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Reading Time: 2 minutes Miley Cyrus is apparently ready to ditch her last name. And, surprisingly, her famous father has no problem with it. Billy Ray Cyrus addressed his daughter’s decision to drop their shared surname on Wednesday, and considering the pair’s complicated history, his reaction was about as supportive as it gets. Miley Cyrus and her father Billy-Ray Cyrus perform on the Pyramid Stage on day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 30, 2019 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Miley recently wiped “Cyrus” from her social media handles and began identifying herself simply as “Miley.” The timing is notable, as the singer is preparing to enter a new musical era with her upcoming 10th studio album, Bass Persuades. And while fans were left wondering whether the name change had anything to do with her family, Billy Ray, 65, appears to be taking the whole thing in stride. On Wednesday, the country singer shared a throwback photo of himself with a young Miley and her brother, Braison Cyrus, while explaining that he has always called his daughter by her first name anyway. “Family means more than ever now,” Billy Ray wrote before explaining that he has always called his daughter simply “Miley.” He then revealed that he had spoken with her about the decision and told her he felt good about her going by her first name. Naturally, Billy Ray had a few famous examples to point to. He compared Miley’s move to legendary artists including Cher, Elvis, Prince, and the late Dolly Parton — all of whom managed to become household names without exactly needing a surname attached. Billy Ray even joked that he had once considered going by “Cyrus” himself before his record label apparently had other ideas. “I could have done something!!! Ha ha !!!” he wrote. So, no, Billy Ray doesn’t seem particularly offended that his daughter is stepping away from the family name professionally. That’s perhaps for the best, considering the father and daughter have spent years navigating a very public estrangement. Billy Ray and Miley’s relationship became strained following his 2022 divorce from Miley’s mother, Tish Cyrus. At one point, reports suggested Miley had little interest in repairing the relationship. But time, as it turns out, appears to have done some of its famous healing. The pair reunited in 2025, and Miley later acknowledged that she and her father had experienced “challenges” but said that family had become her priority. She also released the song “Secrets,” which she described as a peace offering for someone she had “lost for a time but always loved.” That someone was her dad. Now Miley is apparently entering another chapter, one where she needs only one name. And Billy Ray seems perfectly happy to let her be just… Miley. Billy Ray Cyrus Reacts to Miley Cyrus Dropping Last Name: ‘Family Means More Than … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’ve listened to contemporary radio at all in recent months, then there’s a good chance that you’ve encountered Stella Lefty’s hit single “Boston.” It might be second only to Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” as the song of the summer — but many listeners feel like they’ve heard it somewhere before. Yes, Lefty — who is the daughter of billionaire Groupon founder and Tempus AI CEO Eric Lefkofsky — has been accused of plagiarizing Noah Kahan’s hit “Stick Season.” Stella Lefty performs at Diploâs HonkyTonk during the 2026 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 25, 2026 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Stagecoach) Stella’s fans have ardently defended her, but the similarities between the two melodies are undeniable (we’ve included music videos for both songs below). That doesn’t mean that the young singer-songwriter intentionally ripped off Kahan, of course. But whatever the case, this probably isn’t how Stella had hoped to kick off her career. She has her first major hit — the song currently sits at number two on the Billboard charts, behind, of course, “Choosin’ Texas.” But across social media, Stella is earning more scorn than praise at the moment. Her situation is not helped by the fact that her dad is worth over $6 billion and made much of that wealth from AI — tech that’s not especially beloved by folks working in creative fields at the moment. Lefty’s career trajectory has drawn comparisons to other “nepo babies” currently churning out mainstream hits, especially Gracie Abrams. But at least Gracie’s dad, J.J. Abrams, is a beloved filmmaker. To many, her rise seems a little more organic due to the fact that she’s the daughter of a writer-director, not an entrepreneur. Is that assessment fair? Not necessarily, but as we’re often reminded in 2026, public opinion is rarely governed by logic. Of course, for most of her detractors, Stella’s greatest sin is her alleged act of plagiarism. Lefty may not have helped her case when she granted a co-songwriting credit to Kahan, but if that move enabled her to avoid a messy lawsuit, then it was probably a smart one. After all, nepo babies are the norm throughout the entertainment industry today. In fact, it’s hard to think of a current rising star who doesn’t have at least one parent with their own Wikipedia page. But taking advantage of inherited wealth and privilege is one thing, and ripping off a beloved recent hit song is quite another. “When I was writing the song, I wasn’t thinking about Noah Kahan. I was literally thinking about nothing at all,” Stella told Vanity Fair (via Variety). But as many online sleuths have pointed out, Kahan seems to be on her mind quite a bit. In videos posted to YouTube, she’s covered several of his songs — including “Stick Season” — and she’s often cited him as one of her biggest influences. So yeah … consciously or otherwise, Stella seems to have been influenced by Noah. As her signature song approaches 200 million streams on Spotify, it seems that Ms. Lefty’s fans are unconcerned about “Boston”‘s origins. Stella Lefty: ‘Ultimate Nepo Baby’ Accused of Ripping Off Noah Kahan Song was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Erin Andrews has been through more than enough heartbreak on her journey to motherhood. But the Fox Sports broadcaster isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. Andrews, 48, revealed that she and husband Jarret Stoll are still hoping to welcome a second child, despite years of fertility struggles and a devastating surrogate miscarriage. Erin Andrews attends the 2024 Fox Upfront at The Ritz-Carlton Nomad on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) “It’s a lot harder at 48 than I ever thought it would be,” Andrews admitted during a recent interview (via Penn Live). Still, anyone expecting Andrews to quietly accept defeat clearly doesn’t know her very well. “For some reason, I don’t take ‘no’ or bad visits very well,” she said. “I said to my doctor the other day, ‘I’m not done.’” Andrews and Stoll, a former NHL player, became parents to son Mack in July 2023 after a lengthy fertility journey that included IVF and ultimately surrogacy. The couple’s dream of giving Mack a sibling suffered a devastating blow in May 2025, when they learned that their surrogate had miscarried. Andrews subsequently spoke openly about the loss, refusing to sugarcoat an experience that so many couples endure privately. “I’m not going to freaking candy-coat this anymore,” she previously said of her decision to be candid about her fertility struggles (via Us Weekly). Now, she insists she isn’t finished trying. “I’m very, very interested in continuing this whole thing and seeing what I can do,” Andrews said. The broadcaster acknowledged that she’s faced plenty of difficult chapters in her life before — and she’s managed to come through them. “Listen, I feel like I’ve been through a lot before, and I’ve come out on the other side,” she said. “So I’m ready to rewrite a little history with this too.” For Erin, that history includes another major battle. September marks 10 years since Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer after a routine screening in 2016. She underwent two surgeries and was declared cancer-free in 2017. The experience also dramatically changed her perspective on her health and her future family. Andrews has since become an advocate for early cancer detection, while also reaching a significant milestone in her own follow-up care: She now sees her oncologist annually rather than every six months. And having Mack has only made taking care of herself more important. “Everything takes on a different meaning when you have this little, 3-year-old bundle of joy,” she said. “You’ve got to take care of yourself. You need to take care of him. You need to take care of your mental health even more because it’s a lot.” As for the possibility of another baby? Erin isn’t putting a deadline on her dream. She also isn’t pretending the process is easy. Erin Andrews, 48, Says She’s ‘Not Done’ Trying For More Kids was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Who would vandalize Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star? The American cultural icon passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. Though she was almost universally beloved and thus almost universally mourned, someone has vandalized her star in Hollywood. Repairs are already underway. But who did this? Cultural icon Dolly Parton attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3, 2016. (Photo Credit: David Becker/Getty Images) Who vandalized Dolly Parton’s Hollywood star? For the past week, fans have been leaving items in tribute at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star to express their love and their grief. All over the world, people have been mourning the icon — for her music, her acting, her philanthropy, and for being a fundamentally good person. Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez reported that the star, at 6710-1712 Hollywood Boulevard, appears to have been vandalized, NBC Los Angeles reports. It appears that the star has been defaced with a series of scratches. Though flowers and other items were present out of love, it is unclear what could motivate someone to attack a symbol of Dolly’s indelible legacy. Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was recently vandalised, with her name being scratched off. Repairs are reportedly underway. pic.twitter.com/V2pVcLTUY6 — Pop Base (@PopBase) September 1, 2026 Repairs are already underway — beginning on Tuesday, September 1. Unfortunately, this meant that flowers and other items had to be removed in order to make way for the repairs. The Hollywood Historic Trust maintains and repairs these stars. At this time, it is unclear if law enforcement is looking into the alleged vandalism. However, we hope that the star has a full restoration in short order — and never faces disfigurement again. Dolly Parton Star Hollywood Walk of Fame Fans pay tribute #Dolly #Hollywood #USDemocracy [image or embed] — Ruben Garcia (@gorubenruben.bsky.social) August 26, 2026 at 11:24 AM Could there be some innocent explanation? One would hope that the marks, which appear to be scratches, are some sort of accident. Days of intense foot traffic can sometimes lead to damage to sites that people intended to honor and respect. That can apply to memorials, Hollywood stars, or even Stonehenge. Foot traffic is almost always destructive. In some places, like boats, specific types of shoes tend to leave permanent damage. It is preferable to believe that the marks are tragic accidents than the alternatives. Did someone try to take part of her star as a keepsake? That … seems unlikely, given the evidence. Did someone lash out at the star out of misplaced anger or jealousy? We do not know, unfortunately. Dolly Parton was one of the most gifted songwriters of the past century, and she had the Grammy Awards to prove it. A Country singer, she was internationally beloved by an audience far larger than most Country singers can boast. Why? Because she was a profoundly good person who accumulated a vast fortune and used that money towards positive ends, from funding vaccine research to helping thousands of children develop a love of reading. She was a Country star, a movie star, an LGBTQ+ icon, and an American cultural institution unto herself. We all dearly miss her. Dolly Parton Hollywood Star VANDALIZED for Some Awful Reason was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Travis Kelce would change one thing about his wedding to Taylor Swift, if he could. Don’t worry — it isn’t the bride. Speaking on the season premiere of his podcast, Travis gushed about his nuptials. He also gave a special shout-out to one special person from the ceremony. That wasn’t Taylor, either. On the September 2, 2026 premiere of his ‘New Heights’ podcast, Travis Kelce casually flashes his wedding ring. (Image Credit: YouTube) Travis Kelce is opening up about his wedding On the Wednesday, September 2 episode of the New Heights podcast, hosts Travis and Jason Kelce ushered in the new season. Episodes have aired following Travis’ wedding to Taylor Swift. However, those podcast episodes were filmed in advance of the big day. This time, the football player slash trophy husband showed off his golden wedding band while discussing the July 3 nuptials. “It’s a night out we’ll never forget,” Travis gushed about his wedding. “Me and Taylor are so thankful for everybody that showed up,” Travis affirmed. He expressed that he had a great time “from the vows to just seeing everyone, to how much fun we had, throughout the entire evening.” Travis continued: “And hearing that, kind of be relayed through everybody’s stories of the night.” He raved: “And it was just so magical, man.” Weddings tend to be stressful to plan, and the nuptials can feel like you’re on a knife’s edge. But when it goes well, a successful wedding is a cherished memory for years to come. In this case, just shy of two months. What was Travis’ one regret about his wedding to Taylor? Travis Kelce admitted that there was one thing that he would have changed about his nuptials, if he could. “I wish it could have lasted even longer than it did,” Travis admitted. “It felt like it just happened in the blink of an eye,” he admitted. Jason, his brother and co-host, joked: “They kicked us out.” Travis acknowledged: “Well, once the drinks stopped being served, everyone kinda just starts to, you know, mosey out.” During the same episode, Travis was also sure to gush about the “best f–king person” at his wedding. And no, it was not his wife. “I can’t say thank you to everyone without giving a special thank you to the Adam Sandler,” he announced. Sandler was not only a guest but the officiant of the wedding. Travis also had a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. “He’s been just the best f–king person on this planet,” Travis praised. We’re sure that Travis is busy with his ball games coming back into season (there’s something called a “pre-season” and a “post-season” too, we’ve learned), but it was nice of him to take the time to share details. Travis Kelce Shares One Big Regret About Wedding to Taylor Swift, Honors ‘Best … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes The cast for Dancing With the Stars Season 35 was revealed today. And three of the contestants are raising eyebrows among fans who feel they have an unfair advantage. Jenna Dewan is a former pro dancer who starred in the dance film Step Up. And while Julia Stiles was never a professional dancer, per se, one of her most famous roles is Save the Last Dance — in which she did a whole lot of dancing. Julia Stiles attends SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) And that brings us to Harry Shum Jr. who worked as a pro dancer before appearing in such films as Step Up 2 and Step Up 3D. Basically, the rest of the cast may want to start worrying now. But who knows? Everyone loves an upset. And here’s the full list of stars who will be competing with Jenna, Julia, and Harry for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik The former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star is also joining the competition. Ali has enjoyed a lengthy career as an actress, singer and author, and she’s a five-time NAACP Image Award winner. She’ll be hoping that experience helps when the judges start handing out scores. Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart Yes, that Taylor Hanson. The musician, who formed Hanson with his brothers Isaac and Zac as a child, will attempt to turn “MMMBop” into Mirrorball material. We can only hope the choreography includes at least one dramatic ’90s throwback. Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten The Food Network icon is trading pasta for cha-cha. The Emmy-winning chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur will bring her culinary celebrity to the ballroom, though unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that making a plate of pasta earns bonus points from the judges. Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov The Olympic gold medalist and three-time U.S. national champion figure skater certainly knows a thing or two about performing under pressure. Glenn made history at the 2026 Olympics, including becoming the first U.S. woman to land three triple Axels at a single Games. Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess The former Bachelorette heartthrob is back in the reality TV spotlight — this time without roses. Cameron will compete with returning pro Sharna Burgess. Also joining the cast are Summer House star Ciara Miller, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, comedian Connor Wood, Love Thy Nader star Sarah Jane Nader, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives personality Conner Leavitt (whose wife, Whitney Leavitt, competed last season), Paralympic champion Ezra Frech, Traitors runner-up Maura Higgins and Jimmy Kimmel sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez. Season 35 premieres September 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes streaming on Hulu the following day. ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Cast Includes 3 Celebs Who Are…Sort … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sadie Sink is making a major splash for Calvin Klein. On the heels of her Spider-Man (and broader MCU) debut, the Stranger Things alum is turning up the heat. Sink is showing off her jaw-dropping body in multiple undergarments — all in the name of fashion. At one point, she gets soaking wet in her white cotton underwear. Sadie Sink attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” at Dolby Theatre on July 27, 2026. (Photo Credit: Brianna Bryson/WireImage) Sadie Sink has our attention As part of the “Feel the Fit” denim campaign, Sadie Sink flaunted her incredible figure in high-rise loose jeans. The 24-year-old actress danced around to Willa Ford’s “I Wanna Be Bad,” even pulling the classic hairbrush-as-a-microphone bit. Wearing dark clothes allowed both her fair skin and gleaming red hair to pop vibrantly. Addition, the close-up shots of her body as she dressed were a treat for the eyes. Sink’s other had, however, proved to be even spicier. 𝚜𝚊𝚍𝚒𝚎 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚔 [image or embed] — 𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚔 (@milkd.bsky.social) September 1, 2026 at 10:18 AM The ad where Sink is hanging out in her Calvin Klein underwear is more overtly stunning. She does, eventually, pull on a pair of ’90s straight jeans. This is not before we see a close up of the process by which she gets dressed. Or, in this case, half-dressed. However, as you can see, putting on a little clothing does not end the ad. This appears to be a legally distinct nod to her MCU role When Sadie Sink is … let’s call it “dressed” … the electronics in the kitchen seem to go haywire. The sink (get it, sink?) also loses it as if possessed, splashing her with water. Sink is, at this point, still wearing thin white undergarments that do not necessarily shelter her body from the water. The ad is still safe to share on even the most prudish social media sites, like Instagram, but the vibes are deeply horny. She looks great. Seriously. Sadie Sink [image or embed] — Mystrali (@mystrali.bsky.social) September 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM Though wearing Calvin Klein clothes will probably not make you look like her, the implication seems to be that you’ll never know unless you try. Without spoiling her character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and in the upcoming X-Men films in the MCU, you could argue that this is a nod to her portrayal of a classic Marvel Comics character. But you could just as easily say that her kitchen is losing its mind because she’s just so hot. This is an effective ad campaign, and without the unfortunate memes that Tate McRae’s dance is eliciting. Even people who aren’t going to rush out to buy their own Calvins are going to have a new reason to look forward to May 2028, the projected release date for the MCU’s first big (new) X-Men project. Sadie Sink Thirst-Traps in Wet & Wild Underwear Ad was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes When Tiger Woods was arrested on DUI charges back in March, it looked like the golf legend — who was not a first-time offender — might wind up behind bars. But in a Florida courtroom Wednesday morning, Woods accepted a plea deal and once again avoided jail time. As part of the deal, Woods pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving and also resolved a charge related to refusing to submit to a lawful test. He was additionally found guilty of careless driving. Tiger Woods speaks onstage during the Tiger Woods Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration at the New York Public Library on October 20, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) The biggest consequence is that Tiger will be without a driver’s license for the next five years. He also agreed to pay fines totaling $1,500, according to ESPN. Woods arrived at the Martin County Courthouse with his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, and his attorney, Doug Duncan. The 15-time major champion kept a low profile during the hearing, saying little as the case was resolved. The legal saga began on March 27, when Woods was arrested following a rollover crash near his Florida home. His SUV clipped a trailer being hauled by a truck before rolling onto its side. Woods was not seriously injured, and no one else was reported hurt. According to the arrest affidavit, Woods told authorities that he had been looking down at his cellphone and changing the radio station when he failed to notice a truck slowing down. Deputies who responded to the scene reportedly observed signs they considered concerning, including Woods allegedly sweating heavily and moving in a “lethargic and slow” manner. Woods initially pleaded not guilty to DUI and refusal to submit to a lawful test. That strategy has now changed considerably. Under Wednesday’s agreement, the DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving, while the testing-related charge was resolved separately. The five-year license suspensions attached to the charges will run concurrently, meaning Woods isn’t facing a decade-long driving ban. Still, five years is hardly a minor inconvenience. The judge also made clear that Woods can’t simply decide the rules don’t apply to him. He made it clear that driving while his license is suspended will result in additional legal consequences, including jail time. For one of the most famous athletes on the planet, the situation represents another difficult chapter in a life and career that have been marked by spectacular highs and very public lows. And now, apparently, Tiger Woods has one more thing to work on: finding a chauffeur. Tiger Woods Pleads Guilty, Gets License Suspended For 5 Years as Judge Threatens Jail Time was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes The reactions to the Tate McRae Calvin Klein ads aren’t overwhelmingly positive. Yes, the singer looks incredible — and hot. The dance looks a little awkward, however. (There’s a reason for that.) And the memes? The memes are a little unkind. Tate McRae attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) Why are people comparing Tate McRae to a snail? Calvin Klein is featuring Tate McRae for their Fall 2026 advertisements. Like most worthwhile clothing ads, the campaign seems to be more about hiring a really hot person than anything that the clothing is doing. (That is not a criticism! Obsessing over clothing models is an adolescent rite of passage for a reason.) In the ad, you can see McRae very clearly wears jeans. They’re not even low-riders, but hey also don’t need to be. She dances around to “Groove Is in the Heart” by Deee-Lite. As you can see, McRae’s dancing looks a little awkward. In her defense, that is likely because she reportedly only had about 20 minutes to learn the dance for the ad. (Learning choreography is challenging! We learn best by practicing, especially if we get to sleep between practices in order to better internalize our experiences.) Critics have said that it shows. Another flavor of critics have asked why other dances that they’ve seen appear to be nearly as awkward. That’s not to say that the ad has been universally panned. Numerous people have come out of the woodwork to express their, well, lust after watching her dance. Gary the Snail: pic.twitter.com/Ka2i89ao08 — miz irri (@miz_irritating) August 28, 2026 The memes are … unflattering In response to the ad, some are lampooning Tate McRae. (It seems that Calvin Klein is not bearing the brunt of the blowback.) Some have compared her to Gary the Snail, a fan-favorite character from Spongebob Squarepants. Others have likened her to sea creatures or to cryptids like the Loch Ness Monster. Simply put, some found the perhaps-flattering contortions of her body to be so unnatural that it felt cringe. Tate McRae’s assistant choreographer Mauro Johannes recreates her “Feel the Fit” choreography for Calvin Klein. pic.twitter.com/NjFH8YNo9v — Tate McRae Crave (@TateMcRaeCrave) August 27, 2026 We can understand why some recoil from this ad’s somewhat hamfisted efforts to be alluring. It reminds us a little, at times, of over-the-top comic book poses that women, including superheroes, sometimes strike in order to best display their curves to the reader. At the same time … sometimes memes look a lot like bullying because they seem mean-spirited and excessive. McRae looks great, as always. She was a sensible pick for the ad. Hopefully, next time, she’ll have more time to learn choreography so that it can look a little more natural. Tate McRae Clowned as ‘Gary The Snail’ After Cringe Calvin Klein Ad was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Back in 2007, police in Italy arrested American student Amanda Knox following the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher. After being wrongly convicted and imprisoned for four years, Knox was eventually exonerated. Now, she’s revisiting the events of that year in a comedy show called Cartwheel — so named because of the claim that she did a cartwheel after being arrested. And the Kercher family is failing to see the humor in the situation. Amanda Knox attends Hulu’s ‘The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox’ New York Premiere at New York Historical Society on August 19, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/WireImage) “What I would say [to Knox] is to think about the family here, think about her friends and to turn the tables if it was your sister that this had happened to,” Meredith’s older sister, Stephanie Kercher, told the BBC this week. That’s a pretty difficult request to ignore — particularly considering the tragedy at the center of the story. Meredith was just 21 when she was found stabbed to death in the apartment she shared with Knox while the two were studying abroad in Italy. Knox, however, insists the show isn’t making Meredith’s murder the punchline. The former murder suspect says Cartwheel is instead about the experience of being publicly vilified and the challenges of explaining her past to her children. “I joke a lot about how I was vilified, but I don’t joke about her murder,” Knox told the Telegraph (via Radar Online). And while Knox insists she’s not joking about the murder itself, a petition calling for the show’s cancellation has reportedly collected more than 9,000 signatures. Knox addressed the controversy on Instagram, explaining that Cartwheel is ultimately about motherhood, raising a daughter in what she describes as an unfair and dangerous world, and grappling with how much truth to tell her child. She also claimed the production “honors Meredith Kercher’s memory and calls out the violence that was done to her and to me.” Meredith’s family, however, may not see it quite that way. Rudy Guede, an acquaintance of Knox and Kercher, was ultimately convicted of Meredith’s murder. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison and released in 2021 after serving 13 years. For Knox, the case became the defining trauma of her young adulthood. Now, nearly two decades after Meredith’s death, she’s attempting to reclaim the narrative through comedy. Whether audiences are ready to laugh along is another question entirely. Amanda Knox: Comedy Show About Murder Case Draws Outrage From Victim’s Family was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Joy-Anna Duggar is pregnant! Most parents try to be better parents to their own children than their parents were to them. In the Duggar family, that is a very low bar. Joy and Austin are already the parents to three children. They’re about to add a fourth to the mix! And yes, there are photos of the expecting couple. There are just so many Duggars. And here so many of them are, all in one majestic photograph. (Image Credit: TLC) Joy-Anna Duggar is pregnant! “Coming 2027!!” Joy-Anna Duggar began her Instagram caption on Tuesday, September 1. “So much joy,” she said, without any apparent hint of making a joke about her name. “So much excitement,” Joy continued, “and so much love for this little one already.” As if addressing her future child, she declared: “God knew we needed you.” In the photos, Joy and husband Austin Forsyth posed for contemporary-looking maternity photos despite her old-timey getup. Joy and Austin are already the parents of three children. In 2018, the couple welcomed baby Gideon. Then, in 2020, she gave birth to Evelyn. Joy and Austin welcomed baby Gunner in 2023. In addition to their three children, Joy also suffered a stillbirth in 2019. On Instagram, Joy-Anna Duggar announced that she and Austin are expecting their fourth child. (Image Credit: Instagram) This is a difficult time to share good news as a Duggar Baby #4 is coming at what may be an awkward time for Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth. It was only a few months ago that authorities arrested Joseph Duggar, who is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 vacation. This makes the second of Joy’s brothers to face prosecution for crimes involving the sexual abuse of children. Unlike with Josh, whom the world knew to be a predator for years before his arrest, Joseph was something of a surprise. Some Duggars have avoided the public spotlight since Joseph’s arrest. But Joy, it seems, is just powering through. Life goes on, it seems. Joy has not remained silent. And the Duggar family is still counting on as more and more grandchildren build out the next generation of the family — and, in many cases, the next generation of the cult. Joy-Anna and Austin are likely about to have their hands full. On the plus side, Gideon and Evelyn are already growing up. By the time that Baby #4 is a toddler, Gideon probably won’t need much in the way of supervision. That’s a good thing. Especially with the number of possible family babysitters growing smaller each year. Joy-Anna Duggar is Pregnant! Expecting Baby #4! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Hunter Biden has been making the media rounds lately, and many of the former first son’s comments have generated headlines. Just yesterday, Hunter revealed that his father, Joe Biden, would visit him with a Secret Service motorcade when he was in the lowest depths of his crack addiction. Hunter has developed a reputation for radical honesty, but following his revelation that he’s “48.6 percent gay,” the internet is divided on whether he was genuinely coming out or just cracking a joke. Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives for his trial at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 07, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) The revelation took place during Biden’s recent appearance on Luke Beasley’s popular podcast. “Let’s get serious. I am gay,” Beasley told Biden, who sarcastically replied, “Really? Wow. Seriously. I’m so amazed you’re gay.” “Are you gay?” Besaley asked, to which Biden replied, “Only a little bit.” Hunter elaborated, explaining that he thinks of himself as “more or less than 50 percent” gay. “If you were gay, would I be your type?” Beasley asked. “No, a little bit more masculine would be my type, if I was gay,” Biden jokingly replied. Hunter later brought the conversation back around to what he called “the gay question.” “Maybe I take back 48.5. More like 47 after that conversation. My gaydom went down a percentage point,” he said. “I just wanted to let you know that I am back up to 48.5 percent gay.” Elsewhere in the interview, Biden made remarks (including “Is this fucking serious?”) Biden was married to Kathleen Buhle ​from 1993 to 2017, with whom he shares daughters Naomi, Finnegan, and Maisy. He married current wife Melissa Cohen in 2019, with whom he welcomed a son named Beau Biden Jr. He also has a daughter by former partner Lunden Roberts, named Navy Joan Roberts. So Biden has never previously given any public indication of bisexuality. But then again, he’s been speaking more candidly than ever in recent months, opening up about aspects of his life that he’s never spoken of before. So it’s possible that Hunter only now feels comfortable enough to open up about his sexuality. Of course, given the context, it’s equally possible that he was just joking. At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter either way. But you can be sure that that won’t prevent social media users from obsessing over these remarks. Hunter Biden Comes Out as Bisexual: ‘I’m 48.5% Gay’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes After more than 17 hours of deliberation, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial told the judge on Tuesday that they are officially deadlocked. On social media, the situation has sparked widespread discourse, with the central question being: What comes next? The answer, like every other aspect of this trial, is quite complicated. The controversy began when the 12-person jury told Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the closely watched murder trial. Rather than sending the jurors home, however, Sullivan instructed them to head back into the deliberation room and keep working. “I know that this was a long trial,” the judge told the panel (via People), pointing to the more than 80 witnesses and 300-plus exhibits presented during the proceedings. Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, has admitted to killing her three children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan — at the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. The question before the jury has never really been whether Clancy was responsible for the physical acts. Instead, jurors must determine whether she was legally responsible for them. Clancy has pleaded not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Her defense has argued that she was experiencing severe postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings and had become detached from reality. Clancy’s attorneys have maintained that she was hearing voices and believed she needed to kill her children before attempting to take her own life. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington, who represents Lindsay Clancy, answers questions from the media on August 26, 2026 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mel Musto/Getty Images) They have also argued that she was failed by a mental health system that did not adequately recognize or treat the severity of her condition. Prosecutors have offered a very different interpretation. While acknowledging that Clancy struggled with significant mental health issues, they have argued that she knew exactly what she was doing and deliberately planned the killings. Prosecutors have pointed to her actions before and after the deaths as evidence that she understood the consequences of what she was doing. The jury began deliberating Thursday, following weeks of testimony and closing arguments. The panel — made up of nine women and three men — has already requested to review several pieces of evidence, including prescription medication bottles and the bloody knife Clancy used during her subsequent suicide attempt. Now, the jurors have essentially told the judge that they’re stuck. That doesn’t necessarily mean the trial is over. For now, Sullivan has ordered them to continue deliberating. If the jury ultimately cannot reach a unanimous decision, the judge could declare a mistrial, potentially opening the door for prosecutors to retry the case. For Clancy, meanwhile, the agonizing wait continues. After nearly four years of legal proceedings surrounding the deaths of her three children, there is still no answer to the question that has consumed this case from the beginning: How should the law hold a severely mentally ill mother accountable for an unimaginable act? We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available. Lindsay Clancy Trial: Deadlocked Jury Raises Questions About What Comes Next was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes We all know that Doja Cat is not shy about speaking her mind. But even her most diehard fans might be surprised by Ms. Cat’s brutal honesty in her latest social media posts. The Grammy-winning artist opened up about her past struggles with cocaine, alcohol, mental health, and social media in a series of remarkably candid TikTok videos this week. And while Doja made it clear that she has moved past some of those issues, she admitted that alcohol remains something she has a complicated relationship with. Doja Cat attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV) “I’m going to make a disclaimer that I don’t want to make,” she said in one video. “I have struggled with cocaine — could’ve been like eight years ago.” “But I’m well past that. Thank God,” she added. Doja emphasized that she never considered herself someone who had a serious drug problem, aside from marijuana. Alcohol, however, was a different story. “I’ve never had a real problem with drugs, except for weed, but alcohol is something that I definitely have had a problem with,” she explained. Doja said drinking could fuel negative thoughts that she would then turn to the internet to validate. “The best example for my experience is using the internet as a means of validation to the negative thoughts in my head, which were then brought on by drinking alcohol,” she said. “I was never an alcoholic, but I definitely had problems,” she continued, warning that combining alcohol, social media, and unresolved mental health struggles can be particularly destructive. Doja also addressed another deeply personal subject: accusations that she hates herself or has rejected her Black identity. The singer and rapper, who is biracial, said she believes those feelings date back to childhood, when she moved to a predominantly white neighborhood at around age 8. “I think I hated myself since I was — could have been like 8 years old,” she said. Doja previously revealed in March that she had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and said she had spent years in therapy working through what she described as an “agonizing condition.” Now, she appears determined to be more open about the experiences that shaped her. In another TikTok, Doja pushed back against accusations that she is racist, a white supremacist, or a Nazi, insisting that she does not hate herself. Ultimately, she said she simply felt it was time to speak her truth. “I just felt like this TikTok was necessary,” Doja said. “And I need to get this s–t off of my chest. Today felt like the right day.” Considering how much of Doja’s life has played out under the microscope of the internet, it’s understandable that she might finally want to take control of the narrative herself. And we applaud her for doing so. Doja Cat Admits to ‘Struggles’ With Cocaine, Alcohol: ‘I Need to Get … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article

Reading Time: 2 minutes Back in July, Tony Romo was arrested on OWI charges while driving home from a golf course in his home state of Wisconsin. Romo is now on leave from CBS, and he will not be in the broadcast booth when the NFL returns for Week 1. The former Cowboys QB has now broken his silence on the arrest after pleading no contest to the charges against him. Tony Romo attends the 2022 Paramount Upfront at 666 Madison Avenue on May 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage) On Tuesday, Romo took to social media to share a lengthy statement in which he admitted that injuries sustained on the field led to a dependence on prescription painkillers and later an “over-reliance” on alcohol. “Football has shaped nearly every meaningful part of my life. I played for more than 20 years, including 14 in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. After my retirement, CBS gave me the profound honor of staying close to the game through broadcasting,” he began adding: “Playing taught me the power of relationships, the strength of a team, and the toughness to face failure head-on with honesty, resilience, and the determination to do better. “This is one of those moments when I am leaning on everything football taught me. This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely.” Romo went on to explain that the back surgeries that prematurely ended his career have also complicated his retirement from the game. “Multiple back surgeries ended my career earlier than I expected and left me with constant, debilitating pain. That pain led to a dependence on pain medication, and my efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol,” he wrote, adding: “As I have taught my three young sons: when you fall short, you stand up and take full responsibility. That is an important first step. The harder and more important step is examining the path that brought you here and making the changes necessary to move forward. “That path requires honesty. None of this is an excuse. These are my failures, and I take responsibility for them.” Romo concluded by assuring fans that the past month has been a period of profound growth, and he intends to emerge from this incident a better man. 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tony Romo told cops he was on his way to meet his grandma and grandpa when he was pulled over and ultimately busted for OWI … newly released body camera footage shows. pic.twitter.com/visfkPfxGT — TMZ (@TMZ) July 29, 2026 “The past month has been difficult, but it has also been personally significant. It has required me to confront and own my mistakes fully—to the Lord, to myself, to my family, and now to the public,” he wrote. “I am working closely with a team of doctors to address my health and make the necessary changes. I am deeply grateful for the support of my family, my friends, and the NFL community including players, coaches, and owners. Your encouragement has meant more to me than you know. “As I turn my attention to my health, my family, and, in time, my return to CBS, I kindly ask for privacy during this period.” We wish Tony and his family the best as they seek to move on from this setback. Tony Romo Says He’s Dependent on Alcohol, Pleads No Contest to OWI Charges was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip. View the full article