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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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’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.

“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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.”

“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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.”

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 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.

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

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.

“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.

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.

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“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.

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.

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…

… 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.”

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.

“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.

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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.”

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!!”

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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!”

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.

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.

A judge ruled this week that music legend Brian Wilson should be placed under a conservatorship due to a “major neurocognitive disorder.”

The legendary singer-songwriter will now enter a guardianship controlled by his manager LeeAnn Hard and publicist Jean Sievers.

According to a report from USA Today, Wilson did not object to the ruling.

Brian Wilson’s Conservatorship: Everything We Know

Best known for his work with the Beach Boys, Wilson, 81, has been battling dementia for several years.

In January, his wife, Melinda Wilson, passed away suddenly at the age of 77.

The situation left Brian in need of a caretaker. And thankfully, it sounds like he will now receive the help that he needs.

“The court finds from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary and appropriate in that (Wilson) is unable to care for (his) person,” Judge Gus T. May wrote in Thursday’s ruling.

“The conservatorship is the least restrictive alternative needed for the protection of conservatee.”

May added that Hard and Sievers have been granted the authority to “authorize the administration of medications appropriate for the care and treatment”

Brian Wilson Pays Tribute to Late Wife

Wilson has not made any sort of public statement since he paid tribute to his wife shortly after she passed.

“Our five children and I are just in tears. We are lost,” Wilson wrote on his website at the time.

“Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior. She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career,” he continued.

“[Melinda] encouraged me to make the music that was closest to my heart. She was my anchor. She was everything for us. Please say a prayer for her.”

Wilson’s struggles with mental health and his relationship with Melinda were portrayed in the 2014 biopic Love & Mercy.

Celebrity Conservatorships Have Earned a Bad Reputation

The legal battle over Britney Spears’ conservatorship raised the public’s awareness about such arrangements.

Obviously, in that case, the guardianship was not in Britney’s best interest. And the people who seized control of her life abused their power.

However, in the case of Brian Wilson, it seems all involved parties agree that a conservatorship is the best option.

Here’s hoping this living legend will receive all the help he needs.

Brian Wilson Placed Under Conservatorship Due to Cognitive Decline was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

As you may have heard by now, Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber have a very exciting reason to feel extremely blessed at the moment:

They are expecting their first child!

On Thursday, the singer and the supermodel shared this unexpected bombshell via Instagram, with Justin posting a montage of photos that feature his wife and her impressive baby bump.

Indeed, Hailey is a full six months along in her pregnancy.

Now, meanwhile, astute fans are wondering whether or not the spouses have twice the reasons to feel twice as ecstatic as they originally assumed.

Why?

Because they might be having twins!

To be clear, neither half of the couple has confirmed the gender of its impending child or even hinted that two babies might be on the way.

However, Bieber’s mother, Patti Mallette, wrote the following as a comment … responding yesterday to Stephen Baldwin’s social media message about the pregnancy.

“Congratulations Grandpa! WE ARE GONNA HAVE THE CUTEST GRAND-BABIES EVER!”

You can see where the confusion and curiosity lies, right?

Mallette pluralized the word BABIES, causing folks to speculate that twins might be on the way.

And, hey, they might be. Except…

“No not twins lol I wish,” Patti later clarified. “I just mean in general. Hopefully they will have more than one eventually. They will make beautiful babies whenever they have them. One is enough for now.”

The pregnancy news comes amid far too many rumors of marital trouble between the Biebers.

In late March, a source sounded pretty confident in telling In Touch Weekly that Hailey was looking to separate from Justin.

“Hailey’s struggling,” this tabloid wrote back then. “She just needs time to sort things out on her own.”

Hailey eventually took it upon herself to shoot down such personal and wayward speculation.

“Just FYI,” Hailey began on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, March 5. “The stories and constant ‘blind items’ I see on TikTok are 100% of the time wrong.”

She went on to describe these claims as “made out of thin air … come from the land of delusion.”

Concluded the mother-to-be at the time:

“I know it may be fun feeding into these stories. But just know they’re always false.”

Finally, People Magazine alleges that the Biebers already have a named picked out for their first kid.

“Everyone is excited for them,” this People source said late on May 9.

“They will be great parents, and Justin will be super involved. This will be the next important project for him. He’s so excited to raise his baby. They have a name that they think is perfect. T

“hey’re also starting to decorate a nursery. They can’t wait to meet the baby.”

Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber: Expecting Twins?!?!?!? 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.