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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.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

JENNIFER COOLIDGE WILL GET HER REVENGE

Season 3 of The White Lotus just ended with a bang, not a whimper, and the online backlash has already started – with many fans unhappy that Gary/Greg  appears to have gotten away with the murder of Jennifer Coolidge’s fan favorite character Tanya McQuoid.  Our well placed source, who was spot on with the scoop on how the season ended, reveals that creator Mike White isn’t done with this storyline. It’s not decided yet if it will be addressed in the upcoming season 4, ( it might) but it  definitely will be before the series eventually ends. Since the series is one of MAX’s biggest hits, it could go on for many seasons, but rest assured – before it finally wraps up for good, Gary/Greg will pay the price for having Tanya murdered…

PHOTO: HBO

Thursday, April 24, 2025

LAUREN SANCHEZ HAS HER LIMITS

Lauren Sanchez considers Kris Jenner to be one of her best friends – BUT- does she adore her enough to appear on her reality show?  Kris’ show, The Kardashians isn’t the ratings blockbuster it used to be, so she’s cooking up ways to attract more viewers.  Currently she’s been trying to coax her  A-list friends, including Lauren, to appear on the show.  Lauren loves the limelight, but isn’t sure a reality show is something she wants to be seen on, so for NOW she’s begging off – claiming she’s too busy with her fiance Jeff Bezos to appear…

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

WE TOLD YA SO!

Although some of you don’t like it when we remind you that we told ya so, please understand it isn’t to brag but to remind our readers to keep coming back AND to spread the word about our little engine that could!  So once again we told ya so – and this time it was none other than FOX NEWS who confirmed our scoop.  We broke the news that the Democratic powers that be weren’t happy that former president, Joe Biden, returned to the public stage since leaving the White House – and that’s EXACTLY what FOX reported two days after our scoop.  See link below.  So dear readers, please continue reading and please let others know where to go first to get great gossip and major scoops. We need more readers like YOU!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-biden-official-warns-ex-193059983.html

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

MELINDA GATES’ LIPS ARE SEALED- FOR NOW

Melinda Gates made the news for appearing on the news.  The private former wife of billionaire Bill Gates appeared on CNN to promote her new book, The Next Day, about how she changed her life since divorcing Bill.  Although she’s dropped a few subtle hints about what ended her marriage, we just heard that Melinda plans to reveal much, much more in a follow-up book.  Before you rush out to buy it, the tell-all will only be released after Bill is deceased.  My source says that Melinda has a lot to say and even more to reveal, but she will basically keep quiet for now.  Eventually she COULD reveal all of Bill’s secrets, since she knows SO many…

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

This fashion designer has never hidden his sexuality but he is keeping part of his lifestyle in the closet.  For years he’s been wanting to transition, but has always been talked out of it by his financial advisors because they fear that his mainstream brand of merchandise and fragrances will lose its appeal – especially among his more conservative consumers.  He hasn’t given up on his dream of having a sex change,  but for now he’s only letting his closest friends in on his secret.  He hosts regular dinner parties at his pricey pad for his posse and is always the hostess with the mostest, dressing up in elaborate gowns, wigs, full makeup, high heels,  and even long acrylic nails.  The most interesting aspect:  he NEVER wears any of his own designs because he just doesn’t think they’re sexy enough!

GUESS WHO!!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

POST MALONE’S MAKEOVER IS NOT FINISHED

The good news is Post Malone lost over 70 pounds ( he claims without popular weight loss drugs, but we still have our doubts) but the bad news is some of the numerous tattoos that adorn his face and body are now distorted.  Post got most of the ink when he was plump, but now that he’s a slim Jim, he’s unhappy with how some of the skin art looks.  He recently started undergoing painful laser surgery to remove some of the tattoos he feels are most affected by his drastic weight loss.  My source reveals that despite the pain, the rapper is happy with the results and might eventually get rid of the vast majority of his tattoos.  Paparazzi caught him and his girlfriend Christy Lee  shopping at – of all places- Chanel in Paris…

Monday, April 21, 2025

PATRICK SCHWARZENEGGER IS HELPING HIS HALF-BROTHER

Out of all of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s children with Maria Shriver, his son Patrick has made the most effort getting to know his half brother, Joseph Baena.  The shock of discovering Arnold had a child with their former housekeeper eventually wore off, and now half brothers  Patrick and Joseph have developed an adult friendship. Thanks to his memorable performance on The White Lotus, Patrick is a hot commodity in Hollywood, and he’s hoping to help his aspiring actor brother Joseph land his first big role.  According to my source, Patrick has helped Joseph acquire an acting coach and even some recent auditions,  and while he hasn’t booked a big role yet, Joseph isn’t giving up.  In case you were wondering, until his Hollywood ship comes in, Joseph is earning a living as a realtor selling homes in Los Angeles.

 

 

Monday, April 21, 2025

ANOTHER REALITY SHOW FOR LISA RINNA AND HARRY HAMLIN?

Obviously Lisa Rinna is bored out of her mind since leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after 8 seasons and she’s looking for action. She started a podcast with hubby Harry Hamlin called “Let’s Not Talk About the Husband”  and self-taught cook Harry  has his own reality show called In The Kitchen with Harry Hamlin. What Lisa has been working on (and dropping hints about) is getting herself  a Kardashian -style family reality show prominently featuring her two daughters Amelia and Delilah. And it may be in the works. Harry and Lisa were seen filming in Beverly Hills promoting his Bolognese Sauce and no one knew exactly what they were filming FOR. Their new reality show?  Stay tuned…

Sunday, April 20, 2025

SHERYL LEE RALPH’S SECRET VISITOR

Sheryl Lee Ralph just got a star on The Walk of Fame  and we were reminded of a fun story about her. Back in the nineties when I worked for Star Magazine I got a late-night call from a security guy in the lobby of an expensive NY hotel. After a certain time, visitors were not allowed to go upstairs unless the person registered to the room came DOWN to the lobby to get them.  Robert De Niro was loudly complaining in the lobby because he would not reveal WHO he was visiting so that person could come down and get him. He made quite an awful  SCENE griping about the hotel rules  (“Do you know who I AM?) and threatening, but they REFUSED to let him go upstairs alone. The amused security guard called me  and told me everything as it was happening. FINALLY, De Niro gave in, and the person he was late-night visiting was called and came down to get him. It was his Mistress costar Sheryl Lee Ralph. They went up in the elevator together and I couldn’t WAIT to write about his tantrum and their tryst. When Star lawyers contacted De Niro about the story he denied everything, called everyone liars, and threatened to SUE. So the story was killed. But a year or so late I ran into the delightful Sheryl Lee Ralph at an E! Channel event and she laughed and admitted the story was all true. She apparently has a better sense of humor than De Niro…

 

 

Sunday, April 20, 2025