Nikki Garcia's Ex Artem Chigvintsev Says Domestic Violence Arrest 'Ruined' His Life 'from Every Angle'

Artem Chigvintsev at Dancing with the Stars in October 2020.Photo:Kelsey McNeal/ABC via GettyArtem Chigvintsevis getting candid about how his August 2024arrestfor domestic violence has impacted his life.The formerDancing with the Starsalum, 42 — whosettled his divorcewithWWEstarNikki Garcialast year — shared onThe Glamorous Grind Podcastthat he still faces repercussions from his brief incarceration.“It completely ruined everything for me,” Chigvintsev said. “From every angle, it ruined my life completely.”Chigvintsev, who shares 4-year-old son Matteo with Garcia, was arrested and charged with corporal injury to spouse on Aug.

Nikki Giovanni, Poet and Leading Figure of Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni in 1970.Photo:Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Nikki Giovanni in 1973.Bettmann/Getty Bettmann/Getty In 1968, Giovanni self-published her debut poetry collection,Black Feeling Black Talk. Her work discussed topics like race, politics, sex, love and age. Giovanni published over 20 books throughout her career, including 1968’sBlack Judgementand the prose workGemini, which was a finalist for the National Book Award in 1973. She earned a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album forThe Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collectionin 2004.

Nikki Glaser Also Sees Headlines That She Scored a Multi-Year Deal to Host the Golden Globes — Here's What She Really Thinks!

Nikki Glaser during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo:Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Has theGolden Globesfound its happily ever after withNikki Glaser? The 40-year-old comedianhosted the awards showfor the first time on Jan. 5 and received rave reviews forher raunchy and hilarious opening monologue, which then sparked speculation that she would be asked back to host in future years.

Nikki Glaser Jokes She Was 'Pissed' to Not Have Hosted Golden Globes When Taylor Swift Attended

Taylor Swift in January 2025; Taylor Swift in January 2024.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Hosting theGolden Globe AwardswithTaylor Swiftin the audience would’ve been a dream for mega-SwiftieNikki Glaser. After serving as host for the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, the 40-year-old comedian — who previously told PEOPLEshe spent “close to $100,000” attending 22 Eras Tour shows— responded to a social media comment predicting she was “pissed” Swift wasn’t in the audience at the ceremony.

Nikki Glaser Makes Shocking Joke About Ben Affleck's 'Orgasms' in Hilarious 2025 Golden Globes Opener

From Left: Nikki Glaser; and Ben Affleck.Photo:Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty;Gary Miller/WireImage Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty;Gary Miller/WireImage ComedianNikki Glaseropened the 82nd annualGolden Globe Awardswith her trademark biting humor. The comic, 40, who made a name for herself at various celebrity roasts, gaveBen Afflecka hilarious shoutout during her opening monologue. “Tonight, we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television,” she said, before listing some of the films nominated for awards.