HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW
Elizabeth Hurley’s unexpected romance with Billy Ray Cyrus was one of the biggest stories of the week that no one (not even us) saw THAT coming. Here’s what we know. Liz is working on giving Billy and his life a makeover. The two have been pals for a few years since working together on a movie. Now that they’re romantically involved, Liz wants a few concessions – for Billy to make amends with his estranged children, and for him to cut his hair. My source says that Liz prefers a clean cut guy and while Billy has already agreed to try to heal his family rifts, he’s resisting cutting his trademark shoulder length locks. But persistent Liz isn’t giving up.
Christopher Schwarzenegger (the more private son of Arnold and Maria Shriver) made news for debuting a drastic weight loss estimated to be over 100 pounds. We just heard that his inspiration was NOT his bodybuilder dad (sorry Arnie) but his fit-as-a fiddle brother, White Lotus star Patrick. In fact, it was Patrick’s idea, since his White Lotus character helped his onscreen brother get in shape. On the series, Patrick helps his younger brother gain weight and muscle mass with his protein shakes, but in real life he got together a diet and workout regime for Christopher and it worked! Patrick told a friend that the storyline inspired him to get his brother in shape.
Demi Moore made news for being named People’s World’s Most Beautiful cover star and we know this: Demi originally turned DOWN the honor when she was first approached about gracing the cover, because she feared it would distract from her newfound mission to focus on her talent, and not her looks. Her three daughters immediately persuaded her to reconsider, insisting she could be seen as both beautiful and talented. So after a little cajoling, Demi caved in and accepted the title.
Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband Ben Affleck made the news when it was revealed their McMansion in Beverly Hills is still for sale with no takers – not surprising at $68 million. We know this. Ben wants to unload the place ASAP and is willing to take a loss but ever the businesswoman Jen has other plans. She’s already furnished the sprawling pad and plans to AIRBNB it for a pretty penny until it sells. Jen doesn’t want to lease the place out long term, since her goal is also to sell it so she feels short term rentals are a good way to generate some income on the property until it sells. Ben has signed off on the plan. Leave it to Jennifer.
Kayne West made headlines when he revealed via a song and a tweet that he had a gay incestuous relationship with a male cousin when he was a kid. Here’s what we know. The big reveal might cause the already troubled rapper more problems as the cousin he referred to is incarcerated for life for murder and has been since he was a teenager. Our source reveals that the cousin is retaining new legal representation claiming the sexual abuse is one of the reasons he turned to crime and that he deserves a new sentence based on this revelation. Kayne could be forced to testify if a new sentencing trial is granted.
Pope Francis’ death was an international story and we heard this. Donald Trump of course made news when he said he wasn’t sure if he was attending the pontiff’s funeral- only to backtrack soon after and confirm he would be there. Here’s why: His wife, Melania is a Catholic and she INSISTED he accompany her to the service. Donald balked but Melania flexed and told him she wouldn’t be happy if he didn’t go. Not wanting to risk her wrath, the tough talker caved, and agreed to make the trip with Melania.
