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RIHANNA IS A FRIEND IN DEED

It’s Rihanna to the rescue after model/ actress Cara Delevingne’s home in Studio City, California, recently burned to the ground. Although she was working in London at the time, the California pad was Cara’s main residence. Her lifetime collection of almost everything was there! Luckily for Cara, her longtime friend Rihanna happens to own two condos in LA’s ritzy building, The Century. Soon after the devastating fire, sympathetic Rihanna reached out to her pal and INSISTED she stay at one of the condos for FREE until she finds another home to buy or rebuilds the one she lost.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA  Pals Rihanna and Cara partying back in 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2024

HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Alec Baldwin recently filed a motion to dismiss the charges he’s facing in the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, but here’s what we know. Behind closed doors Alec’s legal team is hoping to negotiate a plea deal involving no jail time, a clear record, community service and a HUGE donation. Alec is concerned that a jury found armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed guilty in the case, so he’s secretly done a 180 and instructed his high-priced lawyers to make a deal!

Last Sunday Billie Eilish named dropped her former choir teacher, Mandy Bringham, when she won her second Oscar for Best Original Song for What Was I Made For, from the Barbie movie. Other media outlets tracked down the teacher but only WE will tell you that Billie personally reached out to Mandy days after the historic win, and the two are getting together in the near future. Our source says Billie plans to offer Mandy a job on her team as, what else, a vocal coach.

For reality TV fans, the buzz this week was the final reunion episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the current state of OG star, Kyle Richard’s marriage to estranged husband Maurico Umansky. We can tell you this tidbit: Despite Kyle not revealing many deets on the reunion, our well placed source says that marriage is kaput and a very friendly divorce is being negotiated. If there’s any divorce drama it will only be manufactured for next season of RHOBH, but the soon-to-be exes have already decided who gets what and may plan to live together as friends for a bit until their youngest daughter Portia turns 18 in two years.

Meghan Markle made headlines when she debuted a new website which she eventually will use to hawk merchandise. Way back in November, we told you that Meghan and Harry were looking at wineries to sell their own wine and this latest venture goes along with that. Meghan hopes to be the next Martha Stewart and build an empire based around her kitchen skills, including her own wine as well as olive oils, jams, cookbooks, etc. Our source adds this tidbit you will only read here – Meghan’s Montecito neighbor and good pal Oprah Winfrey is an angel investor in the project.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

JEFF BEZOS MAKES TIME FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT

We’re not sure how we got there, (some speculate steroids, while others insist it was exercise and diet) but Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos has transformed himself over the past years. He went from scrawny to muscular, but that’s only the beginning of his makeover. He recently met with a top Beverly Hills plastic surgeon (his fiancé, Lauren Sanchez recommended this particular doctor) about getting his neck done. While his face is youthful, Jeff fears that he has a turkey neck. The procedure costs approximately $150,000 (pocket change to Bezos) so he’s looking at his schedule to see when he can disappear for two weeks to give him enough time to have the surgery and recover.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

WILL KIM KARDASHIAN HIRE KANYE’S NEW WIFE TO MODEL FOR SKIMS?

You’ve all seen this blurry photo of Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye’s new wife Bianca Censori sitting next to each other at Kanye’s listening party for his new album. Kim is desperately trying to keep the peace with Kanye because they are still at odds over child custody. As we told you, Kanye owns a percentage of Kim’s company SKIMS (he even came up with the catchy name) and now he’s pressuring Kim to feature Bianca in a series of sexy ads for SKIMS. (Is that why he’s been flaunting Bianca in those skimpy outfits?) He insists the ads will generate lots of publicity for the brand and increase sales. So far Kim isn’t sold on the idea, but Kanye is relentless and he won’t give up easily. This photo could indicate that Kim is close to giving in…

Photo Credit: Instagram

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

PRISCILLA PRESLEY WAS SHOCKED TO MEET DEBORAH PRESLEY


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Priscilla Presley was signing copies of her coffee-table book ELVIS BY THE PRESLEYS at a recent event in Los Angeles, when who walked in but Deborah Presley Brando! Deborah is apparently the daughter Elvis had with his first love, Barbara Jean Lewis, when he was starting out in the music business – long before he met Priscilla. Elvis helped Barbara out with some money, but they never married. Priscilla has never really acknowledged Deborah or met her. Deborah has also written a book, MEMOIRS OF A STARSEED CHILD – ELVIS, MARLON, CHRISTIAN, AND ME about HER life without her father and her marriage to Christian Brando. Priscilla’s entourage must have flinched when Deborah appeared at Priscilla’s event, but they allowed her to approach Priscilla. Deborah gave Priscilla a copy of HER book and said “I’ve always wanted to meet you!” To her credit, Priscilla was quite gracious and kind to Deborah. Nice to know the two writers were civil, after all these years…

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

BEYONCE IS JUST ANOTHER CARPOOLING MOM

When you think of carpooling parents you might not think of Beyoncé, but as unbelievable as it sounds, she’s actually one of them. Beyoncé’s kids attend a private school in LA (we aren’t naming the school or the location for privacy) but nonetheless you will love this item. The school has a strict “no nanny” policy – meaning all children MUST be dropped off and picked up by a parent or legal guardian. The pricey school is popular with celebrity parents along with movers and shakers, so Beyoncé has joined a carpool. Either she or Jay Z take turns shuffling a group of kids to school along with a group of other A-list parents. Tuition can run $50,000 per year for the elementary school, but even with the high price tag the rule is set in stone with no exceptions, EVER!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

THE OSCARS WANT RYAN GOSLING TO HOST NEXT YEAR

He didn’t walk away with any of the awards, but Ryan Gosling was the night’s big winner at the Oscars. His energetic performance of I’m Just Ken stole the show, and the reviews were unanimous that he hit it out of the ballpark. Producers noticed, and he’s already been offered the opportunity to HOST next year‘s Oscars. According to our source, the Academy wants to go back to a big opening song and dance number like they did in the days when Billy Crystal hosted. After his recent performance, they feel Ryan is the PERFECT candidate, since he can sing dance, tell jokes and act.

 

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

IS CHER OVERINDULGING HER YOUNG BOYFRIEND?

Cher “Believes in Love” and she’s not looking at the pricetag. As we previously reported, Cher’s son, Elijah Blue has his doubts about the true intentions of her boy toy, Alexander “AE” Edwards, and NOW we know why! According to our source, Cher has been spoiling her 40-years-younger boyfriend with expensive trinkets of her affection, including, but not limited to, shopping sprees at her favorite brand, Chrome Hearts! We don’t have the actual total, but our source says Cher has dropped 7 figures on him since the romance began. That’s why Elijah is skeptical of his mom’s boyfriend’s motives…We’re just happy to see Cher having so much fun!

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA Cher and AE in Paris

Monday, March 11, 2024

KYLIE JENNER AND TIMOTHEE CHALAMET AIM TO PLEASE

Timothée Chalamet, and Kylie Jenner are both making changes to please each another and keep their blossoming romance abloom. For her part, Kylie has toned down her garish Kardashian style, wearing less make up and dressing with more subtlety. For his part, Timothee is hitting the gym. Kylie has always preferred lean guys, but she likes a little more muscle than Timothee’s usual physique. While she’s toning her look DOWN he’s bulking his UP. Timothee is bragging to pals that he’s already added 5 pounds of pure muscle to his frame with a goal of gaining 10 more.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA Kylie and Timothee watching tennis

Monday, March 11, 2024

JASON AND TRAVIS KELCE ON THE SAME TEAM?

Jason Kelce made headlines with news of his retirement from the NFL, but according to our source, this might be very short lived. Behind closed doors, Jason is being wooed to put his cleats back on and join his brother, Travis on the Kansas City Chiefs. Aside from their college days, the siblings have never been teammates – although they played against each other numerous times in the NFL. Playing on the same pro team is a lifelong dream for the brothers, but Jason spent his entire 13-years in the NFL playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and he doesn’t want to tarnish that legacy. On the flip side, the Chiefs will woo Jason with a lucrative deal – they feel the appeal of Jason and Travis playing together with Taylor Swift in the stands will shatter both ratings and profits. Jason is truly torn, but our source says the draw of being teammates with Travis might be too tempting for him to pass up.

Photo: New Heights

Sunday, March 10, 2024