HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW (ABOUT POLITICS)

Dear Readers, while the election didn’t go our way, we’re sure the one thing most everyone can agree on is that we’re all thrilled it’s behind us. In that spirit we are posting a special political edition of our popular feature, Here’s What We Know. While it was hard to resist gossiping about the candidates, we will wrap up our political scoop with the following …

Our well placed source says one of the first calls Kamala Harris made when she knew she wasn’t moving into the White House was to a longtime realtor friend of hers in California. Kamala plans to hightail it out of Washington, DC and is looking for a new home back in California. She and her husband Doug already have a $5 million home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, but now she’s looking for something in a gated community like Hidden Hills or Beverly Park.

Speaking of Kamala, while it’s too soon for her to decide her next step forward we just heard she’s already being wooed to run for Governor of California once Governor Newsom is termed out in a few years. We do know Kamala is NOT done with politics, so this could be her logical next step!

Former Vice President Mike Pence didn’t endorse his former running mate and it sounds like he’s scared stiff. We just heard that he beefed up his security now that Trump won the election. Former VP’s don’t get secret service protection once they’re no longer in office, so Pence hired his own private security for the time being – to prevent some extremist from doing anything crazy.

Cheryl Hines played the waiting game once her husband RFK Jr. endorsed Trump and was caught having an inappropriate relationship with another female. We heard her plan was to divorce Kennedy if Trump lost, but stick with him if he won. She hedged her bets and is now telling pals she’s planning to integrate herself in Washington DC and become a power player. She’s also a diehard Democrat so she hopes to influence Trump on certain issues now that her husband is buddy buddy with him. As my source put it, this is a case of keep your friends close and your ENEMIES closer.

As loyal readers will already know, Melania Trump previously informed her husband that she IS NOT moving back to Washington, DC but staying put in New York City. This poses a huge problem for her highbrow neighbors in Trump Tower where she lives in the penthouse, because once she’s the active First Lady again, she will be given MORE secret service. We heard through a source connected to the building, that more than a few residents are planning to move out so they won’t have to deal with the expected inconveniences.

And finally, in our last political gossip for the foreseen future, we heard that President Joe Biden is telling pals that the one silver lining of having Kamala lose is he is planning to issue a ton of presidential pardons – including for his son Hunter. If Kamala won, he didn’t want to tarnish her start by issuing pardons, but since that’s not an issue, you can expect the pardons to be fast and furious. He’s already getting bombarded with calls from cronies with suggestions on whom to pardon.

On that note readers, you can expect us to slow down on political chatter but continue to provide you with the best and most accurate HOLLYWOOD gossip because… That’s what we know!

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WE TOLD YA SO!

The election isn’t over yet, but we told ya so FIRST on this bit of news. We recently revealed that If Donald Trump is elected his wife Melania has ZERO plans to permanently live with him in the White House. Now none other than People magazine just confirmed our scoop! See link below. Remember this is where to go when you’re looking for the juiciest and most accurate gossip from Hollywood – and even to the world of politics!

https://people.com/melania-trump-possible-return-white-house-exclusive-sources-8739054

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JANELLE MONAE DELIGHTS IN LOOKING HORRIBLE

In case you missed this one: Here’s a celebrity that doesn’t mind looking really UGLY for Halloween. Janelle Monet put her vanity aside and dressed up as a gruesome “Zombie Sailor,” described as a Sailor who drowned and swelled up and rotted away floating in the ocean. The dead sailor attracted hungry fish and the fish sticking out of her eye actually wiggled. Janelle seems to be Heidi Klum’s only competition for most repulsive Halloween costume. Very creative…

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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN COULDN’T BE HAPPIER ON THE DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE SET

Here’s something you don’t see very often: Bruce Springsteen visited Jeremy Allen White on the New Jersey set of Deliver Me From Nowhere, where White is playing a youthful version of Bruce in the early 80’s. Early photos of Jeremy dressed up as Bruce for the role had fans complaining that they didn’t look at ALL alike. Bruce has no complaints – he and Jeremy shared some admiration for the vintage cars on the set, and ended up in a big hug.

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CHER’S BOYFRIEND HAS SOME EXPENSIVE TEETH

We’ve been watching Cher’s boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards for awhile now and finally got a close look at his glittering teeth. From far away he sometimes looks like he has braces on his teeth, but it’s actually a permanent diamond grill. The Kardashian family dentist installed the 20 custom caps (top and bottom) and it took a month – the look costs around $250,000, but we’re not sure what AE paid for it. Apparently Cher is quite fond of his dental improvements but we can’t help but wonder what happens when he EATS. Does food get stuck in the diamonds?

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ELLEN DEGENERES: STILL SCHEMING FOR A SURPRISE COMEBACK

Although it pulled in plenty of viewers, Ellen DeGeneres’ Netflix special didn’t exactly jumpstart her faltering career. Consequently, the former daytime TV host is still strategizing for her comeback by working on a pilot for another talk show. According to my source, Ellen knows she’s done with daytime TV, so if the world thinks she’s a bitch she’s going to act like one. She wants to reinvent herself and host an edgy 30 minute nighttime talk show where she will be ANYTHING but nice, and won’t fawn over her celebrity guests. Remember this is only a pilot – but Ellen has high hopes that it might be the only way to get her career back. Her career fixation has nothing to do with needing money- she and her wife Portia just sold their 10 acre oceanside home in Carpenteria for 96 million dollars!

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WE TOLD YA SO!

We couldn’t help but remind our readers of our September 3 item when we revealed that Megan Fox was pregnant and expecting in 2025. While Megan and her baby daddy, MGK, have yet to announce they’re having a baby together, her Star Wars Halloween costume did all of the talking for them. Megan usually shows off her nearly flawless body on Halloween in barely-there costumes, but THIS year she covered up in numerous layers showing less skin than a nun! Plus, her white face makeup did double duty hiding her fuller face. My well placed source expects the couple will announce their big news shortly.

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HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

One of the biggest stories of the week was Shawn Mendes revealing to the world that he’s still figuring out his sexuality. Here’s what we know: For years, rumors have circulated about Shawn being either gay or bisexual and recently his management team heard that a story and photographs showing Shawn with a man were being shopped around to British tabloids. THAT’S why Shawn finally decided to address the innuendo after all of these years. The story hasn’t appeared yet, but Shawn told a friend it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off of his shoulders since he proactively revealed his fluid sexuality.

In reality TV news, the big story around town was that Lisa Vanderpump was getting a reduced role or possibly even written OUT of Vanderpump Rules. We heard this: The cost of producing the show has skyrocketed and Lisa’s salary and other costs take up a majority of the budget. She has been offered a very reduced role next season at a very reduced salary but as of yet not deal has been struck so she may or may not return to the popular series next season.

Another big story this week was supermodel Gisele Bundchen’s completely unexpected pregnancy at 44 years old, with the baby daddy being her jujitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Here’s what we know: The couple are planning to have their baby in their native Brazil and Joaquim immediately proposed once Gisele informed him she was having his baby. She didn’t say yes and she didn’t say no- she gave him a definite maybe, but IF they marry it will likely happen spontaneously and soon.

Speaking of Gisele, her ex-husband Tom Brady took the news in stride but was a little taken aback because when they were married he wanted more kids, but Gisele didn’t. We just heard this: Tom has been quietly seeing a former girlfriend, who is a model, but not as famous or successful as Gisele. He recently confided to friends that she is open to having a baby with him since he always wanted to have more kids and he’s seriously considering that her up on her offer.

Armie Hammer also made the news with the debut of his podcast. His first guest was Tom Arnold. We just heard this: Armie is deliberately filming the podcast in his barren and modest Venice, California rental apartment to send a message to his multimillionaire mother Dru. I’m hearing that Armie is disappointed that his mom isn’t opening up her purse strings especially since he’s struggling to make ends meet. He is secretly hoping she’s mortified that her son is living in such a small unfurnished place and that she will start to spread the wealth and help him out.

Finally the biggest story of the week is actually the biggest story of the year… next week’s election. All we will say is this. We were impressed, but not totally surprised, that so many lifelong Republicans, including our favorite former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, have been lining up to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. We miss civility in politics and while we don’t agree with all of her stances, we are rooting for Kamala Harris to become our nation’s first female president for so MANY reasons. Please vote like our country depends on it, because it does!

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WE TOLD YA SO!

We recently revealed that executives behind the upcoming movie, Wicked, were encouraging star Ariana Grande to cover up her tattoos and stay blonde while promoting the film. (She DOES have at least 61 tattoos, but many are small.) Well surprise -surprise we told you so. Ariana hit the red carpet to promote the movie and the majority of her tattoos were concealed by makeup. See link below. Although some of the tattoos on her hand were uncovered, my source explains that it’s a little tricky using make up on hands because it easily transfers.

https://people.com/ariana-grande-sparkles-2024-wsj-magazine-innovator-awards-red-carpet-photos-8736322