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Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband Ben Affleck were big news this week when it was revealed that he turned over his share of their $65 million Beverly Hills mansion as a parting gift. Here’s what we know. Although the couple had an iron clad prenup, the gesture was purely out of love and according to my source, caught Jennifer completely off guard.  This changes everything as Jennifer is yanking the house OFF the market and intends to make it her permanent residence and sell the home she has been recently renovating. (Above, Jennifer filming The Last Mrs Parrish in New York)

Prince Harry made the news when he revealed he never wanted to be a working royal,  and he blames the pressures of that lifestyle for killing his mom.  We can tell you this. The well crafted interview was Harry’s way of taking the pressure off of his wife Meghan Markle, since many in the UK blame HER for persuading Harry to abandon the throne.  My source says this was Harry’s way of telling the world Meghan had zilch to do with his decision to leave the confines of the Royal Family.  (We WOULD like to see British journalists stop picking on her!)

Victoria Beckham made headlines thanks to an interview she gave to The Wall Street Journal, where she doesn’t mention her estranged son Brooklyn by name, but alludes that all she has ever wanted to do is “protect” her children. My well placed source reveals this tidbit.  This only drove a bigger wedge between Brooklyn and the Beckhams. Brooklyn’s wealthy wife Nicola was offended by the idea that Brooklyn NEEDED protection. From WHOM?  Both sides have stopped any attempt at reconciliation.

Lauren Sanchez, 57, made the news and raised a few eyebrows when she revealed in an interview that she would be open to having a baby with her husband Jeff Bezos.  We can tell you this.  The billionaire couple has already done some research about adding to their family, and while the scientific part is very complicated, since money is of no object there are some IVF options they are secretly looking into.

The news that Katy Perry was  accused of sexual assault by Ruby Rose in an incident that happened 16 years ago generated some headlines.  We can tell you this.  Katy is lawyering up big time and plans to go after Ruby for defamation of character.  Remember Katy is no stranger to litigation – as evidenced by her long drawn out lawsuit over a property she purchased in Santa Barbara.  My source says that Ruby might have bitten off more than she can chew,  since Katy is FURIOUS and plotting revenge.

Surprise! surprise! Donald Trump (aka TACO) made the news for more attention grabbing behavior including going after the Pope.  My source says that his wife, Melania, a staunch Roman Catholic, is punishing her husband for his behavior.  Her religion is very important to her and the last thing she wants is any bad blood with the Pope.  She told Donald that she plans on reaching out and apologizing on his behalf, but that she is not ready to forgive him.  THAT’S the reason she was a no-show at the bridal shower for Donald Jr.’s fiancee Bettina.  As my source puts it, Melania puts up with a lot with Donald,  but this time he crossed the line.

And speaking of Melania, her impromptu press conference to address her association with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was actually well crafted.  Here’s what we know.  Melania has been SO furious with her husband for SO many reasons, that she planned the whole thing behind his back to keep the Epstein story in the press.  Melania is the one person alive that Donald can’t seem to control and my source says he’s actually afraid of her and what she knows.  You can expect Melania to keep the subject alive since she is now secretly shopping around a network interview on her interactions with Epstein.  As my source adds, Melania knows she holds most of the cards when it comes to Donald, and she DELIGHTS in using them.