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HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Politics was by far and away the biggest story of the week with the Democrats retaking both the House and the Senate and all but crippling Donald Trump’s agenda.  As you already know , we have some very inside political sources in Washington DC-  so here’s what we know…

 

It’s incredible,  but don’t discount this one as it comes from someone very connected.  We all know the one thing Donald Trump hates more than anything is losing or being affiliated with those he perceives as losers , so soon after the historic election he confided to a pal that he may do a complete 180 and revert back to being a Democrat for the remainder of his term!  We know that sounds crazy, but let’s face it, Trump was a Democrat for decades until he decided to run for office.  If he makes the switch,  he won’t do it until after the new Congress is sworn in in January 2027.

 

You know the saying – that even a broken clock is right twice a day – and no one was more right than former MAGA nut job turned fairly sane person Marjorie Taylor Greene.  MTG saw the light and turned on Trump and the cuckoo MAGA movement, even resigning from Congress to avoid dealing with his antics.  She was one of the first to predict a massive disaster for the Republicans under Trump , and now I’m hearing that she’s gearing up to run for a political office –  perhaps even for the presidency.  She’s certainly not done with politics,  and feels vindicated by just how spot-on her predictions were.

 

Speaking of running for president, we just heard that California Governor, Gavin Newsom , was also encouraged by the astonishing election results and is gearing up to announce his own candidacy – most likely before the end of the year.  My source says he’s in it to win it , and already has lined up some powerful financial support and has all of the inner workings he will need for a campaign.

 

One last political update.  We can tell you that no one was happier than Marco Rubio over the election results since he feels this all but ended JD Vance’s chances of earning the Republican nomination for president in 2028.  While he would never admit it, my source reveals that Rubio was thrilled that America seemed to cast their ballots against Trump’s policies and feels Vance as the vice president is so aligned with Trump that his political career is over. Rubio is definitely running for president and will announce it soon.  He will likely resign from his role in the Trump administration.

 

In Hollywood news, Blake Lively made headlines when it was revealed she is winding down her Betty Booze line of spirits and mixers.  Blake’s brand is tainted ever since her Justin Baldoni lawsuit , and this is only the first of her brands to go bye-bye.  We can tell you that she’s also looking to wind down her hair care line , and has abandoned plans to launch a clothing line.  My source says she’s planning to lie low for a few years and then make a comeback.

 

Martha Stewart raised eyebrows for wearing a Halloween costume that received a ton of backlash.  She dressed as a bum holding a sign begging for food!  What was she thinking?  Martha made numerous excuses for the mishap but we can tell you this.  She now feels the only way to put this scandal to bed is to make a very generous donation to food shelters across the nation.  My source says you can expect a big announcement very shortly along with a more formal mea culpa.

 

Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly made news for being seen enjoying another romantic date, this time dinner in Calabasas.  We can tell you this.  This unlikely pairing is more serious than either is letting on , and Dakota and MGK are planning to spend the holidays together.  Dakota is also ready to introduce the tattooed rocker to her mom, Melanie Griffith. My source predicts the two will even start living together BEFORE the end of the year.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

She is considered one of America’s sweethearts , and although it’s been years since she’s had a hit show, she still works regularly and is beloved by her rabid fan base.  Her love life is a mess so she decided to become the ultimate cougar.  She looks good for her age ( she qualifies for AARP) and now she’s been hooking up with a guy less than half her age!  She’s financially comfortable and has no problem picking up the tab for their adventures , but she’s always cautious not to be photographed with her young stud.  They recently went on vacation together but took separate flights and booked separate rooms but once they got to their destination they barely left the hotel, spending most of their time in bed.  The reason she doesn’t want to go public with her romance?  Her boy toy is younger than her offspring.

GUESS WHO!!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

Our gal married for money and parlayed her husband’s connections into a pretty lucrative career for herself.  For her, image is everything so she turned the other way when she found out her partner was having an affair with a morbidly obese fetish model.  You see, our guy, despite his well-to-do upbringing where thin equates beauty, has a thing for big girls.  His wife stumbled across some incriminating texts between him and his mistress, but instead of rocking the boat – she never brought it up to him.  She’s smart enough to realize that her continued success is dependent on staying married and that’s exactly what she’s doing for now.  Don’t be too surprised if she divorces her cheating louse of a spouse in a few years.  Guess the husband and the wife-

GUESS WHO!!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

Our B- list personality became famous as part of an ensemble show – and while she’s never been considered A list by any stretch of the imagination- she’s famous enough to rub shoulders with the rich and famous.  She is pretending to be on cloud nine with the direction her life seems to be taking ( a man and a baby) but behind her fake smile lies a secret: she’s not sure her man is her baby daddy!  You see our gal isn’t exactly loyal and  she was sleeping with a few men during the same period.  She got knocked up and told the guy she liked the best that it was HIS.  She’s on pins and needles , hoping he doesn’t ask for a DNA test if the baby doesn’t look anything like him.

 

GUESS WHO!!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

ZOE KRAVITZ AND RILEY KEOUGH KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME

Looks like Harry Styles’ girlfriend Zoe Kravitz and Riley Keough are really having a fun experience filming Die Alive together at Times Square.  Elvis fans will remember that Riley is Elvis’s granddaughter and she inherited Graceland after her mother Lisa Marie Presley died. Riley has been working steadily but quietly in Hollywood and we didn’t realize she is now married with two children. While filming Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015, she met Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Peterson and they married soon after.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

ALYSA LIU: HOLLYWOOD HERE I COME!

Alysa Liu is moving to Hollywood.  The Olympic gold medalist calls Oakland home,  and that made sense since her ice rink and coaches were there. But now that  she’s decided to take off a year from competing to concentrate on career opportunities, she’s feels she needs to live in the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles.  Alysa is earning millions from her post Olympic deals , but nonetheless she’s taking things slowly , and looking to rent an apartment in a building with security.  My source says if she persuades some of her siblings to join her she will rent a larger house.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

ALEX CONSANI MONA LISA

Here’a a Halloween costume you probably have not seen before. Alex Consani is a very successful model – and a transgender one at that.  Alex cleverly merged into a semi three dimensional Mona Lisa portrait  and the result is a six foot tall walking piece of art!

Monday, November 2, 2026

THE TWINS FROM THE SHINING

We can’t overlook this: an odd but imaginative costume choice for Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka –  but they were a hit at Heidi Klum’s halloween party dressed as the ghost twins from the 1980 psychological horror film The Shining. The twins were slaughtered with an axe in the Jack Nicholson film.  Neil and David DO look amazingly like twins…

Monday, November 2, 2026

WHY WOULD HEIDI KLUM WANT TO LOOK LIKE THIS?

Every Halloween it seems that Heidi Klum tries to outdo herself and create THE most amazing costume ever.  This year’s creation took months and plenty of money to design and prepare but we are NOT impressed with her dressed as a huge amputated hand! The bloody (was THIS Halloween bloodier than usual?) gruesome hand looks out of place at a fun party. And of course we wonder how Heidi could possibly have a good time wrapped in this repulsive and uncomfortable disguise…what was she thinking?

Sunday, November 1, 2026

WE TOLD YA SO!

Surprise  – surprise – we told ya so yet again!  Way back in March we told ya that Andy Cohen and Bravo didn’t want their dirty laundry aired in a courtroom and that they would settle with former RHONY star Leah McSweeney.  That’s EXACTLY what happened!  As our source revealed back then,  Andy shuddered at the mere thought of taking the stand in the civil lawsuit , and when mediation was no longer an option – he pressured the network to settle the case for an undisclosed amount of money.  Our original item appeared in the March 19 Here’s What We Know feature, and TMZ wrote about it yesterday…

Sunday, November 1, 2026