Donald Trump

Donald Trump continues to make news now that he’s inaugurated as our 47th president, and his friendship with the world’s richest man, Elon Musk has drawn a lot of interest. We just heard this on VERY GOOD authority. Donald, who likes to talk tough, gets very SUBMISSIVE to Elon when they are behind closed doors and it’s becoming an issue for those in his inner circle. Donald seems SO impressed (and intimidated) by Elon’s enormous wealth that he pretty much lets Elon call the shots when they are strategizing on policy and most everything else. Even Donald’s wife Melania is unhappy with the change in Donald’s demeanor, and she’s made no secret of her disdain for Elon. Behind the scenes she’s scheming to put some distance between her husband and Elon.

Wendy Williams made headlines once again for more phone interviews (including one on TMZ) where she is pleading for her release from what she describes as a luxury prison. Here is what we know. Behind-the-scenes, Oprah Winfrey is getting involved, trying to secure a one-on-one in person interview with Wendy. Oprah wants to see for herself if Wendy is truly being held unnecessarily under a conservatorship. Of course, Oprah being Oprah, she’s not out to exploit Wendy, so if the interview does happen, and Wendy doesn’t appear lucid, Oprah is telling pals, it will never see the light of day.

Jamie Foxx made headlines when it was announced that he and his girlfriend of more than a year, Alyce Huckstepp had called it quits. As we previously reported, Jamie and his ex-girlfriend Katie Holmes started talking soon after he recovered from his stroke. Now we know this. Although Katie has been rumored to be dating since splitting with Jamie, she’s always carried a torch for him, and he for her. The first time around their timing was off, but my inside source says don’t be too surprised if the former couple reconciles sooner rather than later.

The Los Angeles fires continue to make headlines more than two weeks after they first ignited. There’s been much debate about whether or not LA should host this year‘s upcoming Academy Awards but in true Hollywood tradition, the show must go on. We just heard this… producers are planning to turn segments of the show into a fundraiser, and are even planning to have some of the brave men and women of the fire department present some of the awards that night. So when they’re not handing out trophies, the focus will be on the fires. Even the red carpet is getting a makeover – instead of talking about fashion, celebrities will talk about how the fires have affected them and their loved ones.

Speaking of the Academy Awards, the nominees were announced on Thursday, January 23. While Ariana Grande was nominated for best supporting actress, her friend and former child star Selena Gomez was not. We just heard that the gals sent each other lavish floral arrangements after the nominations were announced. It was just a coincidence, but Selena wanted to congratulate Arianna for getting a nod, and Arianna wanted to let Selena know she felt she was snubbed.

And one last piece of Oscar gossip. Demi Moore, a Best Actress nominee for The Substance, is hoping to bring her ex-husband Bruce Willis as one of her Oscar dates! Bruce doesn’t get out much since his health has deteriorated due to dementia, but he does have good days, and Demi’s dream is to bring Bruce, their daughters and Bruce’s wife as her dates.

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