We're more than halfway through 2023 and we've witnessed a ton of shocking (and not-so-shocking) breakups among celebrity couples. The year started off with the surprising news of longtime pair Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott (who share two kids) parting ways. Following that, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth shocked the world in March when they announced their "difficult decision to divorce" after nearly 12 years of marriage.
While some celebrity couples this year decided to amicably separate, like Aj McLean and wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Trudeau, other splits have played out quite messily in the news. Perhaps most notable is the explosive breakup of "Vanderpump Rules" stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, plus the fallout that followed after the former's cheating affair with their costar Raquel Leviss; the entire debacle was dubbed "Scandoval." Next to them is Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun, as the...
While some celebrity couples this year decided to amicably separate, like Aj McLean and wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Trudeau, other splits have played out quite messily in the news. Perhaps most notable is the explosive breakup of "Vanderpump Rules" stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, plus the fallout that followed after the former's cheating affair with their costar Raquel Leviss; the entire debacle was dubbed "Scandoval." Next to them is Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun, as the...
- 10/2/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Aj McLean is committed to becoming the best version of himself amid separation from his wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean.
The Backstreet Boys singer stopped for a candid conversation with TMZ at Lax on Monday where he shared why he and Rochelle, decided to “temporarily” separate, which broke news last month.
“We’re pushing to be the best version of us that we can and to be the best husband and wife we possibly can for each other,” McLean told the outlet.
Read More: ‘Backstreet Boys’ Singer Aj McLean’s Estranged Wife ‘Initiated’ Their Split Over ‘Trust Issues’: Source
While they are both using their time apart to work on themselves, McLean says the separation for him, personally, “is a journey of self exploration.”
“I’ve never really done this journey since I got sober and now is my time,” he said. “I’m a little late, 45-years-old, but you know,...
The Backstreet Boys singer stopped for a candid conversation with TMZ at Lax on Monday where he shared why he and Rochelle, decided to “temporarily” separate, which broke news last month.
“We’re pushing to be the best version of us that we can and to be the best husband and wife we possibly can for each other,” McLean told the outlet.
Read More: ‘Backstreet Boys’ Singer Aj McLean’s Estranged Wife ‘Initiated’ Their Split Over ‘Trust Issues’: Source
While they are both using their time apart to work on themselves, McLean says the separation for him, personally, “is a journey of self exploration.”
“I’ve never really done this journey since I got sober and now is my time,” he said. “I’m a little late, 45-years-old, but you know,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Aj McLean and his wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean are putting a pause on their marriage.
TMZ reports that the two are temporarily separating, but not divorcing.
Read More: Backstreet Boys’ Aj McLean Hosting New Reality Series ‘The Fashion Hero: A New Kind Of Beautiful’
“Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves, and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future,” they told the outlet.
They continued, “The plan is to come back together and continue to nurture our love for one another, and our family. We ask for respect and privacy at this time. Separation is hard enough without the commentary, please be kind and remember there are children involved.”
Read More: Aj McLean Says He Supports Daughter Changing Name To Elliott ‘A Million Per Cent’
The two tied the knot in 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hotel...
TMZ reports that the two are temporarily separating, but not divorcing.
Read More: Backstreet Boys’ Aj McLean Hosting New Reality Series ‘The Fashion Hero: A New Kind Of Beautiful’
“Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves, and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future,” they told the outlet.
They continued, “The plan is to come back together and continue to nurture our love for one another, and our family. We ask for respect and privacy at this time. Separation is hard enough without the commentary, please be kind and remember there are children involved.”
Read More: Aj McLean Says He Supports Daughter Changing Name To Elliott ‘A Million Per Cent’
The two tied the knot in 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hotel...
- 3/27/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Aj McLean and his wife, Rochelle DeAnna McLean, are hitting the brakes on their marriage. On Monday, the couple announced they've decided to take a break from their relationship, though they're not divorcing.
"Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future," the pair told Popsugar in a joint statement after TMZ broke the news. "The plan is to come back together and continue to nurture our love for one another, and our family. We ask for respect and privacy at this time. Separation is hard enough without the commentary, please be kind and remember there are children involved."
Aj, 45, and Rochelle first began dating in early 2009. The Backstreet Boy proposed to the hairstylist almost a year later and they tied the knot in December 2011. The duo have two kids together,...
"Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future," the pair told Popsugar in a joint statement after TMZ broke the news. "The plan is to come back together and continue to nurture our love for one another, and our family. We ask for respect and privacy at this time. Separation is hard enough without the commentary, please be kind and remember there are children involved."
Aj, 45, and Rochelle first began dating in early 2009. The Backstreet Boy proposed to the hairstylist almost a year later and they tied the knot in December 2011. The duo have two kids together,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Musician Aj McLean takes his sobriety very seriously for three reasons. In a conversation with *Nsync member Lance Bass, the Backstreet Boy opened up about how his addiction to drugs and alcohol got started. McLean also revealed why relapsing again isn’t an option.
Aj McLean | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for On Our Sleeves Aj McLean’s addiction began with Sambuca
During a conversation with Bass on his podcast, McLean opened up about how his addiction to alcohol started. “The first time I actually had a drink I was probably about 18,” McLean said on the Frosted Tips podcast. Ironically, he hated the beer he had with the girl he was dating. “It was gross, like flat water.”
His first “real drink” was at an end-of-tour party. “I was always the guy that would hang out with our crew or our band,” McLean said. “One of the guys handed me a...
Aj McLean | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for On Our Sleeves Aj McLean’s addiction began with Sambuca
During a conversation with Bass on his podcast, McLean opened up about how his addiction to alcohol started. “The first time I actually had a drink I was probably about 18,” McLean said on the Frosted Tips podcast. Ironically, he hated the beer he had with the girl he was dating. “It was gross, like flat water.”
His first “real drink” was at an end-of-tour party. “I was always the guy that would hang out with our crew or our band,” McLean said. “One of the guys handed me a...
- 2/18/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Aj McLean is opening up about his 9-year-old daughter's recent decision to change her name to Elliott. Ahead of Friday's season two finale of "RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race" (in which Aj is facing off against Tatyana Ali and Mark Indelicato for the title of America's next celebrity drag superstar), the 44-year-old father of two tells Popsugar that the new name isn't a "sexual or transgender thing" for Elliott.
Even though Aj and his wife, Rochelle, only recently revealed Elliott's name change to the public, the Backstreet Boys singer says she's been using the moniker for over a year. "It took some getting used to. But I tell people, she's Elliott," Aj says. "But if she's in deep doo-doo, she's Ava James McClean, and that's how she knows she's in some serious, serious hot water with daddy. If I full name her, she knows."
Aj admits that he was initially...
Even though Aj and his wife, Rochelle, only recently revealed Elliott's name change to the public, the Backstreet Boys singer says she's been using the moniker for over a year. "It took some getting used to. But I tell people, she's Elliott," Aj says. "But if she's in deep doo-doo, she's Ava James McClean, and that's how she knows she's in some serious, serious hot water with daddy. If I full name her, she knows."
Aj admits that he was initially...
- 9/30/2022
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Aj McLean‘s daughter is making her own way in the world, looking for a more “unique” name than the one she was given at birth.
In an Instagram story post on Wednesday, McLean’s wife, Rochelle Karidis, addresses the couple’s 9-year-old daughter and why she requested to have her name changed from “Ava” to “Elliot.”
“For those asking… not that it’s anyone’s business,” she begins, “but Elliot’s name change is not a gender thing. ‘Ava’ has changed her name quite a few times since she was about five. Last year she asked us to start calling her Elliot and it stuck. She wanted something unique that no one else had. (There are so many Ava’s.)”
Rochelle continues: “I didn’t really see the harm in respecting her desire to be unique. Come to think of it, it’s a little odd that as parents...
In an Instagram story post on Wednesday, McLean’s wife, Rochelle Karidis, addresses the couple’s 9-year-old daughter and why she requested to have her name changed from “Ava” to “Elliot.”
“For those asking… not that it’s anyone’s business,” she begins, “but Elliot’s name change is not a gender thing. ‘Ava’ has changed her name quite a few times since she was about five. Last year she asked us to start calling her Elliot and it stuck. She wanted something unique that no one else had. (There are so many Ava’s.)”
Rochelle continues: “I didn’t really see the harm in respecting her desire to be unique. Come to think of it, it’s a little odd that as parents...
- 8/25/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.