Zach Bryan Shares the First Look at His and Samantha Leonard's Wedding: 'Tougher Than the Rest'

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NEED TO KNOW

• Zach Bryan confirmed he and Samantha Leonard tied the knot on Wednesday, Dec. 31

• The country star shared the first look at the couple's wedding, including a photo of the newlyweds and a video from the celebration

• The pair were first linked in July 2025, when Leonard shared a photo of the two attending Spain's Running of the Bulls

Zach Bryanis officially married. The country star confirmed that he and Samantha Leonard tied the knot, after a videocirculatedof the couple getting into a car decorated with "Just Married" flags on the back on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Bryan, 29, shared the first official look at his wedding, including aphotoof him and the bride. In the photo, posted to Instagram on Wednesday, Dec. 31, Bryan is seen holding Leonard, 28, as she wears a strapless white gown with a feather-trimmed hem.

"Tougher than the rest," Bryan captioned the post, referencing Bruce Springsteen's love song with the same name, hailing from the Boss' 1987 albumTunnel of Love.

Bryan's post also included a video from the celebration where he is seen covering the track while on a stage surrounded by flowers.

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Bryan and Leonard's wedding comes a day after the "Something in the Orange" performer shared a photo to Instagram of him and friends in formal wear with a caption that featured lyrics from the Black Eyed Peas hit "I Gotta Feeling."

"Tonight's the night, let's live it up/I got my money, let's spend it up (I feel)/Go out and smash it, like, 'Oh my God!'/Jump off that sofa, let's kick it off (I feel)," he captioned the post.

The couple sparked engagement rumors when Leonard was seen wearing a diamond ring on her left hand in a video where she lit a firework that Bryan posted to Instagram Stories.

Bryan and Leonard were first linked in July 2025 after Leonard posted a photo of the pair attending Spain's Running of the Bulls in anInstagram slideshow.

The couple was also seen spending time on vacation together in photos Leonard shared onInstagram, on Aug. 21. In one photo, the pair was seen embracing as they held a fishing rod while on a boat.

"Spanish eyes," Bryan wrote under her post.

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The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was previously married to Rose Madden from 2020 to 2021, and was in relationships withDeb Peiferfrom 2022 to 2023,BFFspodcast hostBrianna 'Chickenfry' LaPagliafrom 2023 to 2024, and ex-girlfriendHannah Duncanfor a few months in early 2025.

In November 2024, LaPagliaaccused the musician of emotional abuseand alleged that he offered her $12 million and a house to not talk about their relationship.

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"You made the women before me believe that they had no other choice than to take money from you, sign their experiences away, sign what they went through away," LaPaglia claimed on theBFFs Podcast. "You get to go skip off and sing your little f------ songs on stage like you're a good dude ... Sorry, I'm not them."

Although Bryan has not commented publicly on the allegations, he subtly referenced his ex in a recent video, sharing a clip to his Instagram Stories that featured him setting fire to a flag for Barstool Sports — the media company that hosts LaPaglia's podcast.

Leonard, meanwhile, has been private about her dating and work life. In her Instagram profile, she writes that she splits her time between Newport Beach in California and New York City, and has worked as an influencer.

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Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.

Those are among the top 10 words on the 50th annual "Banished Words List," released Thursday by Lake Superior State University. The tongue-in-cheek roundup of overused slang started in 1976 as a New Year's Eve party idea, and is affectionately called the list of "Queen's English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness."

Around 1,400 submissions came from all 50 states and a number of countries outside the U.S., including Uzbekistan, Brazil and Japan, according to Lake Superior State.

Also in the top 10 are "demure," "incentivize," "perfect," "gift/gifted," "my bad" and "reach out." "My bad" and "reach out" also made the list decades ago — in 1998 and 1994, respectively.

"The list definitely represents the fad and vernacular trends of the younger generation," said David Travis, Lake Superior State University president. "Social media allows a greater opportunity to misunderstand or misuse words. We're using terms that are shared through texting, primarily, or through posting with no body language or tone context. It's very easy to misunderstand these words."

Few phrases in 2025befuddled parents, teachers and others over the age of, say 40, more than "6-7." Dictionary.com even picked it as their2025 word of the year, while other dictionaries chosewords like "slop"and "rage bait."

But what does "6-7" actually mean? It exploded over the summer, especially among Gen Z, and is considered by many to be nonsensical in meaning — an inside joke driven by social media.

"Don't worry, because we're all still trying to figure out exactly what it means," the dictionary's editors wrote.

Each number can be spoken aloud as "six, seven." They even can be combined as the number 67; atcollege basketball games, some fans explode when a team reaches that point total.

The placement of "6-7" at the top of the banished list puts it in good company. In 2019, thecenturies-old Latin phrase "quid pro quo"was the top requested phrase to ban from popular use. In 2017, "fake news" got the most votes.

Alana Bobbitt, a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is unapologetic about using "6-7."

"I find joy in it," Bobbitt said. "It's a little bit silly, and even though I don't understand what it means, it's fun to use."

Jalen Brezzell says a small group of his friends use "6-7" and that it comes up a couple of times each week. But he won't utter it.

"Never. I don't really get the joke," said Brezzell, a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. "I don't see what's funny about it."

But banning it, even in jest, might be a bit of a stretch, he said, adding that he does use other words and phrases on the list.

"I've always used the word 'cooked,'" Brezzell said. "I just think it got popular on the internet over this past year. It's saying, like, 'give it up, it's over.'"

Some of the phrases do have longevity, Travis said.

"I don't think they'll ever go away, like 'at the end of the day,'" he said. "I used 'my bad' today. I feel comfortable using it. I started using it when I was young. A lot of us older people are still using it."

Travis said that while some terms on the list "will stick around in perpetuity," others will be fleeting.

"I think '6-7,' next year, will be gone," he said.

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Ready to make a big hair change in the new year? Or maybe you just want to do something subtle, but current? Either way, the biggest 2026hair trendsare here to guide you. We tapped top hairstylists and colorists to share their predictions for what will be most in-demand, from the haircuts celebs like Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla are already wearing to the sure-to-go-viral hair colors. Find your next big look ahead.

Architectural Layer Cut

Celebrity hairstylistRodrigo Padillasays "a clean silhouette with internal lightness and sculpted movement," like the look above on Suki Waterhouse, will be big this year, adding that "the outline stays polished while the internal layers create subtle air and softness."

Liquid Contour Bob

The latest take on the perennially popular bob is a "one-length or micro-graduated bob finished with a liquid reflective surface that contours the jawline and elevates facial structure," says Padilla. "It reads modern and powerful without noise." Tyla was in on the trend early, as seen in the photo above.

Deep Brunette Color

Padilla refers to these as "museum tones," which are "rich tonal brunettes like espresso, cacao, and inky black with soft diffused light." (See: Dakota Johnson's deep hue.) Celebrity hairstylistStephanie Angeloneagrees that darker hues are having a moment, "specifically the rich chocolate browns." Part of the reason, she suggests, is hair health. "Highlights and bleach can be damaging over time, going brunette is giving women a break from the harsh chemicals and leaving their hair rich and shiny. It's also less maintenance for those who aren't a natural blond."

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Sculpted Ponytail

The classic high pony, like Kerry Washington's here, is seeing a resurgence. "A sleek, lifted ponytail with a perfectly secured base and a single intentional detail, such as a ribbon fold or a minimalist cuff, is refined, intentional, and incredibly photogenic," says Padilla.

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Headscarves

"Headscarves are replacing the typical headband," says Angelone. "I love that they're versatile and can be worn in many styles to frame the face." She notes that the accessories were spotted all over Copenhagen Fashion Week this past fall, so we'll likely see them continue to pop up on runways and beyond.

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Butterfly Cut

Sabrina Carpenter's signature haircut is requested "more and more," according to Angelone. And she's A-OK with the trend continuing on for another year: "I love this cut, as adding layers and curtain bangs escalates any hairstyle, length, or texture."

Curtain Bangs

While blunt bangs can be hit or miss, curtain bangs like Chloe Fineman's are more forgiving, saysJoseph Maine, celebrity stylist and founder of Trademark Beauty. "The curtain bang can be cut in a way that grows out really nicely and can be created with a very small section in the hairline, giving the haircut some added style," he says. "Most face shapes can handle curtain bangs as they are a soft style."

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Color-Melting

Single-process, whomst?Multidimensional colorallows hues "to evolve without being one exact shade," says celebrity coloristRita Hazan. "Jessica Simpson is a perfect example, as I just recently made her hot chocolate brunette—deepening her traditional blonde and adding in darker hues," she says.

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Freshman phenom Cameron Boozer totaled a game-high 26 points and 12 rebounds for No. 6 Duke, which fought off Georgia Tech for an 85-79 victory in both teams' Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Wednesday in Durham, N.C.

Isaiah Evans added 17 points, while Cayden Boozer scored 13 for Duke (12-1, 1-0 ACC), which rebounded from its first loss of the season - an 82-81 loss to then-No. 19 Texas Tech on Dec. 20. Caleb Foster had 12 points and Patrick Ngongba II tallied 11 points and nine boards for the Blue Devils, who trailed by four at halftime.

Kowacie Reeves Jr. tied his career high with 23 points to lead Georgia Tech (9-5, 0-1), which fell to 0-4 against major-conference opponents. Jaeden Mustaf scored 11, while Lamar Washington and Chas Kelley III had 10 points apiece for the Yellow Jackets, who were outrebounded 42-28.

Duke trailed by seven with 18:38 left after Reeves' 3-pointer gave Georgia Tech a 50-43 lead. Evans and Cayden Boozer's baskets then began the Blue Devils' 9-2 run, pulling even at 52 with 16:24 remaining.

Duke held the Yellow Jackets without a field goal for nearly seven minutes, before Kelley's triple trimmed the deficit to two at the 10:44 mark.

The Blue Devils' lead grew to seven on Foster's 3-pointer with 8:14 left. Nearly four minutes later, Mustaf's trey pulled Georgia Tech within two.

Akai Fleming and Ngongba traded a pair of free throws, as Duke grabbed a 78-75 lead with 3:04 remaining. Cayden Boozer's mid-range jumper with 1:28 left gave the Blue Devils a five-point cushion.

Behind by six, Georgia Tech sliced its deficit in half on Reeves' 3-pointer with 39 seconds remaining.

Cameron Boozer made two foul shots, before Washington split a pair for Georgia Tech. Evans then calmly drilled his two free throws to seal the win.

After Fleming and Washington's back-to-back 3-pointers gave Georgia Tech a 9-3 lead, Evans' trey began a 7-0 Duke run.

Leading by a point, Georgia Tech pushed its advantage to five after Mouhamed Sylla's consecutive baskets put the visitors ahead 29-24 with 8:10 left in the first half.

Foster's second 3-pointer of the opening half gave Duke a 37-35 edge, but Mustaf's jumper and Kelley's personal 4-0 run returned the lead to the Yellow Jackets with 47 seconds remaining.

From there, Cameron Boozer's layup was answered by Reeves' mid-range jumper to close out the first half with Georgia Tech ahead 43-39.

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Alex Karaban helps No. 4 UConn rout Xavier

Alex Karaban scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn to a 90-67 Big East win over Xavier on Wednesday in Cincinnati.

Braylon Mullins amassed 17 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Huskies (13-1, 3-0 Big East).

Malik Messina-Moore led the Musketeers (9-5, 1-2) with 16 points.

Solo Ball came back after missing one game with a wrist injury to score 17 points for the Huskies, who outshot the Musketeers 53.2% (33-of-62) to 42.9% (24-of-56).

The Huskies dominated from the 3-point arc, hitting 13 of 28 (46.4%). The Musketeers struggled from long distance all night and were just 4 of 18 (22.2%) on 3-point attempts.

Xavier was able to get within 13 early in the second half when Roddie Anderson III laid in two of his 15 points to make it 53-40.

UConn answered with a 13-2 run with Ball hitting a 3-pointer to start the run and finishing it with a three-point play off a layup for a 66-42 UConn lead with 12:21 left.

The Huskies used a 17-2 run midway through the first half to build a 43-28 lead at the break.

UConn led 16-6 when Mullins hit a 3-pointer and Karaban scored five straight points with a layup and then a three-point play off a layup for a 24-6 lead with 12:39 left.

Tarris Reed Jr. went on an eight-point run of his own two minutes later with a three-point play off a dunk and a layup on the next possession to make it 30-6.

After Pape N'Diaye scored on a layup to stop the scoreless drought, Reed collected a second three-point play off a dunk for a 33-8 UConn lead.

Xavier had five of seven first-half turnovers during the run.

The Musketeers were able to outscore the Huskies 14-10 the rest of the way with Anderson scoring nine of points.

UConn was in command at that point, however, hitting 48.4% of its first-half shots (15-of-31), including 6-of-16 from the 3-point line.

The Musketeers only shot 37.5% from the floor (12-of-32) and missed all 10 of the 3-point shots they took.

UConn outrebounded Xavier 24-15 in the first half.

The Huskies jumped in front right away, hitting 6 of 12 shots to start the game. An early 7-0 run gave the Huskies a quick 12-point lead.

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San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in the Spurs' home victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but he doesn't expect to miss any additional time.

Wembanyama came down awkwardly with 10:32 to play in the game as he attempted to secure an offensive rebound. He stayed down until teammate Stephon Castle helped him up, then hobbled straight to the locker room while giving fans reassurance and saying, "I'm fine. I'm fine."

He later came back to the bench but didn't return to action.

After the Spurs rallied for a 134-132 win, Wembanyama said he would have tests done on Thursday, but, "I expect to be back the next game."

He added, according to ESPN, "I was confident. I was this close to coming back in the game. (They) had to hold me back. It was just a hyperextension, so it should be minimal. We've got to do everything tomorrow still to check that everything's OK."

San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said following the game, "I have no idea what to say, but it was good to see him walk back out and be able to finish the game on the bench with his teammates."

Wembanyama amassed 31 points and 13 rebounds in 24 minutes before leaving the game with the Spurs down 102-96.

In 21 games this season, Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He was sidelined for 12 games from Nov. 16-Dec. 10 due to a left calf strain. Upon his return, he spent six games coming off the bench on a minutes restriction before rejoining the starting lineup last weekend.

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