Garth Brooks accusations shock Nashville, Cheryl Hines’s reaction to RFK Jr. affair: Us Weekly’s 5 Hot Stories

It’s been about 24 hours since news broke that country superstar Garth Brooks has been accused by a former hairstylist of sexual assault and battery. And those in the country music community are “shocked” by the allegations, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. “People in Nashville are having a hard time wrapping their head around the allegations,” the insider adds. Find out what other headlines are dominating today at Us:

• How did Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Cheryl Hines react to husband RFK Jr.’s reported affair with political journalist Olivia Nuzzi? An insider sheds light for Us.
• A restraining order filing is shedding additional light on what transpired during the August domestic violence incident between Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev and wife Nikki Garcia.
• See new pics of Rebel Wilson and new wife Ramona Agruma’s stunning wedding gowns from their intimate Sardinia wedding.
• What actually happened on the set of Housewives spinoff Love Hotel? Shannon Beador has responded to costar Joel Kim Booster’s claims.

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This story was originally published October 4, 2024 at 4:25 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.