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Reading Time: 3 minutes The newly released Nancy Guthrie ransom notes may have revealed more than investigators intended. Yes, investigators. Those who have closely watched this tragic case unfold spotted an apparent inconsistency. Did authorities lie about this case? Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos speaks to CBS News. (Image Credit: CBS) ‘I don’t have any note’ On Friday, July 31, investigators released two ransom notes, seeking clues in the writing style and diction employed by Nancy’s one-time captors. The day after her disappearance, one note taunted: “Hello Savannah, we have your mother.” That note demanded $4 million in a bitcoin ransom in exchange for Nancy’s safe return. The note also contained details about the interior of Nancy’s home. “We never intended to hurt her, that was not our intention,” confessed another note, four days later. The second note admitted: “She perished shortly after she was taken. We believe it was heart related. She is buried in nature now.” "Hello Savannah, We have your mother Nancy." Two ransom notes that appear to have been sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper to a local news outlet shortly after her disappearance have been made public. The Pima County Sheriff's office said they revealed "distinctive patterns of… pic.twitter.com/ffUTLBK6Ec — CBS News (@CBSNews) July 31, 2026 Just one day earlier, however, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos had painted a very different picture. Speaking to CBS News at the time, he counted himself among those who wouldn’t rule out that Nancy might be alive. “I have nothing to indicate she’s dead,” Nanos said on Thursday, approximately six months after the first ransom note came in. “I don’t have a body,” he said accurately. Nanos added: “I don’t have a burial site.” The sheriff then claimed: “I don’t have any note.” Did he lie? It is entirely possible that Sheriff Nanos lied. Sharing a piece of misinformation — a small piece as part of a larger statement — is a sound policy when following an investigation, even if it means misleading the public. Many killers, kidnappers, terrorists, and more will monitor the news, either out of self-preservation or narcissism. A simple misstatement can, in rare cases, taunt a particularly hotheaded criminal into making a mistake — such as writing in to journalists or investigators to correct them. Remember how they caught the BTK killer. He was effectively taunted out of hiding, and then tricked into communicating. Statistically, most killers are not especially bright — especially not the ones who get caught. Journalist Savannah Guthrie said that her family is in "agony" and pleaded for information that could help find her missing mother Nancy Guthrie. [image or embed] — Reuters (@reuters.com) July 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM There is an alternative possibility: that Sheriff Nanos either did not consider the note genuine, or simply wasn’t sure if it’s legitimate and therefore wasn’t willing to stop looking for a missing person. You do not, under any circumstances, “gotta hand it” to police, but that is a sound and safe approach to any missing person’s case. There were a lot of fake notes, and ending a search prematurely is a bad move. When the Titan submersible went silent, it was almost certainly because every member of the expedition — one of whom may have been an innocent, pressured into going by a parent — died in a fraction of a second as the ocean’s depths crushed them. But the search continued, just in case. Even without the note, it seems very likely that Nancy died shortly after her abduction. Whoever took her (the emphatic use of “we” in the kidnapping note seems to suggest just one culprit) could not have planned that. But it is entirely their fault — which is likely why that individual will live in fear of being caught every day until they are. Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes: Did They Expose a LIE from Police? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Kelly Osbourne is mad. And even though she didn’t mention her baby daddy by name, it seems like he might be the cause of her current fury. As we previously reported, Kelly and Sid Wilson broke off their engagement in March. Sid’s tough times continued this week when he was fired from Slipknot after over 25 years with the band. Sid Wilson and Kelly Osbourne attend Matt Mathews’ Celebration of Boujee On A Budget Tour with Live Nation at The Peppermint Club on November 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Live Nation) “Strange how the loudest defense of the guilty is rarely innocence … It’s distraction,” Kelly wrote in her Instagram Story on Monday. “When the mask slips, they don’t face the mirror they throw it at someone else,” she continued, adding: “I also heard that when you break a mirror you get 7 years bad luck! Or is that just karma? This is why I always take accountability. As they say some are sicker than others.” Again, she didn’t mention Sid by name, but it’s worth noting that the members of Slipknot wear literal masks while performing on stage. Kelly continued to lash out in subsequent posts. “Wake the f–up and take some responsibility I will not take your s–t anymore! I’m done,” she wrote at one point (via Us Weekly). “I want to be happy and I have a beautiful son to raise. Leave me alone. Let me heal. I can’t protect you from yourself anymore.” Osbourne then shared a meme that read: “My job is to protect my kids. Not your feelings. Not your expectations. Not judgements I didn’t ask for. My responsibility is to protect their well-being. Their nervous systems. Their emotional safety. I will choose them every single time. Over anyone. Over anything.” Sid proposed to Kelly at Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert last summer. The couple share a three-year-old son, but they never made it to the altar. The cause of their split is unclear, but many have noted that Kelly took Ozzy’s death very hard, and the loss has reportedly taken a tremendous psychological toll. The cause of Sid’s firing is similarly mysterious, but insiders say he had been clashing with his bandmates for quite some time. In any event, it’s been quite a year for these two. Kelly Osbourne Blasts Ex Sid Wilson After He’s Fired From Slipknot: ‘Take … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Jax Taylor is speaking out about his latest battle with Brittany Cartwright. And this time, it seems that the former couple’s divorce drama has spilled directly into his professional life. The Vanderpump Rules alum claims Brittany has been attempting to undermine his career after a recent controversy involving what he says was a mistaken brand partnership. Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright attend the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on November 10, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage) According to Jax, his estranged wife turned an unfortunate situation into an opportunity to publicly embarrass him. “Yesterday was just another example of Brittany going out of her way to publicly embarrass and humiliate me,” Jax told Us Weekly, claiming that the issue could have been handled privately. He alleged that Brittany contacted the brand, discussed the matter on her podcast, and shared what he described as false accusations online. “Instead of reaching out privately to address the situation, she chose to contact the brand, laugh about it on her podcast, and post false accusations on social media,” Jax claimed. Jax said he believes the incident is part of a larger pattern, alleging that Brittany’s actions have hurt his reputation and made it more difficult for him to rebuild his career following their highly publicized split. Jax says he thought he had been offered a partnership deal with Smart Water through a third-party facilitator. He later said he discovered the partnership was not authorized and removed the content once he learned there was a problem. In a statement shared with followers, Jax explained that he had received emails, campaign details, and instructions that made the opportunity appear legitimate. He insisted he never intended to misrepresent a business relationship. The latest accusations add another chapter to the ongoing tension between Jax and Brittany, who separated in 2024 after many years in the reality TV spotlight. The pair, who married in 2019 and share son Cruz, have continued navigating their divorce and co-parenting relationship in the public eye. Their breakup has already produced plenty of drama, including disagreements over their divorce proceedings and renewed headlines surrounding Jax’s personal life. For now, Jax and Brittany appear to have very different views on what has happened, and fans of the Bravo stars are once again watching their relationship drama unfold away from the cameras. Jax Taylor Says Brittany Cartwright Is Sabotaging His Career was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Reality television personality Sidney Starr is facing a slew of serious felony charges after being arrested in Georgia over the weekend. According to authorities, Starr — best known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: New York — was taken into custody Sunday following an alleged incident at a hotel in Hapeville, just outside Atlanta. She was later booked into the Fulton County Jail on multiple felony charges, including sexual battery against a child under the age of 16, child molestation, and sodomy (via TMZ). Sidney Starr’s mug shot, taken following her recent arrest. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office) Police have released very few details about the investigation. Because the alleged victim is a minor, law enforcement officials have not disclosed additional information about the circumstances surrounding the case. As of this writing, no affidavit detailing the allegations has been made public, and investigators have not announced whether additional charges could be forthcoming. Starr has not publicly commented on the allegations, and it is unclear whether she has retained an attorney. Representatives for the reality star also have not issued a statement. The arrest comes while the famed transgender model was reportedly in the Atlanta area for a scheduled appearance connected to Industry Girl, a reality series on Ray J’s Tronix Network. She had been advertised as a host for the show’s reunion special, though it remains unclear whether that event ultimately took place. Starr first rose to prominence through social media before becoming a recurring personality on Love & Hip Hop. Over the years, she has also appeared in music videos and various television projects, building a sizable online following. Now, however, the focus has shifted dramatically from her entertainment career to the criminal case she faces. This is not her first controversy, as she previously gained attention for falsely claiming she’d had a sexual relationship with rapper Chingy. At this stage, prosecutors have not presented their evidence in court, and many details of the allegations remain under seal or otherwise unavailable because they involve a juvenile. The charges themselves are accusations, and Starr is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. As the legal process moves forward, investigators may release additional information. For now, officials have emphasized that the limited public disclosure is intended to protect the identity and privacy of the alleged victim. At this time, neither Starr nor her legal team has issued any kind of public statement. We’ll continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available, Sidney Starr: ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Star Arrested on Child Molestation Charges was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 3 minutes There was a time when people who didn’t look too closely into matters believed Elon Musk to be some sort of genius inventor. That was never true. These days, he’s infamous for his “concern” about white birth rates, his endorsement of fascists, for ruining Twitter, and for how his grok AI being used to generate nude images of women and children. That last part is where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry come in. Musk’s xAI is suing to stop a Minnesota law against these “nudification” programs from going into effect. Yikes! Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during a Scar Tree Walk on April 16, 2026. (Photo Credit: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images) Call him out! In a statement on their Sussex.com site, Meghan and Harry absolutely skewered the former trillionaire without even mentioning his name. “Big Tech has taken shocking steps to limit restrictions on or accountability for these objectively predatory A.I. product features,” they correctly observed. “Most recently, ahead of the Minnesota law to ban ‘nudification’ apps going into effect tomorrow, the trillionaire leader of the tech company responsible for X’s Grok, sued the state of Minnesota to stop the law from going into place,” Harry and Meghan described. Though they did not name Musk, he was briefly valued by credulous investors at $1 trillion due to one of his hodgepodge companies, SpaceX, going public under relaxed restrictions. He is no longer a trillionaire by any measure. And, of course, his program is now the most infamous for producing nude renderings of women and especially of children. These are not harmless drawings, but realistic-looking depictions of real people. These images are used to harass or exact revenge upon these victims. Meghan and Harry mused about “why someone would try to stop a ban on AI technology producing deepfakes of people and children in the nude without their consent.” They then described multiple groups in the US and UK, including children. All of whom had filed suits against xAI’s grok. “The company is mitigating risk to their bottom line instead of aggressively responding to the clear evidence their product features are enabling predators to prey on women and children,” the couple observed. Meghan and Harry did not personally sign the statement, but instead posted it to their website. As for the laws against “nudification” programs, those are in places like Minnesota, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, and California. Obviously, there are many states — and countries — to go in passing similar legislation. Some ‘child safety’ laws do not protect, but laws against this tech will Why are they bringing this up? Well, first and foremost, because Meghan and Harry have dedicated a lot of their activism to promoting child safety. These “child internet safety” laws that keep passing in many cases do not make children safe — only more isolated. (Any law that requires people to show an ID and “prove” their age to be online is, at best, poorly conceived. At worst, it’s just a surveillance ploy. It will not keep kids safe, but it will make everything worse for adults.) But Meghan and Harry aren’t talking about online censorship or mass surveillance. They’re talking about how Musk’s company is suing to stop Minnesota to outlaw “nudification.” To hear the xAI legal team tell it, the laws against “nudification” are oppressing free speech. It would be easy to imagine a law that, by accident or malicious design, restricted actual art. Remember, real art is just a drawing, and has no victim. Feeding a photo of your coworker or your ex or a literal child into a program that renders a nude or further sexualized image of them is very different. But Minnesota’s law does not appear to be overbroad. We are not legal scholars, but it is our understanding that the laws target the underlying tech, making it clear that they’re not sending shock troops to raid art museums. That seems to be an issue that critics have with Minnesota’s law — that it targets this tech. All AI-generated slop images are bad. They’re environmentally destructive and they are repulsive, all built upon stolen images and stolen art. Just like how slop writing and slop answers are bad (and inaccurate). But we can acknowledge that slop that directly ruins lives as a tool of revenge and harassment is worse. Meghan and Harry are right to call out Musk. Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Skewer Elon Musk Over xAI ‘Nudification’ of … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 3 minutes There was a time when Jonah Hill was one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedic stars. But in recent years, it seems that every time Hill’s name appears in a headline, it’s because he’s once again chosen to remind the world that he’s got some serious issues. The latest installment in our ongoing series Jonah Hill: Deeply Insecure Dude involves Hill’s claim that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has transformed him into some sort of supreme badass, capable of “annihilating” anyone who disrespects him. Jonah Hill speaks onstage during SiriusXM Presents SmartLess LIVE at Avalon Hollywood on April 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for SiriusXM) Hill made that unintentionally hilarious assertion during a live recording of the popular “Smartless” podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. “I love Brazilian jiu jitsu, except my body is begging me not to love it. My wife is often like, ‘You’re not going to become a professional fighter. You know that, right? You’re a comedian,’” Hill said before explaining that his new hobby has imbued him with the ability to beat up anyone he wants. “If we got into it, I would f-ck you up. I would f-ck all three of you up,” he said to the hosts, adding: “My favorite thing is people are like, ‘Oh, Jonah Hill, f-cking fat guy from Superbad.’ And I’m like, ‘I would f-cking annihilate you, dude. I’m not kidding you. Try it. If you see me, try it, dude. Bring it. Who’s got it?’” Yes, apparently, Jonah is still very salty about people calling him fat 19 years ago. Jonah Hill says jiu jitsu has him ready to “annihilate” anyone who still sees him as the fat guy from Superbad “I love Brazilian jiu jitsu, except my body is begging me not to love it. My wife is often like, ‘You’re not going to become a professional fighter. You know that,… pic.twitter.com/tDnNTRHTOo — Yonan (@yonann) August 1, 2026 The wounds of childhood can stay with us, of course, but Hill was approaching his mid-twenties when Superbad came out, so he should probably think about getting over it. At the very least, he should work through his issues by talking to a therapist, not by trying to fight the entire world. In any event, snarky social media users picked up Jonah’s comments and had an absolute field day with them. In fact, Jonah’s name has been trending on X (formerly Twitter) since Sunday. Enjoy the following highlights: “Bro you are a middle aged man you don’t have to live like this anymore.” “I think this now makes it mandatory for everyone to call him the fat kid from Superbad every time he’s in public and watch him (continue to) melt.” “Poor guy. That being so passionately in the forefront of his mind is exactly why he will always be the fat guy from Superbad. He’s also many other things, but he’s gotta learn to let go of that and be proud of his movie that many many many people loved.” “Most people who talk like that end up going down from one punch.” “Guess jiu jitsu and ozempic can’t fix juvenile insecurity.” “Between this and getting mad over his professional surfer girlfriend being photographed in a swimsuit, he strikes me as a deeply insecure man.” Yes, this new controversy has led many to revisit Jonah Hill’s old scandals, including the weirdly controlling texts he sent to his former girlfriend, Sarah Brady. These days, Jonah is a married man and a father of two. But it seems that he’s still holding on to some major insecurities from his younger years. Jonah Hill Says He’s Ready to ‘Annihilate’ His Bullies After Martial … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Just a few months ago, Allie Eklund and Steven McBee Jr. parted ways for good. They did not end things on a high note. Now, however, the McBee Dynasty star has been spotted out and about with another Bravolebrity: Austen Kroll. Does she have her eye on Austen? Will we be seeing Allie on Southern Charm? Allie Eklund attends the OMEGA Austin Celebration at Assembly Hall on March 11, 2026. (Photo Credit: Rick Kern/Getty Images for OMEGA) Are they dating? On July 25, eyewitnesses spotted Allie and Austen sharing a meal in, appropriately enough, Austin, Texas. The two were eating seafood at Perla, a local restaurant. According to one witness, they appeared comfortable together. There were no reports of PDA. But then, not everyone displays affection publicly — even if they’re boning in private. Naturally, this news had rumors circulating. Austen is somewhat rumor-prone, and his dating life tends to get dramatic. So, yes, people are interested. TMZ spoke to an inside source who explained what’s going on with Allie and Austen. The two met at BravoCon in 2025. Now, the July 25 interaction was not a date — even if it was friendly. Rather, they simply grabbed lunch while Austen happened to be in Austin. It sounds like they’re just friends. Or, if there’s something more going on, they’re very good at hiding it. She’s had a rough year Just a few months ago, Allie had a very dramatic breakup with Steven McBee Jr. So, Steven accused Allie of cheating on him at Stagecoach. (That is unconfirmed, of course. But, given his reaction, it sounds like no matter what did or did not happen, it’s good that she’s out of that relationship.) Steven publicly blasted her online, he posted pictures of a man he claimed she cheated with. He also blasted her as a “hooker” and a “slut.” While slut can be a compliment, that doesn’t apply when it’s intended as an insult. And hooker a a pejorative term for sex workers, and absolutely unacceptable language. "McBee Dynasty" star Allie Eklund has responded to Steven McBee Jr.'s interview with "Virtual Reali-Tea" content creator and writer Samantha Nungesser, and we're breaking down everything you need to know! pic.twitter.com/xd0DCS0XaS — Virtual Reali-Tea by Page Six (@VRTpod) July 27, 2026 “The situation is painful, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone,” Allie expressed on Instagram at the time. “I’ve said what feels necessary in response to his actions,” she confirmed. “And,” Allie wrote, “I plan on taking time to process and move forward.” It sounds like she could really use a friend at this time. We hope that many folks — not only Austen — are providing her with emotional support at this time. Allie Eklund & Austen Kroll: Dating? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes In 2023, Bar Asraf survived the Hamas-led attack on a music festival in Israel. Tragically, his girlfriend, Liron Barda, lost her life during the violence that unfolded on October 7 of that year. And this week, the tragedy compounded when Asraf died by suicide beside Barda’s grave. A bicycle was targeted and two young Palestinian militants were killed near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel on October 7, 2023 in Gaza. (Photo By Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) News of Asraf’s passing comes courtesy of the Israeli news site JFeed. According to the outlet, Barda was working as a bartender at the Nova festival when it was raided by Hamas terrorists. Instead of fleeing, she reportedly stayed behind to help wounded concertgoers and was killed as a result. Her father says he urged her to leave over the phone, but she insisted on helping those who had been injured. Asraf was also in attendance but managed to escape unharmed. Barda was just 26 at the time of her death. Asraf was 30. The October 7 attack left nearly 400 dead, with dozens more taken hostage. Those numbers, shocking as they are, pale in comparison to the devastation of Israel’s ensuing war with Palestine, which left an estimated 73,770 Palestinians dead, along with more than 2,039 Israelis (via Wikipedia). Asraf reportedly remained close with members of Barda’s family in the years since her tragic death. He was a regular visitor to her grave, but the family says they never gave any indication of being suicidal. Our thoughts go out to both the Barda and Asraf families during this enormously difficult time. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Bar Asraf: Israeli Survivor of October 7 Attack Commits Suicide at Girlfriend’s … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Not even her expat status could keep Rosie O’Donnell from making her The View comeback. Remember, the comedian was part of the panel a little over a decade ago. Now, the iconic daytime talk series is about to have its milestone 30th season. Rosie has now confirmed that she’ll take part in it. As a podcast guess, Rosie O’Donnell spoke about her history on ‘The View’ and her plans to return. (Image Credit: YouTube) She’ll be back! On the Monday, August 3 episode of the Tangle With Kyle Ridley podcast, Rosie confirmed her plans for The View. On September 8, The View will premiere Season 30. Rosie plans to return to the series, albeit not for the whole season. The View is apparently planning a 30th anniversary special. In fact, in her interview, Rosie says that she will return “next year,” indicating some time in 2027. Rosie says that she plans to participate “in whatever way they want” for the anniversary. However, she emphasized that she will appear “just as a guest” and not as a panelist. “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics,” Rosie reflected. “I admired Whoopi, wanted to be on her team, had respect for her,” she explained of where her time on the show went awry. “And I expected we would be like Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan passing the ball back and forth, shooting and leading the team to victory.” Rosie acknowledged: “And that’s not exactly what happened.” She’ll never return as a full-time panelist According to Rosie, Whoopi “felt encroached upon in some way.” This, she says, is why their time as co-panelists “didn’t go so well.” At least, not like she’d expected. “I didn’t want it to be awkward and go on there and make it awkward,” Rosie expressed. “But I’ve seen Whoopi in the years past … and we’ve gotten past it,” she clarified. “We’re grown ass women,” Rosie affirmed. “She’s a woman who supports women, as am I.” Rosie also explained that “many people” have received “the short end of the stick” as panelists. “It was a factory where people were being churned in and out and [with] their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm,” she explained. Rosie highlighted: “It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about.” That didn’t “sit right” with her. Nor should it. We hope that the 30th anniversary event goes well. As for Rosie, we’ll always have fond memories of her clashing with a The View OG villain, Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Rosie O’Donnell Confirms ‘The View’ Return for Season 30, Explains Old … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Phil Collins is opening up about a terrifying chapter in his life. The rock legend revealed this week that he once came so close to death that his five children were summoned to his hospital bedside to say goodbye. At the time, doctors feared Collins’ struggles with addiction have been well-documented, and doctors thought he might not survive a life-threatening health crisis brought on by a relapse into alcoholism. Phil Collins of Genesis performs on the opening night of their North American “The Last Domino?” tour at the United Center on November 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images) Speaking to The Sunday Times, the 75-year-old recalled spending seven months hospitalized in Switzerland after his organs began shutting down. “There were some decisions to be made about, ‘Do we keep Phil on life support?’ kind of thing,” Collins said. “My kidneys were packing up, my organs were just seizing up. People were coming to say goodbye.” Collins added that he has no memory of those final visits. “But I don’t remember them coming. I didn’t have no idea this was going on,” he explained. “They were all worried that they wouldn’t see me again. It could all have gone so terribly wrong.” Collins was first admitted to the hospital in late 2023 after returning to heavy drinking. He was released shortly before Christmas but was hospitalized again just weeks later, eventually spending months recovering from the ordeal. The music icon is the father of five children: actress Lily Collins, actress and producer Joely Collins, musician Simon Collins, and sons Nicholas and Matthew Collins. Fortunately, Collins says the frightening experience became a turning point. He revealed that he has not had a drink since the medical emergency and considers himself incredibly fortunate to have survived. “I’ve just been lucky,” he said. The former Genesis frontman has battled a number of serious health issues in recent years. Long-standing nerve damage and spinal problems forced him to retire from touring in 2022 after he lost the ability to play the drums, and he now relies on around-the-clock nursing care at his home in Switzerland. Despite those challenges, Collins hasn’t completely closed the door on making music again. He told the newspaper that he’d still love to record if the inspiration strikes, though his physical limitations have made that increasingly difficult. The singer also admitted he hopes to find love again someday. “I’d love to be in love again,” Collins said. “I would love a relationship. Kissing somebody, for example. You know, pretty basic stuff.” For now, however, Collins says he’s grateful simply to still be here after a health scare that nearly cost him his life. Phil Collins Says Alcoholic Relapse Left Him on Life Support was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes The late James Van Der Beek was only 48 years old when he died in February. Over the weekend, his widow honored him once again. On what would have been their 16th wedding anniversary, she shared beloved family throwbacks. Each milestone like this is another reminder of all that she has lost. James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Van Der Beek attend HFCâs Brain Health Dinner on September 30, 2023. (Photo Credit: Rick Kern/Getty Images for Hilarity for Charity) ‘I was the luckiest woman in the world’ On Sunday, August 2, Kimberly Van Der Beek took to her Instagram page to share a bittersweet message. “16 years ago I was the luckiest woman in the world to marry @vanderjames,” she began her caption. “The beauty of this marriage continues to unfold every day with all these incredible children we have,” James’ widow affirmed. Kimberly expressed: “He continues to be present and guide us.” She concluded her caption: “I’m eternally grateful.” The post itself was a series of photos. Each was a throwback to when James was alive. The first three photos showed James and Kimberly together. Couples selfies. The final photo was a group hug featuring all six of the couple’s children. This was a beautiful sentiment on what must have been a very bittersweet occasion. On what would have been their 16th wedding anniversary, Kimberly Van Der Beek honored her late husband. (Image Credit: Instagram) He passed away on February 11 On August 1, 2010, James and Kimberly married. As we noted, they went on to share six children — ranging from a teenager to a preschooler. Olivia is 15. Joshua is 14. Annabel is 12. Emilia is 10. Gwendolyn is 8. And little Jeremiah is 4. Like their mother, they are grappling with this loss and processing their new reality. Most of the family’s grief is private. And, for the most part, only Kimberly is posting publicly. Tat is appropriate, given her children’s ages. Kimberly has shared other tributes to her late husband. She honored him on what would have been his birthday, March 8. (At that time, his passing was still very new.) Additionally, she shared a tribute to James on Father’s Day — the first that her children have ever known without their dad. Each milestone may grow easier over time, but not necessarily in a linear manner. Grief is difficult and lingers for years and even decades. James Van Der Beek Honored by Widow on What Would Have Been Their 16th Wedding Anniversary was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 3 minutes The discourse surrounding Ariana Grande and her body has exploded in recent weeks. We have all watched the beloved singer and actress waste away before our eyes, growing more emotional, with critics observing that her voice seems understandably weaker. Amidst the “endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” Ariana quit her latest project and will be avoiding public appearances. Is she stepping away to get help … or is she just tired of hearing people’s opinions? Ariana Grande attends the AFI Awards Luncheon on January 09, 2026. (Photo Credit: Emma McIntyre/WireImage) ‘Endless, ongoing public scrutiny’ On Sunday, August 2, a rep for Ariana confirmed that she is taking a break from the spotlight. Among other things, that means quitting her West End debut, where she would have starred in Sunday In The Park With George alongside Jonathan Bailey. (Though she is very experienced on stage and in musical theater, performing the 1984 Sondheim musical with her Wicked co-star would still have been new territory for her.) “Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour,” her rep told People. “She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note,” the statement continued, claiming that Ariana will conclude her tour “both healthily and happily.” “And then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances,” the rep’s statement announced. Ariana’s rep tacitly acknowledged that it has been her public-facing work “which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny.” The statement affirmed: “This tour has been a beautiful experience for her.” As always, Ariana’s rep expressed: “She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.” So, Ariana is allegedly healthy, she’s having a great time with her tour, but she’s going to avoid the public due to “scrutiny.” What does that mean? What is really going on? On Friday, July 31, Ariana released her new music video for the song, “petal.” The album that she released on the same day shares the same title, petal, also stylized in lower case. Reviews for the album noted that Ariana seemed unable to muster the energy for some of the vocals. This was a clear and deliberate reference to the fact that she appears to be wasting away. In the music video, Ariana looks worryingly gaunt. Already existing discourse exploded on social media as a result. A lot of people are drawing comparisons to Karen Carpenter. Some have pointed out that Ariana appears more frail and sunken than Karen did a short time before her death. Many fear that history will repeat itself. This is terrifying. We are watching Karen Carpenter 2.0, only this time we have a name for what's happening. [image or embed] — FREE NOVEL IN PINNED ✍ (@serialciara.bsky.social) June 14, 2026 at 6:46 AM We are not saying that Ariana is set to avoid the spotlight because of the conversation about her body. Ariana does not like the conversation about her alarming weight loss. She clearly does not see herself as the rest of the world sees her, and has attempted to shift the discourse to being about commenting on people’s bodies. As we have explained, in cases of extreme and rapid weight loss, not commenting would be similar in many cases to ignoring if someone were performing on stage with an open wound. It is a popular fear that Ariana vanishing from the stage will not mean that she’s getting better — that she will continue to shrink until she is no more. Our hope, however, is that she will be getting the help that she needs. We all want good things for Ariana. Ariana Grande Withdrawing from Public Amid Weight Loss ‘Scrutiny’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Say what you will about Sydney Sweeney, the woman clearly knows her audience. The Euphoria star took center stage in the latest campaign for her lingerie label, SYRN, modeling an all-black look from the company’s “Seductress.” In a new Instagram clip, Sweeney poses in an all-black getup that’s sure to attract plenty of attention across social media. Sydney Sweeney attends the Los Angeles premiere of Lionsgate’s “The Housemaid” at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 15, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) In the short video, Syd twirls in front of a vanity mirror before flashing a smile at the camera as the video comes to a close. The brand kept the caption simple, writing only, “Syd for Seductress.” Yes, sometimes a four-second video with a three-word caption is all it takes to create viral gold. The “Seductress” line is one of four signature collections available through SYRN, along with the brand’s Romantic, Playful, and Comfy categories. Since launching the lingerie company earlier this year, Sydney has made herself the face of nearly every campaign, frequently modeling new arrivals across social media. The latest release follows several weeks of steady promotions. Earlier this month, Sydney modeled a white lace bodysuit for another campaign, while more recent photos showed the actress alongside model Amélie Tremblay in coordinated pastel lingerie and pajama-inspired pieces from the Playful collection. The pair struck a much lighter, more playful tone in those images compared to the brand’s newest, moodier campaign. When SYRN debuted, Sweeney said she wanted the brand to reflect the many sides of modern womanhood rather than a single image or personality. “I wanted to create a place where women can move between all the different versions of who we are,” she said at the time (via Page Six). “I’m not one thing, no woman is.” That philosophy continues to shape the company’s marketing strategy, with each collection leaning into a different aesthetic, from cozy everyday essentials to more glamorous, fashion-forward styles. At the end of the day, Sydney is still an actress, so it makes sense that she would seek to embody different roles through her brand. Judging by the response to her latest campaign, Sweeney’s fans are more than happy to follow along. Sydney Sweeney Twirls In Lingerie to Promote Brand, Might Be a Marketing Genius was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes As you’ve likely heard by now, beloved Sopranos star Vincent Pastore has passed away at the age of 80. The actor — who played Tony Soprano associate turned federal informant Sal “Big P–sy” Bonpensiero — reportedly died in his sleep of natural causes. Even though his character was “whacked” in Season 2, Pastore played a major role in the Sopranos‘ ascension and legacy, and he remained a fan favorite in the years since the show wrapped up its run on HBO. Vincent Pastore attends HBO’s “The Sopranos” 25th anniversary celebration on January 10, 2024 at Da Nico Ristorante in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage) And now, fellow alums of the iconic show are paying tribute to their late costar. “A wonderful actor, a kind and loving man,” Jamie Lynn-Sigler, who starred as Tony’s daughter Meadow Soprano, wrote on her Instagram Stories on Sunday. “It was an honor to know you and work with you.” “This is a hard one for us, it seems like I’ve known Vinny forever,” Michael Imperioli, whio played Christopher Moltisanti in the show wrote on his own Instagram page, adding: “We did lots of work together and traveled all over the USA as well as Italy and Australia. Lots of good times. Lots of laughs. Vinny was a kind hearted brother who cared deeply about his family and friends. I will miss him always.” “Such a funny & charming man…just a beautiful soul. Absolutely heartbreaking,” recalled Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony’s therapist, Dr. Melfi, on her Instagram Stories. Pastore was also honored by Edie Falco, who portrayed Carmela Soprano. “It’s an awful loss. So unexpected,” she told Page Six in a statement. “Vinnie was always so full of life.” Dominic Chianese, who portrayed Tony’s Uncle Junior, also issued a statement, “We lost a friend today,” he shared on Instagram. “Paying respect and sending Love in tribute.” Pastore’s body was reportedly discovered by friends in his apartment in the Bronx on August 1. His death was later confirmed by his managers, managers Robert Attermann and Bob McGowan. “I had the privilege of representing Vinny for more than 30 years, long before The Sopranos made him a household name,” Attermann told E! News in a statement. “To the world, he will always be remembered as the unforgettable ‘Big P—y,’ but to those of us who knew him, he was so much more.” Our thoughts go out to Vincent Pastore’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time. Vincent Pastore Cause of Death Revealed as Fellow ‘Sopranos’ Stars Pay Tribute was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 3 minutes We have a chilling new update regarding the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie. It has now been six months since Nancy disappeared from her home in Tucson, and police seem no closer to locating the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie or arresting the parties responsible for her kidnapping. On Friday, investigators released two ransom notes that were sent to Savannah and her family following Nancy’s disappearance. A photograph of Nancy Guthrie is seen on a sign that people can leave messages on February 26, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) “We have your mother Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom and once payment is received she will be released unharmed. We will be holding her for a maximum of 7 days,” reads the first note (via The Daily Mail). “You will need to send bitcoin in the amount of $4 million USD before 5PM on Thursday the 5th. If payment is not received, the ransom will be increased to 6 million USD which will need to be paid by 5PM on Monday the 9th,” the alleged kidnappers continued, adding: “Once payment is received to the bitcoin address below she will be released within 12 hours of deposit to a safe drop off location back in Tucson. If payment is not received by the last deadline on Monday the 9th at 5PM, she will be killed. “Your mother is aware of this and her life is in your hands. It is in the best interest of everyone to have this completed as soon as possible. You will not be able to contact me from here on out, there will be no negotiation. Do not play games, law enforcement will not be able to help you.” The author also contained details about the crime scene, seemingly with the goal of convincing the Guthrie family of the authenticity of the note: “She had a white smart watch on the floor of the foot of her bed and the white flood light in backyard was destroyed,” the note read. The second note claimed that Nancy “perished” not long after she was abducted. “Guthrie Family, We did not fully grasp the seriousness of her physical condition. We never intended to hurt her, that was not our intention. She perished shortly after she was taken,” the note read. “We believe it was heart related. She is buried in nature now. Nothing you could have done could have changed the outcome. We want your family to know this and hope you all can find peace. We are truly sorry.” The Pima County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement indicating that in spite of these revelations, they are still investigating the matter as though Nancy is still alive. “We have gathered a lot of evidence in this case and I wish you knew it, I wish the community could know all of the evidence, but that’s just not how investigations work,” Sheriff Chris Nanos said, adding: “Whether it’s this case or any case. We have an obligation, we have a duty and a responsibility, to protect that case and its integrity.” Savannah has issued public pleas to the kidnappers on several occasions, but it appears that she has not received a credible response. We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available. Nancy Guthrie ‘Perished Shortly After She Was Taken’ and ‘Is Now Buried … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes We interrupt the “problematic Caitlin Clark” discourse to bring you an unrelated WNBA controversy. Just weeks after opening up about their journey to parenthood, Brittney and Cherelle Griner’s marriage has come to an end. According to court records obtained by People, the WNBA star filed for divorce from her wife in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, citing that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Brittney Griner and Cherelle Griner attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) The filing reportedly states that the couple separated on July 24. Griner is also requesting that the court establish a parenting plan for the couple’s 2-year-old son, Bash, as part of the divorce proceedings. Neither Brittney nor Cherelle has publicly commented on the split. The news comes as a surprise to many fans, particularly because the couple had recently been speaking openly about their relationship and the challenges they overcame while building their family. Griner and Cherelle, an attorney, first met while attending Baylor University, but didn’t begin dating until years later. They married in 2019 and became one of the WNBA’s most recognizable couples during Griner’s arrest in Russia in 2022. Throughout Griner’s nearly 10-month imprisonment, Cherelle became the public face of the campaign to secure her wife’s release, regularly appearing in interviews and meeting with government officials to keep attention focused on the case. Griner was ultimately freed in December 2022 in a high-profile prisoner exchange. The couple welcomed their son, Bash, in July 2024, with Griner later describing motherhood as one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. Earlier this year, she said that coming home to her son’s smile instantly made even the toughest days better. As recently as June, Brittney and Cherelle appeared together on the ANDMOM podcast, where they discussed the emotional toll Griner’s detention took on their plans to start a family through IVF. Cherelle admitted they weren’t sure they were in the right emotional place when they moved forward with the process, while Griner reflected on writing a heartbreaking letter from prison, in which she encouraged her wife to move on if she never made it home. Cherelle refused, remaining committed throughout the ordeal. That public display of resilience makes the divorce all the more unexpected. For now, however, the reasons behind the split remain private. Court documents reportedly cite only the standard legal grounds that the marriage is beyond repair, and neither Griner nor Cherelle has offered any additional explanation. With a young son now at the center of their lives, attention will likely turn to how the former couple navigates co-parenting as the divorce moves through the legal process. We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available. Brittney Griner Files For Divorce From Wife Who Fought For Her Release From Russian Prison was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Excited for North West’s upcoming tour? Maybe rethink that. The 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West has abruptly called off her upcoming tour dates. Her first show would have been just days from now. What happened? Kim Kardashian and North West speak onstage on April 23, 2023. (Photo Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Daily Front Row) Ticketmaster says it’s over (sort of) This is going to ruin the tour. On Friday, July 31, TMZ reported that North has “pulled the plug” on a couple of her upcoming tour dates. Wednesday, August 5, she would have gone on stage for her first performance alongside rapper Molly Santana. The show was scheduled for Dallas, Texas. Now, however, Ticketmaster shows that the August 5 show is canceled. And it’s only the first. Ticketmaster also shows that North’s August 17 performance in Toronto has been canceled. Previously, there had been a website to promote the “Kimokawaii” tour. That site appears to be gone — as if it had never existed at all. Maybe it will return. Or maybe not. Normally, if the tour is still happening, you make it known. Is that hope on the horizon? Interestingly, North and Molly were supposed to perform on August 25 in San Francisco. That tour is not officially canceled, as of early Friday afternoon. Ticketmaster still has the two scheduled to perform at “The Midway” venue on that date. However, anyone looking forward to attending might want to look for word from North … or, dare we say it, from an adult … for added clarity. At the very least, many folks may consider that performance to be in limbo at present. Did you know that North has a music career? Her album came out in May. North’s famous family has been very supportive. Obviously. Releasing an album and playing concerts at 13 happens if you are a singular talent or if your family is extremely wealthy and supportive. They’ve shown themselves enjoying her music, or at least seeming to, since the album dropped. Perhaps an explanation will come soon about what befell the canceled tour dates. And, of course, some clarity about the seemingly not-yet-canceled showing. North West Music Tour Shows CANCELED at Last Minute: What Happened? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Last week, retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (a lesser charge than DUI). In recent years, Romo has launched a second career as one of the most beloved broadcasters in the world of sports media. But it looks as though his job at CBS might be under threat in the wake of his recent legal woes. Tony Romo attends the 2022 Paramount Upfront at 666 Madison Avenue on May 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic) According to a new report from the New York Post, Romo is officially on leave from the network just weeks before the NFL season is set to begin. CBS’ first regular season broadcast will take place on September 13, during Week 1 of the NFL season. Former Pittsburgh Steeler and second-year broadcaster J.J. Watt is currently slated to take Romo’s place in the broadcast booth alongside Jim Nantz. Romo was returning from the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament when he was pulled over while traveling south on Interstate 43. According to a citation, Romo “drove in the marked right distress lane to pass vehicles in lanes 1 and 2 during rush hour traffic” before he “cut across the marked gore.” Though he told officers that he had had “zero” drinks, he was taken into custody after failing field sobriety tests. Video of Romo’s arrest has left social media users divided, with some claiming that the former QB did not appear to be intoxicated, while others alleged that he was glassy-eyed and slow to react. Though clearly baffled at being pulled over, Romo was courteous with police throughout the encounter. “Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?” he asked at one point. In a different citation viewed by the Post, one officer reported that Romo had an “open bottle of an alcoholic beverage” located on the passenger side of his Jeep, and he “refused to take test for intoxication after arrest.” According to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office, the allegations against Romo constitute “a traffic violation and not a criminal charge in Wisconsin.” The 46-year-old is scheduled for a court hearing on September 21, but is not required to attend. He is facing a total of $1,568.50 in fines. Romo has yet to publicly comment on the situation, and it’s unclear at this time if he will eventually be reinstated at CBS. We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available. Tony Romo: Fired By CBS Following Arrest? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Is Kylie Kelce pregnant? Fans have been abuzz over photos of the beloved podcaster after her recent trip to Paris. Kylie’s had a lot to say about pregnancy in the past. That includes some of the less glamorous side-effects. Now, she’s seen the comments and pregnancy speculation. What does she have to say? On her podcast, Kylie Kelce did not mince words about the pregnancy speculation in July 2026. (Image Credit: YouTube) ‘I don’t know how many times we have to go over this’ On the Thursday, July 30 episode of her Not Gonna Lie podcast, Kylie reacted to the conversation. You know what’s f–ked up? Commenting on women’s bodies. That’s it, that’s the whole thought,” she began. “But specifically commenting on the possibility of a pregnancy,” Kylie opined. “I don’t know how many times we have to go over this.” She admitted that she “had no idea” that there was speculation until she saw comment after comment on Instagram. “‘Is it the dress? Or is that a little baby bump?’ Oh. Nope, don’t worry it gets worse,” Kylie shared. “The next comment said, ‘I see a baby bump.’ That was confident. … The next one says, ‘She’s pregnant????’” For the record, Kylie confirmed that she is not pregnant at this time, exclaiming that she already has four children. Wyatt is 6. Ellie is 5. Bennett is 3. And Finn is only 16 months old. (Medical advice wouldn’t even recommend that Kylie get pregnant again for another 8 months … if at all.) “I have so many kids that over the last week, I have had three different people forget that I had four kids and thought I had three,” Kylie admitted. “I have so many kids that one’s getting forgotten along the way,” she pointed out. “Stop trying to get me to have more. Stop it.” ‘I have made four human beings’ When it comes to whether or not to have an ill-advised fifth child, Kylie said that that conversation is “between me, my husband, and my motherf–king uterus.” Well said! Kylie also laid into what was clearly body-shaming, intentional or otherwise, embedded in the pregnancy speculation. “Am I 100 percent pre-baby body?” she asked. “No, because that’s never happening.” Kylie then affirmed: “And that’s OK, because I have made four human beings.” For her part, Kylie has adopted an extremely wise and relatable approach to discussing whether someone else is pregnant. “Unless you tell me that you are pregnant — you say the words, ‘I have a baby in my belly’ — or you are cupping your belly, that’s your body and it is existing,” she reasoned. Kylie added: “And I am not going to form an opinion or a rumor about it.” Don’t congratulate someone (or leave comments under their photos) unless they have announced the pregnancy. Not until you see the baby’s head crown. Maybe not even then. Or, as Kylie urged her listeners: “Cut this s–t out.” Kylie Kelce Pregnant? The Rumor & The Truth was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Stassi Schroeder is no stranger to showcasing a toxic relationship on reality TV. The woman dated Jax Taylor, for Pete’s sake. But these days, Stassi is older, wiser, and more mature — and her marriage to Beau Clark seems to be much healthier than her earlier romances. Which is why fans are shocked to see the couple’s dark side showcased on House of Stassi. Beau Clark and Stassi Schroeder Clark celebrate the release of her new book “YOU CAN’T HAVE IT ALL: The Basic B*tch Guide To Taking The Pressure Off” at Barnes & Noble The Grove on September 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) The new Hulu show follows the former Vanderpump Rules star as she balances a booming career with raising two young children alongside Clark. But behind the polished social media posts, the couple reveals they’re facing some very real relationship struggles. The entire eight-episode first season dropped on Thursday, and viewers expressed surprise at scenes in which Clark became emotional while discussing how much their relationship has changed since he stepped away from his career as a casting director to become the family’s primary caregiver. “I’ve felt angry and resentful,” he admitted, explaining that he often feels more like a roommate than a husband. Clark said he has struggled with losing his sense of identity after leaving the workforce, adding that staying home with the couple’s children has taken a toll on his mental health. At one point, Beau even compared himself to “a 1950s housewife,” saying he feels unfulfilled despite loving his family. The candid confession caught Stassi by surprise. She acknowledged that she hadn’t realized just how unhappy her husband had become and admitted she wished he had shared his feelings sooner. While Stassi said she’s grateful for everything Beau has done for their family, she also explained that her expanding career has created opportunities she doesn’t want to walk away from. The former Bravo personality has been busier than ever with House of Stassi, her podcast, and other business ventures. She told Clark that she has no desire to stop working, even suggesting she would financially support him if he wanted to stay home permanently. But for Beau, the issue isn’t money. Instead, he said he misses having a career of his own and wants to return to casting because it gives him a sense of purpose. He emphasized that his frustration stems from feeling disconnected from himself, not from resentment toward Schroeder’s success. By the end of their emotional conversation, Schroeder promised to make more of an effort to reconnect with her husband and prioritize their relationship alongside their careers and parenting responsibilities. The couple, who married in 2020 and share daughter Hartford and son Messer, appear committed to working through their challenges rather than hiding them from viewers. If nothing else, House of Stassi is proving that even reality TV’s happiest-looking couples aren’t immune to the everyday pressures of marriage. Stassi Schroeder’s Marital Problems Shock Viewers of New Reality Show was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Recently, Tori Spelling has been a podcast girlie before anything else. With her long-awaited divorce and a lot of debt, you’d also think that she needs to keep active in anything that she can. However, Tori has abruptly vanished from her Beverly Hills, 90210 rewatch podcast with former co-star Jennie Garth. What happened? Tori Spelling attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26, 2026. (Photo Credit: Julian Hamilton/WireImage) After 6 years, it’s over On Thursday, July 30, Tori took to an Instagram Live to announce her abrupt exit from 90210MG. She and Jennie launched their rewatch podcast in 2020. We can all think about how much has happened in that time and how much Tori’s life, in particular, has evolved as they walked down memory lane. Tori offered only the vague explanation that she plans to pursue other projects. She did, however, encourage fans to continue to listen to Jennie’s now-solo takes on Beverly Hills, 90210 episodes. Us Weekly confirmed that Tori “has not participated on the podcast in recent weeks.” However, that same report immediately stressed that Jennie “is passionately excited to continue to rewatch.” Yes, we would imagine so. “She plans to rewatch it to the end,” the report assured. “And, the report then teased, Jennie will “include special guests and guests co-hosts from the series.” They stopped on Season 8 … out of 10 Tori and Jennie were on Season 8 of the series. Considering that this 10-season series ran from 1990 until 2000 — a very impressive run with few parallels — that’s an odd place to stop. If your podcast isn’t popping off, you might call it quits in Season 3. If you’ve had a great run, you stop at the series finale. Stopping at Season 8, when you’re so close to the end, isn’t about the podcast. It means that there’s either something external to do … or a piece of personal friction. However, Tori encouraging people to keep watching Jennie’s recaps seems like an effort to quash interpersonal conflict rumors. There may be evidence that Tori is jumping ship because she wants to work with a different former co-star. Some of her recent posts have featured Brian Austin Green. Are they working on a collab? Fans of the podcast, meanwhile, have voiced their frustration on social media, wondering why Tori and Jennie alike seem to be keeping people in the dark. Is it their business? Yes. But if they expect people to follow along with their projects, some transparency is not unreasonable. Tori Spelling Abruptly Abandons ‘90210’ Rewatch Podcast: Why? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 3 minutes This week, members of the Senate staged a would-be show trial of Dr. Anthony Fauci, putting on a performance for the cameras of asking him “tough” questions. Dr. Fauci’s name in the news apparently had Nicki Minaj thinking back to her own famously unhinged vaccine skepticism in 2021. At the time. the head of the US COVID-19 pandemic response had gently cautioned her against promoting vaccine hesitancy. Five years later, the Trump collaborator is openly posting a fantasy about him suffering, while blaming him for … what, exactly? Let’s take a look. Nicki Minaj attends the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit on January 28, 2026. (Photo Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images) ‘The collective pain & long term ramifications …’ In a tweet on Thursday, July 30, Minaj took aim at Dr. Fauci alongside a hideous slop portrayal of him as a ’90s teen. “Feeding tubes will be his portion,” she fantasized. “He will lose the ability to speak.” Minaj continued: “& then & only then will he feel the collective pain & long term ramifications he caused to [newborns], young children who are still trying to become acclimated into society & schools.” Her list went on: “Traumatized pregnant women who couldn’t even have family in the delivery rooms & visits, the elderly who died alone & afraid, young ppl still struggling w/mental health, suicide, people turned away from hospitals at their most vulnerable moments.” Shifting into rambling mode, Minaj wrote: “the trust that is now gone from innocent people toward their governments forever.” On July 30, 2026, Nicki Minaj seemed to blame Dr. Anthony Fauci for a lot of things that seem like they were beyond his, perhaps anyone’s, control in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image Credit: twitter) She complained about “billions of stolen money from hard working tax payers via con artists.” Minaj alleged: “I’ve been struggling to find the humor in any of this.” Her tweet concluded: “God bless everyone who made it to the other side. You’re stronger than you thought. God is in control.” Some of Minaj’s tweet is a little difficult to parse. However, it appears that she is saying that COVID restrictions during the final year of Trump’s first term were more destructive than the deadly virus that, even with restrictions, killed over 9 million people and disabled countless more. Attempting to refer to constructing an Ark, as if to escape a mythical flood, Nicki Minaj suggests vaccine hesitancy regarding booster shots. Great. (Image Credit: twitter) She meant to write ‘Nicki’s Ark’ In a follow-up tweet, Minaj once again expressed her vaccine hesitancy, this time by misspelling the work “ark” repeatedly. “Once they started telling yall to get a new booster shot every 5 to 10 business days like it was the new Jordans droppin?!?!!!!!!! That’s when I knew,” she wrote. “I went in my backyard & started building the Arc. Nicki’s Arc,” Minaj wrote. “I know the Lord won’t send another flood but still.” Most people are aware a virus that is allowed to mutate uncontrollably will require additional vaccines to help the immune system recognize and target the virus more quickly. Old antibodies might not immediately target a new version of the virus. Minaj, who once claimed that the COVID-19 vaccine had caused a man’s testicles to swell to extreme size and thus canceled his wedding (an investigation by the government found that no such event took place), does not seem to understand the concept. So, what’s going on with her? Some people believe that Minaj has cynically sold her soul to the Trump regime, endorsing fascism and coddling white supremacy in exchange for various political favors. Others believe that she simply feels entitled to government responsiveness, blaming California Governor Gavin Newsom for not doing enough to halt harassment, including SWATting, that targeted her home, setting her down a weird downward spiral into conservatism. There is also the theory that it simply began with her weird reaction to COVID. There are definitely some people who disconnected from reality over pandemic fears and had kneejerk contrarian reactions to the idea that they should bear any inconvenience for the safety and protection of others. But, as Matt Bernstein and his guests suggest in the video above, perhaps the most likely explanation is that Minaj was, deep down, always like this. That she spent years semi-pretending to be halfway decent on the surface, and has dropped the facade. Nicki Minaj Wants Dr. Fauci to Feel ‘Pain’ Over COVID-19 Response, Triples … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes During a recent appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Meghan Markle made a passing remark about Prince Harry’s military service. And because everything she does is subject to intense scrutiny and criticism, the Duchess of Sussex might be regretting those remarks today. The topic came up when Meghan reflected on getting through life’s difficult moments by recalling advice her husband once shared with her. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, during a forum about digital responsibility at EAN University during a visit around Colombia on August 15, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Diego Cuevas/Getty Images) “But you know, he was a helicopter pilot in the British Army for 10 years,” Meghan said (via Radar Online). “And sometimes, on really hard days, he said, ‘Hey, but my love, you know, even if there’s a storm happening, above the storm the sun’s always shining.'” The remark quickly caught the attention of royal watchers, who argued that Meghan’s description blurred the line between Harry’s overall military service and the years he actually spent flying helicopters. To be clear, there is no dispute that Harry served in the British Army for roughly a decade. He entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005 and remained in military service until 2015, eventually leaving with the rank of Captain. However, his aviation career began several years after he enlisted. Harry started formal helicopter flight training in 2009, earned his wings in 2010, qualified as an Apache co-pilot gunner in 2012, and later became an Apache Aircraft Commander in 2013. He flew operational missions during his second deployment to Afghanistan before transitioning to a desk assignment in 2014. Critics therefore argued that describing him as a helicopter pilot for the entirety of his 10-year military career was inaccurate. The interview sparked debate online, with several commenters insisting Meghan had exaggerated Harry’s credentials. One Reddit user wrote, “He did not serve as a pilot for 10 years because in his earlier years of service he hadn’t done that training.” Another added that Harry “served for 10 years in the Army, not as a helicopter pilot.” One commenter even went so far as to accuse Meghan of “stolen valor.” Another person claimed, “Suspicious. I don’t think he was allowed to fly on his own, only as a co-pilot. And he doesn’t seem to have a license now. We never heard of him flying after the military like William,” Others suggested the statement was likely a simple mix-up between the length of Harry’s military service and the years he spent flying military helicopters. Harry has long described his decade in the Army as one of the most meaningful periods of his life. The Duke of Sussex completed two deployments to Afghanistan, although only the second came after he had qualified to fly Apache helicopters. His military experience has remained central to much of his charitable work since leaving royal duties, including his continued involvement with the Invictus Games. Neither Meghan nor Harry has publicly addressed the criticism surrounding her remarks. Meghan Markle Accused of ‘Stolen Valor’ For Remarks About Prince … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Almost exactly six months ago, Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped and held for ransom. It is widely believed that she died shortly after her abduction. DNA evidence thus far seems to be a dead end. A man is preparing to sue authorities for his wrongful detention and the ransacking of his family home. More than anything, he wants them to publicly clear his name. Local police instituted a no-parking policy in front of Nancy Guthrie’s property in February 2026. (Photo Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) DNA evidence is a bust so far On Thursday, July 30, investigators for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) confirmed that the hair sample found at Nancy’s abode did not lead to a suspect. Authorities did not disclose much about the hair sample, including where in Nancy’s home they may have found it. It is possible that the hair is suspicious but did not turn up any matches in their search, almost exactly six months after the fact. Alternatively, it seems possible that the PCSD did determine whose hair it was — only to find that the individual is not a suspect. Remember, we all leave epithelial cells, hair samples, and fingerprints just about everywhere. Most crime scenes, especially residential ones, are home to countless samples from friends and loved ones. Just over a week after Nancy vanished, police detained Carlos Palazuelos. An attorney representing Palazuelos and two family members filed a notice of claim on Monday, July 27. This is the formal precursor to a lawsuit against the PCSD. According to his filing, Palazuelos was held “without probable cause” for seven to eight hours after being pulled over. Meanwhile, news of his seizure was spread far and wide. “Carlos’ arrest was made in a public fashion that was intended to damage Carlos’ reputation and subject him to humiliation and suspicion by implicating Carlos in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie,” the notice of claim describes. Palazuelos is not the only member of his family highlighting the outrageous behavior by the PCSD. Carlos Palazuelos wants his name publicly cleared The notice also describes how men in military gear pointed guns at family member Daniel Maddox and “ransacked” the home. Maddox was removed from the residence, forced to the ground, and handcuffed. The fruitless raid resulted in “significant property damage” including breaking the front door, the door frame, ceiling tiles, the attic entrance, and more. In addition to not turning up any evidence, the lawsuit notes that the detention and home search were based upon “false and baseless evidence.” Family attorney Jesse Showalter affirmed: “Whatever this purported evidence was that the sheriff’s department used to obtain the search warrant, it’s wrong. It’s not good evidence.” Additionally, the PCSD has refused to clear Palazuelos’ name. There are, obviously, paranoid conspiracy theorists who are convinced that he is a suspect. The family will file a lawsuit, seeking $2.5 million for Palazuelos, $500,000 for Maddox, and $250,000 for Josefina Maddox, who owns the house. Additionally, they want Palazuelos’ name cleared publicly. Many of us can imagine the horror of our homes being ransacked for no apparent reason, our loved ones manhandled or handcuffed without any clear cause, and all for nothing. Unless investigators are holding onto some secret belief that Palazuelos is involved, it’s unclear why they would not seek to clear his name. (Also, it’s generally the municipality, not the department, that pays to settle these cases — taxpayers pay while officers sued for wrongdoing often face no repercussions.) They have 60 days to respond to the notice. The clock is ticking. Nancy Guthrie DNA Evidence is a Dead End & Former Person of Interest Prepares to Sue … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Several members of the Trump family hail from New York, love gold, and have a tendency to lob creative insults at their rivals. So we guess it makes sense that the Trumps would seek to enter the world of hip hop. And who better to escort them into the realm of beats and rhymes than the surprise MAGA diehard Nicki Minaj? Musician Nicki Minaj joins U.S. President Donald Trump on stage as he delivers remarks during the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Yes, Nicki certainly lost a few fans when she came out as a Trump supporter earlier this year. But she gained a fan in Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump. And apparently, Lara has been exploring the idea of collaborating with the Grammy-nominated rapper for what would undoubtedly become one of the most talked-about musical pairings in recent memory. According to journalist Rob Shuter, the notion of a Nicki-Lara collaboration is “much more than a passing idea.” One source alleged that Lara has been leading the conversations. “Lara is definitely driving this,” the insider claimed (via Radar Online). “She made the first move, they’ve been talking, and Nicki hasn’t shut the door. This is much more than a passing idea.” Another source said ideas have already been exchanged, even if the project has yet to move beyond the discussion stage. “Everyone involved knows it would create an enormous amount of buzz,” the insider claimed. “Whether people stream it because they love it or because they can’t believe it exists is beside the point.” For now, no recording sessions or release dates have been announced, and neither Minaj nor Trump has publicly commented on the report. The alleged collaboration would be another unexpected chapter in Lara Trump’s music career. Although she first gained national attention through politics and television, Trump has spent the past several years releasing music across multiple genres. After debuting with a cover of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” in 2023, she expanded into original material before later experimenting with pop and dance tracks, including collaborations with French Montana and Mohamed Ramadan. Nicki, meanwhile, has made headlines in recent years not only for her music but also for her increasingly vocal support of President Donald Trump. Once viewed as largely apolitical, the rapper has embraced the MAGA movement and has publicly praised the president, making a potential collaboration with Lara Trump seem less far-fetched than it might have appeared just a few years ago. Whether the rumored duet ever materializes remains to be seen. If it does, however, it would almost certainly become one of the most polarizing celebrity collaborations in recent memory, which might be exactly what Nicki and Lara are hoping for. Nicki Minaj ‘In Talks’ to Collab With Lara Trump on New Music: Report was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article