Cristiano Ronaldo Celebrates Daughter Bella’s 4th Birthday with “KPop Demon Hunters”-Themed Party

Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating his daughter's fourth birthday with a KPop Demon Hunters-themed party

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• The Portuguese pro soccer player's family marked the occasion with a themed celebration complete with posters of characters from the animated musical and dozens of pink, purple and silver decorations

• "Four years full of joy. Daddy loves you so much!" Ronaldo wrote on Instagram

Cristiano Ronaldois celebrating his daughter's birthday with aKPop Demon Hunters-themed party.

On Saturday, April 18, the Portuguese pro soccer playercelebrated his daughterBella's fourth birthday — and the Ronaldo family marked the occasion with aKPop Demon Hunters-themed celebration.

A photo shared by Ronaldo, 41, to Instagram showed Bella posing in front of a display of balloons and glittering decorations, all pink, purple and silver, with characters from theOscar-winning animated musical, which premiered in June 2025, plastered on a poster in the background.

"Happy birthday my princess! 🎂❤️🤍" he captioned the photo in Portuguese. "Four years full of joy. Daddy loves you so much!"

Also in the caption, Ronaldo added the hashtag "#AngelyBella" — referring to Bella's late twin brother, who died in 2022.

Ronaldo shares Bella with partnerGeorgina Rodríguez, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2017, when they met at the Gucci store she once worked at.

The coupleshare five children: twins Eva Maria and Mateo, 8, daughter Alana, 8, daughter Bella, 3, and 15-year-old son Cristiano Jr., whom Ronaldo welcomed in a previous relationship. He and Rodriguezpreviously announcedthe death of Bella's newborn twin brother, Ángel, in April 2022.

"We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you," the Al-Nassr FC athlete wrote in a social media post at the time, signed by him and Rodríguez.

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The soccer star proposed to the Argentinian model in August 2025after eight years of datingwith a colossal engagement ring that isestimated to be worth upwards of $5M.

Recounting the proposal to Piers Morganduring an interview in November 2025, he said, "One thing that I love, she didn't care about the ring. "he asked me if I was honest and I said, 'I want you and I want to marry you.' "

Ronaldo, who admitted that he's "not a romantic guy," explained why it was "the right moment" to propose to the "woman of his life," despite it actually being unplanned when the time came.

"It was like 1 a.m. My daughters were in bed sleeping,"the dad of five recalled. "One of my friends gave me the ring to offer Gio, and as I was giving her the ring, my two kids come in and say, 'Daddy, you're going to give the ring to mum and you're going to ask her to get married.' "

The pair frequently shares glimpses into their lives with their children. In March, Ronaldo celebrated Portuguese Father's Day with a heartfelt post on Instagram, in which she shared a photo featuring all of his children spending some time together on a yacht, as well as a shot of himself and his dad,José Dinis Aveiro.

"Where I come from and who I live for," he captioned the photos. "Happy Father's Day."

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byMario Satorik

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April 19, 2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota Mortensen share conflicting assault claims

Editor's note: This story contains graphic descriptions and video that some readers may find disturbing.

More details are emerging about dueling accusations from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" starsTaylor Frankie PaulandDakota Mortensenabout alleged domestic violence over a 24-hour period earlier this year.

The exes describe an altercation in Mortensen's car in the early morning of Feb. 23, but their respective reports differ about the specifics of the alleged incidents on Feb. 22 and 23, detailed in Draper City, Utah, police records obtained by USA TODAY on April 16.

Mortensen, 33, alleged to a Draper City Police Department officer that 31-year-old Paul threw a drink at him, while Paul said in her statement that his drink spilled, causing him to get upset. While she alleges that he grabbed her head and slammed it against the dashboard, Mortensen wrote in his police report that "she began to kick my screen and punch my rearview mirror" before "trying to hit me and squeezing my face."

He then alleged he "shoved her off me," which caused her to "hit her head on the screen of my truck."

Lacking 'sufficient evidence':Taylor Frankie Paul not charged after domestic violence probe

Taylor Frankie Paul took the reality TV world by storm in 2024 when "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became a cultural phenomenon. The "MomTok" influencer and most recent "Bachelorette" spoke candidly about her infamous "swinging scandal" and has faced legal troubles throughout the show.

See her career in the spotlight, beginning here backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

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See 'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul's life in the spotlight

Taylor Frankie Paultook the reality TV world by storm in 2024 when "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became a cultural phenomenon. The "MomTok" influencer and most recent "Bachelorette" spoke candidly about her infamous "swinging scandal" and hasfaced legal troubles throughout the show.See her career in the spotlight, beginning here backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

Weeks later, on March 19, police followed up at Mortensen's house and inspected his car, determining the rearview mirror and display screen were "working with no signs of damage."

Photos of their respective injuries from the alleged altercation, including scratches on Mortensen's neck and a hematoma on Paul's forehead, as well as wounds from past alleged incidents, were provided to police as evidence.

The investigation began when Mortensen's friend, Crew Eaton, called the police department the evening of Feb. 23 to express concern about Mortensen allegedly being assaulted by Paul earlier that day. That night, an officer arrived at Eaton and Mortensen's home to speak with Mortensen about the alleged incidents, which also include Mortensen's claim Paul assaulted him the morning of Feb. 22.

Why prosecutors aren't charging Taylor Frankie Paul or Dakota Mortensen

On April 14, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced it wasdeclining to pursue chargesin this case due to lack of sufficient evidence. The following day, Draper's city prosecutor also said the office would not file charges due to "likelihood of success at trial," the Draper police department detective wrote in the report.

The officer noted that on March 20, the city's prosecutor "advised that neither Taylor or Dakota are credible witnesses, with both their statements being fraught with inconsistencies."

"After a thorough investigation by Draper Police, the City Prosecutor has determined that there is insufficient corroborating evidence to support filing criminal charges against either party, as the City must prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt," an April 16 statement from the Draper City Justice Court said.

This legal development comes amid competing requests for protective orders from both parties.

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Paulfiled a petition for a protective orderagainst Mortensen, who currently has hisown temporary protective orderagainst Paul. In her filing, Paul alleged a "high number of instances of abuse and domestic violence" that include four incidents involving assault, harassment and stalking from March 2025 to Feb. 23, 2026.

"As the Court will note from our competing requests for protective orders, our accounts as to what happened in his truck differ wildly," Paul acknowledged in her filing. "Essentially, we each allege that we were physically assaulted by the other."

Mortensen provided Draper police with several photos and videos of confrontations with Paul and his alleged injuries, which date back to August 2024.

Paul and Mortensen's son is in the middle of their competing claims

According to Mortensen's temporary protective order against Paul, issued by the judge April 7 and obtained by USA TODAY, Mortensen retains temporary custody of their son, whilePaul has been granted "up to eight hours"of supervised parent time each week.

Mortensen and Paul share 2-year-old son, Ever. Paul and her ex-husband, Tate Paul, have two children together: Indy, 8, and Ocean, 5.

In the Draper detective's report, he noted a Child Protective Services investigation into both parties was ongoing, noting a 2025 incident in which, according to the officer, Paul allegedly gave Mortensen a "constant push" to the door of her house as he was holding their son.

Dakota Mortensen, Taylor Frankie Paul's other investigations

On March 24,NBC News reportedpolice in West Jordan, Utah, were investigatingMortensen's new allegationsagainst Paul of a domestic violence incident in 2024, which he'd contacted police about in February. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office also declined to pursue charges based on unspecified evidence submitted for screening by the West Jordan Police Department.

Some reported incidents "occurred more than three years ago" and are barred by the two-year statute of limitations. More recent alleged incidents "do not rise to the level of criminal offenses," the office said in its April 14 statement.

In February 2023, Paul was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief, and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, according topolice. Paul entered a plea of abeyance to a felony aggravated assault charge following an alleged domestic violence incident involving Mortensen.

People,KSL.com,and theSalt Lake Tribunereported that while the other criminal charges were dropped, the aggravated assault charge will reportedly remain for a three-year probationary period until Paul meets the conditions of her agreement with the court.

(This story was updated to include new information.)

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN’sNational Sexual Assault Hotlineoffers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and Spanish via chat and at 800-656-4673.

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What is 4/20? How weed’s unofficial holiday began

A beloved unofficial holiday for many Americans but one you won't find on most calendars,4/20, also known as Weed Day, falls on Monday, April 20.

Coincidentally landing on National Cheddar Fries Day and National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day, the date is shaping up to be a great day for snack-lovers and munchies-havers alike. With asmorgasbord of food dealsfrom local and national chains to choose from, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate.

But how did an otherwiserandom day in Aprilbecome shorthand for marijuana culture? Over the years, plenty of theories have ranged from police codes to hidden references in classic songs. The most widely accepted origin story is a little more reminiscent of a classic high school experience.

So how did 4/20 become the official-unofficial weed holiday? Here's what we know.

A man smokes a joint during a demonstration demanding the legalization of marijuana, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 14, 2025.

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420 celebrations: photos from the unofficial marijuana holiday

A man smokes a joint during a demonstration demanding the legalization ofmarijuana, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 14, 2025.

What does 420 mean?

420 refers to the date April 20, which has come to be known as theunofficial stoner holiday, when marijuana smokers celebrate their love of bud.

The number 420 itself has also become shorthand for marijuana culture, often used as a colloquial reference to the plant and the act of consuming it. The day is also used by activists and supporters to call for broader legalization andfederal decriminalization of weedin the U.S. and beyond.

Why is 420 associated with weed?

You may have heard some of the most popular rumors that have swirled through the culture zeitgeist over the years: that 420 is the police code for marijuana use; that it refers to the number of active chemicals in weed; that April 20 was Bob Marley's birthday (it wasn't); or that it's a nod to Bob Dylan’s song “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” (12 times 35 equals 420).

In reality, the origin is much simpler and perhaps less exciting than those theories.

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While no one can say for absolute certain, one widely accepted origin traces back to a group of teenagers hanging out after school.

In the early 1970s,five students at San Rafael High Schoolin Marin County, California, would meet after extracurricular activities near a wall at school. The group, eventually called the "Waldos," simply for the fact that they met by a wall to do their thing, made their official meeting time for 4:20 p.m. and eventually started using "420" as code for smoking.

One of the Waldo members, Dave Reddix, later got work as a roadie for the Grateful Dead, and the band helped to popularize the term,he told Time Magazine. A key moment came in December 1990, when some Oakland Deadheads distributed a flyer inviting people to smoke on April 20 at 4:20 p.m.

A reporter atHigh Timesmagazinegot hold of the flyerand printed it in 1991, bringing it to the attention of cannabis fans across state lines. The magazine continued using "420" in later publications, solidifying its place in pop culture.

Steve Bloom, the "High Times" reporter who originally received the flyer, later credited the Waldos for originating the term. Ina 2013 blog, he wrote that "they wanted people all over the world to get together on one day each year and collectively smoke pot at the same time. They birthed the idea of a stoner holiday, which April 20 has become."

Where is weed legal?

Looking forward to partaking this 4/20? Make sure you understand the marijuana laws where you live

The legalization of marijuana varies by state, with rules ranging from medical-only use to fully recreational. Currently, at least24 states and D.C. have legalized recreational use, and several others are weighing changes through legislation or upcoming ballot measures.

Is weed legal where you live?Check our list and map of where recreational and medicinal marijuana is allowed in 2026.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:It's 4/20, man: How April 20 became the weed holiday

byMario Satorik

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April 19, 2026

What is 4/20? How weed’s unofficial holiday began

A beloved unofficial holiday for many Americans but one you won't find on most calendars,4/20, also known as Weed Day, falls on Mon...

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