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RIHANNA WANTS WHAT JUSTIN BIEBER GOT

Speaking of that lavish Indian wedding, Rihanna is NOT thrilled that she was paid $4 million LESS than Justin Bieber to perform. While Rihanna performed at a pre-wedding party in early May, earning $8 million for her work, (it was her first non Super Bowl performance in 8 years!) Justin recently earned $12 million to perform at the wedding kickoff. According to my source, Rihanna is livid over the snub, and is hoping to get another $4 million from the wedding planners to ease her pain…

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WHY KIM KARDASHIAN ATTENDED THAT BILLIONAIRE’S WEDDING IN INDIA

Kim Kardashian was a guest at what is being called the wedding of the decade, but she was the one who walked away with the gift! Kim and her plus one, her sister Khloe, flew to India at the request of Asia’s richest man to attend his son’s lavish wedding reception. According to our source it was PAID APPEARANCE! Kim waltzed away with approximately $5 million plus expenses for attending. Since Khloe was her guest, she didn’t get paid to attend, but my source reveals that Kim plans to share her haul with her. And it looks like they got considerable help in dressing for the occasion…

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HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Travis Kelce made headlines this week when he revealed on his podcast that he’s living the happiest life he’s ever lived. Here is what we know. Since being linked with Taylor Swift, Travis’ income and business opportunities, including endorsement deals, have increased exponentially. He’s making money hand over fist and combined with the perks of dating Taylor it’s easy to see why he claims he’s living his “best life.” Our source predicts that Travis and Taylor will be engaged before the end of the summer if not sooner.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company seemed to bury the hatchet after an ongoing battle. While much of this has to do with the fact that Ron is no longer running for president and doesn’t feel the need to generate headlines with outlandish lawsuits, we’re also hearing his wife, Casey was the one who urged him to make peace with the entertainment giant. Here’s why… Casey loves Disney World! It’s where she and Ron got married so she truly finds it one of the happiest places on earth.  She realized she couldn’t be seen there when Ron was at war with Disney but now that the fight is over she plans on being there a lot and renewed her annual pass.

Britney Spears got people talking this week when she posted a since deleted Instagram video of her and her ex-husband Sam Asghari. According to our source, there’s a reason for the sentimental post. The duo haven’t been in contact since splitting up but they’ve recently begun talking again. While it’s too soon to call it a reconciliation, we’re hearing that it’s certainly not out of the question as Brit misses having Sam around. Stay tuned as we will share more details as we hear them.

Gypsy Lee Blanchard made headlines when she announced her short-lived prison marriage to Ryan Anderson was over. No sooner did she announce the split than she was seen hanging out with her ex fiancé, Ken Urker. Here’s what we know: Gypsy enjoys being in the spotlight and is secretly working on a pilot for a reality series based on her life after prison. Her husband Ryan wasn’t so keen on the idea and VERY uncomfortable in front of the camera, but her ex-fiancé Ken also seems to relish being in the spotlight. As of now, Gypsy and Ken are claiming they’re just friends, but we’re hearing a romance is percolating to go along with the planned reality show.

And finally, Donald Trump made headlines once again (surprise surprise!) after posting a $175 cash million bond in his appeal of his $400+ million civil judgment in New York City.  We are hearing that Donald is working hard to come up with money making plans to pay off the debt since he had to borrow the cash. Our source says that in addition to hawking $60 Bibles, Donald is actively working behind the scenes to put his name on everything from fragrances to shampoo. He’s working every angle to make a buck.

TAYLOR SWIFT: TWICE AS VALUABLE AS TRAVIS KELCE?

What a difference a year makes. Taylor Swift starred in a cute but hardly memorable 2023 Super Bowl commercial for Capital One, but now she’s being wooed to film ANOTHER Super Bowl commercial and this time she could shatter records for her salary. Taylor‘s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star player Travis Kelce has been appearing in various TV commercials for awhile. According to my source, Travis and Taylor are being wooed to star in a commercial TOGETHER, with Taylor pocketing over $10 million for the 30 second spot and Travis approximately $5 million. Neither Taylor or Travis have signed on the dotted line yet, but don’t be surprised if you see their commercial during the upcoming Super Bowl.

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KANYE WEST HAS BAD NEWS FOR KIM KARDASHIAN

Kayne West wants his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian to SHOW HIM THE MONEY! Kayne was by far the wealthier one when he and Kim first got married, but through the course of their marriage HER net worth increased while HIS plummeted (thanks in part to his anti-Semitic outbursts.) According to my source, Kayne, while not hurting for cash, is now far poorer than Kim. He feels HE’S responsible for much of her success, and wants their divorce settlement revised – so that SHE pays him! It could turn into a legal mess, since Kim has already heard through the grapevine that Kayne is thinking of suing her!

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA  Signing autographs at Las Vegas listening party for Vultures. North is dressing like her dad….

KIM ZOLCIAK AND KROY BIERMANN: IS A SEX TAPE THE ANSWER?

Celebrity sex tapes bring in big money and now financially challenged reality stars, Kim Zolciak and her husband Kroy Biermann could be the next to release their own romp! The former Real Housewife of Atlanta star and her ex-pro footballer hubby are facing massive debts and are about to be evicted from their mansion. As we previously revealed, Kroy was contemplating an Only Fans account, but now he and Kim think the real money is in a sex tape. They already have recorded some of their steamier sessions and are deciding if they want to go down that path. A source says that if the money is good enough, they WILL release the tape.

 

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WHY WE LOVE GEORGE SANTOS

He never ceases to amaze us. Now that George Santos made the history books by getting expelled from Congress in a rare bipartisan vote on December 1, the disgraced ex-congressman from NY is ready to start CASHING IN! A well placed media source reveals George is shopping around an EXCLUSIVE interview where he is promising to drop MAJOR bombshells for the right price. George is hoping to start the bidding at $100,000 for the sit-down chat. HOURS after his expulsion, George had an associate calling around trying to drum up interest with the various journalists and networks, but so far there have been no takers.

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TORI SPELLING: EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY

Hmmm. We’re having a hard time believing that Tori Spelling’s estranged husband, Dean McDermott just HAPPENED to be photographed by paparazzi while standing in line waiting to apply for government assistance in Los Angeles. (Daily Mail has the exclusive photos) According to a source, this is another one of Dean and Tori’s staged photo-ops, hoping to land another reality show. Who can forget Tori being photographed checking into a low rent motel- and and days later living in a trailer! While we aren’t doubting Tori and Dean are going through some financial issues, we DO believe this is part of their strategy to either get BACK on reality TV, or shame Tori’s mom, Candy Spelling to open her ample checkbook – or both.

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MELANIA TRUMP IS QUITE THE DEAL MAKER

We were first to report that Melania Trump was renegotiating her big fat prenup with Donald, and now we will be the first to tell you she plans on joining him on the campaign trial – for a PRICE! Melania has been missing in action while Donald zigzags across the country campaigning for his old job back. According to our well placed insider, Donald feels Melania’s absence is hurting his campaign, especially with female voters, so they’ve hammered out a deal. Melania will pocket $100,000 each and every time she appears by his side at a campaign event. Think about it:  if there are three events in one day, she takes home $300,000!

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DENISE RICHARDS IS URGING HER EX CHARLIE SHEEN TO TAKE IT ALL OFF FOR ONLYFANS

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, and in this case the goose is Denise Richards, the gander is her ex-husband Charlie Sheen and what’s GOOD is posting sexy shots on Onlyfans! As we previously told you, Denise is making a fortune on the adult content website and now she’s urging her ex Charlie to join the fun. As unexpected as it sounds, open-minded Denise saw how well her daughter with Charlie (Sami Sheen) is doing on Onlyfans, and that prompted HER to join. Now both she and Sami are encouraging Charlie to cash in. The insider says that Charlie’s finances aren’t what they once were so an influx of quick cash might be tempting enough for him to shed some clothing. Helpful Denise has even offered to help him manage the account and post his photos.

 

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA  Denise at Cannes Film festival this year