Table of contents for November 9, 2020 in Us Weekly

When Joanna and Chip Gaines announced they were leaving the hit HGTV series Fixer Upper in 2017 at the height of its popularity, fans thought they were crazy. But after filming five seasons in five years, they needed a break. “They wanted to take a step back so they could focus on their family and other businesses,” says a source. “They didn’t feel like they had enough control of the show, and Jo wanted to spend more time on her garden and cookbooks. It was the right decision to walk away.” It was also a giant leap of faith. And before Joanna had time to second guess herself, the couple was given the opportunity to start their very own TV channel — Magnolia Network, which is set to launch in…

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani seemed as happy as could be as they virtually accepted the CMT award for Collaborative Video of the Year on Oct. 21 for their duet “Nobody But You.” Standing in front of a fireplace at Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch, the couple of five years hugged and thanked fans before turning their attention towards each other. “I love you so much,” Shelton gushed, pointing to Stefani. “I love you so much,” she responded with an ear-to-ear smile. But behind closed doors, things aren’t as perfect as they seem. As Us previously reported, Shelton, 44, and Stefani, 51, are hoping to tie the knot later this year, but according to an insider, an epic blowout fight during lockdown pushed the duo to their breaking point — and nearly…

Jack Is Back This Is Us’ Milo Ventimiglia previews the return of “America’s dad” Someone pass the tissues! This Is Us (Tuesdays, 9 P.M.) is finally back, and although shooting season 5 has been very different due to the Covid-19 crisis — “I can’t be [on set] when I’m not filming,” says Milo Ventimiglia — the show will still be filled with love and affection, especially between Jack and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) “You’re not going to see Mandy kissing a Jack dummy,” he promises, noting that they’re both tested three times a week and trust each other to be responsible when they’re not working. “We also have 150 souls on our crew — and nobody wants to put them at risk.” A NEW CHAPTER Viewers have seen Jack at all…

BRENDAN & MIRANDA Perfect Harmony Miranda Lambert’s decision to have hubby Brendan McLoughlin star in the music video for her new single, “Settling Down,” was an easy one. “He’s really pretty and I needed a video babe,” the singer, 36, said during a recent live Q&A on YouTube. “He was there, so I mean, it just worked out.” And the retired police officer didn’t disappoint. Lambert loved watching him “come to life on camera,” she added. “He really killed it, so that was fun to watch.” TIM & KELLY Confident Couple Kelly Rowland has Beyoncé to thank for helping her feel hot during her second pregnancy. “B really inspired me to step up my maternity clothes game,” the singer, who recently partnered with Oral-B, tells Us. This new sexiness that…

On Oct. 23, Brad Pitt’s girlfriend, Nicole Poturalski, was spotted back with her husband, Roland Mary, enjoying a night out with friends in Berlin. But model’s open marriage with the German restaurateur, 68, doesn’t seem to bother Pitt. Despite the complicated circumstances, the actor, 56, is “happy to be living in the moment” with Poturalski, 27, whom he’s been seeing since summer, a source tells Us. “He feels no pressure to do anything. It’s the perfect arrangement for him.”…

JULIA MICHAELS MILLER > I’ve heard of bridezillas, but bride-inatrix? LAWRENCE > I think that dress comes with body wash. KINTNER > She’s ruffling quite a few feathers. SPENCER PRATT GRANDBERG > Run for the Hills! THOMPSON > It’s Pumpkin Spence. MILLER > He’s a dad joke. HAILEY BIEBER BERNHOLTZ > She has a side gig at the car wash.  LOPEZ > Scrubbing Bubbles, but make it fashion. WEBER > Somebody’s gotta clean up the streets. JORDYN WOODS RYAN & CAROLINE > A not so purrfect look. McCLAIN > That outfit is sheer madness. LAWRENCE > She must be off to a Fancy Feast. JOHN WATERS LAWRENCE > So plaid it can’t get any worse.  MILLER > Waters you thinking?! McCLAIN > I’m sensing a pattern here. KELLY CLARKSON THOMPSON…

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Rule Breaker She seems to juggle motherhood and her royal duties with ease. But as the wife of the future King of England, Duchess Kate, 38, is under tremendous pressure to follow the strict protocols put in place by Queen Elizabeth II. And that’s not always easy. “Kate’s said that it can be stressful living with the queen because of all of her crazy rules — and that she has definitely broken a few over the years,” says a source, noting that sharing the gender of her three kids with family and friends ahead of their births is on that list. “If anyone in the Firm found out, they’d be furious!” She’s Lovin’ It! The queen is just like Us! While Her Majesty, 94, has some of the top chefs…

1 Book Clubs Being a bookworm has never been cooler, thanks to stars like Emma Roberts, Emma Watson and Reese Witherspoon. “I’ve always gravitated towards female authors and women at the center of novels,” says Witherspoon, who launched Reese’s Book Club in 2017. “So I started optioning some of them and turning them into movies. Then, I just started sharing all the books that I read, ’cause I read a lot!” 2 Back Support In search of the perfect pair of leggings? Look no further! Women’s Pro-Grade Lower Back Support Leggings from Tommie Copper have a four-panel power mesh system that supports the lower back, full leg compression to relieve aches and pains and boast Copper Znergy technology, which protects against moisture and odor. That’s not all! Each pair is made…