Ohio University's football coach Brian Smith was fired for multiple contract violations, including an extramarital affair with a student and alcohol-related misconduct, with the university citing serious professional misconduct as cause.
Rumors of Prince William's alleged affair with Lady Rose Hanbury have resurfaced, with the two families living just miles apart in Norfolk. Houghton Hall, the Cholmondeley's residence, is a historic Palladian mansion with sprawling parkland and an impressive art collection. The mansion's opulent interiors were designed to impress and entertain on a grand scale, with each tenant leaving their mark over the years. Despite the rumors, Hanbury has denied any allegations of an affair, and the elite country circle in Norfolk, known as the "Turnip Toffs," continues to be shrouded in speculation.
Sharon Osbourne revealed during her "Cut the Crap" show in London that she attempted suicide after learning of her husband Ozzy Osbourne's extramarital affair, expressing her emotional investment in the situation. Despite her children being older, she felt overwhelmed and took an overdose, which was discovered by a maid. The couple later reconciled after Ozzy sought treatment for sex addiction, but Sharon also disclosed battling depression and attempting suicide three times.
TJ Holmes has settled his divorce with ex-wife Marilee Fiebig almost a year after his affair with former co-star Amy Robach was exposed. The couple, who lost their hosting spots on Good Morning America due to the scandal, have been together since the affair came to light. They share a 10-year-old daughter and are scheduled to appear in court in January 2024. The affair between Holmes and Robach, both married at the time, was revealed by DailyMail.com in November 2022, leading to their dismissal from ABC News. Despite the backlash, the couple has remained together and recently returned to social media with a shared photo.
China's ousted foreign minister, Qin Gang, reportedly had an extramarital affair with a high-profile Chinese television presenter, Fu Xiaotian, who had a child through surrogacy in the United States. The Financial Times reported that Fu, the former host of a flagship talk show on Phoenix TV, was in a relationship with Qin, deepening the intrigue surrounding his unexplained disappearance and removal from office. The Chinese government has not provided an explanation for Qin's ouster, but rumors of his alleged affair with Fu have been circulating on social media. An investigation is reportedly underway to determine if the affair and other actions by Qin have affected China's national security.
The wife of Rep. Jeff Duncan, a Republican congressman from South Carolina, has filed for divorce, accusing him of having multiple extramarital affairs and leaving their home to live with another woman. In the filing, Melody Duncan alleged that her husband admitted to the ongoing sexual relationship with his paramour, Liz Williams, a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. The complaint also claimed that Duncan has presented a narrative of a loveless marriage to justify the hypocrisy of his public statements and private actions. Melody Duncan is seeking alimony, possession of their marital residence, and other financial obligations. Rep. Duncan's office has not yet responded to the allegations.
Melody Duncan, the wife of Republican Congressman Jeff Duncan from South Carolina, has filed for divorce, alleging that he had at least one extramarital affair. In the court filing, Melody accused her husband of having multiple affairs and leaving their home to live with another woman, identified as Liz Williams, a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. Duncan, who presents himself as a strong advocate for traditional family values, has been married to Melody since 1988. The complaint also claimed that Duncan has admitted to the affair to their sons and members of his staff. Melody is seeking alimony, possession of their marital residence, and other financial support in the divorce proceedings.
The alienation of affection lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, filed by Scott Lassiter, has been resolved according to Lassiter's attorney. The lawsuit claimed that Moore had an extramarital affair with Lassiter's wife, and also accused a John Doe of trespassing and conspiring with Moore. Moore called the lawsuit baseless, while Jamie Lassiter suggested the plaintiff had mental health and substance abuse issues. No further details about the resolution were provided.
Jeffrey Epstein allegedly threatened to expose Bill Gates' extramarital affair with a Russian bridge player and tried to blackmail him into reimbursing tuition costs he had initially covered for the player to attend software coding school. Epstein's threat came in the form of an email he sent in 2017 after he failed to convince Gates to join a multibillion-dollar charity fund he attempted to set up. Gates had met the player in 2010 and went on to play bridge with her. Epstein was charged with sex trafficking a minor and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking in 2019 and died months later in custody in an apparent suicide.
Utah grief book author Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule in March 2022. Eric had suspected that Kouri was having an extramarital affair throughout their marriage and feared for his safety, telling family members that he thought she was trying to hurt him. Kouri faces charges of first-degree aggravated murder and multiple counts of second-degree possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The couple's family is also in a dispute over Eric's $3.6 million estate.
A Utah man allegedly killed by his wife, children's book author Kouri Richins, last year "had reason to believe" she was having an extramarital affair during their marriage, according to his family's spokesperson. Prosecutors say Kouri poisoned her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl on the evening of March 3, 2022, at their home in Kamas, while their three young sons were sleeping. Eric had taken his wife off his will and feared for his life prior to the alleged poisoning. Kouri is also facing charges of possession of GHB, commonly known as the "date rape drug." She is currently in a lawsuit with her sister-in-law over her late husband's $3.6 million estate due to a prenuptial agreement.
Researchers have analyzed Beethoven's DNA from preserved locks of his hair and sequenced the composer's genome for the first time. The study revealed insights about family history, chronic health problems, and what might have contributed to his death at the age of 56. Beethoven had recurring gastrointestinal complaints throughout his life, as well as severe liver disease. The genetic analysis spotted clues hiding in the composer's DNA that could add context to his health issues. The researchers also discovered that there was an extramarital affair on Beethoven's father's side that resulted in a child.