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Harvard schools Blac Chyna, denies she's a student there
Sorry, but Blac Chyna didn't get into Harvard — it looks like it was all a scam.
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On Thursday, the former stripper and model-turned-beauty entrepreneur and reality TV star bragged to TMZ that she got into Harvard Business School Online, and she even showed off a copy of the admission letter. However, Harvard says this is nothing more than fake news.
"Harvard Business School Online has not admitted nor provided an acceptance letter to a person named Angela White," a rep for the prestigious school said.
It turns out that the whole thing was likely a part of a scam in which "students" can pay $3,250 for a team of people who do nearly all the the work, the idea being that you could then add Harvard education to your resume and improve your brand.
Supposedly, Chyna was made aware of the Harvard course after team got an email from a man named Christian Emiliano. Christian and Chyna, however, deny working with each other.
Rob Kardashian's ex claimed she planned to take a course called Business Analytics, which teaches students "how to interpret data and make savvy business decisions," TMZ explains. The class consists of 40 hours over eight weeks and was said to begin on May 29.
"Where I'm at now is a stage of realization and growth! I want to be great for myself and my kids," Chyna told TMZ before the scam was unearthed. "School is going to help me take things up a couple of notches. People are always talking about me, might as well talk about the good. I'm excited for the next chapter."
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Chyna (real name: Angela White) — who runs Lashed Cosmetics — posted about "new beginnings" on Instagram a few days before her alleged Harvard course news was revealed. "Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as being where you do not belong!" she captioned a lengthy message to her fans.
That followed several photos she shared of herself with her two children: daughter Dream Kardashian, 2, whose dad is Rob , and King Stevenson, 6, whose father is rapper Tyga.
Hollywood stars who went to Harvard University — not its online business school — include Natalie Portman, Matt Damon, Conan O'Brien, Rashida Jones, Colin Jost, B.J. Novak, Mira Sorvino, Tommy Lee Jones, Stockard Channing, Amy Brenneman, John Lithgow, "Breaking Bad" actor Dean Norris and more.
Interestingly, not long after Chyna's story broke, another social media star posted her admission letter to the Harvard Business School Online course, as well.
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Taylor Swift confirms new music is coming, dishes on influences
Taylor Swift has finally confirmed that new music is coming!
The news came on Thursday afternoon after the pop star surprised fans when she turned up at a colorful mural of butterfly wings in Nashville painted by artist Kelsey Montague. There have been rumors for weeks that the project is related to Taylor.
However, in bigger news, Taylor finally confirmed on her Instagram Story that her much-hyped "4.26" announcement involves new music.
"Okay so we've commissioned this butterfly mural to be painted on a wall in Nashville and put clues about the song and the new music in the mural, so I'm gonna go show up," she said in an Instagram video before her surprise appearance in the city's Gulch area.
In a video of her interacting with her fans, the Grammy winner said, "You guys are amazing for figuring this out because no one knew we were coming. No one knew this was a part of the campaign and what we're doing, so you figured out the clue. You're the best. I love you so much."
The new music, of course, is sure to inspire her fans. But what and who inspires Taylor? Well, it's a combination of people, pets and platforms.
First off, she's obsessed with the social media platform Tumblr.
"I go on Tumblr and it's like a window into what my fans are going through," the singer said in a video for TIME. "They post about their lives. They post about what they're into. They post about what they think is cool, what they think is unjust or problematic and they basically are very, very expressive and it makes me feel like I can know them better. They're also posting like cool pictures that I like of just things completely unrelated to their lives or my music or anything. I definitely go dow the Tumblr rabbit hole a lot!"
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Like most songwriters, the pop star spoke glowingly about her love of Paul McCartney.
"He's created just unparalleled art and probably been faced with more pressure than most people. And he's always been known to be kind to people, respectful, and also really selfless as a performer," she said. "I really like it when you go and see a show and you want to see those songs that you loved, like, you want to hear all that old, iconic classic stuff, and I like it when a performer knows that and will give that to their fans."
Naturally, Taylor, 29, finds inspiration in her four-legged friends, Olivia and Meredith.
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"I'm obsessed with them," she says of her beloved cats. "They're just a real joy to live with."
She even credited the felines for basically encouraging her to star in the upcoming movie "Cats."
"I just thought, I've got to do this," she said. "This is my calling in life to do this for the ladies. So I went to cat school, which they have on set readily available for us. Learned how to be as much like a cat as I possibly could."
Mark Consuelos shares secret to 23-year marriage to Kelly Ripa
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa will celebrate 23 years of wedded bliss next month, making them one of the gold standard marriage of the entertainment world. In a new interview with Esquire, the "Riverdale" star dished on the secret to their union.
"I'm an incredibly slow learner, so I feel like I'm just getting it," he said. "Like, 'Oh, this is what you're supposed to do,' or, 'OK, sometimes 'yes' means 'no.' After 23 years, I'm just learning that — so, I don't think I could give anybody advice."
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The actor noted that people give up on marriage a little too easily when times get tough.
"I guess sometimes you see these public marriages end and you wonder, 'Really? You're going to quit now? It's just been a couple of years, maybe you should try to stick it out,'" he continued. "It's kind of great to have a life together with someone. Of course, I'm not supporting staying in a horrible marriage. I'm just saying, if you can, maybe wait until it calms down a little bit. Wait until the magic happens."
Mark and Kelly aren't afraid to gush about each other publicly.
Last month, the "Live" host called her husband "the finest man" on his birthday.
Of course, Kelly isn't shy about calling her husband "daddy" either, something that has caught on with the Internet and given him "heartthrob" status. In his chat, Mark laughs at the term, saying family friend Any Cohen essentially coined it a decade ago when Mark was shooting and away from home.
"During one of my breaks, I called and Andy answered and I asked, 'Hey, can you do me a favor? Can you make sure a certain door is locked?'" Mark said. "People always forget to lock this door, and I wasn't home. I was kind of being… 'a dad?' I interject. Right. A dad. Andy said, 'Sure, OK, daddy.'"
"And that's where it started, and it stuck," he added. "It was pre-whatever 'daddy' represents on 'Riverdale.' It's hilarious. It's totally hilarious."
Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Marriage In Trouble Over Time Apart?
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's marriage isn't in trouble, despite a tabloid report claiming time apart has taken a toll on the couple's relationship. There's no truth to the bogus story. Gossip Cop can correct it.
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According to Woman's Day Australia, the musician hasn't devoted much time to his wife or their four-year-old son during his year-long Man Of The Woods tour, which wrapped up earlier this month. The outlet goes on to say the actress has also been focused on her own career, and their busy schedules have put a strain on their marriage.
"It's been a strange couple of years for Justin and Jessica because he has thrown himself into his music career again and Jessica has had more success than ever before in Hollywood," says an alleged insider. The so-called "source" further contends the spouses have "both been focused on work" and "living separate lives."
The suspicious tipster maintains that Timberlake and Biel "can finally spend time together" now that his tour is behind him, "but friends fear it could be too little, too late." The "insider" concludes, "There's a worry that they've grown too far apart to get back to where they used to be."
None of this is remotely true. In reality, the actress has supported her husband throughout his tour and joined him for the final leg of it earlier this month. Biel even recently shared an Instagram video of herself in the front row of one of Timberlake's concerts. Even more significant, however, is the Instagram video that Biel recorded for her husband to commemorate the end of his tour.
The actress got teary-eyed while filming a sweet message in which she asserted, "I would say that I'm so proud of you but I feel like that's the understatement of the century." Biel added, "I am just in absolute awe of you every night seeing you up there in your glory." The actress also stressed she's "so happy for you and for us," adding, "You make my heart burst with joy and love… I'm your number one fan."
Despite it being quite clear that Timberlake and Biel haven't "grown apart" during his tour, Gossip Cop still checked in with a source close to the situation, who confirms the tabloid's report is completely untrue. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time we've had to call out a magazine for falsely claiming Timberlake was more focused on his career than his family. That's simply not the case.
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Tom Selleck Writing Scathing 'Tell-All'?
One of this week's tabloids claims Tom Selleck is writing a scathing "tell-all" book in which he plans to "blast old enemies" and reveal secrets about his past romances. Although it's true the actor is penning a memoir, the magazine's take on the project isn't accurate. Gossip Cop can correct it.
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"Selleck Settling Scores In $10 Million Tell-All" reads a headline in the latest issue of the National Enquirer. The "Blue Bloods" star recently announced he's writing an autobiography, but according to the outlet, the book is going to be both controversial and vindictive. "If anybody's going to have the final word about the events in Tom's life, it's going to be him!" a supposed source tells the outlet.
The alleged insider further contends that Selleck is writing the book "to blow the lid off his ugly divorce" to his first wife, Jaqueline Ray, as well as open up about many of the famous women he's dated over the years. The questionable tipster goes on to say the actor also plans to slam the new reboot of his classic TV series, "Magnum, P.I.," in addition to exposing all of his old Hollywood feuds. "It won't be pretty," adds the so-called "source."
The idea that Selleck is using his memoir to lash out at the world simply isn't true. Gossip Cop checked in with the actor's spokesperson, who explains that his autobiography will cover his career, childhood, family, being a devoted dad to six kids, notable people he's met over the years and other details about his personal and professional life. As for whether the book is a "tell-all," Selleck's rep tells us, "Not at all."
The book's publisher, HarperCollins, released additional details about Selleck's upcoming memoir. The actor's autobiography will provide a "rewarding look" inside his life, "that combines heart and head, work and home, hard-fought wisdom and renewable optimism." In addition to describing the book as "inspiring," HarperCollins further noted it will be "rich with charm, insight, and a surprising dose of self-deprecating humor." Simply put, Selleck's memoir isn't some sort of savage takedown of Hollywood.
Unfortunately, we're not surprised the Enquirer's story is so off-base. Just two months ago, Gossip Cop busted the tabloid for falsely claiming Selleck was leaving his CBS show "Blue Bloods" due to "crippling arthritis." We debunked the story as soon as it emerged, and it was officially announced earlier this month that the actor will be returning for a 10th season of the hit series.
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Where Are Ryan Gosling And Eva Mendes' Twins From 9 Months Ago?
Nine months ago, a magazine reported Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes were having twins. The outlet was so sure that it featured the story on its cover. So, where are those babies? Gossip Cop debunked the article back then, and now three trimesters later, time has similarly proven the claim was 100 percent untrue.
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In late June 2018, OK! exclaimed on its front page (below), "Eva & Ryan Pregnant With Twins!" with a sub-headline that equally enthusiastically declared, "It's A Boy And A Girl!" At the time, the tabloid insisted it had a source who said the couple had unsuccessfully tried to have more kids after their daughters, Esmeralda and Amada, and Mendes ultimately decided to "give up," but Gosling wanted to try "one more" time. According to the publication, not only did the actress conceive, but she ended up expecting two babies.
While the magazine had no proof whatsoever that Gosling and Mendes were having twins, let alone another baby, it still contended it knew the kids' names. The tabloid's anonymous and unaccountable tipster asserted the boy was going to be called Carlos after Mendes' brother who died of cancer in 2016, and the girl was set to be named Viviana. The outlet also maintained they were building a nursery then for both babies.
Now nine months later, there's no question that the magazine's cover story about Gosling and Mendes expecting twins was a total fabrication. When Gossip Cop first shot down the article, we had fact-checked the claim with a source close to the couple, who wasn't authorized to comment on the record. Unlike the tabloid, we would not have published our piece unless we were entirely certain of our reporting.
Given that outlet's track record for being wrong about the two stars, one would think the publication would have been more careful with what it writes about them, especially when it comes to a cover story. In March 2017, for example, Gossip Cop busted the tabloid when it published a piece that falsely alleged Mendes cheated on Gosling with an Australian TV reporter named Richard Wilkins. The magazine even claimed Gosling was going to dump her because of it, but it was all a lie. Mendes' rep assured Gossip Cop back then, "She barely knows that man."
And since it's phony report about the movie stars expecting twins, OK!'s sister publication Star ran another untrue cover story that swore up and down two months ago that Gosling and Mendes were calling it quits. But, of course, they're still very much together. Just days ago, in an interview with Women's Health, Mendes talked about "falling in love" with Gosling and wanting to have "his kids." Significantly, in that piece, the magazine notes they "now have two daughters" and makes no mention of twins.
From time to time, Gossip Cop looks back at stories from other outlets to show how they have or haven't held up. The piece about Mendes and Gosling expecting twins wasn't just some random article inside the magazine. Instead, it was on the cover, meaning it was the tabloid's most important report that week. And yet it was unquestionably wrong. Equally bad is that the publication has never corrected or issued an apology since then for its wholly fictitious tale.
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Justin Bieber 'Walks Out' On 'Pregnant' Hailey Baldwin?
Justin Bieber did not "walk out" on Hailey Baldwin, nor is the model pregnant with her husband's baby, despite a bogus tabloid report. Gossip Cop can exclusively debunk the story. We've learned it's completely false.
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"Hailey: Pregnant & Alone" reads a headline in the latest issue of OK! The accompanying article says the newlyweds are headed for divorce amid Baldwin being three months pregnant. "The word is that they recently got into a terrible fight – and Justin walked out and ended things for good," a supposed source tells the magazine. "The whole thing is a mess and is really putting a damper on parenthood."
The alleged insider continues, "The drama is endless. They constantly clash and argue over the smallest things. The fighting has torn them apart – and Justin's frequent mood swings and public meltdowns haven't made things any easier." The suspicious tipster further contends that Bieber and Baldwin's biggest battle came a few weeks ago when the singer "confronted" his wife for spending the night with her friends instead of him.
"Justin made it clear that he needs Hailey to be by his side and taking care of him," adds the seemingly phony source. "She lost it and snapped back that she's supposed to be his wife, not his mother. Justin took that very badly, and stormed out." The questionable insider adds, "For Justin to walk away when Hailey's said to be expecting his child is pretty dramatic, even by their tumultuous standards."
From there, the unreliable outlet attempts to cover its tracks by suggesting that the spouses may be able to work out their supposed issues. "Knowing Justin, he could still change his mind and apologize to Hailey for walking out and beg her to give their marriage another shot," says the anonymous "insider." This last section of the phony article was seemingly included so the tabloid can save face when the couple doesn't split.
The magazine doesn't have a single shred of proof to suggest that the newlyweds have been at war, but there's plenty of evidence showing otherwise. On Monday night, Bieber and Baldwin cuddled up while watching the Toronto Maple Leafs play against the Boston Bruins at an NHL playoff game. Just one day ago, Bieber shared a collection of photos of his wife on Instagram, along with the caption, "This is my bean." One day before that, Baldwin shared an Instagram photo of her and Bieber goofing around in a photo booth, along with the caption, "my only bubba."
Even more significant, however, is the loving message that Baldwin posted for her husband on Instagram last week. Along with a picture of Bieber, the model wrote, "my love… you are an incredible man, you make me a better human being, you make me happier than I've ever been. Insanely proud of who you are and who you're becoming. I love you more every single day."
Since it's been established that the couple's marriage is going strong, Gossip Cop can also confirm that the model isn't currently expecting a child. We checked in with a rep for Bieber, who assures us that every aspect of the magazine's story is fabricated. After alerting the singer's spokesperson of the tabloid's story, we were told, "This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever read and everyone who reads this article should ask for that time in their life that OK! wasted back."
Unfortunately, we're not surprised the publication is attempting to stir up nonexistent drama between the happy spouses. In February, Gossip Cop busted the tabloid for falsely claiming Bieber and Baldwin were getting a divorce over Selena Gomez. This latest article is more nonsense from the untrustworthy outlet.
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Taylor Swift, Katy Perry Racing Each Other To Altar?
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry are not racing each other to the altar, despite a false tabloid report. Gossip Cop can debunk the phony story. There's simply no truth to it.
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According to Star, Perry has been secretly engaged to boyfriend Joe Alwyn for a few months now, so she was furious when Perry announced her engagement to Orlando Bloom in February. A supposed source tells the magazine, "As much as Taylor has stepped back from the Hollywood spotlight recently, she won't be able to live with herself if her wedding is outdone by Katy. She's determined to walk down the aisle first and have her marriage be the one that everyone remembers."
The alleged insider goes on to say that Swift believes Perry heard about her so-called "secret engagement" and "deliberately rushed her own engagement to Orlando." The questionable tipster adds, "Friends have told Taylor that's crazy, since Orlando carefully planned his Valentine's Day proposal, but she's hearing absolutely none of it." The seemingly phony source further contends that Swift is now planning an over-the-top wedding in Nashville "and flying in her A-list friends on private jets from around the world."
The suspicious insider maintains that Perry has caught wind of the fellow singer's supposed plans, "which really set her off," so now she's determined to outdo her. From there, the purported tipster pretends to know how Bloom and Alwyn feel about the situation, saying they're both "shell-shocked" and "can't believe how their fiancées became more obsessed with each other than the guys they're going to spend the rest of their lives with."
Of course, it's highly unlikely that one "insider" would know so much about what's going on inside the heads of four separate people. That's because this entire storyline is fabricated. Gossip Cop checked in with a source in Swift's camp, who laughed off the tabloid's tale. The singer isn't secretly engaged to her boyfriend or planning a wedding. A mutual pal of ours and Perry similarly dismissed the article as nonsense.
The outlet's report seems to have been concocted based on the years-long feud between Swift and Perry, despite the two singers squashing their rivalry last year. After several years of tension, the two women set aside their differences when Perry sent the fellow singer a literal olive branch in the mail, which Swift shared on Instagram. Just last month, Perry said she's open to collaborating with Swift when asked about the possibility in an interview with "Entertainment Tonight."
Unfortunately, the gossip media has a habit of roping the two singers into false narratives. Last year, Gossip Cop called out a magazine for wrongly reporting that Swift and Perry were both moving to the same area of London to live with their British boyfriends. Neither pop star has relocated overseas.
Also last year, Gossip Cop debunked a bogus article about Swift replacing Perry as a judge on "American Idol." As time has proven, that didn't happen. This latest article about the two singers being in some sort of bride war is more fiction.
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'Storage Wars' star in ICU after motorcycle accident
"Storage Wars" star Barry Weiss has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit after breaking several bones and suffering other internal injuries in a serious motorcycle accident.
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TMZ, citing law enforcement officials, said the likable reality TV star was out on a motorcycle ride with a friend in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. While in a parking lot, a car allegedly pulled out of a parking space without looking and slammed into both Barry and his friend. Both men went down.
Barry, 60, was transported to the hospital and sent to the ICU unit. He is in stable condition.
Police said drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the accident.
Barry starred in on the popular A&E show for four seasons and quickly became one of the most popular cast members due to his eclectic style and sense of humor. He eventually got a short-lived spinoff called "Barry'd Treasure."
Barry is also the godfather to Jesse James, Sandra Bullock's ex-husband.
Martha Stewart didn't know who Chip and Joanna Gaines were at gala
Chip and Joanna Gaines have become massive stars in the home improvement world, but when it comes to the world's biggest domestic goddess, they're unknowns.
The "Fixer Upper" couple was introduced to Martha Stewart at Time's 100 Most Powerful People in the World party, but Martha was stumped on who she was meeting.
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"We were so excited to meet Martha Stewart, but she didn't have the faintest idea who we are, not a single clue," Chip told Page Six. "But we don't mind at all, Joanna was so excited to meet Martha and so we asked someone to introduce us."
Despite not knowing them, Martha was "gracious and supportive, it was really wonderful moment for us to meet her," Chip said, adding, "And my gosh doesn't she look great!"
Martha, however, contended that she did in fact know who Chip and Joanna were, but said she didn't recognize them immediately.
"I had never met Chip and Joanna at all before, but their Magnolia magazine is published by my publisher Meredith, and I know they have a lovely family and a TV station," Martha said.
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Little is known about Chip and Joanna's unnamed network, other than it will premiere in 2020 and replace Discovery's DIY Network. Joanna, though, shed a little light on what the network will entail.
"It's going to be a 24-hour network, so there's no way it can be all about us," she said. "It will include shows about lifestyle, cooking, design, kids, we are looking for the right talent and the right programming."
Michael Madsen charged in DUI arrest
Michael Madsen has been formally charged with two misdemeanors for driving under the influence.
He has a hearing set for next month.
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The actor — who's starred in a slew of Quentin Tarantino films — was arrested last month after smashing his Land Rover into a pole. According to TMZ, his blood alcohol level was .10, meaning he was legally drunk.
Being that this is Michael's second DUI within 10 years, he could face up to a year in jail if he is convicted.
There is speculation that the actor will likely strike a plea deal, but that would still come with four days of jail time attached. Michael would certainly hope that the judge would let him off for time served.
The veteran actor was arrested in 2012 for DUI as well. In that case, Michael reportedly had a 0.21 blood alcohol level, which is nearly three times the legal limit of .08. At the time, his lawyer said the BAC test was compromised by prescription medication Michael was on.
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Sam Smith cancels Billboard Awards performance, cites vocal strain
Sam Smith has canceled his upcoming performance at the Billboard Music Awards due to vocal strain.
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"In the wake of cutting his South African tour short last week, Sam's medical specialists are requiring him to have further rest," a statement on Smith's Twitter read on Wednesday. "Regrettably this means he will be unable to perform at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku this weekend or the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas next week. We apologize for the disappointment for those affected, but the primary focus at this time needs to be on Sam's recovery and health."
Sam was scheduled to perform with former Fifth Harmony member Normani. He was also scheduled to perform several concerts in Cape Town, South Africa last week, but had to cancel midway through his first show.
"Unfortunately Sam Smith took strain to his voice & had to stop his performance," entertainment company BIG Concerts said on Twitter on April 16.
Last year, the singer canceled a separate Las Vegas performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival due to a "vocal emergency."
Nikki Bella refuses to call Artem Chigvintsev her 'boyfriend'
Nikki Bella doesn't call her beau Artem Chigvintsev her "boyfriend," but she's letting her fans in on their life together, and perhaps even revealing a little too much.
On her podcast with twin sister Brie Bella, Nikki confirmed the obvious: yes, she and Artem are dating.
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"We're dating, but then everywhere it says like, 'Nikki Bella and boyfriend Artem,'" Nikki said on The Bellas Podcast on Wednesday. "And I'm like, boyfriend? Like, why are there labels? Why are they doing that? And I feel like for women in my situation who date and have fun when we want to get our Carrie and Samantha on and showcase it on our platforms, people automatically assume that we're official."
She then added, "By the way you guys, he's an amazing cook, he's an amazing lover. Oh yeah, was that TMI? He does work around the house, so it's really nice."
Brie then surmised that the "Dancing With The Stars" pro is Nikki's boyfriend.
"No," Nikki said, "because I'm not ready for it."
Brie quickly pointed out that Nikki and Artem are always together.
"That doesn't mean anything," Nikki countered.
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Nikki and her former "DWTS" partner first sparked romance rumors at the beginning of the year. Since then, both Nikki and Artem have used their social media to post photos of each other.
On the season finale of "Total Bellas" in March, Nikki rode off into the sunset with Artem on his motorcycle.
"I just feel like this free spirit. Truly like a butterfly out of her cage. I don't know, I have this new level of excitement," she said. "I'm ready to really explore new things and people and just really see what certain chemistries are all about."
Alec Baldwin's wife posts sonogram video of baby she miscarried
Hilaria Baldwin is opening up about the heartbreaking miscarriage she suffered earlier this month.
On Wednesday, Alec Baldwin's wife shared a video to Instagram of the first sonogram of the baby she lost, one from before the couple see or hear the heartbeat.
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"Since so many of you have been asking, I want to tell you that I am doing well," she wrote. "It has been 2 weeks since the d&c and I am physically starting to feel like myself again. Emotionally I am ok too."
Hilaria's miscarriage became news due to the fact she posted about it while it was happening.
"When we choose to become parents, we take a big risk with our hearts. Never do we love so intensely—and this is scary, but so worth it," she wrote on Wednesday. "This time, when I opened my heart up to another baby, he or she didn't stay very long. But I love this little soul deeply and wholly.
"We all have a purpose in life, and I believe my little one left positivity in its short life. I felt a deep provocation to share what was going on and, in being so open, some great conversations emerged. Creating a positive from a negative, this little flicker of life left its mark. This is an issue that so many suffer with in silence…because those are the rules we follow. As I have said to so many: this experience wasn't just about me and my journey, it is about anyone, perhaps you, or someone you know, who has suffered from a loss. It is about continuing a conversation, knowing we need not have shame or fear…so that we can heal…and those who will unfortunately follow will have a community to turn to. I came forward to share and create a spark."
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In ending her post, Hilaria simply described why she wanted to post something so personal.
"I want to share this because I feel like this little soul was mighty in the wave it provoked," she wrote.
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How Wendy Williams is cutting all ties with estranged husband
Two weeks ago, talk-show host Wendy Williams filed for divorce, letting the world know that in the wake of a cheating scandal, she was done with her husband of 22 years, Kevin Hunter.
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Now a new report reveals how else the star of "The Wendy Williams Show" is cutting ties with the man who also served as her manager, business partner and the executive producer of her show.
According to TMZ, Wendy, 54, started extricating Kevin, 46 — who's been accused of fathering a baby with his alleged mistress, masseuse Sharina Hudson, following years of alleged infidelity — from her life even before she filed to legally end their marriage.
A few weeks ago, Wendy signed a lease on a new home in New York City — and she's already paid the rent for an entire year, TMZ reports.
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It's unclear what will happen to the marital home Wendy and Kevin shared in New Jersey. A moving truck was spotted at the house over Easter weekend. Kevin was seen moving out boxes, according to a report and photos published by DailyMail.com.
Wendy has also hired a team of people to make sure her finances are secure, sources close to the star told TMZ. So far, they've helped her cut Kevin off from her money, separated their funds and created new accounts, the site adds.
Wendy's cut ties with Kevin as her manager and executive producer and is now looking for new people to fill those roles, reports TMZ.
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It remains to be seen if Kevin will receive any severance or other compensation now that he's no longer working on Wendy's TV show. According to TMZ, "execs fully expect he'll insist on some kind of exit package."
On the April 15 episode of her show, Wendy — who's been open about her sobriety struggles amid all the turmoil in her personal life in recent months — talked about her new life post-Kevin.
"I'm moving out of [my] sober house in just a few days… it'll be Wendy on her own," she told her cheering audience. "I have to tell you, you know I've been dealing with issues with addition, alcoholism, and I have a whole new life that I planned for myself and my son [Kevin Jr., 18]."
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She added, "Addressing my sobriety, my addiction, head-on, has really helped me sort out every single compartment of my life. I have a commitment to me and my son to come out of here better, stronger and faster than ever."
Diddy reveals the final thing Kim Porter told him before passing
Just before Kim Porter unexpectedly passed away last November, she had her children on her mind.
In the May issue of Essence, Diddy opened up about the mother of three of his children, while also dishing on the final words she ever said to him.
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"Three days before she passed, she wasn't feeling well. She had the flu, and she sent the kids over to my house so they wouldn't get sick," he said. "One night I was checking on her, and she was like, 'Puffy, take care of my babies.' She actually said that to me before she died."
Kim passed away suddenly from pneumonia. Her death turned Diddy's world "upside down," he said.
After learning of her death, the rapper remembers jumping "into mommy mode," explaining he "sent people in every direction to try to make sure the kids would not hear about it on social media or the news."
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Diddy and Kim, despite having split up, spoke often, and the rapper explained that their talks prepared him to be a single father to their kids.
"On some level I knew she was training me for this. I knew that I had to be ready to do whatever I was supposed to do if something like this ever happened," he said. "There was screaming and crying when I heard the news, of course, but I had to ask myself, What would Kim do? I was scared, and I was crying out to God—and to her—and almost immediately Kim's voice kicked in, and I could hear her saying, 'Make sure you take care of my babies.'"
He still senses her guiding him, saying he "can hear her telling me to go and spend some time with the kids and make sure everybody's all right… I'm just a lot more present, and, most important, now my kids come before anything else in my life."
In addition to the three children they shared together –son Christian, 20, and 12-year-old twin daughters D'Lila Star and Jessie James — Diddy helped raise her 27-year-old son Quincy from a previous relationship. All the children are doing well, he said, and they're even teaching him about the grieving process.
"One day I asked them how are they being so strong. They said that, in a weird way, their mother had taught them how to deal with death," he said. "Now, ironically, they are teaching me how to deal with Kim's passing."
Britney Spears' boyfriend says she's 'doing amazing' in treatment
There is no need to be concerned about Britney Spears' well-being, according to her boyfriend.
On Tuesday, TMZ cameras asked Sam Asghari about the pop star, to which he replied, "She's doing great. Thank you for your concern."
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Nearly a month ago, Britney reportedly checked herself into a mental health facility, apparently distraught over her father Jamie Spears' health. (Jamie nearly died last year after his colon ruptured.) Sam was pictured with Britney on Easter Sunday in Los Angeles after she got a day pass from the facility.
"She's doing amazing," Sam told TMZ on Tuesday. "Her fans are so amazing to be so concerned, but she's doing great… Nobody needs to worry. She's doing great. She'll be back soon."
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The comments come as fans have become concerned about the princess of pop, believing that she's not making her own decisions. The #FreeBritney movement on social media began due to this unsubstantiated belief.
On Monday, Britney's sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, blasted people speculating on Britney's health.
"10 years ago, who was there?? I have been here long before anyone else, and I'll be here long after," Jamie Lynn, 28, wrote in the early hours of Tuesday, April 23. "I love my sister with everything I have. So, anyone or anything that speaks to the contrary can GTFOH with all the comments about what you don't understand. Do not come for me or the ones I love anymore."