Us Weekly Need-to-Knows: Dave Grohl’s infidelity scandal, VMAs, George and Amal Clooney

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl dropped a bombshell when he announced that he’d “recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her.” But it’s not the first cheating scandal linked to the former Nirvana drummer. Here, we break down the Grammy winner’s history of infidelity. Find out what else we’re talking about today at Us . . .

• On the cover of the new Us Weekly, sources reveal what bachelor-turned-family-man George Clooney’s life is like now on the eve of his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Amal, and why he’s “sentimental about the good years he has left.”
• Believe it or not, tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards mark the 40th (!) installment of the event; get ready for the big show with this nominees refresher and a look back at the very first show featuring relative newcomer Madonna.
• Speaking of throwbacks, remember when Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morisette dated — and were engaged?
• Bachelor Nation is still processing the aftermath of Bachelorette star Jenn’s very messy split with Devin Straders — here’s a helpful explainer.

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This story was originally published September 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM.

Justin Ravitz

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Justin Ravitz rejoined Us Weekly as Executive Editor in February 2024, having previously worked at the outlet from 2009 to 2017. Justin began his journalism career as an arts and pop culture writer and NYC-based red carpet reporter, with clips in New York, Time Out New York, Out, The Advocate and elsewhere. During his first tour of duty at Us, he grew the outlet’s explosive online presence, leading a staff of writers and editors working in London, NYC and LA, and serving as on-camera talent. He served similar senior digital roles at Rolling Stone and Refinery29. Most recently, he was Editorial Director at HELLO! U.S., where he helped introduce the legacy UK publication to an American audience. While he’s met and interviewed hundreds of celebrities (Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, Tom Hanks, Real Housewives), he’s still waiting for an audience with Madonna.