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DID ABUSIVE BOYFRIEND HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH HAYDEN PANETTIERE’S DEATH?

The sad and sudden death of Hayden Panettiere from a reported drug overdose is sending shock waves through Hollywood , but unfortunately it isn’t surprising some people who knew her well.  While Hayden was very open about her struggles with addiction, some friends began to suspect she had fallen off the wagon recently.  Hayden reconnected with her ex, Brian Hickerson ,and was with him in South Carolina when she passed away.  The relationship was worrisome to Hayden ‘s friends due to Brian’s admission of being abusive.  This time around they both insisted they were just friends , and nothing more, but some close to Hayden weren’t buying that story.  We also know Hayden never reconciled with her estranged mom.  Sad story all the way around.

Monday, August 17, 2026

NOBODY FEELS SORRY FOR NICK REINER

Nick Reiner needs money – especially now that a judge has blocked him from accessing his $1.5 million trust fund.  According to an insider, Nick has been reaching out to friends of his parents (who he is accused of murdering) and begging for help.  At this point Nick realizes that it’s unlikely anyone will pay the bill for his legal representation, so he’s just asking for small handouts so he can purchase the things he needs from the jail commissary.  My source says a few of the more sympathetic friends have added small amounts to his jail account , but he’s still desperate for more money for necessities.

 

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

KYLIE JENNER IS MORE THAN WILLING TO CONVERT

Oy vey, Kylie Jenner is converting to Judaism!  Kylie grew up in a Christian household and while not overly religious , she still went to church on holidays like Easter.  She’s been itching to get engaged to her boyfriend of over three years, Timothee Chalamet , but so far he hasn’t put a ring on it.  Although he grew up in a mixed religion household, Timmy identifies as Jewish – and that’s EXACTLY why Kylie is converting.  My source say Kylie wants to get married , and thinks that converting to Timothee’s religion will be the thing that shows him just how committed she is to spending the rest of their lives together.

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

ANNE HATHAWAY: LOVE IT OR LOATHE IT

Oops!  We couldn’t believe our eyes when we first saw this photo of Anne Hathaway!  Is she doing an imitation of Cardi B?  This look seems SO out of character for Hathaway. What do you think?

Saturday, August 15, 2026

HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

The top story of the week was the revelation that after 7 years of sobriety,  Brad Pitt is drinking again. Brad dropped that bombshell during a recent interview and here’s what we know: Brad was part of a secret celebrity AA group with regular morning meetings (usually over Zoom) but earlier this year he started distancing himself from the group – and missing countless meetings.  Brad finally revealed to his support group that he no longer felt the need to stay sober and wanted to start exploring social drinking, which didn’t sit well with them.  He quit the group and now has a private therapist to help him navigate his drinking.  My source says Brad never truly identified as an alcoholic,  but just as someone who would occasionally go on binges, and THAT’S what he’s trying to manage.

 

Rumer Willis made the news when she revealed she had relocated from her longtime residence in Idaho to Nashville.  We can tell you this.  The reason Rumer chose Nashville is that she’s hoping to rebrand herself as a country star, and feels that’s the place to be to pursue her newfound dream.  She’s working with a vocal coach and a stylist to become more “country.”

 

The tragic suicide attempt of Perez Hilton , who was cutting himself while live streaming on social media , continues to make news.  This time his sister Barbara revealed she found him in the bathroom covered in so much blood she didn’t even recognize him.  Here’s what we heard. Perez’s family is quite religious and they are planning to do an EXORCISM since they fear he’s been possessed by the devil!

 

Ariana Grande going Instagram official with her on-again boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez,  was big news this week.  Here’s what we know.  Ariana has a long history of getting serious quickly when it comes to men , and this time is no different.  According to my source, Ariana and Ricky are so hot and heavy that they are already talking about getting engaged.  As soon as Ariana wraps up her last few remaining tour dates she is planning to take a self imposed hiatus and concentrate on starting a family!  My source adds that Ariana is ready to settle down and feels she’s proven everything she needs to in her career and what she now wants to focus on is becoming a mom.

 

Diddy was in the news for getting released out of solitary confinement and being placed back in the general population during his incarceration.  Diddy was in the doghouse in prison because of a fight , but now we are hearing he’s determined to keep his nose clean during the remainder of his prison sentence.  He even applied for a job in the prison library and has volunteered to teach a class to his fellow inmates on how to become a successful entrepreneur.  My source adds that solitary confinement seemed to be the catalyst for getting Diddy to focus on making the most of his remaining time in the pokey.

 

Oprah Winfrey made headlines when she revealed in an interview with Emmy magazine that she has no connection to the politics of the two men whose careers she launched – Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz.  Here’s what we know.  Oprah has privately distanced herself from both men ( who are avid Trump supporters) and her inner circle of celebrities have also followed in her footsteps.  Oprah is smart enough to keep things civil with Phil and Oz , but socially she has zilch to do with them.  She’s even removed them from her Christmas card list!

 

California governor Gavin Newsom was a topic of conversation when he interviewed Michigan governor Gretchen Whitney on his weekly podcast.  Here’s what we know.  Although Gretchen refused to answer whether or not she’s running for president in 2028, we can tell you that Gavin is definitely running and has told Gretchen if he becomes the Democratic nominee he wants her to be his vice president!  So remember WHERE you read this folks!

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

WE TOLD YA SO!

Way back on December 11, 2025,  in our weekly Here’s What We Know, we exclusively revealed that Luigi Mangione was secretly negotiating a plea deal and that it was highly unlikely the case would ever go to trial.  This was a very inside scoop and obviously one that took a great deal of time to come to fruition.  Well , guess what.  WE TOLD YA SO!  TMZ “exclusively” reported on August 12 ( 8 months AFTER we did) that Luigi and his powerful legal team are negotiating a plea deal.  Yup, it was an exclusive scoop – just not to TMZ , but to us!  See link below.

 

https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/12/luigi-mangione-lawyers-negotiating-plea-deal-with-federal-prosecutors/#continued

Thursday, August 13, 2026

HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

Our handsome chap is a real heartthrob  – except for the fact that he has an unpleasant habit of passing gas whenever he feels the urge.  Making matters worse , his flatulence unfortunately smells like a toxic sewer and can clear a room faster than a bomb threat.  That’s the reason that despite his good looks, he can’t seem to keep a long term girlfriend.  His latest squeeze is torn because aside from this , he’s seemingly the perfect guy.  She recently  brought it up to him and he claimed it was a medical condition . She’s not sure she’s buying his explanation , since he never seems to let it rip during work events.

 

GUESS WHO!!

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

If you listen to podcasts,  our guy is a household name and his star is rising fast.  He hobnobs with the rich and famous.  Unfortunately,  he’s nothing to look at and while some might consider him a genius , he’s also as awkward as a three legged chair.  He claims to be happily married , but he recently met a woman during a business trip and became instantly smitten. He’s been bombarding her with nonstop text messages and voicemails offering to pay her handsomely to be his mistress.  The gal has no interest and did her best to let him down gently, but our guy won’t take no for an answer.  She is about to file a restraining order against him and this will make headlines –  essentially since he just landed a prime position in the business world.

 

GUESS WHO!!

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

Our multifaceted star hasn’t had the easiest of times , but lately her life has never been better because her career is back on track and her personal life is solid.  In every interview she typically gushes about how happy she is that after a string of failed romances , she’s finally found The One.  Conveniently enough , she leaves out WHY her new partner is the one for her:  he’s not the jealous type and doesn’t mind that our gal is polyamorous. Yes you read that right, our gal’s guy doesn’t care that she’s seeing multiple other people – both men and women.  He doesn’t have a care in the world – and why should he since our gal is PAYING for everything in their relationship?  He knows a good thing when he sees it – especially since he was nearly penniless when they first met.

 

GUESS WHO!!

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN IS TRYING TO CURE HER HUSBAND’S FEAR OF FLYING

Travis Barker’s documentary on Hulu, Louder Than Fear premieres August 13 on the streamer , and to celebrate the release, his wife Kourtney Kardashian gave him a very special gift – flying lessons!  Ever since surviving the devastating 2008 private jet crash that killed four people, Travis refused to ever fly again – until Kourtney finally persuaded him to get over his fears.  Understandably, he’s still not the most comfortable passenger although he’s taken numerous flights , thanks to Kourtney.  To help put his mind to rest, Kourtney feels learning how to actually FLY an airplane might help Travis conquer those remaining fears. She arranged private lessons with a top instructor.  No one expects Travis to actually become a pilot , but Kourtney feels this is the next step in his journey of becoming comfortable on airplanes.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026