Allison Mack's Mentor in Controversial Self-Help Group Remains Jailed as He Awaits Sex Abuse Trial

Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock A federal judge has denied a third request for bail fromNxivmfounder Keith Raniere, meaning the leader ofthe controversial New York-based self-help groupwill remain behind bars until at least April 29 — the scheduled start of his trial on sex trafficking and forced labor charges. The order refers toRaniere’s decision to travel to Mexico in the fall of 2017, upon learning investigators were closing in on Nxivm to arrest some of its senior members.

Allison Moorer on Trying to Heal After Her Parent's Murder-Suicide: I Have to 'Reject the Fear'

Photo: Heidi Ross Allison recounts this tragedy and the years surrounding it in her new bookBlood—a story about love, intergenerational trauma, and the healing power of music. “Everyone loved her. So he shrank her,” Allison, 47, writes of her father, Vernon Franklin Moorer, and his abusive treatment of her mother, Laura Lynn Smith Moorer. “He shrank her until she almost disappeared. She decided that she didn’t want to disappear anymore. Then he disappeared her for good.

Allison Russell Writes 'Roadmap' for Surviving Abuse in Debut Album 'Outside Child' : 'Life or Death'

Allison Russellis reclaiming her life — and she’s doing it through music. Russell, 39, who’s nominated for three Grammys next year, released her debut albumOutside Childin May. On the soulful record, Russell writes poignantly about her traumatic upbringing and how she found healing. Now, says Russell, she’s sharing her story in hopes of helping other abuse survivors. Russell tells PEOPLE her difficulties began during her childhood in Montreal, where she lived with her Scottish-Canadian mother and a “very violent, white supremacist” stepfather who was 26 years older than her mom.

Allison Schmitt Says Michael Phelps Being in Tokyo Is a 'Huge Support System' for Her and Team USA

Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Allison Schmitt has one of her closest friends cheering her on in Tokyo. “I’ve lived with him for the past five years, he’s like a brother to me,” Schmitt says of Phelps. “To have him here, even though he’s not swimming, to have him here and his support is huge. Not only for myself, but for all of Team USA.” Schmitt, who is one of four captains of the USA swimming team, and Phelps, who won more total Olympic medals with 28 and gold medals with 23 than anyone in history, shared coach Bob Bowman and have always been supportive of one another.

Allison Williams and Alexander Dreymon Are Engaged, He Confirms in Sweet Tribute: 'My Gorgeous Fiancée'

Allison Williamsis engaged! On Wednesday, theGirlsalum, 34,made her red carpet debut withAlexander Dreymon at the Los Angeles premiere of her new horror comedyM3GAN. In an InstagrampostFriday documenting that night out, Dreymon, 39, said he was “so proud of my gorgeous fiancée,” confirming they are actually engaged. The Last Kingdomactor wrote alongside photos from the event, “Premiere ofM3GANwith a screaming, laughing, cheering crowd. It’s the ultimate fun scarefest. I’m so proud of my gorgeous fiancée @aw.