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Alix Earle told Today that the online back-and-forth with Alex Cooper isn’t a big deal, calling the feud over Cooper dropping Earle’s Hot Mess podcast from Unwell Network and a revived TikTok exchange “exaggerated” as she promotes Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue.
Taylor Swift returns to New York for a family dinner with her mom Andrea, dad Scott, and brother Austin at the West Village restaurant Eighty Six after a whirlwind London-Greece run with Travis Kelce; Kelce was not present, and the outing read as a belated Mother’s Day moment, with Swift wearing a black Valentino minidress with silver sequins.
West Wilson says the Summer House reunion was “a little less fun than normal” and describes the intense, verbal feedback he received on set—with Andy Cohen watching—as “the darkest form of therapy,” acknowledging he caused damage and that time and reflection helped him grow; he discussed his learning journey on the Show Me Something podcast, while Bravo leaks hint at the ongoing drama with Ciara Miller and Amanda Batula.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settled their out-of-court lawsuit over It Ends With Us with undisclosed terms, and hours later Lively returned to the Met Gala red carpet in an archival Atelier Versace gown blessed by Donatella Versace, while both sides emphasized their support for survivors of domestic violence.
Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman reportedly sidestepped the Met Gala’s usual 18+ rule by bringing their teenage daughters, Blue Ivy Carter (14) and Sunday Rose (17), to the 2026 event. The article notes Sunday had school the next morning and reminds readers that minors have attended Met Galas in the past (e.g., Hailee Steinfeld, Elle Fanning), while hinting that future teen appearances—like North West—could become more common. It frames the decision as a host-driven exception within a tradition of adult-only attendance.
Emily Blunt’s remark that you should pursue work you love even if you earn little money drew online backlash, with critics accusing her of being out of touch for people who must keep unfulfilling jobs to pay rent. The Cut notes Blunt’s long acting career and wealth, while memes highlight the rent/paycheck reality of many fans. The piece also pokes fun at Prada 2 press tour vibes and broadens the convo to how celebrity privilege intersects with ordinary financial struggles.
Ruby Rose publicly accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her at a Melbourne Spice Market nightclub nearly 20 years ago. Perry’s representative denied the allegations. Rose provided graphic details in a Threads post, saying Perry bent down, pulled her underwear aside, and rubbed her genitals on Rose’s face until she vomited, with multiple witnesses and photos reportedly existing. Rose said she isn’t pursuing a police report but invited Perry to sue, underscoring the incident occurred in public and was witnessed.
Speculation swirls after Page Six reports Swift and Travis Kelce may wed on July 3 in New York City, a plan that could supersede earlier Rhode Island talk. The NYC location aligns with Swift’s strong ties to the city and its inspiration for her music and social life, though questions about guests and logistics linger.
The security guard at the center of the Chappell Roan hotel incident in São Paulo apologized, saying he wasn’t Roan’s personal security and that he acted in a general security capacity for another party, not at Roan’s table; Roan had previously apologized and distanced herself from the guard, and the episode has sparked ongoing online backlash and headlines.
The Cut reports that redacted body‑cam footage of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DWI arrest was released after Timberlake’s petition to limit release; Biel, his wife, is reportedly unhappy with how the situation is unfolding, though full details of the incident remain unclear.
At Vanity Fair’s Oscars party, the carpet lighting was described as harsh, making even the star-studded lineup look just like real people with pores. The misstep comes as Vanity Fair undergoes a leadership shakeup, with Vogue’s Mark Guiducci taking over and moving the party to the LACMA venue, alongside guest-list trimming, per The Hollywood Reporter. The lighting snafu is framed as a symptom of these changes and a shift in how glamorous the event is meant to feel.
The Cut reports that Netflix is reportedly sitting on over $10 million worth of unsold Meghan Markle–branded As Ever products (jam, tea, candles, etc.), with staff allegedly receiving inventory to clear space, a development set against Meghan and Harry’s ongoing struggles to find a foothold in entertainment and Netflix’s recent divestment from Markle’s brand.
Leaked audio purportedly from Rebel Wilson’s crisis-PR team suggests they plotted to smear Amanda Ghost as a ‘madame’ connected to Len Blavatnik in the defamation dispute over The Deb, with Ghost’s camp and Wilson’s lawyers both cited and comment sought. The material links Ghost to a Russian financer and mirrors another smear-related lawsuit (Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni) that is referenced in the case. The Cut notes it has reached out for comment and will update as the legal saga unfolds, highlighting troubling tactics in Hollywood crisis PR.
Sienna Miller, 44, who’s been dating 29-year-old Oli Green for about three years and is expecting a second child with him, says relationships between older women and younger men should be normalized rather than fetishized, highlighting her own career memories and noting other celebrities who date significantly younger partners.
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham publicly accused his famous parents David and Victoria Beckham of prioritizing 'Brand Beckham' over genuine family life, saying performative posts and image control have governed his upbringing. The claim threatens to unsettle a carefully cultivated empire, but experts say the Beckhams’ broad goodwill and multiple business ventures may help them weather the rift, even as the family dynamics face strain.