Gayle King is a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model.

In 2023, American icon and notorious GMILF Martha Stewart graced the cover of Sports Illustrated at 82.

Legendary journalist Gayle King is 69 (nice) years old.

And now, it’s her turn to thirst trap Sports Illustrated readers.

Congratulations to ‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit model Gayle King!

Beloved journalist Gayle King was among four women whom Sports Illustrated selected to appear on the cover of an upcoming Sports Illustrated issue.

The 69-year-old CBS New anchor stands out from the others in two ways.

Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady, and Kate Upton are the other three. All three are experienced models. And all three are Millennials, with Teigen being the eldest at 38 … meaning that King was Kate Upton’s age when Teigen was born.

Let’s be clear, King absolutely belongs on this Sports Illustrated cover.

She always looks beautiful. As a news anchor, her sense of style is arguably a key part of her job.

But in these photos, as you can see, she looks jaw-droppingly hot in her various bathing suits.

Gayle King looks hot!

However, she has also chosen tasteful and even age-appropriate swimwear in which to model, accented with jewelry.

In other words, these aren’t standard pinups. In 2024, there are swimsuit pinups of most ages and all genders.

King has transformed herself into a posing, smiling work of art. She just also happens to be flaunting her radiant skin and her fantastic figure in the process.

Being a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model means pretty much infinite bragging rights. Especially as part of an all-star ensemble like Gayle King, Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady, and Kate Upton.

However, the famous news anchor has been downright modest about it. During CBS Mornings on Tuesday, May 14, she admitted that she felt stunned and unworthy when the magazine offered her the role.

Fortunately, no one else sees it that way. Her fellow anchors quickly emphasized that her inclusion is not only positive in a society that punishes women for turning 25 (it’s not just Leonardo DiCaprio, folks), but that she’s more than hot enough to hold her own.

On May 17, when the Sports Illustrated issue goes public, the world can see that for themselves. Hopefully, Gayle King will see that, too.

Gayle King STUNS as ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Model at 69: Nice! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Is Kim Kardashian a robot? No. But she can put herself into a mindset where nothing touches her.

In early May, the Netflix roast of Tom Brady made headlines for Kim Kardashian’s attendance.

Not only did she participate in making fun of the infamous football star, but she also received a barrage of boos from the audience. Not for telling bad jokes. Simply for being there, for being who she is.

But according to one of the comedians, Kim was so untouchable by the audience’s jeers that she seemed almost inhuman.

Kim Kardashian was giving ‘robot’ vibes at ‘The Roast of Tom Brady’

Comedian Andrew Schulz spoke on his Flagrant podcast that Kim Kardashian seemed like a “robot … with no human aspect” to her behavior or reactions.

He added that Kim “sat with perfect posture for three hours straight.” Many artists, writers, gamers, and more only wish that they sat this way.

Schulz went on to claim that Kim seemed “disassociated” during the live Netflix roast. (For the record, he probably meant dissociated, which is when someone’s mind goes “somewhere else,” often as a trauma response)

To be clear, Schulz didn’t claim that Kim failed to emote. She absolutely did that.

According to the comedian, Kim Kardashian “smiled, laughed” during the roast.

“I’ve never seen anything like that,” Schulz commented. “Completely unaffected.”

Apparently, Kim Kardashian was a little ‘too perfect’

Continuing to insist that Kim Kardashian is not beating the robot allegations, Schulz described her as “striking, perfectly symmetrical.”

During the performance, members of the audience viciously booed Kim. It was inexcusably rude. (Notably, Netflix later edited out this moment)

“Even when she was up there, they were kind of booing her,” Andrew Schulz recalled. “It didn’t make her smile. It didn’t make her sad. It was nothing.”

Schulz then likened the rest of the crowd to the contents of a “Buffalo Bills tailgate.” Not, perhaps, as polished or precise as Kim.

“Kim’s up there doing her set and then this guy in the stands, out of nowhere, just goes, ‘Bitch!'” Schulz admitted. “It was as if he had been holding it in for a whole minute and he just couldn’t hold it anymore.

He added: “Just seeing Kim Kardashian on stage for three minutes was too much for him to hold it in.” The individual in question might want to speak to a therapist about some glaring issues.

Is it nice to call Kim Kardashian an inhuman ‘robot’ for not crying when people boo her?

As responses to the Tom Brady roast go, describing Kim Kardashian as so inhumanly perfect that she’s basically a robot isn’t so bad.

Kim has spent almost two decades as one of the most famous people on the planet. She is, if anything, too good at ignoring her haters. (Some celebrities tune out helpful feedback and constructive criticism as “trolls,” which does not serve them in the long run)

Whether Kim Kardashian can handle hate with the grace of a robot or not, some of the people there need to learn to be normal about her.

Kim Kardashian Likened to ‘Robot’ with ‘No Human Aspect’ at Tom … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Should Tori Spelling pay spousal support to Dean McDermott? Family court will decide just that.

In March, Tori Spelling filed to divorce Dean McDermott nine months after the former couple’s date of separation.

Dean felt blindsided by the filing. Despite having confessed to wronging Tori in many ways, he seemingly wanted to file first.

Now, Dean has issued his formal response, in court. His petition is making some major demands of his ex.

Dean McDermott filed his response to Tori Spelling’s divorce petition

According to court filings that The Blast obtained, Dean McDermott is seeking two major things in his divorce from Tori.

One is spousal support from Tori.

The other is for the court to grant Dean, who went many months without seeing his children in 2023, joint custody of the couple’s five children.

During Tori Spelling’s initial divorce filing in March, she clearly envisioned something very different.

Tori’s divorce petition requested physical custody of their five children.

Additionally, Tori asked for spousal support from Dean McDermott.

Dean and Tori have different ideas about when their marriage ended

When Tori filed for divorce, she listed the date of separation as June 17, 2023. This date was no surprise to anyone who had followed their story.

Dean’s filing, however, cites July 7, 2023 as the erstwhile couple’s date of separation. That is different by a few weeks.

That is particularly interesting, because Dean was the one who took to social media to unilaterally announce their split on June 17.

One would think that, after nearly two decades of marriage, Tori and Dean would share a very clear idea of when the marriage ended.

Especially because they apparently had a final, ugly fight just hours before Dean’s (since-deleted) Instagram announcement.

They are, at least, seeing eye-to-eye on some things. Though Tori Spelling asked for sole physical custody of Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn, and Beau, she did express that she feels open to join legal custody and to visitation rights for Dean.

Who deserves spousal support?

It’s worth noting that Dean McDermott was working ahead of the couple’s split.

Despite Dean’s admitted substance abuse issues that caused him to “rage” at his family, his work as the host of Chopped Canada was presumably gainful. So he and Tori can both bring in some income — it will be up to the court to decide who gets what.

Speaking of which, the two did not have a prenuptial agreement. Division of property and assets will be another headache for the former couple — and for the court.

Dean McDermott Wants Spousal Support from Tori Spelling, Files Own Divorce Petition was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Khloe Kardashian treated Tristan and their kids to an unorthodox take-your-kids-to-work-day.

Even though Khloe apparently once thought that Rob Kardashian was the baby daddy, Tatum is her second child with Tristan Thompson.

Prior to his (now former) relationship with Khloe, Tristan was known within the subculture of sports fans for his basketball prowess. His kids, however, know him as their father.

For the very first time, Khloe took both True and Tatum to watch Tristan play.

Khloe Kardashian brought True and Tatum to watch Tristan Thompson play

On Monday, May 13, Khloe Kardashian arrived at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

This was the sports arena where the Cleveland Cavaliers, the basketball team for which Tristan Thompson plays, will go up against another team, the Boston Celtics. (Notably, “Celtics” is mispronounced in the team name, with the C having an “S” sound)

Apparently, this game is for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The game will take place on Wednesday, May 15.

According to a report by TMZ, this was more than just a visit. True and Tatum will be watching Tristan play professionally.

True has reportedly been asking to attend one of Tristan’s games. So Khloe obliged, making this a special outing for her daughter.

Tatum, who is not yet even two years old, is a little young to be a sportsball spectator. However, the report mentions that Khloe is excited to see how he reacts to watching his dad play.

Khloe and kids weren’t alone when they showed up to watch Tristan play

In addition to True Thompson and Tatum Thompson, Khloe Kardashian had another child in toe.

That child was her nephew, Saint West. Saint is Kim’s second child and eldest son.

Notably, Saint wore Tristan’s jersey to show support for his cousins’ father at the game. Cute!

For better or for worse, Khloe has repeatedly made it clear that she’s determined to have both kids spend a lot of time with Tristan.

She has even pushed Tristan to spend more time with his other children in the past. Many of Khloe’s fans believe that her feeling of abandonment when her parents divorced drives this — and may have driven her to not break up with Tristan after his repeated cheating scandals.

Ultimately, she did end up ditching him. But they’re dedicated to co-parenting, even if it means crossing time zones so that their kids can watch Tristan play.

Is Khloe Kardashian an Ozempic girlie?

While most of the focus regarding Khloe’s visit to Cleveland pertains to True and Tatum, some are taking notice of Khloe’s figure.

She seems to be extremely slender, beyond her famous “revenge body” from a decade ago.

It’s probably inappropriate and premature for people to speculate about specific luxury weight-loss injections. But a lot of people are throwing around the Ozempic allegations in the replies to tweets about Khloe and the kids.

Khloe Kardashian Brings Kids to Watch Tristan Thompson Play For Very First Time was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Dream alum Melissa Schuman has made her Nick Carter allegations public.

Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter has been challenging the women who accuse him of rape in court.

His attorneys have attempted to prove that, despite a California law allowing survivors to report sexual assault after the fact, that their cases don’t qualify to due to the statute of limitations.

Carter has not had much luck convincing the court of that. Not in the case of Melissa Schuman, one of his accusers.

Multiple women have accused Nick Carter of sexual assault

In January of 2024, Rolling Stone offered a detailed account of Nick Carter’s failed attempt to dismiss former Dream singer Melissa Schuman’s rape lawsuit.

His legal team argued that Schuman’s case belonged in Las Vegas. Notably, Carter had already filed suit against Schuman and two other women who accused him of sexual assault.

Famous men suing their accusers for “defamation” can have a ripple effect. Not only is it a strategy to combat allegations, but it can silence others who might speak out — against anyone who might have the funds to sue.

Melissa Schuman accuses Nick Carter of raping her in 2003

As the judge noted, Schuman alleged that Nick Carter sexually assaulted her in Santa Monica, California (notably not in Vegas) in 2003.

Carter’s team’s argument included a claim that the court case should take place in Vegas to avoid “inconsistent rulings” with Carter’s other case, like the lawsuit by Sannon Ruth and the lawsuit by Jane Doe A.R.

“The alleged conduct occurred in California,” the judge ruled in January. “The community has an interest in resolving claims arising out of conduct in this jurisdiction.”

Los Angeles prosecutors dismissed Melissa Schuman’s criminal case against Nick Carter in 2018

In 2017, Schuman shared her allegations against Carter. She accused him of having sexually assaulted her during the early 2000s, and specifically of using his status as a popular entertainer to gain access to and coerce alleged victims like her.

After going public, Melissa Schuman wrote online on her personal blog (which does not appear to exist any longer, though People documented its contents) that the two had been working together at his house. Carter and Schuman appeared in a film together.

Schuman alleged that after some kissing, Carter performed oral sex on her in a bathroom without her consent and over her objections. She told him, she wrote, that she was a virgin and wished to wait to have sex until marriage. According to Schuman’s description of events, he then led her to his bedroom and raped her.

Nick Carter has denied Melissa Schuman’s sexual assault allegations

In fact, he has denied all of the rape allegations. The result has been legal battles against the women who have come forward.

Memorably, and prior to his tragic death in 2022, Nick’s younger brother Aaron Carter publicly sided with Nick’s accusers. Aaron had a long and troubled history, but people still paid attention when he spoke up.

Now, on the heels of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, a new four-part docuseries will cover Nick Carter and Aaron Carter, including the allegations against the former.

‘Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter’ airs on Monday, May 27, and Tuesday, May 28

Investigation Discovery and Max (formerly HBO Max, back when it was good) will run Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter on two nights.

Notably, Melissa Schuman’s allegations are part of the docuseries. So are the late Aaron Carter’s social media posts, showing support to his brother’s accusers.

This is certainly a situation full of uncomfortable topics and various legal and personal complexities. It’s unclear if one docuseries can do justice to even one set of allegations, let alone to them all and the Carter family dynamic.

Melissa Schuman: Her Sexual Assault Allegations Against Nick Carter Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

One of the sons of Jon Bon Jovi is now a married man.

If you’re not sure which one of the legendary singer‘s progeny just got hitched, that’s because his adult children seem to be very lucky in love.

In this case, it’s Jesse Bongiovi.

Though his brother’s relationship is certainly more famous, Jesse’s beautiful new wife also works in the entertainment industry.

Jesse Bongiovi, son of Jon Bon Jovi, married Jesse Light

As we said, Jon Bon Jovi’s adult kids are giving love a good name. (Sorry)

According to a report by TMZ, both public records and their sources say that Jesse Bongiovi married Jesse Light in Vegas.

Per the report, Jesse obtained a marriage license for himself and for his new bride on Tuesday, May 7.

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Their sources then confirmed that the two followed through (rather than waiting months; a Nevada marriage license can be used within a year.

That seems to fit with Jesse Light’s Instagram activity, as she’d been more than dropping hints about a wedding during the weeks before the nuptials.

In late April, the bride was showing off and partying in a white dress with a veil.

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Congratulations to Jesse Bongiovi and Jesse Light!

Though not even TMZ seems to know exactly where Jesse and Jesse tied the knot, everyone’s happy for the couple.

Similarly, we don’t know who attended the Vegas nuptials. Jon Bon Jovi once walked a fan down the aisle there, but that doesn’t mean that he was there for his second-eldest child’s big day.

Unlike his father, Jesse is not really a public figure in that sense. He has a business — one with a successful rosé company.

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Jesse and Jesse announced their engagement on social media in the summer of 2022.

As for Mrs. Jesse, she works as a television producer. Her projects include Southern Hospitality, Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise, and Dr. Down Below.

Their relationship has not been a secret. However, it is also not necessarily the most well-known of Jon Bon Jovi’s children’s romances.

Jake Bongiovi is engaged to Millie Bobby Brown

It is not being mean to say that Jesse’s brother’s romance with the extremely accomplished young adult actress is more high-profile. That’s just the truth.

Jake and Millie began dating in 2021. In 2023, he proposed — and she said yes.

Millie gained instant, worldwide name recognition for her role on Stranger Things. Since then, she has hit it out of the park with projects like Enola Holmes and Damsel. She also gets name-dropped in the worst ways during rapper beefs.

Jon Bon Jovi also has a daughter. His eldest daughter, Stephanie, is also engaged.

One of his children is still (to the best of anyone’s knowledge) single. But Romeo was born in 2004, and a barely 20-year-old not being engaged is, frankly, normal.

Congratulations to Jesse and to Jesse. Their sharing of a name should be either really convenient or a little confusing for people. Probably both.

Jon Bon Jovi: Eldest Son Gets Married at Same Vegas Chapel Where His Parents Got Hitched was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Prince William has left Kate Middleton overnight. It’s his first trip of this kind in months, and with good reason.

During recent months, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s lives have been “hell,” as some reports have put it.

Kate’s cancer battle is the most significant factor. But it is not the only issue that the Prince and Princess of Wales are facing.

Even the monarchy’s harshest critics can understand why William has avoided straying far from home. This is his first overnight trip since Kate’s diagnosis.

Kate Middleton received her cancer diagnosis in January

On Thursday, May 9, Prince William took a major step. He embarked upon his first overnight trip away from the Princess of Wales following her cancer diagnosis, let alone her cancer reveal to the public.

According to a report by Fox News, William feels “very relaxed” about the decision. Despite the circumstances.

Part of that may be the purpose of his trip. He traveled to the Duchy of Cornwall (an estate that belongs to him as crown prince) to work on a housing project.

Ian Pelham is a royal expert, and he spoke about Prince William’s housing project that took him away from Kate Middleton (for a short time).

“Homeward, the charity for homeless people, is very much at the heart of what William wishes to drive forward,” Pelham emphasized. “And, in reality, is only a short flight away if Kate had any sudden issues.”

The expert explained: “As the Prince of Wales, he also inherits the Duchy of Cornwall, where he is staying overnight in the county.”

Though William takes after Charles in some unfortunate ways, he also walks in his late mother’s footsteps

“I know through contacts close to William working with him on the project that he works tirelessly every day to make the rough sleepers project work,” Pelham continued.

Notably, “rough sleepers” is a very British euphemism for people experiencing homelessness. The euphemism understates the predicament, as if they were insomniacs, but it could be much worse.

“There are several sites around the country which he hopes will be developed to offer rough sleepers support,” Pelham added.

“Obviously, William feels that Kate is on the mend now,” Pelham then asserted.

“And,” the royal expert then reported, “he has been very relaxed leaving London and seen in Cornwall.”

Pelham was quick to pivot to discussing the house-building project. He teased that William is likely to make further visits, and to involve “one of the richest men in Britain.”

Leaving Kate overnight is a big step

With the exception of the documented, grim phenomenon of men who abandon their wives during cancer treatments, most loving partners are reluctant to leave a cancer patient’s side. They might need you. Or things could very rapidly become worse.

But Prince William knows that Kate Middleton has first-rate medical care. He also has a lot of responsibilities. British taxpayers contribute tens of millions to his family every year and afford them vast legal and political privileges. Giving back is part of that social contract.

And given King Charles’ cancer battle, it’s possible that William’s role within the family may expand sooner than anyone had imagined.

Prince William Leaves Kate Middleton Overnight in First Trip Since Cancer Diagnosis was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Are Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny back together?

As of late 2023, Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were over. After all, they’re both hot professionals with busy schedules.

However, both attended the Met Gala. Kendall looked stylish and hot, and Bad Bunny’s fashion choices showed that he clearly understood the assignment.

The two looked so cozy together that fans think that they’re either back together, or the coziest exes ever.

Both Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were at the Met Gala AND the same afterparty

On Monday, May 6, the Met Gala was once again the “Oscars of fashion.” The annual charity event featured the prompt: “The Garden of Time,” which took inspiration from J.G. Ballard’s 1962 short story of the same name.

After the fact, numerous famous faces attended the Après Met 2 Met Gala Afterparty at WSA in New York City.

Two of the attendees were Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny. And they weren’t simply attending the afterparty together. They mingled.

According to Page Six, multiple sources spotted Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny staying close to each other during the Met Gala afterparty.

“They were at the same table, laughing and flirting,” one insider reported.

That same source detailed: “She was rubbing his head.”

Kendall and Bad Bunny’s alleged PDA was reportedly pretty chaste

A second inside source clarified that, to the best of anyone’s knowledge, Kendall and Bad Bunny did not kiss during the event.

However, the insider did describe the two as cuddling on couches at the party during the night.

This source even specified that they were drinking Clase Azul cocktails during their cuddle time.

The report also specifies that Kendall and Bad Bunny both changed out of their extremely stylish Met Gala looks for the party.

Most attendees at the Met Gala wear expensive designer clothes, often in unique looks specifically to fit the year’s prompt.

While Kendall seemingly prioritized style and beauty over artistic risk-taking, Bad Bunny balanced the prompt with looks to delivery a stunning matador-inspired look. Which, for the record, is well in keeping with thematic elements of the The Garden of Time short story — which is about nobility and the inevitability of death.

As we previously reported, Kendall and Bad Bunny seemingly ended things in December of 2023. At that point, they had been dating for less than one year.

Though neither addressed the breakup directly with the public, reports described the breakup as amicable. The blame did not go to the supermodel or to the singer, but to their busy schedules.

There have been whispers of reconnections early this year. And, of course, competing rumors about Kendall and another ex, Devin Booker. Whatever the truth behind these claims, clearly Kendall and Bad Bunny are on pretty good terms.

Kendall Jenner & Bad Bunny Rekindle Romance Rumors After Met Gala Cuddle was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Tom Cruise and his kids appear together in a rare photo that fans are eating up.

Even though Suri Cruise remains thoroughly estranged from her father, her polarizing dad has other children.

Decades ago, he and ex-wife Nicole Kidman welcomed their two, treasured children.

And while they largely stay out of the limelight, they appeared together in a still recent public pic with Tom Cruise – days after refusing to do the same with Nicole Kidman.

Tom Cruise Smiles Alongside His Children He Shares with Nicole Kidman

Sometimes, celebrity photos surface on other accounts and do not immediately gain traction. That is the case with a December 2023 photo that former NFL player Derrick Brooks shared on Instagram.

In the now resurfaced pic, Brooks explained that Cruise had stopped by ahead of a hockey game.

“Good Evening, Wow, look who stopped by my office before our [Tampa Bay Lightning] game tonight! @tomcruise,” Brooks wrote in the caption. “I was a little star struck but played it cool and He said he was too!”

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In the Instagram photo, Tom Cruise appears in a fairly prominent position beside Brooks himself.

Cruise’s 29-year-old son, Connor, stands to Brooks’ other side. In the photo, he flashes a thumbs up.

Tom’s daughter, Bella, also appears in the group pic, albeit less prominently. She stands behind the men, flashing a smile.

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise share two children: Bella and Connor

Tom Cruise was married to sensational actress and beloved AMC meme queen Nicole Kidman from 1990 until 2001.

In 1992, they adopted Isabella (Bella). Three years later, in 1995, the then-couple adopted Connor.

Despite Cruise and Kidman’s divorce, they both maintain relationships with their children. Part of the “secret” to this, many believe, is Kidman’s reluctance to speak out against their father or of the Church of Scientology in public.

Tom Cruise and Katy Holmes were married from 2006 until 2012. Before their divorce, the two welcomed Suri Cruise, who turned 18 on April 18, 2024.

As far as the public knows, father and daughter have not seen each other in over a decade. The public is divided over whether this estrangement will be permanent and over whether it is ultimately for the best.

Unlike Suri, however, Bella and Conner retain a relationship with both parents.

Nicole Kidman has used tact and diplomacy, but it hasn’t always paid off

Since marrying Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman has welcomed daughters Sunday and Faith, who are both now teenagers.

Most of the world assumes that Kidman has no end of things to say about Tom Cruise, their marriage, and her experiences with the Church of Scientology — a controversial organization that has made Cruise something of a poster-boy. She has deftly avoided these topics, however.

Kidman’s caution has mostly paid off, though her eldest children did snub her on a big night recently. Family can be very complex. A family photo like Tom Cruise’s is even more rare for Kidman.

Tom Cruise Reunites with Kids in Rare Photo After Nicole Kidman Snub was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Tom Selleck could lose his ranch, one that he has owned for decades.

For nearly a decade and a half, Blue Bloods has dominated TV ratings. It is, many argue, a consummate CBS series — for better or for worse.

Despite high viewing numbers, the network has opted to pull the plug after fourteen seasons.

Though veteran actor Tom Selleck admits that he will never lack for comfort, he fears that losing this series will mean that he can no longer afford his sprawling Ventura County property.

‘Blue Bloods’ will end after Season 14

In November of 2023, CBS decided that Blue Bloods would end after fourteen seasons. Season 14 airs in two parts during 2024, with the second — and final — 8-episode portion of the season beginning in the autumn of 2024.

Tom Selleck has starred as the unsubtly named New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan since the series premiered in 2010.

The 79-year-old actor has led a long and illustrious career. But even so, he may have to sell his 63-acre California ranch once he loses the income from this series.

Tom Selleck discussed his career at length on CBS Sunday Morning. And he very directly addressed his concerns about keeping his ranch.

“You know, hopefully I keep working enough to hold onto the place,” Selleck expressed.

Many might express surprise that a man who reportedly make $200,000 per Blue Bloods episode has financial concerns of any kind. But not only does a lot of that money go to other people (like agents), but Selleck’s living expenses are well above average.

A successful acting career seldom means infinite wealth

“Seriously, that’s an issue? If you stopped working?” asked an astonished Tracy Smith during the interview.

“That’s always an issue,” Selleck pointed out. “If I stopped working, yeah.”

He was quick to clarify that this doesn’t mean that he’s broke: “Am I set for life? Yeah, but maybe not on a 63-acre ranch!” In other words, if he stopped working, he would need to cut back on his expenses — including the sprawling property.

In 1988, Tom Selleck first purchased the ranch. This was after he quit Magnum: PI, which is to this date considered a quintessential cultural touchstone of the 1980s. Selleck has owned this ranch for most if not all of the lifespan of your average Millennial.

The accomplished actor is also turning 80 in January of 2025. Though that is well past the retirement age of any decent society, he admits that he is not planning to quit acting.

“As an actor, you never lose — I don’t lose, anyway — that sense that every time I finish a job, it’s my last job,” he explained. “I like the fact that there’s no excuses. You just go to work and you do the work. And I have a lot of reverence for what I call ‘the work,’ and I love it. And I’d like to keep doing it.”

Perhaps CBS will change their minds about canceling ‘Blue Bloods’

“I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses,” Selleck stated aspirationally. And not just for the sake of his ranch.

“We’re the third-highest scripted show in all of broadcast. We’re winning the night. All the cast wants to come back,” he pointed out.

Selleck continued: “And I can tell you this: we aren’t sliding off down a cliff. We’re doing good shows, and still holding our place. So, I don’t know. You tell me!”

Industry experts speculate that CBS canceled Blue Bloods because of the show’s expense to make. Yes, it brought in massive ratings.

But sometimes, networks (and streaming services) will cancel a successful show because it costs money to make — and prop up a worse show that gets fewer ratings because it’s so inexpensive that it’s more profitable.

Blue Bloods is not without its critics or controversies, but it’s still relatively well-regarded for what it is. And after 14 years, it still has millions of fans who’d be happy to tune in. We suspect that Tom Selleck has more than his ranch on his mind when it comes to hoping that the show will continue.

Tom Selleck Fears Losing Beloved Ranch After ‘Blue Bloods’ Cancelation was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Britney Spears is debunking rumors that she had some sort of breakdown.

In the wake of reports of Britney having a fight with her boyfriend, she was quick to call out “fake news” as tabloids speculated wildly about her well being.

There’s more to what she has to say than that, however.

Britney says that people are seeing her at her worst … because someone close to her is setting her up to look bad. It may sound paranoid, but this has happened to her many, many times.

Did Britney Spears have some sort of ‘breakdown’ in early May?

With rumors circulating that Britney Spears suffered a “breakdown” at a Los Angeles hotel, she wants to clear the air.

As we previously shared, there were claims — reports to major entertainment news outlets — about some sort of incident at the Chateau Marmont.

Following an alleged disruption, paramedics paid the room a visit. And a photographer nabbed a photo of Britney looking less than her best.

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Though Britney has had alleged hotel issues in the past, the initial rumors were that she’d had an altercation with her boyfriend, Paul Soliz.

However, a furious Britney took to her Instagram at the time. She did this to show that she had an injury. But also to accuse her mother of leaking at least some aspects of what really happened.

“I know my mom was involved!!!” Britney announced in her caption. “I haven’t talked to her in 6 months and she called right after it happened before the news being out!!!”

Britney Spears feels like someone close to her is setting her up (again)

“I was set up just like she did way back when !!!” Britney described. She is referring to when people close to her would leak her daily schedule and more to tabloids in the years leading up to her conservatorship.

“I wish I had grandparents !!! I can’t stand her !!!” Britney expressed. She then admitted: “I honestly don’t care I will say it!!!”

She also gave a shout-out to attorney Mathew Rosengart, writing: “Psss this man is wonderful !!! He’s like a father to me and he got me through last night !!! I adore you and admire you mister Mathew !!!”

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“I honestly wish my life was as wild as it has been portrayed!!!” Britney wrote on Monday, May 6. The post was clearly responding to rumors about her hotel “breakdown.”

She divulged: “Either way, some s–t actually has happened to my foot and I might have to get surgery. … Fingers crossed, hopefully not.”

Britney then reminded: “But I feel that I was harassed and gaslit and tricked to go on the street when my car was supposed to be there!!! I was in my pajamas and yes, I had been crying because I hurt my foot!!!”

Britney Spears explains that she did not have a ‘breakdown,’ she just cried because her foot hurt

“No breakdown !!! I’m a grown ass woman who is actually very naive in most situations !!!” Britney then acknowledged.

“I am simply embarrassed they got me in my damn pajamas !!!” she admitted.

Britney expressed: “I don’t feel loved … I feel mistreated !!! With that said, I’m going to treat myself this week !!!”

Britney Spears Blasts ‘Breakdown’ Rumor: Someone Is Setting Me Up! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Prince Harry won’t be visiting with his ailing father King Charles on his trip to the UK this week.

And not because he doesn’t want to!

Apparently, the King is too busy to make time for his youngest son.

…Awkward!

Prince Harry Won’t See Dad King Charles in London Due to Monarch’s ‘Full’ Schedule

When King Charles announced he was battling cancer in February, Harry was on a plane from America to visit his father within the week. Their visit was brief, with Harry staying a mere 24 hours in the country before leaving.

On May 8, Harry returns to his country of birth to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

It seemed the perfect opportunity to reconnect with his royal family, as he has no see his father since his last trip and has not traveled to the U.K. since Kate Middleton annonced her own cancer diagnosis.

However, it sounds like no one has time for Harry right now – literally.

“In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not The Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full program,” a spokesperson for Harry told The Post ahead of Harry’s visit.

The King’s schedule includes his weekly audience with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as well as the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the season.

Prince Harry Snubbed By Father on Solo U.K. Trip

It’s really a shame to hear Harry won’t be seeing his dad, given the state of his health. Harry could also have used some family time, since he made the trek to London alone.

Meghan Markle and their two young kids, Archie and Lilibeth, stayed behind in California.

Still, Harry is trying to save face.

“The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”

As for Harry’s commitments, he’s expected to give a reading at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8 to mark the inaugural Invictus Games took place a decade earlier. He will stay, as he did before, in a hotel, rather than a royal residence.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are ‘going through hell’

Prince Harry will also not be seeing his brother Prince William and Kate Middleton on this trip. He has not seen his only brother and that side of the family for over a year, as tensions remain high between the two families.

Besides, it’s clear that Kate and William are going through it right now and extra drama is kind of the last thing they need.

A few days before Harry’s arrival, designer Amaia Arrieta made some seemingly offhand remarks about the royal couple while speaking to the Daily Telegraph.

“I’m heartbroken at the moment,” Arrieta expressed. “I think they are going through hell.”

Arrieta added: “I hope they will be back. It’s really personal.”

That paints a bleak picture of William and Kate

Most infer that Arrieta is referring to the state of the Prince and Princess of Wales as the latter undergoes cancer treatments.

In January, surgeons uncovered signs of cancer in Kate’s abdomen. Despite her status as a taxpayer-funded national symbol, many details of her diagnosis remain secret. For months, the royal firm concealed her cancer altogether, claiming that she was simply recovering from surgery.

Now, thanks in part to a colossal PR blunder by the royals, everyone knows about Kate’s condition. Like her father-in-law, she has cancer but aims to make a full recovery. We hope that she does.

Some have interpreted Arrieta’s statement as a reference to William and Kate experiencing marital problems.

From the Prince of Pegging’s alleged affairs to the alarming statistics on men leaving cancer-stricken wives, there has been a lot of speculation over the state of their royal marriage.

It is possible that Kate’s cancer diagnosis has brought other marital issues to the forefront, or at least coincided with them. Occam’s Razor, however, suggests that Arrieta is referring to Kate’s cancer crisis. Surely, that is enough “hell” for anyone.

Will the royal firm be angry with Amaia Arrieta?

In general, Kensington Palace likes to keep a strict lid on any comments that anyone with access to the royal family might make to the press. Usually, that means that negative stories about Meghan Markle are fair game, but everything else must remain under seal.

However, historically, the royal family has shown tremendous latitude towards the wardrobe department. There were times when Angela Kelly was effectively Queen Elizabeth’s personal gatekeeper.

One assumes that Arrieta’s relationship with the Prince and Princess of Wales will endure.

King Charles Won’t Make Time For Prince Harry During UK Visit was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Britney Spears pregnant?! Would now really be the right time for that?!

She is already a mother of two and has expressed interest in another baby. So, we guess it’s natural for fans to wonder.

Sure, beloved pop icon Britney is no longer married, no longer churning out new albums, and no longer under an oppressive conservatorship.

Yet so much of Britney’s life has gone wrong. It may be that she sees Baby #3 as her chance to be a mom again — this time, on her terms.

Britney Spears has Two Children

On September 14, 2005, Britney Spears welcomed her firstborn child, Sean Preston Federline.

Almost exactly one year later, on September 12 of 2006, Britney welcomed her second son, Jayden James Federline.

Both of Britney’s boys share the same father — her ex, Kevin Federline.

Years earlier, Britney Spears became pregnant while with a different ex

Britney dated Justin TImberlake from 1999 until 2002. The two were 17 and 18, respectively, when the relationship began.

In Britney’s bestselling 2023 memoir, The Woman In Me, she wrote about becoming pregnant with Timberlake’s baby during their relationship.

They were both too young to become pregnant. According to Britney, she had an abortion, citing that she “never would have done it” if “it had been left up to me alone.”

“Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy,” Britney wrote in her tell-all book.

Meanwhile, Britney shared that she didn’t consider the news to be a “tragedy.” She had imagined that she and Timberlake would be a family and have kids one day. Clearly, he had other ambitions.

“To this day, it’s one of the most agonizing things I have ever experienced in my life,” Britney reflected. The decision on whether or not to have a child should always be hers alone.

During her conservatorship, Britney did not have all of her rights

Britney Spears’ notorious conservatorship — thankfully now a thing of the past — denied her many of her basic human rights, particularly bodily autonomy.

During the final years of that guardianship, Britney revealed that she had been forcibly sterilized against her will. There was an IUD in her uterus that prevented her from conceiving, and she could not simply have it removed. Her father had control over many aspects of her life.

Britney was unable to make many of her own choices — like when to vacation or whether she could drink soda — for well over a decade. Being unable to have children starting in her mid-twenties and ending when she was about 40 has altered the trajectory of her life.

Britney Spears Pregnant with Baby #3

In April of 2022, the world learned that Britney Spears and Sam Asghari were expecting a child together. This would be her third baby, and Sam’s first.

This was joyful news at the time. However, the celebrations were short-lived.

Britney and Sam shared the tragic miscarriage news a little over one month later. Ultimately, the two split late in the summer of 2023, and did not end up having kids together.

Was Britney pregnant in July 2023?

Britney shared on Instagram that she “woke up this morning and thought I was pregnant.” This was in July of 2023.

However, she revealed, this was apparently the result of the extreme heat. And, perhaps, from indulging in delicious food while on vacation.

Waking up with nausea is often a tell-tale sign of pregnancy. However, as anyone without a uterus can attest, not all sickness in the morning is “morning sickness.”

Though weirdos who treat Britney like a meme instead of a person love to give her a hard time, Britney is a national treasure.

She is immensely talented, famous, and successful. But life has dealt her a number of major, world-shaking setbacks.

None of us know if or when Britney will next be pregnant. But millions of people wish her well.

Britney Spears Pregnant: Is She Ready For Motherhood Without a Conservatorship? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Will Selena Gomez be attending the Met Gala with Benny Blanco?

Selena Gomez has swapped one look for another over the years, but she she remains consistently gorgeous.

That’s as true for her Met Gala appearances as anywhere else. Selena is a style inspiration.

Fans always wonder what look Selena will wear if and when she attends. And right now, they want to know whether Selena will bring Benny Blanco as her Plus One to the high fashion charity.

2014 was Selena Gomez’s first Met Gala

In 2014, she and other guests attended the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” exhibition. Selena Gomez arrived in a jaw-dropping Diane von Furstenburg plum gown.

Selena has never needed a date on her arm to accessorize. Even though she has, in fact,

For Gomez’s very first Met Gala—in 2014, celebrating the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” exhibition—the star wore a plunging plum gown by Diane von Furstenburg. It’s a timeless silhouette that set the tone for almost every Met she’s attended since.

In 2015, Selena honored ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’

Selena Gomez wore a white and deeply flattering Vera Wang gown to her second Met Gala.

The most eye-catching part of her ensemble was a bold bouquet of white orchids in her hair.

Some years, however, Selena sports a simpler hairstyle to allow the focus to fall upon her dress.

In 2016, Selena Gomez went subtly futuristic for ‘Manux x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology’

Selena did not try to outdo the most creative or campy guests, but she also did not ignore the Met Gala prompt.

Instead, she wore a Louis Vuitton embellished white slip dress below a leather corseted harness.

Simple jewelry accessories brought a flash of metal into the retro-futurist vibe.

Some would argue that Selena’s BEST Met Gala look was in 2017

In 2017, Selena Gomez dressed to impress for the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons” affair.

Selena worse a white Coach slip dress featuring a plunging neckline. She often favors simple embroidery accents on her clothing, and 2017 is only one of many examples of that preference.

Notably, in 2017, Selena attended the Met Gala with The Weeknd. It was their red carpet debut as a couple.

2018 was a rare miss for Selena’s Met Gala looks

Selena’s majestic custom Coach dress worked well for 2018’s “Heavenly Bodies” exhibition. Her makeup, however, looked better in person than on camera.

After 2018, Selena took years off from the Met Gala. We don’t think that it was an “oh no, my makeup wasn’t photogenic and I’m too ashamed to show up” hiatus. She has been busy, working on her physical and mental health.

Fans want to see Selena return to the Met Gala in 2024 and beyond. But even if she’s on the Met Gala guest list, will she come alone?

Will Selena Gomez bring Benny Blanco to the Met Gala in 2024?

Ahead of the event itself, it remains unclear whether Selena Gomez will actually attend. Let alone whether she and Benny Blanco will make a Met Gala debut as a couple.

Many Selenators do not really understand the romance. That’s fine. It’s Selena’s relationship, not theirs.

If they do end up at the Met Gala side by side, it will be interesting to see their red carpet looks.

Selena Gomez: Will She Attend the Met Gala with Benny Blanco? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

No one expected Taylor Swift to get with Matty Healy in 2023. But what’s even weirder is how much the fling seemed to matter to her.

Many Swifties felt taken aback at how much of The Tortured Poets Department seemed to be all about Matty Healy.

Taylor’s “dirtbag summer” with the notorious singer was an ill-advised rebound and didn’t last all that long. Most of her fans are eager to forget that it happened at all.

But Taylor seemed to have a shocking amount of feelings about these memories. A new report says that it will take more time to heal after Healy “broke” her heart.

Some of Taylor Swift’s most intense ‘TTPD’ lyrics were about Matty Healy

Though The Tortured Poet’s Department took its title, indirectly, from her longtime romance with Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album did not focus upon the privacy-minded British actor as much as fans had expected.

She had a six-year relationship to process through music. And, one would assume, plenty to say about the end of that particular era.

In contrast, just a short time after Taylor and Joe parted ways, she spent about a month or two linked to Matty Healy.

An inside source opened up to Life & Style to explain why so many of Taylor’s lyrics seem to refer to what appeared, to the outside world, to be a forgettable (and regrettable) fling.

“What looked at the time like a two-month rebound with a bad boy was so much more intense than anyone realized,” the insider grimy explained.

“Forget Joe,” the source then characterized. “Matty is the man who really broke Taylor’s heart.” Weird!

Taylor Swift did not seem to try to hide this, either

Though Matty Healy is 35, he has a notorious obsession with typewriters. He loves music by the Blue Nile, the Starting Line, and by Charlie Puth. All of this shows up in Taylor’s lyrics.

“But it gets a lot darker and tormented,” the insider then observed.

“There are references to a lover’s many scandals,” the source pointed out. “Trying to score pills from her friends and even suggesting he would kill himself if she ever left.”

Meanwhile, Taylor’s lyrics refer to having had a partner who told “revolting” jokes. Again, Matty Healy has a reputation for being a dirtbag.

She went on to refer to dating a “wild boy” and dismiss the concerns of fans who expressed their disgust. That matches reports about Taylor’s feelings in May of 2023.

Accoirding to the insider: “She finally opted for passion with Matty, but it quickly soured because of his lies about what he wanted for their future.”

Was Taylor Swift actually in love with Matty Healy? (Why?)

Sure enough, it sounds like she refers to Matty as the “love of my life” and then as “the loss of my life.” That is sad, and not in the way that she means it. It’s also disappointing.

Obviously, dating a bad person doesn’t necessarily make someone a bad person themselves. (And it’s also important to stress the difference between a s–tty guy and someone who is, like, evil, because Healy is not the latter to anyone’s knowledge)

There’s no accounting for taste. Taylor has moved on to date a guy with a very wholesome reputation. We wish anyone currently dating a disappointment to make their “dirtbag to himbo” upgrade. It’ll do you a lot of good.

Taylor Swift Poured Matty Healy Heartbreak into ‘TTPD’ Lyrics was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Jon Bon Jovi is opening up about how he cheated for years early during his career.

After years of wading into public discourse and making fans’ dreams come true, the music legend has a documentary capturing his decades of musical success.

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story covers the singer’s lengthy career.

He is also opening up about his usually private marriage — including how he cheated with “100 girls” during his early days of music fame.

According to Jon Bon Jovi, he got ‘away with murder’

On Sunday, April 28, Jon Bon Jovi sat down during ABC’s “Halfway There” special. He spoke about how he got “away with murder” during his marriage to Dorothea Hurley, his high school sweetheart.

Bon Jovi acknowledged that he was “not saying that there weren’t 100 girls in my life” during that time.

“I’m a rock ‘n’ roll star. I’m not a saint,” he characterized. “I’m Jon Bon Jovi. It was pretty good.”

For those of us who weren’t yet born when “You Give Love A Bad Name” came out, Jon Bon Jovi used to be really, really hot. Also, he was (and still is) a rock star.

“But if you think I was ever going to jeopardize … anything for believing the narcissist in me was real? What a stupid thing to do,” he remarked. It seems that he was scolding himself for his behavior back then.

Bon Jovi then asked: “What kind of excesses does a man need that’s going to fuel that fire? It’s just not worth it.”

When it comes to his wife, Jon Bon Jovi has nothing but praise

He emphasized that his wife, Dorothea Hurley, had never been “afraid to call me out on something.”

The music legend went on to add: “She’s also there when I fall. And I’m there for her when she falls. No matter where I went in my career, the ups or the downs, we went there together.”

Bon Jovi and Hurley began dating in 1980. This was four years before his first album. They actually broke up for a time in 1985, only to reconcile.

In 1989, Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley eloped to Las Vegas.

Together, they share four children. Stephanie is 30, Jesse is 29, Jake is 21, and Romeo is 20.

21-year-old Jake Bongiovi became engaged to Millie Bobby Brown in 2023. One could argue that he is as famous for that relationship as he is for being Bon Jovi’s son.

The Hulu documentary depicts a piece of modern music history

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story began streaming on Hulu in late April.

Though the documentary is not exactly one of those hard-hitting, world-rocking pieces of journalism that alters the direction of public opinion, it covers the band’s run that has lasted more than four decades. Hearing that Bon Jovi cheated is unlikely to shock anyone, even if he’s the one discussing it.

Jon Bon Jovi started off performing at random clubs in New Jersey. Now he’s spent nearly half a decade playing music, scoring platinum albums, and achieving worldwide recognition. He’s living most young musicians’ dreams.

Jon Bon Jovi Cheated with ‘100 Girls,’ Rocker Admits in Explosive Documentary was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Can you have a Dance Moms reunion without Abby Lee Miller? Absolutely.

Though one could argue that pop singer JoJo Siwa is now the most famous Dance Moms alum, Miller herself remains the face of the former show.

But she is also a controversial figure, even among her former students. Memes and memorably humorous reality TV clips do not outweigh racism scandals or how she treated those children.

Perhaps that is why, when it came time for a Dance Moms reunion, Miller apparently didn’t receive an invite.

‘Dance Moms’ held a reunion 13 years after it first premiered

Ahead of the Wednesday, May 1 Dance Moms reunion, Inside Edition reported one glaring omission from the guest list.

Abby Lee Miller was the instructor of the ambitious young dancers, memorably clashing with their mothers.

The two-hour reunion Lifetime special will not include Miller or her larger-than-life personality.

According to the report, the reunion did not invite Abby Lee Miller to participate.

“I haven’t seen her since fight with her and my mom when we left the show,” Paige Hyland shared, explaining why she and sister Brooke left — and did not reconnect with Miller.

Paige continued: “That was the last time I ever saw her which definitely went out with a bang.”

Dealing with Abby Lee Miller prepared some of the girls for future toxic encounters

JoJo Siwa admitted that she has had run-ins with a lot of people who remind her of Miller in the worst ways.

“That’s normal and it’s scary that that’s normal,” she acknowledged.

“But that taught me how to survive in the industry,” Siwa reflected.

Kalani Hilliker, who went to tour with others after the Season 7 finale of Dance Moms, spoke to Inside Edition about her breast reduction surgery.

“Something that I am always talking about is body positivity and (to) change something if you want to change something, so this is something that I thought about for a while,” she shared.

Hilliker then affirmed: “I am happy that I did it.” Good for her!

(Most of) the ‘Dance Moms’ alums remain very close

Obviously, not everyone who was on Dance Moms made it big. Some are almost household names, while others went on to lead relatively normal lives.

The dancers even got matching tattoos. Sometimes, very close casts will do this — cementing their bond in ink.

But some may wonder why Abby Lee Miller wasn’t part of Dance Moms: The Reunion.

Late in the spring of 2020, numerous Dance Moms alums — both adults and children — spoke out to accuse Miller of racism.

In response, Lifetime conducted an investigation and fired Abby Lee Miller. This was a major move, as the network had been planning to air Abby’s Virtual Dance-Off.

Some networks have walked back the firings of awful people as soon as they can get away with it (looking at you, TLC). However, in this case, it’s likely that some of the less controversial Dance Moms alums didn’t want to see Miller.

Abby Lee Miller Wasn’t Invited to ‘Dance Moms: The Reunion’ Special was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Did you know Karen McDougal dumped Donald Trump to get with Bruce Willis? Probably not, but the sorted tale is taking flight ones more!

Years later, the story of her alleged affair with the former president is no longer secret, despite significant payments to cover up the truth. ALLEGEDLY!

During the years when the disgraced former president occupied the White House, the world heard a lot about porn star and Playboy payoff plots.

Then, between the pandemic and the January 6 attack on the Capitol and so many other things, many all but forgot about the affairs and hush money scandal. There were simply bigger issues.

But a hush-money payment in violation of federal law is a crime. What’s wild is that, nearly two decades ago, the relationship that (indirectly) has Trump in court lasted less than a year. It ended after she upgraded to Bruce Willis.

Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case involves his history Karen McDougal

Karen McDougal is a former Playboy model. In 2016, she was ready to exclusively tell her story about an affair with then-candidate Donald Trump. The 9-month relationship that she described took place during 2006 and 2007, coinciding with his marriage to Melania.

Having an affair is not a crime. Engaging in a financial conspiracy to alter the outcome of a presidential election is another matter.

During Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan in April 24, former friend and magazine publisher David Pecker testified about the scheme to purchase Karen McDougal’s story of an affair in order to keep it secret.

David Pecker is a longtime pal of Trump. Until 2020, he was the head of American Media, Inc (AMI). He was behind everything from normal magazines like Men’s Fitness to tabloids like The National Enquirer.

He was also at the center of the controversy surrounding the “catch and kill” scheme to bury stories that might potentially embarrass Trump. This included paying Karen McDougal a whopping $150,000 (and assisting her career) so that she would sign over exclusive rights to her story.

The plan was for her to sign an NDA and then AMI would never publish the story, all as a carefully coordinated favor with the Trump campaign. And Trump and then-attorney Michael Cohen discussed the scheme on tape, referring to payments for “all of that info regarding our friend David.” As in David Pecker.

Trump ‘knew’ that the Karen McDougal story would become public, according to Pecker

While testifying at Trump’s trial on Thursday, April 25, David Pecker shared that Trump was initially unwilling to purchase the story. Pecker told the court that Trump “said clearly that he doesn’t buy stories because it always gets out.”

Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. All of this pertains to hush money payments ahead of the 2016 election.

Pecker described to the court how he had purchased the exclusive rights to Karen McDougal’s story in 2016 while acting as the “eyes and ears” of the campaign and burying stories before they became public. This, he said, was part of an agreement with Trump and Cohen that he made in August of 2015.

According to David Pecker, the former editor-in-chief of the National Enquirer verified Karen McDougal’s story. At that point, Pecker advised Trump to buy the rights to the story in order to protect his political campaign.

Despite Trump’s initial reluctance, he then gave Pecker the go-ahead by way of then-attorney Cohen. This meant that Pecker negotiated a $150,000 payment to McDougal and promises to boost her career.

McDougal would write for AMI magazines, grace magazine covers, launch her own beauty company, and even become a Radar Online anchor on the red carpet.

David Pecker apparently realized that the scheme could land him in legal trouble

Per his conversations, Pecker knew that he would “either be reimbursed by The Trump Organization or by Donald Trump.”

According to Pecker, he spoke to his own legal counsel at the time and decided that he did not want Trump or the Trump organization to pay him.

“I called Michael Cohen and I said to him, ‘The deal was off. I’m not going forward. It’s a bad idea and I want you to rip up the agreement,'” Pecker testified in court. “He was very, very angry, very upset, screaming basically at me. Michael Cohen said the boss is going to be very angry with you.”

Eventually, of course, Karen McDougal was able to tell her story publicly following a settlement with AMI. The world also became very familiar with Stormy Daniels’ name and story.

As it turned out, the majority of Trump’s political base had other priorities — seemingly fueled by spite and animosity towards perceived enemies, such as racial and sexual minorities.

The affair news alienated a small proportion of would-be Trump supporters, but amidst the dangerous erosion of political norms, the revelations about Trump’s porn star flings was nothing like the scandal that it would have been in decades past.

Karen McDougal claims she was in love with Trump

Ultimately, Karen McDougal told her story to The Daily Mail. “I was in love with him. He was in love with me. I know that because he told me all the time.”

She recalled: “He’d say, ‘You’re my baby and I love you.’ He showed me off to his friends.”

McDougal actually voted for Trump in 2016. In 2023, she revealed that she hoped that Ron DeSantis would win the 2024 GOP nomination. Lots of yikes all around.

Karen McDougal ditched Trump for Bruce Willis

During that same interview with The Daily Mail, McDougal noted: “I’m portrayed as the disgruntled woman, but I am not that woman. I ended it.”

Feeling “shame” over bedding a married man, she was already on the lookout for a way to end things with Trump. Then, McDougal recalled: “A family member came to town and we went to a bar and I met a lovely man named Bruce.”

That man’s full name? Bruce Willis. The two were spotted in public in 2007. Their relationship apparently lasted about six months. In fact, this is the last relationship he had before he met his now wife, Emma Hemming Willis.

Funny how things turn out.

Karen McDougal’s Romance With Bruce Willis Resurfaces During Trump Hush Money Trial was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Are Zendaya and Tom Holland engaged?

In recent months, Zendaya has quashed pregnancy rumors and faced odd yet understandable breakup rumors.

Between Dune Part 2 and Challengers, she’s in the spotlight and even more on people’s minds than she normally is. Which is saying a lot.

Reports emphasize that the two have discussed taking the next step. And Zendaya has told fans how she’ll drop the news — or, at least, how she won’t.

Are Zendaya and Tom Holland engaged?

For a pair of A-list actors who also happen to be one of the planet’s hottest couples, Tom Holland and Zendaya like to keep a lot of things private.

According to an April 26 report from OK!, Zendaya and Tom Holland have discussed taking their longterm romance to the next level with an engagement.

However, they’re not quite ready for that. Not yet — but it has less to do with their relationship and more to do with their thriving careers.

“They’ve been dating for a long time, years in fact,” the inside source stated. Tom and Zendaya first became romantically linked in 2017. They only officially went public with their romance in 2021.

“And,” the insider added, the gorgeous longtime couple “moved in together not too long ago.”

According to the source: “They have a solid relationship, and Tom would like to make things official.”

Zendaya is focusing upon her career

“They’re both so young,” the inside source reasoned. “They have their whole lives ahead of them.”

The insider said of Zendaya: “and right now she’d rather focus on her career.” But, to be clear, it’s not a rejection.

“Zendaya isn’t saying no,” the source emphasized of the alleged engagement talk. “She’s saying let’s wait.”

In 2023, Zendaya posted and then deleted a photo featuring a ring. The prominently displayed piece of jewelry had driven fans into a frenzy — but she clarified that, no, this was not a soft launch of engagement news.

“I can’t post anything, you guys,” Zendaya lamented in a follow-up video on her Instagram Story in September of 2023. “I posted it for my hat. Like not for the ring on my right hand, you guys, seriously.”

She then asked her fans: “You think that’s how I would drop the news? You think, like, what!”

In other words, Zendaya has no plans on ‘soft launching’ her engagement

If and when the talented Euphoria star and Tom Holland become engaged — which of course they do not actually have to do, ever — maybe they’ll put out an announcement. Or perhaps they’ll keep it private.

But it’s not really her brand, or Tom’s, to subtly drop hints and Easter eggs on social media to make fans guess and speculate.

Fans are doing that on their own.

Zendaya & Tom Holland Engaged? What’s Actually Holding Them Back was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.