Health

HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

King Charles’ health made the news after he appeared in public over the recent holidays looking ashen. Our well placed Royal source reveals that there’s a PLAN in place to have Charles step aside later this year and have his son Prince William become King. There’s a whole bunch of formalities to sort through, and in addition William wants to make sure his wife, Kate (who had her own health battle in 2024) is up for the task since she will be crowned queen. As of now though we hear the plan is for Charles to announce his decision to step aside within the upcoming months.

Donald Trump Jr. rang in 2025 with his new girlfriend, Palm Beach socialite, Bettina Anderson at the annual NYE party at Mar-A-Lago while his former fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle was nowhere in sight. Here’s what we know. Kimberly cashed out when she agreed to walk away silently from the romance, securing not only an ambassadorship but also a large lump sum payment, AND a solemn promise that the Trump family would introduce her to an eligible bachelor. My source says that before Kim agreed not to cause any problems she insisted on the cash payout and at least a few introductions to powerful and wealthy men. Wealthy bachelors beware!

Meghan Markle made headlines for her new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan where the royal-by-marriage will share lifestyle tidbits. Here’s what we know. This is only the START in Meg’s quest to become the next Martha Stewart. She’s frantically taking meetings with major retailers as she hopes to expand her brand into everything from beauty products and pet food to furniture and fashion. My source says Meg is also eyeing retail locations in upscale areas (your neighborhood?) to open pop up stores to launch her products.

Armie Hammer appeared on a podcast this week to discuss his sexual proclivities and reveal what really happened when he was all but canceled. Armie also mentioned that he’s working on his comeback (old news to our readers) but we just heard this: Armie has had a few top secret meetings with Netflix. (to their credit, they never back away from scandal or buy into cancel culture) We hear that the streaming giant is trying to figure out a place for Armie whether it be a scripted series or a biopic on his life. One way or the other, expect to hear Armie and Netflix teaming up on an upcoming project.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made headlines for finally settling their divorce 8 years after splitting up. We just heard that as part of the deal both agreed NOT to badmouth the other, but their CHILDREN are free to speak their minds. Their infamous fight aboard a private jet where Brad was allegedly drunk and physical has never truly been discussed, but that could all change. Since the kids retained the right to speak up that’s exactly what is likely to happen. We hear that the oldest, Maddox, is pushing to tell the world everything about the incident – as well as what it was like having Brad as an adopted dad. Naturally Brad is dreading the thought and hopes to leave the past in the past, but for now, Maddox and some of the other kids want to talk. (Dare we assume Angelina is encouraging them?)

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DON’T ASK PRINCE HARRY ABOUT ROYAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

For those of you hoping the Royal Family rift would end anytime soon, dream on. According to our well placed source, Prince Harry had to sign an ironclad NDA before he was filled in on the details of what’s really going on with his father, King Charles’s health. The Palace has been somewhat vague in releasing specifics on Charles’ condition and treatment. That’s only the tip of the iceberg. Harry is also being kept in the dark on what’s going on with his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton’s recent health crisis and surgery. Apparently the Royals fear Harry has loose lips so they’re keeping details from him. Perhaps he should visit this website if he wants the latest scoops on the Royal Family!

 

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CELINE DION: HERE COMES THE SUN

Celine Dion might be saying say au revoir to Paris and aloha to Honolulu. The ailing singer is suffering from stiff person syndrome and it’s so bad she indefinitely postponed her tour. Celine’s a fighter though, and she’s NOT giving up. A specialist recommended she avoid cold weather, so she’s thinking about dividing her time between her Paris apartment and her mansion in Las Vegas – and then buying a home in tropical and warm Hawaii. Celine plans to spend the hottest summer months between Vegas and Paris and the rest of the year soaking up the sunshine in Honolulu. A source says she’s looking at oceanfront homes in the posh community between Diamond Head and Kahala Beach.

 

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ROLLING STONES NO FILTER TOUR: ONE MAN OUT

The Rolling Stones have been itching to resume their covid cancelled USA No Filter tour, but according to Roger Friedman, it turns out they’re going to be missing one man. Drummer Charlie Watts, 80, had some sort of surgical procedure that was described as successful. BUT his doctors decided he needs more rest and recuperation. Watts asked his friend Steve Jordan to play drums for him on the tour – Jordan says he’ll be happy to give up his seat at the drums as soon as Charlie recovers.

JOHNNY DEPP: A LONG WAY FROM 21 JUMP STREET

We’re not sure how to evaluate this recent photo of Johnny Depp – does he look healthier? Definitely more Goth. (Don’t like that oily strand of hair) Regardless, his career still isn’t all that healthy. Johnny’s last two movies fell by the wayside – Richard Said Goodbye went straight to DVD, and the release date for City of Lies came and went. Career-wise, his latest movie, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald had BETTER be successful or Johnny’s asking price might take a dive. (Above, Johnny at the UK premier)

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IS SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENING WITH JANET JACKSON’S HAIR?

Janet Jackson arrived at LAX and she twisted herself up in a very peculiar way, attempting to cover her hair. What’s going on? No matter – what counts is that she’s back in town and she’s appearing at the Hollywood Bowl on May 21. That’s a good sign. After all those mysterious health rumors and concert cancellations it’s nice to have her back.

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WHILE GWYNETH STEAMS HER KALE, HUBBY CHRIS CHOMPS ON POTATO CHIPS

Seems like Gwyneth Paltrow is always telling us how to eat with her ever-changing diet ideas. (How SHE became an expert on healthy eating remains a mystery.) We can only imagine how she tortures her family with her food extremes. This month she’s down on carbs and says she won’t feed them to her children – Moses, 6, and Apple, 8, even if they’re very hungry. Lucky for them they have a dad who’s not so rigid. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin was photographed surreptitiously treating the kids to chocolate and potato chips while walking in a London park. This story reminds us of the time Jennifer Aniston was married to Brad Pitt. She had fancy dietetic meals delivered to their house so they could both stay in shape. Brad wasn’t satisfied with spinach and flax seeds, however, and he sneaked out between meals for a snack at In-N-Out Burger.

WHAT HAS ZSA ZSA’S HUSBAND BEEN DOING WITH HER MONEY?


Here’s what’s happening with Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband “Prince” Frederic Von Anhalt and her daughter Francesca. Francesca has started the process of having a court decide what is best for her mother in terms of financial and medical affairs. She hopes the judge will appoint a third party neutral conservator to manage her mother’s interests. She’s concerned that her mother isn’t receiving needed medical care because she is only allowed to visit infrequently and found her mother appeared to be heavily medicated. When Frederic married Zsa Zsa, the prenup specified the house was ALL hers. Yet he has taken out a $700,000 loan on the house and the document was supposedly co“signed” by unresponsive Zsa Zsa. Hmmm. What’s more, the house is in foreclosure because the Prince hasn’t been paying the mortgage. Where did the money go? (Von Anhalt announced he was running for Mayor last year) Francesca is looking forward to a thorough investigation of Frederic’s financial activities and her mother’s health care. It’s about time!

PAULA DEEN GOT DIABETES FROM EATING HER OWN FOOD

Sometimes there IS justice in this world. TV chef Anthony Bourdain called Food Network cook Paula Deen, 64, “The most dangerous person in America” because she told an obese nation it’s OK to eat food that’s killing us. Paula is finally paying the piper for her southern fried overindulgence. According to RadarOnline, Paula developed type 2 diabetes (associated with fatty foods and obesity) and will no longer be able to indulge in her own unhealthy cooking. She intended to keep the disease a secret but when she started using Novartis for her condition, the drug company offered her a big bucks deal to endorse the drug. So now she gets paid for being sick. We think ANYBODY can make food taste good if they use gobs of salt, sugar and fat, but a really talented chef can make healthy fresh food taste delicious.

ARETHA FRANKLIN IS BOOKED SOLID

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Our favorite hoarder, Aretha Franklin, looks very together as she enters NBC studios in New York, although she has an injured foot. Her health is still a mystery – she seems to be busier and more visible than EVER, but the Enquirer insists she’s on her last leg and fighting for her life. The Enquirer is rarely wrong about health stories, but let’s hope Aretha is an exception.