronny beside her. The couple, who attended Sierra Canyon School together, have been romantically linked since August 2024, when they were spotted at the Paris Olympics. A few months later, Parker hard-launched their relationship on Instagram when she posted a tribute to Bronny on National Boyfriend Day. "Bf day! i love you! @bronny," she wrote at the time. During their high school years, he played basketball, and she was part of thesoftball team. Bronny, the son ofLeBron James,joined his father on the Los Angeles Lakers when the NBA team selected the freshman guard from the University of Southern California as the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft. View this post on Instagram A post shared by parker whitfield (@parker.whitfield) Parker is currently a junior at Spelman College, a historically Black women's liberal arts college in Atlanta. Her mother is actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield, who has appeared on episodes ofHouseandCriminal Mindsand starred in the TV seriesEureka. Her father, Dondré T. Whitfield, is a veteran actor whose credits includeAll My Children,Queen Sugar,Secret Agent Man,Hidden HillsandEureka. He earned three Daytime Emmy Award nominations during his time onAll My Children. Bronny James/Instagram Salli also shared a birthday tribute to her daughter, writing onInstagram, "It's impossible to explain the love that I have for you@parker.whitfieldI couldn't be prouder of the young woman that you have become." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Her post included a video montage of photos from Parker's birthday celebration and several wholesome childhood throwbacks. "You are kind , fiercely loyal , funny,smart, hard working, a great friend and a loving daughter. And that is just half of your qualities. HAPPY BIRTHDAY and keep on growing," Salli wrote. Parker later shared a series of photos from her poolside 21st birthday celebration. "Berry much legal!!🍓🍰🍸🫐🍷🥂✨," she captioned theInstagrampost, which featured photos of herself celebrating with friends. Bronny chimed in via the comment section, writing, "Love you berry much baby." Read the original article onPeople

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September 02, 2025

Bronny James Celebrates Girlfriend Parker Whitfield's Birthday: 'Happy Bday to My Everything'

Bronny James Celebrates Girlfriend Parker Whitfield's Birthday: 'Happy Bday to My Everything' Bronny James/Instagram Bronny Jame...

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“Burn Notice” Alum Gabrielle Anwar Had 'Violent Rages' amid Bipolar Disorder: 'Healing Doesn't Happen Overnight'

"Burn Notice" Alum Gabrielle Anwar Had 'Violent Rages' amid Bipolar Disorder: 'Healing Doesn't Happen Overnight'

Gabrielle Anwar/Instagram Gabrielle Anwar shared her lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, explaining that her first manic episode occurred when she was 11 TheBurn Noticealum, 54, said she had manic and depressive episodes, and once punched her now-husband during one of her "violent rages" Now that she has found the right medication, she feels like she has a "second chance" to be the "loving, present force" for her granddaughter that she wasn't able to be for her children Gabrielle Anwarshared her lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, saying she was prone to "violent rages" until she found the right medication. In a personal essay forBusiness Insider, Anwar, 54 said that she was "emotionally unstable" as a child and had her first manic episode at age 11 when she began menstruating. Her behavior got her expelled from school, she said. "Everything was either euphoric or devastating," she recalled. "There was no middle ground." Anwar looked for solace in acting, explaining, "I could channel my emotional extremes into my characters." She found success shortly after moving to Los Angeles, and was just 23 when she filmed the iconic dance scene withAl Pacinoin 1992'sScent of a Woman. Moviestore/Shutterstock But, as theBurn Noticealum wrote, "Behind the scenes, I was drowning." She struggled in relationships, conceiving her first child, Willow, during a one night stand with an ex. Eventually, she says, "I checked myself into a psychiatric hospital. That's when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was both a relief and a heartbreak. Relief that my pain had a name. Heartbreak that there was no cure." Bipolar disorder is a manic-depressive illness of the brain that causes extreme changes in mood and energy levels, according to theNational Institute of Mental Health. It is largely characterized by manic episodes (periods of elation and hyperactivity), which are then followed by depressive episodes (sadness and depression). Treatment is generally a combination of therapy and medication, but as Anwar writes, "For years, I resisted medication. I was vegan, holistic, and saw pharmaceuticals as a flaw, something shameful. And honestly, I didn't want to lose the highs of mania; they made me feel powerful." But the lows, she writes, were "unbearable," she said. "I experienced violent rages that frightened the people I loved. I once punched my now-husband in the face twice during an episode early in our relationship," she said about financier and Miami restauranteurShareef Malnik. They married in 2015, but as she wrote, "I thought he'd walk away." She was in her 40s when she found "the right medication, the right brand, dosage, and combination. It was a process, and I want people to know that. Healing doesn't happen overnight." Glenn Watson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty She opened up about feeling like she wasn't a stable parent. "Motherhood was my purpose, but I wasn't always good at it," she said, adding that she will always regret not being emotionally available for her children. But "becoming a grandmother has given me a second chance," and "I get to be the kind of loving, present force for my granddaughter (who was born in 2024) that I wasn't able to be for my kids." "I used to think I was broken. Now I know I'm whole," Anwar concluded. "I'm not perfect, but I'm here, I'm healthy, and I'm doing the work. And that, to me, is the real happy ending." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article onPeople

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“Burn Notice” Alum Gabrielle Anwar Had 'Violent Rages' amid Bipolar Disorder: 'Healing Doesn't Happen Overnight'

"Burn Notice" Alum Gabrielle Anwar Had 'Violent Rages' amid Bipolar Disorder: 'Healing Doesn't Happen Overnight...

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US military strikes alleged 'drug vessel' from Venezuela in Caribbean Sea, 11 killed

US military strikes alleged 'drug vessel' from Venezuela in Caribbean Sea, 11 killed

The U.S. military killed 11 alleged Tren da Aragua members aboard a suspected drug boat originating from Venezuela in the southern Caribbean on Sept. 2. The move, announced by President Donald Trump during a press conference, marks a milestone in increasingly militarized U.S. counterdrug efforts in the region. Trumpsecretly authorized military force against drug cartelsin early August. More:Trump eyes military action against drug cartels, US officials say Trump described the strike in a post on Truth Social. "Earlier this morning, on my Orders, U.S. Military Forces conducted a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility," Trump said. "The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States. The strike resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action." Later in the day, the White House posted a grainy black and white "unclassified" video that purportedly shows the open boat on the high seas as it's being taken out in a military strike and then engulfed in flames. "ON VIDEO: U.S. Military Forces conducted a strike against Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists,"the post on X said. A sizeable U.S. armada currently sits afloat in the waters where the strike occurred. Four destroyers carrying Tomahawk cruise missiles and more than 4,500 Marines and sailors are deployed in the area. Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, alleged to reporters Sept. 1 that the naval buildup indicates that Trump is "seeking regime change through military threat." He claimed his country's military is "super prepared" to face off with American troops if necessary. Trump singled out Maduro in his Truth post, claiming that Tren de Aragua is "operating under the control of Nicolas Maduro." U.S. authorities are offering a$50 million rewardfor his arrest. U.S. law enforcement and Coast Guard members have previously haddeadly encounters at seawith drug smugglers in the Caribbean. Trump's former Acting DEA AdministratorDerek Maltzpraised Trump for his administration's launching of the military strike and told USA TODAY that a lethal U.S. attack on a cartel boat laden with drugs is rare if not unprecedented – and long overdue. "I don't know off the top of my head of any military strikes on boats that are loaded with drugs; I don't remember that in my time in the DEA," said Maltz, who spent nearly 30 years at the DEA in leadership roles. "I'm not saying it didn't happen in terms of using DOD assets for something like this. We've worked very cooperatively with Colombia for years on training and military operations and different basically sensitive operations." "From my standpoint, it's a very significant event, but it's also very consistent with what President Trump has been wanting," Maltz told USA TODAY. "I've been saying for many years that a law enforcement solution is not good enough to address these global terrorists operating in the Western Hemisphere. And this is no different than if it was Al Qaeda, ISIS or Hezbollah moving a boatload of chemical weapons." A White House official said they could not comment on what kind of intelligence or evidence was used to determine that those killed in the military strike were Tren de Aragua members. "These individuals were TdA narcoterrorists," the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment by name. "We do not comment on matters of intelligence to the media." Kenneth Roth, a Princeton School of Public and International Affairs professor and former Human Rights Watch executive director, criticized the strike. "Drug trafficking is a crime, not an act of war,"Roth said on X. "Traffickers must be arrested, not summarily executed, which U.S. forces just illegally did." The Trump administration designated Mexico'sSinaloa Carteland other drug gangs as well as Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua as global terrorist organizations in February, as Trump stepped up immigration enforcement against alleged gang members. Secretary of StateMarco Rubioand other administration officials said that meant the administration could now use the military to go after cartels, including with lethal force. Contributing: Reuters; Joseph Garrison, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:US military hits alleged 'drug vessel' from Venezuela in Caribbean

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September 02, 2025

US military strikes alleged 'drug vessel' from Venezuela in Caribbean Sea, 11 killed

US military strikes alleged 'drug vessel' from Venezuela in Caribbean Sea, 11 killed The U.S. military killed 11 alleged Tren da Ara...

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L.A. County fire officials back training for residents to defend their own homes

L.A. County fire officials back training for residents to defend their own homes

Los Angeles—Whenwildfiresthreaten neighborhoods, the official directive is always the same: evacuate immediately. But now, fire officials in Los Angeles County are starting to break from that long-standing message, saying some residents may be able to stay back and fight to protect their homes amid agrowing threat. "We've always told people that when the evacuation order comes, you must leave," L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone told CBS News. "We've departed from that narrative. With the proper training, with the proper equipment, and with the proper home hardening and defensible space, you can stay behind and prevent your house from burning down." Marrone's stance may signal a shift in how officials talk about wildfire response. After the flamesripped through the Pacific Palisades, clusters of homes still stood because residents stayed behind to save them. Some had professional equipment, while others used buckets. Cort Wagner evacuated his family and grabbed a garden hose. "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would say I couldn't have saved anything. But the truth is, you can save stuff. I mean, I saved multiple homes with garden hoses," Wagner said. CBS News' Los Angeles-based correspondent Carter Evanswas covering the Palisades Fireon Jan. 7, when it became clear that his family's own home was under threat and firefighters were overwhelmed. Evans and his wife, Lauren, also a reporter, defended their home, drawing on decades of experience covering wildfires. The couple chased every ember with garden hoses for 14 hours and helped put out spot fires at nearby homes. For Marrone, these stories point to a hard reality: "There are not enough firefighters or fire engines to adequately defend every structure." "And there will never be," he added. Staying behind isn't for everyone — especially those with health problems or if there's no escape route. To do it safely, L.A. County Fire created a community brigade. Firefighters trained residents like Keegan Gibbs, who lost his home in a wildfire. "That was the motivation that kept driving me to going, 'How do we solve this at the community level, instead of looking to other people to try to solve it for us?'" Gibbs said. As Marrone explained, "We're losing in the thousands of structures in these impossible firefights, in situations that we've never experienced before. Something's changing and we need to change with it." Historian Miles Yu on Chinese military parade: "Trolling is a very good word" Judge lets Google keep Chrome, but says it must share search data with rivals A look back at the first "CBS Evening News" broadcast on its 62nd anniversary

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September 02, 2025

L.A. County fire officials back training for residents to defend their own homes

L.A. County fire officials back training for residents to defend their own homes Los Angeles—Whenwildfiresthreaten neighborhoods, the offici...

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