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Chrishell Stause, an Emmy nominated actress, has split from her wife, musician Georgia Flipo, known in the music industry as “G Flip.”

The pair were married in the summer of 2022, which was Stause’s second marriage. She had previously been married to actor Justin Hartley. 

Stause announced her split with G Flip in a video that was posted to her Instagram account. “I have a pretty humbling update to share with you guys,” Stause began. “G and I are no longer together, and we have agreed to treat this public separation with love and respect for each other.

“It’s not hard for me because I’m in love with this person …”

While holding back tears, Stause later added that she’s unsure of what else to say and that she feels like a “little bit of a failure.” She then told her IG followers that she needs to heal, figure it out, and that the separation from G Flip is painful. 

“I will always love G and I don’t ever really see that changing, “Stause commented. “ … This sucks, but everyone deserves to be happy, and I wish that for both of us.”

The honeymoon phase is over for a pair of former Love Is Blind contestants.

Sarah Williams and John Shannon, a couple from the popular Netflix reality dating show, Love Is Blind, are heading their separate ways. Williams and Shannon were the only couple to wed during the 11^th season of the show, which premiered last month and concludes on Nov. 8.

34-year-old Williams and Shannon, 33, were married, Per TMZ, in March of last year, prior to the current season airing.

TMZ also reports that Sarah filed for divorce from John in June of this year, roughly two months after the couple had begun living apart. In court documents, Williams cited “an irretrievable breakdown of their marriage” as the reason for wanting a divorce. The media outlet noted that Sarah seeks to split the couple’s money and debts.

It’s not publicly known if the divorce has been finalized in the court system.

One thing we do know is that fans of Love Is Blind will see the now ex-couple together again – seemingly for the first time since separating – when Netflix airs season 11’s finale, a reunion show, next week. That show, scheduled to premiere on Sunday, Nov. 8, will hit the streaming service four days after the season concluded with Sarah and John being the only one of six couple to tie the knot.

Williams and Shannon are at least the third couple from the series to divorce, joining season 3’s Brennon and Alexa Lemieux and Amanda Rincon Jongard and Sergio Rincon from Love Is Blind: Sweden.

Season 11 of the hit series was based in Boston, Massachusetts and was co-hosted by Nick Lachey and his wife Vanessa. The pair has hosted the show since its 2020 premiere. 

The show is unique in that the participants do not see one another while getting to know one another. They communicate through “pods” and if there is a connection, they become engaged and meet face-to-face, then spend a brief amount of time together and marry or head their separate ways. 

Prior to season 11, Love Is Blind has received eight Primetime Emmy nominations. Unlike Sarah and John’s marriage, the reality series has staying power.

20. You can thank The O.C. for reality hits like Laguna Beach, The Hills and The Real Housewives of Orange County.

"You're welcome, America. Yeah, the accidental legacy," Schwartz joked. "You know, I would have liked to have a piece of the Real Housewives franchise, that's for sure...You know, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I guess is the expression, and so are reality shows based on your show. I'm flattered."

21. Brody and Bilson dated for most of the series' four-year run, breaking up during the filming of the final season, which ended with their characters getting married. Years later, Brody would marry Leighton Meester, the star of Schwartz's other hit teen soap, Gossip Girl, in the crossover of fans' dreams!

In the heart of downtown Seattle, beside the iconic Space Needle, the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) stands as a major institution dedicated to honoring global movements, cultural artifacts and revolutionary artists.

While the venue originally opened in 2000 as the Experience Music Project, its evolution led to a broader rebrand in 2016, and the institution now encompasses fashion, film, gaming= and music across an archive of 85,000 items.

At the core of MOPOP's yearly mission sits the Icons Gala—the organization's flagship fundraising initiative celebrating trailblazers whose creative work shattered barriers and reshaped societal narratives.

A Strategic Vision for Cultural Preservation

When CEO Michele Smith arrived at MOPOP in 2023, she sought to clarify the institution's strategic role within an increasingly polarized landscape. "In 2023, when I got here, one of the things that the funders were asking was: 'Who is MOPOP? What is MOPOP? What is the power of pop culture?'" Smith told Newsweek. To answer these questions, Smith established a comprehensive three-year installation workflow, anchoring all initiatives in four primary pillars while centering marginalized communities.

Community engagement guided this programmatic shift after surveys revealed local populations demanded authentic representation. "If we don't see ourselves within the museum, why would we come?" community members noted, prompting MOPOP to amplify stories from BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and Asian American creators throughout its exhibits. Furthermore, Smith incorporated a layer of social activism into the strategic framework, asserting public figures frequently leverage their platforms to drive meaningful societal change.

Because political discourse dominated national conversation, MOPOP launched its long-term exhibit, Massive: The Power of Pop Culture, which examines celebrity activism through historical artifacts like a Black Lives Matter mural and a protest sign carried by Billie Eilish.

Smith reaffirmed the museum's stance on equity and inclusion. "We are living in a city that is focused on DEAI; we are not moving away from it," Smith said.

The CEO also emphasized the scholarly validity of pop culture, demonstrating how contemporary media serve as accessible educational instruments. "Pop culture is scholarly, and by applying a different lens, our museum works to combat those biases," Smith said, pointing out how the elements of DJing can effectively bridge youth engagement with STEM education.

Background and Impact of the Icons Gala

The museum's largest annual fundraiser, the Icons Gala, serves as the primary engine funding educational programs, youth advisory initiatives and community outreach. As the gala entered its third decade, leadership renamed the event from the Founders Gala to align directly with its core foundational disciplines: fashion, film, gaming and music.

"It's a chance to celebrate the people who have left a permanent mark on pop culture," Smith observed.

Honorees are selected based on their lasting cultural contributions and dedication to lifting up underrepresented communities. Past galas celebrated visionary figures including Janelle Monáe, Jimi Hendrix, Jeremy Scott and Bruce Lee.

For this year's iteration, MOPOP selected hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa, celebrating their barrier-breaking impact alongside the museum's Contact High: Women in Hip-Hop exhibition.

Redefining Hip-Hop and Female Empowerment

When Salt-N-Pepa entered the music industry, hip-hop operated primarily as a male-dominated domain, yet the group established an enduring standard for female empowerment. Sandra “Pepa” Denton reflected on the group's foundational ethos, emphasizing that their success stemmed from self-assurance.

"Salt-N-Pepa was built on confidence, individuality, and the freedom to express ourselves unapologetically, and those values are just as relevant today as they were when we started," Pepa told Newsweek.

Although critics often reduce hip-hop to pure entertainment, the genre functions as an essential educational medium, and it documents real-life experiences unrepresented in mainstream classrooms.

Pepa highlighted this storytelling power, saying, "Hip-hop gives people a voice, preserves our history, and speaks to real-life experiences that aren’t always represented in traditional classrooms or mainstream media.”

By challenging industry expectations without seeking permission, the group created space for future generations of female creators.

The group's visual identity—from bold hairstyles and gold jewelry to custom leather jackets—became an extension of their lyrical message.

Reflecting on their visual style, Pepa noted, "We wanted to celebrate women’s confidence, independence, sexuality, and individuality on our own terms. We understood that fashion could be a powerful form of self-expression, and we used it to challenge expectations and make a statement."

Four Decades of Authenticity, Growth and Independence

For Cheryl "Salt" James, receiving recognition at the Icons Gala represents a milestone across four decades in the music business. "It just means that we've made an impression, an indelible impression on pop culture in all the areas: music, fashion," Salt told Newsweek.

"After 40 years in the game, you want to be remembered and celebrated and appreciated, and we've been receiving so much love and appreciation.”

While modern artists navigate rapid digital trends, Salt attributes their endurance to sheer authenticity and distinct visual storytelling. Remembering the creation of their famous "Push It" aesthetic, Salt described how grassroots creativity birthed an iconic look.

"Play from Kid 'n Play was a designer; he designed the jackets, and Dapper Dan constructed the jackets," Salt recalled. She added, "We got the boots from Payless. Me and Pep picked the hats up from a shop next door to the Apollo in Harlem. We looked like hip-hop superheroes.”

Newsweek’s reporters and editors used Martyn, our AI assistant, to produce this story. Learn more about Martyn here. Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Mark Muir and Edward T. Cummins

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