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Is Kim Kardashian playing third wheel to Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny? That’s what some fans think after paparazzi spotted Kim hanging out with the couple on the Greek island of Spetses this week. After breaking up last winter, Kendall and Bunny recently rekindled their romance. Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner are seen at Gucci Ancora during Milan Fashion Week on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for Gucci) And we think it’s safe to say that they have Kim’s seal of approval. According to TMZ, Kim has been tagging along with the happy couple on their recent Mediterranean vacation. Is she a welcome presence, or would the newly reconciled lovebirds prefer to be alone? Kim Kardashian: Annoying Third Wheel or Welcome Guest? Kim Kardashian attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Under normal conditions, we’d be inclined to believe that Kendall and Bunny would prefer to be on their own. But as famous as those two are, they can’t hold a candle to Kim’s wealth and influence. Simply put, Kim is one of the most famous people on the planet, and as such, she can be a good person to vacation with. Reality television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian attends an event to discuss criminal justice reform with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2024. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) It’s likely due to Kim that the traveling trio is enjoying some deluxe accommodations and some first-class company during their time in Greece. Kim, Kendall, and Bunny Have Been Hanging With the Bezoses According to TMZ, Kim, Kendall, and Bunny have been staying on a massive yacht owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Kim Kardashian arrives at the Tenth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, on April 13, 2024. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images) The site claims that Kim has been spotted hanging with Jeff and his fiancee, Lauren Sanchez. Again, Kendall and Bunny are very rich and famous on their own. In fact, to some of our younger readers, those two might be a bigger deal than Kim. Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny attend the Western Conference Semifinal Playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) But would they be able to score a cabin on Jeff Bezos’ mega-yacht? Or is that the kind of invitation that’s only extended to fellow billionaires? (While there’s been some controversy over her exact net worth, the current consensus is that Kim is a billionaire.) We don’t know what sort of standards Jeff and Lauren use when deciding who to welcome aboard. Executive chairman of Amazon Jeff Bezos and actress Lauren Sanchez arrive for a State Dinner in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at the Booksellers Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 10, 2024. (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images) But something tells us Kim’s clout went a long way with the mega-wealthy couple. So yeah, Kim Kardashian might be playing third wheel to Kendall and Bunny. But she’s the kind of third wheel who scores mega-yacht invitations from billionaires! Kim Kardashian Spotted Playing Third Wheel on Kendall Jenner-Bad Bunny Vacation was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

JoJo Siwa has a new tattoo. It’s a little bit unusual. As much as JoJo Siwa enjoys taunting trolls and trolling her own fans, she also takes time to have fun. These days, the singer and entertainer is undergoing a bit of a brand metamorphosis. And the newly minted 21-year-old is showing off some brand new ink! And it apparently ties into a major new project. JoJo Siwa visits the SiriusXM Studio at SiriusXM Studios on May 29, 2024. (Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for SiriusXM) JoJo Siwa has a brand new tattoo! On Wednesday, June 26, JoJo Siwa appeared in a photograph on Instagram. Not on her own page — but on the page of the Costello Tattoo Team. As you can see in the photo below, the fresh tattoo appears on her arm. She had the sleeve rolled up to showcase the art. The art itself appears to show a winged teddy bear. “Our man @konstantin_tattoo tattooed the incredible @itsjojosiwa with this masterpiece!” the Instagram caption reads. The caption explains: “Her new album cover brought to life in ink.” Then, the gracious caption concludes: “Thank you JOJO for Coming in to Costello Studio, can’t wait to hear your new album!” JoJo Siwa attends the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024. (Photo Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) Wait, JoJo Siwa has a new album coming out? JoJo’s last full album was in 2021, and The J Team was a soundtrack album — which is a little different. Her last EP (Extended Play) dates back even further, as JoJo’s Rockin’ Christmas came out in 2020. And, prior to 2024, JoJo’s last non-album single — “Nonstop” — also debuted in 2020. This spring, JoJo released “Karma.” This was her first “adult” single — more a reference to how she’s hoping to appeal to teens and adults with her music, rather than to small children. It is very difficult to transition from being an entertainer whose target audience is single-digit kids into an adult who has normal relationships and wants fans her own age. No one wants to remain a birthday clown forever, no matter how successful they are. This transition has reminded many people of what Miley Cyrus went through a dozen years or so ago. And, truth be told, “Karma” drew numerous comparisons to Miley’s Can’t Be Tamed era. JoJo Siwa performs onstage during LA Pride in the Park at Los Angeles Historical Park on June 08, 2024. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) ‘Karma’ had a mixed reception As it turned out, that happened for a reason. “Karma” was originally written for Miley, who passed on the song and did not perform it for Can’t Be Tamed. Brit Smith ended up taking up the song. Tragically, it flopped at the time. Since JoJo Siwa debuted her own “Karma” single with a mixed reception, Brit’s song has enjoyed a renaissance. (It’s genuinely a good song; and JoJo’s version wasn’t actually bad) JoJo Siwa attends “Dance Moms: The Reunion” Premiere Event & Red Carpet at Moxy Hotel on April 25, 2024. (Photo Credit: Bonnie Biess/Getty Images for Lifetime) Though JoJo has yet to officially release the song, “Choose Your Fighter” will be her next single. And, one imagines, might show up on her unnamed album. We have to emphasize that JoJo herself has not publicly displayed her album art or anything else. We don’t know when this (alleged) album will come out or what its title will be. But it will certainly be worth a listen. JoJo Siwa’s tattoo is interesting, but the real draw is that a full album is sure to include at least one absolute bop. JoJo Siwa Tattoo (Allegedly) Reveals Cover Art for Upcoming Album! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Mamie Laverock is on the road to recovery. That’s the cautiously optimistic update offered by the actress’ mother following an enormously difficult series of events for the entire family. As we’ve previously reported Mamie fell from a five-story balcony at a Vancouver hospital last month. Mamie Laverock in a scene from the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart. (Hallmark/Youtube) She had previously suffered an unspecified “medical emergency” and was being transported from one part of the hospital to another at the time of her fall. The actress, who’s best known for her work on Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart, has remained hospitalized these past several weeks. Her family has shared one photo of Mamie, but updates on her condition have been few and far between. Mamie Laverock’s Road to Recovery Mamie Laverock appears on the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart. (Hallmark Media/Photographer: David Dolsen) Earlier this week, Mamie’s mother, Nicole Rockmann, took to Facebook to thank fans. She also brought her followers up to speed on the recovery process. “Thank you for your healing messages for Mamie,” Nicole wrote, according to People. “Mamie survived her injuries, however, her road to recovery will be long. I will be setting up a mailbox for all of your cards and well wishes shortly.” While the nature and extent of her injuries remain unclear, Mamie underwent a successful surgery on May 30. Mamie Laverock appears alongside her onscreen mother in a scene from Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart. (Hallmark (YouTube screenshot)) Mamie’s Family Continues to Hold Out Hope That same day, Nicole spoke with the Los Angeles Times. She revealed that Mamie had “opened her eyes” for the first time since the fall. “Let’s just hope this is the turnaround and she’s going to get through this now,” she said at the time. “I couldn’t be happier that people reached out and cared. The story will be told.” Nicole went on to deny rumors that Mamie attempted to take her own life. She insisted that the fall was unintentional and that her family intends to take legal action against the hospital. “This is an absolute miracle and there will be accountability,” Rockmann said, noting that the fall was not “intended.” Mamie Laverock in a scene from the popular Hallmark series When Calls the Heart. (Hallmark) “All we care about is that Mamie can make a recovery and that she’s alive and that she’s fighting and that she’s strong. It’s unbelievable that she’s with us,” she added. In an update posted on May 28, Nicole explained that Mamie “was escorted out of a secure unit of the hospital and taken up to a balcony walkway from which she fell five stories.” “She sustained life-threatening injuries, has undergone multiple extensive surgeries, and is currently on life support,” Nicole wrote on a GoFundMe page that’s been set up for Mamie. “We are all devastated, in shock, at this intensely difficult time.” Our thoughts go out to Mamie and her family during this enormously difficult time. We’ll continue to bring you updates on this situation as more information becomes available. Mamie Laverock’s Recovery Will Be ‘Long’, But She Has … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Deon Derrico knows what you are thinking and he understands why. But the reality star would like a moment to explain. Just under a month ago, the TLC personality shocked fans when he and his wife, Karen, confirmed that had finalized a divorce. The break-up comes while the latest season of Doubling Down With the Derricos is airing on the aforementioned network… and while the pair remain parents to an astounding 14 children. Deon Derrico and his ex-wife pose here for a promotional photo. (Discovery Plus) “Together, we remain unified in the parenting of our 14 beautiful children — their well-being is our priority,” Deon and Karen said in a joint statement several days ago. “We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.” Earlier this week, Karen then broke her silence on the shocking split, saying on social media that she is doing “as good as can be” and adding: “The children are doing good. It’s summertime, we definitely want to keep them all busy and occupied, and that’s the plan right now.” Karen Derrico is pictured here on an episode of her family’s reality show. (TLC) In the wake of his wife’s message and the finished paperwork on his divorce, Deon shared a quote to his Instagram Story by actor Robin Williams (who committed suicide in 2014) that mentioned Depression, telling followers he found the late actor’s words relatable. Yikes, right? Aware of the concern that cropped up online concerning his mental health, Deon has gone ahead and uploaded a video in response to these worries. “I’m doing very good,” he said in this footage. “Just like all of us, I am dealing with a lot, I have a lot going on — a lot of you guys know what I have going on — but no, I’m not suicidal.” Continued the veteran reality star: “When I posted that thing about Robin Williams, it’s because it’s true. “He, just like myself, enjoyed making other people happy, but a lot of that [came] from his own pain at times. Same thing with me. “I try to make people happy because of what I’ve gone through and me understanding what pain is like and wanting to make it better for other people. “But there is no way under God’s green earth that I’m in any way depressed, suicidal, any of those things.” Doubling Down with the Derricos stars Karen and Deon Derrico speak to the camera. (TLC) According to their divorce papers, they ex-couple plan to split legal and physical custody of their 13 minor children equally, with Deon ordered to pay $1,166 per month in child support. Along with an 18-year old — whose desire to move across the country has been a point of contention on this season of their TLC series — the Derricos are parents of: Derrick, 13… 12-year-old twins Dallas and Denver… 10-year-old quintuplets Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko and Dariz… 6-year-olds Diez and Dior… and 4-year-old triplets Dawsyn, De’Aren and Dyver. The family starting filming its ongoing reality series in 2020. This is a photo in promotion of Doubling Down with the Derricos Season 5. (Discovery Plus) Deon went on to encourage those who are dealing with Depression or suicidal thoughts to reach out to a health professional or local organization in order to find someone who can be of assistance. These issues “can become very severe — and deadly, of course, as we all know,” he said. “But Deon Derrico is good. I am good, I mean I am really and truly, mentally good. But thank you guys for your expressed concerns.” In the caption that went along with this video, the father of 14 added: I’ve been inundated with a lot of challenges here recently, but I’m emotionally very healthy, sound in my thinking, and feeling very blessed for my great health and family!!! Deon and Karen Derrico share 14 children. They are now divorced. (TLC) Back when they announced their divorce, the former husband and wife concluded as follows: “Together, we remain unified in the parenting of our 14 beautiful children — their well-being is our priority. “We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.” Deon Derrico Breaks Silence on Divorce, Says He is NOT Suicidal was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

The Ozzy Osbourne health worries have only deepened — for fans and family alike. Sharon Osbourne at times has a very sharp tongue, but she had a sensitive message to share with fans. And an apology. (And this time, it wasn’t an apology for one of her more outrageous scandals, but over some grim family news) Sharon Osbourne appeared in a Twitter video in June of 2024 to share some bad news with fans. (Image Credit: Twitter) The family apologizes, but Ozzy Osbourne and his health come first Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, June 26, Sharon Osbourne issued an apology to fans. She had, to her chagrin, had to cancel an upcoming festival appearance. Mad Monster Party is a Phoenix, Arizona horror and science fiction convention. Previously, a meet-and-greet there for the Osbournes would have cost a tasteful $666. Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022. (Photo Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Some members of the Osbourne family will still be there. Okay, just one — 38-year-old Jack Osbourne. However, at the moment, Ozzy Osbourne cannot fly. That is a medical recommendation. As a result, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne have backed out of the family appearance. Still, Sharon is going out of her way to emphasize that Jack will still be there while she explains the change in plans. ???? apologies! However Jack will still be there representing ????@MadMonsterMag pic.twitter.com/FnjZ4m9uxE — Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) June 26, 2024 The Osbourne family sends their regrets (and refunds) “Regretfully, the Osbourne family have to cancel our upcoming appearance at the Mad Monster Party in Phoenix,” she announced, “because Ozzy is unable to travel at this time.” Sharon emphasized: “However Jack will be there flying the flag for the Osbournes.” On a more practical note, she added: “Everybody who bought the Osbourne package will of course get full refunds.” Surrounded by gauche gold tiles, Sharon Osbourne introduces herself on CBBUK in 2024. (Image Credit: ITV) “We would like to thank you all for your constant support with Ozzy,” Sharon Osbourne then expressed amidst her husband’s health worries. She emphasized: “It means so much to him, you have no idea.” Sharon reiterated: “All I can do is apologize that we won’t be there and I’m apologizing to the people we’ve let down from my heart. So, God bless you all. Thank you so much.” Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the Ozzy Osbourne Album Special on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard Channel at at SiriusXM Studios on July 29, 2022. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SiriusXM) What is causing Ozzy Osbourne’s health worries? In 2019, Ozzy Osbourne received a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. He went public with this health news in 2020. Parkinson’s is a long-term neurodegenerative illness and can express itself in different ways in different patients. Ozzy suffers nerve pain, depression, and dangerous blood clots. In 2023, Ozzy underwent surgery — one of a series of surgeries following a bathroom fall in 2019. This injury (which caused complications stemming from a 2003 injury) severely impeded his mobility. Sharon Osbourne appears on Celebrity Big Brother: UK on the March 7, 2024 episode. (Image Credit: ITV) As Sharon emphasized in her post to Twitter, Ozzy Osbourne clearly appreciates the way that fans worry about his health and care about his well-being. It is easy to assume that longtime celebrities take these things for granted. And, at his age, many might not even fault Ozzy for just going “sorry I can’t make it, bye.” But his fans — and fans of the Osbourne family as a whole (some of us remain Kelly Osbourne fans most of all) are glad that Ozzy is following medical advice and avoiding flights right now. Meanwhile, Jack fans are going to be in for a treat. Ozzy Osbourne Health Concerns Deepen As Sharon Cancels Event Last Minute was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Think it’s safe to say officially that Kylie Kelce is a bonafide Swiftie! While Taylor Swift is dating her brother-in-law, Kylie Kelce isn’t required to be a fan of Tay’s music. Heck, they don’t even really need to be friends if they don’t want to be. But not only have Travis and Jason Kelce’s ladies become buddies, Kylie proved she was one of Taylor’s biggest fans from the Fearless Era – all while juggling three pitchers of beer. Yes, she is the kind of girl we could all hang with! Could these two be the friends everyone wants them to be?! (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) & (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Kylie Kelce Belts Out Taylor Swift Perfectly In Fun Video In a new video posted by Travis Kelce on the New Heights podcast X account, Kylie, 32, is jams out to Taylor Swift’s popular hit “Love Story” at the brother’s annual fundraiser, New Heights Beer Bowl. While balancing not one, not two, but THREE pitchers full of beer, Kylie sang along flawlessly for 45-seconds, proving she knows every word of the timeless opening verse. Sing it Ky!!! pic.twitter.com/EqL8V5ylK0 — New Heights (@newheightshow) June 26, 2024 “Sing it Ky!!!” wrote Travis and Jason in the caption of the video and honestly, she does. She doesn’t hold back. There is no lip-syncing or faking. Maybe next time Taylor brings a Kelce on stage at her concert, it should be Kylie! Back From London Town The family was in Sea Isle City, N.J. for the annual fundraiser after spending the previous weekend in Europe. First, the trio hit up Cannes for a well deserved respite. But then, it was on to London for a trip of Taylor’s shows in Wembley stadium. Kylie, Jason, and Travis showed up all 3 nights, dancing along and trading friendship bracelets with fans from the VIP tent. Kylie and Jason even had a bit of fun with a young fan they met outside the stadium. The kid was wearing Jason’s Eagle jersey, completely unaware that his hero would be at the show that night. The way Jason surprises him is priceless! Look, we don’t know if Taylor and Travis are going to lock it down, but if they do, it feels like a very fun family to marry into! Kylie Kelce Belts Out Taylor Swift While Expertly Holding 3 Pitchers of Beer was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Based on a round of reporting earlier this week, one might think that Miranda Lambert has every reason to be singing a sad tune right about now. As you might have seen on TikTok this past Monday, husband Brendan McLoughlin was hanging out a bar in Nashville with one arm wrapped around around a mystery blonde. Later in this same footage, the same woman was seen grinding in front of the retired police officer — and then the two hugged. “Miranda Lambert, come get your man,” the text read over the video read. Brendan McLoughlin and Miranda Lambert attend the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 16, 2024 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) YIKES, right? Maybe not, as it turns out. Shortly after this video went viral and chatter of a possible Miranda Lambert divorce started to run rampant on social media, the women spotted with McLoughlin actually spoke to In Touch Weekly. She detailed the “innocent” nature of her interactions with Lambert’s husband. Brendan McLoughlin and Miranda Lambert attend the 2022 BMI Country Awards at BMI on November 8, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mickey Bernal/Getty Images) “Earlier in the night, we noticed him in the roped-off section at the front of the bar. We recognized him, and we all thought it was cool that he was there, and mentioned hoping for a Miranda appearance,” the individual explained to this tabloid in response to the speculation. “We went back to enjoying our night, drinking and dancing with each other and just having a good time.” McLoughlin apparently agreed at one point to take a photo with one of this woman’s friends, who was out celebrating her engagement. “We were all dancing together and laughing and talking, thanking him for helping to make our bride-to-be’s night so special and fun. He was gracious and polite and kind,” she continued to In Touch, emphasizing of McLoughlin: “He was not flirty. “The bar was extremely loud, and even yelling in each other’s ear, it was hard to hear anything. He left about an hour, maybe an hour and a half, before we left. Truly, none of us ever felt that there was any flirting happening. It was just dancing, laughing, and talking. “He was friendly and casual, but never inappropriate or suggestive in any way.” Miranda Lambert and husband police officer Brendan McLoughlin attend the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 15, 2022. (Photo by Maria Alejandra CARDONA / AFP) (Photo by MARIA ALEJANDRA CARDONA/AFP via Getty Images) McLoughlin and Lambert got married in early 2019. Mere months later, divorce rumors started to spread, prompting a representative for the singer to say back then that such nonsense was “completely made-up” and that “not one iota is true” and that the spouses were “happy and together!”” It sounds very much like this remains the case. Hooray! Miranda Lambert Divorce: Husband’s Alleged Lover Speaks Out After Shady Bar Outing was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Has Netflix fired Jonathan Van Ness from Queer Eye? That sounds like an absurd question. They are one of the biggest breakout stars from the revival series. However, after an alarming expose detailed an alleged distressing workplace culture at Queer Eye, maybe assumed JVN was finished. Now, the reality star is ready to set the record straight. Jonathan Van Ness, founder of JVN Hair, backstage at ChargeX – the global ecommerce conference hosted by Recharge on April 28, 2023. (Photo Credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Recharge) The ‘Queer Eye’ revival has had behind-the-scenes problems Netflix’s take on Queer Eye did a worldwide casting search to line up its Fab 5. Some who worked on the show have likened it to creating a “boy band.” These stars had great chemistry together — but that’s not the same thing as being real-life friends. As Rolling Stone‘s in-depth report on Queer Eye‘s various issues points out, this show has had an educational and even a healing effect on many in America. “My queer friends aren’t necessarily lining up to watch it,” a production source explained in the report. “But [it’s] a show that a Southern mom with a gay kid –who’s kind of on the fence about whether to accept him — would watch and be affected by.” Jonathan Van Ness attends the world premiere of “Cats” at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on December 16, 2019. (Photo Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Pretty much indisputably, Jonathan Van Ness was the biggest breakout personality of this Fab 5. The hairstylist was already a familiar face for their star-studded Gay of Thrones YouTube series. However, much of the Rolling Stone report details JVN’s behavior. Multiple sources in production describe them as extremely, unbearably “toxic.” “Four Queer Eye production sources and three sources who worked with Van Ness said the reality star was terrible to work with,” the report describes, “using words like ‘monster,’ ‘nightmare,’ and ‘demeaning’ to describe them.” Jonathan Van Ness speaks during The Clean Academy launch event hosted by Biossance and Jonathan Van Ness at Harriet’s Rooftop on November 05, 2019. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Biossance) The description of Jonathan Van Ness does not match their public persona … not entirely, anyway “Three people labeled Van Ness as emotionally ‘abusive’ and having ‘rage issues,'” the report continues. “And,” Rolling Stone goes on, “all seven sources said the star would lash out at crew members and people who worked closely with Van Ness.” A source specified: “[There’s] a real emotion of fear around them when they get angry. It’s almost like a cartoon where it oozes out of them. It’s intense and scary.” Jonathan Van Ness speaks onstage at IMDb LIVE Presented By M&M’S At The Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on February 09, 2020. (Photo Credit: Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb) One source described JVN as having “the capacity to be very warm, very charismatic, and has the capacity to make you feel really special that they are paying attention to you.” That insider warned: “But at least once a day, they would need to yell at somebody. It might be something small, but there’s always going to be somebody to point out and blame and make the villain of the day.” Another production source pointed out JVN’s alleged hypocrisy. “They’re really centered around having this warmth, love, and care for other people. There’s a real contrast between that and the way that they treat the people who are closest to them across the board.” Jonathan Van Ness speaks onstage at The Wall Street Journal’s “The Future of Everything Festival” at Spring Studios on May 22, 2019. (Photo Credit: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) The parallels write themselves Across social media, people are comparing the report on Jonathan Van Ness to grim portraits of Ellen DeGeneres. Employees, other celebrities, and members of the service industry shared their experiences with the once-beloved comedian, and opened people’s eyes. It’s not quite the same with JVN. There aren’t specific horror stories about them like there are of Ellen. Jonathan Van Ness is arguably the biggest star of Queer Eye (which may be why they haven’t been fired). But even so, they’re not the actual literal boss. Jonathan Van Ness Breaks Their Silence Four months after the bombshell report, Jonathan Van Ness slammed the article as being not “based in reality”. “I think a lot of people were like looking for a reason to hate me or like looking for a reason to be like, ‘See, I always knew that they were a fake c–t and this is the proof,’” the reality star said on the “Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware” podcast. “My family was so supportive of my husband and my team, but I didn’t even get on social media or, like, look at my phone for three weeks.” Van Ness, 37, said they and their “Queer Eye” castmates first learned of the investigative profile in December 2023, and claimed that a lot of the information gathered was “taken out of context” to make them look “as bad as possible.” “I think people forget that no matter how famous you are, you’re still a person,” the TV personality added. “That article came at an incredibly vulnerable time – like, for my hair care company, for like my whole career. It just was really rough.” Should Jonathan Van Ness be fired from ‘Queer Eye’ after this? Some are questioning whether they should be fired. Netflix did not immediately comment on the report in any official capacity at the time. However, when the ninth season of the show as confirm, JVN was listed as a returning host. So, they’re in Their activism has changed lives for the better, but no amount of public good should make someone immune to accountability. Others want to hear their side of the story, and any potential rebuttals from other production sources. Bobby Berk attends the 5th Annual Jam For Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party at Hollywood Palladium on February 4, 2024, (Photo Credit: Elyse Jankowski/Getty Images) None of this came up in the lengthy Twitter thread in which Bobby Berk announced his exit from Queer Eye. “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that season 8 will be my final season on Queer Eye,” he wrote on the flailing social media platform. “It’s not been an easy decision to be at peace with, but a necessary one.” Berk affirmed at the time: “Although my journey with Queer Eye is over, my journey with you is not. You will be seeing more of me very soon.” Jeremiah Brent will be joining Netflix’s Queer Eye as the Fab 5’s new designer. (Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Bed Bath & Beyond) Berk later explained to Vanity Fair that his contract was up, and that he turned down Netflix’s new four-year offer. But this damning report about Jonathan Van Ness’ alleged behind-the-scenes behavior casts this in a different light. Of course a “boy band” casting style isn’t going to forge a lifelong friend group. But it will be interesting to hear Berk explain whether JVN was a factor in his leaving the show. Jonathan Van Ness Breaks Silence On ‘Queer Eye’ Firing & … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

As fans wait anxiously for season 3 of The Traitors to drop, some details are starting to emerge that are raising more than a few eyebrows. The next season of the high-stakes, murder mystery reality show is poised to return to Peacock soon, and 21 larger-than-life personalities have already been selected to play the came. For those who haven’t watched, Alan Cumming plays host to a mafia-like competition show where celebrities are split between two teams: the Faithful and the Traitors. The goal is to eliminate players from the competing side for a chance to win $250,000. So, who will be competing next season and when can we start watching episodes? Here’s all the details you need to know! Britney Spear’s ex husband Sam Asghari arrives for the screening of the film “La Plus Precieuse des Marchandises” (The Most Precious of Cargoes) at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 24, 2024. (Photo by Christophe SIMON / AFP) ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Cast Revealed: Tom Sandoval, Sam Asghari, & More The Season 3 cast consists of plethora of name drops that dropped jaws after they were announced. Most notably, Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari is making his reality show debut in season 3, alongside controversial reality TV personalities like Tom Sandoval and Dolores Catania. Look fast and you might think you see Zac Efron roaming the halls in season 3, but alas, it’s actually his brother Dylan. There’s a cavalcade of Housewives entering the castle this season, like Dorinda Medley and Robyn Dixon, as well as other reality ladies like “Selling Sunset’s” Chrishell Stause and Ciara Miller from “Summer House”. Here’s the full cast list: Wells Adams (The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise) Sam Asghari (Actor and model) Chanel Ayan (The Real Housewives of Dubai) Bob the Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race) Dolores Catania (Real Housewives of New Jersey) Jeremy Collins (Survivor) Robyn Dixon (Real Housewives of Potomac) Dylan Efron (Down to Earth with Zac Efron) Nikki Garcia (Total Divas, Dancing with the Stars) Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser) Britney Haynes (Big Brother) “Boston” Rob Mariano (Survivor, The Amazing Race, Deal or No Deal Island) Dorinda Medley (Real Housewives of New York City, Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip) Ciara Miller (Summer House) Lord Ivar Mountbatten (British royal) Danielle Reyes (Big Brother) Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, The Masked Singer) Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset, Dancing with the Stars) Tony Vlachos (Survivor) Carolyn Wiger (Survivor) Gabby Windey (The Bachelorette) Kate Chastain, Trishelle Cannatella, Parvati Shallow and Scott Evans speak on stage at Peacock’s “The Traitors” Castle Garden celebrating Season Two at The Grove on June 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steven Simione/Getty Images) ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Release Date A release date for the third season of The Traitors has yet to be announced. However, given the fan demand and that the cast is already set, fans will likely not have wait longer than early 2025 for the new season to kick off. Additionally, filming for the new season started in Scotland in June 2024, so the ball is rolling! Spoilers For ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Are Already Pouring In As filming for the show is underway, it’s still a bit early for spoilers to be leaking. But we have heard a thing or two about the contestants. Take Dylan Efron, for example. His brother Zac spoke to ET at the premiere for A Family Affair, his new Netflix film starring Nicole Kidman and Joey King. Zac was put on the spot about his brother’s involvement in The Traitors and was cornered into asking how Dylan will fare. “I think he’s going to win,” Zac admitted. “He’s really good at games, and I just have a good feeling about it.” Could that be a hint that Dylan will be among the Traitors, working every angle to come out on top? Dylan isn’t the only contestant to have a sibling spilling predictions. After it was announced that former WWE star Nikki Garcia (aka Nikki Bella) would be headed to the Scottish Highlands to compete in The Traitors Season 3, her sister Brie weighed in on Nikki’s chances of winning. Brie feels less confident than Zac on her sibling’s chances. In fact, she fears Nikki will be facing some stiff competition. “When I think of personality and athleticism and all that,” Brie shared, “I would say Gabby [Windey] from The Bachelorette … Just seeing her on Dancing With the Stars … she’s a tough one, and she has grit. I feel like that’ll be Nikki’s competition.” Alan Cumming takes part in a conversation with Catherine Cohen following Peacock’s “The Traitors” watch party at 92NY on February 26, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Will Alan Cumming Return As Host? Yes! Is it even The Traitors without it’s perfect host! Alan Cumming is all set to return as the larger-than-life ringleader of the mysterious game, bringing all his flare and fashion along with him. He even shared some photos of he and his cute pup returning to The Traitors castle. “Lala is discovering how exhausting showbiz can be!, Alan wrote on Instagram as he returned to work with his doggie. “I had to carry her back to the Traitors castle after our walk today.” Now that’s the life! While season 3’s debut is TBD, you can watch all episodes of the first two seasons right now on Peacock! ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 Spoilers: Major Cast Secrets & More Details was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. 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As previously detailed, there’s a large age gap between Nick Viall and his wife, Natalie Joy. 18 years, to be exact. But while the 43-year old former Bachelorette suitor is significant older than his 25-year old spouse, Viall is here to relay the following message: There’s no gap at all between the couple’s loyalty to one another. Natalie Joy and Nick Viall attend Going Home With Tyler Cameron Los Angeles Tastemaker Event at Harriet’s Rooftop on April 10, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Prime Video) “I’m aware of a ton of rumors about me,” Viall said during an appearance on The LadyGang podcast on June 25. “And I know that I’m unaware of 90% more cause I don’t read it.” Joy was accused of being unfaithful around the time she got engaged last year to Viall. The speculation grew strong enough that it reached Viall, despite his attempts to stay away from such online chatter. “I don’t go on [social media]. I disconnect,” Viall continued. “I’m just really good at protecting my mental health and the mental health of my family. And I mean it when I say it, I like to work. I’ve always liked to work. I’ve enjoyed work. The more I build the show, the less famous I want to be.” Natalie Joy and Nick Viall attend 2023 Variety’s Women Of Reality TV at Spago on November 29, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Viall hosts a very successful podcast, and is occasionally joined on it by Joy, who exchanged vows with the reality star in April. When Keltie Knight pointed out that bringing Joy on to co-host opens the pair up to even more scrutiny, Viall said his wife has “gotten much better” at dealing with the negativity. He argued that engaging with the rumors only makes things worse, however. “Like, how many people have promoted bullsh-t rumors about themselves only to deny it?” he said. “It blows my mind. … Listen, I’m human. As much as I say to stay offline, I’ve had my moments of weakness. I had to get better and better at this … you just move on.” Nick Viall and his wife attend the 5th Annual Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on May 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) Earlier this week, actor Harry Jowsey came at Viall, saying he should be “focused on his wife cheating on him.” This likely explains the remarks made by Joy on the June 26 episode of The Viall Files, as she noted that men always get “the benefit of the doubt” on reality television — and in real life. “Women just don’t ever get the benefit of the doubt,” she said. “And it’s like, ‘Shame, shame, shame, shame, shame,’ on women. But, like, men, it’s like, ‘They’re men,’ like, ‘Men will be men.’” Viall and Joy got engaged in January 2023 after more than two years of dating. They welcomed their daughter, River Rose, in February and got married two months later. Nick Viall Slams Rumor That His Wife Cheated on Him: It’s Such Bull$hit! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Jason Kelce met some royals. And it seems to have changed his outlook on the controversial family. Just days ahead of his family’s meet-up with Taylor Swift and Prince William in London, Jason Kelce said some true yet undiplomatic things about kings and monarchy. It seems that he has now reconsidered his outlook. Mostly? Jason clearly felt delighted to meet Princess Charlotte. Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on in the second half at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023. (Photo Credit: Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Jason Kelce met some royals at Taylor Swift’s London show During this week’s episode of Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, the athletes reflected upon their royal encounter. During the first weekend of summer, the Kelce brothers met up with Taylor Swift as she played at Wembley Arena. By privilege of his birth, Prince William got to meet up with Taylor, her boyfriend, and her “brother-in-law” Jason Kelce. (He is not literally her BIL, to be clear) Despite Jason’s previous “f–k kings” attitude, encountering the people left him with a very positive impression. “I gotta say, Prince William was fantastic meeting him,” Jason reflected. “But the highlight was Princess Charlotte,” he then praised. Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince George of Wales during Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace on June 15, 2024. (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Jason Kelce’s favorite royal is Princess Charlotte Charlotte is the 9-year-old daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton. She is the second of their children. “She was so f–king adorable,” Jason praised. “I don’t know, maybe it’s because I have three girls now,” he continued. He and wife Kylie Kelce share three daughters. “She had fire to her, she was asking questions.” “Last episode, I think I was quoted as saying ‘f–k royalty,'” Jason more or less accurately recalled during the podcast. “He was so cool,” he then praised of Prince William. That is … a fairly colossal PR coup for William, who does not enjoy a reputation of anything of the sort. The Kelce family linked up with the Royal Family across the pond pic.twitter.com/gon7qMdUGZ — New Heights (@newheightshow) June 26, 2024 So, Is Prince William a ‘cool’ person? There have been rumors of Prince William having exciting yet scandalous interests. But since those same rumors accuse him of adultery (and his wife now very famously has cancer), it’s not really a point in his favor. Now he has two American celebrity athletes gushing over him. William hasn’t had fans this adoring across the pond in about two decades. George of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 05, 2022. (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images) “He was so cool,” Travis Kelce raved about William. “Obviously, we were backstage meeting him. He was there with little George and Charlotte.” Like his brother, he praised: “They were an absolute delight to meet.” Travis then admitted: “Wasn’t sure if I was supposed to bow to them, curtsy, just be an American idiot and shake their hand.” Jason Kelce Stans Super Swiftie Princess Charlotte After Jab At Royals was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Have Britney Spears and her sons reunited after a recent, painful family rift? Even setting aside her fallen conservatorship, her former marriage, and her mental health, Britney Spears has lost so much. Despite reported distance from her teenage sons, Britney made headway during the spring, talking with Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline on the phone. Oddly, a contrary report has surfaced to suggest that things have not “gotten better.” What is the truth? Britney Spears attends the announcement of her new residency, “Britney: Domination” at Park MGM on October 18, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Spears will perform 32 shows at Park Theater at Park MGM starting in February 2019. (Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Britney Spears and her sons have been talking The Entertainment Tonight report about Britney Spears talking with 18-year-old Sean Preston Federline and 17-year-old Jayden James Federline does not stem from unnamed insiders. “Reconciliations and the reunification of relationships are difficult and take time,” attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan, who represents Kevin Federline, explained. “They are sometimes complicated and always a lengthy process,” he reasoned. “The process has not really commenced, let alone [been] completed.” Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. (Photo Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) “The good thing is that the boys saw their mom was doing well,” Kaplan affirmed, “and have a desire to speak with her.” He pointed out: “There has been some telephonic communication between Britney and her sons, and we think that is a step in the right direction.” That does sound like a positive thing. Obviously, there are some parents with whom reconciliation is impossible or ill-advised. But sometimes, there’s something to be salvaged (after things are awkward for a while). There are two layers of distance between Britney Spears and her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline live primarily with their father, Kevin Federline. Early in their teens, after an alleged attack by their widely despised grandfather, Jamie Spears, Britney and Kevin moved to have the boys spend more time with their dad. Additionally, Kevin secured a restraining order to prevent their grandfather from coming near them. In 2023, Kevin Federline and his wife, Victoria Prince, moved to Hawaii. Britney signed off on permission for both boys (who were minors at the time that the family decided to move) to move between states. Kevin Federline stirred the pot during a 2022 interview while discussing his sons’ feelings regarding their mother. (Image Credit: CBS) Additionally, in 2022, Kevin Federline opened up about how “the boys have decided they’re not seeing her right now.” It seems that her sons felt that she played favorites. Some parents do this, usually unconsciously, but it’s certainly very unfair when it happens. (Even so, Jayden emphasized a desire to reconcile with Britney one day) Additionally, they reportedly felt embarrassed by her behavior on social media. Honestly that’s extremely normal. Any teenager who doesn’t find their parent’s social media behavior embarrassing probably doesn’t have a parent who uses social media. Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018. (Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) But have Britney Spears and her sons actually reunited at all? A very odd report from TMZ insisted that Britney Spears had one conversation with her teenage sons on Mother’s Day. They also quashed rumors that Britney saw her sons in person, even when visiting Hawaii following their move. TMZ did emphasize that Sean Preston and Jayden James had not ruled out reconciliation. “Years of aberrant behavior and troubling conduct can’t be easily erased,” their insider said. “There’s no evidence things have gotten better.” Britney Spears speaks during the grand opening of the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Britney Spears Campus on November 4, 2017. (Photo Credit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images) Obviously, we have no reason to doubt that TMZ‘s sources are legit. Obviously, every inside source is a human being — which means that they have their own biases. And some insiders make absurdly negative claims about Britney on a regular basis. That said, the TMZ report seems to be refuting misinterpretations from Kaplan’s statement. It doesn’t seem to be so much contradicting his words as just … putting a harsh, negative spin on the same information. Family is complex. We’d all love to hear that everyone (well, Britney and her kids) is happy and getting along. But that will take time, if it’s to happen at all. Britney Spears, Her Sons, & The Truth About A Reunion For The Family was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

In years past, Kate Middleton has been a fixture at Wimbledon, one of the UK’s most iconic sporting events. But for obvious reasons, life is a little different for Kate these days. As you’re likely aware, Kate is battling cancer. And the Princess of Wales has opted to mostly steer clear of the public eye as she undergoes treatment. The Princess of Wales smiles on day thirteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Kate made an appearance at Trooping the Colour earlier this month, a move that shocked many royal experts. The Princess of Wales looked happy and healthy as she stood alongside her family on the balcony. But sources close to the situation cautioned that that would likely be Kate’s final public appearance of the year. Now, however, royal expert Emily Andrews is claiming that Kate may “consider attending Wimbledon next month.” Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales, are seen in the Royal Box ahead of the Men’s Singles Final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on July 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Will Kate Middleton Attend Wimbledon Next Week? In a new piece for Grazia, Andrews writes that Kate is experiencing “good and bad days.” Therefore, Andrews claims, Kate’s ability to attend the tournament will be determined by how she feels once it begins. Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte of Wales watch the Men’s Singles Final between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Carlos Alcaraz at the 2023 Wimbledon in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) “Her treatment is ongoing, and will be for the next few months. But I understand she would like to visit the Wimbledon tennis tournament — she is a patron — if she feels up to it,” Andrews writes (via the New York Post). Will Kate Be Able to Resume Her Former Duties? In the past, Kate has presented trophies to the winners of the tournament. Deborah Jevans, the Chair of the All England Club, revealed this week that no decision has been made with regard to replacing Kate in that capacity. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge hands over the trophy to winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia following his victory against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during their Men’s Singles Final match on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2022. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) “Our priority is clearly that our Patron has the time to recover. And we’re certainly not going to add any additional pressure on her recovery by speculating on her attendance at this year’s Championships,” Jevans told the press, according to the Post. “And when it comes to the presentation ceremony, as in previous years, we will announce those that are going to be a part of that ceremony on the morning of the finals, so nothing has changed in that regard,” she added. Kate’s supporters would love to see her stride out onto the court and present a trophy to a tearful winner. HRH Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge after the Ladies’ Singles Final match between Ashleigh Barty of Australia and Karolina Pliskova of The Czech Republic on Day Twelve of The Championships – Wimbledon 2021. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) But Kate’s full recovery remains the top priority for her family, friends, and fans. So if she needs to sit out this year’s tournament, so be it. The important thing is that Kate takes care of herself. We all want her to be around for many Wimbledons to come. Kate Middleton to Attend Wimbledon Amid Cancer Treatment? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

As it turns out, the Welcome to Plathville Season 6 trailer wasn’t lying. The video (click on the above link to watch/learn more) for upcoming episodes of this TLC reality show features Olivia Plath and Ethan Plath both accepting the fact that they are single… and seemingly ready to mingle. We see each cast member talking about the awkwardness of dating. Olivia Plath on Welcome to Plathville Season 6. (TLC) But while Olivia seems unsure about heading back out there in the wake of her not-so-shocking divorce, it now seems as if she’s loudly and proudly found someone to hold her, pleasure her, listen to her… or at least leave a mark on her neck. In a social media photo posted this week, it certainly appears as if Olivia is showing off a hickey. We’re not sure how else to interpret the following image, which prompted this caption by the website Stargasm upon sharing it on Twitter: “Is she seeing someone? Olivia Plath wants us to know that she’s got a hickey in her TikTok GRWM.” Is she seeing someone? Olivia Plath wants us to know that she's got a hickey in her TikTok GRWM. #welcometoplathville #plathville pic.twitter.com/tzpznBGm10 — Starcasm (@starcasm) June 26, 2024 To be clear, Olivia has not come right now and confirmed she’s taken on a lover. But she hasn’t seem all that broken up about her divorce, either. “Ethan and I have decided to go our separate ways,” Olivia wrote in a rather cold statement she shared on October 27. “I have ambivalent memories of us being 18 years old, innocently dreaming of forever – but the partner you choose is a reflection of the world you want to live in, and at 18 I didn’t know who I was or what kind of life I wanted to create for myself. “7 years later, I’ve already begun my journey of questioning, deconstructing and rebuilding and I know that is a process that I will continue to prioritize throughout my life.” Olivia Plath sits down here and talks about her marriage on an episode of Welcome to Plathville. (TLC) Did Olivia Plath cheat on her husband? We can’t say for certain. But that was a question commonly asked this past fall after Olivia sounded just so incredibly over Ethan in the message above, which concluded as follows: “There were good moments and I want to remember and honor those. We fell in love as children and are going our separate ways as adults. Wiser, older, and braver. We will be okay. “Thank you for the good times, Ethan. I wish the best for you.” Ethan and Olivia Plath are interviewed here by TLC during an episode of Welcome to Plathville. (TLC) The former spouses got married in 2018 and do not have any children. They’ve main cast members over the course of five seasons on Welcome to Plathville, a TLC reality series that centered on Ethan’s conservative family and how Olivia had very recently been pushing him to get a lot of distance from these loved ones. For his part, Ethan wrote last October: “Olivia and I have parted ways. It just didn’t work between us, though Lord knows we both gave it all we had. It seemed we were constantly pulling each other in opposite directions in life with different goals. “I wish Olivia the best in the future ahead. I care for her deeply and always will.” Olivia Plath: Look! I Have a Hickey… and Probably a Boyfriend! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Kevin Costner’s relationship with Princess Diana has come under new scrutiny in recent months. The world recently learned that in the final year of Diana’s life, she was in preliminary talks to star with Costner in a sequel to his 1992 hit The Bodyguard. These days, Costner is on a whirlwind promotional tour in support of his new film Horizon: An American Saga. Kevin Costner attends the “Horizon: An American Saga” press conference at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) And he’s sharing new information about his relationship with Diana and the harsh reaction it elicited from the royals. Kevin Costner Says He Spoke With Princess Diana About Film Role In a new interview with Howard Stern, Costner revealed that he first reached out to Diana through Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. “What had happened was, I started talking to her through Sarah, and I said, ‘Look, I’m gonna do ‘Bodyguard 2′ and I think I can build this around you. Would you be interested?’” the Oscar winner recalled (via Page Six). Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997), visits Colston’s School in Bristol, UK, 19th November 1983. (Photo by Len Trievnor/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) “She goes, ‘Yes. My life’s about to change.’ I didn’t really go into depth with it, but I thought I understood what she was saying,” he continued. “She was very sweet. The second time we talked, she said, ‘Is there going to be a kissing scene?’ I said, ‘Do you want there to be one?’ She said, ‘Yeah,’ and I said, ‘Then we’ll do that.’ “I wasn’t going to make the full romance about her. But there was going to be a moment that we did. And she was so sweet about this.” The project never materialized, in part because Diana was killed in a car accident shortly thereafter. Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997, later Diana, Princess of Wales) at Westminster Abbey, London, for a centenary service for the Royal College Of Music, 28th February 1982. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Now, Costner claims that the royal family antagonized him in the aftermath of Diana’s death. Costner’s Clash With the Royal Family “When Diana passed, about a year later it had leaked out that I was prepping ‘Bodyguard 2’ with her. And what happened was, the royal family kind of turned on me a little bit,” Costner revealed to Stern. “Like, ‘No, that’s not true.’ And it got actually kind of ugly,” the actor continued. “And I let it go for a while. It just got uglier and uglier.” Kevin Costner attends the Premiere Party For Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone” Season 2 at Lombardi House on May 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images) Costner recalls that he then took matters into his own hands and reached out to Fergie for help. “Finally, I called up Sarah, and said, ‘Sarah, you need to tell me who is leading the charge there on this thing,” he told Stern this week. “She goes, ‘No, no, no, Kev, you don’t want to talk to them.’ I said, ‘Yes I do.’ I called them up, and I said: “‘I’m telling you something, you need to stop because it is true. And if you don’t stop, I’m gonna start. Because it was.’” Kevin Costner attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald & Craig Kallman at The Beverly Hilton on February 04, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The friendship between Kevin Costner and Princess Diana may have been brief, but it sounds like the royals felt more than a little threatened by it. Sadly, Diana never got to explore her interest in film acting. There have been rumors that Costner is considering making the Bodyguard 2 with Meghan Markle, but that seems unlikely. And the royals are probably greatly relieved that the sequel will almost certainly never materialize. Kevin Costner: Royal Family ‘Turned On Me’ Following Friendship With Princess … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Morgan Wallen took an object to the face while playing a recent show. Fortunately for him, it was just an undergarment. Even better? A thong. It sometimes seems that every news story about Morgan Wallen involves him either apologizing for doing something reprehensible or doing a new bad thing. (For which he, in turn, apologizes) But he still has passionate fans. Some of them seem to be thirsty for him. And one of them is now missing a thong. Morgan Wallen performs at the T-Mobile Mane Stage during the 2024 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 28, 2024. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach) No, Morgan Wallen did not do a ‘The Thong Song’ cover Morgan Wallen recently performed at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Wile he was singing on stage, a small (and thankfully soft) object flew through the air and landed on his face. To be fair, his hat interfered somewhat, which is likely for the best. As it turns out, the small, soft object was made of fabric, because it was a piece of thong underwear. And yes, as you can see below, video of the incident surfaced on Instagram and other social media. Morgan Wallen attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023. (Photo Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images) In Australia, “thongs” refer to flip-flops. In both instances, the word “thong” refers to a narrow strip of material. In flip-flops, the thong is the strip that passes between the big toe and the “normal” toes. When it comes to thong underwear, the term refers to the strip of fabric that loops over (or between) the wearer’s glutes. There are some potential hygiene concerns when it comes to any version of “sharing” undergarments. However, between his hat and a deft catch, this doesn’t appear to be a contamination crisis. Welp, now some random fan has her drawers. ????: Jordanvoth19 (IG) https://t.co/x508S1NhjI pic.twitter.com/CFhE1SCXtc — Whiskey Riff (@WhiskeyRiff) June 22, 2024 Morgan Wallen seemed unfazed While we wouldn’t necessarily accuse Wallen of being “well practiced” in the art of panty-catching, he certainly succeeded in catching that undergarment in a very smooth motion. He also continued singing, wrapping up his lyrics without a hitch. Turning around, he flicked the stage gift at the audience. There’s no word at this time as to whether the original owner recovered them, but it does seem unlikely. In this handout photo provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, musician Morgan Wallen poses in a booking photo on April 8, 2024. (Photo Credit: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department via Getty Images) Obviously, this comes on the heels of a couple of Morgan Wallen scandals. The most recent, of course, being his chair-throwing outburst in Nashville and ensuing arrest. As we mentioned earlier and also previously reported, Wallen did apologize following that incident. He is extremely fortunate that it doesn’t seem like anyone was hurt. His previous scandal was older but worse. Many people (especially those outside of Country music) first heard of the man when he appeared in a video repeatedly saying the N-word. Morgan Wallen performs onstage during the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023. (Photo Credit: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) Is he a better person now? Morgan Wallen has reportedly worked on himself — asking fans to not defend his indefensible actions. He reportedly received counseling in the aftermath. A lot of people feel divided over whether people are truly capable of positive change. As in, specifically, adults who do unforgivable things as adults — not, like, childhood errors. Clearly, a lot of people either believe that Morgan Wallen is a better person than he was, or are worringly unconcerned with his previous actions. And one of those people is now missing an undergarment. Morgan Wallen Nailed in the Face by Fan-Thrown Thong Underwear was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Kenya Moore doesn’t have a job at the moment. But she doesn’t have any regrets, either. As previously reported, Moore will not finish filming Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta… not after she allegedly violated the Bravo code of conduct by hanging up posters of co-star Brittany Eady seemingly a sex act. Kenya Moore attends The Hollywood Reporter’s Women In Entertainment Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel on December 7, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) The decision to display these posters was made by Moore after she claims Eady threatened her with a gun. Producers reportedly looked into this allegation and found no evidence that Eady did any such thing, placing the blame squarely on Moore and her actions and basically firing her from the show on which she has starred for 11 seasons. There’s a lot to unpack there, we know. “Kenya is not returning to RHOA this season. She decided it was best for herself to leave after how she felt the incident was handled and how she was treated,” a source told Entertainment Tonight this week. Relatedly, TMZ has written that Moore is considering legal action against the cable network. Kenya Moore speaks on stage during TheWrap’s 5th Annual Power Women Summit at Fairmont Miramar – Hotel & Bungalows on December 14, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Via Instagram on June 26, meanwhile, Moore share post on Instagram in which she is alongside her daughter, Brooklyn. “Thank you for all the support #teamtwirl. My heart is full and my conscience is clean,” Moore began. “So many false claims hiding behind anonymous sources. All this conversation and no facts being reported. If a claim or source was valid, would they need to hide?” Moore is clearly referring here to her indefinite suspension from the program. “The rumors and narrative about me randomly showing nudes or revenge p[orn] is 1000% untrue. I have proof and will share soon,” Moore added on Instagram, writing on Wednesday: My life is blessed. My daughter and I will continue to thrive in a non toxic environment where we feel appreciated and most importantly, protected. Thank you God for covering us. The Real Housewives of Atlanta veteran previously denied the report of her alleged misconduct when it first surfaced back on June 8. Kenya Moore attends the opening night of 2019 BravoCon at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 15, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) “I would never engage in revenge porn, I have never distributed private images or footage of anyone, nor solicited images owned by others to use to threaten or blackmail,” she Tweeted three weeks ago. “I have always been vindicated. I can’t talk about STORY even with people planting fake news #sweet1.” Earlier this year, Leah McSweeney sued Bravo for allegedly plying her with drugs and alcohol. In February, Brandi Glanville accused Andy Cohen of sexual harassment. It’s been a tough time for the network and those in charge of it. Kenya Moore attends “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” season 2 premiere party at Woodruff Arts Center on January 9, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for WEtv) For her part, Kandi Burruss weighed in on the controversy during a radio interview with the “Streetz Morning Takeover” radio show on June 24… coming to Moore’s defense at the time. “I don’t like the fact that they suspended Kenya. I know a lot of people was like ‘she shouldn’t have shown that’ but this is housewives,” she said. “How many times we done did something that you think somebody shouldn’t do? So who made the rules? “Why do you all of a sudden got such an issue with somebody doing something crazy to somebody?” Kenya Moore Breaks Silence on Scandal-Filled Real Housewives of Atlanta Exit was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Is Jessie T. Usher related to Usher? You’d be forgiven for not knowing. After all, Usher is one of the biggest musicians in recent decades and currently up for a BET Lifetime Achievement Award. The entertainment industry is overflowing with people you’d never guess were related. But these two seem to share a name. Is Jessie T. Usher part of Usher’s family? Usher attends the Tiffany & Co. Celebration of the launch of Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste at The Beverly Estate on April 25, 2024. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.) Just in case: Who is Usher? Usher Raymond IV, known pretty much universally as Usher, was born on October 14, 1978. A Dallas native, his parents were Jonnetta Patton and Usher Raymond III. For the most part, he grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Gen X singer, songwriter, and dancer is one of the most influential musical talents of the past three decades. He even played the Super Bowl Halftime show in February 2024. Jessie T. Usher attends the 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 07, 2024. (Photo Credit: Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE) Who is Jessie T. Usher? Jessie T. Usher was born to Jessie T. Usher and Judith User on February 29, 1992 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Many longtime fans might know the actor for portraying Lyle on Level Up, Cam Calloway on Survivor’s Remorse, or from the film, Smile. However, he is arguably best known for his role on The Boys, where he plays the extremely memorable alleged superhero, A-Train. Usher attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) How did Usher get his start? In 1994, Usher launched his music career at only 15 with a self-titled debut album. Within just a few years, he had risen to tremendous fame — especially following the release of My Way, his 1997 album. As it stands, he is a a cornerstone of contemporary R&B and of pop music. He is one of the biggest names in music, and has mentored some of the biggest names in music. Jessie T. Usher attends Beyond Fest 2022 for the Los Angeles premiere screening of Paramount Pictures’ “SMILE” at the Aero Theatre on September 27, 2022. (Photo Credit: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) How did Jessie T. Usher launch his career? From a remarkably early age, Jessie T. Usher demonstrated an interest in acting. His sister, Jesstia, had booked a commercial and sparked a passion within him. In 2003, he got his wish, landing his own commercial role in an Oscar Mayer ad. Obviously, he has come a long way as an actor, as he stars on one of the highest-rated, most-watched streaming shows. Usher attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Is Jessie T. Usher related to Usher? On Sunday, June 30, fans, friends, and family will cheer as Usher takes home a lifetime achievement honor at the BET Awards. If Jessie T. Usher is cheering him on, it will be as a fan. He will not be one of the BET Awards performers because he is, in fact, an actor. Because no, Jessie T. Usher is not related to Usher. They were born to different parents who are themselves not related to each other. The “Usher” overlap in their names are not the same parts of their names. Is ‘The Boys’ Star Jessie T. Usher Related to Singer Usher? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Michael Easton has made a dramatic announcement in regard to the world of daytime drama. On Wednesday morning, the veteran actor shared a lengthy video on Instagram that confirmed his unexpected departure from General Hospital. Just how imminent is his departure? Michael Easton poses here for a promotional photo. (Disney) Easton’s final episode airs on Thursday, June 27! “I’ve always been partial to the Irish goodbye. That’s where you leave the party without actually telling anyone you’re gone,” Easton said in his video farewell. “But I thought you all deserved better, so I just wanted to let you know that I just filmed my final scenes here at General Hospital.” Easton created the character of John McBain on One Life to Live, eventually making the move to General Hospital in 2012. Michael Easton is probably one of the most successful soap opera stars ever. (General Hospital) Due to legal issues when it came to intellectual property, the star exited the show along with other colleagues … but returned later in a new role as Silas Clay, who was killed off in August 2016. Six months after that, he re-entered the series as Dr. Hamilton Finn. Welcome to the universe of soap opera casting, those unaware of how this form of entertainment often works. Continued Easton via this social media footage: “I’ve loved every minute that I’ve been here. I want to thank the entire cast and crew for allowing me to share their stage this past 10 years. “Most importantly, I want to thank all of you for the kindness and love you’ve shown me and my family. I won’t ever forget you. And as I walk out here for the last time, and with apologies to the great Lou Gehrig, I feel like the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” Michael Easton left quite the mark on General Hospital during his run. (General Hospital) In other very recent General Hospital news: On Tuesday, it was revealed that five-time Daytime Emmy winner Jonathan Jackson would return as Lucky Spencer. Moreover, Bryan Craig is set to reprise his role as Morgan Corinthos, the late son of Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly (Laura Wright), for an episode in early August. “Thank you for your kindness. My heart is filled with love and gratitude. #gh #goodbye,” wrote Easton as a caption to his video. You can watch Easton’s full announcement below: Michael Easton Shocks the World, Announces Departure from General Hospital was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Does Taraji P. Henson have a husband in her relationship history? Taraji P. Henson’s family plans are no secret. Ahead of her hosting the BET Awards, her third time in the role, longtime fans are double-checking their memories. She’s had some very serious, public relationships. But does she have a husband? If so, who is he? Taraji P. Henson attends the 2024 Time100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2024. (Photo Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Taraji P. Henson’s relationship history includes two engagements but no husband In 1994, Henson welcomed her son, Marcell, with her high school sweetheart. Believe it or not, she was already in her mid-20s at the time. William LaMarr Johnson (the aforementioned sweetheart) was murdered in 2003. This was years after the two reportedly broke up. In the spring of 2018, Taraji P. Henson was engaged to football player Kelvin Hayden. In October of 2020, she revealed that the two had split. Taraji P. Henson attends The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024. (Photo Credit: Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions) Despite some very serious relationships, Taraji P. Henson has never had a husband in her personal history. She has never been married. And it seems that her two-year engagement to NFL alum Kelvin Hayden was the closest that she came to tying the knot. But could her marital status change in the future? Taraji P. Henson attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024. (Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) Taraji P. Henson is no longer in the market for a husband During a January 1, 2024 episode of the Armchair Expert podcast, Taraji P. Henson spoke to Dax Sheperd about her disinterest in marrying. She didn’t always feel this way — but she does not. “I’m single and happy,” Henson affirmed. “I’m not longing (for a relationship) and at this point, I’ve decided I don’t want to be married.” When it comes to marriage, she asked: “For what? I’m not having (more) kids (so) what’s the point? Let’s be life partners. Live and thrive.” Taraji P. Henson attends the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 24, 2024. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) “I want to keep my house, you keep yours,” Taraji P. Henson expressed. “So if you want us to be together, I’m still gonna keep my house but you can buy us another house, I’m not moving in with you, you’re not moving in with me and we’re gonna enjoy life … without all that paperwork.” That’s a little more verbose than Whoopi Goldberg’s famous “I don’t want somebody in my house” line, but it still expresses a popular sentiment. Henson then emphasized: “I’m OK, I’m happy, just as long as my loved ones are healthy. My heart is open, I’m not bitter or jaded… I’m open to love (but) I don’t feel like I’m missing anything.” Taraji P. Henson arrives for the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 15, 2024. (Photo Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) She has hosted the BET Awards before Taraji P. Henson is the BET Awards host on Sunday, June 30. And not for the first time. She also assumed this mantle in 2021 and in 2022. Performers in 2024 will include the immensely talented Victoria Monet, a debut song by Will Smith, Tyla, Ice Spice, Ms. Lauryn Hill & YG Marley. Others on the list include Tanner Adell, GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, and Shaboozey. Culture’s Biggest Night is going to be spectacular. Taraji P. Henson Husband: Her Journey To The Alter, Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Usher is set to receive a prestigious lifetime achievement honor at the BET Awards on Sunday night. The award will cap off a year of career milestones for the R&B icon. Following a string of 100 sold-out shows in Las Vegas, Usher performed during halftime at the Super Bowl in February. Usher performs onstage during a taping of iHeartRadioâs Living Black 2023 Block Party in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio ) The performance drew rave reviews. And thankfully, it seems that it was just the beginning of a career renaissance for an icon who released his first album 30 years ago. Usher to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award As you’ve likely heard by now, Usher will take the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday night. Usher attends the 2022 Beloved Benefit at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 07, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) The bad news is that he won’t be performing (as far as we know). The good news is that he will be receiving one of the biggest honors of the night. According to the network, Usher will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his “extraordinary career, spanning over three decades, with significant contributions to music, film, and philanthropy.” It’ll be a big night for the 45-year-old legend, who is also nominated for four awards, including “Album of the Year” for Coming Home, “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,” and “Best Collaboration” and “Best Video” for “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage. Usher performs onstage during iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2023 at Little Caesars Arena on December 05, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) It’s the latest in a string of historic achievements for Usher that began with his Vegas residency last year. Usher Announces Plans to Return to Las Vegas “God bless you. I love you,” Usher told the crowd at his final Vegas show in December, according to Rolling Stone. The artist also shared a clip of a 2004 interview in which he seemed to predict the spectacle that was his residency. “I am such a theatrical artist. If I did decide to go to Las Vegas, it would be the most phenomenal thing you’ve ever seen in your life… It will be a phenomenal show,” he said at the time. Usher performs onstage during a taping of iHeartRadioâs Living Black 2023 Block Party in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) “I saw it then… Look at me now,” Usher captioned the clip, nearly 20 years later. It sounded like Usher was saying farewell to Sin City for good. But now we know that he’s included a triumphant return to Vegas as part of his world tour. Yes, Usher will perform two shows in Vegas on November 15 and 16. And we’re sure they’ll be every bit as memorable as his acclaimed residency. Usher performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Who Else Is Performing at the BET Awards? This year’s slate of performers also includes such exciting artists as Victoria Monét, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Sexyy Red, and Shaboozey. We’ll also see the return of hip hop legend Lauryn Hill, who will perform alongside her son, YG Marley. It promises to be a show for the ages. The event kicks off on Sunday, June 30, at 8 pm. Usher Returning to Las Vegas Following Acclaimed Residency, BET Lifetime Achievement Award was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Kelly Bensimon has drawn a line in the romantic sand. And it’s all because her fiance refused to put his name on a certain dotted line. Allow us to explain… Kelly Killoren Bensimon attends the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Show Night at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) On Wednesday morning, the Real Housewives of New York City alum confirmed that she had called off her wedding to Scott Litner — just four days before the couple was scheduled to get married. “I have decided that my two daughters are my priority and I won’t be moving forward with this wedding,” the Bravo personality said in a statement. She then elaborated to People Magazine, making it clear exactly why she arrived at this shocking decision. “To be clear, he refused to sign a prenuptial agreement, and I refused to marry him. Full stop,” Bensimon told this outlet. Kelly Killoren Bensimon attends the Eckhaus Latta fashion show during New York Fashion Week – February 2024. (GETTY) Litmer is a twice-divorced father of three who works in the financial industry. The spouses-to-be were set to exchange vows in his mother’s backyard in Boston this Saturday in front of family members and friends. Alas. “I haven’t come this far in business and life to start making poor decisions because of a man,” Bensimon added to Us Weekly, referring to the prenuptial issue as the “ultimate red flag” and adding: “He of all people should have understood the need to protect each other before we tied the knot. I’m truly shocked he refused a prenup.” Kelly Killoren Bensimon attends “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy” premiere party at GH on the Park on December 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) According to Bensimon, Litner “thought that I would enter this union without legal protections in place, that I would leave everything to faith.” The most surprising part of this development, in our view, is that Bensimon must earn and/or have more money than Litner, despite the former no longer appearing on reality television and the latter working in the wealth management field. Bensimon shares daughters Sea, 26, and Teddy, 24, with her ex-husband, Gilles Bensimon. She agreed to marry Litner in July 2023. Kelly Killoren Bensimon attends the “Once Upon A One More Time” Broadway Opening Night at Marquis Theatre on June 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) “We hopped on a boat and I was driving him around [my hometown] and he was like, ‘Go to your favorite spot,’” Kelly told Us Weekly of how her now-ex popped the question last year. “Then he asked me to marry him. I [was in] a pink bikini … totally not prepared… “It was very real and I think that there’s a lot of these weddings and proposals which are really Instagrammable and beautiful … but it was just very genuine.” As are Kelly’s concerns now about her financial future, apparently. We wish her the best of luck moving forward. Kelly Bensimon Calls Off Wedding 4 Days Before Ceremony, Cites “Ultimate Red … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

We have all heard songs that Victoria Monet wrote. That includes people who’ve never actually listened to the singer herself. That’s because the Grammy winner is a prolific songwriter who’s While viewers watching her perform at the BET Awards are certainly curious about Victoria Monet’s relationship, she is of course most famous for her music. She has performed many fantastic, memorable songs. But she has written even more — for some of the biggest names in the business. Victoria Monet poses in the press room with the Grammys for Best New Artist, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical and Best R&B Album for “Jaguar II” during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) Even when she isn’t singing, songs that Victoria Monet write top the charts Chloe X Halle’s 2020 hit, “Do It” and Brandy’s “Rather Be” from the same year are both Victoria Monet writing credits. So are T.I.’s “Introduction” from 2012, Coco Jones’ “Déjà Vu” from 2013, Fifth Harmony’s “Reflection” from 2015. (T.I. was one of her first big-name collaborations following her “discovery” on MySpace) All of these songs are chart-toppers. And though the artists behind them are famous, they songwriting itself stems from Victoria Monet. Victoria Monet attends as Donatella Versace hosts a cocktail party in Los Angeles celebrating Versace icons together with NET-A-PORTER on March 07, 2024. (Photo Credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Net-A-Porter) Perhaps the biggest name in terms of singers whose songs Victoria Monet wrote is Ariana Grande. They have worked together numerous times. Two of her Grammy nominations come from co-writing “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings.” Sometimes, a songwriting duo will pump out a bunch of hits during a short time and then move on. But that’s not the case for these two. Victoria Monét attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jon Platt at The Beverly Hilton on February 03, 2024. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Ariana Grande and Victoria Monet have a lengthy songwriting history Victoria Monet has been working with Ariana Grande from her debut album, all the way to Sweetener. In 2019, Victoria told The Guardian about how “it was a slow build” getting to know Ariana as a collaborator. “It wasn’t like the first time I met her, we were best friends,” Victoria explained. “I feel like we have enough differences to bring the best out of each other but enough similarities to last and get along.” Victoria Monét attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images) In 2021, Victoria Monet and Ariana Grande collaborated on Positions. She co-wrote a whopping seven songs for the album, including “Motive” — meaning that she also wrote for Doja Cat. Though her collaborations are of course phenomenal, Victoria really shines in her own light when she performs her own music. Victoria Monet also writes songs for herself “We Might Even Be Falling In Love” (the duet and the interlude), “Alright,” and “Smoke feat. Lucky Daye” number among her most popular tracks. It’s no surprise that she has numerous Grammy nominations, three Grammy Award wins, and a long list of other nominations and wins for other awards and honors. Obviously, we have not forgotten what may be her most famous and beloved song — a song featuring her actual human mother and her young daughter, Hazel. “On My Mama” is a Victoria Monet single, and truly embodies a celebration of music and of Black culture. The music video lives up to that — and also represents a throwback to the early 2000s. Victoria deserves celebration. And audiences are lucky to get to watch her perform. Victoria Monét attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jon Platt at The Beverly Hilton on February 03, 2024. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images) She will perform at the 2024 BET Awards From Will Smith debuting a new song to Taraji P. Henson hosting for a third time, the BET Awards on Sunday, June 30 have a star-studded lineup. Culture’s Biggest Night will include performances by Ms. Lauryn Hill & YG Marley, by Tyla, by the talented Ice Spice, and by Victoria Monet. Other confirmed entertainers include GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Tanner Adell. Victoria Monet: Songs She Wrote For Other Artists, Like Ariana Grande was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Hip hop icon Lauryn Hill will be performing at the BET Awards on Sunday. Her recent return to public life has left many fans wondering about her current family situation. After gaining fame as a member of the Fugees, Lauryn obtained music legend status with the release of her 1998 album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Lauryn’s solo debut won five Grammys off of ten nominations. Apple Music recently ranked it as the best album of all time. Lauryn Hill attends GRAMMY Museum’s Inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and Concert presented by City National Bank at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live on May 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Perhaps feeling that she’d achieved everything that she set out to do in the world of music, Lauryn stepped away from public life to focus on family. Now, with a performance at the BET Awards and a new tour kicking off in August, Lauryn is very much back in the spotlight. These days, a new generation of fans is curious about the music legend’s background and personal life. Lauryn Hill performs during the Hip Hop 50 Live concert, marking the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City on August 11, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) Does Lauryn Hill Have a Husband? Lauryn Hill has never been married. But she was involved in two very serious relationships at the height of her fame. First, she became involved with her Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean. The affair continued after Wyclef married Marie Claudinette in 1994. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean perform onstage at the BET Awards 05 at the Kodak Theatre on June 28, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) “I was married and Lauryn and I were having an affair. But she led me to believe that the baby was mine, and I couldn’t forgive that,” Wyclef later wrote in his memoirs. “She could no longer be my muse. Our love spell was broken.” For her part, Lauryn commented on the affair in songs like “Ex-Factor.” Lauryn Hill Has Six Kids, Five of Them By Rohan Marley Rohan Marley, son of Bob Marley, helps out his wife, Lauryn Hill, during rehearsals for ‘MTV Unplugged’ at the MTV Studios in New York City, 7/21/01. (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect.) According to Hello! magazine, Lauryn met Rohan Marley in 1996 as her relationship with Wyclef was coming to an end. Lauryn often referred to Rohan as her husband, but the two were never officially married. “She loves suburban life, being with her children, seeing them grow and instilling our teachings of righteousness into them,” Rohan once said of her life in New Jersey, according to Hello! Lauryn Hill performs onstage during day 1 of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture⢠at Caesars Superdome on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for ESSENCE) The two lived separately for most of their relationship, which came to an end in 2008. Thankfully, Lauryn and Rohan have remained friends and maintained a healthy co-parenting relationship. Several of their children are now musicians. And they’ve joined their mother on stage in the past. Lauryn’s son YG Marley will also appear at the BET Awards on Sunday. Selah Marley, Lauryn Hill, and YG Marley attend GRAMMY Museum’s Inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and Concert presented by City National Bank at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live on May 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Who Else Is Performing at the BET Awards? This year’s slate of performers also includes such luminaries as Victoria Monét, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Sexyy Red, and Shaboozey. It promises to be a show for the ages. The event kicks off on Sunday, June 30, at 8 pm. Lauryn Hill’s Husband History & Where She Stands With Rohan Marley was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

It’s the end of an era on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. But potentially the beginning of an ugly legal battle. On Tuesday, multiple sources confirmed that Kenya Moore will be leaving the aforementioned franchise after 11 seasons as a main cast member. But the reason why gets a tad bit complicated… Kenya Moore attends the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Tastemaker Screening of “Mean Girls” at AMC Madison Yards 8 on January 9, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) Moore was suspended from Season 16 earlier this year she allegedly unveiled explicit posters of newcomer Brittany Eady apparently performing oral sex. According to TMZ, who broke the story of Moore’s seemingly forced departure from the series, the drama began when Eady supposedly threatened the veteran star during shooting on this upcoming season … even with a weapon at one point. No gun was ever found on set, however, and no evidence ever produced that proved Eady made a reference to using one. Following an argument with Eady, though, Kenya displayed X-rated posters of her co-star at her hair spa grand opening, violating Bravo’s code of conduct. Hence the aforementioned suspension. Kenya Moore attends Cirque du Soleil presents the Atlanta Premiere of “Echo” at The Big Top at Atlantic Station on November 9, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Cirque du Soleil ECHO) There’s now a discrepancy over just whose decision it was for Moore to step away from the program. “Kenya is not returning to RHOA this season. She decided it was best for herself to leave after how she felt the incident was handled and how she was treated,” a source tells Entertainment Tonight, for example. HOWEVER, TMZ claims that Moore is considering legal action against the network due to the way everything has transpired. She believes her safety was threatened by Eady and doesn’t believe she’s the the cast member who deserves to be punished. Kenya Moore attends FOX’s ‘Special Forces: The Ultimate Test’ Los Angeles premiere at Fox Studio Lot on December 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) For her part, meanwhile, Moore vaguely hinted at her decision to exit the series in a Tweet this week, writing: “You are the best fans anyone could ever ask for. and I love you all so very much. Always and forever.” The former Miss USA added “#TeamTwirlForever,” referencing her fanbase. Kenya Moore attends TheWrap’s 5th Annual Power Women Summit at Fairmont Miramar Hotel on December 14, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) This latest controversy comes amid a number of other controversies for Bravo. Earlier this year, Leah McSweeney sued the cable network for allegedly plying her with drugs and alcohol. In February, Brandi Glanville accused Andy Cohen of sexual harassment. After the news of her suspension broke a short time ago, Moore jumped on Instagram Live and said: “The way that people go out of their way to disparage your name or ruin your business, I’ll never understand it. “Leave me alone. I’m a single mom. I’m out here just like anybody else. I am not getting child support, I’m not getting anything. I’m taking care of my daughter on my own.” Kenya Moore Forced Out of Real Housewives of Atlanta, May Sue Bravo was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article