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HOLLYWOOD WHODUNIT

Our girl grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth, but her adult life has never matched that of her privileged childhood.  Sure, she does okay, but her current life pales in comparison to what she was previously accustomed to.  Privately she’s been counting the days until she can access her fairly substantial inheritance, but won’t SHE be surprised to find out that she’s not getting what she thinks she is.  She’s always had a mercurial relationship with her parents, blaming them for some of the mistakes in her life, so they’re getting the last laugh.  Instead of any of the estate going to her, the trusts have been rewritten and all of the inheritance will go to her kids! BUT they won’t be able to access a penny of it until after she is gone.  Her parents found a creative way to make sure their grandchildren would be taken care of – but not her!

 

GUESS WHO!!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

ALYSA LIU HAS MADE FIGURE SKATING FASHIONABLE

Alysa Liu has single-handedly revived figure skating!  According to my source in the industry, the once popular sport was losing its appeal until Alysa stunned the world and took home the gold medal with striped hair and piercings while skating to Donna Summer.  Over the past few months since she captured the gold, there has been a whopping 200% increase in new skaters signing up for professional lessons across the USA.  Don’t be too surprised if U.S.Figure Skating (the governing body for the sport) announces an Alysa Liu scholarship.  Just remember where you read it.  (Above, Alysa at the Figure Skating in Harlem event   PHOTO: Backgrid USA)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

JAVIER BARDEM CRITICIZES WORLD LEADERS: TOXIC MALE BEHAVIOR

SO happy to hear there is a MAN courageous enough to talk about how Toxic Male Behavior is  destructive to our world. While promoting his new film The Beloved, Javier Bardem pointed out that his movie is focused on male aggression, and he agrees that it is a growing problem. He added that toxic male behavior extends to world leaders – US President Donald Trump, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. Javier believes that “aggression and rivalry”  are what fuels the conflicts in Ukraine and The Middle East. And we have to agree. Did you know that 95% of criminals in prison are MALE?  Why aren’t more people talking about this?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

JENNIFER ANISTON SUPPORTS L. A. MAYOR KAREN BASS

The upcoming Los Angeles mayoral election is dividing Hollywood with longtime friends suddenly not speaking as the factions split into two camps, one favoring current LA Mayor Karen Bass, and the other endorsing unexpected candidate and former reality star, Spencer Pratt.  According to my source, the floodgates blew open once a few legitimate names like Grammy winner David Foster and his wife Katherine McPhee endorsed Pratt.  Now other big names, like Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Aniston are teaming up to throw fundraisers for Bass.  My source says the the election is dividing Hollywood into two camps and friendships that have withstood the test of time are suddenly feeling fragile.

Monday, May 18, 2026

A REINER LAWSUIT? REALLY?

Rob and Michele Reiner’s offspring, Jake, Romy, and possibly even the incarcerated Nick, (above) are contemplating a medical malpractice lawsuit against Nick’s doctors who switched his antipsychotic medications. (We think it’s a BAD idea) According to published reports, Nick was stable but gaining weight on his previous meds, so other antipsychotic medications were prescribed in hopes of reducing the weight gain.  According to my source, Romy and Jake have already met with an attorney and they were advised that their case would be even stronger if Nick was a plaintiff, since not only are his parents dead, but he’s accused of murdering them and facing the death penalty if found guilty!  Although an insanity defense is likely to happen, he could still wind up spending the rest of his life locked up in a mental institution.  My source adds that while nothing has been decided just yet, don’t be too surprised if a lawsuit is filed before the statute of limitations runs out.

Monday, May 18, 2026

TOM BRADY TRADES GRIDIRON FOR CATWALK

Tom Brady might pick up where he ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen left off.  Tom recently dipped his toes in the world of fashion modeling by walking the runway for Gucci in black leather, and according to my source, he’s being wooed by Gisele’s former modeling agency, IMG Models to sign with them! After 22 years with IMG, Gisele left the agency a few years back so the powers that be there think it would be newsworthy if Tom signed with them now that he’s pursuing modeling gigs. No deal has been signed yet, but if the terms are lucrative enough Tom could wind up taking Gisele’s place as the biggest name on their modeling roster.

 

PHOTO: Backgrid USA

Sunday, May 17, 2026

ARMIE HAMMER RETURNS THE JOKE

Armie Hammer got the last laugh on his gym buddies.  As we exclusively revealed on May 3, Armie returned from filming his comeback movie and was greeted at Easton Gym in Hollywood with his posse wearing sweatshirts featuring his MUGSHOT!  Instead of getting mad, Armie leaned into to joke, and had sweatshirts printed with the photo they took wearing the  original matching tops.  The group, including Hallmark star Nicholas King and podcast host John Luciano, posed in the same position as the original photo, but this time wearing the new sweatshirts.  My source says that Armie is the first one to appreciate a good joke and doesn’t have a huge ego despite his looks and wealth (he stands to inherit a huge portion of the half a BILLION dollars estate when his late father’s probate is settled).  As my source puts it, he’s just one of the guys with zero entitlement, but a great sense of humor, even when the joke is at his expense. (note to Armie- you look better without the facial hair!)

Sunday, May 17, 2026

DEMI MOORE KNOCKS ‘EM DEAD IN CANNES

The excess of the Met Gala soured some people, but luckily the fashion at the Cannes Film Festival doesn’t seem offensively so over-the-top.  In fact, Cannes seems to have brought out the best in some designers. We cannot get enough of Demi Moore’s purple gown. First of all the color is a delightful change and the gown and separate sleeves make Demi look absolutely beautiful without exposing too much skin. Elegant.  Isn’t that the GOAL for dressing up? What do you think?

Saturday, May 16, 2026

HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Donald Trump’s trip to China aboard Air Force One with his former friend turned enemy Elon Musk was big news this week,  and here’s what we know.  Although the two egomaniacs had a very public and nasty falling out last year (among other things Elon tweeted that Trump was linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files and called for his impeachment) they found their way back to each other – thanks to JD Vance who played peacemaker.  My source says that Vance somehow persuaded Trump that it was in his best interest to mend fences with the wealthiest man in the world and likewise convinced Elon it would serve him best to play nice with the president.  My source says that the men now coexist, but it’s hardly the bromance it once was.

 

Speaking of JD Vance, he also made the news when during a press conference on May 13 he joked that Trump was planning an Apprentice style show to decide who he should endorse as the Republican nominee for president in the 2028 election.  Here’s what we know.  Although Vance meant it as a joke, my source says that Trump (the eternal showman) actually loved the idea of turning his potential endorsement into a reality show.  Trump feels there shouldn’t be a primary and the contest should only be between Vance and Marco Rubio.  Laugh now, but my source insists Trump is serious about the idea.

 

Noah Wylie made the news when he appeared to promote his series, The Pitt.  Here’s what we know.  While Noah was dropping some hints about the next season, the one thing he didn’t reveal is that he has been trying to persuade his former ER costar, George Clooney, to make a rare guest appearance on the medical drama.  My source say that while George no longer does TV, he’s actually considering it since he has always been friendly with Noah – even after he left ER.  If the details can be worked out, expect to see George, even briefly, in season 3.

 

Britney Spears’ son Jayden Federline was in the news when he made a rare public appearance at the Dior Cruise 2027 fashion show in Los Angeles on May 13.  We can tell you this.  Tall, lean, and handsome Jayden was there for a reason.  He’s been tapped to model in an upcoming Dior menswear campaign.  The fashion line invited Jayden to walk in the show, but he decided he’s more comfortable doing print work as opposed to runway modeling.  Expect to see his ads before the end of the year.

 

Jason Biggs and his wife Jenny Mollen made headlines when they announced they were calling it quits after 18-years of marriage.  We just heard this.  The split was mutual and it basically came down to the pair (who have both been very public about their once sizzling sex life) felt the spark between them had diminished. They went from off the charts chemistry to basically roommates.  Privately the pair turned to therapy, and came to the conclusion that their marriage’s shelf life was expiring and they both wanted to explore new partners. So this truly is the ultimate “conscious uncoupling” as they remain the best of friends.  Long story short, they love each other but the passion is no longer there.

 

Former reality star turned LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt was all over the news when TMZ reported that he wasn’t living in a trailer (as he alluded to in his TV ads) but was holed up at the swanky Hotel Bel-Air.  Spencer, who cried poverty after losing his home in the tragic Pacific Palisades fires of 2025, is somehow affording the hotel where rooms basically start at an average of $1,500 per night!  We can tell you this.  Spencer’s lavish lifestyle is being financed by a few very wealthy and well connected Hollywood types.  We aren’t naming names, but these aren’t campaign contributions ( which would have to be publicly disclosed) but private benefactors who are only covering his living expenses.  Hmmm…

 

Gwyneth Paltrow was in the news when it was announced that she was laying off part of her staff at Goop and leaning more into AI.  Here’s what we know.  Gwyneth’s once popular lifestyle brand has been plagued with lower sales, and it just isn’t appealing to the younger generation ( no surprise here since Gwyneth is 53-years-old).  My source says that in addition to the layoffs, Gwyneth is being urged to consider teaming up with a younger star, like Hailey Bieber, in order to appeal to that generation.  Behind very closed doors, a list of potential celebrities to partner up with is being compiled, and my source says that while Gwyneth is not yet 100% onboard, she is keeping an open mind if the right partner can be found.

 

Thursday, May 14, 2026

CHRIS APPLETON: TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?

Did he or didn’t he? It seems handsome hairstylist Chris Appleton  is filming a cameo on the new Baywatch.  We’re betting he’ll be such a hit that they will offer him a role. This photo was taken on the set and we cannot help but wonder if he artfully added a bit of makeup to his muscles to make them more visible…

Thursday, May 14, 2026