HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

Their unlikely May/December romance has all of the markings off a Hollywood movie, but who knew the movie was Pretty Woman! While they concocted some plausible story of how they met, the truth is a lot more believable. He’s old, rich, and very well connected, and she’s young, sexy, and ambitious. She supplemented her income working for a top madam, charging upwards of $5,000 a night for companionship. Just like in Pretty Woman, our guy fell for her looks, charm, and ability to speak her mind. After a few paid encounters, he begged her to give up her secret career and promised to make her rich and famous. She agreed, and now she makes him feel young and he gives her the financial stability and fame she’s always desired.

GUESS WHO!!

GRACIE HUNT: IT’S ANDY COHEN TO THE RESCUE

Gracie Hunt, the photogenic daughter of the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, has everything her daddy’s money can buy – except the one thing she craves- fame! BUT, Bravo’s Andy Cohen is hoping to change all that. It’s no secret Andy has an obsession for wealthy attractive women. (After all, he basically put Bravo on the map thanks to his countless Housewives series!) Gracie, 25, has been trying really hard to become famous with her stint as a beauty queen (Miss Kansas) as well her curated social media posts, but so far she’s hardly a household name. Andy hopes to change that – and begin production of a new show for her before football season starts again next fall.

PHOTO: Instagram Gracie and her billionaire father Clark Hunt

SELENA GOMEZ WANTS TO TALK TO THE PRESIDENT

Selena Gomez was in the news for posting and then deleting a social media post crying about Donald Trump’s orders to rid the country of illegal immigrants. Mexican-American Selena now realizes her well intentioned post basically backfired, so she’s secretly working on a new strategy. I just heard Selena is taking the “you catch more flies with honey than vinegar” approach. She’s reached out to some well connected pals and is trying to arrange a meeting with Trump to discuss immigration and plead her case. Brilliant idea, Selena!

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HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

The biggest story of the week didn’t even happen yet – Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s what we know. Taylor Swift will be at the game in a suite costing upwards of $3 million, but her former best friend Blake Lively might NOT be by her side to cheer on the team, even though she was previously invited! Unless something drastically changes between now and Sunday, Taylor has yet to confirm the invitation to Blake. My source says that Taylor is trying to distance herself from Blake for the time being, due to her seemingly never-ending drama with her It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni. For now, Blake’s attendance is uncertain…

Bianca Censori made headlines for all the wrong reasons, crashing the Grammy’s red carpet in a fur coat which she dramatically dropped to reveal she was only wearing a sheer nude colored minidress – which basically made her look naked. We just heard that some friends close to Bianca are extremely worried about her attention-seeking antics and are now trying to once again stage an intervention to get her away from the grip of her husband Kayne West, but so far their texts and calls are being ignored.

Michael Jordan’s son Marcus also made the news for all the wrong reasons – getting popped for a DUI and then playing the nepotism card by name dropping his famous father’s name in a desperate attempt to get out of trouble. No surprise it didn’t work. Our source reveals that Michael is anything but pleased over his son’s antics, ESPECIALLY that he dragged his good name into this mess. While Michael might be miffed, we just heard that Marcus is hoping to turn his lemons into lemonade. He owns a popular clothing store in Miami called Trophy Room, and now he’s planning to sell t shirts with his mug shot along with the words “I’m Michael Jordan’s son.” We can only imagine Michael won’t be thrilled.

Khloe Kardashian and her ex-husband Lamar Odom made the news when they reunited for the first time in nine years on the season six premiere of The Kardashians. We can tell you this. Although this was the first time the exes have been photographed together, Khloe and Lamar have actually seen each other a few times before the filming and a few times after. My source says kindhearted Khloe still has a soft spot for Lamar, likely because he married her way before she drastically changed her appearance – back then she was considered the chubby awkward looking sister. While it’s highly unlikely the two will ever rekindle their romance, my source says their friendship is far more involved than they made it seem on the reality show.

Gisele Bundchen made headlines for giving birth to a baby with her Brazilian lover Joaquim Valente. We know this. While there were plenty of hard feelings between Gisele and her ex-husband Tom Brady when they first split, time apparently does heal all wounds. Tom was one of the first to congratulate Gisele on the baby and even sent her a lavish bouquet of flowers. My source says Tom has come to the conclusion that it’s best to keep the peace with Gisele especially for the sake of their two kids, which is exactly why he sent her the congratulatory flowers.

 

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JUSTIN BIEBER IS HOLDING ON TIGHT

We can’t help but notice Justin Bieber every time he leaves the house. He’s been leaving WITHOUT his wife Hailey most of the time lately and we hope that isn’t a bad sign for the marriage. Why Justin covers his head with a hat AND a hood so often makes one wonder what’s happening under there. This week Justin wore his falling-down pants look – revealing his Calvin Klein green plaid underwear. So THAT’S why he has his hand clutching the front of his pants most of the time – to keep them from falling off! Isn’t he getting a little to mature for this look?

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JENNIFER LOPEZ NEVER STOPS PLANNING AHEAD

Jennifer Lopez is headed to Broadway. Jen is turning her rags to riches life story into a Broadway musical. It starts with her humble roots in the Bronx to her big break as a Fly Girl on TV’s In Living Color, to her movie debut in Selena, and so much more. According to my source, Jen is financing the production herself, so she can have complete creative control. It’s an arduous process, but since she already owns the rights to her songs, she’s confident she can get this onstage by early 2026. In case you’re wondering (and we were) Jennifer DOESN’T plan on appearing as herself in the production.

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PAUL REUBENS WAS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PEOPLE

I didn’t know that Paul Reubens was ill and when he suddenly died in 2023, I was devastated. And still am. Our relationship was a bit odd- we had mutual friends and many of the same interests -in mid-century modern items and architecture, vintage clothing, etc. We ran into each other at events and he was always friendly but careful. I sensed he was nervous because I wrote for a tabloid. (Star Magazine) I loved writing about him and his career and avoided anything negative because I liked him so much. Ultimately he suffered through some personal scandals and it turns out THAT’S why he agreed to cooperate and work on the biographical documentary called Pee Wee as Himself. He wanted the world to know he was NOT a pedophile. He did 40 hours of interviews for the biopic and died the day after his final contribution. Watch for it on MAX this year.

ANYA TAYLOR-JOY HAS A FASHION MOMENT

Anya Taylor-Joy appeared on the Drew Barrymore Show to promote her new film and she also flaunted a whole new fashion silhouette.  (It’s fun to see someone wear an outfit the likes of which you’ve never seen before!) She looks great without flaunting her body. Her film The Gorge looks gruesome- it’s about two operatives assigned to guard both sides of a secret gorge described as “the door to hell.”  In real life she seems very happily married to actor/musician Malcom McRae from Louisiana, who shares her love of  art and design.

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MADONNA IS READY TO ROLL THE DICE

Now that she wrapped up her reasonably successful Eras tour, Madonna is looking ahead to the next chapter, and her eyes are pointing in the direction of Las Vegas. Hard to believe, but Madonna is one of the few superstars who has never had a residency at a Sin City casino. But that’s about to change! According to my source, the Material Girl is in talks with MGM about headlining a show at one of their many casinos. The details are still being ironed out – one of the issues is Madonna prefers a limited schedule since she doesn’t want to live in Vegas full-time like Celine Dion -but if the offer is lucrative enough she’s ready to say Viva Las Vegas!

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WHAT’S REALLY WRONG WITH JUSTIN BIEBER?

Justin Bieber’s fans continue to worry about his health because he’s been leaving the house looking like THIS. At the same time his model wife Hailey is often photographed out with HER friends looking more glamorous than ever. And she recently had a baby! Hailey is now a legitimate mogul with a 40 million dollar skincare business called Rhode. Justin was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and Ramsey-Hunt Syndrome in 2022, and he hasn’t performed or released any music since then. The Biebers insist their marriage is still solid, but this photo did not do anything to back up that claim. The poor guy looks miserable.

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