Month: December 2025

Rob Gronkowski, who is one of the New Year’s Eve 2025 co-hosts, does not have a wife but does have a longtime girlfriend.

In fact, Gronkowski met his girlfriend Camille Kostek when she was an NFL cheerleader. On December 31, 2025, Gronkowski is helping co-host New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. That has many fans wondering about the former professional football tight end’s dating and relationship history.

Rob Gronkowski’s Girlfriend Camille Kostek Is Also a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model

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According to People, Gronkowski met Kostek, who is also a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, “when he was a tight end and she was a cheerleader for the New England Patriots.”

They first became acquainted at an off-field charity event in 2013, the publication reported.

“He ripped off his ‘Hi My name is Rob Gronkowski’ sticker on his T-shirt. He had written on the back of it his phone number,” Kostek told SiriusXM’s This Is Happening with Mark Zito and Ryan Sampson. “I was a rookie. I was like, ‘Oh no, no, no, I can’t take this. I can’t take his number.’ And then [his teammate] was like, ‘Just take it,’ and I was like, ‘Okay,’ and I put it in my pocket. And I never spoke about it again.”

“Camille and I met during Thanksgiving week. Therefore, I am very thankful for the charity event we met at,” Gronkowski told People.

Camille Kostek Has Said She Felt Judged Because She Isn’t Rob Gronkowski’s Wife

Kostek has opened up about feeling judged by NFL girlfriends because, despite their lengthy relationship, she is still not Gronkowski’s wife.

“I felt like I was seen as a lesser-than girlfriend because I didn’t have a ring on my finger,” she said on Kristin Cavallari’s Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour, according to The New York Post.

“But you want to know what’s so interesting about that? The woman that’s coming to mind [who] judged me the most, she’s divorced,” she added.

“Rob and I met when I was 21 years old, and we’ve been in each other’s lives for 10 years,” she said, according to The Post.

“First breakup was in 2017, but I think that some of the best things that changed the trajectory of my life came from this (expletive) breakup that broke me but also allowed me to get in the zone. I didn’t care about dating. I felt like I was asexual,” she added.

Camille Kostek Posts Photos With Rob Gronkowski on Instagram

Kostek has 1 million followers on her Instagram page. She frequently posts glamour photos of herself on the page, but she posted a photo showing her with Gronkowski as recently as November 2025, writing, “Patriot for life.”

In May, she shared a photo showing her with Gronkowski on a boat enjoying the summer. “I love doing life with you ❤️ happy birthday my love @gronk,” she wrote.

Kostek spoke to People about how she and Gronkowski make their relationship work. “I think that’s the beauty of it,” she tells PEOPLE exclusively. “Rob’s been busy running around. He just met me here [in New York City]. He flew in today from L.A. and we spent the day doing some stuff honoring the families of 9/11,’ she said.

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Could Ryan Seacrest be planning a New Year’s Eve proposal? He hinted at it. Seacrest, 51, is hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. He has never had a wife, and so he gets asked about marriage in interviews occasionally.

Seacrest discussed his New Year’s plans on Good Morning America. “I’m always tempted to propose on New Year’s Eve,” he said. In 2024, while discussing people proposing in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, Seacreast said, “There’s still time for me.” However, that might be tough because, at the moment, Seacrest does not have a confirmed girlfriend.

Who has Seacrest dated?

Ryan Seacrest Shot Down Reports That He Was Dating Entrepreneur Camille Orders

According to US Weekly, in June 2025, sources close to Seacrest shot down reports that he is dating Camille Orders, an Australian model.

The source told the magazine that Seacrest was single. Although they were photographed together, the source told US Weekly that they are just friends, saying, “Ryan and Camille have been friends for over a decade and are currently traveling together with mutual friends.”

According to the publication, Orders “has worked in the events and production space for many years, often leasing out property she owns in New York City.”

Model Aubrey Paige Was Ryan Seacrest’s Girlfriend for 3 Years, But They Broke Up in 2024

One of Seacrest’s recent girlfriends was Audrey Paige, a model he dated for three years until they broke up in 2024, according to People.

“After three beautiful years together, Ryan and Aubrey have mutually decided to part ways,” a source told People. “They plan to stay in each other’s lives as good friends and support one another’s endeavors.”

According to People,they started dating in 2021 and were spotted at various events together.

Ryan Seacrest Dated Julianne Hough in the Past

Seacrest will co-host the New Year’s Eve celebration with Julianne Hough. They dated in the past. According to US Weekly, they dated for three years, starting in 2010.

“Every relationship, there was nothing wrong or bad, but there was nothing right,” she told Redbook in 2014. “I had one foot out because I didn’t want to get hurt. And I didn’t say what was on my mind because I didn’t want to ruffle any feathers.”

In 2021, Parade reported that the pair was dating and quoted Hough as saying about it, “It’s a hard thing to do, especially when you’re so caught up in your work and bettering yourself. It does get hard because you’re so focused on that, but I think at the end of the day you have to find a balance with what’s really important. I’m so lucky that I have a great relationship. I’m very blessed and I don’t take anything for granted. I think if you alienate people and just focus on your work then it just becomes lonely and it’s not fun anymore.”

Ryan Seacrest Dated Chef Shayna Taylor for 8 Years

Seacrest had a longer relationship with model Shayna Taylor, dating her for eight years, although they split up three times, according to US Weekly.

“Ryan and Shayna decided to end their romantic relationship amicably some time ago,” a rep told Us in 2020. “They remain good friends, each other’s biggest supporters and will always cherish their time together as a couple.”

Who Else Has Ryan Seacrest Dated?

Not long afterwards, US reported that Seacrest was spotted kissing America’s Next Top Model alumn Larissa Schot in France.

In the 2000s, he dated Amazing Race contestant Shana Wall, according to Fox News.

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Why We Love This Deal

REI is currently in the final stages of its End of Year Deals event, with products from The North Face, Patagonia, and even Adidas on sale for as much as 50% off. But there are some highly underrated deals in the mix, too, and this graphic REI Co-op hoodie that’s reminiscent of old skateboarding designs is one of them.

The REI Co-op Spiral Graphic Pullover Hoodie is now just $42, a 30% discount and a great price for a quality hoodie in general. There are always $10 hoodies available somewhere, but those from major outerwear brands don’t typically go much lower than this. Amazingly, you can get them in three color schemes and in sizes 2XS through 5XL, which is a range of sizes we’ve never seen anywhere before. 

REI Co-op Spiral Graphic Pullover Hoodie, $42 (was $60) at REI

What Shoppers Should Know

• Sizes Available: From 2XS to 5XL
• Color Options: Black, blue, and gray
• Pocket Style: Kangaroo pouch
• Fabric Blend: 48% cotton, 36% polyester, 16% recycled polyester
• Best Use Case: Woodsy jogs, chilling around the campfire, nailing 720s at the local vert

The first thing to note here is that there are a ton of sizes available. This hoodie goes down to 2XS and is available all the way to 5XL, something very atypical of an item found at REI, or really anywhere. This range means it can be worn by anybody, regardless of gender, body type, or fit preference.

Next, the cotton and polyester blend of the fabric is at least somewhat snag resistant, making it a decent wear for relaxed outdoor events and bonfire parties. Or even for that dog walk that always ends up somewhere around bushes.

Ultimately, this is a chill hoodie with a proudly retro REI Co-op graphic on the back. It’s a style that conjures thoughts of a time when being outside and talking with friends, family, and neighbors was the norm, not the exception.

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What Shoppers Are Saying

One wearer described the hoodie by saying, “The material feels high quality, soft on the inside, and keeps me warm without being too heavy.”

Another said it has “good sleeve length” and is “very warm.” And it’s that simple.

The REI Co-op Spiral Graphic Pullover Hoodie is now just $42, and while we don’t think all sizes will sell out completely for a while, it’s still worth grabbing in case the one you need does.

Shop More Deals

• REI Co-op Campwell Pants, $39 (was $80) at REI
• REI Co-op Campwell Rain Jacket, $95 (was $159) at REI
• REI Co-op Trailmade Insulated Hoodie, $60 (was $100) at REI

The retail giant Amazon has made a major decision affecting 1,800 job applications, and a top executive is issuing a warning to other companies about a looming threat.

Stephen Schmidt, who is 2nd senior vice president and chief security officer at Amazon, revealed in a LinkedIn post in late December 2025 that Amazon has stopped more than 1,800 suspected North Korean “operatives” from getting remote IT jobs at the company.

“Over the past few years, North Korean (DPRK) nationals have been attempting to secure remote IT jobs with companies worldwide, particularly in the U.S. Their objective is typically straightforward: get hired, get paid, and funnel wages back to fund the regime’s weapons programs,” he wrote.

Schmidt’s Post Revealed That North Korean Job Applications Are Growing at Amazon

At Amazon, Schmidt wrote, “we’ve stopped more than 1,800 suspected DPRK operatives from joining since April 2024, and we’ve detected 27% more DPRK-affiliated applications quarter over quarter this year.”

“Our detections combine AI-powered screening with human verification. Our AI model analyzes connections to nearly 200 high-risk institutions, anomalies across applications, and geographic inconsistencies. We verify identities through background checks, credential verification, and structured interviews,” he added.

“As CSO of one of the world’s largest employers, my team sees these threats at a scale few organizations do. That gives us unique visibility into how these operations evolve and a responsibility to share what we’re learning,” wrote Schmidt.

The Amazon Exec Revealed That the Operatives’ Efforts Have ‘Become More Calculated’

Schmidt also listed a number of ways he said the strategies are getting more sophisticated and calculated. He wrote:

• “Identity theft has become more calculated. These operatives target actual software engineers who provide real credibility, rather than people with minimal online presence.”
• “Their LinkedIn strategies are getting sophisticated. We’re seeing them hijack dormant accounts through compromised credentials to gain verification. We’ve also identified networks where people hand over access to their accounts in exchange for payment.”
• “They’re increasingly targeting AI and machine learning roles, likely because these are in higher demand as companies adopt AI.”
• “These operatives often work with facilitators managing ‘laptop farms’: U.S. locations that receive shipments and maintain domestic presence, while the worker operates remotely from outside the country.”
• “Educational backgrounds keep changing. We’ve watched the strategy shift from East Asian universities, to institutions in no-income-tax states, to now California and New York schools. We look for degrees from schools that don’t offer claimed majors, or dates misaligned with academic schedules.”
• “Small details give them away. For example, these applicants often format U.S. phone numbers with ‘+1’ rather than ‘1.’ Alone, this means nothing. Combined with other indicators, it paints a picture.”

He added that the operatives’ efforts are not only targeting Amazon.

In June 2025, the U.S. government warned of the same scheme. “The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) government’s schemes to fund its regime through remote information technology (IT) work for U.S. companies,” a U.S. Department of Justice press release says.

“These actions include two indictments, an information and related plea agreement, an arrest, searches of 29 known or suspected “laptop farms” across 16 states, and the seizure of 29 financial accounts used to launder illicit funds and 21 fraudulent websites.”

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