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Gayle King STUNS as ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Model at 69: Nice!

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.

Gayle King attends the Met Gala in May of 2024.
Gayle King attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

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.

Hello, cover girl!@DrewBarrymore, @helloross, @TonyDokoupil and @NateBurleson react to @GayleKing’s @SI_Swimsuit cover: “It is a moment of true empowerment.” pic.twitter.com/AaPg8bQOC8

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) May 14, 2024

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.

Gayle King in early April of 2024.
Gayle King attends MoMA’s 2024 Black Arts Council Benefit at the Museum of Modern Art on April 04, 2024. (Photo Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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.

Lori Beth Denberg: Former ‘All That’ Star Accuses Dan Schneider of Sexual …

Lori Beth Denberg is the latest former Nickelodeon star to accuse Dan Schneider of sexual misconduct.

Schneider — who produced a slew of hits for the kids’ network between 1994 and 2019 — was the subject of the recent docuseries Quiet on Set.

The film featured testimony from several former child stars who accused Schneider of all manner of harassment and abuse.

Writer/producer Dan Schneider speaks at Nickelodeon's exclusive premiere for the upcoming primetime TV event of the summer. "iParty with Victorious," Saturday, June 4, 2011.
Writer/producer Dan Schneider speaks at Nickelodeon’s exclusive premiere for the upcoming primetime TV event of the summer. “iParty with Victorious,” Saturday, June 4, 2011. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Now, Denberg is accusing Schneider of preying on her and abusing his power as her employer.

Lori Beth Denberg Says Dan Schneider Showed Her Sexually Explicit Videos When She Was Still In Her Teens

Denberg was only 17 when she landed a role on the Schneider-produced sketch show All That.

Lori Beth Denberg attends The Splat: All That Reunion At New York Comic-Con on October 10, 2015 in New York City.
Lori Beth Denberg attends The Splat: All That Reunion At New York Comic-Con on October 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

She says that she developed a friendship with Schneider, who was a decade her senior.

But the relationship turned sexual when she was 19, and Schneider began subjecting her to explicit material and making unwanted advances.

In an interview with Business Insider, Denberg revealed that Schneider formed the habit of showing her pornography in the workplace.

Lori Beth Denberg speaks at The Splat: All That Reunion At New York Comic-Con on October 10, 2015 in New York City.
Lori Beth Denberg speaks at The Splat: All That Reunion At New York Comic-Con on October 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

“I feel like that is the first time he preyed on me,” Denberg told the outlet.

She noted that she was not Schneider’s only victim — far from it, in fact.

Denberg says that Schneider seemed to enjoy testing his limits and playing a game of “how far can I push this person?”

Lori Beth Denberg attends the red carpet premiere of Hulu's "Reboot" at Fox Studio Lot on September 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Lori Beth Denberg attends the red carpet premiere of Hulu’s “Reboot” at Fox Studio Lot on September 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Denberg Says Schneider’s Abuse Rapidly Escalated

Denberg says the situation escalated when she was at Schneider’s home watching Jeopardy! one night.

After offering her a massage as a reward for getting the most answers right, he groped her and put his mouth on her breasts.

She says that she was afraid to speak out against Schneider’s behavior, as she felt he might retaliate by cutting her out of the show or humiliating her on set.

“I couldn’t have been more green,” Denberg said. “I couldn’t have been more vulnerable.”

Dan Schneider arrives at Nickelodeon's exclusive premiere for the upcoming primetime TV event of the summer. "iParty with Victorious," Saturday, June 4, 2011 at The Lot in Los Angeles.
Dan Schneider arrives at Nickelodeon’s exclusive premiere for the upcoming primetime TV event of the summer. “iParty with Victorious,” Saturday, June 4, 2011 at The Lot in Los Angeles. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Dan Schneider Responds to Lori Beth Denberg’s Allegations

Schneider has already fired back and insisted that Denberg’s accusations are “wildly exaggerated and, in most cases, false.”

“As I have previously stated, there were times, particularly in the early years of my career, that I made mistakes and exhibited poor judgment as a leader,” Schneider said in a statement to Business Insider.

“If I did that with respect to Lori Beth, I sincerely apologize to her. But I cannot apologize for things I did not do.”

We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Lori Beth Denberg: Former ‘All That’ Star Accuses Dan Schneider of Sexual … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Kim Kardashian Likened to ‘Robot’ with ‘No Human Aspect’ at Tom …

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 on May 5, 2024 at the Roast of Tom Brady.
Kim Kardashian speaks onstage during G.R.O.A.T The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady for the Netflix is a Joke Festival at The Kia Forum on May 05, 2024. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix)

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)

Tom Brady roasted by Andrew Schulz on May 5, 2024.
Tom Brady and Andrew Schulz speak onstage during G.R.O.A.T The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady for the Netflix is a Joke Festival at The Kia Forum on May 05, 2024. (Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix)

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.”

Kim Kardashian attends a criminal justice reform roundtable in April of 2024.
Reality television star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian attends a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on April 25, 2024. (Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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.

Kim Kardashian at the 2024 Met Gala.
Kim Kardashian arrives for the 2024 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024. (Photo Credit: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Rory McIlroy Files For Divorce: His Marriage History With Erica Stoll Explained

Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll.

According to a new report from TMZ, Rory filed papers in his adopted home state of Florida earlier this week.

The cause of the split is currently unknown.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with the trophy alongside his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning during the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 09, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with the trophy alongside his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning during the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 09, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

But given the extent to which the news has taken the sports world by storm, you can be sure that there will be further updates very soon.

Rory McIlroy-Erica Stoll Divorce: What Happened?

Again, it might be a while before we have any specifics about what prompted the split.

Rory McIlroy of Team Europe and wife Erica Stoll arrive at the opening ceremony for the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy.
Rory McIlroy of Team Europe and wife Erica Stoll arrive at the opening ceremony for the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

But currently, it looks as though Rory was the one who initiated the divorce.

The news has left golf fans stunned, as Rory and Erica appeared to be one of the sports world’s most stable couples.

Rory and Erica’s Relationship History

The McIlroys met under very memorable circumstances.

Rory McIlroy of Team Europe and wife Erica Stoll walk through fans at the Spanish Steps prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 27, 2023 in Rome, Italy.
Rory McIlroy of Team Europe and wife Erica Stoll walk through fans at the Spanish Steps prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 27, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

It was 2012, and Erica was employed by the PGA, helping to organize the Ryder Cup.

When Rory’s alarm clock didn’t go off and he nearly missed his tee time, it was Erica who organized the police escort that got him to the course on time.

The pair hit it off immediately, but for years, their relationship was strictly platonic.

It was only after Rory ended his engagement to Caroline Wozniacki that he and Erica took things to the next level.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses for a photo with his wife, Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy McIlroy during the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses for a photo with his wife, Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy McIlroy during the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

The couple married in 2017, and they welcomed their first and only child in 2020.

Interestingly, Rory and Erica kept their relationship private until fairly recently.

After years in which they would rarely appear in public together, Erica cheered Rory on at the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning during the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 09, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning during the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 09, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

She also caddied for him at the Masters Par 3 event that same year.

So whatever happened between Rory and Erica, it seems to have happened rapidly.

We’re sure there will be endless speculation about infidelity or some sort of other scandal.

But all we know for now is that Rory McIlroy filed for divorce today. And the golf world is absolutely stunned.

We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Rory McIlroy Files For Divorce: His Marriage History With Erica Stoll Explained was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Bradley Cooper Brings Daughter to ‘IF’ Premiere, Dances With Gigi Hadid at …

It’s only Tuesday, but Bradley Cooper might have already won the week.

On Sunday, Bradley was in Paris for the latest stop on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

He was joined by girlfriend Gigi Hadid, and according to TMZ, the couple danced and packed on the PDA in a luxury box alongside Travis Kelce!

Bradley Cooper attends the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Bradley Cooper attends the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

A pretty epic Sunday night, to be sure. (Anyway, it beats sitting around with the scaries and wondering how The Simpsons fell off so hard.)

But believe it or not, the Maestro maestro might have topped himself the following day.

As Page Six reports, Bradley took his daughter to the premiere of the upcoming kids’ movie IF.

Awkwafina, Catharine Daddario, Emily Blunt, Liza Colón-Zayas, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Audrey Hoffman, Ryan Reynolds, Alan Kim, Fiona Shaw, Maya Rudolph, Matt Damon, Christopher Meloni, Bradley Cooper, Amy Schumer and Blue attend the New York Premiere of "IF" at the SVA Theater on May 13, 2024, in New York, New York.
The New York Premiere of “IF” at the SVA Theater on May 13, 2024, in New York, New York. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

Bradley Cooper’s Seldom-Seen Daughter Joins Him at ‘IF’ Premiere

Obviously, Bradley does an excellent job of protecting seven-year-old Lea from the prying eyes of the media.

So he brought her to the premiere of his latest film, but father and daughter did not pose for photos together.

However, a Page Six source did witness a tender moment involving Bradley, Lea, and IF‘s director, John Krasinski.

Bradley Cooper looks on prior to game six of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on May 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bradley Cooper looks on prior to game six of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on May 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Bradley’s Daughter Gets Starstruck By John Krasinksi

When your dad is Bradley Cooper, you probably don’t get starstruck very easily.

But it seems that Lea was blown away by her encounter with Jim Halpert himself.

Bradley Cooper attends Paramount's "If" New York premiere at SVA Theater on May 13, 2024 in New York City.
Bradley Cooper attends Paramount’s “If” New York premiere at SVA Theater on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

“I’m John. Do you remember? We met a while ago,” Krasinski said to Lea.

“He made the movie!” Bradley excitedly explained to his daughter, a revelation that prompted a look of amazement.

Lea was later spotted excitedly pointing at a poster of Ice, the imaginary friend whom Bradley voices in the film.

Bradley Cooper and Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper attend Netflix's Maestro LA special screening at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
2Bradley Cooper and Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper attend Netflix’s Maestro LA special screening at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix)

Lea previously joined Bradley at the premiere of Maestro, the Oscar-nominated 2023 film that he directed and starred in.

She’s not often by his side at public events — with good reason — but Bradley talks about his beloved daughter every chance he gets.

“Every single thing is absolutely shaded by, or brought into glorious colors, by the fact that I get to be a father to a wonderful human being,” he said on the “SmartLess” podcast in June 2022.

Bradley Cooper attends the National Board of Review annual awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 15, 2022 in New York City.
Bradley Cooper attends the National Board of Review annual awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for National Board of Review)

“You have this wonderful thing or breakthrough with a script, or you have a wonderful moment on this set or in an editing room. You have like 40 of those moments every day with your kid, that are that level of joy,” he added.

“That’s not spinning it, that’s just the truth.”

Yes, Bradley Cooper has accomplished some incredible things in his career. But it sounds like his daughter will always be his proudest achievement.

Bradley Cooper Brings Daughter to ‘IF’ Premiere, Dances With Gigi Hadid at … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Dean McDermott Wants Spousal Support from Tori Spelling, Files Own Divorce Petition

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.

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott in February of 2019.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott attend Fox Winter TCA at The Fig House on February 06, 2019. (Photo Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

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.

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott in November of 2019.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott attend UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital’s 20th Annual “Party on the Pier” at Pacific Park – Santa Monica Pier on November 03, 2019. (Photo Credit: Sarah Morris/Getty Images for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital)

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.

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott in October of 2019.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott attend the Much Love Animal Rescue 3rd Annual Spoken Woof Benefit at Microsoft Lounge on October 17, 2019. (Photo Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

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.

A jarring light mode screenshot of Dean McDermott's Instagram caption announcing the end of his marriage.
On June 17, 2023, Dean McDermott posted this Instagram caption announcing the end of his marriage. He deleted it hours later. (Image Credit: Instagram)

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.

Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott, and kids in 2023.
Stella McDermott, Tori Spelling, Liam McDermott, Dean McDermott, and guests attend the 2023 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on January 14, 2023. (Photo Credit: Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

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 Brings Kids to Watch Tristan Thompson Play For Very First Time

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 cracks a smile in an up close look of her on the confessional couch.
Sometimes, viewers aren’t sure when Khloe Kardashian is kidding or not. (Image Credit: Hulu)

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.

Khloe Kardashian is in the house for tonight’s Cavs game. pic.twitter.com/eS1ZJmbA8l

— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) May 13, 2024

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.

Tristan Thompson carries baby Tatum Thompson.
Tristan Thompson carries baby Tatum Thompson on The Kardashians. (Image Credit: Hulu)

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!

Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian sit with their son, Tatum Thompson.
Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian sit with their son, Tatum Thompson, on the season finale episode on which he made his public debut. (Image Credit: Hulu)

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.

Khloe Kardashian out in Cleveland supporting Tristan Thompson pic.twitter.com/RNakgXpM8q

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) May 13, 2024

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.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Charity Is ‘Delinquent,’ No Longer …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s charity has been found “delinquent” by the state of California.

According to a report from People magazine, the Archewell Foundation has been ordered to halt soliciting, spending, or disbursing funds.

The action seems to be related to a missed deadline for registration fees.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

People reports that Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a delinquency notice on behalf of the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Charity Is Delinquent: What Happens Next?

According to legal documents obtained by the outlet, the Archewell Foundation is “listed as delinquent with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees.”

“An organization that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing, reads a notice issued by the state.

“And is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including soliciting or disbursing charitable funds.”

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the Lightway Academy in Abuja on May 10, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the Lightway Academy in Abuja on May 10, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary. (Photo by KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

“The organization may also be subject to penalties. And its registration may be suspended or revoked by the Registry,” the letter continues.

“Once you submit the delinquent record(s), you will be notified of the amount of any late fees that are owed.”

A source close to the situation tells People that the organization filed on time. However, it seems a check that was mailed to the state was never received.

Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrive at a charity polo game at the Ikoyi Polo Club in Lagos on May 12, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary.
Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrive at a charity polo game at the Ikoyi Polo Club in Lagos on May 12, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary. (Photo by KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Meghan and Harry were in Nigeria this week and, thus, unable to attend to the matter personally.

Harry and Meghan Are Making Things Right

The insider says that Archewell administrators were not aware that the payment had gone missing. Consequently, they only became aware of the issue when they received a delinquency notice.

According to the source, a new check has been mailed, and Archewell will soon be up and running once again.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Nigeria Unconquered, a charity organisation that works in collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation, at a reception at Officers’ Mess on May 11, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Nigeria Unconquered, a charity organisation that works in collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation, at a reception at Officers’ Mess on May 11, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. (Photo by Andrew Esiebo/Getty Images for The Archewell Foundation)

Understandably, Harry and Meghan have not spoken publicly on the matter.

And it seems the couple is content to let their administrators handle this situation.

Undoubtedly, this is just a minor bump in the road for an organization that’s done a great deal of good work.

“Our mission is simple: show up, do good,” reads a mission statement on the Archewell website.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex lay ferns and a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the newly unveiled UK war memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, on October 28, 2018, in Wellington, New Zealand.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex lay ferns and a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the newly unveiled UK war memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, on October 28, 2018, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Rosa Woods – Pool/Getty Images)

“We meet the moment by showing up, taking action and using our unparalleled spotlight to uplift and unite communities.”

Obviously, Harry and Meghan’s hearts are in the right place.

But you can be just as certain that the British tabloid press will have a field day with this setback.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Charity Is ‘Delinquent,’ No Longer … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Kelly Clarkson: I’m Not on Ozempic, Okay?!?

Kelly Clarkson would like to set the record straight.

On the Mat 13 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the artist interviewed Whoopi Goldberg … and it didn’t take long at all for the conversation to turn to how much weight Goldberg has lost of late.

“Every time I run into you, you look younger! You’re like Benjamin Button. It’s like crazy every time you walk in!” Clarkson told her guest.

Kelly Clarkson attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

“First of all, it’s all the weight I’ve lost. I’ve lost almost two people,” replied Goldberg, who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

“I am doing that wonderful shot that works for folks who need some help, and it’s been really good for me.”

This admission led to an admission from Clarkson.

The first-ever American Idol winner has also dropped MANY pounds, prompting speculation that she’s taking the weight loss drug Ozempic.

Kelly Clarkson does her thing on stage
Kelly Clarkson performs onstage during the SiriusXM Next Generation: Industry & Press Preview at The Tisch Skylights at The Shed on November 8, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

“Mine is a different one than people assume, but I ended up having to do that too because my bloodwork got so bad,” Clarkson explained on air of the weight loss drug she uses, adding:

“My doctor chased me for two years, and I was like, ‘No, I’m afraid of it. I already have thyroid problems. Everybody thinks it’s Ozempic, but it’s not. It’s something else.”

Clarkson detailed how this unnamed medication is “something that aids in helping break down the sugar,” noting how her body “doesn’t do it right.”

Ozempic has become extremely popular over the last several months, especially among celebrities.

It is an FDA-approved prescription medications for people with type 2 diabetes and it works by convincing the brain that one is not hungry.

Kelly Clarkson is amazing
Kelly Clarkson performs during the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center on November 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Clarkson — who finalized her ugly divorce from Brandon Blackstock in 2022 — told viewers that she was inspired to change after seeing a video of herself perform… and scarcely being able to recognize herself.

Standing five foot three inches call, the artist said she was at 203 pounds at one point; that marked her heaviest weight.

“I eat a healthy mix. I dropped weight because I’ve been listening to my doctor — a couple years I didn’t,” Kelly told People Magazine in January.

“And 90 percent of the time I’m really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway.”

Kelly Clarkson in NYC
Kelly Clarkson attends the SiriusXM Next Generation: Industry & Press Preview at The Tisch Skylights at The Shed on November 8, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

To be clear, Clarkson has also said she wasn’t a miserable person when she weighed more. This isn’t about one’s image or even self-confidence.

It’s about health.

Alongside guest Kevin James this year, Clarkson said she was pre-diabetic.

“I wasn’t shocked by it. They were like, ‘You’re pre-diabetic. You’re right on the borderline.’ And I was like, ‘But I’m not there yet,’” Clarkson said at the time.

“And then I waited two years and then I was like okay, I’ll do something about it.”

Kelly Clarkson: I’m Not on Ozempic, Okay?!? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

50 Cent Responds to King Combs Diss Track: ‘I’m Afraid For My Life’

50 Cent has responded to a challenge from Diddy’s embattled son King Combs.

As you’ve likely heard by now, Diddy is under investigation for multiple sexual assault allegations.

50, a longtime rival of Diddy’s, has made no secret of the fact that he believes this particular downfall is long overdue.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson speaks onstage at the BMF/STARZ – For Your Consideration 2024, on May 02, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson speaks onstage at the BMF/STARZ – For Your Consideration 2024, on May 02, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for STARZ)

Diddy hasn’t responded to 50’s taunts. And that’s likely because his lawyers have advised him not to remain silent for the time being.

But King has decided to speak up on his dad’s behalf.

And, like Drake picking a fight with Kendrick Lamar, he might wind up regretting it.

King Combs Releases Diss Track Aimed at 50 Cent

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Christian Combs attend the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Christian Combs attend the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

As first reported by TMZ, King has recorded a diss track about 50. And the track contains some very scathing remarks about the hip hop legend.

The track, titled “Pick a Side,” was streamed by DJ Akademiks ahead of its release. And if King was hoping for some controversy, it seems that he got what he wanted.

“When all they had was 50 Cent who put this city on the map? Stop lyin’,” King raps at one point in the song.

“Pops been hated on by many men and that’s fine/ They gon’ try to stop these M’s and they gon’ die tryin’,” he continued, referencing 50’s song “Many Men” and his iconic album, Get Rich or Die Trying.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson attends the NFTE 2024 Entrepreneurial Spirits Award Gala at Guastavino's on May 01, 2024 in New York City.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends the NFTE 2024 Entrepreneurial Spirits Award Gala at Guastavino’s on May 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

50 Cent Responds to King Combs Diss Track

Never one to shy away from a fight, 50 promptly took to social media to share his thoughts on his latest challenger.

“I feel so threatened by the things Christian is saying on his record,” 50 sarcastically tweeted, using King’s real name.

“I’m afraid for my life, please don’t hurt me guys. I never mentioned or posted anything about puffy’s kids because KEEFE D said he killed 2Pac.”

That last part is a reference to Duane “Keefe D” Davis. Davis was arrested in September for his alleged involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur.

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson of the music group G-Unit performs onstage during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson of the music group G-Unit performs onstage during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

50 Cent Gets Personal In Scathing Tweets

From there, 50 crudely referenced the sexual assault allegations against 50:

“I really don’t understand why they want to drug women, if she can’t remember how good it was the next morning how do you connect?”

At one point, King referenced the recent federal raids of Diddy’s property, rapping:

“Knock these doors down like them feddy boys running both our cribs / Too bad they ain’t know we bought the one next door cause that’s the one they missed.”

Sean "Diddy" Combs and his son US rapper King Combs pose with the Global Icon award in the press room during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on September 12, 2023.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son US rapper King Combs pose with the Global Icon award in the press room during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on September 12, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

“Now why would you say some shit like this when you know the FEDS are investigating. IS YOU STUPID OR IS YOU DUMB? LOL,” 50 tweeted, seemingly in response to those lines.

It’s unclear if 50 intends to reply with a diss track of his own.

But one thing is certain — the feud between 50 Cent and King Combs is definitely on!

50 Cent Responds to King Combs Diss Track: ‘I’m Afraid For My Life’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Tyler Baltierra Defends Wife, Pleads with Haters to “Be Kind”

Tyler Baltierra is keeping things very real.

And also very raw.

The long-time Teen Mom cast member posted a lengthy note on his Instagram Story this weekend after his wife, Catelynn, came under fire a few days ago.

Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn in 2018
Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn attend the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 20, 2018 in New York City. (GETTY)

Back on May 9, Catelynn re-shared a message that referenced the notion that “adoption is a beautiful thing,” stating on social media at the time:

“Oh, how often I hear these words and it makes me cringe.

“Yes. Adoption can be a beautiful story. But the phrase brushes aside the heartache, the pain, and the loss that so often comes along with it.”

Tyler and Catelynn gave up their daughter Carly back when they were teenagers — although they’ve been granted visitation opportunities many times over the years by her adoptive parents.

Tyler and Catelynn
Tyler and Catelynn on the beach. So cute! (Instagram)

It sounds now, however, as if these same parents have been recently denying Tyler and Catelynn the chance to see Carly… which at least partly inspired Catelynn’s bitter response above.

“That choice does not come without a natural human cost,” explained Tyler of giving away your child.

“Most will never know the pain of what it takes to fight against the most powerful, biological & instinctual nature that’s required to make that choice.

“Most will never know what it’s like to grow, nurture, love & carry such a beautiful perfect innocence like your own baby… only to painfully relinquish that natural bond to another to do what you know you can’t for the sake of your baby.”

Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell Cry
What a moving moment fo Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell. They just reunited with their adopted daughter on Teen Mom. (MTV)

Acknowledging that Catelynn, in particular, “fights this pain everyday,” the 32-year-old went on to call out the strangers who have come down on the reality star for sharing her feelings.

“Her expressing that pain on those particular days when she is vulnerable, sad & at a loss, should not be used as an attack against her character,” Tyler wrote online.

“All I ask of you is to just PLEASE be kind.”

Seems like a fair ask, in our opinion.

Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell on Set
Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell are pictured here on the set of a Teen Mom reunion special. (Photo Credit: MTV)

Tyler and Catelynn reunited with Carly about a year ago. We don’t know the last time they saw her or tried to see her, though.

Tyle — who also shares daughters Novalee, 9, Vaeda, 5, and Rya, 2, with his spouse — went on to say that despite a “mutually agreed upon” plan to visit Carly every year, the pair has been denied the opportunity “MULTIPLE times” to see Carly and their frustration over the situation is “nothing new or foreign.”

“There is nothing we have done in our personal lives that has influenced this decision,” he continued.

“But at the end of the day, Brandon & Teresa are HER PARENTS! They are the only ones who have the authority to make these decisions.”

Tyler Baltierra Defends Wife, Pleads with Haters to “Be Kind” was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Sam Rubin, Beloved Entertainment News Reporter, Dead at 64

Terrible news today out of the world of journalism and entertainment:

Sam Rubin, a popular reporter on KTLA since way back 1991, passed away on Friday from a heart attack.

He was 64 years old.

Sam Rubin
Sam Rubin attends the GRAMMY Gift Lounge during the 65th GRAMMY Awards At Tom’s Watch Bar on February 2, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for The Recording Academy))

The reporter appeared on air just a day before his shocking death, with colleagues saying he showed no signs of illness on May 9 or of any of anything being wrong at all.

Rubin remained with only KTLA for the duration of his career, which kicked off over three decades ago and which quickly established Rubin as a star in his industry due to his breadth film and television — along with his charisma.

On camera, Rubin was known to be jocular and warm, often talking about his activities with his wife and four kids.

He came across every A-lister you can imagine or cite, as an interview with Rubin was a regular part of any promotional tour.

Sam Rubin picture
Sam Rubin arrives at GBK Pre Oscar Gift Lounge at Kimpton La Peer Hotel on February 7, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for GBK Productions)

“Sam was an icon in Los Angeles and the entertainment industry and he was a beloved member of our Nexstar Nation. My prayers are with his family and the KTLA family as we mourn his passing. He will be missed,” Perry Sook, chairman and CEO of Nexstar, said in a statement.

Added NBC Los Angeles anchor Lynette Romero, who worked with Rubin at KTLA for nearly 25 years:

“He would appreciate all of us saying how much we loved him…

“I don’t think he knew that this was his dream job. I don’t think he knew this was his destiny, but it was.

“He knew every celebrity and every celebrity knew him. I don’t know if there’s one person he wanted to interview that he didn’t get to interview…

“It will be very hard to move on past that, but he would want that. And he would want all of us to remember him and think of him and smile because he did that for other people.”

KTLA’s Sam Rubin and 26th SAG Awards Ambassador Logan Browning attend the Silver Carpet Roll Out Event for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 17, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for Turner)

Actor Yvette Nicole Brown called “a friend” on Twitter, noting “I enjoyed all the times I got to visit him at KTLA.”

And Rubin’s longtime colleague and friend Frank Buckley praised the late reporter as follows:

“The Sam that you saw on the air is the Sam that was off the air. Our hearts are broken. To all of us he shared his mornings with on television, and to those he worked with behind the scenes … we will not forget him. Quite simply, Sam was KTLA.”

Sam Rubin is survived by his wife, Leslie, and four children. May he rest in peace.

Sam Rubin, Beloved Entertainment News Reporter, Dead at 64 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Fixer to Fabulous Divorce: Why Did Chase Looney Leave the Show?

The popular HGTV renovation show Fixer to Fabulous appears to have been impacted by a divorce.

If you’re a fan of the show, you may have noticed that Chase Looney is no longer a member of the cast.

His abrupt, unexplained departure has sparked questions and rumors among viewers.

Chase Looney Was a Member of The ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Family From the Start

Chase Looney appears on Fixer to Fabulous on HGTV.
Chase Looney appears on Fixer to Fabulous on HGTV. (HGTV)

Though Dave and Jenny Marr are the names most commonly associated with Fixer to Fabulous, Chase was along for the ride from the very beginning.

“He wasn’t really given an option NOT to be with us on the show, but he graciously came along for the ride and we couldn’t imagine not having him with us,” Jenny once wrote on Facebook, according to Closer (via Yahoo!).

Sadly, shortly after filming the pilot episode, Chase was badly injured in a freak accident.

Chase Looney’s Eye Injury: What Happened?

In July of 2022, Chase was setting up a fireworks display when one of the projectiles went off and struck him in the eye.

Dave and Jenny Marrs on their HGTV show 'Fixer to Fabulous.'
Dave and Jenny Marrs on their HGTV show ‘Fixer to Fabulous.’ (HGTV)

“The following days in the hospital, I was given the news that I lost my eye,” he wrote on Instagram at the time.

“That it would have to be removed. That I might not have movement in the left side of my face and that the scarring would be permanent,”

“I told them, ‘I don’t think I have the face for TV anymore.’ Through tears and laughter, they reassured me I never had a face for TV anyway,” he wrote.

Chase continued to appear on the show, now with an eye patch. But it looks as though his TV tenure has now come to an end.

Fixer to Fabulous Divorce: What Happened?

Though he’s never explicitly confirmed as much, it looks as though Chase and his wife, Chelsie, have called it quits.

Chase Looney on the HGTV show Fixer to Fabulous.
Chase Looney on the HGTV show Fixer to Fabulous. (HGTV)

In January of 2023, Chelsie alluded to the split in a Facebook post.

“Life is different with just the three of us,” Chase captioned a photo of his two children shortly thereafter.

One month later, he confirmed his departure from Fixer to Fabulous.

“Flashback to a simple, farm-style table I did for a little show I used to be a part of,” Chase captioned a photo of a picnic table.

“Miss you brother!” Dave Marrs commented on the post. “So happy the fire department is going well. Great stuff and hope you come back to the team soon!”

So it seems that Chase has returned to his previous career as a firefighter.

“Any chance you’ll be in fixer to fabulous season 5? Miss seeing you bud, you should have your own show,” a fan commented ahead of the show’s most recent season premiere.

“Sorry, no chance. But thank you so much for the kind words,” Looney replied.

Due to the timing, it’s safe to assume that Chase’s departure from the show was related to his divorce.

But it might be a long time before we have any additional information.

Fixer to Fabulous Divorce: Why Did Chase Looney Leave the Show? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Melissa Schuman: Her Sexual Assault Allegations Against Nick Carter Explained

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.

Nick Carter in December of 2022.
Nick Carter attends iHeartRadio KISS108’s Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden on December 11, 2022. (Photo Credit: Scott Eisen/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

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 in November of 2018.
Melissa Schuman attends TheWrap’s Power Women Summit at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on November 1, 2018. (Photo Credit: Presley Ann/Getty Images)

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.”

Nick Carter in mid-June of 2021.
Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys attends “Bingo Under The Stars” in celebration of Pride, hosted by members of NSYNC and Backstreet Boys at The Grove on June 18, 2021. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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 in September of 2019.
Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys performs onstage during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 20, 2019. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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.

Meri Brown is Getting CRUSHED for Cost of Joining Her New Company

Meri Brown simply cannot win when it comes to her professional life.

Previously, the long-time Sister Wives star worked as a salesperson for LuLaRoe, a fashion company that pretty much everyone believes to be a pyramid scheme.

It really did seem like a pretty shady endeavor.

Now, meanwhile, Meri appears to have left that business behind…

Meri Brown on a Sister Wives episode
Meri Brown opens up here to the TLC cameras. (TLC)

… but many fans aren’t thrilled with what she has replaced it with.

Just a few days ago, Meri announced that she had launched a company named after a phrase she often uses on social media: Worthy Up.

“I’ve spent the better part of the past decade taking a good look at myself and figuring out who I am, what I want, and where I’m going. I had to Worthy Up,” Brown shared via the company’s Facebook page on Friday, April 26.

“This community is a place where I will share my personal experiences of growth and hope to support you in your journey, too.”

Meri Brown on the air on TLC
Meri Brown looks a little bit concerned in this scene from Sister Wives. (TLC)

According to this Facebook page, Worthy Up is “a community focused on transformation and self discovery” and “a safe space for individuals to grow, connect, and inspire one another.”

We said at the time of our reporting that we weren’t exactly sure what any of this meant; we were confused by what the company actually does.

Fast forward to May 6 and Meri talking more in depth in an Instagram video about this “passion project.”

At one point, Brown mentioned that membership costs for Worthy Up cost anywhere from $150 to $600 per year, prompting quite a bit of consternation and annoyance from a number of users.

Meri Brown in thought
Meri Brown appears to be ruminating on life in this photo from an episode of Sister Wives. (TLC)

“What is this that would cost $600 a year? Putting your self on a list? I don’t understand what this is about?” one fan asked.

“What IS it? The ‘community’ what does that mean?” another user commented, while a third fan agreed as follows:

“Is it an [MLM]? A book? A course? A podcast? What is it?? What are ppl paying for??”

We very much agree with this sentiment.

In the clip above, Meri is sitting on a porch and looking down at her knees, prior to stating in a voiceover:

“I’m done allowing other people to determine my worth. My voice will be heard.”

The video then goes over to Meri in a confessional … explaining that she’s had times where she’s felt “supported,” but also times where she was in a “dark place.”

However, she knew she was “not the only person in the world” who dealt with this, saying into the camera:

“I really wanted to be able to tell the full truth about myself. And while doing that, helping other people to understand that just because they exist, they are worthy.”

(Instagram)

This sounds very admirable.

And we appreciate the perspective Meri has often had on her life, its trials, its tribulations and all she’s gone through with Kody Brown.

Of Worthy Up this week, Meri continued:

“I’m so excited to see it come to fruition! I’ve spent the better part of the past decade taking a good look at myself and figuring out who I am, what I want, and where I’m going. I knew I had to Worthy Up!

“The community I’ve created is a place where I will be sharing my personal experiences of growth, and want to support you in yours, as well! Remember, simply because you exist, YOU are worthy!!”

Meri Brown on Tell All Special
Meri Brown sits here and is grilled as part of the Sister Wives Season 17 tell-all special. (TLC)

The company offers three different membership tiers, according to the website.

With the $150 Insight Membership, fans get a digital membership for the remainder of 2024, as well as access to the Worthy Up Facebook group, a “printable pdf WOW workbook,” an “accountability community” and first access to knowledge about upcoming events and merchandise.

The $300 Inspiration Membership comes with all of the above, plus “one interactive virtual live discussion” per month and a Worthy Up merchandise package.

Finally, the $600 Impact Membership offers all of the above, plus a discount on events and next year’s membership and a “surprise bonus gift from Meri.”

Meri Brown is Getting CRUSHED for Cost of Joining Her New Company was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Jason Duggar Poses Shirtless, Defies Jim Bob’s ‘Modesty’ Rules

Jason Duggar recently posted a shirtless gym selfie.

Normally, a 24-year-old sharing a pic in order to show off his fitness progress wouldn’t be a big deal.

But Jason is a Duggar, which means he’s been raised with very strict rules regarding modesty and attire.

Jason Duggar appears on his family's TLC reality show.
Jason Duggar appears on his family’s TLC reality show. (TLC)

So when Jason posted a shirtless selfie to his Instagram Story (via The Sun) earlier this week, you can be certain that his parents were not especially pleased.

Fortunately, it seems that Jason is not overly concerned with what his parents think.

Is Jason Duggar the New Black Sheep of the Family?

Over the years, several members of the Duggar family have pushed back against Jim Bob’s authoritarian rule.

Jinger Duggar photograph
Jinger Duggar speaks to the camera here on TLC. (TLC)

Jinger was once known as “the rebel Duggar,” and she earned that title by marrying a man her parents didn’t approve of and then moving to LA.

And then there’s Jill Duggar, who recently published a memoir in which she spoke candidly about her family’s many scandals.

And we can’t forget Amy, who has been criticizing Jim Bob for years, most notably during her appearance in the Amazon Prime documentary Shiny Happy People.

Amy Duggar appears in the recent Amazon documentary series Shiny Happy People.
Amy Duggar appears in the recent Amazon documentary series Shiny Happy People. (Photo Credit: Amazon)

But in recent years, Jason Duggar has emerged as an unexpected rebel.

Notably, he’s one of the first male Duggars to publicly go against his parents’ teachings.

Of course, his acts of defiance are relatively minor when compared to what his sisters and cousin have accomplished.

Jason Duggar speaks to the camera during an appearance on his family's TLC reality show.
Jason Duggar speaks to the camera during an appearance on his family’s TLC reality show. (TLC)

This is not the first time that Jason has posted a shirtless gym selfie, and he seems unconcerned by the fact that his parents oppose such behavior.

The Duggar Dress Code Is Strictly Enforced

The Duggar dress code has become infamous in recent years.

And while it mostly applies to the female members of the family, men and boys are not exempt.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar speak on stage at a political rally.
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar of The Learning Channel TV show “19 Kids and Counting” speak at the Values Voter Summit on September 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. T (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

So Jason knew that he would face disapproval from his parents by posting such a pic. But it seems that he didn’t really care.

Was he inspired by the rebellious example set by the female rebels in his family?

It’s tough to say. There have been rumors that Jason and Jill don’t get along, and he seems to be more politically conservative than some of his more progressive sisters.

But we’re guessing Jason’s parents wish that he would lean even harder to the right. And that he would keep his shirt on while he’s at it.

Jason Duggar Poses Shirtless, Defies Jim Bob’s ‘Modesty’ Rules was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Jon Bon Jovi: Eldest Son Gets Married at Same Vegas Chapel Where His Parents Got Hitched

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.

Jon Bon Jovi and son Jesse Bongiovi in December of 2023.
Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi attend the New Era In Florida Gaming Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on December 07, 2023. (Photo Credit: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi at the 2024 premiere of her excellent Netflix film, Damsel.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi attend Netflix’s “Damsel” New York Premiere at Paris Theater on March 01, 2024. (Photo Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

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.

Jake Bongiovi and Jon Bon Jovi in March of 2024.
Jake Bongiovi and Jon Bon Jovi attend the Damsel World Premiere at The Plaza on March 01, 2024. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Netflix)

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 Leaves Kate Middleton Overnight in First Trip Since Cancer Diagnosis

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.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in November of 2023.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023. (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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.

Kate Middleton in early December of 2023.
Catherine, Princess of Wales attends The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023. (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton in late November of 2023.
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales clap during the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2023. (Photo Credit: Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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.

Kate Middleton in late December of 2023.
Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023. (Photo Credit: Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

“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.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton in November of 2023.
Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive for a a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in central London on November 21, 2023. (Photo Credit: YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

The Kardashians Season 5 Trailer: Kim vs. Khloe! And More!

As you may have previously heard, Kris Jenner will reveal that on The Kardashians Season 5 that she was recently diagnosed with a tumor.

This is obviously a very frightening development for the polarizing television personality.

Aside from Jenner’s physical health, however, another major focus of new episodes of this Hulu reality series will be the health of a certain relationship between sisters.

The Kardashians Season 5 poster
The Kardashians is coming back for another season on Hulu, as you can see here. (Hulu)

No, we’re not talking about Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian, who previously feuded on air.

Instead, this summer, it looks like the focus will shift to Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian.

In the first trailer for Season 5, Kim tells viewers that she and her loved ones have agreed to slow down a bit this year so that they can be “present in the moment,” only for Khloe to scoff and laugh and remark:

“Have the Kardashians slowed down? No.”

Khloe Kardashian at an opening
Khloe Kardashian attends the Grand Opening of the Guitar Hotel expansion at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, in Hollywood, Florida, October 24, 2019. (Photo by ZAK BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)

From there, the preview cuts to shots of family members at Fashion Week, along with Kim entering her “actress era” with her role on American Horror Story: Delicate… Kourtney’s pregnancy with Travis Barker… and then, as cited above, a bit of fighting between siblings.

In the video, Kim trashes Khloe for being “very judgmental,” prior to eventually labeling her as “unbearable” — while telling her sister she has a “stick up your ass.”

Yikes, huh?!?

As the two clash, Khloe informs Kim that she is “going through a lot right now” and “taking it out on me,” before Kim yells at Khloe to “get out!”

Kim Kardashian is in the Big Apple
Kim Kardashian attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

As is often the case, these brand new episodes were filmed a long time ago, as a lot of time it spent on Kourtney’s high-risk pregnancy… even though Kardashian gave birth months ago.

There’s also this fun quote from Khloe, who points to her chest in the promo and states:

“These aren’t my nipples, just so you guys know. They’re Kim’s.”

We’re glad we now know this, whatever the heck that means.

Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian
Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian attend the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles. (GETTY)

Here is the official season synopsis, courtesy of Hulu:

Just when you think life can’t get any faster in the Kardashian Jenner family, they punch it into overdrive.

From the big screen to baby bliss, the family continues to defy expectations in all their endeavors.

Cameras roll as Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie navigate contentious sister dynamics, all under the watchful eye of everyone’s favorite matriarch, Kris.

The Kardashians Season 5 premieres on Hulu on May 23.

The Kardashians Season 5 Trailer: Kim vs. Khloe! And More! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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