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Kevin Costner’s estranged wife says luxe lifestyle is in kids’ DNA as she requests more child support

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It’s their world and we are just living in it. Kevin Coster’s estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, said her kids deserve an increase in child support because living a luxurious life “is in their DNA at this point.” The former handbag designer’s attorney, John Rydell, made the incredulous statement during Thursday’s court hearing, where they addressed Baumgartner’s request to increase the child support she is currently receiving from the actor. Rydell then listed all the sports the children are involved in and the houses the family owns. Baumgartner also claimed that her reasons were about “so much more” than material things. “It’s an experience,” she said in court, per People , before describing the family home as a “community.” Baumgartner continued, “We create whatever we can dream up in here.” Baumgartner’s request for $175,057 per month has decreased to $161,592. Getty Images Initially, Baumgartner requested $175,057 per month in child support , which was a $46,000-

Kroy Biermann begs judge to allow the sale of $3M home with Kim Zolciak, cites serious financial issues

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Kroy Biermann is asking a judge to the allow the sale of the $3 million mansion he shares with estranged wife Kim Zolciak amid their ongoing financial issues. The former NFL player has requested an emergency hearing to get permission to put their Georgia home on the market, according to court documents obtained by TMZ . Biermann reportedly believes the sale could help cover the “significant debt” they have racked up during their ill-fated marriage. Per the outlet, the retired athlete sold personal items, including designer duds, to make the monthly mortgage payments to avoid a foreclosure auction on the house earlier this year. However, he claims in the court documents that they are facing foreclosure yet again after failing to make July’s mortgage payment. While Kroy admits that Zolciak has also been selling her and daughter Brielle Biermann’s purses and luxury goods, he alleges that “none of the funds garnered from the sale of these items have gone towards the mortgage, or any

The USWNT's Julie Ertz, a back to back World Cup champion, is retiring from soccer

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Enlarge this image U.S. defender Julie Ertz celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., on Sept. 15, 2017. The 2-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year has retired from soccer after a 10-year career that included back to back Women's World Cup titles and two U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year awards. Jack Dempsey/AP hide caption toggle caption Jack Dempsey/AP U.S. defender Julie Ertz celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., on Sept. 15, 2017. The 2-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year has retired from soccer after a 10-year career that included back to back Women's World Cup titles and two U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year awards. Jack Dempsey/AP Julie Ertz, a back to back FIFA World Cup champion and a 2-time U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year recipient, is

Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke’s breakup comes less than 3 months before their wedding

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Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke’s shocking split happened just a few short months before the couple were set to officially say “I do.” The “Summer House” co-stars were scheduled to tie the knot on Nov. 17, according to their wedding website . In a statement to their family and friends, the pair said, “We are honored to have each of you in our lives and your presence at our wedding is truly the one gift we could ever want” before requesting donations to their honeymoon fund. However, Radke, 38, recently decided to pull the plug on the relationship and call off the engagement, according to a source. “The two were set to get married in November, but Carl told Lindsay he couldn’t move forward with the wedding,” the insider told “Entertainment Tonight” Thursday. “The breakup was filmed and will most likely play out on the next season of ‘Summer House.’” Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard called off their engagement with less than three months before their wedding. lindshubbs/Instagr

‘Lucky man’ Benji Madden honors ‘queen’ Cameron Diaz’s 51st birthday in rare tribute

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Only Cameron Diaz could get Benji Madden back on social media. The Good Charlotte member posted a sweet snap via Instagram for the first time in nearly six months on Wednesday to honor the actress’ 51st year. “I’m off line mostly these days, just working, painting, making things and doing family life, but I have grown to like my little tradition of coming back on special occasions to show love to my Queen,” the rocker, 44, captioned a photo of Diaz smiling with a cat in her arms. “So today, it’s a very Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, best friend, best partner in everything, ride or die, greatest Mom to our little girl, @Avaline wine boss, family chef, advisor, collaborator and everything else,” Madden continued. “You do it all ❤️.” The “lucky” rocker called Diaz his “queen.” benjaminmadden/Instagram “You do it all,” Madden gushed. camerondiaz/Instagram He went on to call himself “one lucky man,” adding, “I know that seems obvious but it really is nice to say it

Odesa beaches reopen, offering Ukrainians a respite from war

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Enlarge this image People swim and sunbathe on a reopened beach at the Black Sea on Aug. 22 in Odesa. When missiles and drone attacks first hit the city — and Russian naval vessels started laying explosive sea mines around the port — the beaches were closed. Warning signs urged people to keep their distance. Pierre Crom/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pierre Crom/Getty Images People swim and sunbathe on a reopened beach at the Black Sea on Aug. 22 in Odesa. When missiles and drone attacks first hit the city — and Russian naval vessels started laying explosive sea mines around the port — the beaches were closed. Warning signs urged people to keep their distance. Pierre Crom/Getty Images ODESA, Ukraine — On a hot, late-summer afternoon, Tatiana Sapunshtyn came with her daughter Polina to wade and sunbathe on a city beach in Odesa in southern Ukraine. "This is the summer to be a little bit relaxed when we have the kids," she said. "It's re