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Very few people want to hear from the former first daughter.  By Bess Levin May 6, 2021 Last month, former first daughter Ivanka Trump interrupted her social media hiatus to tweet that she’d received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine—whether it was Moderna or Pfizer, she didn‘t say—while encouraging others to get their shots

From makeup maven to real estate mogul! Kylie Jenner is building her dream 18,000 sq. foot home near big sister Khloé Kardashian and mom Kris! Kylie Jenner, 23, is already looking at her next real estate investment! The cosmetics mogul purchased a five-acre lot worth $15 million last year has big plans for the property

Meghan Markle announced on Tuesday that she’ll be publishing a children’s book based on her husband, Prince Harry, and their son Archie. The Duchess of Sussex plans for the book, titled The Bench, to be released in June 2021, confirmed her publisher. Her author byline will appear as “Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.” Illustrated by

No, this isn’t a joke.  By Bess Levin May 4, 2021 For the last several years, conservative group Judicial Watch, along with many a right-wing Republican, devoted countless hours in an attempt take down Joe and Hunter Biden for alleged crimes that took place abroad. Filing at least a dozen lawsuits and “dozens of Freedom

Divorce docs filed by Melinda Gates reveal that the philanthropist isn’t seeking spousal support from her billionaire husband — and that they didn’t have a prenup. See the docs here. One day after the powerhouse couple announced their shocking split, Bill and Melinda Gates‘ divorce documents have been revealed. The documents, which Melinda filed in

Wealthsimple says a new financing deal involving plenty of star power and venture capital investors has pushed the company’s valuation to $5 billion. The Toronto-based financial services business announced Monday that it has raised $750 million from more than 15 venture capital investment firms including Meritech, Greylock, Dragoneer and iNovia and six celebrities. The star-studded

A Bentley formally owned by the monarch is also going up for sale for £180,000. By Emily Kirkpatrick May 3, 2021 Police were called last Sunday to one of Queen Elizabeth‘s estates for the third time in the last two months, catching two intruders who had scaled the fences of Windsor’s Royal Lodge. Six days

The top 10 performed Disney classics on ‘American Idol’s Disney Night on May 2. When the top 7 were announced, that meant 3 contestants were sent home in heartbreaking eliminations. It’s the most magical night of American Idol! It’s Disney Night! Right off the bat, Ryan Seacrest reveals the Comeback winner. Season 18 runner-up Arthur

Dear Aspiring Musician, Thank you for sending a sample of your music, even though it came in the form of 27 megabytes’ worth of 320 kbps MP3 files that gummed up the inbox across all my devices. I appreciate that you want me to hear everything in the highest quality audio — I mean, you

Following a controversial blanking of nominations for The Weeknd, the Grammys announce changes. By Jordan Hoffman May 1, 2021 Substantial changes concerning the Grammy Awards were announced by the Recording Academy on Friday. The biggest alteration is the elimination what were essentially small, secret councils of “15-30 highly skilled music peers” who determined the nominations.

Reality star Josh Duggar has been seen inside an Arkansas jail after he was arrested on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Josh Duggar is facing up to 20 years in prison, after he was arrested for receiving and possessing child porn. New footage shows the 33-year-old 19 Kids and Counting star, who was booked on

Josh Duggar, who formerly appeared in TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting, was arrested Thursday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas on unspecified charges. He is currently being held without bond. In 2015, Duggar admitted to sexually molesting five underage girls 13 years prior, when he was only 14. He also revealed

With postvaccination wedding season around the corner, writer and The Wedding Coach host Jamie Lee wonders if there are some things about pandemic weddings we’ll keep—just maybe not the lace KN95s. By Jamie Lee April 30, 2021 “It’s not canceled, it’s postponed.”  It’s a statement that rings true for many engaged couples. A wedding date

Made it under the wire! Right before DJ Khaled was about to drop his new album, he made one last-minute change: adding a new collab with Cardi B called ‘Big Paper!,’ in which her daughter Kulture gets a surprise shoutout. Cardi B has gone from making those “money moves” to getting that “Big Paper,” and

When Bob Wells decided to ditch his former life as a grocery-store worker to head out on the road as a real-life nomad, he knew he was embarking on an unpredictable journey. But he could never have guessed where he ended up Sunday night: Gathered with his fellow highway wanderers to watch the film Nomadland

Nearly four months since the previous president incited a mob to attack the Capitol, Biden touted his administration’s handling of the COVID crisis and called for action on jobs, education, climate, and police reform. “The insurrection was an existential crisis—a test of whether our democracy could survive,” he said. “And it did.” By Eric Lutz

Forget Romeo and Juliet. For alt-rockers almost monday, to feel ‘alive again,’ they need to find a love like Justin and ‘Hailey Beebs,’ and they scour all over the city for it. At the start of almost monday’s “Hailey Beebs” video, frontman Dawson Daugherty is on a mission. With a powder-blue suit, shaggy hair, and

By Victoria Ahearn The Canadian Press Posted April 27, 2021 4:55 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO — Netflix has chosen Toronto as the spot for its previously announced Canadian corporate office. A publicist for the California-based streaming giant tells The Canadian Press the company

Hundreds of employees and thousands of outside signatories called on the publisher to drop Pence’s forthcoming book. But the company’s head had already dismissed them, writing that “we come to work each day to publish, not to cancel.” By Charlotte Klein April 27, 2021 Simon & Schuster has a Mike Pence-shaped blowup on its hands.

Kim Zolciak’s daughters have proven to be the best models for her Salty K swimwear line. Ariana, 19, flaunted her killer figure in the brand’s tiny lavender bikini. As if Kim Zolciak‘s bikini body wasn’t enough to show off her amazing Salty K swimwear brand, she has two stunning adult daughters to help model her

Chloe Zhao’s history-making Oscars sweep, winning best director and best picture, is being met with a muted response in her country of birth, and even censorship. Zhao’s “Nomadland” is the second film directed by a woman to win a best picture Oscar. She is the first woman of colour and second woman ever to win the

The lead acting awards closed the ceremony, upending tradition and freaking out Twitter. By Anthony Breznican April 26, 2021 As far as climaxes go, it was definitely in the anti category. The Academy Awards did not end with the traditional best picture prize, with producers choosing to make lead actress and actor the final awards

Daniel Kaluuya has swept awards season with his moving role in ‘Judas the Black Messiah.’ Get to know the incredibly talented Oscar nominee before the 2021 ceremony. Daniel Kaluuya, 32, is one of the most incredible actors working today. The actor stars as Fred Hampton in the 2021 film Judas and the Black Messiah. For

Come on down! It was a big day on The Price Is Right. On Wednesday, two people, in separate spins, won $26,000 each on the Big Wheel — something that has never happened in the game show’s history. Read more: Fans flying high as LeVar Burton joins list of ‘Jeopardy!’ guest hosts After the first

“I’m ashamed.” By Jordan Hoffman April 24, 2021 It might be the first of a series of confessions from associates of the disgraced producer Scott Rudin. Following the publication of stories in The Hollywood Reporter and Vulture detailing decades of office bullying, Michael Chabon, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, screenwriter, and Star Trek: Picard showrunner, has

Mean Girls’ heartthrob Jonathan Bennett, a.k.a. Aaron Samuels, is getting married. Here’s how he feels about inviting his former co-star Lindsay Lohan to his wedding . Jonathan Bennett doesn’t just think his Mean Girls co-star Lindsay Lohan should be at his wedding — he wants her mom Dina Lohan there too. The former teen heartthrob and his fiancé

Caitlyn Jenner announced Friday that she has filed the initial paperwork to become a candidate for California governor. The 71-year-old longtime Republican will be joining the field of candidates hoping to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a likely recall election later this year. “Californians want better and deserve better from their governor,” Jenner said

Four years after being repeatedly accused of sexual assault, Spacey is reportedly living with his manager and enjoying the anonymity afforded by PPE. By Savannah Walsh April 22, 2021 Nearly four years ago, when several allegations of sexual misconduct were made against Kevin Spacey, the Oscar winner retreated from public life in search of “evaluation

Mother’s Day is coming up, and of course, that means we’re getting a new, outrageous gift guide from the queen of wellness, Gwyneth Paltrow. It wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without Goop visionary Gwyneth Paltrow dropping a gift guide, packed with items the average person would never even dream of purchasing. 2021 is no different, and her latest

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group says it is resuming shows after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic. The company says “O” at the Bellagio and at Treasure Island will reopen this summer in Las Vegas. The group’s touring show division will present Kooza in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, starting in