Caleb Shomo, singer for rock band Beartooth, comes out as gay

Singer Caleb Shomo came out as gay in a statement he shared on Instagram.

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• The frontman for the rock and metalcore band Beartooth said it has been "difficult to navigate" his feelings and "figure out what to do" with them.

• "This is something I've been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now," the Ohio-based musician wrote.

Singer Caleb Shomo has come out as gay.

The frontman for the rock and metalcore band Beartooth shared alengthy statement on Instagramon Saturday reflecting on his sexuality.

"There's been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life as of late, and I feel compelled to set the record straight before it affects those I love any further," Shomo wrote. "I am a proudly gay man. This is something I've been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now. It's been difficult to navigate the feelings surrounding the subject and figure out what to do with this fact."

Shomo, the only member of Beartooth who has remained in the lineup since he founded it in 2013, went on to explain how his sexuality has impacted his artistic voice. "I have always strived to chase who I am in the deepest part of my soul from album to album," he wrote. "As you could gather if you've followed the band at all in the earlier years, there are four very self-deprecating albums about exploring my religious upbringing, depression, self-hatred, self-loathing, and hopelessness."

The singer said he doesn't regret his early work, but he also doesn't think the music was a completely honest reflection of his true self. "I am grateful for all these albums," he wrote, "yet feel embarrassed at times that I wouldn't allow myself to really dig up the roots for so long."

Shomo explained that his journey to embracing his sexuality was a long one. "I spent a decade burying feelings with alcohol, and honestly when I decided to put it down and focus on exploring why I felt this way for so long, it's been a direct path to me reconciling with my sexuality in hopes that it will eventually lead to me experiencing self-love," he wrote.

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Beartooth's sixth studio album,Pure Ecstasy, will be different from the Ohio-based group's previous output. "One thing I decided before I wrote a single note or lyric of the upcoming album is that whatever happens, I will express myself wholeheartedly and fully," the singer said. "Wherever it takes me, I will follow, and I refuse to water any part of it down, from the music, to the lyrical content, and way I portray myself. I will only do what makes me happy at the deepest level and what is the most honest depiction of who I am."

Shomo said he thinks it's "impossible to love every part" of yourself if you don't first "face every part of you head-on," adding, "I am trying to finally be proud of who I am, and I think this is a massive part of that journey."

The singer also shared his gratitude for everyone who has helped him along the way: "To those who have shown me love — empowerment through living life freely and openly in my presence, supporting the queer community, or simply telling me you love me whoever I am — I am forever in your debt, and I hope you know what you mean to me."

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Shomo concluded his remarks with words of advice for others on the road to self-discovery. "I encourage anyone who's struggling with who they are to give yourself grace," he said. "Give yourself patience. Be honest with yourself. Do the hard work instead of burying it down as deep as you physically can, thinking it will change like I did. Holding these things in only hurts you and those around you. Love you all, and hopefully this is a step in the right direction to loving myself one day."

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John Cena Reveals His Netflix ‘Guilty Pleasure’ Show: ‘Folks Should Check It Out’ (Exclusive)

John Cena revealed that his current Netflix “guilty pleasure” is a specific reality competition series

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• “I think it’s a sleeper ... I love the show,” Cena said

• The Peacemaker actor caught up with PEOPLE exclusively at the Netflix Upfronts in New York City on May 13

John Cenarevealed his favorite Netflix show.

The actor and retired pro wrestler recently caught up with PEOPLE exclusively during the Netflix Upfronts at Pier59 Studios in New York City. During the conversation, PEOPLE asked Cena, 49, if he has a “guilty pleasure” on the streaming giant.

“Loves me some secret millionaire,” he shared, referring to the showMillion Dollar Secret,an elimination game in which 12 contestants must compete to figure out which one of them is in possession of $1 million.

The contestant with the money gets to keep it — but only if they can avoid being identified and eliminated by the other players.

“I think it's a sleeper,” Cena added. “Folks should check it out. I love the show.”

The star even said he's crossing his fingers for “a cameo of some sorts in the future,” on the series.

Pivoting to his own projects, theSuicide Squadactor opened up about his upcoming film, the Netflix comedyLittle Brother,which he stars in alongside comedianEric André.

“I'm a huge fan of theEric Andre Show.I have not laughed out loud so much [for] as long as I can remember,” he said, referring to Andre's talk show series on Adult Swim.

“And when I read the script [forLittle Brother], it's absolutely for Eric, and he just kind of needed a sounding board for his jokes, and I am happy to be that sounding board,” he continued.

Cena went on to sing the 43-year-old comedian's praises.

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“His courage is relentless, and his mind is always working,” he told PEOPLE, adding that working with André reminded him of working with WWE stars.

“I always love being around talented comedians because everyone — I always compare everything to WWE — it's very much likebeing around WWE superstars,” he explained.

Cena continued, “There's no wrong way to do our business. And everyone has a different recipe, and comedians see it the same way. There's no real wrong way to do comedy, and everybody kind of has a different perspective.”

“Eric is — it's hard to compare him with anyone else. And like I said, he's not so risk averse. He's crazy, but so thoughtful, and his mind is always working, and it's just awesome to see,” he added.

“It was a bunch of fun,” the star continued.

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Little Brothertells the story of a successful real estate agent (Cena) whose carefully organized life is thrown into chaos when his eccentric younger brother (André) suddenly reappears.

Michelle Monaghan,Christopher Meloni,Ego NwodimandSherry Colaalso make appearances.

Little Brotherpremieres on Netflix on June 26.

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'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dies at 59 following cancer battle

Rapper Rob Base, who was part of the hip-hop duo known for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two,"died May 22 at age 59, according toa post on his official Instagram page.

Base, born Robert Ginyard, died "peacefully" on May 22, following "a private battle with cancer," according to the May 22 post. The announcement described him as a "hip hop legend," and revealed that he spent his final moments "surrounded by family."

"Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world," the post said. "Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten."

"Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives," it concluded. "Rest in Paradise, Rob Base. May 18, 1967 – May 22, 2026 🕊️"

Base was half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock

The pair were best known for the 1988 hit, "It Takes Two," which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It went on to become an iconic track, sampled by major names such as Snoop Dogg and The Black Eyed Peas.

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It was also featured in the films “The Proposal” and “Iron Man 2.” The duo's other popular songs include "Joy and Pain" and "Get on the Dance Floor."

In 1989, Base released his only solo album, called “The Incredible Base,” before reuniting with with DJ E-Z Rock for their “Break of Dawn" album in 1994.

DJ E-Z Rock, born Rodney "Skip" Bryce,died in 2014 at age 46from complications of diabetes,

In recent years, Base appeared on the "I Love the 90s Tour" with a rotating group of musicians, including Vanilla Ice, All-4-One, and Young MC.

Base also owned production company Funky Base, Inc., and served as executive producer on the 2025 horror film “Urban Flesh Eaters."

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Alyssa Farah Griffin Says She's 'Struggling' with 'Extraordinary Mom Guilt' 3 Months After Welcoming First Baby

Alyssa Farah Griffin is adjusting to being a working mom with a new baby

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• The View co-host shared her experience on a recent episode of the Behind the Table podcast

• She welcomed her first child, a son, with husband Justin Griffin, in February 2026

Alyssa Farah Griffinadmits that she struggles with mom “guilt” while juggling her career.

On the Thursday, May 21 episode of theBehind the Tablepodcast,The Viewco-host and new mom, 36, opened up to executive producer Brian Teta about howa recent show guestgot her thinking about motherhood and balance.

“So, yesterday we hadKeke Palmeron, on to happier things, she was open about motherhood and saying that you're going to have bad days and it's okay to let your kids see that and show them that you're human,” Teta, 49, told Griffin, asking if the message was something she resonated with.

“I swear I was like looking at Keke and I was like, ‘My soul needed this,’ ” Griffin replied.

TheI Love Boostersactress, 32, is mom to sonLeo, whom she welcomed with ex-boyfriendDarius Jacksonin February 2023.

Griffin went on to call Palmer “one of those gems of a person who's just so wise.”

“I'm struggling right now with being at work and my young son's home with a nanny,” Griffin continued.

The strategist and former press secretary of the Department of Defense of the United States gave birth to her first child, sonJustin Patrick Griffin, Jr., on Feb. 10. She shares her baby boy with her husbandJustin Griffin, 37.

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“We are so lucky to have Maria, this amazing woman, amazing caretaker who's a member of our family, like we absolutely love her,” Alyssa said. “But I find myself competing with two different ideas. On the one hand, I literally feel jealous of my beloved nanny ‘cause she's getting time that I'm not getting with my son.”

“I feel extraordinary guilt that I'm away from him as long as I am because I'm at work during the day and I do CNN in the nights and sometimes in the morning,” she continued. “And then this rational part of my brain that's like you are working for the life you want to give your child, and you are working because it is showing him an example of what moms and what dads do.”

She acknowledged that she understands she’s the mom, and that anytime she’s home, Justin Jr. gets all of her attention, “But I feel like I am wrestling with turmoil in my soul of this mom guilt that we project on ourselves.”

The talk show co-host said that it’s “so hard to be away” from her son and that she grapples with thoughts of being “not good enough because I'm missing this moment.”

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Alyssa added that she’s prayed about the situation and talked about it with friends who “can relate and have gone through some version of it, but that's the thing I'm probably struggling with the most.”

“I want every second with him, but that's not reality,” she said. “I have a job. I am a working mom. My husband is a working dad. And making peace with that and reminding yourself you're doing it for the kid.”

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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compelPresident Donald Trumpto withdraw from thewar with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.

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The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Trump's military campaign. But as it became clear that Republicans would not have the numbers to defeat the bill, GOP leaders declined to hold a vote on it.

Republicans are also working to ensure they have the votes to dismiss another war powers resolution in the Senate that advanced to a final vote earlier this week, when four GOP senators supported the resolution and three others were absent from the vote.

The actions by congressional leaders showed the increasing difficultly of maintaining political backing for Trump's handling of the war. Rank-and-file Republicans are increasingly willing to defy the president over the conflict.

Frustration with Iran war grows on Capitol Hill

On Capitol Hill, patience with the war has worn thin as the stalemate in theStrait of Hormuzdisrupts global shipping andelevates gas pricesin the U.S. Another House war powers resolution nearly passed last week, falling on a tie vote as three Republicans voted in favor.

Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, who sponsored the war powers resolution, had said he expected to have the votes this time around.

“Congress has a constitutional duty. It has a duty to act, not to cheerlead, especially not to cheerlead an open-ended war of choice,” Meeks said.

The lone Democrat who voted against the war powers resolution last week, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, had said he would vote in favor of the legislation this time. Meanwhile, leaders of both parties dealt with several absences that could have shifted the vote either way in the closely divided chamber.

Republicans have been broadly supportive of Trump's efforts to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities, but some are now saying the president's legal timeline to wage a war without congressional approval has expired. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, presidents have 60 days to engage in a military conflict before Congress must either declare war or authorize the use of military force.

“We have to follow the law,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican, shortly after he voted for an Iran war powers resolution for the first time last week.

The dispute over war powers

The White Houseargues that the requirementsof the War Powers Resolution no longer apply because of the ceasefire with Iran. At the same time,Trump has saidhe was just an hour away from ordering another strike on Iran earlier this week, but held off because Gulf allies said they were engaged in negotiations to end the war.

Still, Trump said on social media that military leaders should “be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached.” Trump has repeatedly set deadlines for Tehran andthen backed off.

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Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who has so far voted against the war powers resolutions, expressed frustration with the Trump administration's stance, especially from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

“The current status quo, Pete Hegseth demonstrates how incompetent he is,” Tillis told reporters, adding that he would be willing to vote for an authorization for use of military force.

Democratic senators rallied outside the Capitol Wednesday alongside VoteVets, a left-leaning veterans’ advocacy group. They placed signs on the Capitol lawn noting that the nationwide average price of gasoline had risen to $4.53.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat who served in the Iraq War with the Air National Guard, argued that the Iran war has amounted to a strategic blunder for Trump.

“Trump started a war, and he’s made things worse than before,” Duckworth said, pointing to Iran's new leadership and the country's willingness to put a chokehold on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Republican leaders praised Trump for taking what they said was bold action to directly confront Iran, a nation that has been a U.S. adversary for decades.

“I’m an American. I don’t believe in getting hit and walking away and pretending as though it didn’t happen,” said Rep. Brian Mast, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

For Congress, the growing momentum to pass a war powers resolution could eventually lead to a legal showdown over who has the final authority over military conflicts.

The legislation before the House Thursday was a concurrent resolution that lawmakers said would take effect without Trump's signature if it passed both chambers of Congress.

But Trump has also argued that the 1973 law — passed by Congress during the Vietnam War era in an attempt to take back its power over foreign conflicts — is unconstitutional.

Associated Press writer Joey Cappelletti contributed to this report.

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What to Know About Late NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch's 2 Kids

Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha Busch, welcomed two kids: son Brexton and daughter Lennix

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• Brexton was born in May 2015 and Lennix was welcomed in May 2022 via surrogate

• The NASCAR driver, whose death was announced on May 21, often shared photos of his family life

Kyle Buschwas not just a legendary NASCAR driver — he was also a proud dad.

The two-time NASCAR champion, whose death was announced on May 21, became a dad in May 2015 when he and his wife,Samantha Busch, welcomed their son Brexton. Years later, they became afamily of fourwhen Kyle and Samantha welcomed daughter Lennix via surrogate in May 2022.

On May 21, NASCAR announced his death just hours after Kyle's family said he was hospitalized for a "severe illness."

"On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," the jointstatementfrom NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing read.

The news came just a few days after Kyle celebrated Brexton's 11th birthday onInstagram, writing, "Your mom & I are so proud of who you’re turning out to be!"

Here's everything to know about Kyle Busch's kids.

Brexton, 11

Kyle and Samantha's son Brexton was born on May 18, 2015.

Brexton has followed in his father's footsteps as a young race car driver. In October 2023, the proud parents shared a jointInstagrampost congratulating their son after a race at Millbridge Speedway.

"Congrats Brexton we are so proud of you!" they wrote. "For being so young you put in so much effort watching film, testing, asking questions, siming and it’s paid off! We love to watch you accomplish your dreams!"

More recently, Samantha celebrated Brexton's 11th birthday with anotherInstagrampost, in which she described him as a "driven, funny, kind-hearted little man."

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Kyle's Instagram post also touched on his racing skills. "You’re the best kid on & off the track, you amaze us every day. Keep doing what you’re doing and there is no limit to what you’ll accomplish! Love you buddy!" he wrote.

Lennix, 4

Lennix was born via surrogate on May 10, 2022. Kyle and Samantha had previously gone through a journey with infertility, including an unsuccessfulpregnancy attempt via embryo transfer, as well as a miscarriage.

The couple announced her arrival in a jointInstagrampost, writing, "We’re beyond overjoyed that God has blessed us with our beautiful girl."

"Our tiny little peanut has a head full of crazy hair and a big brother waiting at home who can’t wait to meet her!!!" the caption continued. "Thank you everyone who has followed our journey and prayed along side of us."

As she's grown older, Lennix has followed after her mom in some ways. In April 2026, Samantha shared anInstagramphoto of her and Lennix in Mexico wearing matching bikinis, writing that she is raising her "mini twin."

"Matching swimsuits today… matching personalities way too soon 😅," she wrote of Lennix. "My mom keeps telling me from her crazy hair to her sass she’s me all over again! I’m hoping she meant that as a compliment 😂💕."

On May 10, Samantha shared a birthday tribute to Lennix onInstagramand called her the "little miracle God gave us."

Lennix also had a sweet bond with her dad, as Samantha shared anInstagram videoof the father-daughter duo dancing together together in their home in February 2026 after she asked Kyle a special question.

"My daughter came upstairs with my late grandmother's ring and asked her daddy to marry her," text over the video read. "He said, 'Yes, now we need a first dance.' "

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Big Sean Reveals the 'Sweet' Thing Hailey and Justin Bieber Told Him After His Mental Health-Focused Coachella Speech (Exclusive)

PEOPLE spoke exclusively to Big Sean at Live Nation’s Mental Health Awareness Month series for Mindful Nation’s “Music, Mindset & Meaning: A Conversation with Big Sean and Maverick Carter”

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• The Grammy nominated artist opened up about his mental health and how he felt inspired during a surprise Coachella appearance with Justin Bieber

• Big Sean’s bestselling book, Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace, is out now

Big Seanis all about spreading positivity.

PEOPLE spoke to the rapper andGo Higherbestselling author, 38, at the Mindful Nation's Mental Health Awareness Month event held at Live Nation’s Beverly Hills headquarters on Wednesday, May 20 where he opened up about uplifting a fellow artist during a surprise Coachella performance late last month.

During the event, which featured a conversation moderated by SpringHill CEOMaverick Carter, the "Mercy" rapper recalled the viral speech he made toJustin Bieberin front of thousands of fans at Coachella Weekend 2.

"He's somebody who has given his whole life to the music, and has grown up in a public eye and has just gone through the ups and downs and been taking advantage of a lot, I feel like, from a lot of people and by any means not a perfect man and he knows that and he's been learning with us all," Sean, full name Sean Anderson, told PEOPLE of his "As Long as You Love Me" collaborator.

The pair have been friends since 2011, and Sean went viral forpraising Bieber’s resilienceduring their Coachella set, telling him in a heartfelt speech, "God has his hands on you."

"I didn't know that I was gonna say what I said on stage. I was just inspired," Sean told PEOPLE Wednesday.

The "Blessings" artist also shared how his prep for every performance keeps him grounded.

"Before I go on stage, I always pray for God to speak through me," he told PEOPLE. "I wake up, I do a morning meditation, I do a journal. I always try and keep myself open to the word of God or the angels around me, because I'm blind behind the miracles I’ve seen and I know that there's like angels watching over, not just me, over so many of us. So I just went with it."

While his words may have moved many, Sean admitted he didn’t actually remember much of it.

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"When I got offstage and people were like, ‘What you said was so ... ‘ And I'm like, ‘Damn, what did I say?’ I had to go back and listen, but he and his wife were so sweet," the Grammy nominee said of the Canadian superstar and his wifeHailey Bieber, 29.

"They both hit me after. I was kicking with them after, but they hit me days later, like, ‘What you said — we’re still on a high off of it and still appreciated and so great what you said.’ And Justin was like, ‘Man, you drop big bars, you drop some bars, man.’ I'm like, I didn't even really — it wasn't my intention," Sean told PEOPLE of the impromptu moment.

Part of the Mindful Nation event featured a book signing from Sean’s 2025 release,Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace.

While there, the "Bounce Back" rapper said outside of journaling, meditation and even watching anime, there’s one thing he doesn’t see himself doing again to find inner peace.

"I don't go skydiving. I did, but it was a little much," he joked. "When I was in the air, I'm like, I don't need to do this again."

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As he gears up for the release of his new album, Sean told PEOPLE he can see writing a second book in his future.

"I'm glad there are some people who are receptive to it," he says of the bestseller, which includes a foreword fromJay Shetty. "It's a passion of mine, it's a purpose of mine."

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